About
Us
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
Email : info@vlife.co.za
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
| 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 and his daughter, Emily, lives in Camps Bay. |
| 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. |
| Johannes Lategan - DIRECTOR of INVESTMENTS 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. |
| Riaan Veldtmann - FINANCIAL DIRECTOR Riaan grew up in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, and completed his schooling at Stellenberg High School in Durbanville. He then studied a Bachelors degree in Accounting at the University of Stellenbosch. Riaan then proceeded with his articles at LDP auditors in Durbanville, and at the same time managed to study part time and obtain his Honours degree through UNISA. He enjoys all forms of sport, especially rugby, cricket and golf and loves travelling abroad, Riaan visited Spain last year, where he took part in the running with the bulls in Pamplona. Riaan has been with Village & Life for 3 years, since December 2006. |
History
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1994 1996 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 Conceptualised and launched Camps Bay Village, consisting of over 50 participating properties in the Camps Bay area. 2001 2002 2003 2006 Launched “The Glen Apartments,” five star luxury serviced apartments in Camps Bay, in association with ASLO Holdings. 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. 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 Launched an independent wellness company, Mint Wellness, offering world class treatments by internationally qualified therapists from individual wellness centres. 2008 |
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