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INTRODUCTION
LEFT TO OUR OWN DEVICES
This month, I was reminded And then, of course, there’s the
again of how much stronger we everyday life of our estates.
are when we choose to do things Parents navigating the leap
together. Sitting down with when school suddenly “gets
Mikhaela Donaldson from the serious.” Residents lacing
Fourways Improvement District, up their takkies to join the
I saw first-hand how strategy expanding Dainfern Running
and collaboration translate Club, turning exercise into
into real change on our streets. connection. These stories might
The FID’s partnership with the look different on the surface,
BDA is proof of what’s possible but at their core they carry the
when local businesses, estates, same message: progress is
and residents pull in the same never a solo journey.
direction — safer roads, greener
spaces, and brighter public As you read this issue, I hope
areas that benefit us all. you feel as inspired as I do
by the balance of grit and
Our Good Things Guy, Brent generosity that runs through our
Lindeque, reflected on community. Whether through
Women’s Month in his column planting trees, joining a patrol,
— choosing to frame it around helping a neighbour, or simply
the everyday neighbourliness showing up with kindness, each
that makes estates like ours action adds to the bigger picture
more than just places to live. of who we are together.
In that spirit, we celebrate the
recognition of Kerry Cassel, Here’s to building, celebrating,
whose story Brent highlighted so and belonging — one step, one
beautifully. Kerry’s professional story, and one neighbour at a
achievements speak for time.
themselves, but what makes her
remarkable in our community Nicola
is the generosity and warmth
she extends as a neighbour and
friend. Nicola@EIAPublishing.co.za