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YOUR GUIDE TO local NEWS, EVENTS, PEOPLE & PLACES TRY NEUROTONE Get a free pack with every order placed at the Pharmstore in June 2012 Neurotone is a unique formula containing B group vitamins, lecithin, iron, antioxidants and other selected ingredients to supplement possible nutritional deficiencies, helping you combat the stresses of modern living by boosting your body’s natural recuperative systems. The Pharmstore is a local venture of Pharmaceutical Enterprises, an independent, family-run company WINTER SUPPLEMENTS in , established in 1984. The Pharmstore provides a range of dietary supplements available from our STRENGHTEN YOUR DEFENSES offices in Howard Studios in Pinelands. Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) is an We also take phone orders, or order essential antioxidant nutrient and an online from our website. see details below important cofactor in some enzymatic reactions. Although we can get enough Vitamin C from a well balanced diet, INTRODUCING there are conditions which increase your Vitamin C requirements - pregnancy, smoking, or being under AFFORDABLE SUPPLEMENTS stress. Vitamin C is a relatively safe AT YOUR DOOR supplement, but 'megadoses' (over 1000mg per day) should be avoided. Immunoboost Plus Caps. (90) R35.00 Immune system booster to fight disease EASE WINTER ACHES Vitamin C 250mg Tabs. (60) R20.00 Chondroitin sulfate is an important An essential nutrient and antioxidant structural component of cartilage which Totonik Syrup (200ml) R30.00 provides resistance to compression. Family vitamin tonic, no alcohol or caffeine With glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate The complete anti-odour Glucosamine & Chondroitin Tabs. (60) R35.00 has become a widely used dietary Healthier joints supplement for the management of footcare comfort range Omega 3 Fish Oil 1000mg Caps. (30) R25.00 osteoarthritis by providing the building Healthier heart & arteries blocks for cartilage repair. DESTROYS FOOT & SHOE ODOUR Flaxseed Oil 1000mg Caps. (30) R25.00 AND CONTROLS PERSPIRATION Plant derived essential fatty acids source BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM Immunoboost Plus contains Effective odour-blocking technology Evening Primrose Oil 1000mg Caps. (30) R25.00 Keeps your feet dry and comfortable Healthier skin, joints & hormone system hypoxoside (a constituent of the African Potato), which the body converts to FOOT & SHOE SPRAY Neurotone Tabs. (30) R25.00 Combat stress on the move rooperol, a potent antioxidant, with sterols and sterolins which help to POWDER • INSOLES Calmag C Tabs. (60) R20.00 Stronger, healthier bones & teeth modulate immune and stress response, making them valuable adjuncts for a Sucralose Sweetener Tabs. (100) R17.50 Aspartame free, very low in kilojoules wide range of stress-related disorders, as well as immune dysregulation and Sunbrella Caps. (30) R25.00 Antioxidant sun protection for skin inflammatory diseases. Hair, Nail & Skin Multivitamin Tabs. (30) R17.50 LOOK AFTER YOUR SKIN Strong nails & hair and glowing skin Evening Primrose Oil contains a high K17 Hair Tabs. (30) R17.50 concentration of Gamma Linolenic Fatty For vibrant, shiny & healthy hair Acid and other nutrients essential for Spirulina 500mg Tabs. (60) R25.00 cell structure and elasticity of the skin. A natural nutritional supplement These fatty acids also help to regulate hormones. Supplementation with evening primrose oil and other sources Order online or by phone of GLA has also been shown to lessen Free delivery in Pinelands joint pain and swelling associated with or collect from our offices at 7 Howard Studios rheumatoid arthritis. Phone: 021 531 1341 KEEP BONES AND TEETH HEALTHY Calmag C Tablets provide calcium www.pharm.co.za supplementation with a number of Terms: Prices include VAT. Cash With Order or Cash on other vital nutrients like magnesium, Delivery. We accept EFT but not credit card payments. vitamin C and vitamin D, that help your body absorb and make use of the calcium you consume to maintain healthy, strong bones and teeth. welcome ABOUT THE COVER We had the good fortune to enjoy desserts served 'tapas style' at a function at Pizzeria Villagio in Pinelands. There was a selection of enticing samplers including Gâteau Opera and Strawberry Cheesecake. An excellent way to avoid having to choose just one dessert! photo: Glynnis Schutte, the Muse magazine.

Make an impression in the commmunityu masgazeine A popular, quality, glossy magazine filled with engaging articles relevant to our local readers. A resource that people read and collect and keep. MAKE SURE THEY SEE YOU! PUBLISHED MONTHLY AND FREE TO ALL READERS our love affair with food OUR SPECIAL FEATURES EACH MONTH ARE IDEAL "There is no sincerer love than the love of food." So said George Bernard Shaw. As the FOR TARGET ADVERTISING - SEE OUR CALENDAR weather draws in and we approach the Winter solstice, it's those hearty, rich comfort foods that CIRCULATION we dream of — thick farmhouse soups, steamed puddings with lashings of custard and hearty The magazine is free with a total monthly circlulation of 8000 copies. stews. Good, honest food is what wins our hearts when the air has a chill in it, and all the better 5000 copies are delivered to all homes, ats & businesses in Pinelands when enjoyed with friends around a blazing log fire. Those whimsical, inventive salad dishes and to all houses in Thornton. Stands are placed in selected retail with French names and fanciful cocktails that seemed so seductive in the heat of summer will outlets in Pinelands,Thornton, Rosebank and . There is also hand delivery to selected businesses in Observatory and Mowbray. An have to take a back seat for a few months. online version of the magazine, as well as back issues, are also Takeaways, ready meals and home meal deliveries have been a part of our busy lives for a available for reading on the Pinelands Directory website, long time, but a pleasing new trend has been the increasing number of gourmet offerings, www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za, which has over 8000 visits every month. providing almost restaurant quality meals at reasonable prices. Of course Pinelands has its own SPECIAL FEATURE CALENDAR providers ready to meet these needs, as well a good selection of local restaurants. See our Jul 2012 • Winter Warmth Special Food Feature in the centrefold of this edition for more. Aug 2012 • Technology For Work & Fun I am very lucky to have so many good friends who are excellent cooks and enjoy sharing Sep 2012 • Children & Education their hospitality. It is always with much anticipation that we visit them. I think there will have Oct 2012 • Fashion, Arts & Crafts to be a fragrant, spicy curry in my winter weekend plans this week... with a good bottle of red. Nov 2012 • Get Out and Travel Bon Appetit! Enjoy the issue! Dec 2012 • Gifts & Celebrations

Max Schutte ADVERTISING RATES Advert space subject to availability. All sizes are in mm (width x height) MAIN FEATURES SECTION Editor Max Schutte Contact Us premium placement tel • 021 531 3324 9th of a page (70 x 99) R720 Photographer and writer cell • 073 644 1288 M4 6th of a page (70 x 148) R980 Glynnis Schutte email • [email protected] 3rd of a page (70 x 297) R1750 M2 Half of a page (105 x 297) R2200 post • The Muse, 12 Rhone, Pinelands, 7450 M1 Full Page (210 x 297) R3650 Assistant Christelle Botha We have ideas for features, but we also DIRECTORY SECTION invite you to send us your suggestions, lower cost block adverts Regular contributors or even contribute an article or news. D6 (60 x 30) R180 D5 (60 x 64) R360 Carol Booth of Cannons Creek Email us at D4 (60 x 132) R680 Independent School, [email protected] D2 (190 x 130) R1800 Heleen Meyer SPECIAL FEATURES Topic changes monthly All contributions, photographs and text, submitted to The Muse Magazine can be sent to S7 (70x 47) R360 [email protected]. The Muse has the right to make alterations to submitted contributions. S6 (70 x 74) R580 S5 (70 x 99) R720 S4 (70 x 148) R980 www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za S3 (70 x 297) R1750 S2 (105 xJune 297) 2012R2200 | the muse | 1 EVENTS Ditch the workout and JOIN THE PARTY ! Venue Pinelands North Primary School Time Wednesdays 7pm - 8pm Visit Entry Fee Pinelands R50 Directory for

more events in community the area! SA Latin Dance Championship Finalist calendar For any enquiries Roy Pieterse 14, 16, 18 & 20 June 9 June 082 294 6746 Diary of Anne Frank WInter Food and Craft Fair [email protected] Pinelands High School at 7.30pm St Stephen's Church, Central Square, Pinelands Also on Sunday 17 June at 2.30pm 9am to 6pm. Phone 021 531 3350. see www.phs.org.za [email protected] 13, 15, 17 & 19 June Fresh Food Markets Wait until Dark Wednesdays 4pm – 6pm Pinelands High School at 7.30pm Starlings Cafe, 94 Belvedere Road. Also on Saturday 16 June at 2.30pm Look for the fresh fish, free range chicken and ABA Cleaning see www.phs.org.za eggs, local honey, dairy products, charcuterie, and organic vegetables. Call 021 671 6875 31 May, 1 June, 2 June COMMERCIAL CLEANING BIG BAND JAZZ Thursdays 11am – 4pm SERVICES FOR BUSINESS FESTIVAL Earth Fair Market in St George’s Mall, for fresh Ceiling to floor and everything in between. Baxter Concert Hall at :45pm. Adults R80, preservative free, produce. Now that we have Tailor-made professional cleaning services Students R40. See Pinelands Jazz band on hit the rainy season and it is time for comfort to meet your exact needs on a once-off or 2 June. Tickets from Computicket 0861 915 800 food and cosy places, we will be inside the contract basis at corporate rates. Mandela Rhodes Building off St Georges Mall. Offices & Shops 1 June [email protected] Factories & Buildings Golf Day Flood Damage Recovery Cannons Creek Independent School will Saturdays 9am – 2pm Pre-occupation and maintenance cleaning. be hosting a Golf Day at the Mowbray Golf Market at 14 Hope Street. Indoor In-situ curtain cleaning services available. Course. Call Kathy on 083 987 7673 fresh food and produce market. Come and try the lovely breads. [email protected] HOME & DOMESTIC We offer once-off domestic cleaning in your home. 3 June We deep steam clean carpets, upholstery and rugs, Benefit Concert Dates to look out foR clean curtains in-situ and repair and restore all rugs. The Athlone Academy of Music supported 16 June – Youth Day by Pinelands Rotary will be holding a benefit 22 June –16 July – School Holidays AFTER Professional concert featuring Windworx at The Artscape 25 June – 8 July 2012 – Wimbledon Uniformed Staff HOURS Theatre at 5pm. Tickets R65 from Computicket and Established 1992 SATURDAY SERVICE SEND us your EVENTS! Email [email protected]. CONTACT US Send content for July edition by 15 June tel: 021 689 2333 • 072 238 4047 [email protected] June 2012 | the muse | 2 www.abasidibene.co.za Pinelands Good to Property Talk with Johan Meyer Know A tenant’s unpaid municipal bills can be a landlord’s nightmare… according to a Constitutional Court judgement. A recent article which appeared on Moneyweb, highlights the problems for landlords when your tenant does not pay for his municipal services. In the case mentioned the landlord was held responsible for all the unpaid municipal services of the tenant even though they were not incurred by the landlord. A further difficulty is that a landlord is not permitted to terminate the services. This can only be done by the municipality and they will usually do so only when there are substantial arrears. Water supply may never be fully terminated. Should the owner at any stage wish to sell the property he will The average price of a home in need to pay all the arrears otherwise a rates clearance certificate will not be issued. Pinelands is nearing R2 million So how do owners and landlords go about avoiding the situation of non-payment of services? One of the say Barry and Herman of Seeff. options is to ask for a bigger deposit, but this may chase the tenant away. At Seeff we have found that if the tenant is not forthcoming with at least two months’ deposit up front they inevitably present problems later. The latest statistics obtained from the A one month deposit is not sufficient as tenants often leave without paying the last month’s rent. A second Deeds Office shows that the average option is to install a pre-paid electricity meter. This at least minimises the risk as the tenant may still not pay home in Pinelands sells for R1.95 million. his water and sewerage bills. The third option would be to employ the services of an established agency to This is up 5.9% on the same time last manage the rental for you. We have recently done an audit to ensure that all our clients’ service payments year, which is in line with inflation. are up to date and we are pleased to say that this is the case. There has only been one registered sale in excess of R3 milion this year. The Owners who want to manage their rental properties themselves must insist that they are given a copy of biggest demand is still for homes under the municipal account each month to ensure that the tenant has paid. If left, the outstanding amounts are R2 million where a stock shortage is seldom recovered. On a lighter note, although there has been a softening in the rental amounts achieved, developing. the quality of tenant applications have improved. For a free market estimation of Please contact me on 082 807 0633 or by e-mail on [email protected] should you your property please call us on wish to discuss any property topic with me. 021 531 7507

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Seeff-M1.indd 1 23 05 2012 10:31 AM EduHelp Pinelands Is your child The Pinelands Youth struggling at school? Possibility Centre Is your child's school report By Don Shay, Head Basketball Coach, Pinelands High School and Founder and Trustee: not what you were expecting? The Pinelands Youth Leadership and Sports Development Trust. EDUHELP teaches children to read, write, comprehend and express with conndence. hen some of my basketball players We want to invite everyone to our got threatened and had their cell fundraising and launch event at Pinelands Helping your child nd their strengths in the classroom to reach their potential, in Wphones stolen while practicing High School on Friday and Saturday, 12 and 13 a safe and caring learning environment. in a local park, I knew it was time to speed October 2012. All of the local primary schools up my dream of creating a safe, supervised, are participating in a fun, family sports festival HELP for a better future and accessible space for young people to hang with tournaments (basketball, cricket, hockey, YOUR CHILD out and play sports. water polo, chess, maybe soccer), clinics, a NOW a happier school career! We have recently registered The Pinelands bicycle and running biathalon, a fun run/ Contact: Melissa on 076 609 9574 Youth Leadership and Sports Development fun walk, health screening, rides, games, little www.eduhelp.co.za • [email protected] Trust to provide sporting facilities and related kid's entertainment area, demonstrations like programmes based at Pinelands High School ultimate Frisbee from the Chili Club, the dog and serving the Pinelands community and club display team, lots of food and drinks, families in the greater Pinelands school entertainment, maybe a BMX circuit, etc. catchment areas. All of the Pinelands school If your health, wellness, exercise, recreation Principals support the idea and staff and or sports organisation wants to do a Pinelands parent association representatives have demonstration or have an information table helped generate some great energy towards please contact us immediately as we are the initiative. trying to finalise this year’s programme. We are Since 1998 Tail rs The 10 000 m2 centre is envisioned to looking for interested volunteers or sponsors We button up all your tailoring requests serve many of the main sports played in to help with all aspects of the fundraising Dressmaking & suiting Pinelands schools and to offer a wide variety event. Advertising opportunities are available Professional service of camps, clinics, leagues, tournaments, via levels of sponsorship from R1 000-R25 000 Curtains & cushions tours and educational activities. It will also that come with various opportunities: main Leather & suede offer programmes in youth development, programme booklet, event t-shirt, various Alterations coaching, leadership, entrepreneurship, banners and information tables. volunteer and work opportunities and help For further information contact Don Shay young people connect to the real world of at 021 532 2433 or donshay@.co.za or work and further education. To be clear, the Jeremy Gibbon, Principal of Pinelands High Zip into centre is still just a big dream that is now School. Further information can be found at a branch starting to mobilize other interested people the Pinelands High School website at www. near you — and no facilities will be built unless we phs.org.za – click on the SPORTS tab. 021 532 3480 are successful with a range of fundraising KMH Architects have prepared an initial Second Floor, Howard Centre activities that are just starting. design proposal, see below. Claremont • • Gardens Kenridge • • www.tailorcapetown.co.za

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View of the Pavilion from the West. Bird's Eye View of the Proposed Sports Centre. We provide a full range of dentistry for young and old in a friendly special assistance such as sewing and letter environment Helen Keller writing, shopping, and transport (to doctors etc.), particularly for those who are visually Surgery Hours Easy Appeal for impaired are so important, and we do greatly Mon - Fri access 8am to 5pm and parking Volunteers value all those who give of their time on a regular basis. If you would be interested 5 Ajax Way Avonduur Duncan Volunteers have for many years been an in volunteering please make contact with Ajax Way integral part of the activity program for our Elspeth Campbell or Bev Richardson on 021 Pinelands 5 residents: personal interaction (visiting), 531-5311 or 082 053 3731.

PHONE Howard Forest Drive 021 5www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za31 3695 Howard June 2012 | the muse | 4 Centre [email protected] Top To Toe Natural Beauty Salon Community news 44 Brookdale Av, Pinelands We offer a full range of Pinelands Hockey Club turns 75! beauty treatments including

n Friday 18 May 2012, The Pinelands EYELASH EXTENSIONS Indoor Player Awards Forget mascara forever! Hockey Club (PHC) kicked-off it's Men 75th Anniversary celebrations Thicker, longer and natural O Team of the Year: 1st Team (M1) –league finalists looking eyelashes with a cocktail party for current members Player of the Year: Eugene Pelteret at the Pinelands hockey club. The chairman, Most Improved Player (Senior): James Drummond ENVIRON Mr Marc Peltret welcomed everyone and led Most Improved Player (Junior): Blaize Liebenberg DF Machine Facial Treatments them on a journey, which started on 18 May Leading Individual Goalscorer: Brendan Marsh (16) and Peel Treatments 1937 and ended in present day. Some of those Ladies present reminisced about lilac tunics and tea ACRYLIC, GEL & SILK NAILS Indoor Beginner: Chantal Fouche Perfect solutions for beautiful nails and scones provided by the lady members. PHC Goalkeeper Award: Mel Grant If anybody knows the whereabouts of the Laurenson Junior Indoor Award: Michelle Wakelin following life members: Rosemary Brinkworth; PHC Indoor Most Improved Junior: Bronwyn Retief For an appointment please call Hugh Fichart, Brian de Groot, Laurie Maiser, Most Improved Senior: Karin Vorster Terry or Hayley on Ron Rowley, Mrs Bobbie Douglas, Roger MH Senior Indoor Award: Jenna Cunliffe 021 531 5829 Gillett, Ken Smith, please contact the club at Pinelands Indoor Hockey Club Team of the Year email - [email protected] or call 1st Team (L1) - finalists 083 561 6533. PHC Top Goal Scorer: Wendy Gray (13 goals)

Coupled to the 75th anniversary was our indoor Player awards. Our congratulations go to all who participated and more specifically to the award winners:

Award Winners: Back row from left: Brendan Marsh, Eugene mixed Pelteret, Mel Grant, Wendy Gray, Chris James (M1 League finalists). In the front row Chantel Fouche, martial Karin Vorster and Jenna Cunliffe. classes Boxing arts Kickboxing men & women Muay Thai adult & youth classes Cannon's Creek wins Design Campaign K1 Style private personal training no experience needed improve your and a place in the national vega design competition Mon • Tue • Thur Vega School of Advertising runs an annual, competition with a chance to win a R30 000 Body Conditioning 6:30pm - 7:30pm Strength & Fitness country-wide “Vega Vibe” competition in bursary and computer equipment for the Pinelands Primary Sports Hall Fighting Skills Claredon Road, Pinelands which schools in each area are invited to school. Congratulations go to the team and Co-ordination send teams of six Grade 11 and 12 learners thanks to Mrs Williams for mentoring the Weight Loss call • 082 395 3673 to compete against each other in designing project. Flexibility [email protected] new campaigns and products for well- known, existing brands. This year Cannons Creek was invited to The next edition of the Muse magazine take part in the first competition run by Vega Cape Town. Our team consisted of Ché JULY 2012 will contain a Moshesh, Nabeel Ebrahim, Cameron Stuart, Giorgia Bauer, Ha-Som Suh and Susan Lee and the brand that they were given was WINTER WARMTH Nandos. The schools competing included SPECIAL FEATURE Wynberg Boys, Wynberg Girls, , Abbotts (both campuses), Reddam and St. IMPORTANT DATES FOR THIS EDITION ARE Cyprians. The Cannons Creek team spent the whole Bookings 11 June 2012 of Saturday at the Vega campus, using their equipment to come up with a new and Content 15 June 2012 innovative concept for Nandos, including a film shoot in and putting The winning team. Back row Printing 20 June 2012 together a powerpoint presentation. Ché from left: Nabeel Ebrahim, Ché Moshesh did the final presentation and Moshesh, Cameron Stuart. Front Publication 27 June 2012 Cannons Creek won the competition! row from left: Susan Lee, Giorgia They will now be entered into the national Bauer, Ha-Som Suh. To be include in this edition contact MAX SCHUTTE www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za 021 531 3324June 2012• 073 | the644 m 1288use | 5 [email protected] Community news PInelands High School hockey teams tour the Netherlands During the April school holidays, two Pinelands High (PHS) hockey teams toured the Netherlands — the school’s first overseas sporting tour for many years. The teams visited Amsterdam, Dordrecht and Rotterdam over ten days, and each played four matches. Andre Marais, the school’s Head of Sport says: “Holland is one of the top hockey countries in the world, and this provided our teams with a fantastic opportunity to play hockey at an extremely high level. The experience of playing hockey against quality teams gave us new insight into the game and provided us with valuable lessons that we will take into the future.” One of the highlights of the tour was the chance to meet Austin Smith, the South African Mens’ hockey team captain – and ex-Pinelands High pupil! Austin matriculated from PHS in 2002, and currently plays hockey for Den Bosch Hoofdklasse in the Netherlands. He will be representing in the forthcoming London Olympics. Pinelands High School Hockey Teams with Austin Smith in Holland

Greeff Properties expands into Pinelands

Greeff Properties operates in , the Southern Suburbs, the Atlantic Seaboard, City Bowl and now in Pinelands.

Tim Moore, Greeff Properties’ agent in Pinelands, has achieved an excellent sales record in the Pinelands area in the short space of two years. Being a resident in the Pinelands area, Tim is both financially and emotionally invested in the area, but more importantly, he’s in a position to give solid advice to both buyers and sellers with regard to property in Pinelands and Thornton.

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Perfect setting for Cannons Creek Matric Dance

The dance was held on Friday 13 April at De Kleine Oliphantskop Restaurant. At the beginning of every year a new Matric Dance Committee is elected consisting of Grade 10 learners. The new committee shadows the old committee (all now in Grade 11) up until the dance and as soon as the dance is finished, they start fund raising for the next year. Fund raising events are run throughout the year, the biggest being the Craft Market in October/November. This year the dance was a huge success — even the weather played along, as can be seen by the beautiful sunsets in the photos — and was enjoyed by all.

At the Rotary District Conference in Mossel Bay in April 2012, Pinelands Rotarian Rotary and Shelterbox Pinelander Mike Osche was inducted as District Cathy Smith and the Interact Club of Governor for Rotary District 9350. Mike has Pinelands High School are raising funds for inducted as been in Rotary since 1996, was President of a ‘Pinelands Shelter Box’ the cost of which Pinelands Rotary in 2000/2001. He was also is $1 000. Each shelter box is fully equipped District secretary for 4 years as well as being for 10 people and is distributed by Rotary to Rotary District Assistant Governor. His term of office is from disaster stricken areas such as Haiti, Japan and July 2012 to June 2013. District 9350 extends Namibia. see www.shelterbox.org A successful from Plettenberg Bay to Angola and consists fund raising breakfast towards the purchase Governor of 63 Rotary Clubs. of a shelter box was held on Mother’s Day 12 May, and will be presented to Dave Moss the Shelter box co-ordinator in South Africa, at a school assembly. There is an Early Act Club at the Red School and an Interact Club at Pinelands High School. Rotary would like to establish Early Act Clubs at the Blue and Green Schools as well as Cannon’s Creek Independent School. Should you be interested in joining the Rotary Club please contact Bev McDavid (021 531 8909) [email protected] or Alan Davidson (021 531 4175) [email protected] A shelter box

Front from Left: Past President Brian Smart, Incoming Secretary Rotary Ann Melody Jera, Rotary Ann & wife of Incoming District Governor Freda Osche, District Governor Mike Osche, President Bev McDavid, President Elect Chris Woolnough. Back from Left: - Past President Dez Jansen, Bronwen Sidaki, Past President & District Secretary Lihle Sidaki. www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za June 2012 | the muse | 7

Dinners Ready! Food, glorious food! For some, it is cinnamon sugar on pancakes I have to agree with Oliver Twist – we watch in winter or a freshly baked bread, and for television programmes about food, read, others, a tray of just-baked ginger biscuits write and talk about it. Whether we watch or the smell of a newly cut watermelon in sport, plan a birthday or want to treat summer. One aroma or mouthful, can take someone, don’t we all first think of "what will you back to a specific place or person, often we eat?" It’s part of everyday life so one just from your childhood. Or even some food has to make the most of it. South Africans experiences that you would rather forget..... know just how — we eat when we are happy, sad, celebrating or just for good friendship. Make it Fun☺ Everyone has their favourite food and the Give your kids one of the greatest gifts ever: best part is that you don’t have to be an create fabulous food memories with them extraordinary cook to relish great food. and instill a positive association with food — right from the first mouthful of baby prepare their favourite meal and gradually Delicious Food, Delicious memories puree. Life is too short not to enjoy food. introduce new tastes, smells and textures. Sit around a table, enjoy one another’s company One of the biggest pleasures of food is to Home cooking competes with fast food and and indulge in a good plate of food. One day, share it with others. It doesn’t matter whether takeaways making this quite a challenge. My they will then have stories to tell about their it’s for a special occasion or a weekday family advice is to make it lots of fun and involve your childhood. by Heleen Meyer  supper. Food also conjures up memories. children in the kitchen. Let them help you

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Get out the Board Games By Carol Booth Principal of Cannons Creek or even better – try a new one that Independent School you haven’t played before.

My favourite memories of winter are are recognised and the counting and rules have to be adhered to and these must those of the family gathered around grouping of numbers is learnt in a fun way. be explained clearly beforehand. The rules a lovely fire drinking hot chocolate, Not all games played with your children may be adapted but once they have been playing a board game together, and the need to be educational. Just the fact that agreed on by the players, should not change. warm laughter that accompanied it. you are playing with them is so important. Children need clear limits to feel safe. No They learn to take turns, and that when the cheating is allowed and parents shouldn’t What children need and want most is to dice lands on a number, no-one has control manipulate the game so that the child wins. be with their parents, with no goal in mind of it. Luck can change in an instant and just An added bonus is that playing board except to spend time together — something when they thought that they were losing, games can encourage the ability to focus that money can’t buy in our rushed world. they can suddenly be in a winning position. for a long period of time and it will lengthen Children thrive when they have their mum The secret to teaching children how to your child’s attention span. Always try to and dad’s attention. They love the interaction handle themselves when it is the other way complete the game, or if playing a game and that you are listening and playing round is in how you approach the situation. such as Monopoly or Risk, be sure to adapt with them. Nothing strengthens their self- Perhaps you laugh when you slide all the the rules beforehand as the game could take esteem more. Playing board games is easy way down the snake in Snakes and Ladders many hours. If you play a game a few times and there are games where the whole showing that the world has not ended and and younger players keep losing, change the family, irrespective of age, are able to join that you still have the opportunity to ‘climb game or take a break. in together. Board games provide a great back up’. All board games have the same Staying within the boundaries is very learning experience allowing children to message - never give up. important to leading a successful social and socialise in a group and learn to win or lose Children need to learn to wait until academic life. When children play board — something which is hard when they are their turn comes again and with practice, games, they are taking it seriously. We, the young but a skill that needs to be learnt. they will be able to play many games with adults, have to guide them through the For small children there are added their friends without fighting because the emotional highs and lows they will be feeling. benefits. Their eye-hand co-ordination concept of winning the game does not We have to teach them how to handle the improves, they learn to manipulate small become the sole purpose — interacting frustrations and how to be a good loser or counters, and visual perception and colour with friends is the aim of the game. All winner. Both aspects are equally important. recognition is practised. Letters and words board games have clear boundaries. The Try it. Play a board game at least once a week..

By James Lewis home or Grade 10 pupil at Cannons Creek away? Independent School Is it more important to travel the world one might debate, “Isn’t it better to have a than to develop relationships in your few close friends rather than many scattered home town.? acquaintances all over the globe?" Of course when you travel overseas, after the This topic has certainly been thoroughly initial culture shock, becoming accustomed Stock Image debated. Should I leap out of my comfort to the currency and so forth, having to zone and face the outside world with constantly remind yourself that in fact the mindless and usually short-lived optimism, or item is not cheap, and becoming a speaking thick and thin. But, things don’t stay the same should I stay with the familiar, and watch as converter in the middle of a store, you gasp for ever. One day you’ll wake up and realise, as everything around me changes? and whisper to yourself, “I’m… I’m one of much as you have tried to prevent it, change There are definitely advantages to travelling. them.” This statement is followed by a couple has indeed come knocking on your door. You can gain new experiences, explore of days of depressed nostalgia, but in the end So, to conclude, it’s all about personality. other cultures, making new companions you take Invictus out of the DVD machine Outgoing, or passive and shy, people are everywhere you go. I have had the and carry on with your life. going to be what they are. And, hey, if you’re opportunity to travel and stay overseas for a At the opposite end of the scale there are a comfort-zoner, try taking a leap of faith. If period, and I know that there are friends and those people who have extremely close you’re a traveller, try settling down. You’ll memories that never leave you. However, friends who will remain by their side through never know what you might find.  www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za June 2012 | the muse | 13 Pinelanders sharon malherbe

When we put out the call for interesting hobbies we never expected such a wonderful response with the different pastimes that people enjoy. Sharon Malherbe is no exception with a passion for breeding and showing Bullmastiffs. She is known as 'The Lady with the big dogs' — and she is an exceptional Sharon Malherbe with Liberty Bell sportswoman as well!

A Bullmastiff Lover the colour of the dog's coat, which can be Teacher at heart Bullmastiffs were bred in the 18th century. to a fawn, red or brindle. Showing Bullmastiffs After completing her degree at Stellenbosch help gamekeepers on large estates, and were requires finely honed skills and preparation, University, Sharon did her HDE at the University valued for their ability to silently approach a which Sharon understands from attending of Cape Town, and enjoyed teaching for many poacher and pin them down by weight alone various dog clubs on Saturdays. years. Although she is no longer teaching — no aggression required. in schools, her current job involves training and her experience assists in reading body Sharon has been a Bullmastiff breeder for Competitive Spirit language and knowing whether the trainees nine years (LaGratitude Bullmastiffs), and has Sharon, has held provincial colours for understand the concepts being presented. four of these gentle giants. Poppy the oldest, seven different sports, so she comes from a her daughter Scarlet, a Brindle male called disciplined and competitive background. Walking the dogs Bruce and Liberty Bell. Look out for Sharon as she or her husband Move to Pinelands walk the four Big Dogs along the canal in the All the way from America Sharon currently lives with her husband, evenings, or when they are socialising the Liberty is ten months old and was imported Ernest and daughter Nakita, in a house they dogs at Howard Centre. from America. Sharon went over to America built on a plot across from the canal, where for one day to fetch her and to meet her the previous house had burnt down. It is Cape Bullmastiff Club breeder. She has already participated in an interesting design and we chuckle over If you would like one of these beautiful dogs some shows, and has had to compete with the input from friends and family during or assistance with your Bullmastiff, contact pups from Scarlet’s previous litters who are construction. It has large spaces, high ceilings Sharon at the Cape Bullmastiff Club at now doing well on the judging circuit. All and large windows for plenty of light. [email protected].  the dogs are calm and inquisitive and very quiet. “I’d rather have four Bullmastiffs than The bathing beauties from one yappy dog”, says Sharon. Bullmastiffs are Left: Scarlet, Liberty Bell, characterised by their reliable personalities, Poppy and Bruce. powerful build, enduring loyalty and quiet demeanor — only barking when necessary.

Dog Shows The excitement of showing her dogs captured Sharon's interest with her first dog, Poppy. Success includes taking care to wear

clothing during judging that complements Interviews and photographs by Glynnis Schutte

www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za June 2012 | the muse | 14 Richard van Ryneveld Thinking about the life of a freelance photographer conjures up images of travel to many and distant countries, the excitement of a breaking news story, press awards and top photographer prizes. Photography is Richard van Reyneveld’s passion, and like anything in life it can be a rewarding career if you are prepared to work at it... Richard van Ryneveld with his favourite camera.

From Kenya to Cape Town to Namibia Cape Town with his wife and two children… Love for the outdoors Richard was born in Kenya and lived on a dreaming all the while of becoming a full time The good times revolve around his favourite Pyrethrum farm until he was 12 years old, photographer, and the next Ansell Adams, a hobbies of 4 x 4 road trails, hiking, fishing, and at which time his family moved to South world famous American photographer. of course - travel, with his favourites being Africa to farm in Bot River and Elgin. After Namibia and Zimbabwe. He recounts times matriculating from SACS (South African Against the odds on numerous hikes including three traverses College Schools), Richard studied law at Richard was surprisingly lucky to get his first he did of the Drakensberg mountain range. Stellenbosch – because he was known to job in Cape Town with Republican Press, He grins as he explains “ I never made any be “a big talker”, and it seemed like the right following his late arrival for the interview with money in this game but dammit, I always had career choice. Financial constraints however, the chief photographer Cloete Breytenbach. a ton of fun!” This included spending four put an end to that pursuit and Richard found Richard had been concerned about getting months living in a tent doing a book called a job on the diamond mines in Namibia, his portfolio damaged in the pouring rain, Top 4 x 4 Trails of South Africa and another where he joined the local camera club and but obviously it was worth the delay, and three month stint collaborating with film bought his first camera, a Yashica. His love he found himself thrown in at the deep end, maker JP Niemand on a book about off- for photography was born! Working his way doing a variety of photography including roading in Zimbabwe. through various camera makes, Richard food, commercial, portraits, travel, and In the Richtersveld his 80 year old Mum, was progressed to a Pentax, then Olympus and photojournalism. the alert navigator as Richard concentrated finally the calling of a Nikon couldn’t be on photographic opportunities. He captured ignored, and although a keen fisherman, The publishing world stunning photographs of St Lucia, where he sold his fishing gear to purchase a During the next 27 years Richard became he spent 8 days in a caravan, and the professional camera. intimately involved with Country Life iSimangaliso Wetland Park on the east coast Magazine, and managed to keep his job of KwaZulu-Natal. Photography as a career when ownership of Republican Press passed Richard's idea was to go back to Stellenbosch to Caxtons. At one time he set up a studio in Realise your dream University and complete his law degree. On Rose Street in the Bo Kaap, and also worked "If you are serious about your photography, the mine he was working 12 hours a day, six for a large British newspaper with Africa as his then never give up on your dream, don’t be days a week – one week day,, one week night beat. He thanks his lucky stars after surviving scared to give it a try, share your knowledge, shift! This wasn’t ideal for family life, so when a hijacking and brutal beating whilst working be confident that a door will open, and work he was offered a good price for his prized with well known author Myrna Robyns on a hard." Richard ia a freelance photographer Alpha Romeo, he took the chance to move to book called Bushveld Banquet. and stays in Pinelands with Dominique. 

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Cape Town to SYdney on the Queen Mary 2

Ron and I had often discussed going on a cruise, but had never made any firm commitments until one morning this advertisement popped into our consciousness. There it was 'Queen Mary Cruise from Cape Town to Sydney', a 21 day cruise. Lets book now!! That was February 2011. by Viv Pullin and hubby Ron Rosenberg

A year later, at the beginning of January the Victorian architecture, and the winelands, 2012 we had to pinch ourselves. We were which are as magnificent as the areas leaving on the 25th of January and all of a surrounding Paarl and Stellenbosch. We sudden it was real. spent a very pleasant day exploring Adelaide Embarkation was a typically well run with my daughter Lisa Lonero who lives there. British affair with tea and scones, while Then back to the ship eight hours later — waiting to register and receive our stateroom our next stop Sydney. I might add that one number. It took us 2 to 3 days to find our feels such a celebrity because at each port way around this magnificent 13 level floating of call there are hundreds of people all along hotel, and the environment was as luxurious the coast meeting the ship, and the same on as expected. departure with music and streamers. The route we were to follow was from Sydney is a city of 1 000 bays and marinas, Cape Town hugging the coast to Durban, each one more enjoyable than the last. where we spent a day, and then off to Luckily for us we were met by ex Pinelanders line dancing, golf tournaments, and lectures Mauritius. at each port which made our stay all the from interesting sources like Sir David Frost. After crossing the Indian Ocean we more enjoyable . The weather throughout was magnificent reached Fremantle, the port of Perth. At each The cruise itself was incredibly relaxing and played its part in a magical holiday destination there is a free shuttle service because everything was so accessible and of a lifetime. To see more pics go to ISSUU, offered into the cities at no extra cost. Perth well organized, from cordon bleu meals, click on "browse", people and type in is a well run Australian city, spotlessly clean 24 hour self service buffets, 24 hour room ronaldrosenberg101, then click on QM2.  and well laid out. One can see modern service, entertainment of the best, 3D movies Above: Cottesloe Beach, Perth. architecture, and the beaches easily compare and lots more. Food carvings aboard the QM2. to any South African beach. Each day had a full program from 6am to Below: The Opera House and We then went on to Adelaide, enjoying midnight, with a variety of activities including Harbour Bridge Sydney.

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The Company's Garden The Company's Garden established in the 1650's provides an area of peace, beauty and tranquility in the inner city. It is surrounded by places of interest for all ages, and a few choices for refreshment too.

ur visit to the Company's Garden Exhibition. This time we experimented was on mother's day and we with the enormous man being chased by a were pleasantly surprised by lion sculpture outside, and discovered that the number of people taking you can make the man and the lion run, Oadvantage of the pleasant weather to get by turning a handle at the base — but it is outdoors, see the sights, feed the birds and difficult to turn and look upwards at the the inquisitive, very tame squirrels. action — so take a friend with you! There is a very useful and informative Going from the steps of the Iziko South brochure that can be downloaded or African Museum, next to the Planetarium, and obtained from the newly renovated down through the rose garden we settled in information centre in the garden. It has at a table under the trees at the Garden Tea diagrams of the layout of the garden, and a Room. Our meals were enjoyable, grilled route suggested for self guided walks. There hake, and a steak sandwich, followed by an are lists of tree names, birds and 45 places of excellent baked cheese cake and cappuccino interest within and around the Garden. I feel for dessert. sure that one couldn't do them all in one day. After lunch we wandered through We parked in the area next to the Great the herb and succulent gardens, past the Synagogue off Hatfield Street, and took the Chinese lantern to the Cathedral. Walking gateway that leads into an area of the gardens back up Government Avenue we noticed called The Paddocks. This is like a small forest the parliament buildings, and plenty of with tall trees, lawns, agapanthas, and waterways and pools.  benches where one can feed the inquisitive and very tame squirrels. We marvelled at the Above Left: The Garden Tea way the autumn leaves were floating to the Room. Above Right, and moving ground like gentle rain. downwards: Government Moving on, we noted the sculpture outside Avenue, Baked Cheese Cake the Iziko South African National Gallery. and Cappuccino, Coronation We have visited the gallery before for the Commemorative Plaque, Lion Chasing Man moving sculpture, National Geographic Photographic Wildlife Delville Wood Memorial. www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za June 2012 | the muse | 17 Directory

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By Heleen Meyer Flapjacks Pinelands resident, foodie and author of for the Kids Food from the heart. These Flapjacks with toffee sauce, bakes are bananas and nuts Makes 24-30 flapjacks loved by Flapjacks all. The 2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar 2 cups (500 ml) cake flour buttermilk 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder 2 ml salt gives the 2 extra-large eggs 2 cups (500 ml) buttermilk flapjacks 4 tbsp (60 ml) butter, melted a soft oil for frying Toffeee Sauce texture ¾ cup (190 ml) soft brown sugar ½ cup (125 ml) golden syrup and 5 tbsp (75 ml) butter 200 ml fresh cream delicious 5 tbsp (75 ml) water 4-5 bananas flavour. 50 g pecan nuts, coarsely chopped 'Yeah, it’s almost school holidays!’ By ingredients are relatively mess-free and tend 1. Flapjacks: Sieve dry ingredients in a mixing mid June, that’s what most kids shout to disappear off the plates in a wink. bowl. Make a well in the middle of the over a bowl of porridge. Holidays make Flapjacks are a huge favourite in our house. mixture. the morning routine a little easier for us I don’t allow my kids to fry them yet, but they 2. Beat eggs and buttermilk together, and parents, but some parents also dread the love to crack the eggs, help to whisk and lift add to the dry ingredients. Whisk together moment when those same kids say: ‘Mom, the lid off the bowl of baked ones. Even when to form a smooth batter, but don’t over we’re bored.....’ they just watch me bake and keep score of mix. Stir in butter until well blended. 3. Heat a thin layer of oil over a medium heat Food is a wonderful way to allow kids what’s in the bowl, they’re happy. in a frying pan. Spoon 30-50 ml batter per to be creative and have lots of holiday fun. So don’t let the holiday boredom set in flapjack in the pan and fry until bubbles Some cooking will require supervision, too soon — bake these treats together when form on top. depending on how old they are, but even you’re available, even over a weekend or 4. Turn flapjacks over and fry for a few minutes that can be loads of fun. Even fussy eaters maybe during your winter family holiday. The on the other side until golden brown. suddenly become very enthusiastic if they excitement and anticipation is often enough 5. Keep flapjacks warm while frying the rest. made their own food. If you don’t have to keep them occupied for a while longer. Add a little more oil to the pan if necessary. the energy to bake or end up with a messy Don’t miss the savoury and more adult 6. Sauce: Meanwhile prepare sauce. Place all kitchen after their attempts, let them make options in the tips — these are delicious as a the ingredients, except the bananas and their own sandwiches and cut them out special holiday breakfast. nuts, in a small pot. Stir over a low heat, with cookie cutters. Faces made with salad Bake away! until the sugar has dissolved. 7. Bring sauce to a gentle simmer and allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes or until thickened. Keep sauce warm. Slice Heleen Meyer bananas and serve on flapjacks with nuts Writing her two successful cookbooks South Africa has a wonderful culinary and sauce. has been just one of the great ways Heleen heritage. Food from the heart captures a lot Tips: uses to share her passion for good food. of this heritage, not only with the recipes, 1. Thaw 100 g frozen blueberries and stir Using her books, others can have fun in the but also through the beautiful photos by into batter. Serve with maple syrup and kitchen and impress everyone at the table Adriaan Vorster. Food from the heart is also nuts instead of the sauce. with easy and delicious meals. available in as Onthoukos. Kos 2. Grate 2 apples and add with 50 g dried is op die tafel! (available in Afrikaans) is a cranberries and 7,5 ml ground cinnamon selection of delicious everyday family to batter. Serve for breakfast. food, with plenty of cooking tips, menus 3. Savoury version: Fry 2-3 strips of bacon and shopping lists. Spoil yourself and per person and serve on flapjacks get a signed copy of any of the books with honey and ground cinnamon. for R160 each. Please send an email to Alternatively, serve flapjacks with smoked [email protected] or visit her website salmon, cottage cheese and chives or dill. www.heleenmeyer.co.za to contact her. Portrait: Karen Edwards Food shot: Adriaan Vorster, from Food from the heartPortrait: Karen Adriaan shot: Edwards Food Vorster, www.pinelandsdirectory.co.za June 2012 | the muse | 20 Office: 021 531 3464 Christo: 076 164 4483 Sharon: 082 920 2217 Fax: 021 532 2639 [email protected] p r o p e r t i e s www.svrproperties.co.za Christo & Sharon Van Rensburg All listed prices are asking prices WE CONSISTENTLY SELL FLATS, APARTMENTS, CLUSTER HOUSES, TOWNHOUSES AND HOUSES! MORE OF OUR NEW RELEASES - SOLD BY US!

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CHARMED EXISTENCE! R2.150m neg NO FUSS FLAT! R515 000 neg FUNCTIONAL & AFFORDABLE R650 000 neg NEW ON THE SCENE! R540 000 neg In upmarket first phase of The Orchards. Step Modern 60sq.m flat on the third floor in In popular Longboat Close complex. Modern fitted Simplex in sought after Howard Hamlet complex. inside and be inspired! Modern kitchen. Open Poplar Place complex. 2 Bedrooms (bics), 1 full kitchen with breakfast nook open plan to lounge. Convenient position for main shops and schools. plan dining room/lounge, french doors to pretty bathroom (with shower and bath). Open plan Spacious sun room or study or 3rd bedroom. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom. Open plan kitchen and undercover patio, pool & private garden. 3 Beds kitchen/dining and living area. Balcony plus a Another 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom with living area. Parking bay and use of the communal (bics), 2 baths (mes). Garage with direct access parking bay. Absolutely ideal for a first time buyer bath and shower. Offstreet parking for 2 cars. Use pools. A very well maintained complex with and carport. Invest in this home and enjoy life! or as an investment! of communal swimming pool. controlled access. Pinelands • New listing Pinelands • Sole Mandate Pinelands • Joint Mandate Pinelands

GREAT HOME FIND! R2.950m neg EXCELLENT VALUE R2.350m neg HEIGHT OF ELEGANCE! R3.395m neg SPACE FOR 2 FAMILIES! R2.800m neg Garden space! 4 bedrooms +1 full bath. Entrance, Modern, immaculate, space. Lounge, dining Enchanting home in Champagne Pinelands. Lapa Main house: Lounge, dining room with modern guest cloak, large dining room/lounge opens to room, family room, another big living room. 5 and pool. Big kitchen. 3 Beds, study/4th bedroom, kitchen, family room and pool. 3 Bedrooms, 2 patio and pool. Family room, big study, roomy Bedrooms, study, 3 bathrooms (2 en suite). Pool, spacious loft, 2 baths (mes), guest cloakroom. bathrooms, double garage. Plus a cottage with kitchen, breakfast nook and laundry. Dbl garage. pretty garden, double garage and double carport. Entrance, charming lounge and dining room. Self 3 bedrooms, study, 1 bathroom, kitchen, lounge Needs sprucing up so seller will consider offers! Very good buy. contained flat. 2 Automated garages. and dining room. The best of dual living! WE OFFER FREE VALUATIONS AND ALSO DO RENTALS

SVR-May2012.indd 1 24 05 2012 11:26 AM Harcourts Maynard Burgoyne Pinelands T: 021 531 3041 E: [email protected] W: www.maynard.harcourts.co.za

Immaculate Lock Up and Go *R1.525m Character Thatch in Champagne Area *R3.395m Family Double Storey *R2.800m PINELANDS. Entrance to spacious lounge/dining room & TV PINELANDS. Stunning views overlooking golf course and PINELANDS. Glorious mountain views. Lounge, dining room room with built-in braai and doors to private garden. Open plan mountains. Entrance hall to lounge and diningroom. Fireplace. and family room. 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. cream & oak kitchen with counter oven & hob. Plumbed for Guest cloak. Modern eat-in kitchen. Outdoor flow to pool, lapa Patio & pool. Double garage. dishwasher. 3 Beds, 2 Baths. Large single garage with laundry & braai area. Study. 4 Double beds. 2 Baths (mes). Laundry. PLUS self contained cottage with lounge, dining room, area with hot & cold water plus additional off street parking. Large double garage. Loft room. Self contained cottage. kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP3843 Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP3799 Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP3678

In Popular Pine Glen *R735 000 Character Forest Drive Double Storey *R2.950m In Secure Howard Hamlet *R975 000 PINELANDS. 85 sqm Ground floor flat with balcony overlooking PINELANDS. Situated on a corner plot of 1265 m², this home PINELANDS. House size 67m². Entrance to lounge. garden with private entrance and “sitting out” area. comprises lounge, dining room & TV room. 3 Bedrooms. 1 Bathroom. Tremendous potential. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 2 Studies. Single Garage and an option to rent or buy 2 parking bays 1 Parking bay. Double garage and plenty of parking. Maid’s quarters. adjacent to the house. Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP3837 Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP3845 Web: www.harcourts.co.za WMP3847

Lock-up & Go in The Orchards *R1.895m Immaculate Lock Up and Go *R1.595 Character Double Storey *R2.495m PINELANDS. Set in stunning garden. Entrance to charming PINELANDS. South entrance to large L-shaped lounge/dining PINELANDS. Lounge, dining room, family room. 3 Bedrooms, 2 lounge and dining room, French doors to patio and manageable room and TV room with doors to private North garden. Bathrooms. Granite top kitchen with cherry wood. Undercover garden. White & oak kitchen - Downstairs: 2 dbl bedrooms, full Open plan kitchen and utility room. entertainment area with built in braai. Outside laundry, study family bathroom. Upstairs. Main bedroom, full en-suite. Fitted 2 Double bedrooms, 2 Shower rooms (mes). Study / 3rd and guest suite. Double garage. Lovely view of Mountain from study. Single garage and carport. STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS. Bedroom. Carport & lock-up parking. upstairs bedroom.

Pinelands Pinelands Pinelands Lorna Francks Peter Lovell Diane Meyer Property Consultant Property Consultant Rental Consultant T: 021 531 3041 T: 021 531 3041 T: 021 531 3041 C: 083 659 9333 C: 079 529 6939 C: 074 199 4197

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