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Welcome!

P eople say that growing old isn’t easy, Technology touches us all, of course, so we’re

happy to welcome a new digital accessory store
but you might disagree if you live
in Waterfall City. This month we are
called tomtoc, to Mall of Africa. This tech-savvy
celebrating our seniors in various ways.
brand designs laptop bags and sleeves to protect
your digital gear. Look out for its Recycled
Waterfall Hills and Waterfall Valley Mature Lifestyle Collection!
Estates are not your typical ‘retirement villages’ –
they’re vibrant communities with active social lives, Another newcomer to our family of brands
free from the household worries of maintenance, is Plumblink, South Africa’s largest plumbing
insurance and security. There’s also a frail care merchant. The company has chosen Waterfall
centre with 24-hour medical supervision and City as the base for its head office, warehouses
caregivers for residents who need assisted living and a flagship retail outlet for its bathroom and
services. kitchenware equipment.

About 770 senior citizens are already enjoying On the financial side, our article from PSG Wealth
the award-winning lifestyle on offer here, and looks at common mistakes that could cost you
our latest innovation is designed especially for millions. In 2020, investors panicked with the
them. Introducing Waterfall City’s Seniors Specials onset of the pandemic and moved R1.5 billion
featuring benefits that include exclusive discounts around in gut reactions to market movements. The
at many shops and restaurants in our City, as well net loss amounted to nearly R100 million, leaving
as free parking on a Wednesday at Mall of Africa. them worse off as the markets recovered. An
You can read more about these specials in our interesting read.
cover story this month and if you are a resident in
one of the Mature Lifestyle Estates, look out for the Finally, Netcare’s regular column looks at the
TM
pocket-sized booklet delivered with this magazine, Vscan Air, a small, wireless ultrasound machine
so you never miss out on a special. Furthermore, that helps first-response medics assess a patient’s
the article also features a Q&A with our oldest injuries to determine the best treatment. The tiny
resident, 99-year-old John Mackenzie, who shares device also lets Netcare 911’s emergency teams
his memories of life in the 1920s and 30s and the send ultrasound images and videos to specialists
secret to a happy life. at a trauma centre before the patient arrives, so
they can be ready for action instantly.
Another article in this edition looks at why Waterfall
City is becoming Gauteng’s new tech hub. The And just before we go, kudos to Fire Ops SA who
office spaces here aren’t only green and full of great quickly and efficiently put out a recent fire in
amenities. IT-oriented firms are also drawn by our Waterfall City, arriving on site, as promised, within
world‐class fibre optic and wireless connectivity, 6 minutes of the fire being reported. Bravo!
access to public transport, and mixed-use facilities
that cater for living, business and leisure in the Until next time,
same location. Waterfall Management Company

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