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Dainfern Magazine is published by EIA Publishing (Pty Ltd) on behalf of Dainfern Estate and in association with the Dainfern Homeowners Association. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the companies themselves.• EIA Publishing Office: 012 348 5109 • www.eiapublishing.co.za Marketing Manager: Martin Fourie - 072 835 8405 | [email protected] • Advertising: Alexandra Kennedy - 082 336 5060 | [email protected] Editorial: Kathy Thersby - 082 446 8456 | [email protected] • Design: Ancheri Luus - [email protected] Resident Photography: George Proxenos - [email protected]

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The Broadacres Drive Association is a voluntary association of the residential estates and other entities (the school, shopping centre and office park) that take access off Broadacres Drive, Dainfern.

The members of the BDA pay monthly contributions calculated in accord- ance with the number of households paying levies, and those contributions are used to improve the safety, secu- rity and appearance of the road. In es- sence, the BDA members are “moving their front doors” from their own gates to the intersection of Broadacres Drive with the R511/William Nicol Highway.

The BDA contracts with Fidelity Security Services to provide a dedi- cated 24/7 armed response vehicle (“ARV”). At peak times when residents are going to work or returning to the precinct, the ARV is stationed at the intersection as a deterrent against loiterers. The ARV also acts as a back the precinct. hijacking and smash-and-grab, and up to the security operations of the at other times it patrols the road, BDA members, and responds to ac- Other functions of the BDA include monitoring suspicious vehicles and cidents and alarm activations within the maintenance of the landscaped is- lands and sidewalks, and the removal of litter and illegal signage. The BDA has also established and funded a Recycling Depot at the Valley Shop- ping Centre.

As funds accumulate, the BDA imple- ments a programme of improvements to the road reserve. The BDA provided the paved pathway on one side of the road, and fenced off the undeveloped land to control vagrants. More recently the BDA installed solar-powered cat’s eyes along part of the road, and improved the road signage to enhance safety at the traffic circle outside Dainfern College.

Lastly, the BDA monitors and if neces- sary objects to new developments in the area that might affect its mem- bers, and it attempts to put pres- sure on the local authority to comply with its obligation to repair potholes, streetlights and robots.

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IURPWKH by Reg Bernstein JHQHUDOPDQDJHU Steep tariff increases proposed for Joburg

Johannesburg residents will have to brace Property rates are to increase by 6,7% proposed increases have not yet been for big tariff increases – including up to across the board. debated by council. 35% for electricity – which could come into effect at the beginning of the metro’s Capetonians, on the other hand, will fork But Lee Cahill of the Johannesburg financial year on July 1. out 8,28% more for their water, 5,5% Advocacy Group said: “Countrywide, more for their refuse collection and 5,9% municipal bills were 46% higher in the last This is nearly double the increase for more for their property rates. quarter of 2010 than they were in the last electricity proposed by Cape Town, which quarter of 2009, and now these additional is planning a 19,94% hike, and higher The only good news with regard to tariffs exorbitant increases have been proposed than the planned 26,71% Eskom bulk is that the poor and pensioners will be in the city. supply increase. According to papers getting up to 100% off what they owe the presented to the Johannesburg City council for property rates. This applies Councillor Denis Hunt of the Democratic Council at its monthly council meeting to pensioners where the gross monthly Alliance said: “I think the proposed yesterday, residents could also be paying household income is below R5 600. increase for water is far too high when you 13% more for water and 6% more for However, Johannesburg households consider inflation is hovering between 5% refuse collection. could pay 17% more for refuse collection and 6%. Johannesburg has become the in the 2012-13 financial year. The most expensive metro to live in in SA”.

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2011 is here and little stands still for the and desk tops. provide refreshments and to showcase the Douglasdale Community Policing Forum. The Douglasdale Community Policing benefits of police public interaction. All sectors are fully operational after the Forum has been asked to secure another Thank you one and all for your continued Christmas break and December 2010 and ten vehicles to assist the workload on support. January 2011 show a massive 40% drop current transport capabilities as the 24/7 in crime stats in the precinct. This is the patrols are having the desired effect on Adv Jean Berdou success we all seek when the community crime but maintenance down time is Chair, Douglasdale Community Policing and Police operate together. beginning to work against the station. Forum Negotiations with vehicle dealerships There are some really exciting to secure a good package have developments happening at SAPS been completed and fundraising has Douglasdale. Firstly the new state of the begun in earnest. Watch this space for art Generator and UPS power supply is in developments. the process of being installed. The station shall henceforth be completely self-sufficient A further 36 Reservists shall be coming when it comes to power outages and onto strength at the station during the computers and radio equipment will also course of this year. not suffer disruption when power supplies are uncertain. But the most exciting development for this year is that the Douglasdale CPF and the Secondly, the station is in the process SAPS Douglasdale will be hosting a national of having a complete re-wiring of its IT first Police “open day”. The public will be infrastructure with fibre optic cable and invited to come to the station where all Cisco switching units being installed, detectives and station management will be vastly speeding up computer access available on a Saturday morning to answer and investigation information. A new hub queries on how dockets and investigations and SAPS IT equipment are being fitted into their cases are progressing. The CPF throughout the station and this will be will be present to promote awareness about followed by new SAPS computer systems the Forum and encourage participation, VHFXULW\RIILFHU RIWKHPRQWK This month the Dainfern Security Officer of the Month is Wayne van Wyk. Wayne has done Fidelity proud over the past couple of weeks.

He is the Operations Manager servicing Wayne van Wyk Dainfern and is also a Police Reservist – in fact Wayne was awarded Reservist of the Year for the Honeydew Cluster in 2010!

Wayne imparts some important knowledge and investigative properties to Dainfern, which is highly valued.

Congratulations Wayne!

Wayne will be handed his prize from the publishers at the regular Security meeting.

Please log on to www.dainfern.co.za for photos of the prizes given.

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From time to time one will hear people complaining about one of our most familiar birds, the Hadeda Ibis. After all, they make their loud ‘haa, hadeda’ calls incessantly, disturbing the peace, and they foul driveways and gardens where they roost or where they breed. Or is that how we should be viewing this enigmatic species?

Consider for a moment the habitat requirements of the Hadeda and how they have adapted to our environment. Historically this was a species of woodland and forest areas along river courses. However, the species has been actively expanding its range from the moister south-eastern part of the country into the Highveld area which was previously treeless, and westwards along the coastal belt, and is now even established in Cape Town. The Hadeda Ibis: the gardener’s friend

While they feed largely by probing the are remarkably gentle and caring of the livestock in farming or urban areas. ground for insects and grubs, they will chicks. The birds are known to congregate at roost and nest in trees. It is because of roost sites in mature trees in parks and the increase in irrigated fields, lawns and Occasionally nests will collapse under woodland areas. This is when you can golf courses, together with the planting the weight of the growing chicks and hear groups of birds calling loudly as of trees in many areas, that this species this is when people will take them in and they move to and fro from the area at has benefited and expanded its range. try to foster them. It is best to take them dusk and early in the morning. They to a wildlife rehabilitation centre like can take a while to settle and when a Moist soils tend to support greater FreeMe where they can receive proper group are all calling at the same time it densities of invertebrates than does drier care. can make quite a din! soil, so our well-watered lawns, sports fields and golf courses are a rich hunting Recently a television ad was aired where So, if you think this species should not ground for this species. a frustrated person captures a noisy be in your garden environment consider Hadeda because it was waking him removing all your lawn and some of The birds will breed in spring, choosing up, the implication being that the birds the larger trees in the Estate, as that a fork on a sturdy horizontal branch are something of a nuisance. There is is what has brought it here in the first to build their stick nest. The clutch is seldom any mention of the good role place... usually three or four eggs and after an they play in ridding gardens of pests incubation period of 26 days the chicks such as crickets and the white grubs The Hadeda’s cry is very much a unique will take a further 33 days on average that damage plants and golf course African sound and we are fortunate that before they leave the nest. fairways. these gentle birds so readily frequent Watching adult Hadedas nurture their our lawns in towns and cities. Long young is very interesting as the birds They also pose no threat to crops and may they continue to do so.

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Douglasdale Dairy What a wonderful time we had at the Douglasdale Dairy! The whole Grade 0 class went! We got to sit on the soft long grass, see all the dairy cows and even learnt how they are cared for and milked!

Junior Prep

Afrikaans Class Learning Afrikaans can be so much fun! This is what our Junior Prep pupils are learning!

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Senior Prep

Music Assembly Staff and pupils in the Senior Prep were treated to a lively music assembly at which some of our most outstanding musicians preformed! After all of the performances, students were awarded their certificates and gathered for a group photo.

High School

Shavathon Every year Dainfern College students participate in the National Shavathon to raise awareness and money for cancer. This year was no different as students and staff gathered at break to have their heads shaved or spray painted! It was a great experience and everyone had a lot of fun!

General News

Grade 8 Orientation It was a fun but tough start for all of our new high school students as they em- barked on their high school orientation. The Matrics had loads of fun making their new Grade 8s walk around the school with ‘WANTED’ signs around their necks and getting them to do other fun activities! Luckily they all survived and have great memories from the first few weeks of their time in high school.

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He’s the sort of guy who indulges running in only one child, he’s done his Dainfern Running Club, he says it would in ‘sinful’ fare over the weekend job. be: “Exercise for Everybody”, and he’s and runs to negate his excesses. very careful to emphasise that the Club His primary love is for ball sports, It’s this enthusiasm for promoting is not only for professional runners but he says he’s now way past healthy living that led to David taking (although the Club boasts several his best and can’t compete at the up the reins as manager of the Dainfern very talented athletes) but for anyone level he would like to. Running Club, which at the time had wishing to run, or power-walk. Originally only about 10 members and was from England, he says South Africa’s But while David may be lukewarm lacking a driving force. David’s proud climate is just too good to waste – about personally pounding the to say that two years later, after putting everyone should do outdoor exercise. tarmac, his passion is for helping the Club on a more ‘official’ basis and others, old and young, improve following many hours of organising Running is a wonderful way to keep fit, their quality of life through and time-keeping, member numbers says David, and at Dainfern parents can exercise. He delights in watching have swelled to the point of attracting either run with their children or leave the Dainfern community’s runners anything from 40 to 70+ runners per them to run with other Club members, and power-walkers improving week. knowing they’re in a safe environment. on their times and says that if For the ladies, too, running is ideal: he sparks a life-long interest in If David had to choose a motto for the there’s no need to get kitted out in the latest gym attire only to have to sneak out before you’re seen in public all sweaty and red-faced! Running can be as solitary or as sociable as you choose.

David dreams of continuing the growth of the Club, of having his runners represent the Estate in their Dainfern colours, and even some of his runners competing at the Olympic Games. But more about that below…

To find out more about the Dainfern Running Club, give David a call on 079 367 8758 or e-mail him at davidfi[email protected]

Dainfern Running Club Manager David Fisher with Olympic hopeful, Travis Johnston

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2011 • Placed 1st in age group at Ironman 70.3 SA, 16th overall. • Placed 4th at CGT Triathlon Championships and 1st in age group. • Placed 2nd in Cape Town 11Global Triathlon, 1st in age group. • Placed 11th at the African Cup in PE in Elite race.

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Here’s an astonishing fact: Start with course management. That means having If the USPGA Tour held a 72-hole event a plan for where you’d like to hit your second and on the 14th hole at Pebble Beach the third shots from. winning score would be +2 and the cut would be +12!

Now, the 14th at Pebble Beach is a bit of an exception. It’s recognised as one of the toughest par 5s in the world – it was actually the most difficult par 5 on the PGA Tour four times in the past decade – but why? Tour professionals, longer hitters and lower handicappers typically target par 5s as their chance to score, where even a regulation par would be considered “a shot dropped”.

In short, the 14th requires near perfection in every discipline: length, accuracy, course management and control over the golf ball’s flight path – four facets of the game that, when combined, make

for quite a challenge to If you’re having trouble with the any golfer; ESPECIALLY a club golfer. Perhaps that’s Par 5s, here’s my tip: why so many of you higher First, start with course management. That handicappers in particular means having a plan for where you’d like seem to have so much to hit your second and third shots from. trouble negotiating the par 5s. This will avoid or reduce the chances In most instances the hole of failure. Don’t panic if it doesn’t work! requires three shots to reach Formulate a new plan, but remember the green, not two or one, your percentages. Don’t chase birdie and that compounds the odds if you double your chances of making of a mistake being made. bogey, and, even if you miss the green In some (admittedly few) in regulation, remember that a chip and a instances the green can be putt still makes you a par. reached with two good blows, but that requires two near- That’s assuming of course you’ve been perfect strikes (and let’s not working on your short game. If you haven’t, forget the accuracy) with two you’ve only got yourself to blame. It doesn’t very long clubs. How many matter how long the hole is – it’s how you times do you pull that off? close it out when you get to the end.

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2. FUEL YOUR DAY

Your nutrition plan is based on your goals. You will be provided with a food list, as well as a 7-day meal plan to serve as an example. You’ll have the power to chop and change your meals, based on the food list provided.

3. BREAK A SWEAT

Your exercise workout is worked around your assessment results, target areas and your goals. The actual plan is based on interval training, with high-intensity cardio in between sets of resistance training. This form of training is guaranteed to get your heart pumping, adrenalin going and blood flowing… So best grab a sweat towel and some water!

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If you want to help your children • It’s much too difficult communicate more effectively, one • I’ve been waiting for ever of the most useful things you can • They’re never available teach them is the difference between decide whether they wish to challenge the facts or disagree with the opinion. presenting facts and giving their own Words like always and never, phrases opinions. It will help them be more such as too often, or very untidy and a Be careful though. Children love this persuasive and avoid the kind of sentence like you’re not working nearly distinction and are extremely expert (my arguments that are won by the person hard enough, are all a matter of opinion. opinion!) in using it to get their own way. who shouts the loudest. Arguments arise when we present As adults, we know the difference opinions forcibly, as if they have the between a fact and an opinion. same status as facts. Someone once Maureen has a BSc degree But when we’re angry, frustrated or said opinions are like noses; we all have in Psychology from Edinburgh impatient, opinions tend to take over. one, but that doesn’t necessarily make University. Maureen’s passion How well do you make the distinction? one any better than another. is for showing people how Have you heard yourself make any of the to improve the quality of their following statements recently? Skilful communicators first present the conversations even under the facts; then they present their opinions most difficult conditions. • You spend far too much time on the based on the facts. This allows others www.straight-talk.co.za phone to see the basis for the opinion and to DGYHUWRULDO

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THE SCENE Dawaat is an old favourite of Fordsburg. It only reopened again seven months ago, while trying to get established in Cape Town. But to try and make a living in the city of tourists without serving alcohol (a Muslim prerequisite), business simply wasn’t good.

Back in Joburg, however, the Muslim community abounds and non-Muslims are more than prepared to spend a night out without having drinks in order to enjoy Dawaat’s authentic tastes. And once you’ve enjoyed an ice-cold Lassi with a hearty, hot meal, you might just wave your regular bottle of wine goodbye.

Dawaat is beautifully decorated. If you’ve ever wondered, this is what most upmarket Muslim restaurants look like in Fordsburg on a beautiful Sunday Farook Wajaahat makes the best breyani the Middle East. Two families are enjoying afternoon in Fordsburg a conversation over a table stacked with sesame seed naan bread, a variety of sauces

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and vegetable dishes as well as the main and most affordable – Indian food in town. Dawaat Restaurant dish in front of each member. The interior is a The multi-coloured signboards on the shop warm pink with gold and maroon trimmings doors shouts out the menu and prices to and elaborate Islamic scriptures decorating the passersby. entrance and inside walls. It’s a tiny restaurant with sitting space for THE OWNER about eight customers at a time. Although “Salam Walaykum,” Azher Chaudhry greets many sit down for lunch – choosing their his bearded and abaya’d (long black cloaks dishes from the row of bubbling Bain Maries Muslim women wear) customers while making on the left – it’s people needing catering for his rounds through round tables. It’s busy functions and large corporates that queue to for a lunch time on a Sunday. Azher is an place their orders. interesting man – he was a videographer and photographer for National Geographic for 25 The patrons are a lively bunch. While a years before trading his camera lens for a group of businessmen share a joke in a frying pan and more rooted existence. corner, an Imam (Islamic clergyman) makes cheerful chatter while trying to convert On the coffee table in the front of the customers to Islam by distributing booklets restaurant where customers can relax while on the religion. waiting to be seated, an entire pile of books outside the glass doors and smile at (mostly politics) has Azher’s name on the Steve Halapi, a tow truck driver from atmosphere is warm cover to credit his photography. Parktown, gets his lunch time bunny chow passersby. The and inviting, despite the absence of from Rashida almost every day. “It’s worth music, as dictated by the holy Quran. THE CUISINE the drive, I promise you,” says Steve with Orange tablecloths with white circles “We serve Pakistani,” says Azher, a charming, a wink. create a relaxed atmosphere. handsome man with real charisma. He tells with pride how their food is prepared from THE OWNER scratch and how customers are at all times Rashida Seedat’s been running Curry “Music is haram (sinful) in our religion,” welcome to inspect his kitchen. “I have no Express on her own for 10 years. It’s her says Kashif Harris, the owner. “We are not secrets. The glass windows at the back are business. Although she doesn’t talk much, allowed to make music with instruments; specifically there so customers can see what her son, Reza Sheikh, likes to entertain only use our voices. But don’t come to is happening to their food behind closed customers with his big smile and small Fordsburg for music. They know there are doors." His chef was imported directly from talk. Her husband doesn’t feature and she a lot of parda (women veiled from head to Pakistan. doesn’t want to speak about him either. toe) here and it’s a traditional place. We have screens as well, so we can separate Their signature dish is a mixed grill that THE CUISINE them and their husbands from the rest of comprises chicken fillet, chicken wings, lamb Curry, samoosas, chilli bites and roti are the patrons as their belief system requires.” cubes, prawns and kingklip. According to all freshly prepared throughout the day. Warda Patel, one of the patrons, the lamb According to Rashida, her chicken breyani THE OWNER palak is to die for. Another must is a Mango is the best in the whole of Fordsburg. But a Kashif is a big man with a big personality, Lassi – a traditional Pakistani drink made with must buy is the bunny chow. big beard and big smile. He opened yoghurt, milk, fresh mango and some other in Mint Street just over three years secret ingredient. THE PRICE ago. Before that, he worked for the A bunny chow ranges from R30 for a Fishmonger in Fordsburg and before that, small one, R40 for medium and R50 for he owned a bistro at London’s Heathrow PRICES large. For R39, one can take a five-course Airport. “My father still cries every time The starters vary in price from R10 to R39, Pakistani meal home or eat it there. And for he visits me from Pakistan. Being a while a main meal ranges between R55 R1 000 Rashida can cater for 100 people. man in the food industry over there is and R69. The mixed grill and garlic tandoori Also try the Masala chips at a hot R10 per embarrassing. Women work with food. prawns are the most expensive on the menu packet. Not men.” and go for R150, while the mango Lassi costs about R20. .DVKLI·V)XVLRQ)RRGV THE CUISINE 5HVWDXUDQWDQG'HOL0LQW Kashif believes in offering something &XUU\([SUHVVFQU%UHHDQG 5RDG different to regulars in Fordsburg. “Why 0LQW6WUHHW would I want to make something these THE SCENE people can have at home or buy at the THE SCENE On the corner of Barney Simon Road Plaza? Here at Kashif’s Fusion Foods, I’m Across the street, Curry Express lures and Mint Street, the young black waiters the chef and all these dishes are my own people from across the city for the best – working at Kashif’s Fusion Foods stand creations of a delicate fusion between

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Indian, Thai, Greek and other cuisines.” oils. The dusty plastic roses on the is R30 and butter chicken R45. Their Dishes like hot sweet and sour prawns, table must be reminiscent of that. The variety of breads cost R12 a plate. crab and sweet corn cakes, lobster in atmosphere is that of simplicity and shrimp sauce and Singaporean crab humbleness, with nothing elaborate $OEDLN%URDVWHG&KLFNHQ curry, promise a dining experience like or bling. The back of the restaurant %0LQW5RDG no other. There are of course your more features a special, elevated section traditional faire like chops, beef stir-fry, clothed in curtains and a wooden THE SCENE and halloumi cheese, but Kashif’s is framework, where parda families The busiest place in Fordsburg over better known for the non-traditional. (conservative families with veiled lunch time is Albaik. Although it doesn’t women) can eat in privacy, without sell Indian as such, it’s a chicken recipe THE PRICE sharing the communal space with other favoured by Indians the world over. This Although Kashif’s fare is admittedly not less conservative patrons. most famous broast chicken outlet is the cheapest in Mint Street, it’s still great a humble red, blue and white with a value for the variety and flavour on offer. THE OWNER seated area and a counter for take- Starters are all about R35, while the Naweed Khalid owns Al Tayif. He is a aways that’s never quiet. main dishes vary from R66 to R95 with friendly guy, but a bit subdued – like a lot of SQ’s on the menu – especially the clientele he caters for. His manager, THE OWNER in the seafood section. Side orders Tanver Haiden Monju runs the restaurant Ekbal Umarjee, the owner, tasted Albaik of veggies or bread are R7 to R18 for him. He speaks little English and for the first time in Egypt. “Not being a and dessert prices have to be asked, keeps to himself. chicken lover, I found it a surprisingly depending on what is available. healthy and tasty meal. It wasn’t oily or THE CUISINE too rich, so when I wanted to expand $O7D\LI5HVWDXUDQWDQG7DNH The menu is a mix of Bangladeshi, into something new from being a $ZD\0LQW5RDG Pakistani, Indian, Chinese and various Bollywood music distributor, I knew that  seafoods. The chicken chow mein – this would work, so I bought the rights according to Imam – is a favourite. He for South Africa and all the SADEC THE SCENE recommended their butter chicken and countries.” Diagonally across from the Catholic Ross Malai, a Bangladeshi dessert for Church that somehow blends in with those wanting to try something really Ekbal aims at opening 45 branches in its contrasting surroundings, Al Tayif Bangladeshi. For the less adventurous, the next five to six years. He has shops Restaurant invites the more conservative the four hamburger variations on the in Lenasia, Soweto, Wits, Lens and patrons of the area to its tables. menu are a safe bet. Botswana already.

The name is that of a little town in Saudi THE PRICE THE CUISINE Arabia built on top of a high mountain Starters cost a maximum of R20 and a Albaik chicken is grilled in a deep-frying known for its rose farms and rose main meal R50. The chicken chow mein machine called a broaster, hence the

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name, broasted chicken. They offer much the same combinations as other FORDSBURG SQUARE: well-known chicken franchises, but the If you haven’t been to Fordsburg Square taste is unmistakably Albaik – a secret or if you don’t know exactly where in Mint recipe from Palestine. Street it is, just follow your nose. This is a cultural experience in itself. “Despite the traditional chicken combos, nuggets, and chicken meals, we also You could easily be in a Middle Eastern do grilled chicken, shwarmas and pizza souq (market) where Arabic music is and localise our menu to the area. For playing, traditionally clothed men and example, in Soweto we offer pap with women walk the streets with food stalls meals, in Lenasia we do rice and at Wits preparing genuine Indian and Pakistani we do burgers.” favourites right there in a fleamarket-like setting. THE PRICE Affordability is Albaik’s claim to fame. The most flavourful kebabs are from A six-piece meal with chips, a mini loaf Allamin Chicken Tikka, the best take- and a Baiki sauce is R74.90, A shwarma away breyani from Muhammady Tikka with Coke and chips R29.90 and regular House and the best Pakistani koeksisters fillet burger R19.90. A green salad costs (or ja’ley’bee) can be bought from Farook R7 and a plain chicken sarmie only Wajaahat. Oh, and do have a look at the R12.90. fresh produce that is being sold from the loading bays of bakkies or cars on the sidewalks too. You might just find the best Azher Chaudhry and his son Areeb mangoes and litchis you’ll ever have. Safari in the Air in a Hot Air Balloon

Glide over an awesome African take in the “720 degree” panorama landscape in a hot air balloon! of the Magalies River Valley and the Hartbeespoort Dam. The serene This is a safari with a difference silence is punctuated by the occasional and is something everyone blast from the burners and the pretty could enjoy – even those songs of the birds. with a fear of heights as the champagne served “in-flight” Upon landing, the ground crew who will only serve to calm your follow you from below, will drive you nerves. back to the beautiful base where a freshly prepared champagne breakfast Even though you have an awaits you. You will also be awarded early start at just before a “Citation for Bravery”, with due sunrise, the missed hour of ceremony. sleep is worth it as you’ll be served hot drinks and biscuits Clothing should be warm enough while you relax and watch the for the early morning meeting, but crew set up the air craft. layered and peelable as the day soon warms up. Comfortable shoes From your slowly drifting airborne are recommended. Don’t forget your vantage point you’ll be able to camera! To book this amazing experience or to buy it for a loved one, contact HiLife Experiences on: Tel: 071 288 6086 Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Drive or take a stroll through Sherwood Village to the nature trail and discover a delightful surprise. Tucked away amongst the trees, on the nature trail and overlooking Trent Stream, you'll find a graciously elegant yet unpretentious home in this sought after Village.

Inspired by the luxurious le Tousserok Resort in Mauritius, this thatched home sports bagged white walls and exposed beams in some key areas. When asked to describe their home and the ambience it exudes, the owners agree, "It feels as though we are on an eternal weekend away in a fantastic bush lodge!"

The exceptional design by Louis Porter is configured around a central verandah overlooking the beautiful nature trail and Trent Stream. It provides the perfect setting for indoor and outdoor living and entertainment. View the prolific bird life from the patio. One does not notice the neighbours, as privacy is paramount. This is truly a sanctuary.

The upstairs master bedroom suite enjoys uninterrupted views, a spacious dressing room and glamorous en suite bathroom with travertine tiles plus a private lounge providing either a parents’ retreat or tranquil study. The children's wing downstairs provides two generously proportioned bedrooms and a large lounge or playroom with two private bathrooms.

The open plan reception rooms flow through fold away doors to the beautiful entertainers’ patio and incorporate a bar room, private lounge, dining room and family room. There is also accommodation for visitors in the private guest bedroom. Additional features are two private, self- contained staff suites and garaging for two cars and a separate golf cart garage.

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, Whether you re building your dream home, moving into a new home or revamping, CS Design will design it for you. Carin Shardelow started CS Design dependable contractors and and first-time home owners. in New York City in 1991. She suppliers.The company is based in This package covers everything moved back to South Africa in1996 Sandton but has an office in Cape from bed linen to appliances and where she registered her company Town. We work all over southern cutlery. A total kit out! in Pretoria. Africa, London and New York. As we specialise in hotels, guest Carin studied in London and New As well as all the services offered, houses and hotel apartments, York, where she lived for 10 years CS Design presents workshops our pricing is very competitive and she offers an international to groups on basic design and affordable, all the while never approach to design, whilst always and decorating principles. The forsaking quality and design. making use of elements within the company specialises in complete South African landscape. furniture packages for holiday Project management and co- homes and apartments and rental ordinating is part of our design CS Design has a team of excellent, apartments for corporate tenants service.

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Why should I plan my garden? Landscaping trends are just that, trends. Like in fashion,

A well-designed garden is an what is hot this season may be not be as hot the next. extension of your most valuable asset, namely, your home. It should be treated with the same thought, planning and effort that go into building or renovating your house. It is common knowledge that a well planned and maintained garden adds great monetary value to your property.

With the best weather conditions in the world, a well designed landscape will extend your indoor space to the outdoors. Great “outdoor rooms” can be created, be it for entertainment purposes, quiet meditation areas, children's play areas, culinary kitchen gardens or just to enjoy the tranquillity after a hectic day at the office.

In the following series of articles from Eagle Holdings, we will assist you, the home owner, in creating outdoor spaces that are both functional and home’s architecture? • Can I afford to employ a aesthetically pleasing. A professional landscaping company professional landscaper? will be able to give you some The cost of plants and landscaping There are many factors to take into guidelines to merge your architecture materials has gone up substantially consideration when planning a new with your landscape. For example, an over the past decade. If one adds up garden or revamping an existing English Country garden style will not the money spent on trips to the garden. be the best choice for contemporary nursery, buying plants that look architecture. good, only for them to die a couple of Here are some of the questions months later, one would be amazed. you should ask yourself: • Do I have time to properly Reputable landscaping companies maintain the garden? employ qualified horticulturists who • Will the landscape suit my are well-educated and experienced In the busy times that we are when it comes to selecting plants lifestyle? currently living in, our time off work that will grow specifically in your If you entertain a lot, adding an becomes increasingly precious. garden. They know the root systems outdoor seating area, wooden We are now looking for a low of the different trees (planting next to deck, gazebo or patio will ensure maintenance garden that always pools, walls, driveways), what grows a proper flow from inside out. A well looks good and just about waters in sun and shade, when different placed water feature, garden lighting itself! This can be achieved by plants flower, how tall they will and even a fire pit will add drama careful planning at the design eventually grow, etc. Some and atmosphere to your stage and contracting a reliable companies even give warrantees on space. and competent garden maintenance the plants installed. company to attend to the “not so • Do my choices of plants, water nice”, time consuming gardening If you don’t have the budget to do feature and hard landscaping chores such as mowing, pruning everything at once, one can also split the materials complement my and sweeping of paved areas. project into “bite size chunks”.

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There are many different landscaping styles that will cater for all tastes such as: Tropical, Indigenous, Water Wise, English Country, French Provencal, Tuscan, Modern/Contemporary, Italian, Moroccan, Balinese, Oriental, Zen, Feng Shui, Organic, Formal, to name a few. A competent landscaping company should be able to design and install any of these.

I will discuss the more popular design styles in more detail, in future issues of Dainfern magazine. well debated issue world wide. Interior Landscaping for Wellness: The Latest International and Local There has been a huge move into Landscaping Trends creating atriums and container gardens within the home. It is common Landscaping trends are just that, trends. knowledge that plants release oxygen Like in fashion, what is hot this season and filter pollutants and allergens. may be not be as hot the next. It is for Mixing it up: Internationally we see this reason that careful consideration that people are starting to mix different must be taken during the planning landscape styles in one garden, for stages. Fifteen years ago, everyone was example by adding a Chinese corner in planting Silver Birch Trees with an Ivy a Tuscan landscape. groundcover. Today you will battle to Edible gardens: Planting vegetables find Ivy at any nursery. Five years ago, and herbs as companion plants in the everyone was planting Lavender hedges, existing garden. now they are removing them. However, Fewer Lawns: This is a big trend. Not there are certain trends that stood the only does it conserve water but it test of time such as the Tropical/Lush, cuts down on maintenance. People Indigenous and Balinese gardens, as it are reducing the size of their lawns suits most types of architecture. and increasing their flower beds (planting hardy shrubs) or extending At this stage, I’m only going to list 10 of entertainment areas. the HOTTEST trends for the 2011/2012 Contrasting Foliage: Moving to the season. I will discuss each of them yellows, greens, greys and reds in in more detail in the future issues of foliage colour year round instead of Dainfern magazine. planting flowering seedlings, roses etc, which requires more maintenance. Sustainability: The new buzzword. In Garden Lighting: Lighting has short this means a low maintenance become huge both locally and garden that looks good all year round overseas. It adds drama and without the excessive use of pesticides atmosphere to the landscape and and chemical fertilisers. increases security. Redefining luxury: Creating an oasis or Water Features: These remain very “staycation” at home. More people are popular and functional. A well placed tending to stay home more often and water feature adds movement to upgrade their personal space rather the landscape, curbs noise pollution than staying in expensive hotels. This from traffic, calms the soul and is an international trend that has most creates a tranquil space to enjoy. certainly hit our shores. Water Wise Gardening: We have experienced a sharp increase in EAGLE HOLDINGS LANDSCAPING irrigation installations and drought “The Landscaping Professionals” resistant plant choices. This is a global Office: 079 095 2347 trend as water conservation has been a Email: [email protected] Web: www.eagleholdings.co.za

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My Decadent Must-Do of the month is The Marion on Nicol! Where and what is this you may ask? Well let me tell you that it is Johannesburg’s newest and finest Boutique Hotel of Distinction that you simply must check out.

I don’t know about you, but I just love to experience something different that is recommended and close to home. Approximately 20 kilometres from Dainfern, in the leafy suburb of Hurlingham, sits this most stylish Boutique Hotel that is definitely easy on the eye and pure decadence to the palette.

Interior designer Dorothy van’t Reit has mixed a clever blend of classic colonial architecture with modern-day décor. From modern French to African chic, the result is a visual explosion of colour, opulence and charm.

The Marion has 24 bedrooms that are fully equipped to suit all of your business and high end needs. Oversized beds with pure cotton linen along with WiFi, mounted LED TV, and, not to forget the Bvlgari products – l struggled to leave!

I slipped into the cocktail bar for a pre-dinner drink and had a wonderful chat to the resident barman Richard – I have to say that the staff were exceptionally friendly, which is a pleasure to The lounge at the Marion find these days. I then had a gourmet meal in the fine dining restaurant starting with tempura

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The dining room at the Marion followed with a succulent slow enhance any business meeting. braised lamb shank with roast baby Another not to miss is the “Rooibos potato wedges and a red wine jus. High Tea” taken on the terrace Divine! which overlooks the garden and pool area – a beautiful South The Marion also offers a wonderful African indigenous beverage that is French boutique-style day spa synonymous with a warm welcome called the Spa de la Veille. This at business meetings and indulgent is an award winning spa that is social afternoons. A boudoir at the Marion situated beside the stunning heated rim-flow, plunge pool in the garden, The Marion on Nicol has a wealth at the rear of the hotel. The Spa of wonderful retreats that one can is elegant at its utmost and uses choose from. From the “Easter only the finest Elemis and Guinot Night for Two” or “An Easter Week skin care products. I had a superb of Relaxation” to “The Mother's Day de-stressing, deep tissue Elemis of Purity”, this boutique hotel has massage followed by the facial of all it all. facials – the Guinot hydradermie – a treat not to be missed.

The Spa also has a steam room, The best thing to do is to go onto their sauna and cardio fitness centre and website offers a wide selection of relaxation www.mariononnicol.co.za or and cosmetic treatments. The contact them on: Marion also offers state-of-the-art 011 783 7816/7239 conference facilities designed to email: [email protected]

IfIf youyou havehave anyany DecadentDecadent Must-Do’sMust-Do’s youyou wouldwould likelike toto telltell me about please contact [email protected] Eating in tranquility

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Halfway Toyota Fourways is situated in workshop environment and an efficient the heart of Fourways close to Monte work plan has come about because of Casino on the corner of William Nicol changes. For the detailed environmental Drive and Leslie Road. The dealership impact report, please log on to our has been there since October 2007 website www.halfway4ways.co.za and is the largest Toyota Dealership The new car Sales Department is led under one roof and forms part of the by Erwin Vermaak and Dawie Fourie privately owned Halfway Group with heads up the Automark Department. the head office based in Scottburgh on Both men have many years of the KZN South Coast. experience and will be able to assist you with any queries you may have The Halfway team of professional when purchasing your vehicle. The staff is led by Hans Steinkopf, Dealer Dealership opens for vehicle sales from Principal. One of our core values lies in 7:30 to 5:30 Monday to Friday; and providing an excellent level of service 8:00 to 2:00pm on Saturday. If this in all departments. You can purchase doesn’t suit you then please contact a new or pre-owned vehicle (which Erwin or Dawie and they will happily comes with the Automark pledge), make arrangements to bring a vehicle and have your vehicle serviced while to you to test drive! you wait. Bookings for services are essential. The Workshop and Parts Department are also open on a Saturday for your Halfway Toyota Fourways has recently convenience. Bookings are essential achieved the prestigious ECO3 Award for all services. from Toyota South Africa. Only a few Toyota dealerships countrywide Something unique in the Toyota Dealer have been awarded this unique network is a state-of-the-art accessory environmental award. In order to shop called the Halfway 4x4 Lifestyle achieve this highest ECO Award, Centre where you can purchase most Halfway Toyota Fourways fulfils the accessories for your vehicle and stringent standards of Toyota, which lifestyle clothing from Columbia too. are world-leading. In addition, the These accessories can be fitted in- Dealership exceeds the standard in house and an accessory specialist recycling and waste management. can assist you in selecting the correct fitments to suit your needs. Rather a lot of changes had to be made at the Dealership to win this award and The Dealership boasts a state-of- the staff members are very passionate the-art conference venue with an about reaching and maintaining this auditorium capable of holding up amazing rating. Halfway have opened to 50 people. There are also two their recycling centre to the general breakaway boardrooms with video public and you can bring your waste conference facilities along with all items to sort and dispose of. This the standard equipment you would project has meant a lot of changes in the expect to find in a modern conference

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As an added attraction there is an on-site 4x4 track which can be used for team building events as well as driver training. This facility is in the process of being renovated so that an inexperienced 4x4 enthusiast will be able to enjoy the track!

Tel: 011 317 8888 Email: [email protected] Web: www.halfway4ways.co.za

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6LQJDSRUHthe Lion City One of South East Asia’s cultural melting pots and a world-class modern city, Singapore holds its own in the culture, gourmet and heritage stakes, reports Natalia Thomson.

Singapore’s mascot is the much- Stretching longer than the Eiffel Tower lain The Esplanade is a waterfront location just loved Merlion. down or four and a half A380 Jumbo Jets, the north of the mouth of the Singapore River in Sands SkyPark can host up to 3 900 people. downtown Singapore.

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There are few cities in the world that cuisine and heritage reflected in such engineering wonder. This unique structural can boast as cosmopolitan a nature as destinations as Little India, Chinatown and masterpiece, designed by visionary Singapore. While the city may have a Kampong Glam. architect Moshe Safdie, floats atop the reputation for being rather sterile, its large three soaring Marina Bay Sands hotel expatriate population mixes effortlessly HIGHLIGHTS towers 200m in the sky. with the local Malay, Chinese, Hindu and SENTOSA Eurasion influences, creating a magnificent Dubbed Asia’s favourite playground, Stretching longer than the Eiffel tower melting pot not seen elsewhere in South Sentosa is an island development lain down or four and a half A380 Jumbo East Asia. including a beachfront area, an Jets, with an impressive 12 400 square underwater edutainment experience at meters of space, the Sands SkyPark Singapore is located off the southern tip Siloso Point and Resorts World, including can host up to 3 900 people. From this of the Malay Peninsula. It is a modern city, Universal Studios and FestiveWalk, privileged observation deck, hundreds with an impressive iconic skyline, and is promising a shopping and culinary of visitors at a time can feast their eyes astonishingly easy to visit. Not only is the experience. on the unforgettable panorama view of city’s public transport modern, clean and Singapore. easy to use, Singapore is well sign posted and simple to navigate. Beach enthusiasts will enjoy an array From this privileged Observation Deck, of watersports or simple solitude on hundreds of visitors at a time can Having gained its independence from Sentosa’s 3.2km stretch of sandy white feast their eyes on the unforgettable Britain in 1963, the destination is shores, while historical forts and the panoramic view. sometimes referred to as the Lion City, Underwater World Singapore and Dolphin Lagoon can be found at Siloso Point. derived from Singapore’s original name, The Sands SkyPark Public Observation Singapura. Deck, which is open to members of the Resorts World Sentosa promises a world public and is a ticketed area, is accessible As such its mascot, The Merlion, an of non-stop entertainment. In addition daily from 10h00 to 22h00 on Mondays imaginary creature with the head of a lion to Voyage de la Vie, an original rock to Thursdays and 10h00 and 23h00 on and the body of a fish, is commemorated circus spectacular comprising of world- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Prices with statues dotted around the city, not renowned circus stars, there is also are S$20 for adults and S$14 for children least the 8.6m tall original statue at Merlion Resorts World Casino; Universal Studios aged between two and 12 years. Park. Singapore, the region’s first Hollywood movie theme park featuring 24 movie ORCHARD ROAD Unlike neighbouring countries like Malaysia themed rides and attractions; and the Shopaholics should head for Singapore’s and Indonesia, English-speaking tourists Marine Life Park, the world’s largest Orchard Road, the city’s retail and will have no trouble communicating oceanarium and longest man-made entertainment hub. This one-way street in Singapore. Although English is the rainforest river. The Maritime Xperiential starts at the junction with Orange country’s main language, Chinese, Malay Museum, home to the world’s first 4D Grove Road and ends at the junction and Tamil are also spoken. multi-sensory typhoon theatre is expected with Handy Road (just before Prinsep to open this year. Street), where it becomes Bras Basah And it is the city’s cosmopolitan nature Road. It has an extensive underground that ensures visitors will experience MARINA BAY SANDS SKYPARK infrastructure, including underground Chinese, Arabic and Indian culture, The Sands SkyPark is an awe-inspiring pedestrian walkways between the malls running underneath the street and also other streets in the vicinity. Among the malls stretching along the street are DFS Galleria, which sells mainly luxury items; Ngee Ann City, the largest shopping mall along Orchard Road; and The Paragon, a high-end shopping mall selling branded items.

CLARKE QUAY Clarke Quay is a historical riverside quay in Singapore, which has been converted into five blocks of restaurants and nightclubs. It is the point from which river cruises on the Singapore River can be accessed. One of the most notable bars is called The Tearooms dot the Arab Quarter Raffles Hotel has been in existence for Clinic, modeled on a medical clinic and pavements. over 110 years.

 GDLQIHUQ WUDYHO offering syringe-filled shooters, as well as THE ARAB QUARTER drip-style cocktails. The site also regularly Lazy afternoons spent smoking hookah FAST FACTS hosts live entertainment, as well as a giant pipes and drinking sweet tea are an Getting there: catapult for daredevils. There is a subway absolute must in the Arab Quarter. Also From South Africa, Singapore Airlines offers station located in the vicinity called Clarke known as Kampong Glam, the area is direct daily flights between Johannesburg Quay MRT Station, as well as a shopping home to the impressive Sultan Mosque, and Singapore. Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific centre called The Central. built in 1924; the Malabar Mosque, built and Malaysia Airlines also offer connections in 1819; and the Old Malay Cemetery CHINATOWN recorded as the oldest Malay cemetery. via their Bangkok, Hong Kong and Kuala Singapore's Chinatown is an ethnic In addition to tearooms, Kampong Glam Lumpur hubs respectively. neighbourhood featuring Chinese culture, is the area in which tourists will find heritage and cuisine. The area is home traditional shops selling textiles including Getting to and from Singapore to the Chinatown Heritage Centre, imported batiks and jewellery. Changi Airport: Chinatown Food Street, and Chinatown Visitors can take a taxi, costing about S$25- Night Market, which are largely maintained RAFFLES HOTEL 30 to the centre of Singapore and takes today for heritage and tourism purposes. An elegant icon and home of the between 20 and 40 minutes. The MRT In January and early February, the area is renowned Singapore Sling cocktail, subway station is located at Terminal 2 and decorated in celebration of the Chinese Raffles Hotel has been in existence for New Year. Markets selling sweets, food over 110 years. It was named after Sir a SkyTrain runs between Terminals 1 and 2 and decorations line the streets and Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern for free. Trains take about 30 to 60 minutes the even popular Bakkwa, or Rougan, a Singapore. Over the years the hotel with a change at Tanah Merah station and Chinese salty-sweet dried meat product has evolved into one of the world's cost about S$3 (S$1 refundable deposit for similar to biltong. For great Dim Sum, visit most loved grand hotels and welcomed the card). Yum Cha Restaurant on the corner of innumerable celebrities, writers and Trengganu and Temple streets or Dim Joy royalty. Getting around: on Neil Road. Bus and metro transport runs efficiently and THE HELIX BRIDGE regularly. The MRT (metro) has 79 stations LITTLE INDIA Linking Marina Bay to Marina Centre, the Boasting Tamil cultural influences, Helix Bridge, is the world’s first curved and services run from about 05h30 to about Little India is located just across from bridge providing a 280-metre pedestrian 01h00. There are four lines, including the Chinatown on Serangoon Road. In linkway – the longest in Singapore – North South Line, East West Line, North addition to quirky shops with handicrafts offering panoramic views of the Singapore East Line and Circle Line. Users will get an and saris, there are a variety of Indian skyline from one of its five viewing MRT card with each trip purchased which restaurants, including the Banana Leaf platforms sited at strategic locations. is refundable at S$1 per card. Taxis are Apolo in Little India Arcade which serves available throughout the city. a fantastic array of curries on banana leaves. Also in the area are many temples, Currency: the most renowned of which include Sri Veerama Kaliamman, built in 1881, and One Singapore Dollar (S$) = 100 cents. Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple built in 1855. The exchange rate is about S$1 = R5.5. The area is arguably the best in the city in Visitors should exchange currency at banks which to buy traditional lamb or chicken and licensed money changing facilities. curry puffs washed down with iced Milo. Major credit cards can be used most establishments, although smaller shops may require cash. There are ATMs located throughout the city.

Climate: Singapore enjoys a fairly constant temperature, with only a rainy and dry season due to its close proximity to the equator. The average daily temperature is around 27 degrees Celsius, with the coolest months being December and January. The city is generally very humid and during the Monsoon season (December to March) heavy rains will occur in the afternoons. Traffic in the City Chines lanterns typical of the culture

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METHOD Colour a sugar paste ball (golf ball size) in yellow using Tail: Using a small ball of yellow sugar paste, flatten the the food powder. Wrap it in plastic wrap to prevent it ball and make markings using a knife to look like feath- from drying out. ers and attach to the back of the egg with a little water. Colour a sugar paste ball (marble size) in orange using the food gel. Wrap it in plastic wrap to prevent it from Wings: Using some of the yellow sugar paste, make drying out. two sausages and cut them in half, form an oval shape with each. Press to flatten it slightly and make markings Body: Using a clean brush, brush the hollow egg with using a knife to form the feathers. Using a little water, at- the yellow food powder. tach the wings on the side of the hollow egg. Set aside to dry for about 10 minutes. Feet: Using the orange sugar paste, make a sausage (leave a little ball of paste to form the beak) and cut it Head: Using the remainder of the yellow sugar paste, in half. Press on one side of each sausage to flatten it form a ball. Attach with water to the top of the egg. and make three markings using a knife on the ball side to form the toes. Place the two feet next to each other. Beak: Using a small piece of orange sugar paste, form a Using a little bit of water, attach the hollow egg to the beak by rolling the paste into a ball and cutting it almost feet (the narrow end of the egg facing up). Set aside to through on the one side, using a knife or pair of scissors. dry for about 20 minutes. Make a small hole in the front of the head and attach the beak.

Eyes: Roll two very small balls of white sugar paste and attach to the head.

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