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Sesikhona is the company that should soon be responsible “ for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of an integrated service delivery and revenue management system through remote metering for electricity and water.”

The Klerksdorp City Council decided at its monthly meeting on Monday 23 February 2004 to ratify and sign within seven days the agreement with Sesikhona Systems (Pty) Ltd. The tender was awarded last year in May with the condition that “due diligence” must be followed and that the project must be “at no cost to Council”

The total project amounts to a capital outlay of R250 million and this cost will be carried by Sesikhona.

What it comes down to is that all households will be fitted with a prepaid meter that only allows the user to use water or electricity once he or she has paid. With the current situation where City Council is experiencing problems with the collection of money outstanding, this can only bring welcome relief to the community and Council.

What effect this development will have on consumers is still not clear, at the time of going to print YourNews did not have a official answer on this matter. It can however be assumed that water and electricity should at least not become more expensive as the deal is at “ no cost” to Council.

YourNews will keep readers informed concerning this matter.

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Baie mense besef dit dalk nie, maar YourNews se eiendomsgids is hierdie week een jaar oud.

Op 7 Maart 2003 het ons met die wonderlike ondersteuning van die MLS groep in Klerksdorp ons eerste publikasie die lig laat sien. Vandag een jaar later het die inisiatief gegroei tot soveel meer.

YourNews soos hy vandag bestaan is op 31 Oktober 2003 geloods en lesers sowel as adverteerders put goeie waarde uit die publikasie. Wees dus seker dat u ‘n afskrif van YourNews elke tweede Donderdag in die hande kry.

Graag wil ons al ons kliënte bedank vir hul ondersteuning oor die afgelope jaar.  Ons sien daarna uit om met u in die toekoms goeie besigheid te doen. 

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Chairman Klerksdorp Sakekamer

The secret of success is that the secret is not a secret. It’s all been written down in books of all the successful people of the world, but that’s not the type of books people buy.

What did successful people all do? At one point in their lives they woke up and said: This is where I am today but this is not where I want to end up! They looked into the future and decided that, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 years from today I want to be there. What I am doing right now, every day, is it ever going to get me there? If not. I must start looking for a vehicle to get me from where I am, to where I want to end up.

WHY IT WORKS?

95% of the people wake up every day and goes to work without implementing the secret of success. When they wake up they don’t know which direction to take. At one spot, there are 360 different directions you can take off to. Every day they start from the same spot and run in a different direction. Because they don’t have a particular destination, they will do it for they’re whole live and wake up one day and say: “What happened ?”. After 30 to 40 or even 50 years of work they will end up with 50-70% less income than they started with.  They never implemented the secret of success.

People that are successful wake up every morning with a focus in their mind, on a point in the future that they want to get to. They don’t have 48 hours a day. They are not 10 feet tall and bullet proof. They are just average people like you and me who wake up one day with one focused direction to a point in the future.

Because of that – When they do something that day, they progress in that direction and they don’t have to start over the next morning. And they take baby steps – one at a time. They are willing to take baby steps for many, many years. Willing to do that because they love what they are doing.

If you are not doing something you love – Find something that you love to do for free. Don’t put money out there. Money will only give you choices. Money has nothing to do with success. The most successful person that I know of was Mother Teresa. Find something you love that has a positive effect on the people around you. What if you can find something that you love, have a positive effect on the people around you and make enough money from it? = BONUS

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What formula will work for you?

As long as you put something out there that you want, not what others want for you. Something that you can became passionate about, that makes you feel like a four year old on Christmas eve, an emotional thing – like freedom or spending more time with your family. Something that you want so badly that you are willing to roll up your sleeves and work towards it, no matter how big or small. It will give you more energy than you ever had in your life.

People are not tired they are uninspired. Don’t stop and let sleep get in the way.

You will only implement the secret of success if you are looking.  Looking for something out there that you can get excited about. Something that stirs your soul.

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Wesvaal Chamber of Business will be hosting a Firewalk Seminar done by Mervin Niland on the 12^th of March. Cost is R500 per person and it will start at 16h00.

If you would like to book phone Freda @ 018 462 7401, if you would like to know what it is all about read what Mervin Niland has to say about the experience.

“At the start of the seminar we announce that the practice walk is compulsory but the real Firewalk is volitional, entirely their choice. Although, often, the majority of the people at the start of the seminar are afraid and say they will not do the Firewalk, after the practice walk, virtually 100 percent end up doing the full walk. This is where the major team transformation takes place. When one person walks, the next follows and in turn the next and the next. Based on the pre-supposition “If it’s possible in the world, it’s possible for me”, delegates become empowered by their paradigm shift – if he or she can do it I can do it. Because the fear reduces everyone to the same level, they grow together as the seminar progresses. Truck drivers and MD’s grow together from zero to hero.

People of all ages and backgrounds have done the Firewalk Foundation’s Firewalk. The youngest Ryan Niland & Dilton Niland at 6 and 7 years old, the oldest Elsie Jean Calitz at 80 years, and thousands in between. Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Teachers, Bankers, Psychologists, Minister of Religion, Truck Drivers, Magistrates, Mechanics, MD’s, Labourers, Handicapped people etc, etc. Ministers of religion from many denominations have done it and checked the scriptures to verify that nothing in the Firewalk Foundation Firewalk is in conflict with Bible teaching

The penultimate portion of the seminar is the actual Firewalk. Divided into teams delegates go outside for the real thing. First everyone does the coal walk i.e. red-hot coals fifteen feet long, ending in a puddle of water. Delegates arrange themselves in sequence; those that feel a little apprehensive follow further down the line.

After the coal walk the full flame walk follows. This full flame walk was developed by the Firewalk Foundation and is their unique property. Photographs are taken from both sides as the flames envelop delegates. These are without a doubt the most dramatic pictures in the world.”

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Die Sunningdale hospitaal in Klerksdorp het onlangs ‘n ope-dag gehou om die nuwe gesig van die Hospitaal aan die publiek bekend te stel. Oor die afgelope twee jaar is daar verskeie verbeterings aangebring, wat insluit die opknap van die kamers en gange en ook  die bou van ‘n nuwe ontvangs en opname area.

Die ope-dag se program is deur Unique Bellies & Babies Kliniek aangebied en het vir hope vermaak en kompetisies en gelukkige trekkings gesorg. Kinders is veral vermaak met ‘n poppekas vertonings in die tuin terwyl die verwagtende vroue die kans gegun is om aan “Mrs Unique Pregnant Belly” kompetisie deel te neem.

Pieter du Bois van Radio Oranje het die dag kom meemaak en Lorraine van Antwerpen was die gelukkige wenner van ‘n naweek vir twee by Kwa-Maritana.

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“Pageant Acadamy” tesame met “Angels Wear & Face” is tans besig met ‘n fotogeniese kompetiesie, en dit is NOU jou kans om in te skryf.

Die kompetisie sluit 5 Maart en as jy nie reeds ‘n inskrywingsvorm het nie, kan jy een by Angels in Buffeldoornweg 69 gaam oplaai.

Daar is ‘n verskeidenheid kategorieë en mans sovel as dames is welkom om deel te neem aan die kompetisie.

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Pageant Academy tesame met Angels Wear & Face bied ‘n fotogeniese kompetisie aan.  Dit bied absoluut elke persoon die geleentheid om sy mees unieke foto in te skryf.

Die kompetisie sluit op 5 Maart 2004 voornemende deelnemers moet so spoedig moontlik hul inskrywings inhandig vir plasing in die Your News koerant.

Die kompetisie se beoordeling vind soos volg plaas:

Die paneel beoordelaars sal grootliks uit profesionele fotograwe bestaan.  Die top 5 finaliste per kategorie sal in kennis gestel word en genooi word na die prysuitdelingsfunksie.  Alle finaliste sal ‘n lys ontvang van advertensie-agentskappe.  Finaliste sal dus die geleentheid gebied word om te registreer by hierdie agentskappe wat betrokke is by die verskaffing van kandidate vir TV en tydskrif advertensies.

Dit is uiters belangrik dat deelnemers kennis moet neem dat die model op die foto beoordeel word en nie die fotograaf se vernuf nie.  Fotograwe sal ook publisiteit ontvang.  Dus word fotograwe genader om self ook van die geleentheid gebruik te maak.

‘n Spesiale fotosessie word gereël vir deelnemers wat nie ‘n geskikte foto het nie.  Op 7 Februarie sal ‘n lokale fotograaf, teen ‘n geringe prys, foto’s neem op die perseel van ANGELS. 

Hierdie foto’s sal slegs op afspraak geneem word.  Afsprake kan gereël word by:

Selfoon nr.: 083 415 0522

Die kategorieë:  

Kategorie 1:  

(R30) (Gemengde kategorie –

baba seuntjies & dogtertjies)        

0 – 6 maande

7 – 11 maande

Kategorie 2:  

(R80) (Gekombineerd –Pa of Ma)

‘n Ouer + Kind

Kategorie 3:  

(R80)

(Enkel deelnemers)  

Vroulik:                       Manlike:

10 verskillende            7 verskillende

ouderdoms            ouderdoms

kategorieë            kategorieë

INSKRYWINGSVORMS:

Inskrywingsvorms is beskikbaar by            

                                                •            ANGELS,  Buffeldoorngweg 73

                                                             Wilkoppies

                                                •            @lantic Park, @lantic Internet Service                                                              Buffeldoornweg 69 Wilkoppies

                                                •            VIC’s Auto Electrical,

                                                              Hartebeesfonteinweg125, Stilfontein

Inskrywingsvorm kan terug geneem word na bogenoemde instansies.

Inskrywings moet die volgende insluit   

                                                •            ‘n foto(kop en skouers)

                                                •            Inskrywingsform

                                                •            Inskrywingsfooi

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Die volgende artikel is aangehaal uit ‘n brief van Dr. DJM Frantzen, MBCH (Pret) M MED ORT (Pret).

“Dit was ‘n groot voorreg om die “Chiropaedic” versameling te evalueer.  Die bed aan my verskaf vir evaluasie is beslis van die hoogste kwaliteit. Die “ 7 zone true Spine –hip Foam” en “Sine HIP Technology” verskaf ondersteuning op presies die regte plekke, maar gee ook net genoeg mee om slaapgemak met optimale ondersteuning ver nek, ruggraat en heupe te verseker.

Die meegewendheid van die matras is duidelik optimaliseer om by die natuurlike kontoere van die liggaam in te pas, wat dan ook ‘n goeie nagrus verseker.

Die “Chiropaedic” versameling voldoen aan al my verwagtinge en meer. Ek kan die reeks met ‘n geruste hart vir my pasiënte met nek, rug en heupprobleme aanbeveel.”

So as u versekerd wil wees van die beste nagrus, maak seker u kontak Bedman in Klerksdorp vandag nog. 

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We continue with our second column centered on doing the basics well in order to achieve a better, healthier you. Please remember to write to us at fax number: (018) 462 2122 or e-mail to: marketing@yourcity.co.za   if you have a specific topic you  would like us to review.

Last time we wrote on the importance of eating well and having to make big changes to achieve above-average health.  If we want to function well in the fast pace of living we find ourselves in average health is often inadequate. We dedicate this column to the subject of water, how it affects our health and some useful info’ to help those who are unsure about how to achieve safe drinking water.

Humans can survive for about five weeks without food but without water life would end in three to five days. The average person’s body is composed of approximately 70 percent water although this varies from person to person and from one body part to another. The body’s water supply is responsible for and involved in nearly every bodily process, including digestion, absorption, circulation, excretion, transport of nutrients and for all building functions of the body. Water regulates temperature and is essential for carrying wastes from the body. It’s important to replace the water that’s continually being lost through sweating and elimination.

A drop in the body’s water content causes a decline in blood volume, triggering the hypothalamus, the brain’s thirst center, to send out the demand for a drink.

Many of us only drink enough to quench a dry, parched throat and not enough to replace the water lost - leading to dehydration and the resultant flat, tired feeling that accompanies dehydration. 

As we age the sense of thirst becomes dulled and we have lower reserves of body water than we had when we were younger. This is why it’s important to drink water even when you’re not thirsty. Inadequate water consumption may contribute to excess body fat, poor muscle tone, digestive problems, poor functioning of many organs, including the brain, joint and muscle soreness and, paradoxically, water retention.

Consuming plenty of quality water can slow the aging process, and can prevent or improve arthritis, kidney stones, constipation, arteriosclerosis, obesity, glaucoma, cataracts, diabetes, hypoglycemia, and many other diseases.  It’s not expensive and you should feel a difference quickly, but you must drink eight to ten full glasses of water daily.

So what is “quality water” and how can we make an educated decision on providing ourselves with this vital resource?  Most reliable books and resources on water agree that the purer the water the better for you. Several home water purifiers are available and many claim that their products are the best.  Our aim is to provide you with the information to assist you to decide which system best suits your lifestyle and financial constraints.

We can no longer assume that the water from our taps at home is safe, healthy drinking water. Regardless of the original source of tap water, it is vulnerable to a number of different types of impurities, and may be full of harmful chemicals and inorganic minerals that the body cannot use.

Steam-distillation consistently produces 99.99% pure water when combined with post carbon filtration. The water is slightly acidic, (but not enough to not be buffered by your body’s own chemical balance) because the water leaches a small amount of carbon dioxide from the air. Those not in the know also claim steam-distilled water to be damaging to your health because it leaches inorganic minerals rejected by the cells and tissues of the body. This is actually a good thing and live enzyme-attached minerals from raw plant foods and juices remain the best source of minerals for your live cells. Distillers are pricey up front and water production is slow, averaging a litre per hour. However, maintenance costs are low with only regular cleaning and 2-3 monthly replacement of a nominally priced post carbon filter necessary.

Reverse osmosis is another fine way of purifying water, but they also cost up front. Some are concerned with water wastage during production, but suppliers assure one that the water is going back into the municipal water system. Check on maintenance costs and frequency of replacing filters before purchasing such a system to make sure it fits your budget.

Counter-top and plumbed-in filtration systems making use of a variety of carbon, activated carbon, polyethylene and ceramic filter combinations are available in various designs and makes. Check for hidden costs with plumbed-in units like pressure reducing valves and isolation taps. These systems tend to be more affordable, but do plan for replacing filters regularly to maintain water-quality.

Well, space is up, hope the info helps you to drink good quality water.

Yours for Quality Health the Fun Way!

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Expo gives exposure to SMME’s in Province

The 4^th annual Northwest Trade Expo was held in Klerksdorp last week and it gave small micro and medium sized companies from all over the province the chance to show their goods to the community.

The event was hosted by Klerksdorp City Council and funded by Southern District Council.

Anything from cultural art to gearboxes and Pabx machines were on displayed. While some of these companies are still clearly struggling, some others are well on their way to greater success.

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Ons sal graag wil weet wat julle van ons koerant dink, maar ons verwag nie dat julle,julle opinies verniet vir ons moet gee nie.Ons sal die eienaar van die beste brief R250 betaal vir sy kommentaar.

Wat wil ons weet?Man sommer alles wat jy van die koerant dink.Is dit nodig?Is dit goed? Is dit sleg? Is dit informatief? of is dit “boring ”?

Skryf sommer vir ons en sê wat jy dink ons beter kan,doen as jy wil,jou kommentaar wen jou dalk R250. O ja ons gaan ook die briewe in die koerant plaas,so dalk lees jy jou eie goed, ook nog. Faks jou artikel na 018 462 2122Of e-pos hom na yournews@yourcity.co.za

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Wesvaal Chamber of Business wish to invite all business people to an open debate on Wednesday 17 March 2004 at 18h00, in the Ballroom at the Civic Centre Klerksdorp.  

All contesting political parties have been invited.  The purpose of the debate is to give each political party the opportunity to address business on business related matters as contained in their manifestos.

The Wesvaal Chamber of Business will facilitate the debate.

Each party will be given 10 minutes to highlight their viewpoints, followed by 10 minutes for questions from the floor.  Parties have been requested to wear their party colours or logos for ease of identification.  A panel of business people will then review the comments and give some input. 

If you would like to attend please confirm with Freda @ (018) 462 7401 before 10 March as refreshments will be served and arrangements for this needs to be made. 

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Property Listing Services (PLS) bied nou ‘n omvattende diens aan verkopers wat hul eiendom privaat wil bemark aan ‘n poel van gekwalifiseerde kopers. Hierdie bemarkingsplatvorm is moontlik gemaak deur ‘n span wat hulle unieke kundigheid van eiendomswese, bemarking en die inligtingstegnologie aanwend om vir die privaat verkoper duisende te bespaar sonder om dienslewering in te boet.

Vir ‘n bemarkingsfooi kan verkopers hul eiendomme op die eiendoms-databasis plaas.  ‘n Volledige opname van die eiendom soos die hoeveelheid slaapkamers, badkamers, woonkamers en die toestand word gemaak voordat ‘n behoorlik beskrywende advertensie opgestel word vir plasing op die databassis en in die gedrukte eiendomslys.

Hierdie databasis word daagliks opgedateer met nuwe eiendomme asook enige pryse en kontak besonderhede wat verander het. ‘n Gedrukte databasis word aan enige voornemende koper of belegger beskikbaar gestel.

Kundige konsultante sal die verkoper deur die bemarkings- en verkoopsproses lei en enige navra beantwoord. ‘n Volledige verslag met wenke om ‘n huis vinnig te verkoop, is aan privaat verkopers beskikbaar. ‘n “Te Koop bord” sal, indien die verkoper dit verkies, aangebring word.

Die verkoper betaal GEEN KOMMISSIE nie! Slegs ‘n eenmalige fooi van 1% van die verkoopsprys is betaalbaar sodra die eiendom verkoop. 

Kopers wat privaat wil koop kan vanaf 10 Maart 2004 die oproepkantoor kontak om ‘n lys te kry van eiendomme wat in die mark beskikbaar is.  Sodra ‘n voornemende koper geregisteer is op die PLS databasis, word besonderhede van enige nuwe eiendom wat op die eiendomslys in sy prysklas beskikbaar raak, aan hom deur gestuur.

PLS beskik oor gespesialiseerde fasiliteringsdienste wat alle privaat verkopers en kopers sal bystaan tydens die koop- en oordragproses.

Die voordele vir verkoper en koper is ooglopend. Die verkoper kan verwag dat daar dadelik reaksie sal wees wanneer sy eiendom op die manier aan kopers wat gereed is om te koop, blootgestel word.   Die Koper weer, het gemoedsrus omdat hy ‘n keuse kan maak uit ‘n groot hoeveelheid eiendomme wat op daardie gegewe tyd beslikbaar is.  Verkopers, hier is die lang verwagte geleentheid om jou eiendom aan die mark bloot te stel. Verkopers word uitgenooi om hulle eiendomme in die eerste eiendomslys wat vanaf 10 Maart aan kopers beskikbaar sal wees, te plaas.

Kopers wat inligting van eiendomme in hulle prysklas wil kry, kan hul behoeftes solank deurgee.

Die proses is baie maklik:

Sms jou <naam>+<sel nr>+<adres> aan: 0833788820 waarna ‘n konsultant jou sal kontak.

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Overcome all past fears, inhibitions, obstacles and self-limitations.  Get all the self-confidence you’ll ever need.

Be successful in every area of your life. Social – Financial – Spiritual – Family – Physical – Mental – Professional – Business-Banish Worry – Anxiety – Stress and Tension forever. By doing a Fire Walk Seminar.

Date : 12 March 2004

Time :             16hoo

Venue:             Flamwood Walk

Cost:               R500 per delegate payable before Friday 5 March 2004

                        Refreshments included

Please contact the Wesvaal Chamber office to reserve your ticket.

Walking barefoot over 15 feet of red-hot coals at a temperature between  1 000 and 2 000 degrees. (Guinness Book of Records requirements). By doing the impossible, you will:

TURN FEAR INTO POWER

This is not a religious, cultic, hocus pocus or fanatical event. No one goes into a trance. It is simply a very basic method of overcoming fears and limitations.

YOU WILL BE UNSTOPPABLE

There is no other obstacle in the world that is more formidable, than fire.

If you can walk barefoot over red-hot coals – then there is nothing in the world that you cannot do.

This seminar is for all people from all backgrounds. Old or young, men or women, from timid housewives to robust rugby players. (Youngest 7 Year old boy – oldest an 80 year old granny).

This seminar preceding the Firewalk is a Mind Power and Personal Power Event based on NLP – (Neuro Linguistic Programming), NAC – (Neuro Associative Conditioning), and other sound Psychological techniques that will get your adrenaline pumping and your encephalin flowing.  

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Dié jonges se blaf het baie byt!

Die 2 dissels het 4 geword, maar daar is steeds net een roos tussen die dorings.  En saam met die nuwe lede van hierdie Afrikaanse groep, het ‘n vars nuwe klank gekom, asook ‘n hoop planne vir die toekoms.

Die storie agter hul naam is baie interessant.  Die lede het koppe bymekaar gesit en aanvanklik met ‘disselboom’ vorendag gekom.  Dit het vir hulle egter te ‘rockerig’ geklink en het besef dat mense dit maklik met dwelms en drank kon verbind.   Iemand het ‘ddisselblom’ voorgestel.  Die twee d’s staan dan vir die 2 mans en die blom vir Lienka.  Die spelling met die twee d’s skep soms nog verwarring en toe die 2 nuwe dorings by die groep aansluit, moes hulle maar volstaan by dié spelling.  (Dink net watter Babelse verwarring sou ‘ddddisselblom’ veroorsaak).

Met hul oorspronklike Afrikaanse musiek wat die giggel kielie en die siel soog, is dit duidelik dat ddisselblom ‘n suksesresep beet het, want die musikale deel van die onderneming is besig om uit sy nate te “blom”!!

As jy hulle nog nie in aksie gesien het nie, maak ‘n plan en laat jou daaglikse roetinespanning verdwyn soos ‘n perdepoep in die maanskyn!

Die Gereformeerde Kerk (Klerksdorp) bring vir ddisselblom hier na ons stad toe.

Moenie op jou laat wag nie, bespreek NOU!  (Slegs enkele kaartjies beskikbaar).

Datum: 5 Maart 2004

Plek:  Jaap Steyn Saal (Westelikes).

Tyd:  19h00.

Koste:  R100 p.p.  (Kaapse-Maleise ete ingesluit).

Besprekings kan gedoen word by: Ria van Staden: (018) 468 1456/082 577 2763 of by Willem du Plessis: (018) 469 2229 / 083 463 1920.

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Make us Laugh and we will give you dinner

Fausto’s Urban Lounge and Your News is looking for the funniest comic strips, jokes, photos or stories you can find. You know how it is, everyday you sit behind your PC and friends and even people you don’t know email you the funniest stuff you have ever seen, and you sit and think, who has got the time to think of this !@#$%, and what must I do with it?  So you forward it to people you don’t really know.

Now is your chance to win 2 Pizzas and a Jug of Sangria from Fausto’s @ the MCC Center. Believe me no one makes Pizza like these guys. All you need to do is to mail your joke, with your contact details to us and if yours is the best out of all the entries, we will feed you and three of your friends. Free of Charge. Lekker Nê !

The e-mail address is jokes@yourcity.co.za  

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HART Eiendomme het Vrydag 27 Februarie hul jaarlikse prysuitdeling in Mike’s Kitchen gehou.

Agente wat besonders goed gevaar het, was Lettie (foto regs).  Sy is as agent van die jaar aangewys en het ‘n vakansie vir 2 in Plettenbergbaai gewen. 

Foto bo: Alex (links) en Bruno (regs) het met lof hul doelwitte vir die jaar bereik.  Pat HART (2de van regs), is die trotse eienaar van HART Eiendomme.

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Homebuyers may be disappointed that the week did not bring another cut in interest rates but the Reserve Bank decision to keep the repo rate at 8 percent may actually serve them better.

The Bank’s decision, which means that the “standard” home loan rate will remain at the current 11,5 percent, was largely based on its anticipation of upward pressure on inflation as a result of food and fuel price increases in the coming months.

The CPIX inflation rate rose to 4,2 percent in January from 4 percent in December - despite an interest-rate cut in December – and most economists believe this reflects the start of an upward trend, underpinned by strong consumer demand that saw retail sales rise by 9,5 percent (year-on-year) in November.

The Bank’s hand was also strengthened by the fact that the economy is already growing in response to last year’s series of rate cuts. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which began rising in the third quarter of 2003, registered a quarter-on-quarter annualised increase of 1,3 percent in the fourth quarter.

A rate cut would, of course, have weakened the rand and pleased exporters, but balanced against that is the expectation that the currency will not now make the sort of gain seen in 2002 and 2003, and the fact that it’s current strength supports sectors such as retail and construction that will benefit from stronger domestic demand – and are labour-intensive.

What is more, a stronger rand will lessen the impact of international oil price hikes and help keep domestic fuel prices down.  A factor which must be a concern considering the enormous effect that fuel prices have on inflation.

From the point of view of homebuyers, it is also quite likely that an interest rate cut of even 0,5 percent at this stage would have sparked off another round of price increases that would have outweighed the interest rate advantage.

Historically, every 1 percent decline in interest rates has brought about a 10 percent increase in asking prices, so they could have been expected to rise by about 5 percent in response to a 0,5 percent cut.

That would, arguably, have pushed the average house price up from the current R435 000 to R457 000 – and pushed the monthly repayment on a 90 percent, 20-year loan for newly-acquired “average” home up from R4173 to R4245 – or by 1,7 percent.

In such a scenario, the household income required to qualify for a new home loan would also have risen, from R13 900 (at 11,5 percent) to R14 150 (at 11 percent).

From a homeowner’s perspective, interest rate stability at this point might also not be such a bad thing.  Although monthly loan repayments won’t drop, the fact that the Bank seems determined to keep a lid on inflation will no doubt boost consumer confidence, prolong the current demand for property, and protect values.

With luck, it may even obviate the need for any interest rate increase later this year.

– Meg Wilson.

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PETER, die Eiendoms Xpert beantwoord u vrae.  Peter van Property Info, gaan in elke alternatiewe uitgawe van YourNews u eiendomsvrae beantwoord.

Hierdie week se raad aan kopers:

5 Belangrike stappe wat kopers moet doen voor hul huis koop.

Stap 1 - Gaan finansiële status na:  Die banke gaan dadelik ‘n “krediet check” op u doen.  Indien u onlangse slegte skulde gehad het, kan dit teen u naam reflekteer.  Vertel u Property Info agent hiervan, ons sal u leiding gee.  Dit kan in baie gevalle reggestel word.

Stap 2 - Wees realisties oor die prys wat u wil betaal:  Indien u onderspandeer of te klein koop, kan dit op die lange duur meer kos.  Dit gaan u nie net oordragkostes kos nie, maar  water- en telefoonaansluitings, gordyne en tyd om weer eiendom te gaan soek.

Oorspandering is net so gevaarlik.  Hou ingedagte dat daar erfbelasting is wat betaal moet word, asook moontlike rentekoers verhogings wat kan toeslaan.

Speel oop kaarte met u Property Info agent.  Ons kan saam met u bepaal watter prys vir u bekostigbaar is.  Ons is trots om geassosieer te word met BOND CHOICE.  Ansa Beyel is die leningskonsultant wat ‘n oproep ver is. (082 326 3530).  Sy is binne oomblikke by ons kantoor om u te adviseur met die beste verbandlening vir u behoefte.

Stap 3 -Bepaal hoeveel kontant u beskikbaar het... vir ‘n deposito en oordragkoste.  Banke bied tans 108% lenings aan om u te help me oordragkoste.  Ansa van BOND CHOICE, asook Property Info agente sal u hiermee met raad en daad bystaan.  Vrae soos: “Moet ek my neseier gebruik om oordragkoste te betaal?”, kan vir u uitgeklaar word.

Stap 4 - Vermy groot aankope... soos ‘n motorvoertuig, motorboot of ‘n motorfiets.  Indien daar rentekoersverhogings kom het dit ‘n invloed op al u huurkooptranskaksies.  Dit kan ‘n negatiewe invloed op u kontantvloei hê.

Stap 5 - Versamel al u persoonlike dokumente... oorspronklike salarisstrokies.  In sommige gevalle, 6 maande se bankstate, huweliksertifikaat en identiteitsdokumente.

Ja, huiskoop is nie perdekoop nie.  Dit is ‘n groot besluit en ons by Property Info verstaan dit maar alte goed.  Ons is toegerus om u met die minste stres deur hierdie besigheidsbesluit, om eiendom aan te skaf, te adviseur en te lei.  Beproef ons met vertroue.  Indien u enige eiendomsverwante vrae het, sal PETER, die Property Xpert dit vir u beantwoord.

Slaan munt uit die ervaring en ondervinding van Peter.  Rig u vrae aan:

Die Eiendoms Xpert.

Pos dit na: Posbus 6991, Flamwood 2572.

Faks dit na: (018) 468 1169.

E-mail dit na: proinfo@lantic.net

Bring dit na: Buffeldoorn 67.

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In a breakthrough venture Seeff announced its new partnership with Voyager which enables home owners to earn free Voyager Miles with the purchase, sale or lease of the property.

Seeff id the only property company in South Africa to offer this unique benefit to its clients.  They have recently been approached by Voyager to become their sole partner in property industry.  According to chairman Samuel Seeff “ the Voyager partner are all leaders in their fields an therefore a perfect fit for a brand like Seeff”

This venture offers excellent marketing opportunities for home owners throughout Southern Africa.  Voyager has a database of over 1.5 million members, with in the UK and 46 053 members in the USA.  They are therefore not only reaching more buyers, but also reaching more overseas buyers.  Additional marketing through in-flight magazines, newsletters, videos, websites and airport lounges “means that Seeff now has exposure from Lagos to Heathrow”, says Samuel Seeff.

Both buyers and sellers can earn free Voyager Miles with the purchase or sale of their property through a sole mandate with Seeff.  Voyager Miles are awarded according to the value of the property on qualified transactions** - so the more expensive the property, the more Voyager Miles you earn.  This is how it works...

Mileage earnings – the seller

-           Seller on mandate to Seeff gets 1 mile for every R100 of selling price if the buyer introduced through Seeff

-           Seller on mandate to Seeff gets 1 mile for every R200 of selling price if the buyer is introduced by another company

Mileage earnings – the buyer

-           The buyer introduced through Seeff (to Seeff to other mandate) get 1 mile for R200 of purchase price

**A qualifying transaction is defined as the sale of Residential real estate located in SA, Namibia or Zimbabwe where the purchase price is greater the R100,000 and the brokerage is as per the recommended tariff (7.5%) and the properties are marketed by Seeff on a sole mandate of not less than 3 months or where or where a property not on mandate with Seeff is purchased by a Buyer introduced by Seeff.

Seeff is leading the way in the property market by adding more value to their sole mandates.  They will also be introducing additional benefits with other Voyager partners, such as banks, in the future.

For more information visit www.seeff.com or contact us at: (018) 468 6612.

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BMW will show its exhilarating Concept M5 at this week’s Geneva Motor Show. This super V10 is a true muscle machine and when the production version goes on sale later this year it will target the Mercedes E55 AMG.

This exciting concept hints at what to expect from the production M5 which will be introduced later this year.  A 5-litre V10 muscle engine powers the aggressive looking concept car. This potent unit has an output of about 370kW.  It also features BMW’s SMG transmission.

These photos of the Concept M5, which appeared on the internet, have left BMW with a red face. Someone at BMW’s head office in Münich is in hot water after the photos appeared on the Internet. The car was supposed to be a surprise for Geneva.

Make sure to get your copy of YourNews in two weeks, we will be bringing you more photos of the Geneva show.

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Dit het al so half ‘n instelling geword dat dit altyd reën wanneer die plaaslike skole bymekaarkom vir die jaarlikse Interhoër Atletiek byeenkoms.  Toe dit hierdie jaar lyk of die wolke nie op die tartan gaan uitsak nie, het Klerksdorp Hoërskool maar gesorg dat dit medaljes reën.  Die meeste van die atlete wat op die einde van die aand onder die top twintig atlete bekroon is, was van KHS en so het hulle gesorg dat hulle met meer as 350 punte oor Wesvalia (wat tweede plek behaal het), seevier.

Schoonspruit se entosiastiese dirigente het gesorg dat Schoonspruit nie met leë hande huis toe gaan nie.  Hulle het die geesbeker oortuigend gewen, Wesvalia was in die tweede plek en KHS derde.

2004 se Interhoër is deur KHS aangebied en kan sekerlik as ‘n groot sukses en oorwinning vir sport beskou word.

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This past weekend’s Powerade Vodacom Ultra Challenge truly lived up to the promises made by organizers.

Powerade Vodacom, OFM, Overland, Supersport, Cyclelab, Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom Municipalities, Agenbag Motors all got together to present the biggest two day sport event that the Northwest has ever seen. Over 4500 people entered into the tree different events staged over the two days.

Saturday morning 6 o clock saw the start of the 50km marathon that stretched from Klerksdorp to Potchefstroom. Saturday afternoon 14h00 and it is time to take a one-mile swim in the Potch dam. Sunday morning 7 o clock its time for a nice 120km cycle ride. Imagine that. Most entries did not compete in all three races, but there were almost 700 braves that gave their all.

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HART PROPERTIES

LA HOFF:  R298-000.  SPACIOUS AND NEAT.  3 Bedroom home, 2 bathrooms, 3 receptions, 2 garages.  Phone BRUNO: 082 977 4983 or 084 352 3845.

SONGLOED: R265-000.  Very neat 4 bedroom home, lounge, TV room, big kitchen, 2 garages, carport and pool.  A VERY GOOD BUY.  Phone BRUNO: 082 977 4983 / 084 352 3845.

FLAMWOOD:  R445-000.  FACEBRICK!  3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, 2 garages.  Magnificent garden.  AND MUCH MORE.  Phone BRUNO: 082 977 4983 / 084 352 3845.

HOUSES URGENTLY NEEDED!!  YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY??  For PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION & VALUATION, phone BRUNO: 082 977 4983 / 084 352 3845.

FREEMANVILLE: R145-000.  WINSKOOP!!  4 Slaapkamers, 1½ badkamers, GROOT TV-kamer, mooi kombuis, lapa en afdak.  BAIE groot erf.  TIAAN: 072 590 6510.

KOM KYK GERUS!  Winsgewende besigheid TE KOOP!  Goeie belegging.  Inkomste en uitgawes state beskikbaar.  Slaghuis en wegneem etes ingesluit.  Baie goed geleë.  Kontak slegs TIAAN: 072 590 6510.

FLAMWOOD:  GROOTSTE huis in Klerksdorp.  R680-000.  4 Slaapkamers, 3 badkamers, studeerkamer, ingeboude kroeg, lieflike tuin met sprinkel besproeiing.  Lapa en swembad.  ‘n Moet om te sien.  BAIE EKSTRA’S!  Kontak TIAAN: 072 590 6510.

Are you looking for a house in FLAMWOOD?  Excellent security and aircons.  Great potential to upgrade.  Phone MARGE: 082 500 4030 / 082 741 3436.  After hours: (018) 468 3000.

Are you looking for a property in HARTEBEESFONTEIN?  Do you enjoy the tranquility, peace and quite and fresh air?  Contact MARGE: 082 500 4030.  After hours: (018) 468 3000.

Want to buy a runny business and businesses in Klerksdorp with proven turn over and profitability?  From R500-000 to R950-000.  Call MARGE: 082 500 4030.  After hours: (018) 468 3000.

Tel: (018) 464 1191

CHARMAINE JACKSON

Executive home in WILKOPIES. Stunning entertainment area, pool, 5 bedrooms, 3 garages, borehole and much more!!  R860-000.  Call CHARMAINE: 082 371 6120.

BARGAIN of the MONTH!  R145-000.  Urgent sale!  3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage, open plan living, truely value for money.  Call CHARMAINE now: 082 371 6120.

DO YOU DREAM of owning a large luxurious modern home on a 1 hectare plot in WILKOPPIES?  Beautiful finishes, aircon in each room.  Borehole, 3 garages, storeroom, domestic quarters, running lawns, sunset views.  To much mention.  Call RIKA: 083 528 9481.

TOWNHOUSE development in FLIMIEDA!  3 Already sold.  Only 6 left.  1 x 3 Bedrooms plus study @ R320-000.  5 x 2 Bedrooms plus 2 bathrooms & double garage @ R295-000.  Call now to avoid disappointment.  RIKA: 083 528 9481.

FLAMWOOD: R350-000 (neg).  Solid home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 garages & flatlet.  ROSE: 082 789 1528.

WILKOPPIES: R324-000.  4 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.  Convenient location.  Well maintained home with charm.  Double garage and natural garde. 

Call ROSE and make an offer: 082 789 1528.

Tel: (018) 468 5033

PROPERTY INFO

R216-000.  2 Slaapkamer grondvloer meenthuis.  Opgegradeerde badkamer en kombuis.  PETER: 082 452 3385.

Laaste eiendom in Buffeldoorn teen R450-000.  Met ‘n volle verband sal jy nie meer as R5000 p.m. betaal nie.  Sal jy beter kan huur??  PETER: 082 452 3385.

WILKOPPIES: Onthalersdroom!  Lieflike 4 slaapkamer woning, dubbelgeriewe, studeerkamer, swembad, lapa, dubbel motorhuis.  ‘n Moet om te sien.  RONEL: 084 556 1511.

LA HOFF: R370-000.  Ruimte!!!  Netjiese 5 slaapkamer woning met 4 badkamers.  Netjiese tuin met 6 motorhuise.  RONEL: 084 556 1511.

FLIMIEDA: R395-000.  Maak ‘n aanbod op hierdie 4 slaapkamerhuis met swembad en dubbelgeriewe.  Huis kort aandag!  PETER: 082 452 3385.

WILKOPPIES:  Ma se ‘taxi-ry-dae’ is verby.  Loopafstand van skole.  Prys is nou reg: R440-000.  PETER: 082 452 3385.

FLAMWOOD: R345-000.  Netjiese 3 slaapkamer huis met nuwe kombuiskaste en matte.  Swembad en lapa.  Onmiddellik beskikbaar.  SANETTE: 083 236 8355.

Tel: (018) 468 5033

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Civil Engineering in Klerksdorp: WHAT do they do?

In our series of articles concerning Klerksdorp City Council, it’s functions and structures; we would like to next focus on the Civil Engineering Department.

Civil Engineering is a major role player when it comes to the provision and monitoring of services for roads, storm water drainage, water supply, sanitation, building construction and wasteland fill management. The department is headed by Mr. Nic Els.

We were fortunate enough to accompany Mr. Els and other members of Council on a guided tour last Friday the 27^th of February. 

The tour took us to Jouberton and Khuma where we and other interested parties were shown recently finished projects and also projects that are currently in process of being constructed. It ranged from sewernetworks to roads and payment offices being constructed in these areas where previously people did not have any of these services.  Klerksdorp experienced heavy rainstorms on the previous day, and this also gave us an opportunity to visualize the  problems that Civil Engineering experience in their work. 

Most projects make use of people in the townships to do the labour. This way people are not only learning new skills, but jobs are also created. These basic skills attained by people at ground roots level will hopefully in future benefit them and the community. What is more is that people living in a ward is used to do the work, this creates the situation where people also take ownership of the improvements done in their area, thus ensuring the sustainability of the development.

According to City Council’s annual report for 2002/2003 Civil Engineering spent R 12 million upgrading service to the people of Klerksdorp.

The biggest problem currently faced by this department is the eradication of the bucket system which is still used by 23000 households in the area.

The total cost of this project is estimated at R207 million and needs to be completed by the end of 2008. 

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Zanzibar Pay for 5 stay for 7    

from R5 980 p.p. sharing         Valid till 30 Apr 04  

Includes return airfares to Zanzibar, 7 nts accom in a deluxe room at the Protea Zanzibar Beach Resort, Dinner & Breakfast daily                                                  Add-on: Ex CPT –R912, Ex DUR R604

3 nts Dubai from R5 450 p.p. sharing          Valid 01 Feb – 25 Mar 2004    

Includes return airfares ex JNB (EK), 3 nts accom at the Riviera Hotel, American breakfast daily, return airport / hotel transfers, Meet & Greet upon arrival

                                                                                                Add-on: Ex CPT –R860 (BA), Ex DUR R500 (BA)

Arabella Grand Hotel CPT from R2025 p.p. sharing 

Valid till 31 Aug 2004    

Includes return airfares ex DUR or JNB, 2 nts weekend accom, breakfast daily, free access to the Altira Spa, 2 days std car hire with 200 free km per day 

Jock Safari Lodge – Kruger Park (fly in packages)

from R3770 p.p. sharing –fly in ex JNB

from R4966 p.p. sharing – fly in ex CPT

from R4374 p.p. sharing – fly in ex DUR

Includes return airfare, 2 nts luxury accom, all meals, teas & coffees, 2 game activities per day, 2 days car hire

8 nt escorted China Tour from R16 500p.p. sharing 

Valid 1 Feb – 31 Mar 2004                                               Itinerary available upon request

Includes return airfares ex JNB, all internal flights, transfers between airports, hotels & sightseeing points, 8 nts accom in Superior or Deluxe Hotels on a B&B basis, 8 dinners, 7 lunches & 2 evening shows, English speaking guides & Absolute escort throughout, tipping, gratuities, porterage & hotel and restaurant service charges 

Ireland Self Drive from R2535 p.p. sharing 

Valid 2 Feb – 31 Mar 2004

Includes 7 nts Discover Ireland B&B (Go as you please), 7 days car hire (Ford Fiesta 4 door), pick up and drop off - Dublin

QE2 CPT to Southampton from R14 235 p.p. sharing 

Sailing date:  6 Apr 2004    

Includes FREE return flights ex JNB to CPT, return flight LON to JNB,  13 nts on board the QE2 in cat M5 (shared bunk beds), all meals & entertainment on board, Stopovers at Walvis Bay, Las Palmas, Canary Island, Lisbon, Portugal            Add-on: Ex CPT – R320, Ex DUR – R210 

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