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THIS MONTH Hello There Let There be light Apology of an Empath November in the Garden Balcony Garden November Celebrations Recipe Out & About in Focus Out & About Spots in Gauteng Important Numbers Kid’s Corner Business Directory Credit Amina Saber | Editor Kathy O’Connor | Editor Maxine Martinho | Designer Photo Credit Freepik.com Pexel Unsplash
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Welcome to November! Where has the year gone? Only eight weeks left, and we will be celebrating Christmas and soon thereafter the New Year! November is a month that is symbolic to many countries around the world and the many expats that live amongst us who associate it with Thanksgiving. This year, no doubt has taught us how to be thankful for the many things we often took for granted. Our health, our jobs, our freedom, and our safety. We are certainly thankful for the team efforts in the collaboration of this magazine. A special thanks to our graphic designer Maxine, student collaborators, and all our contributors and advertisers. We are super thankful for your support. Let us enjoy this month, be grateful and thankful for all that we are blessed with. Let us support each other, and our small businesses, who certainly have been faced with the challenges during this pandemic that caught us all off guard. Happy November Month, everyone. Happy Thanksgiving! AROUND YOU
LET THERE BE LIGHT Written by John Thacker | Solar Brilliance
Solar photo-voltaic (PV) electricity has acknowledged green, sustainability, price increase protection and continuously available power issues. A very important issue is solar PV financial costs and returns. There's no free lunch. The answer to financial viability depends on the intended use of solar PV. This article examines the financial analysis, starting from the best return on investment (RoI). The best PV RoI entails using free solar energy to replace bought electricity, without any energy storage. This means only using solar electricity during the day when the Sun is shining. The major capital costs are the solar PV panels and a suitable inverter. The inverter is a device that converts the power from the PV panels to the 220v-240v for household usage. There are no costs entailed for costly energy storage batteries. On overcast days, there will be very little solar PV electricity generated. On these days, the user would have to draw on the utility grid (Eskom) to supplement the electricity supply.
In order not to have to continuously switch between the fluctuating solar PV electricity and the utility supply, if this is available, a grid-tied inverter would be recommended. This inverter is able to transparently supply the power from the PV supply and/or the utility. It is usually programmed to supply all the available PV energy first and draw the excess required from the utility. This ensures maximum return from the PV investment.
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This configuration applies to domestic as well as industrial and commercial users. It is more particular for business use as most businesses generally operate during sunlight hours and can get the most financial benefit from solar PV during the day. This is why shopping centres and even some heavy industrial users use daylight solar PV, typically without storage. The payback is relatively fast and can be 3-5 years. In other words, the savings from not paying for the grid power will pay back the investment in installing the solar panels and inverter in around 3 to 5 years. After that period there will be continuous savings. A follow up to this first scenario is the selling of excess solar PV power to the utility. This only makes sense if the utility pays a fair price for the power supplied to it. In this case, the utility essentially functions as an energy storage battery. The power sold to the utility can offset to cost of power bought from the utility when the Sun is not shining or at night. It typically entails additional panels to generate additional power to supply to
the utility. The returns are comparable to the first case provided the price the utility pays is fair. This however may require administrative engagement with the utility provider and it is not always provided as an option by the utility providers. The next best investment arises when the user wants a degree of protection from short power outages for around 1 to 4 hours which is ideal for the never ending load shedding. This entails using batteries to store the solar energy for when it is needed. It also entails additional panels to generate the additional energy to be stored. This scenario does not entail complete independence of the utility. It merely provides a degree of protection from brief power outages from load shedding and short power failures. It also entails using a more costly hybrid inverter which can be programmed to optimally balance the supply and demand between the panels, utility power and battery.
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The incremental financial costs and benefits from the first instance are reasonable. The combined return on the first and second instance could see a return of investment within 4 to 7 years. The third scenario entails providing enough energy storage for electrical supply all day with the utility only providing minor short term demand excesses during the day or night. In this case additional panels are needed to ensure sufficient PV energy is generated during the daylight hours to fill the batteries for the night and some rainy days as well as supplying the load during the day. It also entails sufficient energy storage batteries for this purpose, if the utility is not available. A hybrid inverter is
also necessary for this scenario. The return on investment for this configuration is typically 7 to 10 years. The fourth scenario is where the utility grid is typically not available at all, such as remote areas like farms. In this case the solar PV and storage needs to cater for the worst case scenario all the time. The inverter will be simpler and less expensive. This will save costs but these would be more than offset by additional panels and batteries to cater for the worst case. The return on investment would typically exceed 10 years, with the returns really coming from the economic benefit of having otherwise unavailable electrical power.
The solution to a particular power user’s needs will lie somewhere between these scenarios or a combination. A key advantage of PV systems is that they can typically be grown from one scenario to the next provided this is borne in mind at the outset. A consultation of the individual user’s needs and assessment of the current and future electrical power usage during the day and at different times of the year needs to be done in order to find the optimal solution. There’s no cookie cutter, one size fits all solution.
In this case, the probable best alternative would be an electrical generator. In this case the capital costs could be lower but offset by the cost of fuel to replace the zero cost of sunlight. In the case where the user only wants to avoid power outages due to load shedding, cable theft, failures, etc. and is not too concerned with reducing electricity costs, serious consideration should be given to using a generator without any solar PV. The switchover from utility to generator could be manual or automatic. A further option in this case is an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) where the utility power charges a battery. The UPS then supplies power when the utility power fails. The returns are usually not easily quantifiable, but the convenience of having power when needed is the major benefit.
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APOLOGY OF AN EMPATH Written by Amrita M Rao | Creative of Amyteurs Dance School I am sorry, I am an empath. I cry too much, I love too deep, I feel too much, I fall too hard. I am sorry, I cry at silly Rom-coms. I am sorry, I cry every time I see a hungry child or a helpless beggar. I am sorry, I dig too deep to research about things that fascinate me. I am sorry, I dive head-first into loving a friend (human or animal). I am sorry, I cry at sunsets, baby turtles, whales, butterflies, waves or autumn leaves. I am sorry, I sound like I am “PMSing” all the time. I am sorry, I am not an ideal representation of a tough independent woman in the corporate world. I am sorry, I prove every feminine stereotype created by men right. I am sorry, I have too much passion for things I do and its always "Go Big or Go Home" for me. I am sorry, if my tears feel like a weapon to get my way. I am sorry, if they scare you back into your insecure shells of toxic masculinity. I am sorry, there are days I need to recoil into my shell of "safe" space just to avoid the slightest triggers of a total meltdown, as little as a stray puppy. I am sorry, I try hard to "man up" but fail miserably at it. I am sorry, I feel YOUR pain, YOUR insecurities, YOUR disappointments more than you do yourself. I am sorry, my overwhelming kindness bothers you or makes you feel small. I am sorry, that I won’t be sorry ANYMORE for being an empath. I dare you to be more empathic towards all the empaths around you and, just for a second, place yourselves in their shoes and see yourself drown and suffocate with the surge of emotions that you are too weak, too socially-conditioned to handle. I bet you wouldn't last a minute. EMPATHY is my super power!!! What’s yours?
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Amrita M Rao is an afro-Latin dance teacher, choreographer and event organiser from Chennai, India. Her dance school Amyteurs focuses on kizomba, Semba, Ginga, Salsa- Bachata ladies styling, body movement and championship training. She started dancing since the age of three. With a strong foundation in the Indian classical dance form- Bharatnatyam for 6 years, she diversified to Latin and AfroLatin dance forms since 2011. She completed her Kizomba Teachers Certification in 2014 and was the runner-up in two of Asia kizomba championships. She launched India’s first kizomba ladies’ team in 2016 and since then has been leading several projects with global associations for ginga and kizomba. She and her team have performed ladies’ routines and couple routines in more than 22 Indian and Asian festivals. Her events and classes have an all female crew- lead teacher, follower teacher, a female DJ and female party host, which is a first in India.
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NOVEMBER IN THE GARDEN Written by Sheryl Thiel | Life is a Garden
November gardening is usually filled with a rich colours of late spring blooms. The bold and beautiful Hydrangeas are part of this glorious mix and never fail to wow us, year after year. Their local name is Krismisroos and they remind many people of the coming holiday season. Conveniently, Friday 27 November is Black Friday - a day where many shoppers look forward to buying bargains as Christmas gifts. Look out for specials at your local GCA Garden Centre and enjoy getting ready for the festive season. Life is a Garden, so go ahead and decorate yours!
Plant Now is a great time to plant: • Inca lilies Alstroemeria are a gem in the garden because they are a lot tougher than they look with their floppy stems and soft leaves. They are also excellent cut-flowers. Like many other lilies, they prefer to have a cool root run -have their roots shaded and their heads in the sun. Inca lilies are wonderful when planted in pots on the patio or balcony. • African lilies, known also as Agapanthus, are drought-tolerant indigenous perennials found in many of our gardens. Although fairly common, some of the new hybrids are nothing short of spectacular and you just have to see them for yourself! You will be amazed by the huge blooms on ‘Queen Mum’, enchanted by the deep purple ‘Buccaneer’ and possibly fall in love with the two tone ‘Twister’. • Lavender is an all-time favorite. There are more recent releases like the rather informal but excellent performer, Margaret Roberts, and then the new-age stunners that get covered in flowers. Pop down to your local GCA Garden Centre and choose for yourself.
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Spray/treat Mole crickets are very destructive pests that tunnel below the surface of the lawn and cause widespread root damage. An important part of pest control is to correctly identify the pest. The Mole cricket can be heard chirping at night when they are most active. The adults are golden brown and about 2,5 to 3,5 cm long with large mole-like front claws combined with oversized, lobster-like heads and bodies similar to common brown/black crickets. The nymphs, or babies are about 1cm long and are miniature look-alikes of the adults. Tip: An easy soap water drench helps confirm mole cricket activity. Mix 1 tablespoon of dishwashing liquid with 5 litres of water and soak the damaged area with a watering can. Mole cricket adults
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the soapy water penetrates their tunnels. Signs and damage: Although the damage starts in spring it is often only noticed in summer when dead and dying patches appear on the lawn as the grass turns brown. Control: The hard work is over. Now that you have identified the pest you can visit your local GCA Garden Centre for more advice and organic control solutions. NB: Once you have the treatment, always read the product labels and follow the instructions carefully, including guidelines for pre-harvest intervals in edible gardens.
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Bedding plants Celosia, or cockscomb, is one of the most vibrantly coloured summer annuals. If you like to be bold and playful in the garden, cockscomb is made for you. There are two types of celosia, one with an arrow-like feathery plume for a flower and the other resembling the almost heart-shaped hump of a cock’s comb. Both are lots of fun and create a lovely tropical green backdrop around a pool or entertainment area where they can enhance a vibey party atmosphere. Tip: Celosia is generally a non-fuss plant that is easy to grow. Inland gardening Lawn: If you want a green lawn for the holiday season, now’s the time to fertilise. This should be done every six to eight weeks in the growing season. Garden: Remember to water in the early morning or late afternoon – we need to be sustainable water-wise gardeners. Start mulching the beds to keep the water at root level cool. For more gardening tips and inspiration visit www.lifeisagarden.co.za or join the conversation on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/lifeisagardensa.
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BALCONY GARDENING
Written by Sheryl Thiel | Life is a Garden
City-slicker balcony gardening An urban escape on your stoep Urban gardening on your balcony We know that many of our gardeners have green fingers longer than their balconies can accommodate. That’s why Life is a Garden has made November all about our city living gardeners out there. You can still make your patio pop, indulge your gardening cravings, and escape the city from your stoep, here’s how: Consider your style and space Before diving in, there are a few things to consider: What do you use your balcony for the most? Are you more of a lock-up-and-go or do you have some time to spend on maintaining your balcony greens? Does your space get full, partial, or no sun at all? How would you like your dream balcony to present you and your personal flavour? The answers to these questions can really help you conceptualise your space to make it practical for your lifestyle. Now that that’s sorted, let’s get your urban oasis going! AROUND YOU
Let there be light and life Any balcony easily comes to life with a little light! Your local GCA Garden Centre has a lovely variety of solar lights you can add to the space. Try draping some LED fairy lights from your railing with a few scattered lanterns in between your new pot plants, or perhaps hanging from a beam or two. Speaking of pots, container gardening is all the rage, especially edible ones! Using different sized pots in your balcony garden adds height and variety to the space, while also giving you an opportunity to play with different styles. You could upcycle a sweet teapot into a planter with your favourite tea time herb, or get the kids to decorate some cans and transform them into pot plants for a lovely homely feel. Zen your den Ditch the cold concrete and cover your stoep with some lovely faux grass. Available at your favourite GCA Garden Centre, there are a variety of soft and luscious faux grasses to choose from, and the fab thing is that you never have to cut or water it! Go full out with your mini city sanctuary look and opt for some tree stump seating, a pallet sofa, a selfstanding hammock chair, or a trendy reed bench if that’s more your style. Depending on what you use your space for, you could even go for a picnic style set up on your grass with large cushions or beanbags (with space for a hubbly or ice bucket in the middle). Alternatively, ditch seating altogether and use the space for an ambient water feature – now that’ll definitely help you get your zen on in the city. If you’d like to make your own balcony fountain, here’s another DIY on us: https://bit.ly/2G0EE4n
From the window to the wall Picture a few hanging baskets framing your windows with an abundance of green life spilling over the edges – a view to appreciate from both inside and on the balcony. Add even more jungle vibes to your city escape with a gorgeous living wall to cover up that concrete and boring brick. Green walls are actually rather simple to make and so worth a little effort. You could also invest in some upcycled bamboo wall dividers (which we always see on the side of the road) and use these as wall cover-ups and creeper support. Vertical planters are also great for spacesaving gardening, plus, they are super trendy and stylish for a more modern look. Dust off the cobwebs in the corner and let’s add a vertical planter with a quirky creeper for fun.
Getting your balcony blooming It’s important to know the sun moves across your balcony so that you can choose the right plants for your space. Here are some of our top plant picks to get you started: Shady babies: Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) are hardy for the gardener on the go, Leather leaf fern (Rumohra adiantiformis) brings in texture, and Forest bell bush (Mackaya bella) do well in containers. Sun seekers: Black-Eyed Susan (Thunbergia alata) is an old fave flowering vine, Climbing Snapdragons (Asarina) work well in vertical planters and living walls, and Petunias are great for cascading blooms. Geraniums are also a sure win for the balcony garden and let’s not forget roses for the most delightful potted rewards. AROUND YOU
Transforming a balcony into your own unwinding city escape is well worth a little time and effort. In the long run, this space provides an important place of grace in between all the hustle and bustle of urban living. We tend to so often live for the weekend, so let’s bring the party to your patio and create an environment that’s so welcoming, every day is sunset on the stoep day! Caring for plants also helps your mental well-being, destresses you, and adds purpose to your daily routine. Life is a garden – how often do you tend to yours? For more gardening tips and inspiration visit www.lifeisagarden.co.za or join the conversation on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/lifeisagardensa.
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NOVEMBER CELEBRATIONS DIWALI, A FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS It is celebrated on the 15th day of the Kartik, which is one of the holiest months in the Hindu Lunar Calendar. It is an incredibly popular festival. It is symbolism of "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". Diwali will be celebrated on Saturday, the 14th of November. AROUND YOU
Thanks Giving Whilst Thanksgiving is typically associated as an American holiday, during the last Thursday in the month of November it is actually celebrated in many parts of the world and linked to long traditions of harvest time seasons. Countries such as China, Germany, Netherlands, Canada, United Kingdom, Ghana and Brazil are a few examples of other countries that also celebrate Thanksgiving. We look at a few below. Netherlands: The people in Leiden celebrate Thanksgiving with a non-denominational church service on the fourth Thursday of November followed by coffee and cookies after the church service. Canada: Thanksgiving is celebrated on November the 6th. It is celebrated as a day of General thanksgiving to the Lord for the bountiful harvests blessed upon Canada. Brazil It is celebrated similar to the US, and celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November. It is not an official holiday, but it is celebrated by many Brazilians. Many eat turkey, accompanied by sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. South Africa: Many expats living in South Africa also celebrate Thanksgiving. The traditional Thanksgiving meal is similar in scale to that of Christmas. The meal is usually similar to a Christmas meal. It consists of turkey accompanied mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes, a cranberry sauce, and also pumpkin pie AROUND YOU
ROOIBOS TEA SPIKED WITH SPICE & TOPPED WITH ICE Makes: 1.5 litres
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
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1. Boil water. Pour boiling water in a heat resistant jug or kettle. Add tea bags, star anise, cinnamon sticks and sugar maple syrup. Let the tea brew for about 5-8 minutes.
3 Rooibos teabags 1 ½ litres boiling water 4 star anise 3 pieces long cinnamon sticks ⅓ 80ml brown sugar or a few dollops of maple syrup 3-4 slices of lemon Lots of Ice
2. Remove teabags and let it cool. You can place it in the fridge to speed the cooling time. 3. Once cooled add lemon slices and serve with ice.
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So Rooibos tea and I go way back to my teenage years and the latter no caffeine phase. I have learnt to work it adding natural ingredients just to add variety and keep my taste buds happy. Apart from the good source of antioxidants and excellent health benefits, the taste just tickles your taste buds with delight. In this recipe I have added some warm spice, cinnamon and star anise. Aaaaa,h so you must be thinking how can this be suitable for a summer cooler‌well the star anise adds a lovely light licorice flavour and the cinnamon a warm spicy tangy sweet flavour. The combination of the two spices along with the brown sugar and lemon is just spicilicious – yet kool. So taking top honours during this season is my Rooibos Tea Spiked With Spice & Topped with Ice
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OUT & ABOUT IN FOCUS THE BISHOP NATURE AREA The Bishop Nature area is centrally located in Roosmaryn
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Centurion. It is situated on a 16 hectare plot and is named after the Southern Red Bishop bird. The Bishop Bird Park offers one the opportunity to cycle, walk or run. Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash, and one picks up after them if they make a mess. The park is filled with dense bush, amongst the walking/running trails, plenty of bird life and guinea
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However, no cafe. Bring your own water or snacks with you to keep yourself refreshed. It is a lovely place, offers a quick escape from the everyday hassles. One can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing environment, whilst still being so close to the city. The current gate times are 07h30 -15h00 Coordinates 'S25 52 645 E028 08 548
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RIETVLEI NATURE RESERVE
LORY PARK ANIMAL & OWL SANCTUARY
IRENE DAIRY FARM
THE BIG RED BARN
ROSEMARY HILL
ROOIHUISKRAAL HISTORICAL TERRAIN
HENNOPS HIKING TRAIL
BISHOP BIRD PARK
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KIDS’ CORNER WHAT SOUNDS DO I MAKE?
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