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The Weekend Property and Construction Newsletter Published on behalf of: Saturday 20 April 2002 Circulation : exceeds 1,000 subscribers

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CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT NEWS INDEX Construction and 'SA tax laws a gold mine for developers' Development News SA's tax laws contain a number of benefits for taxpayers planning to develop property. However, should taxpayers fail to pay sufficient Housing News and Land attention to detailed requirements they may find themselves in hot water... Issues (©www.bday.co.za) News from Africa Mining News Building on a Boom News for Estate Agents and The R25-billion-year construction industry is enjoying a mini-boom in the wake of the upswing of resources and the start of significant Home Owners infrastructure projects. Property Links (©www.suntimes.co.za) The Agent's tool kit Sasol signs $1,3bn gas-to-liquids deal Building Terms Gas-to-liquids fuel passed a major milestone yesterday with the formal initiation of the $1,3bn Escravos gas-to-liquids plant through the Special Reports signing of the key technology agreements for the plant, synthetic fuels and chemicals group Sasol said... Economic Indicators (©www.bday.co.za) ASAQS News Sasol and Japanese firms form alliance Did you hear? Johannesburg - Japanese firms Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) and Nissho Iwai stand to earn well in excess of $200 million Update your information from the gas-to-liquids (GTL) reactor alliance they signed with local energy and petrochemicals group Sasol. (©www.busrep.co.za) Subscribe Sasol can free SA from dollar-priced barrel rack "Crude oil prices are about $25 a barrel and will remain in the $20 to $25 range for the foreseeable future, as Opec manipulates supply to keep the price where it suits them. The rand will remain at R11 plus to the dollar and will steadily depreciate into the future," he says. The time, says Deats, is inordinately ripe to launch a duplication of Sasol's coal-based synthetic fuel (synfuel) technology on the Mpumalanga highveld. (©www.busrep.co.za)

Natural Gas Project (Gas Project) The natural gas will supplement coal feedstock at the Secunda plant, Mpumalanga, for the production of synthetic fuels and various chemical feedstocks. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Airport expansion, Western Cape, South Africa. Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) is set to spend more than R500-million over the next five years at Cape Town International Airport to expand and improve the infrastructure to meet the growing needs of the aeronautical industry. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Plan for new R2bn Durban airport gets the go-ahead file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/200402.htm[2012/10/22 19:46:10] The Weekend Property & Construction News The provincial government wants King Shaka to be operational by 2006 Associate Editor THE cabinet has approved a controversial R2bn plan to move Durban International Airport to the La Mercy site, north of the city... (©www.bday.co.za)

Lanseria airport's expansion off Cape Town - The first phase of a R100 million upgrade and enlargement of Lanseria International Airport, the country's busiest in terms of takeoffs and landings, had been completed and was opened formally last night by Mbhazima Shilowa, the Gauteng premier. (©www.busrep.co.za)

Hi-tech sophistication is the heart of this home THE new home of Ericsson in SA is a hitech building with some of the most sophisticated technology on the continent. The company recently completed its move to its new corporate headquarters in Johannesburg's IT business hub of Woodmead. (©www.bday.co.za)

State doubles its grants to local councils NATIONAL government has gazetted about R30bn in local government grants that will be paid to SA's 284 local authorities over the next three financial years. (©www.bday.co.za)

Council closes regulatory gaps THE Council for the Built Environment, launched by Public Works Minister Stella Sigcau last week, is another attempt to close regulatory gaps in the building and related professions. (©www.bday.co.za)

Easing poverty in Gauteng calls for a team effort, says Shilowa EVEN though Gauteng was better off economically than SA's eight other provinces, poverty was still prominent, premier Mbhazima Shilowa said yesterday. "We do have people who are unemployed some qualified." (©www.bday.co.za)

Taking building skills to the people The construction industry expects to lose about 4 000 artisans over the next 18 to 24 months, which means there will be a huge need in the industry for trained artisans. (©www.iol.co.za)

Tourism workshops give unionists an insight DURBAN Wage negotiations, restructuring and bargaining councils are set to be put on the back burner as shop stewards and union officials focus on promoting the merits of tourism in KwaZulu-Natal. (©www.bday.co.za)

Soccer City project gets off the ground After months of uncertainty, work on Durban's ambitious multi-million rand Soccer City project kicks off next month. (©www.iol.co.za)

Construction may start this year on Gauteng theme park Construction of Africa’s own Disneyland-type theme park could start as early as the last quarter of this year. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

General property a viable option INVESTORS with a taste for property face a roller-coaster ride this year as interest rates climb. However, the drive to see property become a premier investment asset class, competing with equities and bonds, continues. (©www.bday.co.za) file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/200402.htm[2012/10/22 19:46:10] The Weekend Property & Construction News MAKING THE RUNNING: Umgeni Water's Eghbal Ma'ani says the company is involved in projects in Nigeria, Ethiopia and Malawi - and it is looking at the possibility of projects in Libya and Algeria. (©www.suntimes.co.za)

ABB's local chief sings the praises of Eskom CHEAP reliable electricity is set to power industrial growth, not just in this country but also in the region. (©www.bday.co.za)

Pebble bed reactor runs gauntlet of appraisers If technology does become part of SA energy mix, it will have done so the hard way. (©www.bday.co.za)

Gateway shopping centre tenants fight for rent review TENANTS at the R1,4bn Gateway Theatre of Shopping in Umhlanga are fighting for a rent review. About 30% of the tenants have banded to get Old Mutual Properties to cut their rents... (©www.bday.co.za)

M&R to open R130m castings plant CONSTRUCTION group Murray & Roberts (M&R) is to open a R130m aluminium castings foundry in Port Elizabeth tomorrow the latest investment in Eastern Cape linked to the automotive industry. (©www.bday.co.za)

Thebe's deal with Shell might spark turnaround THEBE Investment Corporation, a group once tipped to rival New Africa Investments and Real Africa Investments in asset bases, has had its fair share of misfortune in the past... (©www.bday.co.za)

Coega has vast potential for Eastern Cape NNP CAPE TOWN The Coega industrial development zone could provide a vitally needed boost for the industrial growth of Port Elizabeth, New National Party (NNP) leader Marthinus van Schalkwyk said yesterday, (©www.bday.co.za)

SA's trade boom with rest of Africa is roaring ahead SA's trade with the rest of Africa has been booming since the end of apartheid in 1994, with its wine and food now a common sight on supermarket shelves in African countries, and businessmen fanning out. (©www.bday.co.za)

Bill spells out employee insolvency rights Parliament - The final instalment in a clutch of labour law amendments, that seeks to clarify the rights of employees in the event of insolvencies, was tabled in Parliament on Friday. (©www.busrep.co.za)

Strategic sales help Martprop's outlook Durban - Martprop, a listed property unit trust, had sold 13 properties for R49 million over the past six months, Roger Perkin, the fund manager, said yesterday. (©www.busrep.co.za)

Manufacturing growth plan unveiled Pretoria - Trade and industry minister Alec Erwin yesterday unveiled his department's integrated manufacturing strategy (IMS). The strategy will be debated in parliament next week and, after new inputs have been included, will be presented to the cabinet in June. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/200402.htm[2012/10/22 19:46:10] The Weekend Property & Construction News (©www.busrep.co.za)

A leisurely thought on tax havens LeisureNet chief executives Rod Mitchell and Peter Gardener have full plates as they battle in court against charges of fraud. But in their free moments they might be interested to learn that the Channel Island of Jersey - the domicile of Dalmore Limited, with which they have had notable dealings - might lose its status as a tax haven, if UK finance minister Gordon Brown has his way. (©www.busrep.co.za)

Intrinsic benefits outweigh investment motive Phil Armstrong is not your typical reformist; he does not seem to have too much truck with the notion that virtue should be pursued for its own sake. Or at least he does not reckon that company executives should adhere to virtuous corporate governance principles for their own good. (©www.busrep.co.za)

Interior design extends mental boundaries Interior design is an exciting and creative profession. Well-designed spaces can contribute substantially to our sense of wellbeing, and not just serve as shelters. (©www.iol.co.za)

New-look industrial policy document released The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) yesterday released the latest version of its industrial policy, which more or less overhauls a previous discussion document released last May. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Global steel talks resume today The South African government will join more than 38 nations in Paris today when the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) hosts a meeting designed to continue work on improving the conditions in world steel markets and to confirm the directions of their future work. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Road construction costs to soar on rand's weakness According to Paul Theessen, executive chairperson of the roads and earthworks division of WBHO, the cost of imported plant, fuels and bitumen represents some 50% of the overall cost of a road-construction project. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Exports to US surge past R791-million The advantages of the US’s African Growth and Opportunities Act (Agoa), of which the South African textile industry has been an indirect beneficiary since March last year, are beginning to become apparent, reports Textile Federation executive director Brian Brink. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Conference to table projects More than a hundred projects have been identified for potential investment under the Nacala Development Corridor, a spatial development initiative involving Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia, reports the corridor projects manager Wilfred Ali. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

$6-billion in defence offset deals by 2004 – Erwin Government is forecasting that the value of approved civilian offset projects and exports, arising from the multibillion-rand defence acquisition programme, will be worth some $6-billion by 2004, more than $2-billion in advance of the target (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

Navy promises local support file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/200402.htm[2012/10/22 19:46:10] The Weekend Property & Construction News THE South African Navy (SAN) is planning to make more extensive use of South African industry to support its fleet in the coming years and decades. (©www.engineeringnews.co.za)

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HOUSING NEWS AND LAND ISSUES Big land boost for Greater Addo National Park Ambitious project aims to rival Kruger Park and help regenerate Eastern Cape economy, but farmers are concerned THE Addo Elephant National Park expanded by another 2500ha of newly acquired farm land this week. (©www.bday.co.za)

Rust de Winter project a model for the future PRETORIA The Agricultural Research Council and Gauteng agriculture department are embarking on a pilot project with private sector players... (©www.bday.co.za)

Alexandra Renewal Project (ARP), Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT ARP is a seven-year programme to redevelop Greater Alexandra. The Project will address all PROFESSIONS CONVENTION aspects of urban living including engineering and social services, environment and planning, ON housing, economic development, arts, culture and heritage. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (©www.engineeringnews.co.za) 1-3 May 2002 Sandton, South Africa Back to Index The convention is a joint initiative organised by the: Association of SA Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS), SA Association of Consulting Engineers (SAACE), SA Black Technical Allied & Careers Organisation (SABTACO), SA Institute of Architects (SAIA) and SA Institute of Civil Engineering (SAICE).

NEWS FROM AFRICA Click here to register Zimbabwe's 22nd anniversary is not an occasion to celebrate HARARE An unprecedented economic crisis alongside a political row over the re-election of INVITATION TO ATTEND THE PIA President Robert Mugabe will overshadow celebrations marking the 22nd anniversary of MONTHLY BREAKFAST FORUM Zimbabwe's independence from Britain today. GUEST SPEAKER - JEREMY GIBBERD, CSIR (©www.bday.co.za) TOPIC - SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Harare is set to defy judicial order With the onset of the World Summit on Sustainable HARARE The government warned yesterday that it would defy a judge's order to allow the Development (WSSD) there has been an increasing interest in sustainability in South Africa. The short country's labour federation to hold meetings without police interference, state radio reported presentation will introduce the concept of sustainability (©www.bday.co.za) and discuss the implications this has for the built environment in South Africa. It will also suggest ways Workers seize assets of Zimbabwean gold mine this concept can be addressed and implemented in the design and management of buildings by drawing on Johannesburg - Zimbabwe's land grab had overflowed to the mining industry, where workers had recent work of the CSIR in this area. seized the assets of a gold mine near Mberengwa, the Associated Mineworkers Union confirmed yesterday (©www.busrep.co.za) Date: Friday 26 April 2002 file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/200402.htm[2012/10/22 19:46:10] The Weekend Property & Construction News Time: 07h30 - 09h15 (±) 4m Southern Africans face food shortage Venue: Safari Restaurant Function Centre More than four-million people in southern Africa face serious food shortages due to prolonged Safari Garden Centre, Lynnwood Road, Lynnwood Cost: R 30.00 members / R 40.00 non-members dry spells, floods and disruption of farming, the United Nations world food body said. RSVP: 012 347-0680 before 23 April 2002 (©www.engineeringnews.co.za) (For catering purposes bookings are essential)

Seven point development-revival plan from World Bank The president of the World Bank, James Wolfensohn, has proposed a seven-point action plan Can you help to STEEL THE SHOW? Hannelie Coetzee, Photographer, has invited Architects for translating the revived spirit of international support for development into results for the working with re-used steel to contact her to assist her world’s poor. to take part in a photographic competition. Her (©www.engineeringnews.co.za) approach is to capture the ingenuity of re-used steel in architecture with an innovative eye. The competition "Steel the Show" aims to show that the re-use of steel Africa's first gas-emission deal is environmentally wise. Steel lends itself to being used In the first gas emission deal in Africa, the World Bank and a Dutch firm have undertaken to buy more than once before eventually re-melting. (Re-use of steel does not refer to the re-melting of steel). The carbon from two projects in Uganda. photographs will be exhibited by the South African (©www.engineeringnews.co.za) Institute of Steel Construction (SAISC) at the time of the Earth Summit on Sustainable Development later Nigeria, Namibia to discuss joint oil refinery this year. For more information please contact Hannelie Officials from Nigeria and Namibia are scheduled to meet in London next week for preliminary on 082 810 1835 or [email protected] talks on a planned joint oil refinery, Nigerian petroleum ministry officials said. National Architectural Competition (©www.engineeringnews.co.za) Freedom Square, Kliptown, Soweto The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) invited Back to Index architects, other professionals in the building environment and any persons who believe they have ideas to contribute to enter the national competition for the development of Freedom Square. Freedom Square was where the Congress of the People met in 1955 to discuss the terms of the Freedom Charter. The SA constitution owes much to the concepts expressed in the Charter. The meeting in 1955, on an open piece of land in Kliptown, is therefore of profound importance. Registrations take place between 22 April and 13 May 2002, submission of entries by 18 June 2002, and the announcement of the winner takes place on 26 June 2002. First prize = R 300 000.00 second prize = R 200 000.00 third prize = R 100 000.00. Requests for registration and other details must be faxed or e-mailed to : the Competition Administrator, (011) 646-9643 e- MINING NEWS mail [email protected] Empire of the son Concrete Manufacturers Association The Oppenheimer name is synonymous with diamonds, gold and unfathomable wealth. The invites entries for the 2002 Awards for Excellence competition. The purpose of the awards is to recognise business empire pieced together by Sir Ernest nearly a century ago was given structure and excellence in the aesthetic and creative use of social conscience by the late Harry Oppenheimer. masonry, block paving, roof tiles, retaining blocks and (©www.suntimes.co.za) floor slabs and to honour those involved in the design and construction. Closing date for entries is 31st May 2002. Further information available on (011) 805-6742 Roodepoort Rocket rising beyond the R6bn mark or e-mail [email protected] Eighteen months ago the market capitalisation of South African gold-mining company Durban Robben Island Training Programme Roodepoort Deep (DRD) was R620-million; today its market cap has soared beyond the R6- invites you to a Seminar "Programme for Museum billion mark. Development in Africa – Past, Present and Future" by (©www.miningweekly.co.za) Mabiana Luhila on Thursday 25 April 2002 from 15h00 – 16h00 at the Nelson Mandela Gateway Auditorium, Cape Town. PMDA is a new Institution providing Hong Kong to trade gold kilobars training and development support to heritage Hong Kong’s Chinese Gold and Silver Exchange Society has begun trading a new kilobar institutions in English speaking Africa. Further information available from Zulaiga Rossouw, Course contract in a bid to hold its own with the up-and-coming Shanghai gold exchange. Co-ordinator on 021 409-5191 or fax 021 411-1941 - (©www.miningweekly.co.za) e-mail [email protected] file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/200402.htm[2012/10/22 19:46:10] The Weekend Property & Construction News International Design Competition: Ghana gold miner in margin-free deal on hedges Get inspired and design the 1st Art Case Piano of the African gold miner Ashanti Goldfields said it had agreed interim deals on margin-free hedge 21st Century. The winning creative vision/design will be trading with all of its active counterparties as it restructures its debts. created in the workshops of Maximiliaan’s House of (©www.miningweekly.co.za) Grand Pianos and unveiled as a signature art piece during a month long celebration of design and architecture at DCOTA, the world’s largest design Gold mines warn of supply fall, analysts sceptical centre campus. Deadlines for submission is 15 May Gold mining companies have warned that supplies of the precious metal are poised to fall 2002. See www.dcota.com for entry form. For inspiration go to www.pianomax/com sharply but analysts believe the world has more than enough gold to prevent major price spikes. (©www.miningweekly.co.za) Thanks to PIA for the information

'Egypt's gold as plentiful as dust' Mining company Centamin Egypt, which aims to become one of Africa's major mining houses, believes that gold is as plentiful as dust in Egypt. (©www.miningweekly.co.za)

Bill to give smaller miners a foot in the door The liberalisation of South Africa's mining rights through the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Bill has created a space for the emergence of such medium-scale mining outfits as New Diamond Corporation (NDC). (©www.miningweekly.co.za)

Junior coal firm in export push Junior coal-miner Carolina Coal is in the process of growing its export market by 50% to 70% in the next three years. (©www.miningweekly.co.za)

Aids to hit gold miner's costs HIV/Aids among its workers is projected to cost South African miner Gold Fields between $4 and $10 for each ounce of gold it mines in added production costs, chairperson and chief executive Chris Thompson said. (©www.miningweekly.co.za)

New coal mine shaft A new coal mine shaft was officially opened in South Africa’s Mpumalanga Province yesterday. The 98 m-deep 3E shaft located at Sasol Mining’s Middelbult, was established at a cost of R45,5-million and ahead of schedule, at 13 months construction time. (©www.miningweekly.co.za)

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NEWS FOR ESTATE AGENTS AND HOME OWNERS

Estate agents worry about interest rate hike ESTATE agents are worried about the residential market's prospects as interest rates appear set to climb. Latest inflation figures indicate that the Reserve Bank will miss its 3% to 6% inflation target. (©www.bday.co.za)

Are we heading for a buyers’ market? Since early January, estate agents around the country have been complaining of a severe shortage of stock as the demand for homes continued to outstrip supply and listing times shortened dramatically in a typical sellers’ market.. (©www.property24.co.za)

Spotlight on: Jeffrey’s Bay Jeffrey’s Bay, once a sleepy village known best to “surfies”, is now a booming town extremely popular with Free State and Gauteng buyers looking for a holiday or retirement home. file:///C|/Users/Bert%20vd%20Heever/Documents/My%20Websites/ASAQS/News/Issues/200402.htm[2012/10/22 19:46:10] The Weekend Property & Construction News (©www.property24.co.za)

Industry moves to standardise training More than 90 percent of consumers who participated in a recent Property24 poll voted for a minimum licence qualification for South African estate agents – a yardstick which the real estate industry itself is finally moving to put in place. (©www.property24.co.za)

Bigger is not always better Homeowners often make alterations or extensions in the belief that they are adding value to the property and will easily be able to recover the costs when they come to sell. But there is no such certainty. (©www.property24.co.za) FREE ANTI-VIRUS ASQS Webshop The agent's tool kit... Free Anti-Virus Protection! Visit our new online Webshop for some Homeloan Calculator Use our unique offer - AVG 6.0 Free Edition. incredible bargains. Transfer Fees Guide Download, install and use AVG 6.0 Anti- Limited quantities of selected software Bond Registration Costs Guide Virus system to reliably protect your reduced by 50% and more! Contract for Housing and Minor Works computer and data free of charge. Go to The Webshop also stocks all JBCC Contract for the sale of a house to get more documentation. Free Download Page Checklist for Moving Home information. Homebuyer's Checklist Homeseller's Guide The noise factor in ST schemes Probably the most frequently asked question about sectional title living is who decides what is reasonable and what is not when it comes to noise. Building Terms (©www.property24.co.za) Don't know your architraves from your dados? How about Make sure valuation is real your flaunchings and transoms? Property owners need to be aware that a valuation for the purposes of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is Get to grips with building terms very different from an estate agent's assessment of the market value of a home. (©www.property24.co.za) here.

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ECONOMIC INDICATORS

The indicators as on Manuel: Give Africa a chance April 21 2002 at 9:24PM Finance Minister Trevor Manuel, addressing a World Bank and IMF meeting This week 13/04/02 in Washington at the weekend, has criticised rich countries for over- subsidising their agricultural sectors, leaving Africa's exports in the cold. Rand/$ 11.0800 11.1900 (©www.news24.co.za) Rand/£ 16.0328 16.0722 Rand/€ 9.8745 9.8349 Commodities, PPI in focus R150 12.350% 12.250% Equity investors are expected to keep their focus on commodity stocks next week as gold companies reap the benefit of strengthening bullion, while Gold/oz $301.90 $301.90 inflation data is also likely to draw interest. Gold index 2946.4 2767.9 (©www.news24.co.za) JSE All Share 11418.4 11119.8 Citibank stung in R32.6m scam Closing prices: A con artist suspected of operating with a syndicate of Citibank officials in BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING South Africa has conned the international financial institution out of R32.6 million. Back to Index (©www.news24.co.za)

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Cost Engineering - An Overview and South African Perspective Did you hear? This paper briefly reviews the history of cost engineering from an American and South African At the theater... perspective. Then using the American Association of Cost Engineering (MCE) document "Skills and Knowledge of Cost Engineering" as a basis answers the question of what is Cost A man lay sprawled across three Engineering. Finally the relationship of Cost Engineering to Quantity Surveying is discussed. entire seats in the posh theater. When (©www.ceasa.org.za) the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, Check the ASAQS Calendar "Sorry, sir, but you're only allowed one Numerous new events, seminars and training courses have been added to the ASAQS Calendar seat." over the past week. The man groaned but didn't budge. Registered QS required The usher became impatient. "Sir, if Van Wyk & Beuken urgently requires the services of a graduated (University degree) and you don't get up from there I'm going registered (SA Council of Quantity Surveyors) quantity surveyor on a contract basis. To view more to have to call the manager." job opportunities browse to the ASAQS Classifieds. Again, the man just groaned, which SAISC seminar: "A new method of measurement and new specifications for structural infuriated the usher who turned and steelwork" marched briskly Members are reminded that this seminar is also presented in Cape Town and Durban on these back up the aisle in search of his dates: manager. In a few moments, both the 22 April 2002 - Cape Town usher and the manager returned and 23 April 2002 - Durban stood over the man. For more information please contact: Leslie at SAISC Together the two of them tried Tel: +27-11 838 1665 or e-mail [email protected] repeatedly to move him, but with no success. Finally, they summoned the police. New members to the ASAQS CUG A warm word of welcome to the following members who have joined us in the CUG during the Please update Your The cop surveyed the situation briefly past weeks: Information then asked, "All right buddy, what's our name?" Vishnudutt Somaru First Name: "Sam," the man moaned. Your Nicolette Calasse profession Stewart Deenik "Where ya from, Sam?" Dion Van der Linden Quantity Surveyor With pain in his voice Sam replied "the balcony." Please note that your registration to the CUG will remain in force as long as you remain a member of ASAQS and there is no need to register every year. If you have not received an e-mail confirming your registration contact ASAQS. Subscribe to the Weekend Property and Construction Back to Index Newsletter

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