Neighbourhood PTA - 15 July 2018

Neighbourhood 15 JULY 2018

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Homegrown Down-to-earth entertainer Liezel Steyn sings Villieria’s praises, page 2

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Villieria Singer and actress Liezel Steyn tells us about her neighbourhood WORDS: BETSIE LOOCK-VAN DER MERWE IMAGES: RENE WALKER, SUPPLIED & GOOGLE MAPS *Map not to scale

I grew up here, so Villieria is home to me. Other than that, I have stayed in Joburg for about six years of my life and moving back to the area I call home was awesome. There’s just a wonderful peacefulness in Villieria.

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he not only mesmerises audiences with her sexy, sultry repertoire of old and contemporary jazz, swing, blues and soul, but Pretoria’s dazzling Liezel Steyn will also rock your socks off.

This versatile songstress, who is also a presenter, MC, event host and actress, was born and raised in the quiet, homey suburb of Villieria in Pretoria’s Moot region.

“I literally spent my life down one street, in the same house,” says Liezel. She spent her primary school years at Laerskool Pierneef, and during her high school career, she attended Hoërskool Verwoerd, also located in the Moot area.

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and house she loves so much.

Liezel has a busy life and she finds the tranquil neighbourhood especially precious. “Being an artist means life is always unpredictable. I can’t really plan my days. It changes on a daily, and sometimes even on an hourly basis if an event or a gig pops up. I also do my own marketing and this can be quite time-consuming. I’m currently also studying to be a hypnotherapist.”

Liezel feels the area allows her to work without any distractions. “I don’t feel like I need to get out or away from my area as it’s peaceful enough here, whether I want to relax or need to focus and study.”

The community of Villieria contributes to this serenity. “The people are a bit older and many have lived in their homes for a very long time. Although they are a friendly bunch, they mostly keep to themselves and they don’t make a lot of noise,” says Liezel.

The suburb is well-established with beautiful jacaranda tree-lined streets.

“The yards are big and spacious.

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The area predominantly comprises houses – there are very few complexes in the area – and I think it is still a lot safer than many other areas in Pretoria.”

Even though the neighbourhood is not part of the big city hustle and bustle, there are more than sufficient shopping centres, schools, churches, medical facilities and places of art, culture and entertainment.

“When I was little, there was basically only one small shopping centre.

During the years growing up, a few other small shopping complexes popped up and now they are busy building another one in Queenswood opposite Queens Corner, about 3km from where we live, that will have a Woolworths, Clicks, Planet Fitness, Checkers and other shops.”

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Gems in the neighbourhood “The Spar at Queens Corner is my go-to for all groceries and they have a lovely baking and food section,” says Liezel. For those who like antiques and the likes thereof, she recommends the antique shops in the area.

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“Pierneef Theatre is just down the road at the high school and they offer great entertainment for theatre lovers. There are quite a few old houses that have been transformed into restaurants such as Toni’s which makes delicious and very unique pizzas and Die Sinkhuis which offers great value boerekosstyle food in very decent portions.”

Perfect Sunday Because she works, studies and also travels a lot, Liezel loves to spend the little downtime she has available at home. “My favourite spots at home are my room where I work, my room where I sleep, relax and watch television, and the kitchen, as that is where we as a family tend to hang out and catch up.”

To her, family and relationships are what make a house a home. “Love is the root of warmth and I think that’s an essential component to a home. Other than that, being in a space where you feel safe and comfortable to ‘do’ and ‘be’ whatever you want, also makes it a home.”

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EAT: • Oppiplaas Restaurant: local food and beer in a farm-like setting • Toni’s Fully Furnished Pizza Co: wood-fired pizza and classic pasta dishes • Grounded at Echo: work-away-fromwork space in a coffee shop • Burger Bistro Pierneef: delicious designer burgers • La Pentola Pretoria: international fusion cuisine • Die Sinkhuis: boerekos-style food • Franco's House of Pizza: great value for money

DO: • Browse around in Villieria’s many interesting antique shops, such as Bell Bottoms, Die Sinkhuis, LFR Antiques and Retro Rabbit • Relax at one of the local pubs like Memory’s Pub & Grill, Picasso’s Pub & Pizzeria, Route 33 Pub & Grill and Celebs • Meet new people and learn Zulu at Grounded at Echo’s Zulu Saturdays

Median asking price:

R1,395m

For a typical property in this area

R675,000 R1,395m For an apartment

R5,800

Monthly bond repayments

For a typical property (three-bedroom house)

In a complex

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For rent

Median asking price:

R798,000

SHOP:

For a house

You’ll pay

R13,462

For a typical property (two-bedroom apartment)

R6,900

R4,500

In a complex

For an apartment

R9,400 For a house

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My business neighbourhood The Picnic Spot ZA is a beautiful indoor and outdoor venue in Zwavelpoort WORDS: ZENA LE ROUX

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he Picnic Spot ZA is situated conveniently off a main road, just outside Pretoria, on a picturesque horse farm. It’s surrounded by the beauties of nature, including seasonal streams, small lakes and mountains – all home to several species of African wildlife.

Mother-and-daughter team Caro Sykes and Chiara Myburgh created The Picnic Spot ZA to get people out of the city for an unforgettable experience.

Chiara tells us more.

Q: How did your business start?

A: T he idea for The Picnic Spot ZA was born out of our love for the great outdoors and delicious food.

We had a need to share our lovely property with the public. We hosted our very first event on Valentine’s Day in 2016. We offer everything from romantic picnics, proposals and weddings, to spa days, birthday celebrations, bachelorettes and day teas.

Q: Why did you choose this area to set up shop?

A: We’ve been living on this property for quite some time and after

a while, we decided that we wanted to share our piece of heaven with the public. We wanted to allow others the rare joy of the great outdoors in a safe, comfortable and easily accessible environment.

Q: How did you find your premises?

A: T his really was a one in a million type of property, as we searched high and low for many years to find the perfect setting. Although the property was out of reach for us at the time, we proceeded to contact the owners, only to find out the property would be auctioned the following day. We put in an offer, and the rest is history.

Q: Why are they ideally suited to your business?

A: T he property is the perfect size, with a great accessible location, strong safety measures and infinite possibilities to support our ambitious dreams. The property also supports our involvement in equestrian sport, as well as the hosting of intimate indoor functions and a variety of outdoor events.

Q: Who are your neighbours?

A: We’re in the farmlands, on the outskirts of Pretoria in Zwavelpoort. We’re predominantly surrounded by cattle farmers, horse breeders and animal lovers alike, as well as an adventure park.

Q: What are the shop rental/sales prices like in this area?

A: T his is an upmarket area bordering on the city limit and has acquired interest for future development from the city planner’s office.

Property prices are on the rise, with most to be snatched up soon after initial marketing.

Q: How many people visit your business each day?

A: T he Picnic Spot ZA hosts a maximum of eight personalised picnics or one large function per day as we consider every client’s event as a memory to be carried throughout their lives. We can accommodate anything from two to 120 guests for any single function.

Q: Do you have any expansion plans?

A: A bsolutely! We wish to host small conferences, more art-andcraft workshops and hopefully a tea garden in the heart of the eucalyptus forest one day.

Q: Do you operate online as well?

A: We operate predominantly on Facebook (@thepicnicspot) with close to 5,000 followers. We’re also currently expanding to Instagram (@thepicnicspotza) for that picture-perfect reference.

Q: What’s your most popular service?

A: Most featured is our romantic celebration picnic for two; or our high tea in the forest.

SEE FOR YOURSELF: The Picnic Spot ZA 076 126 9977 facebook.com/thepicnicspot

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Urbanisation of retirement

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waZulu-Natal’s North Coast has experienced a property boom in the last few years.

A big part of this growth is due to urbanisation, which is fast becoming a reality in areas such as Umhlanga, Ballito, and Sibaya Coastal Precinct.

The Parliamentary Monitoring Group for South Africa says that eight out of 10 people in South Africa will be living in urban areas by 2050. As it stands, it's estimated that around 63% of South Africans are already living in urban nodes.

Before, retirement homes and estates would be situated in quiet coastal towns or countryside regions. However, there has been an increase in retirement opportunities mushrooming in the heart of cities and urban spaces.

In the past year, there has been an introduction of at least three new retirement opportunities along the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal that are centred in urban bustling spaces, with the anticipation of more being introduced in soughtafter, metropolitan areas in the near future. The Retire KZN community is already pinpointing popular urban areas to retire to, including the latest report where 26% of the community are looking at Ballito, 20% are leaning towards Umhlanga and 14% are showing an interest in the Sibaya Coastal Precinct.

KwaZulu-Natal continues to go through developmental progress. As a result, it is creating ideal, relaxed coastal urban areas that fit the needs of a wide variety of individuals, especially retirees.

Especially since the eco-estate trend has seen such a popular uptake, many of the more upmarket housing developments are beginning to construct homes with built-in charge stations in the garages. We foresee this trend growing in line with the growth rate in popularity and demand for electric vehicles in South Africa.

ADRIAN GOSLETT, REGIONAL DIRECTOR AND CEO, RE/MAX OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

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ew World Wealth released their ratings of the top-10 luxury apartment complexes in South Africa. The rating criteria included design and space, communal gardens, maintenance, location, views and scenery, security and reception features, activities available, quality of fittings, and appeal to wealthy buyers.

They listed the below as the top 10 that best met these criteria: • The Bantry, Bantry Bay (Western Cape) • Melrose Arch, Sandton (Gauteng)

• Embassy Towers, Sandton (Gauteng) • Whitehall Court, Killarney (Gauteng) • The Houghton, Houghton (Gauteng) • San Michele, Clifton (Western Cape) • Franklin Row, Illovo (Gauteng) • De Meermin, Plettenberg Bay (Western Cape) • V&A Marina Apartments, V&A Waterfront (Western Cape) • The Pearls, Umhlanga (KwaZulu-Natal)

New headquarters for Barloworld Logistics

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ork has begun on the new headquarters of Barloworld Logistics in Irene, south of Pretoria.

The company will vacate its Sandton offices to occupy the site, a mixed-use precinct named Irene Boulevard, developed by Abland with Giflo Developments and architectural services company Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

According to Abland development director Thinus Delport, the precinct will comprise a 16,000m² lifestyle and shopping centre.

Barloworld Logistics’ headquarters will be a four-star, green-rated building. It will make up 5,500m² of the property. “We broke ground mid-March this year and are aiming

for completion of the Barloworld Logistics headquarters in April next year,” Delport says.

The mixed-use precinct on Alexander Road just off the Botha Avenue interchange is close to the N1 highway. There are plans for a Gautrain station in the vicinity.

“Barloworld Logistics’ new headquarters is a physical embodiment of our vision for the company – modern, future focused and fit-for-purpose,” says CEO Kamogelo Mmutlana.

Phase 2 of the development will begin in Q3 this year. This will offer retail and lifestyle amenities that include a leading national grocer, new and existing restaurants, and beauty and health facilities.

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On trend The four looks for any dining room

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orthright interior designer Grant Webster of Fahrenheit Design believes when it comes to giving your dining room a new look, “it’s wisest to assess the space and feeling surrounding your proposed upgrade, and if necessary, get some professional advice, before throwing down that credit card. The wrong look can so easily be purchased and installed into an environment for which it is unsuited”. He says that dining rooms are cloaking themselves in a host of different outfits, here are his top four.

Pure and simple

Minimalism is all about removing everything that doesn’t serve a purpose and keeping the space pure and simple. Grant explains, “All you need is a plain table or level surface, with sufficient seating, which could be a built-in or bench seat. Lighting is often reduced to a single fitting or concealed. Dining here is about the food and the company and leads naturally to a sophisticated yet simple palette of tastes, all real and authentic – just like the wine and the single highlighted piece of art on the wall.”

For the free at heart

For those who want something bolder, Baroque may be for you. Grant sees this look as richly over the top. “The Baroque space is host to many a late and raucous dinner party, a space more attractive by night than day. Lots of antiques, velvet cushions, antique and ornate picture frames, many family and friends’ portrait frames, and shining and antiqued accessories and candlesticks clustered under a painting by John Constable or a lesser cousin. This look is created with lots of mismatched furniture and reflective

surfaces, the scent of roses, sunflowers and tulips all together, serviette rings and side plates, back plates, and a myriad glasses for the champagne, the wine, the sherry, and the odd brandy.”

Country comfort

If a more homely and approachable look is your thing, cottagey is what you are looking for. Grant explains, “Cottagey was a functional look from around the 1600s to the early 1800s, and shouldn’t be confused with its more sophisticated sibling, the artsand-crafts look. Here the chairs must be noisy, rickety and the floor surface uneven. Colours are unimportant.

Throw out your electric conveniences, forget about Wi-Fi or anything space saving, get a wonky beaten oak table, and some knee blankets to keep your guests warm, since no heater will work with such a look. An old jar with water and some daises will be just the thing to brighten up the space.”

Modern chic

For those who are looking to rejoin the 21st century, there’s the contemporary look. “This look is filled with just the right quantity of desirable fabrics, comfortable and new chairs, and a clean-surface dining table,” says Grant. “The walls are a warm shade of grey, the wallpaper accent could be graphic – stylised strelitzias on a textured background. Metallic (copper this season) cutlery, matt brushed; earthenware place settings, smooth, pastel blue-green; and mustard accent serviettes. The lighting is LED, warm white and quite subtle, accented by tall standing lamps and smaller naked Edison bulb type ones.

Curtains are linen, the floors real wood – oiled oak, open grain and natural. The cushions are velvet.”

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