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eaward PressYour MonthlY EstatE MagazinE

for residentsapril 2015

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Ballito R2,990,000 Ballito R910,000 Ballito R1,750,000NEW for you - NO transfer duty Prime, secure piece of land Quietly poised Just completed - Brand new home in gated estate. Features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with open plan living and dining , plus additional loft lounge.

This fairly large and gently sloping stand is set in a lovely and well kept estate that offers affordable living, and is pet friendly. Build your dream home in this family-orientated piece of paradise.

Cute freestanding 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex with 1 lock up garage close to pool area. Great for the small family or lock up and go option. Centrally situated - so convenient to live and play.

Martine Owen T 032 946 0060 C 082 775 8055E martine.owen@harcourts.co.zawww.harcourts.co.za/KBT23958

Inè de Vries T 032 946 0060 C 082 603 0302E ine.devries@harcourts.co.zawww.harcourts.co.za/KBT24324

Martine Owen T 032 946 0060 C 082 775 8055E martine.owen@harcourts.co.zawww.harcourts.co.za/KBT24397

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SEAWARD ESTATES R2 250 000

VERY SPACIOUS - 3 Bed, 2 bath, double garage house. Each bedroom has its own sliding doors that opens up onto an u/cover balcony. Extremely spacious open plan lounge area which also leads onto the balcony. The kitchen has granite tops and a separate scullery area. Fenced garden which has enough space to put your own pool. Ample parking space.

To view these properties please contact KARIN VAN ROOYEN 083 228 4948 | karin@lloydsrealestate.co.za

SEAWARD ESTATES R2 250 000

IMMACULATE! PRETTY AS A PICTURELovely, spacious and airy simplex that boasts two very generous bedrooms and a sizeable living room that opens up with french doors onto an under cover patio that overlooks a manicured garden.It has 2 bathrooms, a double garage and a stunning kitchen. It also has a communal pool. In an immaculate condition and a must view!

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Driving to fetch my kids the other evening I realised with sadness that at 5.30pm, car lights were on and the evening was a bit cooler than usual, another season is upon us. It got me thinking: we only have 4 Saturdays on average in a month, 12 Saturdays in a season! We live for every weekend and there are so few, 52 in a year! Currently 14 weekends are gone! How have you spent your time? Your days? I heard in church the other morning that a man at about 41 years of age decided to count his days visually (in other words make everyday count) he bought himself 1544 marbles – those represented the number of Saturdays he had left, if he lived the average lifespan of 70.7 years. Every Saturday he would wake up early while the house was quiet, take a moment to reflect on his week, and then remove a marble. It is such a very visual and real way of making every day count! The Saturday he woke up and took out his last marble, he celebrated for a moment, then ran upstairs woke up his wife, told her he was taking her and the family out to breakfast, adding “oh, and we need to stop at the toy store, I need to buy some marbles.” So, how many marbles do you have left? And are you spending your days focusing on the important things?

Make some breathing room in your life, and take those golden moments, those opportunities. No matter how crazy the days and weeks are, find something to say: “this week was wonderful because...” Follow your passions. Don’t wait , enjoy your family, your home, your estate, Ballito and its lifestyle!

From this edition you will see we have brought in some themes that relate to life in Ballito and we hope these give you a few interesting reads! This edition we focused on food.

EditorLorinda Scott

lorinda@estatepress.co.za082 562 7202

SalesSharlene Odayar

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Ballito EstatesDhiran Maharaj032 946 2055

Seaward estatesContact numbers

Estate Management

Joe ReelerEstate Manager

joe@seawardestates.co.za

Natanie SlabbertAdministration Manager

nat@seawardestates.co.za

Dave WatsonSecurity and OPS Manager

dave@seawardestates.co.za

Melanie PillayAssistant Administrator

mel@seawardestates.co.za

Seaward Estate Help Desk

All queries to be directed to the Help Desk

Pravina ChettyHelp Desk Administrator

032 946 0685/6 orhelp@seawardestates.co.za

24hr Security M4 gate

032 946 0685/6(option 3)

Sabrina 082 414 8955

A Gem of a Home! Web Ref: SW260Spacious 5 bedroom family home, open plan kitchen and living areas, covered patio with bar and built in braai and pool, guest suite. Upstairs: 3 spacious bedrooms (MES) plus another guest suite with bathroom. Lovely forest views, double garage, carport and plenty extra parking.

R 4 800 000

R 2 999 000

Priced to go! Web Ref: SW82Spacious family home offering 4 beds, 2.5 baths. Open plan living area leading into large wooden deck and pvt pool. With inland and distant sea views. This home is perfect for a large family.

R 2 600 000

QT Pie Web Ref: SWZ49Quaint single story home with 3 beds, 2 baths , open plan living area, neat established garden, double garage & pvt pool. With sea view and pet friendly. A must to view.

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The end result was that the current four trustees namely:

Harold AttenboroughHarry BeckxChris PennellKen Webwould remain in office and would co-opt

persons to bolster the number to meet the constitutional requirement, after the first Trustee meeting, which will be held shortly and that the AGM issue of nominations would be adjourned for the time being. We will keep you posted on the deliberations of who will be co-opted once this meeting has taken place.

It was also resolved that a committee would be established to research a re-write of the constitution. It was agreed that that our current constitution was in dire need of change, as this is the foundation of any Association. Having said this the task ahead is a major one and will not be achieved overnight. It will entail deliberation, consultation and a lot of work, it's not an overnight plan and will take a minimum of 12 months to fully achieve. To get this document to work participation of members is essential, it is after all “for the members by the members”. Please assist us in the next year by giving input and actively participate to ensure your investment is protected.

Have a great one,

from the estate managers desk

Wonder how many people are into Chinese astrology – I’m not really one who gets into it but happened to pick up a little gem.

2014 was the year of the horse and the header was “get ready to rumble”, herds of horses tend to split and then vie for leadership. The predications were a year of conflict which would increase in the latter part of the year. As amazing as it sounds there can be little doubt in anyone’s mind that the prediction was spot on.

2015 is the year of the goat; goats are more civil than horses, they tend for unity and avoid conflict. We can all only hope that the predictions for this year are as accurate as last year's as we need to reflect and calm things down.

The 2015 AGM has come but has not gone? A four hour session ended with no final resolution on nominations for Trustees. Although we sent voting forms out, believing that every member should be given an opportunity to vote on Trustee nominations, we received a total of 29 completed ballots, not exactly a forceful mandate. By the time we got to nominations in the meeting we did not have a quorum. As most people had not had time for supper before the meeting and the average concentration span at a meeting has scientifically proven to be to be between one and two hours, many of our members had peeled off and headed home.

Joe

Joe’s soapbox

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as after-hours it goes directly to the M4 gate, they will document your concern and escalate it for the appropriate ACTION.

These leaks invariably always start off small and if addressed at this stage will save the Estate in repair and waste costs. So please do not hesitate to report leaks to the Office / Gates so they can be sorted out timeously. Remember always be proactive and one step ahead.

RemindeRPlease bear in mind: be considerate when you or your

visitors park their cars - we are all aware that parking is

at a premium within our estate.

This month’s topic is NOT new one but one that we need to reiterate. Make a Call?!!!

Whether you are just sitting at home, driving or wandering around the Estate sightseeing, if you should encounter a leak of any sort (Water or Sewerage) please notify the office immediately with the issue and its location. You can report it to either gate on your way out of the Estate. This goes for anything that will cost your Estate money.

These issues can also be reported at any time (24 hours) on the office number 032 946 0685

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Well done Seawardians, You achieved a 30% reduction in water usage! NB

managers deskoperations & security

Dave

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Dear Residents, Our Portal is 90% complete, and should be going live mid-year 2015. This is incredibly exciting for me! The portal is an online Community Management System (CMS), custom developed to enhance management and communication in our Estate.

It is a central web-based community portal and a body corporate management platform, that I have been working on for a number of months now.As soon as the portal goes live, you will receive an email with your username and password, and you would be able to update your details on-line. Our hope is that Ballito Estates would follow suite, which would make it easy for residents to access their accounts.

I would like to remind owners and residents about the ‘Seaward Estate Ballito’ Facebook page which has been

in existence for some time now www.facebook.com/groups/SeawardEstates

Please feel free to become a member, and advertise goings on in Ballito on your community page. Remember that you can acquire your online copy of the Seaward Press on our website www.seawardestates.co.za/news.asp

It may also be worth your while to take a look at the FAQs on our Seaward Estates Webpage www.seawardestates.co.za

From the

administrationmanagersdesk

Nat

Staying Connected Online

join the facebook groupWhile official documentation is available on the web page you can find more lifestyle news and updates on the estates facebook group - search Seaward estates ballito group and join.

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the agm | quickview

The AGM is an important event on the estate calendar as it allows residents (subject to a few conditions set out in the constitution) to come and listen to the feedback from the Chairman of the Trustees and the Estate Manager.

Registration before the event was smooth as the admin team got everyone registered and checked in.

The AGM started on time and the current chairman

The all important annual AGM was held on the 19th March and it was great to see the interest of residents in all matters related to our great estate.

managed proceedings on the night and ran through the agreed agenda on the evening. As Joe mentions in his letter above, the meeting saw many topics being discussed and even debated with the end result being an AGM that was adjourned and not closed. One of the big tasks ahead will be the agreed review and research of the current constitution which needs attention.

This AGM saw owners from Jo'burg travel down to listen in on proceedings and be involved. It really is important for homeowners to be actively invested and interested in what is going on in the estate and if possible, attend the AGM annually to cast a vote - or at least supply a proxy. It is likely that a new round of nominations will be called for when issues related to the first round of the 2015 AGM are resolved. If you'd like to get involved contact the office for details

ABOVe Natanie Natanie, Melanie and Pravina getting residents registered.getting residents registered LeFT Many interested residents came to hear about estate

matters at the 2015 AGM.

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Just a short 10 minute drive away from Ballito is one of the best

restaurants around (in our humble opinion), it is well worth the drive! We were invited to come experience Jack Salmon Salt Rock, the Durban North Branch is already one of our favourites, and the Salt Rock is no different!

The restaurant is at the Tiffany’s centre, is open, spacious and perfectly decorated, simple, clean uncluttered. The service is another stand out about the restaurant, the staff are friendly and happy, and there is always a manager on duty too, which makes all difference, not just managing the place, but vested in the smooth running of every order placed.

Jack Salmon is famous for their freshness, it really makes all the difference to the experience and the taste. We started with a platter of sushi, which is fresh, tasty, made to order, and always a winner, and with their new 12-7pm half price offer, it is always affordable too, if you have not eaten sushi at Jack Salmon, you are missing out! For Mains we chose the

pirates platter, a 250g fillet steak, 6 prawns and calamari combo, which was just perfect, as Shaun says; “yes we are Seafood, but really? How can you mess up a steak? It makes sense to offer it” Well he was right, the combo was just perfect and hit all the spots, meat, fish, tasty, sorted! I opted for the Prawns Pardelle, which is 10 butterflied queens prawns grilled to perfection and

topped with the chilli Napoli sauce which was probably the best prawn dish I have eaten anywhere!

And for dessert we tried the Crème Brulee, which is our favourite dessert order, it is always a winner, the panna cotta though would also be a definite to try here!

Overall a fabulous experience and as always, we will be back!

food review

call | 032 525 4243visit | Tiffany's Centre, Salt Rock

email | saltrock@jacksalmon.co.za

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Would you like to be part of the meet the

neighbours bit?

Drop us an email at sharlene@fabmags.co.za

meet thekrieger family

the peepS | Grant, Cheryl and daugther Tiara

Our Motto | friendliness costs nothing. be good to others.

I am Cheryl Krieger, I am a director of my own recruitment agency, Incdreams Recruitment. I come from a recruitment background, originally working in Gauteng. I relocated to Durban in 2002 where Grant was and then joined Mercedes Benz for 10 years. We got married in 2006 and had our daughter, Tiara, in 2009. Three years ago I decided to open up my own personnel agency. Grant is a computer programmer for Mr Price head office.

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Tiara, is five years old and is a real character with a sense of humour. She goes to Ashton International College and enjoys swimming and ballet. I will never forget, one morning when she was having a bit of a moment: I said to her ‘AY’! She replied: ‘Mom, why are you telling me A? A is a letter of the alphabet and it stands for aircon’.

My parents also live in Seaward, and we have an awesome circle of friends in the estate.

We originally bought in San Karena and with our family expanding we needed to move on. However we loved Seaward and we obviously loved the view from our home. Nothing could match what we

had, so we moved out of our house for six months to do all the big alterations. What an achievement! From a single storey three bedroom to a lovely, spacious four bedroom place with a separate flatlet.

We had the most amazing neighbors, Greg and Charmaine, who gave up their holiday home next door to accommodate us while we were building. It is amazing what good hearted people there are still in today’s time.

We chose the North Coast after visiting my parents, who had a holiday home in her in Ballito. When I moved down they let Grant and I stay there until we settled and found our feet. We loved it so much that we have not even thought of moving anywhere else and we absolutely love living in Seaward! The fact that it is central, and that our little one has so many friends in the estate is great. The kids just take a walk and meet up for play dates. Might I add, that sometimes the play dates are arranged at school and then us moms get to know later!

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In this edition we are looking at all that is foodie that Ballito has to offer.We have FABULOUS restaurants

on our doorstep like La Piazza, which is a firm favourite for breakfast, (as it is a hop skip and jump away from school and work for us), lunch is fantastic and the perfect place to have a quick business meeting.We just love the vibe at night, always great service, and great food! If you are interested in a night in rather and take aways are an option, then of course, we have quite a few take away spots just up the road. For the more adventurous take a drive into Salt Rock and be spoilt by Jack Salmon (see the review in this edition) or if you want something different pop into Bottles for a Mexican feast, with a relaxed and unpretentious vibe, with good food. And then if you’re looking for the flea market shopping vibe remember the foodie market at the beginning of every month at Lifestyle Centre - it is awesome to get your fresh bits from and interesting cheeses and so much more! If you are into the new healthy, trend setting lifestyle, called

Banting, BizziB will make your new way of eating simply a breeze, from healthy bread and jams, to mayo and sauces, readymade or make your own, and it is really tasty, anyone will love it even if you not Banting. Healthy, fresh, preservative free, just natural goodness, Yes please!! – BizziB is also available at the foodie market, for delivery or at the Tiffany’s Health Shop. Ballito has it all, we are really spoilt for choice food wise!

Restaurants on our Doorstep

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La PizzaThis restaurant is perfectly located. It's just outside the estate and really offers a great variety catering for everyone. What most people don't realize is that La Piazza is open early in the morning and does great breakfasts. If you haven't visited pop in and give them a try. We think it's worth while.

drive | Instant! Just outside the Hospital side gatevibe | Relaxed. Offer

breakfast, lunch and supper.

Check out the food review in the mag, it covers this Salt Rock restaurants great food and super fresh Sushi. The drive to Salt Rock isn't bad at all and you'll agree it was worth the trip once you there. There is a branch in Durban North if you heading out that side of the world.

drive | 10 minutesvibe | Clean, fresh and

smacks of the sea.

Jack Salmon

This monster burger is available at Hops. The challenge is if you can finish the 2Kg+ burger and chips in a set time (ask them for details), it's free. Good Luck!

drive | 5 minutes to Ballito Villagevibe | Festive! Great view of the beach

and sea

Hops Burger

when visiting any of these restaurants...When you visit any of these restaurants let them know that you've read about them in the Seaward Estate Magazine so you're giving them a try. We've already got one restaurant that will do something special for Seaward residents and we're hoping to have a few more by the time you read this article!

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The Eat Local Grill is an Argentinian-style grill house where then menu reads easily and emphasizes the grill house feel. The spacious patio, which is set to make summer afternoons a delight, leads you into the heart of the restaurant, which has a look and feel that you simply have to experience.

drive | 10 min, Ballito villagevibe | It's a grill house!

Eat Local Grill

Mamma G's was, in our mind, the first restaurant that served great food with a family focus. Things like fireplaces and blankets in winter were a great touch and the new (well not so new anymore) owners have kept that magic of Mamma G's alive.

It's a great restaurant that's second only to La Piazza in closeness to the estate. Even if MammaG's was in Westbrook it would be a favourite for many of Ballito's residents.

drive | 5 minutes, Ballito Junctionvibe | Fireplaces, pizza ovens, kids playing safely

Mamma G's

Not a restaurant, BizziB, sells a range of foods at local markets and stores in Ballito. We love their energy and here is a little about them.A small family run business whose prime motivator behind the business is a passion for what they do - obsessive about taste, quality and customer service.

BizziBanting is their Banting Friendly Range. This range has been designed for their Banting customers and the range is growing week on week. They predominantly use Almond Flour, Coconut Flour, Flax Seed Meal, Xylitol and fresh ingredients….to name but a few. Visit www.bizzi-b.co.za or give them a call 084 853 2618

BizziB

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Live music weekendsChefs table

Kids play areaStunning sea views

Pensioner’s specials

TRADING HOURS: Mondays closed (open in season 11h30 to 21h00)

Tuesday Pensioners lunch: 11h30 to 3pm then 17h00 till 21h00Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: 17h00 to 22h00

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KIDS cook

get your cook on, easy peasy

Got something cool or funny to share? Email us at kids@fabmags.co.za and

we’ll print it

ingredientS

1 1/4 cup Nutella2 eggs1/2 cup all purpose flour

directionS

1 Grease a 9 x9 baking pan and preheat oven to 350F. Mix all ingredients into a large bowl with a large wooden spoon until batter is smooth. Pour into baking pan and smooth top with spatula.

2 Bake for about 15 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Careful not to bake too long otherwise brownies will dry out. Let brownies cool and set before cutting and serving.

EASIEST NUTELLA BROWNIES

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