Page 4 - Waterfall City Issue 2 February 2025

Welcome!

A
strong theme of environmental
stewardship runs throughout this
month’s magazine. It’s a crucial topic,
with climate change provoking
unprecedented natural disasters around the
world. Here at Waterfall City, we’re doing our
best to protect and foster the environment, as
many of our articles highlight this month.

Our cover story reinforces our commitment to Clothing company United Colors of Benetton is
the preservation of our 300ha of greenbelt and known for its commitment to sustainability, and so
80ha of indigenous parkland, which attracts a we’re delighted that it has opened a branch in Mall
host of resident and migrant birds, and is home of Africa. Benetton is replacing some of its materials
to a rich diversity of wildlife. A significant step with organic or recycled resources, and by the end
towards protecting and enhancing the natural of 2025, all its cotton will be sustainable. Another
environment has been the introduction of native retail space profiled in this edition is Mias Angling
antelope including Springbuck and Blesbuck, who & Scuba, a shop stocked with fishing equipment,
are clearly feeling at home since we recently saw scuba and snorkelling gear, and located in the
the birth of seven baby buck! The development revamped Woodmead area.
was also an early adopter of water-wise plants and
trees, and with 37km of hiking and biking trails, Turning our attention to a few regular columns,
as well as dams, viewing decks and bird hides, the Meet the Chef piece introduces S’thembile
there are numerous opportunities to revel in our Mnisi, Head Chef at Nomad in Mall of Africa.
beautiful surroundings. Our photo story portrays S’thembile favours Mediterranean cuisine with a
the natural beauty of this area perfectly and we Turkish flair. She enjoys creating dishes like Adana
hope you enjoy it. Kebabs and Nomad’s Pomegranate, Chicken and
Halloumi Salad.
Another feature regarding improvements for the
local community shares the details of the final Be sure to read the Must Do feature of this edition.
touches to the recent Woodmead Retail District Valentine’s Day is around the corner and this
revitalisation project. The focus was the installation spread will help you to make it a memorable
of security cameras, a new, vandal-proof traffic occasion. You will also find details of our February
light and landscaping to beautify the area using Waterfall City competitions and the latest Wellness
indigenous, drought-resistant plants that thrive in Wednesdays offering.
Gauteng’s sometimes harsh conditions. Have a look
– it is quite the transformation! The advice piece from PSG Wealth looks at how
to construct a share portfolio that will deliver
Attacq is also working to have a positive impact sufficient returns to retire on. And finally, our
with its inaugural Green Seeds Competition. Netcare column reveals the fascinating field of
Our article about the contest explains how facial prosthetics, a fusion of science and artistry to
entrepreneurs can pitch ideas to increase help people with facial disfigurements.
sustainability in the property sector to have a
measurable impact and create new green jobs. Until next time,
Meet the first winner! Waterfall City Management Company

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