SECURE LUXURY LIVING Issue 5 2012

DAINFERN SECURE LUXURY LIVING issue 5 2012

Tour de Farce Ireland • Dainfern College Golf Fine Dining at The Saxon • Rosi our friendly Receptionist Very Busy Bush Babes• OrangoTangos DQ Ad 297x210 B.indd 1 29/02/2012 08:45 CONTENTS

MOTORING Bush Babes Adventures 17

LIFESTYLE FOR HER What’s on at Cedar Square 42 LIFESTYLE FOR KIDS Winter playground – OrangoTangos 44

37 ESTATE NEWS From the Chairman 3 From the General Manager 5 42 Meet our Receptionist – Rosi Dire 6 Dainfern College 10 LIFESTYLE Security – Ofﬁ cer of the Month 14 Cloud9Golf’s Drive for the Cause 22 Saxon indulgence 30 ESTATE LIVING New bush development – Leadwood 32 From the Golf Pro 8 Fly-ﬁ shing with Murray 34 Dainfern Running Club 13 Photography Tips from George 37 – Penny Bassett Birds of the Magaliesberg 39 Indigenous gardening 40 The dangers of Hubbly Bubbly 47 Recipe: Beer Bread 49 Book Reviews 50 James Clarke – Electrickle Problem 52 13

TRAVEL Tour de Farce Ireland 26 39

Dainfern Magazine is published by EIA Publishing (Pty) Ltd on behalf of Dainfern Estate and in association with the Dainfern Homeowners Association.The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Dainfern Homeowners Association, the Estate, the publisher, nor of the companies themselves EIA Publishing Ofﬁ ce: 011 327 4062 www.eiapublishing.co.za Publisher: Nico Maritz [email protected] Editor: Bev Hermanson 071 205 9502 [email protected] Marketing Manager: Martin Fourie 072 835 8405 [email protected] Advertising sales: Alexandra Kennedy 082 336 5060 [email protected]; Ross Speirs 082 454 1474 [email protected]; Herman Steytler: 082 331 3523 [email protected] Production co-ordinator: Pauline de Souza [email protected] Design: Lynea Evans, [email protected] Resident Photography: George Proxenos [email protected]

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FROM THE CHAIRMAN COSTA SPHERIS DAINFERN BLOGSITE accessible to all residents

esearch shows that the number of experienced Internet users in SA, meaning those who have Rbeen online for ﬁ ve years or more, is in excess of 3,6-million. By 2015, this will be closer to 6,8-million – almost double.

Thanks to social networking, the way we communicate is jumping out of the PC and off the laptop into tablets and iPhones. That means that our ‘written’ communication is even more immediate. We are also able to function as ‘people entities’ no matter where we are, so long as we have signal and can stay connected long enough to do our publishing, the digital age is you are able to access the online banking, check our bank enhancing it, making everything far newsletters and the archived statements, pay accounts and buy more effi cient and much editions of our Dainfern magazine goods and services online. more current. online, too, so you can stay abreast of news and views no matter where As a result of the constantly rising This extends to websites, too and in the world you fi nd yourself. petrol prices, we have a need to be here, in Dainfern, we have added more focussed as consumers to an extra layer to our website. In For your convenience, we have also prevent unnecessary running September last year, we introduced introduced an online booking system around. Thankfully, social a Blogsite which enables us to for the booking of the squash and networking and mobile conduct opinion polls and allows tennis courts. Once you have an communications enable us to do residents to express their opinions. account created for you, you can that. And, contrary to what the I encourage you to make use of the then book directly online. To set up doomsayers may suggest, instead of Blogsite as well as the other the account, please contact Laura replacing television, radio and print sections of our website. As always, Powell at the Estate Offi ce.

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ESTATE NEWS

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER REG BERNSTEIN PROPERTY OWNERS IN JOHANNESBURG BEWARE he City of Johannesburg is that the Valuations Department has announced that it is now has not just inflated, but Another sting still lies ahead. compiling a Supplementary hyper-inflated, property values Even if the objection succeeds, if Valuation Roll for the year from their 2008 values [the date of the Municipal Valuer reduces the T2012 which, according to information the last General Valuation] to assigned value by more than gleaned from the City’s Valuations levels which bear not the least 100%, it is compulsory for this Department, will affect some 83 000 resemblance to current market decision to be reviewed by the property owners in the City, many values. The 2008 values related Valuation Appeal Board. The of them to their detriment. Many to actual property values at the practice of the City of owners will learn that their property height of the property boom. Johannesburg in the past has values have been increased for The values now being assigned, been not to notify the affected rating purposes and herein lies according to reports, vary from owner of this, so reviews have the sting. 75% to 150% to 300% above the taken place in the absence of and 2008 values, ignoring the fact that without the knowledge of the owner. Apparently, notices to owners from 2008 property values actually Many months after learning that his have been sent by post, but the dropped and are only now beginning objection has succeeded, the recent postal strike may well a show recovery to the 2008 levels. owner receives a new rates have prevented owners from account reflecting a higher value receiving them. The deadline date Property owners have the right to to his property and thus a larger for submitting objections is object to the values assigned to their rates bill. Property owners need to 29th June, 2012. Be alert and properties and to indicate what they be aware that the notice itself, and clear your post boxes regularly. believe is the correct value. This review in the absence of the owner, The Democratic Alliance has made will only be credible if they submit, fall foul, not only of the Constitution, representations to the City to together with their objections, a but the Promotion of Administrative extend the deadline date to prevent letter from an estate agent with Justice Act as well. hardship and prejudice to would experience of property values in be objectors. that neighbourhood which supports DA Cllr John Mendelsohn Ward 94, The sting, a painful one indeed, the objection. City of Johannesburg

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SERVICEWITH A SMILE For 12 years, Rosi Dire has been a loyal employee at the Dainfern Golf and Country Estate. She’s the voice on the phone and the smile behind the Clubhouse reception desk, making sure that visitors and residents feel welcome at the Estate.

ack in 2000, when the to do cleaning and ironing for providing security clearances for security control room was private residents. visitors to the various functions held still at the old guard house, at the Estate and giving directions to Rosi Dire joined the estate On her days off, Rosi took computer and through the Estate. Bstaff as a cleaner. She took the classes. She then approached the trouble to get know the residents Estate Human Resources Manager, Comments from the residents: and 2 ½ years later, with the Lynn Nyenes to see whether there “Rosi has the most amazing memory. encouragement of Dawie du Toit, was a position open at the She just has to hear your voice once and who was security manager at the Clubhouse. Lynn suggested Rosi she remembers who you are.” time, and his assistant, Louis start with relief switchboard and, “She’s a real asset to Dainfern – she Engelbrecht (who is now the during the 3 years that Rosi spent makes everyone feel at ease.” Dainfern Estate Manager), she as a security officer, she was often “She makes one feel important and applied for and was appointed to called to fill this role. Naturally, when special.” the position of security officer for the full time position of Clubhouse FSS, the security service provider Receptionist opened up in 2007, “It’s nice to work as part of a team,” for the Estate. Rosi was the automatic choice and says Rosi. “This extends to the team she has been at it ever since. at the Home Owners Association, “I took 3 weeks’ leave to study for too. I really enjoy helping out my security grades,” Rosi explains. Not only is she the meeter and wherever I can.” “When I came back with my greeter at the Clubhouse certificate, Mr du Toit told me I got Reception, she’s responsible for the One of six children, Rosi grew up the job.” She served as one of the tennis and squash court bookings, and went to school in Coligny, near officers handling the access control sorting and distributing the post, Ventersdorp, in the North West and helped in the control room, handling deliveries and collections, Province. She lives in Krugersdorp where she monitored the security accepting and processing credit card with her husband, George, and her screens. She also helped the payments for the levies, assisting two sons, Mpho (6) and Tshepo (2). residents with queries. During with the Clubhouse bookings when She loves watching movies and weekends, though, she continued the duty manager is not available, listening to music.

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The Dainfern College Prep Golf Team

The Dainfern College Prep Golf Challenge took place on the 7th June 2012. It is a championship that Dainfern College hosts annually and invites schools from around Gauteng to participate. It really is one of our most prestigious events and it is held at the Dainfern Golf & Country Estate.

Looking fresh while teeing off at the start of the day. Overall winner’s trophy

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Excited for the day ahead! Friendly competition! Team mates enjoying the sun and a photo!

The Dainfern Clubhouse where the players and spectators enjoyed Our future Golf Champ! Just look at that swing! lunch and prize giving

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It’s the crowds that keep you going, especially when you tackle a gruelling race like the Comrades Marathon.

enny Bassett of the relatively ‘short’ distances while Dainfern Running Club raising her kids, Penny had not ran last year’s Comrades thought about marathon running Marathon in a time of until she moved to Dainfern 9 years P9 hours, 29 minutes, but she opted ago. “It was the Dainfern girls that to run a slower time this year, to got me into running marathons,” run with a ‘comrade’ who was at- she says. “The fi rst marathon I tempting the race for the fi rst time. ran was in 2004. I fi rst ran the Knysna Marathon, and then I did Although she played hockey at the Pick ‘n Pay Marathon and the school and did aerobics and ran Soweto Marathon.”

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“Then, just after the 2008 Comrades everyone’s in the same boat. You Barton Mlaudzi is always at his post, willing was over, I was at a family party know that eventually you will to go the extra mile and is even able to stand when I foolishly told my Dad that I recover from the pain, but the glow in as the site admin PA from time to time. He is always professional in his performances of his would run Comrades the following of achievement will last forever.” duties and he always ensures that the strictest year. I knew he wished he had done control measures are followed at all times Comrades in his younger days and “This year’s Comrades was fantastic concerning the issuing of access cards or he was so excited for me, I couldn’t and I can’t wait for next year. We did renewal of access cards. He is a valuable go back on my word. I had to go a slower time this year (11 hours 11 asset to FSS and the Dainfern Golf and Country Estate. He deserves this award. through with it.” minutes) but we took in all the sights WELL DONE BARTON ! along the way. It really is a wonderful Training for a race such as the day and I recommend it to every- Comrades takes a lot of dedication one!” she says. and self-discipline. “You have to love getting up early and you have to be Other races that Penny has tackled prepared to run even when it’s cold are the Dis-Chem Half Marathon, and dark. You need to run between the Cape Peninsula Marathon, the 60 km and 100 km a week to get Soweto Marathon and the Sydney race fit,” Penny explains. “Your Marathon, amongst others. “I want training starts in February, although to run the London and New York the race is only in June. It’s a good Marathons, too,” she adds. “I idea to read some of the running believe the London Marathon is magazines and listen to advice from awesome because there are so seasoned runners. You need to many South Africans that take part know what foods to eat and which and support the race. It will be a supplements to take and you have to great experience.” work out a training programme.” When she’s not pounding the roads, “It’s a hard race, but the support is Penny plays golf and bridge and incredible. The race organisation is does spinning to keep her fitness fantastic and the build-up is huge. levels up. She is also a volunteer Controller, Jacob Dube is always polite and In the end, you get so excited, just teacher for the SHINE Programme, courteous in his work, even under strenuous FOURWAYS being a part of it all. Towards the end teaching English reading at the conditions. Good work, Jacob. Keep it up ! No 6 Forest Drive, The Pearls of Fourways, Fourways, Jhb, Tel: 011 705 1728 / 011 705 1609, Fax: 086 556 1577 of the race, you may find yourself Riversand School to children in a lot of pain, but you know that from Diepsloot. KRAMERVILLE Shop 3 Kramer Rd, Kramerville, Jhb, Tel: 011 262 6636, Fax: 086 560 5874

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Five intrepid adventurers set TOUR DE FARCE off on bicycles to discover the charms of IRELAND Ireland.

Top: James lines them up Above: James walks the hill Below: Kids’ paintings on the wall Below left: Harvey’s on his way

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Big John Ahern was there and he assured us the weather would be all right to be sure, to be sure – at which the clouds parted and both the sun and John Ahern beamed warmly down upon us.

We rode off in high spirits and at the end of the 70km ride we had 7km of Exercises en route freewheeling but in a freezing crosswind – straight into the doorway of Ballycastle’s Marine Hotel where, unasked, they had arranged single here are usually ﬁ ve of us retired newspapermen who, rooms for us ”so nobody would have to annually, mount heroic expeditions into Darkest Europe on wait for a hot bath”. (We had paid for hired bicycles. One year, we chose Ireland. One or two of sharing). That is typically Irish. my companions were wary. “What about the rain?” asked THarvey. “And cold?” said Rex. I asked my chicken-hearted friends, Yes the weather was sometimes cold “Are we sissies afraid of getting wet? Or are we MEN?” “Sissies,” and wet but paradoxically our sojourn they said. was the warmest of all our tours. Ireland gets its warmth from the people We went in May. The newspapers said Northern Ireland was – and the changeable weather merely freezing. I emailed John Ahern in Belfast who was arranging our accentuates the cosiness of its route. Should we postpone? He said, “Do you honestly believe what legendary pubs which are about you read in the newspapers?” 30 paces apart.

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Farewell half pint at the airport

Rathmullen House Gogarty’s traditional Irish Music Bar

a small musical ensemble that drifts tyranny of time and space; perhaps other side we, cycled through from pub to pub. even above mundane reality too. beautiful almost tropical, scenery In the midst of modernity and to the hotel Ostan Oilean Acla, The bright weather held nicely as prosperity they have, Hobbit-like, where we celebrated another great we followed the north coast via the managed to preserve the quaintness day over a pint of Guinness and Giant’s Causeway and stayed over of their own Middle Earth.” hot, golden chips. at the cosy Bushmills Inn before making our way inland to The Irish coast from this point is Londonderry. It began to rain warmed by the Gulf Stream. A me “Do you honestly life’s ant to again and when we arrived at the waitress told us that the next day ay be w li believe what you would reach 19 degrees – “People’ll e ve City Hotel we were welcomed as if th d ™ we’d just swum ashore from a read in the be droppin’ like fl ies”. The sun shipwreck and we were told “dinner appeared as advertised and we WE was on the house.” newspapers?” left long before people began dropping. It remained glorious for the DELIVER Next stop was Rathmullen on rest of our 10-day ride. In retrospect DAILY FROM Lough Swilly where we stayed in we should have spent fi ve days in a magnifi cent Georgian mansion We pedalled into the Republic in Northern Ireland, taken a train to 11:00-LATE (B&B). We took an exhilarating beautiful weather and realised we’d Galway Bay and cycled south for NOW we do outside walk down to the lough where a crossed the border only because the fi ve days. catering woman assured us this was the currency was now Euros. We spent SERVING wettest and coldest May she’d a night at Black Sod Bay which, There’s enormous and healthy experienced in 40 years. unsurprisingly, does not have a song pleasure to be had cycling in SUSHI attached to it. It’s on the wild Ireland. We arrived at a glowing The distances John Ahern had Belmullet Peninsula on the Atlantic Irish inn knowing that we had guessed were not terribly accurate. Coast. Our B&B looked across the unquestionably earned the A 60km ride could turn out to be wide bay which was in a bad mood Guinness that the barman was 80km. The Irish were still in that with scudding clouds and white slowly building for each of us. In confused state that follows after a horses. Across it I could just make Ireland, they don’t just pour country changes from miles to out Achill Island, tomorrow’s Guinness; they build it slowly with kilometres. As Rex Gibson later destination. By bike it’s 100km but a reverence you don’t come across wrote, “The true charm of the Irish because of the weather we opted anywhere else, except perhaps at a is that they have risen above the for a fi shing boat to ferry us. On the nitroglycerine bottling plant.

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onveniently located close to the hubs of Hyde Park Corner and Sandton City, yet tucked away from the hustle and bustle on ten acres of lush landscaped gardens in Sandhurst, the Saxon is popular amongst many celebrities, statesmen and top business executives. The latest additions Cto the hospitality offering, more than doubling the accommodation from the original 25 suites to 54 suites in total, are the Villas. These three Villas are perfect for anyone with an entourage – each of the Villas has its own dining room, (that can double as a boardroom), a breakfast area, a large lounge and bar, a private terrace with plunge pool, and VIP suites, all attended to by dedicated staff.

TRENDSETTING DESIGNS The main hotel was originally the home of insurance giant, Douw Steyn, and his family. During 1999, Steyn commissioned RSL Architects, Stephen Falcke Interior Design and Patrick Watson, the landscape architect, to remodel the state-of-the-art

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house and transform it into an natural energy centres. The rhythm exclusive boutique hotel. The first massage is done in unison with time that I saw the Saxon, in 2000, music to relieve stress, relax the just after it opened, I noted there muscles, detoxify the body and were quite a few ‘firsts’ from a improve circulation. The Weekender design/ architectural point of view, is a 6 hour spa session that ends which, twelve years later, seem to with a manicure, pedicure and hair have become the norm in many top treatment in the hair salon. Other hotels and residences. These treatments include the Rasul include open plan bathrooms, Chamber, hydro therapy, aroma wooden flooring, oversized pools, therapy, reflexology, facials (for him plantation shutters and that moody and her), waxing and tanning in the grey exterior that is reminiscent of tan can. My favourite, though, is the the dark clouds that gather Sensory Spa and Tasting Evening. just before a hectic Highveld After a 2-hour spa treatment that summer storm. involves exfoliation, a body wrap, hot stone massage and a mini-facial, Stephen Falcke recommended a you get to dress up and enjoy an cream base to the interior colouring evening of wine pairing, or a choice WHERE ARE THEY NOW? and much of what he specified has from the a la carte menu in the Fine RSL Architects joined a consortium remained – in the iconic entrance Dining Restaurant. This gastronomic of South African architects to tackle with its twin sweeping staircases, excursion is accompanied by the projects in Dubai, including the vast in the piano and cigar lounges, the gentle melodies of the grand piano, Jumeirah Medina project. They then Fine Dining Room, Olive Bar and to enhance your dining experience. bought out the other members of the original suites. The many African the consortium and have continued artefacts, masks, baskets and PERFECT FOR to practise internationally under the ornaments that he originally sourced SPECIAL OCCASIONS name DSA Architects. They have just have become part of the Saxon art The Saxon’s contemporary won two SAPOA (SA Property Owners Association) Awards – collection that has been built up over African personality has proven The One & Only The Palm, Dubai, the years. The walls are adorned popular amongst those looking clinched the Overall Award and the with original sketches by acclaimed for an elegant venue for award for The Best International artist Dean Simon (nephew of Abe functions, events and special Project at the SAPOA Innovative and Solly Krok, developers of Gold occasions. The 30-seater Excellence in Property Development Reef City and the Apartheid auditorium with its comfortable Awards 2012. Museum). The sketches include The occasional chairs (as opposed to Five Faces of Mandela and portraits cinema seating), the separate bar Interior Designer, Stephen Falcke, of some of the famous guests that and lounge area are often used won the 1999 Andrew Martin Interior have stayed at the Saxon to date. for corporate gatherings, while the Designer of the Year Award for his two wine cellars are frequently work at the Saxon. He continues to work internationally designing the HARMONISING BODY used for private dinner parties. interiors for top boutique hotels, elite The hotel has also been used AND SOUL homes and exclusive yachts for the While the Saxon is often fêted as for product launches and even rich and famous. an exclusive hospitality offering for weddings. international travellers, the facilities Bespoke furniture manufacturer, are equally accessible to city folk, Two under cover garages Issy Penniken, of Petite Design, particularly the Saxon Spa and provide secure parking and there developed a new brand, Ethnix Studio. This tranquil retreat’s are chauffer-driven luxury vehicles Design, that supplies the Andrew bouquet of holistic therapies that transfer you from your car to Martin stores in the UK, Russia, brings mind, body and soul into the hotel entrance and back. Egypt and the USA. He also designs harmonious balance with nature. Every detail is taken care of from and manufactures exclusive furniture for many luxury residences and The signature sound therapy uses the moment you arrive to the hotels in SA and around the world. the enchantment of gongs, cymbals, moment you leave, making a visit bells and Tibetan singing bowls to to the Saxon most certainly a balance and restore the body’s memorable occasion.

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or over 30 years, Jordan driven the process. “Passion helps – rhino, elephant, leopard and lion. Properties has been you see the Big Five roaming free, As it is quite close to the northern instrumental in putting where once only cattle and fences reaches of the Drakensberg together an impressive existed,” he says. “I believe that a mountain range, the conservancy Fportfolio of residential, leisure and developer has a responsibility to not only enjoys magnificent bushveld developments across ensure that the vision which the mountain views, but there’s slightly South Africa and around the world. land has inspired is brought to life, more rainfall that suits the growth The developments range from no matter how difficult that may be.” of Leadwood trees and riverine timeshare and syndicated vegetation that is home to a wide developments to country estates In 2008, Jordan Properties variety of birdlife. (such as the White River Country converted ten farms previously Golf Estate and Lake Longmere separated by fences into one large In 2011, the aptly-named Leadwood Country Estate) and wildlife private game reserve and named Big Game Estate was launched reserves, such as the Thornybush the area The Blue Canyon Game within The Blue Canyon Game Private Game Reserve and Conservancy. This stretch of land Conservancy. Situated adjacent to Welgevonden Game Reserve. is situated between the Greater the Raptors View Wildlife Estate, it Kruger National Park and the Blyde spans 984 ha of the conservancy. In Chairman of Jordan Properties, River Canyon Nature Reserve in addition to a site for a 32-bed luxury Trevor Jordan, says that it has the Hoedspruit area. It comprises lodge, Leadwood has 94 freehold been a passion for the land and 15 000 ha of richly diverse bushveld one hectare stands on offer, which the pursuits that it inspires that has which is home to four of the Big Five are being sold off as all-inclusive

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NATUREAT LEADWOOD The Leadwood Big Game Estate is the perfect retreat for those seeking the tranquillity of the African bush.

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packages. The estate’s architect Leadwood Big Game Estate is a “We are encouraging buyers to is the acclaimed Gavin Warburton, pleasant 5-hour drive from go as green as they can with their who is on standby to produce plans Johannesburg, or a short flight from homes, so gas geysers, solar power, according to the architectural the OR Tambo International Airport rain harvesting and the intelligent guidelines of the development. to the Eastgate Airport nearby. There use of natural light and ventilation Homes will conform to a general are lots of places of interest in the are some of the architectural theme of modern/ contemporary area, including a reptile park and two recommendations,” Nita comments. bush styles of architecture and a wildlife rehabilitation centres – the “There will be the option to have turnkey option is available for 2-bed, Kapama Cheetah Conservation corrugated, thatched or tiled roofs, 3-bed and 4-bed houses. Park and the Moholoholo Wildlife coloured to blend with the bush. The Rehabilitation Centre. Adventure- water supply is borehole water and “Leadwood offers bush-lovers the lovers can hike through the Blyde there is electricity and cell phone opportunity to own a home in the River Canyon, do white water connectivity for those who want to scenic South African Lowveld at a rafting and hot air ballooning. stay in touch with the world.” very reasonable price. This type of “The restaurants in Hoedspruit are property is limited and will always fabulous,” Nita adds. “There are golf “Few are privileged to own a be relatively scarce, so it’s a good courses in the vicinity and even a freehold title property on a big investment,” says property world-class spa.” game estate in the pristine African consultant, Nita Dalziel. “We have bushveld – now is your opportunity,” seen that property values in the Security is excellent and it’s a low she says. bush retain their value, even in malaria area. Within The Blue tough times and the Leadwood Canyon Game Conservancy there’s WANT TO Big Game Estate is regarded as an English-medium school, the KNOW

prime real estate as it’s located Southern Cross School, that offers MORE? within a stone’s throw of the schooling to students from Grade 0 Kruger Park, through the Orpen to Grade 12 (matric) and the Khaya For more information, and Phalaborwa Gates.” Ndlovu Manor House provides contact Nita Dalziel luxury accommodation surrounded on 082 568 5950 or by Only 7 km from Hoedspruit, the by landscaped gardens and e-mail: [email protected], gateway to Safari South Africa, the indigenous trees. or visit www.leadwood.net.

Examples of typical bush-styled homes

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Murray with Tiger Fish FLY FISHING – THEN AND

Llewellyn and GT

t still amazes me that even Shad,NOW Kob and Grunter to name and possibly small minnows, not a today many non fl y-fi shers, or a few. mealie pip or piece of pap. It is for those interested in starting, this reason that so many fi shermen think fl y-fi shing is a form of The equipment we use for the many along the Vaal, who have moved Iangling that is geared towards salt water species is different to the over to fl y-fi shing, soon realise that trout and trout alone. In fact, any gear we use for fresh water. We use not only is it more effective but more fi sh species that eats another living heavier weight rods and high quality enjoyable as well. Gone organism can be caught using a reels to withstand the rigours of salt fl y rod. water and the saltwater species. Some of the fi sh that are caught The fl ies we cast are often much big- around the world by anglers using The history of fl y-fi shing indicates ger and therefore the rods we use fl y gear often cause amazement. that it began with trout, however need to deliver the larger fl ies, often Many fi nd it hard to believe that today anglers are taking up in adverse conditions. such large fi sh can be subdued fl y-fi shing for many species other using such light tackle. than trout. It is not uncommon that fl y-fi sher- Fishing men out-fi sh the bait-and-spin fi sher- I strongly believe that all Isn’t it time you took a load off? Really kicked back and spent a couple of The list of species caught with men on a regular basis. I believe this disciplines of our sport and the lazy days fi ghting the most awesome adrenaline-pumping, heart-stopping, fl ies is long but if you were to is because fl ies can suggest a vari- species we try and catch are a blood-racing fi sh in the world. Why not join us on one of our many trips we are point out the more common and ety of food sources very effectively. challenge. It is exciting to take any sought-after species, the list would fi sh on the fl y, whether you are hosting this year to some beautiful and exotic destinations. We are constantly include: Small Mouth and Large We regularly out-fi sh the bait chasing trout, yellows or huge adding to our list of trips. Pop into our new shop in Cedar Square (next to Build- Mouth Yellow Fish, Tiger Fish, all the fi shermen on the Vaal River when saltwater species. All you need to ers Express) and fi nd out where we’re off to next. King Fish Species, Tarpon, Barbel, fi shing the rapids as the yellows do is gear yourself accordingly, to Small Mouth and Large Mouth Bass, in the rapids are there in search give yourself the best chance Cuta, Queen Fish, Springer, Garrick, of small aquatic nymphs, leeches possible for success. Cuba 26th April to 7th May - tarpon, permit, bones (sold out) Sekoma Island 8th August to 12th August - tigers (6 rods available) Bolivia 28th June to 7th July - freshwater dorado (sold out) Sekoma Island 15th August to 19th August - tigers (sold out) Sekoma Island 18th July to 22nd July - tigers (sold out) Costa Rica 30th August to 9th September - giant tarpon (5 rods available) 34 Sekoma Island 25th July to 29th July - tigers (two rods available) Costa Rica 8th September to 17th September - giant tarpon (1 rod available) DAINFERN 1Thread_4241_DAI

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HERE ARE A FEW GUIDELINES: The best all round still water trout rod and Yellow fi sh rod would be a 9ft fi ve weight rod with two lines – a fl oating and an intermediate one. This line weight will also do for Large Mouth and Small Mouth Bass providing you are not trying to throw fl ies that are too big.

A 9ft nine weight rod would be perfect for our local saltwater fl y-fi shing in estuaries and light surf fi shing. This outfi t would also double up as a perfect rod for Tiger Fish, Barbel, Bonefi sh, Permit and many other smaller saltwater species.

WANT TO A 9ft twelve weight is the rod of choice for larger species caught KNOW offshore such as Billﬁ sh, Tarpon, Giant King Fish, Queen Fish etc.

MORE? Rod weights start at 000 right through to 14/16 weights so there is a rod out there for every type of fi shing. You do not need every line weight, as there is For more information, contact a lot of cross-over between rod weights and species. It is similar to golf - you Murray Pedder of Fly Fishers cannot play the entire course with one club. I suggest you establish the type Unlimited on 011 467 2034, of fi shing you will be doing and get the right advice. Then get out there and try e-mail info@fl yfi shers.co.za or something other than trout. visit www.fl yfi shers.co.za

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THE DANGERS OF HUBBLY BUBBLY In 2005, the World Health Organisation expressed concern over the rising use of Hubbly Bubbly smoking around the world. Widely believed to be less harmful than cigarette smoking, research has shown exactly the opposite.

ccording to the Cancer Professor Andre van Zyl of the School Association of South Africa of Dentistry at the University of Pretoria (CANSA), smoking Hubbly says: “The bottom line message is that Bubbly, also known as Hookah, water pipe smoking can deliver carcino- Narghile,A Shisha, or the water pipe, is not genic substances directly into the mouth a safe alternative to smoking. It is reported and upper respiratory tract, as well as the that a typical hour-long session of smoking lungs. At the very least, it is as dangerous the Hubbly Bubbly is equivalent to as cigarette smoking and exposes young smoking between 100 and 200 cigarettes. people to the habit of smoking, increasing The problem is, many parents are the risk of addiction.” unaware of the dangers so they allow this pastime, thinking that it is safe. “While oral cancer and Although many adults partake of this oro-pharyngeal practice, too, the American Lung cancer, if Association pegs the vulnerable age range detected in the at between 8 and 24 years.“Young people early stages, are lead to believe that smoking Hubbly respond well to Bubbly is safe and fun, but these water treatment and pipes are deadly,” says Gerda Strauss, can be cured, Head of Health Programmes at CANSA. the tragedy is that in most There is a misconception that the water in cases the diag- the Hubbly Bubbly filters out all nosis is made harmful substances, yet analysis of the too late and smoke reveals high levels of deadly the patients often carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and succumb to the disease,” he adds. heavy metals, in addition to nicotine. The toxins in the smoke are known to Professor van Zyl recommends regular cause lung cancer, heart disease and visits to the dentist to ensure early many other ailments. detection of these oral cancers and possible gum diseases. The SA Dental Earlier this year, the South African Dental Association further suggests that Association issued a statement that adds vaccination against the Human oral cancer and oro-pharyngeal cancer to Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is FOR MORE INFORMATION visit www.sada.co.za or the list of dangers. There is the additional nowadays regarded as standard www.cansa.org.za or contact danger that sharing mouthpieces amongst procedure in the prevention of cervical CANSA toll free by calling participants in a group can lead to the cancer in women, can also be used for 0800 22 66 22 or e-mail them on spread of other diseases, such as herpes, both men and women to help prevent [email protected] for advice. hepatitis and tuberculosis. oro-phayngeal cancer.

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SIMPLE BEER BREAD 3 cups (385g) self-raising ﬂ our – sifted ¼ cup (50g) white sugar Small pinch of salt 1 can of beer ¼ cup (57g) of melted butter for glazing

Preheat your oven to 180 deg C. Mix the sifted ﬂ our and sugar together, then mix in the beer – pour the beer in slowly to prevent foaming. Mix well. Ladle into a greased loaf pan and pour the melted butter over the dough before popping it into the oven. Baking time approximately 45 minutes. Test for readiness by inserting a skewer or long-pronged fork into the middle of the bread. If it comes out clean, you know your bread is done. If there is still dough sticking to it, leave your bread to bake for longer. Once you have removed the bread from the oven, leave it to cool in the loaf pan for at least 5 minutes, before taking it out and transferring it to a cooling rack. Allow the bread to cool for another 15 minutes before serving.

EXTRA INGREDIENTS: Add ﬁ nely chopped bacon, onion, cherry tomatoes and fresh green peppers to the dry ingredients and mix well before adding the beer. Beer Bird makes a loaf tin that can be used in a covered kettle braai, or on a gas braai, provided the VARIATION: heat is indirect – in other words, not directly over the coals or gas burners. You can ﬁ nd Beer Bread, (the loaf tin and recipe book), at any Outdoor Warehouse and various other retail outlets. www.beerbird.co.za For more information visit:

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Get Bushwise: On Safari Politically Incorrect: The Springbok Kitchen – Desert, River, Bushveld – Autobiography Celebrating the Love of A Young Explorer’s Guide By Peter de Villiers and Gavin Rich Food, Family and Rugby By Nadine Clarke By Duane Heath & Warren Heath Throughout his tenure as the first black WINNER of the 2012 Gourmand Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers was in the This bumper edition illuminates three Award in the Fund Raising & news, and not always for the right reasons. important southern African natural Charity category for the Africa Region. His battle to be accepted and respected by arenas. Comprising three lively Proceeds from the sale of Springbok the rugby fraternity started from the moment children’s nature guides, the book Kitchen go to the Chris Burger his appointment was announced, when his brings together a treasure trove of Petro Jackson Players’ Fund new boss admitted that De Villiers had got information, colourful images, games www.playersfund.org.za the job for reasons ‘other than pure rugby’. and activities for young readers. Springbok Kitchen is a visual In his four years as Bok coach, De Villiers A local guide leads adventurers on celebration of South Africans’ love of experienced huge successes – a series win safaris into three surprisingly varied food and all things rugby, presented over the British & Irish Lions and a Tri worlds: the bushveld, a river and a in the favourite recipes of 40 past and Nations trophy – but he also suffered the desert. Each environment brings its present Springbok rugby legends. ignominy of coming last in the Tri Nations unique flavour to the adventure. and seeing his World Cup dream shattered Multiple images (both photos and Swapping their jerseys for aprons, by the controversial officiating of referee illustrations) and interesting text some of the most famous men to Bryce Lawrence. In addition, his outspoken introduce the region’s fascinating have worn the green and gold – nature and colourful application of the wildlife with its intriguing habits and including John Smit, Kobus Wiese, metaphor alternately amused and horrified lifestyles. Readers are encouraged Victor Matfield, Wynand Claassen, South African rugby fans, and his close to play along by means of engaging Fourie du Preez, Jan ‘Boland’ relationship with his senior players begged activities, games and quizzes, with Coetzee, Bryan Habana, Chester the question: Who was coaching whom? answers at the end of each section. Williams, Morné du Plessis and Bakkies Botha – lift the lid on their Now, in his autobiography, De Villiers Nature’s edible treats and useful love of food. answers this question and addresses many props are also introduced, along with more: How he managed to progress from survival techniques for the young Away from the field and the glare of the dusty streets of Paarl as a rugby-mad explorer. the television cameras, Springbok youngster to the highest job in South African Kitchen takes you into the players’ rugby; why his employers tried to manipulate homes and hearts to paint an intimate him but failed; why he stuck with John Smit portrait of the role that food plays in as captain in the 2011 Rugby World Cup; their private lives. and where his passion for rugby will lead him next. But Springbok Kitchen isn’t only about the recipes of our rugby heroes – it’s If rugby fans thought they knew Peter de a uniquely South African story of how Villiers before reading this book, they will food brings old rugby friends and think differently afterwards. complete strangers together around braais, skottels and kitchen tables all across this beautiful land.

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50 DAINFERN LIFESTYLE By James Clarke ELEK-TRICKLE PROBLEM

Mrs Williams, the Grade Four teacher at Malhurst Primary School, desirous of marking some papers, set her class the task of writing about Father’s Day. With a knowing little smile she noticed how quickly Belinda Tamsen had snatched up her pen and she knew she would soon have another episode of the Tamsen family’s private life with which to regale her fellow teachers in the staff room.

Fathers Day By Belinda Tamsen

Lorst year on Fathers Day we bort daddy a tool box. We rap it up in pretty paper. Init was spannas, scroo-drivas and par of plyers and wenne saw the porcel he say wat is this for goodniss sake and we say itsa sir-prize. He say its 2 big for a bottle of skotch. May be its 2 bottels of skotch. He stort 2 tair the paper off and mummy say doan tair the paper becos we can use it again at Christmis. So he unrap it and then stair at the plastic box for a long tiem. Well opin it say mummy. So he opin it and stair at the tools for a long time. He dident look very happy. Daddy issent very good at being a handy man. He always say if you cornt fix sumthink with a hammer then it must be a elek-trickle problem in witch case we havta call in a elek-trishan. Mummy explains to him that they are tools for fixing things arown the howse. O he say. Mummy say you orlways complain you doan have the tools well now you got them. Wat needs fixing he say as if he duzzint no. Mummy say well the bath room tap has been dripping for a thowsin years and the washing macheen wall plug needs fixing and then thairs the kichen cubbud door. But today is Fathers Day he say and I shud be resting my weery hed wile my famlie run around for me an bring me tea an a speshul brekfus of egg and toest and sossij and tomartoe and crispy bakin. Mummy say I will fix the brekfus wile you fix the tap then you can eat and rest yor weery hed be 4 fixing the cubbud. 2 minits later he shouted bluddy hell, sod it and bugger. Then he sware. Mummy put her hands over my eers and my little brother wet hisself. Daddy forget 2 turn the warter off before takin the tap 2 peeses. The water poor outa the bath room inter the passij and the corpet was soakin wet. It took orl day 2 cleen up orfter-wuds. When he went 2 fix the electric wall plug mummy say very qwitely I wunder iff he turn off the mains first. Nest thing ther was a bang and a brite blue flash. Blam! The doctor sed he will be orlrite in the morning but his burnt fingers will be sore for a wile. So this year we bort him sox. www.jamesclarke.co.za Blog: http://stoeptalk.wordpress.com

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