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Keep Tabs on your Sectional Title’s Financial Affairs

Moving into a sectional title complex is viewed by some as a heaven-sent opportunity. There’s no grass to mow, no beds to weed, general maintenance is taken care of and balancing the books is left to those in the know. It all ...

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No Bids for the Auction Boss

Auction Alliance’s founder and CEO, Rael Levitt, has been found guilty of contravening Section 45 of the Consumer Protection Act. The National Consumer Commission found Levitt guilty of using a ‘ghost bidder’ in a recent property ...

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Robin Hills - A View From the Top

Robin Hills perches on the hill overlooking Cresta Shopping Centre and its geographic position has played well in ensuring that property prices in the suburb have remained fairly constant since the boom of 2007/2008. This is in ...

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Guide to Green Countries

A decade ago, a feature on “green" countries would probably have meant an article about territories that have the most trees. Today, a green country is one that is defined as proactively supporting attempts to be carbon neutral ...

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Let the Great Whites be, says Fish Hoek

Should the proposal for a shark exclusion net, to measure the size of two rugby fields, receive approval form the City of Cape Town for installation on a trial basis by October this year, Fish Hoek beach will be the proud venue ...

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JVB Unveils the Pink Label Collection

JVB Furniture Collection has unveiled their new Pink Label Collection in collaboration with renowned interior designer Nthabi Taukobong. JVB was founded in London in 2002 by South African born and bred interior designer Justin ...

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Things are Hotting up on Durban’s Berea

Although one would perhaps be forgiven for believing that the property market is still going through a recovery phase, there are certain areas in South Africa that have shrugged off the effects of the recession and subsequent ...

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Aromatics and Charm Abound in the Bo-Kaap

Narrow cobbled streets filled with spicy aromas and rows of brightly coloured houses make for a quaint backdrop against the shadow of Signal Hill. Centuries ago this location against the slopes of its towering landmark, provided ...

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Little Farmyard Pre-Primary School – Committed to Excellence

Little Farmyard is a private, unique, open-air pre-primary school in Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp dedicated to the general well-being and education of children. At Little Farmyard, the well-trained educators are dedicated to the ...