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Village & Life Limited is a public company whose shareholders consist of directors and owners of the hotels and villages under management.

Village & Life consists of a group of independent hospitality establishments and tourism related commercial ventures.

The Executive Directors and our specialised departments provide support to the business units regarding new ventures, strategic matters, marketing, sales, human resources, facilities management, finance and administration.

Registration Number : 1997/003642/06
Registered Address : 69 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005
Postal Address : P O Box 32021, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8040
Telephone Number : +27 21 438 4444
Fax Number : +27 21 438 4433

Competitive Advantage
Village & Life’s competitive advantage is to creatively combine their expertise in tourism, property and finance, resulting in innovative and exciting tourism products.

Milestones
Value of the properties under management exceed R1 billion.
Sales revenue of accommodation, food and beverage exceeds R100 million per annum.
Employment of over 500 staff members.

Membership and Industry Associations

Directors

chairman@vlife.co.za Tel : +27 (0)21 437 8300	Maree Brink - CHAIRMAN Maree was born in Quebec, Canada in 1963. He completed his schooling at Paul Roos Gymnasium in Stellenbosch. He attended Stellenbosch University where he obtained honours degrees in Commerce and Accountancy. Maree qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1992. After five years with Price Waterhouse Coopers, Maree founded the Village & Life Group of Companies in 1994. Being an active sportsman, Maree plays tennis, is an enduro off-road motorbiking enthusiast and he jet ski’s and surfs as often as he can. Maree lives in Camps Bay and his daughter Emily is currently studying Agriculture in Wellington.

md@vlife.co.za Tel : +27 (0)21 421 5040	Roelof Troskie - MANAGING DIRECTOR Roelof was born in Claremont, Cape Town in 1965. He completed his schooling at Groote Schuur High, Cape Town. He attended the University of Cape Town, earning his B-Com degree. Roelof qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1992 after completing his articles at Price Waterhouse Coopers. He obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Law at the University of Cape Town. Roelof is a sports enthusiast! He also loves a round of golf (handicap of 11) and attends most rugby games at Newlands Stadium. Roelof has been involved in the tourism and hospitality industry since 1995.

fd@vlife.co.za Tel : +27 (0)21 438 4444	Johannes Lategan - FINANCIAL DIRECTOR Johannes was born in Oudtshoorn, South Africa in 1967. He completed his schooling at Oudtshoorn High. He attended Stellenbosch University where he obtained a degree in Accountancy. At the University of South Africa he obtained an honours degree in Commerce. He joined Village & Life in 1994 after completing three years with Price Waterhouse Coopers and lives in Camps Bay with his wife Ilsebe and his three daughters, Mila, Kristi and Isabelle.

History

1994 The company’s founder, Maree Brink, conceptualized and initiated the Village Hospitality Concept with the launch of Harbour View Cottages, also known as Cape Town’s First Guest Street, in an historical area which is now known as De Waterkant Village. www.dewaterkant.com 1996 Village & Life Limited is incorporated. Extended the Village & Life Hospitality Concept, allowing private property owners the opportunity to buy property and participate in the dynamics of the tourism industry; to earn rental returns, have hassle-free ownership and private occupation when required. 2000 Launched De Waterkant House, a guesthouse situated in the popular area of De Waterkant, “The Pride of the Village.” www.dewaterkanthouse.com Conceptualised and launched Camps Bay Village, consisting of over 50 participating properties in the Camps Bay area. www.campsbayvillage.com 2001 Conceptualised and launched Waterfront Village at the V&A Waterfront, consisting of 5 star graded luxury serviced apartments, situated on the water’s edge of the V&A Waterfront Marina. www.waterfrontvillage.com 2002 Launched Camps Bay Retreat, a boutique hotel set on 4.5 acres of private nature reserve. www.campsbayretreat.com 2003 Launched Mouille Point Village, situated along the “Platinum Mile,” the coastline stretching towards the V&A Waterfront. It is also within walking distance of the Green Point Stadium. www.mouillepoint.com 2006 Conceptualised, developed and launched The Charles, a luxury guest house, in the vibey De Waterkant Village. www.thecharles.co.za 2007 Conceptualised and launched Camps Bay Resort, a fun and vibrant seaside resort, located across from Camps Bay beach. www.campsbayresort.com Launched “The Glen Apartments,” five star luxury serviced apartments in Camps Bay, in association with ASLO Holdings. www.theglenapartments.co.za Took over management of The Farmhouse Hotel, in Langebaan on the West Coast. The Farmhouse Hotel offers splendid lagoon views, delicious hearty meals and an award winning winelist. www.thefarmhousehotel.com Launched Camps Bay Events, an events management business specialising in weddings, conferences, functions, celebrations and team building in exciting locations, such as the iconic Rotunda at The Bay Hotel. Camps Bay Events will also focus on opportunities relating to the 2010 World Cup www.campsbayevents.com Launched an independent wellness company, Mint Wellness, offering world class treatments by internationally qualified therapists from individual wellness centres. www.mintwellness.com Developed Camps Bay Beach Club, a sidewalk café styled cocktail bar and restaurant, across from the beach, in cosmopolitan Camps Bay. www.campsbaybeachclub.com 2008 Launched the web sales initiative, enhancing sales revenue through optimisation, search engine marketing, optimal web navigational structures, e-commerce, key word searches, content development and sponsored links. websales@vlife.co.za Launched West Coast Villas on the West Coast, consisting of a selected portfolio of desirable coastal villas, apartments and studios within the Langebaan area, offering offering superior locations, views and comfort. www.westcoastvillas.co.za Launched Totness Place, serviced apartments and Traveller’s Rooms, situated on the green belt in Camps Bay. www.totness.co.za Launched Cape Travel, an exciting tourism venture that selects and co-ordinates an range of excursions, tours, transport services and experiences. www.capetravel.co.za 2009 Appointed by Aslo Holdings to conduct the rental management at The Crystal, a new development in Camps Bay, with 41 sea-facing apartments and a large rim-flow pool. Launched Paradise Beach, a private residential resort situated on a beautiful north-facing bay on the shores of Langebaan Lagoon. Nestled around a secluded beach, properties have all been built to capture the character of contemporary Mediterranean architecture. www.paradisebeach.co.za Appointed as the tourism trade sales & marketing representative for L’Ermitage, a 5 star hotel, consisting of a stately chateau and 36 charming private villas, located in Franschhoek. www.lermitage.co.za

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