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2010 Fifa World Cup

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Welcome Index

 

Thank you to all our fellow Awesome South Africans

 

It’s all over – the expectation of the world and the anticipation of each and

every South African. South Africa made headlines once again and it wasn’t

only about the soccer – it was also amazement, it was praise, it was

congratulations and it was celebrations. This world cup reinforced the

saying: We’ve done it before we can do it again. We may take the

rollercoaster route and leave things to the 11th hour but wow ...when we get

there we sure make a statement.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

GLENTANA - R3 150 000

Large stand with approval for double

storey - will have a beautiful view of

the ocean. Private access to the

beach.  

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R4 800 000

Older home with the best views! This

older type home in Plettenberg Bay is

situated near the town centre. Typical

of the period, it offers generous living

areas and 4 spacious bedrooms.

The land size is 1731 sqm, also.....

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R12 500 000

Newly buit, luxurious home, centrally

situated, access off Bowtie Drive.

Close to Keurbooms Lagoon,

waterfront restaurants, shopping

centres and primary school.

Panoramic views to the norht of the

river, lagoon and mountains from all

the rooms. All equipment included.

Lots of extras like a wine cellar, gym,

Spacious TV / games room, walk in

linen room, large laundry, underfloor

heating, surround sound centravac

system etc.  

Read more.

New Release Property

GEORGE - R3 790 000

Spacious house with 2 flats on this beautiful piece of

land. Stand: 1.3ha House (incl. 2 flats) : 500sq/m

Garage : 208sq/m

Main house:

Lounge with beautiful gas fire place, large living room,

diningroom, BBQ area, kitchen, bar area, study with

store room, 4 bedrooms (1 with working room), 2

bathrooms (1 with shower), inside garden.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R7 900 000 

Views are often descibed as wonderful, stunning,

amazing etc, but this is simply the best! This modern

400sqm home is situated on a high ridge overlooking

the bay, Robberg, the beaches, mountain ranges and

most of Plett. It is complemented by a beautifully

designed home of 400sqm. The home offers 3 en suite

bedrooms (all with views,an office, open plan kitchen

and living areas looking out over the large deck and rim

flow pool to the best views in the area. If it is the wow

factor you are looking for, this is it. Please contact us to

view - you will love it!   

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

THE WEEK AFTER THE 2010 WORLD CUP

Greetings from The Susan Deacon Property Group and the desk of Marcel Deacon.  It 

has been a month of festivities, holidays, soccer, tennis, cycling and rugby for the 

South African nation.  The 2010 Soccer World Cup came to an end and the new world 

champions, SPAIN, crowned in Soccer City, Johannesburg.  We have been waiting for 

this day for more than 10 years and it finally came with great success.  We can look 

back on a positive showcase of what we as South Africans can do when we are put 

to the test. 

So far it has been a very busy season for the company and we can definitely see 

the positive influence the World Cup has on the South African property market.  First, I

am pleased to inform you that we have had a 50% increase in inquiries over the last 4

weeks.  Sales also increased by 25%.  The rental market is still very active and 

growing at the Susan Deacon Property Corp.  Holiday bookings and accommodation in 

the Western Cape peaked with average bookings up by 75%.  The Susan Deacon 

Property Group's online portal now include some of the best shopping malls on offer for

our investors.  Those seeking investments for the retirement years, we have some of 

the best retirement estates to show our clients.  Whatever your needs, our group 

is your one stop property shop.     

In addition to current portfolio, we are currently negotiating with a number of additional

developers and associates to be included in the countries fastest growing property

group.  While we have a very extensive list of prospects, we are always interested in 

finding new developments to target.  So, if you know of a development which you feel 

would be a good addition to our site, please be sure to let us know.

 

The Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus have us all guessing on the outcome of this

month's monetary policy meeting.  I believe that the outcome of the next Monetary 

Policy Committee meeting to be held on 21 and 22 July will see the interest rate

remaining unchanged. I also believe that it will remain unchanged for most of the

remainder of the year. I am very comfortable that in terms of stability, this will be good

and positive for the market.  

 

With all the positive news and updates let's have a look we have on offer.  We only 

have the best selected for our clients.

Read more.

International Property

ARCHIVEL GOLF RESORT - SPAIN

 

At Archivel Golf Resort, you can take advantage of all of the facilities that this unique and exclusive five star

development offers at the same time as enjoying the benefits of being in the centre of a golf course surrounded by

national parks. 

 

Location Details

Beach 80 km

Bars/Restaurants 0.1 km

Golf Course 0.1 km

Airport 80 km

Prices From

€86,000

(£68,800 approx)

Visitors to the Archivel Golf Resort will find not just a Championship Golf Course but also a luxurious hotel, Spa and

high performance sports centre set amidst the stunning Murcia countryside.

At the Archivel Golf Resort you have the choice of 4 different types of property. We have Apartments from 1 to 3

bedrooms including ground floor apartments with a garden and penthouse apartments with extraordinary terraces

and solarium.

There are the 2 bedroom bungalows located front line to the golf course and designed to satisfy the expectations of

the most demanding of customers. They maintain a perfect balance between price, location and space.

Villas come either linked or detached. The semi-detached properties offer an excellent combination of a private

garden and solarium with excellent internal distribution, while the larger detached properties can come complete

with their own private pool.

Read more.

Location

Spain

Murcia

Property Type(s)

1, 2 & 3 Bed Apartments

2 & 3 Bed Villas

  

Articles

KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL RECAP

ShareOrganisers of this year’s Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster

Festival, which finished on Sunday 11 July, say that

attendance figures at the festival exceeded expectations.

“When we looked at the dates for this year’s festival we

were concerned because they fell within the last 10 days

of the 2010 FIFA World Cup,” said Festival Manager Nicci

Rousseau-Schmidt. “We were unsure how this would

affect attendance at the festival. However, we’re

delighted that numbers were higher than expected and

the success of the festival does not seem to have been

affected by what was going on in the rest of the country.”

Rousseau-Schmidt said that The Pick n Pay Weekend

Argus Knysna Cycle Tour was 7% up on last year while

the Pick n Pay Cape Times Forest Marathon reported the

same numbers.

Read more.

SPAIN TRIUMPH IN FIRST AFRICAN WORLD CUP

 

Spain gloried in a first World Cup triumph in Africa's first

hosting of the tournament that finally buried Spain's

decades-old tag of international underachievers, and

silenced critics that said South Africa would never be

able to do it.

Crowds in Madrid and elsewhere partied through the

night long after the last "Ole" sounded inside Soccer City,

Johannesburg, the scene of Spain's greatest soccer

moment.

"We still don't realise the full extent of this. It is

something incredible," match-winner Andres Iniesta said

while thousands of Spaniards left the famous stadium in

Soweto singing his name.

In Amsterdam, there was utter dejection as the Dutch

saw history repeat itself after defeats in 1974 and 1978

finals.

Read more.

WORLD CUP BRINGS ADDITIONAL INCOME

 

The World Cup has brought additional income earning

opportunities boosting job creation, says Consumer

Assist.

"We should not underestimate how positive the World

Cup has been for goodwill and job generation. Some of

those jobs will disappear after the World Cup but we are

seeing a new sense of optimism and innovation among

our clients who tend to be among the most depressed

people in South Africa because of high debt," said CEO

Andre Snyman on Monday.

The country's biggest debt counselling company said

that there was no evidence of reports of consumers

getting deeper into debt by taking out loans to buy soccer

tickets or television sets.

Read more.

PETROL PRICE TO DROP

 

South African motorists will be able to breathe a sigh of

relief next week - as all grades of petrol will drop by

between 15 to 18 cents a litre.

According to the Department of Energy, the cost of a litre

of 93 ULP and LRP will fall by 15 cents while that of 95

ULP and LRP will decrease by 18 cents a litre.

In Gauteng, a litre of petrol will cost R8.27and in the

coast R8.21 as of Wednesday.

The wholesale price of Diesel 0.05 percent Sulphur will

fall by 15 cents while that of Diesel 0.005 percent

Sulphur will decrease by 16 cents.

Read more.

SA WINS BIG WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

 

South Africa cleaned up at the annual World Travel

Awards for Africa last night, winning 36 awards out of the

total 49 categories. Despite the pyramids, Egypt, its

nearest rival, managed to win only four.

For the sixth time in seven years the city of Cape Town

was named Africa's leading destination, at an awards

ceremony held in Sandton, Johannesburg. South African

Airways was named Africa's leading airline, South

African Tourism the Continent's leading tourism board

and Durban harbour the leading port.

Of the 49 categories, six were awarded to multinational

entities with a strong presence in South Africa. Kenya,

Morocco and Namibia garnered one award each.

Cape Town, South Africa's most-visited destination,

regularly receives international accolades for its

attractions. This year it joined Paris, London, New York

and Venice as one of Forbes magazine's 10 most

beautiful cities in the world.

Read more.

SA JUNE BUSINESS CONFIDENCE UP

 

South Africa's business confidence rose in June after a

dip the previous month, as positive sentiment stemming

from the World Cup offset a gloomy global economic

outlook, an industry survey showed on Thursday.

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry

(SACCI) said its confidence index increased by 2.8 index

points to 84.8 in June on expectations the momentum

from the country's successful hosting of the soccer

tournament could yield long-term economic benefits.

"The World Cup 2010 tournament raised positive

sentiment domestically and internationally," the

business chamber said in a statement.

"The success of the tournament could boost domestic

business confidence despite indications that the global

economy may suffer a depressed economic outlook for

the medium term."

Read more.

A WORLD CUP TO REMEMBER 

 

The 2010 Fifa World Cup concluded in fine style on

Sunday, with the Spanish national side raising the

coveted trophy as champions for the first time. As the

curtain fell on the historic event, fans reflected on what

made the tournament so special for them.

Clad in their national colours, Spanish fans celebrated

as they left Soccer City stadium for the last time, as

victors of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

With tears of joy in his eyes and his hand on his heart,

Juan Toral stood with the profile of the stadium behind

him, amazed that out of the 64 games, 32 teams and

many weeks of football, his team would return home as

world champions. "I never thought I would live to see this

day," said Toral. "Tonight we showed the world we are

the best, this is a dream come true. Thank you to the

people of South Africa."

Read more.

AFRICAN BUSINESS UPDATE 

 

At the 2002 G8 meeting in Canada, leaders in a blaze of

fanfare promised Africa a fortune in aid, little of which

has materialised since. At last month's G8/G20

meetings - on which Canada spent $Can 930 million

just on security that could have been better spent on

African schools and hospitals - the only time Africa

seems to have featured was when David Cameron

invited his US and German counterparts to watch his

soccer team not winning against theirs at the bottom of

Africa. Nicolas Sarkozy went one further and cancelled a

briefing with an aid agency so he could personally

interrogate the captain of France's discredited national

soccer team.

Read more.

Events / Things to do

DIE BURGER MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE

Entries for the 2010 Die Burger Mountain Bike Challenge

are now open. The event grows in popularity each year

so be sure to enter early – we will again be limiting

entries on all the routes.

Date: Saturday, 31 July 2010

Venue: Markötter Fields, Paul Roos Gymnasium, 

Stellenbosch

Distances: 60km, 42km, 30km & 15km 

Read more.

LEGEND GORGE MTB MARATHON

The Stuff Legends are made of ...

The 30 and 70 kilometre challenges will traverse diverse

Big Five country, with the added thrill of game spotting

while the adrenalin kicks into gear through a landscape

which changes dramatically from lush bushveld to

savannah plains and wetlands. This event is sanctioned

by SA MTB. Strict measures will be taken to ensure

cyclists'safety and comfort during the respective

challenges. In the heart of the African bush, in an

exhilarating corner of the Waterberg, a new sporting and

leisure complex is opening it's magnificent new gates.

The awe inspiring nine metre high gates at Legend Golf

& ......

Read more.

Recipes

  CHICKEN GOULASH - HUNGARIAN STYLE

8 chicken portions, thighs and drumsticks

2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman's Seasoned Sea Salt

3 T (45 ml) Ina Paarman's White Sauce Powder

2 T (30 ml) smoked paprika

2 T (30 ml) canola oil

2 onions, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, sliced

1 can (410 g) chopped tomatoes

2 carrots, sliced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 yellow pepper, diced

2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman's Chicken Stock Powder

½ cup (125 ml) boiling water

½ cup (125 ml) white wine

½ cup (125 ml) sour cream

chives

 

Remove excess fat from chicken portions. Measure Seasoned Sea Salt,

White Sauce Powder and ½T (7,5ml) paprika into a paper or plastic bag and 

shake the chicken portions in it.

Read more.

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Property for Sale

Guesthouses/Hotels

Developments

Winelands Properties

International Property

Property for Rent

Accommodation SA

News Cafe

2010 Fifa World Cup

Property Finance

Welcome Index

 

Thank you to all our fellow Awesome South Africans

 

It’s all over – the expectation of the world and the anticipation of each and

every South African. South Africa made headlines once again and it wasn’t

only about the soccer – it was also amazement, it was praise, it was

congratulations and it was celebrations. This world cup reinforced the

saying: We’ve done it before we can do it again. We may take the

rollercoaster route and leave things to the 11th hour but wow ...when we get

there we sure make a statement.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

GLENTANA - R3 150 000

Large stand with approval for double

storey - will have a beautiful view of

the ocean. Private access to the

beach.  

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R4 800 000

Older home with the best views! This

older type home in Plettenberg Bay is

situated near the town centre. Typical

of the period, it offers generous living

areas and 4 spacious bedrooms.

The land size is 1731 sqm, also.....

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R12 500 000

Newly buit, luxurious home, centrally

situated, access off Bowtie Drive.

Close to Keurbooms Lagoon,

waterfront restaurants, shopping

centres and primary school.

Panoramic views to the norht of the

river, lagoon and mountains from all

the rooms. All equipment included.

Lots of extras like a wine cellar, gym,

Spacious TV / games room, walk in

linen room, large laundry, underfloor

heating, surround sound centravac

system etc.  

Read more.

New Release Property

GEORGE - R3 790 000

Spacious house with 2 flats on this beautiful piece of

land. Stand: 1.3ha House (incl. 2 flats) : 500sq/m

Garage : 208sq/m

Main house:

Lounge with beautiful gas fire place, large living room,

diningroom, BBQ area, kitchen, bar area, study with

store room, 4 bedrooms (1 with working room), 2

bathrooms (1 with shower), inside garden.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R7 900 000 

Views are often descibed as wonderful, stunning,

amazing etc, but this is simply the best! This modern

400sqm home is situated on a high ridge overlooking

the bay, Robberg, the beaches, mountain ranges and

most of Plett. It is complemented by a beautifully

designed home of 400sqm. The home offers 3 en suite

bedrooms (all with views,an office, open plan kitchen

and living areas looking out over the large deck and rim

flow pool to the best views in the area. If it is the wow

factor you are looking for, this is it. Please contact us to

view - you will love it!   

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

THE WEEK AFTER THE 2010 WORLD CUP

Greetings from The Susan Deacon Property Group and the desk of Marcel Deacon.  It 

has been a month of festivities, holidays, soccer, tennis, cycling and rugby for the 

South African nation.  The 2010 Soccer World Cup came to an end and the new world 

champions, SPAIN, crowned in Soccer City, Johannesburg.  We have been waiting for 

this day for more than 10 years and it finally came with great success.  We can look 

back on a positive showcase of what we as South Africans can do when we are put 

to the test. 

So far it has been a very busy season for the company and we can definitely see 

the positive influence the World Cup has on the South African property market.  First, I

am pleased to inform you that we have had a 50% increase in inquiries over the last 4

weeks.  Sales also increased by 25%.  The rental market is still very active and 

growing at the Susan Deacon Property Corp.  Holiday bookings and accommodation in 

the Western Cape peaked with average bookings up by 75%.  The Susan Deacon 

Property Group's online portal now include some of the best shopping malls on offer for

our investors.  Those seeking investments for the retirement years, we have some of 

the best retirement estates to show our clients.  Whatever your needs, our group 

is your one stop property shop.     

In addition to current portfolio, we are currently negotiating with a number of additional

developers and associates to be included in the countries fastest growing property

group.  While we have a very extensive list of prospects, we are always interested in 

finding new developments to target.  So, if you know of a development which you feel 

would be a good addition to our site, please be sure to let us know.

 

The Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus have us all guessing on the outcome of this

month's monetary policy meeting.  I believe that the outcome of the next Monetary 

Policy Committee meeting to be held on 21 and 22 July will see the interest rate

remaining unchanged. I also believe that it will remain unchanged for most of the

remainder of the year. I am very comfortable that in terms of stability, this will be good

and positive for the market.  

 

With all the positive news and updates let's have a look we have on offer.  We only 

have the best selected for our clients.

Read more.

International Property

ARCHIVEL GOLF RESORT - SPAIN

 

At Archivel Golf Resort, you can take advantage of all of the facilities that this unique and exclusive five star

development offers at the same time as enjoying the benefits of being in the centre of a golf course surrounded by

national parks. 

 

Location Details

Beach 80 km

Bars/Restaurants 0.1 km

Golf Course 0.1 km

Airport 80 km

Prices From

€86,000

(£68,800 approx)

Visitors to the Archivel Golf Resort will find not just a Championship Golf Course but also a luxurious hotel, Spa and

high performance sports centre set amidst the stunning Murcia countryside.

At the Archivel Golf Resort you have the choice of 4 different types of property. We have Apartments from 1 to 3

bedrooms including ground floor apartments with a garden and penthouse apartments with extraordinary terraces

and solarium.

There are the 2 bedroom bungalows located front line to the golf course and designed to satisfy the expectations of

the most demanding of customers. They maintain a perfect balance between price, location and space.

Villas come either linked or detached. The semi-detached properties offer an excellent combination of a private

garden and solarium with excellent internal distribution, while the larger detached properties can come complete

with their own private pool.

Read more.

Location

Spain

Murcia

Property Type(s)

1, 2 & 3 Bed Apartments

2 & 3 Bed Villas

  

Articles

KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL RECAP

ShareOrganisers of this year’s Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster

Festival, which finished on Sunday 11 July, say that

attendance figures at the festival exceeded expectations.

“When we looked at the dates for this year’s festival we

were concerned because they fell within the last 10 days

of the 2010 FIFA World Cup,” said Festival Manager Nicci

Rousseau-Schmidt. “We were unsure how this would

affect attendance at the festival. However, we’re

delighted that numbers were higher than expected and

the success of the festival does not seem to have been

affected by what was going on in the rest of the country.”

Rousseau-Schmidt said that The Pick n Pay Weekend

Argus Knysna Cycle Tour was 7% up on last year while

the Pick n Pay Cape Times Forest Marathon reported the

same numbers.

Read more.

SPAIN TRIUMPH IN FIRST AFRICAN WORLD CUP

 

Spain gloried in a first World Cup triumph in Africa's first

hosting of the tournament that finally buried Spain's

decades-old tag of international underachievers, and

silenced critics that said South Africa would never be

able to do it.

Crowds in Madrid and elsewhere partied through the

night long after the last "Ole" sounded inside Soccer City,

Johannesburg, the scene of Spain's greatest soccer

moment.

"We still don't realise the full extent of this. It is

something incredible," match-winner Andres Iniesta said

while thousands of Spaniards left the famous stadium in

Soweto singing his name.

In Amsterdam, there was utter dejection as the Dutch

saw history repeat itself after defeats in 1974 and 1978

finals.

Read more.

WORLD CUP BRINGS ADDITIONAL INCOME

 

The World Cup has brought additional income earning

opportunities boosting job creation, says Consumer

Assist.

"We should not underestimate how positive the World

Cup has been for goodwill and job generation. Some of

those jobs will disappear after the World Cup but we are

seeing a new sense of optimism and innovation among

our clients who tend to be among the most depressed

people in South Africa because of high debt," said CEO

Andre Snyman on Monday.

The country's biggest debt counselling company said

that there was no evidence of reports of consumers

getting deeper into debt by taking out loans to buy soccer

tickets or television sets.

Read more.

PETROL PRICE TO DROP

 

South African motorists will be able to breathe a sigh of

relief next week - as all grades of petrol will drop by

between 15 to 18 cents a litre.

According to the Department of Energy, the cost of a litre

of 93 ULP and LRP will fall by 15 cents while that of 95

ULP and LRP will decrease by 18 cents a litre.

In Gauteng, a litre of petrol will cost R8.27and in the

coast R8.21 as of Wednesday.

The wholesale price of Diesel 0.05 percent Sulphur will

fall by 15 cents while that of Diesel 0.005 percent

Sulphur will decrease by 16 cents.

Read more.

SA WINS BIG WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

 

South Africa cleaned up at the annual World Travel

Awards for Africa last night, winning 36 awards out of the

total 49 categories. Despite the pyramids, Egypt, its

nearest rival, managed to win only four.

For the sixth time in seven years the city of Cape Town

was named Africa's leading destination, at an awards

ceremony held in Sandton, Johannesburg. South African

Airways was named Africa's leading airline, South

African Tourism the Continent's leading tourism board

and Durban harbour the leading port.

Of the 49 categories, six were awarded to multinational

entities with a strong presence in South Africa. Kenya,

Morocco and Namibia garnered one award each.

Cape Town, South Africa's most-visited destination,

regularly receives international accolades for its

attractions. This year it joined Paris, London, New York

and Venice as one of Forbes magazine's 10 most

beautiful cities in the world.

Read more.

SA JUNE BUSINESS CONFIDENCE UP

 

South Africa's business confidence rose in June after a

dip the previous month, as positive sentiment stemming

from the World Cup offset a gloomy global economic

outlook, an industry survey showed on Thursday.

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry

(SACCI) said its confidence index increased by 2.8 index

points to 84.8 in June on expectations the momentum

from the country's successful hosting of the soccer

tournament could yield long-term economic benefits.

"The World Cup 2010 tournament raised positive

sentiment domestically and internationally," the

business chamber said in a statement.

"The success of the tournament could boost domestic

business confidence despite indications that the global

economy may suffer a depressed economic outlook for

the medium term."

Read more.

A WORLD CUP TO REMEMBER 

 

The 2010 Fifa World Cup concluded in fine style on

Sunday, with the Spanish national side raising the

coveted trophy as champions for the first time. As the

curtain fell on the historic event, fans reflected on what

made the tournament so special for them.

Clad in their national colours, Spanish fans celebrated

as they left Soccer City stadium for the last time, as

victors of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

With tears of joy in his eyes and his hand on his heart,

Juan Toral stood with the profile of the stadium behind

him, amazed that out of the 64 games, 32 teams and

many weeks of football, his team would return home as

world champions. "I never thought I would live to see this

day," said Toral. "Tonight we showed the world we are

the best, this is a dream come true. Thank you to the

people of South Africa."

Read more.

AFRICAN BUSINESS UPDATE 

 

At the 2002 G8 meeting in Canada, leaders in a blaze of

fanfare promised Africa a fortune in aid, little of which

has materialised since. At last month's G8/G20

meetings - on which Canada spent $Can 930 million

just on security that could have been better spent on

African schools and hospitals - the only time Africa

seems to have featured was when David Cameron

invited his US and German counterparts to watch his

soccer team not winning against theirs at the bottom of

Africa. Nicolas Sarkozy went one further and cancelled a

briefing with an aid agency so he could personally

interrogate the captain of France's discredited national

soccer team.

Read more.

Events / Things to do

DIE BURGER MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE

Entries for the 2010 Die Burger Mountain Bike Challenge

are now open. The event grows in popularity each year

so be sure to enter early – we will again be limiting

entries on all the routes.

Date: Saturday, 31 July 2010

Venue: Markötter Fields, Paul Roos Gymnasium, 

Stellenbosch

Distances: 60km, 42km, 30km & 15km 

Read more.

LEGEND GORGE MTB MARATHON

The Stuff Legends are made of ...

The 30 and 70 kilometre challenges will traverse diverse

Big Five country, with the added thrill of game spotting

while the adrenalin kicks into gear through a landscape

which changes dramatically from lush bushveld to

savannah plains and wetlands. This event is sanctioned

by SA MTB. Strict measures will be taken to ensure

cyclists'safety and comfort during the respective

challenges. In the heart of the African bush, in an

exhilarating corner of the Waterberg, a new sporting and

leisure complex is opening it's magnificent new gates.

The awe inspiring nine metre high gates at Legend Golf

& ......

Read more.

Recipes

  CHICKEN GOULASH - HUNGARIAN STYLE

8 chicken portions, thighs and drumsticks

2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman's Seasoned Sea Salt

3 T (45 ml) Ina Paarman's White Sauce Powder

2 T (30 ml) smoked paprika

2 T (30 ml) canola oil

2 onions, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, sliced

1 can (410 g) chopped tomatoes

2 carrots, sliced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 yellow pepper, diced

2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman's Chicken Stock Powder

½ cup (125 ml) boiling water

½ cup (125 ml) white wine

½ cup (125 ml) sour cream

chives

 

Remove excess fat from chicken portions. Measure Seasoned Sea Salt,

White Sauce Powder and ½T (7,5ml) paprika into a paper or plastic bag and 

shake the chicken portions in it.

Read more.

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News Cafe

2010 Fifa World Cup

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Welcome Index

 

Thank you to all our fellow Awesome South Africans

 

It’s all over – the expectation of the world and the anticipation of each and

every South African. South Africa made headlines once again and it wasn’t

only about the soccer – it was also amazement, it was praise, it was

congratulations and it was celebrations. This world cup reinforced the

saying: We’ve done it before we can do it again. We may take the

rollercoaster route and leave things to the 11th hour but wow ...when we get

there we sure make a statement.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

GLENTANA - R3 150 000

Large stand with approval for double

storey - will have a beautiful view of

the ocean. Private access to the

beach.  

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R4 800 000

Older home with the best views! This

older type home in Plettenberg Bay is

situated near the town centre. Typical

of the period, it offers generous living

areas and 4 spacious bedrooms.

The land size is 1731 sqm, also.....

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R12 500 000

Newly buit, luxurious home, centrally

situated, access off Bowtie Drive.

Close to Keurbooms Lagoon,

waterfront restaurants, shopping

centres and primary school.

Panoramic views to the norht of the

river, lagoon and mountains from all

the rooms. All equipment included.

Lots of extras like a wine cellar, gym,

Spacious TV / games room, walk in

linen room, large laundry, underfloor

heating, surround sound centravac

system etc.  

Read more.

New Release Property

GEORGE - R3 790 000

Spacious house with 2 flats on this beautiful piece of

land. Stand: 1.3ha House (incl. 2 flats) : 500sq/m

Garage : 208sq/m

Main house:

Lounge with beautiful gas fire place, large living room,

diningroom, BBQ area, kitchen, bar area, study with

store room, 4 bedrooms (1 with working room), 2

bathrooms (1 with shower), inside garden.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R7 900 000 

Views are often descibed as wonderful, stunning,

amazing etc, but this is simply the best! This modern

400sqm home is situated on a high ridge overlooking

the bay, Robberg, the beaches, mountain ranges and

most of Plett. It is complemented by a beautifully

designed home of 400sqm. The home offers 3 en suite

bedrooms (all with views,an office, open plan kitchen

and living areas looking out over the large deck and rim

flow pool to the best views in the area. If it is the wow

factor you are looking for, this is it. Please contact us to

view - you will love it!   

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

THE WEEK AFTER THE 2010 WORLD CUP

Greetings from The Susan Deacon Property Group and the desk of Marcel Deacon.  It 

has been a month of festivities, holidays, soccer, tennis, cycling and rugby for the 

South African nation.  The 2010 Soccer World Cup came to an end and the new world 

champions, SPAIN, crowned in Soccer City, Johannesburg.  We have been waiting for 

this day for more than 10 years and it finally came with great success.  We can look 

back on a positive showcase of what we as South Africans can do when we are put 

to the test. 

So far it has been a very busy season for the company and we can definitely see 

the positive influence the World Cup has on the South African property market.  First, I

am pleased to inform you that we have had a 50% increase in inquiries over the last 4

weeks.  Sales also increased by 25%.  The rental market is still very active and 

growing at the Susan Deacon Property Corp.  Holiday bookings and accommodation in 

the Western Cape peaked with average bookings up by 75%.  The Susan Deacon 

Property Group's online portal now include some of the best shopping malls on offer for

our investors.  Those seeking investments for the retirement years, we have some of 

the best retirement estates to show our clients.  Whatever your needs, our group 

is your one stop property shop.     

In addition to current portfolio, we are currently negotiating with a number of additional

developers and associates to be included in the countries fastest growing property

group.  While we have a very extensive list of prospects, we are always interested in 

finding new developments to target.  So, if you know of a development which you feel 

would be a good addition to our site, please be sure to let us know.

 

The Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus have us all guessing on the outcome of this

month's monetary policy meeting.  I believe that the outcome of the next Monetary 

Policy Committee meeting to be held on 21 and 22 July will see the interest rate

remaining unchanged. I also believe that it will remain unchanged for most of the

remainder of the year. I am very comfortable that in terms of stability, this will be good

and positive for the market.  

 

With all the positive news and updates let's have a look we have on offer.  We only 

have the best selected for our clients.

Read more.

International Property

ARCHIVEL GOLF RESORT - SPAIN

 

At Archivel Golf Resort, you can take advantage of all of the facilities that this unique and exclusive five star

development offers at the same time as enjoying the benefits of being in the centre of a golf course surrounded by

national parks. 

 

Location Details

Beach 80 km

Bars/Restaurants 0.1 km

Golf Course 0.1 km

Airport 80 km

Prices From

€86,000

(£68,800 approx)

Visitors to the Archivel Golf Resort will find not just a Championship Golf Course but also a luxurious hotel, Spa and

high performance sports centre set amidst the stunning Murcia countryside.

At the Archivel Golf Resort you have the choice of 4 different types of property. We have Apartments from 1 to 3

bedrooms including ground floor apartments with a garden and penthouse apartments with extraordinary terraces

and solarium.

There are the 2 bedroom bungalows located front line to the golf course and designed to satisfy the expectations of

the most demanding of customers. They maintain a perfect balance between price, location and space.

Villas come either linked or detached. The semi-detached properties offer an excellent combination of a private

garden and solarium with excellent internal distribution, while the larger detached properties can come complete

with their own private pool.

Read more.

Location

Spain

Murcia

Property Type(s)

1, 2 & 3 Bed Apartments

2 & 3 Bed Villas

  

Articles

KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL RECAP

ShareOrganisers of this year’s Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster

Festival, which finished on Sunday 11 July, say that

attendance figures at the festival exceeded expectations.

“When we looked at the dates for this year’s festival we

were concerned because they fell within the last 10 days

of the 2010 FIFA World Cup,” said Festival Manager Nicci

Rousseau-Schmidt. “We were unsure how this would

affect attendance at the festival. However, we’re

delighted that numbers were higher than expected and

the success of the festival does not seem to have been

affected by what was going on in the rest of the country.”

Rousseau-Schmidt said that The Pick n Pay Weekend

Argus Knysna Cycle Tour was 7% up on last year while

the Pick n Pay Cape Times Forest Marathon reported the

same numbers.

Read more.

SPAIN TRIUMPH IN FIRST AFRICAN WORLD CUP

 

Spain gloried in a first World Cup triumph in Africa's first

hosting of the tournament that finally buried Spain's

decades-old tag of international underachievers, and

silenced critics that said South Africa would never be

able to do it.

Crowds in Madrid and elsewhere partied through the

night long after the last "Ole" sounded inside Soccer City,

Johannesburg, the scene of Spain's greatest soccer

moment.

"We still don't realise the full extent of this. It is

something incredible," match-winner Andres Iniesta said

while thousands of Spaniards left the famous stadium in

Soweto singing his name.

In Amsterdam, there was utter dejection as the Dutch

saw history repeat itself after defeats in 1974 and 1978

finals.

Read more.

WORLD CUP BRINGS ADDITIONAL INCOME

 

The World Cup has brought additional income earning

opportunities boosting job creation, says Consumer

Assist.

"We should not underestimate how positive the World

Cup has been for goodwill and job generation. Some of

those jobs will disappear after the World Cup but we are

seeing a new sense of optimism and innovation among

our clients who tend to be among the most depressed

people in South Africa because of high debt," said CEO

Andre Snyman on Monday.

The country's biggest debt counselling company said

that there was no evidence of reports of consumers

getting deeper into debt by taking out loans to buy soccer

tickets or television sets.

Read more.

PETROL PRICE TO DROP

 

South African motorists will be able to breathe a sigh of

relief next week - as all grades of petrol will drop by

between 15 to 18 cents a litre.

According to the Department of Energy, the cost of a litre

of 93 ULP and LRP will fall by 15 cents while that of 95

ULP and LRP will decrease by 18 cents a litre.

In Gauteng, a litre of petrol will cost R8.27and in the

coast R8.21 as of Wednesday.

The wholesale price of Diesel 0.05 percent Sulphur will

fall by 15 cents while that of Diesel 0.005 percent

Sulphur will decrease by 16 cents.

Read more.

SA WINS BIG WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

 

South Africa cleaned up at the annual World Travel

Awards for Africa last night, winning 36 awards out of the

total 49 categories. Despite the pyramids, Egypt, its

nearest rival, managed to win only four.

For the sixth time in seven years the city of Cape Town

was named Africa's leading destination, at an awards

ceremony held in Sandton, Johannesburg. South African

Airways was named Africa's leading airline, South

African Tourism the Continent's leading tourism board

and Durban harbour the leading port.

Of the 49 categories, six were awarded to multinational

entities with a strong presence in South Africa. Kenya,

Morocco and Namibia garnered one award each.

Cape Town, South Africa's most-visited destination,

regularly receives international accolades for its

attractions. This year it joined Paris, London, New York

and Venice as one of Forbes magazine's 10 most

beautiful cities in the world.

Read more.

SA JUNE BUSINESS CONFIDENCE UP

 

South Africa's business confidence rose in June after a

dip the previous month, as positive sentiment stemming

from the World Cup offset a gloomy global economic

outlook, an industry survey showed on Thursday.

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry

(SACCI) said its confidence index increased by 2.8 index

points to 84.8 in June on expectations the momentum

from the country's successful hosting of the soccer

tournament could yield long-term economic benefits.

"The World Cup 2010 tournament raised positive

sentiment domestically and internationally," the

business chamber said in a statement.

"The success of the tournament could boost domestic

business confidence despite indications that the global

economy may suffer a depressed economic outlook for

the medium term."

Read more.

A WORLD CUP TO REMEMBER 

 

The 2010 Fifa World Cup concluded in fine style on

Sunday, with the Spanish national side raising the

coveted trophy as champions for the first time. As the

curtain fell on the historic event, fans reflected on what

made the tournament so special for them.

Clad in their national colours, Spanish fans celebrated

as they left Soccer City stadium for the last time, as

victors of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

With tears of joy in his eyes and his hand on his heart,

Juan Toral stood with the profile of the stadium behind

him, amazed that out of the 64 games, 32 teams and

many weeks of football, his team would return home as

world champions. "I never thought I would live to see this

day," said Toral. "Tonight we showed the world we are

the best, this is a dream come true. Thank you to the

people of South Africa."

Read more.

AFRICAN BUSINESS UPDATE 

 

At the 2002 G8 meeting in Canada, leaders in a blaze of

fanfare promised Africa a fortune in aid, little of which

has materialised since. At last month's G8/G20

meetings - on which Canada spent $Can 930 million

just on security that could have been better spent on

African schools and hospitals - the only time Africa

seems to have featured was when David Cameron

invited his US and German counterparts to watch his

soccer team not winning against theirs at the bottom of

Africa. Nicolas Sarkozy went one further and cancelled a

briefing with an aid agency so he could personally

interrogate the captain of France's discredited national

soccer team.

Read more.

Events / Things to do

DIE BURGER MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE

Entries for the 2010 Die Burger Mountain Bike Challenge

are now open. The event grows in popularity each year

so be sure to enter early – we will again be limiting

entries on all the routes.

Date: Saturday, 31 July 2010

Venue: Markötter Fields, Paul Roos Gymnasium, 

Stellenbosch

Distances: 60km, 42km, 30km & 15km 

Read more.

LEGEND GORGE MTB MARATHON

The Stuff Legends are made of ...

The 30 and 70 kilometre challenges will traverse diverse

Big Five country, with the added thrill of game spotting

while the adrenalin kicks into gear through a landscape

which changes dramatically from lush bushveld to

savannah plains and wetlands. This event is sanctioned

by SA MTB. Strict measures will be taken to ensure

cyclists'safety and comfort during the respective

challenges. In the heart of the African bush, in an

exhilarating corner of the Waterberg, a new sporting and

leisure complex is opening it's magnificent new gates.

The awe inspiring nine metre high gates at Legend Golf

& ......

Read more.

Recipes

  CHICKEN GOULASH - HUNGARIAN STYLE

8 chicken portions, thighs and drumsticks

2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman's Seasoned Sea Salt

3 T (45 ml) Ina Paarman's White Sauce Powder

2 T (30 ml) smoked paprika

2 T (30 ml) canola oil

2 onions, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, sliced

1 can (410 g) chopped tomatoes

2 carrots, sliced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 yellow pepper, diced

2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman's Chicken Stock Powder

½ cup (125 ml) boiling water

½ cup (125 ml) white wine

½ cup (125 ml) sour cream

chives

 

Remove excess fat from chicken portions. Measure Seasoned Sea Salt,

White Sauce Powder and ½T (7,5ml) paprika into a paper or plastic bag and 

shake the chicken portions in it.

Read more.

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Guesthouses/Hotels

Developments

Winelands Properties

International Property

Property for Rent

Accommodation SA

News Cafe

2010 Fifa World Cup

Property Finance

Welcome Index

 

Thank you to all our fellow Awesome South Africans

 

It’s all over – the expectation of the world and the anticipation of each and

every South African. South Africa made headlines once again and it wasn’t

only about the soccer – it was also amazement, it was praise, it was

congratulations and it was celebrations. This world cup reinforced the

saying: We’ve done it before we can do it again. We may take the

rollercoaster route and leave things to the 11th hour but wow ...when we get

there we sure make a statement.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

Articles

Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

GLENTANA - R3 150 000

Large stand with approval for double

storey - will have a beautiful view of

the ocean. Private access to the

beach.  

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R4 800 000

Older home with the best views! This

older type home in Plettenberg Bay is

situated near the town centre. Typical

of the period, it offers generous living

areas and 4 spacious bedrooms.

The land size is 1731 sqm, also.....

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R12 500 000

Newly buit, luxurious home, centrally

situated, access off Bowtie Drive.

Close to Keurbooms Lagoon,

waterfront restaurants, shopping

centres and primary school.

Panoramic views to the norht of the

river, lagoon and mountains from all

the rooms. All equipment included.

Lots of extras like a wine cellar, gym,

Spacious TV / games room, walk in

linen room, large laundry, underfloor

heating, surround sound centravac

system etc.  

Read more.

New Release Property

GEORGE - R3 790 000

Spacious house with 2 flats on this beautiful piece of

land. Stand: 1.3ha House (incl. 2 flats) : 500sq/m

Garage : 208sq/m

Main house:

Lounge with beautiful gas fire place, large living room,

diningroom, BBQ area, kitchen, bar area, study with

store room, 4 bedrooms (1 with working room), 2

bathrooms (1 with shower), inside garden.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R7 900 000 

Views are often descibed as wonderful, stunning,

amazing etc, but this is simply the best! This modern

400sqm home is situated on a high ridge overlooking

the bay, Robberg, the beaches, mountain ranges and

most of Plett. It is complemented by a beautifully

designed home of 400sqm. The home offers 3 en suite

bedrooms (all with views,an office, open plan kitchen

and living areas looking out over the large deck and rim

flow pool to the best views in the area. If it is the wow

factor you are looking for, this is it. Please contact us to

view - you will love it!   

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

THE WEEK AFTER THE 2010 WORLD CUP

Greetings from The Susan Deacon Property Group and the desk of Marcel Deacon.  It 

has been a month of festivities, holidays, soccer, tennis, cycling and rugby for the 

South African nation.  The 2010 Soccer World Cup came to an end and the new world 

champions, SPAIN, crowned in Soccer City, Johannesburg.  We have been waiting for 

this day for more than 10 years and it finally came with great success.  We can look 

back on a positive showcase of what we as South Africans can do when we are put 

to the test. 

So far it has been a very busy season for the company and we can definitely see 

the positive influence the World Cup has on the South African property market.  First, I

am pleased to inform you that we have had a 50% increase in inquiries over the last 4

weeks.  Sales also increased by 25%.  The rental market is still very active and 

growing at the Susan Deacon Property Corp.  Holiday bookings and accommodation in 

the Western Cape peaked with average bookings up by 75%.  The Susan Deacon 

Property Group's online portal now include some of the best shopping malls on offer for

our investors.  Those seeking investments for the retirement years, we have some of 

the best retirement estates to show our clients.  Whatever your needs, our group 

is your one stop property shop.     

In addition to current portfolio, we are currently negotiating with a number of additional

developers and associates to be included in the countries fastest growing property

group.  While we have a very extensive list of prospects, we are always interested in 

finding new developments to target.  So, if you know of a development which you feel 

would be a good addition to our site, please be sure to let us know.

 

The Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus have us all guessing on the outcome of this

month's monetary policy meeting.  I believe that the outcome of the next Monetary 

Policy Committee meeting to be held on 21 and 22 July will see the interest rate

remaining unchanged. I also believe that it will remain unchanged for most of the

remainder of the year. I am very comfortable that in terms of stability, this will be good

and positive for the market.  

 

With all the positive news and updates let's have a look we have on offer.  We only 

have the best selected for our clients.

Read more.

International Property

ARCHIVEL GOLF RESORT - SPAIN

 

At Archivel Golf Resort, you can take advantage of all of the facilities that this unique and exclusive five star

development offers at the same time as enjoying the benefits of being in the centre of a golf course surrounded by

national parks. 

 

Location Details

Beach 80 km

Bars/Restaurants 0.1 km

Golf Course 0.1 km

Airport 80 km

Prices From

€86,000

(£68,800 approx)

Visitors to the Archivel Golf Resort will find not just a Championship Golf Course but also a luxurious hotel, Spa and

high performance sports centre set amidst the stunning Murcia countryside.

At the Archivel Golf Resort you have the choice of 4 different types of property. We have Apartments from 1 to 3

bedrooms including ground floor apartments with a garden and penthouse apartments with extraordinary terraces

and solarium.

There are the 2 bedroom bungalows located front line to the golf course and designed to satisfy the expectations of

the most demanding of customers. They maintain a perfect balance between price, location and space.

Villas come either linked or detached. The semi-detached properties offer an excellent combination of a private

garden and solarium with excellent internal distribution, while the larger detached properties can come complete

with their own private pool.

Read more.

Location

Spain

Murcia

Property Type(s)

1, 2 & 3 Bed Apartments

2 & 3 Bed Villas

  

Articles

KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL RECAP

ShareOrganisers of this year’s Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster

Festival, which finished on Sunday 11 July, say that

attendance figures at the festival exceeded expectations.

“When we looked at the dates for this year’s festival we

were concerned because they fell within the last 10 days

of the 2010 FIFA World Cup,” said Festival Manager Nicci

Rousseau-Schmidt. “We were unsure how this would

affect attendance at the festival. However, we’re

delighted that numbers were higher than expected and

the success of the festival does not seem to have been

affected by what was going on in the rest of the country.”

Rousseau-Schmidt said that The Pick n Pay Weekend

Argus Knysna Cycle Tour was 7% up on last year while

the Pick n Pay Cape Times Forest Marathon reported the

same numbers.

Read more.

SPAIN TRIUMPH IN FIRST AFRICAN WORLD CUP

 

Spain gloried in a first World Cup triumph in Africa's first

hosting of the tournament that finally buried Spain's

decades-old tag of international underachievers, and

silenced critics that said South Africa would never be

able to do it.

Crowds in Madrid and elsewhere partied through the

night long after the last "Ole" sounded inside Soccer City,

Johannesburg, the scene of Spain's greatest soccer

moment.

"We still don't realise the full extent of this. It is

something incredible," match-winner Andres Iniesta said

while thousands of Spaniards left the famous stadium in

Soweto singing his name.

In Amsterdam, there was utter dejection as the Dutch

saw history repeat itself after defeats in 1974 and 1978

finals.

Read more.

WORLD CUP BRINGS ADDITIONAL INCOME

 

The World Cup has brought additional income earning

opportunities boosting job creation, says Consumer

Assist.

"We should not underestimate how positive the World

Cup has been for goodwill and job generation. Some of

those jobs will disappear after the World Cup but we are

seeing a new sense of optimism and innovation among

our clients who tend to be among the most depressed

people in South Africa because of high debt," said CEO

Andre Snyman on Monday.

The country's biggest debt counselling company said

that there was no evidence of reports of consumers

getting deeper into debt by taking out loans to buy soccer

tickets or television sets.

Read more.

PETROL PRICE TO DROP

 

South African motorists will be able to breathe a sigh of

relief next week - as all grades of petrol will drop by

between 15 to 18 cents a litre.

According to the Department of Energy, the cost of a litre

of 93 ULP and LRP will fall by 15 cents while that of 95

ULP and LRP will decrease by 18 cents a litre.

In Gauteng, a litre of petrol will cost R8.27and in the

coast R8.21 as of Wednesday.

The wholesale price of Diesel 0.05 percent Sulphur will

fall by 15 cents while that of Diesel 0.005 percent

Sulphur will decrease by 16 cents.

Read more.

SA WINS BIG WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

 

South Africa cleaned up at the annual World Travel

Awards for Africa last night, winning 36 awards out of the

total 49 categories. Despite the pyramids, Egypt, its

nearest rival, managed to win only four.

For the sixth time in seven years the city of Cape Town

was named Africa's leading destination, at an awards

ceremony held in Sandton, Johannesburg. South African

Airways was named Africa's leading airline, South

African Tourism the Continent's leading tourism board

and Durban harbour the leading port.

Of the 49 categories, six were awarded to multinational

entities with a strong presence in South Africa. Kenya,

Morocco and Namibia garnered one award each.

Cape Town, South Africa's most-visited destination,

regularly receives international accolades for its

attractions. This year it joined Paris, London, New York

and Venice as one of Forbes magazine's 10 most

beautiful cities in the world.

Read more.

SA JUNE BUSINESS CONFIDENCE UP

 

South Africa's business confidence rose in June after a

dip the previous month, as positive sentiment stemming

from the World Cup offset a gloomy global economic

outlook, an industry survey showed on Thursday.

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry

(SACCI) said its confidence index increased by 2.8 index

points to 84.8 in June on expectations the momentum

from the country's successful hosting of the soccer

tournament could yield long-term economic benefits.

"The World Cup 2010 tournament raised positive

sentiment domestically and internationally," the

business chamber said in a statement.

"The success of the tournament could boost domestic

business confidence despite indications that the global

economy may suffer a depressed economic outlook for

the medium term."

Read more.

A WORLD CUP TO REMEMBER 

 

The 2010 Fifa World Cup concluded in fine style on

Sunday, with the Spanish national side raising the

coveted trophy as champions for the first time. As the

curtain fell on the historic event, fans reflected on what

made the tournament so special for them.

Clad in their national colours, Spanish fans celebrated

as they left Soccer City stadium for the last time, as

victors of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

With tears of joy in his eyes and his hand on his heart,

Juan Toral stood with the profile of the stadium behind

him, amazed that out of the 64 games, 32 teams and

many weeks of football, his team would return home as

world champions. "I never thought I would live to see this

day," said Toral. "Tonight we showed the world we are

the best, this is a dream come true. Thank you to the

people of South Africa."

Read more.

AFRICAN BUSINESS UPDATE 

 

At the 2002 G8 meeting in Canada, leaders in a blaze of

fanfare promised Africa a fortune in aid, little of which

has materialised since. At last month's G8/G20

meetings - on which Canada spent $Can 930 million

just on security that could have been better spent on

African schools and hospitals - the only time Africa

seems to have featured was when David Cameron

invited his US and German counterparts to watch his

soccer team not winning against theirs at the bottom of

Africa. Nicolas Sarkozy went one further and cancelled a

briefing with an aid agency so he could personally

interrogate the captain of France's discredited national

soccer team.

Read more.

Events / Things to do

DIE BURGER MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE

Entries for the 2010 Die Burger Mountain Bike Challenge

are now open. The event grows in popularity each year

so be sure to enter early – we will again be limiting

entries on all the routes.

Date: Saturday, 31 July 2010

Venue: Markötter Fields, Paul Roos Gymnasium, 

Stellenbosch

Distances: 60km, 42km, 30km & 15km 

Read more.

LEGEND GORGE MTB MARATHON

The Stuff Legends are made of ...

The 30 and 70 kilometre challenges will traverse diverse

Big Five country, with the added thrill of game spotting

while the adrenalin kicks into gear through a landscape

which changes dramatically from lush bushveld to

savannah plains and wetlands. This event is sanctioned

by SA MTB. Strict measures will be taken to ensure

cyclists'safety and comfort during the respective

challenges. In the heart of the African bush, in an

exhilarating corner of the Waterberg, a new sporting and

leisure complex is opening it's magnificent new gates.

The awe inspiring nine metre high gates at Legend Golf

& ......

Read more.

Recipes

  CHICKEN GOULASH - HUNGARIAN STYLE

8 chicken portions, thighs and drumsticks

2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman's Seasoned Sea Salt

3 T (45 ml) Ina Paarman's White Sauce Powder

2 T (30 ml) smoked paprika

2 T (30 ml) canola oil

2 onions, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, sliced

1 can (410 g) chopped tomatoes

2 carrots, sliced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 yellow pepper, diced

2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman's Chicken Stock Powder

½ cup (125 ml) boiling water

½ cup (125 ml) white wine

½ cup (125 ml) sour cream

chives

 

Remove excess fat from chicken portions. Measure Seasoned Sea Salt,

White Sauce Powder and ½T (7,5ml) paprika into a paper or plastic bag and 

shake the chicken portions in it.

Read more.

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Thank you to all our fellow Awesome South Africans

 

It’s all over – the expectation of the world and the anticipation of each and

every South African. South Africa made headlines once again and it wasn’t

only about the soccer – it was also amazement, it was praise, it was

congratulations and it was celebrations. This world cup reinforced the

saying: We’ve done it before we can do it again. We may take the

rollercoaster route and leave things to the 11th hour but wow ...when we get

there we sure make a statement.

Weekly Property Feature

New Release Property

From the Desk of Marcel

Deacon

International Property

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Events/ Things to do

Recipes

Weekly Property Feature

GLENTANA - R3 150 000

Large stand with approval for double

storey - will have a beautiful view of

the ocean. Private access to the

beach.  

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R4 800 000

Older home with the best views! This

older type home in Plettenberg Bay is

situated near the town centre. Typical

of the period, it offers generous living

areas and 4 spacious bedrooms.

The land size is 1731 sqm, also.....

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R12 500 000

Newly buit, luxurious home, centrally

situated, access off Bowtie Drive.

Close to Keurbooms Lagoon,

waterfront restaurants, shopping

centres and primary school.

Panoramic views to the norht of the

river, lagoon and mountains from all

the rooms. All equipment included.

Lots of extras like a wine cellar, gym,

Spacious TV / games room, walk in

linen room, large laundry, underfloor

heating, surround sound centravac

system etc.  

Read more.

New Release Property

GEORGE - R3 790 000

Spacious house with 2 flats on this beautiful piece of

land. Stand: 1.3ha House (incl. 2 flats) : 500sq/m

Garage : 208sq/m

Main house:

Lounge with beautiful gas fire place, large living room,

diningroom, BBQ area, kitchen, bar area, study with

store room, 4 bedrooms (1 with working room), 2

bathrooms (1 with shower), inside garden.

Read more.

PLETTENBERG BAY - R7 900 000 

Views are often descibed as wonderful, stunning,

amazing etc, but this is simply the best! This modern

400sqm home is situated on a high ridge overlooking

the bay, Robberg, the beaches, mountain ranges and

most of Plett. It is complemented by a beautifully

designed home of 400sqm. The home offers 3 en suite

bedrooms (all with views,an office, open plan kitchen

and living areas looking out over the large deck and rim

flow pool to the best views in the area. If it is the wow

factor you are looking for, this is it. Please contact us to

view - you will love it!   

Read more.

From the Desk of Marcel Deacon

THE WEEK AFTER THE 2010 WORLD CUP

Greetings from The Susan Deacon Property Group and the desk of Marcel Deacon.  It 

has been a month of festivities, holidays, soccer, tennis, cycling and rugby for the 

South African nation.  The 2010 Soccer World Cup came to an end and the new world 

champions, SPAIN, crowned in Soccer City, Johannesburg.  We have been waiting for 

this day for more than 10 years and it finally came with great success.  We can look 

back on a positive showcase of what we as South Africans can do when we are put 

to the test. 

So far it has been a very busy season for the company and we can definitely see 

the positive influence the World Cup has on the South African property market.  First, I

am pleased to inform you that we have had a 50% increase in inquiries over the last 4

weeks.  Sales also increased by 25%.  The rental market is still very active and 

growing at the Susan Deacon Property Corp.  Holiday bookings and accommodation in 

the Western Cape peaked with average bookings up by 75%.  The Susan Deacon 

Property Group's online portal now include some of the best shopping malls on offer for

our investors.  Those seeking investments for the retirement years, we have some of 

the best retirement estates to show our clients.  Whatever your needs, our group 

is your one stop property shop.     

In addition to current portfolio, we are currently negotiating with a number of additional

developers and associates to be included in the countries fastest growing property

group.  While we have a very extensive list of prospects, we are always interested in 

finding new developments to target.  So, if you know of a development which you feel 

would be a good addition to our site, please be sure to let us know.

 

The Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus have us all guessing on the outcome of this

month's monetary policy meeting.  I believe that the outcome of the next Monetary 

Policy Committee meeting to be held on 21 and 22 July will see the interest rate

remaining unchanged. I also believe that it will remain unchanged for most of the

remainder of the year. I am very comfortable that in terms of stability, this will be good

and positive for the market.  

 

With all the positive news and updates let's have a look we have on offer.  We only 

have the best selected for our clients.

Read more.

International Property

ARCHIVEL GOLF RESORT - SPAIN

 

At Archivel Golf Resort, you can take advantage of all of the facilities that this unique and exclusive five star

development offers at the same time as enjoying the benefits of being in the centre of a golf course surrounded by

national parks. 

 

Location Details

Beach 80 km

Bars/Restaurants 0.1 km

Golf Course 0.1 km

Airport 80 km

Prices From

€86,000

(£68,800 approx)

Visitors to the Archivel Golf Resort will find not just a Championship Golf Course but also a luxurious hotel, Spa and

high performance sports centre set amidst the stunning Murcia countryside.

At the Archivel Golf Resort you have the choice of 4 different types of property. We have Apartments from 1 to 3

bedrooms including ground floor apartments with a garden and penthouse apartments with extraordinary terraces

and solarium.

There are the 2 bedroom bungalows located front line to the golf course and designed to satisfy the expectations of

the most demanding of customers. They maintain a perfect balance between price, location and space.

Villas come either linked or detached. The semi-detached properties offer an excellent combination of a private

garden and solarium with excellent internal distribution, while the larger detached properties can come complete

with their own private pool.

Read more.

Location

Spain

Murcia

Property Type(s)

1, 2 & 3 Bed Apartments

2 & 3 Bed Villas

  

Articles

KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL RECAP

ShareOrganisers of this year’s Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster

Festival, which finished on Sunday 11 July, say that

attendance figures at the festival exceeded expectations.

“When we looked at the dates for this year’s festival we

were concerned because they fell within the last 10 days

of the 2010 FIFA World Cup,” said Festival Manager Nicci

Rousseau-Schmidt. “We were unsure how this would

affect attendance at the festival. However, we’re

delighted that numbers were higher than expected and

the success of the festival does not seem to have been

affected by what was going on in the rest of the country.”

Rousseau-Schmidt said that The Pick n Pay Weekend

Argus Knysna Cycle Tour was 7% up on last year while

the Pick n Pay Cape Times Forest Marathon reported the

same numbers.

Read more.

SPAIN TRIUMPH IN FIRST AFRICAN WORLD CUP

 

Spain gloried in a first World Cup triumph in Africa's first

hosting of the tournament that finally buried Spain's

decades-old tag of international underachievers, and

silenced critics that said South Africa would never be

able to do it.

Crowds in Madrid and elsewhere partied through the

night long after the last "Ole" sounded inside Soccer City,

Johannesburg, the scene of Spain's greatest soccer

moment.

"We still don't realise the full extent of this. It is

something incredible," match-winner Andres Iniesta said

while thousands of Spaniards left the famous stadium in

Soweto singing his name.

In Amsterdam, there was utter dejection as the Dutch

saw history repeat itself after defeats in 1974 and 1978

finals.

Read more.

WORLD CUP BRINGS ADDITIONAL INCOME

 

The World Cup has brought additional income earning

opportunities boosting job creation, says Consumer

Assist.

"We should not underestimate how positive the World

Cup has been for goodwill and job generation. Some of

those jobs will disappear after the World Cup but we are

seeing a new sense of optimism and innovation among

our clients who tend to be among the most depressed

people in South Africa because of high debt," said CEO

Andre Snyman on Monday.

The country's biggest debt counselling company said

that there was no evidence of reports of consumers

getting deeper into debt by taking out loans to buy soccer

tickets or television sets.

Read more.

PETROL PRICE TO DROP

 

South African motorists will be able to breathe a sigh of

relief next week - as all grades of petrol will drop by

between 15 to 18 cents a litre.

According to the Department of Energy, the cost of a litre

of 93 ULP and LRP will fall by 15 cents while that of 95

ULP and LRP will decrease by 18 cents a litre.

In Gauteng, a litre of petrol will cost R8.27and in the

coast R8.21 as of Wednesday.

The wholesale price of Diesel 0.05 percent Sulphur will

fall by 15 cents while that of Diesel 0.005 percent

Sulphur will decrease by 16 cents.

Read more.

SA WINS BIG WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS

 

South Africa cleaned up at the annual World Travel

Awards for Africa last night, winning 36 awards out of the

total 49 categories. Despite the pyramids, Egypt, its

nearest rival, managed to win only four.

For the sixth time in seven years the city of Cape Town

was named Africa's leading destination, at an awards

ceremony held in Sandton, Johannesburg. South African

Airways was named Africa's leading airline, South

African Tourism the Continent's leading tourism board

and Durban harbour the leading port.

Of the 49 categories, six were awarded to multinational

entities with a strong presence in South Africa. Kenya,

Morocco and Namibia garnered one award each.

Cape Town, South Africa's most-visited destination,

regularly receives international accolades for its

attractions. This year it joined Paris, London, New York

and Venice as one of Forbes magazine's 10 most

beautiful cities in the world.

Read more.

SA JUNE BUSINESS CONFIDENCE UP

 

South Africa's business confidence rose in June after a

dip the previous month, as positive sentiment stemming

from the World Cup offset a gloomy global economic

outlook, an industry survey showed on Thursday.

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry

(SACCI) said its confidence index increased by 2.8 index

points to 84.8 in June on expectations the momentum

from the country's successful hosting of the soccer

tournament could yield long-term economic benefits.

"The World Cup 2010 tournament raised positive

sentiment domestically and internationally," the

business chamber said in a statement.

"The success of the tournament could boost domestic

business confidence despite indications that the global

economy may suffer a depressed economic outlook for

the medium term."

Read more.

A WORLD CUP TO REMEMBER 

 

The 2010 Fifa World Cup concluded in fine style on

Sunday, with the Spanish national side raising the

coveted trophy as champions for the first time. As the

curtain fell on the historic event, fans reflected on what

made the tournament so special for them.

Clad in their national colours, Spanish fans celebrated

as they left Soccer City stadium for the last time, as

victors of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

With tears of joy in his eyes and his hand on his heart,

Juan Toral stood with the profile of the stadium behind

him, amazed that out of the 64 games, 32 teams and

many weeks of football, his team would return home as

world champions. "I never thought I would live to see this

day," said Toral. "Tonight we showed the world we are

the best, this is a dream come true. Thank you to the

people of South Africa."

Read more.

AFRICAN BUSINESS UPDATE 

 

At the 2002 G8 meeting in Canada, leaders in a blaze of

fanfare promised Africa a fortune in aid, little of which

has materialised since. At last month's G8/G20

meetings - on which Canada spent $Can 930 million

just on security that could have been better spent on

African schools and hospitals - the only time Africa

seems to have featured was when David Cameron

invited his US and German counterparts to watch his

soccer team not winning against theirs at the bottom of

Africa. Nicolas Sarkozy went one further and cancelled a

briefing with an aid agency so he could personally

interrogate the captain of France's discredited national

soccer team.

Read more.

Events / Things to do

DIE BURGER MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE

Entries for the 2010 Die Burger Mountain Bike Challenge

are now open. The event grows in popularity each year

so be sure to enter early – we will again be limiting

entries on all the routes.

Date: Saturday, 31 July 2010

Venue: Markötter Fields, Paul Roos Gymnasium, 

Stellenbosch

Distances: 60km, 42km, 30km & 15km 

Read more.

LEGEND GORGE MTB MARATHON

The Stuff Legends are made of ...

The 30 and 70 kilometre challenges will traverse diverse

Big Five country, with the added thrill of game spotting

while the adrenalin kicks into gear through a landscape

which changes dramatically from lush bushveld to

savannah plains and wetlands. This event is sanctioned

by SA MTB. Strict measures will be taken to ensure

cyclists'safety and comfort during the respective

challenges. In the heart of the African bush, in an

exhilarating corner of the Waterberg, a new sporting and

leisure complex is opening it's magnificent new gates.

The awe inspiring nine metre high gates at Legend Golf

& ......

Read more.

Recipes

  CHICKEN GOULASH - HUNGARIAN STYLE

8 chicken portions, thighs and drumsticks

2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman's Seasoned Sea Salt

3 T (45 ml) Ina Paarman's White Sauce Powder

2 T (30 ml) smoked paprika

2 T (30 ml) canola oil

2 onions, thinly sliced

2 garlic cloves, sliced

1 can (410 g) chopped tomatoes

2 carrots, sliced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 yellow pepper, diced

2 t (10 ml) Ina Paarman's Chicken Stock Powder

½ cup (125 ml) boiling water

½ cup (125 ml) white wine

½ cup (125 ml) sour cream

chives

 

Remove excess fat from chicken portions. Measure Seasoned Sea Salt,

White Sauce Powder and ½T (7,5ml) paprika into a paper or plastic bag and 

shake the chicken portions in it.

Read more.

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