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issue 12 2020 THE DELI WITH A DIFFERENCE Waterfall’s Holiday Fun Summer Feast at Year in Review at Waterfall Mall of Africa
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CONTENTS ESTATE NEWS HOME FRONT MOTORING WELCOME MESSAGE FROM WATERFALL 2 WATERFALL HOME SERVICE PROVIDERS PEUGEOT PARTNER: AND CLASSIFIEDS 39 ANOTHER WINNER FROM PEUGEOT 26 TEAMWORK SEES WATERFALL SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE 2020 4 A GREAT DAY AT THE OFFICE 29 NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE GBCSA LIVES AND WORKS IN WATERFALL 8 TODAY’S CHILD THE HOUSEWIFE’S DELI & COFFEE SHOP: CURRO WATERFALL FINDS LIFESTYLE THE SPARKLE IN EVERY CHILD 24 A DELICIOUS NEW ADDITION TO DAY HIKES AROUND JOBURG 32 WATERFALL WILDS 10 KYALAMI SCHOOLS: LEARNING THROUGH PLAY 36 THE SHRINKAGE OF PSG WEALTH: CREATE A FINANCIAL THE ARTIFICIAL BRAIN 40 LEGACY FOR YOUR CHILDREN 13 HOLIDAY FUN WITH WATERFALL 16 SUMMER FEAST: THE TASTES AND SOUNDS OF AFRICA 18 NETCARE: METABOLIC SURGERY 20 WATERFALL CONTACTS 38 Waterfall Magazine is published by Estates in Africa (Pty) Ltd, trading as EIA Publishing on behalf of Waterfall and in association with the Waterfall Homeowners Association. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Waterfall Homeowners Association, the Estate, the publisher, nor of the companies themselves. (Pty) Ltd Johannesburg Office: 32 Fricker Road, Illovo Boulevard. www.eiapublishing.co.za Publisher: Nico Maritz nicom@nowmedia.co.za Editor: Bev Hermanson 071 205 9502 bevh@tjmedia.co.za Marketing Manager: Martin Fourie 072 835 8405 martin@eiapublishing.co.za Assistant Editor: Nicole Hermanson nicoleh@nowmedia.co.za Production Co-ordination: Chris Grant chrisg@nowmedia.co.za Design: Diane van Noort d2vn@mweb.co.za Waterfall Issue 12 2020 1 :07 AM
Waterfall News A message from WATERFALL C onsidering the type of year that 2020 has been, many of us are looking forward to closing off the year and enjoying some downtime over the upcoming festive period. Despite the challenging year, we are Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay grateful that Waterfall has been able to forge ahead with various plans for the development in 2020 - but of course not without some delays due to the lockdown. Do take a look at our traditional ‘Year in Review’ article featured in this edition, explores the many fun activities and financial legacy for your children, as the piece recaps the projects attractions Waterfall offers to keep providing some great advice that have unfolded as part of the the whole family entertained. From and tips on investment products continued expansion of Waterfall around the world dining experiences to that can contribute to achieving and provides some insights into outdoor adventures too good to miss, their financial freedom. what we have been up to. Waterfall is the ultimate destination for all your entertainment needs Lastly, with COVID-19 here to stay, Two of the new and exciting this summer – come rain or shine. it would be remiss of Netcare additions to Waterfall this year not to touch on that in their final have been the new Polofields One must-do event is the Summer article this year. Their article talks Crossing shopping centre (more Feast, planned from 18 to 20 December about obesity and warns that about that in next month’s issue) 2020 on the lawns of Mall of Africa’s those suffering from this chronic and the Housewife’s Deli & Coffee Waterfall Park. The event will showcase and progressive disease fall within Shop, which opened at Waterfall some of Africa’s finest foods and the highest risk population for Wilds at the end of last month. This drinks to a background of live music. developing severe symptoms of family-run franchise specialises in For more information, check out COVID-19. Metabolic surgery is a variety of healthy baked goods the detailed article on page 18. a way of combating obesity, and and free-range meats, as well as South Africa’s only internationally ready-made meals. The coffee On the business front, an article from accredited Centre of Excellence shop onsite also offers delicious Attacq celebrates the appointment of for Metabolic Medicine and light snacks and a chance to try Giles Pendleton as the new Chairman Surgery is right here at Netcare their wide range of homemade of the Green Building Council South Waterfall City Hospital. delicacies. If you have yet to pop Africa (GBCSA). As Chief Development in, do yourself a favour and make Officer at Attacq, Giles plays a pivotal As we close off the year, a point of visiting the deli on your role in the development of Waterfall on behalf of the Waterfall next trip out. You can read more City, ensuring that best practices Management Company team, about what is on offer, and the story in sustainability are introduced we wish you all a wonderful behind the deli, in this magazine. and continuously adhered to. and safe holiday season. With the holidays approaching, Furthermore, a column from PSG Until next time, do read our featured article that Wealth looks at how to create a Waterfall Management 2 Waterfall Issue 12 2020
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Waterfall News Teamwork sees Waterfall successfully navigate 2020 T he past year must have been you need to know about Waterfall and with air conditioning tailored for one of the strangest in living the new look and feel is a welcome the local conditions or designs that memory. All over the world, victory for our team this year,” Vos adds. suit the wind flow,” Vos explains. lockdowns were imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19, Another exciting technological While the technology side of things has bringing everybody’s plans to a sudden development in Waterfall City this been a strong point for Waterfall this year, halt. Many of the existing and new year was the installation of a scientific a few other physical projects also reached projects scheduled for Waterfall were grade weather station, developed by completion or made good progress. of course impacted, however Willie Attacq, which gives various details of Vos, CEO of Waterfall Management the microclimate surrounding Waterfall. Waterfall’s Ultimate Heliport – a Company says that the development Eventually, a weather feature linked unique offering in South Africa – is has been able to forge ahead with to this station will be added to the GO now regularly used by 43 helicopters, some of the plans for 2020, for which Waterfall app. For residents, the weather and has become a useful landing site they are immensely grateful. updates will give warnings about the UV for the police, the Netcare Waterfall rate and pollen count, and the feature City Hospital and various corporates “One huge success this year was the can also be used to better climatise on site. Additionally, the Deloitte launch of our reinvented Waterfall homes, based on the daily weather headquarters was completed this website, www.waterfall.co.za, which conditions. Of course, the information year, and is beginning to fill up as positions Waterfall as an exciting will also be helpful when planning people slowly return to working lifestyle destination and new economic activities around the temperature from the office, while adhering to hub of South Africa. Our website team, or predicted thunderstorms. all COVID-19 safety precautions. along with a third party web design agency, worked extremely hard during “The climate of the veld actually alters “Speaking of COVID-19 . . . The pandemic the strict lockdown months, to recreate when you build a large development and subsequent lockdown has had the website into what is now: an like this on it, and so the addition of this devastating effects on many families engaging, ever-changing interactive weather station to the development and we, as a development, are very site that offers an immersive experience serves to provide data on climate proud that the Waterfall Donation Drive of the Waterfall world,” he says. patterns and insights that can be managed to raise a total of R241 060 with used by engineers to design smart which we could help more than 3 200 “Built around seven core areas of Play, buildings. Data from the weather needy people in our area this year! We Shop, Work, Stay, Health, Travel, and station will help architects to future- plan to do many more of these Corporate Learn, the website captures everything proof their buildings here, perhaps Social Responsibility initiatives along with 4 Waterfall Issue 12 2020
Attacq and other role players, to show Ultimately, Ellipse will offer 620 luxury having made good progress the world that Waterfall Cares,” he adds. living apartments in Waterfall City. towards completion during 2020. Although foot traffic through the Mall of “About 500 homes were also completed Lastly, on the environmental front, plans Africa is still not back to pre-COVID levels, across the various residential to collect the astonishing amount of litter there has certainly been an enthusiastic developments this year, with 900 in the Jukskei River were sadly delayed revival over the last few months, and more still under construction. One by the lockdown. “Our permanent litter the retailers are delighted to see people site enjoying heavy demand currently trap, designed to vastly reduce the litter returning to their favourite outlets. is Balwin Properties’ Munyaka flowing into Waterfall, will hopefully development, where 700 units have be completed and in full operation by “Another massive and exciting already been sold,” he continues. the end of December 2020,” Vos notes. accomplishment for the development An incredible 400 cubic metres of litter this year, despite the delays caused by Furthermore, Balwin Properties has every month can gush down the Jukskei the lockdown, is the recent opening of registered for Edge certification of in heavy rains. The trap should catch The Polofields Crossing shopping centre. close to 5 000 residential units at up to 95% of that, making the river far With major tenants like Spar, Clicks, West its Polofields, Munyaka and Kikuyu less polluted. While the litter from the Pack Lifestyle and Pick n Pay Clothing, developments. Edge is a green building trap will be regularly collected and to name a few, we are sure that this new certification that not only means that properly disposed of, Waterfall plans to convenience centre will no doubt start these developments meet certain eventually recycle most of this litter. thriving soon. Do keep a look-out for the requirements on environmentally- January 2021 edition of our magazine friendly principles – from design to “Despite a challenging year, Waterfall as it will feature a detailed article about materials used during construction has continued to grow and our recent some of the exciting additions coming and fit out – it can also help the buyers seventh consecutive win as South to this centre early next year, particularly to obtain favourable rates on bonds Africa’s Best Mixed-use Development in the restaurant space,” says Vos. through ABSA’s Eco Home Loan. at the African Property Awards is testament that Waterfall is truly On the residential front, the lockdown In addition, Vos indicates that anyone world class. Everything we do here did delay some construction of wanting to rent a freestanding cluster is a team effort. Together, we have the Ellipse development, however home is catered for by Century been able to navigate the impacts of two of its four towers are nearing Property Development’s The Sheds, the pandemic and are proud of what completion. Construction of the Waterfall Crescent and The Villas, we have achieved in 2020. We look third tower will begin early 2021. the last mentioned development forward to 2021,” Vos concludes. Waterfall Issue 12 2020 5
Waterfall News New chairman of the GBCSA lives and works in Waterfall A ttacq, the Real Estate market buy-in, partnerships and Omniyat, a premier Dubai developer Investment Trust (REIT) and collaborations,” says Giles Pendleton. in the Dubai International Financial commercial developer of Centre. He also served as the Vice Africa’s largest mixed-use Giles has played a pivotal role in President for Property Development development, Waterfall, is pleased Attacq’s flagship development and Head of Master Planning for to announce the appointment of of Waterfall City, which has been the Dubai International Financial its Chief Development Officer, Giles master-planned as a Greenfield Centre Authority (DIFCA). Pendleton, as the new Chairman of the development, leveraging global best Green Building Council South Africa practices in new urbanism, as well as The GBCSA is an industry association (GBCSA), succeeding IIse Swanepoel. incorporating smart and sustainable that promotes the construction of technology. This is grounded in the buildings and homes designed, built “I would like to thank IIse for leading business’ overall strategy to build and operated in an environmentally the Council over the past year and inclusive and sustainable assets sustainable way. Its combined for the immense contribution she that are founded in cutting edge influence drives competitive, viable and has made throughout her career urban design and future-forward professional membership advantage. to the development of sustainable environmental stewardship. building practices in South Africa. In As the new Chairman, Giles’s primary terms of the road ahead, it is critical Giles has over 23 years’ experience focus will be on driving a new green that we continue to have a stable in global commercial property economy and pushing for tools and focused Council that is aligned development driving smart and allowing for more existing buildings to its core purpose, and supported sustainable property developments to be assessed and certified. He has by a re-engineered board that has in Poland, Australia and the UAE. prioritised a focus on green funding strong industry-centric input. I believe His vast experience includes serving and green valuations as a catalyst this will drive us towards greater as the Development Director for to building the green economy. 8 Waterfall Issue 12 2020
Waterfall News The Housewife’s Deli & Coffee Shop a delicious new addition to Waterfall Wilds W elcome to an exciting homemade specialty boerewors (all can enjoy a cup of coffee and a new store that opened pork-, soya- and gluten-free), with Fig bite to eat with a friend - and do in the Waterfall Wilds & Blue Cheese, Cherry Cheese and your food shopping for the day, Lifestyle Centre Fig & Mustard being the bestsellers! all at the same time. Everything at the end of November 2020 – All the boerewors flavours are the that is served in the coffee shop is The Housewife’s Deli & Coffee owner’s own recipes - nothing has available in the deli for purchase. Shop. The family-run franchise, been Googled or ‘borrowed’ from which opened its first outlet in Pinterest. The deli also stocks a Lynnette Koen, who has a April 2019 in Montana, Pretoria, large variety of other homemade background in a completely different continues to grow and, with its delicacies – everything from freshly industry (smart utility meters), is latest addition in Waterfall Wilds, baked cakes, rusks and marmalade to the owner of the franchise. She now includes four stores. yummy ready-made meals which are shares some insights into how perfect for those busy days that just the idea of this deli came about This is not your common old garden don’t allow for time to juggle it all. and why she chose the Waterfall variety deli. The Housewife’s Deli & Wilds for her new store. Coffee Shop specialises in gluten- Visitors to The Housewife’s Deli can and sugar-free products and free enjoy a cosy 40-seater coffee shop “I started the first store to help my range meats. Besides a mouth- that is home to a well-trained Barista, brother and sister-in-law. Their son watering selection of cold cuts, offers delectable light meals, and has a rare disease that necessitates cheeses, pâtés, olives, and yellow can even host events like high teas. full-time care from his mother, and fat biltong all the way from the Known as ‘the Deli with a Farmstall I wanted to create an opportunity Free State, they stock 14 kinds of feel’, the deli is a place where you for my sister-in-law, where she could 10 Waterfall Issue 12 2020
I think that I would be able to branch out so quickly, but I truly am excited and believe Waterfall Wilds is such an incredible location with great growth potential,” Lynnette enthuses. The Housewife’s Deli & Coffee Shop favours local organic products. As a start to this vision, they launched a small campaign on Facebook, asking the elderly for their favourite, all- time foolproof recipes. In doing so and based on the feedback received, the deli found the best recipes for all the products that they sell. The franchise is wholly family-run and has all the values that go with that. Care and attention are given to each customer, and no effort is too great. For example, Lynnette and her team help a specific client by making biltong and boerewors, especially for him, as his son has severe allergies. They complete his orders first thing in the morning to prevent any contamination from any allergens. There are no chemicals or preservatives used in the products. People come from far and wide to visit the three branches in still work but shape her time around products, new boerewors flavours, Pretoria, and Lynnette says they her son’s needs. I played around with and it makes me feel better!” have several regulars. The store in some ideas – maybe a butchery or Montana is the largest at almost a deli or a coffee shop. In the end, When first asked, last year, whether 500m2. As the home base, this is I decided to combine a deli and she would be interested in opening where products are assembled and coffee shop – thus, The Housewife’s a store in Waterfall, Lynnette was dispatched to their other stores. Deli & Coffee Shop was founded!” hesitant. At the time, she only had the one store and was unsure All of the branches make deliveries – How Lynnette came to Waterfall is a whether she wanted to expand. But you can find more information on their story in itself. “I was supplying smart when Waterfall contacted Lynnette website: www.housewifesdeli.co.za water and electricity meters to one again in February 2020, she had had or on their Facebook page: of the developments in Waterfall time to reconsider. Then lockdown www.facebook.com/housewifesdeli123/. and one day in a meeting, a Waterfall hit and launch plans were delayed. stakeholder asked what I do besides Nevertheless, Lynnette managed to With their focus on homegrown that and I told them about The open two new branches in Pretoria quality products, The Housewife’s Housewife’s Deli & Coffee Shop.” during lockdown. When she was Deli & Coffee Shop is a welcome approached again by Waterfall after addition to Waterfall Wilds. Lynnette says that after a rough the easing of the lockdown measures, day in the smart meter industry she she agreed and said this time she Contact The Housewife’s Deli & Coffee goes into the deli for four or five knew she could handle another store. Shop in Waterfall Wilds directly on: hours and cuts meat to relieve stress. 010 055 5055 or 065 904 7543, or email: “During that time, I dream up new “Never in my wildest imagination did waterfall@housewifesdeli.co.za. Waterfall Issue 12 2020 11
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CREATE A FinAnCiAL LEgACy FoR youR ChiLdREn By Jan van der Merwe, Head of Actuarial and Product, PSG Wealth W hether you consider in place. This will make your yourself wealthy or dependants’ lives significantly not, there are steps easier. In particular, it makes the you can take to secure process of winding up your estate a financial legacy for your children. more manageable, speeding up the transferring of your assets to Before diving into the detail of the your dependants and loved ones. investment products that may help • Setting up a trust may be a useful way you create growing generational to create tax and estate efficiencies in wealth for your child, it is important leaving a legacy for your dependants. to consider the following: • If you have children that are FivE invEsTmEnT dependant on you, risk cover is PRoduCTs To CREATE A crucial. This includes both death FinAnCiAL LEgACy and disability cover. Disability cover You can start planning for your should extend to a product that children’s financial freedom at any provides a regular income if you are time in their lives. The table on the not able to work due to disability. next page highlights some investment • It is also essential to have a will products that may be useful. Whether you consider yourself wealthy or not, there are steps you can take to secure a financial legacy for your children. Waterfall Issue 12 2020 13
Waterfall news Product type Key factors to consider Tax-Free Savings • All investment returns within a tax-free savings account are exempt from tax. This makes these Account vehicles attractive for long-term saving. • A tax-free savings account issued by a life insurance company allows you to nominate beneficiaries. This is useful for estate planning purposes since it enables faster payment to the nominated beneficiary and also provides savings on executor’s fees. • You can start a tax-free savings account as a savings vehicle for your children. However, keep in mind that children are hardly ever liable for tax, and so consider the purpose of opening up a tax-free savings account. For example, if you are saving for their university tuition, a tax-free savings account may not be ideal. However, if you’re saving for them to take over the tax-free account as part of their long-term savings, it may make more sense. Retirement Annuities • Retirement annuities have been designed to help you save specifically for retirement. However, it is possible to take out a retirement annuity in your child’s name, but note that the contributions will not be tax-deductible. • It is important to note that, on your death, your benefit does not form part of your estate but is dealt with according to the provisions of Section 37C of the Pension Funds Act. The proceeds are taxed as per the South African Revenue Service retirement fund tax tables. • Your retirement annuity beneficiary form is a guideline to the trustees in distributing your death benefit. It is valuable to review your beneficiary form regularly. The beneficiary form serves two purposes; to advise the trustees of your dependants and to nominate non- dependants if you wish. Endowments • An endowment provides a tax-efficient investment vehicle, enabling clients that fall into the higher tax brackets to benefit from the lower tax rate applied to endowments. • Keep in mind that endowments have restrictions on withdrawals within the first five years. • With an endowment you can nominate beneficiaries. This will speed up payment to the beneficiaries (by not being dependent on the wind-up of your estate) and also save on executor’s fees. Discretionary • Discretionary investments do not carry any built-in estate or tax benefits. However, they still Investments (unit trusts constitute a key component of the overall investment product arsenal. and share portfolio • You may want to consider opening a unit trust savings account for your children. This is investments) especially useful if you have specific savings goals in mind for them, such as saving for their university tuition. Living Annuities • Typically, when drawing from a living annuity, you will be at an age where you no longer have dependant children. • Nevertheless, given that a living annuity has an investment amount, you may nominate dependants or have a trust into which the remaining investment amount can be paid upon your death. Creating a heritage It is vital to think about creating your own wealth. However, you should also consider how this can tie in with the goal of creating a heritage of financial prosperity for your children. When it comes to selecting a product, drawing up a will or obtaining clarity on tax implications, a financial adviser will be able to make recommendations based on your unique circumstances. 14 Waterfall Issue 12 2020
Waterfall News Stick around this summer for HOLIDAY FUN WITH WATERFALL If variety is the spice of life, we’re turning up the heat these holidays! Whatever your flavour of entertainment, Waterfall’s got it all. Bon Appetit! Why not eat your way around the world in Waterfall? Whether you’re a fine dining foodie or a family looking for lunch and entertainment for the kids, you’re spoilt for choice. With over 60 restaurants for you to feast at, you’ll find what you’re craving at Waterfall – no matter what your taste! Check out the ‘Eat your Heart Out’ page on https://waterfall.co.za/play/eat-your-heart-out/ to search for your favourite cuisine or dining experience. It’s official: Sunday Funday is back in full force The ever-popular Waterfall Market officially reopened in the first week of November and what a hit it’s been since! As usual, visitors can expect an afternoon filled with live music from local musicians, mouth-watering artisanal delights, refreshing cocktails and the chance to purchase quality crafts from many local entrepreneurs. Waterfall Market is located in Waterfall Park and will be open every Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00, except on 20 December 2020, when it will be closed due to the Summer Feast. Take a swing at it! Work on your swing, or practise pitching or putting. Whatever your pleasure, World of Golf, the biggest golf practice facility in the southern hemisphere, is waiting for you at Waterfall. With a mashie course designed by Gary Player, 12 different practice areas and 190 hitting bays, World of Golf even features a Gary Player Golf Experience teaching academy. If golf is your game, this is where you need to be. And even if it isn’t your thing, the fitness centre, Nike retail outlet, spa, kiddies play area and family restaurant make for a great day out. Not quite ready to tee off yet? Don’t worry, Waterfall Wilds has a rather challenging 9-hole 3-par putt-putt course for you to enjoy with the family. Anyone older than six can join in the fun, any day of the week, from 10:00 to 18:00. The thrill is on If you’re a driving enthusiast, then you’ll love Waterfall’s BMW xDrive Park. Located next to Waterfall Park, the 51 000m2 BMW xDrive Park contains 1,3km of off-road track, designed to showcase the BMW xDrive system. The park features 12 off-road modules, the perfect way for you to put a BMW X vehicle – and your own driving skills – to the test. Come and experience the thrill of driving across rocks, logs, water, soft sand and more . . . if you dare! “This park has been designed especially for BMW fanatics who are looking for an adventure that can be shared with friends or the whole family. It offers enthusiasts the chance to test their mettle over adverse terrain, while having a chance to enjoy the very best in modern off-road driving technology,” says Gennaro Bonafede, Manager of the BMW Driving Experience. For more information, please visit www.bmw.co.za/xdrivepark 16 Waterfall Issue 12 2020
Saddle up! Bond with ponies and horses at Waterfall’s local horse riding facility that offers tailored packages for the whole family – even for little ones as young as two! Situated in Waterfall Equestrian Estate, the Waterfall Equestrian Centre offers lessons in the basics, dressage and show jumping, as well as outrides in the breathtaking surroundings of the Waterfall Equestrian Estate. You can even book a pony party, a romantic outride, or a photo shoot. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/WECridingschool/ #Artoftheday with Novartis and Chris Valentine The Novartis staircase just got a major makeover thanks to local artist, Chris Valentine, who recently unveiled his latest ‘mural’ located on Magwa Crescent. The vibrant staircase is bound to stop you dead in your tracks and is the perfect backdrop for an impromptu photoshoot, while you wait for the Gautrain bus. On that subject, why not enter the Waterfall City selfie competition, which runs until 31 January 2021? Simply take a selfie anywhere in the City, tag the Waterfall City Instagram page and stand a chance to win a R500 Mall of Africa voucher! Play Indoors What if it rains or you’re just not an outdoorsy person? Waterfall’s got you covered. Race around the most exciting go-kart track in Gauteng at Kyalami Indoor Karting at the Mall of Africa or catch the latest blockbuster on the silver screen. Alternatively, you can bounce out all your extra energy at BOUNCE, Waterfall’s massive indoor trampoline park at the Lifestyle Centre. Over 100 interconnected trampolines, giant airbags with slam-dunk arenas, wall running and dodgeball courts, plus ‘The Great Wall of Jozi’ will have you jumping for joy while you get a workout. More info at https://www.bounceinc.co.za/waterfall-lifestyle-centre/ If the kids are driving you crazy, why not get crafty? Create Shop Play is a one-stop arts and crafts centre at Waterfall Wilds, offering ceramic painting, mosaicking, canvas painting and more cool crafty activities for all ages. With access via Nostimo, and space for up to 40 people, the whole family can enjoy a creative morning followed by a Greek lunch – you can even host an arty party there! Call 062 171 4710 for more details. The BIG BIG Festive Mall of Africa in partnership with Studio Universal is ready to SUPERSIZE your Festive Season. From 23 November 2020 to 1 January 2021, find one of the BIG BIG Gifts at Mall of Africa and stand a chance to win one of eight R5 000 Mall of Africa Gift Vouchers! To enter, simply snap a pic with one of the BIG BIG Gift Boxes and tag @_themallofafrica #bigBIGFestiveStudio. For more information, visit Studio Universal at www.facebook.com/StudioUniversalAfrica/ If you are not travelling over the holidays, Waterfall is clearly the place to play this summer! Check out the Summer Feast article on the next page and let Waterfall entertain you this holiday season. Waterfall Issue 12 2020 17
Waterfall News Summer Feast The Tastes and Sounds of Africa This is what we have all been waiting for: a Everyone’s welcome at our Feast. With a safe children’s play area moment to kick back, relax and enjoy Gauteng’s and other splendid activities to capture the imagination summer sunshine with a refreshing beverage, of all ages, there will be no something delicious to eat, and the best live shortage of entertainment. music from Africa. Staying in Gauteng this festive season has never sounded (and tasted) so T he producers of the Handmade enjoy the African continent’s best tastes good. See you at the Summer Feast! Contemporary Fair are and sounds, all according to COVID- delighted to announce 19-compliant protocols. Friendly social Event details: the arrival of the highly- distancing, fabulous masks, and good- • Held on the lawns of Waterfall anticipated Summer Feast, the first smelling sanitizers will be the order of the Park (plenty of space for of their seasonal fair experiences. day. It will be a beautiful moment in the social distancing comfort) In partnership with the Mall of sun to eat, drink and catch up with the • 18, 19 & 20 December 2020 Africa, this year’s Summer Feast will family and friends you’ve been missing. • Friday and Saturday from take place IRL (In Real Life, for the 11h00 - 21h00 Luddites) from Friday 18 December to This three-day Feast showcases Africa’s • Sunday from 11h00 - 18h00 Sunday 20 December on the rolling finest foods, from the palaces of the • Entrance fee R180 per person green lawns of the Mall of Africa’s Niger Delta to the bustling streets of • Tickets can be purchased online newly reopened Waterfall Park. Mamelodi. From mbege brewed on the via Webtickets as well as at the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to the craft Information Desk within Mall of Like us, we’re sure you’re ready to get gins of Gauteng, from the winelands of Africa on the days of the event outside and celebrate summer. We’ve the Cape to the craft beers of Limpopo. • Children under 12 enter for free all waited long enough and deserve Indulge in all these flavours, while • Limited to 2 500 visitors per day some time to relax. Treat yourself, your reveling in the dulcet sounds of some • All COVID-19-compliant family and friends to a day out and of Africa’s most popular musicians. protocols observed. 18 Waterfall Issue 12 2020
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Waterfall news mETABoLiC suRgERy Offering new hope By Prof Tess van der Merwe Extraordinary Professor and Researcher (UP) PhD and Endocrinologist and perspective for Waterfall City Hospital Chair of South African Society for obese patients. Surgery and Metabolic medicine 20 Waterfall Issue 12 2020
T he term Metabolic Surgery Sr Lynn Hinde. The team also comprises There is powerful evidence to suggest is used to describe management and administrative staff. that metabolic surgery drastically weight loss treatments improves T2DM and hypertension and procedures to treat This team has been working together within days to weeks of surgery, even metabolic diseases such as obesity. for the past decade at Netcare Waterfall before weight-loss has occurred. It City Hospital, the hospital being the is widely acknowledged that T2DM WHAT IS OBESITY? principle and dedicated centre of and hypertension are the two major Obesity is a chronic and progressive excellence offering bariatric surgery co-morbidity role players increasing disease that has already reached in South Africa. The ward hostesses in risks of mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic proportions and is one the surgical ward are trained by the pandemic. Metabolic surgery should of the leading causes of death and specialist dieticians to coordinate and be prioritised for these patients disability worldwide. Obesity plays manage the food requirements of to minimise risks and increase the a central role in the development of bariatric patients. They are awarded chances of a better clinical outcome. various life-threatening co-morbidities during the Annual Graduation Ceremony like hypertension, infertility, diabetes, at Netcare Waterfall City Hospital. TURNING INFERTILITY INTO obstructive sleep apnea, metabolic PINK FEET associated fatty liver disease THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON Many female patients suffer from (NAFLD or NASH), cardiovascular OBESITY infertility due to polycystic ovarian mortality and morbidity. With the current COVID-19 pandemic, syndrome (PCOS). However, with patients with obesity and associated metabolic surgery, they become highly Constant hunger and lack of satiety are co-morbidities are in the highest risk fertile. The upside is that most other possible symptoms displayed by obesity. population for developing severe weight-associated co-morbidities will It is multifactorial and complex in that symptoms of the disease. Most remain in remission, allowing the mom- food and drinks are not necessarily the patients with obesity are oblivious to to-be to have a healthier pregnancy reason for becoming obese. Currently, the underlying co-morbidities they with less weight-related health risks. surgery is the most effective and long- have, as they are known as silent killers lasting treatment for this disease. (i. e. obstructive sleep apnea, fatty Men are also under scrutiny as it is liver syndrome and hypertension). well known that obesity can influence Bariatric surgery techniques and fertility through changes of testosterone indication for surgery have evolved with Unfortunately, COVID-19 is here to stay, levels, direct changes to sperm function, continuous research and development. placing the obese population at high sperm count, as well as the molecular Metabolic surgery treats metabolic risk for COVID-19-related mortality. composition of sperm. Offspring born of syndrome and chronic illness. COVID-19 affects multiple organs, and fathers and mothers with sub-optimal the aftermath includes cardiovascular metabolism have a constellation of MEET THE WATERFALL and pancreatic injuries to name but a metabolic and health pathologies. In METABOLIC SURGERY TEAM few, hence the current increase in heart addition, parents suffering from obesity Obese patients who seek bariatric attacks and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at the time of gestation increase the surgery are prepped for 8 to 12 weeks (T2DM). The only long-lasting solution risks of developmental programming, by a multidisciplinary team. Specialist for obesity is metabolic surgery. Here, transmitting obesity and metabolic endocrinologist, Prof Tess van der Merwe, the whole metabolic makeup of the syndrome to their children. Prospective and specialist surgeon, Dr Gary K Fetter, patient is changed, and these co- parents are placing their children in a assisted by Dr Martin Lebos, make up the morbidities are resolved or placed into pre-disposition if they fall pregnant while core team. Dr Adrian Webb and Dr Tanja remission within a very short time frame. suffering from obesity and the associated de Roubaix are the anaesthetists, David This helps lower the mortality rate of co-morbidities. Falling pregnant after Gonçalves is the psychologist, and there patients with metabolic syndromes a bariatric procedure could provide are three specialist dieticians; Francette when or after contracting COVID-19. better metabolic and hormonal Bekker, Nicola Drabble and Dominique wellness for both parent and child. Breakey. Dr Colin Frye is the Specialist NO MORE RISK OF Bariatric General Practitioner, and the HYPERTENSION AND IS BARIATRIC SURGERY team has the services of a psychiatrist, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE SAFE? Dr Kalai Naidu. A fully-equipped Recent position statements from the Risks associated with bariatric/metabolic Infusion Clinic is available for bariatric International Diabetes Organisation now surgery have been reduced due to patients, which is managed by two wish to include metabolic surgery for recent laparoscopic advances. Surgery registered nurses; Sr Karen Gibson and the treatment of uncontrolled T2DM. risks are currently the equivalent of Waterfall Issue 12 2020 21
Waterfall news receiving a hysterectomy with a 0.1% forced into the narrow-minded box Netcare Waterfall City Hospital, mortality rate. The multidisciplinary of a lifestyle disease when it has for situated in Midrand, is home Centres of Excellence for Metabolic decades already been proven to be to the only Internationally Medicine and Surgery (CEMMS) team a chronic disease with a complex Accredited Centre of Excellence at Netcare Waterfall City Hospital works aetiology. The specialist medical for Metabolic Medicine and to ensure a holistic approach to the fraternity needs to take ownership Surgery in South Africa. It also healthy body and mind of every patient. of the disease in a far more forceful serves as the Administrative To date, 2 592 surgeries have been manner and lead, using scientifically Office for the South African successfully performed at this hospital. successful strategies of treatment, with Society for Surgery, Obesity documented outcome data. Relying on and Metabolism (SASSO) Misconceptions surrounding obesity exploitative, market-driven, populist and Centres of Excellence include that it is better to lose weight and pseudo-scientific forces (even for Metabolic Medicine and doing it the ‘natural way’. Rather than amongst the medical profession) to Surgery of South Africa viewing the recovery of lost weight lead this field of treatment has paid no (CEMMS). CEMMS is also as evidence of non-compliance, dividends in curbing the epidemic. affiliated to World Obesity patients and practitioners should view (WO) and the International this phenomenon as an expected No chronic disease can be cured, but it Federation for the Surgery physiological response to weight loss. can be placed into remission. This surgery of Obesity (IFSO). This immediately begs the question of contributes to a greater success rate than what is regarded as the ‘natural way’ of medical treatment alone. A combination More information on the weight loss. Accepting that less than 5% of both surgical and medical treatment specific bariatric and metabolic of patients will sustain a 5kg weight loss can be more effective in preventing long- processes are available over five years with lifestyle and dietary term complications and organ damage. on the following websites modifications can hardly be branded and social media pages: as a successful form of intervention The way forward and looking SASSO website: of a chronic disease. Like diabetes, into the future www.sasso-online.org hypertension and hypercholesterolemia Obesity is an internal medical disease CEMMS website: would be unsuccessfully treated in most that can be partially cured with surgical www.cemmswaterfallcity.com cases without medical intervention. procedures. The future treatment of Facebook: CEMMS Waterfall obesity will look towards the adding Instagram: CEMMS Waterfall City The false underlying narrative is that of medical treatments with new or @cemmswaterfallcity the disease of obesity is still being drugs that are entering the market. 22 Waterfall Issue 12 2020
Waterfall Advertorial CURRO WATERFALL FINDS THE SPARKLE IN EVERY CHILD What qualities do we want to encourage in our One can reason that the skills required to survive and compete in today’s learners as they grow towards adulthood? world are significantly different from those that were required 50 years, I n a study conducted by Lynn were not merely based on academic 20 years or even 10 years ago. We live Stoddard, parents responded achievement and getting into in a global economy, which expects to her survey questions by university. Similarly, as teachers and our learners to think critically and highlighting qualities and parents, we also need to prepare our creatively, to evaluate huge amounts characteristics that they would students for life in the 21st Century of information, to solve complex like schools to develop in their and the 4th Industrial Revolution. This issues and problems, to collaborate, offspring. These qualities included: requires a new approach to educational and communicate well. Here at school - an inquiring mind practice and policy - an approach that we offer opportunities for learners - the ability to acquire their will develop the ‘whole child’ and foster to be innovative, to imagine, to own knowledge every bit of individuality each learner dream and know that the “sky is only - the ability to feel and recognise brings to the schooling environment. the beginning… ” We are proud of truth on different levels how our learners have been flexible - the ability to show initiative Here at Curro Waterfall, every learner and resilient this year in particular. - to have integrity brings something unique and, as a Despite the pandemic, our learners - develop imagination school, we celebrate them for their thrived academically and socially. - interpersonal skills. distinctive qualities. The learners are enthusiastic and confident to take on Research mentions that schools still They also wanted alternative anything that comes their way. The need to build a strong foundation approaches to schooling which COVID pandemic is a good example. in mathematics, science, reading, 24 Waterfall Issue 12 2020
writing and other core subjects, pillars: respect, creativity, leadership, for children, catering and adapting but these alone are not sufficient independence and consideration. to the needs of each individual for lifelong learning and success. learner. What must we as families and In short, we are continuously on a teachers do to ensure their success and When we base the main reason for mission to develop the ‘whole child’ sparkle? Answering these questions schooling on testing and other aspects and nurture each learner’s SPARKLE. If pushes us even further to review of measuring academic progress, all elements of the child are developed what a successful learner is, and schools fail to address other needs both at home and at school, our how we should measure success. in learners. This also increases the learners will continue to thrive. chances of the learners becoming For certain, a learner who feels bored and less motivated. However, According to educational experts, connected to school is more likely here at Waterfall our learners are children should be exposed to as many to want to attend and to stay in highly motivated and living their best opportunities as possible, and here at school. Learners who have access to lives! They participated in various Curro Waterfall we do just that! This challenging and engaging academic social development campaigns includes outdoor learning, art and music, programmes are better prepared this year, such as the kindness excursions, activity-based learning, for further education, work, and week, anti-bullying week and our extracurricular programmes, physical civic life. These elements must work very well-known Waterfall Pride fitness opportunities, social development together, not in isolation. That is our ceremony where they hosted and opportunities, innovation, exploration goal of whole child education – to participated in a day of activities and an integrated and ‘hands-on’ foster the SPARKLE in everyone . . . celebrating our school charter. This approach to teaching and learning. year’s Waterfall Pride celebrations For more information about Curro included the unveiling of our school Here, we consider what works best Waterfall, visit: www.curro.co.za Waterfall Issue 12 2020 25
Waterfall motoring PEugEoT PARTnER Another winner from Peugeot By Josh Truter The world as we once knew it has seats upfront, room to move around changed dramatically, with many in the cab, and loads of extra storage large corporates downscaling, and space – such as the overhead rack retailers closing their doors due where you can not only store your to the effects of the pandemic. laptop or tablet, but also recharge Breadwinners have had to re-think your device while driving or out seeing their careers and financial strategies, customers, thanks to a conveniently and there’s an upsurge of interest positioned connection. And as this is in entrepreneurial opportunities. a full-on commercial vehicle, there’s a large, fully-enclosed cargo section With so many consumers switching to which provides security for whatever buying online, couriers and delivery it is that you’re transporting, and services are in huge demand. New protection from rain and hail damage. start-ups are also doing business on the fly, using their vehicles as What I like about the Peugeot Partner mobile offices. However, with the is that it can double as a leisure vehicle current heat waves and the confined too. Keen cyclists and campers will spaces in many passenger vehicles, love the versatility as there is a sliding running a business from a car is not door on either side of the cargo section always a pleasant experience. as well as double doors at the back. Not only that, this Partner is built to Undoubtedly, this is why the Peugeot tackle rough terrain, which means Partner has been such a winner for that driving along sandy dirt roads out businesses and entrepreneurs. in the bush and through snow over the Sani Pass (in winter) are a cinch. For starters, the Peugeot Partner comes standard with aircon, three comfortable As with all Peugeot models, safety is 26 Waterfall Issue 12 2020
Peugeot Partner at a Glance • 4 Cylinder diesel engine • Manual 5-speed transmission • 68kW and 230 Nm maximum torque • PEUGEOT i-COCKPIT® a priority and the Peugeot Partner transport equipment. And not only • Usable volume: 4,4m³ does not disappoint with its increased is there a 5-year warranty, we also • Usable length: 3,44m ground clearance, protective plate include a 5-year/100 000km service plan • Capacity of 1000kg payload under the engine, enhanced traction and roadside assistance provision.” • LED lighting in the rear load thanks to Grip Control® with Hill area Descent Assist, cruise control, [Coincidentally, Ashleigh was recently • Increased ground clearance electronic automatic parking brake, nominated for the Leadership Award • Electronic automatic parking park assist sensors in the rear bumper, in the MFC Motoring Woman of brake short turning radius for easier the Year Awards. Congratulations • Pivoting writing table manoeuvring, and six air bags. No on your nomination Ashleigh!] • MirrorScreen technology wonder this mobile companion was • Ample storage space voted Van of the Year in Europe in 2019 You’ll find the Peugeot Partner • Air-conditioning in the cab and the Winner of the Light Van of the standing proudly in the Peugeot • Rear park sensors Year in the What Van? Awards 2020. Fourways showroom at 1 Bradfield • Cruise control Drive, off Montecasino Boulevard, • Two sliding side doors “Considering all the outstanding Fourways. For more information, or to • Two rear doors features that it has, the Peugeot book a test drive, call 011 467 9340/1. • Independent locking of loading Partner is exceptionally well-priced,” Alternatively, if you prefer, why not area. says Peugeot Fourways General Sales arrange for one of their salesmen Manager, Ashleigh Venter. “That’s why to bring the vehicle to you? Available from it’s the perfect vehicle for plumbers, Peugeot Fourways electricians, building contractors, Give your business the boost that Tel: 011 467 9340/1 florists, wholesalers, couriers, and even will make all the difference – get musicians or sports teams needing to yourself a Peugeot Partner today! Waterfall Issue 12 2020 27
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SACCS + NWM + FORD SA = A GREAT DAY AT THE OFFICE! By Alan Rosenmeyer & Chris Wall I When you crack an invite from Ford South know from experience that going to a leg of the SA Cross Country Championship Series has to be a Africa to attend the Ford Parys 400, a round priority, having attended one of the rallies, which involved the crew from of the SA Cross Country Championship Series Neil Woolridge Motorsport (NWM), towards the end of 2019. It was also (SACCS), you clear your calendar and make held at the Parys Airfield, so I knew what to expect and where we’d be headed to sure you go. see the racers fly by at speeds on gravel and veld that will blow your mind. Woolridge at the wheel with Boyd There was definitely a noticeable It’s especially scary when you’re Dreyer taking on navigation duties. decrease in the number of spectators standing in the path of a Ford Ranger due to the COVID-19 restrictions, but which is barrelling towards you with At last year’s event we were there were still enough people out such speed that you know if the driver transported to the spectator points and about tracking and supporting just blinks at the wrong time you could in a fleet of Ranger Raptors, and their favourite drivers to create some end up sharing space with splattered this year we travelled in the comfort small traffic jams and to make the bugs on the grille. Of course, with of a few Ford Tourneo Customs, competitors perform that much harder. the NWM crew, they’re all pros so perfect long range people carriers. There really are die hard motorsport that won’t (shouldn’t) happen. Ford Of course, they weren’t as quick on fans in SA – my kinda people! Ranger #334 was piloted by Lance the gravel, but having your own Woolridge with Elvéne Vonk (a name aircon vent blasting ice cold air on In between viewing points, we you really should know if you’re a fan you when the outside temps were were treated to a fantastic catered of motorsport in SA) as the navigator. in the mid-30s was something I lunch at the crew’s pits and we Ford Ranger #377 saw Gareth wouldn’t have traded on that day. were all gifted with the coolest Ford Waterfall Issue 12 2020 29
Waterfall Motoring Performance/NWM/Castrol Edge- the results showed that the Ford- A huge thanks to Ford SA and Neil branded camping chair – mine will based teams did very well. Gareth Woolridge Motorsport for yet another accompany me to every event I and Boyd in Ranger #377 clinched a awesome event. There is no better way to attend from now on. A Q&A session 3rd overall for the day and the team watch an off-road event. To the behind- with members of NWM was pretty also claimed the South African Cross the-scenes crew making sure all the interesting, especially learning Country Series Manufacturers Award journos and influencers are treated like how well the Rangers are faring in as well as the Team Award. Fellow Ford royalty, you get the biggest thanks for what’s essentially a higher class. drivers Wors Prinsloo (#T41) took the working so hard on such a hot day. It’s Class T win with Malcolm Kock (#T28) events like these that keep the interest At the end of a clearly gruelling event, 2nd. It was a true blue Ford weekend! and passion for motorsport alive. 30 Waterfall Issue 12 2020
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