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From the Editor

                                                                                 their 67 minutes in support of those in
                                                                                 need of a helping hand.

                                                                                 This event was initiated by the
                                                                                 Fourways-based marketing and
                                                                                 branding agency, Stratdigi, and with
                                                                                 the aid of sponsors Logitech and
                                                                                 Austen Morris Associates, it turned out
                                                                                 to be a spectacular success. Dainfern
                                                                                 Golf Estate tied with the Fourways
                                                                                 Gardens Residential Estate and get to
                                                                                 share the floating trophy for the year.
                                                                                 Congratulations to both estates – and
                                                                                 to the participants at Cedar Lakes, well
                                                                                 done. We look forward to seeing you
                                                                                 back next year!
                                                                                 As August is also Women’s Month, we
                                                                                 have included some valuable advice
                                                                                 to all of our women in the precinct
                                                                                 regarding their health and wellness.
                                                                                 It’s actually amazing to see how many
                                                                                 different check-ups there are, all
                                                                                 intended to ensure that women - who
                                                                                 are most often tasked with keeping
       SOME HEALTH &                                                             the family functioning - look after
                                                                                 themselves as well. Be sure to read our
       WELLNESS TIPS                                                             article – and ladies, whatever you do,
                                                                                 remember, when you are happy and
                                                                                 healthy, you’re in a much better position
       FOR EVERYONE THIS MONTH                                                   to help those around you.
                                                                                 Turning to traditional ways to enhance
                                                                                 one’s well-being, Dr Caren Hauptfleisch,
                ith South Africa traditionally   (of bronze, silver and gold), and others   Chairperson of the SA Association of
                being a nation of sports    pledging to come back stronger next   Registered Phytotherapists, tells us
       Wfans, thankfully the last few       time.                                about some of our indigenous South
       weeks have kept us entertained. In                                        African herbs that are recommended
       rugby, after a fabulous win over the   Fortunately, our schools are back to full   to tackle a wide range of ailments. And
       All Blacks at the Mbombela Stadium,   sports participation too. Speaking of the   then Sybie Loftwing discusses the health
       the Bokke were unable to fend off an   schools, along with this edition, we have   benefits of horse riding.
       energised All Blacks team at Ellis Park,   our August Education Supplement.
       proving just how important resilience   This publication features an extensive   Keeping ourselves financially fit is also
       is in international sport. In ladies’ golf,   selection of schools and colleges   a facet of our lives that shouldn’t be
       Ashleigh Buhai held her nerve in the   situated in Gauteng, that parents   ignored. Fiona Ssemanda tells us how
       play-off against South Korean, Chun   can consider at the critical stages   to build and maintain a sound financial
       In-gee, to win the Women’s British Open   when they need to make decisions   status and how to check our credit
       at Muirfield. And the Commonwealth   about the direction they would like   score on a regular basis, so do take time
       Games in Birmingham gave us a brilliant   their children’s educational journey   to read through her tips to make sure
       overview of the wide spectrum of     to take. Some schools offer boarding   you’re also the best version of yourself
       activities where our sports stars shone,   facilities; some have high performance   financially, not only now, but for the
       with many showing their true colours   centres to improve fitness, strength,   benefit of your future self, too.
                                            and endurance for sport; and some
                                            offer online and remote learning     Till next time, take care and stay safe.
                                            opportunities. If you have kids about
                                            to enter the next exciting phase of   Kindest regards,
                                            their lives at school, be sure to flip
                                            through the pages of this supplement
                                            to see what’s on offer and how you can            Bev
                                            enhance their experiences further.

                                            Picking up on our article in last edition,
                                            where residents were encouraged to                        Bev Hermanson
                                            join the #EstateChallenge for Mandela                            EDITOR
                                            Day, we congratulate Dainfern Golf             bev@eiapublishing.co.za
                                            Estate for winning the challenge with
                                            such gusto. After a slow start, the pre-
                                            registrations gathered momentum and
                                            volunteers got together at the Dainfern
                                            Clubhouse on Mandela Day to spend

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