Page 6 - Waterfall City Issue 2 February 2024

Welcome!

I f your New Year’s Resolution was to enjoy life a

little more this year, you’ll be delighted by the
opening of Life Day Spa in Ellipse Waterfall.

This haven of relaxation is open to residents and
guests. Our cover story examines its facilities and
treatments and shares the story behind this family-
run business.

The Spa’s luxurious spaces include a Floatation Pool
to float your cares away, and a Rasul Chamber using
steam and mud for detoxification. Read on and of our commitment to green energy and to avoid
prepare for a pampering experience like no other. the effects of load shedding. The plant can pump
two million litres a day and will generate sufficient
The calendar is full of dates commemorating special power to run all our irrigation equipment during
environmental days, and at Waterfall City, we plan sunshine hours, thanks to its 144 solar panels.
to mark several of them to highlight our various
green initiatives. It starts in February with World Our regular Meet the Chef series puts Keegan
Wetlands Day, which is designed to raise awareness Maistry of the Courtyard Hotel in the spotlight.
and action for wetland protection. Wetlands are Keegan oversees both The Protea Restaurant and
hotbeds of biodiversity that can also purify water, The Highline Tapas Lounge, and he’ll have your
store carbon, and help prevent floods. One of our mouth watering with his favourite dish of smoked
articles looks at efforts to restore the wetlands tandoori chicken thighs with a spicy butter chicken
near the Kikuyu development, repurposing the sauce and lentil salad.
eradicated invasive trees as building material to
curb erosion – quite a complicated but worthwhile Food is also the topic of this month’s column from
task. Netcare, which usefully reminds us that while take-
aways and fast food are quick and easy, they’re not
Since Valentine’s Day is the most famous date in good for us. Instead, you can follow Netcare’s tips
February, Mall of Africa is offering the chance to win on creating tasty, cheap, and nutritious packed
a romantic breakaway for two to Mauritius. If that lunches for the kids or the office.
sounds tempting, you can find the details on how
to enter right here in this month’s issue. We are also Finally, our PSG Wealth column looks at the
calling all fashionistas to join us in March for Mall of benefits of taking a patient approach to growing
Africa’s Fashion Weekend Out – info inside. your money and revisiting your plans if your life
circumstances change.
Over at Waterfall Country Estate, a solar system has
been installed to run the irrigation plant that waters Until next time,
several of our estates and common areas. It’s part Waterfall City Management Company

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