Since sending out our first teaser last week about the upcoming launch of Royal Jozini, we have been inundated with requests from members to find out more about the development and to upgrade to Platinum. There is no information available at all on any of our websites regarding Royal Jozini and that’s the very reason why you are an Investor Club Member. When we do launch the product, you will be notified before the public and will have a 2 to 4 week window period in which you can research the development offer and decide on your purchase option so watch this space, Jozini is coming!

To accommodate all the requests, the good news is that we have extended the cut off period for members to upgrade to Platinum prior to the Jozini Launch. Previously one had to be a member for more than 30 days in order to benefit from the discounts at the launch. For Royal Jozini, application for Platinum upgrades will be accepted up to the 30 August (one week before launch), provided the new member signs for a 24 month debit order (to show your loyalty of course!).

Remember that Platinum Members get the first stab at the cherry (4 weeks before public launch) and Gold Members 2 weeks thereafter. So have a look at your membership status and upgrade if you are not already a Platinum Member - it’s a mere R150 a month…

Warm regards,

CEO The eLan Group

Other progressive commitment from the Swaziland Government is the Lavumisa Border Gate is due to open 24-hours early next year. The site is conveniently located adjacent to the border and hence entry and exit is very convenient.

They will be invited to join as a free member and will be referenced under you. Should any of them purchase an eLan property, you will earn R10 000 as a result of the introduction.



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Trees for life, Wildlands Conservation Trust and Dr Venter have a program where orphaned children are assisted and encouraged to grow trees. They are given the seedlings and bags and have a responsibility to tend for the trees. Once the tree has grown to a certain height, it is purchased back from the children by Wildlands Conservation Trust.

This is where we are looking to source the trees needed for the environmental rehabilitation project at Blythedale Coastal Resort.

When a tree is planted, it has a very positive effect on our Carbon levels in the atmosphere. Trees absorb Carbon Dioxide and produce Oxygen and as we all know, Carbon Dioxide is the contributing negative factor to Global Warming.

The focus of a Carbon Trade exercise is to look at how much Carbon is absorbed through a tree’s life span and to balance this out on the property. For example - In Simbithi Eco-Estate, 15 000 trees were planted in 2004 in Phase 1 alone. Those trees have since sequested (or absorbed) 1 500 tons of Carbon!

On Blythedale Coastal Resort, the aim is to be Carbon neutral – thus the amount of carbon dioxide produced needs to be reabsorbed sufficiently through trees and shrubs. These official measurements are a rather delicate science and Blythedale Coastal Resort will look at becoming an Accredited Carbon Trader which will result in annual audits on the Carbon Trade Exchange.

70% Sold! Purchase Price R2 150 000, Apartment Size 123m²

Simbithi Hotel, Golf & Spa was launched in July to the eLan Investor Club. The Hotel comprises of 50 Hotel Apartments, a Restaurant, Bar, Pool Terrace, 120-seater Conference Facility (with 2 break-away rooms), and a Wellness Spa with 4 Treatment Rooms.

Situated on Simbithi Eco-Estate, overlooking the magnificent Peter Matkovitch Golf Course, the Hotel is based on the popular Sectional Title Hotel Room Investment Model, where purchasers become shareholders of the hotel and share in the profits on a participation quotient basis. Dividends are healthy and return on investment over a 24 month period is set to exceed 20%.

Contact us if you would like to find out more about purchase opportunities and ROI.

Andrew Thompson - eLan National Sales Manager   082 858 1196

Extensive renovations are underway at Ubizane Zululand Tree Lodge based in Northern Natal. Together with 3 other shareholders, the eLan Group are venturing into the Fractional Ownership arena in their 27 safari lodges.

Set to launch to the eLan Investor Club later this year, we are going to start a series on Fractional Ownership together with Stonebridge Fractional Ownership. Stonebridge are the eLan Group’s preferred Fractional partner where part of this high-end leisure group’s portfolio includes Simbithi Hotel Golf and Spa and Blythedale Coastal Resort.

Fractional Ownership can be defined as the collective ownership of an asset, usually an asset of a high monetary value where usage of the asset is allocated to the shareholders or owners by means of an ownership usage roster. Typically 13, the opportunity exists for shareholders to own 3 or 4 weeks per year in an upmarket, exclusive residence or apartment at a fraction of the cost of owning this property on an individual basis.

Fractional Ownership is an actual property ownership right, while timeshare is typically a usage right, and falls under the association of SAAFI (South African Association of Fractional Intermediaries) which governs the fractional ownership market in SA. Suited to the leisure market, Fractional Ownership is considered an excellent investment option when supported by luxury properties, in prime locations, with added infrastructure benefits to build value and drive re-sale demand.

Who will fractional ownership appeal to? Typically a cash-rich, time-poor individual who values the experience of luxury goods without the associated maintenance and management costs.

Investor Club Manager