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Trouble viewing this email? View in your browser Tramonto - Weddings & Events Website Property for Sale Guesthouses/Hotels Developments Winelands Properties International Property Property for Rent Accommodation SA News Cafe 2010 Fifa World Cup Property Finance Welcome Index We have 57,000 registered non-profit organizations in South Africa. Every one of these has a great idea or initiative and the heart to make a positive difference in our country. Does this not tell us something about the people of South Africa? South Africans have good hearts and great warmth of spirit. Umnutu ngumuntu nga bantutranslates as a person is a person through other people the essence of ubuntu thrives in South Africa. We are in the final stages of layout and design with our next book which will be available in the first quarter of next year. The Susan Deacon Property Group instills pride in each of us for being South African, and achieves it with a smile. We would like to thank our clients for the overwhelming support you have given us. We live in an awesome country! Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation! National BRAAI DAY this coming Friday so lets celebrate in true South African style. Weekly Property Feature New Release Property From the Desk of Marcel Deacon International Property Articles Events/ Things to do Recipes Weekly Property Feature GREYTON - R4 850 000 Every town has a resting place for the body and soul. Well, Greyton none the less with this gem. About a century ago this house was built together with the church as one of the first buildings of Greyton. After recently being renovated it now offers visitors a homely base from where to explore the mountains, fresh cobbling river, classic houses and cosy town-centre. Here you have the unique opportunity to enjoy the piece, tranquility and crime free lifestyle all year round. In many ways you will enjoy this much more than just another home from home, but who knows maybe you will experience a piece of unexpected heaven. Read more. PORT ELIZABETH - R6 300 000 This beautiful 6 Bedroom lodge is situated on the Swartkops River, just outside Port Elizabeth. It is a few minute stroll to the unspoilt beaches of Bluewater Bay and nearby amenities. Port Elizabeth is the capital of the Eastern Cape and is well known for its Blue Flag beaches and nearby tourist attractions like Addo National Elelphant Park. The Swartkops River is a notorious fishing spot for locals. Read more. PLETTENBERG BAY - R15 900 000 AWARD WINNING GUEST LODGE. AA Four Star - portfolio "luxury". Set along the banks of the Bitou River, one of the most picturesque areas of Plettenberg Bay. Watch the birds on the river from your bed, explore the Bitou Valley by cannoe or visit one of Plettenberg Bays many beaches, golf courses, vineyards game farms and shops , all just minutes away.The beautifully maintained property is 4,6ha with 200m river frontage. There are 70 lemon trees and four horse paddocks. The owners home, set separately from the guest accommodation, has three bedrooms (mes) and second bathroom. Read more. New Release Property

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Guesthouses/Hotels

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Winelands Properties

International Property

Property for Rent

Accommodation SA

News Cafe

2010 Fifa World Cup

Property Finance

Welcome Index

We have 57,000 registered non-profit organizations in South Africa. Every

one of these has a great idea or initiative and the heart to make a positive

difference in our country.

Does this not tell us something about the people of South Africa?

 

South Africans have good hearts and great warmth of spirit. “Umnutu

ngumuntu nga bantu” translates as a person is a person through other

people – the essence of ubuntu thrives in South Africa.

 

We are in the final stages of layout and design with our next book which will

be available in the first quarter of next year.

 

The Susan Deacon Property Group instills pride in each of us for being

South African, and achieves it with a smile.

 

We would like to thank our clients for the overwhelming support you have

given us. We live in an awesome country!

 

Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation!  National BRAAI DAY this coming 

Friday so lets celebrate in true South African style.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

GREYTON - R4 850 000

 

Every town has a resting place for the

body and soul. Well, Greyton none

the less with this gem. About a

century ago this house was built

together with the church as one of the

first buildings of Greyton. After

recently being renovated it now offers

visitors a homely base from where to

explore the mountains, fresh

cobbling river, classic houses and

cosy town-centre. Here you have the

unique opportunity to enjoy the piece,

tranquility and crime free lifestyle all

year round. In many ways you will

enjoy this much more than just

another home from home, but who

knows maybe you will experience a

piece of unexpected heaven.

Read more.

PORT ELIZABETH - R6 300 000

This beautiful 6 Bedroom lodge is

situated on the Swartkops River, just

outside Port Elizabeth. It is a few

minute stroll to the unspoilt beaches

of Bluewater Bay and nearby

amenities. Port Elizabeth is the

capital of the Eastern Cape and is

well known for its Blue Flag beaches

and nearby tourist attractions like

Addo National Elelphant Park. The

Swartkops River is a notorious

fishing spot for locals.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R15 900 000

 

AWARD WINNING GUEST LODGE.

AA Four Star - portfolio "luxury". Set

along the banks of the Bitou River,

one of the most picturesque areas of

Plettenberg Bay. Watch the birds on

the river from your bed, explore the

Bitou Valley by cannoe or visit one of

Plettenberg Bays many beaches, golf

courses, vineyards game farms and

shops , all just minutes away.The

beautifully maintained property is

4,6ha with 200m river frontage. There

are 70 lemon trees and four horse

paddocks. The owners home, set

separately from the guest

accommodation, has three

bedrooms (mes) and second

bathroom.

Read more.

New Release Property

STELLENBOSCH - R6 450 000

 

Exclusive country homestead on a small farm situated in

the middle of the winelands close to famous wine

estates like Meerlust and Spier Estate. The property is

surrounded by vineyards and there is a possibility to

extend the property with several hectares. Beautiful

gardens with rolling lawns and a dam. From the

entrance, with stone pillars and classic wrought iron

gates, a tree lined driveway is leading to the homestead.

The country style house has verandahs on 3 sides and

spacious rooms. Furniture can be separate purchased. 

Read more.

KNYSNA - R4 200 000 

To the best of our knowledge this is the largest log home

of its kind, in South Africa. (Stave construction,vertical log,

short log horzontal , French Canadian piece-en piece)

The property is on 3 hectares and is about 20km's from

Knysna in a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by agricultural

land, smallholdings, with sheep, cows, horses, etc. The

slope from the top is gentle with good water catchment

and there are 3 dams with a large one at the bottom of

the property. The large dam appears to be fed by a

spring, since it did not dry out like others in the area,

during the recent drought.

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

NATIONAL BRAAI DAY - Let's celebrate

As South Africans, a lekker braai is an important part of our heritage. We want to help you

celebrate this occasion by providing you with first-class wines at unbelievable prices, as

well as giving you the ingredients to one of the best BBQ's ever.

 

Brows the wine selection from Wine Web South Africa  

 

We congratulate Jan Scannel on breaking the world record for the longest braai (and for

bringing the record back to South Africa “where it belongs”).

 

We’ve included below a snippet which appears on the braai page of the book,

Awesome South Africa.

 

Braai-ing is the only type of cooking a "real" man will do. When a man volunteers to do

such cooking, the following chain of events unfold:

 

1.  The woman goes to the store. 2.  The woman fixes the salad, vegetables and 

dessert. 3.  The woman places the meat for cooking on a tray 4.  The woman puts out 

the necessary cooking utensils, 5.  The woman takes the meat to the man, lounging 

beside the grill, drinking a beer. 6.  The man places the meat on the grill. 7.  The 

woman sets the table and checks the vegetables. 8.  The man takes the meat off the 

grill and hands it to the woman. 9.  After eating, the woman clears the table and does 

the dishes. 10. The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off". And, upon

seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women.

          

HAPPY BRAAI-ING!! and you can read more about were it all started at Braai 4

Heritage

International Property

FLEURS DE CANNES - MAURITIUS 

 

The Villas Fleurs de Cannes were designed according to the promoters and investors

expectations of a Tropical habitat. Fleurs de Cannes Villas honour the high standard expected

of a well designed house, both in functionnality , space, comfort, security and high quality

environment. Villa Fleurs de Cannes will definitely charm its owners.

17 T5 villas of 225 mm at the heart of a secured allotment with swimming pool/kiosk, overhanging a green valley.

Within a few steps of hot white sanded beaches and crystal clear lagoons of Grand Bay. Enjoy the sweeping views

and relax at your new recreational centre offering squash sports and a fitness room.

Be among the first to acquire one of the 17 Fleurs de Canness RES villas, a new real estate project to be developed

by Heritage Promo Ltd on a 8 352 mm site in the white sand beaches region of Northern Grand Bay. Enjoy

sweeping views of enchanting land of billowing sugar cane fields, breathtaking sunlit mountain ranges and

turquoise coloured lagoons.

The villas Fleurs de Canness are designed so that their construction is in harmony with its landscape environment.

Only one type of villa was distributed across the plot, in order to adapt the construction as well as possible to the

weak slope ground. Constructions are established closest to natural ground.

Entry and exit to the residence are done through a principal access guarded by a security officer and is to the south-

east of the site. The principal alley which serves all 17 villas is planted with royal palm trees. The whole plot was

designed in such a way to guarantee a home feeling of peace, calm and serenity.

Read more.

Articles

HERITAGE DAY TO CELEBRATE WORLD CUP

On 24 September 2010, South Africa celebrates its

national Heritage Day, which aims to highlight and

promote the country's diverse cultural expressions -

such as music, languages, food, and craft - and

heritage. These important factors together contribute

significantly to nation building.

During this year’s Heritage Month, the South African

government will celebrate the successes of the 2010

Fifa World Cup, and the contribution of all South Africans

in making the tournament the triumph that it was.

Read more.

INTERNET REVOLUTION FOR AFRICA

 

Businesses across Africa are expecting a revolution in

internet access, technology and costs as a result of the

rush of new undersea cables connecting the continent.

More than 90% of business decision-makers across

Africa are expecting prices to drop and competition to

increase dramatically, according to the Telecoms Trends

in Africa 2010 report, released today by World Wide Worx

and Database 360.

The survey, conducted among 1 182 internet-using

small, medium and large businesses across 20 African

countries, also revealed that most African countries

remain heavily reliant on slow or expensive forms of

connectivity, such as dial-up and satellite. However, they

are beginning the move to broadband.

Read more.

EIGHT BELLS ENDURO

 

t has been awhile since I was able to take part in one of

the local mountain bike marathon races, and I have to

say, the hospitality my family and I experience at these

events is overwhelming. Eight Bells is a small mountain

resort guest house situated near the top of the

Robinsons Pass, about 30minutes drive from Mossel

Bay. The organizers had put us up in the lodge for the

night, and with the venue of the race being hosted at

Eight Bells, it was ideal for us.

Read more.

CAPE PIONEER TREK GETS THUMPS UP

 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a

true pioneer, riding on your mountain bike where no two

wheels have ever gone before?

If your answer is ‘yes’, the DCM Cape Pioneer Trek (18-

23 October) is a must-do ride. The name says it all.

Henco Rademeyer (Dryland Event Manager) promises

that at least 30% of this year’s route is ‘virgin terrority’.

Apparently nobody has ever cycled on the single-track

sections, some of which date back to the days of the

Voortrekkers and British Settlers. 

Read more.

Confidence in the real estate market in the Cape region

in South Africa is growing and has been helped by the

recent football World Cup which focussed interest on the

area, it is claimed.

Although the region has not been exempt from the global

real estate downturn some part were less affected.

According to Marcel Deacondirector of The Susan

Deacon Property Group, prices stabilised rather than

dropped.

There was definitely a hiatus in the last year in the

exponential growth in property prices we were

experiencing. But it was the least affected area,

stabilising rather than dropping in price. The property

interest has been kick started again by South Africa’s

recent showcase in the World Cup 2010, he said. 

CONFIDENCE IN CAPE PROPERTY MARKET

 

Read more.

SA MAKING PROGRESS AGAINST CRIME

 

The police are winning the war against crime in South

Africa, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said at the release

of the national crime statistics for 2009/10, which show

decreases in murders, attempted murders, car

hijackings, street robberies, bank robberies and cash-in-

transit heists.

Murders down by 8.6%

Addressing the media in Pretoria on Thursday, Mthethwa

said that murders had decreased by 8.6 percent

between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2010 – the third-

largest drop in South Africa's murder rate since 1995.

Read more.

TOURISM TO CASH IN ON 2010 BOOM 

 

The recent 2010 Fifa World Cup has eradicated many

myths about South Africa and boosted growth prospects

for the country’s tourism industry, the government said

on 7 September 2010.

The tournament created a bright image of the country,

Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk said in a

statement. “The positive brand value that has been

unlocked is immeasurable. The event helped us to turn

the corner in terms of foreign perceptions about tourism

safety.”

The Department of Tourism met with industry role-

players in Kempton Park, near Johannesburg, on 6

September to review the tournament’s impact on the

sector. 

Read more.

SURVEY - SA IS EXTREMELY FRIENDLY 

 

Almost 90% of visitors who came to South Africa during

the 2010 Fifa World Cup found locals to be very friendly

and hospitable, according to a recent survey which

highlighted the economic potential of the local tourism

industry.

The survey was run by the Democratic Alliance (DA), the

official opposition party to the ruling African National

Congress.

The results, released on 19 September, showed that

89% of tourists found South Africans to be “extremely

welcoming”.

Read more.

Events / Things to do

OUDTSHOORN MTB STAGE RACE

Oudtshoorn 3 Day Mountain Bike Marathon: 24-26

September 2010

ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE ON 2010-09-13

3 Day Full Marathon

Event date: 2010-09-24

Start time: 07:00:00

R480

No riders under 18 may enter!

Read more.

HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL

 

 

THE WHALE FESTIVAL - THE ONLY ENVIRO ARTS

FESTIVAL IN SOUTH AFRICA  All business owners and 

locals are urged to wear green, white and black over the

five day festival period. Decorate your shop windows in

green and support the only enviro-arts festival in South

Africa. There will be a strong focus on marine life and

protection this year.

Read more.

Recipes

WHOLE FILLET OVER THE COALS

In testing this recipe we used quite a few fillets, but the final result made up

for the trial and error beforehand.

BEST BRAAI TIPS:

l Pre-seasoning and oiling the fillet an hour before cooking and leaving

the meat out at room temperature gave superb results.

l Extra smoky flavour introduced via soaked wood chips was a definite

plus. Our tasters all enjoyed this variation.

l Serve the sliced steak with a selection of sauces to please everybody.

1.5kg-2kg beef fillet, double over the thin tail end and tie with string

4 T (60 ml) olive oil

3 t (15 ml) Ina Paarman's Garlic Pepper Seasoning

1 T (15 ml) Ina Paarman's Beef Stock Powder

  

Read more.

 

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Website

Property for Sale

Guesthouses/Hotels

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Winelands Properties

International Property

Property for Rent

Accommodation SA

News Cafe

2010 Fifa World Cup

Property Finance

Welcome Index

We have 57,000 registered non-profit organizations in South Africa. Every

one of these has a great idea or initiative and the heart to make a positive

difference in our country.

Does this not tell us something about the people of South Africa?

 

South Africans have good hearts and great warmth of spirit. “Umnutu

ngumuntu nga bantu” translates as a person is a person through other

people – the essence of ubuntu thrives in South Africa.

 

We are in the final stages of layout and design with our next book which will

be available in the first quarter of next year.

 

The Susan Deacon Property Group instills pride in each of us for being

South African, and achieves it with a smile.

 

We would like to thank our clients for the overwhelming support you have

given us. We live in an awesome country!

 

Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation!  National BRAAI DAY this coming 

Friday so lets celebrate in true South African style.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

GREYTON - R4 850 000

 

Every town has a resting place for the

body and soul. Well, Greyton none

the less with this gem. About a

century ago this house was built

together with the church as one of the

first buildings of Greyton. After

recently being renovated it now offers

visitors a homely base from where to

explore the mountains, fresh

cobbling river, classic houses and

cosy town-centre. Here you have the

unique opportunity to enjoy the piece,

tranquility and crime free lifestyle all

year round. In many ways you will

enjoy this much more than just

another home from home, but who

knows maybe you will experience a

piece of unexpected heaven.

Read more.

PORT ELIZABETH - R6 300 000

This beautiful 6 Bedroom lodge is

situated on the Swartkops River, just

outside Port Elizabeth. It is a few

minute stroll to the unspoilt beaches

of Bluewater Bay and nearby

amenities. Port Elizabeth is the

capital of the Eastern Cape and is

well known for its Blue Flag beaches

and nearby tourist attractions like

Addo National Elelphant Park. The

Swartkops River is a notorious

fishing spot for locals.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R15 900 000

 

AWARD WINNING GUEST LODGE.

AA Four Star - portfolio "luxury". Set

along the banks of the Bitou River,

one of the most picturesque areas of

Plettenberg Bay. Watch the birds on

the river from your bed, explore the

Bitou Valley by cannoe or visit one of

Plettenberg Bays many beaches, golf

courses, vineyards game farms and

shops , all just minutes away.The

beautifully maintained property is

4,6ha with 200m river frontage. There

are 70 lemon trees and four horse

paddocks. The owners home, set

separately from the guest

accommodation, has three

bedrooms (mes) and second

bathroom.

Read more.

New Release Property

STELLENBOSCH - R6 450 000

 

Exclusive country homestead on a small farm situated in

the middle of the winelands close to famous wine

estates like Meerlust and Spier Estate. The property is

surrounded by vineyards and there is a possibility to

extend the property with several hectares. Beautiful

gardens with rolling lawns and a dam. From the

entrance, with stone pillars and classic wrought iron

gates, a tree lined driveway is leading to the homestead.

The country style house has verandahs on 3 sides and

spacious rooms. Furniture can be separate purchased. 

Read more.

KNYSNA - R4 200 000 

To the best of our knowledge this is the largest log home

of its kind, in South Africa. (Stave construction,vertical log,

short log horzontal , French Canadian piece-en piece)

The property is on 3 hectares and is about 20km's from

Knysna in a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by agricultural

land, smallholdings, with sheep, cows, horses, etc. The

slope from the top is gentle with good water catchment

and there are 3 dams with a large one at the bottom of

the property. The large dam appears to be fed by a

spring, since it did not dry out like others in the area,

during the recent drought.

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

NATIONAL BRAAI DAY - Let's celebrate

As South Africans, a lekker braai is an important part of our heritage. We want to help you

celebrate this occasion by providing you with first-class wines at unbelievable prices, as

well as giving you the ingredients to one of the best BBQ's ever.

 

Brows the wine selection from Wine Web South Africa  

 

We congratulate Jan Scannel on breaking the world record for the longest braai (and for

bringing the record back to South Africa “where it belongs”).

 

We’ve included below a snippet which appears on the braai page of the book,

Awesome South Africa.

 

Braai-ing is the only type of cooking a "real" man will do. When a man volunteers to do

such cooking, the following chain of events unfold:

 

1.  The woman goes to the store. 2.  The woman fixes the salad, vegetables and 

dessert. 3.  The woman places the meat for cooking on a tray 4.  The woman puts out 

the necessary cooking utensils, 5.  The woman takes the meat to the man, lounging 

beside the grill, drinking a beer. 6.  The man places the meat on the grill. 7.  The 

woman sets the table and checks the vegetables. 8.  The man takes the meat off the 

grill and hands it to the woman. 9.  After eating, the woman clears the table and does 

the dishes. 10. The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off". And, upon

seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women.

          

HAPPY BRAAI-ING!! and you can read more about were it all started at Braai 4

Heritage

International Property

FLEURS DE CANNES - MAURITIUS 

 

The Villas Fleurs de Cannes were designed according to the promoters and investors

expectations of a Tropical habitat. Fleurs de Cannes Villas honour the high standard expected

of a well designed house, both in functionnality , space, comfort, security and high quality

environment. Villa Fleurs de Cannes will definitely charm its owners.

17 T5 villas of 225 mm at the heart of a secured allotment with swimming pool/kiosk, overhanging a green valley.

Within a few steps of hot white sanded beaches and crystal clear lagoons of Grand Bay. Enjoy the sweeping views

and relax at your new recreational centre offering squash sports and a fitness room.

Be among the first to acquire one of the 17 Fleurs de Canness RES villas, a new real estate project to be developed

by Heritage Promo Ltd on a 8 352 mm site in the white sand beaches region of Northern Grand Bay. Enjoy

sweeping views of enchanting land of billowing sugar cane fields, breathtaking sunlit mountain ranges and

turquoise coloured lagoons.

The villas Fleurs de Canness are designed so that their construction is in harmony with its landscape environment.

Only one type of villa was distributed across the plot, in order to adapt the construction as well as possible to the

weak slope ground. Constructions are established closest to natural ground.

Entry and exit to the residence are done through a principal access guarded by a security officer and is to the south-

east of the site. The principal alley which serves all 17 villas is planted with royal palm trees. The whole plot was

designed in such a way to guarantee a home feeling of peace, calm and serenity.

Read more.

Articles

HERITAGE DAY TO CELEBRATE WORLD CUP

On 24 September 2010, South Africa celebrates its

national Heritage Day, which aims to highlight and

promote the country's diverse cultural expressions -

such as music, languages, food, and craft - and

heritage. These important factors together contribute

significantly to nation building.

During this year’s Heritage Month, the South African

government will celebrate the successes of the 2010

Fifa World Cup, and the contribution of all South Africans

in making the tournament the triumph that it was.

Read more.

INTERNET REVOLUTION FOR AFRICA

 

Businesses across Africa are expecting a revolution in

internet access, technology and costs as a result of the

rush of new undersea cables connecting the continent.

More than 90% of business decision-makers across

Africa are expecting prices to drop and competition to

increase dramatically, according to the Telecoms Trends

in Africa 2010 report, released today by World Wide Worx

and Database 360.

The survey, conducted among 1 182 internet-using

small, medium and large businesses across 20 African

countries, also revealed that most African countries

remain heavily reliant on slow or expensive forms of

connectivity, such as dial-up and satellite. However, they

are beginning the move to broadband.

Read more.

EIGHT BELLS ENDURO

 

t has been awhile since I was able to take part in one of

the local mountain bike marathon races, and I have to

say, the hospitality my family and I experience at these

events is overwhelming. Eight Bells is a small mountain

resort guest house situated near the top of the

Robinsons Pass, about 30minutes drive from Mossel

Bay. The organizers had put us up in the lodge for the

night, and with the venue of the race being hosted at

Eight Bells, it was ideal for us.

Read more.

CAPE PIONEER TREK GETS THUMPS UP

 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a

true pioneer, riding on your mountain bike where no two

wheels have ever gone before?

If your answer is ‘yes’, the DCM Cape Pioneer Trek (18-

23 October) is a must-do ride. The name says it all.

Henco Rademeyer (Dryland Event Manager) promises

that at least 30% of this year’s route is ‘virgin terrority’.

Apparently nobody has ever cycled on the single-track

sections, some of which date back to the days of the

Voortrekkers and British Settlers. 

Read more.

Confidence in the real estate market in the Cape region

in South Africa is growing and has been helped by the

recent football World Cup which focussed interest on the

area, it is claimed.

Although the region has not been exempt from the global

real estate downturn some part were less affected.

According to Marcel Deacondirector of The Susan

Deacon Property Group, prices stabilised rather than

dropped.

There was definitely a hiatus in the last year in the

exponential growth in property prices we were

experiencing. But it was the least affected area,

stabilising rather than dropping in price. The property

interest has been kick started again by South Africa’s

recent showcase in the World Cup 2010, he said. 

CONFIDENCE IN CAPE PROPERTY MARKET

 

Read more.

SA MAKING PROGRESS AGAINST CRIME

 

The police are winning the war against crime in South

Africa, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said at the release

of the national crime statistics for 2009/10, which show

decreases in murders, attempted murders, car

hijackings, street robberies, bank robberies and cash-in-

transit heists.

Murders down by 8.6%

Addressing the media in Pretoria on Thursday, Mthethwa

said that murders had decreased by 8.6 percent

between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2010 – the third-

largest drop in South Africa's murder rate since 1995.

Read more.

TOURISM TO CASH IN ON 2010 BOOM 

 

The recent 2010 Fifa World Cup has eradicated many

myths about South Africa and boosted growth prospects

for the country’s tourism industry, the government said

on 7 September 2010.

The tournament created a bright image of the country,

Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk said in a

statement. “The positive brand value that has been

unlocked is immeasurable. The event helped us to turn

the corner in terms of foreign perceptions about tourism

safety.”

The Department of Tourism met with industry role-

players in Kempton Park, near Johannesburg, on 6

September to review the tournament’s impact on the

sector. 

Read more.

SURVEY - SA IS EXTREMELY FRIENDLY 

 

Almost 90% of visitors who came to South Africa during

the 2010 Fifa World Cup found locals to be very friendly

and hospitable, according to a recent survey which

highlighted the economic potential of the local tourism

industry.

The survey was run by the Democratic Alliance (DA), the

official opposition party to the ruling African National

Congress.

The results, released on 19 September, showed that

89% of tourists found South Africans to be “extremely

welcoming”.

Read more.

Events / Things to do

OUDTSHOORN MTB STAGE RACE

Oudtshoorn 3 Day Mountain Bike Marathon: 24-26

September 2010

ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE ON 2010-09-13

3 Day Full Marathon

Event date: 2010-09-24

Start time: 07:00:00

R480

No riders under 18 may enter!

Read more.

HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL

 

 

THE WHALE FESTIVAL - THE ONLY ENVIRO ARTS

FESTIVAL IN SOUTH AFRICA  All business owners and 

locals are urged to wear green, white and black over the

five day festival period. Decorate your shop windows in

green and support the only enviro-arts festival in South

Africa. There will be a strong focus on marine life and

protection this year.

Read more.

Recipes

WHOLE FILLET OVER THE COALS

In testing this recipe we used quite a few fillets, but the final result made up

for the trial and error beforehand.

BEST BRAAI TIPS:

l Pre-seasoning and oiling the fillet an hour before cooking and leaving

the meat out at room temperature gave superb results.

l Extra smoky flavour introduced via soaked wood chips was a definite

plus. Our tasters all enjoyed this variation.

l Serve the sliced steak with a selection of sauces to please everybody.

1.5kg-2kg beef fillet, double over the thin tail end and tie with string

4 T (60 ml) olive oil

3 t (15 ml) Ina Paarman's Garlic Pepper Seasoning

1 T (15 ml) Ina Paarman's Beef Stock Powder

  

Read more.

 

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Winelands Properties

International Property

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News Cafe

2010 Fifa World Cup

Property Finance

Welcome Index

We have 57,000 registered non-profit organizations in South Africa. Every

one of these has a great idea or initiative and the heart to make a positive

difference in our country.

Does this not tell us something about the people of South Africa?

 

South Africans have good hearts and great warmth of spirit. “Umnutu

ngumuntu nga bantu” translates as a person is a person through other

people – the essence of ubuntu thrives in South Africa.

 

We are in the final stages of layout and design with our next book which will

be available in the first quarter of next year.

 

The Susan Deacon Property Group instills pride in each of us for being

South African, and achieves it with a smile.

 

We would like to thank our clients for the overwhelming support you have

given us. We live in an awesome country!

 

Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation!  National BRAAI DAY this coming 

Friday so lets celebrate in true South African style.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

GREYTON - R4 850 000

 

Every town has a resting place for the

body and soul. Well, Greyton none

the less with this gem. About a

century ago this house was built

together with the church as one of the

first buildings of Greyton. After

recently being renovated it now offers

visitors a homely base from where to

explore the mountains, fresh

cobbling river, classic houses and

cosy town-centre. Here you have the

unique opportunity to enjoy the piece,

tranquility and crime free lifestyle all

year round. In many ways you will

enjoy this much more than just

another home from home, but who

knows maybe you will experience a

piece of unexpected heaven.

Read more.

PORT ELIZABETH - R6 300 000

This beautiful 6 Bedroom lodge is

situated on the Swartkops River, just

outside Port Elizabeth. It is a few

minute stroll to the unspoilt beaches

of Bluewater Bay and nearby

amenities. Port Elizabeth is the

capital of the Eastern Cape and is

well known for its Blue Flag beaches

and nearby tourist attractions like

Addo National Elelphant Park. The

Swartkops River is a notorious

fishing spot for locals.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R15 900 000

 

AWARD WINNING GUEST LODGE.

AA Four Star - portfolio "luxury". Set

along the banks of the Bitou River,

one of the most picturesque areas of

Plettenberg Bay. Watch the birds on

the river from your bed, explore the

Bitou Valley by cannoe or visit one of

Plettenberg Bays many beaches, golf

courses, vineyards game farms and

shops , all just minutes away.The

beautifully maintained property is

4,6ha with 200m river frontage. There

are 70 lemon trees and four horse

paddocks. The owners home, set

separately from the guest

accommodation, has three

bedrooms (mes) and second

bathroom.

Read more.

New Release Property

STELLENBOSCH - R6 450 000

 

Exclusive country homestead on a small farm situated in

the middle of the winelands close to famous wine

estates like Meerlust and Spier Estate. The property is

surrounded by vineyards and there is a possibility to

extend the property with several hectares. Beautiful

gardens with rolling lawns and a dam. From the

entrance, with stone pillars and classic wrought iron

gates, a tree lined driveway is leading to the homestead.

The country style house has verandahs on 3 sides and

spacious rooms. Furniture can be separate purchased. 

Read more.

KNYSNA - R4 200 000 

To the best of our knowledge this is the largest log home

of its kind, in South Africa. (Stave construction,vertical log,

short log horzontal , French Canadian piece-en piece)

The property is on 3 hectares and is about 20km's from

Knysna in a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by agricultural

land, smallholdings, with sheep, cows, horses, etc. The

slope from the top is gentle with good water catchment

and there are 3 dams with a large one at the bottom of

the property. The large dam appears to be fed by a

spring, since it did not dry out like others in the area,

during the recent drought.

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

NATIONAL BRAAI DAY - Let's celebrate

As South Africans, a lekker braai is an important part of our heritage. We want to help you

celebrate this occasion by providing you with first-class wines at unbelievable prices, as

well as giving you the ingredients to one of the best BBQ's ever.

 

Brows the wine selection from Wine Web South Africa  

 

We congratulate Jan Scannel on breaking the world record for the longest braai (and for

bringing the record back to South Africa “where it belongs”).

 

We’ve included below a snippet which appears on the braai page of the book,

Awesome South Africa.

 

Braai-ing is the only type of cooking a "real" man will do. When a man volunteers to do

such cooking, the following chain of events unfold:

 

1.  The woman goes to the store. 2.  The woman fixes the salad, vegetables and 

dessert. 3.  The woman places the meat for cooking on a tray 4.  The woman puts out 

the necessary cooking utensils, 5.  The woman takes the meat to the man, lounging 

beside the grill, drinking a beer. 6.  The man places the meat on the grill. 7.  The 

woman sets the table and checks the vegetables. 8.  The man takes the meat off the 

grill and hands it to the woman. 9.  After eating, the woman clears the table and does 

the dishes. 10. The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off". And, upon

seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women.

          

HAPPY BRAAI-ING!! and you can read more about were it all started at Braai 4

Heritage

International Property

FLEURS DE CANNES - MAURITIUS 

 

The Villas Fleurs de Cannes were designed according to the promoters and investors

expectations of a Tropical habitat. Fleurs de Cannes Villas honour the high standard expected

of a well designed house, both in functionnality , space, comfort, security and high quality

environment. Villa Fleurs de Cannes will definitely charm its owners.

17 T5 villas of 225 mm at the heart of a secured allotment with swimming pool/kiosk, overhanging a green valley.

Within a few steps of hot white sanded beaches and crystal clear lagoons of Grand Bay. Enjoy the sweeping views

and relax at your new recreational centre offering squash sports and a fitness room.

Be among the first to acquire one of the 17 Fleurs de Canness RES villas, a new real estate project to be developed

by Heritage Promo Ltd on a 8 352 mm site in the white sand beaches region of Northern Grand Bay. Enjoy

sweeping views of enchanting land of billowing sugar cane fields, breathtaking sunlit mountain ranges and

turquoise coloured lagoons.

The villas Fleurs de Canness are designed so that their construction is in harmony with its landscape environment.

Only one type of villa was distributed across the plot, in order to adapt the construction as well as possible to the

weak slope ground. Constructions are established closest to natural ground.

Entry and exit to the residence are done through a principal access guarded by a security officer and is to the south-

east of the site. The principal alley which serves all 17 villas is planted with royal palm trees. The whole plot was

designed in such a way to guarantee a home feeling of peace, calm and serenity.

Read more.

Articles

HERITAGE DAY TO CELEBRATE WORLD CUP

On 24 September 2010, South Africa celebrates its

national Heritage Day, which aims to highlight and

promote the country's diverse cultural expressions -

such as music, languages, food, and craft - and

heritage. These important factors together contribute

significantly to nation building.

During this year’s Heritage Month, the South African

government will celebrate the successes of the 2010

Fifa World Cup, and the contribution of all South Africans

in making the tournament the triumph that it was.

Read more.

INTERNET REVOLUTION FOR AFRICA

 

Businesses across Africa are expecting a revolution in

internet access, technology and costs as a result of the

rush of new undersea cables connecting the continent.

More than 90% of business decision-makers across

Africa are expecting prices to drop and competition to

increase dramatically, according to the Telecoms Trends

in Africa 2010 report, released today by World Wide Worx

and Database 360.

The survey, conducted among 1 182 internet-using

small, medium and large businesses across 20 African

countries, also revealed that most African countries

remain heavily reliant on slow or expensive forms of

connectivity, such as dial-up and satellite. However, they

are beginning the move to broadband.

Read more.

EIGHT BELLS ENDURO

 

t has been awhile since I was able to take part in one of

the local mountain bike marathon races, and I have to

say, the hospitality my family and I experience at these

events is overwhelming. Eight Bells is a small mountain

resort guest house situated near the top of the

Robinsons Pass, about 30minutes drive from Mossel

Bay. The organizers had put us up in the lodge for the

night, and with the venue of the race being hosted at

Eight Bells, it was ideal for us.

Read more.

CAPE PIONEER TREK GETS THUMPS UP

 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a

true pioneer, riding on your mountain bike where no two

wheels have ever gone before?

If your answer is ‘yes’, the DCM Cape Pioneer Trek (18-

23 October) is a must-do ride. The name says it all.

Henco Rademeyer (Dryland Event Manager) promises

that at least 30% of this year’s route is ‘virgin terrority’.

Apparently nobody has ever cycled on the single-track

sections, some of which date back to the days of the

Voortrekkers and British Settlers. 

Read more.

Confidence in the real estate market in the Cape region

in South Africa is growing and has been helped by the

recent football World Cup which focussed interest on the

area, it is claimed.

Although the region has not been exempt from the global

real estate downturn some part were less affected.

According to Marcel Deacondirector of The Susan

Deacon Property Group, prices stabilised rather than

dropped.

There was definitely a hiatus in the last year in the

exponential growth in property prices we were

experiencing. But it was the least affected area,

stabilising rather than dropping in price. The property

interest has been kick started again by South Africa’s

recent showcase in the World Cup 2010, he said. 

CONFIDENCE IN CAPE PROPERTY MARKET

 

Read more.

SA MAKING PROGRESS AGAINST CRIME

 

The police are winning the war against crime in South

Africa, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said at the release

of the national crime statistics for 2009/10, which show

decreases in murders, attempted murders, car

hijackings, street robberies, bank robberies and cash-in-

transit heists.

Murders down by 8.6%

Addressing the media in Pretoria on Thursday, Mthethwa

said that murders had decreased by 8.6 percent

between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2010 – the third-

largest drop in South Africa's murder rate since 1995.

Read more.

TOURISM TO CASH IN ON 2010 BOOM 

 

The recent 2010 Fifa World Cup has eradicated many

myths about South Africa and boosted growth prospects

for the country’s tourism industry, the government said

on 7 September 2010.

The tournament created a bright image of the country,

Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk said in a

statement. “The positive brand value that has been

unlocked is immeasurable. The event helped us to turn

the corner in terms of foreign perceptions about tourism

safety.”

The Department of Tourism met with industry role-

players in Kempton Park, near Johannesburg, on 6

September to review the tournament’s impact on the

sector. 

Read more.

SURVEY - SA IS EXTREMELY FRIENDLY 

 

Almost 90% of visitors who came to South Africa during

the 2010 Fifa World Cup found locals to be very friendly

and hospitable, according to a recent survey which

highlighted the economic potential of the local tourism

industry.

The survey was run by the Democratic Alliance (DA), the

official opposition party to the ruling African National

Congress.

The results, released on 19 September, showed that

89% of tourists found South Africans to be “extremely

welcoming”.

Read more.

Events / Things to do

OUDTSHOORN MTB STAGE RACE

Oudtshoorn 3 Day Mountain Bike Marathon: 24-26

September 2010

ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE ON 2010-09-13

3 Day Full Marathon

Event date: 2010-09-24

Start time: 07:00:00

R480

No riders under 18 may enter!

Read more.

HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL

 

 

THE WHALE FESTIVAL - THE ONLY ENVIRO ARTS

FESTIVAL IN SOUTH AFRICA  All business owners and 

locals are urged to wear green, white and black over the

five day festival period. Decorate your shop windows in

green and support the only enviro-arts festival in South

Africa. There will be a strong focus on marine life and

protection this year.

Read more.

Recipes

WHOLE FILLET OVER THE COALS

In testing this recipe we used quite a few fillets, but the final result made up

for the trial and error beforehand.

BEST BRAAI TIPS:

l Pre-seasoning and oiling the fillet an hour before cooking and leaving

the meat out at room temperature gave superb results.

l Extra smoky flavour introduced via soaked wood chips was a definite

plus. Our tasters all enjoyed this variation.

l Serve the sliced steak with a selection of sauces to please everybody.

1.5kg-2kg beef fillet, double over the thin tail end and tie with string

4 T (60 ml) olive oil

3 t (15 ml) Ina Paarman's Garlic Pepper Seasoning

1 T (15 ml) Ina Paarman's Beef Stock Powder

  

Read more.

 

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Website

Property for Sale

Guesthouses/Hotels

Developments

Winelands Properties

International Property

Property for Rent

Accommodation SA

News Cafe

2010 Fifa World Cup

Property Finance

Welcome Index

We have 57,000 registered non-profit organizations in South Africa. Every

one of these has a great idea or initiative and the heart to make a positive

difference in our country.

Does this not tell us something about the people of South Africa?

 

South Africans have good hearts and great warmth of spirit. “Umnutu

ngumuntu nga bantu” translates as a person is a person through other

people – the essence of ubuntu thrives in South Africa.

 

We are in the final stages of layout and design with our next book which will

be available in the first quarter of next year.

 

The Susan Deacon Property Group instills pride in each of us for being

South African, and achieves it with a smile.

 

We would like to thank our clients for the overwhelming support you have

given us. We live in an awesome country!

 

Our heartfelt thanks and appreciation!  National BRAAI DAY this coming 

Friday so lets celebrate in true South African style.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

GREYTON - R4 850 000

 

Every town has a resting place for the

body and soul. Well, Greyton none

the less with this gem. About a

century ago this house was built

together with the church as one of the

first buildings of Greyton. After

recently being renovated it now offers

visitors a homely base from where to

explore the mountains, fresh

cobbling river, classic houses and

cosy town-centre. Here you have the

unique opportunity to enjoy the piece,

tranquility and crime free lifestyle all

year round. In many ways you will

enjoy this much more than just

another home from home, but who

knows maybe you will experience a

piece of unexpected heaven.

Read more.

PORT ELIZABETH - R6 300 000

This beautiful 6 Bedroom lodge is

situated on the Swartkops River, just

outside Port Elizabeth. It is a few

minute stroll to the unspoilt beaches

of Bluewater Bay and nearby

amenities. Port Elizabeth is the

capital of the Eastern Cape and is

well known for its Blue Flag beaches

and nearby tourist attractions like

Addo National Elelphant Park. The

Swartkops River is a notorious

fishing spot for locals.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R15 900 000

 

AWARD WINNING GUEST LODGE.

AA Four Star - portfolio "luxury". Set

along the banks of the Bitou River,

one of the most picturesque areas of

Plettenberg Bay. Watch the birds on

the river from your bed, explore the

Bitou Valley by cannoe or visit one of

Plettenberg Bays many beaches, golf

courses, vineyards game farms and

shops , all just minutes away.The

beautifully maintained property is

4,6ha with 200m river frontage. There

are 70 lemon trees and four horse

paddocks. The owners home, set

separately from the guest

accommodation, has three

bedrooms (mes) and second

bathroom.

Read more.

New Release Property

STELLENBOSCH - R6 450 000

 

Exclusive country homestead on a small farm situated in

the middle of the winelands close to famous wine

estates like Meerlust and Spier Estate. The property is

surrounded by vineyards and there is a possibility to

extend the property with several hectares. Beautiful

gardens with rolling lawns and a dam. From the

entrance, with stone pillars and classic wrought iron

gates, a tree lined driveway is leading to the homestead.

The country style house has verandahs on 3 sides and

spacious rooms. Furniture can be separate purchased. 

Read more.

KNYSNA - R4 200 000 

To the best of our knowledge this is the largest log home

of its kind, in South Africa. (Stave construction,vertical log,

short log horzontal , French Canadian piece-en piece)

The property is on 3 hectares and is about 20km's from

Knysna in a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by agricultural

land, smallholdings, with sheep, cows, horses, etc. The

slope from the top is gentle with good water catchment

and there are 3 dams with a large one at the bottom of

the property. The large dam appears to be fed by a

spring, since it did not dry out like others in the area,

during the recent drought.

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

NATIONAL BRAAI DAY - Let's celebrate

As South Africans, a lekker braai is an important part of our heritage. We want to help you

celebrate this occasion by providing you with first-class wines at unbelievable prices, as

well as giving you the ingredients to one of the best BBQ's ever.

 

Brows the wine selection from Wine Web South Africa  

 

We congratulate Jan Scannel on breaking the world record for the longest braai (and for

bringing the record back to South Africa “where it belongs”).

 

We’ve included below a snippet which appears on the braai page of the book,

Awesome South Africa.

 

Braai-ing is the only type of cooking a "real" man will do. When a man volunteers to do

such cooking, the following chain of events unfold:

 

1.  The woman goes to the store. 2.  The woman fixes the salad, vegetables and 

dessert. 3.  The woman places the meat for cooking on a tray 4.  The woman puts out 

the necessary cooking utensils, 5.  The woman takes the meat to the man, lounging 

beside the grill, drinking a beer. 6.  The man places the meat on the grill. 7.  The 

woman sets the table and checks the vegetables. 8.  The man takes the meat off the 

grill and hands it to the woman. 9.  After eating, the woman clears the table and does 

the dishes. 10. The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off". And, upon

seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women.

          

HAPPY BRAAI-ING!! and you can read more about were it all started at Braai 4

Heritage

International Property

FLEURS DE CANNES - MAURITIUS 

 

The Villas Fleurs de Cannes were designed according to the promoters and investors

expectations of a Tropical habitat. Fleurs de Cannes Villas honour the high standard expected

of a well designed house, both in functionnality , space, comfort, security and high quality

environment. Villa Fleurs de Cannes will definitely charm its owners.

17 T5 villas of 225 mm at the heart of a secured allotment with swimming pool/kiosk, overhanging a green valley.

Within a few steps of hot white sanded beaches and crystal clear lagoons of Grand Bay. Enjoy the sweeping views

and relax at your new recreational centre offering squash sports and a fitness room.

Be among the first to acquire one of the 17 Fleurs de Canness RES villas, a new real estate project to be developed

by Heritage Promo Ltd on a 8 352 mm site in the white sand beaches region of Northern Grand Bay. Enjoy

sweeping views of enchanting land of billowing sugar cane fields, breathtaking sunlit mountain ranges and

turquoise coloured lagoons.

The villas Fleurs de Canness are designed so that their construction is in harmony with its landscape environment.

Only one type of villa was distributed across the plot, in order to adapt the construction as well as possible to the

weak slope ground. Constructions are established closest to natural ground.

Entry and exit to the residence are done through a principal access guarded by a security officer and is to the south-

east of the site. The principal alley which serves all 17 villas is planted with royal palm trees. The whole plot was

designed in such a way to guarantee a home feeling of peace, calm and serenity.

Read more.

Articles

HERITAGE DAY TO CELEBRATE WORLD CUP

On 24 September 2010, South Africa celebrates its

national Heritage Day, which aims to highlight and

promote the country's diverse cultural expressions -

such as music, languages, food, and craft - and

heritage. These important factors together contribute

significantly to nation building.

During this year’s Heritage Month, the South African

government will celebrate the successes of the 2010

Fifa World Cup, and the contribution of all South Africans

in making the tournament the triumph that it was.

Read more.

INTERNET REVOLUTION FOR AFRICA

 

Businesses across Africa are expecting a revolution in

internet access, technology and costs as a result of the

rush of new undersea cables connecting the continent.

More than 90% of business decision-makers across

Africa are expecting prices to drop and competition to

increase dramatically, according to the Telecoms Trends

in Africa 2010 report, released today by World Wide Worx

and Database 360.

The survey, conducted among 1 182 internet-using

small, medium and large businesses across 20 African

countries, also revealed that most African countries

remain heavily reliant on slow or expensive forms of

connectivity, such as dial-up and satellite. However, they

are beginning the move to broadband.

Read more.

EIGHT BELLS ENDURO

 

t has been awhile since I was able to take part in one of

the local mountain bike marathon races, and I have to

say, the hospitality my family and I experience at these

events is overwhelming. Eight Bells is a small mountain

resort guest house situated near the top of the

Robinsons Pass, about 30minutes drive from Mossel

Bay. The organizers had put us up in the lodge for the

night, and with the venue of the race being hosted at

Eight Bells, it was ideal for us.

Read more.

CAPE PIONEER TREK GETS THUMPS UP

 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a

true pioneer, riding on your mountain bike where no two

wheels have ever gone before?

If your answer is ‘yes’, the DCM Cape Pioneer Trek (18-

23 October) is a must-do ride. The name says it all.

Henco Rademeyer (Dryland Event Manager) promises

that at least 30% of this year’s route is ‘virgin terrority’.

Apparently nobody has ever cycled on the single-track

sections, some of which date back to the days of the

Voortrekkers and British Settlers. 

Read more.

Confidence in the real estate market in the Cape region

in South Africa is growing and has been helped by the

recent football World Cup which focussed interest on the

area, it is claimed.

Although the region has not been exempt from the global

real estate downturn some part were less affected.

According to Marcel Deacondirector of The Susan

Deacon Property Group, prices stabilised rather than

dropped.

There was definitely a hiatus in the last year in the

exponential growth in property prices we were

experiencing. But it was the least affected area,

stabilising rather than dropping in price. The property

interest has been kick started again by South Africa’s

recent showcase in the World Cup 2010, he said. 

CONFIDENCE IN CAPE PROPERTY MARKET

 

Read more.

SA MAKING PROGRESS AGAINST CRIME

 

The police are winning the war against crime in South

Africa, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa said at the release

of the national crime statistics for 2009/10, which show

decreases in murders, attempted murders, car

hijackings, street robberies, bank robberies and cash-in-

transit heists.

Murders down by 8.6%

Addressing the media in Pretoria on Thursday, Mthethwa

said that murders had decreased by 8.6 percent

between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2010 – the third-

largest drop in South Africa's murder rate since 1995.

Read more.

TOURISM TO CASH IN ON 2010 BOOM 

 

The recent 2010 Fifa World Cup has eradicated many

myths about South Africa and boosted growth prospects

for the country’s tourism industry, the government said

on 7 September 2010.

The tournament created a bright image of the country,

Minister of Tourism Marthinus van Schalkwyk said in a

statement. “The positive brand value that has been

unlocked is immeasurable. The event helped us to turn

the corner in terms of foreign perceptions about tourism

safety.”

The Department of Tourism met with industry role-

players in Kempton Park, near Johannesburg, on 6

September to review the tournament’s impact on the

sector. 

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SURVEY - SA IS EXTREMELY FRIENDLY 

 

Almost 90% of visitors who came to South Africa during

the 2010 Fifa World Cup found locals to be very friendly

and hospitable, according to a recent survey which

highlighted the economic potential of the local tourism

industry.

The survey was run by the Democratic Alliance (DA), the

official opposition party to the ruling African National

Congress.

The results, released on 19 September, showed that

89% of tourists found South Africans to be “extremely

welcoming”.

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Events / Things to do

OUDTSHOORN MTB STAGE RACE

Oudtshoorn 3 Day Mountain Bike Marathon: 24-26

September 2010

ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE ON 2010-09-13

3 Day Full Marathon

Event date: 2010-09-24

Start time: 07:00:00

R480

No riders under 18 may enter!

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HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL

 

 

THE WHALE FESTIVAL - THE ONLY ENVIRO ARTS

FESTIVAL IN SOUTH AFRICA  All business owners and 

locals are urged to wear green, white and black over the

five day festival period. Decorate your shop windows in

green and support the only enviro-arts festival in South

Africa. There will be a strong focus on marine life and

protection this year.

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Recipes

WHOLE FILLET OVER THE COALS

In testing this recipe we used quite a few fillets, but the final result made up

for the trial and error beforehand.

BEST BRAAI TIPS:

l Pre-seasoning and oiling the fillet an hour before cooking and leaving

the meat out at room temperature gave superb results.

l Extra smoky flavour introduced via soaked wood chips was a definite

plus. Our tasters all enjoyed this variation.

l Serve the sliced steak with a selection of sauces to please everybody.

1.5kg-2kg beef fillet, double over the thin tail end and tie with string

4 T (60 ml) olive oil

3 t (15 ml) Ina Paarman's Garlic Pepper Seasoning

1 T (15 ml) Ina Paarman's Beef Stock Powder

  

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