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The Problem with Snag Lists

One of the most common problems experienced by landlords and tenants generally doesn’t take place while the property is being leased. More often than not, the biggest disputes often occur once the tenant has vacated the property. ...

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Sandringham - Punching Above its Weight

Sandringham is one of those quintessential suburbs in Johannesburg. Sitting on its eastern fringes with a strong Jewish community it always feels like it is larger than it actually is. The suburb is bordered by George Street in ...

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The Joy of Diving Marico Oog

Living in a landlocked city such as Johannesburg has its drawbacks. Scuba divers in particular are somewhat limited when it comes to diving options and invariably have to go to great lengths to get their ‘fix’. Diving at the ...

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Insure Properly if you are Renting Out your Holiday Home

Holiday homeowners keen to capitalise on rentals from their properties over the holiday season should insure adequately against damage and liability. So says Mandy Barrett of insurance brokers AON South Africa. “Owners are ...

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A Bitter Harvest For SA Farmers

The news that a privately-owned farm in Hilton in KwaZulu-Natal was recently invaded by people claiming that the land belonged to ANC Youth League (ANCYL) leader Julius Malema, highlights one of the biggest problems facing South ...

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Deneysville Ahoy!

Over the years, yachtsmen, canoeists, fishermen and kiteboarders have become an increasingly common sight on the Vaal Dam and as such, many of the small towns that surround this massive body of water have grown to accommodate the ...

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Pro Arte Alphen Park – Unlock Your Potential

Pro Arte Alphen Park is a school for the “out of the box”, creative and talented individual. The individual’s own talent is shaped by the school so that he or she may reach their full potential. The school boasts a matric pass ...

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Kids Company Montessori Pre-Primary School – Reach for the Stars

With a focus on the “whole child” the Montessori system of learning is a unique and effective method that has been thoroughly researched to obtain optimum results. At Kids Company this methodology, uniquely combines with the ...

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Mooi River - Gateway to the Drakensberg

In 1866, the first governor of Natal, Martin West, established the first European settlement at Mooi River Drift, close to the present day site of Mooi River. Named after the statesman, the area was originally known as Weston. In ...