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FR OM TH E H H H OA Greetings from our family to yours. We hope this is the start of a wonderful new year...

N E W Y E A R , N E W ME ? Year after year, summer after summer, you repeat the same resolution in your head that this time will be different...

ME A N IN GFU L A R R A N GE ME N TS Let’s face it—the real secret to a perfect Valentine’s Day is unique, thoughtful, and touching gifts. So how are you going to stand out this year?...

FR OM TH E A E S TH E TIC S C OMMITTE E Heritage Hill is a Residential Development incorporating a diversity of land uses in order to promote...

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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 MUNICIPALITY Water & Electrical supply problems: 012 358 6690 NETWORK & DSTV SERVICE PROVIDER Supersonic 0861 SUPERS(787 377) info@supersonic.co.za

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 HHHOA Office Number 012 657 2329 Administration Elsa van Schalkwyk 082 877 4175 admin@heritagehill.co.za WEBSITE www.heritagehill.co.za

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has to be informed of any painting or home alterations and approval needs to be obtained.

Greetings from our family to yours. We hope this is the start of a wonderful new year for you! We are pleased to bring you an updated edition of our bi-monthly community magazine: the Village Crier!

Information day, details to follow soon.

Due to the current vacancy in the Estate Manager position, the letter is not from his desk. We are well into the recruitment process and we hope to have the replacement Estate Manager in place by the end of March.

THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW POINTS TO TAKE NOTE OF: GARDENS The HOA performed a landscaping audit at the end of last year and are now in the process of addressing deviations from the Landscaping Guidelines. This will be done by looking at each audit finding individually and engaging with home owners on a case by case basis. We would really appreciate your help with this so that we can resolve it amicably.

FACILITIES Painting of houses or alterations: The HOA office

SECURITY TRAILERS Caravans and boats: No trailers, caravans or boats are to be left out on the street verge overnight, without the written permission of the HOA. An email, requesting permission can be sent to admin@heritagehill.co.za PETS This remains one of our biggest challenges. House rules may have to be relooked to address the many complaints being received by the HOA. AGM 2022 We have not yet scheduled a date for our next AGM but will notify all our residents and owners via the Heritage Hill App as soon as a date has been decided upon. Support tickets: Please don’t hesitate to let us know of any operational and/or maintenance issues etc. by logging a ticket on the App Kind regards HHHOA

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ESTATE NEWS ear after year, summer after summer, you repeat the same resolution in your Y head that this time will be different. This

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time, you’ll be healthier, fitter, happier, better – the list goes on.

Making Wellness a Reality By Abigail Baker

You find a bunch of resources about the latest wellness trends and latch on, only to be disappointed in your attempts by February. The major problem with this modus operandi is that these tools and tips don’t always suit your lifestyle, routine, or sensibilities. The advice you’ve stumbled upon isn’t personalised or tailored to your unique needs, but rather highly generalised to fit a wide range of people who all live very different lives to the one you do. The truth is, if you want to make any lasting lifestyle changes, it’s vitally important that you personalise your wellness. Here are a few simple ways you can make this a reality in 2022:

1. SPEND TIME IN SELF-REFLECTION Start by reflecting on your habits and personality type by asking yourself the following questions: • Do you feel more wellnessfocused in the morning or evening? • What is your favourite part of your wellness journey? • What fulfils you? • Do you want to practise wellness alone or in a group? • Do you need support? • What has hindered your past attempts at making progress on the path to wellness? • Do you respond well to reminders and prompts? • What obstacles, both internal and external, can you foresee in the future?After this time of selfreflection, you should have a better understanding of what motivates and deters you, and what you would possibly have to enlist to make this work. Write your answers down and factor them into the next step. 2. PLAN TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS Sometimes, speaking a goal into existence simply just isn’t enough. To take it a step further, you need to create a well-thought-out plan on how you are going to achieve your goals. Start by identifying your main goal, and whittle it down into small, measurable, and achievable steps. This will help you not to feel overwhelmed, and give you something to measure your growth by. 3. DON’T BE OVERLY AMBITIOUS WITH YOUR TIME Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily

life, it can be difficult to set aside time to work on your wellness. Even when you finally find the time in your busy schedule, it can be tricky to engage fully, as you are likely already drained after a long day. That’s why it’s important to be gentle with yourself and factor in the time you will need to really slow down and take stock. Yes, you might have an hour in-between meetings or social responsibilities, but you might need most of that time to rest and reset. So, instead of feeling pressured to be overproductive, why not start by practising wellness for just 10 minutes a day, and seeing how that goes? 4. SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS As you work through your plan and the months start to go by, you will find that your circumstances start to change, or that things that worked at the start don’t anymore. Be proactive by setting a date with yourself every couple of weeks to identify what can be improved. This doesn’t mean that you should drastically be changing your plan every week, but simply that after a month of 10 minutes of meditation a day, you can decide to increase that time and incorporate more of what worked for you during this period.

5. TAKE IT STEP BY STEP When people feel the sudden urge to change their lifestyles, many make too many changes all at once. Although this might feel great (and as if you finally have your life together!), it’s often unsustainable. Therefore, try to implement changes incrementally along your journey, rather than all at once. I hope that these tips will allow you not only to create a personalised plan that will propel you forward on your journey to wellness, but also give you an idea of the necessary self-awareness that will enable any big changes in your life to be successful. SA’s leading health retailer, Wellness Warehouse offers everything you need to live life well under one roof. Visit one of their 48 stores (and growing) nationwide or shop online to stock up on quality health supplements, organic and natural beauty products, real foods, eco home products and natural baby care, all offered with personal service and a 360° approach to health. www.wellnesswarehouse.com

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arrangements THIS VALENTINE’S DAY

Let’s face it—the real secret to a perfect Valentine’s Day is unique, thoughtful, and touching gifts. So how are you going to stand out this year? How are you going to give a bouquet of flowers that’ll get her attention, make her smile, and let her know she’s special? To put a little meaning behind your message this year, don’t just say it with flowers, say it with the colors of the flowers you choose, make your bouquet extraordinary this year. A meaningful arrangement doesn’t have to be expensive. Just get out there and find something beautiful.

What Do Flower Colors Mean? Do certain flower colors have meaning? Flower color symbolism dates back centuries or more and can be found in cultures all over the world. What each color means depends on the culture and region, but there are some persistent symbolic meanings and messages in western culture. Know these meanings to make more of your next floral arrangement or gift bouquet.

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not perfectly clear. It certainly varies depending on culture, and some of the meanings reach so far back that no one knows for sure why they exist. The various meanings of flower types and colors date back hundreds of years and are found worldwide. They are found in Shakespearean writings, ancient Greek and Egyptian texts, and in Asian folklore and mythologies.

What Do Flower Colors Mean? The meaning of flower colors is not perfectly well defined. The symbolism varies a little, but there are some consistencies you can use to match your flowers to a special person, mood, or meaning you want to express in arrangements or beds: Flowers are known for having their own language, with each type and color of bloom whispering its secrets within the floral marketplace. One stunning bouquet tells tales of love and devotion, while another is like a soft pat on the hand during a time of bereavement. Local florists, usually well-versed in regional and national flower-speak, can craft entire messages simply by placing a certain color flower next to another and letting them have their say. Next time you are ordering or receiving a flower delivery,

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notice the colors of the flowers and think of the messages they send. Red Flowers Vibrant, passionate and demanding to be noticed, red is the color of love and romance. Red flowers symbolize courage, respect, constancy, admiration and, of course, desire. Pink Flowers Delicate light pink hues speak of gentleness, happiness and love. A very romantic flower color, it’s also a symbol of grace and innocence.

Yellow Flowers Yellow flowers burst with happiness. They symbolize the bonds of friendship, the taste of success and pride. Joy is also one of the meanings of this flower, as that is one of the feelings the color is said to evoke. Lavender Flowers Youth and elegance, grace and refinement. Lavender flowers have a delicate, feminine and oldfashioned touch to them, even when contained in a decidedly modern bouquet. Orange Flowers No wallflower, here. Orange is bold, passionate and full of life. It’s no wonder that orange blooms speak of enthusiasm, excitement and exuberance.

Blue Flowers Peaceful blue is said to convey serenity and openness. A flower delivery of a bouquet containing blue flowers may be a sign to slow down, relax and release the Green Flowers stress. Green flowers represent the optimism of renewal, of spring White Flowers and of youthfulness. Green White flowers can mean flowers in a bouquet are also a reverence and humility, purity wish for good fortune and good and innocence or sympathy for a health. bereavement. Depending on the type of blooms chosen by your Purple Flowers local florists, a bouquet of white A royal color, purple flowers flowers can be bold and brilliant, symbolize dignity, tradition and or gentle and self-effacing. success. A bouquet containing purple flowers can be symbols of admiration and adoration.

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From the Aesthetics Committee

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Heritage Hill is a Residential Development incorporating a diversity of land uses in order to promote a balance between spaces provided for housing, recreation, institutional and commercial facilities. The urban plan has been designed for pedestrians to enjoy priority over the car, creating a place where children can grow up in a safe environment that traditional village life has provided through the centuries. control the development within the confines and scope of the Architectural Guidelines, to ensure that the Heritage Hill Village ends up to be the inspirational “Village within a City” that it was originally intended to be. These Guidelines are regularly updated to remain current and in step with modern aesthetic and architectural trends, and to address any disparities that have been encountered during its application over the years. We have recently updated the colour schemes to be more modern shades of warm grey, rather than The Urban Regulations have been developed to the more “old fashioned” browns & beiges. regulate the Site Development of each Stand. The pupose of these Regulations is to take Building plans are submitted by Owners (or advantage of every m2 of the Stand, to promote their appointed Architects) to be scrutinized and security as well as privacy, and to regulate the approved in terms of the Architectural Guidelines. spaces between buildings. The incorporation of For this purpose, Aesthetics Committee Meetings these Urban Regulations will achieve a desirable are held at regular intervals. When scrutinizing (collective) town, roof and street scape, whilst submitted building plans, it may seem fairly promoting a healthy degree of personalization. simple to strictly apply the stipulations of the Architectural Guidelines, and to approve the The Architectural Guidelines were carefully plans. This is not always the case. Sometimes, formulated to guide Architects with their design different interpretations come up that may cause to achieve all of the above objectives. These discrepancies and a difference of opinion between Guidelines are applied to scrutinize and approve the Committee and the Owner / Architect. We building plans submitted for individual Stands, then engage in a process of discussion with the in order to maintain the high quality of design as Owner / Architect in an attempt to understand their well as conformance to the communal aesthetic interpretation. We try to come to an understanding of the intention and the application of the look & feel envisaged by the Estate. Architectural Guidelines, and what is required to Hofman Architects were appointed in 2008 to bring the submission in line with the requirements. revisit the Architectural Guidelines originally Ultimately, the Controlling Architect needs to drawn up by Dennis Moss & Partners. The make a ruling which is then relayed to the Owner purpose was to make the Architectural Guidelines / Architect, with a request to make the necessary more current and practically applicable going adjustments the submission. The adjusted plans forward. After implementation of the revised can then be re-submitted to be approved at the Guidelines in 2009 I was appointed as the next Aesthetics Committee Meeting. In most Heritage Hill Control Architect, in terms of the cases, the process runs smoothly and all owners Architectural Guidelines. I am supported by an accept that the requested alterations are in the Aesthetics Committee consisting of the Estate best interest of the Estate. After making the Manager and at least one other member who adjustments the submission is normally approved should be a resident within the Estate. The at the next Committee Meeting. aesthetic wellbeing of Heritage Hill Estate lies very close to my heart, and I take the However, it may be that some Owners are not responsibilities as Controlling Architect and in agreement with the proposed adjustments, or Chairman of the Aesthetics Committee very with the ruling made by the Controlling Architect. seriously. I am passionate about the aesthetic In these cases, there is a stipulated process of integrity of the Estate, and it is my mission to appeal that can be followed. The Owner can The Architectural Language of Heritage Hill has been defined as “Traditional Transvaal Architecture” incorporating the “Woonerf” concept. The introduction of the “Woonerf” principles on the urban plan results in traffic calming and the reduction in speed, resulting in increased pedestrian safety to accommodate recreation for children. This also reduces noise pollution and improves the urban quality of life, as well as the aesthetic quality of the street.

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make a submission with a motivation to the Home Owners Association to consider his interpretation or deviation from the Guidelines. It may well be that this interpretation of the Guidelines is valid, or that his proposed deviation is considered an improvement to the Guidelines, that may be implemented for the future. It is for this reason that the Architectural Guidelines is regarded as “living document” to be reviewed and updated regularly to incorporate any such alterations and improvements as and when they come up over the years. The ultimate purpose of the Aesthetics Committee is the application of the Urban Regulations and the Architectural Guidelines, in order to protect the Aesthetic Integrity of the Heritage Hill Estate. To apply the rules as impartially and fairly as possible is the only way to protect the rights and respect the privacy of each individual owner, within the bigger community of the Estate. The Heritage Hill Estate is now almost fully built up, with only 3 vacant stands left. As Chairman of the Aesthetics Committee, I am proud that the end result represents a high quality “Village in the City” with strong “Traditional Transvaal” Architectural Features, as intended by the original developers. We remain committed to manage and control the aesthetic future of the Estate, where alterations and additions are the next phase of the Village.

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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

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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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Namaqua

Camino

An adventurous hike through the diverse Namaqualand landscape!

amaqualand is an arid region in the northwestern part of South Africa. It covers over 1,000 sq km. Although it is most famous for the annual flower display during springtime, it also offers a diverse selection of endemic flora and fauna at other times of the year, all of which form part of the endangered Namaqualand Succulent Karoo biosphere.

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The Namaqua Camino Group offers two slackpacking routes that set out from the quaint coastal village of Hondeklip Bay, situated in the Namaqualand Sandveld. A third and shorter route is being developed and will soon be announced on our website.

The 10-day Namaqua Camino hike traverses inland, crossing the Namaqualand Hardeveld to make an about-turn high into the Namaqualand Klipkoppe before descending again towards the coastal section of the Namaqua National Park. The terrain changes daily as the route meanders through dry river beds, sandy tracks, and gravel roads. Each daily stage presents different challenges and scenery. The total distance of the Namaqua Camino 10-day hike is 260 kilometers and is done over ten days averaging between 25 and 30 kilometers per day. This hike is challenging and participants are advised to prepare well in advance and to strive to be 100% walking fit.

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The Namaqua Camino’s Camini is a seven-day - 140 km supported hike. This route will take you inland for two days and then turn towards the coastal section of the Namaqua National Park. The three days spent along the coast are easy walks with ample time to enjoy the scenic unspoiled Namaqualand coastline. Though it is a less taxing route compared to the 10day hike, it is still strongly advised that you prepare in advance and be as fit as possible to make the most of your hiking experience. Daily routes are marked and a rest stop with water and a toilet are placed every five kilometers wherever possible. Hikers walk at their own pace and are encouraged to take it slow and steady. A support vehicle monitors the hikers at intermittent intervals and where necessary, a “sweeper” accompanies the slower hikers. “Slack-packing” means that you walk with a light day pack to carry your drinking water, lunch, extra shoes, socks, and a small first-aid kit. Your luggage and camping equipment is transported by support vehicles to the overnight campsites. Basic ablution facilities are supplied in the overnight camps and consist of hot showers with strictly rationed water and bucket toilets. You can bring and pitch your tent at the overnight camps but if you prefer not to, you can make use of the camping equipment hire and pitching service, offered at extra cost. 2022 | I ssue 1 17

TRAVEL All meals and snacks are served in the large communal tent which is where the hikers gather to socialise and relax after a tough day on the road. A light breakfast is served daily before leaving camp and bread, butter and spreads are available for you to prepare sandwiches for lunch. Coffee, tea, cold drinks, and sweet and savory snacks are provided in the late afternoon. An ample and scrumptious twocourse supper is served every evening at 19h00. Unlimited drinking water is always available along the route and in the camp. To conclude, the Namaqua Camino is not a race or a competition. It is an adventurous and at times challenging excursion for anyone who wants to experience a unique and extraordinary environment at the grass-roots level (pun intended), make new friends, or just feel the gratification of living a simple life away from everyday urban pressures and challenges; albeit only for a short while. It is never too late and you are never too old - your feet are made to walk!

Namaqua Camino 10 Days - 260 km • 11 - 20 Augustus 2022 • 1 - 10 September 2022 Namaqua Camini 7 Days - 140 km • 25 April - 1 May 2022 • 19 - 25 September 2022 • 4 - 10 October 2022 The Custom Camini is a 4 -7 day supported slackpack walk that can be tailor-made for your private or school group of 20 - 25 hikers. Please note: You have to organise your own group. For more info contact us http://www.namaquacamino.co.za/ namaquacamino@gmail.com 0836745045

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Our favourite local romantic getaways

Love is in the air! For the best romantic getaways in South Africa, we’ve got you covered with our favourite loved-up local destinations. Whether you’re looking for a Valentine’s Day mini-break or longweekend escape – maybe even options for a local honeymoon – take a look at our recommendations. Give your loved one a Red Carnation What is more romantic than spending a weekend away in a luxurious setting, with breath taking views, world-class cuisine and indulgent spa treatments? For the ultimate 5-star getaway, take your pick from three legendary Red Carnation Hotels in South Africa: The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in Cape Town, Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat in Ceres, and The Oyster Box hotel in Umhlanga.

comforts of an upmarket 4-star hotel experience. Your adventures into the pristine wilderness will be perfectly balanced by the hotel’s contemporary relaxation options. Set in a tranquil riverine woodland of immense African trees, there is a range of elegant accommodation from standard to large guest rooms, and from the executive to presidential suites. With refined Africa-inspired décor, all rooms have en-suite bathrooms, airconditioning, free wi-fi and in-room dining. Special highlights of your stay will include gameviewing from the Pool Bar with its stunning infinity pool; luxurious care at the beautifully appointed Spa and sumptuous dining in the glow of stars and wood fires in the outdoor Lapa.

Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve Go wild for each other How does a romantic luxury safari sound? Protea Hotel Kruger Gate, with soaring walkways and treetop ambiance, uniquely offers classic Big 5 safaris in the Kruger National Park with all the 2 0 Iss ue 1 | 2022

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TRAVEL afternoons of watching the mountain peaks bask A royal romance Treat your special someone to a stay at The in the last rays of sunshine, there is no better Palace of the Lost City in Sun City. Splurge on place to be than Albert’s Cocktail Bar. 5-star dining and in-room spa spoils. Toast the rising sun on an early morning hot-air balloon The hotel boasts a vast range of exciting ride over the Pilanesberg National Park, discover recreation activities. Guests will delight in the the Big Five up close on a game drive, or lounge cold and heated pools, tennis courts, horse around the adults-only swimming pools, The rides, trout fishing, mini-golf, volleyball, archery, quad bikes, climbing tower, spa, gym and steam Royal Baths. room, and a picturesque 9-hole golf course with Accommodation fit for royalty, The Palace of the alternate tees for an 18-hole game. Helicopter Lost City is synonymous with five-star luxury. sightseeing tours are always a firm favourite as Every detail has been carefully considered, from well. the cool mosaic tiles of the lobby and the subtle fusion of botanic aromas to the hotel’s regally appointed high teas. Each exquisite suite with its handcrafted furniture repeats the magic of this remarkable place and offers royal hospitality with breath taking views over water or jungle.

Cathedral Peak Hotel in Drakensberg Slip into cruise control MSC local cruises are always a great option for a romantic break. Heading up and down the South African coast from Cape Town and Durban or to Portuguese Island, these cruises are the perfect way to unwind. Plus, every night on a cruise ship The Palace of the Lost City can be date night! Sip sundowners on deck, dine out at a restaurant and then enjoy a live show Ain’t no mountain high enough… and a few turns around the dance floor at the Take your romance to new heights at Cathedral onboard nightclub. Peak hotel in the Drakensberg. Choose a romantic honeymoon suite, with a king-size bed, fireplace, Victorian slipper bath and private verandah. You even get the use of a golf cart to explore the resort during your stay. The sophisticated dining room offers an extensive buffet and superb cuisine, personally supervised by the hotel’s first-class chef, and an after-dinner drink and game of pool or darts can be enjoyed at Harry’s Late Night Bar. For those charming

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Honeybee Heroes Not all heroes wear capes, and the busy bees at Honeybee Heroes are certainly worth their weight in liquid gold. Situated in the heart of the Overberg, the Honeybee Heroes honeybee sanctuary and education centre seeks to create accessible, sustainable opportunities for South Africans to protect and engage with the environment, while staying grounded in the conservation of South Africa’s Capensis honeybee. The Honeybee Heroes mission is three-fold: 1. To play an active role in reversing the decline of the Cape honeybee 2. To uplift low-income South Africans through beekeeper training and community microapiary management 3. To educate South African consumers on eco-friendly food choices and advocate for the purchase of ethically produced, local foods HIVES & HONEYBEES The Western Cape is home to a very unique honeybee subspecies called the Apis Mellifera Capensis, or Capensis for short, which is increasingly at risk due to farming and beekeeper malpractice, climate change and habitat loss. 2 2 Iss ue 1 | 2022

To conserve the Capensis honeybee, Honeybee Heroes runs an Adopt-aHive programme to help boost Capensis colony numbers while giving eco-minded consumers a chance to learn more about —and get actively involved in — the beekeeping industry without the responsibility of caring for a hive at home. In this programme, interested individuals can sponsor, or ‘adopt’, a personalised honeybee hive to be placed on their farm in the Overberg or other suitable private land nearby, which is then cared for by their expert beekeepers. Since their founding in 2020, they have placed over 700 honeybee hives in the Overberg and beyond, giving millions of honeybees a new home to live, grow and thrive. They also host free, monthly beekeeping courses on their farm in Stanford Valley for people interested in learning more about the industry, and they recently launched a community micro-apiary programme, in which they’ll be training up a new generation of young female beekeepers from lowincome communities across the country to care for their own micro-apiaries on behalf of Honeybee Heroes. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Honeybees may be small, but they’ve got a big role to play in ensuring South Africa’s future food security and precious bio-diversity. If you want to get involved in honeybee conservation, there’s a lot you can do — both at the shops and in your daily life — to help.

First, make sure that you’re purchasing ethically produced, raw honey from local producers. By purchasing your honey at Wellness Warehouse, you’re supporting South African beekeepers who take care of their bees and produce only high-quality, raw honey. They also host free monthly beekeeping courses, or you can spend a few days on their farm by booking one of their self-catering chalets. If you’re interested in learning more about Honeybee Heroes, adopting a hive, or attending one of their courses, you can check them out at HoneybeeHeroes.com, or follow them on Instagram @honeybeeheroes or Facebook @ honeybeeheroesza.

ESTATE NEWS Want to do a little more to help?

Adopt a honeybee hive through Honeybee Heroes! Anyone can adopt a hive for themselves, a loved one, or even a business. When you adopt a hive, Honeybee Heroes will set up a brand-new hive with your name on it in an ideal location for a new bee colony to build its home. In return, you’ll get six jars of raw, Honeybee Heroes honey, plus the opportunity to visit their sanctuary, gear up in a beekeeping suit and join the Honeybee Heroes team in learning all about your new hive. They’ve got many adoption options available, giving you the opportunity to choose from various thank you boxes including a specialty box with beeswax and propolis products, a children’s box, or even honeybee-branded veldschoens.

“We believe that consumers have an incredible capacity for impact when they make responsible food purchases. That’s why we’re so excited to partner with Wellness Warehouse to help spread awareness about the plight of the honeybees, and to educate their consumers about the importance of buying raw, local honey. As South Africa’s largest health and wellness organisation, we know that the Wellness Warehouse community is filled with like-minded individuals who are just as dedicated as we are to making a positive impact on the environment. Through this collaboration, we can merge our two communities to help save the bees and inspire thousands of South Africans to live an eco-friendlier lifestyle.” Chris Oosthuizen, Honeybee Heroes founder

SA’s leading health retailer, Wellness Warehouse offers everything you need to live life well under one roof. Visit one of their 48 stores (and growing) nationwide or shop online to stock up on quality health supplements, organic and natural beauty products, real foods, eco home products and natural baby care, all offered with personal service and a 360° approach to health.

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Cruffins

Recipe by Gail Ng

Swoonworthy crispy layers of puff pastry and nutella in these simple and easy nutella cruffins - a cross between a croissant and a muffin! Ideal treat for your Valentine.

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INGREDIENTS Nutella Cruffins • • • •

1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough, thawed in fridge overnight 3 tablespoons Nutella hazelnut spread 1 egg, for egg wash granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Coffee Whipped Cream • • •

100 g whipping cream 1 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

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Preheat oven to 190°C and grease a muffin pan. Gently unroll a sheet of thawed puff pastry dough onto a floured surface. With a rolling pin, roll out the dough in one direction until it has elongated by a few inches. With an offset spatula, gently spread a thin layer of Nutella onto the surface of the dough, all the way to the edges. Starting at one long end, gently roll the dough with your fingers until it becomes a spiral log. With a knife, cut straight down the middle of the roll lengthwise. You will end up with two long strips. Then, cut each strip in half crosswise so you end up with 4 shorter pieces. With each piece of dough, cut side facing upwards, roll into a snail spiral. Tuck the end underneath itself and place into a greased muffin pan. In a small bowl, whisk up an egg for the egg wash. Use a pastry brush to gently brush cruffins with egg wash. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and cooked through the center. Sprinkle with granulated sugar while warm. Whisk together the whipping cream, coffee, and sugar. Transfer to a piping bag with a closed star tip and pipe dollops on top of each cruffins. Also drop a teaspoon of extra nutella onto each cruffin.

Enjoy!

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Hi everyone and welcome to 2022 Interior Design Trends. My name is Lynne Blumberg and my company is Lynne Blumberg Interior Design. Every year there are a host of new trends and colours. Here is my trend analysis: The Pantone colour of the year is “VERY PERI”. VERY PERI is a gorgeous bluey-purple, almost like our beloved Jacaranda tree flowers. If you love colour, use this colour on a feature wall or sofas/chairs, however, if you still prefer a neutral sofa, pop the sofa with scatter cushions in this very beautiful “very peri” colour. BATHROOM DESIGN - Trends are pointing to deep smoky spaces, using deeper marble colours, wallpaper and smoky mirrors with floor and wall tiles following suit. The feel is deep and dramatic calling for black and gold accessories and sometimes black sanware, i.e., toilets and basins. Clinical white in bathrooms definitely seems to have taken a back seat for now. There seems to be a trend of deeper warmer coloured woods coming back into fashion, which instantly create a much more sophisticated look. Woods to look out for are a gorgeous striped Brazilian wood called Micasa. This is a very beautiful sophisticated wood and is much nicer than regular mahogany. Walnut is another popular darker wood that can be smoked to give it a modern look and does not go orange with age as normal walnut would. Still very trendy are woods being washed with incredible products like JAX to give unusual finishes. Silky duco’s giving one a soft sheen with the softest hint of a glamorous polish is also very popular. Flooring trends to watch out for in 2022 are huge oversized tiles ranging from 1200 x 600 to enormous tiles of 2400 x 1400. It makes floors and walls look seamless – really fabulous!

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INTERIOR Let’s look at the latest trends in design style:

Minimalism – sparse: This is a very simple style, no frills, no fuss, nothing excessive. Colours are black, white, grey and stone. If you prefer slightly warmer, go for a trend called warm minimalism, adding more creamy and greige colours into your colour palette.

trend is a very easy trend to live with and is very popular.

Japandy: This style relates to Japanese culture and is a warm, minimalistic simple feel. Less, rather than more. It’s rustic, organic and timeless. This trend is great for the person/family who prefer a simple uncluttered look – almost Scandi, using warm light-coloured woods and a slightly warmer colour palette like sludgy blues and greens and millennial pinks.

Art Deco: Art Deco is coming back into fashion in a different way, without being brash and is rather authentic. Its pure glamour but a sophisticated glamour, a soft polish rather than shine, lots of bronze, gold or smoky mirrors subtly done. Patterns and curves on furniture, exquisite hanging lighting with velvet, suede or silky and luxurious fabrics, gorgeous marbles and beautiful woods like the Brazilian Micasa. This style is a real nod to authentic luxury. It a bold look. Classy, sophisticated and luxurious and needs a clever eye to execute perfectly.

Maximalism: This is the complete opposite to minimalism. It is not a free for all. The rooms must be cleverly designed. It is definitely not a hoarder look at all. Here you can mix in vintage pieces with contemporary pieces, taking old pieces that you love and mixing it in with newer pieces. Embrace colour, style and personality. This look is a total reaction to the cool understated minimalism we have been seeing everywhere for so long.

Post-modern/mid-century:

About Lynne Blumberg Interior Design Lynne Blumberg Interior Design is considered one of the top interior design companies in South Africa. The company has been awarded the very prestigious Design Et Al Award in 2019 in the 5-millionpound residential category and has been once again shortlisted for this prestigious award in June 2022. Lynne Blumberg Interior Design designs all types of interior designs including high end residential, corporate, hospitality and retail. Lynne Blumberg is a full turn-key company and has a team of designers, builders, furniture manufacturers etc. who are all experts in their fields and yet we are happy to redesign one room for you.

In the 80’s and 90’s new interesting sculptural modern pieces, i.e., squiggly mirrors and quite kookie furniture were very in-vogue. Today post-modern large furniture pieces like sofas and chairs are designed in more neutral colours or deep hues of blues, aquas and forest greens, rather than old Lynne mobile: 083 440 9236 / reds and crazy lime greens. The nature of this look Office: 011 447 6016 / Website: now is curvy, rounded, lovely feminine shapes, www.lynneblumberg.co.za rather than angular. This mid-century modern 2 8 Iss ue 1 | 2022

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9 Dijon, 55 Hyde Close, Hyde Park, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2090 enquiries@lynneblumberg.co.za or admin@lynnblumberg.co.za

Lynne Blumberg +27 83 440 9236

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Classifieds ART Riana Mostert – continuous line drawings. Contact : 27 83 234 7911 / hello@rianamostert. com Pinsel Art studio - Art classes from 4years and up. www.pinselartstudio.co.za Engela Greyling 083 291 8597

0845521697 / supremebincleaning@gmail. com

CLOTHING Simply Africa - Clothing Design and Tailoring. Contact : simplyafricaclothing@gmail.com / 079 946 1040

Drawing, Painting and Crafts for kids Contact Liesl Becker @ 082 370 8354

Mari’s Masks – Handmade, 3 layered washable masks. Contact : Mari @ 083 273 6296

BABY-SITTING

CONSTRUCTION / BUILDING

Afternoon Babysitting (14:30 – 16:30) Sherley de Bruin – 076 759 4530

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

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

CLEANING Supreme Bin Cleaning – We clean, sanitize and deodorize your Wheelie Bin. Contact :

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) (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 Xolisani: 074 562 7770 (Tue, Thu and Fri) Betty: 084234 9635 (Mon, Wed & Thu) Anna: 083 949 8290 (Wed & Fri) Annah Ndovhe: 082 837 4456 Dorothy: 073 418 7574 (Tue, Wed & Fri) Mesiah - 076 4542886 (Wed)

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ESTATE NEWS Sakile – 073 213 2151 (Mon – Fri) from 1 March as current employers are emigrating Nontlantla – 065 289 7221 (Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat) Precious – 084 732 2145 (Tue & Thur)

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. 3 2 Iss ue 1 | 2022

The range includes Olive Oil, Gift boxes, salad servers, knive magnets, aprons, oven gloves 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) Hangwani – 072 269 3900

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

Penfold, 073 187 8514.

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Elsabe de Koker Optometrists, Irene Intercare Medical Centre, Southdowns Shopping Centre. Contact : 012 685-5600 / Info@ edkoptometrists.co.za

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

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

Wian – 066 285 9424 Chloe - 071 190 8944 Lika Booysen - 072 879 4905 Annika Terreblanche 072 973 5777

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

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

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ESTATE NEWS Game Biltong & Droëwors and more Contact Tobie (082 853 6827) or Pieter (074 500 6691) Prices: Biltong – R280/kg Droëwors – R260/kg Patties/Mince/Braaiwors – R90/kg Chilli bites – R300/kg AMWAY Louwyn Roux (082 448 4237)

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/

SERVICES

IndigoTranquillity Healings - contact: Louise @ 073 147 0982 Life Activations; Ensofic Reiki; Crystal Healings; Crystal Healing Rites; Egyptian Aura Healing; Max Meditation

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

Therapeutic Massage – Nurture you. Mobile therapist. Contact Elsa @ 082 877 4175

Herbalife Louwyn Roux (082 448 4237)

Home Office Support (Filing and data capturing), Lika Booysen 072 879 4905 Heavenly Creations Custom made cakes and cupcakes for all your special occasions Hayley: 082 908 4744 | Bakeryheavenlycreations@gmail.com https://www.instagram.com/ heavenlycreationsza/ One Smart Cookie Custom made bespoke royal iced cookies for all your celebratory requirements Info@onesmartcookie.co.za

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Grace-ious Pilates contact Monique @ 082 879 9483

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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SOPHISTICATED BATHROOM RENOVATIONS From a dusty, beige, 80s vibe to an elegant bathroom with modern fittings and plenty of comfort. Now that’s called renovation, right? Bathroom renovations can be a costly undertaking, which means good planning and durable products are essential. The result is, however, long-lasting pleasure in the bathroom. Now, before you start shopping, you might first spend some time in the planning phase and figure out what you want to achieve with your new bathroom. For instance, will you require a multifunctional space ideal for the entire family with a bath, shower and double sinks? Or is it just your guest bathroom that needs a face lift? First knowing what exactly you want to do, combined with sufficient planning will give you a better indication of what look and feel you are after. Renovating your bathroom can be stressful, but there is no reason why you should tackle this project alone – let a professional from Geberit assist you right from the start. Here’s some things to consider when planning your bathroom renovation…

THE LUXURY OF SPACE Simply installing a new wall-hung WC and washbasin with matching cabinet results in a much tidier and cleaner bathroom. Among other reasons, this is due to the free space underneath the toilet and washbasin area, which makes the room appear larger.

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CLEANLINESS MEANS COMFORT A well-designed bathroom is not just a question of designs and colours – hygiene and cleanliness also play an important role. Avoiding corners and edges – as can be seen in the example with the wall-hung WC – eliminates nooks and crannies which would otherwise have to be cleaned carefully. The less time spent cleaning, the more time you have to enjoy your bathroom.

HARMONIOUS DESIGN When you buy a new sofa, you have to make sure that it fits in with the style of the rest of your apartment. A harmonious look is also in demand when choosing the toilet, washbasin and furniture in the bathroom. After considering other demands such as cleanliness, comfort and user-friendliness when fitting out the bathroom, the design is the cherry on the cake in creating a perfect bathroom ambience. Its not hard to get lost between all the bathroom ideas that’s available online, however, with Geberit there is something for everyone. Your bathroom, your style and we guide you all they way. From deciding to installing. For more inspiration and information, kindly call us on 011 444 or send an email to marketing.za@geberit.com Visit our website here: www.geberit.co.za

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SUBLIME CHOICES: DB11 NOW OFFERED WITH V8 ENGINE 02 August 2017, Gaydon: After its successful global introduction in 2016, Aston Martin’s definitive GT - the acclaimed DB11 - is now available with a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine. Perfectly complementing the DB11’s existing 5.2-litre twin turbocharged V12 engine, this new powerplant has provided the opportunity to reveal more of the DB11’s sporting character, while expanding its global appeal with a combination of exceptional performance and improved efficiency. Producing 510PS (503BHP) and 675Nm of torque, the V8 engine’s potency is beyond question, propelling the DB11 from 0-100 kmh in just 4.0sec and on to a top speed of 300kmh. This exceptional performance is matched by impressive efficiency: CO2 emissions of 230g/km1 and an EU Combined fuel economy figure of 28.5mpg1

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MOTORING This new V8 derivative brings further significant benefits in markets where car taxation policy is structured around engine capacity, such as China. Aston Martin Chief Technical Officer, Max Szwaj, commented: “As an engineer I find the DB11 a fascinating car. One with great depth of character and ability. Of course, the V12-engined variant is an icon - an ultimate, if you like, but the V8 is very much its own car. One with a distinct and carefully crafted character that’s truly seductive. It has been hugely rewarding to put our stamp on this new engine - both in the way it sounds and performs - and to use its impressive attributes as the impetus to reveal a little more of the DB11’s sporting character. “To be able to offer not one, but two exceptional GT cars is terrific for Aston Martin and our customers. I’m particularly proud that this car is the first to receive an engine supplied by our technical partner, Mercedes-AMG. Not least because thanks to the nature of our relationship with AMG we have been given complete freedom to tailor this exceptional power unit so that it meets the particular needs and demands of an Aston Martin.” The inherent qualities of this light, compact and characterful power unit make it the ideal choice to sit alongside the existing V12 engine. Aston Martin’s engineering team has tailored the V8 engine perfectly for its application in the DB11 with bespoke air intake, exhaust and wet sump lubrication systems. Electronic calibration of the V8 engine has included creating new ECU software and reprogramming the engine and throttle mapping to ensure it possesses the all-important feel and sound for which Aston Martins are renowned. With its rich reserves of effortless performance, the V12-engined DB11 already fulfils the role of consummate high-performance luxury Grand Tourer. This provided the ideal opportunity to explore the more dynamic side of the DB11’s character and capabilities with the V8-engine option. To this end Aston Martin engineers designed new engine mounts, which together with the bespoke, slimline wet sump system enables the V8 to be mounted as low as possible for an optimised centre-of-gravity. The V8 engine is also lighter and more compact than the V12, which contributes to a saving of 115kg and a kerb weight of 1760kg. With more of that mass centred within the wheelbase, the V8-engined DB11 has an increased sense of

agility - a quality that has been fully exploited with detailed revisions to the suspension bushing, geometry, anti-roll bars, springs, dampers and ESP software. By carefully crafting its dynamic character to be distinct from that of the V12, the V8 appeals to those customers drawn to a refined and comfortable GT with a more sporting bias. There are subtle visual differences between the two variants that include a unique alloy wheel finish, dark headlamp bezels and a pair of bonnet vents instead of the quartet featured on the V12. These vents come in a choice of black or titaniumfinish mesh, again different from that fitted to the twelve-cylinder variant. Inside, both V8 and V12 customers have the same standard equipment levels and the same extensive choice of colour and trim options. They can also elect to enhance the specification of their car via the same Option Packs and Designer Specification packages, plus a suite of Q by Aston Martin - Collection options. “The DB11 is the most complete and sophisticated

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car Aston Martin has ever made. Now, with this new V8 engine option we have broadened its appeal by offering a car that will bring the DB11 to more customers around the world while still blessed with the exceptional performance and memorable character that sets Aston Martin apart from its rivals. Having driven the car during its development phase, it is not just the engine that has changed the character of the car, but also the resulting dynamic changes to create a remarkable GT car with its own distinct personality from the V12.” For more information on the Aston Martin DB11 range contact Aston Martin Johannesburg Jashwin Chotu or Gerhard Botha on 011-301-7000 or Aston Martin Cape Town: Andrew Mayer on 021-425-2007

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astonmartin.com Aston Martin Johannesburg, 1 Whiteley Rd, Melrose Arch, Johannesburg, 2196 | 011-301-7000 For more information on Aston Martin DB11 contact: Jashwin Chotu on jashwin@astonmartin.co.za or Gerhard Botha on: gerhard.b@daytona.co.za Official WLTP fuel consumption figures in litres/100km (mpg) for the 2020 Aston Martin DBX: Low 23.2 (12.2); Medium 13.6 (20.8); High 12 (23.5); Extra High 13.4 (21.1); Combined 14.3 (19.8). CO2 emissions 323g/ km. The mpg/fuel economy figures quoted are sourced from official regulated test results obtained through laboratory testing. They are for comparability purposes only and may not reflect your real driving experience, which may vary depending on factors including road conditions, weather, vehicle load and driving style.

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TIME TO PULL THE PLUG?

Wellness & Wavelengths: Your Guide to a Digital Detox By Liesl Lamprecht Headaches, strained eyes, overextended thumbs – you guessed right: your screen time might be interfering with your health. Tech over-use has become so pervasive that the average smartphone owner unlocks their phone 150 times a day, easily spending up to two hours and 51 minutes on them daily! There’s even a term for how dependant we’ve become on our mobile companions: nomophobia - the fear of being without your phone or without cellular service. Too much time on your devices can overload your senses; harm your self-image and -esteem; increase headaches and eye problems; heighten depression and anxiety; lead to a lack of exercise or neglect of overall physical health; and reinforce addictive behaviour. Every scroll or swipe sends a hit of dopamine to the same areas of your brain that respond to addictive and dangerous drugs like cocaine. The new year offers the perfect opportunity for you to focus on your digital wellness so that you can restart and reconnect the right way. Here’s how: BE REALISTIC While a ‘cold turkey’ digital fast can be refreshing over a holiday or weekend, it isn’t always realistic to forgo all forms of communication during our dayto-day activities in our highly digitised world. In that case, it might be better to slowly wean your hours online - much like you would cut back on your caffeine or sugar intake. DECIDE YOUR DETOX If you need to stay connected during the day, try doing a ‘mini-detox’ at the end of the 4 2 Iss ue 1 | 2022

workday, when you turn off your devices and focus on spending an evening completely free from electronic distractions like social media, texting, etc. Alternatively, you could do a short digital fast, in which you abstain from digital devices for one full day a week, or you can restrict your use of a specific social media app that’s been a major time drain. SCHEDULE BREAKS & SET BOUNDARIES It’s good to abstain from your phone for certain time intervals by only checking notifications every hour or more; leaving your phone at home when you go for a walk; setting it aside when spending time with family and friends; putting it away during meal times and when working on a hobby; and disconnecting when you retire for the evening. TRACK YOUR TIME There’s an entire app store with wonderful tools to help you track your device usage and equip you to be stricter with your screentime. These apps – and some phones’ built-in digital wellbeing features – allow you to set a time limit that you’re allowed to spend on each app per day and, after warning you a few times, they actually lock you out of the app. TURN IT OFF If you find yourself constantly checking your phone and responding to every text or social media alert as it pops up, it may be a good idea to turn off the push notifications in your phone settings. Try to allocate time (about 20 - 30 minutes) to devote specifically to catching up on your emails, checking mentions and messages, or sitting down to respond to WhatsApps.

DO A SCREEN SWAP You’ve ditched your phone – now what? Rather than aimlessly wandering around the house wondering what you did in the days before wifi, you can swap the time you would’ve spent on a screen for other relaxing activities. By going for a walk or hike, taking up a hobby, reading a book or getting your hands dirty in the garden, you replace the thing you’re abstaining from with something else that brings joy. Dialling down your screen time and unplugging yourself from your devices can help you to: • Be more present and feel more content and calm • Maintain a better work-life balance • Be more productive and use your time more effectively • Boost your self-esteem and reduce your sense of FOMO • Maintain an overall healthier lifestyle

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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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Olive Grass Snake

SNAKES Of Gauteng

Gauteng has its fair share of snakes but most of them pose no threat to humans. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to distinguish between harmless and dangerous snakes and one should never attempt to catch or handle any snake.

Night Adder and although it is not considered potentially deadly, one could end up in hospital after a bite and several dogs die each year after a Night Adder bite. The Rinkhals inhabits grasslands, especially near vleis and is by far the most common dangerous snake encountered over much of There are forty-seven different types of snakes in the Gauteng, especially on the East and West Rand and province with twenty-two species harmless, another south of Johannesburg. It is quick to avoid people six that can inflict quite a painful bite and six that are and move off but dogs are good at cornering them considered dangerous to humans and pets. and this may result in one or more dogs getting bitten. Snakes keep a low profile in winter and spend much of their time in underground shelters, occasionally As one gets into bushveld habitat around Pretoria and coming up to the surface to bask in the winter sun Muldersdrift there are a number of highly venomous but in summer they are on the move looking for snakes including the Snouted Cobra, Mozambique food. And the good rain gets them moving. Snakes Spitting Cobra, Puff Adder and Boomslang. Black quite often end up in suburban gardens and the Mambas are not found around Johannesburg snake removers have their hands full now removing and Pretoria and only enter Gauteng in northern snakes. Dinokeng and around Roodeplaat dam. Snakes most encountered in gardens include the harmless Brown House Snake, the Herald Snake, Spotted Bush Snake, Aurora House Snake, the Olive Grass snake and the Rhombic Egg-eater. The more dangerous snakes include the Rhombic

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Should you encounter any snake in your house or garden, never attempt to catch or kill it. Immediately get your pets out of the way and retreat at least 5 meters. Then observe the snake from a safe distance and call a snake remover. There are over 800 snake removers on the free app ASI Snakes (http://bit.ly/ snakebiteapp) and the app will list those closest to

ESTATE NEWS you. Don’t lose sight of the snake – they are experts at escaping and once you lose sight of one it will be difficult to locate again. In the unlikely event of a snakebite, keep the victim calm and immediately get to the closest hospital with a trauma unit. Avoid cutting, sucking out venom, tight bandages and a variety of other ineffective fist aid measures. The same applies to your pets – if your dog gets bitten by a snake, get it to a vet immediately. Forget about Allergex tablets, milk, charcoal and all the other mythical treatments – if your pet is severely envenomated it needs to be treated by a vet.

Two snakes in Gauteng can spit their venom – the Rinkhals and the Mozambique Spitting Cobra. They can spit up to about three meters and aim for the eyes. Venom in the eyes, both for humans and pets, is extremely painful and needs to be flushed immediately with lots of water. Then off to a doctor for further examination or get your pet to a vet. Venom elsewhere on the skin does no harm and can be washed off with water.

Aurora House Snake

Herald Snake

Rhombic Egg-eater

Rinkhals

Mozambique Spitting Cobra

Night Adder

For more information on snakes and first aid for snakebite, visit our website www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com. Johan Marais African Snakebite Institute www.africansnakebiteinstitute.com Cell: 0824942039

Brown House Snake

Spotted Bush Snake

Puff Adder

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6 WAYS

landlords and property investors can navigate 2022 Almost two full years into the pandemic, it is safe to say that being caught in a survivalist state has changed the property investment game for renters, landlords and developers alike. The persistent reality of fluid employment, shrinking budgets and everincreasing expenses has placed immense pressure on parties to streamline the costs that matter most to their quality of life. With many tenants forced into being financial minimalists, landlords face the uncomfortable question of whether they should increase their existing tenant rates or not. As we go into 2022, rental rates remain almost flat, with a national average rental increase of only 0.4% across the board of rental categories countrywide. 4 8 Iss ue 1 | 2022

Shanaaz Trethewey, CEO of RentMaster, rental collection specialists with a 20+ year track-record, shares her top 6 ways property investors and landlords can navigate the landscape in 2022. Compensate for inflation Landlords are facing two macro-economic pressures; increasing inflation and changing monetary policy. In order to compensate for the increased cost of maintenance to their properties that these forces create, it is imperative that property owners ensure effective rental collection and stringent budgeting, as compensating for increased costs by increasing the rental rate is less of an option.

Set your minimum rental rate carefully Unfortunately, there is no exact formula to work out your non-negotiable minimum rental rate. However, a great place to start is to calculate your fixed costs such as your bond instalments and your rates and taxes to equal a baseline number. Keep in mind that most properties also have variable costs that need to be paid monthly such as property management fees, levies, and whether utilities like water and electricity will be covered in the rent. For any landlord who has financed their property and doesn’t want to run into financial difficulty, I recommend coming up with the total number of fixed and variable costs and comparing this to other properties in the area and the rental index for the suburb. If this rental rate is higher than the competition you need to be able to justify what makes your property more valuable to recoup the value. Alternatively, you can adjust your variable costs in your expenditure budget to ensure you can make all the required payments and not affect your credit score.

ESTATE Good standing measures if rent wasNEWS paid on time in the grace period - or in the month it was due and paid in full - thereafter rent is classified as paid partially or not paid. This ratio also tells you how people in your market are able to afford your rent. The quality of tenants also indicates the levels of affordability and how they are meeting their debt obligations. That is why debit order collections are certainly proven in this ratio; it shows that using this payment method over EFT, takes away the ability for tenants to give property owners the run around about when they will be paid.

Right now the good standing ratio industry norm is sitting at 80.34% (Q1 2021) as reported by TPN. Certain portfolios are falling below that, but if you are above that benchmark you know that you are performing in line with expectations. Also, if you are employing further strategies and are effective in your rental collection you may be higher, like with RentMaster our good standing ratio is 95% which is far above the market average.

If your property is not financed by a bank then take the rental rates according to the rental index, levies and maintenance savings into account to find your baseline number. You should ideally also look at what similar property investments are returning to assess whether the investment is giving you the growth you want. To simplify the lives of our landlords RentMaster provides rental property reports which pulls this information together. Pay attention to good standing ratios In today’s economy, every cent counts. As a property owner and landlord the good standing ratio as reported in rental payment monitoring - as supplied by TPN Credit Bureau - is a good way to measure how successful you are at collecting rent.

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Create opportunities for tenant control of costs

Stay aware of the competition Understand the vacancy rates in your area by reviewing other properties that are advertised. The key is to keep up to date with what your competition is doing and understand where you rank amongst them. You can plot yourself in line with the average rental for each rental band, or if vacancies are high in your area, you can deduce that securing a tenant will be challenging. Maintain a good quality tenants

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Beyond budgeting carefully having a fruitful relationship with loyal tenants will save you from the expense and potential loss of income involved in replacing tenants often. Furthermore, tenants who feel fairly treated are less likely to negotiate on price. A large part of building this kind of relationship and trust is to be crystal clear on the rental agreement. Contracts and how well they fit the landlord and tenant play an important role in this initial relationshipbuilding process. For example, tentative landlords may prefer month-to-month contracts as they allow for quick action on non-payment. There is also the mechanism of the rental collection and ensuring you have effective strategies to collect your dues – like collecting rent via debit orders. 5 0 Iss ue 1 | 2022

Landlords should create opportunities for tenants to have better facilities with the autonomy to control the costs that go with it so that tenants can adjust their lifestyles without it impacting the income generated from the property. Simple adaptations such as prepaid electricity meters, gas stoves, access to a backup power system during load-shedding and fibre internet all make your property more attractive. You can also provide the tenant with a maintenance plan for windows and gardens. Also, do not use the deposit as your last month’s rental because data shows if you do this it decreases your chances of collecting rental as the lease comes to an end. In conclusion, landlords looking to increase rent in this highly competitive market now run the risk of having a quality tenant move to an available property in the vicinity that they find more affordable. However, landlords who budget carefully, set their rate correctly for their particular case, keep abreast of macroeconomic trends and create opportunities that foster great tenantlandlord relationships should emerge in a prosperous position for all parties involved.

RentMaster is an expert on property rental collections providing landlords with a fullservice suite of a payment processing hub, debt collection and legal evictions. www.rentmaster.co.za enquiries@rentmaster.co.za +27 (0) 861 250 250

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2022 EVENTS FEBRUARY:

Village Walk/Run – Friday, 18 February (18:00 for 18:30 – 20:00)

MARCH:

Seniors Tea – Wednesday, 9 March (09:30 – 11:00) Camp in the Park – Friday, 11 March (18:00 – 07:00)

APRIL:

Movie in the Park – Friday, 8 April (18:00 – 20:00) [30000.00] Wine & Champagne Festival/Tasting – Saturday, 23 April (14:00 – 17:00)

MAY:

Village braai – Saturday, 7 May (15:00 – 19:00) Soup & Blanket Drive – 16 - 22 May

JULY:

Senior’s Lunch – Friday, 22 July (11:30 – 13:00)

AUGUST:

Lemon Festival – Sunday, 14 August (12:00 – 14:30) SEPTEMBER: Movie in the Park – Friday, 16 September (18:00 – 20:00) Heritage Braai – Saturday, 24 September (15:00 – 20:00)

OCTOBER:

Gin Festival – Saturday, 15 October (14:00 – 17:00) Camp in the Park – Friday, 28 October (18:00 – 07:00)

DECEMBER:

Santa’s coming to town – Saturday 3 December (16:00)

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EASY GUIDE TO RECYCLING Open Sky Recycling Easy guide to recycling What we recycle We recycle any of the following materials:

We recycle any of the following materials:

PLASTIC

All bottle-grade plastic bottles (Handy Andy, water, soda bottles) Soft plastic bags (shopping bags, wrapping film) Tubs & storage containers (margarine, yoghurt, ice cream tubs)

PAPER

Magazines, newspapers, office paper, small and large cardboard boxes TetraPak (Liqui Fruit, milk cartons)

CANS

Aluminium beverage cans Canned food Aerosol cans

GLASS

All bottle-grade glass (1 litre Coke bottles, beer bottles)

OTHER

Electronic equipment Large appliances , e.g. fridge/dishwasher. NOTE: Please inform us beforehand if you want to recycle your appliance. 2022 | I ssue 1 53

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