Hazeldean Times Issue 19 2015

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02 Editor’s Letter

04 Out & About

06 News from the Developer

07 Local School News

08 Sabreal December Notice

Life in the Node

10 Lifestyle & Location in One Package

18 Ons praat met Dawie Roodt

20 Back to School with PNA

22 Simeon

24 A Stroll Through the Cowhouse Market

Hazeldean Exclusives

26 Latest in Lifestyle

28 Tips for Saving Electricity

31 Be Water Wise

35 Pets on Vacation

39 Packing a Holiday First Aid Kit

42 Ultimate Festive Drinks

45 Start of School Woes

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LetterED'S

2015 has certainly been an eventful one for the Hazeldean Node and its developers. It is with much excitement that we can present you with the newly revamped Hazeldean Times Magazine. Our cover story in this edition focuses on the future plans for the Hazeldean suburb, recently dubbed as “The East Capital”. Great headway has been made with the future planning of the area’s infrastructure development with construction of the PWV17 and N4 interchange starting as early as the third quarter of next year. Read more on page 10.

We also chat with Chief Economist of the Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt, about his views on investments in South Africa, provide some very handy tips on 'Back to School' growing pains and plenty of other handy information to see you through the festive season.

Hazeldean Times and the developers of the Hazeldean Node are looking forward to what next year will bring and we cannot wait to start growing our community in the years to come.

See you in 2016!

Jacques outlines the future potential of investing in Hazeldean Node and covers all of the upcoming developments in the Node on page 10.

JACQUESKOK

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR ABNORMAL MEDIA & MARKETING

Estilee highlights Curro Hazeldean Primary School and College’s 2015 accomplishments and highlights on page 7.

ESTILEE DU PLESSIS

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR ABNORMAL MEDIA & MARKETING

Michael consults Efficient Group Chief Economist, Dawie Roodt, on the future for Hazeldean Node Investors and chats to him about his new book on page 18.

MICHAEL NESER

CREATIVE DIRECTOR ABNORMAL MEDIA & MARKETING

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16 DEC ANTIQUE &

COLLECTABLES FAIR

MELROSE HOUSE MUSEUM

Melrose House Vintage & Collectables fair is once again scheduled for Wednesday, 16 December. Enjoy a leisurely shop on the grounds and take a tour through the scenic Melrose House. Shoppers will be spoilt for choice when it comes to handcrafted items with stalls offering baby clothes, footwear, one-of-a-kind clothing for ladies, leather products, fashion for all, jewellery, homeware, designed crafts, antiques and collectibles. There will also be some delectable homemade treats on sale.

CHRISTMAS MARKET

SAFARI NURSERY

Die Geskenke Trommel presents their annual Christmas Market at Safari Nursery! Bring your family with for a fun-filled day at the best nursery in Pretoria. Visit Die Geskenke Trommel in the Kudu Hall to buy all your Christmas gifts for the season. The market will be on from 15 December 2015 till 6 January 2016.

15 DEC

06 JAN

XMAS MARKET

NICKEL

This market is known for being one of the biggest Christmas markets in Pretoria with 300 exhibitors under one roof. There are loads of beautiful handmade items for sale. The Nickel Xmas Market’s aim is to raise funds for the Home but it is also a job creation project for unemployed women and youth. The market takes place from 28 November till 16 December at 214 Lynwood Road Ext. It is open from 09h00 to 18h00 daily. There is a teagarden available along with safe parking and a kiddies area. Credit cards are accepted at the stalls.

28 NOV

16 DEC

5KM & 11KM RUN/WALK

NEW YEAR

Start the New Year off the healthy way at the annual New Year’s Run/Walk taking place at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens. Contact Run-A-Way Sport and Running Inn for more details and entry forms.

01 JAN

Showing at the Barnyard Theatre until 30 December 2016 is the most daring 80s rock show ever to hit the Barnyard Theatre stage. Look forward to seeing some incredible retro fashion, dance and of course music that will bring you an evening packed with the most delightful surprises. Featuring a colourful versatile cast that will rewind to synth pop, new wave and arena rock in the most authentic 80s style. The 1980s is the most favoured tune decade of the last 60 years – so join the 80s Rewind cast to make this a party bash you will never forget! Contact the Barnyard Theatre for times and ticket availability.

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NOW

30 DEC

FOR HAZELDEAN RESIDENTS

IMPORTANT DATES

• Curro Hazeldean Primary and College close on 9 December 2015 and reopen on 13 January 2016.

• The Sabreal office will be closed from 15 December 2015 to 04 January 2016. See page 8 for a list of handy contact numbers that you might need while they are closed!

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FROM THE HAZELDEAN MAINTENANCE TEAM

NEWS

Vierfontein/Abreal Urban’s teams will be working throughout the December holidays. If you need someone to mow your lawns whilst you are away, please contact your estate manager for more information. The team is hard at work with the installation of the landscaping at Phase 6 of The Retreat. The Park area at the Oukraal Houses is nearing completion and will also feature a jungle gym for the kids. The current drought we are experiencing in Gauteng plays a pivotal role in our daily lives as we are not allowed to use the irrigation systems in the Node. According to weather forecasts the current drought will be with us for a quite a while still and we urge all our clients to plan their gardens responsibly, by making use of indigenous plants that require less water.

For more information, email [email protected]


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VAN DIE ONTWIKKELAARNUUS

Die span by Sable Homes is hard aan die werk aan ‘n verskeidenheid nuwe produkte in Hazeldean. By die bekroonde Retreat Aftree-landgoed is konstruksie van die sesde fase tans onderweg. Die konstruksie van 16 nuwe woonstelle in Die Retreat sal vroeg in 2016 begin, tesame met die installering van dienste by die volgende fase, Fase 7 van die Retreat huise. Met die 20 nuwe eenhede in Fase 7 kan voornemende kopers uitsien na ‘n opgradering van die eksterne uitleg-styl. Sable Homes werk tans aan ‘n nuwe eksklusiewe aftree-produk vir Hazeldean waarvan meer inligting beskikbaar sal wees vroeg in die nuwe jaar.

Konstruksie in die eksklusiewe Ridge landgoed vorder goed en daar is slegs ‘n beperkte aantal erwe steeds beskikbaar. Die ontwikkelaar is tans in onderhandelings betrokke vir die ontwikkeling van die Ridge se finale fase. Die Meadows landgoed wat ‘n geruime tyd gelede reeds uitverkoop is, het reeds heelwat inwoners en die konstruksie van die balans van die huise nader nou voltooiing. ‘n Vroeë Kersfees kom na Hazeldean met die Oukraal Huise in Hazeldean. Alle kopers wat hulle kontrakte teen 31 Desember teken sal R100 000 in ekstras absoluut gratis ontvang. Ekstras sluit onder andere in ‘n ingeboude braai, TV-of studeerkamer, of ‘n dubbel-motorhuis.

Carli Steenberg has recently joined the Sabreal team in the Hazeldean Node, as Junior Estate Manager. She has worked in the service industry for the last four years, and growing up in rural KZN as a typical farm girl, she has never been afraid of "getting her hands dirty". With vast experience in all security related matters, she has a keen eye for detail and security related matters therefore making her a valuable addition to the Sabreal team. We trust that she will grow with us taking the Sabreal team to new heights. Welcome Carli!

FROM THE PROPERTY MANAGERNEWS


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The college is on the brink of an exciting year ahead, with their expansion almost complete. A new admin building, twelve new classrooms, two new IT labs and two new science laboratories will be ready in the New Year, as well as the FINA Standard, indoor, heated, Olympic-sized swimming pool.

CURRO HAZELDEAN PRIMARY 2015 HIGHLIGHTS

The primary school also boasts a great year of achievements. From awards received in the National Eisteddfod and debating accolades, to partaking in the Centurion Arts Festival – the primary school falls nothing short of remarkable with all of these cultural achievements under its belt.

The diverse and impressive sporting accolades include high rankings in golf; first place in dressage for talented student Mari-Louise Lubbe in the SANESA National Horse Riding Championship; two gold medals for Garrick Rees in the South African Wrestling and Judo Championships; and a two-time champion title for the TSA Junior Masters in tennis for Kholo Montsi. The achievements of the Curro Hazeldean students is commendable and speaks to the dedication that the school has for furthering and growing their sporting diversity.

A RECIPE FOR

SUCCESSCurro Hazeldean Independent School strives for balance with their dynamic approach to education. Situated in Hazeldean, Pretoria East, the school places a strong emphasis on balancing classroom learning with sport and culture, aiming to provide learners with a more holistic approach to education.

Curro Hazeldean is a combined, parallel-medium school, offering education in both Afrikaans and English to learners from Group 5 through to Grade 12.

The school values are centred on four pillars; Child Friendliness, Positive Discipline, Christian Ethos and Values, and Creative Thinking. These values are reflected throughout both the primary and high school, ensuring that the ethos of the Curro education vision is always central in everything the schools do.

CURRO COLLEGE HAZELDEAN 2015 HIGHLIGHTS

It has been a year of sport, cultural and academic achievements for the college. The Under-14 and Under-16 girls’ hockey teams were the Noordvaal winners, whilst both the Under-15 and Under-16 boys’ rugby teams boasted a league win as well as

the Blue Bulls champions title in their respective age groups. Five players have been selected for the Blue Bulls teams: Charles Luhanga and Diego Scholtz made the Under-15 team, whilst Ahren Smith, William Labani and Robin Mokoena were chosen for the Under-16 team.

Casablanca Manor was lit up with music and dancing for the matric dance, where the Grade Twelve’s celebrated their big night in style.

HERE’S TO 2016It has been an exciting and successful

year for Curro Hazeldean Independent School, with both Curro Hazeldean Primary and Curro College Hazeldean achieving remarkable results. There have been a vast number of achievements

for the schools collectively, and this is testimony to a mission and vision that puts a dynamic curriculum at the core of education.

Here’s to a new year ahead, wherein Curro Hazeldean will no doubt continue to strive for academic, cultural and sporting

success and achievement. With an ethos this dedicated to education they are onto a sure recipe for success.

If you’d like more information about Curro Hazeldean Independent School please visit www.curro.co.za.

SCHOOL NEWS


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HAZELDEAN OFFICE PARK FULL STEAM AHEAD

Abland is pleased to announce that construction of the Hazeldean Office Park continues and is well under way with Buildings D and E. The A-grade office space which is both modern and spaciously designed will be sold on a sectional title basis starting at R16,500/m2.

The first three buildings are fully let and the only space available to purchase is in the occupancy phase as of December 2015. Office suites are available from 250 m2 to 1500 m2.

Landscaping within the office park has been well thought through to accommodate the birdlife in the area and includes the wetlands which adds a unique feature to the park.

For more information, contact Renier Swarts on 082 555 3979 or [email protected].

Please note that the Sabreal office will be closed from 15 December 2015 to 04 January 2016. Please have the numbers below at hand during the December 2015 Closure.

SECURITY GUARDHOUSE: 079 306 2588

ACCON SECURITY / RESPONSE: 081 501 2249 / 081 794 8666

BOSCHKOP POLICE STATION: 10111 / 012 802 1087 / 012 802 8200

FIRE BRIGADE / AMBULANCE SERVICES (TSHWANE): 101 77 / 012 310 6400

TSHWANE MUNICIPALITY (WATER & ELEC ACCOUNTS/PROBLEMS): 012 358 2111 / 012 358 2405 / 080 111 1556

AMBULANCE: 082 809 (Netcare) 084 124 (ER24)

WILGERS HOSPITAL: 012 807 8100

INTERCARE : 012 809 6000

ESTATE OFFICE: Jean Jonker : 074 613 2381 Carli Steenberg : 081 554 0006 Marianne Botes : 083 456 0312

PLUMBER: Mgb Plumbers : 082 049 7291 The Drain Surgeon : 0861 758 623

ELECTRICIAN: Atterbury Elec : 071 546 7735 Sheer Elec : 079 449 4473 / 074 8121 994 Electro Surgeon : 0861 758 623

EMERGENCY NUMBERSCUT-OUT AND KEEP

NEWS

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The Hazeldean Node is set to increase investment values with upcoming

developments adding to its existing features of being situated in a prime

location with extensive lifestyle amenities making it an investors dream.

Lifestyle & Location IN ONE PACKAGE



‘Location Location Location’, this phrase coined by British real estate tycoon Lord Harold Samuel is just as relevant today as it was in 1926. Whether you’re buying a

house, renting an office or looking for a prime retail spot the most important decision is answering ‘where’.



According to an article published by Financial Mail in May this year titled SA’s Best Suburbs: Leafy and Gated, it appears that the

current property market now features two distinct types of home buyers. On the one hand there are those seeking an urban lifestyle in well-established, high-density neighbourhoods close to major business hubs and public transport infrastructure; and on the other hand are those who prefer a more relaxed, country ambience within gated estate communities, often located on city outskirts.

The Hazeldean Node provides a perfectly balanced appeal to both types of home buyers. And when one considers the extensive residential expansion set to take place in the area, it is the clear answer to asking ‘where’ buyers should make the decision to invest.

Though affordability and life-stage are important factors in choosing where to live, suburbs that outperform on the capital growth front generally tend to offer a convenient location close to major transport routes with easy access to good schools, business, shopping, leisure, and health-care amenities. Security, scarcity and the view are other factors that affect demand and price growth. The master plan and vision for the Hazeldean Node ticks all these boxes.

In terms of road infrastructure, principal approvals have already been obtained by

key shareholders – Pivotal Property Fund among them – to fund vital infrastructure components in the Node. This includes the planned road upgrade that has been approved for the N4 to directly link Hazeldean through the future PWV17 highway. This interchange, which will be situated between the Solomon Mahlangu and Boschkop off-ramps, forms part of the future PWV17 highway that will link the N4 and the R21 past Rietvlei and Irene. Approvals are also in place from relevant road authorities for all planned roads as well as overhead power lines for the entire




Node. Construction of the first phase of the roads is planned to commence in the third quarter of 2016.

This will alleviate the current traffic issues experienced in the area and will carry the added benefit of creating a new artery into the Node. This in turn will inject renewed interest in investment thanks to ease of movement and a vibrant energy that this is sure to bring to the area. Another big coup for the Node’s supporting infrastructure is the proposed Gauteng Rapid Rail Link earmarked to run through the Hazeldean Node and the Tshwane Bus Rapid Transit project into Lynnwood road.

In a further development that is set to send property values soaring, Abland, the commercial and retail developer of the Hazeldean Node, are now also planning the development of a 100 000 m2 regional shopping centre. Various national and international retail outlets have already expressed their interest in the centre, construction of which is set to begin in the third quarter of 2016.

The last few units in the Hazeldean Office Park are also currently under construction with another 40 000 m2 of future office space currently being planned. Future commercial developments exceeding 800 000 m2 of commercial floor space are on the cards which will definitely up interest in the commercial hub of the Node. Furthermore, the development will include

1.6 million m2 of developable floor area allocated to a mix of commercial; primary, secondary and tertiary educational; retail; hospitality; places of worship; light industry and other related uses.

In terms of easy access to educational facilities, the Curro Hazeldean Primary School and College which are centrally located are expanding and the next product in the Curro stable, Curro Castles Nursery school is being planned to start construction in 2016. A tertiary educational institution to be situated in the Hazeldean precinct is also on the cards.

The existing Hazeldean development has much to offer but is still earmarked for further improvements. Newer restaurants such as Doppio Zero complement the renovations to their existing neighbours, Isabella’s and Tranna. The existing eateries are being joined by new tenants such as the ever popular Rocomamas set to open in Hazeldean Square.

A regional hospital and a storage facility as well as a hotel and conferencing venue set for completion in the near future round off the Hazeldean product. The area also boasts added value initiatives such as the Cowhouse weekend market and kid’s mountain bike course bringing some specialised leisure activities to the Node and adding to that lifestyle appeal.

Upon completion the Hazeldean Node could provide an additional 11 000

residential dwellings including a secure lifestyle estate with educational facilities and convenience retail within the estate itself. The first 500 apartments in this estate are now in the planning phase and this particular development will provide a perfect complement to the existing estates in the Node including the award-winning Retreat and Retirement Estate, Oukraal Bachelors and Oukraal Houses as well as The Ridge and The Meadows.

Overall, the Hazeldean Node seems to tick every box in terms of location, design and scarcity and represents a remarkable opportunity for buyers to invest in an area that is set for future capital growth. Owners in the Node can rest assured in the knowledge that there is rising value in the land under their feet. Have a look

at the master plan on page 16...


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DAWIE ROODTHAZELDEAN TIMES GESELS MET

Ons eieEkonomie-Einsteinse teorie vanrelatiwiteit


af: “Watter belegging maak die meeste sin vir my huidige ouderdom, my finansiële posisie en my eie risiko-aptyt?”

Dawie sien wel nog waarde in vaste eiendom en vind nodes soos Hazeldean aantreklik weens die nabyheid aan kantoorparke, skole en winkelsentrums. Maar as beleggingsinstrument verkies hy tans genoteerde eiendom. Sy redes hiervoor is dat genoteerde eiendom se transaksiekoste laer is, likiditeit is groot, asook die deursigtigheid van prys en die aanpasbaarheid weens likiditeit.

Tendense wat beleggers ook in ag moet neem is rentekoerse, stygende inflasie en die huidige droogte, wat tans ons ekonomie affekteer. Rentekoerse beweeg in ‘n opwaartse rigting, wat eiendom onaantreklik laat lyk weens die koste van geld wat al hoe duurder raak. Dawie voorspel egter dat rentekoerse nie drasties sal styg nie, maar vir eiendomsbeleggers is dit ‘n tendens om fyn dop te hou.

Stygende inflasie raak ook almal se sak, wat veral veroorsaak word deur die swak vertoning van die rand en die huidige droogte. “As ons boere nie genoeg reën kry in die volgende paar maande nie, sien ek ‘n moeilike tyd vir nie net die landboubedryf nie, maar ons hele ekonomie.” Dawie glo wel ons het van die slimste boere in die wêreld, wat ‘n mate van hoop vir ons los.

As ons eie ekonomiese Siener van Rensburg, praat Dawie graag oor die massiewe rol wat tegnologie tans en in die nabye toekoms gaan speel in die wêreld ekonomie. Hy glo ons beleef tans ‘n tegnologiese rewolusie en waarsku dat ekonomië en individue sal moet aanpas by hierdie tendens. “Dis ongelooflik. Vlieënde drones lewer produkte af, daar’s elke dag ‘n nuwe wonderlike App en karre bestuur hulself. Tegnologiese infrastruktuur gaan ‘n belangrike rol speel en ook die vaardighede om aan te pas by die vooruitgang van tegnologie.”

Dawie kyk ook verder in die toekoms in, met navorsing wat hy tans doen vir ‘n moontlike nuwe boek. Hy gaan veral kyk na sogenaamde Crypto-currencies. Dit is ‘n soort virtuele geldeenheid wat kan ontstaan weens ons wantroue in bankwese, wisselkoerse en die effek wat belasting op almal se sak het. Met ‘n Crypto-currency (Kripto-geld) bly elke transaksie anoniem, wat die staat gaan dwing om meer maatskappye te privatiseer en wat ook ‘n groot effek op bankwese sal hê.

Dawie se eerlikheid en kennis oor die ekonomie spreek boekdele. Sy positiewe uitkyk op die stand van Suid-Afrika gee mens hoop vir die toekoms en stel mens gerus oor jou plaaslike beleggings. ‘n Doem-profeet is hy beslis nie, maar wat hy te sê het oor ons land se ekonomie, mag dalk net profeties wees.

Dawie Roodt is ‘n direkteur en hoof ekonoom van The Efficient Group. Vir deursigtige batebestuur en finansiële advies, besoek die Efficient Group se webstuiste by www.efgroup.co.za


“Daar is niks soos die ideale belegging nie- alles is relatief”. Die Hazeldean Times het die voorreg gehad om met Dawie Roodt, een van ons land se voorste ekonome, te gesels oor sy uitkyk op beleggings en veral eiendoms-beleggings in die huidige Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomiese klimaat.

Mens sou dink dat Dawie ietwat sinies oor ons land se toekoms sou wees, veral na ‘n onlangse gewapende aanval by sy huis

in Pretoria-Oos, maar Dawie bly positief oor Suid-Afrika. “Dis waar ek wil bly. Dis my plek dié; my mense en my besigheid is hier. Ja, ons land het wel baie probleme, veral rondom ons regering en sy leierskap, maar hier bly steeds baie geleenthede in Suid-Afrika”. Hy sukkel om sy rekenaar se muis rond te skuif, weens sy linker arm wat nog herstel nà die aanval.

4 BATEKLASSE:

AS BELEGGER STEL DAWIE GROOTLIKS

BELANG IN SLEGS

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die geldmark, wat bepaal word deur die land se Reserwe Bank,

die kapitaal mark, soos staatseffekte,

genoteerde aandele op die JSE,

genoteerde eiendom.

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Maar Dawie draai nie doekies om nie en sê dat nie een van die vier bateklasse tans vir hom aantreklik lyk nie. Hy beklemtoon wel dat daar egter steeds waarde is vir beleggers, maar elke individu moet ‘n relatiewe strategie volg. Wat hy hiermee bedoel is dat jy jou eie risiko-profiel moet bepaal en daarvolgens kyk watter bateklas relatief beter is teenoor ‘n ander. Vra jouself

Sms BOEK na 34244 en staan ‘n kans om een van

5 getekende boeke van Dawie Roodt te wen.

SMS & WEN!




Back to School GAME PLAN!PNA strives constantly to develop a brand which is associated with quality, a comprehensive product range and superb customer service. In doing so they have become recognised as South Africa’s favourite supplier of stationery, art and craft materials, books and educational books. PNA Hazeldean is part of 61 stores nation-wide, with the PNA head office being situated in Florida Hills.

Back to School has become one of the biggest shopping events of the year second only to the holiday season. With more

budget-conscious spending heading into the Back to School season, competition will be fierce between retailers in terms of what they have to offer and at what price. Although PNA does not compete with the larger national chain stores in size, they certainly do when it comes to price and customer service.

In the midst of the summer holidays and festive season, most people do not have Back to School shopping on their minds but it can creep up on you and your family quickly, so it pays to be prepared.

BACK TO SCHOOL GAME PLAN:• The best way to save is to start planning.

Take inventory to see what you have already.

• Keep an eye on your funds and stay

within your budget.• Stay with the school list or set up a list

and get your child involved.• Separate the wants from the needs.

Begin shopping by focusing on the essential items, such as required textbooks and school supplies.

• Be the teacher’s hero and stay away from supplies with gimmicks. Such as pencil sharpeners that light up which can be a distraction in class.

• If it becomes apparent that your kids still need more supplies once school starts, prioritize those items and shop accordingly.

• Set up a supply shelf or storage container in your home, for those last minute late night school projects. This way you’ll also know where to find unused products when the time comes to shop for Back to School supplies next year.

• Figure out when quality counts. Leaky pens will cost you more in ruined

clothes than some more expensive varieties. Sticking with name brands for crayons, coloured pencils, markers and water colour paints will be better in the long run.

• Start planning for next year now!

If you need any assistance, you are welcome to send your school’s stationery supply list to PNA Hazeldean at [email protected] or hand it in at our till and we will manage your Back to School shopping for you. Now you can go on holiday, spend time with the family over the festive season and come back in the New Year with your school supplies neatly packed and at the best prices available.


Simeon het in ’n baie kreatiewe familie groot geword en sy pad in die musiekindustrie begin stap op die jong ouderdom van 3-jaar

langs sy ma en mentor, Sonja Herholdt.Kort na die voltooiing van sy

hoërskoolloopbaan het Simeon vertrek na Europa waar hy vir twee jaar gewerk en opgetree het in Londen voordat hy terugkom het om sy studies te voltooi by die Suid-Afrikaanse Musiekinstituut. Hierdie internasionale sabbatstydperk het hom nie net opwindende geleenthede gebied, waarvan een was om vir Bryan Adams in 2008 by die Excel Centre in Londen to open nie, maar dit het hom ook die geleentheid gegee om sy eie musiekidentiteit te ontwikkel.

In 2012 het Rooirok, Simeon se debut-album die lig gesien. Rooirok spog onderandere met twee snitte wat geskryf is vir die nuutste Angus Buchan rolprent, Ordinary People vrygestel in April 2012. Hierdie aangrypende rolprent word wereldwyd deur Sony versprei. In 2013 het Simeon musiek geskryf en opgeneem vir die rolprent Babalas waar hy skouers geskuur het met Ian Roberts, Norman Ansty en Tammy–Anne Fortuin. Simeon maak ook sy verskyning in die rolprent om Just Walk Away, ’n enkel snit op die klankbaan saam met Jack Parow te sing. Just Walk Away het landswyd op

Simeon staan op die drumpel om die Afrikaanse musiekmark te verower, en alhoewel hierdie opwindende jong kunstenaar ‘n nuweling is in die industrie, is die industrie nie vir hom vreemd nie.

SIMEON talle radio stasies die Top 40 gehaal en kan steeds gereeld gehoor word.

Simeon se unieke stem, gekoester deur talle jongelinge, het ontwikkel in ‘n baie volwasse stem wat knap gekombineer word met kitaargedrewe Afrikaans en Engelse liedjies wat deur Simeon self geskryf is. Liedjies soos Stupid Little Song en Jy Lyk Goed In My Hemp kan gereeld op tv gesien en radio gehoor word. Hy kry sy inspirasie vir skryf uit ‘n kombinasie van eie lewenservaring en sy liefde vir stories vertel. Rooirok sluit ‘n paar verrassings in met twee duette, waarvan een saam met sy ma Sonja Herholdt is. Daar is selfs ’n tong in die kies ‘rap’ liedjie as ’n bonussnit op die album. Die hele album is baie kunstig saamgestel en vervaardig, deels te danke aan die vervaardiger Verny Scholtz. Die album is ‘n huldeblyk aan die talent van hierdie jong kunstenaar.

Simeon het al sy verskyning gemaak op verskeie tv programme soos Jukebox, SABC Morning Live, ETV Sunrise om maar net ’n paar te noem. Talle radio onderhoude, tydskrif en koerant artikels, voorblaaie vir LIG en Kos vir die Siel tydskrifte en vertonings by feeste soos KKNK, Innibos en Aardklop.

Simeon het ook ‘n korporatiewe band,

onafhanklik van sy solo loopbaan genaamd The Cover Ups wat ‘n kombinasie van swing, folk en Top 40 popliedjies speel. Hulle het die afgelope paar jaar by verskeie korporatiewe funksies opgetree onder andere, Investec en Sansui om maar net ’n paar van hulle kliënte te noem. Die band spog ook met hul debut-album getitel The Cover Ups wat Junie 2014 vrygestel word.

Ons sien met baie opwinding daarna uit om hierdie ongelooflike talentvolle kunstenaar te sien die harte verower van hierdie volk en ons is baie trots daarop om saam met hom te kan werk! Met sy "boy-next-door" voorkoms, sprankelende persoonlikheid en onberispelike musikale vermoë, gaan hy verseker diep spore trap in die harte van Suid-Afrikaners in die jare wat kom en ‘n nalatenskap agterlaat, net soos sy ma.

Vir meer inligting kontak:Macintosh & Associates Entertainment CC Artist Management Company Tel: +27 11 314 5990E-pos: [email protected]: www.simeon.co.za






Cowhouse Market!COME & VISIT THE

The creators of Hazeldean’s very own outdoor market chat to us about their vision of bringing the community together for delicious food, outdoor fun and a break away from it all.

“The Cowhouse market was founded by Louis Venter, William Waugh and James Waugh over a glass of wine and a braai in January 2015. Their idea was born

from a passion for food and good times. After working as traders at various markets in the Western Cape we realised a serious need for a different type of market concept in Pretoria that would cater to the needs of children, ladies, gentleman, wives and husbands. The need to break away from the hustle and bustle of city life without having to drive too far forms part of our core strategy. The market started on 10 October 2015. We currently have 35 stalls which we want to expand to 42 in the New Year along with an additional 40 stalls to be added in future. We have planted 67 trees to provide shade for our customers and in 2016 we will be planting grass seeds in the kid's play area.”

Visitors to the market can expect gourmet market food, a safe kid’s play area and live entertainment every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00.

Snorting Boar, Rustic Can (Mexican), Fresh (Gourmet Cheese), “Braai”, Garden

Fun, Diablo Magic, Knicker Blockers, Udder Bar

COWHOUSEMARKET STALLS:

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CHA CHA

INDULGENCE

WITH FITFLOP

LAUNDRYFOR THE LOVE OF

BOLD FESTIVE SEASON

This Summer FitFlop introduces the CHA CHA. The leather sandal range that comes in a variety of metalic colours detailed with shiny beaded Brazilian carnival themed tassels that will make your feet want to dance. FitFlop is well known for their amazing, pressure-diffusing ultra-cushioned, multiple midsoles that are ergonomically engineered to provide amazingly comfortable shoes and instant underfoot relaxation. The perfect combination of sophistication and comfort, the CHA CHA sandal is perfect for pairing with a flowing dress or a fringe detailed swimsuit. Available at independent footwear stores nationwide.

Laundry appliances are an essential addition to any household – they remain one of the most hard-working appliances in the home, and they should be one of the longest lasting. The Miele range of washing machines offer everything you could wish for in terms of capacity, spin speed, wash programmes, noise and safety, efficiency and sustainability, and reliability – all of course created using the latest technology. Like all Miele appliances, its range of laundry appliances are designed, manufactured and tested to last for a minimum of 20 years. Although, Miele appliances are priced at the upper-end of the price spectrum, if you compare them to the average 7-year lifespan of most other laundry appliances, you will see that Miele offers you far more bang for your buck. Visit www.miele.co.za for more information or to find a retailer closest to you.

Summer is well on its way in most parts of the country, and it means holidays are just around the corner. Bathroom Butler, leading bathroom accessory and heated towel rail supplier, stocks the perfect products for transforming your holiday home’s bathroom into a luxurious space. Holidays are about indulgence – so why shouldn’t the spaces we inhabit over our vacations also be a treat? For example, while we might not always have time to take a long soak in the bath, there’s no excuse not to when you are on holiday, and what better way to pamper yourself than in a large glamorous drop-in BETTE bath. The current trend in vacation home decorating is taking its cue from luxury hotels and Bathroom Butler's bathroom range encompasses this trend perfectly! For further information, visit www.bathroombutler.co.za.

Make a bold toast this festive season with Pongrácz, South Africa’s leading Méthode Cap Classique, now available in a limited edition gift pack with a signature Marie Antoinette glass. Celebrating 25 years of pioneering prowess, this timeless Cap Classique is a luxurious gift for summer. A classic blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Pongrácz Brut has a perfect balance of crisp acidity and fragrant green apples, finished off with subtle brioche. It imparts a wonderful foamy mouthful of black fruit flavours with a long lingering finish, a great taste partner if chicken, seafood or oysters are on the menu. Pongrácz, made in the classic French tradition, but proudly on

South African soil, was launched in 1990 in honour of the pioneering spirit and life’s work of viticulturist Desiderius Pongrácz. The limited edition Pongrácz Brut gift pack is available exclusively at Makro while stocks last. Visit www.pongracz.co.za for more information.

LUXURY HOLIDAY HOME BATHROOMS


We speak to Thiart Nortje from leading furniture retailer, Rochester, about what trends are driving sofa design. Reinventing classic styles has become the driving force behind the trendiest couches finding its inspiration in styles from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Today’s top styles are a mix of new and old looks with contemporary undertones. Solid colours have become increasingly popular due their versatility. Solid-coloured fabric sofas can blend in with virtually any style and they are amazingly easy to customize. Thin legs

create a chic and graceful look and are especially suited to smaller living areas, as thin legs make the sofa seem more delicate, adding to the illusion of more space. Practicality remains an important driving force behind today’s design trends, and as a result, sofas with slipcovers have become increasingly sought after. They allow you to remove and clean them whenever necessary – ensuring added longevity to your sofa’s lifespan. For more information or to find a store closest to you, visit www.rochester.co.za.

DESIGN TRENDS TOP 4 SOFA

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WHAT IS A

WATT?Do you know what a watt is? We have learnt a great deal about load shedding over the past few years, however, the basics can still seem baffling. Alison Bulgin from Mr Power helps explain why understanding electricity and energy can help us all save power.

DEFINING ELECTRICITY MEASUREMENTS: • A watt is a unit of power and describes

the rate at which electricity is being used at a specific moment. For example, a Mr. Power 5-watt LED downlight draws 5 watts of electricity at any moment when turned on (compared to a halogen downlight that uses 50 watts).

• A watt-hour is a measurement of energy, describing the total amount of electricity used over time. Watt-hours are a combination of how fast the electricity is used (watts) and the length of time it is used (hours). For example, a 5-watt LED downlight, which draws 5 watts at any one moment, uses 5 watt-hours of electricity in the course of one hour.

• Kilowatts and kilowatt-hours are used for measuring amounts of electricity used by households – these are what show up on your electricity bill, describing how much electricity you have consumed. One kilowatt (kW) equals 1,000 watts, and one kilowatt-hour (kWh) is one hour of using electricity at a rate of 1,000 watts.

SOME TIPS TO WHITTLE YOUR WATTS: • To keep your home cool, open the

awnings and shades to prevent the direct sunlight from coming through the windows which makes your home hotter.

• Turn off ceiling fans when not in the room as they keep you cool, but not the actual room.

• Grill outside on a braai or make delicious cold meals instead of using stoves and ovens.

• Make sure all exterior lights are off during the day.

• Where possible, use appliances such as the washing machine, during off-peak periods.

• Switch to LEDs as they run cooler than traditional globes and have the added benefit of running on 10% electricity or less of halogen lights – they only draw 5 watts (as opposed to 50 watts). LED lights can have a life cycle of 15 years plus, give a fuller spectrum of light and don’t attract insects.

• Keep your geyser off when you’re away.

For more advice and information, visit www.mrpower.co.za.



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BEWATER

• Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, shaving or washing your hands.

• Take shorter showers and use less water if you bath.• Sweep outside areas instead of hosing them down with water.• Use eco-friendly soaps and cleaning products.• Fix leaks at home and report any public water leaks that you

see to the municipality.• Always use a plugged-sink or bowl instead of a running tap.• Insulate hot water pipes to reduce time waiting for water to heat

up.• Install an instant

water heater at your taps for immediate hot water.

• Install aerators and flow-reducing valves on your taps.

• Install water saving devices on taps, toilets, showers & sprinklers.

• Install a water meter and monitor your use.

• Shower instead of taking a bath.• Use less water if you must run a bath.• Bathe young children together.• Flush the toilet only when odours make it necessary.• Put a brick in your cistern to reduce the amount of water it

fills up with.• Install a low-flow shower-head.• Install aerators and flow-reducing valves on your taps.• Install a dual flush mechanism on your toilet.• Install a geyser blanket for insulation.• Insulate the copper pipes around the geyser.

EVERYDAY SAVINGS:

IN THE BATHROOM:

As we all know, South Africa is experiencing one of the worst droughts of the past century. With experts now predicting that we will fall short of the water we need until well into 2016, we all need to play our part in saving as much water as we can. Here are some handy tips on how save water in and around your home!


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• Cut back on washing your towels and linen.

• Match the size of your laundry load with water volume indicated on your machine.

• Buy an eco-friendly wash ball.• Invest in a water-efficient washing

machine.

IN YOUR LAUNDRY:

IN YOUR KITCHEN:

OUTSIDE & IN THE GARDEN:

5 STEPS TO CHECK YOUR HOME FOR LEAKS!

• Only turn the dishwasher on when it’s full.

• Use a plugged sink to wash dishes or rinse fruit and vegetables instead of a running tap.

• Use less dish-washing liquid to reduce the need for rinsing.

• Keep a bottle of tap water in the fridge to avoid running the tap until the water is cold.

• Don’t use running water to defrost food.

• Install aerators and flow-reducing valves on your taps.

• Purchase water-efficient appliances and water-saving devices.

Use your water meter to check for hidden water leaks. Read the water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water has been used. If the water meter doesn’t read exactly the same, then there is a leak.

To check for toilet tank leaks, add food coloring to the tank. If the toilet leaks, the toilet bowl will have changed colour within 30 minutes.

Repair dripping taps by replacing the washer. If a tap is dripping at a rate of 1 drop per second, you could be wasting up to 10 220 litres per year!

If your toilet handle constantly stays in a downward position this means that water is constantly running. Replace or fix the handle to avoid wasted water.

Insulate your water pipes. If you do, you’ll get hot water faster, avoid wasting water while it is heating, and also save money on electricity!

• Water plants at the coolest part of the day.

• Group plants that have the same water requirements together.

• Water plants with the water you used in the kitchen to rinse fruit and veggies.

• Choose local indigenous water-wise plants for your home and garden.

• Adjust sprinklers to water plants and not the pavement.

• Cover your pool so the water doesn’t evaporate.

• Check your pool for leaks.• Put self-closing spray-nozzles on

hosepipes.• Use natural and organic garden

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PET CHECK-IN

For pet owners, the December holidays present a bit of a challenge – do you board your animals or take ’em along with you when you go away? We explore the options.

For some, the idea of going on holiday without Rover or Fluffy is unthinkable. My friend Tanya has four pooches and she simply

refuses to take a Christmas break that doesn’t include them. “My dogs are family members, I can’t even think of leaving them behind!” Tanya says.

Tanya is not alone. In fact, so many people can’t leave their animals at home that websites catering to their needs have sprung up. This proved useful to me when I relocated from Cape Town to Johannesburg – my cat and I spent a night in Kimberley at a pretty, kitty-friendly guest house and www.petfriendly.co.za was where I found the perfect spot.

If you’re travelling locally, being able to take your beloved pet with you will certainly give you peace of mind (unless you worry about how they respond – cats are certainly less likely to adapt than dogs).

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Greta Wilkens, who owns Die Strandhuis in Umdloti, says small dogs are welcome at her self-catering establishment. “I cater specifically for guests with smaller dogs. Elder guests in particular are thrilled they can bring their canine companions. My decision to welcome these pets has actually been good for business,” she says. “A couple recently brought their spaniel to stay just so he could experience the sea – we are a short walk from the beach.”

Wilkens feels bigger dogs and cats would be problematic, however. Every establishment has its own policies, so it’s best to enquire as to what the rules and regulations are. Whatever your needs, you’re sure to find the right pet-friendly place.

If, however, your holiday involves planes, trains and automobiles, taking a pet along may not be feasible. If your pets are particularly sensitive or nervous, you may not want to board them in a kennel, so consider a pet-sitter.

Rene Memmel, owner of House Sitting Solutions is one such sitter. “My view is that animals are happiest at home,

because animals are acutely aware of their surroundings,” Memmel says. His service combines house-sitting with pet-sitting. In addition to feeding and caring for pets, he also waters plants, cleans pools, retrieves mail and arranges contractors in an emergency (like a plumbing leak). He’ll walk Rover, too.

“I look after mostly domestic animals, cats and dogs, but I’ve also looked after exotic animals like snakes, bearded dragons, fish and so on,” he says. It is vital that owners provide as much info on their animals as possible, says Memmel, so feeding routines can be adhered to and any ailments monitored. “The more I know about the pet, the better I’m able to respond to its needs,” he says.

What about kennels? Some are like five-star hotels and they do everything possible to cater to your pets’ needs in your absence. Also, some people would rather lock up their house and go, and may feel better with their furries safe at a kennel.

Joy-ann Nicholl, owner of Villa Siesta Pet Retreat, has been boarding pets for 13 years.

“My feeling is that animals get lonely at

The pet-sitteroption

Kennel culture

home – they miss their owners and they need company,” she says. “A kennel offers a different environment where animals are monitored all the time, don’t get bored, and don’t expect to see you so they feel less lonely.”

Nicholl suggests that pet owners visit a kennel to inspect where Fluffy will sleep. “Ask questions,” she says. “Find out about food, exercise regimes, medical care.” She says pets love company, even if they’re tentative at first, and she and her staff ensure animals get plenty of attention.

Before you take your animal to a kennel, though, make sure its inoculations are up to date. And don’t take Rover to the vet the day before, either, because side effects from inoculations could be mistaken for illness. Inoculate at least two weeks before boarding an animal, says Nicholl.

Her top tip? Leave children at home when bringing Fluffy to the kennel. “Children will cry and fuss and that will upset the animal, making it harder for it to settle,” she says. “It’s important that your pet is calm!”

The SPCA in Sandton offers the following tips to travellers motoring with pets:• Secure your pet – an unrestrained

animal in the car can be a deadly projectile in the event of an accident. Rover needs to buckle up, too!

• Ventilate the car, but make sure your pet doesn’t lean halfway out of the window. Collision with obstacles isn’t impossible, plus road grit can get in your pet’s nose and ears.

• Always carry fresh water along on road trips. If you need refreshing, chances are Fluffy and Rover do, too.

For more information visit these websites:Die Strandhuis: www.diestrandhuis.co.zaHouse Sitting Solutions: www.housesittingsolutions.co.zaVilla Siesta Pet Retreat: www.petretreat.co.za


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For the HolidaysEMERGENCY FIRST-AID KIT

Morne van Ek, a pharmacist at Menlo Park Pharmacy reveals that a first-aid kit is crucial for dealing with any health

problems that may arise. “In fact, any basic first-aid kit should help you deal with 75 percent of the issues that come up. A first-aid kit generally allows people to help themselves until they can get to a doctor.”

Whether you’re going to the beach, trekking in the bush, or having family over, you need to prepare for any health emergency which may hit. If you do not have a first-aid kit and do not know what to do in case of an emergency, read on and learn the first-aid ropes.

By Jabulile Bongiwe Ngwenya

A BASIC FIRST-AID KIT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

• THERMOMETER – the sticky strip forehead thermometers are good for reading the temperature of babies or young children. Easy-to-read digital ear thermometers are also becoming a popular choice. The body’s normal temperature is 37 degrees Celsius. Anything over 38 degrees is considered a fever.

• WOUND CLEANSER – a very basic cleanser that you can buy at any pharmacy to help you clean grazes, bites, cuts and larger wounds.

• STERILE GAUZE SWABS – these are used where infection may be a risk and are used to clean wounds.

• NORMAL SWABS – these are used with an antibacterial cream to put over the wounds once they have been thoroughly cleaned.

• TWEEZERS/FORCEPS – these are useful for pulling out pieces of glass, wood, metal, thorns or other intrusive materials.

• SCISSORS – in an emergency a pair of scissors is used to cut through clothing and also to cut bandages.


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• SAFETY PINS – these are used to hold the bandage firmly but gently around the injured body part.

• BANDAGES – you need two different sizes of conforming bandages. The sizes differ in the width to accommodate the expanse of an injury.

• FIRST-AID DRESSINGS – you will need these to stop bleeding. By tightening around the wound and sealing it, it hurries the formation of blood clots.

• PLASTERS• Fabric plasters give long lasting

protection because of the extra sticking power.

• Haemostatic plasters stop bleeding by helping with the formation of blood clots.

• Waterproof plasters let air in but keep water and germs out

• Hypoallergenic plasters are suitable for sensitive skin.

• DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES – if you have to deal with sharp objects

and blood then you need to protect yourself and the patient by using gloves to stop the transmission of HIV and other diseases.

• CPR MOUTH PIECE – using this piece eliminates the spread of germs when administering mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

• INTERLOCKING SPLINT – this is useful if there is an arm or leg break.

• EYE WASH – break the seal and squeeze the vial to allow solution to flow across the eye. You can also use cooled boiled water to cleanse.

• FOR BURNS:• Burn plaster – this rebalances the

moisture in the wound.• Burn gel – put onto burn wound

to rehydrate the wound and relieve pain. You can also make use of a paraffin gauze.

• MEDICATION – “Stocking your first-aid kit with medication must be done with the help of your pharmacist who understands your individual situation,

and can assist you with allergy reactions to certain medication and dosages,” adds Van Ek. That said, you do need the following in your first-aid kit:• Preventative nausea medication,

especially if you’ll be going on choppy waters.

• Electrolytes for rehydration in case of diarrhoea.

• Pain and fever medication such as ibuprofen and paracetamol.

• Antihistamines in case of allergic reactions.

• Antibacterial topical creams to soothe and protect wounds.

INDIVIDUAL CIRCUMSTANCES: DIVING, BUSH, MOUNTAINEERING

“I recommend using a field guide for each specific situation,” advises Van Ek. “A field guide is useful to understanding the area and the potential threats that may exist. Because a lot of the medication you’ll need is prescriptive, you should consult your doctor or pharmacist who will help you build up an inventory for your needs.”

It’s that time of year again! French champagne, cocktails, sundowners, shooters, braai-side brews, beach bevvies and festive toasts. But it's all fun and games until we get home and step on scale. So, as the saying goes, moderation is the key!

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CHEERS TO

Festive

By Shona Bagley

Drinks!


It’s undeniably the season when, unless you’re a teetotaller or don’t drink alcohol for religious reasons, you’re likely to imbibe more booze than at any other

time of year. It’s summer in South Africa, you’re in holiday mode and you slip into the habit of a G&T or glass (or two) of wine at lunchtime, a couple of beers with the boys around the braai, or a rainbow of cocktails at one of the myriad festive season parties.

Go ahead and cut loose – we’re not here to be a bunch of party poopers – but there is always the cardinal rule when imbibing: do not drink and drive if you’re over the limit. For that matter, don’t swing from the chandeliers or operate a front-end loader while under the influence of alcohol, either.

Not all drinks are created equal, of course. Some whisper through the digestive system like a wraith, others like a meat-seeking missile packing on the belly fat. Castle Light, for example, contains 438 kilojoules (kj), while Castle Milk Stout adds 758kj to the jelly belly. A Redd’s Cider is a whopping 843kj, a Savanna contains 805kj and a Savanna Light 554kj.

If wine is your tipple of choice, toast the New Year with a glass of sparkling wine at 311kj. Dry white or red wine contains between 353-504kj, while the semi-sweet equivalent, whether white or rosé is 781kj. Port comes in at 664kj. If spirits are what ignite your inner party animal, whisky, brandy, gin and vodka are better options since they contain around 250kj.

Bad news for cocktail aficionadas: the mixers of your favourite cocktails pile on more pounds than the actual alcohol. Some daiquiri or margarita mixes can contain upwards of 35gr of sugar – that’s seven teaspoons! Plus, they add more than double the amount of calories than the shot of rum or tequila in the drink. What's worse, the calories from mixers are the worst kinds of calories – simple and refined sugars. So, the best mixer of all is soda water, which comes in at an all-time low of 0kj. I’ll drink to that!

WALK IT OFF!By now you’re probably groaning at

the thought of all this alcohol-related post-party pudge and wondering how you’re going to lose those love handles once the festive fun is over.

As a guide, an 80kg woman burns 840kj, on average, when walking for 30 minutes. A 100kg person burns an average

of around 550kj per half-hour of walking at three kilometres per hour. This means you need to burn off around 15 000 kilojoules more than you take in if you want to shed half a kilogram.

At 70kgs, to work off four standard glasses of rosé wine, a woman needs to walk for 30 mins. To counter those four beers, she’d need to walk for 50 mins. This is a rough guide: kilojoules burned per person depends on their weight, sex, walking pace and minutes walked.

Try this: There is a useful tool at DrinkAware.co.uk, which allows you to enter how many drinks you’ve had. It then shows you how many calories and alcohol units you’ve imbibed. Then pull on your takkies and walk, baby!

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Fast fact!The word “toast,” which means wishing good health originated in ancient

Rome. A piece of toasted bread was dropped into the glass of wine to temper some of the bad wines the Romans sometimes had to drink.

Makes 4 drinks

• 20 mint leaves, chopped• 2 tablespoons superfine sugar• ½ cup freshly squeezed

lime juice• ¾ cup light rum• 6 ounces seedless

watermelon, pureed

In the bottom of a large shaker, muddle the mint, sugar and ¼ cup of the lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice. Add the rum, watermelon puree and the remaining ¼ cup of lime juice; shake well. Strain into old-fashioned glasses over ice.

Watermelon Mojito


SchoolWoes

Starting formal school can be very

traumatic for parents and children alike,

but there are certain things we can do to

make it easier.

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Grade 1 – the newspapers love to place touching photos of sad faces, some managing a brave smile, when school opens for

the new year. What we do not see is the faces of the parents, especially mommies, when they leave the school grounds on the first (and second, and third) day of Grade 1. I have even contemplated starting a support group for Grade 1 parents…

• DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS READYThe main thing that you need to do before enrolling your child for Grade 1 is to determine whether they are school ready. In South Africa, children enter into Grade 1 in the year they turn seven. On application, the department of education can grant permission for a child to repeat grade 0. But why would we want to do that? If either you, or your child’s Grade 0 teacher feels that she might not be emotionally or academically ready to enter into a formal educational setting, have your child assessed for school readiness. As a precaution, if your child’s birthday is in November or December, have him or her assessed anyway. A more mature and confident child is more resilient and will be better able to deal with the challenges of Grade 1. You would rather want your child to have a head start than to just hang in there.

• FAMILIARISE YOUR CHILD WITH THE SCHOOL SETTING BEFORE SCHOOL STARTSIt is usually a good idea to enroll your children in Grade 0 at the same school where they will be attending Grade 1, even if it is not on the same premises. Besides the open day – which is potentially traumatic in itself – show your child around the school in a relaxed, playful manner. Make sure they know where the toilets are and how to get to the secretary. Introduce them to the teacher and other important figures. Remind them of other familiar people who will also be attending the school and what to do if they need something or feel unwell. Try to attend festive days at the school in the year prior to their starting Grade 1 in order to form positive associations. Talk to your child about the differences between Grade 0 and

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• AVOID RUSHING: Wake up early enough and keep the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.

• CONTAIN YOUR OWN EMOTION: For a parent, Grade 1 is stepping into a new phase with your child, which can evoke some unexpected feelings. Normal feelings for the parent include uncertainty, fear, a feeling of loss, sadness and anxiety. Be careful not to project your feelings onto your child.

• BE FIRM, BUT UNDERSTANDING: If your child complains or appears uncertain, validate their emotion but also let them know that this is something they need to do, that it is a normal progression for all children and that you believe that they can do it. They must know that it is fine to be scared or sad and that other children will also feel like this.

• BE FIRM AND LET GO: As I write this, I cringe at the thought, but it is the right thing to do. If your child cries and does not want to let you go, take a moment to just hold them and tell them how much you love them. Remind them that they will see you shortly and that the school is a safe place. Try to divert their attention or hand them over to the teacher and then…go. Usually the child will settle in fairly quickly and will be engaged elsewhere. But when a child is continuously crying and upset all day – it needs further investigation and should not be ignored.

• TEMPER TANTRUMS: These and other increased emotionality can suddenly appear or intensify. Your

child is being challenged and it drains them emotionally to cope with all the changes. They will try to get rid of emotional energy where they feel safe enough to do so – usually at home. Help your child to understand why they might feel upset, because it is as unexpected to them as it is to you. Explain that it is a period of adjustment, and that soon enough it will all settle into place. It is a good idea to reference other instances of change that they got used to. Find out what helps your child to unwind after school – time spent alone, watching TV or playing outside. Just like we need time to make the transition from work to home, they need it to.

• EXPECT THAT SOME DAYS WILL BE BETTER THAN OTHERS: Also communicate this to your child when she is having a bad day.

• POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT: If your child is struggling to adjust or feels very uncertain, increase fun activities and activities they have previously mastered or felt successful in before. Also remind them of times they felt scared before, like the first swimming lesson, and point out their success in overcoming that fear and the success and joy following that.

• COMMUNICATE WITH THE TEACHER: Ask her how your child is adjusting. Also make sure that you are updated as to what your child needs to have at school and any homework. It is always a good idea to have contact numbers for some other parents in your child’s class.

Grade 1. The classes may be bigger, the bell can unsettle them and athletics is something new. There will be less time to play and there is usually a different approach to discipline.

• THE HOME ROUTINEIt is very tempting to not stick to a healthy school and bedtime routine in Grade 0. But it eases the adjustment into Grade 1. Slowly ease your child into a

bedtime routine the week before school starts after the December break. A tired child is seldom a happy one. Also start mentioning to your child that school will start soon – you can show on a calendar on what day the schools will open. Try to do this in a matter of fact way in order to prevent negative anticipation. Include your child in preparing lunch boxes, setting out the uniform and packing the schoolbag the night before.

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Hazeldean Times Issue 19 2015