Property Sale by Auction – Pennington/Scottburgh

Sale of Property by Auction – Dwelling at Stand 700, 11 Whale Road, Pennington, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), South Coast. The house located in Pennington on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast a block away from the Scottburgh main road.  Situated on the central South Coast on the East Coast of South Africa, there are numerous towns to the left & right of Pennington and it is a short drive from Durban.

The surrounding area is built up with upper class houses and established infrastructure like tar roads, street lights & storm water drainage etc. Surrounding Area:

A shopping centre is within walking distance and has a supermarket, restaurant, post office, hardware store, liquor store, pharmacy etc. The dwelling is in a very safe area and is within walinkg distance of Pennington’s Main Beach.

There are two golf courses in close proximity to the home: Umdoni Golf Course (parallel to the beach) and Selbourne Hotel & Golf Estate, which is a well known Golf Estate with a hotel situated on the estate. There is also a driving range opposite the Selbourne Golf Estate.

This beautiful home features 3 levels and consists of the following:

• 2 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• An open plan living area hosting the kitchen, living room and dining room
• Plenty Storage place/space is available on the ground floor or can be converted as a multi purpose level of the home (This is a house you can be creative with!)
• Double Car Port The home is on a 1000 square metre stand, rocky with distinctive KwaZulu-Natal trees and plants in an established garden.

Sale Conditions & Price:

The sale of this property is ordered by the Supreme Court through a Court Order and is handled by the Sheriff of Scottburgh. The Auction of the property will take place on 17 September 2010 at 10:00am at the offices of the Sheriff. A Reserve selling price is applicable to the property. Sheriff’s Office – Scottburgh 67 Williamson Street Scottburgh Tel: 039 976 1595

Sometimes Business Owners Make My Nuts Shrink

So, here’s the deal. One day I saw a guy (Andre) and what appeared to be his Mom hitch-hiking from Hibberdene to Port Shepstone. Long story short, Andre now works for me. Note: He is now employed. The culprit in what follows should be named and shamed. I’ll not be so bold as we have not laid a charge, however …

I gave Andre  some nice tools which are actually great tools for business owners who wish to create a web presence and enter the way the world is moving. The tools include a list of No.1 and Top 10 Google results for numerous categories of business in Port Shepstone and the KZN South Coast which the directory holds and results for this particular business owners category which have genuinely slaughtered the Web on the South Coast .

Anyway, off goes Andre with his tools and he walks in. Being as Andre is, he introduces himself and before he could say: “My name is so and so and I’m from Oink so and so and without wasting your time I’d like to ….”, he (Andre) was told he WAS wasting that individuals time and to ‘phuck’ off from his premises.

Was he just having a bad day? Even so, could the A-HOLE not have simply listened beyond one sentence? How did he know what was on offer? He didn’t, so what does that make him beside being a bad business person? A flippin ignorami ’til his A’tude from his business him do part.

I swear, go look for anything from Car services to brakes, to shock absorbers on the KZN or Durban South Coast on Google, you’ll find me somewhere there and thereabouts most times and you can be sure you’ll never find this particular business on any directory associated with me or my business. Somewhere between Nuts and an A-Hole, I think someone just made a bad business decision and screwed themselves.

Why Internet Marketing & Telephone Directories?

About Free Internet Advertising

Although my journey along the South Coast has been set back here and there, I have spoken with a number of business owners along the Coast South of Durban and come to the conclusion that businesses on the KZN South Coast hesitate to spend money on internet marketing. When I speak to business managers & owners of telephone directories, usually the 1st question asked, is “… is it free?”

There are numerous free advertsing directories which you can list your business with on the internet, and it’s good if you can get quality links, but the truth about free advertising and free classifieds is that although they will get results, it is very rarely that a free directory will gain the broad spectrum of results on the world’s most popular search engines (Google, Yahoo! and Bing) that a paid directory will. In short I refer to the amount of results thrown out for different services & products and locations from a one-page website.

The Importance of having One’s Own Business Website

The sheer cost of building websites and internet advertising, when combined, can be an offputting prospect for your business, but here’s the truth. Having one’s own website is not the be-all-and-end-all of internet marketing success. When starting out in business, it’s an unnecessary expense. When a business is established, a business website can be a great tool if optimized to the hilt (get a copywriter for your content who can give you established results!), but generally, most websites are used as reference sites which are linked to from other advertising (like directories & sponsored links etc.)

In the old days when .com’s were the in thing, companies would get a great response from promoting their URL name. However, in 2010 there are very few browsers who find businesses (or anything, for that matter) on the internet using a direct URL address (unless bookmarked). The most used method of seeking out businesses is to enter the location and the service category or type of item you are looking for into the search engine of one’s choice. This is where Directories capture the internet search market.

Simply put, directories (apart from very well optimized websites, which are the exception) dominate world searches for business services and products in specified locations. Why? Because of the volume and variety of information contained on the directories. A content issue which no individual category business website can compete with.

A Tip or Two

Having said the above, a business website is essential for the development of the brand, but it only becomes essential once the brand has a budget with which to work. For small businesses looking to establish a web-presence and internet visibility it’s imperative to list with your location telephone directories and business directories. Ask the directory for examples of their results with the Google’s of the world and compare what you’re getting!

In this day and age if an internet directory is asking you for more than a thousand bucks on an annual basis, their web-pages should get you a minimum of 10 top 10 results on Google for differing search phrases which will find you in your category AND location on the world’s top search engines. The chances are that if a business directory doesn’t have your category of business on their website, they will be able to create that category for you. Ask for their results in other categories of business and if they perform well, the chances are they’ll do the same with your category. Speak to the developers. Let them know what you want. If they can’t give it to you. Move on.

Internet marketing is essential one way or the other. It’s where the world is and the dependence on the internet for information in whatever form continues to grow from the street up to the top floor of the world’s biggest and most powerful organizations.

Promote your business, whether it’s a South Coast car service centre, beauty salon or hairdresser, security service or bulk meat supplies, and you promote the town you’re in. Promote the KZN South Coast town you’re in, whether it be in Umzumbe, Port Shepstone, Mtwalume or Winklespruit and promote your South Coast in South Africa and Internationally. It’s how it works nowadays!

Handmade Gold Cross and Ring Set with Precious Gemstones

Description Of Item(s) For Sale:

1. 9ct yellow gold investment handmade cross with a 0.10ct princess cut diamond, 3mm princess cut emerald, 3mm princess cut ruby, 3mm princess cut blue saphire and 3mm yellow saphire all set in tubes. The total weight of the cross is 10.3 grams. The total resale value as valued on 14 April 2007 by von Wielligh Goldsmiths was R13 500. I am looking for R10 000 or nearest offer.

2. 9ct yellow gold ring with 3mm princess cut emerald set in tube. The total weight of the ring is 4.6 grams. The total resale value as  valued on 14 April 2007 by von Wiellig Goldsmiths was R3 619. I am looking for R2000 or nearest offer.

2007 Valuation Certificate (R17 119.00) available for the set. 2010 resale value estimate approx. R20 000.00

• Contact Seller:  079 154 7696 or E-mail:  None Provided
• Location: KZN South Coast

Beauty Salons & Hairdressers South Coast KZN

BRAND NEW! Visit the Online Dedicated Beauty Care Directory for beauticians, beauty salons, permanent make up, beauty makovers, studio’s, parlours, hairdressers and stylists on the KwaZulu-Natal Durban South Coast on the East Coast of South Africa.

Market & Advertise your beauty care studio or salon services including braiding, manicures, pedicures, hair extensions, waxing, skin care therapies & beauty care products etc, from R100 administrative fee per year on the Oink directory. Full web-pages available with links from the directory are also available. The list is in alphabetical order and “The” is exempt. Below is an example of what your listing will look like (Logo’s will be published in consultation with the business owner). It’s really an effective internet beauty care service.

KZN South Coast Beauty Salons & Hairdressers Directory

Your Salon Name

• Tel: Example  Fax: Example
• E-Mail: None Provided
• Address: Example
• Services: Beauty Salon, Hair Extensions, Nail Art

Visit the Oink Directory and Register your Durban South Coast Beauty Salon, Mobile Beauty Care Service or Hairdresser. The Directory is the No.1 “KZN Beauty Care Directory” result on Google and Yahoo!

Oink Directories & Marketing

Oink Directories and Marketing. Register your South Coast Business with Oink (you do not pay until Oink gets your business into the top 10 results on Google). Request a free consultation for representation on any Oink KZN South Coast Telephone Directory, blog building, one-page websites etc. 3 terms which describe this company – An ideas generator, sometimes unconventional but always effective, a leader & specialists in the field of directory advertising and  search engine friendly copy for website optimization purposes.

Based in Midrand (hence the name Oink Midrand) Oink Directories & Marketing is an experienced internet marketer of companies located anywhere in South Africa.  Currently marketing over 350 businesses and services while placing them in the top 10 results, without fail, in their dedicated areas of operation on Google, Yahoo and Bing over the last 3 1/2 years, Oink currently holds numerous No.1 and top 10 positions on Google for international services.

Such is the success of Oink’s SEO (Search Engine Optimization) technique and skill, that in 3 years the marketing team of Shadow Rain (Oink’s technical team) and Craig Nuttley (copy writer and internet business marketing strategist) that Oink has not failed to put a company into the top 10 in all that time. Oink Directories is undoubtedly a leader in the field of internet marketing without the frills.

But here is the cherry on top of it all. Oink is so confident of it’s skills and expertise that Craig Nuttley will list any business on the Oink Directories and no company will pay for an annual term until their listing appears on the 1st page of Google either directly, by category or directory result using search phrases relevant to the businesses category and location.

Internet Services

• Blog Building & Optimization for Google, Yahoo and Bing
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for business or personal purposes
• The creation of area dedicated area directories for all categories of business. Would you like to have your own online directory for your area and make money through marketing them on the internet and making them money in the process? Let Oink create it for you.
• Internet Marketing Consultations
• Social Media Marketing

Are you spending thousands on internet marketing and website design and all the stuff that brings success if it is effective but gaining no real feedback. Oink Directories & marketing makes no promises that they’ll get you there. They first get you the results you want on Google (in your category of business AND your location) before charging your biz a cent. Now that is Oinkcellence! Why not take Oink up on the offer. They see it as a challenge which is why Oink removes major internet directories from the top positions on Google. It’s a proven fact.

The Oink Midrand Directory currently hosts the South Coast Telephone Directory for KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) which is No.1 on Google using various phrases of search incl. “Durban South Coast Business Directory”.  Guess who is doing the copy writing and SEO … It’s a no brainer! Oink!

Contact: Craig Nuttley (Otherwise known as Nuts :-))

• Tel: +27 (0)79 154 7696    Fax: 086 607 1101
• E-mail: oinksouthafrica@live.co.za or oinkit@live.co.za
• On the Web: www.oink.co.za

128 Leisuredene – For Sale – Hibberdene KZN South Coast

3 Bedroom Cottage for sale in Hibberdene on the KwaZulu-Natal (Durban) South Coast. R565 000. This lovely 3 bedroom cottage is an ideal holiday home or retirement property. An investment with the option to let/rent or simply to keep for the jewel that this cottage is. On the Central Durban South Coast, Hibberdene is perfectly located with numerous holiday resorts and towns to the South (incl. Port Shepstone, Margate, Leisure Bay, Umzumbe etc ) and to the North (including Amanzimtoti, Warner Beach, Winklespruit etc). With new developments like a yacht harbour, designer golf courses and shopping complexes in the wind, this area of the KZN South Coast is an especially popular tourist and holiday attraction.

Property prices are increasing and this is an ideal investment opportunity. This 3 bedroom unit is in a well managed and maintained complex which has a large swimming pool area, a clubhouse and play area for children with swings, trampoline and jungle gym. There is a complete laundry with washing machines and tumble driers at the clubhouse complex. The Village has 24 hour security guards and is boomed in.

Main Bedroom – Carpets, Plenty Cupboard Space and Lovely Sea Views (Double Bed and 2 side tables neg.)

2nd Bedroom – Carpeted, Cupboard Space (Double & Single Bunk Beds neg.)

3rd Bedroom – Converted from a garage this bedroom has a sliding door and trellidor on one side and another entry leading from the room into the garden.

Lounge/Family Area – Built in seating in an L shape with plenty packing spacebelow the seats. Stunning sea view with a pation and outside garden (Double seater couch and garden chairs neg.)

Kitchen – 4 plate stove, Novilon flooring and plenty cupboard space (Microwave, Upright Fridge and Freezer neg)

There is an outside shower (hot & cold) with an attractive bamboo screen/partition around it.

Storeroom – There is a small storeroom just outside the kitchen with shelving and packing space for odds and ends.

Contact Details & Address

128 Leisuredene Village
Noelwood Crescent
Hibberdene, South Coast
4220

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Tel: +27 (0)82 328 5932

E-mail: cheryl.scheepers@daimler.com

Durban South Coast NEEDS an Online Representative

Is the KwaZulu-Natal coastal region further South of Amanzimtoti being rejected by the organisers and researchers for the 2010 World Cup Soccer in South Africa? I was paging through a 2010 booklet, “The Warmest Place To Be For 2010”, issued by Durban Tourism, and learned that “the Durban Metropolitan area covers … Umkomaas in the south to Tongaat in the north, and as far as Cato Ridge in the west.”

I found this interesting, because no-where in the booklet is there really any dedicated space to any other town South of Durban on the East Coast except for Amanzimtoti. For example, how many golf courses are there further South of Durban and up to Umkomaas? The only South Coast golf course listed in the booklet is in Amanzimtoti. I stand to be corrected on this, but I’m sure I’ve heard or read of the South Coast, or parts of it, being known or referred to as the Golf Coast?

So what am I on about? Simple. I’m on about Winklespruit,  Warner Beach, Doonside, Illovo, Karridene, even Umkomaas itself which is the last town which falls under the Durban Metropolitan. Tourism is not simply about advertising, education plays a role and although the booklet is informative, it doesn’t extend the opportunity to visitors to our shores to discover stunning, although less known, tourist destinations and beaches along the South Coast.

To my mind the Coastal region South of Durban begins in the Bluff and ends where the Transkei begins. All the Dolphin Coast & Hibiscus Coast names are for geographical mapping, territorial and council purposes, sure, but frankly speaking, it doesn’t matter to me what the region is called, as long as I find myself South of Durban and not IN Durban, I’m happy.

Even so, I think the organizers and researchers who researched the South Coast neglected to visit or research the little gems which dot the South Coast every  few km’s. Even if there was a submission process, I feel the booklet could have included just an introduction to each south Coast Town up to Umkomaas instead of listing every other restaurant in Amanzimtoti or ‘toti as it is affectionately known to locals.

So, for me it simply shows me that a genuinely dedicated South Coast Directory of Information for towns along the East Coast of South Africa between Amanzimtoti (I may still include the Bluff at a later stage) and Port Edward is not only required, but essential to the South Coast region. I intend this to be that platform and this is why the South Coast Journey from town to town is more significant than some would realise.

Lake Eland Game Reserve

Lake Eland Game Reserve – South Coast KZN

Among the hundreds of reasons to visit the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, the Lake Eland Game Reserve is one of them. Wildlife, sporting entertainment, activities, but above all, the splendour.

I love the sound of waves crashing down on the shore and crossing the half kilometer to rush in through my bedroom window. I wake to it and I go to sleep with it and I love it. But here’s a truth! I took a ride into the country and found myself absorbed by the sheer splendour of silence and nature. When last did you take a drive out into the country? You don’t have to go very far. 

Cabin Accommodation at the Reserve

If there’s healing in peace, tranquility & the quiet splendours  of African nature, you’ll find a combination of these at the Lake Eland Game Reserve.

Just inland from Port Shepstone, this is a wonderful weekend entertainment venue for families, nature enthusiasts, or simply for those who want to spread their spirit a little and find that unique release that’s to be found in Nature’s silence.

Lookout Points & Amazing Views

Caravans and Camping among all the other activities featured below.

Animal viewing

Guided Game Tours

Canoeing, Sailing & Boating

Oribi Gorge Suspension Bridge

Oribi Gorge Oribi Sanctuary

Tea Garden

Foefie Slide & Swimming

Zebra At Lake Eland

Paint-Ball

Mountain Bikes for hire

Picnic Sites with braai facilities

Children’s playground

Caravaning

Oribi Gorge viewing

Eagles Nest View site

Horse, Cycling & Hiking Trails

Fresh water fishing

Explore the local caves

The Rules of the Game Reserve

Visitors should report to reception on arrival.

Giraffe - Wildlife at the Reserve

Please keep to the speed limit of 20kph at all times.

Remember that animals have the right of way.

No animal, plant or bird may be distributed or removed.

Please be very cautious with fire at braai areas as well as cigarette butts.

No pets are allowed.

Littering is forbidden.

Buzbikes and quads are forbidden in the park.

Firearms must be declared at reception.

Accommodation occupied from 14:00 hrs on day of arrival and vacated before 10:00am on day of departure.

CONTACT DETAILS

Telephone: +27 39 687 0395

Fax: +27 39 687 0143

Cell: +27 83 257 9468

Email: lakeelandgamereserve@saol.com

www.lakeeland.co.za

KZN South Coast Events 2010

Below is a list or diary of events taking place on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Submission of your events is free with links (where applicable). This blog takes no responsibility for inaccurate info supplied on the net or directly to the blog.  Annual event holders are welcome to contact us for dual and reciprocal sponsorships.

On the hunt for interesting information, events, what’s happening and places to go for families and kids on weekends. I’ll do my level best to keep this page attractive, interesting and informative! You can also help me by submitting your events. All submissions of events and interesting things to do on the South Coast will be credited to the person or entity that submits the information.

Contact Nuts on E-Mail: southcoast@hotmail.co.za or Cell: 079 154 7696

Everyone is welcome to submit an Image, Contact Details, about 100 words describing the event, a link to the event web-page, Times and Location.

Events for MAY 2010

WHAT? Craft Market – Family Day

WHEN? 29 May

WHERE? Doonside Bowling Club, 5 Rockview Road, Amanzimtoti

WHO DO I CONTACT? 083 496 7770 or sales@naturedesign.co.za

WHAT”S HAPPENING? Jumping castles, food and Stalls. Sell your own unique products or buy from one of the many micro business in Amanzimtoti. We are trying to reach out to all the local schools to invite the children to have their entrepeurs day markets out in the “real” world. Stalls for school children will be at an absolute minimal cost, as we would like to establish their business skills before leaving school. R100 per day for Stalls.

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Events for June 2010

WHAT? Hansa Draught Special & Prizes

WHEN? 01 June to end June 2010

WHERE? 129 Old Sugar Road, Umzimkulu River, Port Shepstone

WHO DO I CONTACT: 039 682 1928 or  50s.inkwazi@vodamail.co.za.

WHAT”S HAPPENING? A Hansa Draught Promotion with massive prizes to be won. South African Breweries (SAB) & the 50′ s Pub & Diner will draw till slips and all who fill out their slips stand a chance to win great prizes.

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Events for JULY 2010

WHAT?  The 2010 Lions Show

WHEN? From the 08th – 11th July 2010

WHERE? At the Port Shepstone Borough Fields

WHO DO I CONTACT? At the time of publishing this I couldn’t establish a 2010 contact person, but click on the banner to the left which will take you to the website – Nuts

 Thursday 8th July 2010 Lions Show

The show kicks off with “Lions Laugh Out Loud” a comedy evening with top South African comedian Riaad Moosa (co-host of hit M-net show Laugh out Loud) on Thursday the 8th of July. Dinner entertainment will be provided by the talented & beautiful Lauren Laing. Thursday evenings are traditionally a corporate evening with an advert on our massive big screens include with each table booking.

FRIDAY 09 JULY 2010 Lions Show

Friday the 9^th  We have an awesome line-up with no less than three hot bands and two DJ’s. DJ sPiN and top SA DJ Lady Lea  will take to the stage in what promises to be the biggest party of the year! 

 18H00 : Forthlock – 2010 Lions show

 19H00 : Freezone
 
 20H00 : DJ Spin Video Mixing

21H00 : Lady Lea - Lions 2010 Lions Show

Saturday 10th July 2010 Lions Show 

Saturday & Sunday the main arena will be filled with fun & action and the ever popular Vagabond will also be performing live! Karate demonstration, Dog show, remote control demonstations, Fever X-treme Endurocross and The Criss Cross seven a side rugby Tournament will keep the whole family riveted to their seats.

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EVENTS for AUGUST 2010

WHAT? The Local Arts Festival AGAINST Crime

WHEN? 07 August 2010

WHERE? UGU Sport & Leisure Centre in Gamalakhe

WHO DO I CONTACT: Mark 084 550 4138.

WHAT”S HAPPENING: Come and see some of the best in local music talent strut their stuff!