Heritage Hill | APRIL 2018

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APRIL 2018 

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contents 

05 FROM THE ESTATE MANAGER 

07 IMPORTANT CONTACTS 

08 WATER DONATIONS TO CAPE TOWN 

09 VILLAGE EVENTS 

10 HANNA CHARITY 

11 VILLAGE RUN 

14 WATER RESTRICTIONS 

15 WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GAUTENG 

17 WINE FESTIVAL BOOKINGS NOW OPEN 

18 KITSCH, COOL? 

22 HOW TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON 

FOOTPRINT 

25 2018’S NEW MINIMUM WAGE 

28 REASONS TO SHOP AT THRIFT STORES 

09 

APRIL 2018 

18 

11 28 

31 BE CREATIVE FOR A HEALTHY LIFE 

33 HOW TO KEEP YOUR FRIDGE 

BACTERIA FREE 

35 CLASSIFIEDS 

36 DRIFE SAFELY 


08 

38 HANDWRITING INTERVENTION 





We have received a fair amount of rain but nothing compared to previous years, 

however we are very thankful for what we have received. I would like to take 

this opportunity to inform all our residents that water restrictions were never 

completely uplifted and the following rules still apply; no watering of gardens 

between 08:00 to 17:00 daily and no cars may be washed with garden hoses. 

Letter from the 

Estate 

Manager 

I would like to wish all our residents a 

HAPPY EASTER. I cannot believe we are 

already in the 4th month of 2018 - time just 

seems to fly past us. 

The Estate’s garden service drastically reduced its garden watering programme and 

will continue to do so going forward. 

Please report any: 

• water meter leaks directly to Tshwane water1@tshwane.gov.za or waterleaks@ 

tshwane.gov.za; 

• potholes to pothole@tshwane.gov.za; 

• faulty meter readings to meterrecords@tshwane.gov.za; and 

• faulty traffic lights to trafficsignalfaults@tshwane.gov.za 

Kindly save all these contact details for future reference. 

At the moment, our biggest complaint is that of dogs that are being a nuisance to 

neighbours. We would like to request that every dog owner, take care of his/her 

animals, so that we can try and resolve the issue. We would also like to remind 

residents to ensure that when you are walking your pets on the common property, 

a leash is compulsory. Please alsoclean up any excrement that your pet leaves on 

someone else’s lawn, or in any of the parks. 

You may have noticed, that we have installed some new speed bumps at the 

entrance stop sign and also elsewhere on the Estate. 



The reason for this is because the safety 

of our children is our main priority at all 

times, and it has been proven that these 

smaller speed bumps are very effective in 

slowing vehicles down. 

We do realise that it can be irritations to 

drive through the Estate with all the speed 

bumps, but unfortunately we had no 

choice, as some residents / visitors refused 

to obey the speed limit in our village. 

On a more positive note, I would like to 

provide you with an update of the Estate’s 

building activities. 

Under construction: 

Residential 2’s 18 units (1086) are looking 

at taking occupation from July onwards, 

2 x stands under construction 999 & 1063 

looking at completion close to year end. 

Vacant stands: 

One of three vacant stands already has 

plans submitted and will more than likely 

be completed this year. All vacant stands 

have owners building is eminent, where 

after there will be no vacant land in 

Heritage Hill Extension 48. We will then 

await news on further development from 

the Developer. 

We have decided to allow our 

kids to fish in the big dam. The 

only rule applicable is “catch 

and release”. No fish should be 

removed from the dam. Kindly 

ensure that no fish hooks or 

any other fish equipment are 

left behind on the grass/rocks. 

Finally, if you come across any litter while 

jogging or walking in our beautiful Estate, 

please pick it up and throw it in a bin. 

This way, we all help each other keep our 

Village clean. 

I hope you all enjoy our April Lifestyle 

Magazine! 

Kind regards 

Fred Botes 


IMPORTANT 


CONTACT NUMBERS 

ESTATE SECURITY 

Control Room: 076 936 5249 

Main Gate: 012 657 2350 

(or extension 11111) 

Thorburn Security: 

Security Manager - Moses Sehoma: 

071 670 1016 / 

msehoma@thorburn.co.za 

PRETOR Group: Levy Enquiries 

Portfolio Manager - Tina van Zyl 

Switchboard: 012 001 9000 / 

tinaV@pretor.co.za 

SAPS 

012 654 2121/3131 

011 316 3010 

SAPS Flying Squad:10111 

Fire Brigade, Lyttelton: 

082 612 0509 

MUNICIPALITY 

Water & Electrical supply problems: 

012 358 6690 

NETWORK & DSTV SERVICE 

PROVIDER 

Smart Village 

0861 845 5243 / 012 679 3400 

AMBULANCE 

Emer-G-Med: 0861 007 911 

Netcare: 082 911/086 133 2332 

ER 24: 084 124 

EMERGENCY CARE 

Midstream Medi Clinic: 

012 652 9102 

Medical Centres Midstream: 

087 805 5222 

NHC (Brakfontein Road): 

012 762 6300 

Midpharm Pharmacy – Midstream: 

012 940 9000/1 

NHC Pharmacy: 

012 762 6333 

Bees; Snakes and Pest Control: 

Nico: 071 640 5543 

Snake Bite Assist 

Arno: 083 739 9303 

HHHOA 

Estate Manager - Fred Botes 

012-657 2329 (or extension 2495) 

079 989 6353 

fred@heritage-hill.co.za 

PR & Admin - Elsa van Schalkwyk 

082 877 4175 

elsavs@heritage-hill.co.za 

Disclaimer: This Newsletter is produced 

especially for residents/owners of Heritage Hill 

Estate to provide updates and useful information. 

It is produced by K-Studio on behalf of Heritage 

Hill Estate HOA. Although every effort is taken 

to ensure accuracy of content, Heritage Hill 

Estate HOA and/or the Publisher, cannot be 

held liable for any inaccurate information, and 

may not agree with all opinions expressed in 

this publication. 

Publisher: K-Studio (Pty) Ltd on behalf 

of Hertitage Hill 

Advertising Sales: tobia@k-studio.co.za 

/ sales2@k-studio.co.za 

Editor: Tobia von Zwietring 

Chantel du Plooy 

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Water Donations to 

Cape Town 

When last did you see the Theewaterskloof Dam? It is not 

a pretty picture at all, especially if you had the privilege of 

seeing it at almost 100% capacity. 

During the week of 5 February, Heritage Hill residents 

reached out to Cape Town residents. More than 1000 

litres of bottled water was dropped off at Hennopspark 

Primary, to be taken to Cape Town on the 9th. 

Thank you very much to each and every resident who 

contributed! 


VILLAGE EVENTS HH 

village events 

for the year ahead 

09 

Apr, 2018 

20 

25 

04 

19 

06 13 

Monday - Blood 

20 30 

Drive in the Rose 

Heritage Hill 

(Bread) & Blanket 

Garden @ 15:30 – 

Family Sports Day 

May, 2018 

Jun, 2018 

Apr, 2018 Jul, 2018 Lemon Orchard Oct, 2018 

May, 2018 



Garden @ 15:30 – 

19:00 

Friday - Wine 

Festival in the 

Village (Rose 

Garden) @ 18:00 – 

21:00 

Sunday - Winter 

Warmer Soup 

Community 

Project 

Winter Market 

@ Trinityhouse 

Heritage Hill 

16:00 – 20:00 

22 

Aug, 2018 

14 

Sep, 2018 



Garden @ 15:30 – 

19:00 

Sunday - Lemon 

Festival in the 

19:00 

Friday- Village 

Run 18:00 - 20:00 

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Oct, 2018 


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Garden @ 15:30 – 

19:00 

Friday - Camp in 

the Park (18:00 – 

07:00) 

(Rose Garden) @ 

15:30 – 17:00 

Friday - Family 

Movie in the Park 

(Rose Garden) @ 

19:00 

Nov, 2018 

3 

Dec, 2018 

Friday - Kids 

Christmas Market 

in the Rose Garden 

@ 16:30 – 19:30 

Monday - Blood Drive 

in the Rose Garden @ 

15:30 – 19:00 


HH COMMUNITY PROJECT 

For your convenience we have 

placed Charity Donation 

Containers at the entrance 

and exit lanes, at the 

gatehouse. Simply drop your 

donation in the box! 

Simply add an item or two on 

your grocery list, when you 

next go shopping and your 

contribution is done! 

April: Porridge & pasteurised 

milk – e.g. oats, mealie meal, 

Maltabella 

May: First Aid products – 

e.g. Band-Aids, Vicks, cough 

syrup, Germoline ointment, 

cotton wool, Dettol 

June: To add water only: 

Instant oats, soup sachets, 

coffee, tea 

July: Non-perishable canned 

food 

August: Non-perishable 

foods for kids lunch boxes 

– e.g. Melrose cheeses, Mini 

Cheddar biscuits, rice biscuits, 

200 ml juices, dried fruit 

September: Any toiletries 

e.g. tooth paste, toothbrush, 

feminine hygiene products, 

soap, shampoo, body lotion, 

roll on, sunscreen, toilet 

paper, mouth wash 

October: Any sweet treat 

November: School kids 

stationery 

December: Any nonperishable 

products and 

toiletries 

We are proud to be able to make a difference 

throughout the year - through our monthly 

donations to Hanna Charity and Empowerment 

Foundation 

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VILLAGE ESTATE EVENTS NEWS HH 

village FUN RUN 

Held on 23 February 2018 

When the Village Run posters went up, it was seen as 

an opportunity for residents to jump-start their health 

resolutions for the New Year, while at the same time 

enjoy a sociable event in the convenience of our own 

Estate. And that is why when race day came, not even the 

inclement weather could put a stop to it. 



This was a friendly race that 

involved road running and 

participants took part for their 

own enjoyment, rather than 

competitive reasons. 

The circuit race took place over a 

unique 1km route within the Heritage 

Hill Estate, winding past a few houses, 

through a few quiet streets and around 

the buzzing Lemon Orchard. Leapfrog 

Property Group was the main event 

sponsor and provided the necessary 

to make their first Fun Run a very 

memorable family event. 

The atmosphere was electrifying. 

Participants wore their best running 

gear, eager to get the show on the road! 

What better way to spend a brisk Friday 

evening? A boundless mix of men, 

women and children gathered at the 

starting line. It was wonderful to see 

some medical staff from the nearby 

N.H.C. Medical Centre supporting this 

event too. Pieter de Koning aka “Pistol 

Pete” (resident and MC) entertained 

everyone throughout the event. 

Bright green Leapfrog peak caps, dotted 

the area and novelty masks, pencil bins 

and sweets were handed out to the kids 

at the start-finish line. Coca Cola and ice 

were donated by Christo from 

Johnny Liquor. The Home Owner’s 

Association of Heritage Hill 

Estate and Johan Engelbrecht (resident 

and adrenalin junky), ensured that the 

route was clearly marked, and they 

covered all other organisational costs. 

A Big thank you to Dian from Main 

Events Catering for all the “braaiers”. 

There were a number of winners, 

identified according to novel categories 

such as; most mature runner, youngest 

runner, best teen spirit and best team 

effort (relay runners) and these prizes 

were donated by Verryn Mathlare 

Attorneys in partnership with Leapfrog 

Heritage Hill. 

All the participants put in a sterling 

effort and a few relay teams managed 

to finish more than 30 laps - all for this 

wonderful cause! 


Dream Vacations (Louis Boizard) donated the fabulous prize for the 

individual who completed the most laps in the allocated time. Khotso 

Mokoko, ran 21kms in just over 2 hours and will soon enjoy his vacation to 

the value of R20 000. 

The highlight, aside from health and wellness, was the sense of 

community and camaraderie that filled the air. Braais were on 

the go while lights lit up the route and smiles lit up faces. As 

rain fell gently from time-to-time the spectators cheered, some 

residents walked sipping wine, children laughed and danced 

and a few dogs even wagged their tails along the way - all 

urging runners to finish strong. 

All proceeds (R3200) from the 74 registrants, will be given to the Cipla 

Miles for Smiles Foundation, through Operation Smile, South Africa (who 

performs corrective surgery on children born with cleft lips and palates). We 

therefore thank all participants for their contributions. 

The Village Run was certainly a highlight on the community calendar 

and participants were buzzing afterwards with talk of when the next race 

will take place. Appreciation must be given to all who were involved in 

organising yet another fantastic family event. It was a fun opportunity to 

make a difference and be a part of something great. 

The next two-hour run is scheduled for Friday, 14 September and 

Heritage Hill Estate will once again donate to the Smile Foundation. 



Water Restrictions 

Memorandum received from City of Tshwane’s Water and 

Sanitation Department (16 January 2018) Rand Water has 

informed the Water and Sanitation Division that its reservoir 

levels are low due to the current high temperatures and huge 

demand. 

Abstraction of water from the Vaal Dam by Rand Water currently exceeds 

the allowable licence limit as determined by the Department of Water and 

Sanitation. Rand Water is therefore necessitated to limit water supply to 

its consumers (municipalities) in order to stay within the agreement. 

The result of this is that the City of Tshwane, including residents and businesses in 

Tshwane, has to manage water in a far more effective and efficient way. The City 

therefore urges consumers to continue conserving water by using it wisely and 

sparingly. 

All water users are encouraged to change the manner in which they utilise water and 

to remain vigilant in conserving the scarce resource. Saving water must become part 

of our lifestyle. 

The water conservation measures that were implemented during the initial 

restrictions should become the norm. Residents are urged to keep on using grey 

water for watering gardens and flushing toilets, to report water leaks and burst pipes, 

and to install water-saving devices. 

Residents are also urged to make water conservation part of their everyday lives by 

following the ten tips on how to save water: 

1) Where possible, install a low-flow showerhead and tap aerators. 

2) Use a dual-flush toilet cistern. 

3) Try to plant indigenous or drought-resistant shrubs in the garden. 

4) Water gardens/wash cars before 08:00 or after 17:00 and only when necessary. 

5) Use a broom instead of a hosepipe when cleaning driveways or patios. 

6) Collect rainwater for reuse in the garden or for washing the car. 

7) Cover the swimming pool to reduce water evaporation. 

8) Take a shower rather than a bath 

9) Close a running tap while brushing teeth or shaving. 

10) Regularly check toilets and taps for leaks. 

For water leaks, sewerage problems, faulty meter or high water consumption 

kindly provide: 


WHAT’S HAPPENING IN GAUTENG 

THIS APRIL & MAY 

Weekly Farmers’ Market – 

Sundays from 9am 

The Olympus Farmers’ Market 

in Saal Street, is the ideal place to 

stock up on the produce for the 

week ahead. Who doesn’t enjoy 

“shopping” fresh, local food in the 

outdoors while sipping on craft beer 

and wine? The kids’ corner will keep 

your little ones busy too. 

Sherewood Lodge Coffee 

Shop – Daily 

If you are always looking for a new 

place to meet up with a close friend 

for a delicious cup of coffee and 

a bite, Sherewood Lodge’ newly 

opened coffee shop is the ideal location. 

WHAT’S HAPPENING HH 

Vaal Family Fun Day – 

7 April 

During the holidays everyday is 

Saturday for busy kids, so when 

Saturday comes round you might 

find that you’ve run out of ideas. 

If so, tire out your kids at the Saul 

Tsotetsi Sports Complex among 

giant inflatables, go karts, face 

painting etc. Live entertainment, 

food stalls and a flea-market make it 

worthwhile for the grownups too. 

Michelangelo Wine Show – 

6 & 7 April 

If you enjoy good quality wine, this 

first-ever event, which will showcase 

Michelangelo Award winning wines, 

spirits and cocktails is something 

extra special. Dress up in something 

pretty as the night in the Montecasino 

Ballroom will deliver exceptional 

food and entertainment as well. 


HH WHAT’S HAPPENING 

Tales of Peter Rabbit – 

21 April 

Take your kids to experience Beatrix 

Potter’s classic on stage at the Irene 

Village Theatre. The production will 

also include a giant Easter egg hunt, 

which will encourage your slightly 

older kids to enjoy this event as well. 

Harvest Festival – 

26 & 27 May 

As autumn turns into winter we can 

expect cosier, home dining with 

delicious wines and snacks as the 

cornerstones of any menu. Stock up 

for winter at the Harvest Festival at 

Leriba Hotel. Various wine, cheese, 

olive and herb farms will showcase 

and sell their produce. Come and 

enjoy wine tasting while you browse 

the harvest. 

Tierlantynkies – 

26 April - 1 May 

Get ready for this festive, 

upmarket event on the out-skirts 

of PRETORIA. Loads of new 

exhibitors you are going to LOVE. 

Enjoy a meal and a glass of wine 

whilst being entertained by local 

musicians. Diarise this fun filled 

family event. 

Huawei Joburg Day – 5 May 

If you are up for a fun family day 

out, 947 and Huawei brings you 

Joburg Day in the Park, at The 

Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, 

Emmarentia! Bring a blanket, chairs 

and picnic basket filled with treats 

and come and enjoy the best local 

talent around. 


COLOUR ESTATE TRENDS NEWS HH 


HH DÉCOR 

KITSCH, COOL? 

Separately, these two words have two completely different 

meanings, but at Re-Trend, we think kitsch is cool. In moderation, 

of course, and with style. 



Re-Trend specialises in mid-century 

modern and retro furniture and was 

established on the 1st of April 2016 

by the owner, Larushka Maré. 

The term “mid-century modern” 

itself is difficult to define. It broadly 

describes architecture and furniture 

from the mid 20th century. 

Think grandma’s house. Retro furniture is 

mostly furniture pieces that were made in 

the decades between the late 1950s and the 

1980s. 

Normally, one would tend to go for the more stylish 

pieces of these eras, however during these design periods, 

elements of both kitsch and cool can be found. 

Although it is difficult to fully escape the captivating pull 

towards a funky, unusual or “kitsch” piece, few people 

know how to really make it work. 


It is the right combination of styling, 

upholstery and choice of colour 

pattern that will ultimately make it fit 

in a contemporary environment. The 

ever-popular mid-century sideboard, 

that now serves multiple purposes in 

contemporary homes, is a great example 

of both a feature as well as a period 

specific piece that will allow you to 

showcase your cool decor items, either 

old or new. 

The furniture from these design periods 

stay on trend mainly due to their; 

• enduring appeal and clean lines; 

• ability to hold and appreciate in value; 

• durability; and 

• multi functionality, which allows them 

to function in smaller spaces. 

HOW TO TRANSFORM “KITSCH” 

INTO COOL IN YOUR OWN HOME 

Keep your “Kitsch” COOL by choosing 

accessories or decor pieces that will not 

detract from the design lines of your key 

furniture pieces or main design elements 

in your home. 


DÉCOR HH 

You can paint a large piece of “kitsch” furniture the same colour as the wall to help it blend better with the room. 

Group with modern or other time period pieces for e.g. choose modern chairs to complement a retro table. Use 

furniture of different heights. The use of indoor plants help transform kitsch into cool as well. 

Our shop is a located in Linden, Johannesburg and we are open for 

trade from Mondays through to Saturdays. We look forward to 

showing you around. 

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Tel: 0118882593 

Address: 62, 6th street, Linden. Johannesburg 



How to 

reduce your 

CARBON 

FOOTPRINT 

written by Chantél Venter 


ENVIRONMENTAL HH 

“Never before have we 

had such an awareness 

of what we are doing 

to the planet and never 

before have we had the 

power to do something 

about that.” - Sir David 

Attenborough 

While most of us are 

aware that we need 

to reduce our carbon 

footprints, we might 

not all know where to 

begin. By following our Action Plan you 

can start to make a difference in everyday 

life. This is the third and final instalment 

of our 7 Step Action Plan. 

In the previous editions, we covered Steps 

1 to 4, namely: 

Step 1: Reduce water usage. 

Step 2: Work from home one day of the 

week/carpool or use public transport 

more. 

Step 3: Enjoy meat-free Mondays (or eat 

less meat in general). 

Step 4: Recycle 

Now, we look at the final three steps. 

Step 5: Plant a tree 

Trees are amazing. Not only do they turn 

carbon dioxide into oxygen but they also 

cool down the earth. According to Urban 

Forestry, one young tree can absorb 

nearly 6kg of carbon from the atmosphere 

annually and a 10-year-old tree can make 

enough oxygen to support two humans. 

Step 6: Unplug your chargers & power 

down. 

Did you know that even when you have 

nothing charging, any charger left plugged 

in will still draw electricity? It isn’t a 

lot, but an entire household’s chargers 

plugged in every day, all day, all year is an 

incredible waste of electricity. And wasted 

electricity equals unnecessary carbon 

emissions. In the same breath, keeping 

your devices i.e. smartphones, tablets, 

laptops etc. powered on at all times, is also 

a waste. Power your devices down at night 

or after you have finished using them for 

that particular day. 

Step 7: Become a savvy consumer 

• Consume less – The making and 

transporting of a single t-shirt could have 

the same carbon footprint as a household’s 

weekly energy consumption. Scary, but 

true. Buy fewer and buy better quality 

items. 

• Buy local, seasonal produce – The 

growing and storing of food is responsible 

for the majority of the carbon emissions 

released into the atmosphere. Local, 

seasonal produce will therefore have a 

smaller footprint. 

• Be informed – Know where your 

products are coming from and what goes 

into the manufacturing process so that 

you can make informed decisions. 

There are many other, more impactful 

things you could do. Click here for ideas. 

It is estimated that OpenSky can recycle at least 60% of your current waste! 

Clear recycling bags are available for purchase by Heritage Hill Residents at R 33.00 for a pack of 20 bags; or 

a Blue 240 Litre Open Sky Recycling Bin may be purchased at R 780.00 per bin including delivery – if you are 

interested to order 100 % clear Recycling bags or a Recycling bin contact Elsa elsavs@heritage-hill.co.za 



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IN THE KNOW HH 

2018 New 

Minimum Wage 

For Domestic 

Workers 

R20 or R15 per 

hour? 

Never before has there been 

as much confusion around 

the minimum wage rate for 

a domestic worker than is 

currently the case. 

Fortunately, this will be somewhat simplified on 1 

May 2018 when the NATIONAL MINIMUM wage 

will be introduced. This is the “R 20.00” per hour 

concept. Irrespective of the work done, or the 

industry in which the employee is working – this 

will be the standard minimum hourly rate across 

the country. 

The current situation is as follows: 

There is an Area A and Area B. Area A consists 

mainly of the main Metropolitan areas such as 

Johannesburg, Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Durban, 

East London, Port Elizabeth George and Cape 

Town. All other areas are deemed to fall within 

Area B, for example Pofadder (i.e. outlying areas). 

The hourly rate for Area A is more than Area B, 

because somehow, at the time of implementing 

the original Sectoral Determination 7 for 

domestic workers, the “powers that be” felt that 

it was cheaper to live in the countryside opposed 

to the main cities and this has been so from day 

one. 

The new situation, will be as follows: 

New rates have been promulgated to last until 

30 April 2018 and thereafter, on 1 May 2018, the 

R20.00 per hour minimum wage will kick in, and 

Area A and Area B will fall away. 

That being said, the new minimum wage for a 

Domestic Worker is R15.00 per hour. So, what 

happened to the minimum rate of R 20.00 per 

hour? Good question! 

Currently there are four different rates of pay for 

domestic workers – R 13.05/ R 11.89/ R 15.28 

and R 14.03 depending on where the domestic 

worker is employed, and the number of hours 

worked per month. These rates are valid until 

30 April 2018, after which the MINIMUM rate for 

ALL domestic workers becomes R15.00 per hour 

irrespective of the area in which they work and 

the number of hours they work. 

In terms of our Labour Legislation, an employer 

may NOT REDUCE the salary of an employee 

WITHOUT their permission! However, the new 

regulation states that ALL minimum Domestic 

Worker rates of pay as from 1 May 2018 are to be 

R 15.00 per hour. 



Concessions given 

It was always on the cards right from the outset 

when the hearted discussions were under way in 

terms of a National Minimum wage, that domestic 

workers’ work may be “compromised” as there 

was (and still is) a genuine fear of an absolute 

bloodbath in terms of lost jobs, by virtue of 

household retrenching their domestic workers 

en masse (many of these retrenchment would be 

unfairly conducted, leading to a flood of cases at 

the CCMA), as they would no longer be able to 

afford their services. Therefore, it will take a few 

more years before all domestic workers are at the 

R20.00 per hour level. 

Just make sure that if you do away with the 

services of your domestic worker, that you do so 

fairly, otherwise you will have a CCMA case on your 

hands. 

For more info contact as.hrconsulting4u@gmail.com | www.ashrconsulting4u.co.za 




HH DÉCOR ESTATE NEWS 

Reasons to shop 

at thrift stores/pawn shops 



Furniture items from different time periods aren’t the only 

interior pieces that can add eclectic flair to the modern home. Old 

windows, doors, shutters, ladders, baths, taps, tiles, wooden floors, 

light fixtures, sewing machines, TVs, music instruments etc. can 

all do with a new lease of life, and not necessarily for their original 

purpose. 

An old ladder could for e.g. be repurposed as a bookshelf or a bathroom 

railing, tart tins could become wall art, and an old rustic window could 

be turned into a coffee table. The possibilities are endless. 

Irrespective of whether you use older interior items for their intended 

use or completely repurposing it – the advantages are substantial. 

4 Good reasons to shop thrift 

• It is cost-effective – Some true vintage, collector items could sometimes hurt your 

pocket, but in general buying second-hand is more affordable than buying modern items 

of the same quality and workmanship. 

• Kitsch is the new cool – As places like Re-Trend is continuously proving, kitsch is the 

new cool. By using it in the right room and styling it in the correct way, your vintage/ 

retro item can make your interior “pop”. 

• It is friendlier on the environment – Every item you re-use in your home, is one less 

that ends up on a landfill. 

• It can give your creativity flight – When it comes to unique, older interior items, there 

are no rules, no manual as to what goes with what. You therefore have to be more creative 

and work harder to get it right. The same applies when you are repurposing furniture or 

fixtures. 




Be Creative 

The best anti-oxidant for a healthy life. 


By Marelize Bester and Elisca van der Walt 

If someone asked you to allocate every 

activity of your day into different categories, 

for example, Exercise, Parenthood, Sleep, 

Work, etc.…how much of what you do (every 

day) would fall under Creativity? 

We rush from one thing to the next, struggling to get up in the morning, gulping 

down that cup of coffee to hopefully get the kids to school on time, catching up 

on emails and messages while sitting in traffic and we’re not even at work yet!!! 

Ahhhh...deep breath... 

Life is so busy, and we sometimes forget the value creativity provides to our 

lives. Being creative makes us happy! It brings joy, reduces stress levels and 

improves our quality of life. What could be more important than that? Studies 

have shown that creative activities will improve your emotional health, so give 

yourself permission and time to get lost in a creative process! 

We are often more inclined to give priority to our diet and physical wellbeing 

and shrug off our mental and emotional welfare. Case in point - it’s far easier 

to eat a healthy fruit (let’s say a pear for all practical purposes) than spend 

time painting one. People who love pears will know that they provide incredible 

health benefits. These include the ability to aid weight loss, improve digestion 

and reduce blood pressure. They increase metabolism, improve circulation and 

aid skin, eye and hair care. Pears are known to be a great anti-oxidant for your 

body, hence Creative Pear. We started Creative Pear because being creative 

makes us happy and like Albert Einstein said: “Creativity is contagious, pass 

it on”. Therefore we want to share our passion for being creative by giving you 

the opportunity to join in. We prepare the materials and provide the necessary 

tools, so you can merely show up and unleash your inner artist. So why not 

allow yourself to enjoy a creative session that will be a great anti-oxidant for your 

mind? 

Join us on Saturday 12 May 2018 in the Lemon Orchard for a fabulous Creative 

Session From 09:00 - 12:00. R450 per ticket (includes light snacks, refreshments 

and all the necessary supplies) Book your ticket at www.creativepear.co.za by 

selecting either the ‘Hot Air Balloon’ or the ‘Aloe’. 

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/creativepearza 





How to keep your fridge 

bacteria-free 

Due to the outbreak of Listeriosis, food health and safety has been in the 

limelight lately. It is therefore a good time to look at the best ways to keep 

our fridges sanitary and bacteria-free and to also look at ways to better 

store our food in order to keep them fresher for longer. 



What are the correct 

temperatures? 

Fridge – 4 °C or below 

Freezer – 18 °C 

How to clean your 

fridge 

Step 1: Once every two weeks, 

remove everything from your 

fridge, and wash walls, shelves, 

bins etc. with dishwashing soap 

and hot water. Wipe dry with 

paper towels. 

Eggs 

Did you know that even fresh, 

uncracked eggs could contain 

Salmonella? Therefore, when 

shopping for eggs, open the 

carton and ensure there are no 

cracked shells. At home, store 

immediately in the coldest part 

of the fridge in its original carton 

packaging. 

Raw meat/poultry/fish 

When storing or thawing meat, 

poulty or fish place it on a plate, 

or in a container, so that its 

juices doesn’t cross-contaminate 

other food. 

red peppers, humus etc. 

• Condiments (jams etc.) 

• Pickled products 

• Fruit 

Middle shelf: 

• Cooked food 

• Leftovers 

• Cheese 

• Eggs in their carton 

• Cold meats 

• Sandwich bread 

Bottom shelf: 

• Raw meat/poultry/fish 

• Dairy (milk, yoghurt, cottage 

cheese, buttermilk etc.) 

Door 

• Top – Eggs, butter and cheese 

• Middle – Condiments 

• Bottom – Drinks 

What shouldn’t go into 

the fridge? 

• Tomatoes 

• Onions 

• Squash (whole) 

• Potatoes 

Step 2: Combine 1 tsp. 

unscented bleach to 1 litre hot 

water. Wash everything and wipe 

dry using paper towels. 

Step 3: Do a weekly clean-out 

of all “Best by” foods and wipe 

away any spills inside the fridge 

immediately. 

According to The Food 

Lab, this is how you 

should organize your 

fridge: 

Top shelf: 

• Ready-to-eat foods i.e. roasted 

Drawers/Crisper 

• Vegetables – stored in 

breathable bags or bags left 

slightly open 

• Herbs – washed and stored in 

between damp paper towels 

and placed in a plastic zip 

seal bag 


CLASSIFIEDS & SERVICES HH 

Classifieds 

Would you like to know if you may add your product to this list? Contact tobia@k-studio.co.za *terms and conditions apply 

Au Pair: 

Nompu - 076 238 6440 (Monday to Friday from 1 May – 

employer is relocating to Cape Town. For reference contact 

Donna - 072 597 0682) 

Gardening: 

Daniel – 076 744 432 Mondays 

Rabias – 076 714 5695 Mon & Tue 

Domestic Helpers: 

Abigail Ngoma – 078 260 1651 Tue & Thu 

Busisiwe Mabona – 072 632 2037 Tue & Thu 

Dimakatso Khoabane – 082 502 4785 Saturdays 

Gertrude Kale – 079 662 0551 Wed & Sat 

Mesiah – 076 454 2886 (Mon, Wed & Fri 

Popi - 076 142 1299 Mon to Fri from 1 May – employer 

is relocating to Cape Town. For reference contact Donna - 

072 597 0682) 

Sylvia Mbele – 072 942 6906 Tuesdays 

Rebecca Khoza – 076 560 220 Wed & Sat 

Smangele Mnisi – 073 966 7487 Mon to Thu & Sat 

Malawian Houseman: 

Mischek – 078 124 7295 (Wed & Fri) 

Maintenance: 

Painting; Swimming Pool Renovations; Damp 

Proofing and Tiling 

Lukas – 072 147 7102 

Selling: 

Fresh from the farm Eggs delivered to your door – 

2½ dozen @ R40.00 

Please What’sApp/Sms to Leonore – 

084 665 4158 

Variety of homemade rusks – 

contact Linzi 082 501 2458 

Do you want Tupperware? 

Please contact Desiré for any Tupperware orders or 

enquiries - 071 269 7875 

Residents who are interested in purchasing any of our 

amazing Forever Living products can contact 

Anza 

982-15 Heritage Square 

Cellphone: 083 255 3627 

Pet-sitting: 

Wian – 082 877 4175. 



Drive Safely 

It 

happens… we are all aging 

and before we know it, the 

kids have left the house for 

university or to start a career 

and we find ourselves asking 

the age old question “Where 

did the time go?”. 



Safety tips for seniors 

A recent study conducted for the National Institute of Aging found that about 22 

percent of elderly Americans age 71 and older—about 5.4 million people—are 

already experiencing some degree of decline in their mental faculties. 

The problem may not be severe enough to prevent taking care of their daily 

activities, but it can cause mild difficulty in completing those activities or in 

making complicated decisions. On a more personal level, this could mean seniors 

are going through subtle changes that make them vulnerable to scams or more 

susceptible to accidents. Safety, both in and out of the home, is a top priority 

for seniors and there are many simple safety steps that will reduce the risk of 

accidents. 

We worry about the safety of our parents and loved ones, so we’ve compiled a 

little list of safety tips for seniors, that can be implemented at home and away 

from home, to help give you a little peace of mind: 

Car Safety 

• Make sure all doors are locked and windows are rolled up while driving. You 

don’t want someone jumping into your car when you stop in traffic. 

• Never leave anything valuable in plain view. 

• Never leave car keys inside the vehicle, not even for “just a minute.” 

• Always lock the doors when you leave the vehicle, even for only a short time. 

• Park as close as possible to where you are going. 

• Avoid hiding a spare key in the car. 

• When returning to your car, look around as you approach the vehicle. 

• Have your key ready in your hand before approaching the car; don’t fumble 

looking for the key. 

• Peek into the back seat of your car before getting in. 

• Once you’re inside the car, lock all doors immediately. 

Home Safety 

• Put large numbers on your house that you can read easily from the street. 

• If you want to hide a spare key to the house, make sure to really hide it. Never 

put it in predictable places like under the doormat. 

• Leave a key with a neighbour you trust, in case you are locked out. 

• Set a timer on a radio to make it sound like there’s somebody home when you 

run an errand. 

• Have dead bolts installed on your doors.Lock all doors—especially the front 

door—when you’re working in the attic, basement or yard. 

• Never open the door to a stranger. If it is a repairman or a salesman, call the 

company they say they work for and verify. 

• If it’s someone needing to use the phone, get the number and call it for them. 

• Never tell people you are alone. 

• If you must let a stranger in, don’t let them think you are alone. Turn on a 

radio or television in another room to give the impression that someone else is 

around. 

• Limit the number of rooms a visitor can see. Don’t show strangers what you 

have in the house. 

Make it a habit to be security conscious. 

Please share this information with your family and friends. 

We are planning a Safety Awareness Day on the Estate. More detail to follow – 

this is one not to be missed! 

Be safe. Be aware. 

HH Security Committee 


HH LIFESTYLE & HEALTH 

As Occupational Therapists we frequently 

receive referrals for handwriting 

intervention. Although we are living in 

a tech-savvy era, handwriting remains 

an important part of today’s educational 

Handwriting 

activities as well as a measure for 

academic comprehension. 

When considering handwriting 

difficulties, the following words 

might come to mind; Heavy pencil 

pressure, incorrect pencil grasp, 

poor letter formation, difficulty with size, spacing 

and alignment as well as too fast or slow writing 

speed. How do these factors influence our end 

product? Let’s focus on some of the building blocks 

of handwriting: 


LIFESTYLE & HEALTH HH 

Hand dominance: Hand preference usually emerge 

between the ages of 2-4 years, however hand 

dominance can occur as late as 7 years. Refined skills 

develop when we use the same hand consistently 

when performing tasks. When a child switches 

between hands they might struggle to execute fine 

motor tasks that requires learned movement. 

Postural and shoulder stability: In order to perform 

fine motor tasks with accurate control, a stable base 

is necessary. Development of stability and control 

starts at the trunk, progressing to the elbow, wrist 

and hand. When a child has poor shoulder stability, 

they frequently use their entire arm to draw or write 

rather than small hand and finger movements. 

Pencil control: Pencil control includes pencil grasp, 

applied pressure and pencil manipulation. Pencil 

control is needed for legibility especially when 

writing speed increases. 

Letter formation: The building blocks for letter 

formation are pre-writing skills, which include lines 

and shapes such as horizontal, vertical and diagonal 

lines, circle and intersecting lines. When these prewriting 

skills are mastered, children can learn how 

to accurately form letters. When letters are not 

formed accurately writing speed becomes slower and 

keeping up in the classroom becomes challenging. 

Visual perceptual skills: The visual system’s ability 

to see and give meaning to what is seen. These 

skills include spatial relations, visual closure, figure 

ground, visual discrimination, form constancy, 

eye-hand coordination, visual memory, and visual 

sequential memory. A child that struggles with 

visual closure might interpret an ‘a’ that is not 

completely closed as a ‘u’. Problems with spatial 

relations might influence letter formation as it 

involves directionality such as up/down, left/right. 

All of these building blocks influence 

the end product when writing. 

Handwriting difficulty might have a 

negative impact on a child’s self-esteem 

and academic performance resulting in 

avoidance of handwriting activities. 

If your child is experiencing difficulties with these 

aspects of handwriting or you want to know more, 

contact a registered Occupational Therapist for a 

comprehensive assessment. 

For more information Contact 

t 082 499 8561 

e annemie.ot@gmail.com 

f Annemie van Zyl Arbeidsterapie / 

Occupational Therapy 





Happiness is 

Homemade Rusks 

500g Buttermilk 

500g Bran 

ONLY R60 

* image is for illustration purpose only 

* delivery once a month to Pretoria 

Contact Mientel 

079 093 3104

Heritage Hill | APRIL 2018

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