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Clovelly - A Small Suburban Secret

The little known seaside village of Clovelly backs onto the Kalkbay mountains and overlooks the Silvermine River estuary and wetlands near Fish Hoek valley. When living here, breathtaking views of the sun setting at Long Beach in ...

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Sellers Beware!

The dangers of using more than one agent to sell a property were highlighted once again recently when the appeals court in Bloemfontein found that the agent who had purportedly sold a Durban North home was not the effective cause ...

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2011 South African E-Commerce Awards

Since the announcement of the Top 40 websites in the 2011 South African E-Commerce Awards last month, Jump Shopping has been evaluating these sites to determine the Top 20 for the third and final round of the awards. The ...

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Forest Town - Mixing Politics and Pleasure

Forest Town is one of those suburbs that may well have stayed off the public’s radar apart from that President Jacob Zuma has his Johannesburg residence there. Sitting between Oxford Road and the Johannesburg Zoo, Forest Town is ...

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Oh No, What Have I Done?

You’ve used your head. You’ve done thorough research, sourced a bond and are on the verge of moving into your new home. It should be the one of the happiest days of your life, but more often than not, the realisation that you ...

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Constantia Kloof - A Tranquil Gem Amidst a Sea of Development

Once considered something of a country outpost, Constantia Kloof on the West Rand has become a highly sought-after suburb in recent years thanks to a combination of factors and events. So says Verna Herbst of Verna Herbst ...

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Maritzburg College – A Balanced, Internationally - Competitive Education for Boys

With an abiding reputation as one of the leading boys’ schools in the country, Maritzburg College provides exceptional facilities and premium education to boys. Steeped in tradition, Maritzburg College fortifies its core values ...

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Matubatuba – In the Heart of Zululand

Matubatuba was named after one of the longest serving Zulu chief, Nkosi Mtubatuba.

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Where Shark Attacks Happen

Shark attacks commonly occur at idyllic beaches and pristine marine reserves, where natural and tranquil surroundings attract leisure activities. Such locations are also popular with holiday makers and visitors from upcountry who ...