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Smart Moves
August 2023
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End of year holiday planning3 min readHaving the right travel information at your fingertips can greatly enhance your holiday experience - whether exploring local destinations or those outside of South Africa.
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The Discount Dilemma – Part 13 min readWe had this discussion some years ago, but given that the ‘free ride’ in terms of the interest in golf as a result of the COVID pandemic has proven to be a bubble for many clubs, I thought it worth looking at again
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What are the pension options for residential estate staff?4 min readExplore various pension options to secure your staff's financial future and show appreciation for their dedication.
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Take your power back with energy-efficient appliances3 min readSouth Africa grapples with a persistent challenge that often dims its charm: loadshedding. As power outages continue to disrupt daily life, many are turning adversity into opportunity by rethinking their energy consumption habits and upgrading their homes and the contents within to become more energy efficient.
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Shot hole borer (PSHB) beetle takedown3 min readA silent, subtle threat to biodiversity is spreading across the country, almost unnoticed. It’s hitting us in our gardens and our cities. It’s killing our trees, and it’s chomping its way across the country.
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The Welgevonden Estate revolution4 min readExplore Welgevonden Estate, a secure community in the Cape Winelands, known for its stunning views and historic charm.
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What are the various schemes available for retirement?3 min readExplore retirement options that offer independence and social interaction with essential services for a better living experience.
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George Leads the way4 min readCountering crisis through good governance The Southern Cape capital of George is one of the country’s top semigration destinations, not least because of its well-run local government.
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How to win in a competitive UK rental market3 min readThe rental property market for expats is very competitive in the United Kingdom. But finding the right rental property is possible if you follow these tips.
Read More- The PPRA vows to investigate and stamp out high accreditation fees
3 min read‘Accreditation fees’ that are charged by some well known estates have come under scrutiny by the PPRA and other oversight bodies in the property industry, like the CSOS, for being too exorbitant and thereby excluding most estate agents from trading in estates.
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The Jukskei River – Abused but Historically Relevant5 min readWhen South Africa became a democracy in 1994, there was a high level of anticipation that a new dawn had begun. The first set of legislation that was passed was the National Water Act (NWA).
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The Road to Water Self-reliance6 min read The daily news is now dominated by stories of both Eskom and water service failures across the country. The rate of failure is accelerating, exactly as predicted by me some years ago.
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