Athlone | August - September 2017 by The Cape Issue

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*R1, 500, 000

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*R695, 000

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Ingredients Serves: 30 448 g refried beans 235 g guacamole 60 ml mayonnaise 227.2 g sour cream 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 225 g shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tomato, chopped 25 g chopped green onions 35 g black olives, drained Directions Prep:15min › Ready in:15min In a large serving dish, spread the refried beans. Layer the guacamole on top of the beans. In a medium bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream and taco seasoning mix. Spread over the layer of guacamole. Sprinkle a layer of Cheddar cheese over the mayonnaise mixture layer. Sprinkle tomato, green onions and black olives over the cheese. Ingredients Serves: 4

Spicy Tomato Chicken

1 (1 1/2 kg) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1 pinch salt, to taste 1/4 cup dried red chillies 3 fresh red chilli, finely diced 1 cinnamon stick 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 red onion, diced 2 whole star anise pods 1 (3cm thick) slice fresh ginger root 5 whole cloves 5 cardamom seeds 2 tablespoons sunflower seed oil 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 cinnamon stick 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 2 whole star anise pods 1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste 5 whole cloves 1/2 cup (125ml) water 5 cardamom seeds Directions Prep:20min › Cook:35min › Ready in:55min

Rub the chicken with turmeric powder and salt. Set aside. Soak the dried red chilli in hot water until softened. Blend the softened dried chilli, fresh red chilli, garlic, onion and ginger in a blender to a paste. Heat the oil in a large frypan over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in the hot oil until golden on all sides. Remove the chicken from the frypan and set aside. Remove excess oil from the frypan leaving about 1 tablespoon. Cook and stir the chilli paste with the cinnamon, star anise, cloves and cardamom seeds until fragrant. Return the chicken to the frypan. Stir in the water adding more if needed. Toss in the tomatoes and stir in the tomato sauce and sugar. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear; about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

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TRADING HOURS:

SOLD! By Petula Turner

... ALMOST SOLD OUT ... NEED MORE HOUSES TO SELL

UNDER OFFER

FOR SALE

Welcome Estate

R850, 000

R1, 495, 000

SOLD

Rondebosch East

1, 950, 000

SOLD

Kenwyn

Pinati Estate

Lansdowne

R1, 995, 000

SOLD

R1, 500, 000

SOLD

R1, 225, 000

SOLD

Vanguard Estate R1, 180, 000

Hazendal

R1, 500, 000

SOLD

Primrose Park

R1, 180, 000

SOLD

Kewtown

SOLD

R900, 000

SOLD

Parktown

Mountview

SOLD

R875, 000

SOLD

R695, 000

Bridgetown

3 x Units Sold

Welcome Estate

SOLD

R690, 000

Bonteheuwel

R399, 000

Areas Covered: Athlone, Belgravia Estate, Belthorne Estate, Bridgetown, Crawford, Gleemoor, Hazendal, Kenwyn, Kewtown, Lansdowne, Lincoln Estate, Newfields, Parktown, Penlyn Estate, Pinati Estate, Rondebosch East, Silvertown, Surrey Estate, Vanguard Estate, Welcome Estate, Yorkshire Estate and Surrounding Areas

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Gentrification, by definition, means to improve a "run-down" area so that it conforms to middle class taste. Its evident that gentrification is sweeping across the Western Cape, displacing some while giving others opportunities they've never had, and in either case replacing these people with the more wealthy. The change in infrastructure, as well as the social and economic characteristics that come with gentrification have crept up on several affected areas including Bo-kaap, Saltriver and Woodstock - all areas that in recent decades have, for the most part, been inhabited predominantly by working class people previously affected by apartheid's forced removals. Now, over 20 years after the end of apartheid, and just as inhabitants of gentrifying areas began experiencing the benefits of the upliftment of their neighbourhoods, many families find themselves struggling to afford the sharply increasing rent or rates on homes which they (or even their parents and grandparents) have lived in for decades. Upgraded parks and shopping facilities in Saltriver seemed an exciting prospect for the community fighting off drugs and gangsterism, but their dreams were shattered when the upgraded facilities meant they had to pay more rent and rates. This has forced several families to concede their homes to wealthier families who are able to afford it. As these families are forced to leave, these traditionally close-knit communities are being eroded. This is the harsh reality of living in a capitalist society. We've heard the stories: a Bo-Kaap family who owns their house, but is unable to pay rates, is left vulnerable to promises of large sums of money for their property, either from wealthy individuals or businesses - this is the only opportunity they will have to earn so much money - they are lured away from their comfortable lives with the promise of money they would never earn from their current jobs. Residents in Woodstock who can no longer afford their rent are evicted by landowners who continue increasing the rent as property values in the area increase. Salt River residents are issued with eviction notices by the Sherrif as an anonymous company has purchased the building in which they live.

Salt River residents are issued with eviction notices by the Sherrif as an anonymous company has purchased the building in which they live. While one can argue that those who own property in these areas should preserve many years of rich cultural history by not selling homes, the sad truth is that the current economy has stretched the pockets of South Africans. The rising cost of food, petrol and other basic necessities puts the immediate need for financial stability above retaining culture. As families are forced, or choose for a lack of better options to move, these displaced people now find themselves in areas such as Blikkiesdorp, further away from the CBD (and generally further away job opportunities as well). The impact on lives is catastrophic.The invisible hand of gentrification has torn families and communities apart, moving people away from their stable jobs and forcing children to move to schools with lower standards of education. All the while, investment and upliftment of these areas continues - businesses flourish and, especially in Salt River and Woodstock, the newly-moved in residents who replace the displaced residents - 'gentrifiers', who often can't afford to live in the traditionally wealthy areas of Cape Town, have the opportunity to live in these more 'up-market' areas than they otherwise would have. Gentrification has cast a shadow over the Western Cape, shifting the landscape demographics in a major way. Areas rich in culture, such as Bo-kaap which is known for being a vibrant community, are being eroded by the wealthy throwing their money. The history and culture of these areas is being lost as its inhabitants are displaced. Yes, areas are being uplifted, but not for those that lived there before - rather for those who only choose to, and who can afford to, live there after its been gentrified. The reality is especially painful in the South African context, and the context of the communities who stayed in these areas before they were gentrified - the criteria to live in an area is no longer decided by the color of ones skin but the amount of money you have in your account. It comes at the cost of culture putting an eraser to the heritage of millions.

BANANA Springrolls Ingredients Serves: 8 2 large firm bananas 8 spring roll wrappers, thawed 1 cup brown sugar, or to taste 1 litre oil for deep frying Directions Prep:10min › Cook:10min › Ready in:20min Preheat the oil in a deep-fryer or large cast-iron frypan to 190 degrees C or medium-high heat Peel bananas and slice them in half lengthwise, then crosswise into quarters. Place one piece of banana diagonally across the corner of a spring roll wrapper, and sprinkle with brown sugar to taste. Roll from the corner to the center, then fold top and bottom corners in, and continue rolling. Dip your finger in water and brush the last edge to seal. Repeat with remaining banana pieces. Fry a few banana rolls at a time in the hot oil until evenly browned. Remove to paper towels to drain. Serve hot or cold

Ingredients Serves: 10 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 bananas, mashed 3/4 cup castor sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 90g butter, melted

BANANA Crumbed Muffins

Crumb topping 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons plain flour 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 20g butter

Directions Prep:15min › Cook:20min › Ready in:35min Preheat oven to 190 C. Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with paper liners. In a large bowl, mix together flour, bicarbonate of soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups. For the crumb topping:In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar,flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a fine skewer inserted into centre of a muffin comes out clean.

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During Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation and Leukaemia, Awareness Months which spans 15 August to 15 October, The Sunflower Fund has one simple message for every South African, hope begins with you! Now is the time to be amazing, be awesome and be extraordinary. Approximately every 3 minutes, someone in the world is diagnosed with a type of life-threatening blood disorder and approximately every 9 minutes, someone dies from a blood cancer. Our vision is that no-one should die because there is no match. There are 3 main types of blood cancers: Leukaemia, cancer that is found in your blood and bone marrow; Lymphoma, blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system; and Myeloma, blood cancer that specifically targets your plasma cells. Leukaemia is the 10th most frequently occurring type of cancer in all races or ethnicities. These dreaded diseases affect people all over the world, regardless of background, location, ethnicity, age or wealth. Stem cell transplants are often a life-saving treatment option forpatients diagnosed with these blood orders yet most people do not understand how exactly they can bring hope. “There is so much misconception about blood stem cell donation”, says Alana James, CEO of The Sunflower Fund. The best match for a stem cell transplant would be a match betweensiblings; however, many are not that lucky and have to search elsewhere. Statistics currently indicate that the chance of finding a donor is 1 in 100 000. “The reality is, a match is more likely to occur between people of the same ethnic background, so having donors from a more representative cross-section of society is more likely to serve the diversity of needs in South Africa”, James added. TV Talk Show Host, Faizal Sayed, is an Ambassador of Hope for The Sunflower Fund and added that the support of the community is crucial in an effort to save lives.

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ANNABELLE: Creation

Former toy maker Sam Mullins and his wife, Esther, are happy to welcome a nun and six orphaned girls into their California farmhouse. Years earlier, the couple's 7-year-old daughter Annabelle died in a tragic car accident. Terror soon strikes when one child sneaks into a forbidden room and finds a seemingly innocent doll that appears to have a life of its own. Release Date: 11 August 2017

TERMINATOR 2: Judgement Day 3D In this sequel set eleven years after "The Terminator," young John Connor (Edward Furlong), the key to civilization's victory over a future robot uprising, is the target of the shape-shifting T-1000 (Robert Patrick), a Terminator sent from the future to kill him. Another Terminator, the revamped T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), has been sent back to protect the boy. As John and his mother (Linda Hamilton) go on the run with the T-800, the boy forms an unexpected bond with the robot. REBOOT of 1991 film in 3D

IT When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, neighborhood kids band together to square off against Pennywise, an evil clown whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries. Release Date: 8 September 2017

REAL ESTATE MADE EASY – PROPERTY EXPERT ADVICE Selling your house can be extremely stressful. We Sell properties daily! Are you thinking of Buying or Selling your property? Below are some guidelines on how to best achieve these goals. First things first: 1 – Know your financial affordability. Before going out into the buyers’ market to hunt for your dream house, get yourself pre-qualified either through your personal bank directly or a mortgage bond originator. A pre-qualified home loan includes a credit check, a monthly Income & Expenses analysis (i.e. Salary less your current debt and living expenses) in order to ascertain your affordability. Ultimately, your affordability will dictate the type of house and area that you would be able to afford to buy in. 2 – Save towards a Cash Deposit. If you can, save towards a cash deposit, even if you are a first time home buyer. If you have a cash deposit to put down, the Banks generally take this into account and your affordability score should increase, your monthly repayment instalments be lowered and the interest rate possibly be reduced. Banks see this as a serious commitment and a shared investment risk taken. If you can’t, most banks still allow applicants 100% mortgage loans, depending on your financial situation and credit scoring. 3 – Save towards the Transfer Costs. ALL property purchases come with Transfer and Register Costs. As a general rule, this amount should be about 8% of the property purchase price and is payable in cash prior to transfer date. The Transfer costs includes Attorney fees, bond registration costs, transfer duty (IF applicable), etc. I am proud to be your local property specialist. By being a local, I know the local property market and people – the facts, the figures and the trends. So, if you are Selling your property, I have the resources to be able to get you the highest possible price for your property in the shortest amount of time. Let’s Chat!

Petula Turner - Sales Office Tel. - 021 531 0993 C 084 601 4564 E-mail - petula.turner@harcourts.co.za Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Southern Suburbs Branch in Pinelands www.harcourtsmaynardburgoyne.co.za

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Neuroplasticity and Healthy Ageing Neuroplasticity also known as ‘brain plasticity ‘ or ‘neural plasticity’ has only become a word in modern use since the 1970’s. Modern neuroscience has proven that the brain can be altered into adulthood and not just during the critical childhood period as was previously thought. Neuroscientists have proven that we can create new neural pathways throughout our lives, we can learn an instrument or a new language and can develop and change our brains, regardless of how old we are. We are told that doing crosswords, Sudoku or puzzles will delay cognitive decline, however neuroscience proves that isn’t true, they just make you better at those skills; the reasoning being repetitive actions do not open new neural pathways, they purely strengthen existing ones. The leading Neuroscientist Dr Sarah McKay of the Neuroscience Academy believes the best exercise for changing your ageing brain is physical exercise. Don’t panic and think she is recommending training for the next Marathon; however, you can be walking or following a gentle and playful exercise programme like Ageless Grace to engage your brain. Ageless Grace works brilliantly by activating five of the key functions of the brain; our ability to plan strategically, to use our memory and recall, to analyse a situation, to be creative and develop kinesthetic movement through the body. Dr Norman Doidge author of “The Brain that changes itself” tells us, we must learn new things to feel fully alive. When we learn, we alter genes in our neurons, which can change our brain. You can live an ageless, graceful and happier life, if you improve your body and brain skills by activating those 5 key functions of the brain and by doing it in a fun and simple way. The playwright George Bernard Shaw said “We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.” Gina Clifford-Holmes is the TV Show host of “Active &amp; Healthy with Gina” on Deen TV and an Ageless Grace Trainer and Educator in Cape Town. www.agelessgracewithgina.com

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Business Directory BUSINESS TIPS 1. Analyze the performance of your sales team. If they aren’t meeting your expectations, or they are showing signs of ambivalence, shake things up. Bring in new blood working on commission only. 2. Write down everything you do and categorize these tasks. Find tasks that you can delegate to others or outsource. 3. Re-examine purchasing and see if you can improve the deals you are getting from your vendors. 4. Improve your accounts receivable ratio. 5. Look at repetitive tasks you and your team perform. Do they all have procedures written for them? See how they can be accomplished more quickly and be sure you have procedures that capture the most productive ways of accomplishing repetitive tasks. Be sure that you allow these procedures to be improved on over time; don’t fall victim to the “We’ve never done it like that here” mentality. 6. Audit your small business listings on the Internet. See if there are any places where you should be listed but aren’t. Be sure listings are accurate. Check your Google reviews. Encourage customers to review your business on Google. 7. Launch a customer referral program. Reward existing customers for bringing you new business. 8. Launch a customer loyalty program. 9. Research your local competitors and similar businesses in other areas. Find out if any owners may be approaching retirement age or there are other reasons they might want to sell. Talk to mutual suppliers to see if any might be in financial trouble. 10. Survey your customers and find out what other products or services they need. 11. See if there are any of your suppliers that might be ripe for a buyout. 12. Talk to city and regional planners to discover the areas that are slated for new development. Should you prepare to expand to any of these areas, or perhaps relocate to a bigger facility? 13. Talk to real estate professionals to find neighborhoods in transition. For example, if a low-income area is beginning to be “gentrified,” it often means that young families with children will soon become the prominent demographic. Also, check out aging neighborhoods, they can “turn over” to younger, affluent families.

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