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An opulent luxury home in Houghton Ridge, Johannesburg, known as Gatsby, is back on the market – this time for a reduced R92m – and to sweeten the deal, the sellers are throwing in a Rolls-Royce.
Chas Everitt Luxury Portfolio CEO Rory O’Hagan told News24 that they had to think out of the box to entice buyers.
“In this day and age, you need to be creative with your marketing. We thought it’s a different angle to offer a car with the house. We thought let’s do something that’s not standard in a house that is a luxury property,” he told News24.
O’Hagan said that despite having to drop the initial asking price of R120m due to South Africa’s strained economy and housing market, there was still a demand for luxury new builds as well as fully-renovated or restored trophy properties.
The 2 000-square-metre mansion was designed and built by the Pellerade Design Group and boasts eight glamorous ensuite bedrooms with luxurious bespoke furnishings, an array of sumptuous reception rooms decorated with an international collection of rare artworks, a private night club, a wellness spa, a library, a gymnasium, conference facilities, a heated indoor swimming pool and an outdoor training pool.
And it’s built on four levels to optimise the beautiful panoramic views of northern Johannesburg.
In addition to the beautiful interior design, the house features state-of-the art security and surveillance systems as well as full home automation.
“The electronics in this home are at a level that you don’t normally see in most homes in this country. From an app, you can basically run your home from anywhere in the world,” said O’Hagan.
The house took eight years to complete and six of those were dedicated to the earthworks.
“To give you an idea, you have a hill. You can imagine the first terrace is going up eight metres. You have to fill it with soil, then you have another terrace and another,” Pellerade Design Group CEO Stephen Pellerade explained.
“We hadn’t realised how much soil you needed to fill the terraces. It was just immeasurable, even financially for wealthy people.”
He said they were lucky because at the time, they were able to strike a deal with the City of Johannesburg when the Gautrain company removed soil from Rosebank.
“So, we had the soil brought here by truck, probably a few hundred trucks a day, depositing the soil for the period of 18 months.”
He estimated that roughly 30 000 tonnes of soil were needed to complete the terraces.
The Gatsby will be sold, fully furnished with handpicked antiques and period pieces from around the world, and other specially-commissioned modern pieces.
Breast cancer is the leading cancer affecting women in South Africa, according to CANSA. The National Cancer Registry indicates that one in 27 women is at risk of being diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime.
But a new study casts a bright light on the fight to end this deadly disease. After looking at 200 000 people, scientists from the University of Cambridge identified 352 genetic mutations that increase an individual’s risk of developing the killer disease. The researchers, whose findings were published in Nature Genetics, believe that these mutations may impact as many as 190 genes.
According to the report, fewer than 40 genes had been previously recognised, making this breakthrough highly impressive.
Why this is good news
This new discovery paints a hopeful picture as it can help pinpoint which women are predisposed to developing breast cancer, and therefore allow them to be closely monitored.
“This incredible haul of newly-discovered breast cancer genes provides us with many more genes to work on, most of which have not been studied before,” said Dr Alison Dunning from the University of Cambridge.
Dunning added that the large number of genes that are now known to play a role emphasise how complex the disease is, and that it will help researchers build a more detailed picture of how it arises and develops.
The human genome
The human genome contains between 20 000 and 25 000 genes, and while individuals actually share as much as 99.9% of the same hereditary material, 0.1% of our genetic variants make us unique. It’s also what makes us susceptible to certain diseases.
What makes studying these genes even more intricate is that there are no single genes that cause diseases such as breast cancer, but rather a combination of these genes acting together to increase one’s risk of developing the disease.
Science writer Ed Yong from the Atlantic writes: “These genes continue to be mysterious because they sit in parts of the genome that are hard to analyse with modern techniques. So when geneticists search for variants in the genome that are associated with diseases or physical traits, they often gloss over these duplicated genes entirely.”
However, Yong also points out that newer techniques are starting to solve these problems, with the recent discovery a case in point.
Living with breast cancer
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer affects more than two million women each year with an estimated 627 000 breast cancer-related deaths recorded in 2018. The WHO also notes that the rates are increasing in almost every region across the world.
Although breast cancer often manifests as a lump in the breast, not all lumps are cancerous, as explained in a previous Health24 article. Risk factors for the disease include, among others, age, age at first pregnancy, genetic inheritance, early onset of menstruation, and menopause after age 55.
Here are some of the most common symptoms of the disease, once a tumour has formed:
Breast lumps should never be ignored. If you notice a lump, it’s important to see your doctor right away.
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A concern specialising in international imports and exports is seeking a self driven and self motivated Sales Executive for Frozen Foods.
pen position : Sales Executive (Frozen Foods)
Location : Candidates can be based either in Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban
Type : Permanent position
Salary : Market related
Job requirements :
– Extensive knowledge of the Frozen Foods industry
– Previous work experience in a sales capacity within Frozen Foods
Duties :
– Grow the market share
– Develop a market for the more speciality type of products (Frozen Foods)
Candidates meeting the above criteria are invited to apply for the position by emailing their CV to lisa@kingrec.co.za
Please note, applications made via Facebook or LinkedIn will not be evaluated, only email applications will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you have not received contact from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
| Remuneration: | R650 – R800 per hour Cost to company |
| Location: | Johannesburg, Midrand |
| Type: | Contract |
| Company: | E-Merge IT Recruitment |
An opportunity to work with a team of DevOps experts globally that requires Java Developers (Full Stack)! You will be developing new system solutions whilst gaining international exposure.
Leading multinational manufacturing brand is on the lookout for Java Developers who have a knack for travel. Contact us today!
Reference Number for this position is AQ48141 which is a Contract position based in Midrand offering a cost to company rate of R600 to R800 per hour negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Amanda on
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| Remuneration: | Market Related |
| Benefits: | Medical Aid and retirement annuity contributions. Plus yearly bonus as per company policy |
| Location: | George |
| Reference: | #Grj000241/Melis |
| Company: | Badger Holdings |
dotsure.co.za is adding to its fast-growing team of experts that is making waves in the South African insurance space and they need you!
When you find an organisation based in the beautiful Garden Route that works at a big-city pace, has world-beating ambition and is willing to nurture talent and reward performance, it might seem like the opportunity to be part of this is too good to be true. But sometimes it does happen that you come across a brand that truly values talent, is a proven industry disruptor and is looking to add an experienced professional with exactly your skill-set to its ranks. If you’re an experienced, motivated, dynamic and talented professional, then this is that kind of life-changing opportunity for you.
Who is dotsure.co.za though? They are the award-winning, Guinness World Record-breaking insurance provider that introduced South Africa to innovations like an online quote, buy and policy management for car, life and pet insurance. They are the tech-driven visionaries behind concepts like Name Your Price and the introduction of Exotic Pet Insurance to the country.
If you are ready to become part of an insurance provider committed to changing industry and you fit the description below, then your new life starts today: dotsure.co.za is looking for an ambitious Senior Copywriter with a passion for words and ideas, who has the ability to think differently and believes impossible is nothing.
If you’re up for the challenge, this is what you would need to do:
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If you are the right candidate with the relevant experience and skillset, this is a dream opportunity to live and work in the Garden Route in a company that operates at a big city pace.
This position will require you to be based in George, Garden Route.
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Badger Holdings is a focused investment holding company specialising in the short-term motor insurance industry.
| Remuneration: | negotiable Cost to company |
| Location: | Cape Town |
| Education level: | Degree |
| Job level: | Mid/Senior |
| Reference: | #Mich1394 |
| Company: | Viv Gordon Placements (VGP) |
A leading Cape Town Brand Activation, Experiential Marketing and Promotions company has a fabulous job opportunity for a driven Senior Account Manager. We’re looking for someone highly experienced in the Brand Activation, Experiential Marketing and Promotions industry. This role is both client-facing as well as being hands-on with operations and execution. Do you have a proven track record as an Account Manager running medium and large Activation campaigns for brands? Are you ambitious, committed and willing to do what it takes to get the job done and delight clients? If you answered ‘yes,’ we want to hear from you!
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Should you not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Viv Gordon Placements (VGP) is a specialist recruitment agency in the Marketing, Advertising, Media, Digital, PR/Communications and Publishing industries.
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Apprenticeship Opportunity for unemployed people (18.2) Fitting, and Boilermaking and Instrumentation and Electrical.Omnia will grant this candidate the opportunity to obtain a full qualification (Red Seal Qualification) in a specific trade when indenturing this candidate for a period of 3.5 years. Binding Contract which includes Workplace Experience according to a prescribed Training Schedule and Theoretical Studies (objective is to obtain Red Seal Qualification).
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3 Bedroom House to let in Northpine (Howard Drive) for occupation 1 March 2020 @ R10 000 pm.
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3 Spacious bedrooms with built-in cupboards in 2 rooms
1 Bathroom with separate toilet
Newly renovated kitchen with lots of cupboards and built-in stove/hob. Dining area & living area with fireplace leading to back yard which allows for pets.
Separate pantry in the passage.
Tandem garage that fits 3 cars. Garage has built-in braai and off-street parking in the driveway.
Pre-paid electricity | Water, sewerage & refuse on monthly account payable by tenants strictly on the due date together with the monthly rent.
COST BREAKDOWN
Application fee of R120 (payable upfront per person, non-refundable. Your credit report will be emailed to you)
Double Damage Deposit required: R20,000.00 (Payable within 48 hours once an application has been approved)
Lease Administration fee: R1,150 (non-refundable and payable together with the deposit, before occupation)
Rent: R8 950 PM – Due on the 1st of every month. First month’s rent payable before the handover of keys.
This is a well-maintained house situated close to various Schools and shopping centers. If you can see this advert, the house is still available. To arrange a viewing, simply reply to this advert to set up a date & time or contact us during office hours, 08:30 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
