BONAVISTA 1902

At the end of the Anglo-Boer war in 1902, a house was built on the farm "Fairview" The house was called "Bonavista" which, roughly translates to "Fairview" in English.It is not clear why the house was called this by it's original owner Mr. Herbert North, after which the suburb of Northdene was named.It possibly is due to the breathtaking views seen from the house in almost all Compass directions.

During the past 108 years the house has changed hands several times since it's use as a family home by the North's. At one time it served as a convalescent home for soldiers during the second World-War and after that, It was bought by the Roman Catholic Church and used as a convent for several years.

Finally it was sold to the Old Apostolic Church who, have recently sold the property yet again, due to a serious decline in membership and it was bought by a Durban developer Mr. Colen Kisten owner of Africa Rising.

The property is once again for sale. The writer of this blog had occupied the property for 7 years while it was owned by the Apostolic church and was providing a service to the homeless and unemployed living in the area. We are looking for crowdfunding to buy the property allowing us to begin:

* Soup kitchen.
* Emergency accommodation.
* Basic entrepreneurial skills training.
* Cash crop hydroponic farming.

operations again.
CONTACT EMAIL: ams951@gmail.com

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DEATH EXPLAINED

Most beautiful explanation of death I've ever heard. ~DEATH~  WHAT A WONDERFUL WAY TO EXPLAIN IT .. A sick man turned to his doctor as he was preparing to Leave the examination room and said, 'Doctor, I am afraid to die. Tell me what lies on the other side.' Very quietly, the doctor said, 'I don't know..' 'You don't know? You're, a Christian man, And don't know what's on the other side?' The doctor was holding the handle of the door; On the other side came a sound of scratching and whining, And as he opened the door, a dog sprang into the room And leaped on him with an eager show of gladness. Turning to the patient, the doctor said, 'Did you notice my dog? He's never been in this room before. He didn't know what was inside. He knew nothing except that his master was here, And when the door opened, he sprang in without fear. I know little of what is on the other side of death, But I do know one thing... I know my Master is there and that is enough.' (sorry - cannot break this) May today there be peace within you. May you trust God that you are exactly Where you are meant to be. I believe that friends are quiet angels Who lift us to our feet when our wings Have trouble remembering how to fly. Just pass this on... Do not break this, PLEASE !!!!!

THESE PHOTOS ARE OF 70, DESTROYED 200 YEAR OLD TREES.

This tree is 800 years old

800 year old African "Wild-Fig"

The trees in the back will all be cut down in Jan.2011

One of the first Australian jacarandas in Durban

30 of these "Monkey Puzzle" trees destroyed