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Summer 2018 GLORIOUS GARDENS WINNERS WHO’S NEW! THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE EYE OF AFRICA SIGNATURE GOLF ESTATE #whyilovetheeye Share and WIN

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Page 1: GLORIOUS GARDENS WINNERS · 2018-12-06 · Top Performing Municipality in Gauteng-Ratings Afrika, 2015 midvaallocalmunicipality @midvaallm A message from THE DIRECTOR IMPORTANT CONTACT

Summer 2018

GLORIOUS GARDENSWINNERS

WHO’S NEW!

THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE EYE OF AFRICA SIGNATURE GOLF ESTATE

#whyilovetheeyeShare and WIN

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CONTENTS

REGULARS Welcome from the Director 7Important Contact Numbers 7Home Owners Association 12Calendar of Events 15Kids Corner 20 FEATURED ARTICLES Glorious Gardens Winners 8Out and About 17

HOMEGardening 18Delicious Recipe 23

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CONTRIBUTORSMarissa Du Preez

Home Owners Association

Johann van der Westhuizen

www.thebestideasforkids.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNSquare Dot Design

PRINTSupreme Printers

ADVERTISING SALES & QUERIES

[email protected]

083 234 1120

DIGITAL COPYwww.theeyemagazine.co.za

www.communityeoa.co.za

ESTATE ADDRESS33 Cayman Road

Alewynspoort

Eikenhof

1872

P.O. Box 545

Eikenhif

1872

DisclaimerThe Eye Magazine is a quarterly

magazine. It is intended for residents

of the Eye of Africa Golf Estate and do

not necessarily reflect the opinions of

the EOA HOA. Neither the magazine

nor HOA can be held responsible

for the quality of goods and services

advertised in the magazine. No part of

this publication may be reproduced,

stored in retrieval system, or

transmitted in any form without prior

permision of the publisher.

summer 2018

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Top Performing Municipality in Gauteng

-Ratings Afrika, 2015

www.midvaal.gov.za

midvaallocalmunicipality

@midvaallm

A message fromTHE DIRECTOR

IMPORTANTCONTACT DETAILS

EOA OFFICE:Elize

010 140 [email protected]

Any queries, complaints or concernscan be sent to this email address.

SecurityContol Room:

010 140 4396Thami (Security Manager):

064 874 4333Home Owners Association

Fanie (HOA Manager):066 479 7458

Judith (Levy Accounts Dept):011 467 6691

Molefi (Maintenance Manager):079 876 5061

Gert (Building Controller):082 446 6706Sales Office:010 500 0405Shuttle Bus:010 140 1626

ProShop General Enquiries and Bookings:

010 500 0300Grant (Golf Director):

082 551 4515Janine (Marketing and Events):

010 5000 304

The Greens GrillhouseReservations and Orders:

071 106 1440 / 010 500 0407Restaurant Hours:

Tuesday 7:00am - 6:30pmWednesday 7:00am - 7:00pmThursday 7:00am - 7:30pmFriday 7:00am - 8:30pmSaturday 7:00am - 8:00pmSunday 7:00am - 6:00pmPublic Holidays 8:30am - 6:00pm

The Old School DeliReservations and Orders:

066 473 6175

Restaurant Hours:Thurs 4:00pm - 6:00pmFriday 4:00am - 8:00pmSaturday 8:30am - 9:00pmSunday 8:30am - 7:00pmPublic Holidays 8:30am - 6:00pm

Central Perk Hours:Monday 7:00am - 6:00pmTues - Thurs 7:00am - 9:00pmSaturday 7:00am - 10:00pmSund/Public Hol 7:00am - 8:00pm

Police Station Kliprivier SAPS:

011 903 8205/6Patrol Car Number:

071 675 7352Address:

47 Waterval Street, Kliprivier

Municipailty - Midvaal:Switchboard: 016 360 7400

Emergency Line: 016 360 7500

The Eye of Africa PGA Championship enters its 4th year in 2019. The tournament is scheduled from the 31st of January to the 3rd of February, a little earlier than usual but that may avoid the blistering heat and subsequent thunderstorms of past years.

We are proud to once again have the opportunity to host the tournament and our residents have been asking for months for confirmation of the dates.

We have a history of play offs and exciting finishes and hopefully this trend continues.

The buzz around the estate and golf course starts weeks before the tournament with Professionals coming in to practice daily on the only fully Cynodon course in the country.

The days following the tournament also provide entertainment with every one trying to “play it like the Pros”

We look forward to a long and fruitful history with the PGA Championships.

“...gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truely Merry Christmas...” Peg Bracken

Mark Mc GovernChief Operations Officer

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COMPETITION WINNERSGlorious Gardens

We launched our 1st annual Glorious Gardens Competition and

received an impressive number of entrants.

The competition, which is run by the Gardening Committee, saw a

wealth of beautiful gardens entered and highlighted the hard work

and dedication that residents put into their outdoor spaces.

Overall there were 26 entrants and the gardens were judged

over two days by John Drummond - Landscapes Archictects and

Environmental Planners, Johann van der Westhuizen - Garden

Committee Chairman and Marissa du Preez - The Eye Magazine.

The judges were very impressed with all the gardens and agreed

that the standard for 2018 was extremely high and the residents

had done an incredible job.

The winners of the competition were officially announced on the

17th November and our entrants were treated to morning coffee

and sweet treats compliments of The Greens Grillhouse. Entrants

competed to win their share of R11 500 in prizes across two

categories, Large Garden (completed stands) and Small Gardens

(complex living).

We would like to thank our sponsors for all the wonderful prizes

and congratulations to our winners. We look forward to seeing

more outstanding entries next year.

THIS YEAR’S WINNERS ARE:SMALL GARDEN:Odette Barbosa – 58 Stone Quarter

LARGE GARDEN:Deon Grundling – 1775 Hoepoe Way

Here is a selection of photos of the winning gardens, somehow

photos do not do them justice…Large Garden WinnerLarge Garden Winner

Small Garden WinnerSmall Garden Winner

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Who’s New atTHE EYE OF AFRICA

Food & Beverage ManagerRoché has been in the industry for over a decade and has worked across a board spectrum of industries, including wine farms, restaurants, game lodges and golf estates.

Classically trained at Backsberg Wine Estate, situated between Paarl and Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, Roche majored in hospitality management. A proud mom of an energetic 1-year old boy, Roché made the move to The Eye of Africa in search of a lifestyle change. The fast and exciting pace that Johannesburg offers was too tempting to ignore and coupled with the thrill of working at such an expansive golf estate like The Eye of Africa, Roché had little hesitation moving to our side of the world.

In her short time with us at The Eye, Roché has already been thrilled by the incredibly friendly, driven and relaxed at heart people at the estate. The care and interest shown for the Eye is testament that working here is more than just a job; it’s born from a genuine love of the estate.

Roché is delighted that she’ll be managing two restaurants, while helping to grow The Old School Deli and being a part of the golf estate’s great culture.

Head ChefChef Rocco, our new executive head chef at the Old School Deli, has already made waves at The Eye of Africa with his decadent pastries and delicious cakes and confectionary. A baking and gastronomic prodigy, Chef Rocco believes that a chef’s touch should turn a dish into pure magic.

Chef Rocco’s love of food hails from the Italian side of his family, particularly his mother. Equally adept at delivering contemporary comfort food, cutting edge gastronomical fine dining or a combination of the two, Chef Rocco has honed and perfected his craft over more than 30 years in the industry.

Chef Rocco has worked in kitchens across the Tsogo Sun hotel group, Sun International and notable golf estates like Pearl Valley, Copperleaf and Woodhill.

Having cooked for presidents, members of parliament and captains of industry, Chef Rocco is well attuned to delivering only the finest cuisine – and so it has already proved at the Eye since he started a little over a month ago. A talented patisserie chef and molecular gastronomy enthusiast, Chef Rocco is excited to bring The Old School Deli up to a new and exacting standard, where his creativity and love of cooking will create masterpieces for years to come.

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A word from theHOME OWNERS

ASSOCIATIONCHANGE IN CONTACT DETAILS Recent changes to our telecommunication provider meant that some of our contact details have had to change, please save the new numbers.

HOA Office: From 010 035 1032 To: 010 140 1626Control Room: From 083 631 5599 To: 010 140 4396

All the mobile numbers for HOA members, including security personnel remain the same. We trust that this change will alleviate the current problems that we had been experiencing therefore enhancing the service we provide to our residents. Please feel free to contact any member of the HOA should you need further information.

LANDSCAPE GENERALThe Estate is continuously improving the landscaping on all common areas. We would like to thank all the residents who have been donating trees and plants that have been planted into the parks. Areas that we have recently improved is left of the Contractors Gate, the Hoepoe park as well as Weaver park. Be on the lookout for other areas that are scheduled to be improved. Any resident that would like to make a donation of plants or trees are welcome to contact Johann from our gardening committee to arrange collection.

SECURITYOur evaluation period for the new access control system, DataPro, has ended and we are happy to report that the results proved highly positive. The system will continue to develop with identified needs, including our App which assists with the creation of access codes for all visitors.

Access control at the main-gate has changed slightly in that the personnel will no longer receive pre-cleared codes to provide access for any situation. These include special golf days and/or access for larger birthday parties. The guards at the main gate will direct a visitor without an access code to the correct telephone number to obtain codes. Kindly get in touch with the HOA should further information be needed.

The Intelligent Cameras for our third phase perimeter protection are being installed. Both fibre and electrical lines to all the boundaries are currently underway and the first two thermals cameras are already up and running. There will be a massive drive to have the perimeter completely under surveillance before the 15th of December.

Residents are not to collect their unregistered domestic helpers from outside the Estate. All domestic helpers and gardeners have to be registered. The HOA will gladly assist with registration to ensure that staff members are provided with unhindered access.

With the holiday period upon us, and the number of celebrations being planned at our homes, I would like to request that residents be considerate to their neighbours.

Fireworks are banned in the estate and we would caution all residents that fines will be imposed should you not adhere to this.

BUILDING CONTROLI would like to advise all residents that strict rules remain with regards to contractors on the Estate during the holiday period. There is to be no construction during this period and the contractors gate is closed. This is not to be circumvented by allowing contractors through the main gate.

Due to various problems experienced by residents regarding their house design and plan submissions in accordance with our Architectural Guidelines, our control architects have drafted a document that will assist owners in streamlining their building and design process. Please log onto GLOportal and download this useful information.

CHRISTMAS COMPETITIONWe’re giving you the chance to win a fabulous hamper just in time for all the Christmas lunches. If you love Christmas and decorating your home then you’ll love this competition.

We’re looking for the best decorated Christmas house in the Estate. As residents start putting up their decorations over the coming weeks, we will be on the lookout for the best house. You can also send us photos of your house to [email protected] to make sure we do not miss your house. In addition, we’ll upload the images as they come in, to an image gallery on the community website so we can all enjoy some of the fabulous creations across the Estate.

COMMUNITY WEBSITEWe have launched an amazing community website for all the residents. You are now able to access all the information regarding events, facilities, bookings and more at the touch of a button. Go to www.communityeoa.co.zaand take a look.

Myself and the HOA team would like to wish all our residents a peaceful festive season and a prosperous new year. Should you be travelling safe travels and see you all in the new year.

FanieEstate Manager

Congratulations to this quarters #WhyILoveTheEye winner, @baatilekgosiemang, who posted this monochrome shot “Walk above water” depicting the artistic beauty of the bridges and water ways of the Eye and her shot titled ‘Chasing the sun”.

Baatile gets to enjoy a delicious meal on the house at The Old School Deli.

We look forward to viewing your photos and learning about what makes the Eye of Africa unique and special to you.

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NEWS ON THE GOLFING

FRONT

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DECEMBER:3 Eye of Africa Pro Am4 Senior golf special4 Holiday special starts11 Ladies golf special16 Day of Reconciliation 17 Public Holiday (course open)19 Gold Reef City Competition Day24 Christmas Eve (last tee off 10h00)25 Christmas Day (course closed)26 Goodwill Day (course open)27 Senior golf special31 New Year’s Eve (last tee off 10h00)

JANUARY:1 New Year’s Day (course closed)6 Holiday special ends7 to 9 Course closed for Summer Treatment28 to 30 Course closed for tournament preparation 31 PGA Championships

FEBRUARY:1 to 3 PGA Championship

2019 EYE OF AFRICA PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

31 Jan - 3 Feb 2019

GrantGolf Director

Be InspiredB O O K Y O U R U N I Q U E E V E N T W I T H U S

Ideally located a mere 20km from Johannesburg’s CBD, visitors can enjoy

all the amazing facilities the Eye has to o� er. Boasting two marvellous

restaurants, a bespoke co� ee bar, Greg Norman designed golf course

and a host of world-class amenities, Eye of Africa truly has it all.

Our in-house chefs and wait sta� will wow you

with their culinary skills, gourmet creations and

incomparable levels of service.

The Greens Grillhouse is great for corporate golf

days and booming get-togethers, while The Old

School Deli’s stunning surroundings within Central

Park is the perfect spot for indoor-outdoor socials,

romantic meals, and family gatherings.

For those in search of a more intimate setting,

the Central Perk co� ee bar will entice you with its

brand of aromatic co� ees and decadent pastries.

Kids will also be well-catered for at the dedicated

children’s entertainment area, complete with an

elaborate jungle gym, located near the sparking

pool and ice-cream kiosk. For those who are

young at heart, Central Park outspreads to include

a French-inspired pètanque/boules court, BMX

trail, skate pipe, volley-ball court and a host of

other adrenaline-pumping activities that extend

throughout the estate.

We look forward to sharing our beautiful venues

with you. To book your unique event, please

contact us on: [email protected].

Greens Grillhouse: 010 5000 407 Old School Deli: 066 473 6175

Summer is here and it shows. Golf days have picked up and our members are on the practice tee honing their skills. It also brings an end to a very good winter for the course and for our league teams. This year they really came out guns blazing with our scratch league and better ball sides ending the year victorious. Our better ball side is now in the A-division having started in the E-division 4 years ago, and the scratch league side is now in the C-division after winning the D-division.

This is indicative of our membership growing, and in turn, creating a larger selection of players to choose from. Congratulations also go out to our Knockout winners, in the singles, Tshidiso Nkgoedi was victorious over Craig Lennon, and in the doubles, Mike Theodorou and Myself beat Piet du Plessis and Stephen Bracher in the final.

The Eye has been raining hole in one’s. Over the last two months, we saw no fewer than 4 players achieve their maiden fluke shot. Congratulations to the following players; Kyle Naidoo, Christo Roos, Tommy Shaw and Rajesh Singh.

Let’s not forget our main event the PGA Championship Tournament which we will be hosted from the31st January – 3rd February 2019. We encourage all residents to take a walk with the pro golfers and enjoy four days of excellent golf. The course will be closed from the 28th January up until the 10th February to prepare and host this prestigious event. Members are reminded that we offer reciprocity with 18 other golf clubs while the course is closed. Contact the pro shop for more details.

One of our aims for 2019 is to see our junior membership and participation grow. Saturday times will be allocated for the juniors to walk and play or be accompanied by a parent in a cart. There will be a coaching clinic covering different aspects of the game each week after play.

On a not so positive note, we understand that while it is very pleasant to walk on the golf course, it is extremely dangerous. Please refrain from going for walks on the golf course before 16h00, as you will be asked to leave. A resident was recently hit by a golf ball who did not adhere to this. Residents are also reminded to carry dog poop bags when walking their dogs on the estate and golf course.

It has been disturbing to see children riding their bicycles on the greens on numerous occasions, should children be caught with their bicycles on the golf course, their bicycles will be confiscated.

All this being said, is this not the greatest place to live in Johannesburg. With all the activities that we have on our doorstep, there is no excuse to spend your days indoors.

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Out & ABOUTwhat’s been

happening at

the Eye...

WALK TO THE MASTSA group of residents under the watchful eye of our resident Director Gavin, took to the back of the Estate to enjoy the scenery and breathtaking views of the skyline

HALLOWEENThe Estate was Alive on the 27th October with lots of princesses, witches, the ghost busters and even a poop emoji. All the kids had a lot of fun and used whatever modes of transport they could get, to get hold of their treats. A big thank you to all the residents who made this night a huge success.

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TOUGH TIMES AREN’T ALWAYS BAD TIMESTwo choices in our lives. That’s pretty much what it comes down to. In every situation in life we have two choices. We can be positive, or we can be

negative. In his book ‘Don’t choke’ Gary Player explains the decision that he took which had a huge influence on his career.

As he sat on a plane over the Atlantic, he had to choose. He had just missed the cut in the Open Championship at Royal Troon. It’s true that Troon

that year was a terrifying prospect. The course was bone dry, and the bad bounces so typical of links golf all found their way to Gary Player that week.

It was one of the few occasions in his life, while battling through a miserable Open experience that he reached a point where he couldn’t go on. That

course had him beat, and everything he tried felt pointless. And as a result a disappointing Open.

It was a bad blow in what

had been a hard year for him.

He finished second at The

Masters, and while this may

sound like nothing to get too

worked up about, he really

felt that he deserved to win

that one more than he did

the previous year. Then he

finished sixth in the US Open.

But he wasn’t winning. Then

came the blow of Troon. Gary

needed to make a four on the

last hole of the second round

to make the cut. On the 18th

he hit his ball out of bounds

and missed the cut by one

stroke.

So there he sat, on a plane

flying over to his next major

– the PGA championship at

Aronimink. – with a reasonable

positive attitude. The whole

golfing world knew that Gary had two choices, and on that plane he was already a long way down the road toward the one choice that doesn’t win

you a club championship, never mind a major. So he decided to make the switch. He got back his passion and the hunger that had always driven

him. He couldn’t wait for the next tournament in order to redeem himself. He analysed what he had done wrong and put it behind him. Having never

played at Aronimink he decided that he was going to love that course, he was going to love that place. He had prepared himself mentally and made

up his mind that he was going to have a great week and visualized himself winning the PGA championship.

At the end of the championship it was a short putt on the 18th that sealed a one shot victory over Bob Goalby.

The beauty of golf is the ‘one shot at a time’ philosophy it engenders. It forces you to focus on the moment and not on what happened in a previous

shot or what is going to happen in a shot to come. The great golfers are the ones who are able to move on from a bad shot and see the current

shot as a fresh start. So many times we have seen a player carry one bad shot early in the round with them in their minds and ruin an entire round

because of this.

A bad shot must be seen in the light of its ability to force a correction. We learn the most through our mistakes, not our successes. And we grow the

most in tough times. If we can get our heads around this and see tough times a s a chance for growth and cheaper meaning, we can arm ourselves

with the most powerful weapon known to man – optimism. We need to teach our children that there are two choices, Gary Player made the shift in

his mind on that plane trip, and rubber stamped it with his game. We all have two choices in everything, yet it is amazing how many people choose

to be negative and miserable. This is what our children see and grow up with. The future of this country lies in those choices and the example that

we set for our children.

‘Every great golfer has learnt to think positively. To assume the success and not the failure of a shot, to disregard misfortune and to accept disaster, and never to indulge the futility of remorse and blame. These are the hardest lessons of all.‘ Pat Ward-Thomas

Vernon RorichWaterstone College - Executive Head

Bus Service in 2019• Amorningpick-upservicewillbeavailabletolearnersfromGradesRto12residingattheEyeofAfrica.

• Noadditionalcost–itisafreeservice.

Formoreinformation,[email protected].

Salt Dough DecorationsHere’s what you will need:

1 Cup Salt 2 Cups Flour 3/4 Cup Water (maybe a little more) Star Cookie Cutters Ribbon Bells For sealing: mod podge or a clear glaze spray

How to make them:

1. Begin by mixing the flour and salt together.

2. Add the water until it starts to form a dough.

3. If it feels a little dry, you can add more water, adding one tablespoon at a time. If it is too sticky, then add a little more flour in.

4. Knead the dough until it forms a soft ball. You will need to knead for at least 5-10 minutes to get it to a good consistency. Roll it out to about 1/2 inch in thickness.

5. Cut out star shapes using a small and large star cookie cutter and add your ribbon holes.

6. Place the salt dough shapes on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet or non-stick baking pan and bake at 120°C for about 2-2.5 hours (Adults only). If the dough is not completely dried out, you can let it bake longer or turn the temperature of the oven slightly up. If you do decide to turn the temperature up, keep an eye on the ornaments to make sure they do not puff up. If this happens, turn the temperature back down. If you find the ornaments are still not dry, let them sit out on a cookie drying rack to air dry overnight.

7. Once they are full dry, seal with either mod podge or a clear glaze spray. We like this spray for a durable finish. Adults should do the spraying and always follow directions of the product chosen. Sealing the final ornaments will help stop them from cracking in a few years. If you would like to paint them, paint the ornaments first and then seal them.

8. Next, thread some narrow ribbon through some bells and tie the ribbon around the salt dough ornaments so that the bell is in the center.

Kids CORNER

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INGREDIENTS::250 ml Arborio Rice (or and other short-grain rice) 200 ml White Wine (infused with 5 strings of Saffron)1 Medium Onion (Chopped)¼ Green Pepper (Julienned) 150 g Portabella Mushrooms (sliced), actually any mushroom of your choice will do fine500 ml Chicken or Vegetable Stock1 Chorizo Sausage (Sliced) 30 ml Vegetable or Olive Oil30 ml Butter200 ml Parmigiano Cheese (try to get the “real” thing)….if you can’t, Pecorino or any other salty Italian hard cheese will do fine. 100 ml Cream (Fresh or long life)Black pepper Salt15 ml Parsley (Chopped)

STEP 1:Heat the oil on medium in a large pan or pot. Fry the sausage for a minute, remove and set aside. Add the onion and green pepper to the same pan and stir/fry for a minute of two until translucent. Add the rice. Mix in and stir for another minute. Add the saffron-infused Wine. Stir until all the wine is absorbed.

STEP 2:Start adding the stock. Do this a bit at a time (100 ml) or so. The rice needs to absorb all liquid before more stock is added. Continue to do so until all the stock is used up. DO NOT overcook the rice, get it to “al-dente” stage. (Cooked but firm and loose). Add the mushrooms before you add the last 100 ml stock. Mix and stir in.

STEP 3:Return the sausage to the pan, add the cheese, butter and cream. Mix through. Season with freshly milled black pepper, salt if needed, sprinkle parsley on top and some Parmigiano shavings. Serve immediately. (You, wait for the risotto the risotto must not wait for you…It will spoil the dish).

LET’S GETCOOKING!with Johann

RISOTTO Serves 2 – 4

Tips: To make risotto is not the easiest of meals to prepare, but follow my “simplified” method and if not by the first try, you will get it perfect the second time. It is important not overcook your risotto, try it and if hard , cook a bit longer by adding just water or a bit more stock, before moving to step 3. This recipe delivers 4 medium portions.

“One of the most rewarding dishes all year round and one of my absolute favouritesto make is Risotto. This easy 3 step Risotto will take you no longerthan 30 minutes and is worth the time.“

Christmas Market

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Services and MoreDIRECTORY

PET GROOMING

POSH PALS - 066 217 0441We are a mobile pet grooming service. We make your life easier by coming to you to groom your best friend. Friendly and professional service.

DESIGN & PRINT

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DO YOU HAVE UNWANTED ITEMS LYING AROUND THE HOUSE?

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LONG AND SHORT TERM RENTALS | TRADE IN’S AND SALES | BATTERIES | TYRES AND MAG WHEELS ACCESSORIES PARTS | SERVICE AND BREAKDOWNS | CUSTOMISATIONS | REFURBISHING

FOR HASSLE FREE ESTATE L IV ING

Clint Poppesqou 082 892 9382 | Philippa Poppesqou 082 883 7533 | [email protected]

Refurbish Carts from

R59 000 excl.

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HOUSE OF SALIMYOUR ONE STOP INTERIOR DECORATING STORE

THE GLENSHOPPING CENTRE

SHOP U29 ENTRANCE 3(30m from Hi-Fi Corp)

011 432 6153011 432 2329

www.houseofsalim.co.za

SERVICES OFFEREDFURNITURE, CURTAINS,

BLINDS, WALLPAPER, HOME, AUTOMATION, KITCHENS, BUILT

IN CUPBOARDS, SURROUND SOUND, LAMINATED FLOORS,

CARPETS, ETC...

ALBERTONLIFESTYLE CENTRE

SHOP 13St Austell Street,

Nw Redruth, Alberton011 907 1769

House of Salim