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ISSUE 2 2021 WATERFALL RETAINS WORLD’S BEST TITLE NEW STORES, NEW LIVE YOUR ATTACQ: FABULOUS AT BEST LIFE AT NEVER WASTE MALL OF AFRICA WATERFALL! A CRISIS The Sheds @ Waterfall CONTENTS The Sheds @ Waterfall ESTATE NEWS HOME FRONT TODAY’S CHILD Welcome Message from WATERFALL 4 W ATERFALL HOME SERVICE ProVIDERS C urro WATERFALL: AND Classifieds 39 LESSONS FROM 2020 34 WATERFALL retains WORLD’S BEST title 6 KYALAMI SCHOOLS: EXPERIENCE THE GAUTENG’S COOLEST MALL IS SPIRIT OF SUCCESS by RE-imagining NOW ALSO THE GREENEST 9 MOTORING education 36 LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE at WATERFALL 11 Mercedes-BENZ V300D 31 NEVER WASTE A crisis 16 TOYOTA Quantum VX Premium 32 LIFESTYLE New stores, New fabulous at MALL OF Africa 18 R ECIPE: CRUSTLESS SALMON AND Prawn Quiche 28 SHARES FOR THE future 22 DATING: 101 40 Netcare: TALKING SHOULDER arthritis 25 Click here for the 2021 WATERFALL CONTACTS 38 EDUCATION SUPPLEMENT Preparing your children for the future COVID-19 TEST Stations FIND YOUR COPY WITH THIS ISSUE! IN WATERFALL 38 Waterfall Magazine is published by Estates in Africa (Pty) Ltd, trading as EIA Publishing, on behalf of Waterfall and in association with the Waterfall Homeowners Association. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Waterfall Homeowners Association, the Estate, the publisher, nor of the companies themselves. ESTATES IN AFRICA (PTY) LTD HEAD OFFICE: 32 Fricker Road, Illovo, Johannesburg. www.eiapublishing.co.za Publisher: Nico Maritz [email protected] Editor: Bev Hermanson 071 205 9502 [email protected] Marketing Manager: Martin Fourie 072 835 8405 [email protected] ()Pty Ltd Assistant Editor: Nicole Hermanson [email protected] Production Co-ordination: Chris Grant [email protected] Design: Diane van Noort [email protected] Cover Photo: Franz Rabe from Natural Photography [email protected] Waterfall Issue 2 2021 3 Waterfall News A message from WATERFALL e are proud trading. The Mall has also and thrilled to recently achieved a Four-Star share the news Green Rating from the Green Wthat Waterfall Building Council of South has managed to retain the Africa for its sustainability prestigious World’s Best title measures – this is the first for the fourth consecutive super regional mall to achieve year, having recently received this rating in Gauteng. You can the Best International Mixed- read all about the Mall’s latest use Development 2020/2021 shops and attractions, as well award from the International as its Green Star achievement, Property Awards. Over and in this edition too. above this, Waterfall was also awarded the title of Best offers to achieve this, including Speaking of shopping, included in Mixed-use Development in Africa pedestrian walkways and cycle lanes this month’s issue is the Waterfall for the seventh year running. in Waterfall City, green spaces like WOW Specials Booklet, created Waterfall Park, over 35km of hiking exclusively for use by Waterfall The team is humbled by this and biking trails in the residential residents and staff. It is jam- recognition and extends a note estates, along with a mountain bike packed with great discounts and of thanks and gratitude to all role track, fishing dams and windsurfing offers, most of which are valid players involved in making Waterfall facilities. If you are looking for fresh throughout 2021, so be sure to the world-class city it is today. With and interesting ways to keep fit and make full use of it this year! sustained growth and big goals set, healthy, Waterfall has you covered. we aim to continue to represent This month’s contribution from the South African property sector This edition also features a contribution PSG Wealth looks at shares, and on the world stage. Do have a read from Melt Hamman, the CEO of how to build a share portfolio to of the article featured on page 6 Attacq, that shares insights on how capitalise on the growth of some detailing these fantastic wins. Attacq responded to the pandemic of the biggest businesses in the and subsequent lockdowns during world. Do have a read because Good health is likely to be a last year, the lessons they learnt and healthy finances are another major focus for many of us this how these will steer the business important aspect of a good lifestyle. year and so it’s appropriate that forward to ensure opportunities are one of the articles included in capitalised for sustained growth. Finally, our regular article from this month’s magazine highlights Netcare covers the topic of Waterfall’s core value of Vitality – Meanwhile, the Mall of Africa introduces shoulder arthritis, an age-related emphasising ways that you can us to some new premium brands that degenerative condition. If you’ve live your best life at Waterfall. have recently been added to the Mall’s been feeling aches and pains that tenant mix. The fashion brand GAP can’t be explained away by the We have worked hard to create has returned to SA after a three-year general stress of these difficult an environment that encourages absence, Kauai has opened, offering its times, perhaps take a look to see an active lifestyle in safe, natural healthy food and drink choices, Paul’s if arthritis may be the issue. surroundings. In this feature Homemade Ice Cream has brought its story, you can read all about what decadent desserts to Waterfall, and Until next time, stay safe! vitality-focused amenities Waterfall several new fashion stores are now Waterfall Management 4 Waterfall Issue 2 2021 Waterfall News WATERFALL RETAINS WORLD’S BEST TITLE The International Property Awards names Waterfall the Best International Mixed-use Development for the fourth consecutive year uring an online virtual Grand Finale of the International Property Awards which took place earlier this month, Waterfall Management Company not only scooped the regional title of Best Mixed-use DDevelopment in Africa for the Waterfall development for the seventh year running, but was subsequently also crowned the winner of the Best International Mixed-use Development 2020/2021 for Waterfall. This is the fourth consecutive year that Waterfall has beaten formidable competitors to the top spot of the world’s best mixed-use development. This year’s nominees included mixed-use developments from the UK, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Australia, Vietnam, Russia and Turkey. Entries were judged based on criteria ranging from design layout, architecture, services and security, to sustainability, innovation and marketing. The International Property Awards, now in their 28th year, celebrate the very best projects and professionals in the industry across 60 residential and commercial categories. Awards are split into four sectors namely, Architecture, Development, Interior Design and Real Estate, across nine regions covering Africa, Asia Pacific, Arabia, Canada, Caribbean, Central & South America, Europe, UK and the USA. Over the past year, a panel of over 100 independent expert judges studied and assessed thousands of entries from 115 countries to finally arrive at the World’s Best winners. Willie Vos, CEO of Waterfall Management Company, said: “Retaining the title of Best International Mixed-use Development in what can be considered a challenging period due to the global pandemic, is humbling. Each year sees our team and partners set even more ambitious goals for Waterfall where we all strive to take bold steps towards rolling out this innovative, world-class smart city to the benefit 6 Waterfall Issue 2 2021 of all who live, work and visit here. A fourth consecutive international win is certainly testament to our continued efforts in this regard, and we are honoured and proud.” Waterfall Management Company is the Property and Asset Management Company of the Waterfall land and has been working with developers and investors since 2004 to create the largest mixed-use development in Africa. Built on the core values of locality, infrastructure, safety, sustainability, technology, amenities, vitality and social development, Waterfall has become synonymous with being the ideal place to work, stay and play in the heart of Gauteng. Not even half complete yet, Waterfall still has over 1,6 million square metres of Gross Leasable Area (GLA) to be developed, ensuring future sustainable growth of this state-of-the-art smart city. By completion in 2027, it is estimated that the Waterfall development will combine 28 000 residential units housing approximately 80 000 people, with about 2,5 million square metres of GLA for commercial and office space, accommodating a further 95 000 people. The development also continues to play a key role in creating job opportunities along with contributing substantially, in terms of rates and taxes, to the City of Johannesburg’s finances. “Congratulations on this achievement must be extended to everyone involved in the development of Waterfall, including my fantastic colleagues, all our role players, A partners, shareholders and individual residential investors. .Z co . The dedicated passion, commitment and hard work that goes into accomplishing the vision of Waterfall is astounding. naturalphoto I am not only proud but also grateful for the opportunity to z@ fran be part of this incredible team. With big plans already set for 2021, we look forward to the year ahead and the continued hotography success of this world-class smart city,” concludes Vos. P atural N from www.waterfall.co.za ABE www.propertyawards.net R Z ran F GAUTENG’S COOLEST MALL IS NOW ALSO THE GREENEST Mall of Africa awarded Four-Star Green Rating nown as the ‘Coolest Mall’ • Water efficiency and rainwater Southern Hemisphere, which is also for three consecutive years harvesting the world’s biggest integrated rooftop according to the Sunday • Materials PV/Diesel hybrid solution. This system KTimes Generation Next • Ecology allows the Mall to significantly reduce Awards, Mall of Africa has recently • Emissions its reliance on the country’s power grid, bagged another prestigious accolade: • Innovation which is particularly crucial in a time of a Four-Star Green Rating for Best load-shedding.