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Brookside-Entrance Rabie Property Group is to launch not one but two new developments at Burgundy Estate, Cape Town this weekend. The one development, Brookside, will comprise 58 three bedroom two bathroom freestanding homes and the other, Hazelwood, will consist of 126 one, two and three bedroom apartments with the first phase of 54 units now being launched. This is Rabie’s first ever double launch which is being driven by the continued high demand for homes in this up and coming precinct, according to Rabie director Miguel Rodrigues. All the houses in Brookside will boast double garages and private gardens with an optional built-in braai and pergola. As with earlier Rabie developments at Burgundy, Fibre To The Home will be provided allowing access to highspeed internet connectivity and DSTV. Houses range in size from 138 to 165 square metres and are priced from R2,040million to R2,365million. Rodrigues said these prices include a never to be repeated discount of R50,000 per ho...

Atterbury is once again giving local talent the stage to shine by bringing together the best of the best young South African pianists for the Seventh Atterbury National Piano Competition 2017. The competition is taking place until the 27 October at the prestigious Atterbury Theatre in Pretoria. This year the showcase attracted a record number of entries, and 46 participants from across the country will compete. The list of 2017 candidates including finalists and winners of previous national music competitions. The Atterbury National Piano Competition is the only competition in South Africa presented every year for young pianists aged 19 years and younger. There are big prizes to be won, totalling R115,000. The overall winner will be awarded a cash prize of at least R35 000. Zahn Hulme, who heads Atterbury Trust, the main sponsor of the competition, says: “We believe that exceptional talent should be developed and we are thrilled to recognise, encourage and support musical exc...

Leading international property developer and investor Atterbury has moved into its new head office, Die Klubhuis, which consolidates its two Gauteng branches into a single, dynamic regional HQ in its very own prestigious Pretoria precinct development, The Club. Office consolidation is a growing trend among top businesses in South Africa, and Atterbury is at the forefront of developing flagship corporate head offices that facilitate major corporate consolidations for leading blue-chip businesses. Its current corporate development projects include the new PwC headquarters and Deloitte head office, both in Waterfall. These new office developments are designed to support business and property strategies, create a great environment for talented people to achieve in, and foster growth, innovation and greater collaboration in optimal performance environments. “Embracing the advantages of consolidation for our own business became a ‘no-brainer’ for Atterbury,” says Louis van der Watt, ...

Property Point Live2Lead • There has never been a better time for South Africans to look within themselves for the leadership they want to see. • Property Point will host the Live2Lead live simulcast event to help entrepreneurs, business leaders and ordinary people, live a life that leads others • Leadership expert, author and coach Dr John C. Maxwell will headline this event Property Point, a Growthpoint Properties initiative, has joined forces with the John Maxwell Leadership Group to bring the international leadership simulcast, Live2Lead, to Johannesburg on Friday, 3rd November 2017. As the country grapples with a dampened confidence in the leadership landscape, it is important to remember that the leadership needed to revive optimism can be unearthed from each and every South African. Attendees will have front row seats to this world-class leadership seminar brought to them using the power of simulcast and video streaming technology. Leadership expert and New York Times...

Masingita Towers is at the epicentre of lifestyle and urban energy . These cosmopolitan apartments are positioned on the most exclusively sought after road in the heart of Sandton. Unrivalled in aesthetic appeal, Masingita Towers features awe-inspiring views of one of Africa’s most vibrant cities coupled with modern sophistication and remarkable quality. Indulge in a world-class lifestyle created for the discerning few: superior 2 bedroom en suite apartments and prestigious penthouses, with an exclusive bouquet of services and facilities to ensure effortless daily life such as a trendy restaurant, private lounge, executive conference facilities and Wi-Fi, a business centre, a fitness centre, outdoor sparkling pool, laundry and housekeeping, and 24 high security. Masingita Towers is a ground breaking investment opportunity forged to benefit both investor and prospective resident. Featuring synergy of location, lifestyle and longevity, this is the ultimate investment for the discerni...

Business leaders have a lot on their minds. When they are not fine-tuning their business strategies or looking for new ways to optimise operations, they are interrogating local and international market trends, sourcing new talent and exploring potential innovations. These demands don’t leave much time for the consideration of workplace safety and its long-term benefits for the organisation. In fact, workplace safety is an area that is commonly delegated to occupational health and safety officers, many who do not regard themselves as safety professionals. These people are often placed in their roles because of their passion for safety rather than their safety-related education or advanced technical know-how or ability. Innovation PPE Solutions, Business Unit Manager, Anton Zwanepoel, says as an organisation’s most important resource, the safety and wellbeing of its people should be a priority. “Having to spend money on safety is often regarded as a grudge purchase. This is unfort...

Outsourcing company, Innovative Staffing Solutions, which forms part of the Innovative Solutions Group™, has offered to help find new work opportunities for the many truck drivers who stand to lose their jobs following the launch of Transnet’s new Durban to Johannesburg fuel pipeline. The pipeline, which pumps fuel inland from the coast to a fuel accumulation facility near Heidelberg, will see at least 1,000 trucks pulled off the roads. While this is good news for the country’s carbon footprint, it will impact negatively on the livelihoods of many truck drivers. Innovative Staffing Solutions MD, Arnoux Maré, says his company would welcome the opportunity to alleviate the situation by absorbing the experienced code 14, long-haul drivers onto its books. “We will assist in employing at least 100 drivers, who we will outsource to our vast network of clients.” With its workforce of over 7,500 full time employees, Innovative Staffing Solutions is perfectly placed to provide support ...

Despite government’s efforts to create an enabling environment for the promotion and development of Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, SMEs continue to face several challenges, from dealing with a lack of access to finance and a tricky regulatory environment, to overcoming cash-flow and labour issues. According to the World Bank, “formal SMEs contribute up to 60% of total employment and up to 40% of national income (GDP) in emerging economies.” Globally, small businesses are viewed as critical to driving job creation and economic growth. A 2016 report by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) noted that there is a significant distinction between small businesses operating in the formal and informal sectors in South Africa. Those in the formal sector tend to be white-owned, situated in Gauteng and the Western Cape and capable of generating a higher income. The report states, however, that most small businesses are “black owned and operate in the informal sector, ...