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Talia recommended Bosman Plumbing·2 days ago

"We'd just moved house. Hanging pictures, I nicked a pipe in the wall. Within 20 mins of calling, Brandon was at the door."

PlumbersConstantia
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Jeannine recommended Cakes by Lynn·4 days ago

"I was ordering from Australia. Lynn went out of her way for every personal message. Exquisite — tasted as good as they looked."

BakersNewlands
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Caren recommended Plumbing Baron·1 week ago

"Empty house next door got broken into and copper pipes stolen. Ryan came in the middle of the night and didn't charge. Superhero stuff."

PlumbersTokai
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Vicki recommended Rosette Jewellery·1 week ago

"Made my mother-in-law's 75th birthday earrings. Honest, reliable, creative, well-priced. They really are the best thing ever."

JewelleryRondebosch
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