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 FROM
BERRY EVERITT
Happy New Year! That’s everybody’s wish for 2012, and we feel sure that even given the multiple economic problems currently confronting many countries, this will turn out to be a year in which hope-in-action triumphs magnificently over depression, recession and cynicism.
And to start as we mean to go on, Chas Everitt International will be the main sponsor of a huge team that will be riding in the upcoming Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour in support of the Give Me a Chance Children’s Foundation.
This is the first year in which the organisers of the cycle tour have decided to allow the event to be used to raise funds for charity (see www.cycletour.co.za) and we see it as a great opportunity to support less fortunate young people who already have great drive and courage and just need help to access the right educational opportunities (see www.givemeachance.co.za).
As a real estate company, we are of course privileged to share the hopes and dreams of many families and young people across the country, and we are constantly impressed by how positive and innovative and determined South Africans are even in the face of great obstacles.
Indeed, this is what most reinforces our belief that this is going to be the best year in many for the local property market. And when we add this “can do” attitude to all the other factors that SA currently has in its favour – such as a steadily growing economy, improving employment prospects and a sound currency – we have no doubt that this will be year to remember with a smile. | 
