Ok so I checked through my plant with all the care of a gynaecologist and all I found was one aphid and a couple of tiny black flys.

could any of those caused the lines and green spots on the leaves?
keep in mind the plant is only growing in standard garden soil with home made fert. as of now I have put nothing in the soil but I read that some plants get brown tips as a result of under nourishment. I'm going to the green house with my dad some time soon to get some goodies for my plant.

will let you know if it makes a difference.

cheers

they are definately leaf miners as already said, mate.

they are small insects that eat the plant matter within the leaf strucure leaving trails on the leaf. this has then allowed a secondary source of infection to attack the affected area.

you will not see them by looking the plant over - the eggs or injected into the leaf matter itself.

buy an approprate pesticide and follow dosing instructions. will get worse as summer progresses if untreated.

Guys thank you all for your help.
I didn't know the chlorine in tap water burnt the leaves.
And now I know about a new pest called leaf miners (the bastards)

I have sorted out the water problem. Will now be keeping a bucket of bore hole water for my plants and as for the uninvited guests...they will be dealt with in an appropriate manner. heeheehee

cheers guys
Kev