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ESTATE NEWS
WEATHER
ere are some photos of our
diligent, hard-working day and
Hnight security shifts receiving their
well-deserved meals: succulent roasted
chickens, fresh rolls, and chilled drinks
generously provided by Broadacres Spar.
This treat was made possible through the
generosity of a wonderful resident who
donated a framed and signed Pele shirt,
with instructions for the proceeds from its
sale to be used for our security team.

The iconic framed shirt, autographed by
Pele himself, found a new home via the
Marketplace, fetching an impressive R5,500 GARDENERS’ WINTER DINNER
from the highest bidder. The unexpected
gift brought much delight to our security
SECURITY GUARDS’ Winter dinner
team, who work tirelessly to keep us safe.

A special acknowledgment to Bheki, our
security site manager, and Judy for their
invaluable assistance in organizing this heart- Our gardeners have done us proud by winning two gold awards
felt appreciation dinner, thus ensuring our from the South African Landscaping Institute (SALI). They've
guards were not only recognised but made to worked hard to restore a difficult section of our riverbank and
feel important. have shown great ingenuity in conserving water through their
used plants. These plants have weathered five years of varied
And there's more to come! From the pro- weather conditions, including harsh flash floods.
ceeds of the shirt sale, we have also put
together a care package to make their shifts After hearing about their well-deserved awards, we marked
more comfortable during the cold. This pack- the occasion. Each gardener received a hearty dinner pack on a
age includes essentials such as tea, cappucci- cold Friday evening, featuring a whole roasted chicken, six rolls,
nos, sugar, and milk to keep them warm and a large Coke, and a chocolate bar to take home - a humble but
delectable biscuits for a sweet touch. heartfelt appreciation for their tireless work.

Our sincerest thanks to Rob and Suzie Roy for Don't miss out on their group photo. Their joy is infectious.
their invaluable contribution to this initiative. A picture-perfect moment encapsulating their hard-earned
Blessings to you both! success!
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