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Despite the weak rand and the fragile economy, some people still have their wallets full of cash-they spend millions of dollars on luxury yachts. As hupgeil Dube and his wife lay on a luxury yacht called C'est la Vie, it swings on the icy waves near Cape dunklefton beach.
The owner of the prize, Dube-
Winning Dube Brahman stallion farm from about 50 km M in pollova will turn 41 in April-he is considering buying himself a new sailing toy to celebrate.
Also, Dubey told City News this week that he believes luxury yachts will be a huge investment.
The cattle keeper intends to buy a luxury boat with at least two bedrooms and an entertainment deck for between 7 and 10 million.
"I want to buy a yacht charter boat and I think it will be a good alternative to generating revenue.
We can also use it when we are in Cape Town, "he said.
Last week, Dube, his wife, their three children. year-
His sister, his son. in-
His niece, Nosipho, mother-in-
Law Angelica and mother Tombezeni received great hospitality on a cruise to Clifton, led by Derek Levy, CEO of the luxury yacht dealer Boating World,
They are part of a growing number of wealthy families from across Africa who are buying investment boats for Cape Town and are now widely regarded as the luxury capital of the continent.
Levy told City News that he is negotiating 30 similar sales-five of which he expects to finish soon.
While the South African rand and drought continue to drive the economic downturn in South Africa, some people seem to have their wallets as bullet-proof.
"There will always be people with money.
"Now, South African exporters are working with weak rand companies-these people make money in dollars," Levy said . ".
He described Cape Town as "the luxury gate to Africa" and said he had sold millions of dollars
Rand offers fishing boats and yachts to buyers in Kenya, Angola, Uganda and even Sierra Leone.
He said he is currently representing two sales for the tobacco tycoon in Malawi.
Two years ago, Angola's oil transport giant, Mauro Carvalho, bought a brand new R26 million Fair Line 65 Squadron Yacht from Levy.
The yacht has four bedrooms and crew quarters, as well as two entertainment decks, one with electric braai, moored at five
Star Only Cape Town to attend the exclusive farewell party that ANC stalwart Tony yanggny attended the night before departure.
Other guests on Levi's luxury yacht include Danielle, small Isabella Habana from Bradley and Springbock hero Brian Habana, and television producer Dali Tambo
Back in Clifton, Dube told City News that the cruise was a "great experience, very comfortable ".
"I'm afraid of water, so I can't swim," he said . ". In drought-
He has been forced to buy Lucerne for his 200 red Brahmin since August.
But the farmer, who was born in bravayo, Zimbabwe, said his animals were in the best condition and he had some cash to spare.
At last year's Thabazimbi agricultural fair, his stallion won the Red Bull Award, the senior reserve champion.
"I'm still busy doing my homework.
I will focus on the economy and make a final decision. About yachtsnext month.
Since yachts are not fixed assets, some people are more willing to invest in yachts, Levy added.
"Some people believe that by investing in a ship, they are free to escape from world political problems.
They live on their own ships and become masters of their own destiny . "
Meanwhile, Dube said that while his heart remained on the red Brahmin cattle of Pollock, he is now also eager for Cape Town.
"Cape Town is an addictive place in itself.
This is a place to visit over and over again.
"My heart is split now," he said . ".
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