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FROM THE DAINFERN HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION LOAD LIMITING – WHAT IS IT AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

City Power’s sub-contractors, Technofi x (sub-contractors to the Edison Power Group), have advised that it plans on replacing a large number of meters on the Estate with new ‘smart meters’ which allow City Power to ‘load limit’ individual residents’ power consumption.

ity Power recently began to roll out an initiative termed the event of non-compliance, households that don’t comply will ‘load limiting’ in its areas of supply in Johannesburg, with be remotely disconnected, thus sparing conforming customers the aim of assisting consumers keep the lights on during from load-shedding. Eskom’s load-shedding. Load limiting will only apply to Cconsumers with smart meters, of which there are currently 65 000 The Impact of load limiting: already in circulation within South Africa. • The smart meter will monitor the electricity load in the dwelling. • The smart meter will disconnect the main electricity supply in Load limiting will enable City Power to accurately match the event that the household fails to switch off high electricity available supply with demand and alert households that consumption appliances when signalled to do so as detailed are above the required consumption threshold to reduce above. consumption. The City of Johannesburg, in partnership with City • In the period when the power has been disconnected by City Power, has advised that when fully implemented, this innovative Power, residents are required to switch off high consumption solution will allow for areas under its jurisdiction to avert Stage appliances and geysers. 1, 2 and partial Stage 3 load-shedding. • The meter will then automatically reconnect the mains to the house, whereafter it will monitor the then reduced in-house During a load limiting session, power will be interrupted for load. approximately 30 seconds and will then be restored for an • If the in-house load is below the load limit threshold, the additional 30 seconds before switching off again. This is to electricity supply will remain connected. indicate that the area in question has entered a load limiting • If the in-house load is over the load limit threshold, the stage. City Power customers are required to immediately switch electricity supply will be disconnected once again. off appliances, including geysers, underfl oor heating and pool pumps, in order to reduce the load “to an acceptable limit”. This Ripple Control will reportedly assist City Power to avoid full scale load-shedding. In addition to load limiting, City Power has advised that it is also Load limiting reportedly is to take place between 7pm and 9pm implementing a concept called ‘ripple control’. Ripple control when City Power experiences its peak demand. enables the power utility to remotely switch off geysers during periods of high electricity demand. Through the implementation City Power will advise households of their daily consumption of Ripple Control, City Power is estimating that it will reduce rate and consumers are expected to adhere to this threshold. In electricity consumption by approximately 110MW.

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Dainfern hosts SA Kids Golf Tournament The 5th of July 2015 was a busy day at the Dainfern Dainfern Golf Course as junior golfers, their caddies, parents and supporters participated in congratulates the SA Kids Golf Junior Open Tournament. Quan Juries on his PGA WINTER VISITOR SUNDAY SPECIAL Graduation

he vision of SA Kids Golf is to the course and hosting the event, as well expose South African kids to as thanking everyone who helped with regular golf tournaments in a fun the registration. and competitive environment. TThis was certainly the case at the WINNERS: Dainfern Golf Course as children from as Boys 5 – 6 Alex Wiltshire young as 5 years old took out their golf Boys 7 – 8 Marno Lange (followed by clubs and got stuck into playing 9 holes Dainfern’s Charles Rose-Innes and Alex (for the younger players) and 18 holes Utterson) (for the teens) all vying for the trophies to Boys 9 – 10 Amilkar Bhana be handed out at the end of the day. Boys 11 – 12 Casey Jarvis Boys 13 – 14 Luka Stanisavljevic This was one of the SA Kids Golf Tournaments staged ahead of the Junior Girls 7 – 8 Shivania Kalimuthu Africa Challenge that will be taking place Girls 9 – 10 Kiera Floyd at Zebula at the end of September. Girls 11 – 12 Kera Healey Girls 13 – 14 Noluthando Mdanda Andrew Weir, Chairman of SA Kids Golf extended thanks to Rikert Schalkwyk and For Golf Memberships, contact Vanessa the Dainfern Golf Club staff for preparing Comrie on 011 875 0431.

On the 6th of July, Quan Juries, Assistant Manager at the Dainfern Golf Club, attended the PGA graduation at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club. Three years of dedication and studies paid off when he received his certifi cate confi rming his Level A PGA status. Well done, Quan!

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Women in Sport On Sunday, the 9th of August,we celebrate National Women’s Day. This commemorates the female solidarity and strength shown in protests against apartheid on the same day back in 1956.

In 2015, whilst women’s resilience is as acute as ever, there are still issues.

I want to precede this article by saying which have been developed to meet I’m not a staunch ‘burn your bra’ a woman’s wishes, as well as their feminist. I never burned my bra – I was physiological needs. As business wakes always too worried about the dangers up to the opportunity of marketing to of smouldering polyester. I do believe women, what of the sports themselves? in equal opportunities, however, and nowhere is the gender gap bigger than I feel we’ve made a lot of headway in in the world of sports. recent years in encouraging women’s involvement in sport. We still have Now I recognise that in sports, as in a long way to go, however. Women life, there are things that men are better struggle in sports for a number of at than women, and vice versa. Multi- reasons: time and family pressures, tasking for example. Ask my husband facilities, funding, inspiration and also to simultaneously load the dishwasher stereotypes and prejudice. The result and make a cup of tea and his head is, we’re putting out fewer female role may explode. On the other hand, his models to motivate the next generation grasp of analytics far exceeds mine. of girls, and so the circle continues.

In the running world, women are known Although varying to a degree by country, for their ability to better handle long we are still hugely underfunded in terms distance running. Men, on the other of women’s sports overall. A measly hand, are faster in real time. We should 0.5% of commercial investment goes embrace these differences. The world, to women’s sports. This has remained after all, would be a sad place if we were stagnant for some years. What’s more, all the same. only 7% of ‘sports news’ is dedicated to women’s sports – although, take In terms of the sports business, it used to traditional newspaper coverage, and be the case that many of the top fitness this plummets to around 2%! All this, brands would take a men’s product and despite the fact that roughly 50% of the ‘shrink it and pink it’ as they say in the world’s population is female. Granted, industry. More recently, you’ll probably sponsorship deals and audience figures have noticed that, more and more, we have a bearing on the matter, but not to see brands, products and even events, this extent.

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Dainfern Country Club Wine Tasting

Come and enjoy an evening talking about and learning about top wines that are available from our very own Clubhouse Wine Cellar.

n June this year, the Dainfern Clubhouse laid on a wine pairing evening and a group of residents had a lovely evening enjoying the experience of blending various wines I with dishes on a set menu. Now, in August, the Dainfern Country Club will be presenting an Exclusive Wine Tasting in the Bar, again for Dainfern residents and friends. Each wine estate on show will have a representative who will be able to fi ll you in on what’s special about the wines from their cellars and you’ll be given the background of the wines and some tips of what kinds of food can be paired with each wine.

“Part of the motivation behind the wine tasting is that we’ve found that people tend to order their ‘old favourites’ and don’t venture further to try other wines. What they don’t know is that our wine cellar is stocked with quite a large selection of local and imported wines that they can enjoy,” says Shaskia Singh, PR for the Clubhouse. “We decided to hold the wine CONFIRM BOOKINGS WITH SHASKIA tasting so that we could introduce their palates to new wines 011 875 0488 / 063 176 1752 that they can enjoy.” the ber nard serie s The wine estates that will be showcasing their wines are: Bellingham, Boschendal, Kanonkop, Lourensford and Vergelegen. Wines will also be available for sale on the evening, at list prices.

Be sure to diarise this date: 27th August in the Bar. Time: 6.00 pm to 8.30 pm.

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67 Blankets on display at the Union Buildings – Photo by Peter Morey Mandela Day activities at Dainfern

“Mr Mandela spent for blankets and the Grade 6s made puppets and sensory gloves. 67 years making the The Grade 7s joined the High School for a world a better place. variety of activities including using recycled We’re asking you for material to make toys for vulnerable children from shoe boxes, cellophane, 67 minutes.” bubble bath, paper, wool and paint. They also knitted squares and sewed blankets he whole of Dainfern College, together using the squares and some including many parents and groups made paper dress-up dolls. alumni, celebrated Mandela Day on Friday 17 July with a It was a wonderful day of community Tminimum of 67 minutes spent in service spirit and outreach. for others. Dainfern College also took part in the The Grade 0 children spent 67 minutes ‘67 Blankets for Mandela’ drive and sent baking and packing rusks to feed the their contribution to the Union Buildings hungry young children at a children’s as part of the record-breaking display home. The bright beanies that they My new blanket! of blankets. These blankets were then decorated with home-made pompoms will returned to the College and distributed also be distributed to the less fortunate. wedge boxes, coffee tins with plastic lids, to outreach partner schools in Diepsloot Pringles tins and old CDs. and Cosmo City. It was heart-warming to In the Junior Prep the children made see the joy on the faces of those children musical instruments out of recycled In the Senior Prep the Grade 4s made who were given one of these lovingly- household items like round cheese toys and cars, Grade 5s made squares made blankets.

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Students, staff and parents hand over blankets. Giving out blankets to Dainfern College outreach schools.

High School students making shape sorters High school students making paper dolls. College – Friday 17 July 2015

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Dainfern Residents enjoy an Exclusive Wine Tasting Evening at Jenda Since opening in May this year, ainfern residents were treated to a fun evening in July when Jenda laid on an exclusive wine tasting for them Jenda has become a favourite in their upstairs Wine Tasting Bar. Tsogo Sun Group Sommelier, Miguel Chan kept guests mesmerised by dining venue for young and old alike. Dhis stories of wines and the evolution of various cultivars that Their Mediterranean cuisine and have become popular amongst wine lovers. relaxed atmosphere is ideal for a A mystery prize was raffled and won by Gary Pearson, presented to him by John Maddison, Food & Beverage long, leisurely meal amongst friends Manager. and those pre- and post-theatre Here are photos of some of the revellers. snacks and drinks.

Tsogo Sun Group Sommelier, Miguel Chan. Debbie and Gavan O’Donovan. John Maddison, Food & Beverage Manager, handing the mystery prize to Gary Pearson.

Wendy Wood, Trevor Gerntholtz, Bradley Wood, Dale and Gary Shane and Maureen van Jaarsveldt with Lauren Flynn and Pearson Poelano Khutsoane.

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Marilynn and Barry Leonard. Maggie and Steve Cullerton with Jeanne and Andrew Nicol.

David Litten, Brandon Marsh, Kyle Ebben, Gemma Davey and Dustin Ebben. Kevin and Lisa Flynn.

The Palazzo High Tea winners announced This November, Tsogo Sun’s palatial Palazzo Hotel at Montecasino will reach its 15th year of operation. Hailed as one the group’s most beautiful hotels, the Palazzo continues to attract top awards in the hospitality arena, being voted Best Luxury Casino Hotel on the African Continent for five years in a row. A number of Dainfern Residents responded to the Palazzo’s High Tea competition and three winners have been announced. The winners are: Jill Terreblanche Chris Monge Bronwen Barnes. CONGRATULATIONS! Enjoy your High Tea at the Palazzo.

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All-new Volvo XC90 launched in South Africa

Volvo’s spectacular new 7-seat luxury SUV, the all-new XC90, was launched in South Africa just a few weeks ago.

Local residents are in for a treat as this sleek Swede will be on display at Dainfern Golf Course from 11 – 18 August and you’ll be able to get a closer look at the most technologically-advanced SUV on the market. ombining a distinctive and confi dent face, complete with the updated Volvo Iron Mark and the signature ‘Thor’s Hammer’ headlights, the new XC90’s connection to the Swedish lifestyle is entirely evident in the new design Clanguage.

“We have focused on the celebration of elegance, space and wellbeing in the design of the XC90. Every detail is thought through – from the uncluttered console and large tablet-like touchscreen interface to the handmade Orrefors crystal gear knob in our Twin Engine version. We have focused on creating a new expression of luxury simplicity and digital craftsmanship that delivers a unique and calming experience,” says Thomas Ingenlath, Senior Vice President, Design.

Strength of character Taking the best of Volvo’s innovative safety systems and adding to that list, the XC90 comes fully equipped with the IntelliSafe package as standard, delivering two world fi rsts – Run-off Road Protection and Auto Brake at Intersections.

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The plush interior.

An illustration of the Intellisafe systems.

The Sensus touchscreen. Controls on the steering wheel.

with our Traffic Accident Research Team. We do not develop new also introduced the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid in the V60 safety systems or features to pass tests – we develop them to save sportswagon in 2011. lives. This is why we can confidently aim to meet our Vision 2020 goal of having no one killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car. Intuitive Touch We believe we have developed the safest SUV,” says Dr. Peter Featuring a complete re-imagination of traditional in-car controls, Mertens, Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo the XC90 driver interface is based on touch screen technology Car Group. and an intuitively tiled menu system that takes the effort out of personalisation and interaction. Performance Thanks to the efficient performance delivered by Volvo’s 4-cylinder Volvo’s Sensus control system delivers true connectivity with a Drive-E engine programme, the XC90 provides a broad range of range of useful cloud-based applications and services which can be power options. operated via the touch screen, through steering wheel controls, or via the advanced on-board voice control system. “Our Drive-E 4-cylinder engines deliver a wide band of power for the XC90 in both petrol and diesel, front and all-wheel South Africa drive configurations. On top of that, we are introducing our no • On sale from 1 August 2015. compromise Twin Engine technology in the XC90 T8, which • Initially, the all-new Volvo XC90 will be available inT6 and D5 delivers 300kW, 640Nm and only 49g CO2/km. It makes the all-new guise. Volvo XC90 the most powerful and cleanest premium SUV on the • D4 and T5 derivatives will follow toward the end of 2015. market,” Dr. Mertens adds. • T8 Twin Engine due to arrive in SA during the first half of 2016.

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The place of the giant golden bird It was late afternoon. We were following a narrow track that traversed the steeply sloping hillside. The solid wall of the Drakensberg Amphitheatre was quite close to our right and we agreed, this must be one of the most memorable walks in South Africa. That’s saying a lot for a country that has a cobweb of memorable walks and trails.

The valley below Witsieshoek.

ary and I were at Witsieshoek Witsieshoek: even in winter it’s a great The sides of the mountains exposed to the Mountain Lodge, the highest place to be. lowering sun shone like gold and the winter hostelry in South Africa, which sky was clear and blue, and despite the is run by the local baSutho The best of the Lodge’s refurbished chalets lateness of the season the veld was rich Mcommunity living around Phutaditjhaba, looks directly across to the Amphitheatre in fl owers including clumps of everlastings the Qwa Qwa capital. Phutaditjhaba is dominated, from this angle, by the huge whose transparent petals, backlit by sun, just off the R714 – the main road we had mass of the Sentinel. glowed as if internally lit. taken from Clarens in the Free State where we’d spent a weekend. The road The chalets are built along a ridge from The drop in temperature as the sun sank winds eastwards through the Golden Gate where we took a two hour leisurely walk was noticeable and the chain of mountains National Park and it would take an hour along a contour path through thick yellow changed from gold to blue; a darker blue from Clarens to Witsieshoek if one did not grass. One has a dramatic view looking deep in the valley. The lights of a distant stop. But the Golden Gate is not a place southwards along the toothy row of famous village, now deep in shadow, began to one would want to hurry through. (It is, I peaks – the Devil’s Tooth, the Bell and shine like stars. think, our only national park that allows free Cathkin Peak far away in the Central ‘Berg. entry.) An awesome panorama. We retraced our steps back to the

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lodge. Close to our chalet there is a We were determined to see one. Almost immediately, two massive White- rock where the Bearded Vulture (often necked Ravens fl oated down and began known as the Lammergeyer) – one of Next day, after breakfast, we watched tearing at the meat. Later, we sensed a the rarest and grandest birds in the Jeremiah, a very formal gentleman in a shadow pass over us, and then we saw world – often visits. This was partly why black jacket and pinstriped ministerial the enormous golden bird. we were there. trousers, walk slowly through the veld carrying aloft a large joint on a platter. After a few passes the Bearded Vulture There are probably fewer than 200 pairs A very dignifi ed character, he carried landed on the rock. Just for a few of these birds left in Southern Africa and it at shoulder height as would a butler seconds. The ravens, though much then none at all until Northeast Africa entering a baronial dining room with the smaller, were hostile. Until that moment where very few survive. They have long Sunday roast. He placed the joint on the I had never realised how big and how been extinct in the Alps. rock before going back to the lodge. magnifi cent the Bearded Vulture was.

Jeremiah, a representative of the community The White-necked Raven, usually ﬁ rst at The Bearded Vulture foraging for bones. that owns the lodge, with the joint. the bones.

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It descended onto the rock but again stayed only a few seconds, time enough to pick up the enormous joint and fl y off to its ossuary – a favoured rock on The Amphitheatre and the Sentinel from Witsieshoek Lodge. to which it drops bones from a height to crack them open so it can get at the marrow with its specially adapted tongue.

Bearded Vultures are usually the last carrion eaters to appear at a kill and will wait for the scavengers to eat the soft material before taking the bones, some of which are swallowed whole.

Unfortunately, things happened so fast at the rock, one had to decide whether to watch through a camera or through binoculars. Mary tried to do both so missed out on getting a good picture as well as getting a good view.

We will have to return – not just for a better picture but for the sheer thrill of seeing again this golden bird. Mary Broadley in the makeshift hide. Witsieshoek in the background.

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Fabri – Each customer is unique A joint effort of a multidisciplinary team that creates and develops residential design solutions personalised to each client, Fabri designs are packed with functionality and innovation. The intrinsic values of the brand result from an intense research activity.

esign, quality, elegance and exclusivity are, since the beginning, values associated with the FABRI brand. Built Dfrom its founder’s desire to provide the Portuguese market with kitchens of excellence, the FABRI name is nowadays associated with the best in design and production of kitchens in the oldest European country. But this journey, which started in 1984, has more than kitchens on its path – you’ll also find closets, bathrooms and a whole range of custom designed furniture. We asked Fabri CEO, Emanuel Sabino, more about the evolution of the brand.

Q: How was Fabri created? ES: I had already been in the kitchens arena for 12 years. At that time, if an individual wanted a quality kitchen with a good design, they would have gone has diversified the production. supply the kitchen and furniture for the for imported kitchens. Further to this, Was this the ambition back in bathroom, together with wardrobes with my training in design, I saw this as 1984? and closets. That was the dream: to an opportunity to start creating quality ES: We started with kitchens, but there grow solidly, increasing the quality and kitchens through design. came a point when we realised that design along the way. vanities and wardrobes were also Q: Along the way, through its an important concept. Today, when Q: Would you say that the 31 years of operation, Fabri we start a project, we are able to investment in your own

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manufacturing unit is a Q: Fabri is now in the South exclusivity and it has been a success. differentiating factor? African market at Design ES: We built a factory with the latest Quarter. Did the economic Q: What are the goals for technology and employed specialised context turn out to be a lever Fabri in the coming years? personnel, in order to make quality for internationalisation? ES: To continue growing; always thinking products with exclusive design. The ES: In a way, yes. We had to think about about the clients and their specifi c needs, success came in a short amount of time, the various options. Our market lived so that they would be satisfi ed with our because the customers realised that through a diffi cult time, but we held work. To grow also in the international what we created was very different from a solid foundation, despite the crisis market. We’ve been working in almost what the other companies in Portugal in the construction sector, because every region of the world. At fi rst, this were able to supply at that time. there was something that has never wasn’t part of our goals, but our sustained been forgotten: the private client. Each growth has allowed us to see that there Q: Does the design continue customer is unique - of whom we ask were possibilities to export and even to to be the core strategy of questions, understand their needs and dignify our country as manufacturers. Fabri? their personal tastes. It was then that I consider that to be an important ES: Without a doubt. It is a personal an opportunity in South Africa emerged. attribute. and unique design - a design that is We saw that it was a promising market ours. The entry of the designer, Inês and we decided to enter this space with The FABRI group currently has one Sabino, into Fabri was an important our products and philosophy. The public production unit, four showrooms in factor, as she assisted with the realises that we have quality, design and Portugal and one in South Africa. creativity and design of the brand. She added value in terms of innovation and South African Showroom creation. We should be giving younger Shop 32, Design Quarter, 17 Leslie Ave. East, Fourways, 2067 Johannesburg people a chance, as they have the T. (+27) 11 467 3540 • [email protected] ability to bring fresh ideas.

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When it comes to timber decking, they recommend Thermo Treated Ash (TTA) decking, which is an enhanced decking type that is highly resistant to insects and water. The Ash wood goes through a thermal modifi cation process that alters the wood’s chemical and physical properties.

The aesthetic appeal of Thermo Treated Ash decking, with its rich dark brown colour tones, has easily made it into a favorite amongst home owners. The heating process darkens the wood colour to a deep and rich exotic brown that can be preserved by treating it with Rubio Monocoat oil, or it can be left to weather to a cool silvery grey, depending on the client’s preference. Once installed, it will age to a light brown colour and then turn into an aged grey shade with time. Alternatively, the decking can be treated with Rubio Monocoat exterior Hybrid Oil to enhance its colour and durability. This decking is installed using the clip system (secret fi xing) and is extremely durable.

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Celebrate Spring at the Wanderers with the Momentum Cricket Sixes

The Momentum Cricket Sixes is back in action, taking place on Saturday 5th September 2015 at the Wanderers Sports Club in Johannesburg. Presented by SA Cricket stars Graeme Smith, Mark Boucher and Justin Kemp, The

Momentum Cricket Kevin Pietersen, Damien Martyn (who played for Australia) and Graeme Smith. Sixes guarantees a day of ‘legendary’ cricket and great entertainment with all proceeds going to charity. pening the spring season in experience in the Style Lounge or with style, the entertainment will hospitality packages, which will serve feature MC Dan Nicholl and delicious food and drinks throughout the DJ SOX with a compilation day in luxurious marquees. Operformance of Gangs of Ballet, Prime Circle, Watershed, Jesse Clegg and Ard Spectators are invited to dress to impress Matthews. with the “Spring Chic” theme - think pastels, fl oral dresses and a touch of Consisting of a ten man squad, each team chic. will include a couple of SA Cricket Legends such as Dale Steyn, Graeme Smith, David Ticket pricing for the Style Lounge starts Miller and Jacques Kallis or international at R300 upwards (includes food and drink sporting legends such as Darren Gough, for the day) and R25 per person for the Damien Martyn and Kevin Pietersen family picnic area. Tickets are available from https://www.Webtickets.co.za/ Cricket will start from 8:30am on match day with live entertainment from For more information about the lunchtime. There will be a family picnic event, visit www.facebook.com/ area and various elegant hospitality MomentumCricketSixes and follow the areas for those wanting to upgrade their action on Twitter@CrickSixes.

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and tenants. Many come from networks is absolutely critical for Q: What is the pricing strategy ConvenienCe and SeCurity surrounding areas where security efficiency and logistical reasons. at Cosmo Business Park? is poor, infrastructure is crumbling and, most importantly, where they Q: explain why the area that the a: The current rate is R680 per the deciding factors at Cosmo Business Park were looking for an investment park is situated in is becoming square metre (plus VAT). Our that would secure their long-term popular? Park Owners Levies are also very property requirements. Several of competitive and, in some cases, Investec Property’s the companies that were originally a: The North West corridor is the significantly lower than the other tenants are now owning space, fastest growing and developing developments in the market. specialist industrial team incentivised by the competitive node in Gauteng. The park is has been responsible pricing and investment prospects therefore easily accessible and Q: What is security like at the the park offers. offers owners and tenants the ability park? for some of South to grow their businesses in a secure Africa’s largest and most Q: What other factors estate. Businesses that are currently a: We have 24/7/365 security in progressive industrial contributed to them committing located in Kya Sands, Laser Park the park, with a dedicated patrol to locating at the park? and Northlands cannot expand vehicle and response team. We developments. One such because additional land is either pride ourselves on the security we development, situated a: In addition to the reasons expensive or virtually non-existent. have in place and we are continuing already described, many of the With the advent of developments to make improvements. Our Park strategically close to employees of these companies like Steyn City, Jackal Creek, Eagle Owners Association is very active Lanseria Airport, is Cosmo also reside in the residential areas Canyon, Dainfern and other security and takes a keen interest in the close by. We have found that due estates, owners and tenants want maintenance, security and wellbeing Business Park. to increased traffic congestion, their businesses to be located in of all occupiers. people want to work close to similar secure environments. where they live. We asked Investec Property’s Mike Q: What is the size of Cosmo Brown about the success of Cosmo Q: What would you say is the Business Park and how many Business Park. major benefit of the park’s stands are still available? location? Q: Cosmo Business Park has a: Cosmo Business Park certainly attracted a lot of a: Cosmo Business Park is measures in excess of 40 interest. Can you name some accessible off Malibongwe Drive hectares, with stands ranging in of the companies that occupy and consequently can easily be size from 2000m2 to 30 000m2. space in the park? reached from both the N1 and N14 To date, 40 of the 73 stands have highways. Access to these road already been sold. a: Some of the companies and Q: explain why these organisations already occupying companies were interested in space at Cosmo Business occupying space at Cosmo Cosmo Business Park is developed by Investec Property. Park include: Dale Spiral, The Business Park initially – i.e. Scientific Group, Frimax, Branson what were the deciding factors? Investec Property, a division of Investec Limited, is one of South Chemicals, Obsidian Health, Africa’s best recognised property developers and fund managers. Watchtower, The Courier Guy, Axis a: The companies that have For more information, contact Mike Brown 083 251 3570 Pac and Braviz Foods, amongst taken space in the park are made [email protected] others. up of a combination of owners

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47 DAINFERN ADvERtoRIAL Written by: John Luis, ADvTECH Schools Division: Head of Academics

Servant Leaders in Society

“Education is the most Looking beyond race, gender, class, “A life is not important sexuality and nationality, students powerful weapon which understand and respect diversity. except in the impact it you can use to change has on other lives.” “The important task of Jackie Robinson the world.” Nelson Mandela literature is to free man, Students are taught that purpose and not to censor him.” signifi cance is built up from selfl ess ducation in 2015 is more than dedication to building others. C Anais Nin just understanding subject- M specifi c content and skills. Of Freedom of speech and opinion is greater importance, education “Overcoming poverty is Y highly encouraged and promoted in all Emust see as its focal point the value of CM ADvTECH schools. developing responsible and engaged not a gesture of charity, MY individuals that strive for high levels of it is an act of justice.” social responsibility and upliftment of Nelson Mandela CY “Earth provides enough human potential. CMY to satisfy every man’s Students are made aware of the K To be a servant leader is to be a servant need but not every injustices of the world and consequently fi rst and a leader second. This kind of encouraged to be sensitive to the plight leadership stems from a desire to serve man’s greed.” of those suffering most in this world. rather than a desire to have power. Our Mahatma Ghandi greatest role model in this respect is ADvTECH’s purpose statement says that Nelson Mandela. Mandela’s leadership Students are engaged in discussions on schools are encouraged to teach, discuss focused primarily on growth and the how best to conserve the world we live and engage with students regarding wellbeing of people. His leadership was in and to appreciate that humans cannot their role in contributing meaningfully rooted in community development and live without a healthy planet. towards the sustainable development good citizenship. of human capacity in South Africa. The ADvTECH schools are characterised by The values that most embody the notion “The greatest glory in strong academic programmes but also of servant leadership are outlined below. living lies not in never by a set of values underpinned by an These form the foundation of a personal understanding of the role the individual character which is key to developing a falling, but in rising plays in our country and globally. strong servant leader. every time we fall.” Scholars are encouraged to ask Nelson Mandela themselves: “What difference “When I see through Students are encouraged to be risk- will I make as a servant my eyes, I think that we takers and to go to levels they never leader in society?” are different. When I thought possible. see through my heart, ADvTECH Schools Division is a subsidiary of the ADvTECH Group. The Schools Division acquires, manages and operates premium quality pre-school, school, tertiary I know we are the institutions and resourcing divisions across South Africa. Its school brands include CrawfordSchools™, Trinityhouse, Abbotts College, Junior Colleges, ADvTECH same.” Doe Zantamata Centurus Colleges, Maragon Private Schools and Charterhouse. These brands account for 41 schools across South Africa and one school in Botswana.

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Thermodynamics It’s cold outside. Burn fat while the sun doesn’t shine.

y lemon tree is blooming and for the first time after 3 years, I’m going to have my own home- grown lemons. I’m not a fan of winter, but it has its upsides. One is watching my tree bear fruit; Manother is thermodynamics. Yes, I am talking about the laws of heat energy, in particular, its ability to convert to and from other forms.

Michael Phelps was reported to have eaten a 12,000 calories per day diet while training for the 2008 Olympics. That’s 10 times the recommended daily allowance for a woman looking to slim down. Yet, he managed to weigh in at 88kg, had single digit bodyfat, broke numerous world records and walked away with 8 gold medals. A miracle? Possibly. Thermodynamics? Probably.

The second law of thermodynamics, which concerns us, deals with the efficiency with which your body burns and stores calories, as measured by your metabolism and evidenced by weight gains and losses. As an open system, your body exchanges with the environment, absorbing and expending energy like heat and matter (ingestion and excretion). Primarily, we concern ourselves more with matter, how much we eat and how many calories we burn through exercise. That’s all good and well, but there are other factors that may play a role, such as heat exchange.

To keep your body at its normal 37 degrees Celsius in temperate conditions (as well as maintain basic functions such as heartbeat, respiration, digestion, etc.) your metabolism must burn a base number of calories to create the necessary energy. Now, introduce your warm body to a cold environment (maybe a 4am walk on a cold winter’s morning?) and heat energy will be lost to the environment. Caloric burn will have to increase to maintain base level homeostasis.

Replace the walk with a run (or a swim in water less than 37 degrees) and the caloric need increases exponentially to create the energy necessary to satisfy your basal metabolic rate as well as meet the additional demand created by the exercise. Assuming your eating hasn’t changed and you have storage to spare, these extra calories will come from your fat Marlaina A. Balaban is an accredited and glycogen deposits. Good news all around. Personal Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor and 1st Dan Black My advice? Get out there and embrace the cold. Winter is not Belt, SA JKA Karate. She resides in just doom, gloom and extra snooze minutes. As for me and the the Dainfern area and can be reached handful of lemons life has given me, I’m going to make some at 084 506 2424, or by emailing: lemonade. Anyone want ice? [email protected]. Summer bodies are made in winter

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Colour Me Right

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earing colours that are unfl attering can damage your overall image – but physical attributes aren’t all that Wthe colours you wear can affect. Did you know that the colours you’re wearing are often the fi rst thing other people notice about you? As we automatically associate some colours with different emotions or situations, the colours you wear can say a lot about you or can infl uence other

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Dressing in colours that match your message will make you feel more confident

You will need a: Primary colour: This is the main colour of the outfit and sets the overall tone i.e. a black suit. Secondary colour: This is the second-most used colour of your outfit. It should be close to the primary colour or be a good contrast i.e. a white shirt. Highlight colour: This is the colour that emphasizes the other parts of your outfit, and it should be used carefully.

For example, charcoal grey trousers and a deep purple top can be highlighted with bright coral accessories. This balance of colours lets others see your professionalism and creativity.

Wearing three colours in an outfit looks lively and energetic. If you want to focus on just one or two aspects of your personality, you can always use your highlight colour to either tone down or Pink: Empathetic, innovative, feminine, artistic, possibly quiet. rev up the look. White: Authoritative and assertive when worn with a deep shade, but can also be seen as empathetic, pure, hopeful and But remember: if you have high contrast between your hair reliable when worn on its own. and skin, such as dark brown hair with fair skin, a high contrast Cream or Camel: Elegant, approachable and trustworthy. outfit will look more natural on you (i.e. black and white). Grey: Can be respectable, refined, strong and efficient, or High contrast outfits can look powerful and are often worn to lacking energy. symbolize authority. Brown: Serious, supportive, empathetic, creative, stable and secure. If you have blonde hair and fair skin, a lot of contrast may be too strong for you. Try blending light and dark shades to create You can use these colour messages in your clothing to enhance medium contrast, as this will make you look polished and your image and your impact. For example, wearing shades that friendly. mimic your hair or eye colour will help establish credibility and trustworthiness. As you can see, colour is a surprisingly powerful force. Being confident with colour is easy when you know your colour If you’re naturally outgoing, you may not need to use colour to direction. That’s why having your colours professionally highlight your qualities. In some situations you might even want analysed is so worthwhile. Not only can it save you time, money to tone down your natural extrovert qualities and draw attention and wardrobe space, but wearing colours that support your to the fact that you’re a deep thinker and a great problem solver. personal colouring and that reflect the person you want to be, In this case, you could wear shades of blue to keep others can change your life. And, as you already know, wearing the focused on these talents. right colours makes you look and feel good.

Bright colours are great, in moderation, when you are doing a presentation or you want to capture attention or convey confidence, but not when you’re getting down to serious If you find choosing the right business. Dressing in colours that match your message will colours challenging, you are make you feel more confident, too. not alone. If you would like to know more about personal Take heed though – wearing too many colours at once is tiring colour analysis, call Rachel to the eyes of the onlooker, but wearing too few colours can Lynch at Personal Best Image make you look boring. Consultancy on: 011 476 7047 or 084 260 3379; or email: One way to get around this challenge is to use three colours in [email protected]. each outfit, as suggested by the “Golden Section” often used in Rachel can also be found at art. The ratio of one-third to two-thirds creates balance. Rather www.personalbest-image.com than letting one colour or tone dominate your outfit, use a third Rachel Lynch colour to balance the main colours.

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