FREE GRATIS themuse · regular writer of this feature, Dr. Callan Cohen, are heading to Israel to...
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musethePINELANDS COMMUNITY MAGAZINE
issue 71 | March 2017wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza
BACKYARD CAFE
Community Travellers
KGALAGADI PARK
Out and About
FREE | GRATIS
SPECIALFEATURE
Education and
Childcare
CAROL BOOTHPassionate about educationCLAUDETTE SCHREUDERSSculptor of Nobel Laureate statues
ROASTED CARROTS
HeleenMeyer
March 2017 | the muse | 1
WELCOME
Editor andAdvertisingMax Schutte
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NEXT EDITION072 bull April 2017
Published 4 Apr 201720 Mar24 Mar
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Text Jessleena Suri UCT PhD student looking at the impact of urbanisation on birds This month Jess and regular writer of this feature Dr Callan Cohen are heading to Israel to compete in the Champions of the Flyway ndash an international event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the protection of migratory birds See page 4 for moreGo to wwwchampions-of-the-flywaycom
Writer and Photographer Glynnis Schutte
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073 644 1288
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This month we have quite a few articles on achievements and milestones reached by various people and institutions When hearing the stories behind the milestones though there is usually a common theme ndash those achievements did not happen effortlessly with the passing of time Inevitably there were many difficult and seemingly hopeless times when setbacks and barriers could well have ended the enterprise but for the firm belief of the people behind it their determination to carry on and the persistence to keep looking for a solution until one was found
Calvin Coolidge made this observation back in the 1930sldquoNothing in the world can take the place of persistencehellip not talent not genius nor education Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent The slogan Press On has solved and always will solve the problems of the human racerdquo
Necessity may be the mother of invention but persistence and determination are its midwives Often a great new idea never gets the chance to take root unless it has a strong willed champion to clear its path This is probably because lsquoa good thingrsquo is often only recognised as such much later when it has had a chance to work When first presented it probably appears crazy as it threatens the status quo and defies established logic which makes most of us uncomfortable and therefore resistant
Albert Einstein who introduced us to some of the weird nature of our universe said ldquoItrsquos not that Irsquom so smart itrsquos just that I stay with problems longerrdquo He was apparently not an exceptionally bright studenthellip but he had the curiosity and determination to work on a problem until he understood it and was led to the solution however strange it might be
Enjoy the edition
Max Schutte
This small colourful bird is commonly seen in the suburbs of Cape Town Their call is a soft whistling ldquoswee-sweerdquo from which they get their name They are primarily seed-eating birds often attracted to bird-feeders Unlike their cousin the Common Waxbill which also occurs in the city they sport strongly contrasting colours with an olive-green back a bright red rump and a black tail Even their bills are a sharp black and red The males have got a grey head with a black throat while the females heads are plain grey They are most often found in gardens and forest edges whereas Common Waxbills are more often associated with scrubby vegetation and reeds Image Glynnis Schutte
Swee Waxbill
BUYINGSELLINGLETTING
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We are local residentswho know the area well
Contact us for a free CMA valuation wwwopendoorpropertiescozainfoopendoorpropertiescoza
Brent McDougall073 510 0101
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About the coverSA Nobel Peace Prize Laureates remembered in bronze at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront This image was taken after the passing of Nelson Mandela in 2013Read about the artist Claudette Schreuders who produced the bronze statues in our Pinelander article on page 15
MILESTONES ARE REACHED WITH PERSISTENCE
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ADVERTISE YOUR EVENTS email musepinelandsdirectorycoza Send content for the April 2017 edition by 24 March 2017
R120 ensures placement in the calendar
1 March 2016DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUPHosted by The Helen Keller Society (Links Drive) and Dementia SA at 6pm on the first Wednesday of every month for all who have loved ones with dementia (Alzheimerrsquos) Open to all Call Ruth or Estelle 021 531 5311 or email managementhelenkellerorgza
4 March 2017PNPS RED-A-FAIRThe Red-a-Fair at Pinelands North Primary School provides fun for the whole family at Richmond Avenue from 9am to 4pm Enjoy fun rides a zip line a haunted house games jumping castles petting zoo tasty foods craft stalls and great entertainment Call 021 531 3414 or email red-a-fairpnpscoza
8 March 2017PRRA GENERAL MEETINGJoin the Pinelands Ratepayers and Residents Association for a general meeting at 730pm in the Pinelands Library Hall Email Carol on pinelandsratepayersgmailcom
9 March 2016SA MILITARY HISTORY SOCIETYCome at 8pm to hear guest speakers presenting interesting topics of a military theme both local and international on the second Thursday of each month at the Rosedale Service Centre Lower Nursery Road Rosebank Call Johan 021 939 7923 or 082 579 0386
10-11 March 2016CANNONS CREEK OPEN DAYSFriday 10th Primary School Open day from 9am to noon Call 021 531 0912Saturday 11th High School Open day from 9am sharp Call 021 531 5011
11 March 2016PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL OPEN DAYFrom 9am to noon The Principalrsquos address is at 1015am Schedule in sufficient time to join a guided tour of the school before or after the address See the school in action - academic cultural and sport interact with teachers and students See wwwphsorgza
11 March 2016RONDEBOSCH PARK MARKETA lovely outdoor market at the corner of Campground and Sandown Roads with crafts jewellery clothing and more Call Nici at 083 784 0393 Email rondeboschmarketgmailcom
14 March 2017PAN - MEMBERSHIP DRIVEOwners of self-catering establishments or BampBs are invited to join us 745pm for a Social Get-Together to find out more about the thriving Pinelands Accommodation Network known as PAN e-mail bookingsbradclincom
16 amp 17 March 2017CANNONS CREEK PLAYCome to the Cannons Creek School Theatre Nursery Way Pinelands at 7pm for the school play No Body Like Jimmy directed by Judith Herbig Tickets R60 ndash available at wwwquicketcoza from 15 February
18-26 March 2017SA NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEKMon 2003 amp Fri 2403 - 10am to 11amLibrary tea for the publicMon 2003 to Fri 2403 - noon to 4pmTeen Career GuidanceWed 2203 -10am to 11amFinancial Planning Achieve a better future Thursday 2303 - 10am to 11am (from 4yrs)Childrenrsquos Nursery Tales amp Rhyme PartyFriday 2403 - 9am to noonCraft MarketEnquire at the Desk or on 021 530 7160
25 March 2017BARNYARD FUN FOR EQUINOX TRUSTBook now for the fabulous 20th Century Countdown featuring music from the early days of Rock n Roll up till the end of the 1990s Doors open 630pm Show starts at 8pm at the Barnyard Willowbridge Carl Cronje Drive Tygervalley Tickets R185 All proceeds to Equinox Trust Empowerment Programmes Email infoequinoxtrustorg See wwwequinoxtrustorg
29 March 2017STEEL MAGNOLIASThe speaker for the cancer support group for ladies is Tracey Derrek cancer survivor and photographer For more information call Catherine at 021 531 3963 or 072 040 7563
29 March 2017PINELANDS STAMP CIRCLEMeet at 715pm in the activities hall of the Pinelands Library for a workshop on philatelic aspects The One-Page Competition is the letter ldquoTrdquo Participate in a buyswap session Visitors welcome Call John 021 531 1954 or Martin 021 689 5050
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
AARON Properties
Louis Alkana021 531 5000082 228 4445aaronproplivecoza
Specializing in Pinelands and surrounds
Resident in the area for over 20 years
I have worked for one of the top four banks for over 17 years as a
Professional Property Valuer
CONTACT
Call on me for professional and ethical property advice and services
AaronProperties-M5-064indd 1 22062016 1005 AM
GOLD (even scrap gold) remember when you lost that earring and buried the other in your jewellery boxSILVER from scrap jewellery to silver teasetsMEDALS Boer War WW1 WW2 inc badges amp buttonsCOINS remember the old tickey sixpence shilling5 shilling and R1 coin from the 60rsquosPOSTCARDS up to 1945 (1900-1920 are best)CUPS amp SAUCERS duos amp trios (plate cup amp saucer)OLD TOYS Schuco Dinky Meccano etcFOUNTAIN PENS PEN-KNIVESAND EVEN BROKEN WATCHES
TREASURESTonyrsquosI will offer you cashfor any of these items
Call mehellip my number is 083 775 00 55hellip you stand to earn some cash for those old trinkets bits amp pieces that no longer serve youemail destonytelkomsanet
Yes I buythem too
TonysTreasures-M5-059indd 1 20012016 1025 PM
Millside ParkMorningside Ndabeni
021 531 6398FREE DELIVERIES TOSURROUNDING AREASfor orders over R30Mon - Fri bull 9am - 3pm
March Special
Only R45was R4990
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HOURS Mon-Fri 730am - 5pm bull Sat 8am - 1pm
BANTING MEALS available daily
Breakfasts bull Lunches bull Frozen Meals
Our Juicybeef or chickenSchwarma
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Shop G10 ︱ Howard Centre ︱ Pinelands ︱ Phone 021 531 7507 ︱ pinelandsseeffcom
Leslie Brown084 556 6778Sales
Pat Peat083 290 1331Sales
Robyn Meyer078 359 0354Rentals
Kathy Anderson083 987 7673Sales
LET US HELP YOU WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER IN YOUR HOME STORY
Julie Meyer083 288 8481Sales
Stephanie West083 563 4871Rental Administrator
Realistic pricing a key factor for serious sellers and landlords
HOME IS OUR STORY
Pauline Hareb082 490 0344Sales
If you are considering selling or letting your homegive us a call for a free market estimate and advice
ldquoHi Julie and Kathy Many thanks for selling our home
You made a difficult process more pleasant for us Your passion and
enthusiasm was contagious and we appreciate the respect you showed
us and our home Everything was conducted in a most professional
manner Well done We are so pleased that you finalised the sale ndash it
is well deserved Congratulations to Johan for training you so well We
hope the buyers will love and enjoy our home as much as we have over
the past 23 yearsldquo
Wanda Carmichael - seller
ldquoThe level of service we received was exceptional Very polite
qualified and helpful Selling our home was done at a speed beyond
expectations I would highly recommend Julie and Kathy to anyone
selling their homerdquo
Brandon Heyburgh - seller
While there is still plenty of demand for properties in Thornton and Pinelands there is increased competition for sellers with more properties coming on the market and the buyerrsquos appetite for homes above R4m starting to wane The average house price in Pinelands and Thornton remains flat at around R29m and R15m respectivelyIf you consider the recent sales and registrations stats for the past 12 months as reported by Lightstone there have been 282 recorded sales in Pinelands and Thornton whilst in the past three months there have only been 33 registrations This may be seasonal though
SOLD
SeeffPinelands
The rental market under R10 000 pm has continued unabated with demand far outstripping supply Rentals above R18 000 pm have however slowed down with fewer qualified enquiries Our rental portfolio continues to perform well with 87 of our tenants paying on time and the balance by the 7th of every month The property market is still a good place to be inHome is our Storyhellipso be sure to start your next chapter with us
SOLD
ldquoExcellent service and worked hard to achieve a win win between
buyer and seller Acted with honesty and integrity If I was to sell my
house in Pinelands I would choose no one elserdquo
Imraan Sardar - buyer
We recently sold this home in Dagreek Pinelands
Another recent sale in Forest Drive Pinelands
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Retirement Centre
Low Vision Service
Full Nursing in Care Centre(temporary or permanent)
Assisted Living in Home amp Askew Suites
Independent Living in Cottages
HelenKellerS O C I E T Y E S T 1 9 5 8
Links Drive Pinelands Cape Town 7405Private Bag X25 Howard Place 7450Phone
FaxE-mail
Web
+27 21 531 5311+27 21 531 8275managementhelenkellerorgzawwwhelenkellerorgza
OPEN AFTERNOON FOR VIEWINGevery 3rd Tuesday in the month at 3pm
Services and viewing by appointment only
Retirement Centre and Low Vision Services
HelenKeller-M3H-064indd 1 08062016 250 PM
COMMUNITY NEWS March 2017 | the muse | 4
Cape Town Office3rd Floor Vunani Chambers
33 Church StreetCape Town
Pinelands Branch Office17 Mountbatten AvenuePinelandsCape Town
To schedule an appointment contact Candice Bothma on021 422 1241 bull email candicelamprecht-attorneyscoza
Website wwwlamprecht-attorneyscoza
Lamprecht-M5-047indd 1 18032016 932 AMAn owner managed beauty escape
phone 021 531 5327wwwurbantherapycozaSunrise Park Prestige Drive Maitland
HAIRNAILS
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MARCH SPECIALS
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CANNONS CREEK 20TH BIRTHDAY ASSEMBLY
The original staff complement of Cannons Creek School in 1997 Miss Nicki de Roo ( now Mrs Du Plooy and still teaching at CC) Mrs Carol Barhouch (now Mrs Booth) Mrs Lesley Jacobson (now living in Australia) Mrs Hazelmay Duncan (retired in Cape Town) and Mr Kevin Wroth ( now living in New Zealand)
The Cannons Creek Independent School assembly on February 17th celebrated the 20th anniversary of the schools inception in 1997 After the Bible reading done by the Cannons Creek High School Principal Mike van Haght there was an informative and humorous slide show presented by retired teacher Hazelmay Duncan and Primary School Principal Carol Booth The presentation kicked off with pictures of the first classes held in the Pinelands Hall where the classrooms were demarcated with masking tape and imaginary doors Classes were small and it was not unusual to decide to go on an outing on the spur of the moment - in the trusty school combi which also doubled as the school office From seeing the snow in Ceres to the beach to witness a stranded sea elephant was all part of a well rounded education
There was a weekly walk to Pinelands Library a train trip to Simonstown a trip in a light aircraft for the grade 7s a climb up Greenpoint Lighthouse farm visits and many more including visits to the retirement homes Many of the outings established in the early days have become traditional and are still done today Over the 20 year period the school has grown to include a High School and pre-primary a modern cultural centre with music rooms and sports fields Staff and children have grown in number - and one former pupil is now a teacher - Kelsey Whiting Congratulations to Cannons Creek Independent School and their pioneer teachers See more in the Pinelander article about Canons Creek Primary School Principal Carol Booth on page 14
March 2017 | the muse | 5
Retirement Centre
Low Vision Service
Full Nursing in Care Centre(temporary or permanent)
Assisted Living in Home amp Askew Suites
Independent Living in Cottages
HelenKellerS O C I E T Y E S T 1 9 5 8
Links Drive Pinelands Cape Town 7405Private Bag X25 Howard Place 7450Phone
FaxE-mail
Web
+27 21 531 5311+27 21 531 8275managementhelenkellerorgzawwwhelenkellerorgza
OPEN AFTERNOON FOR VIEWINGevery 3rd Tuesday in the month at 3pm
Services and viewing by appointment only
Retirement Centre and Low Vision Services
HelenKeller-M3H-064indd 1 08062016 250 PM
COMMUNITY NEWS
Helen Keller Society is looking for four shopping volunteers to assist one Thursday morning a month for a few of their residents who have no family support in Cape Town If you are interested please call Ruth or Glenis on 021 531 5311 during office hours Your consideration is appreciated
SHOPPING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
asking price
Ashleigh KeightleyRental SpecialistC 062 354 1478
Maynard Burgoyne
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
Thornton R985000 Anfield Village R650000
Thornton R9500pmThornton R13500pm
Mowbray R2750000
Thornton R1910000
We offer FREEno obligation valuations
for both SALES amp RENTALSPlease contact your Resident Thornton Agents
for all your property needs today
Thornton R1850000
Mowbray R2950000
Southern Suburbs T 021 531 0993
southernsuburbsharcourtscoza
Quentin JuteSales Specialist
C 082 864 8708
FOR SALE FOR SALE
TO LET TO LET
SOLD BY USSOLD BY US
SOLD BY USSOLD BY US
Harcourts-M2V-071indd 1 20170221 1144 AM
GARDEN CITIES DEVELOP CANINE LEISURE CENTRE LEADVILLE DOG PARK IN SUNNINGDALE
The construction of the first Garden City in South Africa - Pinelands began in 1919 by the newly established Garden Cities Trust which still operates today along with the Pinelands Development company building suburbs according to the original ethos and ideas of Ebenezer Howard who strived to solve the problem of Urban overcrowding by incorporating open spaces into community suburbs The corporate investment arm of the not for profit Garden Cities builds school halls for the children in the Western Cape from historically disadvantaged areas Recently the Garden Cities one
hectare project Leadville Dog Park in Sunningdale opened with safe fenced off areas for small and larger dogs trees grass water fountains a coffee shop a vet-owned shop a canine behaviourist and a grooming service In the future the dog park will tie into the green belt that meanders through the housing development for longer dog walks When you are in the area visit the dog park in Leadville Way just off Braselton Road in Sunningdale Take your favourite pooch for a walk and some dog people socialising
COMMUNITY NEWS March 2017 | the muse | 6
30584_The_Muse_faindd 1 20170217 300 PM
Valkenberg EstateLiesbeek AvenueMowbray
Join us for live musicSaturday afternoons from 1 ndash 4pm
Live Music The Fig
Phone 021 448 0507wwwthewildfigcoza
To keep you refreshed local Wine Estates will be showcasing their wines with
complimentary tastings
visit our website for current information
WildFig-M5-071indd 1 20170219 323 PM
Champions of the Flyway is an annual i n t e r n a t i o n a l birding race hosted by BirdLife International in Eilat Israel dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the protection of migratory birds along their Mediterranean flyways On March 28 several teams from around the world compete to see the most bird species within 24 hours - also competing to raise the most funds for conservation Every year over 25 million birds are killed for sport and food along their migration routes Over $180000 has been raised to aid conservation projects in the worst-affected areas such as Malta Greece Cyprus and Georgia This year proceeds go towards projects in Turkey to convert young hunters into bird-watchers ensuring that migrants can pass safely through the country Two South African teams are taking part the Birding Africa Black Harriers and a youth team the Birding Ecotours Youth Africa Birders For more about the teams or to donate to one of them visitwwwchampions-of-the-flywaycom
BIRDERS HEAD FOR ISRAEL TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS
PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP
Achmad Petersen Pinelands High Schools top matriculant of 2016 has recently been awarded an Allan Gray Fellowship This is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the country and is a well-deserved reward for an outstanding young man The fellowship covers full university tuition and associated costs academic support access to entrepreneurial and personal development mentoring (business and personal) and access to potential postgraduate funding
March 2017 | the muse | 7
COMMUNITY NEWS
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On the morning of Wednesday 25 January Grace Primary School in Protea Close Pinelands held an official opening of the first phase of their newly-built premises Over 80 guests attended the event including Nazli Domingo-Salie Deputy Chief Education Specialist at the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Guests were given a tour of the new school facilities which include 5 classrooms and staff music and administration rooms and witnessed the cutting of the ribbon by Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb daughters of the two founding couples both from Pinelands Chris de Witt Chairman of the Board of Governors shared some of the story of the school celebrating Godrsquos work and the work of many hands in making this flourishing project possible Miss Mabel Laubscher school principal added a few words of encouragement and praise not least to all the parents who have shown courage enrolling their children in such a pioneering venture The building was constructed in only 6 months by UFCC using their Solid Wall System Everyone agreed that the result is a beautiful new home for all the children of Grace Primary
GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES PHASE ONE
Above Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb about to cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Grace Primary School Chris de Witt co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Governors looks onBelow The Pioneer Class of Grace Primary School - Grades 4 amp 5
PROPERTIES
M a c l e o d rsquo sAt t o r n e y s
ATTORNEYS | CONVEYANCERSAND ESTATE ADMINISTRATORS
021 788 1439
Pinelands Thornton amp Maitland 021 531 0773 | wwwjawitzcoza
PINELANDS | R3250m MAITLAND | R1580m
Interested in buying selling or renting Contact us todayWe look forward to serving our present and future clients
Qualified Tenant Database and Profile Network AffiliationMaintainance | Council Accounts Collection | Legal Process Expertise
Wersquore Realabout Real Estate
MEET OUR NEW TEAM
Malcolm de HahnPrincipal
072 223 5663
Karen SimpsonSales
083 284 0162
Chris CrousSales
082 410 5559
Craig WattRentals
082 410 9720
FOR SALE
SOLD
Roger Lawrence Agency Owner082 895 2719
FOR SALE
KENSINGTON | R3200m THORNTON | R1750m
FOR SALE
PINELANDS | R16 000pm THORNTON | R16 000pm
TO LET LET BY US
Building on the legacy of the preferred Real Estate Company in the area Jawitz Properties Pinelands is under new ownership and management offering our clients the highest standards of professional property services Our team has expanded to offer a broader scope of services in the residential and commercial market in Pinelands Thornton Maitland and Kensington Our network of branches enables us to serve the needs of clients across a national and international market
Roger Lawrence our new owner is supported by our new principal Malcolm de Hahn The management is complemented by sales consultants Chris Crous and Karen Simpson Rental consultant Craig Watt assisted by Annette Mouton drive our growing rental portfolio Tiffany Edwards and Judy Rothwell provide administrative support while Malcolm oversees the accounting
SOLD
Jawitz-M2V-071indd 1 20170221 332 PM
OUT AND ABOUT March 2017 | the muse | 8
wwwcannonscreekcoza
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L
CANNONS CREEK
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMYBy Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands7pm
Tickets R65 ndash available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIGProduced by special arrangement with
Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMY
By Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017
at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands
7pm Tickets R60 - available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIG Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
Dr Louise WigensDr Ryan CholwillGENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Medical Aid RatesCareCross Approved
Phone 021 531 4111Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandswwwwestendmedicalsuitecoza
Mon - Fri 0830 - 1700PRACTICE HOURS
Closed on Saturdays
DrWigens-M5indd 1 24012016 1006 AM
Drive down the M4 (Main Road) to Bergvliet and turn into Sol Cohen Road At number 4 practically on the corner you will find the Backyard Cafeacute At first you may think you have arrived at a furniture store - and well - you have - as the original building still houses the furniture business built up by the Harding Family In 2012 Nikki Harding and friend Ashlea started the cafeacute in the pretty garden under shady trees surrounded by birds and an assortment of interesting garden furniture (even an outside wrought iron bed to lounge on) With friends Reggie and Richard we enjoyed an assortment of breakfast options - filled croissants delicious flapjacks and the treehouse breakfast with fresh orange juice and good coffeeSee their website for all catering options The service was good and the staff friendly - a lovely Saturday morning breakfast Then afterwards take a look at the furniture store Note closed Sundays and MondayswwwthebackyardcafecomCall 021 713 1220
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 9
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
PINEHURSTPrimary School
Achieving excellence in a values-based community
wwwphpsorgza
OPEN DAY7 March 2017830am - 10am
Pinehurst-S5-071indd 1 20170217 324 PM
Pinehurst Primary School is celebrating itrsquos 50th birthday this year and the celebrations have got off to a fun start with a special birthday PTA meeting in January Sports day also included an X Marks the Spot fundraiser which drew much excitement from the children The winner Shereen Koopman mother of Ronaldo in Gr 1 was the lucky winner of a R5 800 voucher from Cycle Teknix
PINEHURST PRIMARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 10
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
Excellence | Leadership | Innovation
Pinelands High School
OPEN DAYSat 11 March 2017
09h00 ndash 12h00
wwwphsorgza bull 021 531 7410
PinelandsHigh-S7-071indd 1 20170216 1109 AM
Classes for children
and their caregivers
(from 0 ndash 4 years)
Please contact us
for a free trial class
Come explore play and discover
together through music amp dance
Inger 082 472 0701ingerwateringwholecoza
wwwwateringwholecozagiraffesandcalves
GiraffesCalves-S6-071indd 1 20170218 256 PM
LOOKING INWARDSREASSESSING INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE IN SCHOOLSTAKING STOCK AFTER STUDENT PROTESTSThe student protests across the country over the past two years and the spill down to schools have raised a much deeper more profound understanding of the pain of the past and how discriminatory practices continue to be perpetuated in society and not least in educational institutions Whatever peoplersquos feelings may be about the nature of the protests the debate that they have engendered has caused many people involved in education to look inwards in order to ask questions such as
bull Are all of our approaches customs and practices free from bias
bull Are we truly inclusive in the widest possible sense of the word
bull Are we providing an education which is equal in opportunity for all of the young people who attend our schools
bull Have we moved beyond simply saying ldquothis is the way in which we do thingsrdquo to ldquowe do things here together in a way which has a common goal in a way which is sensitive to the backgrounds cultures the lived experiences of all of us in the communityrdquo
by Dave CampbellPrincipal PinelandsHigh School
Experienced maths teacher offeringPRIVATE MATHS TUITION for Gr 4 - 7
KathyMaths
kathylanquedocgmailcom021 531 6857 bull 082 368 3346
START EARLY hellip donrsquot get left behind
KathyMaths-S7-071indd 1 20170220 304 PM
the musecommunity magazine page 11
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
PINELANDS NORTHPRIMARY SCHOOL
Happy and safe yet stimulatingco-educational learning environmentVibrant team of committedand innovative teachersEnhanced curriculum in-house learning support and enrichment programmeWide range of extramural activitiesOutstanding art and music departmentNurturing aftercare facilities
ldquoMrs Morton will make the Red School ShinerdquoThis was said in February 1997 by Bukiwe Ndengezi who was in Grade 5 that year and Bukiwersquos daughter Zimkhita is now in Grade 4 at the Red School What a prediction
Ann Morton has certainly made the Red School shine Pinelands North pupils excel in academics in art as all-rounders at high school and as citizens of South Africa with careers in every facet of life As of the end of last year Ann has been at the school for twenty years having taken over from Pinelandsrsquo resident Bob Shepherd who also ran the school for twenty years before her She says however that she isnrsquot planning on leaving until she is forced to retire as she still has so much work to do - Red Roots Pre-Primary opened its doors in January this year and this project kept her very busy all last year Ann addsldquoBecause I am hyperactive I love projects like this I have a few more up my sleeve for the final eight years of my term at Pinelands Northrdquo To celebrate her 20 years at the school the Governing Body introduced Long Service Awards for the staff This function to celebrate all the staff who have helped create the lsquosparkle and shinersquo for the Red School over the years was held in October last year two days after the schoolrsquos 68th birthday
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TRULY INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIt is in the questions themselves that the answers are found If we are asking ourselves these types of questions then we have taken the first steps towards opening our minds to another way of practicing education ndash a way that is truly inclusive We have opened our minds in order to listen and to learn
FREE FROM ANY BIASWe need to ensure that the curriculum and its delivery are free from the social and cultural bias which formed part of the South African educational approach for so many years under apartheid Similarly we need to ensure that new forms of bias do not replace old forms
GLOBAL AND AFRICAN PERSPECTIVEWhilst we have a new modern and uniquely South African curriculum in place there are elements of it which are not free from cultural bias Some will argue that the curriculum is fixed and is not flexible This is not so There is always room to examine what we do to place emphasis on certain areas to look for the sub-texts and the hidden There is room to ensure that the language setworks we choose the textbook choices we make the examples we use in the classroom and in examinations the images and posters we display the discussions we engender ndash there is room to ensure that we provide both a global and an African perspective ndash in so doing moving away from a primarily European British or even American centredness
THE MESSAGE EVERYONE MATTERS HEREWhat about the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes Do we ensure that the opportunities that we provide and the hidden curriculum that underpins what we do are as free from cultural social and economic bias as possible Do the dramatic productions we stage the sports and cultural activities we offer our assemblies and social events ndash do these and more send out the message everyone matters here ndash all cultures religions abilities socio-economic backgrounds and more
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EDUCATION Our schools should have a vision of a future which is inclusive free from bias and committed to developing young people who will make real and significant contributions to South Africa ndash despite the increasing complexities in society
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
March 2017 | the muse | 13
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
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Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
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This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
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By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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March 2017 | the muse | 15 wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza
COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
Claudette Schreuders with eleven year old daughter Anna and the work in progress wood sculpture
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
March 2017 | the muse | 16TRAVELLERS
Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
March 2017 | the muse | 17 wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza
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021 531 6119082 785 0394
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HOMEVISITS
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cmccommunity medical care
Dr Mark StodelCONSULTING HOURSMONDAY TO FRIDAY1000-1230 amp 1530-1730
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Tel 021 531 2362
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Gate automationmotors andintercoms
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Port
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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Y US
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Pinelands R3500000
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A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
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An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
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WELCOME
Editor andAdvertisingMax Schutte
copy Copyright reserved All editorial content and graphics are copyright and may not be copied republished or re-used without the express permission of The Muse Magazine which reserves all rights Parts of this publication may also be subject to separate copyright by other parties
View the Rate Card on our websitewwwpinelandsdirectorycozafor advertising details deadlines artwork requirements circulation information and publication schedules
NEXT EDITION072 bull April 2017
Published 4 Apr 201720 Mar24 Mar
Your news photographs and stories can be submitted to The Muse Magazine by email at musepinelandsdirectorycozaThe Muse reserves the right to select articles for inclusion and to make alterations to submitted contributions
Text Jessleena Suri UCT PhD student looking at the impact of urbanisation on birds This month Jess and regular writer of this feature Dr Callan Cohen are heading to Israel to compete in the Champions of the Flyway ndash an international event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the protection of migratory birds See page 4 for moreGo to wwwchampions-of-the-flywaycom
Writer and Photographer Glynnis Schutte
CONTACT THE MUSE MAGAZINE021 531 3324musepinelandsdirectorycozaThe Muse 12 Rhone Pinelands 7450
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073 644 1288
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This month we have quite a few articles on achievements and milestones reached by various people and institutions When hearing the stories behind the milestones though there is usually a common theme ndash those achievements did not happen effortlessly with the passing of time Inevitably there were many difficult and seemingly hopeless times when setbacks and barriers could well have ended the enterprise but for the firm belief of the people behind it their determination to carry on and the persistence to keep looking for a solution until one was found
Calvin Coolidge made this observation back in the 1930sldquoNothing in the world can take the place of persistencehellip not talent not genius nor education Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent The slogan Press On has solved and always will solve the problems of the human racerdquo
Necessity may be the mother of invention but persistence and determination are its midwives Often a great new idea never gets the chance to take root unless it has a strong willed champion to clear its path This is probably because lsquoa good thingrsquo is often only recognised as such much later when it has had a chance to work When first presented it probably appears crazy as it threatens the status quo and defies established logic which makes most of us uncomfortable and therefore resistant
Albert Einstein who introduced us to some of the weird nature of our universe said ldquoItrsquos not that Irsquom so smart itrsquos just that I stay with problems longerrdquo He was apparently not an exceptionally bright studenthellip but he had the curiosity and determination to work on a problem until he understood it and was led to the solution however strange it might be
Enjoy the edition
Max Schutte
This small colourful bird is commonly seen in the suburbs of Cape Town Their call is a soft whistling ldquoswee-sweerdquo from which they get their name They are primarily seed-eating birds often attracted to bird-feeders Unlike their cousin the Common Waxbill which also occurs in the city they sport strongly contrasting colours with an olive-green back a bright red rump and a black tail Even their bills are a sharp black and red The males have got a grey head with a black throat while the females heads are plain grey They are most often found in gardens and forest edges whereas Common Waxbills are more often associated with scrubby vegetation and reeds Image Glynnis Schutte
Swee Waxbill
BUYINGSELLINGLETTING
PINELANDS THORNTONand surrounding areas
We are local residentswho know the area well
Contact us for a free CMA valuation wwwopendoorpropertiescozainfoopendoorpropertiescoza
Brent McDougall073 510 0101
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About the coverSA Nobel Peace Prize Laureates remembered in bronze at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront This image was taken after the passing of Nelson Mandela in 2013Read about the artist Claudette Schreuders who produced the bronze statues in our Pinelander article on page 15
MILESTONES ARE REACHED WITH PERSISTENCE
March 2017 | the muse | 2
ADVERTISE YOUR EVENTS email musepinelandsdirectorycoza Send content for the April 2017 edition by 24 March 2017
R120 ensures placement in the calendar
1 March 2016DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUPHosted by The Helen Keller Society (Links Drive) and Dementia SA at 6pm on the first Wednesday of every month for all who have loved ones with dementia (Alzheimerrsquos) Open to all Call Ruth or Estelle 021 531 5311 or email managementhelenkellerorgza
4 March 2017PNPS RED-A-FAIRThe Red-a-Fair at Pinelands North Primary School provides fun for the whole family at Richmond Avenue from 9am to 4pm Enjoy fun rides a zip line a haunted house games jumping castles petting zoo tasty foods craft stalls and great entertainment Call 021 531 3414 or email red-a-fairpnpscoza
8 March 2017PRRA GENERAL MEETINGJoin the Pinelands Ratepayers and Residents Association for a general meeting at 730pm in the Pinelands Library Hall Email Carol on pinelandsratepayersgmailcom
9 March 2016SA MILITARY HISTORY SOCIETYCome at 8pm to hear guest speakers presenting interesting topics of a military theme both local and international on the second Thursday of each month at the Rosedale Service Centre Lower Nursery Road Rosebank Call Johan 021 939 7923 or 082 579 0386
10-11 March 2016CANNONS CREEK OPEN DAYSFriday 10th Primary School Open day from 9am to noon Call 021 531 0912Saturday 11th High School Open day from 9am sharp Call 021 531 5011
11 March 2016PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL OPEN DAYFrom 9am to noon The Principalrsquos address is at 1015am Schedule in sufficient time to join a guided tour of the school before or after the address See the school in action - academic cultural and sport interact with teachers and students See wwwphsorgza
11 March 2016RONDEBOSCH PARK MARKETA lovely outdoor market at the corner of Campground and Sandown Roads with crafts jewellery clothing and more Call Nici at 083 784 0393 Email rondeboschmarketgmailcom
14 March 2017PAN - MEMBERSHIP DRIVEOwners of self-catering establishments or BampBs are invited to join us 745pm for a Social Get-Together to find out more about the thriving Pinelands Accommodation Network known as PAN e-mail bookingsbradclincom
16 amp 17 March 2017CANNONS CREEK PLAYCome to the Cannons Creek School Theatre Nursery Way Pinelands at 7pm for the school play No Body Like Jimmy directed by Judith Herbig Tickets R60 ndash available at wwwquicketcoza from 15 February
18-26 March 2017SA NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEKMon 2003 amp Fri 2403 - 10am to 11amLibrary tea for the publicMon 2003 to Fri 2403 - noon to 4pmTeen Career GuidanceWed 2203 -10am to 11amFinancial Planning Achieve a better future Thursday 2303 - 10am to 11am (from 4yrs)Childrenrsquos Nursery Tales amp Rhyme PartyFriday 2403 - 9am to noonCraft MarketEnquire at the Desk or on 021 530 7160
25 March 2017BARNYARD FUN FOR EQUINOX TRUSTBook now for the fabulous 20th Century Countdown featuring music from the early days of Rock n Roll up till the end of the 1990s Doors open 630pm Show starts at 8pm at the Barnyard Willowbridge Carl Cronje Drive Tygervalley Tickets R185 All proceeds to Equinox Trust Empowerment Programmes Email infoequinoxtrustorg See wwwequinoxtrustorg
29 March 2017STEEL MAGNOLIASThe speaker for the cancer support group for ladies is Tracey Derrek cancer survivor and photographer For more information call Catherine at 021 531 3963 or 072 040 7563
29 March 2017PINELANDS STAMP CIRCLEMeet at 715pm in the activities hall of the Pinelands Library for a workshop on philatelic aspects The One-Page Competition is the letter ldquoTrdquo Participate in a buyswap session Visitors welcome Call John 021 531 1954 or Martin 021 689 5050
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
AARON Properties
Louis Alkana021 531 5000082 228 4445aaronproplivecoza
Specializing in Pinelands and surrounds
Resident in the area for over 20 years
I have worked for one of the top four banks for over 17 years as a
Professional Property Valuer
CONTACT
Call on me for professional and ethical property advice and services
AaronProperties-M5-064indd 1 22062016 1005 AM
GOLD (even scrap gold) remember when you lost that earring and buried the other in your jewellery boxSILVER from scrap jewellery to silver teasetsMEDALS Boer War WW1 WW2 inc badges amp buttonsCOINS remember the old tickey sixpence shilling5 shilling and R1 coin from the 60rsquosPOSTCARDS up to 1945 (1900-1920 are best)CUPS amp SAUCERS duos amp trios (plate cup amp saucer)OLD TOYS Schuco Dinky Meccano etcFOUNTAIN PENS PEN-KNIVESAND EVEN BROKEN WATCHES
TREASURESTonyrsquosI will offer you cashfor any of these items
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Leslie Brown084 556 6778Sales
Pat Peat083 290 1331Sales
Robyn Meyer078 359 0354Rentals
Kathy Anderson083 987 7673Sales
LET US HELP YOU WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER IN YOUR HOME STORY
Julie Meyer083 288 8481Sales
Stephanie West083 563 4871Rental Administrator
Realistic pricing a key factor for serious sellers and landlords
HOME IS OUR STORY
Pauline Hareb082 490 0344Sales
If you are considering selling or letting your homegive us a call for a free market estimate and advice
ldquoHi Julie and Kathy Many thanks for selling our home
You made a difficult process more pleasant for us Your passion and
enthusiasm was contagious and we appreciate the respect you showed
us and our home Everything was conducted in a most professional
manner Well done We are so pleased that you finalised the sale ndash it
is well deserved Congratulations to Johan for training you so well We
hope the buyers will love and enjoy our home as much as we have over
the past 23 yearsldquo
Wanda Carmichael - seller
ldquoThe level of service we received was exceptional Very polite
qualified and helpful Selling our home was done at a speed beyond
expectations I would highly recommend Julie and Kathy to anyone
selling their homerdquo
Brandon Heyburgh - seller
While there is still plenty of demand for properties in Thornton and Pinelands there is increased competition for sellers with more properties coming on the market and the buyerrsquos appetite for homes above R4m starting to wane The average house price in Pinelands and Thornton remains flat at around R29m and R15m respectivelyIf you consider the recent sales and registrations stats for the past 12 months as reported by Lightstone there have been 282 recorded sales in Pinelands and Thornton whilst in the past three months there have only been 33 registrations This may be seasonal though
SOLD
SeeffPinelands
The rental market under R10 000 pm has continued unabated with demand far outstripping supply Rentals above R18 000 pm have however slowed down with fewer qualified enquiries Our rental portfolio continues to perform well with 87 of our tenants paying on time and the balance by the 7th of every month The property market is still a good place to be inHome is our Storyhellipso be sure to start your next chapter with us
SOLD
ldquoExcellent service and worked hard to achieve a win win between
buyer and seller Acted with honesty and integrity If I was to sell my
house in Pinelands I would choose no one elserdquo
Imraan Sardar - buyer
We recently sold this home in Dagreek Pinelands
Another recent sale in Forest Drive Pinelands
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Assisted Living in Home amp Askew Suites
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HelenKellerS O C I E T Y E S T 1 9 5 8
Links Drive Pinelands Cape Town 7405Private Bag X25 Howard Place 7450Phone
FaxE-mail
Web
+27 21 531 5311+27 21 531 8275managementhelenkellerorgzawwwhelenkellerorgza
OPEN AFTERNOON FOR VIEWINGevery 3rd Tuesday in the month at 3pm
Services and viewing by appointment only
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COMMUNITY NEWS March 2017 | the muse | 4
Cape Town Office3rd Floor Vunani Chambers
33 Church StreetCape Town
Pinelands Branch Office17 Mountbatten AvenuePinelandsCape Town
To schedule an appointment contact Candice Bothma on021 422 1241 bull email candicelamprecht-attorneyscoza
Website wwwlamprecht-attorneyscoza
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phone 021 531 5327wwwurbantherapycozaSunrise Park Prestige Drive Maitland
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CANNONS CREEK 20TH BIRTHDAY ASSEMBLY
The original staff complement of Cannons Creek School in 1997 Miss Nicki de Roo ( now Mrs Du Plooy and still teaching at CC) Mrs Carol Barhouch (now Mrs Booth) Mrs Lesley Jacobson (now living in Australia) Mrs Hazelmay Duncan (retired in Cape Town) and Mr Kevin Wroth ( now living in New Zealand)
The Cannons Creek Independent School assembly on February 17th celebrated the 20th anniversary of the schools inception in 1997 After the Bible reading done by the Cannons Creek High School Principal Mike van Haght there was an informative and humorous slide show presented by retired teacher Hazelmay Duncan and Primary School Principal Carol Booth The presentation kicked off with pictures of the first classes held in the Pinelands Hall where the classrooms were demarcated with masking tape and imaginary doors Classes were small and it was not unusual to decide to go on an outing on the spur of the moment - in the trusty school combi which also doubled as the school office From seeing the snow in Ceres to the beach to witness a stranded sea elephant was all part of a well rounded education
There was a weekly walk to Pinelands Library a train trip to Simonstown a trip in a light aircraft for the grade 7s a climb up Greenpoint Lighthouse farm visits and many more including visits to the retirement homes Many of the outings established in the early days have become traditional and are still done today Over the 20 year period the school has grown to include a High School and pre-primary a modern cultural centre with music rooms and sports fields Staff and children have grown in number - and one former pupil is now a teacher - Kelsey Whiting Congratulations to Cannons Creek Independent School and their pioneer teachers See more in the Pinelander article about Canons Creek Primary School Principal Carol Booth on page 14
March 2017 | the muse | 5
Retirement Centre
Low Vision Service
Full Nursing in Care Centre(temporary or permanent)
Assisted Living in Home amp Askew Suites
Independent Living in Cottages
HelenKellerS O C I E T Y E S T 1 9 5 8
Links Drive Pinelands Cape Town 7405Private Bag X25 Howard Place 7450Phone
FaxE-mail
Web
+27 21 531 5311+27 21 531 8275managementhelenkellerorgzawwwhelenkellerorgza
OPEN AFTERNOON FOR VIEWINGevery 3rd Tuesday in the month at 3pm
Services and viewing by appointment only
Retirement Centre and Low Vision Services
HelenKeller-M3H-064indd 1 08062016 250 PM
COMMUNITY NEWS
Helen Keller Society is looking for four shopping volunteers to assist one Thursday morning a month for a few of their residents who have no family support in Cape Town If you are interested please call Ruth or Glenis on 021 531 5311 during office hours Your consideration is appreciated
SHOPPING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
asking price
Ashleigh KeightleyRental SpecialistC 062 354 1478
Maynard Burgoyne
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
Thornton R985000 Anfield Village R650000
Thornton R9500pmThornton R13500pm
Mowbray R2750000
Thornton R1910000
We offer FREEno obligation valuations
for both SALES amp RENTALSPlease contact your Resident Thornton Agents
for all your property needs today
Thornton R1850000
Mowbray R2950000
Southern Suburbs T 021 531 0993
southernsuburbsharcourtscoza
Quentin JuteSales Specialist
C 082 864 8708
FOR SALE FOR SALE
TO LET TO LET
SOLD BY USSOLD BY US
SOLD BY USSOLD BY US
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GARDEN CITIES DEVELOP CANINE LEISURE CENTRE LEADVILLE DOG PARK IN SUNNINGDALE
The construction of the first Garden City in South Africa - Pinelands began in 1919 by the newly established Garden Cities Trust which still operates today along with the Pinelands Development company building suburbs according to the original ethos and ideas of Ebenezer Howard who strived to solve the problem of Urban overcrowding by incorporating open spaces into community suburbs The corporate investment arm of the not for profit Garden Cities builds school halls for the children in the Western Cape from historically disadvantaged areas Recently the Garden Cities one
hectare project Leadville Dog Park in Sunningdale opened with safe fenced off areas for small and larger dogs trees grass water fountains a coffee shop a vet-owned shop a canine behaviourist and a grooming service In the future the dog park will tie into the green belt that meanders through the housing development for longer dog walks When you are in the area visit the dog park in Leadville Way just off Braselton Road in Sunningdale Take your favourite pooch for a walk and some dog people socialising
COMMUNITY NEWS March 2017 | the muse | 6
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Valkenberg EstateLiesbeek AvenueMowbray
Join us for live musicSaturday afternoons from 1 ndash 4pm
Live Music The Fig
Phone 021 448 0507wwwthewildfigcoza
To keep you refreshed local Wine Estates will be showcasing their wines with
complimentary tastings
visit our website for current information
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Champions of the Flyway is an annual i n t e r n a t i o n a l birding race hosted by BirdLife International in Eilat Israel dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the protection of migratory birds along their Mediterranean flyways On March 28 several teams from around the world compete to see the most bird species within 24 hours - also competing to raise the most funds for conservation Every year over 25 million birds are killed for sport and food along their migration routes Over $180000 has been raised to aid conservation projects in the worst-affected areas such as Malta Greece Cyprus and Georgia This year proceeds go towards projects in Turkey to convert young hunters into bird-watchers ensuring that migrants can pass safely through the country Two South African teams are taking part the Birding Africa Black Harriers and a youth team the Birding Ecotours Youth Africa Birders For more about the teams or to donate to one of them visitwwwchampions-of-the-flywaycom
BIRDERS HEAD FOR ISRAEL TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS
PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP
Achmad Petersen Pinelands High Schools top matriculant of 2016 has recently been awarded an Allan Gray Fellowship This is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the country and is a well-deserved reward for an outstanding young man The fellowship covers full university tuition and associated costs academic support access to entrepreneurial and personal development mentoring (business and personal) and access to potential postgraduate funding
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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On the morning of Wednesday 25 January Grace Primary School in Protea Close Pinelands held an official opening of the first phase of their newly-built premises Over 80 guests attended the event including Nazli Domingo-Salie Deputy Chief Education Specialist at the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Guests were given a tour of the new school facilities which include 5 classrooms and staff music and administration rooms and witnessed the cutting of the ribbon by Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb daughters of the two founding couples both from Pinelands Chris de Witt Chairman of the Board of Governors shared some of the story of the school celebrating Godrsquos work and the work of many hands in making this flourishing project possible Miss Mabel Laubscher school principal added a few words of encouragement and praise not least to all the parents who have shown courage enrolling their children in such a pioneering venture The building was constructed in only 6 months by UFCC using their Solid Wall System Everyone agreed that the result is a beautiful new home for all the children of Grace Primary
GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES PHASE ONE
Above Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb about to cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Grace Primary School Chris de Witt co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Governors looks onBelow The Pioneer Class of Grace Primary School - Grades 4 amp 5
PROPERTIES
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082 410 5559
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082 410 9720
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Roger Lawrence our new owner is supported by our new principal Malcolm de Hahn The management is complemented by sales consultants Chris Crous and Karen Simpson Rental consultant Craig Watt assisted by Annette Mouton drive our growing rental portfolio Tiffany Edwards and Judy Rothwell provide administrative support while Malcolm oversees the accounting
SOLD
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wwwcannonscreekcoza
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L
CANNONS CREEK
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMYBy Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands7pm
Tickets R65 ndash available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIGProduced by special arrangement with
Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMY
By Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017
at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands
7pm Tickets R60 - available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIG Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
Dr Louise WigensDr Ryan CholwillGENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Medical Aid RatesCareCross Approved
Phone 021 531 4111Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandswwwwestendmedicalsuitecoza
Mon - Fri 0830 - 1700PRACTICE HOURS
Closed on Saturdays
DrWigens-M5indd 1 24012016 1006 AM
Drive down the M4 (Main Road) to Bergvliet and turn into Sol Cohen Road At number 4 practically on the corner you will find the Backyard Cafeacute At first you may think you have arrived at a furniture store - and well - you have - as the original building still houses the furniture business built up by the Harding Family In 2012 Nikki Harding and friend Ashlea started the cafeacute in the pretty garden under shady trees surrounded by birds and an assortment of interesting garden furniture (even an outside wrought iron bed to lounge on) With friends Reggie and Richard we enjoyed an assortment of breakfast options - filled croissants delicious flapjacks and the treehouse breakfast with fresh orange juice and good coffeeSee their website for all catering options The service was good and the staff friendly - a lovely Saturday morning breakfast Then afterwards take a look at the furniture store Note closed Sundays and MondayswwwthebackyardcafecomCall 021 713 1220
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
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SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
PINEHURSTPrimary School
Achieving excellence in a values-based community
wwwphpsorgza
OPEN DAY7 March 2017830am - 10am
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Pinehurst Primary School is celebrating itrsquos 50th birthday this year and the celebrations have got off to a fun start with a special birthday PTA meeting in January Sports day also included an X Marks the Spot fundraiser which drew much excitement from the children The winner Shereen Koopman mother of Ronaldo in Gr 1 was the lucky winner of a R5 800 voucher from Cycle Teknix
PINEHURST PRIMARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 10
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
Excellence | Leadership | Innovation
Pinelands High School
OPEN DAYSat 11 March 2017
09h00 ndash 12h00
wwwphsorgza bull 021 531 7410
PinelandsHigh-S7-071indd 1 20170216 1109 AM
Classes for children
and their caregivers
(from 0 ndash 4 years)
Please contact us
for a free trial class
Come explore play and discover
together through music amp dance
Inger 082 472 0701ingerwateringwholecoza
wwwwateringwholecozagiraffesandcalves
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LOOKING INWARDSREASSESSING INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE IN SCHOOLSTAKING STOCK AFTER STUDENT PROTESTSThe student protests across the country over the past two years and the spill down to schools have raised a much deeper more profound understanding of the pain of the past and how discriminatory practices continue to be perpetuated in society and not least in educational institutions Whatever peoplersquos feelings may be about the nature of the protests the debate that they have engendered has caused many people involved in education to look inwards in order to ask questions such as
bull Are all of our approaches customs and practices free from bias
bull Are we truly inclusive in the widest possible sense of the word
bull Are we providing an education which is equal in opportunity for all of the young people who attend our schools
bull Have we moved beyond simply saying ldquothis is the way in which we do thingsrdquo to ldquowe do things here together in a way which has a common goal in a way which is sensitive to the backgrounds cultures the lived experiences of all of us in the communityrdquo
by Dave CampbellPrincipal PinelandsHigh School
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KathyMaths
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START EARLY hellip donrsquot get left behind
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SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
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PINELANDS NORTHPRIMARY SCHOOL
Happy and safe yet stimulatingco-educational learning environmentVibrant team of committedand innovative teachersEnhanced curriculum in-house learning support and enrichment programmeWide range of extramural activitiesOutstanding art and music departmentNurturing aftercare facilities
ldquoMrs Morton will make the Red School ShinerdquoThis was said in February 1997 by Bukiwe Ndengezi who was in Grade 5 that year and Bukiwersquos daughter Zimkhita is now in Grade 4 at the Red School What a prediction
Ann Morton has certainly made the Red School shine Pinelands North pupils excel in academics in art as all-rounders at high school and as citizens of South Africa with careers in every facet of life As of the end of last year Ann has been at the school for twenty years having taken over from Pinelandsrsquo resident Bob Shepherd who also ran the school for twenty years before her She says however that she isnrsquot planning on leaving until she is forced to retire as she still has so much work to do - Red Roots Pre-Primary opened its doors in January this year and this project kept her very busy all last year Ann addsldquoBecause I am hyperactive I love projects like this I have a few more up my sleeve for the final eight years of my term at Pinelands Northrdquo To celebrate her 20 years at the school the Governing Body introduced Long Service Awards for the staff This function to celebrate all the staff who have helped create the lsquosparkle and shinersquo for the Red School over the years was held in October last year two days after the schoolrsquos 68th birthday
OPEN DAY8 March 2017
TOURS AT0830 am1130 am
EXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIESworking together to provide an
inclusive quality education
Richmond Ave Pinelands
021 531 3414adminpnpscoza
wwwpnpscoza
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Swimminglessons from
Toddlersto Adults
Learningto swimshould be fun ENQUIRE
NOW
Tel 021 531 5465 Cell 072 373 3092
Indoor Heated PoolLessons are conducted in a relaxed
private environment with the emphasison personal individual attention
Join us todaywwwpinelandsswimmingacademycom
Pinelands Swimming Academy
We offerbull Todd Swimbull Learn to Swimbull Stroke Tuitionbull Stroke Correctionbull Squad Trainingbull Gala Preparation
Structureof Classesbull Individual coachingbull No large groupsbull Instructors SSA amp WPSIA qualifiedbull Competitive rates
ldquoITrsquoS OUR PASSIONNOT JUST A BUSINESSrdquo
PINELANDSSWIMMING ACADEMY
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TRULY INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIt is in the questions themselves that the answers are found If we are asking ourselves these types of questions then we have taken the first steps towards opening our minds to another way of practicing education ndash a way that is truly inclusive We have opened our minds in order to listen and to learn
FREE FROM ANY BIASWe need to ensure that the curriculum and its delivery are free from the social and cultural bias which formed part of the South African educational approach for so many years under apartheid Similarly we need to ensure that new forms of bias do not replace old forms
GLOBAL AND AFRICAN PERSPECTIVEWhilst we have a new modern and uniquely South African curriculum in place there are elements of it which are not free from cultural bias Some will argue that the curriculum is fixed and is not flexible This is not so There is always room to examine what we do to place emphasis on certain areas to look for the sub-texts and the hidden There is room to ensure that the language setworks we choose the textbook choices we make the examples we use in the classroom and in examinations the images and posters we display the discussions we engender ndash there is room to ensure that we provide both a global and an African perspective ndash in so doing moving away from a primarily European British or even American centredness
THE MESSAGE EVERYONE MATTERS HEREWhat about the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes Do we ensure that the opportunities that we provide and the hidden curriculum that underpins what we do are as free from cultural social and economic bias as possible Do the dramatic productions we stage the sports and cultural activities we offer our assemblies and social events ndash do these and more send out the message everyone matters here ndash all cultures religions abilities socio-economic backgrounds and more
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EDUCATION Our schools should have a vision of a future which is inclusive free from bias and committed to developing young people who will make real and significant contributions to South Africa ndash despite the increasing complexities in society
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SWIMMING LESSONSfrom 3 weeks to adults
Swimmattix is becoming the biggest and fastest growing swim school in the Capeoffering baby classes children and adult swimming lessons squads and aqua ClassesInternationally (UK standards) and South African quaLified insructors
Indoor heated swimming pools in Pinelands Bergvliet Tokai and bellville
To book or for more info VISIT
wwwswimmattixcom or call 021 827 9768 or email infoswimmattixcom SWIMMATTIXS W I M S C H O O L
ENROLTODAY
Monday to SUNDAY Classes
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EDUCATIONamp CHILDCARE SPECIAL
FEATURE
Do you want to be a Scientist Architect Technician EngineerMAKE THE RIGHT START AT OUDE MOLEN
PHONE 021 531 2108Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandsadminoudemolenorgzawwwoudemolenorgza
OUDE MOLENACADEMY OF SCIENCE amp TECHNOLOGYPowerhouse of Engineering Education
Our curriculum is focussed on Maths Science and Technology
Oude Molen is widely acknowledged asthe WCEDrsquos best engineering focus school
Our facilities are world classWe have some of the best teaching support technology available to prepare youngsters for further studies and careers
We offer an holistic educationfor responsible citizenship and rewarding careers We prize our diversity dedicated staff smart learners co-curricular activities and opportunities for leadership
OPEN DAYS15 Mar 20171530 - 1800
13 May 20170900 - 1200
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
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FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
MONEY MATTERS
Fee-based financial planning advice
Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
CRUE HOUSE5 Long Place Pinelands
021 530 8500infocruecozawwwcruecoza
phone bullemail bullweb bull
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
Adv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
CORLENE BOTHAHEALTHCARE CONSULTANT
National Certificate in Wealth Management
GARETH COLLIERDIRECTORBComm
CINDY GORDONDIRECTOR
DEVON CARD CFPregDIRECTORBComm
Crue Invest joined an elite group when it was recognised by the Financial Planning Institute as an FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade ndashone of only eleven financial planning practices in SA to receive this prestigious recognition
CRUE INVESTrsquoS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
age a
nd te
xt G
lynn
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March 2017 | the muse | 15 wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza
COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
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Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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Beginners Welcome bull First Two Classes Free
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830 - 11am2pm - 5pmSeen by oncall doctor
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CALL middot 083 521 8271 middot 021 712 3011
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CLA WELDINGWORX
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Call Chris Francisco083 453 3399Pinelands Resident
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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THORNTON R1 300 000Exclusive InstructionEASY LIVING Freestanding townhouse in secure close 2 Bedrooms 1 bathroom Well equipped kitchen open plan to living area Flow to garden 2 car undercover parking
PINELANDS R16 000 pmExclusive Instruction AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Open plan loungedining room 3 Bedrooms 1 bathroom separate loo Double garage and parking Near Howard Centre Shops and popular schools
PINELANDS R3 500 000
EXPANSIVE ACCOMMODATION Lounge dining room large family room onto gazebo and pool Modern kitchen laundry 5 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Big separate cottage
PINELANDS R4 300 000New Release Exclusive Instruction TRUE AND UNIQUE ORIGINAL Quality and characterful detail in Olde Pinelands 3 Double bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) Entrance lounge dining room inner hall Upstairs studio with bathroom
PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
PINELANDS R11 000 pmExclusive InstructionDUPLEX FLAT Well maintained block good security Walking distance to main Howard Centre shops and good schools Stunning views 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Garage and parking bay Use of communal pool
PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
PINELANDS R3 950 000Exclusive Instruction CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE Recently renovated Elegant lounge and dining room Big classic kitchen and family room flow to pool 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) 4 Car garaging direct access
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asking price
Pinelands R6495000
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We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
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Pinelands R3500000
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Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
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A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
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Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
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1 March 2016DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUPHosted by The Helen Keller Society (Links Drive) and Dementia SA at 6pm on the first Wednesday of every month for all who have loved ones with dementia (Alzheimerrsquos) Open to all Call Ruth or Estelle 021 531 5311 or email managementhelenkellerorgza
4 March 2017PNPS RED-A-FAIRThe Red-a-Fair at Pinelands North Primary School provides fun for the whole family at Richmond Avenue from 9am to 4pm Enjoy fun rides a zip line a haunted house games jumping castles petting zoo tasty foods craft stalls and great entertainment Call 021 531 3414 or email red-a-fairpnpscoza
8 March 2017PRRA GENERAL MEETINGJoin the Pinelands Ratepayers and Residents Association for a general meeting at 730pm in the Pinelands Library Hall Email Carol on pinelandsratepayersgmailcom
9 March 2016SA MILITARY HISTORY SOCIETYCome at 8pm to hear guest speakers presenting interesting topics of a military theme both local and international on the second Thursday of each month at the Rosedale Service Centre Lower Nursery Road Rosebank Call Johan 021 939 7923 or 082 579 0386
10-11 March 2016CANNONS CREEK OPEN DAYSFriday 10th Primary School Open day from 9am to noon Call 021 531 0912Saturday 11th High School Open day from 9am sharp Call 021 531 5011
11 March 2016PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL OPEN DAYFrom 9am to noon The Principalrsquos address is at 1015am Schedule in sufficient time to join a guided tour of the school before or after the address See the school in action - academic cultural and sport interact with teachers and students See wwwphsorgza
11 March 2016RONDEBOSCH PARK MARKETA lovely outdoor market at the corner of Campground and Sandown Roads with crafts jewellery clothing and more Call Nici at 083 784 0393 Email rondeboschmarketgmailcom
14 March 2017PAN - MEMBERSHIP DRIVEOwners of self-catering establishments or BampBs are invited to join us 745pm for a Social Get-Together to find out more about the thriving Pinelands Accommodation Network known as PAN e-mail bookingsbradclincom
16 amp 17 March 2017CANNONS CREEK PLAYCome to the Cannons Creek School Theatre Nursery Way Pinelands at 7pm for the school play No Body Like Jimmy directed by Judith Herbig Tickets R60 ndash available at wwwquicketcoza from 15 February
18-26 March 2017SA NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEKMon 2003 amp Fri 2403 - 10am to 11amLibrary tea for the publicMon 2003 to Fri 2403 - noon to 4pmTeen Career GuidanceWed 2203 -10am to 11amFinancial Planning Achieve a better future Thursday 2303 - 10am to 11am (from 4yrs)Childrenrsquos Nursery Tales amp Rhyme PartyFriday 2403 - 9am to noonCraft MarketEnquire at the Desk or on 021 530 7160
25 March 2017BARNYARD FUN FOR EQUINOX TRUSTBook now for the fabulous 20th Century Countdown featuring music from the early days of Rock n Roll up till the end of the 1990s Doors open 630pm Show starts at 8pm at the Barnyard Willowbridge Carl Cronje Drive Tygervalley Tickets R185 All proceeds to Equinox Trust Empowerment Programmes Email infoequinoxtrustorg See wwwequinoxtrustorg
29 March 2017STEEL MAGNOLIASThe speaker for the cancer support group for ladies is Tracey Derrek cancer survivor and photographer For more information call Catherine at 021 531 3963 or 072 040 7563
29 March 2017PINELANDS STAMP CIRCLEMeet at 715pm in the activities hall of the Pinelands Library for a workshop on philatelic aspects The One-Page Competition is the letter ldquoTrdquo Participate in a buyswap session Visitors welcome Call John 021 531 1954 or Martin 021 689 5050
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
AARON Properties
Louis Alkana021 531 5000082 228 4445aaronproplivecoza
Specializing in Pinelands and surrounds
Resident in the area for over 20 years
I have worked for one of the top four banks for over 17 years as a
Professional Property Valuer
CONTACT
Call on me for professional and ethical property advice and services
AaronProperties-M5-064indd 1 22062016 1005 AM
GOLD (even scrap gold) remember when you lost that earring and buried the other in your jewellery boxSILVER from scrap jewellery to silver teasetsMEDALS Boer War WW1 WW2 inc badges amp buttonsCOINS remember the old tickey sixpence shilling5 shilling and R1 coin from the 60rsquosPOSTCARDS up to 1945 (1900-1920 are best)CUPS amp SAUCERS duos amp trios (plate cup amp saucer)OLD TOYS Schuco Dinky Meccano etcFOUNTAIN PENS PEN-KNIVESAND EVEN BROKEN WATCHES
TREASURESTonyrsquosI will offer you cashfor any of these items
Call mehellip my number is 083 775 00 55hellip you stand to earn some cash for those old trinkets bits amp pieces that no longer serve youemail destonytelkomsanet
Yes I buythem too
TonysTreasures-M5-059indd 1 20012016 1025 PM
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BANTING MEALS available daily
Breakfasts bull Lunches bull Frozen Meals
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Shop G10 ︱ Howard Centre ︱ Pinelands ︱ Phone 021 531 7507 ︱ pinelandsseeffcom
Leslie Brown084 556 6778Sales
Pat Peat083 290 1331Sales
Robyn Meyer078 359 0354Rentals
Kathy Anderson083 987 7673Sales
LET US HELP YOU WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER IN YOUR HOME STORY
Julie Meyer083 288 8481Sales
Stephanie West083 563 4871Rental Administrator
Realistic pricing a key factor for serious sellers and landlords
HOME IS OUR STORY
Pauline Hareb082 490 0344Sales
If you are considering selling or letting your homegive us a call for a free market estimate and advice
ldquoHi Julie and Kathy Many thanks for selling our home
You made a difficult process more pleasant for us Your passion and
enthusiasm was contagious and we appreciate the respect you showed
us and our home Everything was conducted in a most professional
manner Well done We are so pleased that you finalised the sale ndash it
is well deserved Congratulations to Johan for training you so well We
hope the buyers will love and enjoy our home as much as we have over
the past 23 yearsldquo
Wanda Carmichael - seller
ldquoThe level of service we received was exceptional Very polite
qualified and helpful Selling our home was done at a speed beyond
expectations I would highly recommend Julie and Kathy to anyone
selling their homerdquo
Brandon Heyburgh - seller
While there is still plenty of demand for properties in Thornton and Pinelands there is increased competition for sellers with more properties coming on the market and the buyerrsquos appetite for homes above R4m starting to wane The average house price in Pinelands and Thornton remains flat at around R29m and R15m respectivelyIf you consider the recent sales and registrations stats for the past 12 months as reported by Lightstone there have been 282 recorded sales in Pinelands and Thornton whilst in the past three months there have only been 33 registrations This may be seasonal though
SOLD
SeeffPinelands
The rental market under R10 000 pm has continued unabated with demand far outstripping supply Rentals above R18 000 pm have however slowed down with fewer qualified enquiries Our rental portfolio continues to perform well with 87 of our tenants paying on time and the balance by the 7th of every month The property market is still a good place to be inHome is our Storyhellipso be sure to start your next chapter with us
SOLD
ldquoExcellent service and worked hard to achieve a win win between
buyer and seller Acted with honesty and integrity If I was to sell my
house in Pinelands I would choose no one elserdquo
Imraan Sardar - buyer
We recently sold this home in Dagreek Pinelands
Another recent sale in Forest Drive Pinelands
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Retirement Centre
Low Vision Service
Full Nursing in Care Centre(temporary or permanent)
Assisted Living in Home amp Askew Suites
Independent Living in Cottages
HelenKellerS O C I E T Y E S T 1 9 5 8
Links Drive Pinelands Cape Town 7405Private Bag X25 Howard Place 7450Phone
FaxE-mail
Web
+27 21 531 5311+27 21 531 8275managementhelenkellerorgzawwwhelenkellerorgza
OPEN AFTERNOON FOR VIEWINGevery 3rd Tuesday in the month at 3pm
Services and viewing by appointment only
Retirement Centre and Low Vision Services
HelenKeller-M3H-064indd 1 08062016 250 PM
COMMUNITY NEWS March 2017 | the muse | 4
Cape Town Office3rd Floor Vunani Chambers
33 Church StreetCape Town
Pinelands Branch Office17 Mountbatten AvenuePinelandsCape Town
To schedule an appointment contact Candice Bothma on021 422 1241 bull email candicelamprecht-attorneyscoza
Website wwwlamprecht-attorneyscoza
Lamprecht-M5-047indd 1 18032016 932 AMAn owner managed beauty escape
phone 021 531 5327wwwurbantherapycozaSunrise Park Prestige Drive Maitland
HAIRNAILS
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MARCH SPECIALS
UrbanTherapy-S5-071indd 1 20170216 329 PM
CANNONS CREEK 20TH BIRTHDAY ASSEMBLY
The original staff complement of Cannons Creek School in 1997 Miss Nicki de Roo ( now Mrs Du Plooy and still teaching at CC) Mrs Carol Barhouch (now Mrs Booth) Mrs Lesley Jacobson (now living in Australia) Mrs Hazelmay Duncan (retired in Cape Town) and Mr Kevin Wroth ( now living in New Zealand)
The Cannons Creek Independent School assembly on February 17th celebrated the 20th anniversary of the schools inception in 1997 After the Bible reading done by the Cannons Creek High School Principal Mike van Haght there was an informative and humorous slide show presented by retired teacher Hazelmay Duncan and Primary School Principal Carol Booth The presentation kicked off with pictures of the first classes held in the Pinelands Hall where the classrooms were demarcated with masking tape and imaginary doors Classes were small and it was not unusual to decide to go on an outing on the spur of the moment - in the trusty school combi which also doubled as the school office From seeing the snow in Ceres to the beach to witness a stranded sea elephant was all part of a well rounded education
There was a weekly walk to Pinelands Library a train trip to Simonstown a trip in a light aircraft for the grade 7s a climb up Greenpoint Lighthouse farm visits and many more including visits to the retirement homes Many of the outings established in the early days have become traditional and are still done today Over the 20 year period the school has grown to include a High School and pre-primary a modern cultural centre with music rooms and sports fields Staff and children have grown in number - and one former pupil is now a teacher - Kelsey Whiting Congratulations to Cannons Creek Independent School and their pioneer teachers See more in the Pinelander article about Canons Creek Primary School Principal Carol Booth on page 14
March 2017 | the muse | 5
Retirement Centre
Low Vision Service
Full Nursing in Care Centre(temporary or permanent)
Assisted Living in Home amp Askew Suites
Independent Living in Cottages
HelenKellerS O C I E T Y E S T 1 9 5 8
Links Drive Pinelands Cape Town 7405Private Bag X25 Howard Place 7450Phone
FaxE-mail
Web
+27 21 531 5311+27 21 531 8275managementhelenkellerorgzawwwhelenkellerorgza
OPEN AFTERNOON FOR VIEWINGevery 3rd Tuesday in the month at 3pm
Services and viewing by appointment only
Retirement Centre and Low Vision Services
HelenKeller-M3H-064indd 1 08062016 250 PM
COMMUNITY NEWS
Helen Keller Society is looking for four shopping volunteers to assist one Thursday morning a month for a few of their residents who have no family support in Cape Town If you are interested please call Ruth or Glenis on 021 531 5311 during office hours Your consideration is appreciated
SHOPPING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
asking price
Ashleigh KeightleyRental SpecialistC 062 354 1478
Maynard Burgoyne
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
Thornton R985000 Anfield Village R650000
Thornton R9500pmThornton R13500pm
Mowbray R2750000
Thornton R1910000
We offer FREEno obligation valuations
for both SALES amp RENTALSPlease contact your Resident Thornton Agents
for all your property needs today
Thornton R1850000
Mowbray R2950000
Southern Suburbs T 021 531 0993
southernsuburbsharcourtscoza
Quentin JuteSales Specialist
C 082 864 8708
FOR SALE FOR SALE
TO LET TO LET
SOLD BY USSOLD BY US
SOLD BY USSOLD BY US
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GARDEN CITIES DEVELOP CANINE LEISURE CENTRE LEADVILLE DOG PARK IN SUNNINGDALE
The construction of the first Garden City in South Africa - Pinelands began in 1919 by the newly established Garden Cities Trust which still operates today along with the Pinelands Development company building suburbs according to the original ethos and ideas of Ebenezer Howard who strived to solve the problem of Urban overcrowding by incorporating open spaces into community suburbs The corporate investment arm of the not for profit Garden Cities builds school halls for the children in the Western Cape from historically disadvantaged areas Recently the Garden Cities one
hectare project Leadville Dog Park in Sunningdale opened with safe fenced off areas for small and larger dogs trees grass water fountains a coffee shop a vet-owned shop a canine behaviourist and a grooming service In the future the dog park will tie into the green belt that meanders through the housing development for longer dog walks When you are in the area visit the dog park in Leadville Way just off Braselton Road in Sunningdale Take your favourite pooch for a walk and some dog people socialising
COMMUNITY NEWS March 2017 | the muse | 6
30584_The_Muse_faindd 1 20170217 300 PM
Valkenberg EstateLiesbeek AvenueMowbray
Join us for live musicSaturday afternoons from 1 ndash 4pm
Live Music The Fig
Phone 021 448 0507wwwthewildfigcoza
To keep you refreshed local Wine Estates will be showcasing their wines with
complimentary tastings
visit our website for current information
WildFig-M5-071indd 1 20170219 323 PM
Champions of the Flyway is an annual i n t e r n a t i o n a l birding race hosted by BirdLife International in Eilat Israel dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the protection of migratory birds along their Mediterranean flyways On March 28 several teams from around the world compete to see the most bird species within 24 hours - also competing to raise the most funds for conservation Every year over 25 million birds are killed for sport and food along their migration routes Over $180000 has been raised to aid conservation projects in the worst-affected areas such as Malta Greece Cyprus and Georgia This year proceeds go towards projects in Turkey to convert young hunters into bird-watchers ensuring that migrants can pass safely through the country Two South African teams are taking part the Birding Africa Black Harriers and a youth team the Birding Ecotours Youth Africa Birders For more about the teams or to donate to one of them visitwwwchampions-of-the-flywaycom
BIRDERS HEAD FOR ISRAEL TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS
PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP
Achmad Petersen Pinelands High Schools top matriculant of 2016 has recently been awarded an Allan Gray Fellowship This is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the country and is a well-deserved reward for an outstanding young man The fellowship covers full university tuition and associated costs academic support access to entrepreneurial and personal development mentoring (business and personal) and access to potential postgraduate funding
March 2017 | the muse | 7
COMMUNITY NEWS
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On the morning of Wednesday 25 January Grace Primary School in Protea Close Pinelands held an official opening of the first phase of their newly-built premises Over 80 guests attended the event including Nazli Domingo-Salie Deputy Chief Education Specialist at the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Guests were given a tour of the new school facilities which include 5 classrooms and staff music and administration rooms and witnessed the cutting of the ribbon by Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb daughters of the two founding couples both from Pinelands Chris de Witt Chairman of the Board of Governors shared some of the story of the school celebrating Godrsquos work and the work of many hands in making this flourishing project possible Miss Mabel Laubscher school principal added a few words of encouragement and praise not least to all the parents who have shown courage enrolling their children in such a pioneering venture The building was constructed in only 6 months by UFCC using their Solid Wall System Everyone agreed that the result is a beautiful new home for all the children of Grace Primary
GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES PHASE ONE
Above Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb about to cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Grace Primary School Chris de Witt co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Governors looks onBelow The Pioneer Class of Grace Primary School - Grades 4 amp 5
PROPERTIES
M a c l e o d rsquo sAt t o r n e y s
ATTORNEYS | CONVEYANCERSAND ESTATE ADMINISTRATORS
021 788 1439
Pinelands Thornton amp Maitland 021 531 0773 | wwwjawitzcoza
PINELANDS | R3250m MAITLAND | R1580m
Interested in buying selling or renting Contact us todayWe look forward to serving our present and future clients
Qualified Tenant Database and Profile Network AffiliationMaintainance | Council Accounts Collection | Legal Process Expertise
Wersquore Realabout Real Estate
MEET OUR NEW TEAM
Malcolm de HahnPrincipal
072 223 5663
Karen SimpsonSales
083 284 0162
Chris CrousSales
082 410 5559
Craig WattRentals
082 410 9720
FOR SALE
SOLD
Roger Lawrence Agency Owner082 895 2719
FOR SALE
KENSINGTON | R3200m THORNTON | R1750m
FOR SALE
PINELANDS | R16 000pm THORNTON | R16 000pm
TO LET LET BY US
Building on the legacy of the preferred Real Estate Company in the area Jawitz Properties Pinelands is under new ownership and management offering our clients the highest standards of professional property services Our team has expanded to offer a broader scope of services in the residential and commercial market in Pinelands Thornton Maitland and Kensington Our network of branches enables us to serve the needs of clients across a national and international market
Roger Lawrence our new owner is supported by our new principal Malcolm de Hahn The management is complemented by sales consultants Chris Crous and Karen Simpson Rental consultant Craig Watt assisted by Annette Mouton drive our growing rental portfolio Tiffany Edwards and Judy Rothwell provide administrative support while Malcolm oversees the accounting
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OUT AND ABOUT March 2017 | the muse | 8
wwwcannonscreekcoza
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L
CANNONS CREEK
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMYBy Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands7pm
Tickets R65 ndash available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIGProduced by special arrangement with
Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMY
By Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017
at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands
7pm Tickets R60 - available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIG Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
Dr Louise WigensDr Ryan CholwillGENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Medical Aid RatesCareCross Approved
Phone 021 531 4111Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandswwwwestendmedicalsuitecoza
Mon - Fri 0830 - 1700PRACTICE HOURS
Closed on Saturdays
DrWigens-M5indd 1 24012016 1006 AM
Drive down the M4 (Main Road) to Bergvliet and turn into Sol Cohen Road At number 4 practically on the corner you will find the Backyard Cafeacute At first you may think you have arrived at a furniture store - and well - you have - as the original building still houses the furniture business built up by the Harding Family In 2012 Nikki Harding and friend Ashlea started the cafeacute in the pretty garden under shady trees surrounded by birds and an assortment of interesting garden furniture (even an outside wrought iron bed to lounge on) With friends Reggie and Richard we enjoyed an assortment of breakfast options - filled croissants delicious flapjacks and the treehouse breakfast with fresh orange juice and good coffeeSee their website for all catering options The service was good and the staff friendly - a lovely Saturday morning breakfast Then afterwards take a look at the furniture store Note closed Sundays and MondayswwwthebackyardcafecomCall 021 713 1220
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 9
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
PINEHURSTPrimary School
Achieving excellence in a values-based community
wwwphpsorgza
OPEN DAY7 March 2017830am - 10am
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Pinehurst Primary School is celebrating itrsquos 50th birthday this year and the celebrations have got off to a fun start with a special birthday PTA meeting in January Sports day also included an X Marks the Spot fundraiser which drew much excitement from the children The winner Shereen Koopman mother of Ronaldo in Gr 1 was the lucky winner of a R5 800 voucher from Cycle Teknix
PINEHURST PRIMARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 10
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
Excellence | Leadership | Innovation
Pinelands High School
OPEN DAYSat 11 March 2017
09h00 ndash 12h00
wwwphsorgza bull 021 531 7410
PinelandsHigh-S7-071indd 1 20170216 1109 AM
Classes for children
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(from 0 ndash 4 years)
Please contact us
for a free trial class
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wwwwateringwholecozagiraffesandcalves
GiraffesCalves-S6-071indd 1 20170218 256 PM
LOOKING INWARDSREASSESSING INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE IN SCHOOLSTAKING STOCK AFTER STUDENT PROTESTSThe student protests across the country over the past two years and the spill down to schools have raised a much deeper more profound understanding of the pain of the past and how discriminatory practices continue to be perpetuated in society and not least in educational institutions Whatever peoplersquos feelings may be about the nature of the protests the debate that they have engendered has caused many people involved in education to look inwards in order to ask questions such as
bull Are all of our approaches customs and practices free from bias
bull Are we truly inclusive in the widest possible sense of the word
bull Are we providing an education which is equal in opportunity for all of the young people who attend our schools
bull Have we moved beyond simply saying ldquothis is the way in which we do thingsrdquo to ldquowe do things here together in a way which has a common goal in a way which is sensitive to the backgrounds cultures the lived experiences of all of us in the communityrdquo
by Dave CampbellPrincipal PinelandsHigh School
Experienced maths teacher offeringPRIVATE MATHS TUITION for Gr 4 - 7
KathyMaths
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START EARLY hellip donrsquot get left behind
KathyMaths-S7-071indd 1 20170220 304 PM
the musecommunity magazine page 11
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
PINELANDS NORTHPRIMARY SCHOOL
Happy and safe yet stimulatingco-educational learning environmentVibrant team of committedand innovative teachersEnhanced curriculum in-house learning support and enrichment programmeWide range of extramural activitiesOutstanding art and music departmentNurturing aftercare facilities
ldquoMrs Morton will make the Red School ShinerdquoThis was said in February 1997 by Bukiwe Ndengezi who was in Grade 5 that year and Bukiwersquos daughter Zimkhita is now in Grade 4 at the Red School What a prediction
Ann Morton has certainly made the Red School shine Pinelands North pupils excel in academics in art as all-rounders at high school and as citizens of South Africa with careers in every facet of life As of the end of last year Ann has been at the school for twenty years having taken over from Pinelandsrsquo resident Bob Shepherd who also ran the school for twenty years before her She says however that she isnrsquot planning on leaving until she is forced to retire as she still has so much work to do - Red Roots Pre-Primary opened its doors in January this year and this project kept her very busy all last year Ann addsldquoBecause I am hyperactive I love projects like this I have a few more up my sleeve for the final eight years of my term at Pinelands Northrdquo To celebrate her 20 years at the school the Governing Body introduced Long Service Awards for the staff This function to celebrate all the staff who have helped create the lsquosparkle and shinersquo for the Red School over the years was held in October last year two days after the schoolrsquos 68th birthday
OPEN DAY8 March 2017
TOURS AT0830 am1130 am
EXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIESworking together to provide an
inclusive quality education
Richmond Ave Pinelands
021 531 3414adminpnpscoza
wwwpnpscoza
PNPS-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1142 AM
Swimminglessons from
Toddlersto Adults
Learningto swimshould be fun ENQUIRE
NOW
Tel 021 531 5465 Cell 072 373 3092
Indoor Heated PoolLessons are conducted in a relaxed
private environment with the emphasison personal individual attention
Join us todaywwwpinelandsswimmingacademycom
Pinelands Swimming Academy
We offerbull Todd Swimbull Learn to Swimbull Stroke Tuitionbull Stroke Correctionbull Squad Trainingbull Gala Preparation
Structureof Classesbull Individual coachingbull No large groupsbull Instructors SSA amp WPSIA qualifiedbull Competitive rates
ldquoITrsquoS OUR PASSIONNOT JUST A BUSINESSrdquo
PINELANDSSWIMMING ACADEMY
PinelandsSwimmingAcademy-S4-071indd 1 20170213 1233 PM
TRULY INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIt is in the questions themselves that the answers are found If we are asking ourselves these types of questions then we have taken the first steps towards opening our minds to another way of practicing education ndash a way that is truly inclusive We have opened our minds in order to listen and to learn
FREE FROM ANY BIASWe need to ensure that the curriculum and its delivery are free from the social and cultural bias which formed part of the South African educational approach for so many years under apartheid Similarly we need to ensure that new forms of bias do not replace old forms
GLOBAL AND AFRICAN PERSPECTIVEWhilst we have a new modern and uniquely South African curriculum in place there are elements of it which are not free from cultural bias Some will argue that the curriculum is fixed and is not flexible This is not so There is always room to examine what we do to place emphasis on certain areas to look for the sub-texts and the hidden There is room to ensure that the language setworks we choose the textbook choices we make the examples we use in the classroom and in examinations the images and posters we display the discussions we engender ndash there is room to ensure that we provide both a global and an African perspective ndash in so doing moving away from a primarily European British or even American centredness
THE MESSAGE EVERYONE MATTERS HEREWhat about the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes Do we ensure that the opportunities that we provide and the hidden curriculum that underpins what we do are as free from cultural social and economic bias as possible Do the dramatic productions we stage the sports and cultural activities we offer our assemblies and social events ndash do these and more send out the message everyone matters here ndash all cultures religions abilities socio-economic backgrounds and more
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EDUCATION Our schools should have a vision of a future which is inclusive free from bias and committed to developing young people who will make real and significant contributions to South Africa ndash despite the increasing complexities in society
the musecommunity magazine page 12
SWIMMING LESSONSfrom 3 weeks to adults
Swimmattix is becoming the biggest and fastest growing swim school in the Capeoffering baby classes children and adult swimming lessons squads and aqua ClassesInternationally (UK standards) and South African quaLified insructors
Indoor heated swimming pools in Pinelands Bergvliet Tokai and bellville
To book or for more info VISIT
wwwswimmattixcom or call 021 827 9768 or email infoswimmattixcom SWIMMATTIXS W I M S C H O O L
ENROLTODAY
Monday to SUNDAY Classes
Swimmattix-S2H-071indd 1 20170215 903 AM
EDUCATIONamp CHILDCARE SPECIAL
FEATURE
Do you want to be a Scientist Architect Technician EngineerMAKE THE RIGHT START AT OUDE MOLEN
PHONE 021 531 2108Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandsadminoudemolenorgzawwwoudemolenorgza
OUDE MOLENACADEMY OF SCIENCE amp TECHNOLOGYPowerhouse of Engineering Education
Our curriculum is focussed on Maths Science and Technology
Oude Molen is widely acknowledged asthe WCEDrsquos best engineering focus school
Our facilities are world classWe have some of the best teaching support technology available to prepare youngsters for further studies and careers
We offer an holistic educationfor responsible citizenship and rewarding careers We prize our diversity dedicated staff smart learners co-curricular activities and opportunities for leadership
OPEN DAYS15 Mar 20171530 - 1800
13 May 20170900 - 1200
OMTHS-S4-071indd 1 20170220 300 PM
TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
March 2017 | the muse | 13
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
MONEY MATTERS
Fee-based financial planning advice
Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
CRUE HOUSE5 Long Place Pinelands
021 530 8500infocruecozawwwcruecoza
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
Adv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
CORLENE BOTHAHEALTHCARE CONSULTANT
National Certificate in Wealth Management
GARETH COLLIERDIRECTORBComm
CINDY GORDONDIRECTOR
DEVON CARD CFPregDIRECTORBComm
Crue Invest joined an elite group when it was recognised by the Financial Planning Institute as an FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade ndashone of only eleven financial planning practices in SA to receive this prestigious recognition
CRUE INVESTrsquoS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
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Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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PINELANDS R16 000 pmExclusive Instruction AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Open plan loungedining room 3 Bedrooms 1 bathroom separate loo Double garage and parking Near Howard Centre Shops and popular schools
PINELANDS R3 500 000
EXPANSIVE ACCOMMODATION Lounge dining room large family room onto gazebo and pool Modern kitchen laundry 5 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Big separate cottage
PINELANDS R4 300 000New Release Exclusive Instruction TRUE AND UNIQUE ORIGINAL Quality and characterful detail in Olde Pinelands 3 Double bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) Entrance lounge dining room inner hall Upstairs studio with bathroom
PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
PINELANDS R11 000 pmExclusive InstructionDUPLEX FLAT Well maintained block good security Walking distance to main Howard Centre shops and good schools Stunning views 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Garage and parking bay Use of communal pool
PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
PINELANDS R3 950 000Exclusive Instruction CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE Recently renovated Elegant lounge and dining room Big classic kitchen and family room flow to pool 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) 4 Car garaging direct access
CONSISTENTLY SELLING AND RENTING OUT PROPERTIES
SOLD B
Y US
LET BY U
S
TO RENT
TO RENT
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Ashleigh KeightleyRentalsPinelandsThorntonT 021 531 0993C 062 354 1478
Dave BrownPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 082 330 4111
Peter LovellPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 079 529 6939
Lorna FrancksPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 083 659 9333
Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Pinelands 021 531 3041 salespinelandsharcourtscoza
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
asking price
Pinelands R6495000
Pinelands R3300000 THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING
We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
Pinelands R3250000
FOR SALE
Accommodation GaloreEntrance to spacious lounge with fireplace Open plan dining room large family room with fireplace flow to thatched gazebo built-in braai and pool Modern fitted kitchen plus laundry 5 Bedrooms plus a study or 6th bedroom 2 bathrooms (mes) guest cloak BONUS Separate self contained cottage Double carportDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5323
Pinelands R3500000
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
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Shop G10 ︱ Howard Centre ︱ Pinelands ︱ Phone 021 531 7507 ︱ pinelandsseeffcom
Leslie Brown084 556 6778Sales
Pat Peat083 290 1331Sales
Robyn Meyer078 359 0354Rentals
Kathy Anderson083 987 7673Sales
LET US HELP YOU WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER IN YOUR HOME STORY
Julie Meyer083 288 8481Sales
Stephanie West083 563 4871Rental Administrator
Realistic pricing a key factor for serious sellers and landlords
HOME IS OUR STORY
Pauline Hareb082 490 0344Sales
If you are considering selling or letting your homegive us a call for a free market estimate and advice
ldquoHi Julie and Kathy Many thanks for selling our home
You made a difficult process more pleasant for us Your passion and
enthusiasm was contagious and we appreciate the respect you showed
us and our home Everything was conducted in a most professional
manner Well done We are so pleased that you finalised the sale ndash it
is well deserved Congratulations to Johan for training you so well We
hope the buyers will love and enjoy our home as much as we have over
the past 23 yearsldquo
Wanda Carmichael - seller
ldquoThe level of service we received was exceptional Very polite
qualified and helpful Selling our home was done at a speed beyond
expectations I would highly recommend Julie and Kathy to anyone
selling their homerdquo
Brandon Heyburgh - seller
While there is still plenty of demand for properties in Thornton and Pinelands there is increased competition for sellers with more properties coming on the market and the buyerrsquos appetite for homes above R4m starting to wane The average house price in Pinelands and Thornton remains flat at around R29m and R15m respectivelyIf you consider the recent sales and registrations stats for the past 12 months as reported by Lightstone there have been 282 recorded sales in Pinelands and Thornton whilst in the past three months there have only been 33 registrations This may be seasonal though
SOLD
SeeffPinelands
The rental market under R10 000 pm has continued unabated with demand far outstripping supply Rentals above R18 000 pm have however slowed down with fewer qualified enquiries Our rental portfolio continues to perform well with 87 of our tenants paying on time and the balance by the 7th of every month The property market is still a good place to be inHome is our Storyhellipso be sure to start your next chapter with us
SOLD
ldquoExcellent service and worked hard to achieve a win win between
buyer and seller Acted with honesty and integrity If I was to sell my
house in Pinelands I would choose no one elserdquo
Imraan Sardar - buyer
We recently sold this home in Dagreek Pinelands
Another recent sale in Forest Drive Pinelands
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Retirement Centre
Low Vision Service
Full Nursing in Care Centre(temporary or permanent)
Assisted Living in Home amp Askew Suites
Independent Living in Cottages
HelenKellerS O C I E T Y E S T 1 9 5 8
Links Drive Pinelands Cape Town 7405Private Bag X25 Howard Place 7450Phone
FaxE-mail
Web
+27 21 531 5311+27 21 531 8275managementhelenkellerorgzawwwhelenkellerorgza
OPEN AFTERNOON FOR VIEWINGevery 3rd Tuesday in the month at 3pm
Services and viewing by appointment only
Retirement Centre and Low Vision Services
HelenKeller-M3H-064indd 1 08062016 250 PM
COMMUNITY NEWS March 2017 | the muse | 4
Cape Town Office3rd Floor Vunani Chambers
33 Church StreetCape Town
Pinelands Branch Office17 Mountbatten AvenuePinelandsCape Town
To schedule an appointment contact Candice Bothma on021 422 1241 bull email candicelamprecht-attorneyscoza
Website wwwlamprecht-attorneyscoza
Lamprecht-M5-047indd 1 18032016 932 AMAn owner managed beauty escape
phone 021 531 5327wwwurbantherapycozaSunrise Park Prestige Drive Maitland
HAIRNAILS
FACIALSWAXINGEYELASHEXTENSIONS
SPRAYTANNING
GIFT VOUCHERSAVAILABLE
Choose any 3treatments for R400bull Fabulous Facialbull Relaxing Manicure bull Peaceful Pedicurebull Recharging 30min Massagebull Revitalising ReflexologyHAIR SPECIALFull Colour Cut amp Blow Dry R650 + GET A FREE HAIR TREATMENT
MARCH SPECIALS
UrbanTherapy-S5-071indd 1 20170216 329 PM
CANNONS CREEK 20TH BIRTHDAY ASSEMBLY
The original staff complement of Cannons Creek School in 1997 Miss Nicki de Roo ( now Mrs Du Plooy and still teaching at CC) Mrs Carol Barhouch (now Mrs Booth) Mrs Lesley Jacobson (now living in Australia) Mrs Hazelmay Duncan (retired in Cape Town) and Mr Kevin Wroth ( now living in New Zealand)
The Cannons Creek Independent School assembly on February 17th celebrated the 20th anniversary of the schools inception in 1997 After the Bible reading done by the Cannons Creek High School Principal Mike van Haght there was an informative and humorous slide show presented by retired teacher Hazelmay Duncan and Primary School Principal Carol Booth The presentation kicked off with pictures of the first classes held in the Pinelands Hall where the classrooms were demarcated with masking tape and imaginary doors Classes were small and it was not unusual to decide to go on an outing on the spur of the moment - in the trusty school combi which also doubled as the school office From seeing the snow in Ceres to the beach to witness a stranded sea elephant was all part of a well rounded education
There was a weekly walk to Pinelands Library a train trip to Simonstown a trip in a light aircraft for the grade 7s a climb up Greenpoint Lighthouse farm visits and many more including visits to the retirement homes Many of the outings established in the early days have become traditional and are still done today Over the 20 year period the school has grown to include a High School and pre-primary a modern cultural centre with music rooms and sports fields Staff and children have grown in number - and one former pupil is now a teacher - Kelsey Whiting Congratulations to Cannons Creek Independent School and their pioneer teachers See more in the Pinelander article about Canons Creek Primary School Principal Carol Booth on page 14
March 2017 | the muse | 5
Retirement Centre
Low Vision Service
Full Nursing in Care Centre(temporary or permanent)
Assisted Living in Home amp Askew Suites
Independent Living in Cottages
HelenKellerS O C I E T Y E S T 1 9 5 8
Links Drive Pinelands Cape Town 7405Private Bag X25 Howard Place 7450Phone
FaxE-mail
Web
+27 21 531 5311+27 21 531 8275managementhelenkellerorgzawwwhelenkellerorgza
OPEN AFTERNOON FOR VIEWINGevery 3rd Tuesday in the month at 3pm
Services and viewing by appointment only
Retirement Centre and Low Vision Services
HelenKeller-M3H-064indd 1 08062016 250 PM
COMMUNITY NEWS
Helen Keller Society is looking for four shopping volunteers to assist one Thursday morning a month for a few of their residents who have no family support in Cape Town If you are interested please call Ruth or Glenis on 021 531 5311 during office hours Your consideration is appreciated
SHOPPING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
asking price
Ashleigh KeightleyRental SpecialistC 062 354 1478
Maynard Burgoyne
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
Thornton R985000 Anfield Village R650000
Thornton R9500pmThornton R13500pm
Mowbray R2750000
Thornton R1910000
We offer FREEno obligation valuations
for both SALES amp RENTALSPlease contact your Resident Thornton Agents
for all your property needs today
Thornton R1850000
Mowbray R2950000
Southern Suburbs T 021 531 0993
southernsuburbsharcourtscoza
Quentin JuteSales Specialist
C 082 864 8708
FOR SALE FOR SALE
TO LET TO LET
SOLD BY USSOLD BY US
SOLD BY USSOLD BY US
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GARDEN CITIES DEVELOP CANINE LEISURE CENTRE LEADVILLE DOG PARK IN SUNNINGDALE
The construction of the first Garden City in South Africa - Pinelands began in 1919 by the newly established Garden Cities Trust which still operates today along with the Pinelands Development company building suburbs according to the original ethos and ideas of Ebenezer Howard who strived to solve the problem of Urban overcrowding by incorporating open spaces into community suburbs The corporate investment arm of the not for profit Garden Cities builds school halls for the children in the Western Cape from historically disadvantaged areas Recently the Garden Cities one
hectare project Leadville Dog Park in Sunningdale opened with safe fenced off areas for small and larger dogs trees grass water fountains a coffee shop a vet-owned shop a canine behaviourist and a grooming service In the future the dog park will tie into the green belt that meanders through the housing development for longer dog walks When you are in the area visit the dog park in Leadville Way just off Braselton Road in Sunningdale Take your favourite pooch for a walk and some dog people socialising
COMMUNITY NEWS March 2017 | the muse | 6
30584_The_Muse_faindd 1 20170217 300 PM
Valkenberg EstateLiesbeek AvenueMowbray
Join us for live musicSaturday afternoons from 1 ndash 4pm
Live Music The Fig
Phone 021 448 0507wwwthewildfigcoza
To keep you refreshed local Wine Estates will be showcasing their wines with
complimentary tastings
visit our website for current information
WildFig-M5-071indd 1 20170219 323 PM
Champions of the Flyway is an annual i n t e r n a t i o n a l birding race hosted by BirdLife International in Eilat Israel dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the protection of migratory birds along their Mediterranean flyways On March 28 several teams from around the world compete to see the most bird species within 24 hours - also competing to raise the most funds for conservation Every year over 25 million birds are killed for sport and food along their migration routes Over $180000 has been raised to aid conservation projects in the worst-affected areas such as Malta Greece Cyprus and Georgia This year proceeds go towards projects in Turkey to convert young hunters into bird-watchers ensuring that migrants can pass safely through the country Two South African teams are taking part the Birding Africa Black Harriers and a youth team the Birding Ecotours Youth Africa Birders For more about the teams or to donate to one of them visitwwwchampions-of-the-flywaycom
BIRDERS HEAD FOR ISRAEL TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS
PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP
Achmad Petersen Pinelands High Schools top matriculant of 2016 has recently been awarded an Allan Gray Fellowship This is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the country and is a well-deserved reward for an outstanding young man The fellowship covers full university tuition and associated costs academic support access to entrepreneurial and personal development mentoring (business and personal) and access to potential postgraduate funding
March 2017 | the muse | 7
COMMUNITY NEWS
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On the morning of Wednesday 25 January Grace Primary School in Protea Close Pinelands held an official opening of the first phase of their newly-built premises Over 80 guests attended the event including Nazli Domingo-Salie Deputy Chief Education Specialist at the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Guests were given a tour of the new school facilities which include 5 classrooms and staff music and administration rooms and witnessed the cutting of the ribbon by Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb daughters of the two founding couples both from Pinelands Chris de Witt Chairman of the Board of Governors shared some of the story of the school celebrating Godrsquos work and the work of many hands in making this flourishing project possible Miss Mabel Laubscher school principal added a few words of encouragement and praise not least to all the parents who have shown courage enrolling their children in such a pioneering venture The building was constructed in only 6 months by UFCC using their Solid Wall System Everyone agreed that the result is a beautiful new home for all the children of Grace Primary
GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES PHASE ONE
Above Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb about to cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Grace Primary School Chris de Witt co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Governors looks onBelow The Pioneer Class of Grace Primary School - Grades 4 amp 5
PROPERTIES
M a c l e o d rsquo sAt t o r n e y s
ATTORNEYS | CONVEYANCERSAND ESTATE ADMINISTRATORS
021 788 1439
Pinelands Thornton amp Maitland 021 531 0773 | wwwjawitzcoza
PINELANDS | R3250m MAITLAND | R1580m
Interested in buying selling or renting Contact us todayWe look forward to serving our present and future clients
Qualified Tenant Database and Profile Network AffiliationMaintainance | Council Accounts Collection | Legal Process Expertise
Wersquore Realabout Real Estate
MEET OUR NEW TEAM
Malcolm de HahnPrincipal
072 223 5663
Karen SimpsonSales
083 284 0162
Chris CrousSales
082 410 5559
Craig WattRentals
082 410 9720
FOR SALE
SOLD
Roger Lawrence Agency Owner082 895 2719
FOR SALE
KENSINGTON | R3200m THORNTON | R1750m
FOR SALE
PINELANDS | R16 000pm THORNTON | R16 000pm
TO LET LET BY US
Building on the legacy of the preferred Real Estate Company in the area Jawitz Properties Pinelands is under new ownership and management offering our clients the highest standards of professional property services Our team has expanded to offer a broader scope of services in the residential and commercial market in Pinelands Thornton Maitland and Kensington Our network of branches enables us to serve the needs of clients across a national and international market
Roger Lawrence our new owner is supported by our new principal Malcolm de Hahn The management is complemented by sales consultants Chris Crous and Karen Simpson Rental consultant Craig Watt assisted by Annette Mouton drive our growing rental portfolio Tiffany Edwards and Judy Rothwell provide administrative support while Malcolm oversees the accounting
SOLD
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OUT AND ABOUT March 2017 | the muse | 8
wwwcannonscreekcoza
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L
CANNONS CREEK
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMYBy Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands7pm
Tickets R65 ndash available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIGProduced by special arrangement with
Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMY
By Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017
at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands
7pm Tickets R60 - available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIG Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
Dr Louise WigensDr Ryan CholwillGENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Medical Aid RatesCareCross Approved
Phone 021 531 4111Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandswwwwestendmedicalsuitecoza
Mon - Fri 0830 - 1700PRACTICE HOURS
Closed on Saturdays
DrWigens-M5indd 1 24012016 1006 AM
Drive down the M4 (Main Road) to Bergvliet and turn into Sol Cohen Road At number 4 practically on the corner you will find the Backyard Cafeacute At first you may think you have arrived at a furniture store - and well - you have - as the original building still houses the furniture business built up by the Harding Family In 2012 Nikki Harding and friend Ashlea started the cafeacute in the pretty garden under shady trees surrounded by birds and an assortment of interesting garden furniture (even an outside wrought iron bed to lounge on) With friends Reggie and Richard we enjoyed an assortment of breakfast options - filled croissants delicious flapjacks and the treehouse breakfast with fresh orange juice and good coffeeSee their website for all catering options The service was good and the staff friendly - a lovely Saturday morning breakfast Then afterwards take a look at the furniture store Note closed Sundays and MondayswwwthebackyardcafecomCall 021 713 1220
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 9
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
PINEHURSTPrimary School
Achieving excellence in a values-based community
wwwphpsorgza
OPEN DAY7 March 2017830am - 10am
Pinehurst-S5-071indd 1 20170217 324 PM
Pinehurst Primary School is celebrating itrsquos 50th birthday this year and the celebrations have got off to a fun start with a special birthday PTA meeting in January Sports day also included an X Marks the Spot fundraiser which drew much excitement from the children The winner Shereen Koopman mother of Ronaldo in Gr 1 was the lucky winner of a R5 800 voucher from Cycle Teknix
PINEHURST PRIMARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 10
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
Excellence | Leadership | Innovation
Pinelands High School
OPEN DAYSat 11 March 2017
09h00 ndash 12h00
wwwphsorgza bull 021 531 7410
PinelandsHigh-S7-071indd 1 20170216 1109 AM
Classes for children
and their caregivers
(from 0 ndash 4 years)
Please contact us
for a free trial class
Come explore play and discover
together through music amp dance
Inger 082 472 0701ingerwateringwholecoza
wwwwateringwholecozagiraffesandcalves
GiraffesCalves-S6-071indd 1 20170218 256 PM
LOOKING INWARDSREASSESSING INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE IN SCHOOLSTAKING STOCK AFTER STUDENT PROTESTSThe student protests across the country over the past two years and the spill down to schools have raised a much deeper more profound understanding of the pain of the past and how discriminatory practices continue to be perpetuated in society and not least in educational institutions Whatever peoplersquos feelings may be about the nature of the protests the debate that they have engendered has caused many people involved in education to look inwards in order to ask questions such as
bull Are all of our approaches customs and practices free from bias
bull Are we truly inclusive in the widest possible sense of the word
bull Are we providing an education which is equal in opportunity for all of the young people who attend our schools
bull Have we moved beyond simply saying ldquothis is the way in which we do thingsrdquo to ldquowe do things here together in a way which has a common goal in a way which is sensitive to the backgrounds cultures the lived experiences of all of us in the communityrdquo
by Dave CampbellPrincipal PinelandsHigh School
Experienced maths teacher offeringPRIVATE MATHS TUITION for Gr 4 - 7
KathyMaths
kathylanquedocgmailcom021 531 6857 bull 082 368 3346
START EARLY hellip donrsquot get left behind
KathyMaths-S7-071indd 1 20170220 304 PM
the musecommunity magazine page 11
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
PINELANDS NORTHPRIMARY SCHOOL
Happy and safe yet stimulatingco-educational learning environmentVibrant team of committedand innovative teachersEnhanced curriculum in-house learning support and enrichment programmeWide range of extramural activitiesOutstanding art and music departmentNurturing aftercare facilities
ldquoMrs Morton will make the Red School ShinerdquoThis was said in February 1997 by Bukiwe Ndengezi who was in Grade 5 that year and Bukiwersquos daughter Zimkhita is now in Grade 4 at the Red School What a prediction
Ann Morton has certainly made the Red School shine Pinelands North pupils excel in academics in art as all-rounders at high school and as citizens of South Africa with careers in every facet of life As of the end of last year Ann has been at the school for twenty years having taken over from Pinelandsrsquo resident Bob Shepherd who also ran the school for twenty years before her She says however that she isnrsquot planning on leaving until she is forced to retire as she still has so much work to do - Red Roots Pre-Primary opened its doors in January this year and this project kept her very busy all last year Ann addsldquoBecause I am hyperactive I love projects like this I have a few more up my sleeve for the final eight years of my term at Pinelands Northrdquo To celebrate her 20 years at the school the Governing Body introduced Long Service Awards for the staff This function to celebrate all the staff who have helped create the lsquosparkle and shinersquo for the Red School over the years was held in October last year two days after the schoolrsquos 68th birthday
OPEN DAY8 March 2017
TOURS AT0830 am1130 am
EXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIESworking together to provide an
inclusive quality education
Richmond Ave Pinelands
021 531 3414adminpnpscoza
wwwpnpscoza
PNPS-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1142 AM
Swimminglessons from
Toddlersto Adults
Learningto swimshould be fun ENQUIRE
NOW
Tel 021 531 5465 Cell 072 373 3092
Indoor Heated PoolLessons are conducted in a relaxed
private environment with the emphasison personal individual attention
Join us todaywwwpinelandsswimmingacademycom
Pinelands Swimming Academy
We offerbull Todd Swimbull Learn to Swimbull Stroke Tuitionbull Stroke Correctionbull Squad Trainingbull Gala Preparation
Structureof Classesbull Individual coachingbull No large groupsbull Instructors SSA amp WPSIA qualifiedbull Competitive rates
ldquoITrsquoS OUR PASSIONNOT JUST A BUSINESSrdquo
PINELANDSSWIMMING ACADEMY
PinelandsSwimmingAcademy-S4-071indd 1 20170213 1233 PM
TRULY INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIt is in the questions themselves that the answers are found If we are asking ourselves these types of questions then we have taken the first steps towards opening our minds to another way of practicing education ndash a way that is truly inclusive We have opened our minds in order to listen and to learn
FREE FROM ANY BIASWe need to ensure that the curriculum and its delivery are free from the social and cultural bias which formed part of the South African educational approach for so many years under apartheid Similarly we need to ensure that new forms of bias do not replace old forms
GLOBAL AND AFRICAN PERSPECTIVEWhilst we have a new modern and uniquely South African curriculum in place there are elements of it which are not free from cultural bias Some will argue that the curriculum is fixed and is not flexible This is not so There is always room to examine what we do to place emphasis on certain areas to look for the sub-texts and the hidden There is room to ensure that the language setworks we choose the textbook choices we make the examples we use in the classroom and in examinations the images and posters we display the discussions we engender ndash there is room to ensure that we provide both a global and an African perspective ndash in so doing moving away from a primarily European British or even American centredness
THE MESSAGE EVERYONE MATTERS HEREWhat about the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes Do we ensure that the opportunities that we provide and the hidden curriculum that underpins what we do are as free from cultural social and economic bias as possible Do the dramatic productions we stage the sports and cultural activities we offer our assemblies and social events ndash do these and more send out the message everyone matters here ndash all cultures religions abilities socio-economic backgrounds and more
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EDUCATION Our schools should have a vision of a future which is inclusive free from bias and committed to developing young people who will make real and significant contributions to South Africa ndash despite the increasing complexities in society
the musecommunity magazine page 12
SWIMMING LESSONSfrom 3 weeks to adults
Swimmattix is becoming the biggest and fastest growing swim school in the Capeoffering baby classes children and adult swimming lessons squads and aqua ClassesInternationally (UK standards) and South African quaLified insructors
Indoor heated swimming pools in Pinelands Bergvliet Tokai and bellville
To book or for more info VISIT
wwwswimmattixcom or call 021 827 9768 or email infoswimmattixcom SWIMMATTIXS W I M S C H O O L
ENROLTODAY
Monday to SUNDAY Classes
Swimmattix-S2H-071indd 1 20170215 903 AM
EDUCATIONamp CHILDCARE SPECIAL
FEATURE
Do you want to be a Scientist Architect Technician EngineerMAKE THE RIGHT START AT OUDE MOLEN
PHONE 021 531 2108Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandsadminoudemolenorgzawwwoudemolenorgza
OUDE MOLENACADEMY OF SCIENCE amp TECHNOLOGYPowerhouse of Engineering Education
Our curriculum is focussed on Maths Science and Technology
Oude Molen is widely acknowledged asthe WCEDrsquos best engineering focus school
Our facilities are world classWe have some of the best teaching support technology available to prepare youngsters for further studies and careers
We offer an holistic educationfor responsible citizenship and rewarding careers We prize our diversity dedicated staff smart learners co-curricular activities and opportunities for leadership
OPEN DAYS15 Mar 20171530 - 1800
13 May 20170900 - 1200
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
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FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
MONEY MATTERS
Fee-based financial planning advice
Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
CRUE HOUSE5 Long Place Pinelands
021 530 8500infocruecozawwwcruecoza
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
Adv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
CORLENE BOTHAHEALTHCARE CONSULTANT
National Certificate in Wealth Management
GARETH COLLIERDIRECTORBComm
CINDY GORDONDIRECTOR
DEVON CARD CFPregDIRECTORBComm
Crue Invest joined an elite group when it was recognised by the Financial Planning Institute as an FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade ndashone of only eleven financial planning practices in SA to receive this prestigious recognition
CRUE INVESTrsquoS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
March 2017 | the muse | 16TRAVELLERS
Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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Tel 021 531 2362
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After hours emergencies areseen by the doctor on duty
Afternoons by appointment only
Dr Adele PelteretA NATURAL APPROACH TO YOUR HEALTH
021 531 3589 | 6 The Fairway Pinelands
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NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC
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Specializing exclusivelyin Eyelash Extensions for beautiful eyes
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Beginners Welcome bull First Two Classes Free
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830 - 11am2pm - 5pmSeen by oncall doctor
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PINE POWERElectrical082 448 8023
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PinePower-D6-061indd 1 16032016 1028 PM
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structural steel beams garden arches etc
David Craig bull 072 266 0722 bull wwwdcd-designcoza
Gates fencing burglar bars balustradesand staircases
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We undertake buildingtiling and paving forpatio amp pool surrounds
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CALL middot 083 521 8271 middot 021 712 3011
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RYANDAVIESryanneildaviesgmailcom
Service amp maintenance of distribution boards Compliance certificatesLoad testingAll electrical installations repairs and maintenance hellipgarage door motors intercoms sliding gates gate buzzers
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CLA WELDINGWORX
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083 267 9970 bull 079 636 8844claweldingworksgmailcom
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Clive Fletcher082 963 3992Pinelands resident
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A CALL TO ACTIONRawson Properties Pinelands Thornton are looking for energetic proactive sales partners to join our rapidly growing agencyProspective sales partners need to be Pinelands residents to join our current longtime Pinelands resident sales partner Anthony McCarthyOur clients are our focusJoin the team that ensures our clients enjoy the best experience when buying or selling their property
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Call Chris Francisco083 453 3399Pinelands Resident
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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Links Drive Pinelands Cape Town 7405Private Bag X25 Howard Place 7450Phone
FaxE-mail
Web
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COMMUNITY NEWS March 2017 | the muse | 4
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CANNONS CREEK 20TH BIRTHDAY ASSEMBLY
The original staff complement of Cannons Creek School in 1997 Miss Nicki de Roo ( now Mrs Du Plooy and still teaching at CC) Mrs Carol Barhouch (now Mrs Booth) Mrs Lesley Jacobson (now living in Australia) Mrs Hazelmay Duncan (retired in Cape Town) and Mr Kevin Wroth ( now living in New Zealand)
The Cannons Creek Independent School assembly on February 17th celebrated the 20th anniversary of the schools inception in 1997 After the Bible reading done by the Cannons Creek High School Principal Mike van Haght there was an informative and humorous slide show presented by retired teacher Hazelmay Duncan and Primary School Principal Carol Booth The presentation kicked off with pictures of the first classes held in the Pinelands Hall where the classrooms were demarcated with masking tape and imaginary doors Classes were small and it was not unusual to decide to go on an outing on the spur of the moment - in the trusty school combi which also doubled as the school office From seeing the snow in Ceres to the beach to witness a stranded sea elephant was all part of a well rounded education
There was a weekly walk to Pinelands Library a train trip to Simonstown a trip in a light aircraft for the grade 7s a climb up Greenpoint Lighthouse farm visits and many more including visits to the retirement homes Many of the outings established in the early days have become traditional and are still done today Over the 20 year period the school has grown to include a High School and pre-primary a modern cultural centre with music rooms and sports fields Staff and children have grown in number - and one former pupil is now a teacher - Kelsey Whiting Congratulations to Cannons Creek Independent School and their pioneer teachers See more in the Pinelander article about Canons Creek Primary School Principal Carol Booth on page 14
March 2017 | the muse | 5
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Links Drive Pinelands Cape Town 7405Private Bag X25 Howard Place 7450Phone
FaxE-mail
Web
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Helen Keller Society is looking for four shopping volunteers to assist one Thursday morning a month for a few of their residents who have no family support in Cape Town If you are interested please call Ruth or Glenis on 021 531 5311 during office hours Your consideration is appreciated
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GARDEN CITIES DEVELOP CANINE LEISURE CENTRE LEADVILLE DOG PARK IN SUNNINGDALE
The construction of the first Garden City in South Africa - Pinelands began in 1919 by the newly established Garden Cities Trust which still operates today along with the Pinelands Development company building suburbs according to the original ethos and ideas of Ebenezer Howard who strived to solve the problem of Urban overcrowding by incorporating open spaces into community suburbs The corporate investment arm of the not for profit Garden Cities builds school halls for the children in the Western Cape from historically disadvantaged areas Recently the Garden Cities one
hectare project Leadville Dog Park in Sunningdale opened with safe fenced off areas for small and larger dogs trees grass water fountains a coffee shop a vet-owned shop a canine behaviourist and a grooming service In the future the dog park will tie into the green belt that meanders through the housing development for longer dog walks When you are in the area visit the dog park in Leadville Way just off Braselton Road in Sunningdale Take your favourite pooch for a walk and some dog people socialising
COMMUNITY NEWS March 2017 | the muse | 6
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Valkenberg EstateLiesbeek AvenueMowbray
Join us for live musicSaturday afternoons from 1 ndash 4pm
Live Music The Fig
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To keep you refreshed local Wine Estates will be showcasing their wines with
complimentary tastings
visit our website for current information
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Champions of the Flyway is an annual i n t e r n a t i o n a l birding race hosted by BirdLife International in Eilat Israel dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the protection of migratory birds along their Mediterranean flyways On March 28 several teams from around the world compete to see the most bird species within 24 hours - also competing to raise the most funds for conservation Every year over 25 million birds are killed for sport and food along their migration routes Over $180000 has been raised to aid conservation projects in the worst-affected areas such as Malta Greece Cyprus and Georgia This year proceeds go towards projects in Turkey to convert young hunters into bird-watchers ensuring that migrants can pass safely through the country Two South African teams are taking part the Birding Africa Black Harriers and a youth team the Birding Ecotours Youth Africa Birders For more about the teams or to donate to one of them visitwwwchampions-of-the-flywaycom
BIRDERS HEAD FOR ISRAEL TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS
PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP
Achmad Petersen Pinelands High Schools top matriculant of 2016 has recently been awarded an Allan Gray Fellowship This is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the country and is a well-deserved reward for an outstanding young man The fellowship covers full university tuition and associated costs academic support access to entrepreneurial and personal development mentoring (business and personal) and access to potential postgraduate funding
March 2017 | the muse | 7
COMMUNITY NEWS
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On the morning of Wednesday 25 January Grace Primary School in Protea Close Pinelands held an official opening of the first phase of their newly-built premises Over 80 guests attended the event including Nazli Domingo-Salie Deputy Chief Education Specialist at the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Guests were given a tour of the new school facilities which include 5 classrooms and staff music and administration rooms and witnessed the cutting of the ribbon by Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb daughters of the two founding couples both from Pinelands Chris de Witt Chairman of the Board of Governors shared some of the story of the school celebrating Godrsquos work and the work of many hands in making this flourishing project possible Miss Mabel Laubscher school principal added a few words of encouragement and praise not least to all the parents who have shown courage enrolling their children in such a pioneering venture The building was constructed in only 6 months by UFCC using their Solid Wall System Everyone agreed that the result is a beautiful new home for all the children of Grace Primary
GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES PHASE ONE
Above Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb about to cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Grace Primary School Chris de Witt co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Governors looks onBelow The Pioneer Class of Grace Primary School - Grades 4 amp 5
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Roger Lawrence our new owner is supported by our new principal Malcolm de Hahn The management is complemented by sales consultants Chris Crous and Karen Simpson Rental consultant Craig Watt assisted by Annette Mouton drive our growing rental portfolio Tiffany Edwards and Judy Rothwell provide administrative support while Malcolm oversees the accounting
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OUT AND ABOUT March 2017 | the muse | 8
wwwcannonscreekcoza
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L
CANNONS CREEK
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMYBy Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands7pm
Tickets R65 ndash available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIGProduced by special arrangement with
Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMY
By Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017
at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands
7pm Tickets R60 - available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIG Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
Dr Louise WigensDr Ryan CholwillGENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Medical Aid RatesCareCross Approved
Phone 021 531 4111Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandswwwwestendmedicalsuitecoza
Mon - Fri 0830 - 1700PRACTICE HOURS
Closed on Saturdays
DrWigens-M5indd 1 24012016 1006 AM
Drive down the M4 (Main Road) to Bergvliet and turn into Sol Cohen Road At number 4 practically on the corner you will find the Backyard Cafeacute At first you may think you have arrived at a furniture store - and well - you have - as the original building still houses the furniture business built up by the Harding Family In 2012 Nikki Harding and friend Ashlea started the cafeacute in the pretty garden under shady trees surrounded by birds and an assortment of interesting garden furniture (even an outside wrought iron bed to lounge on) With friends Reggie and Richard we enjoyed an assortment of breakfast options - filled croissants delicious flapjacks and the treehouse breakfast with fresh orange juice and good coffeeSee their website for all catering options The service was good and the staff friendly - a lovely Saturday morning breakfast Then afterwards take a look at the furniture store Note closed Sundays and MondayswwwthebackyardcafecomCall 021 713 1220
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 9
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
PINEHURSTPrimary School
Achieving excellence in a values-based community
wwwphpsorgza
OPEN DAY7 March 2017830am - 10am
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Pinehurst Primary School is celebrating itrsquos 50th birthday this year and the celebrations have got off to a fun start with a special birthday PTA meeting in January Sports day also included an X Marks the Spot fundraiser which drew much excitement from the children The winner Shereen Koopman mother of Ronaldo in Gr 1 was the lucky winner of a R5 800 voucher from Cycle Teknix
PINEHURST PRIMARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 10
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
Excellence | Leadership | Innovation
Pinelands High School
OPEN DAYSat 11 March 2017
09h00 ndash 12h00
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PinelandsHigh-S7-071indd 1 20170216 1109 AM
Classes for children
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Please contact us
for a free trial class
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wwwwateringwholecozagiraffesandcalves
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LOOKING INWARDSREASSESSING INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE IN SCHOOLSTAKING STOCK AFTER STUDENT PROTESTSThe student protests across the country over the past two years and the spill down to schools have raised a much deeper more profound understanding of the pain of the past and how discriminatory practices continue to be perpetuated in society and not least in educational institutions Whatever peoplersquos feelings may be about the nature of the protests the debate that they have engendered has caused many people involved in education to look inwards in order to ask questions such as
bull Are all of our approaches customs and practices free from bias
bull Are we truly inclusive in the widest possible sense of the word
bull Are we providing an education which is equal in opportunity for all of the young people who attend our schools
bull Have we moved beyond simply saying ldquothis is the way in which we do thingsrdquo to ldquowe do things here together in a way which has a common goal in a way which is sensitive to the backgrounds cultures the lived experiences of all of us in the communityrdquo
by Dave CampbellPrincipal PinelandsHigh School
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KathyMaths
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START EARLY hellip donrsquot get left behind
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the musecommunity magazine page 11
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
PINELANDS NORTHPRIMARY SCHOOL
Happy and safe yet stimulatingco-educational learning environmentVibrant team of committedand innovative teachersEnhanced curriculum in-house learning support and enrichment programmeWide range of extramural activitiesOutstanding art and music departmentNurturing aftercare facilities
ldquoMrs Morton will make the Red School ShinerdquoThis was said in February 1997 by Bukiwe Ndengezi who was in Grade 5 that year and Bukiwersquos daughter Zimkhita is now in Grade 4 at the Red School What a prediction
Ann Morton has certainly made the Red School shine Pinelands North pupils excel in academics in art as all-rounders at high school and as citizens of South Africa with careers in every facet of life As of the end of last year Ann has been at the school for twenty years having taken over from Pinelandsrsquo resident Bob Shepherd who also ran the school for twenty years before her She says however that she isnrsquot planning on leaving until she is forced to retire as she still has so much work to do - Red Roots Pre-Primary opened its doors in January this year and this project kept her very busy all last year Ann addsldquoBecause I am hyperactive I love projects like this I have a few more up my sleeve for the final eight years of my term at Pinelands Northrdquo To celebrate her 20 years at the school the Governing Body introduced Long Service Awards for the staff This function to celebrate all the staff who have helped create the lsquosparkle and shinersquo for the Red School over the years was held in October last year two days after the schoolrsquos 68th birthday
OPEN DAY8 March 2017
TOURS AT0830 am1130 am
EXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIESworking together to provide an
inclusive quality education
Richmond Ave Pinelands
021 531 3414adminpnpscoza
wwwpnpscoza
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Swimminglessons from
Toddlersto Adults
Learningto swimshould be fun ENQUIRE
NOW
Tel 021 531 5465 Cell 072 373 3092
Indoor Heated PoolLessons are conducted in a relaxed
private environment with the emphasison personal individual attention
Join us todaywwwpinelandsswimmingacademycom
Pinelands Swimming Academy
We offerbull Todd Swimbull Learn to Swimbull Stroke Tuitionbull Stroke Correctionbull Squad Trainingbull Gala Preparation
Structureof Classesbull Individual coachingbull No large groupsbull Instructors SSA amp WPSIA qualifiedbull Competitive rates
ldquoITrsquoS OUR PASSIONNOT JUST A BUSINESSrdquo
PINELANDSSWIMMING ACADEMY
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TRULY INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIt is in the questions themselves that the answers are found If we are asking ourselves these types of questions then we have taken the first steps towards opening our minds to another way of practicing education ndash a way that is truly inclusive We have opened our minds in order to listen and to learn
FREE FROM ANY BIASWe need to ensure that the curriculum and its delivery are free from the social and cultural bias which formed part of the South African educational approach for so many years under apartheid Similarly we need to ensure that new forms of bias do not replace old forms
GLOBAL AND AFRICAN PERSPECTIVEWhilst we have a new modern and uniquely South African curriculum in place there are elements of it which are not free from cultural bias Some will argue that the curriculum is fixed and is not flexible This is not so There is always room to examine what we do to place emphasis on certain areas to look for the sub-texts and the hidden There is room to ensure that the language setworks we choose the textbook choices we make the examples we use in the classroom and in examinations the images and posters we display the discussions we engender ndash there is room to ensure that we provide both a global and an African perspective ndash in so doing moving away from a primarily European British or even American centredness
THE MESSAGE EVERYONE MATTERS HEREWhat about the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes Do we ensure that the opportunities that we provide and the hidden curriculum that underpins what we do are as free from cultural social and economic bias as possible Do the dramatic productions we stage the sports and cultural activities we offer our assemblies and social events ndash do these and more send out the message everyone matters here ndash all cultures religions abilities socio-economic backgrounds and more
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EDUCATION Our schools should have a vision of a future which is inclusive free from bias and committed to developing young people who will make real and significant contributions to South Africa ndash despite the increasing complexities in society
the musecommunity magazine page 12
SWIMMING LESSONSfrom 3 weeks to adults
Swimmattix is becoming the biggest and fastest growing swim school in the Capeoffering baby classes children and adult swimming lessons squads and aqua ClassesInternationally (UK standards) and South African quaLified insructors
Indoor heated swimming pools in Pinelands Bergvliet Tokai and bellville
To book or for more info VISIT
wwwswimmattixcom or call 021 827 9768 or email infoswimmattixcom SWIMMATTIXS W I M S C H O O L
ENROLTODAY
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EDUCATIONamp CHILDCARE SPECIAL
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Do you want to be a Scientist Architect Technician EngineerMAKE THE RIGHT START AT OUDE MOLEN
PHONE 021 531 2108Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandsadminoudemolenorgzawwwoudemolenorgza
OUDE MOLENACADEMY OF SCIENCE amp TECHNOLOGYPowerhouse of Engineering Education
Our curriculum is focussed on Maths Science and Technology
Oude Molen is widely acknowledged asthe WCEDrsquos best engineering focus school
Our facilities are world classWe have some of the best teaching support technology available to prepare youngsters for further studies and careers
We offer an holistic educationfor responsible citizenship and rewarding careers We prize our diversity dedicated staff smart learners co-curricular activities and opportunities for leadership
OPEN DAYS15 Mar 20171530 - 1800
13 May 20170900 - 1200
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
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FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
MONEY MATTERS
Fee-based financial planning advice
Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
CRUE HOUSE5 Long Place Pinelands
021 530 8500infocruecozawwwcruecoza
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
Adv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
CORLENE BOTHAHEALTHCARE CONSULTANT
National Certificate in Wealth Management
GARETH COLLIERDIRECTORBComm
CINDY GORDONDIRECTOR
DEVON CARD CFPregDIRECTORBComm
Crue Invest joined an elite group when it was recognised by the Financial Planning Institute as an FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade ndashone of only eleven financial planning practices in SA to receive this prestigious recognition
CRUE INVESTrsquoS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
March 2017 | the muse | 16TRAVELLERS
Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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Tel 021 531 2362
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830 - 11am2pm - 5pmSeen by oncall doctor
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PINE POWERElectrical082 448 8023
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PinePower-D6-061indd 1 16032016 1028 PM
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David Craig bull 072 266 0722 bull wwwdcd-designcoza
Gates fencing burglar bars balustradesand staircases
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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Y US
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S
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Pinelands R3500000
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
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SOLE MANDATE
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Links Drive Pinelands Cape Town 7405Private Bag X25 Howard Place 7450Phone
FaxE-mail
Web
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Retirement Centre and Low Vision Services
HelenKeller-M3H-064indd 1 08062016 250 PM
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GARDEN CITIES DEVELOP CANINE LEISURE CENTRE LEADVILLE DOG PARK IN SUNNINGDALE
The construction of the first Garden City in South Africa - Pinelands began in 1919 by the newly established Garden Cities Trust which still operates today along with the Pinelands Development company building suburbs according to the original ethos and ideas of Ebenezer Howard who strived to solve the problem of Urban overcrowding by incorporating open spaces into community suburbs The corporate investment arm of the not for profit Garden Cities builds school halls for the children in the Western Cape from historically disadvantaged areas Recently the Garden Cities one
hectare project Leadville Dog Park in Sunningdale opened with safe fenced off areas for small and larger dogs trees grass water fountains a coffee shop a vet-owned shop a canine behaviourist and a grooming service In the future the dog park will tie into the green belt that meanders through the housing development for longer dog walks When you are in the area visit the dog park in Leadville Way just off Braselton Road in Sunningdale Take your favourite pooch for a walk and some dog people socialising
COMMUNITY NEWS March 2017 | the muse | 6
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Valkenberg EstateLiesbeek AvenueMowbray
Join us for live musicSaturday afternoons from 1 ndash 4pm
Live Music The Fig
Phone 021 448 0507wwwthewildfigcoza
To keep you refreshed local Wine Estates will be showcasing their wines with
complimentary tastings
visit our website for current information
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Champions of the Flyway is an annual i n t e r n a t i o n a l birding race hosted by BirdLife International in Eilat Israel dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the protection of migratory birds along their Mediterranean flyways On March 28 several teams from around the world compete to see the most bird species within 24 hours - also competing to raise the most funds for conservation Every year over 25 million birds are killed for sport and food along their migration routes Over $180000 has been raised to aid conservation projects in the worst-affected areas such as Malta Greece Cyprus and Georgia This year proceeds go towards projects in Turkey to convert young hunters into bird-watchers ensuring that migrants can pass safely through the country Two South African teams are taking part the Birding Africa Black Harriers and a youth team the Birding Ecotours Youth Africa Birders For more about the teams or to donate to one of them visitwwwchampions-of-the-flywaycom
BIRDERS HEAD FOR ISRAEL TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS
PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP
Achmad Petersen Pinelands High Schools top matriculant of 2016 has recently been awarded an Allan Gray Fellowship This is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the country and is a well-deserved reward for an outstanding young man The fellowship covers full university tuition and associated costs academic support access to entrepreneurial and personal development mentoring (business and personal) and access to potential postgraduate funding
March 2017 | the muse | 7
COMMUNITY NEWS
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On the morning of Wednesday 25 January Grace Primary School in Protea Close Pinelands held an official opening of the first phase of their newly-built premises Over 80 guests attended the event including Nazli Domingo-Salie Deputy Chief Education Specialist at the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Guests were given a tour of the new school facilities which include 5 classrooms and staff music and administration rooms and witnessed the cutting of the ribbon by Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb daughters of the two founding couples both from Pinelands Chris de Witt Chairman of the Board of Governors shared some of the story of the school celebrating Godrsquos work and the work of many hands in making this flourishing project possible Miss Mabel Laubscher school principal added a few words of encouragement and praise not least to all the parents who have shown courage enrolling their children in such a pioneering venture The building was constructed in only 6 months by UFCC using their Solid Wall System Everyone agreed that the result is a beautiful new home for all the children of Grace Primary
GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES PHASE ONE
Above Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb about to cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Grace Primary School Chris de Witt co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Governors looks onBelow The Pioneer Class of Grace Primary School - Grades 4 amp 5
PROPERTIES
M a c l e o d rsquo sAt t o r n e y s
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082 410 5559
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082 410 9720
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Building on the legacy of the preferred Real Estate Company in the area Jawitz Properties Pinelands is under new ownership and management offering our clients the highest standards of professional property services Our team has expanded to offer a broader scope of services in the residential and commercial market in Pinelands Thornton Maitland and Kensington Our network of branches enables us to serve the needs of clients across a national and international market
Roger Lawrence our new owner is supported by our new principal Malcolm de Hahn The management is complemented by sales consultants Chris Crous and Karen Simpson Rental consultant Craig Watt assisted by Annette Mouton drive our growing rental portfolio Tiffany Edwards and Judy Rothwell provide administrative support while Malcolm oversees the accounting
SOLD
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OUT AND ABOUT March 2017 | the muse | 8
wwwcannonscreekcoza
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L
CANNONS CREEK
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMYBy Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands7pm
Tickets R65 ndash available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIGProduced by special arrangement with
Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMY
By Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017
at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands
7pm Tickets R60 - available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIG Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
Dr Louise WigensDr Ryan CholwillGENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Medical Aid RatesCareCross Approved
Phone 021 531 4111Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandswwwwestendmedicalsuitecoza
Mon - Fri 0830 - 1700PRACTICE HOURS
Closed on Saturdays
DrWigens-M5indd 1 24012016 1006 AM
Drive down the M4 (Main Road) to Bergvliet and turn into Sol Cohen Road At number 4 practically on the corner you will find the Backyard Cafeacute At first you may think you have arrived at a furniture store - and well - you have - as the original building still houses the furniture business built up by the Harding Family In 2012 Nikki Harding and friend Ashlea started the cafeacute in the pretty garden under shady trees surrounded by birds and an assortment of interesting garden furniture (even an outside wrought iron bed to lounge on) With friends Reggie and Richard we enjoyed an assortment of breakfast options - filled croissants delicious flapjacks and the treehouse breakfast with fresh orange juice and good coffeeSee their website for all catering options The service was good and the staff friendly - a lovely Saturday morning breakfast Then afterwards take a look at the furniture store Note closed Sundays and MondayswwwthebackyardcafecomCall 021 713 1220
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 9
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
PINEHURSTPrimary School
Achieving excellence in a values-based community
wwwphpsorgza
OPEN DAY7 March 2017830am - 10am
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Pinehurst Primary School is celebrating itrsquos 50th birthday this year and the celebrations have got off to a fun start with a special birthday PTA meeting in January Sports day also included an X Marks the Spot fundraiser which drew much excitement from the children The winner Shereen Koopman mother of Ronaldo in Gr 1 was the lucky winner of a R5 800 voucher from Cycle Teknix
PINEHURST PRIMARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 10
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
Excellence | Leadership | Innovation
Pinelands High School
OPEN DAYSat 11 March 2017
09h00 ndash 12h00
wwwphsorgza bull 021 531 7410
PinelandsHigh-S7-071indd 1 20170216 1109 AM
Classes for children
and their caregivers
(from 0 ndash 4 years)
Please contact us
for a free trial class
Come explore play and discover
together through music amp dance
Inger 082 472 0701ingerwateringwholecoza
wwwwateringwholecozagiraffesandcalves
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LOOKING INWARDSREASSESSING INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE IN SCHOOLSTAKING STOCK AFTER STUDENT PROTESTSThe student protests across the country over the past two years and the spill down to schools have raised a much deeper more profound understanding of the pain of the past and how discriminatory practices continue to be perpetuated in society and not least in educational institutions Whatever peoplersquos feelings may be about the nature of the protests the debate that they have engendered has caused many people involved in education to look inwards in order to ask questions such as
bull Are all of our approaches customs and practices free from bias
bull Are we truly inclusive in the widest possible sense of the word
bull Are we providing an education which is equal in opportunity for all of the young people who attend our schools
bull Have we moved beyond simply saying ldquothis is the way in which we do thingsrdquo to ldquowe do things here together in a way which has a common goal in a way which is sensitive to the backgrounds cultures the lived experiences of all of us in the communityrdquo
by Dave CampbellPrincipal PinelandsHigh School
Experienced maths teacher offeringPRIVATE MATHS TUITION for Gr 4 - 7
KathyMaths
kathylanquedocgmailcom021 531 6857 bull 082 368 3346
START EARLY hellip donrsquot get left behind
KathyMaths-S7-071indd 1 20170220 304 PM
the musecommunity magazine page 11
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
PINELANDS NORTHPRIMARY SCHOOL
Happy and safe yet stimulatingco-educational learning environmentVibrant team of committedand innovative teachersEnhanced curriculum in-house learning support and enrichment programmeWide range of extramural activitiesOutstanding art and music departmentNurturing aftercare facilities
ldquoMrs Morton will make the Red School ShinerdquoThis was said in February 1997 by Bukiwe Ndengezi who was in Grade 5 that year and Bukiwersquos daughter Zimkhita is now in Grade 4 at the Red School What a prediction
Ann Morton has certainly made the Red School shine Pinelands North pupils excel in academics in art as all-rounders at high school and as citizens of South Africa with careers in every facet of life As of the end of last year Ann has been at the school for twenty years having taken over from Pinelandsrsquo resident Bob Shepherd who also ran the school for twenty years before her She says however that she isnrsquot planning on leaving until she is forced to retire as she still has so much work to do - Red Roots Pre-Primary opened its doors in January this year and this project kept her very busy all last year Ann addsldquoBecause I am hyperactive I love projects like this I have a few more up my sleeve for the final eight years of my term at Pinelands Northrdquo To celebrate her 20 years at the school the Governing Body introduced Long Service Awards for the staff This function to celebrate all the staff who have helped create the lsquosparkle and shinersquo for the Red School over the years was held in October last year two days after the schoolrsquos 68th birthday
OPEN DAY8 March 2017
TOURS AT0830 am1130 am
EXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIESworking together to provide an
inclusive quality education
Richmond Ave Pinelands
021 531 3414adminpnpscoza
wwwpnpscoza
PNPS-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1142 AM
Swimminglessons from
Toddlersto Adults
Learningto swimshould be fun ENQUIRE
NOW
Tel 021 531 5465 Cell 072 373 3092
Indoor Heated PoolLessons are conducted in a relaxed
private environment with the emphasison personal individual attention
Join us todaywwwpinelandsswimmingacademycom
Pinelands Swimming Academy
We offerbull Todd Swimbull Learn to Swimbull Stroke Tuitionbull Stroke Correctionbull Squad Trainingbull Gala Preparation
Structureof Classesbull Individual coachingbull No large groupsbull Instructors SSA amp WPSIA qualifiedbull Competitive rates
ldquoITrsquoS OUR PASSIONNOT JUST A BUSINESSrdquo
PINELANDSSWIMMING ACADEMY
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TRULY INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIt is in the questions themselves that the answers are found If we are asking ourselves these types of questions then we have taken the first steps towards opening our minds to another way of practicing education ndash a way that is truly inclusive We have opened our minds in order to listen and to learn
FREE FROM ANY BIASWe need to ensure that the curriculum and its delivery are free from the social and cultural bias which formed part of the South African educational approach for so many years under apartheid Similarly we need to ensure that new forms of bias do not replace old forms
GLOBAL AND AFRICAN PERSPECTIVEWhilst we have a new modern and uniquely South African curriculum in place there are elements of it which are not free from cultural bias Some will argue that the curriculum is fixed and is not flexible This is not so There is always room to examine what we do to place emphasis on certain areas to look for the sub-texts and the hidden There is room to ensure that the language setworks we choose the textbook choices we make the examples we use in the classroom and in examinations the images and posters we display the discussions we engender ndash there is room to ensure that we provide both a global and an African perspective ndash in so doing moving away from a primarily European British or even American centredness
THE MESSAGE EVERYONE MATTERS HEREWhat about the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes Do we ensure that the opportunities that we provide and the hidden curriculum that underpins what we do are as free from cultural social and economic bias as possible Do the dramatic productions we stage the sports and cultural activities we offer our assemblies and social events ndash do these and more send out the message everyone matters here ndash all cultures religions abilities socio-economic backgrounds and more
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EDUCATION Our schools should have a vision of a future which is inclusive free from bias and committed to developing young people who will make real and significant contributions to South Africa ndash despite the increasing complexities in society
the musecommunity magazine page 12
SWIMMING LESSONSfrom 3 weeks to adults
Swimmattix is becoming the biggest and fastest growing swim school in the Capeoffering baby classes children and adult swimming lessons squads and aqua ClassesInternationally (UK standards) and South African quaLified insructors
Indoor heated swimming pools in Pinelands Bergvliet Tokai and bellville
To book or for more info VISIT
wwwswimmattixcom or call 021 827 9768 or email infoswimmattixcom SWIMMATTIXS W I M S C H O O L
ENROLTODAY
Monday to SUNDAY Classes
Swimmattix-S2H-071indd 1 20170215 903 AM
EDUCATIONamp CHILDCARE SPECIAL
FEATURE
Do you want to be a Scientist Architect Technician EngineerMAKE THE RIGHT START AT OUDE MOLEN
PHONE 021 531 2108Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandsadminoudemolenorgzawwwoudemolenorgza
OUDE MOLENACADEMY OF SCIENCE amp TECHNOLOGYPowerhouse of Engineering Education
Our curriculum is focussed on Maths Science and Technology
Oude Molen is widely acknowledged asthe WCEDrsquos best engineering focus school
Our facilities are world classWe have some of the best teaching support technology available to prepare youngsters for further studies and careers
We offer an holistic educationfor responsible citizenship and rewarding careers We prize our diversity dedicated staff smart learners co-curricular activities and opportunities for leadership
OPEN DAYS15 Mar 20171530 - 1800
13 May 20170900 - 1200
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
March 2017 | the muse | 13
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
MONEY MATTERS
Fee-based financial planning advice
Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
CRUE HOUSE5 Long Place Pinelands
021 530 8500infocruecozawwwcruecoza
phone bullemail bullweb bull
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
Adv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
CORLENE BOTHAHEALTHCARE CONSULTANT
National Certificate in Wealth Management
GARETH COLLIERDIRECTORBComm
CINDY GORDONDIRECTOR
DEVON CARD CFPregDIRECTORBComm
Crue Invest joined an elite group when it was recognised by the Financial Planning Institute as an FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade ndashone of only eleven financial planning practices in SA to receive this prestigious recognition
CRUE INVESTrsquoS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
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Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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Tel 021 531 2362
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Afternoons by appointment only
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Beginners Welcome bull First Two Classes Free
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t 021 531 2717e drjcrombiegmailcomf Dr Jennifer Crombie
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Weekendsafterhours
830 - 11am2pm - 5pmSeen by oncall doctor
NEW GP PRACTICEAT PINECARE CENTRE4 Mountbatten Ave Pinelands
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a calm oasis in theheart of Pinelands
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Maintenance Security Lighting
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PinePower-D6-061indd 1 16032016 1028 PM
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structural steel beams garden arches etc
David Craig bull 072 266 0722 bull wwwdcd-designcoza
Gates fencing burglar bars balustradesand staircases
Gate automationmotors andintercoms
We undertake buildingtiling and paving forpatio amp pool surrounds
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CALL middot 083 521 8271 middot 021 712 3011
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RYANDAVIESryanneildaviesgmailcom
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CLA WELDINGWORX
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083 267 9970 bull 079 636 8844claweldingworksgmailcom
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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Local expertise national presence international audience
wwwsvrpropertiescoza bull wwwfineandcountrycom bull wwwproperty24com
Christo SharonJacquesOffice
+27 (0)76 164 4483+27 (0)82 920 2217+27 (0)76 077 6985+27 (0)21 531 3464
Emailinfosvrpropertiescoza pinelandsfineandcountrycom
asking prices
Christo and Sharonvan RensburgTOP AWARD ACHIEVERS
Tel 021 422 3030Email lvisagiebissetscom3rd Floor 45 Buitengracht Street Cape Townwwwbissetscom
THORNTON R1 300 000Exclusive InstructionEASY LIVING Freestanding townhouse in secure close 2 Bedrooms 1 bathroom Well equipped kitchen open plan to living area Flow to garden 2 car undercover parking
PINELANDS R16 000 pmExclusive Instruction AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Open plan loungedining room 3 Bedrooms 1 bathroom separate loo Double garage and parking Near Howard Centre Shops and popular schools
PINELANDS R3 500 000
EXPANSIVE ACCOMMODATION Lounge dining room large family room onto gazebo and pool Modern kitchen laundry 5 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Big separate cottage
PINELANDS R4 300 000New Release Exclusive Instruction TRUE AND UNIQUE ORIGINAL Quality and characterful detail in Olde Pinelands 3 Double bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) Entrance lounge dining room inner hall Upstairs studio with bathroom
PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
PINELANDS R11 000 pmExclusive InstructionDUPLEX FLAT Well maintained block good security Walking distance to main Howard Centre shops and good schools Stunning views 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Garage and parking bay Use of communal pool
PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
PINELANDS R3 950 000Exclusive Instruction CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE Recently renovated Elegant lounge and dining room Big classic kitchen and family room flow to pool 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) 4 Car garaging direct access
CONSISTENTLY SELLING AND RENTING OUT PROPERTIES
SOLD B
Y US
LET BY U
S
TO RENT
TO RENT
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Ashleigh KeightleyRentalsPinelandsThorntonT 021 531 0993C 062 354 1478
Dave BrownPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 082 330 4111
Peter LovellPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 079 529 6939
Lorna FrancksPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 083 659 9333
Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Pinelands 021 531 3041 salespinelandsharcourtscoza
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
asking price
Pinelands R6495000
Pinelands R3300000 THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING
We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
Pinelands R3250000
FOR SALE
Accommodation GaloreEntrance to spacious lounge with fireplace Open plan dining room large family room with fireplace flow to thatched gazebo built-in braai and pool Modern fitted kitchen plus laundry 5 Bedrooms plus a study or 6th bedroom 2 bathrooms (mes) guest cloak BONUS Separate self contained cottage Double carportDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5323
Pinelands R3500000
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
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COMMUNITY NEWS March 2017 | the muse | 6
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Valkenberg EstateLiesbeek AvenueMowbray
Join us for live musicSaturday afternoons from 1 ndash 4pm
Live Music The Fig
Phone 021 448 0507wwwthewildfigcoza
To keep you refreshed local Wine Estates will be showcasing their wines with
complimentary tastings
visit our website for current information
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Champions of the Flyway is an annual i n t e r n a t i o n a l birding race hosted by BirdLife International in Eilat Israel dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the protection of migratory birds along their Mediterranean flyways On March 28 several teams from around the world compete to see the most bird species within 24 hours - also competing to raise the most funds for conservation Every year over 25 million birds are killed for sport and food along their migration routes Over $180000 has been raised to aid conservation projects in the worst-affected areas such as Malta Greece Cyprus and Georgia This year proceeds go towards projects in Turkey to convert young hunters into bird-watchers ensuring that migrants can pass safely through the country Two South African teams are taking part the Birding Africa Black Harriers and a youth team the Birding Ecotours Youth Africa Birders For more about the teams or to donate to one of them visitwwwchampions-of-the-flywaycom
BIRDERS HEAD FOR ISRAEL TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY BIRDS
PINELANDS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP
Achmad Petersen Pinelands High Schools top matriculant of 2016 has recently been awarded an Allan Gray Fellowship This is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the country and is a well-deserved reward for an outstanding young man The fellowship covers full university tuition and associated costs academic support access to entrepreneurial and personal development mentoring (business and personal) and access to potential postgraduate funding
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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On the morning of Wednesday 25 January Grace Primary School in Protea Close Pinelands held an official opening of the first phase of their newly-built premises Over 80 guests attended the event including Nazli Domingo-Salie Deputy Chief Education Specialist at the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Guests were given a tour of the new school facilities which include 5 classrooms and staff music and administration rooms and witnessed the cutting of the ribbon by Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb daughters of the two founding couples both from Pinelands Chris de Witt Chairman of the Board of Governors shared some of the story of the school celebrating Godrsquos work and the work of many hands in making this flourishing project possible Miss Mabel Laubscher school principal added a few words of encouragement and praise not least to all the parents who have shown courage enrolling their children in such a pioneering venture The building was constructed in only 6 months by UFCC using their Solid Wall System Everyone agreed that the result is a beautiful new home for all the children of Grace Primary
GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES PHASE ONE
Above Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb about to cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Grace Primary School Chris de Witt co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Governors looks onBelow The Pioneer Class of Grace Primary School - Grades 4 amp 5
PROPERTIES
M a c l e o d rsquo sAt t o r n e y s
ATTORNEYS | CONVEYANCERSAND ESTATE ADMINISTRATORS
021 788 1439
Pinelands Thornton amp Maitland 021 531 0773 | wwwjawitzcoza
PINELANDS | R3250m MAITLAND | R1580m
Interested in buying selling or renting Contact us todayWe look forward to serving our present and future clients
Qualified Tenant Database and Profile Network AffiliationMaintainance | Council Accounts Collection | Legal Process Expertise
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MEET OUR NEW TEAM
Malcolm de HahnPrincipal
072 223 5663
Karen SimpsonSales
083 284 0162
Chris CrousSales
082 410 5559
Craig WattRentals
082 410 9720
FOR SALE
SOLD
Roger Lawrence Agency Owner082 895 2719
FOR SALE
KENSINGTON | R3200m THORNTON | R1750m
FOR SALE
PINELANDS | R16 000pm THORNTON | R16 000pm
TO LET LET BY US
Building on the legacy of the preferred Real Estate Company in the area Jawitz Properties Pinelands is under new ownership and management offering our clients the highest standards of professional property services Our team has expanded to offer a broader scope of services in the residential and commercial market in Pinelands Thornton Maitland and Kensington Our network of branches enables us to serve the needs of clients across a national and international market
Roger Lawrence our new owner is supported by our new principal Malcolm de Hahn The management is complemented by sales consultants Chris Crous and Karen Simpson Rental consultant Craig Watt assisted by Annette Mouton drive our growing rental portfolio Tiffany Edwards and Judy Rothwell provide administrative support while Malcolm oversees the accounting
SOLD
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OUT AND ABOUT March 2017 | the muse | 8
wwwcannonscreekcoza
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L
CANNONS CREEK
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMYBy Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands7pm
Tickets R65 ndash available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIGProduced by special arrangement with
Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMY
By Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017
at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands
7pm Tickets R60 - available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIG Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
Dr Louise WigensDr Ryan CholwillGENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Medical Aid RatesCareCross Approved
Phone 021 531 4111Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandswwwwestendmedicalsuitecoza
Mon - Fri 0830 - 1700PRACTICE HOURS
Closed on Saturdays
DrWigens-M5indd 1 24012016 1006 AM
Drive down the M4 (Main Road) to Bergvliet and turn into Sol Cohen Road At number 4 practically on the corner you will find the Backyard Cafeacute At first you may think you have arrived at a furniture store - and well - you have - as the original building still houses the furniture business built up by the Harding Family In 2012 Nikki Harding and friend Ashlea started the cafeacute in the pretty garden under shady trees surrounded by birds and an assortment of interesting garden furniture (even an outside wrought iron bed to lounge on) With friends Reggie and Richard we enjoyed an assortment of breakfast options - filled croissants delicious flapjacks and the treehouse breakfast with fresh orange juice and good coffeeSee their website for all catering options The service was good and the staff friendly - a lovely Saturday morning breakfast Then afterwards take a look at the furniture store Note closed Sundays and MondayswwwthebackyardcafecomCall 021 713 1220
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 9
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
PINEHURSTPrimary School
Achieving excellence in a values-based community
wwwphpsorgza
OPEN DAY7 March 2017830am - 10am
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Pinehurst Primary School is celebrating itrsquos 50th birthday this year and the celebrations have got off to a fun start with a special birthday PTA meeting in January Sports day also included an X Marks the Spot fundraiser which drew much excitement from the children The winner Shereen Koopman mother of Ronaldo in Gr 1 was the lucky winner of a R5 800 voucher from Cycle Teknix
PINEHURST PRIMARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 10
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
Excellence | Leadership | Innovation
Pinelands High School
OPEN DAYSat 11 March 2017
09h00 ndash 12h00
wwwphsorgza bull 021 531 7410
PinelandsHigh-S7-071indd 1 20170216 1109 AM
Classes for children
and their caregivers
(from 0 ndash 4 years)
Please contact us
for a free trial class
Come explore play and discover
together through music amp dance
Inger 082 472 0701ingerwateringwholecoza
wwwwateringwholecozagiraffesandcalves
GiraffesCalves-S6-071indd 1 20170218 256 PM
LOOKING INWARDSREASSESSING INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE IN SCHOOLSTAKING STOCK AFTER STUDENT PROTESTSThe student protests across the country over the past two years and the spill down to schools have raised a much deeper more profound understanding of the pain of the past and how discriminatory practices continue to be perpetuated in society and not least in educational institutions Whatever peoplersquos feelings may be about the nature of the protests the debate that they have engendered has caused many people involved in education to look inwards in order to ask questions such as
bull Are all of our approaches customs and practices free from bias
bull Are we truly inclusive in the widest possible sense of the word
bull Are we providing an education which is equal in opportunity for all of the young people who attend our schools
bull Have we moved beyond simply saying ldquothis is the way in which we do thingsrdquo to ldquowe do things here together in a way which has a common goal in a way which is sensitive to the backgrounds cultures the lived experiences of all of us in the communityrdquo
by Dave CampbellPrincipal PinelandsHigh School
Experienced maths teacher offeringPRIVATE MATHS TUITION for Gr 4 - 7
KathyMaths
kathylanquedocgmailcom021 531 6857 bull 082 368 3346
START EARLY hellip donrsquot get left behind
KathyMaths-S7-071indd 1 20170220 304 PM
the musecommunity magazine page 11
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
PINELANDS NORTHPRIMARY SCHOOL
Happy and safe yet stimulatingco-educational learning environmentVibrant team of committedand innovative teachersEnhanced curriculum in-house learning support and enrichment programmeWide range of extramural activitiesOutstanding art and music departmentNurturing aftercare facilities
ldquoMrs Morton will make the Red School ShinerdquoThis was said in February 1997 by Bukiwe Ndengezi who was in Grade 5 that year and Bukiwersquos daughter Zimkhita is now in Grade 4 at the Red School What a prediction
Ann Morton has certainly made the Red School shine Pinelands North pupils excel in academics in art as all-rounders at high school and as citizens of South Africa with careers in every facet of life As of the end of last year Ann has been at the school for twenty years having taken over from Pinelandsrsquo resident Bob Shepherd who also ran the school for twenty years before her She says however that she isnrsquot planning on leaving until she is forced to retire as she still has so much work to do - Red Roots Pre-Primary opened its doors in January this year and this project kept her very busy all last year Ann addsldquoBecause I am hyperactive I love projects like this I have a few more up my sleeve for the final eight years of my term at Pinelands Northrdquo To celebrate her 20 years at the school the Governing Body introduced Long Service Awards for the staff This function to celebrate all the staff who have helped create the lsquosparkle and shinersquo for the Red School over the years was held in October last year two days after the schoolrsquos 68th birthday
OPEN DAY8 March 2017
TOURS AT0830 am1130 am
EXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIESworking together to provide an
inclusive quality education
Richmond Ave Pinelands
021 531 3414adminpnpscoza
wwwpnpscoza
PNPS-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1142 AM
Swimminglessons from
Toddlersto Adults
Learningto swimshould be fun ENQUIRE
NOW
Tel 021 531 5465 Cell 072 373 3092
Indoor Heated PoolLessons are conducted in a relaxed
private environment with the emphasison personal individual attention
Join us todaywwwpinelandsswimmingacademycom
Pinelands Swimming Academy
We offerbull Todd Swimbull Learn to Swimbull Stroke Tuitionbull Stroke Correctionbull Squad Trainingbull Gala Preparation
Structureof Classesbull Individual coachingbull No large groupsbull Instructors SSA amp WPSIA qualifiedbull Competitive rates
ldquoITrsquoS OUR PASSIONNOT JUST A BUSINESSrdquo
PINELANDSSWIMMING ACADEMY
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TRULY INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIt is in the questions themselves that the answers are found If we are asking ourselves these types of questions then we have taken the first steps towards opening our minds to another way of practicing education ndash a way that is truly inclusive We have opened our minds in order to listen and to learn
FREE FROM ANY BIASWe need to ensure that the curriculum and its delivery are free from the social and cultural bias which formed part of the South African educational approach for so many years under apartheid Similarly we need to ensure that new forms of bias do not replace old forms
GLOBAL AND AFRICAN PERSPECTIVEWhilst we have a new modern and uniquely South African curriculum in place there are elements of it which are not free from cultural bias Some will argue that the curriculum is fixed and is not flexible This is not so There is always room to examine what we do to place emphasis on certain areas to look for the sub-texts and the hidden There is room to ensure that the language setworks we choose the textbook choices we make the examples we use in the classroom and in examinations the images and posters we display the discussions we engender ndash there is room to ensure that we provide both a global and an African perspective ndash in so doing moving away from a primarily European British or even American centredness
THE MESSAGE EVERYONE MATTERS HEREWhat about the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes Do we ensure that the opportunities that we provide and the hidden curriculum that underpins what we do are as free from cultural social and economic bias as possible Do the dramatic productions we stage the sports and cultural activities we offer our assemblies and social events ndash do these and more send out the message everyone matters here ndash all cultures religions abilities socio-economic backgrounds and more
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EDUCATION Our schools should have a vision of a future which is inclusive free from bias and committed to developing young people who will make real and significant contributions to South Africa ndash despite the increasing complexities in society
the musecommunity magazine page 12
SWIMMING LESSONSfrom 3 weeks to adults
Swimmattix is becoming the biggest and fastest growing swim school in the Capeoffering baby classes children and adult swimming lessons squads and aqua ClassesInternationally (UK standards) and South African quaLified insructors
Indoor heated swimming pools in Pinelands Bergvliet Tokai and bellville
To book or for more info VISIT
wwwswimmattixcom or call 021 827 9768 or email infoswimmattixcom SWIMMATTIXS W I M S C H O O L
ENROLTODAY
Monday to SUNDAY Classes
Swimmattix-S2H-071indd 1 20170215 903 AM
EDUCATIONamp CHILDCARE SPECIAL
FEATURE
Do you want to be a Scientist Architect Technician EngineerMAKE THE RIGHT START AT OUDE MOLEN
PHONE 021 531 2108Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandsadminoudemolenorgzawwwoudemolenorgza
OUDE MOLENACADEMY OF SCIENCE amp TECHNOLOGYPowerhouse of Engineering Education
Our curriculum is focussed on Maths Science and Technology
Oude Molen is widely acknowledged asthe WCEDrsquos best engineering focus school
Our facilities are world classWe have some of the best teaching support technology available to prepare youngsters for further studies and careers
We offer an holistic educationfor responsible citizenship and rewarding careers We prize our diversity dedicated staff smart learners co-curricular activities and opportunities for leadership
OPEN DAYS15 Mar 20171530 - 1800
13 May 20170900 - 1200
OMTHS-S4-071indd 1 20170220 300 PM
TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
March 2017 | the muse | 13
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
MONEY MATTERS
Fee-based financial planning advice
Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
CRUE HOUSE5 Long Place Pinelands
021 530 8500infocruecozawwwcruecoza
phone bullemail bullweb bull
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
Adv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
CORLENE BOTHAHEALTHCARE CONSULTANT
National Certificate in Wealth Management
GARETH COLLIERDIRECTORBComm
CINDY GORDONDIRECTOR
DEVON CARD CFPregDIRECTORBComm
Crue Invest joined an elite group when it was recognised by the Financial Planning Institute as an FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade ndashone of only eleven financial planning practices in SA to receive this prestigious recognition
CRUE INVESTrsquoS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Crue-M3V-071indd 1 20170216 310 PM
By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza March 2017 | the muse | 14
COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
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Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
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Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
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March 2017 | the muse | 7
COMMUNITY NEWS
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On the morning of Wednesday 25 January Grace Primary School in Protea Close Pinelands held an official opening of the first phase of their newly-built premises Over 80 guests attended the event including Nazli Domingo-Salie Deputy Chief Education Specialist at the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) Guests were given a tour of the new school facilities which include 5 classrooms and staff music and administration rooms and witnessed the cutting of the ribbon by Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb daughters of the two founding couples both from Pinelands Chris de Witt Chairman of the Board of Governors shared some of the story of the school celebrating Godrsquos work and the work of many hands in making this flourishing project possible Miss Mabel Laubscher school principal added a few words of encouragement and praise not least to all the parents who have shown courage enrolling their children in such a pioneering venture The building was constructed in only 6 months by UFCC using their Solid Wall System Everyone agreed that the result is a beautiful new home for all the children of Grace Primary
GRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL CELEBRATES PHASE ONE
Above Molly de Witt and Chloe McComb about to cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Grace Primary School Chris de Witt co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Governors looks onBelow The Pioneer Class of Grace Primary School - Grades 4 amp 5
PROPERTIES
M a c l e o d rsquo sAt t o r n e y s
ATTORNEYS | CONVEYANCERSAND ESTATE ADMINISTRATORS
021 788 1439
Pinelands Thornton amp Maitland 021 531 0773 | wwwjawitzcoza
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Karen SimpsonSales
083 284 0162
Chris CrousSales
082 410 5559
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082 410 9720
FOR SALE
SOLD
Roger Lawrence Agency Owner082 895 2719
FOR SALE
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TO LET LET BY US
Building on the legacy of the preferred Real Estate Company in the area Jawitz Properties Pinelands is under new ownership and management offering our clients the highest standards of professional property services Our team has expanded to offer a broader scope of services in the residential and commercial market in Pinelands Thornton Maitland and Kensington Our network of branches enables us to serve the needs of clients across a national and international market
Roger Lawrence our new owner is supported by our new principal Malcolm de Hahn The management is complemented by sales consultants Chris Crous and Karen Simpson Rental consultant Craig Watt assisted by Annette Mouton drive our growing rental portfolio Tiffany Edwards and Judy Rothwell provide administrative support while Malcolm oversees the accounting
SOLD
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OUT AND ABOUT March 2017 | the muse | 8
wwwcannonscreekcoza
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L
CANNONS CREEK
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMYBy Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands7pm
Tickets R65 ndash available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIGProduced by special arrangement with
Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMY
By Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017
at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands
7pm Tickets R60 - available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIG Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
Dr Louise WigensDr Ryan CholwillGENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Medical Aid RatesCareCross Approved
Phone 021 531 4111Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandswwwwestendmedicalsuitecoza
Mon - Fri 0830 - 1700PRACTICE HOURS
Closed on Saturdays
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Drive down the M4 (Main Road) to Bergvliet and turn into Sol Cohen Road At number 4 practically on the corner you will find the Backyard Cafeacute At first you may think you have arrived at a furniture store - and well - you have - as the original building still houses the furniture business built up by the Harding Family In 2012 Nikki Harding and friend Ashlea started the cafeacute in the pretty garden under shady trees surrounded by birds and an assortment of interesting garden furniture (even an outside wrought iron bed to lounge on) With friends Reggie and Richard we enjoyed an assortment of breakfast options - filled croissants delicious flapjacks and the treehouse breakfast with fresh orange juice and good coffeeSee their website for all catering options The service was good and the staff friendly - a lovely Saturday morning breakfast Then afterwards take a look at the furniture store Note closed Sundays and MondayswwwthebackyardcafecomCall 021 713 1220
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 9
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
PINEHURSTPrimary School
Achieving excellence in a values-based community
wwwphpsorgza
OPEN DAY7 March 2017830am - 10am
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Pinehurst Primary School is celebrating itrsquos 50th birthday this year and the celebrations have got off to a fun start with a special birthday PTA meeting in January Sports day also included an X Marks the Spot fundraiser which drew much excitement from the children The winner Shereen Koopman mother of Ronaldo in Gr 1 was the lucky winner of a R5 800 voucher from Cycle Teknix
PINEHURST PRIMARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 10
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
Excellence | Leadership | Innovation
Pinelands High School
OPEN DAYSat 11 March 2017
09h00 ndash 12h00
wwwphsorgza bull 021 531 7410
PinelandsHigh-S7-071indd 1 20170216 1109 AM
Classes for children
and their caregivers
(from 0 ndash 4 years)
Please contact us
for a free trial class
Come explore play and discover
together through music amp dance
Inger 082 472 0701ingerwateringwholecoza
wwwwateringwholecozagiraffesandcalves
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LOOKING INWARDSREASSESSING INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE IN SCHOOLSTAKING STOCK AFTER STUDENT PROTESTSThe student protests across the country over the past two years and the spill down to schools have raised a much deeper more profound understanding of the pain of the past and how discriminatory practices continue to be perpetuated in society and not least in educational institutions Whatever peoplersquos feelings may be about the nature of the protests the debate that they have engendered has caused many people involved in education to look inwards in order to ask questions such as
bull Are all of our approaches customs and practices free from bias
bull Are we truly inclusive in the widest possible sense of the word
bull Are we providing an education which is equal in opportunity for all of the young people who attend our schools
bull Have we moved beyond simply saying ldquothis is the way in which we do thingsrdquo to ldquowe do things here together in a way which has a common goal in a way which is sensitive to the backgrounds cultures the lived experiences of all of us in the communityrdquo
by Dave CampbellPrincipal PinelandsHigh School
Experienced maths teacher offeringPRIVATE MATHS TUITION for Gr 4 - 7
KathyMaths
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START EARLY hellip donrsquot get left behind
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SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
PINELANDS NORTHPRIMARY SCHOOL
Happy and safe yet stimulatingco-educational learning environmentVibrant team of committedand innovative teachersEnhanced curriculum in-house learning support and enrichment programmeWide range of extramural activitiesOutstanding art and music departmentNurturing aftercare facilities
ldquoMrs Morton will make the Red School ShinerdquoThis was said in February 1997 by Bukiwe Ndengezi who was in Grade 5 that year and Bukiwersquos daughter Zimkhita is now in Grade 4 at the Red School What a prediction
Ann Morton has certainly made the Red School shine Pinelands North pupils excel in academics in art as all-rounders at high school and as citizens of South Africa with careers in every facet of life As of the end of last year Ann has been at the school for twenty years having taken over from Pinelandsrsquo resident Bob Shepherd who also ran the school for twenty years before her She says however that she isnrsquot planning on leaving until she is forced to retire as she still has so much work to do - Red Roots Pre-Primary opened its doors in January this year and this project kept her very busy all last year Ann addsldquoBecause I am hyperactive I love projects like this I have a few more up my sleeve for the final eight years of my term at Pinelands Northrdquo To celebrate her 20 years at the school the Governing Body introduced Long Service Awards for the staff This function to celebrate all the staff who have helped create the lsquosparkle and shinersquo for the Red School over the years was held in October last year two days after the schoolrsquos 68th birthday
OPEN DAY8 March 2017
TOURS AT0830 am1130 am
EXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIESworking together to provide an
inclusive quality education
Richmond Ave Pinelands
021 531 3414adminpnpscoza
wwwpnpscoza
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Swimminglessons from
Toddlersto Adults
Learningto swimshould be fun ENQUIRE
NOW
Tel 021 531 5465 Cell 072 373 3092
Indoor Heated PoolLessons are conducted in a relaxed
private environment with the emphasison personal individual attention
Join us todaywwwpinelandsswimmingacademycom
Pinelands Swimming Academy
We offerbull Todd Swimbull Learn to Swimbull Stroke Tuitionbull Stroke Correctionbull Squad Trainingbull Gala Preparation
Structureof Classesbull Individual coachingbull No large groupsbull Instructors SSA amp WPSIA qualifiedbull Competitive rates
ldquoITrsquoS OUR PASSIONNOT JUST A BUSINESSrdquo
PINELANDSSWIMMING ACADEMY
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TRULY INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIt is in the questions themselves that the answers are found If we are asking ourselves these types of questions then we have taken the first steps towards opening our minds to another way of practicing education ndash a way that is truly inclusive We have opened our minds in order to listen and to learn
FREE FROM ANY BIASWe need to ensure that the curriculum and its delivery are free from the social and cultural bias which formed part of the South African educational approach for so many years under apartheid Similarly we need to ensure that new forms of bias do not replace old forms
GLOBAL AND AFRICAN PERSPECTIVEWhilst we have a new modern and uniquely South African curriculum in place there are elements of it which are not free from cultural bias Some will argue that the curriculum is fixed and is not flexible This is not so There is always room to examine what we do to place emphasis on certain areas to look for the sub-texts and the hidden There is room to ensure that the language setworks we choose the textbook choices we make the examples we use in the classroom and in examinations the images and posters we display the discussions we engender ndash there is room to ensure that we provide both a global and an African perspective ndash in so doing moving away from a primarily European British or even American centredness
THE MESSAGE EVERYONE MATTERS HEREWhat about the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes Do we ensure that the opportunities that we provide and the hidden curriculum that underpins what we do are as free from cultural social and economic bias as possible Do the dramatic productions we stage the sports and cultural activities we offer our assemblies and social events ndash do these and more send out the message everyone matters here ndash all cultures religions abilities socio-economic backgrounds and more
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EDUCATION Our schools should have a vision of a future which is inclusive free from bias and committed to developing young people who will make real and significant contributions to South Africa ndash despite the increasing complexities in society
the musecommunity magazine page 12
SWIMMING LESSONSfrom 3 weeks to adults
Swimmattix is becoming the biggest and fastest growing swim school in the Capeoffering baby classes children and adult swimming lessons squads and aqua ClassesInternationally (UK standards) and South African quaLified insructors
Indoor heated swimming pools in Pinelands Bergvliet Tokai and bellville
To book or for more info VISIT
wwwswimmattixcom or call 021 827 9768 or email infoswimmattixcom SWIMMATTIXS W I M S C H O O L
ENROLTODAY
Monday to SUNDAY Classes
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EDUCATIONamp CHILDCARE SPECIAL
FEATURE
Do you want to be a Scientist Architect Technician EngineerMAKE THE RIGHT START AT OUDE MOLEN
PHONE 021 531 2108Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandsadminoudemolenorgzawwwoudemolenorgza
OUDE MOLENACADEMY OF SCIENCE amp TECHNOLOGYPowerhouse of Engineering Education
Our curriculum is focussed on Maths Science and Technology
Oude Molen is widely acknowledged asthe WCEDrsquos best engineering focus school
Our facilities are world classWe have some of the best teaching support technology available to prepare youngsters for further studies and careers
We offer an holistic educationfor responsible citizenship and rewarding careers We prize our diversity dedicated staff smart learners co-curricular activities and opportunities for leadership
OPEN DAYS15 Mar 20171530 - 1800
13 May 20170900 - 1200
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
March 2017 | the muse | 13
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
MONEY MATTERS
Fee-based financial planning advice
Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
CRUE HOUSE5 Long Place Pinelands
021 530 8500infocruecozawwwcruecoza
phone bullemail bullweb bull
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
Adv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
CORLENE BOTHAHEALTHCARE CONSULTANT
National Certificate in Wealth Management
GARETH COLLIERDIRECTORBComm
CINDY GORDONDIRECTOR
DEVON CARD CFPregDIRECTORBComm
Crue Invest joined an elite group when it was recognised by the Financial Planning Institute as an FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade ndashone of only eleven financial planning practices in SA to receive this prestigious recognition
CRUE INVESTrsquoS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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March 2017 | the muse | 15 wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza
COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
Claudette Schreuders with eleven year old daughter Anna and the work in progress wood sculpture
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
March 2017 | the muse | 16TRAVELLERS
Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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Beginners Welcome bull First Two Classes Free
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830 - 11am2pm - 5pmSeen by oncall doctor
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PinePower-D6-061indd 1 16032016 1028 PM
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CALL middot 083 521 8271 middot 021 712 3011
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RYANDAVIESryanneildaviesgmailcom
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CLA WELDINGWORX
Burglarbars Gates Automationand repairs
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083 267 9970 bull 079 636 8844claweldingworksgmailcom
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CONTACT Ross
082 770 2646 bull rrtlawnservicesgmailcom
Basic amp stripe cutEdge trimmingAll work done by the owner
Pool CleaningDIY amp CarpentryWater Tank Installs
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wwwsecurahomecoza
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The Botanical
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021 689 5266 thebotanicalteahouset fMon-Fri 8am-430pm bull Sat 8am-2pm
an urbanretreatTea House
Hibiscus to Cherryblossom teas amp coffee
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Francisco ProjectsRefurbishmentsand New Builds
Call Chris Francisco083 453 3399Pinelands Resident
chrisfranciscoprojectscozawwwfranciscoprojectscoza
Peninsula
Approved stockists installers and applicators of these quality brands
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wwwpoolrenovationcozaTHE PINELANDS POOL EXPERT
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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Ashleigh KeightleyRentalsPinelandsThorntonT 021 531 0993C 062 354 1478
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asking price
Pinelands R6495000
Pinelands R3300000 THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING
We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
Pinelands R3250000
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Pinelands R3500000
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SOLE MANDATE
Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
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An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
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wwwcannonscreekcoza
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O L
CANNONS CREEK
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMYBy Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands7pm
Tickets R65 ndash available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIGProduced by special arrangement with
Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
PRESENTS
NO BODY LIKE JIMMY
By Burton Bumgarner
16 amp 17 March 2017
at the Cannons Creek School Theatre
Nursery Way Pinelands
7pm Tickets R60 - available at wwwquicketcoza
DIRECTED BY JUDITH HERBIG Produced by special arrangement with Heuer Publishing LLC of Cedar Rapids Iowa
Dr Louise WigensDr Ryan CholwillGENERAL PRACTITIONERS
Medical Aid RatesCareCross Approved
Phone 021 531 4111Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandswwwwestendmedicalsuitecoza
Mon - Fri 0830 - 1700PRACTICE HOURS
Closed on Saturdays
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Drive down the M4 (Main Road) to Bergvliet and turn into Sol Cohen Road At number 4 practically on the corner you will find the Backyard Cafeacute At first you may think you have arrived at a furniture store - and well - you have - as the original building still houses the furniture business built up by the Harding Family In 2012 Nikki Harding and friend Ashlea started the cafeacute in the pretty garden under shady trees surrounded by birds and an assortment of interesting garden furniture (even an outside wrought iron bed to lounge on) With friends Reggie and Richard we enjoyed an assortment of breakfast options - filled croissants delicious flapjacks and the treehouse breakfast with fresh orange juice and good coffeeSee their website for all catering options The service was good and the staff friendly - a lovely Saturday morning breakfast Then afterwards take a look at the furniture store Note closed Sundays and MondayswwwthebackyardcafecomCall 021 713 1220
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
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SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
PINEHURSTPrimary School
Achieving excellence in a values-based community
wwwphpsorgza
OPEN DAY7 March 2017830am - 10am
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Pinehurst Primary School is celebrating itrsquos 50th birthday this year and the celebrations have got off to a fun start with a special birthday PTA meeting in January Sports day also included an X Marks the Spot fundraiser which drew much excitement from the children The winner Shereen Koopman mother of Ronaldo in Gr 1 was the lucky winner of a R5 800 voucher from Cycle Teknix
PINEHURST PRIMARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
the musecommunity magazine page 10
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
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Excellence | Leadership | Innovation
Pinelands High School
OPEN DAYSat 11 March 2017
09h00 ndash 12h00
wwwphsorgza bull 021 531 7410
PinelandsHigh-S7-071indd 1 20170216 1109 AM
Classes for children
and their caregivers
(from 0 ndash 4 years)
Please contact us
for a free trial class
Come explore play and discover
together through music amp dance
Inger 082 472 0701ingerwateringwholecoza
wwwwateringwholecozagiraffesandcalves
GiraffesCalves-S6-071indd 1 20170218 256 PM
LOOKING INWARDSREASSESSING INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE IN SCHOOLSTAKING STOCK AFTER STUDENT PROTESTSThe student protests across the country over the past two years and the spill down to schools have raised a much deeper more profound understanding of the pain of the past and how discriminatory practices continue to be perpetuated in society and not least in educational institutions Whatever peoplersquos feelings may be about the nature of the protests the debate that they have engendered has caused many people involved in education to look inwards in order to ask questions such as
bull Are all of our approaches customs and practices free from bias
bull Are we truly inclusive in the widest possible sense of the word
bull Are we providing an education which is equal in opportunity for all of the young people who attend our schools
bull Have we moved beyond simply saying ldquothis is the way in which we do thingsrdquo to ldquowe do things here together in a way which has a common goal in a way which is sensitive to the backgrounds cultures the lived experiences of all of us in the communityrdquo
by Dave CampbellPrincipal PinelandsHigh School
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the musecommunity magazine page 11
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
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For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
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021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
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PINELANDS NORTHPRIMARY SCHOOL
Happy and safe yet stimulatingco-educational learning environmentVibrant team of committedand innovative teachersEnhanced curriculum in-house learning support and enrichment programmeWide range of extramural activitiesOutstanding art and music departmentNurturing aftercare facilities
ldquoMrs Morton will make the Red School ShinerdquoThis was said in February 1997 by Bukiwe Ndengezi who was in Grade 5 that year and Bukiwersquos daughter Zimkhita is now in Grade 4 at the Red School What a prediction
Ann Morton has certainly made the Red School shine Pinelands North pupils excel in academics in art as all-rounders at high school and as citizens of South Africa with careers in every facet of life As of the end of last year Ann has been at the school for twenty years having taken over from Pinelandsrsquo resident Bob Shepherd who also ran the school for twenty years before her She says however that she isnrsquot planning on leaving until she is forced to retire as she still has so much work to do - Red Roots Pre-Primary opened its doors in January this year and this project kept her very busy all last year Ann addsldquoBecause I am hyperactive I love projects like this I have a few more up my sleeve for the final eight years of my term at Pinelands Northrdquo To celebrate her 20 years at the school the Governing Body introduced Long Service Awards for the staff This function to celebrate all the staff who have helped create the lsquosparkle and shinersquo for the Red School over the years was held in October last year two days after the schoolrsquos 68th birthday
OPEN DAY8 March 2017
TOURS AT0830 am1130 am
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Richmond Ave Pinelands
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TRULY INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIt is in the questions themselves that the answers are found If we are asking ourselves these types of questions then we have taken the first steps towards opening our minds to another way of practicing education ndash a way that is truly inclusive We have opened our minds in order to listen and to learn
FREE FROM ANY BIASWe need to ensure that the curriculum and its delivery are free from the social and cultural bias which formed part of the South African educational approach for so many years under apartheid Similarly we need to ensure that new forms of bias do not replace old forms
GLOBAL AND AFRICAN PERSPECTIVEWhilst we have a new modern and uniquely South African curriculum in place there are elements of it which are not free from cultural bias Some will argue that the curriculum is fixed and is not flexible This is not so There is always room to examine what we do to place emphasis on certain areas to look for the sub-texts and the hidden There is room to ensure that the language setworks we choose the textbook choices we make the examples we use in the classroom and in examinations the images and posters we display the discussions we engender ndash there is room to ensure that we provide both a global and an African perspective ndash in so doing moving away from a primarily European British or even American centredness
THE MESSAGE EVERYONE MATTERS HEREWhat about the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes Do we ensure that the opportunities that we provide and the hidden curriculum that underpins what we do are as free from cultural social and economic bias as possible Do the dramatic productions we stage the sports and cultural activities we offer our assemblies and social events ndash do these and more send out the message everyone matters here ndash all cultures religions abilities socio-economic backgrounds and more
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EDUCATION Our schools should have a vision of a future which is inclusive free from bias and committed to developing young people who will make real and significant contributions to South Africa ndash despite the increasing complexities in society
the musecommunity magazine page 12
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OUDE MOLENACADEMY OF SCIENCE amp TECHNOLOGYPowerhouse of Engineering Education
Our curriculum is focussed on Maths Science and Technology
Oude Molen is widely acknowledged asthe WCEDrsquos best engineering focus school
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
March 2017 | the muse | 13
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
MONEY MATTERS
Fee-based financial planning advice
Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
CRUE HOUSE5 Long Place Pinelands
021 530 8500infocruecozawwwcruecoza
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
Adv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
CORLENE BOTHAHEALTHCARE CONSULTANT
National Certificate in Wealth Management
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Crue Invest joined an elite group when it was recognised by the Financial Planning Institute as an FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade ndashone of only eleven financial planning practices in SA to receive this prestigious recognition
CRUE INVESTrsquoS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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March 2017 | the muse | 15 wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza
COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
Claudette Schreuders with eleven year old daughter Anna and the work in progress wood sculpture
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
March 2017 | the muse | 16TRAVELLERS
Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
March 2017 | the muse | 17 wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza
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021 531 6119082 785 0394
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cmccommunity medical care
Dr Mark StodelCONSULTING HOURSMONDAY TO FRIDAY1000-1230 amp 1530-1730
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Tel 021 531 2362
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NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC
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Weekendsafterhours
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072 381 6142021 637 0593
RNDELECTRICAL
pty (ltd)Clive Fletcher021 531 8674082 963 3992
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Libra
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All hours telephoneFree survey amp quote
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Are you ready Is your bike servicedWishing all Cycle Tour
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CLA WELDINGWORX
Burglarbars Gates Automationand repairs
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083 267 9970 bull 079 636 8844claweldingworksgmailcom
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CONTACT Ross
082 770 2646 bull rrtlawnservicesgmailcom
Basic amp stripe cutEdge trimmingAll work done by the owner
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Save precious drinking water
SAVE WATER
wwwsecurahomecoza
CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION082 920 3060 office hoursnathansecurahomecoza
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SECURITRONICS SAFETY SOLUTIONS CC TA
AFRICANPROPERTYAWARDSWINNER 2014bull2015
A CALL TO ACTIONRawson Properties Pinelands Thornton are looking for energetic proactive sales partners to join our rapidly growing agencyProspective sales partners need to be Pinelands residents to join our current longtime Pinelands resident sales partner Anthony McCarthyOur clients are our focusJoin the team that ensures our clients enjoy the best experience when buying or selling their property
Craig Gilfillan 072 650 0276 orAnthony McCarthy 082 372 3092CONTACT
The Botanical
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an urbanretreatTea House
Hibiscus to Cherryblossom teas amp coffee
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saving you LOADS of time
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CLOTHING bull BEDDING bull UNDIES bull LINEN SLEEPWEAR bull WORKWEAR bull CURTAINING
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DIRECTORY
Building bull RenovationsPainting bull Waterproofing
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Call Chris Francisco083 453 3399Pinelands Resident
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SPECIALISTS IN bull marble plaster fibreglass amp pool pavingWE ALSO DO bull Gate Motors Intercoms bull Electric Fencing
Convenient online shoppingchemicals equipment spares and accessoriesFree Pinelands delivery bull over R100
ONLINE POOL SHOPwwwpoolrenovationcoza
BEFORE
COMPLETED RENOVATIONS
AFTER
SERVICE CONTRACTS bull MAINTENANCE amp REPAIRSREDUCE ELECTRICITY USEWith a Dolphin E20 robotic pool cleaner
EcoClear Recycled Glass FILTER MEDIA
The new alternative to sand in your pool filterA new 100 recycled locally made enviro-friendly material Lasts up to 3 times longer than traditional Silica sand saving you money and giving you a cleaner healthier pool
PAINT amp HARDWARE
PINELANDS
BUILD
Monday - FridaySaturday
SundayPublic Holidays
bull 0800 - 1730 bull 0800 - 1500bull Closedbull 0900 - 1400
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UP TO15
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EDITION BOOKING PUBLICATIONKEY DATES FOR 2017 MUSE EDITIONS
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Port
rait
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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THORNTON R1 300 000Exclusive InstructionEASY LIVING Freestanding townhouse in secure close 2 Bedrooms 1 bathroom Well equipped kitchen open plan to living area Flow to garden 2 car undercover parking
PINELANDS R16 000 pmExclusive Instruction AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Open plan loungedining room 3 Bedrooms 1 bathroom separate loo Double garage and parking Near Howard Centre Shops and popular schools
PINELANDS R3 500 000
EXPANSIVE ACCOMMODATION Lounge dining room large family room onto gazebo and pool Modern kitchen laundry 5 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Big separate cottage
PINELANDS R4 300 000New Release Exclusive Instruction TRUE AND UNIQUE ORIGINAL Quality and characterful detail in Olde Pinelands 3 Double bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) Entrance lounge dining room inner hall Upstairs studio with bathroom
PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
PINELANDS R11 000 pmExclusive InstructionDUPLEX FLAT Well maintained block good security Walking distance to main Howard Centre shops and good schools Stunning views 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Garage and parking bay Use of communal pool
PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
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CONSISTENTLY SELLING AND RENTING OUT PROPERTIES
SOLD B
Y US
LET BY U
S
TO RENT
TO RENT
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Ashleigh KeightleyRentalsPinelandsThorntonT 021 531 0993C 062 354 1478
Dave BrownPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 082 330 4111
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asking price
Pinelands R6495000
Pinelands R3300000 THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING
We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
Pinelands R3250000
FOR SALE
Accommodation GaloreEntrance to spacious lounge with fireplace Open plan dining room large family room with fireplace flow to thatched gazebo built-in braai and pool Modern fitted kitchen plus laundry 5 Bedrooms plus a study or 6th bedroom 2 bathrooms (mes) guest cloak BONUS Separate self contained cottage Double carportDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5323
Pinelands R3500000
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
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the musecommunity magazine page 9
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
PINEHURSTPrimary School
Achieving excellence in a values-based community
wwwphpsorgza
OPEN DAY7 March 2017830am - 10am
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Pinehurst Primary School is celebrating itrsquos 50th birthday this year and the celebrations have got off to a fun start with a special birthday PTA meeting in January Sports day also included an X Marks the Spot fundraiser which drew much excitement from the children The winner Shereen Koopman mother of Ronaldo in Gr 1 was the lucky winner of a R5 800 voucher from Cycle Teknix
PINEHURST PRIMARY CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
I N D E P E N D E N T S C H O O LCANNONS CREEK
For more information please see wwwcannonscreekcoza
or call 021 531 0912 (Primary School) 021 531 5011 (High School)
OPEN DAYS 2017Primary School
Friday 10 March 09h00 to 12h00
High School Saturday 11 March
Programme begins at 09h00 promptly
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SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
Excellence | Leadership | Innovation
Pinelands High School
OPEN DAYSat 11 March 2017
09h00 ndash 12h00
wwwphsorgza bull 021 531 7410
PinelandsHigh-S7-071indd 1 20170216 1109 AM
Classes for children
and their caregivers
(from 0 ndash 4 years)
Please contact us
for a free trial class
Come explore play and discover
together through music amp dance
Inger 082 472 0701ingerwateringwholecoza
wwwwateringwholecozagiraffesandcalves
GiraffesCalves-S6-071indd 1 20170218 256 PM
LOOKING INWARDSREASSESSING INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE IN SCHOOLSTAKING STOCK AFTER STUDENT PROTESTSThe student protests across the country over the past two years and the spill down to schools have raised a much deeper more profound understanding of the pain of the past and how discriminatory practices continue to be perpetuated in society and not least in educational institutions Whatever peoplersquos feelings may be about the nature of the protests the debate that they have engendered has caused many people involved in education to look inwards in order to ask questions such as
bull Are all of our approaches customs and practices free from bias
bull Are we truly inclusive in the widest possible sense of the word
bull Are we providing an education which is equal in opportunity for all of the young people who attend our schools
bull Have we moved beyond simply saying ldquothis is the way in which we do thingsrdquo to ldquowe do things here together in a way which has a common goal in a way which is sensitive to the backgrounds cultures the lived experiences of all of us in the communityrdquo
by Dave CampbellPrincipal PinelandsHigh School
Experienced maths teacher offeringPRIVATE MATHS TUITION for Gr 4 - 7
KathyMaths
kathylanquedocgmailcom021 531 6857 bull 082 368 3346
START EARLY hellip donrsquot get left behind
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the musecommunity magazine page 11
SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
PINELANDS NORTHPRIMARY SCHOOL
Happy and safe yet stimulatingco-educational learning environmentVibrant team of committedand innovative teachersEnhanced curriculum in-house learning support and enrichment programmeWide range of extramural activitiesOutstanding art and music departmentNurturing aftercare facilities
ldquoMrs Morton will make the Red School ShinerdquoThis was said in February 1997 by Bukiwe Ndengezi who was in Grade 5 that year and Bukiwersquos daughter Zimkhita is now in Grade 4 at the Red School What a prediction
Ann Morton has certainly made the Red School shine Pinelands North pupils excel in academics in art as all-rounders at high school and as citizens of South Africa with careers in every facet of life As of the end of last year Ann has been at the school for twenty years having taken over from Pinelandsrsquo resident Bob Shepherd who also ran the school for twenty years before her She says however that she isnrsquot planning on leaving until she is forced to retire as she still has so much work to do - Red Roots Pre-Primary opened its doors in January this year and this project kept her very busy all last year Ann addsldquoBecause I am hyperactive I love projects like this I have a few more up my sleeve for the final eight years of my term at Pinelands Northrdquo To celebrate her 20 years at the school the Governing Body introduced Long Service Awards for the staff This function to celebrate all the staff who have helped create the lsquosparkle and shinersquo for the Red School over the years was held in October last year two days after the schoolrsquos 68th birthday
OPEN DAY8 March 2017
TOURS AT0830 am1130 am
EXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIESworking together to provide an
inclusive quality education
Richmond Ave Pinelands
021 531 3414adminpnpscoza
wwwpnpscoza
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Swimminglessons from
Toddlersto Adults
Learningto swimshould be fun ENQUIRE
NOW
Tel 021 531 5465 Cell 072 373 3092
Indoor Heated PoolLessons are conducted in a relaxed
private environment with the emphasison personal individual attention
Join us todaywwwpinelandsswimmingacademycom
Pinelands Swimming Academy
We offerbull Todd Swimbull Learn to Swimbull Stroke Tuitionbull Stroke Correctionbull Squad Trainingbull Gala Preparation
Structureof Classesbull Individual coachingbull No large groupsbull Instructors SSA amp WPSIA qualifiedbull Competitive rates
ldquoITrsquoS OUR PASSIONNOT JUST A BUSINESSrdquo
PINELANDSSWIMMING ACADEMY
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TRULY INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIt is in the questions themselves that the answers are found If we are asking ourselves these types of questions then we have taken the first steps towards opening our minds to another way of practicing education ndash a way that is truly inclusive We have opened our minds in order to listen and to learn
FREE FROM ANY BIASWe need to ensure that the curriculum and its delivery are free from the social and cultural bias which formed part of the South African educational approach for so many years under apartheid Similarly we need to ensure that new forms of bias do not replace old forms
GLOBAL AND AFRICAN PERSPECTIVEWhilst we have a new modern and uniquely South African curriculum in place there are elements of it which are not free from cultural bias Some will argue that the curriculum is fixed and is not flexible This is not so There is always room to examine what we do to place emphasis on certain areas to look for the sub-texts and the hidden There is room to ensure that the language setworks we choose the textbook choices we make the examples we use in the classroom and in examinations the images and posters we display the discussions we engender ndash there is room to ensure that we provide both a global and an African perspective ndash in so doing moving away from a primarily European British or even American centredness
THE MESSAGE EVERYONE MATTERS HEREWhat about the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes Do we ensure that the opportunities that we provide and the hidden curriculum that underpins what we do are as free from cultural social and economic bias as possible Do the dramatic productions we stage the sports and cultural activities we offer our assemblies and social events ndash do these and more send out the message everyone matters here ndash all cultures religions abilities socio-economic backgrounds and more
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EDUCATION Our schools should have a vision of a future which is inclusive free from bias and committed to developing young people who will make real and significant contributions to South Africa ndash despite the increasing complexities in society
the musecommunity magazine page 12
SWIMMING LESSONSfrom 3 weeks to adults
Swimmattix is becoming the biggest and fastest growing swim school in the Capeoffering baby classes children and adult swimming lessons squads and aqua ClassesInternationally (UK standards) and South African quaLified insructors
Indoor heated swimming pools in Pinelands Bergvliet Tokai and bellville
To book or for more info VISIT
wwwswimmattixcom or call 021 827 9768 or email infoswimmattixcom SWIMMATTIXS W I M S C H O O L
ENROLTODAY
Monday to SUNDAY Classes
Swimmattix-S2H-071indd 1 20170215 903 AM
EDUCATIONamp CHILDCARE SPECIAL
FEATURE
Do you want to be a Scientist Architect Technician EngineerMAKE THE RIGHT START AT OUDE MOLEN
PHONE 021 531 2108Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandsadminoudemolenorgzawwwoudemolenorgza
OUDE MOLENACADEMY OF SCIENCE amp TECHNOLOGYPowerhouse of Engineering Education
Our curriculum is focussed on Maths Science and Technology
Oude Molen is widely acknowledged asthe WCEDrsquos best engineering focus school
Our facilities are world classWe have some of the best teaching support technology available to prepare youngsters for further studies and careers
We offer an holistic educationfor responsible citizenship and rewarding careers We prize our diversity dedicated staff smart learners co-curricular activities and opportunities for leadership
OPEN DAYS15 Mar 20171530 - 1800
13 May 20170900 - 1200
OMTHS-S4-071indd 1 20170220 300 PM
TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
March 2017 | the muse | 13
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
MONEY MATTERS
Fee-based financial planning advice
Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
CRUE HOUSE5 Long Place Pinelands
021 530 8500infocruecozawwwcruecoza
phone bullemail bullweb bull
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
Adv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
CORLENE BOTHAHEALTHCARE CONSULTANT
National Certificate in Wealth Management
GARETH COLLIERDIRECTORBComm
CINDY GORDONDIRECTOR
DEVON CARD CFPregDIRECTORBComm
Crue Invest joined an elite group when it was recognised by the Financial Planning Institute as an FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade ndashone of only eleven financial planning practices in SA to receive this prestigious recognition
CRUE INVESTrsquoS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
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Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
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Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
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SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
Excellence | Leadership | Innovation
Pinelands High School
OPEN DAYSat 11 March 2017
09h00 ndash 12h00
wwwphsorgza bull 021 531 7410
PinelandsHigh-S7-071indd 1 20170216 1109 AM
Classes for children
and their caregivers
(from 0 ndash 4 years)
Please contact us
for a free trial class
Come explore play and discover
together through music amp dance
Inger 082 472 0701ingerwateringwholecoza
wwwwateringwholecozagiraffesandcalves
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LOOKING INWARDSREASSESSING INSTITUTIONAL CULTURE IN SCHOOLSTAKING STOCK AFTER STUDENT PROTESTSThe student protests across the country over the past two years and the spill down to schools have raised a much deeper more profound understanding of the pain of the past and how discriminatory practices continue to be perpetuated in society and not least in educational institutions Whatever peoplersquos feelings may be about the nature of the protests the debate that they have engendered has caused many people involved in education to look inwards in order to ask questions such as
bull Are all of our approaches customs and practices free from bias
bull Are we truly inclusive in the widest possible sense of the word
bull Are we providing an education which is equal in opportunity for all of the young people who attend our schools
bull Have we moved beyond simply saying ldquothis is the way in which we do thingsrdquo to ldquowe do things here together in a way which has a common goal in a way which is sensitive to the backgrounds cultures the lived experiences of all of us in the communityrdquo
by Dave CampbellPrincipal PinelandsHigh School
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SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
PNPSRedRoots-M3H-071indd 1 20170213 1141 AM
PINELANDS NORTHPRIMARY SCHOOL
Happy and safe yet stimulatingco-educational learning environmentVibrant team of committedand innovative teachersEnhanced curriculum in-house learning support and enrichment programmeWide range of extramural activitiesOutstanding art and music departmentNurturing aftercare facilities
ldquoMrs Morton will make the Red School ShinerdquoThis was said in February 1997 by Bukiwe Ndengezi who was in Grade 5 that year and Bukiwersquos daughter Zimkhita is now in Grade 4 at the Red School What a prediction
Ann Morton has certainly made the Red School shine Pinelands North pupils excel in academics in art as all-rounders at high school and as citizens of South Africa with careers in every facet of life As of the end of last year Ann has been at the school for twenty years having taken over from Pinelandsrsquo resident Bob Shepherd who also ran the school for twenty years before her She says however that she isnrsquot planning on leaving until she is forced to retire as she still has so much work to do - Red Roots Pre-Primary opened its doors in January this year and this project kept her very busy all last year Ann addsldquoBecause I am hyperactive I love projects like this I have a few more up my sleeve for the final eight years of my term at Pinelands Northrdquo To celebrate her 20 years at the school the Governing Body introduced Long Service Awards for the staff This function to celebrate all the staff who have helped create the lsquosparkle and shinersquo for the Red School over the years was held in October last year two days after the schoolrsquos 68th birthday
OPEN DAY8 March 2017
TOURS AT0830 am1130 am
EXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIESworking together to provide an
inclusive quality education
Richmond Ave Pinelands
021 531 3414adminpnpscoza
wwwpnpscoza
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Indoor Heated PoolLessons are conducted in a relaxed
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Pinelands Swimming Academy
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ldquoITrsquoS OUR PASSIONNOT JUST A BUSINESSrdquo
PINELANDSSWIMMING ACADEMY
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TRULY INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIt is in the questions themselves that the answers are found If we are asking ourselves these types of questions then we have taken the first steps towards opening our minds to another way of practicing education ndash a way that is truly inclusive We have opened our minds in order to listen and to learn
FREE FROM ANY BIASWe need to ensure that the curriculum and its delivery are free from the social and cultural bias which formed part of the South African educational approach for so many years under apartheid Similarly we need to ensure that new forms of bias do not replace old forms
GLOBAL AND AFRICAN PERSPECTIVEWhilst we have a new modern and uniquely South African curriculum in place there are elements of it which are not free from cultural bias Some will argue that the curriculum is fixed and is not flexible This is not so There is always room to examine what we do to place emphasis on certain areas to look for the sub-texts and the hidden There is room to ensure that the language setworks we choose the textbook choices we make the examples we use in the classroom and in examinations the images and posters we display the discussions we engender ndash there is room to ensure that we provide both a global and an African perspective ndash in so doing moving away from a primarily European British or even American centredness
THE MESSAGE EVERYONE MATTERS HEREWhat about the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes Do we ensure that the opportunities that we provide and the hidden curriculum that underpins what we do are as free from cultural social and economic bias as possible Do the dramatic productions we stage the sports and cultural activities we offer our assemblies and social events ndash do these and more send out the message everyone matters here ndash all cultures religions abilities socio-economic backgrounds and more
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EDUCATION Our schools should have a vision of a future which is inclusive free from bias and committed to developing young people who will make real and significant contributions to South Africa ndash despite the increasing complexities in society
the musecommunity magazine page 12
SWIMMING LESSONSfrom 3 weeks to adults
Swimmattix is becoming the biggest and fastest growing swim school in the Capeoffering baby classes children and adult swimming lessons squads and aqua ClassesInternationally (UK standards) and South African quaLified insructors
Indoor heated swimming pools in Pinelands Bergvliet Tokai and bellville
To book or for more info VISIT
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ENROLTODAY
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EDUCATIONamp CHILDCARE SPECIAL
FEATURE
Do you want to be a Scientist Architect Technician EngineerMAKE THE RIGHT START AT OUDE MOLEN
PHONE 021 531 2108Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandsadminoudemolenorgzawwwoudemolenorgza
OUDE MOLENACADEMY OF SCIENCE amp TECHNOLOGYPowerhouse of Engineering Education
Our curriculum is focussed on Maths Science and Technology
Oude Molen is widely acknowledged asthe WCEDrsquos best engineering focus school
Our facilities are world classWe have some of the best teaching support technology available to prepare youngsters for further studies and careers
We offer an holistic educationfor responsible citizenship and rewarding careers We prize our diversity dedicated staff smart learners co-curricular activities and opportunities for leadership
OPEN DAYS15 Mar 20171530 - 1800
13 May 20170900 - 1200
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
March 2017 | the muse | 13
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
MONEY MATTERS
Fee-based financial planning advice
Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
CRUE HOUSE5 Long Place Pinelands
021 530 8500infocruecozawwwcruecoza
phone bullemail bullweb bull
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
Adv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
CORLENE BOTHAHEALTHCARE CONSULTANT
National Certificate in Wealth Management
GARETH COLLIERDIRECTORBComm
CINDY GORDONDIRECTOR
DEVON CARD CFPregDIRECTORBComm
Crue Invest joined an elite group when it was recognised by the Financial Planning Institute as an FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade ndashone of only eleven financial planning practices in SA to receive this prestigious recognition
CRUE INVESTrsquoS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza March 2017 | the muse | 14
COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
Claudette Schreuders with eleven year old daughter Anna and the work in progress wood sculpture
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
March 2017 | the muse | 16TRAVELLERS
Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
March 2017 | the muse | 17 wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza
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Dance FitnessMusical TheatreRhythm Pilates
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021 531 8976 bull 083 273 2159021 531 5777 bull 083 635 2414
wwwdancecocapetowncoza bull vivpullin1gmailcom
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021 531 6119082 785 0394
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Shanaaz DawoodPhysiotherapist
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GENERAL PHYSIOTHERAPYOrthopaedic ConditionsPost-operative RehabBack and Neck PainGeriatric MaintenanceChest ConditionsAnte amp Post Natal Rehab
HOMEVISITS
Pinelands andsurrounding areas
cmccommunity medical care
Dr Mark StodelCONSULTING HOURSMONDAY TO FRIDAY1000-1230 amp 1530-1730
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Tel 021 531 2362
MBBCh (Wits) DCH (SA) MBA (UCT)Cert in Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)
After hours emergencies areseen by the doctor on duty
Afternoons by appointment only
Dr Adele PelteretA NATURAL APPROACH TO YOUR HEALTH
021 531 3589 | 6 The Fairway Pinelands
Naturopath amp Nutritional Therapist
DrAdeleNaturalMedicineCliniccoza
NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC
For youreyes only
Contact Annelise 082 633 0894
Specializing exclusivelyin Eyelash Extensions for beautiful eyes
Anne-LuEyelash Extensions
Trsquoai Chi for SeniorsSafe gentle and easy to learn Improve your balance strength co-ordination and flexibilityClasses in Pinelands and Rondebosch
Beginners Welcome bull First Two Classes Free
Vikki Pereira bull 082 342 3240
t 021 531 2717e drjcrombiegmailcomf Dr Jennifer Crombie
Seen by appointmentMon - Fri
Weekendsafterhours
830 - 11am2pm - 5pmSeen by oncall doctor
NEW GP PRACTICEAT PINECARE CENTRE4 Mountbatten Ave Pinelands
Dr Jennifer CrombieMBChB (UCT) DMH (SA)
Dr Ruth WardMFGP (SA) DCH(SA) MA(UJ)
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a calm oasis in theheart of Pinelands
We offer GIFT VOUCHERS
CherylLaurenJessica
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IPL Hair RemovalSpray TanningEar PiercingTeeth WhiteningManis amp PedisGel Nails amp WaxingAcrylic Nails6D MicrobladingBrow amp Lash TintingLash LiftSkin Peels amp MassageRF Skin Rejuvenation
YOUREXPERTLOCAL
SKINCARESPECIALISTS
For appointmentsTerry or Jade021 531 5829
44 Brookdale Avenue Pinelandstoptotoepinelandsgmailcomsmswhatsapp 083 523 7739 f
INTRODUCING
OMBREBrows and
Shaded Eyeliner
Shaded Eyeliner with graduated shading looks stunning onthe eyes
Ombre Brows (Shaded) can bedone on their ownor combined with the microblading
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shaded brow
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no shading
TRANSFORM YOUR FEET
Rochelle ~ Kelly ~ Elijhanne021 532 3402 bull wwweternalyouthcozaPine Care Centre 4 Mountbatten Ave Pinelands
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with MediHeel and apampering Pedicure
R200MEDIHEEL
ampASSOCIATES
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P O D I A T R I S T
Deepika Patel
Aphen House15 Brommersvlei Road
Constantia middot 021 794 5789podiatrist3gmailcom bull wwwpodiatrist-patelcom
Integration House5 Robor CrescentRondebosch middot 021 685 3930
Parent amp Toddler Activity Centre
We will also run Nanny Groups in your home
6 -12 Months Parents amp babies have fun with balls exercise music amp language development
1 - 2 Years Tactile amp creative play gross and fine motor skills and fun music time
2 - 4 Years Preparation for play school developing your toddlerrsquos independence confidence and social skills
021 531 8659 bull 082 823 8360ofratime2gethercozawwwtoddlerworkshopcoza
CALLOfra
Sharp
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DIRECTORY
PINE POWERElectrical082 448 8023
RepairsInstallations
Maintenance Security Lighting
email pinepowerelectrictelkomsanet
PinePower-D6-061indd 1 16032016 1028 PM
Architectural and landscape features
structural steel beams garden arches etc
David Craig bull 072 266 0722 bull wwwdcd-designcoza
Gates fencing burglar bars balustradesand staircases
Gate automationmotors andintercoms
We undertake buildingtiling and paving forpatio amp pool surrounds
We also service poolson either a weekly or fortnightly basis
CALL middot 083 521 8271 middot 021 712 3011
inforeedworthpoolscoza middot wwwreedworthpoolscoza
REEDWORTH POOL RENOVATORS
Call Hendrik Pienaar on 078 48 777 97capetownmydstvorg bull wwwmydstvorg
Incomparable Products bull Unexpected Service Unmatched Proficiency bull Realistic Pricing
HOME CCTVRemote viewingon Smart Devices3 Year warranty
S A T E L L I T E amp A U D I O V I S U A L
Formerly Satellite SolutionsNEW NAME bull SAME SERVICE
ALL DSTVbull INSTALLATIONSbull UPGRADESbull REPAIRSAUDIOVISUALbull Home Theatrebull Sound Systemsbull Conference AV
All in 1 Cleaning Services
072 681 2860 bull allin1cleanyahoocom
Carpets Rugs Furniture etcDomestic CleanersPre and PostOccupation CleaningPainting and GardenHandy Man ServicesComplex Maintenance
AFFORDABLE
SATISFACTIONGUARANTEED
REFERENCESAVAILABLE
OWNER OPERATED
CONTACT Nico
RYANDAVIESryanneildaviesgmailcom
Service amp maintenance of distribution boards Compliance certificatesLoad testingAll electrical installations repairs and maintenance hellipgarage door motors intercoms sliding gates gate buzzers
072 381 6142021 637 0593
RNDELECTRICAL
pty (ltd)Clive Fletcher021 531 8674082 963 3992
Automated gate and garage door motor repairsGates amp fencing manufactureCENTURION amp ET SYSTEMS
GATEPOWER
YOUR PINELANDS AUTOMATED GATE GP
Wed - Fri 9am-4pmSaturday 9am-2pm
Call 021 531 86483 Daffodil Way Pinelands
SALLYrsquoS LITTLE CRAZY SHOPA treasure trove of noveltiestoys bull colouring books bull puzzles olives amp olive oil books SA flags fancy dress gift bags and more
021 531 6345 bull 083 270 5225wwwlibrapestcontrolcoza
DOMESTIC bull COMMERCIAL bull INDUSTRIALFor control of cockroaches bed bugs fleas fliesants fish moths rats mice and pest bird control
Libra
Pest Control Services
All hours telephoneFree survey amp quote
Neil Buckland CyclesUnit 8 Millside Park Morningside PinelandsCALL bull 021 531 2211 bull 078 2711 057
Are you ready Is your bike servicedWishing all Cycle Tour
participants a safe amp fun day
CLA WELDINGWORX
Burglarbars Gates Automationand repairs
CONTACTAngelo
083 267 9970 bull 079 636 8844claweldingworksgmailcom
RRT Lawn Services
CONTACT Ross
082 770 2646 bull rrtlawnservicesgmailcom
Basic amp stripe cutEdge trimmingAll work done by the owner
Pool CleaningDIY amp CarpentryWater Tank Installs
Clive Fletcher082 963 3992Pinelands resident
Install aneconomicalPOOL COVERGreatly reduces evaporation
Save precious drinking water
SAVE WATER
wwwsecurahomecoza
CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION082 920 3060 office hoursnathansecurahomecoza
NathanTunley
SECURE YOUR HOME WITH STYLEWe blend strength with style to protect your family and enhance the look of your home
BURGLAR BARS bull SECURITY SHUTTERS SECURITY GATES amp EXPANDING GATES
SPECIALISTS INYOUR HOME YOUR CASTLE
SECURITRONICS SAFETY SOLUTIONS CC TA
AFRICANPROPERTYAWARDSWINNER 2014bull2015
A CALL TO ACTIONRawson Properties Pinelands Thornton are looking for energetic proactive sales partners to join our rapidly growing agencyProspective sales partners need to be Pinelands residents to join our current longtime Pinelands resident sales partner Anthony McCarthyOur clients are our focusJoin the team that ensures our clients enjoy the best experience when buying or selling their property
Craig Gilfillan 072 650 0276 orAnthony McCarthy 082 372 3092CONTACT
The Botanical
3 Bushwood Rd Little Mowbray
021 689 5266 thebotanicalteahouset fMon-Fri 8am-430pm bull Sat 8am-2pm
an urbanretreatTea House
Hibiscus to Cherryblossom teas amp coffee
Breakfast amplight lunches
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saving you LOADS of time
WASH DRY amp FOLD bull IRONING amp MENDINGowner-run personal service and care
33 FOREST DRIVE PINELANDS bull 021 531 2645
CLOTHING bull BEDDING bull UNDIES bull LINEN SLEEPWEAR bull WORKWEAR bull CURTAINING
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DIRECTORY
Building bull RenovationsPainting bull Waterproofing
Francisco ProjectsRefurbishmentsand New Builds
Call Chris Francisco083 453 3399Pinelands Resident
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Peninsula
Approved stockists installers and applicators of these quality brands
EXPERT POOL RENOVATIONSGunite amp fibreglass poolsPOOL COVERS amp BACKWASH SYSTEMS
wwwpoolrenovationcozaTHE PINELANDS POOL EXPERT
Tom Botha021 532 2774079 845 4445POOL RENOVATIONS amp MAINTENANCE
SPECIALISTS IN bull marble plaster fibreglass amp pool pavingWE ALSO DO bull Gate Motors Intercoms bull Electric Fencing
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COMPLETED RENOVATIONS
AFTER
SERVICE CONTRACTS bull MAINTENANCE amp REPAIRSREDUCE ELECTRICITY USEWith a Dolphin E20 robotic pool cleaner
EcoClear Recycled Glass FILTER MEDIA
The new alternative to sand in your pool filterA new 100 recycled locally made enviro-friendly material Lasts up to 3 times longer than traditional Silica sand saving you money and giving you a cleaner healthier pool
PAINT amp HARDWARE
PINELANDS
BUILD
Monday - FridaySaturday
SundayPublic Holidays
bull 0800 - 1730 bull 0800 - 1500bull Closedbull 0900 - 1400
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Now in Pinelands Mica
VISIT US TODAY
Unit 1 Millside Park Old Mill Road NdabeniTEL 021 531 2566TRADING HOURS
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Interior amp Exterior Wall CoatingRoof Coating amp Cleaning High Pressure CleaningWood RestorationWaterproofing
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The Painting Co
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We Manufacture Supply and Fit Aluminium and Glass Products
Windows amp Doors Sunroom BalconyPatio Shower Doors amp Braai Enclosures
Shopfronts and BalustradesPedestrian and Driveway Gates
WE ASLO SPECIALIZE INRemoval of Old Window Frames and Replacement with Aluminium
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Servicing of AluminiumWindows amp Doors
Glazing and Mirrors
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UP TO15
DISCOUNT
APRMAYJUNJULAUG
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4 April2 May30 May4 July1 August
EDITION BOOKING PUBLICATIONKEY DATES FOR 2017 MUSE EDITIONS
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Port
rait
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
Bissets advert for the Muse 2014_pressindd 1 20140422 229 PM
Local expertise national presence international audience
wwwsvrpropertiescoza bull wwwfineandcountrycom bull wwwproperty24com
Christo SharonJacquesOffice
+27 (0)76 164 4483+27 (0)82 920 2217+27 (0)76 077 6985+27 (0)21 531 3464
Emailinfosvrpropertiescoza pinelandsfineandcountrycom
asking prices
Christo and Sharonvan RensburgTOP AWARD ACHIEVERS
Tel 021 422 3030Email lvisagiebissetscom3rd Floor 45 Buitengracht Street Cape Townwwwbissetscom
THORNTON R1 300 000Exclusive InstructionEASY LIVING Freestanding townhouse in secure close 2 Bedrooms 1 bathroom Well equipped kitchen open plan to living area Flow to garden 2 car undercover parking
PINELANDS R16 000 pmExclusive Instruction AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Open plan loungedining room 3 Bedrooms 1 bathroom separate loo Double garage and parking Near Howard Centre Shops and popular schools
PINELANDS R3 500 000
EXPANSIVE ACCOMMODATION Lounge dining room large family room onto gazebo and pool Modern kitchen laundry 5 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Big separate cottage
PINELANDS R4 300 000New Release Exclusive Instruction TRUE AND UNIQUE ORIGINAL Quality and characterful detail in Olde Pinelands 3 Double bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) Entrance lounge dining room inner hall Upstairs studio with bathroom
PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
PINELANDS R11 000 pmExclusive InstructionDUPLEX FLAT Well maintained block good security Walking distance to main Howard Centre shops and good schools Stunning views 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Garage and parking bay Use of communal pool
PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
PINELANDS R3 950 000Exclusive Instruction CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE Recently renovated Elegant lounge and dining room Big classic kitchen and family room flow to pool 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) 4 Car garaging direct access
CONSISTENTLY SELLING AND RENTING OUT PROPERTIES
SOLD B
Y US
LET BY U
S
TO RENT
TO RENT
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Ashleigh KeightleyRentalsPinelandsThorntonT 021 531 0993C 062 354 1478
Dave BrownPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 082 330 4111
Peter LovellPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 079 529 6939
Lorna FrancksPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 083 659 9333
Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Pinelands 021 531 3041 salespinelandsharcourtscoza
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
asking price
Pinelands R6495000
Pinelands R3300000 THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING
We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
Pinelands R3250000
FOR SALE
Accommodation GaloreEntrance to spacious lounge with fireplace Open plan dining room large family room with fireplace flow to thatched gazebo built-in braai and pool Modern fitted kitchen plus laundry 5 Bedrooms plus a study or 6th bedroom 2 bathrooms (mes) guest cloak BONUS Separate self contained cottage Double carportDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5323
Pinelands R3500000
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
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SPECIALFEATUREEDUCATION amp CHILDCARE
LIFE AT RED ROOTSRed Roots is a pre-primary with an inclusive approach to learningWe believe in the ability of every child to learnOur vibrant team of committed staff members seeks to develop every childrsquos full potentialThe beautiful school building and surrounds are augmented by sharing the facilities of Pinelands North Primary School
APPLICATIONS CLOSE24 MARCH 2017
For more information come to ourOPEN DAY on 8 March 2016TOURS at 0830 and 1130
Red RootsPRE-PRIMARYEXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIES
working together to providean inclusive quality education
Wythenshawe Ave Pinelands
021 532 1080adminredrootscozawwwredrootscoza
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PINELANDS NORTHPRIMARY SCHOOL
Happy and safe yet stimulatingco-educational learning environmentVibrant team of committedand innovative teachersEnhanced curriculum in-house learning support and enrichment programmeWide range of extramural activitiesOutstanding art and music departmentNurturing aftercare facilities
ldquoMrs Morton will make the Red School ShinerdquoThis was said in February 1997 by Bukiwe Ndengezi who was in Grade 5 that year and Bukiwersquos daughter Zimkhita is now in Grade 4 at the Red School What a prediction
Ann Morton has certainly made the Red School shine Pinelands North pupils excel in academics in art as all-rounders at high school and as citizens of South Africa with careers in every facet of life As of the end of last year Ann has been at the school for twenty years having taken over from Pinelandsrsquo resident Bob Shepherd who also ran the school for twenty years before her She says however that she isnrsquot planning on leaving until she is forced to retire as she still has so much work to do - Red Roots Pre-Primary opened its doors in January this year and this project kept her very busy all last year Ann addsldquoBecause I am hyperactive I love projects like this I have a few more up my sleeve for the final eight years of my term at Pinelands Northrdquo To celebrate her 20 years at the school the Governing Body introduced Long Service Awards for the staff This function to celebrate all the staff who have helped create the lsquosparkle and shinersquo for the Red School over the years was held in October last year two days after the schoolrsquos 68th birthday
OPEN DAY8 March 2017
TOURS AT0830 am1130 am
EXCELLENT STAFFMOTIVATED PUPILSINVOLVED FAMILIESworking together to provide an
inclusive quality education
Richmond Ave Pinelands
021 531 3414adminpnpscoza
wwwpnpscoza
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Swimminglessons from
Toddlersto Adults
Learningto swimshould be fun ENQUIRE
NOW
Tel 021 531 5465 Cell 072 373 3092
Indoor Heated PoolLessons are conducted in a relaxed
private environment with the emphasison personal individual attention
Join us todaywwwpinelandsswimmingacademycom
Pinelands Swimming Academy
We offerbull Todd Swimbull Learn to Swimbull Stroke Tuitionbull Stroke Correctionbull Squad Trainingbull Gala Preparation
Structureof Classesbull Individual coachingbull No large groupsbull Instructors SSA amp WPSIA qualifiedbull Competitive rates
ldquoITrsquoS OUR PASSIONNOT JUST A BUSINESSrdquo
PINELANDSSWIMMING ACADEMY
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TRULY INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONIt is in the questions themselves that the answers are found If we are asking ourselves these types of questions then we have taken the first steps towards opening our minds to another way of practicing education ndash a way that is truly inclusive We have opened our minds in order to listen and to learn
FREE FROM ANY BIASWe need to ensure that the curriculum and its delivery are free from the social and cultural bias which formed part of the South African educational approach for so many years under apartheid Similarly we need to ensure that new forms of bias do not replace old forms
GLOBAL AND AFRICAN PERSPECTIVEWhilst we have a new modern and uniquely South African curriculum in place there are elements of it which are not free from cultural bias Some will argue that the curriculum is fixed and is not flexible This is not so There is always room to examine what we do to place emphasis on certain areas to look for the sub-texts and the hidden There is room to ensure that the language setworks we choose the textbook choices we make the examples we use in the classroom and in examinations the images and posters we display the discussions we engender ndash there is room to ensure that we provide both a global and an African perspective ndash in so doing moving away from a primarily European British or even American centredness
THE MESSAGE EVERYONE MATTERS HEREWhat about the co-curricular and extra-curricular programmes Do we ensure that the opportunities that we provide and the hidden curriculum that underpins what we do are as free from cultural social and economic bias as possible Do the dramatic productions we stage the sports and cultural activities we offer our assemblies and social events ndash do these and more send out the message everyone matters here ndash all cultures religions abilities socio-economic backgrounds and more
COMMITMENT TO YOUTH EDUCATION Our schools should have a vision of a future which is inclusive free from bias and committed to developing young people who will make real and significant contributions to South Africa ndash despite the increasing complexities in society
the musecommunity magazine page 12
SWIMMING LESSONSfrom 3 weeks to adults
Swimmattix is becoming the biggest and fastest growing swim school in the Capeoffering baby classes children and adult swimming lessons squads and aqua ClassesInternationally (UK standards) and South African quaLified insructors
Indoor heated swimming pools in Pinelands Bergvliet Tokai and bellville
To book or for more info VISIT
wwwswimmattixcom or call 021 827 9768 or email infoswimmattixcom SWIMMATTIXS W I M S C H O O L
ENROLTODAY
Monday to SUNDAY Classes
Swimmattix-S2H-071indd 1 20170215 903 AM
EDUCATIONamp CHILDCARE SPECIAL
FEATURE
Do you want to be a Scientist Architect Technician EngineerMAKE THE RIGHT START AT OUDE MOLEN
PHONE 021 531 2108Jan Smuts Drive Pinelandsadminoudemolenorgzawwwoudemolenorgza
OUDE MOLENACADEMY OF SCIENCE amp TECHNOLOGYPowerhouse of Engineering Education
Our curriculum is focussed on Maths Science and Technology
Oude Molen is widely acknowledged asthe WCEDrsquos best engineering focus school
Our facilities are world classWe have some of the best teaching support technology available to prepare youngsters for further studies and careers
We offer an holistic educationfor responsible citizenship and rewarding careers We prize our diversity dedicated staff smart learners co-curricular activities and opportunities for leadership
OPEN DAYS15 Mar 20171530 - 1800
13 May 20170900 - 1200
OMTHS-S4-071indd 1 20170220 300 PM
TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
March 2017 | the muse | 13
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
MONEY MATTERS
Fee-based financial planning advice
Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
CRUE HOUSE5 Long Place Pinelands
021 530 8500infocruecozawwwcruecoza
phone bullemail bullweb bull
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
Adv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
CORLENE BOTHAHEALTHCARE CONSULTANT
National Certificate in Wealth Management
GARETH COLLIERDIRECTORBComm
CINDY GORDONDIRECTOR
DEVON CARD CFPregDIRECTORBComm
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
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woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
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Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
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Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
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TECHNICAL EDUCATION WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A GOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOLTechnology is the application of science to solve problems The curriculum in a good technical school will develop problem-solvers with a can-do approach to life Quality education in Mathematics and Physical Sciences or Technical Maths and Technical Science and Engineering Graphics and Design for the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate should be expected along with an holistic education including cultural sport and club activities building leadership qualities which are essential for successful workshop management and budgeting for resources
FUTURE PROSPECTS FORGRADUATES OF A TECHNICAL SCHOOLPast pupils from Oude Molen Academy of Science and Technology have gone on to be astrophysicists chemists physicists medical doctors architects engineers of various kinds technicians of various kinds computer
geeks plumbers mechanics electricians builders fitters and turners entrepreneurs university and college lecturers teachers and some dentists ndash the Engineering Graphics subject is valuable in their training The engineering field is notoriously masculine but changing attitudes and values that respect girls and ladies as equally capable in the workplace are developing and girls are sought-after by employers and firms offering study bursaries
by Tony Marshall Headmaster Oude Molen Academy ofScience and Technology
March 2017 | the muse | 13
FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
MONEY MATTERS
Fee-based financial planning advice
Creating and protecting your wealth
Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider regulated by the Financial Services Board FSP No 19025
CRUE HOUSE5 Long Place Pinelands
021 530 8500infocruecozawwwcruecoza
phone bullemail bullweb bull
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
Adv SUE TORRMANAGING DIRECTOR
BA LLB
CRAIG TORR CFPregDIRECTORBComm
ERIC JORDAAN CFPregDIRECTOR
BComm LLB LLMAdv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
ERIN WHITEDIRECTOR
Adv Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning
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By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
Claudette Schreuders with eleven year old daughter Anna and the work in progress wood sculpture
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
March 2017 | the muse | 16TRAVELLERS
Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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The Botanical
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
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ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL ADVICEFee-based financial planning practices made their appearance within the last fifteen years Charging a professional fee for financial planning advice has gained momentum and now a handful of niche financial planning practices nationwide are remunerated a professional fee akin to tax practitioners attorneys and accountants
BUILDING PARTNER CLIENT TRUSTIn general fee-based advisors charge a flat-fee agreed to upfront for the preparation of a comprehensive financial plan which covers all aspects of a clientrsquos portfolio including retirement planning investments risk cover estate planning and tax Thereafter the advisor is remunerated a percentage of assets under advice with the emphasis being on comprehensive wealth management It goes without saying that a fee-based structure is a better environment to cultivate planner-client trust It is inevitable that commission-based advisors are faced with an inherent conflict of interest between providing the most appropriate advice and the fact that a significant part of their income comes from product sales
CLIENT FOR LIFE RELATIONSHIPAdvisors in a fee-based financial planning practice do not accept fees or compensation based on product sales Truly independent practices will have no affiliation with any insurance company or product house reducing the potential for biased advice or conflicts of interest to arise Whereas commission can pull an advisor in a different direction than working for a client fee-based advisors receive the same remuneration regardless of the nature of their advice However the nature of a fee-based advisorrsquos remuneration structure being a percentage of assets under advice provides the advisor with a natural incentive to develop a long-term
relationship with the client and to ensure that the clientrsquos wealth accumulates over time in accordance with his investment goals Building a client-for-life relationship is the cornerstone of a fee-based practice
FEE BASED VERSUS COMMISSIONWhile many commission-based agents or advisors are tied to a specific product or product house independent fee-based advisors are free to provide advice and recommendations covering the full range of financial products available in the market place To ensure fiercely independent advice in the clientrsquos best interests fee-based advisors should constantly research the market for the most cost-effective and innovative solutions
COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL SERVICESDepth of expertise is an integral part of a fee-based practice as this ensures that a client can engage on the full range of financial legal and tax issues pertaining to his portfolio without having to seek piece-meal advice from alternative sources The primary fee of a fee-based practice is designed to cover all the costs of managing a clientrsquos financial affairs The fees include ongoing advice on estate structuring tax planning trusts risk protection and comprehensive annual reviews with clients enjoying ongoing access to their team of experts with no additional charges
CONTINUOUS SUPPORTA fee-based advisor should also act as an essential sounding board for all financial decisions playing the role of financial mentor guide and financial touchstone The role of a fee-based advisor in guiding a client through the emotional aspects of money and investing cannot be underplayed especially in our volatile political and economic environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT - MUTUAL TRUSTMost fee-based practices avoid charging hourly rates as they do not wish to discourage clients from contacting them for advice Access to onersquos fee-based advisor should be automatic and ongoing and clients should not think twice before making contact with their advisor Being remunerated on a fee basis means an advisor is able to offer a truly objective second opinion while providing the client with confidence that no monetary compensation is influencing the advice With the success of a fee-based advisor being directly linked to the financial success of his client an inherent incentive exists to provide the highest calibre of unfettered advice in a transparent environment of mutual trust
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION FOR CRUE INVEST
This accreditation follows a stringent audit of the business by the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa and confirms that the business meets the highest ethical standards in pursuance of the profession The accreditation recognises Crue Investrsquos exceptional standards in terms of knowledge expertise and ethical conduct and reinforces the robustness of the companyrsquos business processes and quality assurance Holding the FPI Approved Professional Practicetrade badge of honour makes it easier for consumers to identify financial planning practices that adhere to the pinnacle of global professionalismImportant criteria to qualify for this highest badge of honour included staff expertise and qualifications commitment to staff development business succession planning financial solvency and a sound investment philosophy Crue Invest was also commended for its pro bono work and social upliftment programme and will be required to act as a mentorship centre to raise the standard of financial planning in South AfricaCrue Invest (Pty) Ltd founded by Sue and Craig Torr in 2004 is owned and managed by a team of legal financial and tax experts all of whom are shareholders in the business
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By Sue Torr Managing Directorat Crue Invest
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
March 2017 | the muse | 16TRAVELLERS
Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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THORNTON R1 300 000Exclusive InstructionEASY LIVING Freestanding townhouse in secure close 2 Bedrooms 1 bathroom Well equipped kitchen open plan to living area Flow to garden 2 car undercover parking
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PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
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PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
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Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
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Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CAROL BOOTHPrimary School Principal at Cannons Creek Independent School Carol Booth is a founder with a can do attitude that spills over to the three passions she holds dear in life - school family and friends and sailing Carol shares the inspiring journey of Cannons Creeks first 20 years
GOOD EDUCATION IN SMALL CLASSESCannons Creek Independent School has grown from its small beginnings in the hall of the Pinelands Club twenty years ago to a fully equipped Primary and High School in Nursery Way with sports fields and a modern cultural centre Carol Booth is the Pinelander who took the brave step of following her convictions for providing good education in small classes with individual attention for each child
A DREAM TO START A SCHOOLCarol came to Pinelands as a young teacher to do her student practical She enjoyed the suburb and the community spirit and took a post at the Blue School where classes were never larger than 18 children Sports mad she had a dream of starting a sports school filled with the best equipment in town When the model C system was introduced and classes became very large Carol looked for many ways to manage the education of the children but in the end the only option seemed to be to start her own school with small classes and top notch teaching
THE HUNT FOR A SUITABLE PROPERTYAfter struggling with a business plan taking some hints from another independent school opening in Cape Town and raising the necessary funding Carol along with friend and fellow teacher Hazelmay Duncan
set about hunting for a property for the school Excited at finding a large house that could cater for their prospective primary school classes they set about negotiating with the Brooke family who owned the property in Riverside The Brookes came from a farm in Australia called Cannons Creek - and the name was subsequently adopted for the new school In the end the property sale didnt materialise as one of the neighbours objected to having a school next door - so the hunt was on again
FROM CLUB HALL TO LAND OWNERSHIPThere was a nail-biting period before moving into the Pinelands Club Hall for their first classes in 1997 as they waited anxiously for the rezoning of the property for school purposes The go-ahead was given just four days before classes were to begin - with 37 children and five teachers - Carol Barhouch (now Carol Booth) Hazelmay Duncan Nicola du Plooy Lesley Jacobson and Kevin Wroth Cannons Creek now proudly stands on its own ground with 410 children 59 staff and a silent discipline built on respect kindness helpfulness teamwork - and a good dose of humour Classes are never larger than 16 children per class and twenty children in the High School At the end of the year Carol will be passing the responsibility of Primary School Principal on to her successor and
returning to her first love - teaching (grade 5) - until her formal retirement Starting the school taught me so much about business plans accounting perseverance and the beautiful generosity of people - especially the kindness shown by Pinelands residents with donations of equipment time and funding SAILINGI love sailing and enjoy racing This sport is all encompassing - 3 dimensional - with the sailor having to have the knowledge of how to handle the yacht how to react to the water and the weather - to be in charge and become one with the environment I have spent the last 20 years racing at Royal Cape Yacht Club and we even had our own 34ft racing yacht We enjoy going to Theewaterskloof Dam to sail our 24ft J - it is particularly sad right now with the dam level so incredibly low with the drought Cannons Creek has its own yacht club too - once again with no fixed abode or dam - but we manage I have never believed in saying I cant but sometimes I have to be patient and say I cantYET
NEW LIFE IN THE FAMILYThe Muse congratulates Carol on her achievements and wishes her well for the future especially as she enjoys the pleasures of having a new grandchild Im
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
Claudette Schreuders with eleven year old daughter Anna and the work in progress wood sculpture
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
March 2017 | the muse | 16TRAVELLERS
Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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021 531 6119082 785 0394
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Shanaaz DawoodPhysiotherapist
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Dr Mark StodelCONSULTING HOURSMONDAY TO FRIDAY1000-1230 amp 1530-1730
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
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ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
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COMMUNITY NEWSPINELANDERS
CLAUDETTE SCHREUDERS
Artist Claudette Schreuders creator of the four bronze statues at Nobel Square at the VampA Waterfront featuring esteemed Nobel Peace Prize Laureates speaks to the Muse about her work and the steep learning curve she followed when awarded the task of making the statues which were completed in 2005 A highlight of the experience was meeting the laureates Nelson Mandela Desmond Tutu FW De Klerk and the family of the late Albert Luthuli
WORK FROM HOME STUDIOClaudettes studio in Pinelands is neatly divided between the wood sculpting area where we gaze upon a work in progress of a young girl with flowing hair and pretty dress - about 15 metres in height and the drawing room where Claudette prepares sketches of her artwork for portfolios and lithographs - a permanent record of the sculpture when she no longer has it
MOVING TO CAPE TOWN ANDDOING RESIDENCIES IN MANY CITIESClaudette grew up in Johannesburg and feels it was a lucky mistake that she came to Stellenbosch University to study art - loving every minute of it and always grateful that her parents allowed her to follow her heart Carving portraits out of wood is not easy and Claudette stresses that it is the energy you put in that increases your success at what you get out of it After Stellenbosch Claudette did her masters at UCT Luckily it was at a time when South Africa was being accepted into the international community again and art galleries world wide were looking at South African artists Claudette has done residencies in London Nigeria San Diego and in New York where she has developed long term relationships with art galleries exhibiting her work Her wood carvings are influenced by West African colon figures (colonial period) and expressive religious artworks Doing a residency in another country lets you see your place of origin more clearly - with different eyes
CHOSEN TO HONOUR NOBEL LAUREATESWhen the invitation arrived to be considered for the production of the bronze statues at the waterfront Claudette realised this would be a huge challenge as she had not worked in bronze with such larger-than-life statues for a public place Competing against other well accomplished artists she prepared the maquettes for examination by the selection panel It took 18 months to go through the extremely labour intensive task of making the four larger than life size figures in bronze It is a multistep process starting with a rough carving of a piece of styrofoam which is then coated in plaster which is carved and sanded From there it is taken to the foundry where it is cast in wax a bit like an Easter egg - hollow on the inside This is then cut into smaller pieces and dipped into a ceramic glaze The molten bronze is poured into the ceramic mould - this melts out the wax and the bronze pieces are welded together again Nobel Square at the waterfront is the ideal setting for the statues with the mighty Table Mountain in the background
LITHOGRAPHS AS A PERMANENT RECORDSince the creation of the Nobel Laureate sculptures Claudette has done a few more bronze works of her own using the foundry in Kalk Bay - and shows me how one such bronze statue is decorated with colour from heating the bronze to different temperatures (patination not painting) She remembers too how difficult it was to part with her first wood sculpture having
to realise that if this was to be her career she could not keep all her work Hence the record of her sculptures in the lithographs These are also formed through a complex process where Claudette works with the Artists Press in Mpumalanga where the lithographs are made
LOVING LIFE IN PINELANDSClaudette has lived with her family in Pinelands for 8 years and loves the wealth of trees good neighbours the feeling of space and the fact that there are many talented artists living in our leafy suburb Her garden is home to many birds (although not as many as in Johannesburg) and her beagle has become accustomed to the chickens in the garden They are also blessed with four families of chameleons Happily Claudettes mother and sister have moved to Pinelands and they enjoy cycling together and visiting often as they live close by
THE SATISFACTION OF CREATING ARTClaudette loved to draw as a child and feels that all children with a small amount of guidance and encouragement in how to perceive the world around them can also be good artists She feels that her own children draw very well Anyone thinking of becoming a wood sculptor has to remember that it is hard physical work requiring heavy lifting work with power tools including a chain saw and many very sharp chisels Although it is a dusty and tiring job - the satisfaction of making something with your own hands is unsurpassed
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
March 2017 | the muse | 16TRAVELLERS
Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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021 531 3589 | 6 The Fairway Pinelands
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Contact Annelise 082 633 0894
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
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ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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THORNTON R1 300 000Exclusive InstructionEASY LIVING Freestanding townhouse in secure close 2 Bedrooms 1 bathroom Well equipped kitchen open plan to living area Flow to garden 2 car undercover parking
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PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
PINELANDS R11 000 pmExclusive InstructionDUPLEX FLAT Well maintained block good security Walking distance to main Howard Centre shops and good schools Stunning views 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Garage and parking bay Use of communal pool
PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
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Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
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A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
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Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
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In November 2016 Rob and I headed off for our first trip to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park Bookings for accommodation were made with San Parks a year in advance giving us plenty of time to enjoy the anticipation and preparations for the holiday The distance from Cape Town to Twee Rivieren (the entrance to the park) is 1080 km so we opted to stay at Augrabies on the way up and overnight at The Overlook in Keimoes on our return
KGALAGADI TENTED CAMPOn entering the park we refuelled bought some ice cold refreshments decreased the tyre pressures to 15 and headed toward the Kgalagadi Tented Camp for our first nights sleep The park essentially has two main roads following the two river beds on the west the Auob and on the east the Nossob These are linked at intervals by other roads
BIG GAME - AND A VEHICLE RESCUEWithin a few minutes of entering the park there were gemsbok and springbok on both sides of the road Shortly thereafter three lionesses were seen sleeping under a tree then giraffes and blue wildebeest About 20 km from Mata Mata we came across two sedan vehicles stuck in the sand We towed them out and although a 4x4 is not essential for this trip I would certainly recommend it If this was our first day I knew it was going to be a great trip
BECOMING ONE WITH NATUREThere is no cell phone reception or internet connection in the park so it didnt take long to unwind completely and become one with nature Temperatures were hot midday going up to 45 degrees some days and in the evenings it was impossible to sleep under more than a sheet We found that a wet kikoi wrapped around us worked wonders keeping us cool
EXPLORING THE SOUTH AFRICAN SECTIONWe decided to try out almost every camp on the South African side of the park during our ten day stay We loved the un-fenced Wilderness Camps the best of all Urikaruus Kielie Krankie Kgalagadi Tented camp Grootkolk and Bitterpan Each camp has its own uniqueness and was fully equipped with fridge gas plates crockery linen and a braai area Most camps have four cottages - meaning a maximum of eight people in the camp A camp supervisor was always present in case of the rare occasion when onersquos cottage is surrounded by big cats We had uninterrupted views onto a waterhole with a solar battery powered spotlight at night So we had the choice to drive out of the camp to a nearby waterhole or to simply stay at our private space
AT LEAST TEN LIONS SEEN EVERY DAYWe had many great sightings from our stoep setting up the camera tripod to capture game strolling past Mornings we
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
woke at 430am to leave the camp and head to a nearby waterhole Sometimes we would spend three hours simply watching the abundant bird life jackals and gemsbok springbok wildebeest ostriches and giraffe as they visited the waterhole before moving on for the day Leopards were elusive but we saw more than ten lions most days and a family of five cheetahs entertained us for hours on our last day
A GOOD EVENING BRAAIWe took our own food to the park and luckily had a fridgefreezer in our car so our perishables lasted We had our evening braai down to a fine art preparing butternut and sweet potatoes for two nights in advance and using just enough coals to cook the vegetables and a few kebabs or a fillet Being a pyromaniac we took plenty of wood with us for a hearty fire every evening after dinner was done
THE MAGICAL BEAUTY OF THERED SANDS OF THE KGALAGADINothing could have prepared me for the beauty and magical appeal of the red sands of the Kgalagadi The overnight at Kielie Krankie in the middle of the red dunes and the Bitterpan 4x4 trail were exquisite examples of this unique area Every night the sky lit up with the golden colours of yet another African sunset I cannot wait to be back in the Kgalagadi hopefully to explore the Botswana side in the near future
March 2017 | the muse | 16TRAVELLERS
Text and Images by Dr Louise Wigens GP atWest End Medical Suite Mutual Park Pinelands
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021 531 8976 bull 083 273 2159021 531 5777 bull 083 635 2414
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021 531 6119082 785 0394
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Shanaaz DawoodPhysiotherapist
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Dr Mark StodelCONSULTING HOURSMONDAY TO FRIDAY1000-1230 amp 1530-1730
NOW AT PINE CARE CENTRE4 Mountbatten Avenue Pinelandse middot infocommunitymedicalcarecozaw middot wwwcommunitymedicalcarecoza
Tel 021 531 2362
MBBCh (Wits) DCH (SA) MBA (UCT)Cert in Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)
After hours emergencies areseen by the doctor on duty
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Dr Adele PelteretA NATURAL APPROACH TO YOUR HEALTH
021 531 3589 | 6 The Fairway Pinelands
Naturopath amp Nutritional Therapist
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Contact Annelise 082 633 0894
Specializing exclusivelyin Eyelash Extensions for beautiful eyes
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NEW GP PRACTICEAT PINECARE CENTRE4 Mountbatten Ave Pinelands
Dr Jennifer CrombieMBChB (UCT) DMH (SA)
Dr Ruth WardMFGP (SA) DCH(SA) MA(UJ)
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YOUREXPERTLOCAL
SKINCARESPECIALISTS
For appointmentsTerry or Jade021 531 5829
44 Brookdale Avenue Pinelandstoptotoepinelandsgmailcomsmswhatsapp 083 523 7739 f
INTRODUCING
OMBREBrows and
Shaded Eyeliner
Shaded Eyeliner with graduated shading looks stunning onthe eyes
Ombre Brows (Shaded) can bedone on their ownor combined with the microblading
shaded + microblading
shaded brow
shaded eyeliner
no shading
TRANSFORM YOUR FEET
Rochelle ~ Kelly ~ Elijhanne021 532 3402 bull wwweternalyouthcozaPine Care Centre 4 Mountbatten Ave Pinelands
MediHeel is aunique solution to drycracked heels Itrsquos a safechemical peel that givesyou soft smooth heelsusing NO blade
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Deepika Patel
Aphen House15 Brommersvlei Road
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Integration House5 Robor CrescentRondebosch middot 021 685 3930
Parent amp Toddler Activity Centre
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PINE POWERElectrical082 448 8023
RepairsInstallations
Maintenance Security Lighting
email pinepowerelectrictelkomsanet
PinePower-D6-061indd 1 16032016 1028 PM
Architectural and landscape features
structural steel beams garden arches etc
David Craig bull 072 266 0722 bull wwwdcd-designcoza
Gates fencing burglar bars balustradesand staircases
Gate automationmotors andintercoms
We undertake buildingtiling and paving forpatio amp pool surrounds
We also service poolson either a weekly or fortnightly basis
CALL middot 083 521 8271 middot 021 712 3011
inforeedworthpoolscoza middot wwwreedworthpoolscoza
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REFERENCESAVAILABLE
OWNER OPERATED
CONTACT Nico
RYANDAVIESryanneildaviesgmailcom
Service amp maintenance of distribution boards Compliance certificatesLoad testingAll electrical installations repairs and maintenance hellipgarage door motors intercoms sliding gates gate buzzers
072 381 6142021 637 0593
RNDELECTRICAL
pty (ltd)Clive Fletcher021 531 8674082 963 3992
Automated gate and garage door motor repairsGates amp fencing manufactureCENTURION amp ET SYSTEMS
GATEPOWER
YOUR PINELANDS AUTOMATED GATE GP
Wed - Fri 9am-4pmSaturday 9am-2pm
Call 021 531 86483 Daffodil Way Pinelands
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021 531 6345 bull 083 270 5225wwwlibrapestcontrolcoza
DOMESTIC bull COMMERCIAL bull INDUSTRIALFor control of cockroaches bed bugs fleas fliesants fish moths rats mice and pest bird control
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Neil Buckland CyclesUnit 8 Millside Park Morningside PinelandsCALL bull 021 531 2211 bull 078 2711 057
Are you ready Is your bike servicedWishing all Cycle Tour
participants a safe amp fun day
CLA WELDINGWORX
Burglarbars Gates Automationand repairs
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083 267 9970 bull 079 636 8844claweldingworksgmailcom
RRT Lawn Services
CONTACT Ross
082 770 2646 bull rrtlawnservicesgmailcom
Basic amp stripe cutEdge trimmingAll work done by the owner
Pool CleaningDIY amp CarpentryWater Tank Installs
Clive Fletcher082 963 3992Pinelands resident
Install aneconomicalPOOL COVERGreatly reduces evaporation
Save precious drinking water
SAVE WATER
wwwsecurahomecoza
CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION082 920 3060 office hoursnathansecurahomecoza
NathanTunley
SECURE YOUR HOME WITH STYLEWe blend strength with style to protect your family and enhance the look of your home
BURGLAR BARS bull SECURITY SHUTTERS SECURITY GATES amp EXPANDING GATES
SPECIALISTS INYOUR HOME YOUR CASTLE
SECURITRONICS SAFETY SOLUTIONS CC TA
AFRICANPROPERTYAWARDSWINNER 2014bull2015
A CALL TO ACTIONRawson Properties Pinelands Thornton are looking for energetic proactive sales partners to join our rapidly growing agencyProspective sales partners need to be Pinelands residents to join our current longtime Pinelands resident sales partner Anthony McCarthyOur clients are our focusJoin the team that ensures our clients enjoy the best experience when buying or selling their property
Craig Gilfillan 072 650 0276 orAnthony McCarthy 082 372 3092CONTACT
The Botanical
3 Bushwood Rd Little Mowbray
021 689 5266 thebotanicalteahouset fMon-Fri 8am-430pm bull Sat 8am-2pm
an urbanretreatTea House
Hibiscus to Cherryblossom teas amp coffee
Breakfast amplight lunches
ine ashDROP lsquoN GO LAUNDRY
saving you LOADS of time
WASH DRY amp FOLD bull IRONING amp MENDINGowner-run personal service and care
33 FOREST DRIVE PINELANDS bull 021 531 2645
CLOTHING bull BEDDING bull UNDIES bull LINEN SLEEPWEAR bull WORKWEAR bull CURTAINING
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DIRECTORY
Building bull RenovationsPainting bull Waterproofing
Francisco ProjectsRefurbishmentsand New Builds
Call Chris Francisco083 453 3399Pinelands Resident
chrisfranciscoprojectscozawwwfranciscoprojectscoza
Peninsula
Approved stockists installers and applicators of these quality brands
EXPERT POOL RENOVATIONSGunite amp fibreglass poolsPOOL COVERS amp BACKWASH SYSTEMS
wwwpoolrenovationcozaTHE PINELANDS POOL EXPERT
Tom Botha021 532 2774079 845 4445POOL RENOVATIONS amp MAINTENANCE
SPECIALISTS IN bull marble plaster fibreglass amp pool pavingWE ALSO DO bull Gate Motors Intercoms bull Electric Fencing
Convenient online shoppingchemicals equipment spares and accessoriesFree Pinelands delivery bull over R100
ONLINE POOL SHOPwwwpoolrenovationcoza
BEFORE
COMPLETED RENOVATIONS
AFTER
SERVICE CONTRACTS bull MAINTENANCE amp REPAIRSREDUCE ELECTRICITY USEWith a Dolphin E20 robotic pool cleaner
EcoClear Recycled Glass FILTER MEDIA
The new alternative to sand in your pool filterA new 100 recycled locally made enviro-friendly material Lasts up to 3 times longer than traditional Silica sand saving you money and giving you a cleaner healthier pool
PAINT amp HARDWARE
PINELANDS
BUILD
Monday - FridaySaturday
SundayPublic Holidays
bull 0800 - 1730 bull 0800 - 1500bull Closedbull 0900 - 1400
021 531 5805 rocopinelandsgmailcom
High QualityKitchen amp Cupboard Fittings
Now in Pinelands Mica
VISIT US TODAY
Unit 1 Millside Park Old Mill Road NdabeniTEL 021 531 2566TRADING HOURS
AFFORDABLE INTERIOR amp EXTERIORWALL COATING SOLUTIONS
Interior amp Exterior Wall CoatingRoof Coating amp Cleaning High Pressure CleaningWood RestorationWaterproofing
Sean BallantynePHONE 072 264 1271paintingcapetowngmailcom
CONTACT Change it Love it
The Painting Co
021 593 0627wwwalunitekensingtoncoza
We Manufacture Supply and Fit Aluminium and Glass Products
Windows amp Doors Sunroom BalconyPatio Shower Doors amp Braai Enclosures
Shopfronts and BalustradesPedestrian and Driveway Gates
WE ASLO SPECIALIZE INRemoval of Old Window Frames and Replacement with Aluminium
Custom-made Aluminium Frames Supplied and Fitted
Servicing of AluminiumWindows amp Doors
Glazing and Mirrors
t
w
UP TO15
DISCOUNT
APRMAYJUNJULAUG
20 March18 April15 May19 June17 July
4 April2 May30 May4 July1 August
EDITION BOOKING PUBLICATIONKEY DATES FOR 2017 MUSE EDITIONS
072 073 074 075 076
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Port
rait
Nev
ille L
ockh
art
Food
shot
Nev
ille L
ockh
art
1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
Bissets advert for the Muse 2014_pressindd 1 20140422 229 PM
Local expertise national presence international audience
wwwsvrpropertiescoza bull wwwfineandcountrycom bull wwwproperty24com
Christo SharonJacquesOffice
+27 (0)76 164 4483+27 (0)82 920 2217+27 (0)76 077 6985+27 (0)21 531 3464
Emailinfosvrpropertiescoza pinelandsfineandcountrycom
asking prices
Christo and Sharonvan RensburgTOP AWARD ACHIEVERS
Tel 021 422 3030Email lvisagiebissetscom3rd Floor 45 Buitengracht Street Cape Townwwwbissetscom
THORNTON R1 300 000Exclusive InstructionEASY LIVING Freestanding townhouse in secure close 2 Bedrooms 1 bathroom Well equipped kitchen open plan to living area Flow to garden 2 car undercover parking
PINELANDS R16 000 pmExclusive Instruction AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Open plan loungedining room 3 Bedrooms 1 bathroom separate loo Double garage and parking Near Howard Centre Shops and popular schools
PINELANDS R3 500 000
EXPANSIVE ACCOMMODATION Lounge dining room large family room onto gazebo and pool Modern kitchen laundry 5 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Big separate cottage
PINELANDS R4 300 000New Release Exclusive Instruction TRUE AND UNIQUE ORIGINAL Quality and characterful detail in Olde Pinelands 3 Double bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) Entrance lounge dining room inner hall Upstairs studio with bathroom
PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
PINELANDS R11 000 pmExclusive InstructionDUPLEX FLAT Well maintained block good security Walking distance to main Howard Centre shops and good schools Stunning views 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Garage and parking bay Use of communal pool
PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
PINELANDS R3 950 000Exclusive Instruction CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE Recently renovated Elegant lounge and dining room Big classic kitchen and family room flow to pool 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) 4 Car garaging direct access
CONSISTENTLY SELLING AND RENTING OUT PROPERTIES
SOLD B
Y US
LET BY U
S
TO RENT
TO RENT
SVR-IBC-071indd 1 20170222 953 AM
Ashleigh KeightleyRentalsPinelandsThorntonT 021 531 0993C 062 354 1478
Dave BrownPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 082 330 4111
Peter LovellPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 079 529 6939
Lorna FrancksPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 083 659 9333
Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Pinelands 021 531 3041 salespinelandsharcourtscoza
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
asking price
Pinelands R6495000
Pinelands R3300000 THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING
We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
Pinelands R3250000
FOR SALE
Accommodation GaloreEntrance to spacious lounge with fireplace Open plan dining room large family room with fireplace flow to thatched gazebo built-in braai and pool Modern fitted kitchen plus laundry 5 Bedrooms plus a study or 6th bedroom 2 bathrooms (mes) guest cloak BONUS Separate self contained cottage Double carportDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5323
Pinelands R3500000
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
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DIRECTORY
The Dance CoModernHip-HopTiny Tots Ballet
Dance FitnessMusical TheatreRhythm Pilates
Professional teachers in all stylesParticipation in competitions amp shows
Viv PullinJen Stretch
021 531 8976 bull 083 273 2159021 531 5777 bull 083 635 2414
wwwdancecocapetowncoza bull vivpullin1gmailcom
Kathy RademanPHYSIOTHERAPIST
11 The Crossing Pinelandskathyrademangmailcom
021 531 6119082 785 0394
GENERALPHYSIOTHERAPYPRACTICE INCLUDINGSports injuriesNeck amp back painChest conditions Post-operative rehabilitation
Shanaaz DawoodPhysiotherapist
Call 082 358 1282shanaaz59yahoocom
GENERAL PHYSIOTHERAPYOrthopaedic ConditionsPost-operative RehabBack and Neck PainGeriatric MaintenanceChest ConditionsAnte amp Post Natal Rehab
HOMEVISITS
Pinelands andsurrounding areas
cmccommunity medical care
Dr Mark StodelCONSULTING HOURSMONDAY TO FRIDAY1000-1230 amp 1530-1730
NOW AT PINE CARE CENTRE4 Mountbatten Avenue Pinelandse middot infocommunitymedicalcarecozaw middot wwwcommunitymedicalcarecoza
Tel 021 531 2362
MBBCh (Wits) DCH (SA) MBA (UCT)Cert in Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)
After hours emergencies areseen by the doctor on duty
Afternoons by appointment only
Dr Adele PelteretA NATURAL APPROACH TO YOUR HEALTH
021 531 3589 | 6 The Fairway Pinelands
Naturopath amp Nutritional Therapist
DrAdeleNaturalMedicineCliniccoza
NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC
For youreyes only
Contact Annelise 082 633 0894
Specializing exclusivelyin Eyelash Extensions for beautiful eyes
Anne-LuEyelash Extensions
Trsquoai Chi for SeniorsSafe gentle and easy to learn Improve your balance strength co-ordination and flexibilityClasses in Pinelands and Rondebosch
Beginners Welcome bull First Two Classes Free
Vikki Pereira bull 082 342 3240
t 021 531 2717e drjcrombiegmailcomf Dr Jennifer Crombie
Seen by appointmentMon - Fri
Weekendsafterhours
830 - 11am2pm - 5pmSeen by oncall doctor
NEW GP PRACTICEAT PINECARE CENTRE4 Mountbatten Ave Pinelands
Dr Jennifer CrombieMBChB (UCT) DMH (SA)
Dr Ruth WardMFGP (SA) DCH(SA) MA(UJ)
D R J E N N I F E R C R O M B I ED R RU T H WA R D
G e n e r a l P r a c t i t i o n e r s
a calm oasis in theheart of Pinelands
We offer GIFT VOUCHERS
CherylLaurenJessica
sublimeskinandbodytelkomsanet021 531 4860 sublimeskinandbodywwwsublimeskinandbodycoza
f
IPL Hair RemovalSpray TanningEar PiercingTeeth WhiteningManis amp PedisGel Nails amp WaxingAcrylic Nails6D MicrobladingBrow amp Lash TintingLash LiftSkin Peels amp MassageRF Skin Rejuvenation
YOUREXPERTLOCAL
SKINCARESPECIALISTS
For appointmentsTerry or Jade021 531 5829
44 Brookdale Avenue Pinelandstoptotoepinelandsgmailcomsmswhatsapp 083 523 7739 f
INTRODUCING
OMBREBrows and
Shaded Eyeliner
Shaded Eyeliner with graduated shading looks stunning onthe eyes
Ombre Brows (Shaded) can bedone on their ownor combined with the microblading
shaded + microblading
shaded brow
shaded eyeliner
no shading
TRANSFORM YOUR FEET
Rochelle ~ Kelly ~ Elijhanne021 532 3402 bull wwweternalyouthcozaPine Care Centre 4 Mountbatten Ave Pinelands
MediHeel is aunique solution to drycracked heels Itrsquos a safechemical peel that givesyou soft smooth heelsusing NO blade
with MediHeel and apampering Pedicure
R200MEDIHEEL
ampASSOCIATES
BTechPod(SA) Pr No 680 3342
P O D I A T R I S T
Deepika Patel
Aphen House15 Brommersvlei Road
Constantia middot 021 794 5789podiatrist3gmailcom bull wwwpodiatrist-patelcom
Integration House5 Robor CrescentRondebosch middot 021 685 3930
Parent amp Toddler Activity Centre
We will also run Nanny Groups in your home
6 -12 Months Parents amp babies have fun with balls exercise music amp language development
1 - 2 Years Tactile amp creative play gross and fine motor skills and fun music time
2 - 4 Years Preparation for play school developing your toddlerrsquos independence confidence and social skills
021 531 8659 bull 082 823 8360ofratime2gethercozawwwtoddlerworkshopcoza
CALLOfra
Sharp
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DIRECTORY
PINE POWERElectrical082 448 8023
RepairsInstallations
Maintenance Security Lighting
email pinepowerelectrictelkomsanet
PinePower-D6-061indd 1 16032016 1028 PM
Architectural and landscape features
structural steel beams garden arches etc
David Craig bull 072 266 0722 bull wwwdcd-designcoza
Gates fencing burglar bars balustradesand staircases
Gate automationmotors andintercoms
We undertake buildingtiling and paving forpatio amp pool surrounds
We also service poolson either a weekly or fortnightly basis
CALL middot 083 521 8271 middot 021 712 3011
inforeedworthpoolscoza middot wwwreedworthpoolscoza
REEDWORTH POOL RENOVATORS
Call Hendrik Pienaar on 078 48 777 97capetownmydstvorg bull wwwmydstvorg
Incomparable Products bull Unexpected Service Unmatched Proficiency bull Realistic Pricing
HOME CCTVRemote viewingon Smart Devices3 Year warranty
S A T E L L I T E amp A U D I O V I S U A L
Formerly Satellite SolutionsNEW NAME bull SAME SERVICE
ALL DSTVbull INSTALLATIONSbull UPGRADESbull REPAIRSAUDIOVISUALbull Home Theatrebull Sound Systemsbull Conference AV
All in 1 Cleaning Services
072 681 2860 bull allin1cleanyahoocom
Carpets Rugs Furniture etcDomestic CleanersPre and PostOccupation CleaningPainting and GardenHandy Man ServicesComplex Maintenance
AFFORDABLE
SATISFACTIONGUARANTEED
REFERENCESAVAILABLE
OWNER OPERATED
CONTACT Nico
RYANDAVIESryanneildaviesgmailcom
Service amp maintenance of distribution boards Compliance certificatesLoad testingAll electrical installations repairs and maintenance hellipgarage door motors intercoms sliding gates gate buzzers
072 381 6142021 637 0593
RNDELECTRICAL
pty (ltd)Clive Fletcher021 531 8674082 963 3992
Automated gate and garage door motor repairsGates amp fencing manufactureCENTURION amp ET SYSTEMS
GATEPOWER
YOUR PINELANDS AUTOMATED GATE GP
Wed - Fri 9am-4pmSaturday 9am-2pm
Call 021 531 86483 Daffodil Way Pinelands
SALLYrsquoS LITTLE CRAZY SHOPA treasure trove of noveltiestoys bull colouring books bull puzzles olives amp olive oil books SA flags fancy dress gift bags and more
021 531 6345 bull 083 270 5225wwwlibrapestcontrolcoza
DOMESTIC bull COMMERCIAL bull INDUSTRIALFor control of cockroaches bed bugs fleas fliesants fish moths rats mice and pest bird control
Libra
Pest Control Services
All hours telephoneFree survey amp quote
Neil Buckland CyclesUnit 8 Millside Park Morningside PinelandsCALL bull 021 531 2211 bull 078 2711 057
Are you ready Is your bike servicedWishing all Cycle Tour
participants a safe amp fun day
CLA WELDINGWORX
Burglarbars Gates Automationand repairs
CONTACTAngelo
083 267 9970 bull 079 636 8844claweldingworksgmailcom
RRT Lawn Services
CONTACT Ross
082 770 2646 bull rrtlawnservicesgmailcom
Basic amp stripe cutEdge trimmingAll work done by the owner
Pool CleaningDIY amp CarpentryWater Tank Installs
Clive Fletcher082 963 3992Pinelands resident
Install aneconomicalPOOL COVERGreatly reduces evaporation
Save precious drinking water
SAVE WATER
wwwsecurahomecoza
CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION082 920 3060 office hoursnathansecurahomecoza
NathanTunley
SECURE YOUR HOME WITH STYLEWe blend strength with style to protect your family and enhance the look of your home
BURGLAR BARS bull SECURITY SHUTTERS SECURITY GATES amp EXPANDING GATES
SPECIALISTS INYOUR HOME YOUR CASTLE
SECURITRONICS SAFETY SOLUTIONS CC TA
AFRICANPROPERTYAWARDSWINNER 2014bull2015
A CALL TO ACTIONRawson Properties Pinelands Thornton are looking for energetic proactive sales partners to join our rapidly growing agencyProspective sales partners need to be Pinelands residents to join our current longtime Pinelands resident sales partner Anthony McCarthyOur clients are our focusJoin the team that ensures our clients enjoy the best experience when buying or selling their property
Craig Gilfillan 072 650 0276 orAnthony McCarthy 082 372 3092CONTACT
The Botanical
3 Bushwood Rd Little Mowbray
021 689 5266 thebotanicalteahouset fMon-Fri 8am-430pm bull Sat 8am-2pm
an urbanretreatTea House
Hibiscus to Cherryblossom teas amp coffee
Breakfast amplight lunches
ine ashDROP lsquoN GO LAUNDRY
saving you LOADS of time
WASH DRY amp FOLD bull IRONING amp MENDINGowner-run personal service and care
33 FOREST DRIVE PINELANDS bull 021 531 2645
CLOTHING bull BEDDING bull UNDIES bull LINEN SLEEPWEAR bull WORKWEAR bull CURTAINING
Dir-071indd 4 20170222 1013 AM
March 2017 | the muse | 19 wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza
DIRECTORY
Building bull RenovationsPainting bull Waterproofing
Francisco ProjectsRefurbishmentsand New Builds
Call Chris Francisco083 453 3399Pinelands Resident
chrisfranciscoprojectscozawwwfranciscoprojectscoza
Peninsula
Approved stockists installers and applicators of these quality brands
EXPERT POOL RENOVATIONSGunite amp fibreglass poolsPOOL COVERS amp BACKWASH SYSTEMS
wwwpoolrenovationcozaTHE PINELANDS POOL EXPERT
Tom Botha021 532 2774079 845 4445POOL RENOVATIONS amp MAINTENANCE
SPECIALISTS IN bull marble plaster fibreglass amp pool pavingWE ALSO DO bull Gate Motors Intercoms bull Electric Fencing
Convenient online shoppingchemicals equipment spares and accessoriesFree Pinelands delivery bull over R100
ONLINE POOL SHOPwwwpoolrenovationcoza
BEFORE
COMPLETED RENOVATIONS
AFTER
SERVICE CONTRACTS bull MAINTENANCE amp REPAIRSREDUCE ELECTRICITY USEWith a Dolphin E20 robotic pool cleaner
EcoClear Recycled Glass FILTER MEDIA
The new alternative to sand in your pool filterA new 100 recycled locally made enviro-friendly material Lasts up to 3 times longer than traditional Silica sand saving you money and giving you a cleaner healthier pool
PAINT amp HARDWARE
PINELANDS
BUILD
Monday - FridaySaturday
SundayPublic Holidays
bull 0800 - 1730 bull 0800 - 1500bull Closedbull 0900 - 1400
021 531 5805 rocopinelandsgmailcom
High QualityKitchen amp Cupboard Fittings
Now in Pinelands Mica
VISIT US TODAY
Unit 1 Millside Park Old Mill Road NdabeniTEL 021 531 2566TRADING HOURS
AFFORDABLE INTERIOR amp EXTERIORWALL COATING SOLUTIONS
Interior amp Exterior Wall CoatingRoof Coating amp Cleaning High Pressure CleaningWood RestorationWaterproofing
Sean BallantynePHONE 072 264 1271paintingcapetowngmailcom
CONTACT Change it Love it
The Painting Co
021 593 0627wwwalunitekensingtoncoza
We Manufacture Supply and Fit Aluminium and Glass Products
Windows amp Doors Sunroom BalconyPatio Shower Doors amp Braai Enclosures
Shopfronts and BalustradesPedestrian and Driveway Gates
WE ASLO SPECIALIZE INRemoval of Old Window Frames and Replacement with Aluminium
Custom-made Aluminium Frames Supplied and Fitted
Servicing of AluminiumWindows amp Doors
Glazing and Mirrors
t
w
UP TO15
DISCOUNT
APRMAYJUNJULAUG
20 March18 April15 May19 June17 July
4 April2 May30 May4 July1 August
EDITION BOOKING PUBLICATIONKEY DATES FOR 2017 MUSE EDITIONS
072 073 074 075 076
Dir-071indd 5 20170221 1141 PM
wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza March 2017 | the muse | 20
Port
rait
Nev
ille L
ockh
art
Food
shot
Nev
ille L
ockh
art
1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
Bissets advert for the Muse 2014_pressindd 1 20140422 229 PM
Local expertise national presence international audience
wwwsvrpropertiescoza bull wwwfineandcountrycom bull wwwproperty24com
Christo SharonJacquesOffice
+27 (0)76 164 4483+27 (0)82 920 2217+27 (0)76 077 6985+27 (0)21 531 3464
Emailinfosvrpropertiescoza pinelandsfineandcountrycom
asking prices
Christo and Sharonvan RensburgTOP AWARD ACHIEVERS
Tel 021 422 3030Email lvisagiebissetscom3rd Floor 45 Buitengracht Street Cape Townwwwbissetscom
THORNTON R1 300 000Exclusive InstructionEASY LIVING Freestanding townhouse in secure close 2 Bedrooms 1 bathroom Well equipped kitchen open plan to living area Flow to garden 2 car undercover parking
PINELANDS R16 000 pmExclusive Instruction AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Open plan loungedining room 3 Bedrooms 1 bathroom separate loo Double garage and parking Near Howard Centre Shops and popular schools
PINELANDS R3 500 000
EXPANSIVE ACCOMMODATION Lounge dining room large family room onto gazebo and pool Modern kitchen laundry 5 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Big separate cottage
PINELANDS R4 300 000New Release Exclusive Instruction TRUE AND UNIQUE ORIGINAL Quality and characterful detail in Olde Pinelands 3 Double bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) Entrance lounge dining room inner hall Upstairs studio with bathroom
PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
PINELANDS R11 000 pmExclusive InstructionDUPLEX FLAT Well maintained block good security Walking distance to main Howard Centre shops and good schools Stunning views 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Garage and parking bay Use of communal pool
PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
PINELANDS R3 950 000Exclusive Instruction CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE Recently renovated Elegant lounge and dining room Big classic kitchen and family room flow to pool 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) 4 Car garaging direct access
CONSISTENTLY SELLING AND RENTING OUT PROPERTIES
SOLD B
Y US
LET BY U
S
TO RENT
TO RENT
SVR-IBC-071indd 1 20170222 953 AM
Ashleigh KeightleyRentalsPinelandsThorntonT 021 531 0993C 062 354 1478
Dave BrownPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 082 330 4111
Peter LovellPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 079 529 6939
Lorna FrancksPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 083 659 9333
Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Pinelands 021 531 3041 salespinelandsharcourtscoza
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
asking price
Pinelands R6495000
Pinelands R3300000 THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING
We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
Pinelands R3250000
FOR SALE
Accommodation GaloreEntrance to spacious lounge with fireplace Open plan dining room large family room with fireplace flow to thatched gazebo built-in braai and pool Modern fitted kitchen plus laundry 5 Bedrooms plus a study or 6th bedroom 2 bathrooms (mes) guest cloak BONUS Separate self contained cottage Double carportDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5323
Pinelands R3500000
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Harcourts-OBC-071indd 1 20170219 915 AM
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DIRECTORY
PINE POWERElectrical082 448 8023
RepairsInstallations
Maintenance Security Lighting
email pinepowerelectrictelkomsanet
PinePower-D6-061indd 1 16032016 1028 PM
Architectural and landscape features
structural steel beams garden arches etc
David Craig bull 072 266 0722 bull wwwdcd-designcoza
Gates fencing burglar bars balustradesand staircases
Gate automationmotors andintercoms
We undertake buildingtiling and paving forpatio amp pool surrounds
We also service poolson either a weekly or fortnightly basis
CALL middot 083 521 8271 middot 021 712 3011
inforeedworthpoolscoza middot wwwreedworthpoolscoza
REEDWORTH POOL RENOVATORS
Call Hendrik Pienaar on 078 48 777 97capetownmydstvorg bull wwwmydstvorg
Incomparable Products bull Unexpected Service Unmatched Proficiency bull Realistic Pricing
HOME CCTVRemote viewingon Smart Devices3 Year warranty
S A T E L L I T E amp A U D I O V I S U A L
Formerly Satellite SolutionsNEW NAME bull SAME SERVICE
ALL DSTVbull INSTALLATIONSbull UPGRADESbull REPAIRSAUDIOVISUALbull Home Theatrebull Sound Systemsbull Conference AV
All in 1 Cleaning Services
072 681 2860 bull allin1cleanyahoocom
Carpets Rugs Furniture etcDomestic CleanersPre and PostOccupation CleaningPainting and GardenHandy Man ServicesComplex Maintenance
AFFORDABLE
SATISFACTIONGUARANTEED
REFERENCESAVAILABLE
OWNER OPERATED
CONTACT Nico
RYANDAVIESryanneildaviesgmailcom
Service amp maintenance of distribution boards Compliance certificatesLoad testingAll electrical installations repairs and maintenance hellipgarage door motors intercoms sliding gates gate buzzers
072 381 6142021 637 0593
RNDELECTRICAL
pty (ltd)Clive Fletcher021 531 8674082 963 3992
Automated gate and garage door motor repairsGates amp fencing manufactureCENTURION amp ET SYSTEMS
GATEPOWER
YOUR PINELANDS AUTOMATED GATE GP
Wed - Fri 9am-4pmSaturday 9am-2pm
Call 021 531 86483 Daffodil Way Pinelands
SALLYrsquoS LITTLE CRAZY SHOPA treasure trove of noveltiestoys bull colouring books bull puzzles olives amp olive oil books SA flags fancy dress gift bags and more
021 531 6345 bull 083 270 5225wwwlibrapestcontrolcoza
DOMESTIC bull COMMERCIAL bull INDUSTRIALFor control of cockroaches bed bugs fleas fliesants fish moths rats mice and pest bird control
Libra
Pest Control Services
All hours telephoneFree survey amp quote
Neil Buckland CyclesUnit 8 Millside Park Morningside PinelandsCALL bull 021 531 2211 bull 078 2711 057
Are you ready Is your bike servicedWishing all Cycle Tour
participants a safe amp fun day
CLA WELDINGWORX
Burglarbars Gates Automationand repairs
CONTACTAngelo
083 267 9970 bull 079 636 8844claweldingworksgmailcom
RRT Lawn Services
CONTACT Ross
082 770 2646 bull rrtlawnservicesgmailcom
Basic amp stripe cutEdge trimmingAll work done by the owner
Pool CleaningDIY amp CarpentryWater Tank Installs
Clive Fletcher082 963 3992Pinelands resident
Install aneconomicalPOOL COVERGreatly reduces evaporation
Save precious drinking water
SAVE WATER
wwwsecurahomecoza
CALL FOR A FREE QUOTATION082 920 3060 office hoursnathansecurahomecoza
NathanTunley
SECURE YOUR HOME WITH STYLEWe blend strength with style to protect your family and enhance the look of your home
BURGLAR BARS bull SECURITY SHUTTERS SECURITY GATES amp EXPANDING GATES
SPECIALISTS INYOUR HOME YOUR CASTLE
SECURITRONICS SAFETY SOLUTIONS CC TA
AFRICANPROPERTYAWARDSWINNER 2014bull2015
A CALL TO ACTIONRawson Properties Pinelands Thornton are looking for energetic proactive sales partners to join our rapidly growing agencyProspective sales partners need to be Pinelands residents to join our current longtime Pinelands resident sales partner Anthony McCarthyOur clients are our focusJoin the team that ensures our clients enjoy the best experience when buying or selling their property
Craig Gilfillan 072 650 0276 orAnthony McCarthy 082 372 3092CONTACT
The Botanical
3 Bushwood Rd Little Mowbray
021 689 5266 thebotanicalteahouset fMon-Fri 8am-430pm bull Sat 8am-2pm
an urbanretreatTea House
Hibiscus to Cherryblossom teas amp coffee
Breakfast amplight lunches
ine ashDROP lsquoN GO LAUNDRY
saving you LOADS of time
WASH DRY amp FOLD bull IRONING amp MENDINGowner-run personal service and care
33 FOREST DRIVE PINELANDS bull 021 531 2645
CLOTHING bull BEDDING bull UNDIES bull LINEN SLEEPWEAR bull WORKWEAR bull CURTAINING
Dir-071indd 4 20170222 1013 AM
March 2017 | the muse | 19 wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza
DIRECTORY
Building bull RenovationsPainting bull Waterproofing
Francisco ProjectsRefurbishmentsand New Builds
Call Chris Francisco083 453 3399Pinelands Resident
chrisfranciscoprojectscozawwwfranciscoprojectscoza
Peninsula
Approved stockists installers and applicators of these quality brands
EXPERT POOL RENOVATIONSGunite amp fibreglass poolsPOOL COVERS amp BACKWASH SYSTEMS
wwwpoolrenovationcozaTHE PINELANDS POOL EXPERT
Tom Botha021 532 2774079 845 4445POOL RENOVATIONS amp MAINTENANCE
SPECIALISTS IN bull marble plaster fibreglass amp pool pavingWE ALSO DO bull Gate Motors Intercoms bull Electric Fencing
Convenient online shoppingchemicals equipment spares and accessoriesFree Pinelands delivery bull over R100
ONLINE POOL SHOPwwwpoolrenovationcoza
BEFORE
COMPLETED RENOVATIONS
AFTER
SERVICE CONTRACTS bull MAINTENANCE amp REPAIRSREDUCE ELECTRICITY USEWith a Dolphin E20 robotic pool cleaner
EcoClear Recycled Glass FILTER MEDIA
The new alternative to sand in your pool filterA new 100 recycled locally made enviro-friendly material Lasts up to 3 times longer than traditional Silica sand saving you money and giving you a cleaner healthier pool
PAINT amp HARDWARE
PINELANDS
BUILD
Monday - FridaySaturday
SundayPublic Holidays
bull 0800 - 1730 bull 0800 - 1500bull Closedbull 0900 - 1400
021 531 5805 rocopinelandsgmailcom
High QualityKitchen amp Cupboard Fittings
Now in Pinelands Mica
VISIT US TODAY
Unit 1 Millside Park Old Mill Road NdabeniTEL 021 531 2566TRADING HOURS
AFFORDABLE INTERIOR amp EXTERIORWALL COATING SOLUTIONS
Interior amp Exterior Wall CoatingRoof Coating amp Cleaning High Pressure CleaningWood RestorationWaterproofing
Sean BallantynePHONE 072 264 1271paintingcapetowngmailcom
CONTACT Change it Love it
The Painting Co
021 593 0627wwwalunitekensingtoncoza
We Manufacture Supply and Fit Aluminium and Glass Products
Windows amp Doors Sunroom BalconyPatio Shower Doors amp Braai Enclosures
Shopfronts and BalustradesPedestrian and Driveway Gates
WE ASLO SPECIALIZE INRemoval of Old Window Frames and Replacement with Aluminium
Custom-made Aluminium Frames Supplied and Fitted
Servicing of AluminiumWindows amp Doors
Glazing and Mirrors
t
w
UP TO15
DISCOUNT
APRMAYJUNJULAUG
20 March18 April15 May19 June17 July
4 April2 May30 May4 July1 August
EDITION BOOKING PUBLICATIONKEY DATES FOR 2017 MUSE EDITIONS
072 073 074 075 076
Dir-071indd 5 20170221 1141 PM
wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza March 2017 | the muse | 20
Port
rait
Nev
ille L
ockh
art
Food
shot
Nev
ille L
ockh
art
1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
Bissets advert for the Muse 2014_pressindd 1 20140422 229 PM
Local expertise national presence international audience
wwwsvrpropertiescoza bull wwwfineandcountrycom bull wwwproperty24com
Christo SharonJacquesOffice
+27 (0)76 164 4483+27 (0)82 920 2217+27 (0)76 077 6985+27 (0)21 531 3464
Emailinfosvrpropertiescoza pinelandsfineandcountrycom
asking prices
Christo and Sharonvan RensburgTOP AWARD ACHIEVERS
Tel 021 422 3030Email lvisagiebissetscom3rd Floor 45 Buitengracht Street Cape Townwwwbissetscom
THORNTON R1 300 000Exclusive InstructionEASY LIVING Freestanding townhouse in secure close 2 Bedrooms 1 bathroom Well equipped kitchen open plan to living area Flow to garden 2 car undercover parking
PINELANDS R16 000 pmExclusive Instruction AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Open plan loungedining room 3 Bedrooms 1 bathroom separate loo Double garage and parking Near Howard Centre Shops and popular schools
PINELANDS R3 500 000
EXPANSIVE ACCOMMODATION Lounge dining room large family room onto gazebo and pool Modern kitchen laundry 5 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Big separate cottage
PINELANDS R4 300 000New Release Exclusive Instruction TRUE AND UNIQUE ORIGINAL Quality and characterful detail in Olde Pinelands 3 Double bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) Entrance lounge dining room inner hall Upstairs studio with bathroom
PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
PINELANDS R11 000 pmExclusive InstructionDUPLEX FLAT Well maintained block good security Walking distance to main Howard Centre shops and good schools Stunning views 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Garage and parking bay Use of communal pool
PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
PINELANDS R3 950 000Exclusive Instruction CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE Recently renovated Elegant lounge and dining room Big classic kitchen and family room flow to pool 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) 4 Car garaging direct access
CONSISTENTLY SELLING AND RENTING OUT PROPERTIES
SOLD B
Y US
LET BY U
S
TO RENT
TO RENT
SVR-IBC-071indd 1 20170222 953 AM
Ashleigh KeightleyRentalsPinelandsThorntonT 021 531 0993C 062 354 1478
Dave BrownPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 082 330 4111
Peter LovellPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 079 529 6939
Lorna FrancksPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 083 659 9333
Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Pinelands 021 531 3041 salespinelandsharcourtscoza
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
asking price
Pinelands R6495000
Pinelands R3300000 THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING
We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
Pinelands R3250000
FOR SALE
Accommodation GaloreEntrance to spacious lounge with fireplace Open plan dining room large family room with fireplace flow to thatched gazebo built-in braai and pool Modern fitted kitchen plus laundry 5 Bedrooms plus a study or 6th bedroom 2 bathrooms (mes) guest cloak BONUS Separate self contained cottage Double carportDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5323
Pinelands R3500000
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Harcourts-OBC-071indd 1 20170219 915 AM
March 2017 | the muse | 19 wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza
DIRECTORY
Building bull RenovationsPainting bull Waterproofing
Francisco ProjectsRefurbishmentsand New Builds
Call Chris Francisco083 453 3399Pinelands Resident
chrisfranciscoprojectscozawwwfranciscoprojectscoza
Peninsula
Approved stockists installers and applicators of these quality brands
EXPERT POOL RENOVATIONSGunite amp fibreglass poolsPOOL COVERS amp BACKWASH SYSTEMS
wwwpoolrenovationcozaTHE PINELANDS POOL EXPERT
Tom Botha021 532 2774079 845 4445POOL RENOVATIONS amp MAINTENANCE
SPECIALISTS IN bull marble plaster fibreglass amp pool pavingWE ALSO DO bull Gate Motors Intercoms bull Electric Fencing
Convenient online shoppingchemicals equipment spares and accessoriesFree Pinelands delivery bull over R100
ONLINE POOL SHOPwwwpoolrenovationcoza
BEFORE
COMPLETED RENOVATIONS
AFTER
SERVICE CONTRACTS bull MAINTENANCE amp REPAIRSREDUCE ELECTRICITY USEWith a Dolphin E20 robotic pool cleaner
EcoClear Recycled Glass FILTER MEDIA
The new alternative to sand in your pool filterA new 100 recycled locally made enviro-friendly material Lasts up to 3 times longer than traditional Silica sand saving you money and giving you a cleaner healthier pool
PAINT amp HARDWARE
PINELANDS
BUILD
Monday - FridaySaturday
SundayPublic Holidays
bull 0800 - 1730 bull 0800 - 1500bull Closedbull 0900 - 1400
021 531 5805 rocopinelandsgmailcom
High QualityKitchen amp Cupboard Fittings
Now in Pinelands Mica
VISIT US TODAY
Unit 1 Millside Park Old Mill Road NdabeniTEL 021 531 2566TRADING HOURS
AFFORDABLE INTERIOR amp EXTERIORWALL COATING SOLUTIONS
Interior amp Exterior Wall CoatingRoof Coating amp Cleaning High Pressure CleaningWood RestorationWaterproofing
Sean BallantynePHONE 072 264 1271paintingcapetowngmailcom
CONTACT Change it Love it
The Painting Co
021 593 0627wwwalunitekensingtoncoza
We Manufacture Supply and Fit Aluminium and Glass Products
Windows amp Doors Sunroom BalconyPatio Shower Doors amp Braai Enclosures
Shopfronts and BalustradesPedestrian and Driveway Gates
WE ASLO SPECIALIZE INRemoval of Old Window Frames and Replacement with Aluminium
Custom-made Aluminium Frames Supplied and Fitted
Servicing of AluminiumWindows amp Doors
Glazing and Mirrors
t
w
UP TO15
DISCOUNT
APRMAYJUNJULAUG
20 March18 April15 May19 June17 July
4 April2 May30 May4 July1 August
EDITION BOOKING PUBLICATIONKEY DATES FOR 2017 MUSE EDITIONS
072 073 074 075 076
Dir-071indd 5 20170221 1141 PM
wwwpinelandsdirectorycoza March 2017 | the muse | 20
Port
rait
Nev
ille L
ockh
art
Food
shot
Nev
ille L
ockh
art
1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
Bissets advert for the Muse 2014_pressindd 1 20140422 229 PM
Local expertise national presence international audience
wwwsvrpropertiescoza bull wwwfineandcountrycom bull wwwproperty24com
Christo SharonJacquesOffice
+27 (0)76 164 4483+27 (0)82 920 2217+27 (0)76 077 6985+27 (0)21 531 3464
Emailinfosvrpropertiescoza pinelandsfineandcountrycom
asking prices
Christo and Sharonvan RensburgTOP AWARD ACHIEVERS
Tel 021 422 3030Email lvisagiebissetscom3rd Floor 45 Buitengracht Street Cape Townwwwbissetscom
THORNTON R1 300 000Exclusive InstructionEASY LIVING Freestanding townhouse in secure close 2 Bedrooms 1 bathroom Well equipped kitchen open plan to living area Flow to garden 2 car undercover parking
PINELANDS R16 000 pmExclusive Instruction AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Open plan loungedining room 3 Bedrooms 1 bathroom separate loo Double garage and parking Near Howard Centre Shops and popular schools
PINELANDS R3 500 000
EXPANSIVE ACCOMMODATION Lounge dining room large family room onto gazebo and pool Modern kitchen laundry 5 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Big separate cottage
PINELANDS R4 300 000New Release Exclusive Instruction TRUE AND UNIQUE ORIGINAL Quality and characterful detail in Olde Pinelands 3 Double bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) Entrance lounge dining room inner hall Upstairs studio with bathroom
PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
PINELANDS R11 000 pmExclusive InstructionDUPLEX FLAT Well maintained block good security Walking distance to main Howard Centre shops and good schools Stunning views 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Garage and parking bay Use of communal pool
PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
PINELANDS R3 950 000Exclusive Instruction CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE Recently renovated Elegant lounge and dining room Big classic kitchen and family room flow to pool 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) 4 Car garaging direct access
CONSISTENTLY SELLING AND RENTING OUT PROPERTIES
SOLD B
Y US
LET BY U
S
TO RENT
TO RENT
SVR-IBC-071indd 1 20170222 953 AM
Ashleigh KeightleyRentalsPinelandsThorntonT 021 531 0993C 062 354 1478
Dave BrownPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 082 330 4111
Peter LovellPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 079 529 6939
Lorna FrancksPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 083 659 9333
Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Pinelands 021 531 3041 salespinelandsharcourtscoza
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
asking price
Pinelands R6495000
Pinelands R3300000 THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING
We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
Pinelands R3250000
FOR SALE
Accommodation GaloreEntrance to spacious lounge with fireplace Open plan dining room large family room with fireplace flow to thatched gazebo built-in braai and pool Modern fitted kitchen plus laundry 5 Bedrooms plus a study or 6th bedroom 2 bathrooms (mes) guest cloak BONUS Separate self contained cottage Double carportDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5323
Pinelands R3500000
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Harcourts-OBC-071indd 1 20170219 915 AM
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1 Preheat the oven to 200 degC Place all the ingredients except the mint in a large mixing bowl and mix to coat the veggies with oil
2 Place the veggies on a large baking tray lined with baking paper and roast 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through The time will depend on the size of the veggies Serve with fresh mint
Cook up a storm with Heleen
By Heleen Meyer Pinelands resident foodie and author of Food from the Heart and the newMake fiveMaak vyf
FOOD FROM THE HEART
250 g small carrots whole250 g medium carrots peeled and quartered lengthwise4 small sweet potatoes skin on cut into wedges3 cloves garlic sliced45 ml (3 tbsp) olive or avocado oil10 ml (2 tsp) caraway or cumin seeds15 ml (1 tbsp) honey or soft brown sugarhandful fresh mint leaves
Serves 6
Heleenrsquos recipes are always easy to follow practical and something everyone enjoys Invest in a signed copy of her recipe book Make fiveMaak vyf today ndash it is packed with a variety of everyday ingredients prepared in five delectable and interesting
Roasted carrots amp sweet potatoes
Full of flavour
ways Heleen also shares her knowledge in cooking demonstrations Follow her on wwwfacebookcomHeleenMeyerFood or send an email to heleenmiafricacom to find out when the next demonstration is taking place this month
Discussions around healthy eating are nothing new and definitely not a fad but are here to stay Luckily subscribing to a healthy way of eating does not mean that you have to be on a diet As a matter of fact I wish the word diet could be scrapped from the dictionary A healthy lifestyle is something that should be important to all of us and it is really not difficult Sometimes it takes that step of making a few important changes but itrsquos always worth it Enjoying a good variety of foods in moderate quantities is a great start Make home-cooked meals your preference and avoid overly processed and refined foods Avoiding too much sugar salt artificial preservatives and additives is another important part Now you might say alls fair and well but
when it comes to cooking those ingredients one can easily get stuck with the wrong cooking methods or seasonings making wholesome ingredients less nutritious If you concentrate on not overcooking food and then having to lsquorescuersquo it with all sorts of pre-prepared sauces yoursquove already made a good choice Making use of the natural flavour and sweetness of ingredients in combination with natural seasonings is another way to ensure good healthy meals This side dish of roasted carrots and sweet potatoes with caraway or cumin seeds is quick easy and perfect with meat chicken or fish The roasting process adds to the sweetness of the veggies and just a few fresh mint leaves makes it really special The same recipe can be used to prepare butternut wedges
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Christo and Sharonvan RensburgTOP AWARD ACHIEVERS
Tel 021 422 3030Email lvisagiebissetscom3rd Floor 45 Buitengracht Street Cape Townwwwbissetscom
THORNTON R1 300 000Exclusive InstructionEASY LIVING Freestanding townhouse in secure close 2 Bedrooms 1 bathroom Well equipped kitchen open plan to living area Flow to garden 2 car undercover parking
PINELANDS R16 000 pmExclusive Instruction AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Open plan loungedining room 3 Bedrooms 1 bathroom separate loo Double garage and parking Near Howard Centre Shops and popular schools
PINELANDS R3 500 000
EXPANSIVE ACCOMMODATION Lounge dining room large family room onto gazebo and pool Modern kitchen laundry 5 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Big separate cottage
PINELANDS R4 300 000New Release Exclusive Instruction TRUE AND UNIQUE ORIGINAL Quality and characterful detail in Olde Pinelands 3 Double bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) Entrance lounge dining room inner hall Upstairs studio with bathroom
PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
PINELANDS R11 000 pmExclusive InstructionDUPLEX FLAT Well maintained block good security Walking distance to main Howard Centre shops and good schools Stunning views 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Garage and parking bay Use of communal pool
PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
PINELANDS R3 950 000Exclusive Instruction CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE Recently renovated Elegant lounge and dining room Big classic kitchen and family room flow to pool 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) 4 Car garaging direct access
CONSISTENTLY SELLING AND RENTING OUT PROPERTIES
SOLD B
Y US
LET BY U
S
TO RENT
TO RENT
SVR-IBC-071indd 1 20170222 953 AM
Ashleigh KeightleyRentalsPinelandsThorntonT 021 531 0993C 062 354 1478
Dave BrownPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 082 330 4111
Peter LovellPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 079 529 6939
Lorna FrancksPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 083 659 9333
Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Pinelands 021 531 3041 salespinelandsharcourtscoza
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
asking price
Pinelands R6495000
Pinelands R3300000 THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING
We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
Pinelands R3250000
FOR SALE
Accommodation GaloreEntrance to spacious lounge with fireplace Open plan dining room large family room with fireplace flow to thatched gazebo built-in braai and pool Modern fitted kitchen plus laundry 5 Bedrooms plus a study or 6th bedroom 2 bathrooms (mes) guest cloak BONUS Separate self contained cottage Double carportDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5323
Pinelands R3500000
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Harcourts-OBC-071indd 1 20170219 915 AM
Bissets advert for the Muse 2014_pressindd 1 20140422 229 PM
Local expertise national presence international audience
wwwsvrpropertiescoza bull wwwfineandcountrycom bull wwwproperty24com
Christo SharonJacquesOffice
+27 (0)76 164 4483+27 (0)82 920 2217+27 (0)76 077 6985+27 (0)21 531 3464
Emailinfosvrpropertiescoza pinelandsfineandcountrycom
asking prices
Christo and Sharonvan RensburgTOP AWARD ACHIEVERS
Tel 021 422 3030Email lvisagiebissetscom3rd Floor 45 Buitengracht Street Cape Townwwwbissetscom
THORNTON R1 300 000Exclusive InstructionEASY LIVING Freestanding townhouse in secure close 2 Bedrooms 1 bathroom Well equipped kitchen open plan to living area Flow to garden 2 car undercover parking
PINELANDS R16 000 pmExclusive Instruction AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Open plan loungedining room 3 Bedrooms 1 bathroom separate loo Double garage and parking Near Howard Centre Shops and popular schools
PINELANDS R3 500 000
EXPANSIVE ACCOMMODATION Lounge dining room large family room onto gazebo and pool Modern kitchen laundry 5 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Big separate cottage
PINELANDS R4 300 000New Release Exclusive Instruction TRUE AND UNIQUE ORIGINAL Quality and characterful detail in Olde Pinelands 3 Double bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) Entrance lounge dining room inner hall Upstairs studio with bathroom
PINELANDS R4 650 000Dual InstructionTREASURE CHEST Stylish roomy open plan entertaining Flow to fabulous garden spaces and pool Beautiful kitchen 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) Scope for independent flatlet
PINELANDS R3 750 000New Release Exclusive Instruction REAL CATCH In Olde Pinelands Entrance large dining roomlounge Oplan modern kitchen amp family room flows to patio in private garden with pool 3 Big beds 1 full renovated bathroom Garage outside room carport
PINELANDS R11 000 pmExclusive InstructionDUPLEX FLAT Well maintained block good security Walking distance to main Howard Centre shops and good schools Stunning views 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Garage and parking bay Use of communal pool
PINELANDS R27 500 pmNew Release Exclusive InstructionMAKING A BIG IMPRESSION In prime location spacious open plan loungedining room Big kitchen with stove and plumbed for appliances 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (mes) Separate flat pool double carport
PINELANDS R3 950 000Exclusive Instruction CONTEMPORARY LIFESTYLE Recently renovated Elegant lounge and dining room Big classic kitchen and family room flow to pool 5 Bedrooms 3 bathrooms (mes) 4 Car garaging direct access
CONSISTENTLY SELLING AND RENTING OUT PROPERTIES
SOLD B
Y US
LET BY U
S
TO RENT
TO RENT
SVR-IBC-071indd 1 20170222 953 AM
Ashleigh KeightleyRentalsPinelandsThorntonT 021 531 0993C 062 354 1478
Dave BrownPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 082 330 4111
Peter LovellPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 079 529 6939
Lorna FrancksPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 083 659 9333
Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Pinelands 021 531 3041 salespinelandsharcourtscoza
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
asking price
Pinelands R6495000
Pinelands R3300000 THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING
We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
Pinelands R3250000
FOR SALE
Accommodation GaloreEntrance to spacious lounge with fireplace Open plan dining room large family room with fireplace flow to thatched gazebo built-in braai and pool Modern fitted kitchen plus laundry 5 Bedrooms plus a study or 6th bedroom 2 bathrooms (mes) guest cloak BONUS Separate self contained cottage Double carportDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5323
Pinelands R3500000
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Harcourts-OBC-071indd 1 20170219 915 AM
Ashleigh KeightleyRentalsPinelandsThorntonT 021 531 0993C 062 354 1478
Dave BrownPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 082 330 4111
Peter LovellPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 079 529 6939
Lorna FrancksPinelandsT 021 531 3041C 083 659 9333
Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Pinelands 021 531 3041 salespinelandsharcourtscoza
Exper ts i n home f i nance maynardharcourtscoza
asking price
Pinelands R6495000
Pinelands R3300000 THINKING OF SELLING OR LETTING
We have many qualified buyers looking for homes Call us for afree no-obligation valuationCall Dave Brown or Peter Lovell to find out what we can do for you
Pinelands R3250000
FOR SALE
Accommodation GaloreEntrance to spacious lounge with fireplace Open plan dining room large family room with fireplace flow to thatched gazebo built-in braai and pool Modern fitted kitchen plus laundry 5 Bedrooms plus a study or 6th bedroom 2 bathrooms (mes) guest cloak BONUS Separate self contained cottage Double carportDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5323
Pinelands R3500000
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Picture PerfectMuch loved family home within walking distance to Red School and Howard Centre Entrance to formal lounge fireplace Wooden floors Dining room to TV room onto patio 3 Double bedrooms (bics) 2 bathrooms (mes) Bonus Separate flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Established garden wellpoint Tandem garaging Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Pinelands R3300000SOLE MANDATE
JOINT MANDATE
FOR SALE
A Perfect Family HomeEntrance to op lounge amp dining room Enclosed braai room onto conservatory overlooking pool amp garden Modern kitchen 3 Double bedrooms 2 modern bathrooms (mes) Bonus Flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom Laundry Extra length 3 car garaging Well secured and alarmed Dave Brown Peter Lovell
Character Thatch Cottage in Olde PinelandsQuaint cottage located on a spacious erf located close to shops and school A characterful home with wooden flooring throughout Entrance to lounge and separate dining room 3 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms (main en suite) Outside laundry room plus a single garage Plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell
An Exceptional HomeSituated in the heritage area of Pinelands an extensive remodel with natural materials wood floors granite tiles glass and brick gives a modern feel to a classic thatched house with a feeling of grand large open spaces and real privacy Entrance hall has large cathedral windows and guest bathroom Spectacular Bulthaup B3 kitchen with integrated appliances Gaggenau oven and steam oven extended breakfast bar scullery area Kitchen area covered by glass conservatory Formal dining room with high-thatched roof Large living area with high thatched roof and large windows giving a modern lodge feeling 3 Bedrooms 1 studioguest bedroom 2 Bedrooms have Bulthaup wardrobes including main bedroom which has a dressing area and en-suite bathroom Plot 1 300m2 large back garden Cottage and living area frame the garden for a courtyard feeling for braais and entertaining New guest cottage with Bulthaup B1 kitchen and wardrobe small living area and bedroom opening onto gardenDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5337
SOLE MANDATE
Position Position PositionIdeal for large family or dual living Entrance to op lounge amp dining room built in bar Spacious kitchen separate loo and study 3 Double bedrooms (bics) family bathroom PLUS separate cottage with double bedroom kitchen amp bathroom spacious lounge Single garage double carport and plenty of off street parkingDave Brown Peter Lovell WMP5329
Pinelands R3600000SOLE MANDATE
FOR SALE
SOLD
SOLD
SOLE MANDATE
Harcourts-OBC-071indd 1 20170219 915 AM