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Your Local Business & Lifestyle GUIDE for the South PENINSULA
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Get to know your local companies SOUTH PENINSULA • CAPE TOWN • SINCE 1996
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Spotlights
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Paintgirls Our small bespoke business, Paintgirls, has been running for almost ten years. It gives us great satisfaction to breathe new life into businesses and private homes through our work.
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We two ladies, together with our highly experienced team, tackle paint jobs of any size. We repair cracks, consult on colour choices, and paint both interior and exterior spaces. We also specialise in artistic finishes, including feature walls, murals and paint techniques. We pride ourselves on guaranteeing our personal supervision of all jobs, which has brought peace of mind to our many satisfied clients over the years. We strictly adhere to all COVID-19 safety protocols. Janine Coleman: paintgirlscapetown@gmail.com Call or whattsapp for a free quote today 082 839 3584 >> See our display advert on pg 12
Urgent call for food donations for Masiphumelele & Ocean View areas! The population of the two hold approximately 63,000 residents who are not receiving food relief from disaster efforts and are starving. Ladles of Love with a small community
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group based in Noordhoek are pleading for the public to donate sandwiches and nonperishables for immediate food relief. We’re calling on residents in the
Southern Peninsula to help the plight. Current Drop-Off Points: • Food Barn Deli, Noordhoek Farm Village • Lake Michelle Estate, Noordhoek
• Chapmans Bay Estate, Noordhoek • Fish Hoek (81 Nelson Rd & 13 Sunray Rd off 1st Ave & Sunray Rd) • T he Village Hub, Scarborough
Join us @ladlesoflovect E: dsfeedingangels@gmail.com #FeedSA #WeCare
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Art, Books, Photography • Art, books & hobbies
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Electronics, Computers & TV
Pets & Vets
• Computers, TV & DVD 20-21 • DSTV, Home entertainment 20-21 • IT specialists 14, 20 • Printing / ink cartridges 21
• Kennels & training
Building & Repair Services
Garden Services
• Architectural design 5 • Construction 5-6 • Carpentry 6 • Decks 6 • Electricians & suppliers 7 • Flooring, paving & tiling 7 • Garages, gates, doors & walls 8 • Gas installations 9 • Glass & aluminium fitters 8 • Handymen & maintenance 9 • Kitchens 10 • Locksmiths 10 • Painters 12 • Plumbing & bathrooms 10-12 • Roofing 13 • Tool hire 13 • Woodwork 13
• Gardening services • Garden pests • Swimming pools
Business Services • Accounting & tax • Attorneys • Courier services • Financial services • IT specialists • Stationery & office
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Motoring • Car sales, repairs & more • Car hire • Trailer hire
• Housesitting services • Shopping centres
• Recipes
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Schooling & Education • Schooling
Home • Appliances & repairs • Cleaning services • Curtains & blinds • De-clutter & down size • Furniture removals • Interiors & homeware • Security / shutters • Solar electric • Steelworks
Property, Sales & Rentals
Restaurants & Events 22-23 22 21
Health & Medical • Audiology • Bowen Technique • Dentists • Health practitioners • Funeral homes
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Transport • Transfers, rentals
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Features • A winter ready home 18-19 • Back a buddy campaign 16 • How to make hand sanitiser 24 • Plants for a colourful winter 23 •R ecipe – bliss balls 30 •R ecipe – curried chicken 34 • Schooling from home 17 • Spotlights 2 • Tide table July 2020 35 • The power of plants 25 • To shop online or not? 31 • Urgent call for food donations 2 • Winter garden maintenance 23
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Building & Repairs
Info Numbers
construction
Emergency & Community
architectural services
Architectural Services
Emergency Call Centre 24 HOURS: 021 782 0333
072 103 5499 | 072 070 0291 | mlsurbandesign@gmail.com
Law Enforcement
Clarence Petersen
Magistrates Court Simon’s Town
Emergency Services
Municipality / Council
Ambulance 10177 Baboon Hotline 071 588 6540 Police Flying Squad 10111 Poison Emergency Centre 24hr 0861 555 777 Mountain Rescue 021 937 0300 Sea Rescue 021 449 3500
Cape Town
Weather Forecast
0860 103 089
Municipality Electrical Services Emergencies
086 010 3089
Municipality Water Services South Peninsula 24 hrs
Environmental Services 021 935 5777/8
Fire Brigade Fire Control Centre (All Areas) 021 590 1900 Fish Hoek Fire Station 021 782 9082 Lakeside Fire Station 021 788 1843 enquiries
086 010 3089
Hospitals
Telephone Services Directory Inquiries Faults & test-a-number
Clarence Petersen – Project Manager Cpetersenbuildingprojects@gmail.com Tel: 073 451 4568 The time is right for a project now!! • Tiling • Painting • Plumbing
• Building • Renovations • Alterations
• Plastering • Carpentry • Electrical
T: 021 785 2717 / 20 | www.jenkor.co.za
NICHE Construction Emergency repairs during lockdown • Essential roofing and guttering repairs • Plumbing and • Electrical
Contact Richard 083 629 3311 Email: nichecon@mweb.co.za
1023 / 10 11 8 10210
Transport Information Cape Town Public Transport Hillstar Traffic Department Metrorail
080 065 6463 021 799 5100
GDC Construction
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Social distancing is one of the most effective ways to not contract the virus.
NHBRC Reg No. 2095 • ITC Cert No. COC/731/TFB BIBC: Employer No. 6872
GermanGerman Efficiency Efficiency TIMBER& Reliability BRICK Punctuality
Punctuality &HOMES Reliability HOMES
New Builds, Alterations, Graham: 082 550 3114 Builds, Alterations, Renovations & New Landscaping Makeover Office: 021 782 0939
RenovationsE:&graham@grahamconstruction.co.za Landscaping Makeover www.gdcconstruction.co.za
www.onestoprop.co.za www.onestoprop.co.za
Martina Riechert Martina Riechert 083083 225225 8144 8144
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Brick sales
Bricks • Blocks • Slabs • Grey Stone • Brown Stone • Retaining Blocks • Sand • Cement
021 784 2700 021 701 1536/2426 021 787 9000/14/15 021 783 8306/7/8 021 786 8646/7/8
How to prevent catching the Covid-19 virus
Avoid touching your FACE especially eyes and mouth with unwashed hands.
Jenkor
Police Services Fish Hoek Police Kirstenhof Police Muizenberg Police Ocean View Police Simon’s Town Police
Constantiaberg Medi-Clinic 021 799 2911 Constantiaberg 24hr 021 799 2196/3 False Bay 24hr 021 782 1121 Living Hope Healthcare Centre 021 784 2828 Melomed Tokai Hospital 021 764 7000 Melomed Tokai 24hr Emergency Unit 021 764 7500 Tokai Medicross 021 715 7063
Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds.
Building & Construction
021 786 1561/2
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021 692 2626 082 659 9599 021 700 4140 021 785 4482
construction
0860 765 423 086 140 0800
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Animal Welfare (All Hours) Cart Horse Protection Association SPCA (All Hours) or TEARS
Law Enforcement (24hr) National Traffic Call Centre
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Animal Welfare Services
onestoppropservices@gmail.com onestoppropservices@gmail.com
NEW HOMES • RENOVATIONS NEW HOMES • RENOVATIONS PROJECT MANAGEMENT • EXTENSIONS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT • EXTENSIONS
German Efficiency & Quality Workmanship
German Efficiency & Quality Workmanship
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Building & Repairs construction
Building & Repairs carpentry & DECKS
electriCiAns & supplies
John Chris Electrical CC Reg. Nr: 2007/111334/23
ELECTRICAL
MAINTENANCE & INSTALLATION
“Your Local Electrical business, servicing the South Peninsula and Beyond for the past 20 years”.
JOHNNY THERON
Suppliers of: Sand, lime sand, stone, compost, braai & fire wood, rubble removal, garden refuse removals, waste removals Truck hire / TLB hire / Trailer hire / Car trailer hire / Plot clearing / Demolition services Chester 072 294 8266 Located in Fish Eagle Park, Kommetjie hoodyslogistics@gmail.com
Cell: 082 563 1367
24/7
All electrical work Licenced Electrician
Damn Good Men
For the best prices and service, quick as a Flash
Available 24 / 7 Hours
Dave: Tel (021) 785 7649 | Cell: 082 492 2340
Janusz Electrical Licensed & Registered Contact Janusz ITC / Timber Frame Builders Award winners with 20 + years experience
PROJECT MANAGEMENT Building • Construction Renovations and Painting
Dave Nelson Member of the MBA | NHBRC Registered
T: 021 785 3634 • C: 082 492 8516 E: fairw@mweb.co.za
• DECKS • PERGOLAS • JETTIES • STAIRCASES • BOARDWALKS • MEZZANINES • BALUSTRADES • CARPENTRY
SHARON or MIKE BURNHAM KING
Tel: Tel: 021021 785785 2627 2196Fax: Fax:086 086 2627 Cell: Cell:082 082 789 789 2196 690690 68666866 Email: info@deckking.co •• www.deckking.co Email: info@deckking.co.za www.deckking.co.za
Senior electricians with >20yrs experience Industrial, commercial, residential New-build, maintenance, emergencies Certified 3 Phase, Board registered 24-7 service Cape Town-wide
Jean@luminex.co.za 078 055 0208 Brown@luminex.co.za 078 785 2905 021 797 5439
Tel/Fax 021 785 3883 | Cell: 083 384 0460
Electric-man ELECTRICIANS Est. 1980 | Licensed & Registered
Call Ian on 082 441 3751 | Email: electricman@iafrica.com
flooring, paving & tiling
Jenkor PAVING
MARKOR PROJECTS
Tel: 021 785 2720 | sales@jenkor.co.za
www.jenkor.co.za
In Business Since 1993
Managed by Technically Competent & Qualified Personell
Our Services security fencing Include: & gates • Planning & • Sunrooms, braai submissions rooms, patios & • New structures & sundecks renovations • Fireplace removal • Garages and & installation, carpots repairs & • Boundary walls and Modification. Email: markorprojects@Outlook.com Mobile: 068 516 6703 - 065 920 4297
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CARPETS, VINYLS, TILES & LAMINATED WOOD FLOORING FISH HOEK
WORKMANS HI P
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FISH HOEK : 021 782 5710 29 Main Road
TOKAI : 021 701 8856
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Building & Repairs
Building & Repairs
garage, gates, doors & walls
RGENCY REPA EME & MAINTENANCE IRS
garage doors & gates
www.lhvgaragedoors.co.za
072 8433 116
Wood, steel & fibre
MHGARAGEDOORS glass & aluminium fitters
Garage Door Installation, Repairs & services
Mike 081 049 3032 info@valleyglass.co.za
handymen services
www.valleyglass.co.za
Slider gate & Garage door motors Blocked drains & Plumbing Doors, Hinges & Locks Painting & Varnishing Roofing & Waterproofing General home maintenance
Handyman Services Window & Door Maintenance Stainless Steel Window Hinges Door Hinges, Locks & Adjustments Window Putty / Glazing Beads Painting & Varnishing - Interior/Exterior Cupboards and Repairs Ceiling Cornices General Home Maintenance
Clinton Hall: 083 473 6644 Tel: 021 785 2354
For free advice & quotes Phone Barry: 021 782 8772 Cell 082 477 8812
Essential Service Provider
HANDY HANDS SERVICE Johnny Theron
082 563 1367
Contact me for free quotes in and around the house
Getting your home ready for winter
Examples: electrical, hanging of pictures, rails, pelmets, painting, varnish, just to name a few
Winter is just around the corner so make sure your home is prepped and as ready as your wardrobe will be for the chilly months ahead. Bring out the fuzz It’s time to bring out the thick rugs and plush throws. Adding rugs to your lounge and bedroom areas is not only comfortable underfoot but also creates warmth within these rooms. A cosy winter throw or a warm blanket in the lounge can be particularly
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handy to huddle under, on frosty winter nights. Next, it’s time to bring out the winter bedding and extra blankets for your bedrooms. It’s a good idea to layer your bedding with a down duvet and wool blankets for extra warmth. Insulation is key One of the most basic,
yet often forgotten things to do when getting ready for winter is to check the windows and doors in your home for draughts. Make sure that every door and window are insulated and there are no air leaks, well ahead of winter. If need be, add thicker curtains to your windows to help keep out the chilly air.
Home & Building Maintenance
Kilpin Home Care ALL HOME MAINTENANCE
Alterations, Painting & Roofing Specialists Peter Gray 082 782 5580 • grayshome@absamail.co.za
gas installations
We do all the little jobs that irritate you and never get done.
Painting, carpentry, plumbing & minor electrical, irrigation repairs & installation, picture hanging and much more. Contact James Kilpin Cell: 083 767 6010 | email: james@kilpin.co.za
www.thebillboard.co.za
ONLY THE BEST…
For peace of mind
Referrals on request
Gas Compliance Certificate Installations – hobs, stoves, fire places, gas geysers Servicing of gas appliances Upgrades Layout designs
Free quotation: 083 272 8807 | 021 782 2966
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Building & Repairs kitchens Professional Workmanship, Competitive Prices
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LOCKSMITHS
REG. No. REG. No.1166177 1166177
DIEP RIVER DIEP RIVER
SOUTHERN SUBURBS DEEP SOUTHERN SUBURBS DEEPSOUTH SOUTH locksmiths TEL: 021021 712712 2737 TEL: TEL: 2737 TEL:021 021789 7891934 1934 CELL: 083083 725725 1000 CELL: CELL: 1000 CELL:083 083731 7311825 1825
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TRANSPONDER CAR TRANSPONDER CARKEY KEYSPECIALISTS SPECIALISTS
• Auto & HomeLock LockSpecialists Specialists • Auto & Home LOCKSMITHS • QualityAssured Assured • Quality REG. No. 1166177 • Pensioners Discount- On - Onallallcall callouts outs • Pensioners Discount
CONTI K I TC H E N S
New Showroom at 81B Main Road, Fish Hoek Email: showroom@conti-kitchens.co.za www.contikitchenscapetown.co.za Tel: 021 783 2997 / 4825 | Fax: 021 783 1181 OUR QUALIFIED PARTNER OFFERS A PROFESSIONAL TILING, RENOVATING/ALTERATIONS, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE
plumbing & bathrooms
CALL
084 872 2758
DIEP RIVER NOORDHOEK SOUTHERN SUBURBS DEEP SOUTH car TEL:Transponder 021 712 2737 TEL: 021key 789 1934 CELL: 083 725specialists 1000 CELL: 083 731 1825
Bathroom Renovations • Geyser Specialists • Drain Jetting Bursts & Leaks • Drainage & Blockages • Drain camera Maintenance & Construction • Compliance Certificates
• Auto & Home Specialists TRANSPONDER CARLock KEY SPECIALISTS
Leak Detection - Thermal, Acoustic & Gas
DAWIEDUDUTOIT TOIT DAWIE
Design, Manufacturing & Installation of Kitchen and Bedroom Cupboards
Building & Repairs
NOORDHOEK NOORDHOEK
• Quality Assured • Auto & Home Lock Specialists • Pensioners Discount • Quality on all call outs •Assured Dawie Du Toit • Pensioners Discount - On all call outs
QUALIFIED PLUMBERS - SERVICE WITH A SMILE! AM Plumbing & Renovations
DIEP RIVER DAWIE DU TOITNOORDHOEK Southern Suburbs Deep South Tel: 021 712 2737 Tel: 021 789 1934 Cell: 083 725 1000 Cell: 083 731 1825
Bathroom Renovations Maintenance and Construction Geyser Specialists Drainage and Blocked Drains Pensioner’s Discount PIRB Registered Qualified, Licensed & Registered
plumbing & bathrooms
Leak Location Services Prevent water loss & save money
Contact: 084 767 0218 Email: craigwhalley@telkomsa.net
plumbing & bathrooms
Leak location specialists for detection & repairs of burst & leaking water pipes without unnecessary chopping. Council registered leak detector - water consumption reports issued for municipal water account rebate applications. Licensed, registered member of IOPSA and PIRB Qualified, experienced plumbers ready to tackle any bursts and leaks.
021 788 1114 083 305 4008 www.wattsplumbing.co.za
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wattmail@polka.co.za
Contact: Andre 074 445 3580 info@amplumbing.co.za www.amplumbing.co.za
Getting your home ready for winter Prepare your fireplace Start gathering a few piles of wood. You can store the wood in your garage, away from the elements. Separate pieces of wood into bundles and tie each bundle together for easier storage and use. An early prep will allow sufficient time for your fresh green stock of wood to lose the excessive moisture and be ready for the season ahead. Once your stock is ready you should be good to go for those cosy nights tucked up by the fire with a good book and cup of hot chocolate. Bliss!
Call us on 021 782 71 36/7
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Building & Repairs
Building & Repairs plumbing & bathrooms
roofing
Licenced • Registered Insured • Accountable CCTV Sewerline Fault Finding Maintenance & Construction
Bathroom Renovations Geyser Specialists Drainage & Blockages
Certified Compliance Inspectors Pensioner Discounts
083 3100 659 • 021 782 4411 • E: info@pcplumbing.co.za plumbing
painters
tool hire
Getting your home ready for winter
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Planning ahead The laws of supply and demand dictate that if you wait until temperatures plummet before stocking up on firewood or getting more gas for the gas heater, you’ll pay more. Alternatively you’ll be faced with Murphy’s Law and the supplier will have run out. Buying winter essentials such as firewood, gas or even replacing old or broken heaters is best done before the weather turns cold. Also bear in mind that power cuts are more likely in winter, either because high winds blow trees across power lines or increased demand puts strain on electrical infrastructure.
Sean: 082 417 7616 Email: Roofmatix.fishhoek@gmail.com www.gourleysroofmatix.co.za
woodwork
PRINT Is very much still alIve project corporate stability during challenging times to your customers by continuing to advertise.
We have you covered
Call us on 021 782 71 36/7
K.J.
WOODWORKS • New Kitchens & wardrobes • Upgrade old kitchens • Balustrades & pergolas • Carports & Decks Call Kevin T: 021 785 2357 C: 083 744 8464
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Business Services
Business Services
accounting & financial services Accounting Services & Tax Consultancy
accounting & Tax
property attorney
A D VA N TA X
tax@advantax.co.za | 021 782 5857 | Fish Hoek Main Road Specialise in Individual Taxes. Company Tax, Payroll & VAT.
New Special Projects Division Contact Michelle Veldon B.Com (ManAcc)
Michelle heads up our Special Projects Division, including FINANCIAL EMIGRATION and DEBT COMPROMISE APPLICATIONS
Tel: 021 782 5575 • Tel/Fax: 021 782 6618 dianedavpic@iafrica.com * www.fin-tax.co.za
PENFIN MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING & TAXATION SERVICES
attorney
15, 13th Avenue, Fish Hoek
MichAEl Jennings Attorney
• Specialising in Tax and Accounting for small businesses and individuals. • Efficient, reasonably priced and personal service offered. • Please phone 021 782 6470/1/2 to arrange a free, no-obligation meeting. FAIS NO: 12753, PA Gouws & Associates t/a Penfin CK Reg No: 1997/34278/23
BIG ENOUGH TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, SMALL ENOUGH TO CARE
stationery & office For all Your Office Supplies!
information technology
Attorney & founder
T: 021 797 8107 C: 084 599 2510 E: mike@jenningsattorney.co.za 40 2nd Ave, Harfield Village, Claremont
courier services www.absoluteoffice.za.net
FALSE BAY COURIERS Safe & Swift Door to Door Service
Shaping Our Business Towards Your Needs!
Bryan Laguma Cell: 083 697 1630
Cell:073 020 7920 Email: fbcouriers@polka.co.za
Cell: 082 789 3454 Tel: 021 788 3087 Email: orders@absoluteoffice.za.net 37 Lakeshore Road, Unit 4, Lakeshore Village, Capricorn Business Park
Getting your home ready for winter
Call us on 021 782 71 36/7
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Michael Jennings
Bring out some greenery Liven up your home with an air of nature in the form of flowers and greenery. Some flowers in a vase in the kitchen & plants around the lounge or entrance hall can create a freshness in your home during the gloominess of winter.
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Business Services
Melina Lewis | www.melinalewis.com | Facebook: @melinalewisauthor
accounting & financial services
Southcape Financial Group Personalised products and services to meet your needs Financial Management
Short Term Domestic & Commercial Insurance
Hospitality Insurance
• Bookkeeping • Virtual Office Assistant • Management Planning • Management Accounts • Year End Financials • Tax Returns • Company secretarial • Governance and Legislative Audits
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Domestic / Commercial Marine Liability Building Valuations* Insurance portfolio audit** Repudiated claims assistance**
Accommodation Eateries Tour Vehicles Tour Operators Shuttle Operators Tour Brokers & Agents
* (fee based) ** ( fee based for non insurance clients)
Optional lifestyle products available: • Roadside, home and away security response • Up to 500km towing • Guaranteed hospital admission • Air and road medical services anywhere in RSA & SADC not limited to car or home accident or illness • Cash back on fuel spend & tyres at selected suppliers
Offices in Noordhoek & Westlake Tel: 021 701 0530 Owen: owen@southcapefs.com | 082 923 4408 Nikki: nikki.berga@southcapefs.com | 083 462 9871
Please note that we charge R450 to quote on Outsurance portfolios, refundable if you switch to Southcape!
Authorised Financial Services Provider: FSP46706 / Registered Tax Practitioner SARS PR 0088430 / Certified Accounting Officer CSSA PPG0831
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South Peninsula, CAPE TOWN, SINCE 1996
Your Local Business & Lifestyle GUIDE for the South PENINSULA Billboard is an institution, I have been using the magazine & The Blue Book since I was a teenager! I honestly think you are one of the best things for the companies in this valley, I have found so many services via your books. Thank you for all the hard work you and your team do to keep us all informed about how to support local. I don’t have my own business at the moment, but if I do get one up and running someday, the Billboard will be one of my top choices for advertising. Kerry-Ann van Rooyen
HELP BILLBOARD REACH IT’S SILVER MILESTONE - the heart of our community The Billboard Team is crowdfunding for Billboard Magazine – local community magazine in the South Peninsula of Cape Town with a history of 24 years in business. THE BILLBOARD is a monthly magazine in Cape Town’s South Peninsula – 19 000 copies strong – featuring a comprehensive range of local businesses and services that want to reach their local area and clientele. We aim to provide an effective, inexpensive means of
advertising for every business in the area. We run competitions and have a monthly theme with advertising specials on the Double Page Spread in the centre of the magazine. For residents and tourists alike, we provide a guide to what local businesses and services have to offer and “What’s on” in the area. Every year we publish a much loved Business directory called the “Blue Book”. Recent economic events have put a strain
on the Billboard, and in turn on the families supported by us. Each month Billboard has a very high print bill of R50 000 to ensure the highest quality product, plus other operational costs. If we reach our target, we will be able to continue printing the magazine, and in turn, continue employing staff and support their families as well as providing this essential product to our community.
to donate please visit: www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/billboard-magazine
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*Funds raised will be transferred directly to the printing company.*
Education
School from home As a parent of two primary school children, I am very happy to say that I have never had the calling to educate my children myself. I admire those who are brave enough to take their children’s education on personally, and I adore my children’s teachers for educating my two children, so that I don’t have to.
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hat was until lockdown. Now we find ourselves in situations which require us to be parents and teachers, and for those of us who are poor teachers, the challenges abound! Schools across the country, private and government have been challenged to find ways in which to connect with their students and teach them. Schools in the south peninsula are no different and although we are a small community, the challenges remain the same. We spoke to the headmaster of Fish Hoek High School (FHHS), Gavin Fish, to get his opinion on how to manage schooling from home and what his team of teachers are doing to help their students. ‘We have devised our own Covid policy. We communicate, communicate, communicate!’ says Fish. FHHS has managed to contact all students and work is distributed by different means, depending on the student’s access to data and devices. Fish notes that the trick in communication comes in getting students to communicate back with the school. They have found that work submission and Q&A with the teachers has provided an indication of student engagement. FHHS is using all means of communication with students from Whatsapp groups to Google classroom.
This got me wondering, but what about the parents who are trying to manage work, and possibly schooling their children from home? Perhaps parents who are already home schooling their children could offer up a few suggestions, or have they been affected to? We chatted to Lorinda, a mom with three children living in Fish Hoek. Lorinda shared that her two older children are schooled electronically by another mother who also home schools her children, and therefore Lorinda doesn’t have to manage her two older children. However, her younger son requires her input and time and this has been challenging as he was attending a self-directed education centre prior to lockdown. ‘I’ve opted for trying to figure out solutions together, rather than a top-down, do-what-I-say kind of approach’ explains Lorinda. Lockdown has impacted on her children’s opportunity to take learning outdoors and be in nature, which is part of their curriculum. ‘My advice to children and parents would be to relax a bit more, don't force your idea of education down your child's throat... children never stop learning so there is no rush to get anywhere, children learn best in their own time’ recommends Lorinda. ‘Do what you can. Don't beat yourself up if you have a bad day’s work. But bounce back, today is a new day, start again. If you are bogged down, leave that subject and go on to work that is more familiar to you. Mind over mattress, get out of bed, establish routines’. Great advice for older children, who are able to hold themselves accountable! However, as parents of primary school children, how do we, the parents, stay sane? ‘Forgive, but then insist that they try again and better this time than the previous. Understand that we are all in this together, speak to friends, you will be amazed at just how similar many of our experiences are’ recommends Fish, and I couldn’t agree more. So, hang in there, moms and dads, teachers and students, we will get through this, wiser in ways we may not yet know or understand.
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home maintenance
make your home
Winter ready! It’s getting a little harder to get out of bed in the morning and more tempting to linger in a hot shower, sure signs that winter is on its way. South Africa’s temperate climate means that for most of us this means breaking out a heavier duvet or putting more blankets on the bed. But are there any other practical steps you can or should be taking to prepare for the change of season? Between the money saved on electricity and future repairs, your wallet will thank you later.
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our home needs to perform at its best during the coldest months of the year, especially when the first frost or storm hits. Weatherproof your doors and windows It's important to get ahead of the winter weather and make sure your home is ready to handle the cold to come. Check your doors and windows closely for gaps and areas that may cause a draft. Use weatherstripping or caulk to seal them up, or consider replacing the windows or doors if the problem is
severe enough. After a hot summer, you might need to replace some of the putty that has dried and cracked. Get an annual fireplace inspection and chimney sweep Clogged chimneys lead to house fires, but they can also cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Having a yearly inspection and chimney sweep may cost you money, but it could also save your life. Additionally, make sure the flue on your chimney is fully functional so when the fireplace is not in use, you don't experience drafts.
Bring the outdoors inside In case you didn't already do this before Autumn came around, be sure to move all outdoor furniture and appliances (grills, lawn mowers, etc.) into your garage or shed as well as any planters you'd like to save through the season. Clean out your gutters While your trees got a trimming, they were probably also doing their best to drown you in Autumn leaves. Not only are they a pain to rake up off the ground, but they love to find a home in your gutters. Give your
the inside of your home Once the outside is in order, your last port of call is the inside: With the outside of the roof checked, take a quick trip into your attic area. Shine a torch up at the underside of the tiles, looking for any signs of damage or water entry. While you’re up there, make sure you have adequate insulation installed – as hot air rises, a large portion of your heat can be lost if your insulation is lacking.
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Damp is winter’s best friend, and your home’s worst nightmare. During winter condensation on your windows can become a problem, so check these areas on a regular basis during winter. Consider investing in a humidifier for any rooms that look to be struggling. A trick that not many of us realise is that our ceiling fans have a “reverse setting”. This causes the blades to rotate in the opposite direction, helping keep hot air from escaping. It’s easy to overload electrical outlets such as the heater, TV and children’s gaming consoles that are all plugged into one extension cord. But keeping an eye on shared plugs around the house or upgrading to a better, bigger
outlet with surge protection, could help you avoid the possibility of overheating a circuit and blowing a fuse. Check regularly for plugs that trip or for loose wiring around the house, because these could mean there is an electrical fault that needs fixing. With lockdown, a lot more time is likely to be spent in the living room (especially if it’s cold), so don’t be complacent. Avoid leaving heaters unattended or candles burning. Make a note of any repairs that require professional help and check with your insurer if they qualify for insurance assistance. Generally, ‘wear and tear’ type repairs will be for your own account and need to be done to maintain your insurance cover.
gutters a thorough cleaning before the first winter weather hits to ensure you don’t get any major blockages. Also, do a quick check of all your downpipes, just to make sure they are firmly fixed to the wall. Rodents and pests Seal all the holes and cracks around the exterior to help ensure pests like squirrels, mice and rats can't get inside for hibernation. Hot water heating system Another tip is to make sure your geyser is crack-free. Have it checked and serviced by a licensed contractor at least once a year. Chances are if you haven't installed one in 10-15 years, you'll need to replace it. Fitting a geyser blanket will also help reduce your electricity costs as will insulating your roof. Other items to attend to • Trim trees and remove dead branches so they do not damage your home or injure someone
Some sensible spending before it gets cold might mean avoiding bigger costs when a tree falls down or a gutter breaks in the middle of the night.
if they fall because of wind and winter storms. • Check smoke detectors, fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and replace batteries to ensure they are operating properly. • Accidents do happen, as much as we don’t like to think about them, and keeping a clutterfree home is another way to avoid unnecessary risk.
• Keeping shortterm insurance in place by paying your premium and following your terms and conditions, provides a warm safety net to help protect you for the cold winter ahead. If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves.
The laws of supply and demand dictate that if you wait until temperatures plummet before stocking up on firewood or getting more gas for the gas heater, you’ll pay more.
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purple and white. Keep them flowering for longer by deadheading regularly. Hellebores (hellebores orientalis) is an evergreen perennial that starts flowering in early Winter. The leaves are fan-shaped and the flowers vary from pink, wine, green or white. Hellebores prefer a dappled shade during the Summer months. Iceland poppies will grow happily in full sun all through Winter and Spring if they are deadheaded continually. The poppies come in a variety of colours, red, pink, yellow, orange, cream and white and will bring the wow factor to your garden! Calendulas are a lovely colourful plant to brighten any border, along with Salvias, which are both perennials (the Salvia is also from the Sage family). Salvias can have pretty blue and white flowers, or pink, lavender, yellow, violet or white. Other colourful plants to choose from are Zinnias, Celosia, Delphiniums, Phlox, Portulaca, Nicotiana, Dianthus, Begonias, Godetia, Lobelias, Rudbekias and Pansies. It may be Winter, but you can still have colour in your garden!
Winter garden maintenance A little prevention now can save you lots of hard work in spring when the garden comes back to life, so don’t let the cold weather keep you indoors. Maintenance such as the regular mowing of lawns, weeding and pruning of shrubs is essential. Follow these simple rules to nurse the garden through the cooler months.
• Mulch pots and garden beds to keep weeds at bay, pulling them out as soon as they appear. Wait until after rain to remove weeds from beds and between pavers as the soil is softer, making them easier to pull out with roots attached. • Plan a companion-planting system as a solution to pest control. Certain plants act as deterrents to pests and can be used in place of chemical controls. Try onions and garlic
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near roses to repel aphids. Marigolds are also a winner for repelling pests. • Remove wintergrass from lawns as soon as it appears. If you don’t get to this weed in time, it dies down when the weather warms up but leaves seeds that pop up again next year. • So get the wellies on, switch the TV off and get the whole family into the garden this weekend. It will be rewarding for all.
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It’s that time of year – time to break out the boots and light up the fireplace. Consider the power of plants to up your immunity and help you hedge infections this year. Elderberry Chances are, you’ve already tried elderberry in some form or another, as this deep-purple berry has definitely gone mainstream in the past few years. Elderberry is antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial. There’s evidence that elderberry is effective at treating the flu, as well. It’s most commonly found as a syrup, but tinctures (a plant extract made with alcohol or glycerin), lozenges, and even gummies can work too. Take this remedy once per day if you’re trying to prevent sickness, and then much more frequently once you’re already sick – every few hours or so. Elderberry is considered safe, but don’t chug a whole bottle or anything like that – a teaspoon to a tablespoon of syrup at a time will work. Keep syrups in the fridge, as they aren’t shelf-stable. If you have any autoimmune disorders, it’s probably best to stay away (because it stimulates the immune system). Echinacea Another well known immune booster is echinacea, aka coneflower. It works by stimulating the immune system to produce natural killer cells and other sickness-fighters. Echinacea is most effective used right when you start to feel that tickle at the back of your throat, rather than when a full blown sickness has already taken hold. A tincture is the best way to take it, but teas won’t fail you either. It’s important to note that if you have a ragweed allergy, you may also be sensitive to echinacea – so if you feel any telltale allergy symptoms like itchiness, hives, or increased congestion, stop taking it immediately. If you have an autoimmune disorder, skip echinacea. Ginger Great for boosting your overall immunity during cold and flu season. This versatile plant lends its natural fire to many different uses – sip on a ginger tea, head to the juice bar for a fresh ginger shot if you’re feeling icky, or just add more ginger to your cooking. It’s pretty safe when used in cooking and remedies, but pregnant people shouldn’t ingest more than 2 grams of dried ginger per day. Garlic Garlic is really easy to use – eat it every day to keep yourself feeling top notch. Up your garlic intake when you’re actually sick, too. Make a super garlick-y soup, or pack it into a jar of honey and let it sit for a few weeks to infuse. Dietary doses of garlic are pretty safe. It would be difficult to take enough to harm you, but if you’re on anti-clotting medications, be cautious.
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Wholesome, immune boosting & simply delicious, these Bliss balls from Blended Health Cafe are a perfect winter afternoon pick me up or after dinner sweet treat. Bliss balls pack and travel well and because they taste amazing, natural sugars from dates and cacao, they will satisfy any sweet tooth, kids love them too.
Bliss balls You will need: serves 4-5
• 2 Cup Pitted Dates - Soaked in warm water for 2 to 4 hrs
• 4 Tablespoons Cacao Powder or Cocoa Powder
• 1 Cup desiccated Coconut • 1 Cup Almond Flakes
Method
Blend the soaked dates in a medium size bowl using a hand blender or in a normal blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Then add the cacao powder & half of the desiccated coconut & mix using a spoon.
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Taste and add more cacao or coconut as desired. Next roll out the balls to your size preference. Once you have all your balls rolled out cover them in the remaining desiccated coconut. You can have some fun using
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At the height of lockdown, I preferred to send my husband out to the shops. I was enjoying not running from pillar to post and being ‘stuck at home’ felt good. That wore off after week two and I was again ready to visit the shops and enjoy a bit of retail therapy, albeit in the tinned fish isle at the supermarket with my suffocating face mask.
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safe. Most have been common sense. These include demarcating areas for people to stand allowing sufficient social distancing, having staff hand sanitise everyone coming into the store, having sanitiser on offer when exiting the store, erecting screens where appropriate to protect tellers, easy to read signage etc’ If you have been to any of the stores that are able to trade, you will definitely have encountered these protective measures. But what about the stores that are unable to trade? How are these stores going to stay viable? ‘They should trade from whenever they can and not wait to come back to work. They need to think differently about how they can retail – e.g. pizza delivery rather than collection, on-line DIY educational videos for the hardware stores, delivery for the supermarket or central pick up points like Takealot. Re-think your business and try and reduce costs to ensure staff are retained’ recommends Edwards. And as customers, we should also be thinking about how we can support local businesses as much as possible – ‘Communities support each other and we have seen this clearly with Valyland. I think business should support local clubs and
schools and expect support in return (or stop the sponsorship). Community takes care of community, the ring widens, and all are better off’ notes Edwards. For a small community, such as our south peninsula community, we are definitely able to support local business in whatever way we can; from shopping at the local store (versus online), buying foods produced locally – have you visited the Neighbourhood Farm below False Bay Hospital? To trying out take-aways from your favourite eatery or supporting new ventures from old stores. Some stores have also opted to selling vouchers now, which will be redeemable when they are able to trade again, helping them stay afloat for now. As customers we can help keep these businesses stay alive, and hopefully save a few jobs too. Shopping during covid has definitely become less fun and more tedious. In order to keep spirits up, Edwards suggests ‘Talk to people when shopping while abiding by social distancing of course. The shops are depressing with everyone covering up so at least chat and greet. Ignoring each other adds to the current mental stress which is bound to manifest. Be responsible. That’s it!’
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More than a palatable potjie, this dish is tasty in the extreme and will add real zing to your coal- or gas-cooking repertoire. Succulent, creamy and with a good curry kick, your family will rest replete after this meal. Contented. Sated.
Mild Curried Chicken Potjie with Banana You will need: serves 4-5
• 8 - 10 bone in, skin on chicken thighs • 2 T (30 ml) flour • 1 T (15 ml) medium curry powder • 3 T (45 ml) canola or sunflower oil • 2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman's Chilli & Garlic Seasoning • 2 large onions, sliced • 2 large carrots, sliced • 1 t (5 ml) Ina Paarman’s
Vegetable Spice • 400 g chopped tinned tomatoes • 1½ cups (375 ml) long grain rice • 6 bananas • 1 x 200 ml Ina Paarman’s Tikka Curry Coat & Cook Sauce • 2 cups (500 ml) hot water • 1 T (15 ml) Ina Paarman's Chicken Flavour Stock
Powder • 1 cup (250 ml) coconut milk or fresh cream • 3 T (45 ml) Ina Paarman's Coriander Pesto Apple sambal • 2 red skinned apples, grated • 2 T (30 ml) lemon juice • ¼ cup (60 ml) seedless raisins • ½ t (2,5 ml) Ina Paarman's
Lemon & Black Pepper Seasoning Tomato sambal • 2 ripe tomatoes, finely diced • 1 small onion, finely chopped • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh coriander • 1 t (5 ml) Ina Paarman's Garlic & Herb Seasoning
Method
• Remove excess fat from thighs and shake in a plastic bag with a mixture of flour and curry powder. • Warm the potjie until hot, before adding the oil. Coat the base by tilting the pot. Add the chicken pieces in 2 batches and brown both sides. Spoon out onto a plate and season the chicken with Chilli & Garlic Seasoning. • When all the chicken pieces have been browned, add the onions, carrots and Vegetable Spice to the remaining oil in
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the potjie and stir-fry until soft and aromatic. Spoon out onto a separate plate. • Now start layering the potjie. Place half the chicken pieces back in the pot, sprinkle half of the raw rice over. Add half of the vegetables and half of the tinned tomatoes. Cover with 3 sliced bananas. Repeat the layers once more. • In a separate jug or bowl mix together Tikka Curry Sauce, hot water, Chicken Flavour Stock Powder and coconut milk. Pour down the side of
the pot. Cover with a tight fitting lid and cook slowly over moderate coals for 1 ½ hours. Just before serving, top with Coriander Pesto.
Apple sambal: Mix all ingredients together. Tomato sambal: Mix all ingredients together. Both sambals can be made a couple of hours before.
Ina's Tip: also excellent done in the oven as a casserole. Bake in a deep casserole or ovenproof saucepan with a lid at 180°C for 1 ½ hours.
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To serve: Delicious with sambal salads of apple and tomato.
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