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Buyers Beware!

The latent and patent defect saga has been plaguing South African courts for years and even though many believe that the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) will stop unscrupulous sellers trying to pull the wool over unsuspecting ...

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St Andrew’s Prep – A Family School with Christian Principles

St Andrew’s Prep is a nurturing family School where children are educated in a caring, Christian environment so that each child can develop his or her potential to the full. We believe in our pupil’s individuality and ...

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The Diocesan School for Girls - Preparing Women for the 21st Century

"I loved going to school at DSG. I got to mix with people from all sorts of different backgrounds – there was never a dull moment. I was always busy, having fun and learning new things." Poppy Ntshongwana, 5FM DJ and DSG Old ...

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Sheffield Beach – A Little Piece of Paradise

Named after the English birthplace of one of the region's founding sugar barons, Sir Liege Hulett, unlike other popular seaside areas, Sheffield Beach has retained much of its original beauty. With spectacular views of the ...

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The Art of Picnicking

I can’t remember when last I attended a picnic so when a friend invited me to join her at Kievits Kroon for a birthday picnic I jumped at the opportunity. Kievits Kroon is situated just ten minutes from central Pretoria and ...

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Dan Pienaar - Northern Free State's Educational Gem

The tranquil and upmarket Bloemfontein suburb of Dan Pienaar in the Northern Free State is centrally situated less than 15km from the airport. The neighbourhood not only offers some of the most sought after property in the ...

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Timing is Everything

Property is a long term investment and although sellers may make a profit in the short term, particularly in a boom, it should never been seen as the norm. Property works in cycles and what goes up invariably comes down. In this ...

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Save the Victory Theatre

Times are tough and shops, businesses and companies across the board are battling to make ends meet. During such times people inevitably cut back on perceived luxuries and restaurants, movie houses and theatres are usually ...

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Honeydew Ridge - A Place to Grow

A few short years ago if you were driving up Hendrik Potgieter Drive on the West Rand anything past Struben Valley has open land. Then in what seemed to be almost next to no time along Paul Kruger Road Honeydew Ridge sprung ...