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Kyalami Estates
Brand Manual
The soothsayers are predicting that
life as we knew it won’t be returning
anytime soon – if ever. As we transition
through autumn, heading into the
resilience winter months, there will be lots of
time for reflection. The need to stay
healthy takes on a different slant – to
be honest, my respiratory system has
never been clearer, in my life – I have
always suffered from sinus troubles
and congestion. It’s all too easy to
take one’s health for granted, so the
odd cold here or there was accepted by
many as the norm. But, no more!

Significant events during the past
two months seemed to slip by almost
unnoticed – Easter has traditionally
been the second most important holiday
period for Gautengers after the Festive
Season. The upside, obviously, was a
dramatic reduction in the road carnage
over this period. But the joy of spending
time with family and friends elsewhere
was sadly missing.

Freedom Day and Workers Day were
also pretty much non-events this year.
What? Did anyone say something
about ‘Freedom’? And ‘Work’?
Essential Services certainly had an
t would seem that some of our From mass-produced CPAP (Continuous overabundance of responsibilities during
inhibitors to the spread and Positive Airway Pressure) breathing this time [and we wholeheartedly thank
fierceness of the COVID-19 virus aids, 3D-printed face shields, fully them for their dedication and efforts].
Iserendipitously were introduced equipped ICU units and mobile medical However, many have had to struggle
prior to its arrival here – still to be wards, and even the construction of with re-positioning themselves in the
proven/refuted, our government’s 1000-bed hospitals within a matter work place, some having to look for
recommendation that children should of weeks, to robots administering alternative sources of income.
be vaccinated with the BCG vaccine food and medication, and autonomous
against tuberculosis, and the invention delivery vehicles, the response from Amongst all the uncertainties, there are
of self-sanitising surface coatings for the innovators is making a significant two important dates that we should try
hospitals by Michael Lucas, a PhD difference and reflects yet again to celebrate in May and June, as they
medical engineering student at Wits man’s ability to face life-threatening affect everyone – Mother’s Day and
University. challenges head-on. Father’s Day.

Across the globe, inventors, Some of the biggest casualties amongst Perhaps we should also add: Brothers’
researchers, design engineers and many all of this turmoil have been the travel and Sisters’ Day, Grandparents’ Day,
businesses sat up and took notice and industry, the events industry, and the Aunts’ and Uncles’ Days – because in
asked some pertinent questions – How myriad small business enterprises that these times of crisis, family matters.
can we rise to this challenge? How can have had to either retrench the bulk of
we help? their staff, or have simply closed down. We wish all Mums and Dads well over
this period.
As publishers of a stable of estate
magazines, we have not escaped To anyone who has been struck down by
unscathed, particularly as we have this dreadful disease – be it your health,
not been able to distribute the printed loss of employment, compromised
versions of our magazines on schedule. financial situation, or loss of a loved
Many of our advertisers have been one – we wish you strength, endurance
badly affected – is anyone rushing and comfort.
out to buy a new car or house these
days? How about taking time out Stay safe and take care.
to relax at a health spa? Or meet a
group of friends at a restaurant for Kindest regards,
a meal? Nevertheless, our passion
and commitment to producing quality Bev
publications for you remain intact
and we will continue to compile and BEV HErMANSON
distribute our issues digitally in the
interim. Editor

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