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The Midstream Magazine - February 2014
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Introduction
Turning one page at a time.
Many find solace between the pages of a book. As the pages are turned
the story unfolds and so the reader continues, turning one page after the
other. In this day of electronic books, pages are turned over with the
swipe of a finger. But whatever the method, pages need to be turned over
to reach the climax. Even for those who would far rather concentrate on
technical books, theories and reasoning, the final result only unfolds once
the pages have been turned over.
And so we enter the year 2014 and turn to a new page in the unfolding
story of our town. The first ten year-period has passed and now we begin
with the second decade of the greater area that will in future be known
as Midstream. A new primary school has opened at Midstream Ridge and
a new access road will soon link residents to the outside world along an
alternative route. Many new and exciting pages are being turned.
In line with the many new events, the local news team will continue to dish
up content that require pages to be turned over. But in this instance pages
are being added to the book continuously! To improve our news delivery
we have taken a fresh look at what started out as a 16 page estate newsletter and has grown to this 52-page bumper edition. With so much information on the lives of the people of Midstream available, it was decided to
rename the newsletter Midstream Magazine. The Midstream Magazine will
still appear every second month in printed format, and an electronic e-Mag
will appear the alternate months as a full colour electronic version, concentrating on a photographic representation of life in Midstream.
This edition shares the results of the 2013 matric pupils at Midstream
College, shows pictures of some of the first grade one’s at Midstream Ridge
Primary, and relates a few of our residents’ inspiring adventures. As the
quote goes “Life is a journey – not a destination”. And if we may add “…
enjoy it by turning one page at a time”.
From the Midstream Magazine team our wish for our readers and their
families is that 2014 will be one of great blessings – enjoy it by turning the
pages one page at a time.
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This Edition | Hierdie Uitgawe
Frontpage: First school day 2014!
Photo’s by: Tyrone Zerf
Previous Edition | Vorige Uitgawe
Voorblad foto-verhaal: Die voorblad foto is geneem op die eerste
skooldag van 2014 waartydens die hoof van Midstream Ridge Laerskool,
Mnr Vernon Harmse, die lint geknip het en die leerders die skoolterrein
binnegestroom het.
On the frontpage: The principal of Midstream Ridge Primary, Mr Vernon
Harmse, on the day the school opened its doors for the first time in 2014.
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Ansie and Madeleine are property
agents at LEAPFROG and have
been concluding sales in the area for
many years. WHY DO PEOPLE BUY A HOME IN MIDSTREAM
In the previous issue the news team looked at the number of houses transferred during the latter half of 2013.
For this article we contacted the local – and very active – real estate agents to establish why buyers are eager
to live in our beautiful town. Where everyone mentioned the top level of security enjoyed, it is the varying
descriptions of lifestyle that are of interest. Some of the responses we received:
Midteam Real Estate has
Petrus is a Property Consultant at
Harcourts. Through his international business connections he has
built up a data base of international
buyers who are keen to invest in Midstream for the following reasons:
been selling properties in the estate
for a decade and has had the pleasure of seeing hundreds of happy new
families settle into their new homes.
The demand for a family home in
Midstream is growing by the day, due
to a number of enticing factors mentioned by residents and new buyers
who chose to live in our beautiful
estate: “The idea that children can
grow up as we did when we were
young – riding their bikes, walking to
school and playing in the parks.” “The
security and knowing that our children are safe at all times, whether at
home or school, was the main reasons
for our family choosing this care-free
lifestyle.” “The excellent educational
facilities.” “Amenities are close and
easily accessible.”
(1) The perception that the estate
is well managed. They have full
confidence in the Midstream
Management and have no doubt
that the estate will be in the same
mint condition many years from
now.
(2) There are a number of international companies who are opening offices in the Centurion area.
Midstream is the preferred residential choice for all their executives and senior managers.
(3) They like the peace and tranquillity that the estate has to offer
along with other factors such as
the schools, wide open spaces and
parks, and they have full confidence in the security setup.
We look forward to the next ten years
and providing families with their
dream homes.
Clients from Rachelle and Ana at
Dynamique Real Estates
enjoy the laid back secure lifestyle of
Midstream. They think it a fabulous
estate, well situated and close to all
amenities. They also enjoy the parks
and pools that make it the ideal estate for the entire family.
Fiona from Property.co.za has
been an estate agent for more than
3 years and has been a resident for 8
years. “I have seen the estate grow
from strength to strength. When
clients tell me they want to move here
for the security, I know that they will
be making the right decision. Being a
resident here as well, I never have to
worry about my family’s safety.”
Whilst many of their clients rate the
excellent security as the main reason
for moving into the estate they also
rate highly the fact that children can
once again walk to school. They have
recently also noted that many sellers become repeat buyers within the
estate. Initially reasons for selling
might be to downscale, move to a
bigger home or even to move to the
Retirement Village, but they do not
even consider moving from the greater Midstream. It seems as though
the motto is: “Once a Midstreamer,
Always a Midstreamer!”
Yanuzka Nel from Waypoint
Real Estate says: “My favourCarine and Retha from Property Principal Group have been
active in the estate since early in the
development. Their clients prefer
Midstream to other estates for the
following reasons:
(1) Many activities for children of all
ages – beautiful parks, tennis
courts, gym, etc.
(2) All the family’s needs are provided for– shops, schools, churches,
sport facilities – there is seldom
need to leave the estate
Pam Golding agents, Vera, Jimmy
and Celia, have been active in Midstream for six years and say that in
the last two years in particular the
popularity of investing and migrating
to Midstream has grown exponentially.
Clients from Embassies are impressed
with the security management and
biometric entrance control.
ite time of day to drive prospective
buyers is 17h00 in the afternoon
when residents embracing the outdoor
freedom the estate has to offer are on
their various walk-abouts” she says
Waypoint clients buy in Midstream for
the following reasons:
(1) Their children can play outside
and be safe all hours of the day
(2) The “small town” feel with all
amenities such as the fuel station,
barber, gym and restaurants, are
unrivalled and no other estate can
offer this
(3) All the schools are on one’s doorstep and children can use the
footpaths and traffic-controlled
crossings
(4) Clients love the outdoor leisure
concept which can be enjoyed
all year round i.e. the mini golf
course, fly fishing, tennis, restaurants and parks
One of Remax’s clients had the
following to say: “We bought a plot
in Midstream and after a while built a
house that became our family’s home.
The children attended Midstream
College, went to University, graduated, and then flew away to explore
the world. When the home became
too big, we sold it and are building a
smaller, comfortable home, in Midstream Hill. We will keep enjoying the
safe environment we have become
used to over the years.
Another buyer commented by saying: “We do not like to look too far
into the future, but when the years
become too weighty and the hair silky
white, we can just move a few blocks
away and settle down in the retirement village. We can then still enjoy
the same environment and still visit
with our grandchildren and lifelong
friends.”
Catherina Viljoen from Huizemark
Centurion has been active in the area
for 5 months and has seen the great
interest shown by potential clients
in this area. She has found the area
to be tranquil and the serenity provided by the preservation of wildlife
and nature has proven to be not only
an environmental consideration, but
a great enticement for clients. Her
clients invested in Midstream for the
following reasons:
(1) They love the peaceful environment
(2) They enjoy the nature in the area
(3) They feel their families are safe
(4) It is close enough to the main
routes to Pretoria en Johannesburg
Realty1 has been active in Mid-
stream estate for over two years.
Their clients bought in Midstream for
the following reasons:
Investors have Midstream as a top
priority for rental options for diplomats from other countries.
(1) Quick and easy access to Johannesburg and Pretoria.
(2) Kids can walk to schools and
enjoy the safety and security the
estate offers
(3) The facilities in the estate are
offered by no other, i.e. the
shopping center, fuel station, and
much more
(4) The opening of the new Midstream
Ridge Primary school is also an
attraction to new owners
(5) The recent opening of the Mugg
and Bean brought some excitement to the estate
But it is mostly young parents and
family orientated clients who drive the
sales inside the estate in their efforts
to join the well-acclaimed Midstream
College with its International Education standards, old-style family values
and freedom from crime.
Clients from Melanie Burell at Apple
Property Connections had the
following to say: “Our children have
the opportunity to interact with their
friends in a safe environment and we
never have to be concerned about the
safety of our property when we go
away on family outings.”
Visit the following link on the Midrand Estates website for all estate agents’ information: http://www.midrand-estates.
co.za/pages/accreditedagents_men.aspx
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Day two was a 6,5 hour long trek
climbing 800 meters up to Namche
Bazaar which is at 3448 meters.
This is one of the larger town/villages on the mountain and is filled
with hotels, tea houses, and guest
houses. The whole town is built in
a valley so it is terraced all over.
It is filled with many shops selling
just about everything and best of all
several marvellous bakeries where
one can sit and have delicious coffee
and homemade cakes. The apple
pie is the best, apples are grown all
over the lower mountain regions.
Day three was an acclimatization
day so we had to trek up the mountain to Shyangboche Panorama
which is close 3900 meters. There
The first 3 days of 14 days by Cheryl Smith
I cannot believe our amazing adventure is over and I am sitting on
my patio writing about it. In a way
I was looking forward to coming
home but a part of me wanted to
stay a while longer and learn more
about these gentle hard working
people and their beautiful country.
Nepal and the incredible Himalayan
mountain range is breath taking
and I feel privileged that I was able
to go there. After landing in Kathmandu the first thing one notices
is how friendly the Nepalese people
are, all placing their hands together and greeting everyone with the
customary greeting of “Nameste”
pronounced Namess-stay. We were
taken to Bhaktaphur, which is the
old city and we stayed in a beautiful old hotel for two nights before
flying across to Lukla.
machines, electric stoves and sundry other appliances are unheard of.
Our trek started after we flew
across to Lukla, the smallest and
most dangerous airport in the
world. Walking is a constant up and
down, mostly up, and crossing over
rivers many times, so that if at first
we were a little wary of the suspended bridges by the middle of our
journey we felt perfectly at home
on them. One of the most amazing
things about trekking is that around
every bend there is another view
of the magnificent snow-capped
mountains and very often Everest
One of the many suspended bridges we had to cross.
In the next edition
we will continue on Sheryl’s trek up
the Himalayas
is in the distance standing above all
else.
The first leg of the journey was a 4
hour trip going 200 meters down to
a beautiful little village next to the
river called Phakding. Unfortunately
we had to cover part of our first day
trekking in the dark as our plane
had been delayed in Kathmandu
due to bad weather. Walking with
only a head lamp and a small torch
on a mountain path was scary but
without too many mishaps and we
all arrived in one piece.
Cecilia, Basie, Trevor, Jan, Rita, Santos-Guide, Gungu – Guide, Jack, Apil – porter, Asok, porter, Front row, Cheryl, Ram – Sherpa, Suman – porter, Magors – porter
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The Gundu valley right next to
Bhaktaphur is an amazing fertile
valley with magnificent views. It is
well farmed with little farm houses
dotted all around. The women folk
do most of the hard work in the
lands. Although we did see the odd
man getting his hands dirty. The
women folk wash their clothes at
fountains and rivers and even the
children help. Washing
we enjoyed wonderful hot chocolate
at the Everest View
hotel. We visited several memorial sites
and a museum. By
the time we reached
Namche if anyone
had not noticed how
much the body had
been affected by the
higher altitude during
the trek up, then
Shyangboche let one
know in no uncertain
terms.
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Tennis@Midstream had a
successful and funpacked end of year function in 2013. The club
chairman, Hendrik Greeff
awarded two junior member trophies for the most
improved players during the year. Well done and
congratulations to Elizma Mans and Victor Putter.
Stefan Müller, resident at Midlands
Estate, competed in the Kalahari
Augrabies Extreme Marathon, one of
the most brutal races in the world.
His participation in the race which
took place from 19 to 25 October
2013, was a life experience second
to none. He is looking for more
runners willing to join in this testing
race in 2014.
The Kalahari Augrabies Extreme
Marathon is a 250 km self-sufficiency run held over six legs in seven
days with set distances ranging from
27 km to 75 km for each day. Each
participant must carry his/her food
supplies, clothes and compulsory
safety and survival equipment for
the duration of the race. This extreme marathon is not only about
the challenge to cover the distance,
but also about having the mental
strength to continue even if the
body loudly protests because of
blisters, spasms, sprained ankles or
just being extremely tired. It is a
challenge to get past what normal
people would regard as crazy.
years old, and from all over the
world entered. Some participants
had impressive running CVs listing
many comrades and other marathons or iron man participation. The
distances need to be covered during
every stage, and one has to take
care of the body which should bring
you to the finish line, making sure
that energy and hydration levels are
intact.
Preparations
The heat and hills in Midstream were
a good training ground for Stefan.
When friends and family heard about
the planned race they just shook
their heads in disbelief. Every weekend was spent training in the Groenkloof Reserve where new friendships
with other participants were made.
Since some had participated in this
race before important tips were
shared. But in the end, one must
plan everything for oneself: the
backpack, shoes, gaiters, food, supplements, and medical supplies – for
a novice, quite a project.
Get hooked
Let the race begin
Only 63 men and women from all
walks of life, 18 to 60 something
According to Stefan the race was
more about meeting amazing peo-
ple. People supporting each other,
pulling the weaker or less experienced through gruelling distances.
One German lady aggravated an old
hamstring injury when slipping in
the early river crossings within 3 km
of the start but she still struggled
on for 4 days before she just had to
give up; another was limping badly
due to a sprained ankle and needed
21 hours to finish the 4th leg of 75
km; then there was the French runner who finished under the top 10
in 2012 but this time round decided
to be the guide for a blind female
participant. Participants and crew
members alike, the support was
remarkable.
The Kalahari Desert decided to surprise the runners with a great mix
of weather from a freezing cold wind
which made sleeping in the open
nearly impossible, to sand storms,
thunder storms and more typically
extreme dry heat. The terrain offered never-ending sandy river beds,
sandy gorges and steep climbs over
jumbled boulders. To survive the
Kalahari Desert requires a special
strength, which has little to do with
just running. “Some runners run for
front positions, but many just race
against themselves. And it gets quite
lonely in the desert because the
handful of runners are spread out
across a large area”, says Stefan.
The men’s first team will be playing in the Gauteng
North B league and the ladies first team is part of
the Gauteng North A league. Tennis@Midstream is
proud to be one of the three strongest tennis clubs
in the Gauteng North region and trusts that these
levels will be maintained during 2014.
The next big tennis event will be the club championships that are scheduled towards the end of January
2014
EEN VAN ONS WAGTE RED KIND UIT SWEMBAD
Op 1 Januarie 2014 om 18h10 het Sekuriteitsoffisier Andries Mashau algemene interne patrollies gedoen te Midlands.
Hy het gehoor hoe daar om hulp geroep word vanaf die swembad in die “Rush Hour Park” in Midlands. Hy het hom
daarheen gehaas en dadelik gesien hoe ‘n jong kind besig was om te verdrink - met die oppasser wat benoud op die
kant van die swembad staan!
Sonder om te aarsel het Andries oor die heining gespring en die kind uit die swembad gered en dadelik mond tot
mond asemhaling toegepas. Die kind is bygebring en aan die ouers terugbesorg. Tydens verdere ondersoek is
bevestig dat drie kinders na die swembad geneem is deur hul huishulp as oppasser - en dat sy glad nie kon swem
nie.
Die optrede van Andries beklemtoon die waarde van die “bobby-on-the-beat” stelsel waarvolgens wagte 24 uur per
dag deur die dorpe te voet sirkuleer. Dit bewys ook die hoë kwaliteit van wagte wat ons in diens het. Ons loof Andries vir sy onverskrokke daad en dank hom vir die dramatiese verskil wat sy daad aan die familie se lewens gemaak
het. Ons is almal trots op hom.
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Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon 2014? Stefan is planning
to participate in this amazing race
again in 2014. Is there anybody who
would like to join? Read more about
this race at www.extrememarathons.
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F I T N E S S , H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S
PMA Judo is the largest and most successful judo club in the region, with 46 South African champions over the past
If one of your resolutions for the new year is to be more active and get fit this year, consider these activities
available on the estate.
two years. Our lessons take place at Midstream College between the Grade 1 classes on Tuesdays during the following
times: Grade 0 – 2 (13h30 to 14h15), Grade 3 – 7 (14h15 to 15h00). Advanced classes presented by invitation only.
Contact Louis on 082 657 7470 or [email protected] or visit our website www.pretoriamartialarts.co.za
The World of Wellness (WoW) Gym offers a great
fitness facility and is proud to announce that we are
now part of the Discovery Vitality rewards system!
Our qualified personal trainers will ensure a structured
training programme suited for your needs. Join our
gym between 1 February and 31 March 2014 and receive a free “3 day trial” by presenting this advertisement (applicable to Midstream residents only). Let’s
make 2014 a fabulous, fit and healthy year! Contact
us on 083 629 9350 / 079 885 2452 or visit our website at www.wowgym.co.za
Run Walk for Life Midstream won the category Best
New Branch Nationally for 2013. We provide a field
and road training sessions for walkers and runners,
from beginners to experienced athletes. Enjoy the
beautiful outdoor venue and with highly competitive
rates and loads of fun, become part of our energetic
team and promote your health. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 17h15 at the Oval behind the
Purple Cow Restaurant. Contact us on 083 297 9649 /
082 442 8394 or via email at [email protected]
Lady Xstream is an exclusive ladies fitness centre.
We offer morning fitness classes Monday to Friday,
which includes Basic Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Fitball,
Indoor Boot Camp, Pilates, and much more. Contact
Debby Taljaard via email at [email protected]
No Boundaries Youth Cricket (NBYC) was estab-
lished in 2007, is based at Midstream College and offers
various forms of cricket coaching from ages 4 – 17.
Our philosophy is to provide an environment of excellence for all young cricketers no matter their age or
skill level and to optimise their potential. Contact Kerry
on 083 469 3381 or [email protected] or
visit our website www.nbyc.co.za for more info.
Whether you are a novice or experienced golfer a
trained eye can improve your game. Patrick and his
professional golfing team from the Patrick O’Brien
Golf Academy is at hand and has the latest equipment to analyse and improve your golf swing. Consider a lesson with video analysis to improve your swing
instead of struggling on the course or spending hours
at the range on your own honing your problematic
swing. Book a golf lesson with video analysis and contact Patrick on 082 992 1314 or email patrick@pobgolf.
co.za to discuss your personal way of improving your
game.
Pilates is for anyone – whether you want to function
optimally, are looking for balance in life or want to
change your life for the better! Inside Out Pilates
studio offers a variety of classes, including individual
classes using equipment to stretch and strengthen the
body as well as group sessions using mat exercises.
For more information contact Natasha via email at [email protected] or visit the studio at the
Midrand Estates Park, Midstream.
Daling Biokinetics specialises in orthopaedic assessment and rehabilitation, chronic disease exercise monitoring, sport specific testing and training, rehabilitation
of sport injuries, weight management, sport massage,
Kinesio-taping, and much more. Visit Chantal at Midrand Estates Park or contact her on 082 815 7633. In
The Centurion Swimming and Aqua Centre offers
swimming lessons for beginners from 3 years and older.
Stroke correction and squad training at the heated Midlands Indoor Pool. Contact Elmarie van Dyk on 082 463
6525 or [email protected]
CrossFit is a fitness program that uses constantly varied (always changing) functional movements applied at
high intensity (relative to your fitness level). It is designated to increase your capacity over many different
times and modal domains. Visit the CrossFit WoW
box at the Square@Midstream or contact them on 072
186 1492. Punish your weakness!
Adventure Boot Camp for Women is a four-week
outdoor exercise program for women of all fitness levels. Exercise 1 hour a day, Monday to Friday and either
attend 12 or 20 sessions. We get together at the Doxa
Deo Church at 05h00am or 17h30pm daily. Register
now at www.adventurebootcamp.co.za or contact Danielle on 082 567 2267.
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·Outdoor Cold Rock Pool
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The use of
light
photography
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By Hennie Cronjé
Early morning light, soft and colourful.
Cloudy weather brings out colours with less contrast in the picture.
Underexposure, a low key photo, creates deep co-
lours with a special atmosphere.
Overexposure can create a cheerful atmosphere (high key photo).
Front lighting with little contrast (left) and side light-
ing with beautiful detail (right).
Backlighting creates beautiful effects.
“
What makes photography
a strange invention is that
its primary raw materials
are light and time.
John Berger
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Light is the raw material for photography.
Without light, photography is not possible.
With the correct use of light, an
ordinary photograph can be transformed into a masterpiece.
less atmosphere within a photo. Colours tend to become less saturated
in hard light.
Three aspects are important with
regard to light:
Experienced photographers say that
when your own shadow becomes
shorter than yourself, you should
put away your camera and go for a
cup of tea or coffee! However, hard
light can be altered with the use
of filters, such as neutral density
filters and polarizers.
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The amount of light reaching
the camera’s sensor (exposure)
The type of light – soft, hard,
artificial, etc.
The direction by which the light
reaches the object being photographed.
Amount of light reaching the
sensor
This is called exposure. It can be
correct, underexposed or overexposed. Usually, photographers aim
for the correct exposure, which is
logic. For special effects, however,
this can be altered. An underexposed photo can create a very special atmosphere and is known as a
low key photo. Slightly overexposed
photos with a white background is
the opposite and known as high key
photos. These photos often convey
a light and joyful atmosphere.
The type of light
Early morning light is the best for
photography, closely followed by
late afternoon or early evening
light. The light is soft under these
circumstances, with pleasing colours and soft shades.
During mid-day the light becomes
hard with dark, sharp edged
shades. This often creates a restThe Midstream Magazine - February 2014
Artificial light (and reflectors) can
be used with great results. The
camera flash is a very useful tool
which is unfortunately neglected.
For example, in bright sun, a flash
can be used to soften the shadows,
making the picture much more
acceptable. Flash photography consists of many different techniques
and effects, a topic on its own.
The direction of light
There are three important directions of light towards an object:
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Front lighting – from the photographer towards the object.
This is the least desirable of
the three. The light on the
object tends to be hard with
almost no contrast due to the
absence of subtle shadows
on the surface. It makes the
image uninteresting and is not
recommended, particularly for
portraits of people. Of special
note is the built-in flash of a
camera. It provides powerful
front lighting, which makes a
picture “flat”.
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Side lighting – from one or
both sides of the object. This is
the best of the three. It creates
contrast on the object being
photographed, bringing detail
to the front. The light is usually
soft and pleasing.
Back lighting – from opposite
the photographer towards him/
her. The light hits the object
from behind, creating a nice,
often bright, halo around the
object that is photographed.
However, the front of the object
is dark and this is the disadvantage of back lighting. It can
be counteracted with artificial
light from the front (front lighting)or by the use of a reflector.
White balance
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Figure 2
Figure 3
The use of light and the white
balance of the camera go hand in
hand. Wonderful light in a scene
can be disappointing in the image if
the white balance is incorrect.
Generally, auto white balance does
not work very well, particularly in
scenes with high contrast in light.
The auto white balance adjusts itself according to the bright or sunny
areas, but in the shades a blue tint
will be present. It is recommended
to use the manual function, where
“shade” is the most useful setting.
It works for most situations. Only
in bright sunlight and artificial light,
other settings should be used. The
camera’s menu will clearly show the
options.
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DI E JA N F R E DE R I K
Hierdie bekende voël
is algemeen bekend as
die Janfrederik (Cape
Robin) en is waarskynlik ons mees

geliefde
tuinvoël omdat dit
geheel en al ‘n inseketer is.
Hierdie voëls se bekende sang kan reeds
van vroeg in die oggend gehoor word
en hul roepklank het
aanleiding gegee tot
hul Afrikaanse naam
“Janfrederik“.
Die Janfrederik word
hoofsaaklik gevind in
Suider- en Oos–Afrika, vanaf Kenia suid
tot in Suid-Afrika. Dit
is ‘n algemene spesies
wat verkies om in die
rande van woude en
ander digte plantegroei
te bly. Hulle is territoriaal en sodra hulle hul
tuisgemaak het in ‘n
tuin, raak hul gou mak
rondom die kosbak of
voëlbad - en hulle is
baie lief om daar te
bad!
Die Janfrederik is ‘n
insektivoor, aangesien
hul dieet uit
‘n verskeidenheid van insekte bestaan wat hulle
hoofsaaklik naby, of op
die grond soek. Hulle
raak maklik daaraan
gewoond om in tuine
gevoer te word en as
hul dan nie gereeld kos
kry nie, sal hul soms
afwagtend die kos by
jou deur kom soek!
Albei geslagte lyk dieselfde en hul is sowat
16 - 17cm lank. Die
volwassene se rug is
bleekgrys met ‘n oranje
bors. Die ken, keel,
onder- en stertdekvere
en die buitenste stertvere is ook oranje en
die sentrale stertvere is
bruin-grys. Hul bene
en voete is pienk-grys
en hul oë is bruin. Die
jong voëls se kleur
verskil egter en hul is
donkerbruin en dofgeel
met ‘n grys-bruin bors.
Die Janfrederik bou
meestal hul neste van
Augustus tot Januarie.
Hulle bou die nes in ‘n
koppievorm en gebruik
growwe plantegroei en
voer dit dan uit met fyn
materiaal soos hare.
Een van die voëlpaar
sal sy / haar ondervere
in water week en dan
die vog gebruik om die
materiaal te versag vir
die vorming van die
nes. Die neste word gewoonlik versteek in lae
bosse, digte rankplante
of ou boomstompe.
Hierdie voëls lê 2-3
eiers op ‘n keer wat
groenerig van kleur is
met roeskleurige spikkels . Slegs die wyfie
broei op die nes en die
broeityd is 14-18 dae
lank. Die kuikens word
deur albei ouers gevoer
en hul bly in die nes vir
15-18 dae lank voordat
hulle die nes verlaat.
(Die kuikens op meegaande foto is 6-7 dae
oud, gretig wagtend vir
hul kos!).
Die Janfrederik is ‘n
pragtige en welkome
inwonertjie in ons tuine
wat baie plesier aan inwoners en tuiniers kan
verskaf!
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• the approval of a mortgage loan for
a specific amount on or before a
certain date.
• The sale of the Purchaser’s existing
house for a certain amount before a
certain date.
• Any other condition agreed upon
between the parties.
The effect of a suspensive condition
is that the agreement does not come
into effect unless the suspensive
condition has been met in time.
Principles derived from a few court
cases are set out below:
Murphy and Another vs Durie 2006
JOL18301 (C)
The offer was subject to a condition
that a mortgage bond had to
be obtained by no later than 9
December 2003. Although the seller
was telephonically informed that the
required mortgage bond was granted
on the 9th of December 2003, the
letter confirming the approval of the
bond was only received and dated
the 10th of December 2003.
The ruling of the Court was that the
suspensive condition was not fulfilled
timeously and therefore there was no
binding contract.
Eloff vs Dekker Cape High Court Case
Number 1461/2006
A bond was approved but for a
lesser amount than stipulated in the
agreement.
The Court held that a bond clause in
an agreement of sale for immovable
property is usually inserted in an
agreement for the exclusive benefit
of the purchaser and such clause
can be waived unilaterally by the
purchaser. A waiver of the condition
however should take place before
the due date for fulfilment of the
condition. The agreement therefore
lapsed.
Corporate of Dryden Hall & Another
2009 JOL23405 (D)
The non-fulfilment of suspensive
conditions was confirmed as
rendering an agreement null and
void. Where there are multiple
suspensive conditions set out
separately in an agreement, nonfulfilment of only one of them will
have the same effect.
Important:
1. A suspensive condition has to be
complied with punctually;
2. When it is evident that the
condition will not be met in time,
an addendum or a waiver is to be
concluded in writing prior to the
expiry date of such condition;
3. Ensure that the suspensive
clause always has a final date to
avoid open-ended agreements;
4. Obtain advise from your legal
representative before it’s too
late;
5. Snyman de Jager is available
in Midstream for advice – our
experience makes the difference!
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Interviews with.....
The Head
Boys & Girls
of Midstream College Primary & Midstream College
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Raise your words, not your voice
for it is rain that grows flowers, not
thunder.
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Be brave. Be strong. Don’t give up.
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Talent can win a match, teamwork
can win a championship.
The words above have special meaning for
the 2014 leaders at the Midstream College
Primary and Midstream College Secondary
school. Here is what they have to say about
their interests and aspirations.
Danica Meiring
Reid Peattie
- Head Girl, Midstream College Primary
- Head Boy, Midstream College Primary
How do you feel about taking on the role of Head Girl this
year?
“Honoured, since I am at such a prestigious school. To be
head girl of Midstream is a privilege.”
How do you feel about taking on the role of Head Boy this year?
“It’s really nerve-wrecking as there is a lot of pressure, but I am also
very excited about facing the challenges.
What is your strongest subject, cultural item and/or favourite sport?
“Maths, Revue, Squash and Cricket”
What is your favourite saying / quote /
song and why?
“Psalm 31:24 “Be brave. Be strong.
Don’t give up.”
Can you get by without your cellphone?
“Never!”
Where do you plan on being in 10 years’ time?
“I plan to be very successful and play provincial squash or cricket”
What is your strongest subject, cultural
item and/or favourite sport?
“My strongest subject is geography and
violin and revue are my strongest cultural items. I enjoy playing hockey.”
“Yes, definitely. Life’s too short to be
looking at a screen all day. There are
things to do and places to see. I talk a
lot, so verbal communication is something I enjoy more.”
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Eduard Bosman
- Hoofseun, Midstream College
Marinette Pretorius
Hoe voel jy oor jou rol as Hoofseun hierdie jaar?
“Dit is vir my ‘n groot voorreg, ‘n enorme verantwoordelikheid en ‘n opwindende uitdaging. Ek
voel geweldig geëerd en ek sien opgewonde uit na
2014. Die posisie mag dalk soos ‘n eenman-taak
klink, maar ek kan verseker sê dit is nie die geval
nie. Ek voel rustig, wetende dat ek nie die take en
verantwoordelikhede wat voorlê, alleen hoef aan te
pak nie. Ons is ‘n entoesiastiese en positiewe groep
leiers wat mekaar bystaan en ondersteun. In Fillipense 4:13 staan daar: “Ek is tot alles instaat deur
Hom wat my krag gee”. 2014 Sal ‘n jaar tot eer van
God wees.”
- Head Girl, Midstream College
How do you feel about taking on the role of Head Girl this
year?
“When it was announced that I was Head Girl I will admit
to feeling that the task ahead seemed a bit daunting – it
still does, even now. However, there is an amazing team
of prefects and teachers behind me. I am only as strong
as our team, but with that said I couldn’t be more excited
to see what this year has in store for us. I have no doubt
that we will have our fair share of challenges, but I am
also certain that there is nothing that can’t be overcome.
There’s a saying that goes “If you can find a path with no
obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere” – and we
intend to go everywhere!”
Wat is jou sterkste vak, kultuur item en/of gunsteling sport?
“My sterkste vakke is Ingenieursgrafika- en Ontwerp, asook Wiskunde. Op sportterrein geniet ek
atletiek en hokkie (ek kan nie wag vir ons eerste
wedstryd op die nuwe astro-baan nie!). Ek beskou
myself nie as ‘n kultuur-boffin nie, maar ek geniet
my deelname aan die revue.”
What is your strongest subject, cultural item and/or favourite sport?
“My strongest subject is Engineering Graphics and Design
(EGD). I enjoy this subject so much – the opportunity
to sit, take a deep breath and draw calms me down and
gives me time to relax. Even though the work can get
tricky, I love the challenge of drawing something and
giving my perfectionist side a chance to take over. When
times get tough, I fall back on the old trusted outlet that
has been part of me all my life – dance. Having done
rhythmic gymnastics throughout my youth and later acrobatics, ballroom and contemporary dance, this interpretive way of “letting go” is very close to my heart. Dance
allows me to say everything I want and need to, without
speaking a word.”
Wat is jou gunsteling gesegde / liedjie en hoekom?
“Talent can win a match, teamwork can win a championship” – Michael Jordan. Ek glo dat spanwerk
en respek vir elke individu se rol, die belangrikste
eienskap van ‘n skool is. Op hierdie manier sal
aspekte soos gees, trots en eenheid net nog verder
groei.”
Kan jy klaarkom sonder jou selfoon?
“Definitief nie! ‘n Paar maande gelede kon ek nog
maklik my foon by die huis vergeet en nie eers twee
keer daaroor dink nie. Deesdae is dit ‘n ander saak.
My foon is my dagboek en help my onthou wanneer
en waar ek dinge moet doen. Al is my vriende van
opinie dat ek “useless” is met ‘n foon, sal ek hul
stelselmatig verkeerd bewys.”
What is your favourite saying / quote / song and why?
“Raise your words, not your voice for it is rain that grows
flowers, not thunder.” – Rumi
“If you raise your voice while talking to people the only
thing you will achieve is disrespect. Rather rise to the
occasion and be open-minded. Always think before you
say something that could leave scars that last longer than
the current argument.”
Waar sien jy jouself oor 10 jaar van nou?
“Ek wil graag ‘n Meestersgraad in Meganiese Ingenieurswese by Tukkies verwerf en daarna ‘n ingenieursfirma saam met my pa begin.”
“I enjoy every moment I spend away from my cellphone
immensely. Suddenly you have so much free time on
your hands (literally). Being away from the ceaseless
stream of communication gives me time to recuperate
and genuinely relax. But when I switch a cellphone on
after a week away from civilisation and 89 messages
await reading, I realise how dependent we have become
on cellphones. All things considered, I have to admit that
without my cellphone, organizing meetings and functions
would not be nearly as effective and successful.”
Where do you plan on being in 10 years’ time?
“To be a fully qualified veterinarian (specialising in wild
game species) with my own paediatric wildlife rehabilitation centre – my dream ever since I was a young girl. I
would like nothing more than to be in the untamed wild,
journeying up into Africa and working around the globe
giving medical care to wild animals and rehabilitating
them before setting them free back into the wild.”
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FREE GROUP BOOKınG ınVıTATıOn
This invitation entitles a maximum of 8 or minimum of 4 adults access to
Touch Spa @ Seasons which includes a light lunch at
Tanglewood Terrace Restaurant
TOUCH SPA @ SEASOnS
Forget about your everyday reality and indulge your senses like never before with a range of treatments, inspired by all four
seasons – the relaxation of summer, the crisp freshness of winter, the fragrances of spring and the beauty of autumn. Just
a 45 minute drive outside the hustle and bustle of the city lies our sensorial secret of rest and rejuvenation.
TOUCH SPA @ SEASOnS FACıLıTıES ınCLUDES THE FOLLOWınG
Indoor Heated Spa Pool with Water Treatments
·Sleep Therapy & Relaxation Room
·Men's and Ladies Steam Rooms
·Outdoor Relaxation Area
·Kneipp Therapy Cold and Warm Pools
·Outdoor Warm Roman Pool
·Outdoor Cold Rock Pool
TAnGLEWOOD TERRACE RESTAURAnT mEnU
Enjoy a light lunch at Tanglewood Terrace Restaurant - choose one of the following mouth watering meals:
Homemade Burgers
The Regular, Cheesy Trio, The Fungi or The Hawaiian
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Melts
Bacon & Avocado, Savoury Mince, Sautéed Chicken Strips, Roasted Mediterranean Veg or Three Cheeses
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·Treatments to be booked directly with the spa in advance.
·This invitation is not transferable.
·All reservations have to be done 7 days prior to appointment.
·Valid only at Touch Spa @ Seasons.
·Booking is essential on all group invites.
·This invitation will only be valid from a Monday to a Friday subject to
availability.
·A light lunch is included. (See set menu above)
·A Spa Membership program will be introduced to all guests that visit the
spa.
Company pickup may be arranged (subject to availability)
Call us with your Midrand Estate stand number to redeem your invitation
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Day 1 @ the
Pre-Primary
JOU KIND EN
“STRESS”
Dis die begin van ‘n nuwe jaar. Die
vakansie is net ‘n gedagte en die
druk van al die dinge wat in 2014
moet gebeur, klop aan almal se deur.
Verantwoordelikhede is deel van die
lewe, maar tog wil ons ‘n beroep doen
op ouers, onderwysers en die gemeenskap om te kyk na hoe te veel,
en soms onnodige druk, ons kinders
beinvloed en selfs kan benadeel.
Wat gebeur in ‘n kind se brein wanneer hy/sy spanning ervaar (“stress”)?
Die brein skei twee hormone af,
naamlik kortisol (verhoog harttempo
en bloeddruk) en adrenalien (verhoog bloedsuiker vlakke). Die doel
van voorgenoemde is om die liggaam
in staat te stel om vinnig te reageer
wanneer die mens in lewensgevaar is.
Hoe affekteer langtermyn stress-toestande die kind se breinontwikkeling?
•Die kortisol wat heeltyd in die kind
se brein teenwoordig is, eet letterlik
aan die kind se brein wat veroorsaak
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dat die kind se brein fisies kleiner
ontwikkel as wat dit moet.
•Die aanwesigheid van adrenalien en
kortisol inhibeer die serotonien vlakke in die brein. Serotonien is die
kalmerende “goed voel hormoon”.
•Lae serotonien vlakke laat die kind
oorweldig voel met die lewe se verwagtinge, wat dan later manifesteer
as agressie of depressie.
•Langtermyn stress veroorsaak dat
die kind se brein minder en korter
dendriete vorm wat die kommunikasie tussen die dendriete verswak, wat dan die brein se vermoë
verswak om inligting effektief te
produseer.
•Volgens Dr Reed Moskowits, mediese direkteur van die Stress
Disorder Clinic in New York, dra die
kind die brein-patrone wat hy/sy as
kind geleer en gevorm het oor na sy
volwasse lewe.
•Volgens Armstrong se boek, The
Myth of the ADD Child, toon ‘n kind
wat in ‘n konstante stress toestand
verkeer, dieselfde simptome as ‘n
kind wat aan ADD/ADHD lei.
Ons het die volgende artikel van
Mariaan Bester van Midstream Preprimêre skool ontvang
(effens verkort deur die redakteur)
‘n Kind se brein ontwikkel, groei en
vorm dendriete d.m.v grootmotoriese bewegingsspele, klim en klouter
oefening, touspring, fantasiespel en
vele meer. Televisie en al die ander tegnologie waaraan ons kinders
blootgestel word kan en sal ‘n kind
se ontwikkeling strem indien hy/sy
oormatige blootstelling daaraan kry.
Dr Marcy Guddemi van die Gesell
organisasie stel slegs ‘n uur ‘n dag
voor vir TV, rekenaarspeletjies, en
dies meer en glo ‘n kind onder twee
moet aan geen tegnologiese apparaat
blootgestel word nie.
Neem dus die tyd om oordeelkundig
na u kind se program te kyk sodat u
kind nog genoeg tyd het om sorgeloos
kind te kan wees. Dit is sy/haar reg.
Mag hierdie ‘n jaar wees waar skole,
ouers en die gemeenskap die kind
se belang eerste gaan stel. Geniet u
kind!
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MIDSTREAM COLLEGE TURNS EIGHT
GRAAD 1-TRANE IETS VAN DIE VERLEDE
“Dit is haar heel eerste skooldag en
sy loop net in die klas asof dit níks
is nie!” Só vertel graad 1-pappa
Ruanne Byles van sy blonde krulkop,
wat sonder terugkyk, 15 Januarie
2014 vreesloos aangedurf het. Youtube en ander sosiale media gons
van die trane wat jaarliks met die
eerste skooldag van graad eentjies
gepaard gaan – dis nou die trane
van die mammas en pappas. Midstream College Primêre Skool was
geen uitsondering nie.
Elke graad 1-leerling is met ’n prentjie en naamkaartjie by sy / haar
sitplek verwelkom. Hulle is dade-
On 17 January 2014, Midstream College Primary
School opened its doors for
the eighth consecutive year.
After our grade 1-group of
2006 has moved on to the
high school, we welcome
a brand new generation
of grade ones to the Midstream family.
lik aangemoedig
om hul prentjies
in te kleur, sodat
mamma en pappa
ongemerk by die
deur kon uitglip.
Slegs enkeles was
in die kameraflitse
vasgevang en het
’n drukkie van hul
onderwyser(es)
benodig.
Midstream College Primary
School celebrated its eighth
birthday with a monstrous
chocolate cake and an ice
Dié eerste
skooldag-onafhanklikheid het selfs
graad 2-leerling
Karla Alberts
genoodsaak om
haar mamma by
die aflaaizone
te los. “Graad
2-kinners loop
nie saam met
hul ma’s klas toe
nie, Mamma!”
met hul nuwe onafhanklikheid hul
huiswerk alleen afhandel, hulself
soggens aantrek en versorg en
boonop hul eie boeke oortrek.
KOM-IN-PAS MET DIE AFRIKAANSE DEPARTEMENT
KomInPas met Afrikaans vir Huistaal
gr. 4-7 is ’n versameling van jare
se voorbereiding en werk wat deur
die Afrikaanse Departement in een
jaar saamgesit is. Die Departement,
oftewel C. de Villiers, C. Kruger, C.
Krüger, L. Rautenbach, T. Smith, D.
Struwig, E. van der Merwe en N.
Wildenboer stel die boek eksklusief
aan Midstream College Primêre
Skool en Midstream Ridge Laerskool
bekend. Die handboek sal moontlik in 2015 aan ander skole bekend
gestel word om te verseker dat dit ’n
produk van gehalte is.
Die Afrikaanse Departement het al
vir die afgelope vyf jaar die behoefte
Happy birthday Midstream
College Primary School,
may the years ahead be
smooth, blessed and filled
with lots and lots of ice
cream.
IF HUNGER STRIKES, GO PINK
Sterkte aan
al die graad
1-ouers van
2014. Mag jul
graad eentjies
Midstream College Primêre Skool is
bekend vir sy talentvolle leerders
wat op akademiese, sport- sowel as
kultuurgebied presteer. Sy talente is
egter nie net tot die leerders beperk nie. Agt onderwyseresse van
die Afrikaanse Departement van
Midstream College Primêre Skool
het koppe bymekaar gesit en die
heel eerste handboek in die skool se
bestaan geskryf!
cream for every
learner of the school. The
ice cream was distributed in
the hottest time of the day
and therefore well appreciated.
When Marcus arrives
at school, it
is still dark.
A normal
day consists
of back-toback classes
of Maths, Afrikaans, Geography,
History, PE, Science and more. He
needs to solve complicated problems, build his own models and write
essays. After school Marcus joins the
athletics club, where he runs multiple 400m for time. Marcus then has
violin or Yadah practice, depending
on the day. He usually doesn’t start
his homework before 17:00.
In order for him to concentrate on
his school work, as well as perform
competitively on a sport and cultural
level, Marcus needs sufficient fuel
in his tank. Unfortunately, Marcus’s
parents work long hours and sometimes he needs to visit the tuck shop
in order to survive the demands of
the day. Marcus relies on the brand
new addition to the tuck shop, Jaclyn Venter, former marketing and
advertising executive with Centurion
High and Doringkloof Primary as ref-
gehad om ’n kindervriendelike handboek saam te stel
wat deur die leerders gebruik kan word en waarna
hul terug kan verwys, selfs
al is hulle in die Hoërskool.
Dié unieke handboek is die
enigste van sy soort, aangesien die afdelings van die
taal chronologies georden is.
KomInPas met Afrikaans vir
Huistaal vervang so ook al
die handboeke wat voorheen
in gr. 4-7 gebruik is, wat die
totale prys van taalhandboeke tot R 180.00 kortknip.
KomInPas se sustershandboek, KomInPas met Afrikaans vir Addisionele Taal gr.
4-7, word na verwagting vir
gebruik in 2015 vrygestel.
erence to her ability as mom away
from mom.
Jaclyn’s primary focus falls on kids
like Marcus. With a balanced breakfast of fried eggs, bacon and some
toast, a chicken mayo tramezzini
at break and beef lasagne with a
chocolate cupcake or fruit salad at
lunch, Marcus will not only reach his
potential academically, but also in
sport, culture and socially.
Café Excellentia uses the help of a
few skilled learners in the school,
together with two professional chefs
who specialises in patisserie and
cooked meals. With operating hours
stretching from 7:00 to 16:00, Jaclyn and her team uses their time to
cook fresh, wholesome and healthy
meals daily.
When you see Café Excellentia’s
colourful facelift, it’s no surprise that
Jaclyn worked on TV-show Pasella
as a décor and handiwork specialist. Her book, “Scrap it” / “Plak dit”
is conveyed throughout the bright
blue, red and pink of the décor.
Jaclyn’s future plans includes the expanding of the menu with chocolate
fudge, coconut ice, quiches, chicken
and beef lasagne, hamburgers with
special reference to Jaclyn’s speciality, rib burgers, to mention a few. In
order to speed up the order-and-pay
system, learners will be able to pay
for their food with their fingerprints.
Mom would have to pay in advance,
ensuring no problems regarding the
handling of money. The no-money
system will be up and running in the
second term.
Jaclyn believes in an open, honest
relationship with each of her learners and therefore any suggestions
are welcome. If you have a winning recipe for a boerewors-muffin,
please share! Although Café Excellentia believes in serving their main
client, kids, they also have a teacher’s cocktail, the vanilla cappuccino.
If Jaclyn’s reputation is anything to
go by, you should try it!
As autumn approaches and with it,
new sport and cultural challenges,
one needs enough fuel to start and
end a school day successfully. With
the help of Jaclyn at Café Excellentia, this is now possible.
Met dié verligting op ouers
se beursies en leerders se
skooltasse, sien ons sommer
nóg meer uit na ’n voorspoedige en geseënde 2014!
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DROP OFF… AND SHOP!
COMING SOON TO THE RIDGE
Midstream Ridge is the talk of the town and made its
first appearance with the opening of the Primary School.
The pre-primary school with its colourful playground is
in the process of completion and is scheduled to open in
April 2014.
The new Midstream Ridge Primary School
As one follows the brand new road towards the school,
the modernised buildings catch the eye, and one has the
exciting prospect of watching the impressive school hall
develop until its completion in June of this year.
Construction of the shopping centre situated close to
Midstream Ridge Primary should be underway by the end
of the year. Combining dropping off the little one with
shopping is something all busy moms can look forward
to and will surely make life in Midstream even more convenient. Early bird entrepreneurs interested in the possibility of opening a shop in the new centre are welcome
to contact the Bondev Sales Office.
estates for buyers wanting to buy newly completed
homes. Local real estate agents are just a phone call
away to help you find the right home for your family’s
needs in a shortest hassle-free space of time! And if you
dream of designing and building your own home, the
Bondev sales office can make your dreams a reality by
providing a list of available stands. Midstream Hill offers
stands of 1000m² from only R1,2m and there are still a
handful of larger 2000m² stands available with picturesque views over the Ranjesfontein bridle paths. We advise buyers wanting to build on larger stands to consider
purchasing these sought after Midstream Hill stands.
Only a small number of larger stands in Midstream Ridge
will be available for sale a few years from now.
The units in extension 40 of the Retirement Village
are selling out at a rapid pace. There are still a few
one-bedroom units with prices ranging from R1 395 000
as well as two-bedroom units from R1 860 000. These
will be the very last one-bedroom units to be developed
at Retire@Midstream so we urge interested buyers to
visit our sales office at the Midstream Medical Centre.
2014 is underway and busy! We wish all our residents a
prosperous and successful year.
The Bondev Sales Team
Another structure underway is the residential Midstream
Ridge Gatehouse which will soon serve as the entrance
to yet another successful Bondev development.
Whilst there is a hive of activity around Midstream Ridge
there are still opportunities right here in Midstream Hill
and Midlands. These estates are the ideal and favoured
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Retire@Midstream Main Building
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ZANI AND LEE DO IT
AGAIN
Twin sisters, Zani and Lee Barnard qualified for the
AJC (African Junior Championships) held in Gaborone Botswana. They went on to play against each
other in the finals with Lee taking honours. They
also won the doubles which assisted South Africa
to qualify for the African Junior Cup to be held in
Nairobi, Kenya in April this year.
MIDSTREAM OFF TO A
SWIMMING START
The inter-house gala is the first in the line-up of inter-house events and our learners have demonstrated that much fun is going to be had at school this
year. Even those remotely interested in swimming
are in for a treat this year.
professional
architects
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MAT
IC
ESULTS
MIDSTREAM
COLLEGE
SE SLIM(STE)KOP
The matric class of 2013 has outdone its
predecessors by producing the best grade
12 results to date. We are very proud
of the 113 matrics who had a 100%
pass rate and achieved 202 distinctions. 82,3% qualified for Bachelor’s Degree
studies (full university admission).
The top achievers were (number of distinctions in brackets): Christine Verhoef
(10), Roux Wildenboer (8), Andries Duvenhage, Jordan Little and Annerine Niemand (7), Nadia Bisschoff, Jason Erasmus, Renate Griessel, Mikayla Relling and
Jeanré van den Berg (6), Dayna Hegarty,
Ruan Serfontein, Kineta Travern, Dewald
Uys and Michael Weightman (5), Riaan
Greeff, Ivan Jordaan, Jeanne Jordaan,
Nonhlanhla Silomo, Gené van der Walt
and Denise Visser (4), and Annerida Coetzee, Jacqui Freitas, Gustav Gerber, Bianca
Kapp, Michelle Magliolo, Chantelle Minnie,
Lia Myburgh, Schenica Scheepers, Nadine
Sheppard and Karla van Dyk (3). A further
14 learners achieved two and another 25
one each.
Individual achievements that deserve
mention are: Christine Verhoef (Mathematics Paper 3) and Annerine Niemand
(English First Additional Language) who
achieved in the top 1% of all IEB candidates in individual subjects.
Roux Wildenboer (8)
Christine Verhoef het Midstream College
se “Excellentia” leuse gestand gedoen
tydens die afgelope Matriek Eindeksamens. Met harde werk en toewyding
het hierdie trotse leerling haar slag gewys
met ‘n ongelooflike tien (!) onderskeidings.
Christine Verhoef (10)
Nadia Bisschoff (6)
Jason Erasmus (6)
Renate Griessel (6)
Mikayla Relling (6)
Dayna Hegarty (5)
Ruan Serfontein (5)
Kineta Travern (5)
Dewald Uys (5)
Jeanré van den Berg (6)
Wat het jou Matriekjaar uitdagend en
spesiaal gemaak?
“Om betrokke te wees by die skool-,
sowel as buitemuurse aktiwiteite. Dit het
ingesluit: kaptein van die eerste netbalspan en “Ballroom and Latin dancing”.
Watter toekennings het jy ontvang?
“Graad Dux leerling, Beste senior netbalspeler, Prefek, Erekleure vir
akademiese prestasie bo 80%, beste prestasie in Afrikaans, Wiskunde
3, Fisiese Wetenskappe, Lewensoriëntering, Besigheidstudies, Rekeningkunde en Lewenswetenskappe.“
Michael Weightman (5)
Wat is jou planne vir hierdie jaar?
“Om Aktuariële Wetenskap te studeer aan die Universiteit van Pretoria en
om op ‘n hoë vlak deel te neem aan dans.”
Die skool wens Christine met ‘n breë bors geluk; en wens haar alle sukses
en voorspoed toe met haar studies.
Annerine Niemand (7)
Andries Duvenhage (7)
Jordan Little (7)
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Nuut by Midstream College
Op Dinsdag, 14 Januarie, het ‘n groep
gespanne graad 8s vir die eerste keer by
Midstream College gearriveer. Die ‘bakstene’
(soos wat graad 8s tot en met hul inhuldiging
bekend staan) het ‘n dag vol pret en spele
gehad.
Die ‘bakstene’ voltooi gedurende die eerste
drie weke van die kwartaal ‘n oriënteringsprogram sodat hulle die tradisies en dag-tot-dag
funksionering van die skool kan leer ken.
VLNR: Rudolph Henning, Suzelle Slabbert, Stephen van Dyk,
Wilma van Zyl, David Humphris
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Voting Registration
HOW TO USE A
ROUNDABOUT
8 & 9 February 2014
Driving around Traffic Circle / Roundabout
Do not miss out on your opportunity to vote
In South Africa we often refer to roundabouts
as “traffic circles”. A roundabout is a circular
intersection that reduces points of traffic conflict between vehicles in the intersection, calms
traffic and improves flow of traffic on the road and
through the intersection.
In 2014 South Africa will not only celebrate 20
So how do we drive through a traffic circle
intersection?
registration set for February, we bring you a
Step 1: Take note of information from traffic signs
and lane markings as well as the volume and
speed of traffic flow at the circle;
When will the elections be held?
Step 2: Slow down, decide on the exit you will
take and approach the circle in the correct lane for
the exit selected – typically note that you’re not
required to stop. Step 3: Prepare to enter the circle (in a clock wise direction), always yielding to traffic approaching from your
right. These cars may not even slow down as they travel
in or enter the roundabout, because they have the right
of way. You must stop and wait until there is a break in
traffic.
years of freedom from apartheid, it will also hold
the country’s fifth national democratic elections.
With the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
announcing a second and final round of voter
complete guide to registering for the elections.
The elections must take place some time in 2014,
but the final date will only be known once the presiRule 185: Follow the correct procedure at roundabouts
dent has proclaimed it in the Government Gazette.
Step 4: Once in the flow of traffic, maintain a sensible
speed (not too fast and not too slow) and use traffic
signals to indicate your intentions.
Step 5: Stay aware of pedestrians and cyclists as well
as the cars in front of you and those waiting to join the
circle.
Who may vote?
To be eligible to vote, you must:
•
Be a South African citizen
Midstream has two voting stations:
Midstream Estate and Midfield’s X18, 19 & 20
register and vote at Midstream College’s Gym
building on the ground floor.
Midfield X15, Midlands Estate, Retire@Midstream and Midstream Hill, register & vote at
Retire@Midstream community hall.
For more information or to verify this information you can visit www.elections.org.za
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Be at least 18 years old
Have a green bar-coded ID book, or an ID smartcard, or a temporary identity certificate
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Finally, you may only vote if you are registered on
the voters’ roll.
How do I register to vote?
Book a Kiddy’s party with golf at
Midstream Hill’s Himalaya facility
With your identity document, you must then register in person – you can’t do it online, for example,
or by email.
On the weekend of 8 to 9 February 2014, you can
register from 08h00 to 17h00 at the voting stations
in Midstream
The green golf putting surface of the Himalayas facility at Midstream Hill is being shaped for
your future enjoyment and is expected to be party-ready by the end of February 2014.
Do I have to register before every election?
The anticipated cost for using the venue up to three hours for a kiddy’s party will be R500.00, of
which R250.00 is a refundable deposit. Putters and balls are included in the cost.
Unless you have moved into a new voting district,
you only have to register once. You may have to
The relevant booking form can be generated from the Midstream Hill website or can be made telephonically by contacting Cindy Rinke at the Midstream Hill HOA offices at 012 940 9555.
register again if your voting district changes.
Be on the lookout on Midstream’s Facebook page and Twitter for updates on the venue.
How do I check if I am correctly registered to
vote?
You can check if you are registered to vote, and for
the right district, by contacting the IEC or municipal office or by:
• Sending an SMS with your ID number to 32810.
• Check your voter registration details online – this will also give you the address of your voting station.
What documents do I need to register?
By law, you must apply in person, and bring with
you a valid green bar-coded South African ID book,
or a smartcard ID, or a temporary identity certificate if you don’t have an ID book or smartcard.
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CONNECTING
WATER TO YOUR NEW HOME
Water is provided to all the households in Midstream by
the Ekurhuleni Metro. The process for registering as a
consumer of Ekurhuleni, is as follows:
To obtain a water connection point and water meter an
application must be lodged to the Ekurhuleni Metro at
the stage when building plans are submitted. A connection fee and service deposit has to be paid along with the
application.
Once the house is ready for occupation the occupant has
to enter into a service supply agreement with the metro
and thus has to make contact with the council themselves;
Where the sectional title units at Retire@Midstream are
concerned, Bondev arranges for the connection of water
and Midstream Electrical Supplies (MES) handles the
water metering duties thereafter.
Home owners can also make use of Lenie Edwards, a
facilitator whom assists new residents by submitting
the relevant documentation to Ekurhuleni. Lenie can
be contacted via email at [email protected] or
telephonically at 082 417 7909.
HOA DIRECTORS 2014
The following directors have been elected and/or re-elected to serve on the Board of each of the Home Owners Associations:
Etienne Hefer
Greydon Petzer
Jan Beukes
Koot Myburgh
Louis Botha
Naudé Klopper
Rupert Pöhl
Jan Rhoodie
Rapula Modibane
André Oberholzer
Deon Louw
Chris Smith
Jan Zeederberg
Riaan Botma
Abrie Potgieter
André Oosthuizen
Chris Smith
Jan Zeederberg
Johan van Zyl
Pieter Engelbrecht
Riaan Botma
Cheryl Smith
Chris Rademan
Chris Smith
Jan Zeederberg
Jurie Verster
Riaan Botma
Tom Higgens
Chris Smith
Jan Zeederberg
Riaan Botma
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Services
Pro Cleaning Services - Midstream
Estates. Our supervised cleaning
teams sparkle clean homes and offices. We also supply trained domestics. Our prices are most affordable
Mariaan 082 851 5888
For all your curtains and blinds rods
and rails, phone Inez 0731018592
Curtinez Interiors
CAZMAC Mobile Car Wash. Wash
your vehicle in the comfort of your
home or business premises! Alicia:
0761651570. Fleet enquiries welcome
Tyrone K Zerf Photography - Weddings, Model portfolios, Corporate
events, Maternity and family photography. Contact Tyrone 0829231095
[email protected]
For Hire
2 S/kamer eenheid te huur in
Retire@Midstream. 2 Motorhuise,
gaskaggel, ondervloerse verhitting.
Stapafstand vanaf hoofgebou &
park. R12500 krag uitgesluit. 1 Mrt
‘14. Oor 55jr. Nadette 0727961118
Party invitations, banners, party
packs and more. Mail us for more
information [email protected]
Need a handy-man? Call Wikus on
0717956569. No job too big or small
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Elonex E-reader for sale. Small crack
on screen (about 2cm long). Good
condition otherwise, accessories
included. R300. Karien - (082) 450
3403
Graco travel system (pram + car
chair + accessories). Chair fits onto
pram, can also fit onto car base (can
be bought at Babycity etc). R1500.
Karien - (082) 450 3403
Wanted
Barbara du toit. I am looking for a 1
or 2 bedroom garden flat in Midstream to rent, and admin or any
other work. 0832595117
Lie Detection/Polygraph Testing
Did someone steal from you? Cheating spouse? Find the truth using
polygraph testing by a true professional and former intelligence agent.
Call 082 664 6226
Mad Man Maintenance – For all
your serious or not so serious home
maintenance needs. Contact Andre
on 0823320566 or madmanfix@
gmail.com
Second Hand
Arts & Crafts
Home-made
CRAFTY KIDS @The Purple Cow/
Midlands. Dins/Don-middae kinders
5-13jr. Ons werk met verskeie
mediums & maak skilderye, versierings, speelgoed & geskenke. Heloïse
0834713762 / heloiseenslin2@gmail.
com
Catering services for any event.
Cooked meals daily. I specialise in
homemade fudge, different flavours
available. Marlene 0723384765 or
[email protected]
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I'm getting
full marks for
Please allow me to wish you, your
family and loved ones, a blessed and
prosperous new year. May 2014 be
all that you want and need it to be.
As we begin our journey into 2014,
Galatians 5:22 really speaks to us in
a big way. We need to live in the fruit
of the Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit
should be evident in our lives every
day. The first fruit that is mentioned
is Love. Jesus speaks about love often. Love is not something that is
soppy or sentimental, love is a really
strong word that I fear we so often
use too lightly and flippantly. It is
easy to say ‘I love’ to someone, but
the question is, do I show that love?
The young leader who came to Jesus
asks the question, “What is the greatest commandmen?”. He has heard
the conversation that Jesus is having
with the Sadducees. This was one of
the most basic questions that could
be asked. It was a question that every Jewish boy could answer. Jesus
does not fail the test. Everybody is
happy with the answer. But, then we
come to read the passage in John 15
and Jesus takes things one step further. Here he tells the disciples that
there is a new commandment. We
need to love each other as He has
loved us. This is a very different place
to be in. How does Jesus love?
The answer is given to us in the same
passage: Greater love has no man
than this, that he lay down his life for
his friend, and I call you my friends. Is it possible to love like this? Well,
this is the first fruit of the spirit – we
need to love each other. It is easy to
love those who are lovable. But to
love those who are not? Do we not
shun those who we think are unlovable? Do we not put people into boxes? Do we not go with the popular
demand, and all the rest? Love is not
an optional thing. We are commanded to love each other as Jesus has
loved us. The question is how do we
love?
Love involves taking a risk: We don’t
really know if it will work out when
we show others that we love them?
We allow people into our lives and we
get hurt. We allow people the space
to come close to us, and they stab us
in the back. You all know what I am
talking about. But Jesus commands
us to continue to love. To love as He
has loved!
Love involves doing something: We
cannot love from a distance. We cannot love without getting our hands
dirty. We cannot be uninvolved in a
relationship with others
Love is expensive: If your love is
cheap it has no worth.The love that
God shows to us, cost Him everything that He had. It cost the life of
His Son. Jesus gave that willingly. He gave that so that we could live. This is the fruit that needs to grow in
our lives. We need to take the time
to consider the lives of others. We
need to take the time to just stop and
open our eyes and see the things that
are happening around us
gin to learn the real meaning of the
word love! No longer is it the greatest commandment that is true in our
lives, but rather the new commandment that Jesus gives to us. Love
the Lord your God above all else, and
love your neighbour as I have loved
you! This is a very different way to
live. Not loving as we love ourselves,
but loving as Jesus loves us!
saving.
I wish you well this year, may you be
blessed in abundance, and may the
true meaning of the word love be
very real to you in every way.
God bless and keep you in the palm
of His hand, now and always. With my love, Jen
When we reach out to others, we be-
Midstream Estate, Midrand.
Tel: 012 687 1550
Fax: 012 687 1313
Trading Hours:
Mon-Sun: 07h30 - 20h00.
PH: 07h30 - 20h00
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