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BALLITO 12 - 25 February 2020

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FROM THE EDITOR Editor Dave Charles

Unfolding as it Should

E had an opportunity to get away for a quick weekend retreat to the Southern Drakensberg at the beginning of February. My beloved Sue was taking part in a trail running challenge with her barmy army of running friends from Ballito, and I was happy to tag along in support. The barmy army had booked accommodation for the weekend at Lake Navarone near the town of Underberg. The images online got me thinking that this could be the perfect spot to become reacquainted with the mountain bikes that had been mounted on the wall of a spare room of our house in Ballito for almost a year since last we rode them.

My Jeep had just received a slight suspension upgrade and I had taken the opportunity to have a tow bar installed at the same time. I could now attach the bike rack if I could remember where I had last seen it! The bikes came off the vertical wall mount more easily than I remembered them going on. This was because the tyres were now completely flat. I couldn’t even remember what pressure to inflate them to, but a call to Concept Cyclery got that sorted. Eventually, with bikes and gear for the weekend loaded, we set off for the Berg, fuelled by Woolies and an audio book by James Corden called May I Have Your Attention Please, which I can highly recommend, and we reached our destination late on the Friday afternoon. The bikes had travelled well considering the number of potholes on the road and I took a quick ride to re acquaint myself with the workings. As it happens, the bike worked just fine. I can’t say the same for my posterior, however. We were up before dawn to get Sue to the start of the challenge which was about 45 minutes away in the darkness and we made good time with the Jeep performing admirably on that challenging road.

Sue enjoyed the run and we headed back to Lake Navarone after a leisurely country breakfast. Clouds of white butterflies drifted across the fields that we drove past, some of which to my regret, ended their journey prematurely on the windscreen of the Jeep. This is part of an annual migration of the brown-veined white

butterfly that starts in the arid West Coast and Karroo regions and makes its way North East towards Mozambique and beyond. They feed regularly en route – grass nectar is particularly popular but any nectar will do – and they shut down almost completely at night. Millions die along the way and those that make it to the sea, run out of fuel high above the ocean. And so the journey ends. It’s not really a migration, and there is no happily ever after, but they lay enough eggs along the way for the cycle to begin again. We took a ride across those butterfly fields later in the day and, at the edge of

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the lake, beneath an old willow we found a bench where we paused for a while to absorb the majesty all around us. The bench had been placed there in memory of a recently deceased loved one who had been born in the same year as me. Suddenly I didn’t feel so good. I watched them flutter by, these fragile creatures on their one way mission and I looked at the plaque on the bench and it dawned on me then that we are all on the same journey. And what really matters in the end? The houses and cars, the investments and the portfolios … you can’t take them with you and if that’s the only legacy you leave, it isn’t worth much. Every day is a gift - use it to make a difference

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UITE apart from the fact that this would be dishonest, it could easily result in a legal dispute that not only wipes out any profit on your sale, but actually leads to a loss, says Gerhard Kotzé, managing director of the RealNet estate agency group.

“At the moment, many estate agents already make use of a defects disclosure form when receiving a mandate to market your property, and the new Property Practitioners Act (PPA) which will shortly come into effect will in fact make it mandatory for all agents to do so. “It will also make it compulsory for such a document to be included in any sale agreement – which means that there will be no real room for argument in future about what defects you may or may not have disclosed to your agent and/ or the buyer of your property.” However, he says, it also means that if it is later discovered that you failed to disclose or tried to conceal any patent defects, you could find yourself in big legal trouble. “The buyer – who would understandably feel cheated – could well have a legitimate claim against you for damages or might even decide to lay a charge of fraud.” Patent defects are the type of problems that you would clearly have known about – for example cracks in a bedroom wall that you decided to wallpaper over rather than disclose. The other type of defects are latent defects, which you probably did not know about and therefore could not have disclosed to your agent or buyer. An example is a pipe in a wall with a slow leak that gives rise to a mouldy patch in a bathroom several weeks

after your buyer has taken transfer of the property. The PPA also stipulates that when a defects disclosure document is not included in a sale agreement in future, it will then be assumed that you did not disclose any defects at all to your agent or your seller, whether you know about them or not, says Kotzé. “And what this means is that even if you did point out certain problems verbally, you could still be in trouble – without any documentary evidence to prove that you did try to be honest about your home’s flaws. “In short then, your best course of action is to appoint a qualified, professional estate agent to market and sell your property, and then be as honest as possible about any problems you are aware of, from roof leaks to a non-functioning pool pump. “An experienced agent will be able to distinguish between serious and small defects – and assess the viability of rectifying certain problems before selling. Sometimes it is possible to add many thousands of rands to the value of a home by spending relatively little.” In addition, he says, enabling your agent to make full disclosure of any known defects to potential buyers is actually likely to make those buyers more amenable to meeting your asking price. They will reason that there are unlikely to be any nasty surprises in store – or any repair costs they have not already allowed for. “And while you might end up selling for a little less than you initially expected, the reduction will in all likelihood be far less than the costs of a legal battle if your buyers should later decide they have been deliberately misled and sue you for damages.”

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ASHTON NEWS

CAMBRIDGE RESULTS AND INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY The final results in the 2019 Examinations written by Ashton students were released on 16 January and they were very pleasing.

HE Grade 6 students wrote the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Examinations in Mathematics, English and Science and recorded the best results to date obtaining 128 distinctions. The IGCSE students also delivered the best results to date. Another 100% pass rate by both the Junior College 2019 Grade 6 students and the Senior College IGCSE (2019 Form 3)

students.

In the SC Christopher Hill clinched the top honours with 7 distinctions - every subject above 90% and an average of 93,33%. Prishanti Govender placed 2nd with 90,66% (6 distinctions) and Dianabel Lopez was 3rd with 90,33% (6 distinctions). Dianabel Lopez was placed 1st in South Africa for Spanish with 96% and Prishanti Govender 1st in South Africa

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for Accounting with 97%. Eight students received their Academic Half Colours for an average between 70 - 79% and nine were awarded Academic Full Colours for an average of 80% and above. Also recognised for taking top honours in their external AS level examinations were Luke Davis for distinctions in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics and Zara Deere for Biology. These results give Ashton International College a perfect score for 100% pass rate in the IEB Matric Examinations, 100% pass rate for the Cambridge external Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Examinations, the IGSCE Examinations as well as the AS Level examinations. “We are truly proud of the achievements of our students and this once again is testament to the dedication and commitment by our qualified specialised staff, as well as the hard work and dedication of the students,” said Mr Joe Erasmus, Managing Director of Ashton Colleges. Ashton is the only registered Cambridge Centre on the North Coast with Cambridge qualified staff. On the Sports front Ashton hosted the Men’s Summer Series Hockey International on the Astro.

CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY CHECKPOINT EXAMINATION STUDENTS WHO ACHIEVED DISTINCTIONS IN THE THREE SUBJECTS THEY WROTE - ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE

DIANABEL LOPEZ (SPANISH 96%) AND PRISHANTI GOVENDER (ACCOUNTING 97%) PLACED TOP IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR THEIR CAMBRIDGE IGCSE SUBJECTS

The Ashton Astro is a “Global” standard Astro allowing us to host international tournaments and there are plans to host more of these events in the future. South Africa won the first two tests which bodes well for them in the international rankings, as well as giving them some time to prepare for the Olympics in Tokyo later this year.

DURBAN GIRLS’ COLLEGE

E are exceptionally proud of the Durban Girls’ College Class of 2019. We are celebrating our IEB Top Achievers and all our girls who achieved their ‘personal bests’ during their final examinations. Our 73 Matric College Girls have done themselves, their families and DGC proud, and we applaud them on this wonderful set of Matric results. With a class average of 77.2%, the Class of 2019 collectively achieved 252 distinctions with an average of 3.5 subject distinctions per candidate.

We would like to thank our teachers for their hard work and dedication; it is through their subject leadership and expertise that our girls receive an enriching educational experience in the classroom. The IEB is an excellent foundation and aligns with DGC’s vision to provide a globally relevant, balanced education and to develop significant women, in all spheres of society. Our aim at Durban Girls’ College is to contribute positively to education in South Africa through producing young women of substance who find their niche and who champion social responsibility, social justice, equality and environmental challenges; thereby enriching our community. The educational experience that our girls receive equips them with necessary skills to be adaptable, and face the realities – and uncertainties – of a world that is changing, rapidly. We believe that it is important to share both their academic achievements, as well as their musical and sporting talents. In so doing, we present a more accurate view of our girls’ commitment to their education and opportunities offered to them which develops their sense of purpose.

Celebrating 142 Years of Academic Excellence EMMA SHARRATT, KEREENA BHANA, CAITLIN HONEYWELL AND RACHEL WEDDERBURN-MAXWELL OUR TOP 4 ACHIEVERS DESERVE RECOGNITION FOR THEIR WELL-EARNED RESULTS. Emma Sharratt achieved 1st Place with 7 Distinctions, an average of 92% and made the IEB Outstanding Achiever category. She was also Head Girl, Dux of DGC and played 1st team hockey. Emma has been accepted at Stellenbosch University to study Mechatronic Engineering. Kereena Bhana and Caitlin Honeywell both achieved 2nd Place with an average of 91% each. Kereena also made the IEB Outstanding Achiever category with 8 Distinctions. She has been accepted to study Medicine at UCT. Caitlin made the IEB Commendable

Achiever category with 7 Distinctions and has been accepted to study a BA Degree at the University of Cape Town. Rachel Wedderburn-Maxwell follows with an average of 89%, with 7 Distinctions and was placed in the IEB Commendable Achiever category. Rachel is an accomplished pianist and violinist and she was an invited to play as a soloist with the KwaZuluNatal Philharmonic Orchestra. She has applied to study Medicine at the University of Cape Town as well as the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Both Emma and Kereena were placed in the IEB Outstanding Achievers category nationally. They are among 17 pupils from 11 schools in KwaZulu-

Natal who achieved with the top 5% of learners in 6 or more subjects. Caitlin and Rachel were placed in the IEB Commendable Achievement category nationally. They are among 10 pupils from 7 schools in KwaZulu-Natal who achieved within the top 5% of learners in 5 or more subjects. Our best wishes for a bright future go to the Class of 2019. We acknowledge the roles they have played in upholding the name of the school and indeed leaving it a better place for those who follow. Marianne Bailey Executive Head Durban Girls’ College

Inspiring Young Women

Durban Girls’ College applauds the Class of 2019 on their outstanding IEB results. They have truly demonstrated their academic excellence and done themselves proud! We recognise the hard work and dedication of our teachers, without whom these results would not have been possible.

Now, it is time for these 73 remarkable young women to go out and enrich our society. Durban Girls’ College wishes them well as they embark on their onward journey. Find out more about how we have achieved 142 years of academic excellence: Tel +27 (31) 268 7200

100% BACHELOR DEGREE PASS RATE 2 IEB OUTSTANDING ACHIEVERS & 2 IEB COMMENDABLE ACHIEVERS 252 DISTINCTIONS - AN AVERAGE OF 3.5 As PER PUPIL 79% OF ALL SYMBOLS ATTAINED ARE As & Bs 19 PLACEMENTS IN THE TOP 1% NATIONALLY FOR INDIVIDUAL

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Emma Sharratt 7 Distinctions IEB Outstanding Achiever

Kereena Bhana 8 Distinctions IEB Outstanding Achiever

Caitlin Honeywell 7 Distinctions IEB Commendable Achiever

Rachel Wedderburn Maxwell 7 Distinctions IEB Commendable Achiever

Shivika Govender 7 Distinctions

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TRINITYHOUSE PALM LAKES WELCOMES NEW PRINCIPAL

ARTH JACKSON, an educator at Trinityhouse Palm Lakes has been promoted to Principal of Trinityhouse Palm Lakes. Garth is passionate about education and the future prospects of Trinityhouse Palm Lakes.

“We are small school and this contributes to the family feeling when you enter our gates”, said Mr. Jackson. “Individual attention is standard to our offering. This coupled with the teaching of Global Competencies and a Digital Literacy curriculum provides pupils with an excellent foundation that sets them up for success in their school careers and beyond” He goes on to explain that the basis of the Digital Literacy curriculum is teaching pupils as young as 5 years old to code using simple techniques and available software. “Coding has been introduced as part of the offering at Trinityhouse Palm Lakes in order to ensure that pupils will have a solid grasp of the language of technology in order to ensure academic excellence and individual competitiveness.

Trinityhouse Palm Lakes will be open for visitors on Saturday the 22nd of February from 08:00 to 13:00. All visitors are welcome.

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ST MARY’S

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KLOOF BOARDING

OARDING is part of the fabric of St Mary’s where we provide a safe, fun and supportive environment for the girls in our care.

Open to girls from Grade 8 to Matric, our boarders form a special community within the bigger family at St Mary’s. Here, lifelong bonds are formed and our girls learn valuable lessons and develop a healthy sense of independence and accountability. There are four boarding houses designed to cater specifically for our girls’ needs. Each house has a House Mother and Interns to provide care and support for every girl. Girls can choose from a variety of activities on the weekend. We are currently exploring more lifestyle activities that they can participate in like surfing, photography, scuba diving and mosaicing.

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At St Mary’s we believe that it’s not enough for our girls to simply learn – they must learn to think, and to question. Instilling curiosity sharpens their minds. While embracing their successes and their mistakes shapes their characters. Giving them the confidence to thrive in the real world.

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SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

KAY, so it’s easy to go online and have flowers delivered to your favourite person for Valentine’s Day, but it’s so impersonal.

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A visit to your local florist will definitely score extra points and you'll get more for your money by getting something custom made. After you've had a look around, find someone who works there and tell them the following things: What colours your intended likes, a good florist will usually recommend a couple complimentary colours. If your girl is bolder, go for opposite or contrasting colours. If she's softer, go for a palette of similar shades), how you want it to look and how much you want to spend. (Let the florist know that right away so they can work your budget to its fullest. Don't be shy, or you will end up with sticker shock.) Don't be afraid to be original. Roses aren't for every girl or every occasion. There's a chance you're not the first guy to hand over a dozen roses, so make sure you find some way to stand out! If you do decide to go with roses, ask the florist for recommendations to avoid boring standards. Added bonus: florists will often go over your budget a little without charging extra if it completes the look or enhances their design. They want to take pride in their work as much as you do and will often offer up a nicer bouquet than you could have bought pre-arranged! ♥ Try to avoid going to the petrol station to buy your flowers, but if you absolutely HAVE to resort to this, there are still ways you can class up your act. ♥ Remove the plastic (and the price) from the flowers ♥ Buy some coloured tissue paper or craft paper and some ribbon or raffia or whatever you can find to tie them up with. ♥ Make your own card (hard but worth the effort!) Keep it short and simple. Avoid anything generic or cheesy and make it sincere. Even a few well-chosen words will go further than some over-quoted sonnet. But, if you do borrow a quote from someone, don’t try to pass it off as original – that could backfire embarrassingly and ruin the entire exercise!

SAY IT WITH SUPERSPAR

Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year. How wonderful that it co Friday at Lifestyle Super Spar. Their gorgeous bunches of fresh flowers a Valentine’s Day. To make it even more attractive, there’s also a 20% discount on sel Super Spar too!

SAY IT ON A BICYCLE

They’re sharing the love at Holla Trails with their buy one get one free day permits! Buy one day permit and your partner gets in for free this Valentine’s Day 14th and on 15th February too! Holla annual members bring your partner along and they get a complimentary day permit!

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SAY IT WITH FOAM Imagine the coolest car cleaning experience… ever! Machine Worx is where motoring fans go to show love and affection to their rides. Here you can also chill with a trendy café beverage and enjoy free in-house Wi-Fi while all suds and scrubs are done. It’s petrol-head paradise. If you and your machine have never shared this experience together, it’s a must on Valentines Day!

TRYING TO FIND YOUR SOULMATE — AND WHAT TO DO INSTEAD

Hollywood, romance novels, picture-perfect depictions of relationships on social media: It’s all-too-easy to believe in soulmates.

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AMBIENCE IS A SCIENCE. Whenever you walk away from a place and you can’t quite put a finger on why it felt so special, it’s mostly because it’s a carefully crafted offering, appealing to all your senses. It’s equal parts science, psychology and magic and here’s how you do it. Make the environment visually appealing and comfortable. This could mean taking a blanket or a throw to the beach at sunrise or simply clearing the clutter out of your dining area or lounge at home. Less is more. It allows us to focus our attention on what’s important. Scents are a great way of setting the mood. A well-placed diffuser can permeate the whole area, just like fresh flowers or essential oils. It’s a fact that memories are tied to smells and sounds as much as to visual cues.

The feeling of soft furnishings, be it a chair, a couch, some cushions or sand between your toes is a powerful sensory experience that can make you feel relaxed and comfortable. Think of your favourite chair. Is it really your favourite chair because of where it is? My guess is, that it has a particular feel and smell about it that makes it familiar and comfortable. Appealing to all the senses is the easiest way to create the right mood in your home. Gentle lighting, sound, soft touches and a few well-placed items can create an ambience that’s magical. Make stuff Nothing says “I care” more than making something yourself and giving it to your loved one. With even the most basic of tools, there are so many great, quick projects to make. A simple picture frame or gift box mean so much more than store bought items. Countless online tutorials are available on YouTube and makers to keep an

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FINDING

The PILOT EPISODE features Tim and Mike

TRUE NORTH

Ballito’s own radio station, 88FM, is proud to introduce a brand new long-form Podcast series - “True North” - giving you some fascinating insight into the hearts and minds of some of the North Coast’s most interesting people

EPISODE 2 introduces you to the business mind of Bruce Rencken,

OSTED by 88FM’s morning DJ Mike Charles and wellknown local Tim Johnson (Principal of Seeff North Coast), True North features guest interviews with local personalities of the KZN North Coast, tracing their stories to gain fresh perspectives on how the dynamic region has grown and predicting how it will continue to develop.

The first block of episodes in the series is available for free download right now: The pilot episode features Tim and Mike introducing themselves and explaining the rationale behind the creation of their Podcast. Episode 2 introduces you to the business mind of Bruce Rencken, the man largely responsible for the Ballito Lifestyle Centre phenomenon and various other important developments in the Ballito region. Episode 3 takes you into the world of Erica Platter, Ballito pioneer, raconteur, foodie and award-winning author. Meanwhile, the upcoming Episode 4 promises to give you exclusive insight into the Ballito life of celebrity, musician and entertainer Bok Van Blerk. More episodes are coming online regularly and the podcast format gives you the opportunity to listen to them on-demand when it suits you best! Download the series direct from our website www.lifeandstyle. fm or simply scan the QR code (left) with your smartphone camera.

EPISODE 3 takes you into the world of Erica Platter

A PASSION FOR PROPERTIES AND PEOPLE Manfred and Ingrid Marx are passionate about finding you the perfect home in the area

ENE BEKKER Dolphin Coast is headed up by dynamic husband and wife team, Manfred & Ingrid Marx.

They started four years ago in the property business, and fell in love with the job from day one. Rene Bekker Properties is built around an ethos of passion for people and properties, and it’s a passion shared by Manfred and Ingrid. They specialise in Estate Living, but focus on any residential properties. With Manfred’s business and retail background, they will also move into the selling of commercial properties from 2020. The Marx’s have two children and they fully understand the needs and challenges of families that looking for homes in the area. If you are looking for agents who care about people and have a passion for properties, give them a call to discuss your property needs. They will be more than happy to assist with all of your property related queries

Manfred - 072 142 8029 & Ingrid - 071 473 0068

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HAVE YOU DISCOVERED BALLITO’S LATEST ATTRACTION YET?

Horizon Cocktail Bar and Lounge

is the hottest place to be in Ballito. Relaxed sea facing views with delectable street food inspired dishes and the tastiest cocktails. Their menu includes burgers, pizzas, pastas, prawns, tacos and sensational desserts. Is this the beginning of a migration towards the old heart of Ballito? We definitely think it is! Our town has so much to offer but recent years have seen the “old town” district, suffering from a steady decline. But there’s change in the air and with gentrification projects like this led by young enthusiastic entrepreneurs like Matt Bower, owner of Horizon Cocktail Bar and Crush nightclub below it which has also been made over, things are definitely looking brighter in the Ballito Village. We can highly recommend a visit to Horizon and our go to suggestion would be a Sweetie Bird Burger paired with an ice cold Corona!

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INVITATION

MPAC MEETINGS TO REVIEW THE 2018/2019

ANNUAL REPORT Notice is hereby given:

THAT in terms of Section 127 (5)(a)(i) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, the Annual Report of KwaDukuza Municipality for the year 2018/2019 will be considered at a Council’s MPAC Committee meetings on each of the following dates: DATES 1. 2. 3. 4.

AND TIMES: THURSDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2020 AT 09H00 AM FRIDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2020 AT 09H00 AM THURSDAY, 05 MARCH 2020 AT 12H00 PM THURSDAY, 12 MARCH 2020 AT 12.H30 PM

VENUE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 14 CHIEF ALBERT LUTHULI STREET, KWADUKUZA 4450 The Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) will ﬁnalise the Oversight Report and pronounce themselves on whether they are approving the report, approving with minor amendments or rejecting the Annual report. The meetings of MPAC are open to members of the local community, certain public ofﬁcials and any members of the Organs of State, are hereby invited to attend. Members of the local community will be permitted to address the MPAC on the Annual Report which has been open for inspection for 15 days from the 5th of February to the 20th of February 2020 published in terms of Municipal notice MN: 15/2020. The annual report is also accessible on the municipal website: www.kwadukuza.gov. za in terms of Section 75(1)( c) and 75(2) of the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003, and in all KwaDukuza Municipality Public Libraries.

MN: 15/2019

NJ. Mdakane, Municipal Manager, Municipal Ofﬁces, 14 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, KwaDukuza, 4450.

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ROMEO ONE

When DISASTER STRIKES They are READY TO RESPOND

IPSS Medical Rescue is synonymous with service excellence in our region. But what many people don’t realise is that their extremely effective technical rescue unit that is often in the media, is entirely self-funded. In conversation with Paul Herbst and Dylan Meyrick from IPSS Medical Rescue, we discover more about the company’s growing capacity in KZN. Q: Tell us more about Romeo One and how it assists our local communities. A: Romeo One (R01) is a technical rescue

unit, crewed by qualified rescue personnel. The 24-hour rapid response unit was started with the intention of assisting both state and private emergency rescue services, operating within the region. The unit is registered with the Department of Health (DoH), in respect of the Emergency Medical Services Regulations. The unit responds to emergencies of varying nature and dynamics. From car accidents to industrial emergencies and protracted search and rescue operations, the unit responds to calls for assistance 24/7. The unit will deploy to neighboring countries or regions, to assist during disaster situations, as was the case last year following the disaster in the wake of Cyclone Idai in Mozambique.

Q: What sort of equipment does the unit carry and what is it used for? A: R01 carries an extensive range of

rescue equipment. In addition to access tools and equipment, the unit caries specialized breathing equipment allowing crews to operate in compromised environments. Hydraulic rescue tools, commonly referred to as the Jaws of Life, are also part of our equipment list and used on a regular basis, to free people from crumpled vehicles or industrial entrapments. Rope rescue and confined space entry equipment forms a large part of our inventory. Lighting, power generation and personnel support are always packed and ready for any emergency. Aquatic rescue capacity is also important to us as we see many water related emergencies in the area. We operate a rescue jet ski and 2 inflatables.

Our teams rely on the trusted Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4 and the Volvo XC90 to access any area, without delay.

Q: How frequently do you respond to emergencies and how much of your business is made up of ‘RESCUE’? A: Rescue can best be described by

an old EMS saying, “Hours of boredom interspaced by minutes of madness”. A lot of the rescue work is weather dependent, and our crews have been known to work up 36 hours in adverse weather conditions assisting SAPS Search & Rescue and K9 Search & Rescue. Some days the unit may stand idle and others may see the unit responding to multiple emergencies. Those quiet days are used for continuous training, skills development and equipment maintenance. While rescue operations form the very core of our existence, as a company, we do not generate any revenue from these dedicated rescue units.

Q: If rescues do not generate revenue, who funds the unit? A: As is the case with Romeo One,

Dylan Meyrick and IPSS Medical Rescue contribute entirely to the funding of the unit. We absorb the operational costs of the unit into our regular budgets and offer this as a free service to our communities. Capital investment into the resource by Dylan in the unit to date is in excess of R1.5m.

Q: How does one access the services of IPSS Medical Rescue, and that of Romeo One? A: IPSS Medical Rescue can be contacted 24-hours a day on our emergency line: 0823 911 911.

For residential estates, commercial and industrial projects wanting to learn more about our retained industrial risk management services, our operations director can be contacted on 076 881 4216