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Zebra Haven

Self Catering

Review Summary

3.7 out of 5from 26 reviews for Zebra Haven
Cleanliness
3.3/5
Service
3.9/5
Location
3.7/5
Safety
4.0/5
Value for money
3.4/5
Reinhard S - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Reinhard S
Large group

Rustig, veilig.

Waarde vir geld, die plek was skoon, en die mense was vriendelik. Ek het heerlik gebly en sal beslis terug gaan.

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Quiet, safe.

Value for money, the place was clean, and the people were friendly. I had a great stay and will definitely go back.

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Nigel E - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Nigel E
With friends

Would definitely book again, exactly what we wanted.

Very enjoyable, loved all the animal visitors. Was a bit disappointed to see the pool was out of order and was not mentioned to us, however it was not a deal breaker.

Victor T - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Victor T
Family with young children

Die plek word nie onderhou nie. Ek het fotos geneem as iemand wil sien.

Glad nie lekker gebly nie. As die plek myne was, sou ek skaam gekry het om mense verniet daar te laat bly, wat nog van uitverhuur!

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The place is not maintained. I took pictures if anyone wants to see.

Not a nice stay at all. If the place were mine, I'd be ashamed to let people stay there for nothing, let alone rent it out!

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Brendan S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Brendan S
Large group

Net oornag.

Beddegoed is nie skoon nie, selfs die vloere nie. Definitief 'n kakkerlakprobleem. Handdoeke is vuil.

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Just overnight.

Bedding is not clean, not even the floors. Definitely a cockroach problem. Towels are dirty.

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Marelise R - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marelise R
With friends

Baie lekker gekuier totdat dit begin reën het.

Huis is lekker ruim maar kort dringende reperasiewerk. Dit het vir 2 ure hard gereën met die gevolg die hele huis was onder water. Dit het op die boonste verdieping in die kamer met die 2 enkelbeddens deur die nuwe grasdak (wat ons verneem het Augustus oorgedoen is) ingereën en die water het deur die houtvloer na die onderste kamer deurgesyfer. Die aircon in dieselfde kamer lek met die gevolg dat die kamer muf ruik. Die boonste verdieping se sitkamer het dit ook by 4 verskillende plekke deur die grasdak ingereën. Die onderste kamer naaste aan die parkering se aircon lek ook binne die kamer. Die swembad was vuil en onbruikbaar.

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Had a great time until it started raining.

House is nice and spacious but needs urgent repair work. It rained hard for 2 hours with the result that the whole house was under water. It rained into the room with the 2 single beds on the top floor through the new thatched roof (which we learned was redone in August) and the water seeped through the wooden floor into the lower room. The aircon in the same room leaks causing the room to smell musty. The upper floor living room also had it rain in 4 different places through the thatched roof. The lower room closest to the parking's aircon is also leaking inside the room. The pool was dirty and unusable.

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Annatjie L - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Annatjie L
Large group

Baie wild gesien.

Instandhouding van huis nie na wense nie en van die meubels is baie oud. Kombuis is goed toegerus. Houtheining buite kort baie aandag, is oud en val uitmekaar. Die houthuisie (wendy) is 'n seer-oog. Die kuierarea (dek) bo die motorhuis, is glad nie aan te beveel nie so ook nie die houttrappe na die dek toe nie. Huis en die kuierarea kort baie aandag.

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Seen a lot of wildlife.

Maintenance of house not as desired and some of the furniture is very old. Kitchen is well equipped. Wooden fence outside needs a lot of attention, is old and falling apart. The wooden house (wendy) is an eyesore. The visiting area (deck) above the garage is not recommended at all, nor are the wooden stairs to the deck. House and the living area need a lot of attention.

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Elmo P - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Elmo P
Family with teenagers

Huis is baie afgeskeep.

Kasdeure stukkend, stortkoppe stukkend, geen sleutel vir deure behalwe ingaandeur, krag was af toe ons daar kom in 40 grade. Sal regtig 'n lekker kuier gewees het as hulle beter na hulle huise kyk. Swembad was vuil. Spinnerakke in kamers. Baie onvriendelike mense by Securicon om sleutel op te tel.

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House is very neglected.

Closet doors broken, shower heads broken, no key for doors except entry door, power was out when we got there in 40 degrees. Would have been a really nice visit if they looked after their houses better. Pool was dirty. Cobwebs in rooms. Very unfriendly people at Securicon to pick up key.

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Rolf K - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rolf K
Family with teenagers

Pleasent and value for money.

Value for money and safe.

Alida D - Aug 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alida D
Family with young children

Gerieflik, netjies.

Huis is netjies met alles wat jy nodig het vir gerieflike verblyf.

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Comfortable, neat.

House is tidy with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

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Ben V - Jul 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Ben V
With friends

Het veilig gevoel.

Die matrasse en beddegoed op die grondvloer kort egter aandag. Meer noodligte in geval van 'n kragonderbreking sal 'n aanwins wees.

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Felt safe.

However, the mattresses and bedding on the ground floor need attention. More emergency lights in case of a power outage would be an asset.

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Elmay E - Jan 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Elmay E
Family with teenagers

Was 'n heerlike kuier.

Sal enige tyd weer Zebra Haven kies vir n tydjie weg. Lekker plek om bietjie weg te kom en net te ontspan.

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Was a lovely visit.

Would choose Zebra Haven any time again for a time away. Nice place to get away and just relax.

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Linda L - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
1/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Linda L
Family with young children

Beautiful and peaceful.

We loved the animals in our surroundings. Was a wonderful time away in the bush.

Anschen E - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
2/5
Anschen E
Family with teenagers

Huis was groot maar vuil.

Geen toiletpapier of seep in die badkamers nie. Swembad was vuil en onbruikbaar. Die houtstellasies en houtheining agter by die braai-area is vervalle en kort ernstige werk. Tuinstoele by braai-area is gebreek.

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House was big but dirty.

No toilet paper or soap in the bathrooms. Pool was dirty and unusable. The wooden scaffolding and wooden fence at the back of the braai area are dilapidated and in need of serious work. Garden chairs at the braai area were broken.

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Lourens B - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lourens B
Family with teenagers

Waarde vir geld.

Ons het baie lekker gebly, plek was baie mooi skoon en ruim. Alles was daar wat ons nodig gehad het. Swembad was 'n saligheid vir die hitte. Daar het baie diere kom kuier op soek na ietsie om aan te peusel. Sal beslis aanbeveel en glad nie omgee om weer daar te boek vir ons volgende kuier nie.

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Value for money.

We had a great stay, the place was very nice, clean and spacious. Everything was there that we needed. Pool was a blessing for the heat. Many animals came to visit looking for something to snack on. Would definitely recommend and wouldn't mind booking there again for our next visit.

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Heleen H - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Heleen H
Family with young children

Alles was goed. Het krag probleem gehad Vrydag maar is ons heeltyd op Hoog te gehou en is dit herstel

Mooi omgewing. Baie diere gesien

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Everything was good. Had a power problem on Friday but we were kept on High all the time and it was fixed

Nice environment. Saw many animals

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Jacoba K - Mar 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacoba K
Family with young children

Baie rustig en baie mooi. Daar was baie diere wat ons gesien het. Die huis is ideaal vir 'n lekker kuier en was toegerus met alles wat ons benodig het.

Marlothpark was fantasties met hul veiligheid en skoonheid.

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Very peaceful and very beautiful. We saw lots of animals. The house is ideal for a nice stay and was equipped with everything.

Marloth Park was fantastic with their safety and clean.

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Belinda R - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Belinda R
Family with young children

Lovely weekend break.

We had a wonderful weekend and lots of animals came to visit.

Daniel D - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Daniel D
With partner

Was nog altyd tevrede met plekke wat ons geboek het maar nie die 1 nie!

Ek sal die plek nie eers verniet weer vat nie. Alles was vuil en slordig - moes alles eers was voor dit gebruik kon word. Baie goed is stukkend. Dis eintlik makliker om te se wat reg was ipv wat verkeerd was. Die lugreeling en yskas het gewerk!

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Always been happy with places we booked but not the 1!

I wouldn't even take the place again for nothing. Everything was dirty and untidy - everything had to be washed before it could be used. A lot of things are broken. It's actually easier to say what was right instead of what was wrong. The air conditioner and fridge worked!

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Zebra Haven 's response

Morning Danie

This is an extremely disturbing review. But thanks for giving us feedback. The cleaners actually were there on the day you arrived. We were getting the roof rethatched before you arrived, I wonder if that was the problem, but it should still have been sorted before you arrived. Our last review was all 5's, so we really would like a bit more information if possible. So sorry that you had such a bad experience.

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Sanette V - Aug 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Sanette V
Family with young children

Goed.

Ons was maar min tuis omdat ons Wildtuin toe was. Die huis het aandag nodig. Die stene wat wit geverf is, is vol stof en vertoon nie goed nie. Ons het probleme gevind wat ons onder die eienaar se aandag gebring het, op boonste vloer is 'n geblokte wasbak en uitlaatpyp wat af is en die water teen die huis laat uit loop, by kamer met 2 enkelbeddens het die buislig geflikker en maak 'n groot geraas.

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Well.

We were only home for a short time because we went to the Wildlife Park. The house needs attention. The bricks painted white are full of dust and do not show well. We found problems which we brought to the attention of the owner, upstairs there is a blocked sink and drain pipe which is down and running the water against the house, in room with 2 single beds the tube light was flickering and making a big noise

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Gert O - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Gert O
Family with teenagers

Baie rustig en privaat.

Daar was klein foutjies maar die eienaar het dit vinnig reggestel. Sal weer teruggaan na Zebra Haven. Het baie lekker gebly. Baie diere kom in die aand na die huis opsoek na iets om te eet. Zebra Haven is ook baie veilig om in te bly.

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Very quiet and private.

There were small mistakes but the owner fixed them quickly. Will go back to Zebra Haven again. Had a great stay. Many animals come to the house in the evening looking for something to eat. Zebra Haven is also very safe to stay in.

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Anonymous Guest - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Disappointing.

It's such a shame that I have to give negative feedback, but unfortunately we were very disappointed in the place. It was really not clean, not even the kitchenware, fridge and there are cobwebs everywhere and big cockroaches, it really looks like the place is not maintained or cleaned thoroughly between guests' visits, the place definitely needs a lot of attention inside and outside, as well as some updating in terms of furniture and a thorough cleaning. We did enjoy seeing the night owls.

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Karin W - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karin W
Large group

Ons verblyf was heerlik het alles gehad wat ons nodig kon hê.

Ons verblyf was heerlik. Huis is goed ingerig. Sal definitief weer verblyf by Zebra bespreek.

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Our stay was lovely had everything we could need.

Our stay was wonderful. House is well furnished. Will definitely book accommodation at Zebra again.

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Gustav K - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gustav K
With friends

Het lekker gerus in 'n stil bosveld atmosfeer.

Het baie lekker gebly. Alles was skoon en netjies. Geen problem gehad met krag of warm water nie. Die eienaar, Brent, was baie gaaf en hulpvaardig. Hy is in die proses om toerusting op te gradeer en het ondermeer 'n nuwe eetkamer stel en elektriese braaipan geïnstalleer. Wild is baie mak en het koedoes, bosbokke, duiker, zebras en vlakvarke by ons kamp gesien.

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Lovely rest in a quiet bush-veld atmosphere.

Very nice stay. Everything was clean and neat. No problem with electricity or warm water. The owner Brent was very friendly and helpful. He is in the process of upgrading the equipment and installing a new dining set and frying pan. Game is very tame and we saw kudus, bush-buck, duikers, zebras and warthogs at our camp.

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Thora G - May 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Thora G
Family with young children

Comfortable.

Great location, for first time visit to Marloth Park, Zebra Haven is comfortable, spacious and safe. I would recommend a decent stove with an oven be placed in the place as getting back from KNP so late was hectic to braai, one aircon was not working. Other than that it was a fabulous experience with all the close up animals right there and the crocodile river right there. Will definitely return for a visit.

Zebra Haven 's response

Thank you so much Thora, for your great review. We placed a flavorwave oven into the kitchen in the meantime, whilst we determine the size of stove for the house. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
Bush regards,
Marloth Havens

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Willem P - Jul 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Willem P
With friends

Ons het lekker gekuier in die bosveldatmosfeer.

Hoewel ons lekker gebly en gekuier het wil ek net die volgende voorstelle maak: Die mure binne die huis sou ek gepleister het want op die oomblik vertoon dit vuil omdat daar stof in die gleuwe tussen die stene is. Die lakens vir die dubbelbed pas nie behoorlik nie (bietjie klein en kon nie ingesteek word nie) so as jy omdraai vrommel die laken onder jou in. "Fumegate" die huis binne om van die goggas in die grasdak ontslae te raak. Maak die dek 'n meer toeganklike kuierplek. Daar is goeie potensiaal in hierdie verblyf.

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We had a very nice time in the bush-atmosphere.

Even though we had a nice time, there are a few suggestions I'd like to make: I would plaster the walls inside the house because at the moment it appears dirty because there is dust in the slit between the bricks. The sheets for the double bed doesn't fit properly (a bit too small and couldn't be tucked in) so when you turn around the sheet rolls up under you. Fumigate the house to get rid of the bugs in the thatch roof. Make the deck a bit more accessible place. The accommodation has some good potential.

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Zebra Haven 's response

Afternoon Willem,

Thank you for your review and the added suggestions. It is always great to hear from guests how we can improve, especially guests that have high standards such as yourself. We will endeavour to take some of the suggestions on board, before your next visit.

Bush regards,
Marloth Havens

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Marius W - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
2/5
Safety
1/5
Value for money
1/5
Marius W
Family with teenagers

Verblyf nie waarde vir geld.

Ek sal Zebra Haven vir niemand aanbeveel nie. Die mees onaangenaamste vakansie ervaring ooit. Die krag is elke dag af vir `n paar uur. Die eetgerei en alles in die kombuis is sowat 50 jaar oud. Dit saam met die meubels in die huis. Almal het hulle eie smaak maar nie meubels en eetgerei wat dateer van die 1950`s nie. As jy `n vakansiehuis het wat jy uitverhuur moet jy dit nutraal hou en opdateer met die tyd. Die huis het drie deure wat uitgaan na buite, ons het slegs een stel sleutels vir een deur. Die foto's op die web waar jy bo kan sit is gesluit met slot en ketting. Laaste, neem asb al julle persoonlike foto's en begrafnisbriewe uit die huis want ek is seker nie enige gas wat daar bly wil dit sien nie. Dit is baie onprofessioneel om so iets te doen. Dit het vir my gevoel asof ek by my ouma se huis in die 1950`s gaan kuier het, mees walglikste vakansie ooit in my lewe. Kon glad nie slaap in die aande met al die persoonlike besittings van die eienaar in die huis nie. Sal dit glad nie aanbeveel vir enige persoon nie.

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Accommodation not value for money.

I would not recommend Zebra Haven to anyone. The most unpleasant holiday experience ever. The power is off for a few hours every day. The cutlery and everything in the kitchen is about 50 years old. This along with the furniture in the house. Everyone has their own taste, but not furniture and cutlery that dates from the 1950s. If you have a holiday home that you rent out, you must keep it clean and update it over time. The house has three doors going outside, we only have one set of keys for one door. The photos on the web where you can sit upstairs are locked with a lock and chain. Lastly, please take all your personal photos and funeral letters out of the house because I'm sure not any guest staying there wants to see them. It is very unprofessional to do such a thing. It felt to me like I was visiting my grandmother's house in the 1950's, most disgusting holiday ever in my life. Couldn't sleep at all in the evenings with all the personal belongings of the owner in the house. Would not recommend it to any person at all.

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Zebra Haven 's response

Good Afternoon Marius and family.

I am absolutely mortified that the Marloth Havens Zebra haven property did not deliver on your family enjoying a well deserved holiday break. I have immediately dispatched our Marloth Park agent to look into the "funeral letters/photos" that you spoke about above, as we were certain that all personal effects were removed from the house but maybe something was missed and I apologise.

Point is taken with regards the cutlery. We overlooked that part and we did not replace them, as we did with the new crockery sets/microwave/kettle/toaster/gas cooker set-up. We will make a plan to rectify that situation as soon as possible.

We will update the website pictures and website information, with regards the availability of a single front-door access and the top lapa. The keys issue was taken on a security aspect and the top lapa will become available once the required furniture is acquired. This is something we obviously need to review.

Unfortunately, power availability in Marloth Park over festive periods when there is pressure on the grid, is an Eskom issue and I am informed that the Nkomazi Municipality is trying to rectify the situation, but that is a long-term issue. I hope the solar lights and gas geyser/cooker at least took some of the pain away from that unfortunate situation.

Thanks again for taking the time to write a review for Zebra Haven. We will endeavour to improve the experiences for our next guests. I know it seems unlikely now, but if you are ever to think about holidaying again in Marloth Park (during the non-peak season to decrease a repeat of the Eskom experience) please give us a shout via email and we will see what we can arrange to counter your prior experience.

Regards,
Marloth Havens

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  • Capacity: 8 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 16:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 3488 Zebra Street, Marloth Park, Komatipoort, 4321, Mpumalanga
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