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Welcome One of the lovely things about Waterfall is how the Estate has become home to initiatives that have heart. Not just commercial entities, but organisations are doing good deeds for the future of the country. One of those is Embury, an institute that is training the next generation of teachers. Yes, it’s a commercial operation, but if you read the article about Embury in this month’s magazine, you’ll no doubt see how commercial entities can make a real impact on the community.

The youngsters studying to be teachers at Embury are there due to their passion for teaching – not because they simply need a job – and this certainly shines through in their stories. We’re proud to have Embury operating from Waterfall, and schools in the vicinity can look forward to recruiting the next generation of teachers from Embury’s graduates.

Other youngsters who are excelling at Waterfall are the hip-hop dancers coached by choreographer, Corlanie Botha. Once again, Corlanie has led the Waterfall dance team to success in numerous competitions, bringing home a treasure trove of medals, and seven young dancers have qualified for prestigious 30-day scholarships in Los Angeles. If you have young children, do check out these dance classes to give

your kids a wonderful hobby that can even lead to a professional career.

Meanwhile, Mall of Africa, as well as other developments by Attacq, have also been winning awards. The Mall recently received the Sunday Times Generation-Next Coolest Mall Award. Additionally, at the South African Property Owners Association Awards for Innovative Excellence, the iconic PwC tower was awarded top honours in the Commercial Office Development category, while BMW’s ultra-modern Regional Distribution

Centre won the award for Best Industrial Development. These awards, which are certainly helping to attract exciting new tenants to Waterfall’s commercial district, are well warranted and you can read more about the details in this month’s magazine.

Progress is being made in cleaning up the Jukskei River, which is often filled with litter flowing downstream. Various litter trap solutions have been tested, and one idea that’s proving incredibly effective may be retained permanently. So, do read our Jukskei River litter trap article to discover what the ingenious solution is.

Our regular article from Netcare should interest many residents, especially those who have been playing sports for many years, since it looks at shoulder aches and pains. But, no matter what age you are, take a read, because the stresses of modern life make many susceptible.

Lastly, we have included an article that provides insights into the wonderful initiative driven by the Waterfall Events Committee in celebration of Mandela Day 2018. The team really embraced the spirit of this day, so please take some time to read about how they supported the local community.

Until next time,Waterfall Management

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Key updatesfrom Attacq

The second quarter of the year has been quite eventful for us at Attacq. Key changes were made to our leadership team to drive our revised strategy forward and ignite our next phase of growth.

In terms of the Waterfall development, Attacq continues to attract prestigious companies as tenants, further cementing

the node as one of the leading business hubs in South Africa. From a retail perspective, Mall of Africa and Waterfall Corner remain popular destinations for shopping, entertainment and service solutions.

Important HIgHlIgHts and updatesWe are proud to announce that former CFO and interim CEO Melt Hamman has officially been appointed as our new CEO with effect 19 June 2018.

Melt has been with Attacq since 2013 and has played an integral role in some of our core milestones, such as the listing of the company on the JSE, as well as our recent Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) conversion.

Additionally, Raj Nana has been appointed as CFO as well as an Executive Director. Raj joined the executive management team in 2016. He has worked in the investment banking sectors including property finance, corporate debt and leveraged finance.

Lastly, Jackie van Niekerk has also been appointed as an Executive Director. Jackie has over 15 years’ experience in the real estate industry and has served as COO of Attacq since April 2017.

Peter de Villiers has stepped into the role of Chief Investment Officer, as well as being Head of Asset Management. He joined Attacq in March 2013.

We have every bit of confidence in this team and look forward to the company growing in strength under their capable leadership.

real estate InVestment trust (reIt)Effective from 29 May 2018, Attacq officially converted to a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), following approval by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. This move aligns Attacq with the rest of SA’s listed property sector and will enable the company to have access to a broader range of shareholders.

“The recent conversion to a REIT is an important step in our development as a company. The shift will allow us to unlock shareholder value by providing total return comprising sustainable income distributions as well as capital growth. We look forward to delivering on our 2018 maiden distribution and solidifying our position as one of South Africa’s premier property companies,” says Melt Hamman, Attacq CEO.

Melt Hamman, CEO Raj Nana, CFO Jackie van Niekerk, COO

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aWardsWe are also proud to announce that two of our premier buildings did extremely well at this year’s South African Property Owners Association Awards for Innovative Excellence. The iconic PwC tower was awarded top honours in the Commercial Office Development category, while BMW’s ultra-modern Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) won the award for Best Industrial Development. These two awards confirm our commitment to benchmark architecture and reinforce Waterfall’s status as Gauteng’s premier business node.

Yet another award we were also delighted to receive is the Sunday Times Generation-Next Coolest Mall Award for Mall of Africa. This favourite brand status is reflected in the number of new tenants choosing this world-class environment to showcase their own brands. These include elegant watch brand, Daniel Wellington; Maxhosa, a modern Xhosa-inspired knitwear collection; and luxury jeweller, Louie Daniel. Power Plant Coffee, a steampunk-inspired smoothie/coffee bar using natural and superfood ingredients has also joined the mix.

Waterfall Corner also boasts a selection of new hand-picked stores, restaurants and services. Blott is a hip and happening stationery and novelty gift store, Monforte offers delicious Portuguese cuisine and Dentists @ Waterfall, the family and cosmetic dental practice, has

extended its service offering to include Saturday, early morning and late afternoon appointments.

On the corporate front, the number of leading brands that choose Waterfall as their new corporate home continues to grow. In this regard, we are also pleased to welcome several new tenants: Spaces, Isuzu and Design Ink have already made the move, and in the coming months Sage, Dis-Chem and Transnet will also relocate to Waterfall City.

“The substantial progress made during this quarter is a sign of things to come, as we continue to grow and develop the Waterfall precinct. We remain true to our vision to create a world-class city in the heart of South Africa’s economic hub,” says Melt Hamman.

The iconic PwC building Above and below: The BMW Regional Distribution Centre

Mall of Africa - dubbed by the Sunday Times, the ‘Generation-Next Coolest Mall’


There is no denying that there is a shortage of well-trained teachers locally. The Embury Institute for Higher Education at Waterfall is producing well-qualified teachers who will help to turn this around.

Embury opened at Waterfall in February 2018, and its first 150 students are now training for a career in the classroom.

Among them is Mohammed Ally, who says that having poor teachers himself drove him into the profession. “Over the years I saw that teaching is a noble profession

FIndIng a lIFe-cHangIng career WItH embury

to guide children to a better path. Teaching can make such a difference on a day-to-day basis if you motivate your learners,” he says.

Ally didn’t do well in Matric, so he’s taking a one-year Higher Certificate in Pre-School Education. This Certificate serves as a bridge by allowing students to gain enough credits to enrol for a four-year Bachelor of Education degree in Foundation Phase Teaching or Intermediate Phase Teaching.

Ally should gain a degree by the age of 25, and be qualified to teach in primary schools, but he’d like to study further to teach

Mohammed Ally (left) and Andile Ndlela


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older children and perhaps lecture in English or Maths at university in the future. “I chose to do my studies at Embury specifically because they have a moral code and message I believe in, and they nurture you to become the best teacher you can be. It’s a loving, nurturing space dedicated to all the students, to help them thrive.”

Unlike overcrowded universities, Embury has far fewer students on each course boasting an enviable student teacher ratio. Another benefit is that trainees spend a large percentage of time in real classrooms, gaining practical experience that prepares them for the real world.

Ally is already gaining work experience in neighbouring schools. “In the beginning it was terrifying, standing with all these eyes looking at you and trying to make a good impression, but if you have a passion for it and love what you do, it shines through,” he says.

Another student taking the bridging course as a path to a teaching degree is Andile Ndlela (21). Ndlela lives in a children’s home, and could only enrol when one of the home’s sponsors


saw her passion for learning and paid her initial fees. “Teaching has been a passion of mine since I was a young girl. My parents weren’t often around and my brother needed to do his homework so I taught him to read. I love children and I think teaching is the easiest way to make a difference,” she says. “Next year I can start a degree if I work hard and get a sponsor.”

Ndlela is already nurturing the younger children in her home and improving their lives by looking after them. “Becoming a teacher is the best way because this nation is broken and we need good teachers with a passion who want to make a difference.”

Embury is perfect for her, Ndlela says. “The first week wasn’t just jumping into teaching. They taught us life skills like values and integrity and compassion. It clicked that teaching isn’t just about opening a book and reading to the children, it’s about having compassion and being loving towards them, so it taught us a lot about the heart of being a teacher.”

More than 90% of learners at Embury’s established campuses in Pretoria and Durban are hired soon after graduating, and external relations consultant, Sagren Pillay, expects Waterfall to maintain that record. The campus includes two science labs, a robotics lab, two IT labs, a state-of-the-art library and a café.

“Students who enrol here are getting a top-quality education in a 21st Century environment,” Pillay says. “We want to grow our numbers and be the provider of choice in the education market. We offer an alternative to government and traditional, large tertiary institutions – by providing students with access to the same teaching courses for qualification purposes, but in a tailored, focused and nurturing environment. Many Embury students may also choose to teach overseas once graduated.

Some of our Durban Musgrave campus graduates have used their qualifications to assist them to travel. They do this by teaching along the way to help finance their journeys. We currently have graduates teaching in Vietnam, the Middle East and in the Commonwealth countries like Australia and the UK.”

Embury is now recruiting its second intake of students for 2019.School leavers can learn about a teaching career, chat about the courses and tour the facilities at an open day on the 1st of September 2018 at the Waterfall Campus.

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“ Each of us as citizens has a role to play in creating a better world for our children” – Nelson Mandela

the celebration of Mandela Day certainly presents a wonderful opportunity to bring the community

together – which is exactly what the Waterfall Events Committee embraced through their initiative this year.

In recognising those that are less fortunate, the team behind the Waterfall Events Committee set out to support the Gideon Rambuwani School in Thembisa for Mandela Day 2018, in the hopes of making a real difference. Considering the school’s needs, the Committee came together on Saturday, 14 July 2018, to help set up the School’s library, as well as plant a vegetable garden, to allow the School to grow their own vegetables sustainably in the future.

Garnering support from Waterfall residents and surrounding companies, the Committee team managed to design the School’s library as well as create a comfortable space for learners to read, by providing the library with much needed cushions, and decorated the area with relevant posters. The team also donated books to the School for its refurbished library – all of which was possible because of donations received from Waterfall residents.

With Keith Kirsten Waterfall Wilds on board, the team also created a vegetable garden at the School, where spinach, beetroot, yellow daisies and a lemon tree were planted. The

vegetables from the garden will be used to supplement the Feeding Scheme that the school runs for those children in need. To ensure sustainability of the garden, vouchers were donated by Col’Cacchio Waterfall Corner, to allow the School to run a ‘look after the garden’ competition – whereby the grade that grows the best vegetables would win the vouchers as a reward.

Furthermore, Keith Kirsten has also kindly agreed to run a monthly programme with the School, which will lend support and educate students and teachers on how to tend to their garden.

Lastly, children from Reddam House in Waterfall participated in the overall drive with their ‘Sandwich for a Friend’ initiative, where sandwiches were

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The team and children involved in the Mandela Day 2018 initiative

The JoJo Tank donated by the Waterfall Management Company

Teaching the children about sowing seedsPlanting the vegetables

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made and handed out on Mandela Day to all the children who attend Gideon Rambuwami School.

Thanks to the hard work and commitment of everyone, the Committee is proud to report that all these initiatives were a great success, and sincere gratitude goes to all residents who contributed their time

so generously, as well as to those who donated goods as part of this drive.

There is no doubt that empowering less fortunate children allows for the building of a better South Africa.

Many thanks must be extended to all the sponsors, as this initiative would not have been possible without them.

The Library - before and after the makeover

Assembly at the Gideon RambuwamiSchool in Thembisa

Nurturing a passion for stories

Members of the Waterfall Events Committee

Preparing the flower beds Reddam House Waterfall students participating in their ‘Sandwich for a Friend’ initiative

For the setup of the junior and senior libraries, sponsorship was given by:• Julia Summers (Summers

in Creation, 082 600 1595) for the interior design;

• Plascon for the paint;• Easy Painters for the paint work;• Daleen Meara (Fantastik,

083 533 3349) for the wall stickers;• Sue Gow (SignageSol, 073

101 0971) for installation of the wall stickers;

• Dave Govender (Sunninghill Builders, 076 790 3354) for the shelving;

• Humanitarian Centre in Bedfordview for the books;

• Keith Flemmer, Mohamed Sayed, Tebogo Molefe and Annie Symmington for the cash donations.

For the vegetable garden, sponsors include:• Keith Kirsten (086 153 4845) for

the manure, seedlings, expertise and all their hard work on the day;

• Waterfall Management Company for the JoJo Tank;

• Ngobeni Fishers (082 561 1145) for the Net and fence;

• Col’Cacchio Waterfall Corner (010 598 8941) for the vouchers for the School Garden Competition (Winning Grade);

• Southern Turf Management (011 028 1493) for the irrigation and soil preparation.

For the sandwich-for-a-Friend Initiative:• Reddam House Waterfall Early

Learning School, Junior Prep and Senior Prep, as well as all their generous parents and children for making 1 400 sandwiches;

• OTIMA (011 865 4046) for donating 2 000 lunch boxes for the sandwiches made.


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The Waterfall Dance Team has had another awesome dance season, competing at different local competitions including

Dance Stars, Dance World Cup, South African Championship of Performing Arts (SACOPA) and SA Dance Schools. These competitions saw the team bring home 32 gold, 18 silver and 9 bronze medals, as well as many trophies – including the Best Dance School Award at the SA Dance Schools event, and Crowd Favourite awards.

The most exciting of all of these achievements is the fact that

BRINGING HOME THE GOLDS!The Waterfall Dance Team is taking the dance competition world by storm

7 dancers from Waterfall were awarded a 30-day dance scholarship for the Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles (LA) from the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA), which they are hoping to take up in December 2018.

Coach Corlanie Botha received the Best Choreographer award at WCOPA. She was also awarded the Lead SA Hero of the Month Award for September 2017 and, in June this year, she was nominated by 1st for Women Insurance as the Woman to Watch.

PERFORMING AT EVENTSThe Waterfall Dance Team has been asked on many occasions to perform for special events. The most recent was for the Social Development of Gauteng Awards ceremony for the Ke Moja Programme. In the past, they have worked with the Rhino Pride Foundation, and Adventures with Elephants. The team has also appeared on a few of the YoTV shows, another way the dancers are exposed to the film and TV industry. “It’s so much more than just dancing,” says Coach Botha.

Waterfall dancers on stage at DanceStars


The team will be sending a group of Dancers to LA in December 2018 to take part in the Power in Dance LA Dance experience and they have been invited to participate in the Disney Parade while they are in LA. “We are super excited for the team, who have started with their fundraising efforts towards this incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience,” she adds.

dance WorKsHopsCoach Botha says that, although Hip Hop is her strong focus, she believes that dancers need to be diverse in all styles such as: musical character,

open, contemporary, modern, lyrical, tumbling, cheerleading etc. if they want to have a future career in the commercial dance industry.

She also believes she needs to grow and develop the dancers at Waterfall and expose them to the various dance styles and different choreographers. She is doing this by hosting Power in Dance workshops with international and local choreographers, who come to Waterfall and teach. These amazing dance workshops are open to all Waterfall residents who are keen to attend and are a great opportunity to

work with and learn from international dancers/choreographers. Some of the big names that have hosted workshops at Waterfall include: Anze Skrube, Betty Rox, Amy Morgan, EzTwins, Baiba Klintz and Eclipse, as well as local dancers/choreographers Rudi Smit, Paul Modjadji and Corlanie, herself.

tumblIngCoach Botha has introduced Dance Tumbling to Waterfall through Tumble Mania who work with her dancers on their dance tumbling technique. Tumble Mania is also open to all residents and is focused on both Dance

Waterfall Contemporary Dancers on YOTV

Waterfall Contemporary Dancers on YOTV

Waterfall dancers at the Betty Rox workshop Waterfall dancers at the Elephant and Rhino Sanctuary

Waterfall dancers at the Amy Morgan workshop

Waterfall dancers trying out cheerleading at Waterfall

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Tumbling and Gymnastics. They are at the Waterfall Gym in the Clubhouse on a Friday afternoon teaching junior and senior tumbling classes.

Coach Botha has furthermore introduced the dancers to contemporary dance styles with various dancers and choreographers, by introducing weekly technique and choreography sessions, which are again open to all Waterfall residents to attend.

a great Way to maKe FrIendsThe Waterfall community can be very

proud of their dance team. The team has gone from 5 dancers in 2013 to 60 dancers in 2018. We would like to encourage more kids, from ages 5 to 18, to join the dancers at Waterfall and be part of this awesome growing team - it’s a great way for the kids in the Estate to get to know each other.

Apart from competitions, the Waterfall Dance Team also gives back to their community by sharing their passion for dance. Through various community projects, they work with dancers from Eldorado Park, Tembisa, Diepsloot, Kya Sands and Midrand. With the support

of Coach Botha, the dancers are going out and ‘changing lives through dance’.

come and join the fun with the WaterFall dance teamIf you are a company or individual looking to make donations to a worthy cause, please support the Waterfall dancers by pledging donations. All the required paper work needed for Tax donations and BEE certificates can be provided.

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Waterfall Competition DancersWaterfall dancers at Ke Moja Award Ceremony with YOTV crew

Waterfall JNR Dance Competition Team with medals

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Waterfall Dance Competition Team with medals Waterfall JNR Dance Team classes


It is with great excitement that we can report that the temporary litter trap, installed by Waterfall Common Services Company to collect the vast quantities of litter in the Jukskei River, has proven so successful that it may yet be adopted permanently.

the Jukskei River that flows through Waterfall is rightfully seen as a major asset to the development, although

maintaining this asset can be difficult. In fact, says Thys Redelinghuys of the Waterfall Common Services Company, until recently a team of 18 men fought a losing battle trying to keep the river banks clear of the huge amounts of litter that continually flow downriver.

“The substantial amount of litter that the river team has to deal with on an ongoing basis led us to consider installing a litter trap upstream, to significantly reduce the litter problem we faced. However, a permanent concrete structure was found to be prohibitively expensive,” he explains.

“While a construction of this nature would be able to deal with whatever

It’s a trap!

Above and right: The Jukskei River before the installation of the Temporary Litter Trap


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flows downriver – and we have had everything from tyres to mattresses to uprooted trees come down during past rainy seasons – we are also aware that there are certain protocols that need to be managed around building permanent structures in water courses like this.”

Instead, states Redelinghuys, his company researched, designed and implemented a temporary solution that is proving to be incredibly effective, so much so that it may be retained permanently. He explains that it is basically a net to catch the litter, attached to a ski-rope and kept afloat by buoys. The rope extends well beyond the normal water line, so that when the river rises in a downpour, the trap has room to rise with it and will continue to do its job.

“We are aware of the size of some objects that come down the river and so the net also has a break link. That way, if a tree, for example, comes down, the net simply breaks at the link and floats downriver, where it is recovered and reinstalled. The net itself is around a metre deep (to allow fish to pass underneath) and

is made up of four panels, so even if something tears it, it is a simple matter to replace the damaged panel only.”

While it is still in trial phase, he estimates that it is currently catching around 99% of the rubbish that comes down, although he adds that the real test will be when the rainy season begins.

“Nonetheless, we have already received many comments from residents and tenants asking us how we are managing to keep the riverbanks so tidy and clean. In the past, the team was constantly on the go, as the litter was so bad that by the time they reached the lower end, the upper parts were already a mess again.”

Prior to installing the net, Redelinghuys notes that the river cleaning crew was sometimes removing up to 4 skip-loads of litter per month, and this can more than double during the rainy season. They believe that they have already more than doubled this amount now, thanks to the trap – and will keep an eye on how much more is removed when the rains return.

Once removed, the litter goes into skips that are carted away by a waste contractor.

“The incredible effectiveness of the trap has added the additional benefit of freeing up some of the river team’s time, meaning that they can be used more effectively along the river banks. Managing the 82 ha of greenbelt around the river is about much more than just keeping the river clean. We are trying to keep the area indigenous and weed free, which entails constant elimination of invasive species, something the large volume of litter in the river was keeping us from attending to in good time.”

“The ultimate goal is to turn this particular greenbelt into a genuine Highveld riverine environment, so that Waterfall can offer a true Gauteng nature experience. While it is early days for the litter trap, the successes we have experienced so far give us a lot of hope that we have found the answer. Moreover, we have always wanted to deliver an Estate with a greenbelt and river area that is a pleasure to be in. To this end, there are plenty of walkways and other recreational facilities along the river, and we are just happy that the people in the Estate will be able to obtain more value from the facilities, because the river area is now virtually free of litter - the way we originally envisioned it,” he concludes.

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The Temporary Litter Trap team, including from left, Emile Bolton and his STM cleaning team, Schalk Meyer who built the trap and Thys Redelinghuys who conceptualised itPulling in the litter in the net


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Many people find that from around the age of 40 they start to experience joint and muscle aches and pains. Some may also begin to notice that after physical activity they have shoulder or other pain, which they did not experience when they were younger, and that they injure themselves more easily and recover much more slowly.

Everyone’s body is different and may respond to wear and tear in different

ways, but a number of over 40s find themselves consulting an orthopaedic expert for the very first time in their lives after they suffer a shoulder injury playing a long round of golf, or joint pain after their morning run - activities that they previously would have taken in their stride.

There are a number of reasons why many of us start to notice such changes in our bodies after middle age, including the fact that, over time, bones and muscles tend to lose mass, cartilage and tendons become drier, and our bodies start

carryIng a World oF paIn on your sHoulders?Common causes of shoulder pain in the over 40s

By Dr Ashley Naidoo, orthopaedic surgeon, Netcare Waterfall City Hospital and co-founder of the Gauteng Orthopaedic Institute

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to show more signs of wear. We may start to develop conditions such as osteoarthritis, which is sometimes known as ‘wear and tear arthritis’.

As shoulder pain is a common problem among older patients, we look at the four most frequent causes thereof and how these can be best treated.

rotator cuFF syndrome The rotator cuff is a structure composed of the tendons of four muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis), which function together to give the shoulder its range of movement and to stabilise the humerus at the shoulder joint.

Injury from falls, or degeneration in the muscles and/or tendons over time, may lead to tears in the rotator cuff muscles. These tears, which in their chronic form are known as rotator cuff syndrome, may result in a diminished range of rotation and can hamper even simple activities such as combing your hair, fastening undergarments, brushing your teeth and reaching up to overhead cupboards. A long-term complication of an untreated rotator cuff tear may be progressive arthritis in the shoulder, limiting all range of movement and inciting pain.

Rotator cuff tears and syndrome can be diagnosed by clinical examination and confirmed by ultrasound or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the shoulder.

Depending on their size and thickness, some of the tears may require surgical repair or debridement, which is the removal of damaged tissue. This should enable the patient to do exercises to strengthen the periscapular muscles, which provide strength to your shoulder during movement. These procedures can be done either through open surgery

or a minimally-invasive arthroscopy procedure, or keyhole surgery.

ImpIngement syndromeThis is a painful shoulder condition caused by a combination of a malformed acromion, (which is a bony structure on the scapula), and a weakened rotator cuff. This leads to the upward movement of the head of the humerus, resulting in it catching on a tendon or tendons under the acromion. This leads to pain, usually when the arm is elevated midway and when you rotate your shoulder.

A local anaesthetic injection into the shoulder may be helpful. Ultrasound and/or MRI can assess the impingement and the rotator cuff, to assist in guiding treatment.

In some cases, acromioplasty surgery is needed, which is when a small piece of the surface of the acromion bone is removed. This is undertaken in order to increase the space available for the rotator cuff and to separate it from the tendon with which it was in contact and which caused friction. This procedure, which aims to reduce the friction and pain, can be undertaken by means of either open surgery or an arthroscopy procedure.

acromIoclaVIcular JoInt artHrItIsDegenerative osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint often follows an earlier trauma to the stabilising ligaments of the collarbone, also known as the clavicle.

Although it is less common, this condition can also occur with primary osteoarthritis. Degeneration of the cartilage disc in this joint may lead

to increased bone friction, new bone formation (osteophytes) and pain which limits your ability to raise your arms and perform overhead activities, such as removing a box from a high shelf.

Clinical examination together with X-ray radiographs makes it possible to diagnose this condition. Treatment ranges from more conservative approaches, which may include injection with steroids and physiotherapy, to a surgical joint excision or Mumford procedure, where a 1cm sliver of the lateral clavicle is removed through either open surgery or an arthroscopy procedure. Many find great relief from this procedure.

bIceps tendInItIsThe biceps humeri muscle has longer and shorter heads, with the long head passing in a groove on the proximal humerus to where it is attached at the shoulder cup, or glenoid. Sometimes inflammation of the tissues and bursa, a fluid filled sac reducing friction at the joint, can lead to the tendon itself becoming weakened, or caught in its tract, resulting in pain and weakness.

Clinical examination and ultrasound and/or MRI can help identify the problem area involved. Treatment usually involves the use of anti-inflammatories, rest, steroid injections and, in some cases, surgery.

The surgical options are dependent on the patient’s age and level of function, and can either be a surgical tendon division (tenotomy), which may have cosmetic implications in some cases, or surgical fixation of the tendon to the humerus (tenodesis), which acts as an anchor.

Dr Ashley Naidoo FC Orth (SA), Mmed Orth (Wits), MBCHB (UKZN), is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in hand and upper limb surgery. He practises at Netcare Waterfall City Hospital.

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Tiggs Crozet was part of the team that won the 2012 Century Home Show’s ‘Best on Show’ Award – and

judging by this spectacular home, she certainly hasn’t lost her touch!

“We absolutely love the way Tiggs has embraced and enhanced the architectural style of the Villa. None of the soft furnishings compete with

the industrial finishes of the home. One of our favourite pieces in this Villa is the standing lamp in the pyjama lounge on the second floor. This piece marries organic lines with modern shapes against a beautifully dramatic navy feature wall. We also love how Tiggs introduced a botanical theme on the third floor. This area is ideal for sundowners, and thanks to the clever use of plants, mirrors

and a stunning floral wallpaper, one can enjoy a drink in one’s ‘garden’ on the third floor,” say the Century Property Developments team.

Tiggs Crozet is renowned for an aesthetic that is streamlined and modern, yet never overly clinical. “I’m drawn to contemporary, uncluttered spaces that have an intrinsic sense of quality,” she explains.

Winning house of the Home Décor Expo 2018

Winner of the 2018 Waterfall Home Décor Expo, Tiggs Crozet accepts the prize of R50 000 from Jessica Hofmeyr of Century Property Developments


“And I always add my special take on comfort and practicality.”

When Tiggs first saw the unit at The Villas, it was the semi-industrial feel that really appealed to her.

“The shell has a lot of exposed concrete, with steel railings and beams. Right away, I knew how I could enhance and offset those materials. But more than that, the interior layout is extremely well designed.”

Upstairs, three en-suite bedrooms, a study, pyjama lounge and loft room

provide abundant space. On the ground floor, the open plan living, dining and kitchen spaces open out to a spacious patio and pool. It’s year-round living at its best, with a good-sized garden that makes this ideal for young families and executives.

Tiggs’ hallmark palette is a mixture of quiet, sophisticated neutrals. The home’s existing finishes proved to be the perfect backdrop for her elegant, layered scheme. The flooring is a combination of grey oak laminate upstairs, and a polished marble-look tile on the ground

floor. This helped to ensure that the modern furniture shapes and beautiful fabrics really stand out.

In the lengthy triple-volume passageway, Tiggs installed a sleek cabinet and modern circular mirror against a plain, bagged plaster wall. Sculptures are sparsely but effectively used, and Tiggs took great care in the choice and placement of art.

Adding a sense of drama, Tiggs introduced a combination of wallpapers and solid wall colours. In the main bedroom, a horizontal blue



and white striped paper is modern yet timeless. In the pyjama lounge, a deep blue painted wall is a striking foil for a bold photographic work. “I also used a matt charcoal colour on some of the walls – it’s a wonderful way to ground a space, especially when you’re working with varying tones of grey.”

But the pièce de résistance has to be the loft room – an area that Tiggs describes as a chill space; somewhere to escape, to enjoy good music and

relax. “It’s a sort of viewing deck-cum-gin bar,” she explains. “We designed two enormous day beds that face the landscape and added an unforgettable floral wallpaper.” Enhancing the room’s botanical feel, Tiggs placed a series of trellis mirrors against a deep black wall.

Tiggs’ elegant touch is evident throughout, from styled tableaux to comfy, put-your-feetup sofas. The result is a truly bespoke interior

where scale, proportion and materials seem effortlessly combined.

“It’s an easy-living and relaxed space,” she says. “Nothing’s too pretentious, but it’s luxurious and comfy, and definitely sophisticated.”

For more information, contact Tiggs Crozet from Tiggs Crozet Interior Design.082 604 [email protected]

Refined, contemporary interiors with a lived-in warmth, that’s what Tiggs Crozet’s clients have come to expect from this Joburg-based interior designer.


‘Industrial African Chic’ was a fresh new trend to be seen at the Home Décor Expo 2018. Spiandi Dickson from Cotton and Yarn predicted

this in her original mood board, and the final product looks incredible. The ingenious use of wallpaper makes this home really warm and inviting, whilst retaining the edgy design elements from the original structure.

The addition of metallic finishes is not a new concept, but the big difference this year is the combined use of metallic finishes. The focus is on the mixing of different metal finishes throughout the interior of the Villa.

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Brass, copper and rose gold furniture pieces, mirrors and accessories add to the luxurious finishes of the rooms.

“With exposed steel and rustic wood, industrial décor is one of my favourite design styles due to its ability to achieve aesthetic balance. It is simultaneously organic and engineered, masculine and feminine,” Spiandi explains.

Although a monochromatic colour scheme of blacks, greys and browns has been introduced in the downstairs of the unit, giving it a feeling of masculinity, softer textured and triadic colours have been incorporated in

the upstairs bedrooms, with dusky and coral pinks, and dirty blues, along with furry throws and scatter cushions that accentuate femininity.

“A true industrial style can look cold and unwelcoming. I have softened the design elements by breaking up the sharp edges with furnishings and accessories that accentuate sophistication,” she adds.

When designing the interior, Spiandi focused on elements with African characteristics, which were added in a refined manner to integrate seamlessly with all the other visual components.



What really sets this home apart is the skilful use of the materials. It is clear to see that one can easily put furniture in a house – but it really is the finishing touches and attention to detail that makes it a home. Nguni skins, framed shell necklaces, Protea print wallpaper, Aloe prints, woven baskets, feather hats as well as full grain animal hide used on the furniture emphasise the natural elements.

All the furniture and accessories used in the unit have been blended effortlessly, combining old and new styles, from soft furnishings in 100% linens to timeworn pieces, custom made wooden furniture made from a wide range of wood types and hand-picked and unique lamps and accessories.

“The more mismatched your furniture

choices, the better,” she continues. “When looking at the dining room area of the Villa, I have used two different dining room chair types around the table. One half of the chairs has full grain leather and the other half is upholstered in a black and white patterned fabric. In the lounge, I have selected a traditional Chesterfield three seater sofa in a light linen fabric and combined it with more modern metal constructed armchairs with tan leather upholstery. The bottom of the Chesterfield couch is lined with steel nail heads that contribute to the more metal ‘look and feel’ of the industrial style. All my furniture on display in the unit has been custom made and is proudly South African.”

Emphasis gives variety and character to the interiors by creating focal points and

centres of interest through dominant and subordinate use of forms, colours, textures and lines. Focal walls are seen in the formal lounge, where a copper wall paper is an accent wall. Upstairs in the pyjama lounge, various African baskets displayed on the wall as well as rectangular oversize mirrors create the illusion that the lounge appears to be bigger in size. In the main bedroom, the wall behind the headboard is accentuated by a wallpaper print of the South African national flower, the Protea.

“My main goal was to create an eclectic industrial style with the use of old and new; and African characteristics. All the elements were combined in a holistic and harmonious way, to create the distinctive Industrial African Chic genre,” she concludes.

Graeme Butchart with a Pikitup team


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LESSONS FROM A RUbbISH TRUCk

By Graeme Butchart

I am exceptionally fortunate - the work I am involved in requires high levels of creative thinking.

As a business and innovation coach there is a continuous need for me to be present for the client, abreast

of new approaches, thinking and techniques. As a facilitator for business leadership, it is imperative I am up-to-speed with leading trends. Perhaps, more critically, I need to be able to invent learning interventions that lead to learning breakthroughs for the teams I work with.

So, I get to play, a lot. Which I argue, is the way it should be for all of us.

Late last year a good friend of mine, Brett Will, asked me to design a learning engagement around customer centricity for one of his clients.

We had an initial chat and shared our immediate thoughts around some of the ‘experiences’ they could be involved in. We were looking for an engagement that would demonstrate customer service from an entirely different perspective than the group would normally be exposed to.

In that moment the thought occurred to me – what if they collected rubbish. That’s an entirely different kind of customer service. Imagine, I thought, going on a Pikitup truck, emptying dustbins!

Once the seed was planted in my mind, it was impossible to let it go. I had to find a way to persuade Pikitup to allow me to have teams of business executives hanging on the back of dustbin trucks, while whistling through the suburbs.

I thank Pikitup here. Their leadership team were outstanding. They saw my vision for the learning experience, and they immediately began the process of approval.

So, early one Monday morning I reported for duty at the Randburg depot of Pikitup, along with two hundred men and women dressed in blue. Before I could gather my senses, I was marching along with a group of six others, introducing themselves as we hustled toward our truck for the day.

I climbed up into the cab along with the driver and three others. Directly behind the cab is a small seating area for additional passengers, which is where my other two colleagues found themselves. We were off, and so was the immediate chatter, in strong competition with the radio. Our route today was the leafy suburb of Douglasdale and its many cluster communities. Within what felt like minutes we were pulling up at our first collection of dustbins lined up outside the entrance of a complex.

I was now outside and had intuitively

fallen into my place of drawing dustbins from the bunch and pulling them toward the loading end of the truck and then ferrying away the empties. My desire for neatness kicked in, but I was immediately brought back to the required pace of operations…

“Jump up” was the urgent call I heard next.

I then found myself where we come to expect dustbin collectors to be, hanging from the back of a moving truck, accompanied by the high pitched whistles of work. I was up and down, running from bin to bin, as is the practice of the dustbin man or woman.

We were moving at a good pace, just like Pac-Man gobbling up dustbins as we turned and twisted through the maze of suburban streets.

Then a hand on my shoulder guided me to a lever at the back of the truck. I had been promoted to lifting and emptying bins. This role requires focused and consistent concentration. There is a rhythm required here. It goes like this…

Lever down – lock edge of incoming bin – lift lever – shake bin at top – lower lever – disengage bin – next bin. Repeat, repeat, repeat, move on, repeat, jump, move on, run, jump and so it goes. It felt as if time was suspended, I was involved in a mesmerising loop of choreographed actions.


I began to realise and appreciate that this process is actually a splendid dance, in fact a ballet. Each one of the team has a coordinated role of timed movements, orchestrated to align with each other and in sync with the moving truck. I had, with the guidance of my colleagues, gracefully aligned my actions to that music. I was part of the whole.

We swept through the streets of Douglasdale. By now, the sticky nasty smells of wet garbage, dust, ash and everything else we throw away had mingled with the sweat of my exertions, no longer bothering me. I was one with the garbage.

By 9.30 the truck was full, six hundred dustbins emptied, among the five of us. At this stage, the team takes a break as the driver heads off to a landfill to offload. They set up on the curb, under shade, and take out a bite to eat and a well-deserved drink.

To embrace the experience fully, I stayed with the driver to experience the landfill sights.

By 12.30 the truck was once again full. Our round was at an end and we had emptied well over a thousand dustbins. I was hot, tired, outrageously smelly, but strangely satisfied and, with a sense of collective pride, we headed back to the depot. This time, apart from the radio, which had been muted, the cab was quiet. Exhaustion and reflection had kicked in.

I disembarked from the truck one final time, saying thank you and goodbye to my colleagues, who in turn thanked me and vanished into a sea of blue overalls. They were off to do a second shift. I was so overwhelmed by the experience, the feelings and ideas.

But one instant remained uppermost in my mind.

In one of those clinging to the side of the truck moments, one of the

guys had said to me…“Many of the public think we are lazy, stupid and incapable of doing anything else.” He went on to say…“But we don’t worry what people think of us, we know the value of what we do, we know the importance of our work – we perform a higher purpose,” he said calmly and with pride.

I think there is so much more that business, and leadership in particular, could learn from a trip on a garbage truck...

• They have each other’s back – they trust one another, implicitly.

• These are ‘high performance teams’ in reality – pure professional performance.

• The communication is clear – absolutely no ambiguity.

• They have clearly-defined roles – but instantly support each other in need.

• They adapt, adjust and innovate – as they roll.

• Humour plays a big part in how they operate – lots of banter always.

• They are very clear about their ‘Why’ – Simon Sinek would be proud.

• And perhaps, most importantly – they are intuitively humble – no ego – no arrogance.

If you are in leadership and are responsible for the direction of the business and the motivation of others, I don’t believe there is a better classroom than the side and back of a dustbin truck. From that position, with the wind in your hair, business strategies can be reappraised, vision and communication become far more vivid and purpose becomes a great deal more significant.

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Somewhere north of Ceres in the Western Cape the Karoo begins. The veld becomes coarse, stunted, and brittle underfoot. Our guide, Vincent Ward of Birding Africa based in Cape Town, said: “This is

the Amazon jungle compared with where we are going.”

We emerged from the dry Warm Bokkeveld mountains and took the R355, kicking up a dust trail which remained hanging over the roadside. Across the wide flat plain I doubt there was a plant within sight that grew higher than my knee. There were plenty of low-growing succulents and bleached, wiry plants sprouting from the red sand surface.

We were now in the Tankwa Karoo, an alien world to most South Africans; a semi-desert within the Karoo semi-desert, but even

IS THIS SOUTH AFRICA’S LEAST kNOWN SPOT?

By James Clarke, Photographs by Mary Broadley

The Tankwa Karoo is one of the most arid regions of South Africa, receiving on average less than 100mm of rainfall per year.

drier. Its annual rainfall equals about as much as the Highveld receives in a couple of thunderstorms and even then the rain runs off the brick-hard earth, hardly penetrating to root level.

We were only able to spend two days in the Tankwa before returning to Gauteng and were looking for three rare bird species though I had long wanted to see this region for another reason.

Let me go back to 1974. I was involved in organising a national conference on the future of the Karoo. It was said at the time to take up a third of South Africa’s 1,1-million km² and was spreading to the north and east. It was feared it would reach the Vaal by year 2000. We environmentalists were all a bit pessimistic in those days.

The Tankwa Karoo


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Birding in the Tankwa

I had grown to love the Karoo and felt it to be sadly underrated, under-researched and under-conserved. My old mentor, TC Robertson of the National Veldtrust, doyen among the nation‘s new wave of campaigning ecologists, was still around and through him my fascination for the Karoo had grown.

So many memories came back to me as Mary and I emerged from the Warm Bokkeveld and found ourselves confronted by a vast, flat landscape, with a scattering of

Car planted at the Padstal

Tankwa Hill

Watching a noonday dance at the Padstal

kopjes resembling heaps of rocks. This was the Tankwa basin, framed by mountains rendered hazy and blue by distance. It no longer felt like South Africa.

The rain clouds that drift in from the Atlantic come tantalisingly close to the Tankwa only to be wrung dry as they hit the western mountains. The now moistureless westerlies become heated as they pass over the Tankwa to desiccate the Great Karoo whose hot dry breath then penetrates north and east.

As a result, the soetdoringboom (then known as Acacia karoo but recently renamed Vachellia karoo) – precursor of the semi-desert, has been advancing further and further eastwards. Today, it is the most widespread tree in South Africa.

Mitch Reardon’s new book, Wild Karoo (see review) says the Karoo now covers 60 percent of South Africa, though I think this is partly due to an adjustment in ecological definitions.


The R355, the longest and loneliest dirt road in South Africa, serves Calvinia, the Tankwa Karoo National Park, and Sutherland. We encountered precious little traffic and no infrastructure at all except for the Padstal – an ugly, tasteless, crazy collection of unplanned ramshackle buildings painted in lavatorial green. We liked it.

It was Saturday and the Padstal was busy. A wondrous variety of ancient, dusty vehicles was parked untidily around it, a cart pulled by two donkeys among them. What appeared to be mostly farming people (from goodness knows where), were enjoying a noon-day beer and even an impromptu dance to a local music ensemble. Weathered horns from kudu and black wildebeest decorated the eaves.

The roofless bar served a special pink gin as well as something called ‘skaap tjoppie’. Nearby, a busy kitchen dispensed hot meals seven days a week, all day. A church service is held every Sunday.

An ancient, blue eviscerated car has been planted, upright, its front upwards for reasons I forgot to ask.

The Padstal – an oasis of geniality - is owned and run by Hein and Susan Lange, a friendly couple whose cluttered shop sells anything from banjo strings to tyre repair kits, an explosive home-made ginger beer and lollipops. There’s even a play park for children and friendly animals around.

We drove on to some low hills and picked our way up a slope among small, sharp rocks and succulents that were entirely strange to us. The aspect was vast and utterly silent. To the east were the distant Roggeveld Mountains, barely visible to the north the Koue Bokkeveld, to the west the Cederberg and far to the south the Cape fold mountains.

We spent the night in a valley off the R355 at an isolated guest farm called Hartnekskloof. It was dusk and cold, all the same we walked along an interesting bone dry river cutting called Skitterykloof (glittering ravine) looking for birds but were grateful to get to Hartnekskloof’s warm hearth for a pre-prandial drink. Dinner was served with a touching and justified pride. Our accommodation was in newly-built wooden huts incongruously furnished in 1920s style.

In retrospect, we should have given ourselves time to go further north to the Tankwa National Park. The reserve, twice the size of our nearest big game reserve, the Pilanesberg, is rich in wildlife and its bird list includes some rare species.

It was good to hear that, on the advice of botanists, the park has been expanded five times since it was established in the 1980s – expanded because scientists are discovering the richness of the Tankwa’s unique but under-researched vegetation and the increasing international interest in flora Capensis.

Hein and Susan Lange

The Padstal’s bar


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Today there are more than 1 million springbok in the Great and Little Karoo and, possibly, as many

outside. But over the previous several decades, the future of South Africa’s most famous gazelle was cause for great concern.

Before the dawn of the 20th century migrations of springbok had, at infrequent intervals, criss-crossed the country in swarms. Sometimes their numbers filled landscapes kilometres across and up the sides of the hills.

The government even dished out rifles and ammunition to farmers who devised strategies worthy of a full-scale war - which is what it was, for the tides of springbok would, locust like, denude the fields of every blade of grass and crops. These spectacular migrations, climatically-driven, ended late in the 19th century – then the numbers crashed and there was real concern for the species’ survival. In 1961 the springbok population in the Karoo was down to 96 000.

The saga of the springbok makes riveting reading and takes up 16 pages of Mitch Reardon’s 224-page book which I believe is one of the best written, informative and just plain enjoyable of all the South African natural history books I’ve read in the past 60 years of reviewing such books.

There’s a lot of soul in this book, which tries to give a holistic picture but succeeds rather in describing the complexities of a unique piece of Africa under-appreciated by most of us even though it takes up 60 percent of South Africa.

The book focuses on:• Local nature conservation in all its facets;• The game, large and small – some recently reintroduced – plus birds, reptiles and invertebrates;

• The unique, arid-adapted fl ora;• The landscape and geology;• The history and lifestyle of the people who have made a home here;

• Plans to combine public and private protected land to create wildlife corridors between isolated parks, re-establishing old migration routes and so reversing some of the eff ects of human settlement.

The book should inspire young scientists and nature enthusiasts to take up a mission to probe even further this biologically rich but troubled semi-desert.

It took Mitch Reardon, a former ranger and wildlife photographer, three years and 4 000 km of travel to draw much needed attention to the Great Karoo.

WILD kAROOWritten by Mitch Reardon. Published by Struik Nature. Reviewed by James Clarke.


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in the centre of the dash and neatly integrated so that it appears as if it is frameless and simply a part of the fascia of the vehicle. Sound quality from the standard Harmon Kardon system was certainly appreciated on the long road trip that we embarked on for the test review.

Currently, we only have the 2L turbo version available in SA, the manic QV is hopefully coming soon. With 206kW and 400Nm under the bonnet there is performance in abundance. An 8 speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard. There is an entry level front wheel drive version offered in some markets. Add in full luxury spec and it certainly competes in the medium luxury SUV segment.

We took the test vehicle on a trip down to the KZN South Coast so covered more distance than usual for a test. Making extreme efforts to adhere to the national speed limit, it managed 7.4L/100km on the downward leg. This is probably the best you will

achieve and is fair for the power and performance. Total economy over 2 300km ended at 8.3L/100km with a lot of commuting thrown in.

It was interesting to note a number of people commenting that they had never seen a Stelvio before. I truly believe that it deserves better acceptance from the public and that this should reflect in many more sales.

One complaint was the wildly inaccurate reading of range available in the tank. This caused some anxiety on the homeward trip.

As tested, the price is R 817 900 and there is a First Edition version with the same drivetrain offered at R 954 900. A 6 year/100 000km Maintenance Plan is included.

Overall, what an achievement for a first attempt.

Follow this link to watch our test review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V57TusV4nA

Jeremy Clarkson has been credited with the quote: You cannot call yourself a petrolhead until you have owned an Alfa Romeo!


To many, cars are simply objects for transport, or status symbols, or utter convenience. To others, cars

are a source of pride, an indulgence or even a passion. To a petrolhead like me, cars can have personality.

My recent test of the Jaguar F-Type highlighted this fact. It’s not a Jaguar . . . . it’s a Jaaag . . . even more so when it’s the latest convertible version. Somehow it evokes thoughts of genteel country life. A life of pleasure, cruising in the fast lane or a day in the country. Top down, of course, and wind in the hair. Somehow the car just makes you feel like you have arrived!

The test car was the recently launched new version sporting a 2L 4 cylinder turbo motor. Many purists were horrifi ed at this launch because tradition dictates that the Cat should have at least a 6 cylinder if not a thundering V8. Somehow, the engineers have compensated by giving this baby Cat a very satisfying growl of its own, especially when you engage dynamic mode.

The ‘little’ engine provides 221kW and 400Nm, so it’s not exactly underpowered in any way. Combined with the lighter weight over the front end, handling is superb and power delivery so smooth that it’s way too easy to attract the attention of the law enforcement cameras.

The 8 speed automatic gearbox is as smooth as they come. In normal driving mode, shifts are imperceptible. In dynamic, there is a bit more urgency but that is part of the feel.

Although placed as the entry point to the range, there is nothing lacking in the luxury levels of the car and there can be no greater feeling than starting

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the engine and pushing the button to retract the roof. If open top driving is not your thing, there is the identical coupe version available for you. To me, it’s convertible all the way. Even on a chilly Highveld evening, drop the top and crank up the heater!

Obviously, 2 door cars and even more, convertibles, are not items of practicality. The F-Type makes no attempt at rear seats, it’s a 2 seater and that’s it. A major criticism to me is the lack of space in the boot. In SA, the cars are specifi ed with a space saver spare wheel which is placed in the boot area leaving

space for about 3 or 4 shopping bags at best. This was a disappointment for me personally as I’ve long dreamt of a weekend away travelling with the top down. We had to settle for a picnic and rely on friends to carry the paraphernalia.

The F-Type is a true example of a lifestyle car. You either get it or you don’t. You either want one or you don’t and if you can aff ord the price of R1,077 million then it could just be the best addition to your dream garage.

I felt like a gentleman for a week, maybe a gentleman showing his rebellious streak?

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A 2002 Jaguar XKR (left) alongside the new Jaguar F-Type P300


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I first met Moses Rombayi of R+R Projects when Bronwen Barnes of Bronwen Barnes Interiors invited me to accompany her to visit

him at his home in Orange Farm. He and his wife, Bertha, had suffered the tragic loss of his 2-year old son, Bradley, and Bronwen was taking some gifts and clothing along for his 5-year old daughter, Mercy. She was also taking fabrics along for orders that had been placed for the lovely selection of toys that he produces.

STRUCk bY A CRIPPLING DISEASEWhen he was 12 years old, Moses and his siblings lost their parents. That was the same year that Moses contracted polio. This debilitating disease left him handicapped and reliant on crutches, but he hasn’t allowed this disadvantage to hold him back. He trained as a tailor and worked for many years for as little as R800 per month. There were some months that he wasn’t paid at all, so when his wife fell pregnant with their son, he decided to start his own business.

I HAVE A NAME“I read about Moses who has featured on a Facebook Page entitled ‘I Have a

TOYS TO MAkE YOU SMILE

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Name’ and wondered if there was any way that I could help him,” Bronwen explains. “I started to donate all my fabric offcuts from my decorating business and looked for ways to get him orders for the toys that he makes.”

Through ‘I Have a Name’, Moses was gifted space on the Hello Pretty website and a Facebook page was created for him by two ladies who also heard of his plight. This has enabled him to sell his toys online, in addition to the orders that he receives from Bronwen and other customers.

WHAT CAN MOSES DO FOR YOU?So many of these stories end with “How can you help?” But this story ends with a twist – how can Moses help you? Well, for starters, if you are busy decorating a room in your house and you would like to mirror fabrics used for your soft furnishings or curtains in an accessory, why not send some of the fabric to Moses and commission him to make a soft toy, or even a doorstop for you?


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Whilst he enjoys making his products colourful, he is also open to using specific colour combinations and corporate colours – and, he says, no order is too large or too small to handle as he has four ladies who help to stuff the toys, trace the patterns and apply the eyes. He also has a network of tailors that he can call on if he needs extra help.

For orders over 200, he is even happy to sew in a custom-made label with the branding of the company or organisation, provided it is supplied in advance with the order.

COMPETITIONENTER AND WINMoses has donated an enormous Teddy Bear as a prize, so go ahead and answer this simple question and you could win this lovely toy:

What is the name of the Interior Decorator who is donating her surplus fabrics to Moses?

Email your answer along with your full name, your cell number and your stand number, detailing ‘Waterfall Teddy Bear Competition’ in the Subject line, to: [email protected]. The winner will be notified by email. Ts & Cs apply.

To place your orders visit https://hellopretty.co.za/rr-projects or link to Moses’ facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RandRProjects/

You can also call Moses Rombayi on 078 123 7690.

ASPIRATIONSAlthough much of the time Moses works in his small studio in his home, his aspirations are by no means limited. In addition to fulfilling local orders, his products have also been shipped nationwide as well as to the UK, USA and the East.

“I would like to make the business bigger and achieve worldwide distribution,” he proclaims. Thanks to his Facebook page and the Hello Pretty website presence, and the assistance of supporters such as Bronwen, this is certainly achievable and we look forward to watching his progress.


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3. Cape Town stay for 4 nights and pay for 3 with Inspirations Travel & Tours.

Stay at Bantry Bay from R4 800 for 4 nights per couple including breakfast. Valid until 30 September 2018. Off er excludes fl ights and taxes. For more information visit http://www.inspirations-travel.co.za/; email: [email protected] or contact them on 031 266 0030.

1. Lake view bliss offer from Jozini Tiger Lodge.

Rates from R2 470 per room per night for two adults. Off er includes dinner, one nights’ accommodation with breakfast and one 60 minute full body hot stone massage for two. Minimum two night stay applies. Valid until 15th December 2018. For more information visit www.jozinitigerlodge.co.za; email: [email protected] or contact them on 035 572 1020.

2. Europamundo offer from Ezeego1 Travel & Tours. Rates from R13 304 per person sharing. Off er includes seven nights’ accommodation with breakfast daily, transfers and sightseeing. Visit Prague, Innsbruck, Salzburg, Vienna and Budapest. Valid until November 2018. Off er excludes fl ights and taxes. For more information visit www.ezeego1.co.in or email: [email protected].

4. Garden Route breakaway package from Lakeside Lodge & Spa.

Rates from R3 225 per person sharing. Offer includes two nights’ accommodation with breakfast daily, one-hour guided forest hike, two-hour guided bird tour, lunch for two, and a wine tasting experience. Offer excludes flights and taxes. For more information visit www.lakesidelodge.co.za; email: [email protected] or contact them on 044 343 1844.

5. Watch England vs Spain with british T.I.P.S.

England vs Spain football match from R7 530 per person sharing. Offer includes Club Wembley short side ticket and two nights’ accommodation at the Hilton Wembley Hotel with breakfast daily. Match date 8 September 2018. Offer excludes flights and taxes. For more information visit www.britishtips.com; email: [email protected] or contact them on 021 975 2047.


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8. China offer from Tripistery b2b Travel.

Rates from R17 740 per person sharing. Off er includes transfers, three nights in Beijing, two nights in Xian, three nights in Shanghai, breakfast daily, English-speaking guide and more. Highlights: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Walk on the Great Wall, cruise tour with buff et and more. Valid until 30 November 2018. Off er excludes fl ights and transfers. For more information visit www.tripistery.com; email: [email protected] or contact them on 031 817 1900.

6. Winter warmer couples offer from Mozambique Tours.

Rates from R13 340 per person sharing. Offer includes return flights departing from Johannesburg, approximate taxes, return transfers, four nights’ accommodation at Massinga Beach, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and selected drinks daily. Available to SADC passport holders only. Valid until 21 August 2018. For more information visit www.mozambiquetours.co.za or contact them on 0861 11 2552.

9. Namibia couples retreat offer from Just Holidays. Rates from N$8 510 (approximately R8 563) per person sharing. Off er includes return transfers, tour guide, two nights at the fi ve-star aha Epacha Game Lodge, with breakfast and fi ve-course dinner daily, one game drive and one 30-minute spa treatment. Rate is based on six adults. Valid until 31 October 2018. Off er excludes fl ights and taxes. For more information visit www.justholidays.com.na; email: [email protected] or contact them on +264 61 253 276.

7. Italian Grand Prix offer from Thompsons Holidays.

Monza Grand Prix from R9 549 per person sharing. Offer includes return transfers, three nights’ four-star accommodation with breakfast daily, and general admission Monza Grand Prix tickets. Set travel dates of 31 August – 3 September 2018. Offer excludes flights and taxes. For more information visit www.thompsons.co.za; email: [email protected] or contact them on 011 770 7700.

10. Walk the Great Wall with Earth Wanderer.

Rates from R17 075 per person sharing. Off er includes eight nights’ accommodation with breakfast daily, six lunches and dinners, return transfers for group fl ights and local transport. Highlight: Walk across the peaceful semi ruins of the Great Wall. Valid until 31 October 2018. Off er excludes fl ights and transfers. For more information visit www.earthwanderer.co.za; email: [email protected] or contact them on 074 340 4587.


TRAFALGAR PROPERTY MANAGEMENTWATERFALL COUNTRY ESTATE & VILLAGE

CONTACTSCapacity Name & Surname Mobile No. Email Address Responsibilities

Estate Manager Grant Poole 083 399 9334 [email protected] - General enquiries; - Conduct Rule

Management; - Complaints

escalation

Building Control Manager

Johnny De Carvalho 072 621 3812 [email protected] Building Control

Senior Maintenance Manager

Jaco Beukes 082 217 1903 [email protected] Maintenance

Maintenance Manager Arno Botha 010 591 4950 [email protected] Maintenance

Environmental Manager Ruan Spies 071 154 4963 [email protected] Environmental and Landscape Management

HOA Aesthetics Control Manager

Aveer Singh 010 591 4671 010 591 4950

[email protected] Aesthetics Control

HOA Communications & Administration

Cindy Selowe 010 591 4671 010 591 4950

[email protected] Communications & Admin

Receptionist Lely Mabaso 010 591 4950 [email protected] Receptionist

Please contact Cindy Selowe for biometric enrolment, visitor management and queries regarding communication.


Waterfall Contacts

MEDICAL SERVICESCHIROPRACTORDr Sarah Somerville 082 675 4337Sarah is a family chiropractor based in Rivonia. Visit her website for more info: www.drsarah.co.za

HEARINGHearcare Waterfall Hearing 011 304 7920and Balance ClinicFree hearing screenings. Home visits in Waterfall Estates Rooms: Waterfall Netcare Hospital. www.hearcare.co.za

PHYSIOTHERAPYAllison Dendy 011 468 1675/In Kyalami Estate 082 491 0578

Body Logic Physiotherapy 011 027 8526Sunninghill Village Shopping 072 624 6988Centre Maxwell Drive cnr Edison Crescent

OPTOMETRISTExecuspecs - Kyalami Corner 087 232 3402The world of optometry done di� erently - we want to create the NEW YOU through an UNORDINARY experience. [email protected] GENERAL SERVICESCLEANERSCrisp and Clean 083 378 3331Door-to-door, taking the hassle out of cleaning laundry, dry cleaning, upholstery and carpet cleaning.

Northern Cleaners 011 792 7703Specialist Dry Cleaners – laundry carpet and upholstery cleaning – curtain & blind cleaning – wedding dresses – tailoring restaurant linen – shoe repairs and dyeing.

DELIVERY SERVICEMr Delivery Midrand 011 315 2926

ENTERTAINMENTDJ Lenny G 081 393 2535We know how important choosing the right DJ service can be to the success of your event. We have been in business since 2001, providing our clients with the best musical entertainment. We strive to give you the best service available.www.djlennyg.co.za

HAIRDRESSERIndulgence Hair Salon 011 466 3813Kyalami Downs Shopping Centre

PET & HOME SITTERSHappy at home 082 335 5096An elderly couple with several years of experience will care for your precious pets in the security of your home. We have contactable references (Dainfern, Kyalami Estates, Fourways Gardens, Waterford Estate etc). Henry and Deidre Email: [email protected]

PET PARLOURFurry Kidz 072 595 3782Passionate about your dog’s well being. O� ering holistic services for your pet. Doggy day care, luxury accommodation, puppy and adolescent dog training.Please contact Linsey Lester DipCABT (NOCN UK) CAPBT Practitioner. [email protected] www.furrykidz.co.za

Woof & Meow 076 615 0220If your dog does not want to go to the parlour, bring the parlour to your dog. Contact Angie

RESTAURANTSMio Col’Cacchio Waterfall 010 596 [email protected]

SHUTTLE SERVICESRubix 082 434 9605Rubix is a professional transport business that provides a safe, reliable and � exible service for both scholars and individual/Corporate clients. Contact Thakane Kolobe

SLIMMINGThe Firm 011 468 3737Slimming and Health Clinic

SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPISTLara Ramos 082 480 6716Specialising in both child and adult disorders.Email: [email protected]

TUTORINGMaxi Brain Tertiary & Secondary Tutor 079 693 7190Economics & management sciences subjects, bridging classes, private & groups

KYALAMI KUMON CENTREMadelein 082 558 6038Develop a solid foundation in Maths and English, Gr.00-Gr.7, [email protected]

TYRESAutosport Wheel & Tyre 011 315 7550All Major Tyre Brands, Balancing & Wheel Alignment.317 16th Road, Halfway House

Supa Quick 011 466 3813Kyalami Boulevard

HOME SERVICES, BUILDING & MAINTENANCE, APPLIANCE REPAIRS APPLIANCESBryanston Appliance Repairs 011 234 6254 or 082 098 3131Repair, install and maintain your Home or Commercial Appliances. We repair all stoves, ovens, washing machines, fridges & freezers, tumble dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, vacuum cleaners and icemakers. We strive to be Fast, Honest & Reliable.

ARCHITECTDrawbox Design Studio 082 339 5834The Leader in providing sustainable building solutions. Contact Carlu Swart

BLINDS AND CURTAINSFifth Avenue Designs 011 327 0051Blinds, curtains, upholstery, carpets, dry walling, partitions & wallpaper.

BUILDINGCPC Specialists 083 246 3091With a collected 35 years’ experience in construction we specialise in the following: new houses/renovations/alterations, painting, waterproo� ng, glass & aluminium, tiling, ceilings & partitions. Contact Bruce

Care Construction and Paving 011 469 4300Ian 083 250 3736We specialise in new houses, additions and alterations, paving, painting and all your building requirements, no matter how big or small. Over 30 years’ experience.www.careconstruction.co.zaEmail: [email protected]

West Side Trading 012 940 9429Residential & commercial 082 660 4306property development and project management.

DRAIN MAINTENANCESirDrain 011 454 3534 / 083 231 5809Call us for professional cleaning and unblocking of drains, using a drain machine or rods.

FLOORINGCarpet Land 082 330 5567 / 011 887 5003For Quality Carpeting and Laminated Wood FlooringPlease contact Graham for a Quote

INTERIOR DECOR AND DESIGNCANDICE Interiors 082 363 0542Interior Decorator that can guide you to make the right design choice. All types of Curtaining, Blinds, Upholstery, Shutters, Rods, Etc. Email: [email protected]

Delicious Interiors 079 734 0280Custom curtains and designer wallpaper. An interior decorator with passion! Professional service, beautiful fabrics, wall coverings and decor. www.deliciousinterios.co.za Email: [email protected]

ELECTRICIANTaylor Electrical 0861 102 174Domestic, commercial, industrial, 083 380 9512compliance certi� cates, energy saving.

GATE AND GARAGE AUTOMATIONMCB Cabling 082 453 1900Sales, installations & repairs, upgrades, electric fencing, intercom systems.

LANDSCAPINGLife Landscaping 011 959 1000Award winning landscaping. Our passion for service, quality and LIFE, is evident in all our installation, maintenance and irrigation projects. [email protected] • www. lifelandscapes.co.za

MAINTENANCEWaterfall Maintenance Guy 082 569 3962 Call Udesh. Reliable, trustworthy service including weekly garden service, pool service and weekly inspection report of property. No callout fees.e-mail: [email protected], or visit www.waterfallmg.co.za for more info.

PAINTColour Creations 011 466 0065Paint suppliers in Kyalami.

PEST CONTROLMostert Pest Control 0861 111 472 / 084 579 6123Domestic, commercial, industrial, Guaranteed.

PLUMBERSSANDTON PLUMBERS & SOLAR 083 460 9870For all plumbing requirements including: Maintenance and new installations’, Solar geyser and Heat-pump installers. For personalized service contact Grant

REFUSE REMOVALMr Rubbish cc 011 807 5200 / 082 571 6134Garden refuse & junk removals, complexes & private wood chipper hire.

SECURITYSecured Living & Flooring 012 771 5966 / [email protected] 060 377 1006www.securedliving.co.za

SHOWERSRadiant Showers 011 708 3081Frameless & Framed shower enclosures.

TILE & BATHROOM SANITARY WARE SPECIALISTSTrend Tap & Tile Woodmead 011 802 0498Visit our showroom for the latest tile and bathroom trends and designs. We cater for the home market and commercial businesses. Find us @ 17 Waterval Crescent, Woodmead Commercial ParkEmail: [email protected]

Ambulance 10177Ambulance/ Fire/ Metro 011 315 5911Animals in Distress 011 466 0261Carstenhof Clinic 011 655 5500Crime Stop 086 001 0111Fire 10177Fire and Ambulance Midrand 011 847 4600Midrand Trauma Support 076 979 9017Midrand Vetinary Hospital 011 315 1575Netcare Ambulance 082911Police Flying Squad 10111Police Midrand 011 347 1600SPCA 011 265 9935SPCA Midrand Emergency 083 441 1564Sunninghill Hospital 011 806 1500Sunninghill Village Vet 011 803 1221Waterfall Hospital 011 304 6600

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DON’T FORGET TO ENTER OUR RESTAURANT COMPETITION!

RESTAURANTCOMPETITION for AUGUST

Please email your answer along with your full name, your cell number and your stand number, detailing ‘Waterfall Restaurant Competition’ in the Subject line, to: [email protected]. The winner will be notified by email.Terms and Conditions:1. Vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash.2. Portions of the monetary value of the voucher cannot be refunded as “change”.3. Bookings need to be made in advance with the restaurant detailed on the voucher.4. Service charges/gratuities are not included, regardless of any balance left over

after the meal.5. Vouchers will be numbered. Please provide your voucher number when you make your reservation.6. The competition is open to readers over the age of 18.7. Indemnity: The publishers, Waterfall and any other associated parties are not responsible for the fulfi lment of

the service from the restaurant once the prize has been awarded.

The restaurants featured in this competition have been carefully chosen and, even if you aren’t a winner, we hope that you’ll enjoy visiting them whenever you are looking for a memorable culinary experience.

Who is the new CEO of Attacq?

THE QUESTION FOR THIS MONTH’S COMPETITION:

The winner receives a R500 meal voucher from one of our participating restaurants.

COMPETITION WINNER FOR JULY:

Well done to the winner of our

last competition!

Congratulations to:William Middleton

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OUR SEASONAL 2-COURSE BUSINESS LUNCH FOR R130p/p

Available Monday to Sunday 11am - 4pm.

STARTERSTomato soup topped with cream, served with 3 croutes on the side

or Peri-peri chicken livers sautéed in sherry, garlic, onions, mixed herbs and

cream, served with croutes

or Tender fried calamari strips

MAINS200g Rump/ Sirloin (Class A), served with traditional fries, mash or baby

potatoesor

Parmesan chicken served with mashor

Fried calamari served with tartar sauce

Join us at Waterfall Corner | Shop 6, c/o Maxwell & Woodmead road, Midrand | Tel: (010) 594 5556

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2 Course Business LunchChoose any one Starter & Main meal

Only R130p/p

Starters• Caldo Verde:

Spinach, Chourico and Potato soup. Served with a fresh roll.• Chicken Livers:

Pan fried with onion, garlic in our homemade Piri-piri sauce. Served with a fresh roll.

• Prawn Rissole’s:Spicy Portuguese prawn cakes deep fried until golden brown.

Mains•Half Portuguese chicken:

Rubbed in our Monforte spice, flame grilled and oven baked in our homemade Piri-piri sauce. With your choice of a side dish.

•Portuguese Steak:200g Rump topped with ham and a fried egg. With your choice of side dish.

•Prego roll (Beef or Chicken):Marinated, grilled and served on a Portuguese roll and choice of side dish.

•Grilled Fish and Chips:Hake fillet, grilled in our Monforte butter, served with a choice of side dish.

Available Monday to Saturday: 12pm to 4pm. Pre-Orders and Bookings are available on request. Eat-in Only

Visit us or call us:Waterfall corner shopping centre, Shop 6, Cnr Waterfall drive & Woodmead drive, Midrand, Gauteng.| Tel: 010 594 5557

Rubbed in our Monforte spice, flame grilled and oven baked in our homemade

Flavours of Portugal

Rubbed in our Monforte spice, flame grilled and oven baked in our homemade

Available Monday to Saturday: 12pm to 4pm. Pre-Orders and Bookings are available on request. Eat-in Only

Waterfall corner shopping centre, Shop 6, Cnr Waterfall drive & Woodmead drive, Midrand, Gauteng.| Tel: 010 594 5557Waterfall corner shopping centre, Shop 6, Cnr Waterfall drive & Woodmead drive, Midrand, Gauteng.| Tel: 010 594 5557

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Fine & Country MidrandElizabeth McKenzie | Tanya Mohr

+27 (0)11 468 [email protected]

We do morethan sell houses,

we turn yourhome into a

bestseller

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Assuring QualityHomes Since 1998The NHBRC is here to protect your rights as a new homeowner, by ensuring that our registered builders deliver a quality home that you can enjoy for generations to come.

1. Use a registered builder and sub-contractors.

2. Register your new home 15 days before you start building.

3. Demand that a minimum of four inspections are done during construction.

4. Before signing your “happy letter”, make sure you are satisfi ed with the quality of your new home.

5. Address any construction related issues with your builder in the fi rst three months of moving into your new home, to take advantage of your Warranty Cover.

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