building plot, 2825 m²
Vacant erf which has been subdivided into 2 properties. The front portion already has plans approved and the water has been connected & a foundation has been laid. The ohter section can also be subdivided into 2 erfs.
Empangeni & Richard Bay Background Information :
Property Information :
Empangeni and Richards Bay is experiencing a severe shortage of residential, commercial and industrial stands and there appears little prospect of the local authority being able to meet demand in the near future.
The continual expansion of industries around the deep water port and rise in demand for homes has exceeded the capacity of the local authority and that while plentiful land is available, it has not been zoned or serviced.
Current major developments include a new R350-million shopping centre of 30 000 sqm being developed in the Richards Bay CBD with Game as the anchor tenant. Meanwhile, the Super Spar Centre is being extended and a final announcement on the planned R700-million Tata Steels ferrochrome smelter is expected soon. New capacity for residential development is being planned by the municipality, this will only come on stream once infrastructure is in place and is not expected for about two to three years.
The road link between Richards Bay and Empangeni, for example, is presently under construction and the upgrade will only be completed in three years' time.
There has been a new wave of sectional title developments in Richards Bay as developers have sought to address the chronic under-supply in relation to demand. Sectional title units also sell well in the town because they tend to be more affordable than freestanding properties.
The complete drying up of new residential building land in the town. This, is in spite, of developers eager to launch new projects. He believes the local authority, the City of Umhlatuze, has so far neglected the rezoning process to readily make new building land available.
Sectional title units start at around R300 000, with top-of-the-range units reaching around R1,2-million, while freehold homes start at around R650 000.
However, all spare capacity in terms of land for new sectional title developments has now been taken up and as a result, traditional freehold homes are rapidly being subdivided and converted into duettes.
Meanwhile, buy-to-let sales are continuing at a steady pace, despite the fact that the rental market is currently oversupplied and that returns on these investments have fallen. "Investors see the area continuing to expand and rentals showing strong growth in the wake of more industrial and commercial projects.
Empangeni Background Information :
History :
In 1851, the Norwegian Missionary Society established a mission station on the banks of the eMpangeni river. The river was named after the profusion of Mpange trees (Treema guineensis) growing along its banks. The mission was later moved to Eshowe, 61 kilometres north-west. In 1894 a magistracy was established. The Zululand Railway reached the town in January 1903 and linked the area to Durban and Eshowe. The government planted eucalyptus trees in 1905 as part of an experimental timber plantation. The plantation was a success and led to a large scale planting along the coastal belt. In 1906 Empangeni became a village. Rapid expansion began when a sugar mill was erected at Felixton. The establishment of the Empangeni Sugar Mill set the area on the road to rapid development. Empangeni was officially proclaimed as a township on 15 January 1931 and declared a borough on 13 October 1960.
General :
Empangeni is a town in KwaZulu-Natal Province situated only 15 kilometers from Richards Bay the main harbour town in KwaZulu Natal. Empangeni is approximately 160 kilometres north of Durban, situated in hilly country side of the Uthungulu District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The City of uMhlathuze was formed by joining the towns of Empangeni and Richards Bay together.
Empangeni overlooks a flat coastal plain and has a sub tropical climate with an average climate of 28.4oC in summer and 14.5oC in winter.
Services :
Property Service Businesses :
Airconditioning services
.Empangeni Solar Blue (035) 772 2649
.Richards Bay Exland Airconditioning
(035) 789 8662
.Improved Airconditioning Systems
(035) 789 7391
.PCI (035) 797 3423
.Pro Air Services (035) 789 0990
.Zul Cool (035) 789 8290
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Attorneys Empangeni
Kloppers Incorpoated (035) 772 2700
.Schreiber Smith (035) 772 3516
.Truter James de Ridder (035) 772 1911
Richards Bay
Connie Marais (035) 789 7968
.Duvenage Inc
(035) 780 7200
.Kloppers Incorpoated (035) 780 7300
.Schreiber Smith (035) 789 1324
.Shepstone & Wylie
(035) 780 7250
Truter James de Ridder (035) 789 1226
Carpenters / Woodwork
Richards Bay
Woodies Woodwork (035) 789 8419
Electric Motor Repairs : Richards Bay
Kuthula Rewinds (035) 751 1313
Garden Services
BayScapes 082 578 3467
Interior Design ; Richards Bay
A Touch of Class (035) 753 3013
Landscape Services :
BayScapes 082 578 3467
Locksmith : Richards Bay
Kevin's Keys (035) 789 8057
Mr Lock Mr Key (035) 789 4907
RB Lockmiths (035) 789 9583
Security doors : Empangeni
Superior (035) 772 2904
Vimba Security Doors (035) 787 1319
Richards Bay : Safe & Sound - Trellidor
(035) 787 0325
Security Services : Richards Bay
Chubb Security : 0861 035 911
Inyala Security (035) 550 1412
Security Systems : Richards Bay
Boardwalk : Security World (035) 789 7467
Security window tinting : Empangeni
Solartint (035) 787 3888
: Richards Bay
Solartint (035) 789 4777
Underwater Services : Richards Bay
Dormac (035) 797 3717
Municipality :
Uthungulu District municipality - 035 7992501
Empangeni Tourism Bureau - 035 9011617
Educational
Schools : It has two major High Schools, Empangeni High , St Catherines (A catholic convent), along with three major primary schools, Grantham Park, Heuwelland and Empangeni Prep.
Contact details : Empangeni preparatory school 035 7921465 ; Heuwelland Primary school 035 7725780 ; St Catherines 035 7724414 ; Empangeni Christian School 035 7923772
Nursery Schools & Day-Care : Pinocchio 035 7724841 St Catherines 035 7724414 Religious :
Churches :
Eagle's nest community church - 035 7860507 ; Church of Christ - 035 7921874 ; Holy Cross Anglican parish - 035 7922570 ; Methodist Church - 035 7726095 ; Victory Family Church - 035 7923404 ; Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church - 035 7723702
Medical :
Emergency : Empangeni Hospital - 035 9028500 ; Empangeni Garden Clinic - 035 9028000 Ambulance - 10177
Doctors : Dr C Greeff - 035 7726635 ; Dr A Naude - 035 7726635 ; Dr DJ Struwig - 0.57921310
Gynaecologists : Dr MG Matebhere - 035 7722651 Dr JJ Sokolewicz - 035 789 2590 ; Dr Willem vd Walt - 035 789 6624 ; Dr S Welman - 035 7726916
Dentists : Dr D du Plooy - 035 7723920 ; Dr J Jacobs - 035 7723920 ; Dr Kashmira Makan - 035 9028213 ; Dr PD Swan - 035 7727231 ; Dr EA Vawda - 035 7924877
Pshycologists : Dr Shelly Hall - 083 6551699
Specialists : Dermatologist - Dr KC Westermann - 035 7890808 ; Ear, Nose & Throat specialist - Dr G Charlton - 035 7925569 ; Eye Specialist - Dr Johann de Lange - 035 7922200 ; Eye Specialist - Dr WP Wasserman - 035 7924775 ; Homeopath - Dr Lance F Giles - 035 7721325 ; Chiropractor - Dr J Ralph - 035 7721268
Opticians / Optometrists : Moffatt Optical Sanlam Centre - 0.5 7726843 ; Moffatt Optical Game Centre - 035 7923639 ; Nyathikazi Optometrists - 05 7722325 ; HW Jones Sanlam Centre - 0.5 7726021 ; Spec Savers Sanlam Centre - 035 7722899
Pharmacies : Medi-park pharmacy - 035 7923470 ; Pillbox pharmacy - 035 7723570 ; Plaza pharmacy - 035 7725230 ; The Rail pharmacy cc - 035 7870522
Veterinarians : Zululand veterinary hospital - 035 7726937 ; S P C A Zululand - 035 7929129
COMMUNITY SERVICES : Advice desk for abused women – 0800150150 ; Aids toll-free line – 0800012322 ; Childline – 0800055555 ; Eskom – 0860204560 ; Fire rescue - 035 7973911 ; Life line - 035 7974222 / 0827619111 ; Netcare 911 ambulance – 0800333444 ; Rape Crisis centre - 035 9028517 ; South African Police - 035 9012475 / 2478 ; SPCA - 7929129
Recreational Activities :
The biggest attraction in town is the Empangeni Art and Cultural History Museum, on Turnbull St. The museum has exhibitions on traditional Zulu culture and the early days of the sugar cane industry, as well as a sizeable collection of oil paintings and temporary exhibits of local art. Highlights include photographs of early sugar farms and displays of traditional Zulu clothing and crafts.
The Enseleni Nature Reserve, about 13km north of Empangeni on the N2, has picnic spots and a 7km hiking trail on which you may come face to animal life, mostly zebra and impala.
Golf :
It is a 18 hole golf course with a driving range. There are golf carts for hire & a proshop on the grounds. Golfing competitions are held every Wednesday & Friday. Length : 5983 m (men) & 5183 m (ladies).
For the adventurous:
HELICOPTER FLIGHTS: JNC Helicopter Tours, Umhlanga - 082 3903566
HORSE RIDING: Rocking Horse Riding school, Ballito - 084 5102198 ; Wellesley Stables, Umdloti - 083 7881881 ; Bhangazi horse trails - 035 550 4438 ; Exodus Horse Trails, Pongola - 034 435 1123
MICROLIGHT FLIGHTS: Ballito Bay Microlights - 082 659 5550
MOUNTAIN/QUAD BIKING: Fat Traxx Quad Trails, Ballito - 082 4775837 ; River quad trails - 032 942 8014 ; Mountain Bike Trails, Pongola - 034 435 1123 ; Quad & Two Wheeler Off Road Adventures, Pongola - 034 413 2766
SCUBA DIVING: Dive Nautique, Umhlanga – 0835532834
CANOEING AND KAYAKING : St Lucia Kayak Safaris - 035 590 1233
For the more sedate:
BIRD WATCHING/TRAILS/SAFARIS: Heritage Safari Tours - 035 590 1133 ; KZN Wildlife, Mpila - 035 550 1718 ; Leisure Eco-tours - 035 550 4059 ; Zululand Aquatic & Animal Adv. - 035 550 0681 ; Wilderness Trails Reservations - 033 8451067 ; Rhino tracking, Pongola - 034 435 1123
FISHING: Umhlanga deep sea fishing - 083 659 1694 ; Euro Zulu Safaris - 035 590 2173 ; Le Jon Charters - 035 590 1212 ; Irie Tiger Fishing Safaris, Pongola - 034 357 6518
BOAT TOURS : Advantage tours, St Lucia - 035 590 1259 ; KZN Wildlife, St Lucia - 035 590 1340 ; St Lucia Safaris - 035 590 1047
WALKS/HIKING: Emoyeni Trail (guided 4 day trail) - 035 590 9002 ; Bhangazi Trail - 035 590 9002 ; Mziki Trail (guided 3 day trail) - 035 590 9002 ; Wilderness trails, iMfolozi - 033 845 1000 ; Wilderness trails, St Lucia - 033 845 1000
DOLPHIN & WHALE VIEWING: Dive nautique, Umhlanga - 083 5532834 ; Infinity marine enterprises, Ballito - 083 4489314 ; North coast dolphin viewing - 082 510 6516 ; Advantage Tours - 035 590 1259
Restaurants :
60's diner & restaurant (035) 787-1408
Anchors cast (035) 788-0217
Bongumusa restaurant (035) 795-1022
Ebhodweni african cusine (035) 772-3546
Jack's restaurant & take-away (035) 787-0604
Neliswa eating house (035) 772-4285
Oxtails (035) 772-4398
Porky's pizza parlour (035) 772-3750
Sondoni tavern (035) 792-4259
Spur steak ranches (035) 772-5542
Sources : www.kznnorthhappenings.co.za & www.richemp.co.za