Download Report

Ketho Christian Werner
Sanitaryware, bathroom furniture, bathtubs, shower trays, wellness products and accessories: Duravit has
everything you need to make life in the bathroom a little more beautiful. More info at Duravit South Africa (Pty) Ltd,
30 Archimedes Road Kramerville, 2090 Sandton, Johannesburg, Telephone +27 (0) 11 555 1220, [email protected],
Linea Brigio Design, I.Trade House, 42 Andries Street, Wynberg, Sandton, Telephone 011 885 3607, www.lineabrigio.co.za,
[email protected], www.duravit.co.za
Waterfall Estate News
A message from
WATERFALL
ESTATE
W
e’ve always known that Waterfall
Estate is a wonderful place to raise a
family. It’s therefore fitting that one of
the articles you can read in this
month’s magazine is aimed at expectant parents. It’s
written by Netcare, the experts who run the Waterfall City
Hospital that’s here - right in the heart of the Estate – to
serve you.
‘What to expect when you’re expecting’ tells you about
a new Netcare Pregnancy App that makes valuable
information easily accessible on your cellphone. The app is
free to download and provides expectant parents with solid
information on all sorts of pregnancy-related matters.
While babies aren’t on the agenda for all our Waterfall
residents, rates and taxes unfortunately are. While we
can’t give you an app for that just yet, we can help to steer
you through the process of managing your rates and taxes
account.
Dealing with the council can often be slow and
frustrating, so in this edition you’ll find a step-by-step
guide telling you all you need to know about setting up a
rates account for your new home. Make sure you have
your lease agreement handy when you first call the
council, because it contains some of the important details
needed to open your account. Hopefully, setting up your
account won’t take you quite as long as it takes to produce
a baby, but you’d better keep this step-by-step guide
handy just in case!
The aerial photographs are quite amazing, showing the
extent of the Estate and the splendid architectural and
design features that are making the new buildings both
attractive and practical.
Thousands of workers are now enjoying the brand
new facilities and eco-friendly environments in the new
headquarters of companies including Cell C and MB
Technologies. The fact that Atterbury is moving its own
headquarters into Waterfall Estate is testimony to the faith
the company has in the long-term future of the precinct it is
developing.
Although the massive Mall of Africa shopping centre is still
a long way from being completed, time does seem to fly at
Waterfall. It won’t be long before the promised amenities
of shops, boutiques and restaurants are fully functional,
giving you everything you need - without leaving the
comfort of our Estate.
Enjoy the read everyone!
Waterfall Estate Management Team
Another article in this edition gives you an update on
the remarkable progress being made by Atterbury, the
company responsible for turning Waterfall’s commercial
areas from a construction site into highly functional
business and shopping zones.
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 3
Waterfall Estate News
SETTING UP A RATES AND TAXES
ACCOUNT FOR YOUR HOME ON
WATERFALL ESTATE: A step-by-step ‘How To’ guide
T
he time of moving into your
new house is always an
exciting venture. Despite the
fatigue that often comes with
a massive move, there is no feeling
quite like the one of your first night in
the place you now call home.
goes into moving house, we often find
ourselves cross checking our ‘moving
to do list’ a few times leading up to and
during a move. One such aspect on
this list should be the setting up of your
Rates and Taxes bill with the City Of
Johannesburg (CoJ).
With all the excitement going on and
of course, all the organisation that
As we understand that this can
sometimes be a frustrating process at
times, if you are unsure of all the details
and if you have made Waterfall Estate
your new home, below is a step-byguide to ensure that your Rates and
Taxes account is set up properly, to
avoid any frustrations and discrepancies
with billing down the line. As such, we
would like to encourage all residents on
Waterfall Estate to make this item on
their ‘moving do-list’ a priority.
OPENING UP YOUR ACCOUNT:
STEP 1:
Upon transfer of the property into your name, residents are encouraged to wait a period of approximately 6 to 10 weeks before
trying to call the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) customer service to set up a rates and taxes account (please note that sometimes
this process is longer). The reason for the wait is to allow time for the deeds office to process the transfer and to ensure the
information is available at CoJ.
STEP 2:
Following this estimated period, residents should then call the CoJ customer service call centre on 0860 562 874. You will come
to an automated voice response. Select option 1 for account queries. Then, select option 4 to speak to a customer service
consultant.
STEP 3:
The customer service consultant will require the following information from you:
The stand number of your property
The township number.
You will find these details on your Lease Agreement that you would have signed upon the purchasing of your property.
STEP 4:
Further to this, you may also need to provide the consultant with the correct Waterfall WUQF/PROPCO name, based on the
Estate in which you reside, to assist in the setting up of your account. For example, if you live in the Waterfall Country Estate,
you will need to supply the right Waterfall WUQF/PROPCO name as, WATERFALL COUNTRY ESTATE WUQF (Pty) Ltd.
Below is an outline of the correct Waterfall WUQF/PROPCO naming for each Estate for your easy reference, to
complete this step:
Estate name:
Correct Waterfall WUQF/PROPCO name to supply CoJ with:
Waterfall Country Estate
WATERFALL COUNTRY ESTATE WUQF (Pty) Ltd
Waterfall Country Village
WATERFALL COUNTRY ESTATE WUQF (Pty) Ltd
Waterfall (Jukskei) View
WATERFALL EAST TWO WUQF (Pty) Ltd
Waterfall Equestrian Estate
WATERFALL EQUESTRIAN ESTATE WUQF ONE (Pty) Ltd
Waterfall Hills Estate
WATERFALL ESTATE WUQF (Pty) Ltd
Waterfall Valley Estate
WATERFALL ESTATE WUQF (Pty) Ltd
4 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
Waterfall Estate News
STEP 5:
Following this, the consultant may also ask you for the WUQF/PROPCO Company registration number for your relevant
Estate, in order to complete the process. This information has been provided below for your easy reference:
Estate name:
Company Registration number
Waterfall Country Estate
2004/013493/07
Waterfall Country Village
2004/013493/07
Waterfall (Jukskei) View
2004/013720/07
Waterfall Equestrian Estate
2004/013472/07
Waterfall Hills Estate
2004/013728/07
Waterfall Valley Estate
2004/013728/07
STEP 6:
Once all this information has been supplied, the consultant at the CoJ will then set up your account. It is advised that you
insist on receiving your CoJ account number and pin code before you end the conversation and call with the consultant,
as you require this information to access their website, where you will be able to view your statement online and make the
necessary monthly payments.
STEP 7:
Once this call is completed, you will now be able to login to the CoJ website to view your rates and taxes account. You can
visit the CoJ site at: http://www.joburg.org.za and select the E-Services Tab at the top to get to the relevant page you need
to be on.
Here is an easy online step by step guide once you are here:
Step 1: Login to E-services with your user name and password which is
visible on the left hand side of the page.
Step 2: Once logged in, you will need to click on the Account by Email tab.
Step 3: Once you have clicked on the Account by Email tab, you will need
to click on the section that states ‘Click here to access your account’.
Step 4: Once you have done this, you will then be required to enter
your account number and pin in the allocated blocks visible and click
‘continue’.
Step 5: From here, you will have the opportunity to then click on the
option ‘Get Statements’ to view your statements.
Step 6: Following this, a screen should come up as outlined below where
you can either click on ‘View’ or ‘Download’ to view your statements.
Following these steps, you will now be able to make your monthly payment.
Note: Screenshots taken from http://eservices.joburg.org.za/joburg/eservices/#clkCntrl
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 5
Waterfall Estate News
UPDATES FROM
ATTERBURY
T
he landscape at Waterfall Estate is constantly
changing as more buildings are completed, allowing
more people to live and work on the Estate.
Property development company Atterbury, the well-known
name behind the commercial construction projects, is making
great progress to ensure the malls, offices and warehouses
are developed quickly and cleanly to minimise any disruption.
When Waterfall Business Estate is complete, it will feature a
staggering 1,6-million m² of mixed-use developments. So far,
about 216 000 m² have been completed.
THE MALL OF AFRICA
Work is well under way on the Mall of Africa, which is due to be
completed by March 2016.
The mall, with 120 000 m² of retail space, will form the heart
of Waterfall City. It will also feature offices, conference and
recreational amenities and plenty of parking.
The design is inspired by the natural and geological beauty of
Africa, with interior and exterior finishes and materials chosen
to provide timeless elegance and longevity. The mall will
be highly pedestrian-friendly, with a central park and lovely
landscaped areas around the ‘town square’.
Tenants will include national and international retailers, as well
as upmarket restaurants and food outlets, creating a shopping
and leisure destination for locals and tourists alike.
6 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
CELL C
The new head office campus for cellular network operator
Cell C is already occupied. Since customer service is an
essential part of its business, the building features a huge
Customer Care area of 5 200m² where customers can walk in
for assistance. The Network Operations Centre is crucial for
keeping its networks running faultlessly and occupies 2 000m².
Offices cover over 23 300 m² and the distribution warehouse
covers an additional 14 000 m².
GROUP FIVE
The new head offices for Group 5, spanning 23139 m² spread
over four floors, are also complete and occupied.
The building was designed to be as environmentallyfriendly as possible, and has been registered for a 5 Star
Green Star certificate in both the ‘design’ and ‘as-built’
categories.
Five main wings are linked by a central covered street that
will be used for functions and houses the staff restaurant. The
street also leads to an open terrace which serves as access to
the landscaped garden.
MB TECHNOLOGIES
This new building forms part of the bigger Waterfall
Commercial District. It is the new consolidated headquarters
for this information technology company. The building consists
of 6 000m² of offices and 24 000m² of space which is devoted
to a distribution warehouse.
Waterfall Estate News
THE SIZE OF THE COMPANY
ENSURES THAT ITS
DEVELOPMENTS ARE
UNDERPINNED BY ITS
FINANCIAL CLOUT
MAXWELL OFFICE PARK
Maxwell Office Park sits on the corner
of Allandale Road and Maxwell Drive,
giving existing and prospective tenants
maximum exposure to the public.
The office park is entered via Magwa
Crescent that encircles the vibrant
Waterfall City area.
The new office park consists of seven
blocks, with offices of various sizes
available to suit a tenant’s specific
requirements. High quality materials
and green building technologies are
being used to enhance its sustainability
and create an attractive and healthy
environment. Tenants include Golder &
Associates, Cipla, Atterbury and Attacq.
Atterbury Waterfall Investment
Company (Pty) Ltd “AWIC” is owned
19% by APH and 81% by ATTACQ,
which listed on the Johannesburg
Stock Exchange last year. Attacq’s
most recent results showed a growth
in net asset value per share (NAVPS)
of 19.9% from 31 December 2012 to
31 December 2013. Its gross assets
increased to more than R15,1 billion, up
13% since June 2013.
The size of the company ensures that
its developments are underpinned by its
financial clout, as well as its experience.
By moving its own offices to Maxwell
Office Park, Attacq has emphasised that
it is fully committed to the development
and recognises the convenient business
centre it is creating on the Estate.
CEO Morne Wilken said Attacq was
well positioned to benefit from exciting
opportunities in its portfolio and
development pipeline. “We believe the
15-year pipeline which Waterfall offers
is a game changer. As a capital growth
fund we are in an ideal position to take a
long-term investment view, which is well
suited to property as a long-standing
asset class,” he said. “We believe we’ve
captured the growth potential in South
Africa with Waterfall, and have also
identified sub-Saharan Africa as offering
future prospects.”
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 7
Waterfall Estate News
WHAT TO
EXPECT
EXPECTING
WHEN YOU’RE
New Netcare
Pregnancy App
makes valuable
information easily
accessible
E
xpecting parents now have
something else to be excited
about while they await the
arrival of their new baby.
Netcare has just launched a pregnancy
app on iOS and Android platforms, which
is free to download.
“The Netcare Pregnancy App will provide
expectant mothers and their partners with
easily accessible and reliable information
and tips on pregnancy-related matters, and
also offers a number of handy features,”
says Tumi Nkosi, marketing director for the
Netcare Group.
8 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
“The Netcare Pregnancy App features a
dashboard for quick reference on aspects
such as the size and gestational age of the
unborn baby, as well as a special ‘countdown’ calendar to ensure that parents-tobe are well prepared for the big day. In
addition, the app incorporates information
and tips on a number of pregnancyrelated topics such as nutrition, fitness,
sexual health, caring for your skin, hair
and nails, emergencies during pregnancy
and preparing for labour,” explains Thabo
Matime, General Manager: Sales and New
Product Development at Netcare.
Matime adds that a week-by-week
Waterfall Estate News
guide gives insight into the physiological
and emotional changes that moms-to-be
are likely to experience during every
stage of pregnancy; as well as detailed
information on the baby’s development from
the time of fertilisation and conception right
up to birth. It also alerts expectant parents
to things to be on the lookout for as the
pregnancy progresses. Another
key aspect of the app is that it enables
users to locate the nearest Netcare
gynaecologist, obstetrician and hospital in
their area and dial any of these with just one
touch of a button.
“The app was developed with the needs of
the modern-day pregnant couple in mind.
Although there are so many pregnancy sites
on the Internet, not all of the information
featured is accurate and expectant mothers
and fathers may easily feel overwhelmed.
The Netcare Pregnancy App is simple to
navigate and contains reliable information
that can be accessed anywhere and
anytime,” says Nkosi.
“The Netcare Pregnancy App will soon
have even more advanced and exciting
features and functionality, as the second
phase of the app will be launched
progressively over the next few months.
Information and tips on pregnancy-related
topics will also be expanded,” adds Matime.
The app is the second one to be introduced
by Netcare. Since its launch in March
2013, the first app, namely the Netcare
Assist App, has contributed to making the
way in which South Africans manage their
healthcare needs more convenient.
There have been over 22 000 downloads
of this free app, which gives the public
step-by-step first aid guidance on what to
do in different types of emergencies. The
Netcare Assist App also provides a list of
doctors at Netcare hospitals and
Medicross medical centres, along with
their contact details and global positioning
system (GPS) navigation to these
healthcare facilities.
“At Netcare, we believe that providing
valuable healthcare information on
platforms such as the Netcare
Pregnancy App and the Netcare Assist
App is vital in today’s technologydominated environment. By making
reliable information available to people,
wherever they may be, and whenever they
may need it, Netcare is staying abreast
of the changing needs in the healthcare
environment,” says Nkosi.
The Netcare Pregnancy App is available
on iOS and Android platforms for free
downloading.
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 9
Waterfall Estate News
ROAD
IMPROVEMENTS
AT WATERFALL ESTATE
Traffic is an annoying fact of life throughout Johannesburg, and sadly Waterfall
Estate is no different – not just yet, anyway.
A
s Waterfall Estate is being built on
a greenfield site, the planners were
able to design a road infrastructure
that will keep the traffic flowing
for home owners and business users within its
boundaries. However, some problems arise
where the Estate meets the existing road
infrastructures, particularly around Allendale Road
and Maxwell Drive. It is for this reason that plans
have been drawn up to widen the existing roads
and build new ones, in a series of projects costing
a massive R1-billion.
“Those projects are well under way, but it’s a
major process that naturally takes some time. In
some cases, the congestion could temporarily get
worse while road works occur,” warns Waterfall
Management and Operating Company CEO,
Willie Vos, “but the end results will be worth the
inconvenience.”
One thing Waterfall Estate hadn’t reckoned on
was the effect of eTolls, with many people now
taking detours down Maxwell Road to get off the
motorway.
“Many people, including parents taking their
children to school, are complaining about the
traffic,” Vos says. “That’s partly because since the
toll roads were introduced, people have avoided
the N1, and Maxwell Drive is regarded as one
of the back roads. Once we have built some
alternative roads, the pressure will definitely be
alleviated here.”
Aerial view of the Allandale interchange. Photograph courtesy of Peter Hassall
10 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
One area of congestion that has already cleared
up was along Maxwell Drive heading into the
Waterfall Estate News
Aerial view of Reddam School
school on Waterfall Country Estate.
“The congestion was due to the fact
that the Waterfall Corner shopping
centre was still under construction,”
Vos says. “A lot of people were
parking in the roads, but now that
the shopping centre has opened and
there is a lot of available parking
space there, this problem has been
alleviated.”
“While the shops will also attract
more traffic, visitors to the shops
will likely be coming and going at
different times to the ‘school dropoff run’ or work rush hours, and so
we do not expect this to add to the
congestion.”
Right now, the developers are busy
preparing to upgrade Kyalami Drive
along the stretch from Maxwell
Road to the World of Golf. “That
section will become a double
carriageway in each direction within
the next two years, and construction
should start in the next two months,”
says Vos.
The K60 gravel road leading to
Waterfall Country Estate will be
completed within six to eight months,
giving residents an option to leave
the Estate through an alternative
entrance. This will alleviate
problems on Maxwell Road. Traffic
lights will also be installed on the
intersection between the K60 and
Kyalami Drive.
The Estate has also held discussions
with the Gauteng Transport
Department to extend the K60
between Van der Bijl Avenue and the
intersection with Kyalami, running
past Megawatt Park and St Peter’s
College. “That will be a new road
to extend the road that now comes
to a dead end at a T-Junction,” Vos
explains. “It will hopefully be opened
within 24 months as the council has
issued a tender for its construction.”
Ultimately, the K60 will be lengthened
to cross the N1, giving residents
another option for reaching areas like
Kempton Park.
Atterbury, the construction company
developing the commercial
properties on Waterfall Estate, will
also construct a new road from
Waterfall City and the Mall of Africa.
It will run parallel to the N1 next to
Waterfall Country Estate and across
the Jukskei River. That will create
an alternative route to Woodmead,
avoiding Maxwell Drive. Another
road will run from the Mall of Africa
across a new bridge which is to be
built over the N1 to join the K101 Old
Johannesburg-Pretoria Road. This
should be finished in time for the
Mall’s opening in March of 2016.
In addition, some traffic circles in the
area will be replaced by synchronised
traffic lights to ease traffic flow.
Vos says most people aren’t having
much of a problem if they can avoid
Maxwell Drive, which is currently the
biggest headache.
The R1-billion being spent on road
improvements is coming from
Atterbury and Century, which is
developing the residential areas, with
the province footing part of the bill on
public land adjoining the Estate.
Vos says traffic on Waterfall Estate
will inevitably rise as more people
move in, but the Traffic Master Plan
will ensure that congestion is rare
because traffic management has
been a crucial part of the design
concept.
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 11
Waterfall Estate Advertorial
OVERCOMING
RETIREMENT
APATHY
It is already well documented that making adequate provision for your
retirement years is an ongoing challenge; the dream of securing a comfortable
retirement with a decent income stream is a distant dream for many. Add to this
the rising costs of converting accumulated funds into an income at retirement.
Once retired, growing your capital in real terms while still generating an income
is no easy task.
12 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
Waterfall Estate Advertorial
WHY IS IT THAT SO MANY
PEOPLE STRUGGLE TO
RETIRE FINANCIALLY FREE?
cash and bonds by a long shot,
and there is no reason to believe this
won’t be the case in future.
inflation (i.e. just 2% more than in the
example), you’ll have to save 17.5% of
your salary.
There are all the usual behavioural
culprits – not saving enough (South
Africans traditionally have a culture
of poor savings); not preserving your
funds when changing jobs; ignorance
and lack of education. But another big
culprit is how we invest our savings and
our reluctance to take on risk with our
investments.
In the short term, stock markets
misbehave. They are volatile, and it
is difficult to predict where they will
move to from one day to the next. It
is this volatility that puts many people
off investing in shares. In the long run,
though, no other asset class comes
close.
In other words, if you’re behind on
your retirement savings in your 40s,
you need to start saving a much larger
chunk of your salary, and you need to
invest relatively aggressively to ensure
you make a good return. Meet with a
financial advisor, and get started.
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE
SUFFICIENT EXPOSURE TO
EQUITIES
When choosing where to invest, always
consider how long you are investing
for. The longer your investment horizon
(i.e. the longer you have to go before
retirement), the more risk you can
afford to take with your investment (the
higher the equity portion of your
investment can be).
While it is important to have a balanced
portfolio, too much exposure to
conservative investments (like cash or
bonds) means your investment is not
working nearly hard enough at earning
you a good return over the long term.
In the short run, this may not be that
noticeable, but in the long run a few
percentage points of returns per annum
can add up and make a big difference
to your investment outcome, thanks to
compounding. For example, assuming
inflation at 5% p.a., if you invested
R100 000 at 9% p.a. over 30 years,
your investment would be worth
R1.33m. Invest that R100 000 at a
10% p.a. return, and your investment
would come to R1.75m. That 1% p.a.
additional return added up to a welcome
R400 000 over time!
To get a higher long-term return, you
need to include some shares
(equities) in your portfolio. Over the
long term, equities have outperformed
By having a balanced portfolio, i.e.,
combining equities with less risky
investments like cash and bonds, you
can benefit from the higher long-term
returns of the stock market and manage
some of its risks.
WHERE TO INVEST IN YOUR
30S AND 40S
Your 40s are when things should really
be taking shape for your retirement
savings.
The rule of thumb for retiring financially
independent is that you will need a
capital sum of 10 times your final annual
pre-tax income. This will give you an
income equal to about 70% of your
income at a retirement age of 65 (if you
buy a conventional annuity with 5%
escalation at retirement).
To achieve this you would have to save
10% of your salary from age 25. This is
based on the assumption that inflation
over the period averages 6%, your
salary increases average 7%, and your
investments achieve a real (i.e. above
inflation) return of 5.5%.
If you start at 40, the picture is rather
different. To achieve the same level of
income (70% of final salary), you now
need to save approximately 23% of
your salary or achieve an investment
return of 11.5% above inflation. Both
seem daunting. If you can achieve
an investment return of 7.5% above
In terms of where to invest, a well
balanced portfolio should reflect a
healthy mix of equities, property, cash,
and bonds. Be sure to balance your risk
tolerance with your need for returns.
ETFs are a terrific, low-cost way to
invest in stocks, listed property, and
bonds while South African inflation
linked government bonds are another
nice add-on to a good retirement plan.
Remember that because you have a
longer time horizon, you can afford to
have a greater exposure to equities.
You may already be putting money
aside for your retirement in your
company provident fund, but remember
that there are no guarantees that fund
will perform well enough for you to retire
comfortably. Do therefore take an active
hand in your retirement planning and
put away more – you can invest in an
RA or unit trust, giving you more control
over your ultimate retirement nest egg.
AFTER RETIREMENT: HOW
TO MAKE YOUR RETIREMENT
SAVINGS LAST
In the late 1990s and early 2000s when
stock markets just seemed to never say
die, growing your capital and drawing
down a reasonable income monthly
was perfectly do-able. But times have
changed.
Today, the reality is that to achieve
the same objectives as before, one
now has to adjust one’s retirement
strategy sometimes radically.
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 13
Waterfall Estate Advertorial
THE BOTTOM LINE
You will read much about what to
do for your retirement and how to
manage your income. One of the best
rules is to remember that there is no
one-size-fits-all solution. As such, it is
very important to work with a financial
planner to design a solution that is
ideal for you. Good financial advice
will help you work out your retirement
time horizon, your appetite for risk
and whether or not you’re exceeding
your recommended annual drawdown
rate if you are already retired.
This means you would need to:
1. Adjust your lifestyle, manage
your expenses and reduce your
drawdown rate
- prior to retirement, thereby
saving more,
- or during retirement, to reduce
the amount withdrawn from your
retirement savings.
(The positive long-term effects
from either of these is dramatic.)
Limit your draw-down rate to 5%
Simply put, the less you withdraw
from your retirement savings, the
longer the capital will last and vice
versa. Even a small over- or underwithdrawal can impact how long
your capital will last. Historically, a
good rule of thumb was not to draw
more than 6% of the value of your
retirement savings annually. Due to
the factors mentioned above, this rate
is now closer to 5%. So think about
cutting back on your lifestyle just a
tad as doing so will have a material
effect on what is left for the future!
2. Invest for growth (don’t re-risk)!
Retaining higher exposure to assets
with a proven track record of outperforming inflation means bringing
more equity (risk assets)
into your portfolio.
Conventional wisdom from years
gone by dictates that leading up to
and once in retirement, one should
14 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
migrate from a wealth creation
(growth) to a wealth preservation
strategy. This entails reducing
exposure to equity and other growth
assets. In the past when interest
rates were higher, this “de-risking”
strategy was sufficient as income
yields were high. In the lower interest
rate environments of today this no
longer applies. This coupled with
the fact that people are living longer
(meaning investment time horizons
are significantly extended), medical
costs are increasing and real inflation
looms higher.
While wealth preservation remains
an important component, it can
no longer be the overriding
determinant for a sustainable
retirement strategy.
3. Outperform inflation
To outperform inflation (or at least
keep pace with it) over the long term,
one has to retain a higher exposure
to equity. A cautious, pure wealth
preservation strategy is no longer
enough to outperform inflation or
grow capital in real terms. Inflation
risk (the risk of inflation eroding
your capital) increases the longer
you live. But, the longer your
investment time horizon, the more
equity one can afford to take on to
counter this. Remember that even
after retirement, investing is a
long-term journey.
It is always important that you start
planning for retirement as early as
possible and that you rebalance
your investment portfolio as often as
is recommended by your financial
planner.
Graviton Wealth Management
(Pty) Ltd was established out of a
need to assist individuals who require
advice upon resignation or retirement
on how to maintain their lifestyle,
create financial independence
and build wealth. Graviton Wealth
Management (Pty) Ltd partners with
Young’s Financial Services and
supports their financial planning
and wealth preservation processes
by providing a robust investment
management platform, access to
the latest market and retirement
research and compelling investment
insights.
To contact Young’s Financial Services,
call (012) 663 6920, fax: (012) 633 6925
or email: [email protected]
This article is for information purposes
only and should not be construed as
financial, legal, tax, investment or other
advice.
Graviton Wealth Management (Pty) Ltd
(FSP Number: 8772) and Young’s
Financial Services CC
(FSP 34701) are FSB-approved
financial services providers.
Visit www.gravitonw.com for further
information.
ad.indd 1
UMBRELLAS
4/22/14 3:09 PM
POOL CARE
EQUIPMENT
FURNITURE
FIREPLACES
MAINTENANCE
1 8 Wa t e r v a l C re s c e n t , Wo o d m e a d
w w w. l i v i n g s t o n e s . c o . z a
Waterfall Estate Lifestyle
Then there are the social dynamics that
come into play. Although many couples
are opting to continue the culture of
getting married and raising their children
in two-parent homes, divorce is still
an ever-present statistic and there are
many situations where children are
bounced back and forth from the one
single parent home to the other.
In amongst the chaos of modern
society, the role of the mother is still
seen as an essential facet of child
rearing. For a woman about to become
a mother for the first time, the question
will loom large and intimidating – how
will I know that I’m being a good
mother? How can I be assured that
what I do will result in forming my child
into a successful, well-rounded human
being?
A LEARNING PROCESS
In her book, What Kids Need Most in a
Mom, Patricia H. Rushford
says: “Almost any mom who’s been
around for a while will agree that being
a mom is a learning process.” Firstly,
apart from all the things that a mother
can ‘do’ to raise her children correctly,
she also needs to ‘be’ a good role
model to ensure a reasonable degree
of success.
Here are some tips that I gleaned
from Patricia’s book:
1. Being there for your kids emotionally
is more important than being at their
beck and call all day long.
2. You need to learn the art of simply
being happy, no matter what the
circumstances.
3. Know when to ask for help.
4. Learn to forgive.
5. Value your role as a mom.
6. Learn from other moms.
7. In your quest to be a ‘super-mom’
be careful not to pass your stress on
to your children. When the pressure
is on, ask yourself: is this really
necessary?
8. Keep a priority list to help you stay
sane and on track. Revise your list
every day, but remember to allow for
some flexibility.
9. Throw off the yoke of guilt. No
mother is perfect and there are
times when what you’re agonising
over has already been forgotten by
the rest of the family. Don’t waste
unnecessary energy over minor
issues.
10. If you feel you should apologise, do
so. It clears the air and opens up the
channels of communication.
11.Practice patience. Sometimes taking
a long term view of your life can
help. Children grow up so quickly so
take the time to ‘be in the moment’
with them. You’ll have plenty of
time to chase after your goals once
they’re off your hands. “Perhaps
the greatest lesson I’ve learned
about time is that before I spend it,
I’d better count the cost,” Patricia
says.
12. Build a collection of pleasant
memories with your children, so that
they may one day look back and
remember them fondly. Sing songs,
read to them (or with them), play
games, make wishes together, laugh
and learn the art of celebrating life.
13. Praise your children – praise is an
essential ingredient in building a
child’s self-esteem.
14. Set boundaries. Even children
understand the need for discipline.
Even though they won’t admit it,
they want and need discipline. It
makes them feel more secure and
cared-for.
15. Remember to teach your children
good manners – you’ll be doing
them a favour that will be with them
for the rest of their lives.
16. Feed them sensibly. The saying
‘garbage in-garbage out’ doesn’t
only apply to knowledge. What you
feed your children could well impact
on their future well-being and their
behaviour, too.
Finally, after all is said and done
and your children have graduated
and moved on with their lives, don’t
think for one minute that your role is
over. While your kids may no
longer need you to nurture them
the way you did when they were
younger, they will still need their
mom.
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 17
Dezign a roof cc
Specialising in pre-fabricated
roof trusses, loose timber,
concrete tiles, harvey tiles,
sheeting, slates and re-roofing
Tel: 011 425 4292 - Fax: 011 425 4704
Sharon: 083 292 9906
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.dezignaroof.co.za
Waterfall Estate Motoring
THIRD GENERATION
A
BMW X5
t the press launch of the third generation BMW
X5 in Vancouver, BMW Board Member, Herbert
Diess referred to the latest version as ‘The Boss’.
Popular opinion is that the X5 has been and
remains the benchmark for a modern-day SUV with sporting
aspirations, up against the likes of the Audi Q7, Lexus RX,
Mercedes Benz M Class and Porsche Cayenne.
When the first generation X5 was launched, BMW took the SUV
concept closer to that of a passenger vehicle so that the family
could have the best of both worlds. The second generation X5
was taller, longer and wider and was fitted with a number of
driving aids.
The third generation X5 has kept the size of its second
generation predecessor but boasts a wider kidney grille,
headlight and tail light design, giving it a bolder appearance.
The new-look alloy wheels complement the new image and
give credence to BMW’s tendency to refer to the X5 as an SAV
(Sports Activity Vehicle) rather than an SUV.
Internally, there’s a feeling of increased spaciousness due to
the raised seating and lowered instrument panel. The rear seat
back rests, which have been split three ways allow for improved
load-carrying versatility along with the expanded boot capacity
up to 650 litres. With the rear seats folded flat, the load-carrying
capacity increases to a whopping 1870 litres!
For added convenience, the tailgate can be opened or closed
remotely either from the control at the driver’s seat or by
depressing the button on the key remote.
The three all-wheel drive models launched this year are
the BMW X5 xDrive50i, the BMW X5 xDrive30d and the
BMW X5 M50d.
The BMW X5 xDrive50i, with its new-generation V8 engine,
has 10 per cent – or 30 kW – more power (330 kW) than its
predecessor, and combines this with a 16 per cent reduction
in average fuel consumption. The improvement is due to the
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology which, in addition to twin
turbochargers and direct petrol High Precision Injection, now
also includes VALVETRONIC variable valve timing, resulting
in improved response and efficiency. Maximum torque of this
4.4-litre engine is 650 Newton metres (+ 50 Nm), which is
delivered between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm. The new BMW X5
xDrive50i completes the 0-100 km/h sprint in 5.0 seconds
(– 0.5 seconds), and has an average fuel consumption of
between 10.4 and 10.5 litres/100 km – that’s a 2.0 litre/100 km
improvement on the previous model.
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 19
Waterfall Estate Motoring
The new BMW X5 xDrive30d has a
3.0-litre engine and the BMW TwinPower
Turbo technology comprises VNT
turbocharging and common rail direct
injection, which develops maximum power
of 190 kW (+ 10 kW), and maximum
torque of 560 Newton metres (+ 20 Nm),
delivered between 1,500 and 3,000 rpm.
This model has a 0-100 km/h sprint time
of 6.9 seconds (– 0.7 seconds) and the
average fuel economy in the EU test
cycle has been improved by 16 per cent
to 6.2 l/100 km.
eight-speed automatic transmission, with
high internal efficiency, precision and
short shift times that help to improve the
driving experience. In ECO PRO mode,
the engine management, accelerator
response and transmission characteristics
are systematically tailored to support a
particularly fuel-efficient, low-rpm driving
style. At the same time, ECO PRO mode
also programmes electrically-powered
functions like the climate control, heated
seats and heated exterior mirrors for
extra-efficient energy management.
The sporty BMW X5 M50d has a 3.0-litre
straight-six diesel unit, in this case
featuring M Performance TwinPower
Turbo technology with three-stage
turbocharging. The three turbochargers
work in harmony to maximise power
output. Fuel is supplied via a common
rail piezo injection system developing
maximum pressure of 2,200 bar. This
engine has a maximum output of
280 kW and develops its peak torque
of 740 Newton metres between 2,000
and 3,000 rpm. The 0-100 km/h time
of the BMW X5 M50d is 5.3 seconds
(-0.1 seconds), with average EU fuel
consumption of 6.7 litres/100 km, an
11 per cent (0.8 l/100 km / 4.5 mpg imp)
improvement on the predecessor model.
To further enhance the driving experience,
a large range of BMW ConnectedDrive
driver assistance systems and mobility
services are available in the new BMW
X5. They improve the active safety,
convenience and infotainment experience
and offer best-in-class standards of
intelligent interaction between the driver,
vehicle and external environment. The
BMW Apps option includes a web radio
function, as well as in-car Facebook and
Twitter access.
All engines in the new BMW X5 lineup are combined as standard with an
20 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
BMW ConnectedDrive technologies
also enhance safety at night. In addition
to Adaptive Headlights with turning
lights, Adaptive LED Headlights and the
dynamically controlled anti-dazzle High
Beam Assistant, which automatically
blocks a portion of the headlight beam,
nocturnal safety can be further assisted
by BMW Night Vision. This system now
detects not only pedestrians but also
animals. The system relays a real-time
video image to the control display which
shows people, sizeable animals and other
heat-radiating objects even if they are
outside the headlight beam, and provides
a warning if there is a collision risk.
The Driving Assist Plus package provides
even more support. Here the Driving
Assistant functions are combined with the
Active Cruise Control system with Stop
& Go function, which enhances comfort
and safety in slow-moving and stop-andgo traffic. This system maintains a safe
following distance at any speed up to
210 km/h. A combination of a front
camera and full-range radar sensors
registers preceding traffic or stationary
vehicles. If the driver fails to react to a
warning of an imminent frontal collision,
Driving Assist Plus automatically brakes
the vehicle, if necessary to a standstill.
The exterior paintwork of the new BMW
X5 can be ordered in a choice of 10
colours, among them the new metallic
finish Sparkling Brown Brilliant Effect.
Pricing starts from R795 000 for the
standard X5 xDrive35i model and ranges
up to R1066 000 for the X5 M50d,
inclusive of VAT and CO2 Tax.
For more information visit: www.bmw.co.za.
Source: BMW
Waterfall Estate Motoring
One of the oldest Ferrari Owners’ Clubs in the world, SEFAC is growing from
strength to strength.
Above: This year, SEFAC celebrates 47 years as the oldest Ferrari owners’ club in the world. To
commemorate its anniversary, members met at Zoo Lake with a selection of special Ferraris, including
Africa’s oldest Ferrari, the 166 MM Barchetta from 1950 on the right.
Left: Supporting children’s charities is a priority at SEFAC. Here Greg Marucchi and Barry Simon
(Chairman) are seen with one of the specialised wheelchairs donated to SEFAC’s friends at Little Eden.
S
EFAC was first coined by the
founder of the Ferrari Owners’
Club, the late Pierre Bastiaan
Kelfkens and stands for
“SOUTHERN EQUITORIAL FERRARI
AUTOMOBILI CLUB”. The spelling of
the word Equitorial and not Equatorial
emphasises the equine relationship to
the home of the Prancing Horse
(il Cavallino Rampante). Pierre
Kelfkens was one of the founder
members of the Sports Car Club, a
member of the South African Motor
Racing Club – which administered
Kyalami in the old days – and was
also an active campaigner on the
racetracks of South Africa.
In the mid 1960s Pierre purchased his
first Ferrari, a 275 GTB
short-nose, from Tibor Scheimann,
owner of concessionaires T.A.K.
Motors, the official Ferrari importer at
the time. In 1967, being the true Ferrari
enthusiast that he was, he decided
to begin a Ferrari Owners’ Club, the
primary purpose of which was to
record all new Ferraris that reached
South Africa’s shores. Membership
qualification then, as now, required the
22 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
ownership of a Ferrari and some
very special Ferraris have graced
the Club.
As time went by, an occasional
luncheon was held in order for the
owners to get to know one another
and share insights into these exotic
machines. One of the first recorded
luncheons was held at the Zoo Lake
Restaurant in Johannesburg in the latter
half of 1967.
The first Concours d’ Elegance
(Show Day) was held at the Hyde
Park Shopping Centre back in 1978.
However, the most popular Club event
and certainly the biggest in terms of
number of participants, was and still is,
the Kyalami Day – an opportunity for
members to test their super cars and
their driving abilities!
By 1980, there were 75 members and
Dick Sorensen and Dave Cohen were
elected onto the committee to assist
with the growing demands of the
club. A few years later, Ferrari
enthusiasts Tony Cowden and Frank
Feilers of Durban and Antonio Gerbi,
Ivor Kork, Alistair MacDonald and
Manfred Rusch of Cape Town
formed branches of SEFAC in their
respective regions.
New in 2014 is the Garden Route
sub-chapter which was created thanks
to the enthusiasm of Knysna’s Alistair
Gibb.
SEFAC has, over the years, raised
a substantial amount for various
charitable organisations. As this is
one of the Club’s main objectives, the
members endeavour to raise money
each year for the club’s preferred
charities: The Smile Foundation,
Cotlands, Little Eden and Casa
Serena, the Italian old age home in
Bedfordview.
If you would like to see some of the
members’ magnificent machines,
SEFAC will be staging a show day on
Montecasino’s authentic outdoor
Piazza on 11 May 2014 from 10am
to 4pm. Entrance is free so make it a
date. Go and enjoy the atmosphere and
see the many different models of ‘the
Prancing Horse’ on display.
Audio Visual Solutions
homes • boardrooms • auditoriums • museums • visitor centres
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Easytousecustomised solutionsforyour automation needs
Multi-room AudioandHigh Definition Videodistribution
Controlyourlighting,CCTV,DSTV,homeentertainmentand
electricalsystemsat the touch of a button
ProtectyoursensitiveelectroniccomponentswithourUPS
solutions
Reduceyourenergy consumptionwithcreativesystemdesigns
WiFiandcomputernetworksolutions
Suppliersofspecialisedaudio,videoandcontrolproducts
Fibre opticsystems
Reliablelongtermpostinstallationsupport
082 574 6190
www.sonicfactory.co.za
WatervallMag_140320.ai 1 2014/03/20 09:30:45
C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
Interior Decorating Service - Solid Mahogany Furniture - Accessories
Sandgate Park, Corner Desmond & Kramer Roads, Kramerville
Waterfall Estate Home Front
A
few decades ago,
Kramerville was only
populated with a sprinkling
of fabric houses, a few
bespoke furniture manufacturers and
one or two furniture importers amongst
the more industrial ﬁrms, but these
businesses mainly dealt with the trade.
Since then, more and more design and
décor ﬁrms have gravitated to the area
and, nowadays, if you ﬁnd your way
down to Kramerville, you’ll be pleasantly
surprised by the vibe. This has as much
to do with the quality of the stores to be
found there as it does with the fact that
Kramerville is a City Improvement
District (CID). Through the CID, the
property owners have spent a lot of time
and effort uplifting the area. The streets
are patrolled and cleaned regularly
and they have embarked on a
greening project to bring more
atmosphere to the precinct.
The fact that many of the original
businesses are not only still there, but
certainly thriving, speaks volumes. You
can now ﬁnd anything from ﬂooring and
Persian carpets, fabrics for curtains
and upholstery, light ﬁttings, African
artefacts and Objet d’Art to a wide
selection of furniture, Chinese antiques
and even high quality handmade beds in
Kramerville.
26 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
You’ll ﬁnd stores such as Exquisite
Cuts that offers a wide selection of
remnants and top quality fabrics from the
major fabric houses along with scatter
cushions and beautiful handmade rugs
from India. Then there’s Begin with the
End in Mind which stocks handcrafted,
imported wooden furniture mainly from
Indonesia, as well as some classic and
contemporary pieces. “Begin with the
End in Mind is all about being different.
We have a variety of furniture ranges
that will appeal to every person’s tastes.
All of our ranges are made from
Mango wood (which is sustainable),
plantation teak and combinations of
aluminium, resin and bamboo,” says
Jayson Beck.
Grifﬁths
ths,, Gladys Grifﬁths believes the
rule of design is that every house
should have one piece that has a history
and tells a story from the past, whether
it is a piece passed down through the
family or a piece chosen from G &
G Heritage Furniture. This gives the
home an aura and feeling of beauty
that encompasses the essence of each
person’s style.
GRIFFITHS & GRIFFITHS CC
HERITAGE FURNITURE AND
ACCESSORIES
Grifﬁths & Grifﬁths,
Cnr Desmond and Kramer Roads,
Kramerville. Tel: 011 444 5744.
Website: www.grifﬁthsandgrifﬁths.co.za.
Grifﬁths & Grifﬁths is the premier
supplier of solid mahogany English
Replica Furniture in South Africa. This
deluxe, imported range is sourced from
the “Norman Adam Collection” of 18th
Century antiques, and optimises the
very best of the Georgian and Regency
Periods. These are ﬁne investment
pieces, as quality replicas offer the
perfect alternative to antiques for the
corporate environment or elegant home.
Founder and owner of Grifﬁths &
G&G and its highly trained staff provide
a highly professional decorating service
which includes: plan layouts, story
boards, curtain design and make-up,
colour schemes and a complimentary
range of accessories such as lamps, art,
soft furnishings and objet d’art.
HÄSTENS – SUPERIOR BEDS
PERFECTED BY HAND SINCE 1852
You won’t miss the Hästens showroom.
It’s situated on the corner of Kramer and
Desmond streets and most of the time
you’ll see a hammock beckoning you to
come and take it easy. Step into their
store and you’ll spend a pleasant half
hour or so sampling the different types of
beds that they make.
We create deep sleep for those who
prioritise a higher quality of life
HÄSTENS SLEEP STORES
Kramerville, Sandton 011 262 4431/ 2
Green Point, Cape Town 021 418 0434/ 0384
hastens.com
For a catalogue sms “ sleep” to 31022
Waterfall Estate Home Front
Fabrics from Exquisite Cuts; Accessories from Hästens
At Hästens, they state that it is their
mission to change the world through
sleep. In order to deliver the best sleep
to the world, they created the ‘Best Bed’.
This allows for no shortcuts. Each bed
is handmade in Sweden using only the
finest natural materials – sustainably
resourced horsehair, cotton, wool, flax,
Swedish pine and steel provide the
ultimate in comfort, support, quality
and durability.
They claim that it is because of these
natural materials that Hästens beds
can offer deeper, natural sleep. Sleep
in a Hästens is more restorative and
rejuvenating, they say. It brings you
natural energy, an improved mood
and a more youthful appearance, each
night and every day. The benefits of
sleep extend into your improved life
through greater health and happiness.
Top of the range is the Vividus, which
is proclaimed to be the world’s most
luxurious bed. This bed takes no less
than 180 hours to make – small wonder it
is regarded with such respect!
Most people who buy a Hästens
bed have theirs made to their own
specifications. The lead time is between
14 and 16 weeks, but you know when it’s
28 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
delivered, you’re getting a masterpiece
that is backed by a 25 year guarantee.
You get to choose the fabric, the legs, the
number and thickness of the layers
and the measurements that you require.
Accessories include duvets and pillows
made from just the tips of Hungarian
goosedown, bootees, gowns, towels,
sleep hats and linen.
For more information, call
011 262 4431/2 or email Haroon Kharva
at [email protected].
HOUSE & HAVEN
House & Haven offers exclusive furniture
that is mostly locally made in Pretoria,
apart from a few imports. The style is
described as European Afro chic and the
furniture is made for the luxurious interior.
House & Haven was established in
1997 with the vision of bringing high end
bespoke furniture pieces to clients at
affordable prices in line with international
standards. The furniture is made for the
discerning individual with a refined sense
of style.
In addition to providing authentic, custom
made upholstered furniture using full
grain (A grade) imported leather and
a wide selection of designer fabrics
sourced from local and international
markets, House & Haven provides a fully
comprehensive interior decorating service
so you can create your dream room with
any colour palette, including curtaining
and decor accessories.
After numerous requests from the film
industry, events companies, clients and
decorators House & Haven now also
offers a hiring service. For the past six
years, House & Haven has hired furniture
to the organisers of the Leopard Creek
Golf Invitational. H&H furniture was also
used for the Presidential Inauguration in
2009 and they have furnished numerous
show houses and apartments. Their
furniture has also been used for many
corporate events and is used on a daily
basis by the film industry.
For the hiring service, contact Fikile
on 011 705 1728. To contact House &
Haven Kramerville, call 011 262 6636
or email [email protected].
If you are looking for a one-stop furniture
and decorating hub, then Kramerville
will cater for all your needs. This eclectic
mix of stores will surely spark your
imagination and keep you coming back
for more.
WE HAVE
REBRANDED
Desmond Street Kramerville
It remains under the ownership and
guidance of Heather Lund-Truter,
at the same shop and with the
same team of staff.
FABRICS | CUT LENGTH | CUSHIONS
DECOR | REMNANTS | IN-STORE SERVICE |
INTERIOR DESIGN |CUSHION MAKING|
CURTAIN MAKING | UPHOLSTERY SERVICE
011 262 6771
084 455 5065
EMAIL: [email protected]
Find us on:
Facebook |
FAX
011 262 6773
| WEBSITE: www.exquisitecuts.co.za
Pintrest |
@Exquisite_Cuts
Waterfall Estate Home Front
LINEA BRIGIO
DESIGN
Your one stop bathroom solution company
30 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
Waterfall Estate Home Front
L
inea Brigio Bathroom
Solutions, offers a wide
range of luxury sanitary ware,
bathroom furniture, mirrors,
tap ware, bath tubs, toilets, basins and
accessories in a variety of bespoke
designs and materials to meet practical
needs and provide an individual look to
your bathroom.
They offer a product range that
completes a multitude of concepts,
including the latest contemporary,
retro and classical designs and many
more that one can incorporate into a
bathroom. Their focus is superior quality
and functionality.
Their ranges of specially selected
sanitary ware are sourced from
well-established and reputable
European manufacturers and their
team of highly trained staff, with
experience in architecture and interior
design, has extensive knowledge
in the industry. They are therefore
able to offer a specialised service
in superior bathroom design and
construction.
Besides the focus on creating
unique and personalised bathrooms,
Linea Brigio also provides solutions
for lodges, boutique hotels and
residential developments with cost
effective options dependent on the
nature of the contract. No project is too
big or too small.
Linea Brigio’s modern and up to date
state-of-the-art showroom in the heart
of the design district is open from 09h00
to 17h00 Monday to Friday and 10h00
to 12h30 on Saturday for viewing and
consultation.
Visit Linea Brigio at: no.1 Trade House,
42 Andries Street North, just off the
Grayston turnoff, Sandton
Telephone: 011 885 3607
Website: www.lineabrigio.co.za
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 31
yourself with
winter comforts
We stock a wide range of heating solutions that will help
create a warm atmosphere and add to the ambiance
of your home this winter.
BUILDERS EXPRESS CEDAR SQUARE
Cedar Square Shopping Centre, cnr Cedar/Campbell Avenue, Fourways
Tel: 011 561 7000 Trading hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00;
Saturday & Public holidays 08:00 - 16:00; Sunday 08:00 - 14:00
like
BEST575_9_2014
follow
share
check
Waterfall Estate Out & About
HIKING THROUGH THE
SUIKERBOSRAND
NATURE RESERVE
By Bev Hermanson
T
he Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve is
approximately an hour’s drive from
Johannesburg, just off the N3 Durban
highway, close to the town of Heidelberg.
Covering just over 11 500 km, the reserve is Gauteng’s
largest nature reserve and contains the province’s
highest point which is 1917 metres above sea level.
Members of the Funseekers Club hike regularly at Suikerbosrand
There is a small selection of wildlife to be seen,
including zebra, wildebeest, red hartebeest and other
smaller buck, as well as around 200 bird species,
making a day there a worthwhile outing for birders and
nature lovers. To compensate for the limited variety of
fauna, the ﬂora is surprisingly varied. This includes a
large number of grass species, the Suikerbos or Sugar
Bush (Protea Kaffra) after which the reserve has been
named, and a wide variety of indigenous trees, shrubs
and grassland plants.
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 33
Waterfall Estate Out & About
How to get there
From the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, it advisable to get on to the N3
heading towards Heidelberg/Durban. As you get closer to Heidelberg, you will
see a Petroport on your left. Take the next turnoff after the Petroport, which will
take you to the R550. At the end of the offramp, turn right and travel over the
highway and then for another 6km. You’ll see two large Suikerbosrand signs
on your left. Turn into the road between the signs and continue until you get to
the entrance to the nature reserve. Have your cash ready for the entrance fee.
They will give you a map of the routes and will be able to direct you to the car
park from where you can start your hike.
You can explore Suikerbosrand by car,
on a bicycle or by foot – there is a total of
66 km of hiking trails criss-crossing the
reserve that will keep you coming back
for fresh challenges. For day visitors, the
4km, 10km and 11km routes are the most
popular.
On a crisp autumn morning at the end of
March, I joined a group of Funseekers to
tackle the 11km route. However, I soon
realised that keeping up with the cracking
pace of the hiking enthusiasts was not the
way to go for me. The group eventually
split into the ‘slow-joes’ (including myself)
and the ‘ﬂash harrys’ who disappeared
into the distance at an alarming rate.
The gradually sloping hills covered in
grassland are a bit misleading as some of
the slopes proved to be quite strenuous
34 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
climbs. Fortunately, there were also
long level stretches of open veld, covered
in an amazing variety of plants that I had
never seen before, which gave me a
chance to catch my breath and stop for
some worthwhile photo opportunities.
Every now and then, there was evidence
of the game that had passed that way
– lots of different droppings and some
‘spoor’ (footprints).
Just over two thirds along the trail, we
actually saw some frolicking zebra, a
lone wildebeest and some other buck –
but alas, they were a bit too far away for
any decent photographs. The bird life
was also a little sparse on the day, but
the plant life more than made up for it.
Of course, for anyone keen on geology,
there’s a whole range of different rock
types and formations that would prove
fascinating, if you know what you’re
looking at.
Once I’d slowed my pace down, I felt far
more able to go the distance – although,
there were times when I was tempted
to persuade the leaders to go ahead as
scouts to summit the next hill and conﬁrm
that we were still on the right track, before
committing to yet another steep incline.
Towards the end, we descended into a
valley and crossed a tiny stream, ﬁnally
arriving at the car park where the rest of
the group were relaxing and enjoying their
picnic while waiting for us.
It was certainly a fun outing, one that I’d
be more than happy to tackle again.
Entrance fee: R22 per person to be paid at
the gate plus R11 per vehicle.
Made in Italy
It’s Italian. Enough said.
E
E
FR
s
ob er
l H pp
e
ss Pe er
Ru lt& hak
Sa S
www.elba.co.za
A host of other free-standing cookers
and built-in gas hobs and ovens
Purchase this ELBA 01/9C X827 state-of-the-art
cooker @ the amazing price of only
R9999
and receive a free Russel Hobbs salt & pepper
shaker valued at R299
AVAILABLE AT
www.gettingadeal.co.za
Waterfall Estate Out & About
AIRBOAT RIDE
ADVENTURE
Discover Hartbeespoort Dam on
an Airboat. By Sabrina
For more information
For more information, contact
Christian Grosch on 082 857 7408,
by email: [email protected] or
visit www.airboatafrika.com.
RATES
There’s an entry fee to get
into the resort –
Adults – R50 per person
Pensioners – R25 per person
(Proof of Pensioners Card Required)
Children – R30 per child
(2 to 16 years)
Children (under 2 years) – free
Vehicles – R50
For the Airboat rides –
Adults and children over 12
years – R395 per person
Children under 12 years and
pensioners – R345 per person.
36 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
Waterfall Estate Out & About
I
t’s an eco-friendly way to get across
water, they say. You don’t need
to worry about vegetation and
obstacles in the water as there are
no underwater moving parts that can
catch on things or churn up the water.
You simply glide over the surface. This
is the reason why airboats have become
popular for search and rescue missions
as well as eco-tourism – and there’s now
an airboat operating on Hartbeespoort
Dam.
The Airboat Afrika Company is owned
and run by Christian Grosch, a German
born in Stuttgart and educated around
the world. His interest in Africa grew
while he was involved in preparations for
the Paris-Dakar Rally one year and he
eventually found his way to South Africa,
where he now lives with his wife and five
dogs.
Travel and tourism have been a favourite
attraction for Christian and, for a while, he
headed up the operation of the railroad
‘cruise line’, the Shongololo Express.
With eco-tourism firmly on his agenda, it
made sense for him to promote the use
of airboats in Africa.
“I went to high school in Florida in the US
and that’s where the airboats are made,”
he explains. “I saw that using airboats in
Africa made a lot of sense.”
“Africa’s rivers are notoriously difficult to
navigate,” he continues, “where Europe,
Asia and the Americas have most of
their big cities on the coast or major
waterways, Africa’s geography doesn’t
always provide for that. As a result,
Africa’s interior is forever struggling to
catch up. We know that a great solution
to generate income, provide jobs and
promote a positive image to the world
is tourism: Airboats provide a perfect
solution. It’s fantastic to use airboats
to explore Africa’s hidden treasures
and enjoy game viewing in the most
environmentally friendly way possible.”
EASY TO OPERATE AND
MAINTAIN
An airboat is not quite the same as a
hovercraft, although both are propelled
on a cushion of air.
The airboat differs from the hovercraft
with respect to the amount of air cushion:
an airboat routes some air from a
supercharger to a cavity beneath the
hull to reduce surface friction, but the air
cushion is infinitesimal compared to a
hovercraft which often routes half of its
power to the task of generating an air
cushion.
Airboats offer a flat working surface
low on the water and can be equipped
with a variety of rescue or firefighting
equipment and high wattage lighting for
night operations. They also make ideal
platforms for diving.
“Airboats are fast and easy to deploy and
economical compared to hovercrafts and
helicopters,” Christian says. “They are
also incredibly easy to maintain as there
are no axels, differentials, suspensions,
wheels or steering columns to maintain.
The only moving parts are the engine and
the propeller system.”
MOBILE OPERATION
Most airboats are just under 5m in length,
although some are as short as 1,8m long
and there are others that are over 9m. A
comfortable width is about 2,4m, which
allows for a stable platform and easy
transportation on a trailer or a truck.
“Although we’re based in Johannesburg,
we can go just about anywhere. We
sometimes operate on the Vaal Dam
and along the Vaal River.
Occasionally, we also go to
Mozambique,” he adds.
BRING & BRAAI
The Hartbeespoort Airboat Adventure
is great for groups such as clubs and
corporates. The airboat has even been
used for a fashion shoot. Groups of up
to six people are taken out at a time,
launching from the Eagle Waters Resort.
Highlights of the dam tour include
going to the dam wall, past Pecanwood
Golf Estate and Kosmos, past the old
railway bridge, past the ridges of the
Magaliesberg mountains and around Ifafi
Bird Islands.
“Depending on the number of people, we
adapt the rides accordingly. We can take
children, but for every child, there has
to be a responsible adult accompanying
them.”
Some of the rules, for the safety and
comfort of the passengers, are:
1. Children must wear life jackets; for the
adults life jackets are optional.
2. No drinking of alcohol before the ride.
3. It’s best to put away caps, sunglasses,
spectacles and cameras before the
ride as they can fly off the craft if it
picks up speed.
4.Flip flops and sandals can be stored
in a compartment on the craft during
the ride.
5.If you have any watches or equipment
with you, make sure they are
splash-proof.
Although catering can be arranged,
normally the groups are invited to bring
their own meat, salads and
refreshments. A fire is provided and
there’s plenty of space to relax in the
shade of the trees. There are ablution
blocks at the Eagle Waters Resort and,
in fact, they also have some game
there, making it an all-round fun outing
for families.
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 37
Waterfall Estate Out & About
A DELIGHTFUL NIGHT OUT AT
KONG
T
he arrival of the Kong
Restaurant at Cedar Square
has brought an extra breath
of fresh air to the centre,
reinforcing its upmarket appeal. High
ceilings, large open spaces yet intimate
dining define this restaurant.
selection of three different curries and
we rounded the meal off with a selection
of Yoghurt Pannacotta, Berry Meringue
and Thai Silk balls. The meal was
complemented by glasses of crisp white
house wines, followed by café lattes and
cappuccinos.
The cuisine is a mix of Thai,
Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese
food. My companion and I were there
on a Wednesday night and even then
it was busy.
Our host was General Manager, Johnny
Beardsley-Nel, who kept us entertained
with descriptions of all the different
ingredients and dishes on the menu.
He’s absolutely passionate about
Eastern cuisine and very knowledgeable
– so when you pop in there, be sure to
have a chat with him.
We treated ourselves to a mix of dishes,
which proved to be an absolute delight.
It was certainly a culinary journey
through the East and, I was told, all the
ingredients are imported from Asia to
ensure authenticity.
For starters, we had Crispy Calamari
served with a Cilantro Sauce, Gyoza
Spicy Lamb and a very succulent Sui
Mai Pork and Prawn dish. This was
followed by Beef Tataki, Thai Style
Stuffed Calamari, Tempura Salmon
Surprise and a 4x4 Roll. Then came a
38 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
“The Dim Sum starters are the Chinese
part of the menu,” Johnny told us. “Dim
Sum means ‘to touch the heart’, and
each wrapped parcel is handmade.
The Sushi, of course, is Japanese
and the stir fries and curries are Thai
and Vietnamese. We do offer a touch
of Western cooking, too, so if on the
night you’re in the mood for a steak,
we’ll cook it for you. In fact, one of our
most popular dishes is the stuffed fillet
By Sabrina
filled with herbed feta, covered with a
pistachio brittle on the top, drizzled with
a balsamic glaze – to die-for!”
For groups of twelve or more, Johnny
is very happy to work out a set menu
comprising a number of courses. “It’s
literally a mini-buffet served at the table,
almost a continuous stream of different
dishes,” he elaborates. “I pre-plan the
menu depending on what the guests’
budgets and tastes are. We can also do
wine pairing, to add interest.”
It was certainly an enjoyable evening –
as Johnny put it, a holiday on a plate, a
journey of different flavours.
“We have regulars that come from
far and wide,” Johnny adds. “For the
smokers, we have a Smoking Lounge
and there’s also a bar area for those
who want to stop by for a drink.”
For more information and reservations
at Kong call: 011 465 7516.
Address: The Terrace at Cedar Square,
Cedar Road Entrance, Fourways.
Havana Lounge
Latino Caf fé
Great pizza - Cool gelato - Hot coffee
create your own pizza
Häagen-Dazs® Ice Cream - Illy Coffee - Red Velvet Cupcakes - Salads - Smoothies
now
open
kyalami 079 324 8809
Shop 8, Kyalami on Main Shopping Centre, Corner Woodmead Drive and Dytchley Road, Barbecue Downs, Kyalami (Next to Engen Garage)
Blackheath 011 476 1157 I Bryanston 011 463 5141 I Fourways 011 658 1634 I Grayston 011 784 1530 I Greenside 011 646 5359 I Hatfield 012 342 4088
Illovo 011 447 4603
I Kyalami 079 324 8809 I Malibongwe 011 791 2582 I Morningside 011 783 8802
I Leaping frog 011 465 7665 I Paulshof 011 234 9010
free delivery
open 24 hours
on the weekends and ‘till the early hours of the morning on week days
friday - saturday: 24 hours. sunday - monday: 8am to 2am. tuesday - thursday: 8am-4am
www.andiccio24.co.za
within a 5km radius from store
become
a fan on
follow
us on
free wi-fi
available
Waterfall Estate Lifestyle
BETTER VISION =
BETTER GOLF
Local Optometrist Sir Nicholas Rose has made a life study of helping people
obtain HIGH DEFINITION VISION using the best possible optics. Over a series
of 6 articles he will discuss vision solutions best suited to give you the edge on
the golf course. By Sir Nicholas Rose
G
olfers all have one thing in common: they
want to strike the ball more precisely,
improve their handicap and get more
enjoyment from the game. In my life
I’ve been involved in various sports that require high
definition vision and extreme precision to excel: combat
shooting, polo, helicopter flying, show jumping and
motor racing. Now, as a leisure golfer, I have also found
that the crisper, clearer and better your vision, the better
your game.
Please feel free to contact Sir Nicholas Rose should you require more detailed information or a personal consultation. He can
be contacted by email at [email protected] or by calling his Fourways Practice on 011465-3871.
40 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
Waterfall Estate Lifestyle
PROBLEM NO 1: GLARE
As golf is an outdoor sport, golfers often
find that glare from the sun impairs their
game. Even for non-prescription wearers
the correct choice of sunglasses is of
primary importance.
Most off-the-shelf sunglasses are
not available with choices of lens
colour. Sunglass lens colour is often
considered a matter of aesthetics with
no regard for the practicality of
changing light conditions and what the
different lens colours actually do for
your vision.
You may see a frame that you think suits
you best and then go with the lenses
that are already fitted into that frame, not
knowing that there are a lot of things to
consider when choosing a set of lenses.
After all, you are buying the sunglasses
for the lens to protect your eyes and to
allow you to see properly.
LENS COLOUR AND PURPOSE
OF USE SHOULD BE PRIORITY
CONSIDERATIONS:
When do you want to wear your
sunglasses? Are they just for golf?
For motoring and golf? Or just for social
purposes? Lens colours determine how
you see and govern contrast. Neutral
density colours such as grey only make
things darker but don’t enhance contrast.
Other colours are specific to particular
sports. Golf-specific lenses generally
highlight greens and blues making a white
ball stand out against green grass and a
blue sky.
It goes without saying that you also
need to make sure that the lenses
provide adequate UV Protection as the
cumulative effect of UV will cause a
chemical reaction with the crystalline
lens in your eye, causing it to lose
transparency and thus clarity.
PROBLEM NO 2: PRECISION
Technology has now reached the
point where lenses can be specifically
engineered for specific activities
and environments. Golf-specific
lenses are intended to make you see
more.....more detail, more contrast,
more depth.
Golf requires acute visual abilities not only
to follow a long ball but also to analyse
the direction of the growth of grass when
analysing a putt. These, together with
fluctuating light conditions, make the
demands on visual ability quite specific.
Inferior lenses can cause “prism shift”
or magnification, making a hole appear
shifted from its true position.
Whether it’s a flat fairway or a tabletop
near a hole, those seemingly featureless
areas can challenge your eyes as much
as the closely-mown areas.
Enhanced visual definition will let you
analyse the fairway with a glance and
spot each cut of the rough. It will improve
your depth perception and help prevent
the ball from disappearing against the
sky. It will assist in reading greens better,
letting you spot subtle variations in
contour and grain.
Improvements in depth perception help
you judge distances better and help you
assess the slope of the greens.
Over a series of 6 articles we
will go on a journey evaluating
the specific optical challenges
to various groups of golfers
and how vision relates to
different areas of the course.
We will also review
products that are
available ‘off-the-shelf’ as
well customisable
prescription products to
give you the edge.
We will talk about High
Definition Filter lenses that
can be made to your
specific optical
prescription using HD
digitally manufactured
distortion-free prescription
lenses in straight distance or special distortion free
multifocal designs for the
over 40s.
We will discuss contact
lens solutions for golfers
and combinations of
sunglass technology with
contact lenses.
When you wear specs you
are subject to seeing according
to the quality of the lenses you
wear.
People often come in to me
asking how much spectacles
lenses cost. This is much like
asking how much a motor car
costs!
There is a big difference
between a Mazda and a
Porsche. Spectacles lenses
are exactly the same. There
are literally hundreds of
choices of lenses and coatings
that can completely change
the way you see, so ask about
your options and get the right
advice to choose what is right
for you and your specific vision
needs.
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 41
VOUCHER
ONLY ON PURCHASES MADE
AT LIFESTYLE HOME GARDEN
Valid only on presentation of the original voucher.
No copies will be accepted. Excludes seedlings,
items on promotion or items already discounted.
Not redeemable for cash. Valid until 31 May 2014.
ALL PLANTS
& OUTDOOR
CONTAINERS
LS VOUCHER.indd 2
Our team of experienced and skilled professionals are available
to provide you with an individualised treatment plan. Services
provided at our consulting rooms include the treatment & rehabilitation of:
•
•
•
Back & Neck Pain including whiplash
Upper / Lower limb & repetitive strain injuries
Orthopaedic Conditions: fractures, dislocations,
joint replacements
•
Arthritic Pain
•
Respiratory / Chest Conditions: pneumonia, bronchitis, asthma
•
Sports injuries
•
Psychiatric & Chronic Pain
•
Maxillo-Facial & jaw pain
•
Paediatrics: Including Developmental delay
•
Neurological problems / Stroke rehabilitation
•
Post surgery rehabilitation
•
Tension Headaches
•
Pregnancy related symptoms such as back pain &
stress incontinence
Mums to be; we also offer ante-natal classes.
Call now to book your appointment.
Tel: 011 304 7911
Email: [email protected]
Room 105, First Floor
Netcare Waterfall City Hospital
Corner Magwa Crescent and Mac Mac Avenue, Midrand
Lifestyle Garden Centre Cnr. Beyers Naudé Dr.
& Ysterhout Ave, Randpark Ridge, Randburg
• Tel: 011 792 5616 • www.lifestyle.co.za
• GPS Co: 26° 5' 44" S, 27° 56' 39" E
2014/04/10 10:03 AM
Waterfall Estate Lifestyle
DO YOU HAVE SOMEONE
TO TALK TO?
Feeling depressed,
lost, alone, having
suicidal thoughts?
Do you feel that
there is absolutely
no-one you can
talk to?
Article written by
Nicoleen Davies,
Director Life Talk Forum
I
t is completely normal, when your life
is hectic and too full of activities, to
sometimes feel overwhelmed – school
work, deadlines, sport or cultural
activities, friendship issues, parents’ preoccupation with their own lives, the list goes
on. This can lead to feeling stressed and
perhaps depressed. You may also feel that
everyone else is too busy or too stressed to
have time for you and your problems.
It is important to recognise when you aren’t
coping so that you can get yourself help
– often this can be as simple as talking to
someone. Too often, we leave things too
long before dealing with them and, by this
stage, our problems and stresses seem
insurmountable. Acknowledging you need to
talk to someone is the first step in the right
direction.
WHO TO TALK TO
Communicate – it’s easy to say but not
always easy to do. It is vital that, when you
are in trouble, you reach out to someone
and talk to them about your feelings or your
situation. The first step is to decide who to
talk to. Pick someone you trust, that you can
confide in. There is no doubt that it takes
courage to open up and let someone into
your inner world. If you really look around
you, more often than not, you will find that
even though it may not seem so initially,
there are people you can approach and talk
to. Parents are a good starting point but if
that is hard for you, you can also consider a
relative, a teacher, a coach, a counsellor at
school or maybe you get on well with one of
your friends’ parents and feel you can talk to
them. Sometimes just telling a trusted friend
is a good place to start.
STARTING THE CONVERSATION
Starting the conversation can be tricky but
once you get going, it becomes easier. Here
are some pointers to help you:
Choose the right time, a calm, quiet
moment if possible! Ask them if you
Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014 43
Waterfall Estate Lifestyle
do everything they can to help them or
get professional help if needs be. This
sharing can have the added beneﬁt of
bringing the family closer together.
If, however, you ﬁnd that speaking to
your parents hasn’t helped, persist and
ﬁnd someone else you can conﬁde in.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO
DEAL WITH ISSUES?
can talk to them so that you have
their undivided attention with minimal
distractions.
Choose a comfortable setting – it will
help make you feel more at ease.
Consider if you are ready to open up
and be honest.
Be sure you can trust the person.
Ask them to keep what you share
conﬁdential by setting boundaries
– conﬁding in them doesn’t give them
permission to share this with anyone
else – unless you both mutually
agree.
Verbalising your feelings and clarifying
issues will relieve an enormous amount
of stress and tension. It is also very
uplifting to know that someone is
listening, that someone cares (and they
do!) and that someone understands
what you are going through.
TALKING TO YOUR PARENTS
You might be concerned about opening
up to your parents and having a
conversation with them. Maybe you
feel that they will be disappointed in
you or angry. Often as we grow up we
talk less and less to our parents about
personal matters, making difﬁcult,
sensitive conversations seem tricky and
awkward to broach. This may be further
complicated by your not really knowing
or understanding what is wrong with you
or why you are feeling or behaving the
way that you are.
It is natural to worry but most of the
time you will ﬁnd your parents will be
supportive and more than willing to help
you through this difﬁcult patch. Teens
are often surprised to ﬁnd that once
they conﬁde in their parents, they rally
to support them, offer sound advice and
Maybe you are ﬁnding that your school
marks are dropping or you are acting
out at school because you feel alone
and depressed. Problems that start off
small can snowball if they are not dealt
with constructively. Often you may ﬁnd
that as you start to deal with one issue,
others start to fall away, too, or improve.
Sometimes your problems might seem
huge but once you start to unpack them,
there might be only a few small things
that you need to change to make a
massive positive difference.
Support and guidance from others can
have an incredible impact on you. When
discussing issues with your ‘trusted
person’, try to come up with some plans
to help you through them. Decide on
what you need to do or change and
stick to it.
Some therapists suggest keeping a
daily diary, writing about what you are
feeling or going through – positive and
negative. You may ﬁnd that once you
have written things down, it is easier to
think about them more clearly and then
you will be able to talk about the issues
that are causing concern.
Remember, things can only change if
you take consistent action to improve
them. Keep talking, touch base with
your ‘trusted person’ regularly and
surround yourself with positive people.
This is the ﬁrst step towards feeling
better and happier.
For more parenting tips & information visit www.lifetalk.co.za or email [email protected]
Parenting and teen coaching available: Contact Sally Thorp – [email protected]– 082 454 5443
Follow LifeTalk on Twitter https://twitter.com/TugOfLife or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/LifeTalkForum or watch the Life Talk
videos on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LifeTalkForum/videos?ﬂow=grid&view=0
Other sources: www.SADAG.org
44 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
New Polo Hatch
R399 p/m Insurance
3 Month Payment Holiday
Beat the May 1st price increase and purchase your new Polo today!
Terms & conditions: Bring this coupon to Barons Woodmead to qualify for these amazing offers. R399 p/m insurance valid for
the first 12 months. Offer valid until the 30th of June 2014. Offer excludes Polo 1.2 Bluemotion and Polo Sedan. Offer only valid at
Barons Woodmead. All offers to purchase are subject to finance through Volkswagen Financial Services a Division of WesBank.
Actual models may differ from images. E&OE.
Barons Woodmead
4 Waterval Crescent, Woodmead, 011 208 8000, www.baronswoodmead.co.za
Waterfall_HalfPager_ForPrint.pdf
C
M
Y
CM
MY
CY
CMY
K
1
2014/03/25
3:26 PM
Waterfall Estate Lifestyle
CANDID PHOTOGRAPHY OF
CHILDREN
Text & Images by George Proxenos
REMEMBER TO:
get down to their level
when shooting;
fill the frame;
shoot in burst/continuous
shooting mode; and
be playful in your own
style and the angles that
you shoot from.
while you set up your gear, get your
camera settings right, adjust your flash
and then get them sitting just right, in
most cases, younger children just don’t
have the attention span. Not only that –
sitting or standing in a posed situation
can lead to shots of children looking
unnatural, uncomfortable and obviously
‘posed’.
O
ne of the most helpful tips
that I was given by a friend,
in my early days, (and that
I pass on regularly), when it
comes to photographing children, is to
give them something to do while you’re
photographing them.
While older children might have the
patience to sit still for a few minutes,
46 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
the situation or get them involved in some
other activity that they enjoy – then start
shooting.
This will lead to shots with a more natural
and candid feel to them. You can still call
to them to look at the camera, if you’re
wanting a shot where they engage your
viewer by staring down the lens – but
you’ll find that in most cases their smiles
will come across as a lot more genuine
while they’re actually having fun.
A more natural way to photograph
children is to set up your camera and
lighting in an area where they naturally
play and to photograph them while they
do so.
Until next time, keep on shooting!
George
Set them up with some paint and paper,
put out their building blocks, take them to
a playground, give them some balloons,
capture them playing with a bubble
machine, give them some dress-up
clothes to get into, introduce a pet into
George Proxenos is a professional
freelance photographer based in Fourways.
He is also a part time lecturer presenting
basic and advanced courses in Digital
Photography and Adobe Photoshop. For
more information, please contact George at
[email protected].
Waterfall Estate Home Front
GUIDE TO
SERVICE PROVIDERS
Building a new house and maintaining a property in tip-top condition is best
achieved through the use of skilled and experienced service providers and
quality products.
This section of the magazine is intended as a guide to help you find suppliers and service providers who are able to assist you
in the building and maintenance of your home. Many of these advertisers have already assisted home owners here and are
familiar with the procedures and requirements for working at Waterfall Estate.
Suppliers and business owners who would like to be included in this section are welcome to
contact Jeff Malan at the EIA Publishing Johannesburg Office on 011 327 4062 or by emailing: [email protected].
Gorgeous gardens . . .
LEONARDO
d
e
s
i
g
n
LEONARDO INTERIOR DESIGN CC
FACTORY #2, 129, 9th Road, Kew.
POBOX 1037, HIGHLANDS NORTH, 2037
TEL: +27 011 264 0053 FAX: +29 086 569 5644
EMAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.leonardodesign.co.za
011 027 7343
www.essientialmouldings.co.za
Shop 17
Kyalami on Main
Barbeque Downs
SKIRTINGS aNd CORNICES
Dezign a roof cc
Tel: 011 425 4292 - Fax: 011 425 4704
Sharon: 083 292 9906
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.dezignaroof.co.za
. . . all year round!
green
creations
landscaping
Landscape design and installation
Consultations
Revamping old gardens
Redesign existing gardens
Contact michelle seddon
Cell 082 901 1530
E-mail [email protected]
www.greencreations.co.za
Principal member of South African Landscaping Institute
Audio Visual Solutions
homes • boardrooms • auditoriums • museums • visitor centres
082 574 6190
www.sonicfactory.co.za
Waterfall Estate Lifestyle
BOOK
REVIEWS
Compiled by Beverley Hermanson
This is a charming yet practical guide to planning and designing gardens with a view to
attracting birds. It’s beautifully illustrated by Verné Jordaan.
Pri
R11ce:
0
The author caters for garden situations across the country and includes advice on planning
very small gardens and even planting on balconies. Specific ‘habitats’ are recommended,
to attract the widest variety of birds – an open area, wetland, canopy section and wild zone.
For each, there’s a list of suggested plants, from ground covers to shrubs, creepers and
trees. There are also sections on planting for birds with particular diets: nectar, seeds, fruit,
insects and even meat.
Beautifully presented, with simple text and delightful illustrations, this is an excellent
perennial gift.
100 Edible & Healing
Flowers
Dark Windows
By Louis Greenberg
By Margaret Roberts
Margaret Roberts is a well-known
proponent of the use of natural
products to enhance health and
wellbeing. In 100 Edible & Healing
Flowers, she encourages readers
to create a garden of flowers
that can be used in celebrations,
in the kitchen, and also to produce medicines and
cosmetics.
Johannesburg is becalmed. A wave
of New Age belief and an apparent
cure for crime have radically altered
South Africa’s political landscape.
Price:
R230
In this hands-on, practical book, Margaret instructs
readers how and when to plant, grow and harvest flowers,
and supplies recipes that harness the medicinal, cosmetic and
edible nature of these plants. The accessible, down-to-earth
text is spiced with personal anecdotes and information about
the historical use of flowers in herbalism. Colourful photographs
aid identification and Margaret’s delicate line drawings add an
appealing touch of whimsy to this elegant book.
This is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in health,
wellness, organic gardening and using flowers to enhance their
cooking and health.
Jay Rowan has been hired to black
out the windows of random vacant
rooms. He’s trying to keep out of
:
trouble, but he’s a pawn in political aide Kenneth
Price0
9
Lang’s project ‘Dark Windows’. A mystical charlatan
R1
has convinced Lang’s boss that she can affect the
ultimate transformation with a supernatural visitation,
the Arrival, and Lang needs to prepare for its coming. When
Jay and his married girlfriend Beth realise that someone
has died in every room, political and personal tensions
come to a head and Jay, Beth and Lang must confront the
past they’ve been trying to avoid.
Dark Windows is a moody, intelligent literary thriller.
Louis Greenberg is the author of The Beggars’ Signwriters
which was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize
and the University of Johannesburg Prize. He works as an
editor and co-writes urban horror novels with Sarah Lotz as
S.L. Grey.
For more information about these or any of Random House Struik’s other titles, visit www.randomstruik.co.za.
48 Waterfall Estate Issue 4 2014
audio visual experts
- Home Automation
- Projector & Movie Screens
- Home Cinema
- Multiroom Audio Systems
New state-of-the-art showroom now
at Castle Walk Centre Pretoria
YOUR WORLD MADE SIMPLE
www.elitetechnologies.co.za
012 347 3027 . [email protected]