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Miracle Waters - A Weekend Less Ordinary

If you are a Johannesburg based diver and want a break from the usual weekend routine but can’t afford to dive at the coast then a weekend at Miracle Waters is one way you can get your bubble blowing kick. Miracle Waters is an ...

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High Tea - Alive and Well

There is something about High Tea which brings out the civilised in us. Indeed, the moment I am surrounded by scones and pots of tea I find myself fighting the urge to extend my pinky finger as I raise my tea cup. History has it ...

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Leasing property with an option to buy

There are several good reasons to pay a deposit when you buy a home. Explore the pros and cons of leasing a property with an option to buy.

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All Abuzz at Harvest Time

At this time, communities come together to celebrate the culmination of hard labour and fruits borne of local soil. It is also when farm owners invite those of viticultural persuasion to join in the fun of picking, stomping and ...

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Greenwood Independent School – A Unique Learning Community

The dedicated and caring teachers at Greenwood Independent School primarily strive to help all learners reach their full potential in all areas. It is through the school’s carefully-designed, challenging curriculum that learners ...

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Stay ‘on Trend’ and in Budget

Many home owners are still feeling the economic pinch but want or need a change of scenery. Given that the property market is currently not all that seller-friendly...

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How many proxies can one person have?

There seems to be some confusion of late as to whether or not a person can hold more than two proxies. The simple answer is yes: a person can currently hold more than two proxies – there is no limit at the moment. “At the moment” ...

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Readily Available Local Biomass Holds Significant Energy Potential

It is generally held that there is a correlation between energy use and advances in human welfare. “As such, the importance of energy for the continuation of human development cannot be understated,” says Victor Taylor who heads ...

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Property Sales in Queenstown are on the Rise

Named after the British monarch, Queen Victoria and nicknamed the ‘rose capital’ of South Africa, Queenstown, is currently regarded as the commercial, administrative and educational centre for much of the Eastern Cape region. An ...