Ian Hamilton Roberts Scott, a fearless figure in South African motor racing, was born on May 10, 1900, in Johannesburg, Transvaal. His passion for speed and machinery ignited at a young age, as he spent hours tinkering with his motorcycle, coaxing out every last bit of performance.
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Joline Young’s new book, “An uncomfortable paradise” takes us on a journey, part personal, part historical, and a South African history that few know of – early colonial life in Simons Town.
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Stockbroker and influential gold commentator Maurice Lipschitz commissioned John Albert Hoogterp to design Noordhoek in 1938. Hoogterp had established his career working with Baker on the Union Buildings, and proceeded to numerous civic projects in then Northern Rhodesia and Kenya. The enormous scale of the house reflects its owner’s wealth and aspirations.