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Ayanda Gwiliza 066 474 0495 ayandag@trafalgar.co.za

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The event would not have been as successful without you! Heck, even the pizza base special was sold out!

I would like to thank Murray and Maryke for their assistance as well as Oppies and the Security Team for going the extra mile.

A huge thank you goes out to Extreme Productions for being so professional, K-Studio and Madeleine Marais from KW Edge, who was the sponsors of the event.

Due to the success and positive feedback from the residents, we took the liberty to ask the board for permission to host another movie night. With the When I reflect back on this year, the first thing that approval from the board, we are busy planning the comes to mind is how grateful I am for my family, event and will inform all the residents once more friends and for being part of such a beautiful details can be shared. As there are costs involved Estate. I would like to thank the readers for all their with hosting such an event, sponsorships are contributions during this year - You are fabulous! needed, if you are a business owner and wish to participate in sponsoring this event, please contact I always try to reflect on the year when it comes to an me via e-mail. end. For me, it is a very effective way to determine if there are any patterns in my life that I should stop I would like to end off by giving you this message or start. I know it is easier said than done, but just do that was shared with me by a dear friend. Maybe it is it even if you struggle. I am still struggling but what just as appropriate for you as it is for me. matters the most, is that we try. In the end, a little makes a lot. It is a chance to evaluate what I did or “Do something to change your vibration! Life is didn’t do, how it made me feel and what I can do to always moving. If you resist the flow you will become change it. I will leave it at that. stagnant. You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it. You cannot attract a different Our movie night on the 22nd of October was a huge experience without changing your energy first. It’s success. Such a memorable event held by Residents time to shift things up and to find a way to dance for Residents, and we didn’t expect the turnout to along with the beat of life” be so big. After the first invites were sent out, we received 20 bookings on the first day. We had hoped May you have a blessed Festive Season and a to get at least 100 bookings but never imagined prosperous year. it would be close to 300 people. The turnout was fantastic!

Stay Safe, End of the year reflections...

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smiles and fond memories. May our 2022 be filled with even more happiness and prosperity and may we have the strength to face all of our challenges lying ahead with courage and perseverance. It is then also our wish for you and your loved ones that you will be abundantly blessed during the coming festive season and that you will cherish your precious time together.

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ou’ve just got to love Dr. Seuss don’t you?

It’s almost as if he wants to make us believe that he is speaking to the little ones when, in fact, words like these resonate with us as adults even more so. “How did it get so late so soon?”, we might well ask because 2021 has all but come and gone in the blink of an eye! I sincerely hope that you can look back upon this year with a fair amount of

We are quite thrilled to be sharing with you some details on two very exciting developments which are currently underway in the estate and which we hope to have completed in the very near future: 1. The first is the addition of a new play park in Extension 4 next to the mini-substation at Stand 454. This park will feature an interesting array of tunnelled landscaping and playing equipment which will also include a professionally constructed jungle gym. We have undertaken this project after repeated requests in this regard from residents over the past couple of years and as we recognize the need for 2021 | I SSUE 6 | 11

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children in this area of the estate to also have access to recreational facilities. The playing equipment at the existing play park in front of Carlita’s will also be upgraded with additional jungle gym installations as part of this project.

2. We will then also be starting with the phased construction of mountain bike trails consisting of a number of loops in the game reserve as well as a flowline underneath the powerlines in the south-eastern section of the estate bordering Tier Road. These trails will offer varying levels of technicality which will cater for the needs of all mountain bike enthusiasts, including the younger and less experienced riders. The trails will provide additional riding opportunity for the growing number of cyclists residing in the estate in addition to the concrete walkways already established in our game reserve.

We envisage that these projects will add significant value to the estate and the facilities already offered to its residents in our continued striving to maintain a very high standard of living at The Hills. We hope to have these facilities open for use by everyone as early as possible in the new year so please be sure to keep watching this space.

Then just a quick reminder that the HOA office will remain open during the festive season to assist you in any way necessary so please do not hesitate to contact us should you need to do so. If you’ll be going away for a well-deserved holiday, please stay safe on the roads and enjoy your time away!

I’ll leave you with the words of yet another great poet which I also think are quite appropriate at this time as we reflect on the year we are now leaving behind us.

Please take good care of yourselves.

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“I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference. ~Robert Frost~

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he Summer is here, everyone is getting ready for silly season, a lot of people are getting ready to go to the coast, to the bush or some exotic location whilst others are getting ready to relax at home, If you are going to be at home why not start a vegetable garden, your health will thank you, but if you are going to the coast and you plan on starting a vegetable patch or you already have one, make sure that you have someone that can attend to your garden when you are away for the summer holidays.

As we all know the days can get very hot during summer in South-Africa, and a lot of vegetables and plants do not handle the heat that well, you might be wondering what vegetables to grow and what you can do to ensure they grow healthy and strong and produce as much as possible, get your green fingers ready because there are ways to beat the odds; 1 4 | ISSUE 6 | 2021

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Summer vegetables are often planted in late spring when the soil temperatures are still a bit colder to ensure the plants are strong enough to bear the heat in South-Africa, But if you have not planted your veggies yet have no fear, there’s other ways to ensure a healthy crop in summer, You can buy seedlings from your local nursery that way you get stronger plants compared to when growing from seed.

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* Note You can also do a second planting of some crops during late summer when it starts becoming a bit cooler, vegetables such as lettuces, spring onions and radishes perform very well during these months, it’s all about working with nature and not against it.

So now that you know which plants you can grow here are some things you can do to ensure you get the most out of your vegetable garden:

• Use compost to enrich soil.

• Remove weeds.

• Check for pests and treat them as soon as possible.

• Prune plants when needed.

Artichokes, Bush Beans, Celery, • Use stakes to support plants such as tomatoes. fertilisers to ensure plants have all the Cabbage, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Leeks, • Add nutrients needed.

Lettuce, Melons, Onions, Potatoes, • Plant leafy greens in areas with shade.

Spring onion, Squash, Butternut, Sweet • Ensure plants get sufficient sunlight.

• Add mulch to soil around your vegetables to help corn, Sweet Potatoes and Tomatoes. with water retention.

These plants will grow well in the summer heat • Ensure the soil has proper drainage or absorbs water properly. and can be harvested throughout summer; however, some vegetables can only be harvested in Autumn such as Pumpkins, Eggplants and While the temperature may be warmer, you don’t other vegetables that take long to develop, don’t have to spend every moment of your free time worry! It will be well worth the wait; few things are watering your vegetables. it’s all about being smarter as rewarding as having a plate full of food grown about watering. If it rains enough, you don’t even have to water your garden, but when you are not in your own garden.

There are a lots of options when it comes to what vegetables you can grow in our blazing hot South-African summer, Your best options to start with is:

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sure; the typical rule of thumb is to water vegetable patch twice a week with plenty of water this will be more effective than watering them more frequently, with less water.

Keep an eye on your garden and remove any diseased, damaged, or dead debris as they block airflow and growth. Light pruning all year encourages steady growth and builds healthy plants.

Now that you have the basics, you should be able to grow some vegetables during the South-African summer, however reading one article about growing vegetables will not teach you all the tricks, Thus it is very important to educate yourself continuously, there are various websites and online forums where people from all over the year give guidance and advice on how to grow your vegetables, how to treat pests and how to create more favourable environments for different vegetables.

Best of luck with your vegetable patch and may you have a Festive Season.

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his year has flown by so quickly, and with the Festive season upon us, we’re all getting ready to take that long deserved break. But before you get into the Christmas spirit, I would like to remind you of a few things to ensure that you are well informed and that your security details are up-to-date.

PETS Have you made the necessary arrangements to make sure that your pets are properly cared for while you are away? You won’t leave your children unattended at home without caring for them, why should your animals be any different?

FIREWORKS Although the use of Fireworks are not allowed in the Estate, people might still take chances, terrifying pets in the process. The use of any fireworks in the Estate is liable for a fine.

SPEEDING Speeding in the Estate is one of the larger set of problems we face, because of the percieved risk to children and animals.

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• It makes pedestrians and bicyclists fear for their safety • It increases the risk of vehicle crashes • It increases the seriousness of injuries to a speeder’s own passenger(s) and to other drivers and passenger(s), pedestrians and bicyclists a vehicle strikes • It increases noise from engine acceleration and tire friction We request for owners and tenants to reduce your speed when entering the Estate, let’s work together in creating a safe road for all. Please communicate this to visitors and service providers who enters the Estate.

In my previous update I have addressed the challenges using the 3 systems, this remains our focus. There are some areas where we find not all residents know the procedures or steps to follow, below just a few I would like to point out.

ACCESS The Hills Estate is a security-controlled Estate.

Owners and tenants are registered and gain access automatically, with the biometric profile or the My Estate Life app.

Owners and tenants can register trustworthy individuals such as their domestic workers, gardeners, and long-term visitors. These individuals will use the biometric profile system at the gate

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and turnstile. For your not so frequent visitors D O M E S T I C W O R K E R & such as, friends visiting, deliveries, maintenance or G A R D E N E R S contractors a pre-authorised code need to be given or alternatively need to present their ID card to enter. Domestic workers and Gardeners no longer working at your premises needs to be removed. All new South- African residents need the ID document. Copy domestic workers and gardeners must be registered, of such a document is only valid for 3 months from before entering the Estate. They must present the date stamp received from SAPS, post office, or correct ID documentation. anyone authorised to do the certification.

Our Security team remains committed Foreigners need valid passport with workers permit to the Estate’s residents and service to enter. These workers’ permits expire every providers.

Please safe thecooperation below numbers year.

Thank you in advance for your for emergencies: I would like to end off with the wise words of Bill Asylum seekers are not permitted in the Estate.

Richardson...

Site Manager: 076 821 7567

NO ID DOCUMENTS NO ENTRY. S O L A R PA N E L

Only solar installations approved by RNM will be allowed. You should contact RNM directly to complete the necessary documentation. RNM then approve the plans. Service providers must produce the documents at the contractor’s gate, unfortunately no solar equipment will be allowed to enter the contractor’s gate without the documents. All solar installation employees must have the correct ID documents to enter.

We cannot accomplish Regional Manager: all t hat we need to do Tertius Goedhals 082 871 0726 wit hout working toget her.

Control room The Hills: 082 826 3761 Control room: 012 996 1610

OFFICER OF THE MONTH

Any inquiries can be addressed to the Operational Manager ayandag@trafalgar.co.za

Officer Tswago is nominated as officer of the month, He is known as a reliever on our site.

BOREHOLE Borehole applications must be sent to the Operational Manager at ayandag@trafalgar.co.za. This must be done in advance, the reason being is that neighbors need to be informed before proceeding with the drill work. All employees must have the correct ID documentation to enter.

CONTRACTORS Owners must cancel contractors not working at the site, stand or house. For example, when the plumber has completed his work he must be removed from the system.

He relief all the reaction officers when they ask for leave or is booked on sick leave. He is also a driver and have competency for firearm.

We would like to commend him on his hard work.

Keep Safe,

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GET TO KNOW OUR

Security Officers Anthony Tswai

Andries Langa

Andries Tswago

Vincent Msiza

Arthur Makena

Caswell Bodiroa

Cedrick Mamanyaga

Columbus Yeye

Daniel Phalatse

David Makopole

Edward Ramabopa

Edwin Hamese

Elias Mamushi

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Erick Madito

Ernest Morwaswi

Excelent Maholobela

Frans Mthimunye

Freddy Mosese

Given Mashimbye

Jackson Montja

James Mothiba

Jan Kutumela

Johannes Mtshweni

Justice Tjatji

Lucky Kabini

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Mafair Makopole

Magret Msiza

McDonald Ngoepe

Phunzo Mosehana

Samuel Mbele

Selome Ngobeni

Shai Osea

Simon Sebothoma

Sunnyboy Msibi

Thabang Mohokone

Thabelo Mulaudzi

Thapelo Nonyane

Thank you for keeping us secure each and every day and for being so passionate about creating a safe and pleasant atmosphere at our Estate.

We cannot thank you enough for all your help and sacrifices.

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Lekker Yes, its holiday time, but due to the travel restrictions imposed by several countries, you may find yourself stuck at home. Why not explore our locall destianations like Dinokeng Game Reserve situated just outside Pretoria, You can still enjoy a fun-filled adventure with your family and create memories to last forever.

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Situated within the boundaries of a large metropolis heir Story centers around conservation, as the Dinokeng Game Reserve has the potential to a project started through strategic initiatives become a model for future conservation where of Gauteng Provincial Government and the people and wild animals live in harmony. And efforts of enthusiastic more than 170 landowners. it is on the way to prove itself as an example for Together they developed the concept that eco- successful transformation with so far more than tourism could become the source for upliftment of 800 permanent jobs created for people living in the rural communities through sustainable employment. adjoining communities.

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What to do at Dinokeng Game Reserve?

In addition to guided game drives, the reserve also has a self-drive route. Other activities include horse riding, hiking, quad biking, hot-air balloon rides, sunset boat cruises, guided bush walks, bush lunch picnics, bass fishing and luxurious spa treatments.

Where to stay?

The diversity of Dinokeng Game Reserve accommodation options means that there is an offering to suit every taste. Whether you want to pitch your own tent or come with your caravan, whether you want the camp atmosphere without the hassle to bring your own equipment, whether you want to feel home from home in a self catering chalet or want to be fully pampered in a luxury lodge, Dinokeng Game Reserve has something just for you.

Click here to find a directory of all accommodation in the malaria-free Dinokeng Game Reserve north of Pretoria, just a bit more than a one hour drive from OR Tambo International.

Entrance Fees 2021 A once off vehicle entrance fee of R50 is payable for day visitors. Self-drive guests need to purchase a permit upon entry, which includes the R50 entrance fee.

Permits are per vehicle • 1-day Permit: R250 • 2-day Permit: R380 • 7-day Permit: R450 Pensioners Permits: • 1-day Permit: R125 • 2-day Permit: R190 • 7-day Permit: R225 Conservation Fees applicable R80 per adult R50 per child (2-12 years).

Please note all gate entrances are cashless.

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p i l OuK Game Lodge

OuKlip Game Lodge consists of fourteen luxury self-catering tent houses each able to accommodate 2-4 guests. OuKlip Game Lodge is unique in the sense that it is possible to

spot the Big 5 from your own tent and boma.

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Game Lodge was named after popular rock formations in the area. It is situated in the malaria free Dinokeng Big 5 Game Reserve which covers an area of more than 20000ha in total. The reserve is approximately 50km north of Pretoria next to the N1 near Hammanskraal.

This privately owned eco-lodge will provide a memorable stay for tourists and families.

Discover comfort, personal attention and excellent value for money. It is perfect for getaways from the rush of city life. Enjoy an outdoor experience in beautiful indigenous bushveld that will help you relax and spend quality time with friends and family around a campfire under the cosmos of stars.

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olidays should be about family and love.

Most importantly, it’s about kindness.

Adele Thompson and Schalk Roos wanted to do something special for the kids of our Estate and have definitely added some sparkle to all of our lives...

Taking a Cover photo for our Estate Magazine was my mission but after hearing the story behind the Festive Decorations, I just had to share it with you.

While doing my thing, setting up my camera and waiting for peak traffic to pass, I heard Schalk telling my Hubby that they had moved into their house in August 2020, during the lockdown and that the pandemic had such a negative impact. Schalk said: “It just wasn’t a pleasant year for most of us, so we wanted to bring some joy into the Estate, especially decorate the trees along Royal Albatros Road. The for all the children of the Estate.” reaction was so positive, Estate management have advised that the HOA wishes not to be part of any What started as just decorating a Christmas tree in religious events. However, we as homeowners their house, ended in decorating the outside of the can take this upon ourselves and proceed with house, and this year they were so excited to continue beautifying the trees in Royal Albatros road. This is with this tradition that they have added a few other provided we are willing to bring our own decorations items. Be sure to stop and have a look when driving and take them off no later than the first week of by. Thank you Schalk and Adele for your noble act January. Starting today, choose a tree and decorate of selflessness and for putting the sparkle back into it. Let’s create our own Lawley street in Albatros for our lives. our kids and families to enjoy.

I was so inspired by their story and his enthusiasm. I thought to myself, perhaps all of us should join in this tradition. On our official The Hills Estate Facebook page, I asked members if they thought we should

Please feel free to contact me, should you have any questions.

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SHOULD YOU EXERCISE DURING THE HOLIDAYS?

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f you’re a regular at the gym with holiday plans coming up, chances are you fit into one of two groups. You’re either looking forward to a relaxing break from your routine; or you’re freaking out and worried that your fitness will plateau without your regular workouts.

prepare for future training. It also gives you time to relax and refocus, and this can make you appreciate the positive feelings associated with training.”

Beginners, and those with a smaller base of fitness, will lose fitness at a faster rate than seasoned exercisers.

“We rarely talk about the risks HOW QUICKLY CAN YOUR of too much exercise, because FITNESS GO DOWNHILL? the majority of people do not do enough. But there’s a fine line Detraining rates all depend on the between exercise that produces Dr Jinger Gottschall is an expert individual, but as a general rule health benefits and exercise in the development of sustainable you can expect to lose specific that can actually cause health and effective exercise regimes – fitness skills more swiftly than detriments.” and she says it’s definitely okay basic core skills.

Even if you’re not planning a to take a break from exercise. In fact, she recommends everyone Many believe you typically have vacation, you still need to give have at least one day off a week, around two weeks until your your body the break it deserves. and that you enjoy a break from aerobic fitness starts to decline. your regular exercise routine A study of well-trained regular runners (who had been training during vacations. consistently over a 4-6 month “Spending three or four non- period) shows that for the first ten consecutive weeks per year doing days of inactivity there is minimal less training can be refreshing,” decrease in VO2 max. But from she says. “A break from exercise there it’s all downhill, as your prevents injury by allowing the heart’s ability to efficiently pump blood reduces. working muscles to rebuild and

“If you take care of your body, your body will take care of you”

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The Hills Fitness Centre

A look back at the year that was What a resilient group you are! Despite restrictions and Covid protocols, we had so much growth and so many fun events at our gym.

A few highlights of 2021 Yoga Pop Ups We had a pop-up Yoga class every month with Elichia in Essence. Some with Hikes, some with Gin, some with Smoothies. Sunrise and Sunsets! Many memories made, and friendships forged. We will without a doubt continue with these amazing classes in 2022.

New Rebound Class Due to high demand, we added an early morning trampoline class. What an absolute joy pre-sunrise on a Friday Morning! Your energy is simply amazing!

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Kids Fitness We had 6 Fun months with our Kids Fitness Class on Friday afternoons with Keanu as well as some kids Yoga Sessions with Elichia in Essence. We will continue with Kids Pop-up classes in the 2022 and look forward to keeping our kids fit in a fun environment!

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New Gym Equipment We added a Cable Crossover Machine, a Leg press as well as lots of extra weights. Can I get a YES PLEASE!? We are super thankful for the new additions to our gym this year.

Air-Conditioners A huge thanks to our HOA for our Air-Cons, what a life saver during the hotter seasons.

New Instructor Welcome Keanu Niemand. Whatever did we do before you? Welcome to our team, you are truly a blessing! Thank you for your dedication and hard work.

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First Aid We obtained our First Aid NQF Level 2 Qualification

Specific Outcomes of a First Aid NQF Level 2 Qualification

Government officially announced, on Friday 4 June 2021 that, First Aid Level 1, 2 and 3 cease to exist These have been replaced with First Aid NQF Level 1, 2 and 3 training.

• Demonstrate the principles of primary emergency care in the workplace • Sustain a basic level of preparedness for health emergencies in the workplace • Assess and manage an emergency scene in the In July 2021, our full-time instructors obtained our workplace Level 2 First Aid Qualifications. We are proud to • Demonstrate primary emergency life support for be able to provide treatment should there be any adults, children, and infants according to current medical emergencies. Proud of my team! international protocols • Explain and manage shock Looking forward to an exciting 2022. I wish you all • Keep records of the incident/accident a very joyful, peaceful and blessed Festive Season.

Blessings,

Tanya

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Who is SANBS?

SA Needs about 3500 blood donations a day

SANBS is a non-profit organisation that provides an essential service within South Africa and is rated amongst the best in the world in the provision of blood and blood products, as well as in relation to the research and training provided.

Less than 1% of people donate

SA has more than 80 donor centres & more than 21 000 blood drives annually Apply the most stringent tests to ensure that all blood is safe

Vision To be a cornerstone of healthcare services in South Africa, through the gift of life.

Mission To reliably provide trusted blood products and services to all patients at a world class level of cost and quality while innovating new treatments to enhance human healthcare.

Purpose Trusted to save lives National Council

SANBS Corporate Governance Structure

Audit, Risk & IT Governance Committee

Governance Social & Ethics Committee

Board of Directors

Human Resources & Remuneration Committee

Nomination Committee

Clinical Governance Committee

HREC Research Ethics Committee

CEO Exco Management

Top 10 Hospitals that receive blood Below is the annual usage Hospital Name

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Who receives the blood?

Medical treatment (i.e. cancer, anaemia, burns, therapeutics.etc)

Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

26679

George Mukhari Hospital

23272

36%

Charlotte Maxeke Jhb Hospital

23110

Steve Biko Hospital

15380

Gynae & Obstetrics 17%

Tembisa Hospital

11590

Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital

11280

Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital

9004

Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital

8835

Paediatrics

Rustenburg Hospital

8176

Haemotology 6%

Milpark Hospital

8072

Accidents 4%

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ICU 17% Scheduled surgery 12%

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Trauma 3%

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Blood Collection Costs

Thandeka Monageng’s Story

Every time blood is donated it is tested and separated into its components, red blood cells, plasma and platelets.

Each of these components is potentially given to patients with different conditions. A lot of the blood goes to hospitals to treat gynaecological conditions.

Donor Services

33%

Processing, testing and laboratory services

One such patient, who received the blood, is Thandeka Monageng.

Distribution (supply chain logistics)

She received two units of blood which saved her life after she experienced complications during childbirth. Today, she is alive and well and enjoying spending time with her new baby boy Oresirelletse. Because of what we do, she can watch him learn to crawl, walk, be a great little brother to 2 year old Atlotlwe. What’s more, little Ore also shares his very special birthday (7 May) with his dad and Thandeka’s husband Keabetsoe.

35%

7%

Medical services

4%

Thandeka expressed her gratitude to blood donors by and said: “The thought of my child growing up without a mother made me realise how grateful I am to have another chance at life. Blood donations also gave my husband a chance to have a wife and gave my sons a chance to enjoy their lives with their mum.

So I’ll actually go all-out to encourage people to donate blood because of the positive impact they can make to our nation.”

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A unit of blood is drawn from a volunteer donor.

Blood is collected into a sterile bag and labelled.

Journey of blood

Local hospitals place orders with SANBS for blood products based on their needs.

Units are transported to the nearest SANBS testing and processing lab.

In the processing laboratory, blood is spun down in a centrifuge and then separated into it’s different components.

Plasma Contains proteins and clotting factors used to treat patients with massive bleeding or clotting factor deficiencies.

Blood is transfused to patients in need. Just one blood donation has the potential to save three lives!

Your blood saves lives.

Blood products are stored prior to transfusion. The shelf life of blood is limited.

Platelets expire in 5 days.

Red blood cells expire in 42 days. Plasma has a 1 year shelf life from the day of collection.

Red Blood Cells Contain haemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. Used to treat patients with anaemia or blood loss due to trauma or surgery

Platelets Crucial in helping blood to clot. Patients with low platelet levels often suffer from bruising and bleeding.

Blood is tested to ensure that it is safe for transfusion.

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PEACH & PINEAPPLE Froyo Squares

Makes approximately 6 - 8 squares INGREDIENTS - 1 cup coconut flakes - 2 ripe peaches (1 sliced and 1 diced) - 1 cup finely diced pineapple - � cup goji berries - 2 cups raw yoghurt or coconut yoghurt - 4 TBSP honey/maple syrup/agave (or more to taste) - 1 tsp cinnamon METHOD 1. Toast the coconut flakes in a dry pan, and allow to cool.

2. Add all the ingredients to a mixing bowl, and combine well.

3. Taste for sweetness, and adjust accordingly.

4. Pour into a lined square tin.

5. Place in the freezer until frozen (about 4 - 5 hours).

6. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container in the freezer.

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PACE + PURPOSE = PERSEVERANCE

By Nkulu Madonko

“Grit is passion and perseverance for very longterm goals. Grit is having stamina. Grit is sticking with your future, day in and day out, not just for the week, not just for the month, but for years, and working really hard to make that future a reality. Grit is living life like it’s a marathon, not a sprint,” says author and psychologist Angela Lee Duckworth, who has carried out extensive research on the subject.

In a sprint, the goal is always in sight. In a marathon, the runner has to trust what they cannot yet see. That is why so many marathoners call it quits around the 34-kilometre mark. They hit the proverbial wall, and the finish line is nowhere in sight.

What do you do when everything inside of you wants to give up? What do you do if you want to cross the finish line – whether it be in a

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marathon, business, or some other area of life?

Perseverance requires two essential elements: pace and purpose.

Pace involves what you do before you hit the wall.

You have to focus on your ‘should’ pace, rather than your ‘could’ pace. Your ‘could’ pace is how fast you can run, but just because you can does not mean you should. In the early part of the race, you have to pace yourself, protecting your reserves for later. Your ‘should’ pace is slightly slower in the first 10 kilometres to ensure that you have appropriate reserves in the last 10 kilometres.

Purpose is the second element to remember when you hit the wall. Purpose is the ‘why’ behind the ‘what’. It is the reason you signed up for the marathon in the first place. Focusing on your purpose ignites your intrinsic motivation, and gives you the extra push you need to keep putting the

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proverbial foot in front of the other. When you feel completely depleted, purpose is often all you have left to get you across the finish line.

How is my current pace draining and depleting me? What shifts in my pace would make the greatest sustainable impact?

Naturally, pace and purpose also work together in other areas of life where you need to persevere. This may include your spiritual journey, your relationships with others, your finances, your health and your career, to name just a few. By practising pace and purpose, you will be prepared for when you hit the unanticipated ‘34-kilometre mark’, which will inevitably show up whenever you are doing anything worthwhile. It is important to develop a perseverance perspective before we are able to see the fruits of our labour. Again, this happens by identifying a clear purpose, and then initiating a sustainable pace. It’s simple, really - and a skill that you can apply throughout your life.

Your answers to these questions will help you pinpoint the adjustments you need to make to help keep purpose and pace in focus.

When we are young, we feel an endless supply of energy to do what we need to. As we get on in years, our pace naturally changes. There are obviously things we can do to take care of ourselves – but the longer we live, the more we will have to lean on purpose to keep us going.

A clear, inspired purpose is the ultimate fuel for long-term perseverance.

To leverage purpose and pace so you can finish the marathon in the most important areas of your life, consider these questions: Why did I begin this race in the first place?

What larger purpose is at stake if I quit now?

What are the benefits of completing this race?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nkulu Madonko is the CEO for the Common Good Foundation, as well as a life, executive and team coach.

He is passionate about partnering with individuals who hold a deep desire for richer and more fulfilling lives, and who would like to know how to best move towards their goals. He is a qualified advanced practitioner coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Coaches and Mentors of South Africa (COMENSA).

He also holds a Master of Business Administration in Executive Management through the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business, and draws on his 25 years of corporate human resources experience in his work as a coach.

When you hit the 34-kilometre mark, you will most likely be reminded of every reason you should quit.

You may long to return to an easier time, when you enjoyed comfort and convenience. But applying purpose and pace will keep you from looking back.

Pace will give you the energy to keep going, and purpose will give you the reason to keep going.

With these front of mind, you will be equipped to persevere up the steep hills that life will inevitably bring into your path.

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Green up yourSpace Written by the gardener

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s you may have noticed when strolling through interior shops lately, nature is a huge design trend. Increased interest in biophilia – the tendency of humans to seek connections with nature – has resulted in a wave of organic design elements appearing in shops across the country. A vital part of this trend is indoor plants, and for good reason. The science behind indoor plants shows how living decor can greatly benefit your mental health and wellbeing.

Thebenefits Air quality

In an industrialised world, completely clean air is becoming a luxury. Indoor plants assist in removing from the air toxins related to air pollution, paints or cleaning products. Volatile organic compounds (or VOC’s) can reach a concentration up to 10 times higher indoors than outdoors because of the harsh chemicals we use. These can have a negative effect on health, but just one indoor plant can help by improving your air quality.

• One indoor plant can improve air quality by 25%.

• Five indoor plants can improve air quality by 75%.

• 10 indoor plants provide the maximum benefits in an average sized room (4m x 5m).

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Wellbeing The impact of plants on overall wellbeing is well documented. Indoor plants can create a positive and relaxed space, improving mood, concentration and productivity. The saying ‘less is more’ definitely does not apply to the benefits of plants indoors, though. One indoor plant has a minor impact on wellbeing, with the benefits increasing exponentially with the number of plants. Five plants can improve wellbeing by up to 60%, but ten plants can help you reap the maximum health benefits. More complexity in size and species also leads to more wellbeing benefits (and design benefits too).

How many plants do you need?

Different rooms have different requirements. By spreading your indoor plants throughout your home you can achieve clean air and positive benefits in all rooms rather than concentrating them in one. These amounts are based on medium sized plants of about 30cm in height. The general rule of thumb is the bigger the leaves and roots, the greater the benefits.

What to choose While all indoor plants provide benefits, some are more adept at removing toxins than others.

There is a plant to match every indoor space and indoor gardener.

• Spathiphyllum (peace lily): This plant was declared the best living air filter in the world by the NASA Clean Air study! The shiny leaves and stark white flowers pair well with modern interiors. Keep the soil moist and place in low light – great for bathrooms or bedrooms.

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out the vibrant green colour, and the soil needs to be moderately dry before watering.

• Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Laurentii’ (variegated snake plant): Nicknamed ‘mother-in-law’s tongue’ for its pointed leaves, Sansevieria trifasciata can provide a structural contrast to the softer indoor plants. An added bonus is that it requires very little water and medium sunlight.

• Peperomia ‘Zorro’: This compact houseplant has a deep red colour on the underside of the leaves and tall flower spikes for something a little different. They need medium amounts of sunlight and are also quite easy to care for, as long as they are not overwatered.

• Kalanchoe blossfeldiana ‘Calandiva’: For those who like a bit of colour, the multitude of calandiva flowers can quickly brighten a room or even be used as a quirky accent colour.

Like other succulents, this plant needs a lot of sunlight so only choose a spot with direct sunlight or very bright indirect sunlight.

• Ficus lyrata (fiddle leaf fig): The giant glossy leaves of this tree can really bring the outdoors in as they grow super tall.

They need bright, indirect sunlight for good height and perky leaves.

To avoid rot don’t overwater or let the tree sit in water.

• Bromeliad species: In tropical South African climates, bromeliads provide exotic textures and colours in your indoor space. These bright plants are good for humid climates and have a wide range of light tolerances depending on the variety.

Although they may only last a couple of years indoors, they will produce offsets you can use to start new plants.

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• P h i l o d e n d r o n s c a n d e n s (sweetheart creeper): The sweetheart creeper is a h o u s e p l a n t favourite, especially in a hanging basket, as it is easy to care for and grows quickly. It can be kept bushy and full or left to grow long single stems that look wonderful above the kitchen or tumbling down a shelf.

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https://www.facebook.com/organicmattersa Sources: RMIT University, University of Melbourne, plantlifebalance.com.au

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6 WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR BATHROOM WITH SUBWAY TILES Originally published by Visi

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With the ‘personalisation of space’ being a leading interior trend for 2021, Decobella‘s extensive range of Subway tiles will help you turn your bathroom into a creative space.

The appeal and versatility of the humble Subway tile is endless – from clever layouts to simple grouting tricks – their sleek silhouette matches just about every aesthetic. Here, six exciting ways to use the style in your bathroom (or kitchen) design.

Mix ‘n Match Don’t be afraid to combine styles – a mix of Subway tiles and finishes can bring interest to an otherwise neutral space. These Manacor Metro tiles in Grey set against the white tiled floor create the perfect contrast.

Set It Against Wood Want to give your bathroom a ‘country’ feel? Warm touches like wood set against Subway tiles will give the room rustic appeal.

Try A Different Finish There’s more so Subway tiles than a glossy, smooth finish. If you want to infuse a dose of character into a bathroom renovation opt for a tile with a hint of texture like the Riviera Metro in Wheat.

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Create Your Own Pattern Arrangements and finishes are an ideal way to add character to a space (or even a kitchen backsplash)

Create a focal Point Highlight your bathroom with a feature wall. These Manacor Metro tiles in Glacier make a bold statement without overpowering the space.

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ROLLS-ROYCE ANNOUNCES BLACK BADGE GHOST THE PUREST BLACK BADGE YET

Black Badge, the highly successful alter ego of Rolls-Royce, now represents more than 27% of commissions worldwide and is codified by the mathematical symbol that represents a potential infinity, which is found within the motor car’s interior. This graphic, also known as the Lemniscate, was applied to Sir Malcolm Campbell’s record-breaking Rolls-Royce-powered Blue Bird K3 hydroplane and the marque’s designers nominated this hallmark for Black Badge motor cars to reflect their own unrelenting pursuit of power.

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Rolls-Royce debuted Black Badge with Wraith and Ghost in 2016, followed by Dawn in 2017 then Cullinan in 2019. Today, a new, Post Opulent expression of Black Badge joins the family. The purest and most technologically advanced Black Badge motor car yet, Black Badge Ghost.

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onceived in response to a group of clients who requested a RollsRoyce that was agile, discreet, highly connected and free of any superfluous design, the new Ghost is not just the most technologically advanced Rolls-Royce yet, but also the most aesthetically pure. In the twelve months since this motor car has been available, it has become one of the fastest-selling products in the marque’s history, representing more than 3,500 commissions worldwide.

This motor car also started a new design conversation in its relentless pursuit of minimalism and purity. Named ‘Post Opulence’

by Rolls-Royce designers, this aesthetic movement is characterised by reduction and substance. In service to this, exceptional materials are selected and celebrated while overt design is limited, intelligent and unobtrusive.

However, within this group of clients – who celebrate minimalism and material substance – a rebellious subset sought to create a disruptive expression of Ghost by permanently cloaking it in a shade so pure that its very classification as a colour remains a subject of debate: black.

Black Badge Ghost reflects these clients’ desires. It is the dark side of Post Opulence: minimalism in extremis.

EXTERIOR Clients are free to select any of the marque’s 44,000 ‘ready-to-wear’ colours or create their own entirely unique Bespoke hue. However, the overwhelming majority of women and men who requested this darker expression of Ghost have selected the signature Black. To create what is the motor car industry’s darkest black, 45kg of paint is atomised and applied to an electrostatically charged body in white before being oven dried.

The motor car then receives two layers of clear coat before being hand-polished by a team of four craftsman to produce the marque’s signature highgloss piano finish.

At between three and five hours in duration, this operation is entirely unknown in mass production, creating an intensity simply unattainable elsewhere in the automotive industry. It is this depth of darkness that serves as the perfect canvas for clients to add a high-contrast, handpainted Coachline, which has done much to create the Black Badge ‘black and neon’ aesthetic that has come to characterise this vivid family of RollsRoyce motor cars.

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To match this dramatic coachwork, the marque’s Bespoke Collective of designers, engineers and craftspeople collaborated to create an entirely customisable process that allows Rolls-Royce hallmarks such as the high-polished Spirit of Ecstasy and Pantheon Grille to be subverted.

Instead of simply painting these components, a specific chrome electrolyte is introduced to the traditional chrome plating process that is co-deposited on the stainless-steel substrate, darkening the finish. Its final thickness is just one micrometre – around one hundredth of the width of a human hair. Each of these components is precision-polished by hand to achieve a mirror-black chrome finish before it is fitted to the motor car.

The exterior treatment resolves with a Bespoke 21-inch composite wheelset. Designed in the Black Badge house style and reserved for Black Badge Ghost, the barrel of each wheel is made up of 22 layers of carbon fibre laid on three axes, then folded back on themselves at the outer edges of the rim, forming a total of 44 layers of carbon fibre for greater strength. A 3D-forged aluminium hub is bonded to the rim using aerospace-grade titanium fasteners and finished with the marque’s hallmark Floating Hubcap, ensuring the Double R monogram remains upright at all times.

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INTERIOR Advanced luxury materials have been meticulously created and crafted for a unique ambience in the interior suite. While recalling the dramatic mechanical intent of Black Badge Ghost, the materials are true to Ghost’s Post Opulent design philosophy – one defined by authenticity and material substance rather than overt statement. In this spirit, a complex but subtle weave that incorporates a deep diamond pattern rendered in carbon and metallic fibres has been created by the marque’s craftspeople.

Multiple wood layers are pressed onto the interior component substrates, using black Bolivar veneer for the uppermost base layer.

This forms a dark foundation for the Technical Fibre layers that follow. Leaves woven from resin-coated carbon and contrasting metalcoated thread laid in a diamond pattern are applied by hand to the components in perfect alignment, creating a three-dimensional effect.

To secure this extraordinary veneer, each component is cured for one hour under pressure at 100°C. This is then sand-blasted to create a keyed surface for six layers of lacquer, which is hand-sanded and polished before being incorporated into the motor car.

been applied to dramatic effect in the Black Badge Ghost timepiece design: only the tips of the hands and the twelve, three, six and nine o’clock markers are picked out, in a subdued chrome finish, creating a remarkably minimal clock. Additional timepieces are available within Black Badge Ghost to suit the client’s aesthetic preference.

The timepiece is flanked by a world-first Bespoke innovation that debuted with Ghost: the Illuminated Fascia, which displays an ethereal glowing Lemniscate, surrounded by more than 850 stars. Located on the passenger side of the dashboard, the constellation and motif are completely invisible when the interior lights are not in operation. As in Ghost, the Lemniscate motif is illuminated via 152 LEDs mounted above and beneath the fascia, each meticulously colour-matched to the cabin’s clock and instrument dial lighting. To ensure the Lemniscate is lit evenly, a 2mm-thick light guide is used, featuring more than 90,000 laser-etched dots across the surface. This not only disperses the light evenly but creates a twinkling effect as the eye moves across the fascia, echoing the subtle sparkle of the Shooting Star Starlight Headliner.

If specified in the client’s commission, the Technical Fibre ‘Waterfall’ section of the individual rear seats receives the Black Badge family motif: the mathematical symbol that represents potential infinity known as a Lemniscate. Rendered in aerospace-grade aluminium on the lid of Black Badge Ghost’s Champagne cooler, it is applied between the third and fourth layer of a total of six layers of subtly tinted lacquer, creating the illusion that the symbol is floating above the Technical Fibre veneer.

Aesthetes from the marque’s design team elected to further enhance the noir ambience of Black Badge Ghost by subduing the brightwork.

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GHOST BOLDER IN BL ACK A powerful force emerging from the shadows.

Discover Black Badge Ghost.

Call Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Johannesburg on 011-301-7000 .

JOHANNESBURG [DEALER LOCATION] Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost: WLTP combined: CO 2 emissions: 359 g/km; Fuel consumption: 15.8 mpg / 17.9 l/100km.

The values of fuel consumptions, CO 2 emissions and energy consumptions shown are based on the new WLTP test-cycle and determined a ccording to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable at the time of type approval. The figures shown consider optional equipment and the differen t size of wheels and tyres available on the selected model.

Changes of the configuration can lead to changes of the values.

For vehicle related taxes or other duties based (at least inter alia) on CO 2 emissions the CO 2 values may differ to the values stated here. They do not relate to any one particular vehicle, nor are they part of any offer made, rather they are solely for the purpose of comparing different kinds of vehicle.

Further information about the official fuel consumption and the specific CO 2 emissions of new passenger cars can be taken out of the “Guide to Fuel Consumption, CO 2 Emissions and Electricity Consumption of New Passenger Cars”, which is available at all selling points and at https://www.gov.uk/co2-and-vehicle-tax-tools/ in the United Kingdom, https://www.dat.de/co2/ in Germany and or your local go vernment authority. © Copyright Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited 2021 . The Rolls-Royce name and logo are registered trademarks.

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GINGERBREAD HOUSE TIME: 2 hours | MAKES: 15 – 20 houses

There’s something about Christmastime that brings out the kid in me. One of my favourite activities was building a gingerbread house with my mother on Christmas Eve (and trying not to eat it until the next morning), and I always found it so sad that our little tradition stopped when I got older.

Well, that was without a doubt the inspiration behind these cute little gingerbread houses — for children of all ages — but their size makes them just perfect for a nice hot drink laced with a little something special.

These gingerbread houses are so adorable & easy to make! They’re fun to give as a gift or for the family to enjoy over the holiday season.

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Ingredients for the gingerbread houses 125 g (135 ml) butter 125 ml golden syrup 1 egg, beaten 375 g (670 ml) Snowflake Cake Flour 15 ml ground ginger 5 ml bicarbonate of soda 2 ml salt 200 g (250 ml) sugar 40 ml milk Ingredients for the royal icing 1 egg white ± 500 g icing sugar

Method for the gingerbread houses

the fridge. Roll the dough (in batches) between two sheets of baking paper – the bottom piece Heat the oven to 190 °C. Melt the butter in a of baking paper must fit on your baking tray. saucepan and add the golden syrup. Mix well Roll into an extremely thin layer of dough (about and let this mixture cool. Add the egg and mix. 1 mm). Place the bottom piece with the dough Sieve the flour, ginger, bicarbonate of soda on a baking tray. Use the cutters and cut out the and salt together in a mixing bowl. Add the dry shapes. For one house you need press out two ingredients, alternating between the milk, syrup shapes from each cookie cutter. and butter mixture. Mix well.

This is a wet dough, but it will harden after it has Carefully remove the excess dough and keep to rested in the fridge for 30 minutes. one side – the off cuts can be used again. Place in the oven for 8-10minutes. Take out and let it Wrap the dough in baking paper and place in cool on the baking tray.

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Method for the royal icing Place the egg white in a mixing bowl. Sift your icing sugar. Lightly beat the egg white, then start adding the icing sugar and mix well after each addition. Add the icing sugar until you have a nice piping consistency. Fill the piping bag with the icing sugar and cut a very small tip of the bag.

Place your cool gingerbread house shapes on your work surface. Decorate your roof and the sides of the house with the icing sugar. Let it dry completely before you assemble the house.

Attach the sides of the house first with icing sugar and let it dry. Attach the rood with icing sugar and let it dry.

Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

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hristmas 2021 will inspire feelings of hope and happiness more than ever before.

Here are some of the latest trends for your inspiration whether you are going all out with glam décor or just doing a minimal Christmas décor: Mini wreaths as napkin rings, ie. Plat long soft branches around a serviette with a few leaves and a pointsettia tucked into the platted wreath.

2. Glass jars as a centre piece. Take 3 or 4 large glass jars and fill the basis with Epsom salts and top with either a large votive candle or top with fake cranberries and juniper leaves.

Alternate the jars across the centre of the table and voila – you have created a beautify centre piece.

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How about a traditional heirloom table?

Use a fabulous plaid/tartan piece of fabric as your table cloth. Add floral crockery and in the centre of the table place loads of shimmering candles.

Add to your centre piece a few fake or porcelain colourful birds and some little gifts wrapped in red and green and strewn around the table. Luxury cold Christmas crackers on the side plates and of course your favourite heirloom cutlery.

An informal table setting for a casual celebration. If you have a wood or glass table, use a beautiful scarf, scrunched up as a runner across the centre of the table. Set your table with paper placemats. Work with the colours of the scarf. If you can’t find paper placemats a fun idea would be to let your kids draw on A3 paper and use that as your placemats. I would keep it simple and use white plates. For your centre piece add white candles of varying height or use battery operated candles. Between the candles add some greenery ie., mini bushes in different containers but keep them in small to medium sizes. Add some battery-operated string lights in between hiding the battery in on of the bushes.

Use beautiful paper napkins with black, silver of gold cutlery. Simple but effective!

If you are an avid collector and lover of vintage, here is a great way to decorate your table. Once again, take a large colourful scarf slightly scrunch it and use this a table runner. Use all your favourite bronze, pewter or silver candelabra and candle holders and add different coloured long thin candles interspersed with single glass bud vases of brightly coloured flowers like poppies, roses, carnations, daisies. Add all the different shaped and coloured crockery you have been collecting for ever and add animal print serviettes and there you have a boho style Christmas table that could be in a movie set.

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randomly interspersed placed straight onto the scarf. Lace greenery and a few pinecones in between. Simple cloth napkins in black or white elegantly folded. Scatter Lindor black and silver wrapped chocolates around. Simple and always a winner.

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• Ikigai engineering: We do solar water heating and backup and hybrid solar solutions for homes. http://www.ikigaiengineering.co.za/ or 081 517 9589 • Trustworthy Electrician based in Mooikloof Ridge: Contact Ian +27 79 587 8800 • Contact Marius on 082 559 8859. Doing Electrician work in the Estate. Satisfaction guaranteed!

• Electrician Contact Basie on 082 699 9107

• Looking for Someone to clean your Carpets, We have used Dries before for Carpet Cleaning and we highly recommend his services. Contact him on 083 299 8569 • Carpet Cleaning, Rugs, Sofa’s and Car Valet, we also collect & drop off after wash 079 093 2873 or 067 400 9720.

• Dheeksha Infrastructures assists with Borehole Surveys, Drilling, Pump installation. Contact Vikram on +27 62 426 0767 / vkreddy1922@ gmail.com

• Pureglaze Window cleaning 082 775 2862 or 076 852 1229 or email tom@pureglaze.co.za

• Samosas, springrolls, chutney & pickles sold to order. Contact Devaksha Maharaj WhatsApp 081 517 9589 or email devaksha. maharaj@gmail.com, stand number is 482.

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• I am selling raw honey at R80 a bottle or Honey and Rusks at R140 Contact Gladiola 0721915097 Free delivery for the hills residents and R80 courier anywhere else in Gauteng.

PETS

• Home cooked Durban-style curries, roti and tandoori chicken sold to residents on request.

Freshly prepared. Free delivery. Email / WhatsApp Dashnie for the menu with prices: 281.sa.indian.cuisine@gmail.com ; 0616510220

• Vets approved dog and cat food and Bravecto treatment for ticks and fleas delivered to your door in the estate at no extra cost. Please whatsapp Leré (0829749978) for price enquiries and orders. Delivery will take place on Fridays.

GARDENING/ LANDSCAPE

• Mobile Pet Grooming and Doggy Hotel, Contact 061 365 8031

• R40 per 30kg bag of Manure. Delivery on Saturdays. Boost your garden, grass and veggies with our Manure. Contact 0794964525 to order.

• Top soil or compost delivered to your doorstep.

2m³ at only R1,680 delivery included. Bigger quantities are also available. Pieter 082 551 6670

GAS SUPPLIERS • Frank collects and supply gas cylinders in the Estate, contact him on 082 557 1550 • Contact Gerrie Marnewick for all your gas needs on 071 602 9349.

MAINTENANCE / HOME SERVICES • I do koi pond maintenance, treating and medicating koi. Swimming pool maintenance, general household maintenance, electric gate motor repairs, irrigation system repairs and installation. Contact Brendan 082 691 1269

and experienced Contact 0797896746 / 0788125592. Reference: Guido 0823238163

• Paw Buddies Mobile Pet Grooming, we come to you, no traveling, no waiting in cages, we take card or cash. Contact Johan on 061 446 1614/ 067 139 1141 • Paws & Claws Pet sitting, Providing Pet Sitting Services in the Estate. I come to your home and take care of your pets’ needs. Contact Mienke on 081 553 9406

TRANSPORT • We transport school kids, Excellent School transport, Contact Irene Mathatho 066 227 7574 or 072 542 4399. We also do any other shuttle services. We live in the estate.

WANTED • Lift Club: St Mary’s DSG Girls Lift Club.I am looking to start a lift club to St Mary’s DSG in Hatfield. Contact Irene MaSetshedi Setshedi 0822952963.

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If you would like to advertise in the Echo’s Classifieds section, please email Tobia at tobia@k-studio.co.za by the 15th of every month. The Classifieds section is only available to The Hills residents and there is no charge for residents to advertise here in the Classifieds section. Please include your stand number and contact details for references.

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Classified advertisements are not sales promotion adverts, They are not inserted to attract buyers in the usual sense of the term. They act as a means of bringing together two parties that need each other.

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If you would like to advertise your service in the e-Magazine, please email Tobia at tobia@kstudio.co.za. All Classified advertisements will be removed monthly. Please inform us by email before the 15th of every month if you would like to repeat your previous advert

• Affordable & reliable Brooklyn Plumbers.

012 942 5907 • Jonathan 0784697506 for all your Aluminum doors and windows and also do repairs.

• Patrick for tiling (078) 858-1160 • Thys Oelofse for all your painting jobs. Had great service from him. 0833212939 • Dawn Appliances for all repairs to all make of appliances, Cold rooms, Aircon, Freezer, Ice machines, Ice cream machines, chip fryers, tumble dryers, dishwashers. Very affordable 6 2 | ISSUE 6 | 2021

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TO ALL ARCHITECTS AND OWNERS Written by Studious Architects

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rom Studious we would like to wish all Owners us unspoiled and untarnished. and Future Homeowners a happy holiday.

In the design, we want owners to have the freedom to create their homes while still keeping to the overall 2021 has been a progressive year. theme of the Estate.

Extension seven started the development of their homes, the Architectural Guidelines were updated and refined, and homes continue to reach completion as the estate community grows.

The Hills has an Aesthetics Committee that evaluates all plans for approval, monitors the building process of homes, and inspects every house at the end of its journey to ensure it fully complies with all estate regulations.

If you look out at the Estate and take in the houses, As the year comes to a close, we would like to focus you can see how diverse each home truly home is. on the importance of the Architectural Guidelines Each structure carries its own personality. Although and how they help to protect the value of your each home is different up close, from the Gate investment.

House, you can see a harmony in our Estate that communicates how we are a community.

As the Architectural and Aesthetics committee in the Hills, we wish to truly capture the essence of That is what we, as the Aesthetics Committee, wish the nature surrounding us and the uniquely South to ensure. We want the Estate to grow together while African lifestyle. The goal is to combine a lavish still comforting owners that their investments will not style of living while keeping our environment around 2021 | I SSUE 6 | 63

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be negatively influenced by external factors. We do this by regulating the Architecture of each home.

This includes the use of materials, colors, shapes, and forms. You, as an owner, can be reassured that your house’s investment will not be influenced by your neighbor’s garish colours or architecture.

If you look at our website, you will see that our MAIN mission is to enhance and protect the value of the Estate. At the same time, our VISION is to create a cohesive environment between the different role players and ultimately promote good South African architecture, that is relevant to place and time.

As the Estate thrives, we want to thank all owners who have embraced this vision and have built their homes while understanding the importance of the Estate’s design themes and principles.

From the Aesthetics Committee, we look forward to the future homes that are still to come and the year 2022 has in store for us.

Email: inspections@studious.co.za Tel: 012 633 3371

Clarice Botes

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SPEEDING Being a qualified driver is the best. You have the freedom to hop in the car and drive wherever and whenever you want. The thing you have to watch out for, though, is getting too comfortable (or downright cocky!) behind the wheel and letting your standards slip. One of the most common offences motorists across the country are guilty of is speeding, in and around residential areas.

It can be very tempting, when running late or in an irritable mood, to push the accelerator pedal that little bit harder and exceed the speed limit of 30 km/h. Believe us when we tell you that this nasty little habit can get out of control fast. Just because you have the power to drive at silly-km’s-per-hour does not mean that you should.

The Estate Rules regarding speeding.

Plenty of motorists might not take speeding that seriously, but the law certainly does. Limits are put

in place for a reason and there are consequences if you do not adhere to the rules. The streets within The Hills Game Reserve and Lifestyle Estate are for the use of all residents of the Estate, their visitors, contractors and emergency vehicles and all motorists will be expected to comply with all Road Traffic Act legislation and respect pedestrian and wildlife right of way. Speed limit of 30 KM/H to be maintained at all times If you or your visitors are caught speeding by our cameras, you can expect to face the following: Speed of 40 to 50 KM/H R500-00 per incident Speed of 50 to 60 KM/H R1000-00 per incident Speed of 60 to 80 KM/H R2 500-00 per incident Speed of 80 KM/H & above R5000-00 per incident It remains the owners and or tenant’s responsibility to inform guests/visitors of speed requirements

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SHARING IS

Caring

To all keen photographers out there… why not forward your contributions for placement in the e-magazine?

We live in such a beautiful Estate, let’s share with one another what life offers in such abundance. We eagerly await your contributions! Feel free to include a caption, who knows you might just see your photo on the Cover of our next issue.

P.s You don’t have to be a professional to take part submit your photo to tobia@k-studio.co.za

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