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FR OM TH E E S TATE MA N A GE R It is that time of the year – the rush to finish with what needs to be done before the December holidays...

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U LTIMATE S E N S E OF S ATIS FA C TION The 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...

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IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS ESTATE SECURITY Security duty phone: 076 144 2934 Security Office: 012 657 2350 (or extension 11111) Security Manager: Joseph Phiri, 066 485 9541 jphiri@thorburn.co.za PRETOR Group: Levy Enquiries Portfolio Manager Connie Stergianos Switchboard: 012 001 9000 / ConnieS@pretor.co.za SAPS

012 654 2121/3131 011 316 3010 SAPS Flying Squad 10111 Fire Brigade, Lyttelton: 012-310 6300

ER24: 082 124 Netcare: 082 911/086 133 2332 ER 24: 084 124 EMERGENCY CARE Midstream Medi Clinic: 012 652 9102 Medical Centres Midstream: 087 805 5222 NHC (Brakfontein Road): 012 762 6300 Midpharm Pharmacy: 012 940 9000/1 NHC Pharmacy: 012 762 6333 Bees; Snakes & Pest Control: Nico: 071 640 5543 Snake Bite Assist: Arno 083 739 9303 Snake Catcher: Hermien 082 388 2196

MUNICIPALITY

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Water & Electrical supply problems: 012 358 6690

Estate Manager Jaco Lombard 012-657 2329 (or extension 2495) 082 495 2801 manager@heritagehill.co.za

NETWORK & DSTV SERVICE PROVIDER Supersonic 0861 SUPERS(787 377) info@supersonic.co.za

Administration Elsa van Schalkwyk 082 877 4175 admin@heritagehill.co.za WEBSITE www.heritagehill.co.za

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Estate Manager Dear Heritage Hill Residents It is that time of the year – the rush to finish with what needs to be done before the December holidays and hurrying around with kids’ sport, exams, and year-end activities…with that yet another year is heading towards its end. We are again, as always, very grateful for the wonderful rain we had up to now. The gardens are looking beautiful, the animals and birds are enjoying the mild weather, likewise for us as Village residents.

Many of us are looking forward to a well-deserved break after a long year and perhaps difficult year.

May we all be safe and come back in the New Year refreshed and eager to take up where we left off. Some of us will be able to take our pets along, but several residents will have to make alternative arrangements for their pets. Please make sure that your pets are well looked after - and not only fed once a day! Remember, they need more than just food.

Adherence to our Estate rules is extremely important. Residents are not always aware of what the rules are or do not follow the rules. This includes the aesthetic and landscaping rules of the estate and abiding by the speed limit within the estate. We kindly request that residents respect our rules.

Considering the above, we are pleased to share with you that some additional approved paint colours have been added to the approved colour list, for use within the estate.

Please take note of the following: Building activities – annual shutdown • Building activities will cease on Wednesday, 15th December 2021 and commence again on Monday 10 January 2022. No contractors, except those called out for emergency repairs, will be given access to the estate

during this period.

• The security personnel are under strict instructions not to allow any contractors into the estate under any circumstances unless it is for emergencies. This is to allow us all to have peace and quiet during the Festive season, and to ensure safety for all of us at home and in the streets.

• All building sites should be cleared of all building rubble by Friday, 10 December.

No skips will be allowed on the estate after this date.

Deactivation of domestic helpers and gardeners from fingerprint access • Annual deactivation of all domestic helpers and gardeners from our access control system will be done on Thursday 31 December 2021. Re-registration for admission will commence on Wednesday, 5 January 2022.

• Kindly send an email with your domestic worker or gardener’s details (name, surname, ID/valid work permit number, and the days of the week they need access to the estate) to Elsa on admin@ heritagehill.co.za before/on Friday 10 December to facilitate easy re-registration.

• New registrations will require the completion of the required application form retrievable from the Heritage Hill website click here Municipal refuse & Open Sky recycling collection • Normal municipal collection will take place on 23 and 30 December 2021.

• Open Sky will be closed from 27 December 2021 and will commence collections on Wednesday 5 January 2022.

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ESTATE NEWS HOA office • Elsa will be on leave from Wednesday 15 December and Jaco’s last day in the office will be on Monday 20 December 2021. Elsa will be back in the office on Wednesday, 5 January 2022.

• Our Security Manager, Joseph will be on duty throughout the festive period and must be your first point of contact whilst Elsa is on leave. Joseph can be contacted at the Security Office or on his cell phone, 066 485 9541.

Timber Windows & Doors: Sand and prepare: 1 x coat Plascon wood primer (UC2), 1 x coat Professional all purpose undercoat (PU800), 2 x final coat Valvaglo water based paint (VLW/TVW). Manufacturer’s details & guidelines on surface preparation to be adhered to in order to obtain paint guarantee.

The clubhouse construction project is ongoing, whilst the roads and services have been completed, the developer is still awaiting the section 82 certificate and building plan approval.

The next phase of the project will kick off once the approvals have been granted.

We wish you a wonderful festive season and a happy new year. If you are travelling, please be vigilant and stay safe. And if this year it is time for a “Staycation”, enjoy what the Estate has on offer for you!

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Roof sheeting:

Jaco Lombard

Previously painted: paint with primer “Plascon” Epiwash Strontium Chromate Primer (AW255).

Apply two coats of paint “Plascon” Nuroof Cool Acrylic Roof Paint. Refer to specification schedule sheet for surface preparation and application details. Manufacturer’s details to be adhered to in order to obtain paint guarantee.

Plascon Colour Range: Exterior Walls: UV Resistant water-based paint. Two coats “Plascon” ‘Wall & All’. Refer to specification sheets for surface preparation and application.

One coat Primer “Plascon” Gypsum & Plaster Primer (PP700) and additional one coat “Plascon” Professional Waterproofing compound (PWC520) for ledges & parapets. Manufacturer’s details to be adhered to in order to obtain paint guarantee.

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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; 2021 | I ssue 6 11

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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.

* 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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Our village vibe is back! After more than a year of limited interactions and zero estate events, we were finally able to once again host our beloved Movie in the Park.

It was a starry summer night with families and friends gathering in the Rose Garden to share in this picnic style movie night, with popcorn, slushies and fragrant coffee from Jitter Bean filling the air.

Xtreme Party Venue (www.xtremeproductions. co.za) provided the 4 x 2m LED screen to show the family comedy-drama Yes Day, featuring Jennifer Garner and Edgar Ramirez, in true big screen style.

It was a delightful sight to once again see our Rose Garden filled with the laughter and chatter of residents coming together to enjoy each other’s company and our beautiful environment.

Thank you to everyone who supported and joined this event, especially adhering to our Covid safety measures to ensure our event was kept safe. We look forward to hosting more Movie in the Park nights like this in the coming year, especially with all our new residents to whom our lovely village events have thus far been mere tales of good times.

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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.

• Chrysalidocarpus lutescens (bamboo palm): Bamboo palms are an indoor plant staple and immediately catch your eye, especially tall specimens. Bright rooms are best to bring 1 8 Iss ue 6 | 2021

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.

DÉCOR • 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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The holidays are around the corner and although Christmas holds different meanings, traditions and celebrations for us all, what brings us together in this time is the spirit of giving.

The Heritage Hill Social Committee invites all our residents to join us in welcoming Santa to our Village on 4 December and share in this spirit of giving by donating to the less fortunate.

Unfortunately, the Highveld summer heat is not suitable to Santa’s reindeer, but he will be joined by his trusty horse and friends from Capriole Stables. Santa’s helpers will also be there to hand out a little something sweet to our kids.

Donations in the form of non-perishable foods, toiletries, old clothes, dog and cat food can be dropped off at the gate house up to 12 December 2021. As with Mandela Day we wish to support those less fortunate in our community and to this extent we will again be 2 2 Iss ue 6 | 2021

supporting Kids Paradise Nursery School and the Centurion SPCA. We also welcome support to an additional NPO, Moeggesukkel, a feeding scheme aimed at providing decent meals to the homeless in the Pretoria region.

So let’s all get together as a community and, with Santa’s help, celebrate and share the spirit of giving.

For more information about the NPOs being supported, or to find out more about Santa’s horses and friends at Capriole Stables, please visit the websites below. www.capriolestables.com www.moeggesukkel.co.za www.spcapta.org.za www.business.facebook.com/ kidsparadisedayaftercare/

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WELLNESS

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

ESTATE WELLNESS NEWS 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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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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HeronBridge College is a Private, IEB, Christian school that focuses on growing and nurturing children to reach their full potential in all spheres of life.

Our aim is to encourage our learners to grow into well-rounded, happy, and confident human beings that excel in the areas in which God has gifted them.

From our Pre-Prep through to the College, our intention is to lay a solid foundation to equip children with the developmental, educational and social skills needed to navigate life. Our excellent curriculum is formulated to facilitate all aspects of learning in a way that makes sense to each child, which is often seen happening outside of a typical classroom environment.

Long-term athletic development is the cornerstone of our sports programmes, and we are proud to have professional sportsmen and women on our coaching staff. We offer a dynamic array of on and off-stage arts and culture activities, as well as solid outreach and ministry programmes that encourage our children to do everything with heart.

This year marks our 20th year of successfully providing high-quality education that is focused on shaping the heart and feeding the mind of each, individual child.

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Did you know...

The early bird really does catch the worm.

Help your children “learn how to learn” The benefits of pre-school education •

85 percent of a child’s brain development has already taken place by the age of six.

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Children who participate in quality pre-school education reach higher levels of education, are less likely to drop out of school, and have lower chances of needing learner support later on in their school careers.

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Children aged three to five are in the crucial stages of developing self-regulation; learning how to focus, wait, and control their impulses.

During the early years of life, children have a natural curiosity to explore the world around them. Through play, they participate in nature’s way of learning, picking up on cues and experiences in their everyday.

While children will continue to learn naturally, introducing young children to organised instruction outside of their family context supports their ability to learn both soft and hard skills. In a loving, creative and intentional environment, children are given more opportunities to develop their cognitive, physical, social and emotional skills which lays a solid foundation for future learning and school readiness.

Enrolling your child into pre-school can be a big decision, but starting early helps your child to “learn how to learn” as they spend time in the classroom and on the playground, learning from their peers, their teachers, and their own experiences.

At HeronBridge Pre-Preparatory, we provide a happy, safe and encouraging space for children aged two to six, to grow and develop. All of our teachers are specialists in Early Childhood Development which means that while children spend the day “playing” their activities are specifically designed to facilitate learning in a way that is relevant and age-appropriate to each child.

To find out more about HeronBridge, and our heart-led and intentional approach to teaching, visit our website or book a tour on 079 508 7436.

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Pinsel Art studio - Art classes from 4years and up. www.pinselartstudio.co.za Engela Greyling 083 291 8597 Drawing, Painting and Crafts for kids Contact Liesl Becker @ 082 370 8354

BABY-SITTING Afternoon Babysitting (14:30 – 16:30) Sherley de Bruin – 076 759 4530 Babysitter: Annika Terreblanche 072 973 5777, R80 / hour, Experience: Sunday School teacher and First Aid course Babysitting: Lika Booysen 072 879 4905

BEAUTY / HAIR Lavish Beauty Boutique – contact : Alicia @ 083 387 0380 Ashtag Hair - contact : 081 452 5315 / Stand 1087-20 Kapsel – contact : Desiré @ 071 269 7875 Lavish Hair @ The Courtyard – contact: Coreli @ 082 456 1723 Annique Products Annique products conveniently delivered at your doorstep in our Estate! You are more than welcome to place an order with me or contact me for current specials. Mea van der Merwe 071 172 7074 or gmvdmerwe@gmail.com

CLOTHING Simply Africa - Clothing Design and Tailoring.

Contact : simplyafricaclothing@gmail.com / 079 946 1040 Mari’s Masks – Handmade, 3 layered washable masks. Contact : Mari @ 083 273 6296

CONSTRUCTION / BUILDING Uncle John Construction Tiling, painting, building, plastering, ceilings, waterproofing, paving. Contact John 078 662 8483 / 061 323 6045

DOMESTIC HELPERS Annah: 071 271 1886 (Tue & Thu) Busi : 072 947 5394 (Tue, Wed, Fri &Sat) Fiena: 072 907 7711 (Tue & Sat) Francinah: 082 920 5612 (Rentia) (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat) Grace: 072 610 5052 (Tue & Fri) Jeanett: 071 954 8076 (Mon to Sat – during the December holiday) Maria: 079 468 1305 (Tue & Thu) Nanicky: 079 6696 924 (Tue & Thu) Phindile: 082 562 8173 (Elna) (Tue & Thu) Ramasela: 073 418 7574 (Tue,Wed &Fri) Sarah: 079 042 4385 (Tue, Wed & Fri Sinah: 060 614 5595 (Mon – Sat) 2021 | I ssue 6 31

ESTATE NEWS Xolisani: 074 562 7770 (Tues, Thurs and Fri)

ENERGY / GAS Electrical Energy Saving: Energy Efficiency Studies and Power Saving Recommendations; Solar Power (PV Panel) Installation Studies and Recommendations; Facilitate and Oversee Solar Power and Energy Saving Installations.

Contact Johan Harmse @ 082 805 5385 For all LP gas 9kg, 19Kg & 48kg. Delivered to Heritage Hill contact Bowen – 082 443 9610

EDUCATION Lessons at your home within Heritage Hill for Mathematics, Physical Science, Natural Science, English. R150 per hour. Contact Stacey 082 480 6968 The Daily Tutor: Grade 1 – 3 (Mathematics, Afrikaans & English) Cian van der Sloot – 076 735 2508

FINANCES Clinton van der Walt Consultants Company budgets & forecast, management accounts or financial statements. Contact : clintonvanderwalt@vodamail.co.za

GIFTING ISZI Online Boutique Gift store: unique and proudly South African products and brands. www.iszionline.co.za Looking for unique gifts for that someone special, follow us on facebook to find that perfect gift. https://www.facebook.com/moimoigeskenke/ “Luuks” is a Kitchen and Corporate Gifting brand that manufacture beautifully packaged gifting products.

The range includes Olive Oil, Gift boxes, salad servers, knive magnets, aprons, oven gloves 3 2 Iss ue 6 | 2021

ESTATE NEWS and cutting boards.

Contact Ilse | Tel 083 411 0901 Ilse@luuksstudio.co.za Chocolate Smash Boxes – https:// www.instagram.com/invites/ contact/?i=m7rg4rxeo0jf&utm_content=mafu1zc Laser cutting Home and party decor, gifts and more.

Pine crates for under your braai.

Christelle Barnard 083 415 9970 christelle@cheekycrafts.co.za www.facebook.com/cheekycrafts

GRAPHIC DESIGN Let your brand take flight with K-studio’s complete design and production services.

Our passionate focus on your unique requirements along with fresh creative ideas deliver exceptional results and absolute client satisfaction. Let’s Chat: Tobia 082 962 8255 Burg Design - a brand design agency assisting with logo design, packaging design and website design. Contact : Niel @ 082 856 0165 / niel@burgdesign.co.za

GARDENER Need assistance with your GARDEN, HOUSEKEEPING and GENERAL MAINTENANCE. Reliable and Trustworthy. Available on Tuesdays and Saturdays.Call Never - 073 186 1403 Gardener Richard (082 763 7108) – Tue, Wed, Thu & Sat Simon: 078 958 9436 (Mon – Fri) Lucas: 084 567 0336 (Gerda) (Tues and Thurs)

GAMES PARTNER Any residents who would like to play Bridge (the card game) together. Please contact Amanda Penfold, 073 187 8514.

INTERIOR Home Fires: Office: 012 663 3911 • Mobile: 082 564 6881 • Fax: 012 663 3991 Email: rudie@ homefires.co.za • Website: www.homefires. co.za

JEWELLERY

OUTDOOR

Mikana Jewels - Contact Mieke on WhatsApp – 0822908624 / mikana.jewels@gmail.com

Heritage Hill Garden Service – contact Pieter & Marge de Koning @ 071 382 4045 / 072 841 9974 / 012-657 2337

Rina’s Jewellery – Silver jewellery. Contact Rina @ 082 927 1255 / rina.mostert@gmail.com PHOTOGRAPHY V’DODILI – Contact Erika @ 082 776 7367

KIDS

Miss Moon & Co Photography - Contact Rensche Mari @ Whatsapp: 0825645498 / www.missmoonandco.com

Jumping 4 Joy - www.jumping4joy.co.za / 0832906362

Lizbe Botha Photography – 082 548 548 3 / www.lizbebotha.com

LEGAL

Blom Photography – Marilise @ 082 412 6401

Philip Cronjé, 076 851 9844, Attorney at Cox Yeats, Specialising in litigation, corporate commercial and property.

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Piano Lessons Please contact Heylene Maree 082 764 1035 tumec@gmail.com www.tumec.mymusicstaff.com

Bookings-Africa - Accommodation Kruger Park Lodge resort in Hazyview www.bookings-africa.com | 082 411 1474 / 082 457 6555 | info@bookings-africa.com

Jolanda Becker Vocal Lab situated in Heritage Hill estate offer professional vocal training for all ages. We are internationally accredited at all the international music exams as well as international music competitions. We also offer artist development for artists wishing to pursue a professional music career and the preparation for albums and singles. Contact us today for more information. jolandabecker@yahoo.com 072 203 0095 Facebook : Jolanda Becker Vocal Lab Instagram: Jolanda Becker Vocal Lab

OPTOMETRISTS

Wian – 066 285 9424 Chloe - 071 190 8944 Lika Booysen - 072 879 4905

SELLING Do you want Tupperware?

Please contact Desiré for any Tupperware orders or enquiries - 071 269 7875 Order FRESH FARM EGGS every Friday.

Free Delivery to Heritage Hill. No additives, colourants, animal by-products, growth hormones or antibiotics. Trays of 30. Call Francine: 072 059 9478 The little cake shop. info@thelittlecakeshop. co.za / 078 0579 454 Game Biltong & Droëwors and more

Contact Tobie (082 853 6827) or Elsabe de Koker Optometrists, Irene Intercare Pieter (074 500 6691) Medical Centre, Southdowns Shopping Centre.

Contact : 012 685-5600 / Info@edkoptometrists. Prices: Biltong – R280/kg co.za

Droëwors – R260/kg

Patties/Mince/Braaiwors – R90/kg

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SERVICES Straight-edge knife and scissor sharpening, from R20. WhatsApp Cobus on 082 906 7830.

Home Office Support (Filing and data capturing), Lika Booysen 072 879 4905

WELLNESS Nikus Du Toit Biokineticist - Contact : 072 852 9296 / dutoit.nikus@gmail.com / http://www.nikusdutoitbiokineticists.co.za/index. html Pilates Co. – Contact : Rozanne Esmeraldo @ 074 074 0100 / pilatesco.studio@gmail.com / https://pilatesco.co.za/ IndigoTranquillity Healings - contact: Louise @ 073 147 0982 Life Activations; Ensofic Reiki; Crystal Healings; Crystal Healing Rites; Egyptian Aura Healing; Max Meditation Therapeutic Massage – Nurture you. Mobile therapist. Contact Elsa @ 082 877 4175 Grace-ious Pilates contact Monique @ 082 879 9483 JustFit - Janine Barnard Specialise in: Personal, Group and online training, Muscle Toning & Building, Weight Loss, Nutrition Plans and coaching Contact: Janine - 083 454 9087 or janine@ justfit.co.za

WOODWORK Manufacturing and installation of Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets and Built in Cupboards for bedrooms. Wooden furniture, tables, furniture restorations etc. Dustine Barnard, 083 236 6714 dustine.barnard@gmail.com

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

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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.

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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.

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.

Air vent surrounds on the dashboard and in the rear cabin are darkened using physical vapour deposition, one of the few methods of colouring metal that ensures parts will not discolour or tarnish over time or through repeated use. The Post Opulent principles of simplicity have also 3 8 Iss ue 6 | 2021

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.

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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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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.

Decobella’s Catalogue With yearly tiling trends switching between hexagons, subway and speciality tiles; patterned tiles are here to stay. Visit Decobella’s website to download their latest catalogue.

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get festive for

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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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DÉCOR 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!

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.

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.

Chic modern Christmas table. For this table you can not beat black, white and green. Use black placemats and gold cutlery and underplates, black or white dinnerware and you centre piece would be black long candles in preferably black candle stick holders and short stubby white candles 2021 | I ssue 6 49

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Heritage Hill Community Clean-up

On Saturday the 16th of October we had the privilege of having our first ever Heritage Hill community clean up. The day was about starting a journey whereby we, as residents of this wonderful living space, take action to try and create a clean, organised and beautiful environment in our immediate surroundings.

The slogan for the day was “A clean country is a beautiful country!”.

The focus area of the cleanup was the robot area adjacent to the main entrance of the estate. It was amazing to see the fervor with which residents heeded the call to action. We were joined by a host of residents and even some non-residents who all felt the conviction to make a meaningful impact in our community.

We were greeted by a beautiful sunny morning, and everyone immediately jumped in to start collecting all sorts of rubbish, litter and other 5 0 Iss ue 6 | 2021

bits and bobs that were popped into plastic bags that were kindly arranged by Tarryn Johnston of #HennopsRevival & #PlasticsSA. The team managed to fill about 60 bags of rubbish which was kindly removed by the team from AWX Maintenance (Adding value to your property). We also managed to get the intersection nicely cleaned up by removing most of the debris that had collected over the past few years. All-in-all it was a fantastic start to what will, hopefully, be the first of many community cleanups. We will be planning another cleanup in January 2022 and would love to see even more involvement. If you would like to be involved next year, please feel free to pop Alton Bester (alton.bester@gmail.com; 083 353 3639) your details so that you can be added to the communication list.

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Pam Golding Properties & Heritage Hill HOA invites you to

Doggie Walk 29 Jan’22 @ 9:30

There will be a: Food truck Coffee truck & great prizes up for grabs Entry fee: Big bag of dog food in aid of Pretoria Dog Rescue All dogs must be on leashes and well behaved Petstream to do microchipping @R200 per dog *More info to follow

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Welcome to Heritage Hill, our village in the City We commit ourselves to offer more than just estate life in our Village. We went back to the fundamentals of village life – respect your families, communities, and nature, as strong communities stick together and look out for each other. The inside workings of a community are regulated by the way the people within the community care about the others that live next to them and take pride in their surroundings. We know our residents care about their neighbours and the village community, apart from their own families, now more than ever and we are very excited that these new residents are now part of our unique village too.

Bergmann Family

Bianca, Tertuis, Petri Eugene & Marsha

Jason & Marilese

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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 admin@heritagehill.co.za

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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.

Map 2,8km

3,9km

OuKlip

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.

Telephone: 071 313 5380 / 082 476 6214 Email: info@ouklip.co.za Website: www.ouklip.co.za 5 4 Iss ue 6 | 2021

RUST DE WINTER RD HAMMANSKRAAL OFF RAMP EXIT 183

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GPS: 25°23'27.9"S 28°23'44.7"E

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Local is

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.

Their Story centers around conservation, as a project started through strategic initiatives of Gauteng Provincial Government and the efforts of enthusiastic more than 170 landowners. Together they developed the concept that eco-tourism could become the source for upliftment of rural communities through sustainable employment.

Situated within the boundaries of a large metropolis the Dinokeng Game Reserve has the potential to become a model for future conservation where people and wild animals live in harmony. And it is on the way to prove itself as an example for successful transformation with so far more than 800 permanent jobs created for people living in the 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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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

Units p.a

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%

5%

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.”

Overhead expenses

21%

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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