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Senior governmentofficial visits MidstreamA member of the executive council (MEC) of the Gauteng Provincial Governmentvisited Midstream on 7 March this year. The MEC of the Gauteng Department ofRoads and Transport, Dr. Ismail Vadi, requested to visit Midstream to officiallyopen the section of K109 (Midstream Drive) by means of a ceremonial opening.The MEC and his entourage, VIP’s, the Bondev team and various media (includingSABC) all gathered for this special event at the local Retire@MidstreamRestaurant. Ten Grade 11 students from Midstream College – all serving on theMidstream Council and with Engineer Graphics and Design as subject – also attendedthe meeting. Dr. Vadi also hosted a media briefing and State of the ProvinceAddress (SOPA) to outline the department’s plans and budget for 2013/14,priorities and programmes in response to the delivery of the Provincial Addressby Premier Nomvula Mokonyane on 25 February.With the road being in use for 12 months and the compulsory 12-month retentionlapsing at the end of March 2013 Bondev officially handed the road over tothe province for future maintenance. MEC Vadi presided over the handing overby Bondev Midrand and also opened the R34 million project. In a published notificationby GPRT the following was mentioned on the department’s website: “The3,2 kilometres single carriageway project was undertaken by Bondev Midrand,a residential property developer, contributing to government’s strategic objectiveof socio-economic upliftment and improving transport infrastructure. Thecompany has further pledged to contribute future road construction in the area.”Mr. Jan Zeederberg from Bondev elaborated on the project, also mentioning thatwaste material from the Gautrain project was used to construct the foundationlayers of the road. Bondev confirmed that as infrastructure developers they areprepared to take hands with the Department again in developing the K220 andthat the land for the road will again be donated to the Department at no charge.Mr André Killian, Acting Deputy Director General, said that Bondev has set thestandard for strategic partnerships and that the Department looks forward to acontinued good working relationship.To view the Premier’s State of the Province Address as well as the speech ofthe MEC at Midstream, follow them on Facebook or Twitter: GautengDepRoadsandTransportThe Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 7

MIDSTREAM VOORTREKKERSDie Voortrekkers is ‘n kultuurbeweging wat diemoderne Afrikaner, in besonder sy jeug, bemagtigas positiewe burgers en konsekwente Christene.Die kinders se verantwoordelikheidsin en selfvertroueword versterk deur die verskeidenheid vaardighedewat hulle aanleer, wat hulle dan sodoendein die daaglikse lewe kan toepas. Voortrekkers glodaar is ‘n doel met hul lewe. In die strewena hierdie doel, word die kind gelei om ‘npositiewe selfbeeld te vorm deur uitdagingsbinne sy/haar vermoë daar te stel enhulle te help om dit te bemeester.Die onderwerpe wat in Die Voortrekkersse leerplanne aangespreek wordis wyd uiteenlopend om voorsieningte maak vir verskeie belangstellings. Daar wordsaamgewerk in spanne waarin vaardighede spelendergewysaangeleer en ingeoefen word.Pret en avontuur vorm deel van die belangrikstekenmerke van Voortrekker aktiwiteite. Komword deel van hierdie opwindende groep enkuier saam elke Maandag om 17:00 by MidstreamLaerskool.Tennis@Midstream’s Men’s Tennis Team,captained by Hendrik Greeff, won the keenly contestedInter Estates A League against Silver Lakesby five games to four.With the Club Championships drawing to a close,the players are looking forward to competing inthe regional league games which will start just afterthe Easter holidays. The club will again participatein all the disciplines and have entered thefollowing teams in the Gauteng North league.Mixed Men’s and Ladies Doubles – 3 teams enteredfor Reserve A, B and A5Men’s Doubles – 2 teams entered in Gauteng NorthB and A4Ladies Doubles – 2 teams entered in GautengNorth B and A2With the Club Champs something of the past, socialtennis can now once again be enjoyed on Saturdayafternoons from 2pm.Young and old and tennis players from all skill levelsare invited to Midstream Tennis Club, one ofthe most prominent tennis clubs in the GautengNorth region.The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 10

Die jaarlikse CANSA Shavathon hetop 2 Maart sommer vroeg-vroegby die Midstream winkelsentrumafgeskop. Dertig vrywilligers hetbontgestaan om hare te skeer, tesproei en geld in te samel vir Kankernavorsing.Die winkels by Square@Midstream het ook niegeskroom om ‘n bydrae te lewer nie. Twee sonbrilleis deur Eyecare@Midstream geskenk, terwyl You’reFramed ‘n pragtige skildery- en Petstream ‘ntroeteldier geskenkpak geborg het. Sasol Midstreamwas die vriendelike skenkers van tien gratis karwasseen Steers Midstream het gesorg dat die vrywilligersse honger gestil word met ‘n heerlike middagete.Vyftig draairoomyse is ook geskenk. Marco en Mariaan van World ofWellness gimnasium het balonne geskenk. Die tafels, stoele, gazebo’sen klank is deur KerkSonderMure voorsien.Met selfs ‘n troeteldier of twee wat die doel kom ondersteun het, is ‘nfantastiese R13,000 ingesamel! Volgende jaar is ons weer daar – methernude gees en motivering.VIDEO DEN ANNOUNCES ONE OF THENATIONAL WINNERS IS FROM MIDSTREAM!Video Den recently announced the winners of their national Festive SeasonPromotion.Mrs E Berndt from Midstream was one of ten lucky winners of a Blu-Ray DVDplayer. Here is Valerie Solman (Video Den Midstream Manager) handing overthe prize.Security Officer ofthe monthThe nomination for guard of the month comes with apersonal word of gratitude from his security manager,Laurie Oosthuizen from the Mount Cliff Gate atMidlands.SLANGVANGER(WEER) TOT DIEREDDINGYolanda de Beer van Midstream skryf:Laurie has the following to say about Philip Tshilwanewho has been singled out for his superior service thismonth:“Philip is punctual and has madeit his personal responsibility tokeep the gatehouse clean. He isprepared to assist in any taskand interacts with the residentsin a polite and friendly way. Heis a pleasure to have around andis nominated to be recognisedas one of the guards of themonth.”Congratulations“Ek wil graag vir Nici bedank virsy puik diens Dinsdagaand, 19Maart. Ons het ‘n slangin die huis gekry en onsoor ‘n mik geskrik.Binne ‘n halfuur washy daar en het dieslang verwyder. Ditis ongelooflik om sulkedienste in ons estatete hê.”The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 11

LOCAL IS LEKKER...- a friend that will help when in needTrading HoursFrom small beginnings in February2010 when Dr Theo Jordaanopened his doors at the Square@Midstream shopping centre asthe local vet, PetStream has developedinto a fully fledged veterinaryclinic with two full timeveterinarians – Dr Theo Jordaan(Owner) and Dr Gustav Botha.The clinic is equipped with digitalx-ray equipment, an operatingtheatre with a gas anaestheticmachine and monitoringequipment, ultrasound dentalequipment and an in-houseblood testing facility. This enablesthe staff at PetStreamto offer a full range of medicaland surgical services – from basichealthcare such as vaccinationsand deworming to surgicalprocedures, x-rays and dentalwork. Ultrasound services arealso offered on site by a SpecialistVeterinarian.The front shop offers a rangeof top quality veterinary dietaryfoods and supplements, whichinclude South African and internationalbrands. Various accessoriesand toys, grooming products,treats, clothes, beds andblankets are also available. Asmall range of bird-, fish-, rabbit-and hamster products arealso kept in stock.Mon – Fri from 07:00 to19:00 – Patients are seenby appointment from 07:30to 17:00. After 5pm is openconsulting time and patientsare seen on a firstcome, first served basis.Sat from 08:00 to 17:00– Consultations between08:00 and 11:00, thereafterfirst come first served.Emergencies and followup examinations between16:00 and 17:00.Sundays and Public Holidaysfrom 09:00 to 12:00.And should there be anemergency; PetStream ison call at 087 805 3679 or084 597 9511.The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 12

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From the Desk ofJen BothaA very good day to you all! I pray and trust thatyou are well, and that you find the peace and joyin the Lord that you need. I would like to share athought with you for this month.We all know what its like to be interrupted. Weare thinking about things - someone breaks ourtrain of thought, that stops all the creative juices,and we find ourselves having to start all overagain. This is particularly true when one is countingthings! Frustration beyond frustration!Jesus is on His way to the house of Jairus, a leaderand ruler in the community. His daughter is desperatelyill and he comes to Jesus asking for help.Jesus sets out to go to the home but along the waya woman who has been ill for 12 years touches thehem of His garment. Jesus feels power go out ofhim. He knows that someone has touched Him andHe stops! He stops to heal the woman. She cannothide away, she cannot run away, and she ownsup to the fact that it was she who touched Him.Her simple, profound faith! All she knew was thatif she could only touch Him she would be well, andthat is exactly what she did.come to the realization of just how much He caresabout you are me.As we head up to the Holy Week and Easter, I praythat you will find out for yourself, just how muchHe loves you. He loves you so much that He wasprepared to die for you, and the words of Jesusin John 15 are so striking …Greater love has noman than this, that a man lay down his life for hisfriends, and I call you my friends.I pray that you experience this love of our Lordevery day, in every way!God bless you richlyJenOn the other hand, news comes to Jairus that hisdaughter has died. Jesus had been interrupted.He did not get there in time. Can you imagine themixed emotions. The elated woman who has beenhealed, and the heartbreak of the father who haslost his daughter. The thoughts that went throughJairus’s mind must have been something like, ifonly Jesus had not stopped. If only the woman hadnot interrupted Him.Jesus however, continues on to the home of Jairusand heals the daughter. Eventually a happy endingfor all.I wonder what would happen if we would dare tointerrupt Jesus? I wonder if we would have theguts to stop Him, tell Him about the things thatdisturb us? So often we do not speak to Jesus becausewe are afraid that perhaps He will not listen.But I can assure you that He will stop. He will allowyou to interrupt Him! He wants you to come toHim and interrupt Him!Take time to go and read this story in Mark 5:21– 43. It is so remarkable to see how much Jesuscares about the people around Him and then toThe Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 14


Golffor the fun of itThe Himalayas is coming to town!A copy of the Himalayas Ladies Putting Green locatedadjacent to the Old Course at St Andrewsin Scotland will open in September this year nextto the entrance gate of the newly developed MidstreamHill. The putting course will be open to thepublic and require no prior knowledge of golf – onlyflat heeled shoes, a keen imagination and a senseof humour.The following article on the real Himalayas by JohnHuggan appeared in the American Golf Digest ofJanuary 2011.“It is Wednesday, Oct. 6, a mere two days after Europehas won the 2010 Ryder Cup. With about 20minutes of daylight remaining at the Home of Golf,I’m strolling through the gloaming and down thegame’s most famous fairway, away from the Royaland Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews’ clubhouse.My destination is the diminutive Jigger Inn, where Iwill interview Darren Clarke (a European vice-captainat Celtic Manor) for a newspaper piece.Halfway there, I chance upon the Himalayas puttingcourse that sits to the right of the second teeon the Old Course.The Himalayas, two acres of the humpiest, bumpiestand “funnest” putting experience on the planet,is all but deserted. The only people putting are twoyoungsters, 10-year-old Willie and his pal Jim, 9.I stop to watch them in action. And it is an education.In the absence of tees and flagsticks, the paircreates holes from their imaginations, putting uphill and down dale. The journeys travelled by theirputts are hugely entertaining. Most take big, exaggeratedbreaks before plummeting into valleyswhere the cups are located. Some require judgingcurves off as many as four sizable humps andbumps. The most diverting and interesting involvethe ball travelling yards past the cup, then reversingback down the slope. This is a test of inventivenessas much as anything.Best of all, however, are the whoops, hollers andchildish giggles emanating from the two participantsas the balls make their convoluted ways fromputter to hole. This is innocent fun and laughter atits most enchanting. And on a “golf course” withno dress code (other than flat footwear), not evena hint of stuffiness and no gender restrictions. Isee no sign of either a bag drop or valet parking.There’s a lesson in that for all of us, surely.Even at the busiest times, an 18-hole round typicallytakes no more than 45 minutes. Walking on,the high-pitched voices of the two children followme across the ancient links. It is a magical momentand provokes the obvious thought: Does golf getany better, or purer--or more fun--than this?”Enough said – go and have a look at the constructionwork and have some fun at the Himalayas inMidstream!The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 16

SAME-DAY SURGERYFOR YOUR CONVENIENCE!CURE DAY CLINICS MIDSTREAM a state-of-the-art day hospital in Midstream Estate.QUALITYAFFORDABLESURGICALDAY CAREGROUP OF DAY HOSPITALSCure Day Clinic MIDSTREAM is situated in the Midstream Estates Centre next to Retire@Midstream and is equippedfor the following procedures:Ear, Nose and Throat surgeryChronic pain relief proceduresDermatologyGynaecologyOrthopaedic surgeryCosmetic and plastic surgeryDental surgeryGeneral surgeryMaxillo Facial & Oral surgeryUrologySession room consultations availablefor specialists. For more information ondoctors or to book a consultation callRene at (012) 940 9566.For more information contact Cure Day Clinics Midstream,Tel: 012 940 9440 Email: admissions@cdc-midstream.co.zawww.curedayclinics.co.zaMidrand Estates - Mrt 2013.indd 1 2013/03/18 08:23:59The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 17

It is the law!Can there be a legal duty of children tosupport their parents?“The liability of children to support their parents,if these are indigent (inopes), is beyond question:see Voet, 25.3.8; van Leeuwen, C Censura Forensis1.10.4. The fact that a child is a minor does notabsolve him from his duty, if he is able to provideor contribute to the required support;”Whenever we hear the word maintenance we automaticallythink of support as defined and specificallyenforced by various Acts of parliament, i.e.duty as pertaining to spouses or the parent’s dutyto support and care for the child. But what is theposition of a parent in need of support with noone else to turn to other than their own and/oradopted children?THE LEGAL POSITIONIn South Africa the Maintenance Act, Act 99 of1998, regulates all maintenance matters but unfortunatelythis act does not specifically place aduty on a child to support his/her parent in theevent of such a need arising.This means that to establish whether such a legalduty exists and rests on a child the answer to ourquestion will have to be sought from our case law.Fortunately in terms of our case law the legal positionis clear. Children do have a duty to supporttheir parents in whole or in part, according to theirability, even though such children might be minors,In Oosthuizen v Stanley, Judge of Appeal Tindallsummarized the position as follows:Such a claim for support has however a muchstricter criterion in the case of a child claiming supportfrom his/her parents in that a parent has toprove that he/she cannot provide for the necessitiesof life and that his/her child has the financialability to provide such supportWhat happens if the child who already supports theparent dies?If the deceased was at the time of his death responsiblefor the maintenance and support of hisor her parent, the parent will have a claim againstthe deceased’s child’s estate for continued maintenanceand support.Such claims will not be dealt with in terms of whathas been stated above but on normal motion andor action procedures for which legal assistance willbe required and be of paramount importance.CONCLUSIONEven though there is no specific legislation in SouthAfrica stating that children owe their parents a legalduty of support it is clear from our case lawthat in the eyes of South African Courts such a dutydoes in fact exist and will be enforced by our courtsif the requirements as stated above can be allegedand proved.The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 18

Myths about the Flu VaccineThe local pharmacy has flu vaccine in stock and themedical practice will administer the injection at nocost. That leaves the question – why do less than50% of South Africans take the shot against the fluvirus? The following article containing informationfrom Dr Talbot dispelling myths around the flu vaccineappeared in the New York Times.“The vaccine causes the flu.” No way! There aretwo kinds of licensed flu vaccines: an inactivatedkind made with dead virus and one prepared withlive “attenuated” virus. Neither is capable of reproducingin the human body. Those who say theygot sick right after getting the shot most likely wasalready infected. Or they developed another viralinfection unrelated to flu.“I am pregnant or live with someone whoseimmune system is compromised.” These arethe very people for whom the flu vaccine is mostimportant, because they face the greatest risk ofcomplications. “The vaccine is safe in these personsand can prevent serious morbidity and mortality,”the Talbots wrote.“I never get the flu.” Although some who areinfected may not develop classic flu symptoms(fever, cough, muscle or body aches, sore throat,headache, fatigue, runny or stuffy nose), they canstill transmit the virus to others at home, school orwork.“Inconvenience.” It is available at the local pharmacyand no appointment is required at the medicalpractice – as a service to the community theMidstream Medical Centre does not charge for havingthe flu shot injected.The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 19


Pret-pratige en redenerendevon BeneckesYolande is die trotse ma van drie van Midstream College seleerders wat hulle as knap redenaars onderskei het. Sy verteldat drie van haar “kids” - Esmarie (Gr11), Janie (Gr8)en Dietrich (Gr4) – almal leerlinge aan Midstream College,deurgedring het na die eerste rondte van die ATKV Redenaars,wat in Maart te Hoërskool Menlopark plaasgevindhet.Praat is in hul bloed – partymaal tot hulle ma se ergenis -maar dié gedugte drie moet beslis dopgehou word!A new business in our midst offering a new wayto optimal wellbeing!The company with the unusual name 528Hz will establish themselves at theMidrand Estate Office Park – just before the Midlands entrance gate - duringApril this year and plans to address the age old dream – optimal well being.Here below an introduction to their services.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------As the frequency at which DNA is optimallyrepaired, 528Hz is the answer to optimal wellbeing!Our bodies are made up of around 75% water andour brains are made up of around 95% water. Withthe right frequency vibrating through our bodilywater, the perfect balance can be found in health,wellbeing and functionality, which in turn, workswonders for the way you look and live.It is our objective to transform human beings intoWellBeings. Through our medically supportedweight-loss programme, where one does not gohungry or have to count calories and measureportions, clients are helped to reprogram theirmetabolism and to generate energy from fatstored in the body.Furthermore, our international, award-winningtechnology uses ultra-sound to break downstubborn and targeted fat cells, which then getmetabolised and eliminated from the body. Thesame technology also uses radio frequency tostimulate growth factors in the collagen layerwhich is triggered to restore and repair, helpingwith tightening of the skin, and creating a smooth,healthy and glowing skin, even three months aftertreatment.In only four weekly sessions, clients typicallyexperience lost centimetres and visibly reducedcellulite, stretch-marks, and wrinkles. No surgery,no injections, no liposuction – simply find yourideal frequency and experience the life-changingresults of 528Hz.Contact 528Hz at 012 346 8915 (we will soonhave our new Midstream number) to schedule anappointment or visit our website: www.528hz.co.za.The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 21

In 2003 thingsstarted to fall into placefor Midstream.The attached abstract from the December 2003 news letter provides a record of the sequence of events thatlead up to the start of construction during March 2003 – exactly 10 years ago.The read provides also insight into property values in 2003 and then the events that took place in the firstfew months of 2003 before construction of Midstream finally started.The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 22

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The “LEGO-type” bridges of MidsMost residents and visitors driving along Brakfontein Road cross the bridges at the entrance to the areawithout a second thought. The divide crossed by the bridges is the “stream” from which the name of Midstreamwas coined. Five identical bridges were constructed 10 years ago with one at the road leading to theOld Kent gate, two inside Midstream and one each on the incoming and outgoing legs of Brakfontein Road.Circumstances early in 2003 led to a fairly unique method of construction being used on these unassuming bmonth wait for the pre-requisite environmental authorisation, Bondev was notified in December 2002 thatgranted subject to the successful completion of final studies and confirmations from other state departmenthe additional information was supplied to the department and it was clear that the final approval was immiclear that the authorisation would be jeopardised if any construction work commence before the final authoWith the need for safe passage across the perennial stream obvious and concern that the constructionof the access road to the first section of Midstream, the engineers were instructed to design a bridgeunit elsewhere and then be transported to site where it could be assembled. The five “LEGO-styled” bKoedoespoort and assembled on site during April and May 2003.The photographs herebelow shows the assembly of these stalwarts that provideKent Roads during their assembly in April 2003 – 10 years ago.The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 24

treamridges. Following a 30the authorisation wasts. By February 2003nent, but it was maderity has been granted.of the bridges may delay the completionthat could be constructed as a pre-castridges were cast in the same moulds inaccess to Midstream along Brakfontein and OldThe Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 25

MIDRAND ESTATES NEWS MARCH 2013www.midrand-estates.co.zaOUR ALL NEW WEATHER PAGEOUR ALL NEW WEATHER PAGEwww.midrand-estates.co.zaSlowly but surely, the seasons are changing. The crisp morning air is Mother Nature’s friendly reminderthat autumn is on its way.Slowly but surely, the seasons are changing. The crisp morning air is Mother Nature’s friendlyreminder by that autumn is on its way.If you are interested in not only the rainfall but also the rainfall intensity, in not only how hot or cold itwas yesterday, but also last week or at the same time last month, then you must visit the weather pageon the estate web site. The weather station on the estate relays data which is updated every 30 minutesto the estate website at www.midrand-estates.co.za.If you are interested in not only the rainfall but also the rainfall intensity, in not only how hot or coldit was yesterday, but also last week or at the same time last month, then you must visit the weatherpage on the estate web site. The weather station on the estate relays data which is updated everySelect the “Weather” tab on the home page and follow the various links to view data for today, last yearand 30 much minutes more to weather-wise estate website information.www.midrand-estates.co.za.Select the "Weather" tab on the home page and follow the various links to view data for today, lastyear and much more weather-wise information.The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 28

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BRANDWEERMANDie BRANDWEERMAN wat ons besoek het.Die kinders het hom terdee geniet en kon nie uitgepraat kom oor alles wat hul gesien en beleef het nie.die Gr. R’e se uitstappie naPIONIERSHUISMidlands Pre-PrimaryinstappieThe Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 30


Die Bontkiewiet(Blacksmith Lapwing)Plower Vanellus armatusHierdie algemene nomadiese standvoël kan baiemaklik uitgeken word aan sy opvallende swart enwit kleure. Die rug en vlerke is grys. Die volwassevoëls weeg tussen 130 en 200 gram met ‘n vlerkspanvan sowat 78 sentimeter. Hull staan tussen 28en 31 sentimeter hoog. Die jonger voëls is valer,maar het dieselfde algemene patrone as die volwassenes.Gedurende die broeiseisoen maak hulle nes in ‘nvlak holte op die grond en tree baie aggressief opteenoor indringers en selfs ander voëls. Die eiersneem sowat 21dae om uit tebroei waarna diekuikens binne24 uur die nesverlaat.Die Engelse naam (Blacksmith Lapwing) verwysna die alarmgeluid wat klink soos ‘n ystersmid sehamer wat die aambeeld tref.Hierdie voëls kom algemeen naby water voor, maarhou ook van kaal kolle of areas met korter gras.Buite die broeiseisoen kom hulle in familiegroepevoor , watveral daarvanhou om virlang tydperkeop kort gras,soos setperkevan gholfbane,bymekaarte kom.Hulle bly egteraltyd baiewaaksaam enis gedurig opsoek na insekte,wurms,krappe, slakkeen ander wate r l e w e n d eongewerweldes.Algemene kenmerke:Wit en swart kleureWit kroonSwart beneSwart snawelRooi oogThe Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 32

Cost of electricity in Midrand Estatesto rise on average by less than 8%With every household reliant on electricity for comfort, heat and a warm plate of food, the annual increasein electricity tariffs is awaited annually by consumers with eager anticipation. In March 2012 South Africanconsumers were surprised by the decision taken by the national energy regulator (NERSA) to decrease anearlier approved rate increase by ESKOM from 25% for 2012/13 to 16%. For the year 2013/14 and the following4 years, ESKOM submitted an application to NERSA for an annual increase of 16% per annum whichwould see the price of electricity double over the 5 year term.On 28 February 2013 NERSA released the following press release:The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) at its meeting held today, Thursday, 28 February2013, approved an 8% average increase per annum for the next five years. The average electricityprice will increase to 65.51c/kWh in 2013/14 up to 89.13c/kWh in 2018. The total revenue approvedfor the five years amounts to R906 553 million. On 18 October 2012, NERSA received Eskom’s RevenueApplication for the Third Multi-Year Price Determination, referred to as MYPD3. The application coversa five-year period from 01 April 2013 to 31 March 2018. Eskom applied for an annual price increase of16% over the MYPD3 period. The requested price increase translates into required revenues of over R1trillion over the MYPD3 period. The MYPD3 application also includes Eskom’s proposals to restructure itsretail tariffs. The retail tariffs are the tariff rates applicable to the various customer categories, namelyurban, rural, residential and local authorities.Following a huge sigh of relief after having dodged the 16% pay hike, the question remained on what therestructuring of the retail tariffs would entail. The tariffs for electricity in Midrand Estates are determined byMES in accordance with the ESKOM tariff structures and will see the following changes for 2013/14.• The four tier inclining block (IBT) structure has been replaced by a two tier structure. A singular tariffwill apply for usage up to 600kWh per month and another tariff above 600kWh per month;• A different tariff will apply above 600kWh per month for single phase connected consumers to the tarifffor three phase connection, with the three phase connection consumer enjoying a lower rate;• The environmental levy of 3.5c/kWh is no longer specified separately and has either been included inthe tariff or has fallen away;• There is a marked increase in the fixed monthly network charge – specifically for three phase connectedresidences;(Note: Visit the MES website at www.midrand-estates.co.za for more information on the applicabletariffs from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014 as well as a calculator to compare the expected accountwith MES)Continues p35The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 33


THE WORLD IS MY OYSTERS h a k e s p e a r einvented orpopularized thee x p r e s s i o n ;“the world is myoyster”. In thisterm, the oysteris something fromwhich to extractgreat profit (apearl). It meanssimply that inorder to achievesomething inthis world, onehas to grab theopportunity.At MidstreamCollege PrimarySchool, we humbly acknowledge our victories andaccomplishments. Victories that we accomplishdue to the availability of great opportunities. Inthe event of an opportunity, we never fail to grabhold. In the Cluster athletics meeting,we won 18 gold-, 9 silver- and 19bronze medals. A total of 19 athletes qualified forthe District D4-Championships.These athletesgrabbed theopportunity withboth hands,earning 9 gold-, 7 silver- and 1bronze medal.This time, 12athletes qualifiedfor the GautengChampionships,which took placeon 8 and 9 March2013 at theRuimsig Stadium.Results will bemade available assoon as possible.WEES GOED, DOEN GOED (DEEL 2)Midstream College Primêre Skool en Helpende Hand Centurion het die tweede van die “Wees goed,doen goed”-projekte suksesvol geloots. Die eerste projek het in Augustus 2012 afgeskop toe MidstreamCollege se graad 5-leerlinge en Helpende Hand Centurion meer as 105 koeke na behoeftige gesinne inElandspoort geneem het.Hierdie keer is daar gefokus op die dringende behoefte na skoolskoene met die koue winter wat om diedraai is. Daar is ’n totaal van 92 pare skoolskoene gedurende Januarie ingesamel, wat aan behoeftigekinders in Danville en Elandspoort uitgedeel sal word. Dankie aan Midstream College Primêre Skoolen Helpende Hand vir hul positiewe gesindhede. Ons sien uit daarna om die “Wees goed, doen goed”-projekte nóg verder uit te brei!OP DIE PRAATSTOELMidstream College Primêre Skool het weereensby die Pretpraters en ATKV van 2013 uitgehaalen gewys. Met onderwerpe soos familie,eetgewoontes en die omgewing was dieopsies wyer en langer as die beoordelaars sekommentaarblad.Hierdie jaar was daar egter ’n verrassing watop die graad ses en sewe leerders gewag het –onvoorbereide toesprake is vir alle deelnemersverpligtend gemaak. Die uitdaging het diesprekers gemotiveer en daarteenoor het hullenie teleurgestel nie. Die beoordelaars wasveral beїndruk met die natuurlike en spontanegeselstrant – dit was duidelik dat dit nieingeoefen is nie. Hoe dan nou anders? Wie soukon raai dat die onvoorbereide onderwerpesou wissel van “Is rolmodelle ’n positiewe ofnegatiewe invloedin ’n tiener selewe?” en “Istuisonderrig beteras tradisioneleskoolonderrig?”tot “Het graad6-kinders nog agture slaap per nagnodig?”.Baie geluk aan aldie Pretpraterswat deurgedringhet na die eersterondte van dieATKV kompetisie wat op 15 en 16 Maart byHoërskool Menlopark aangebied is.The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 36


A First Quarter Review….With a blink of the eye 2013 is literally at the end ofit’s first quarter. One would think that there couldnot be much to review in such a short period oftime but you would be wrong.Much work has been done with regards to completingthe services of X50 of Midstream Hill andvery soon the houses will be popping up under thealready glowing street lights in this extension. Anothervery successful launch was held on 1st ofMarch when a further 95 stands were sold in X51.With the sale of these two extensions the total newhome owners compliment is touching on 200. Seriouswork is also underway on the development ofthe Himalaya’sCourse which isset to be a veryunique featureof MidstreamHill. The Gatehouse is basicallycompleted,double securitywalls arebeing completedand the NewSecurity Managerhas beena p p o i n t e d .Future homeowners can be at ease that the security systemsare being put in place in good time before anyonetakes occupation. Bondev’s dedication to thehighest level of security is once again evident inthe commitment to have all the necessary securitysystems up and running by the time the first familyarrives and makes Midstream Hill their new home.Retire@Midstream has had a very busy 1st quarter.Of the current units that are being marketed thereare very few 1 and 2 bedroom units left. The goodnews for interested buyers is that in the near futurewe will still be marketing new phases of the 1bedroom units as well as the 2 bedroom units - ofwhich there are not many left before they too willbe sold out. There is still a window of opportunityto buy units in the Sectional Title part of Retire@Midstream. If the care free lifestyle of a lock upand go is what you need then visit our Sales officein the Square and Main Building of R@M. If you stillhave the need to build your own home accordingto your own taste then there are still a few standsleft in X42 for you to choose from. If you wouldprefer buying a completed home there are housesavailable that you can buy enjoying immediate occupation.X40 will be the last of the full title standsin R@ M to be sold, and we look forward to sellingthem laterthis year. Onceagain we inviteyou to visit oursales office toensure that wehave any ‘interestedbuyers’details sothat we can informyou whenthose standswill be offered.The end of thefirst quarterwill also see the end of available extensions in MidlandsEstate. X39 will be sold in April and as it isthe last extension to be sold there, there has beenmuch excitement about the upcoming sale of thesestands. If the popularity of Midlands Estate is anythingto go by X39 should also be a sell out!!The 2nd quarter of 2013 has much to do to keep upwith the activity of the 1st quarter, but with all thefuture prospects it may just out perform it!!The Bondev Sales TeamThe Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 39

Saamstaan-atlete maak wen ‘n gegewe!Midstream College se atlete het vanjaar die swemmers nagedoen enmet ‘n uitsonderlike prestasie vorendag gekom om die C-bond interhoërte wen. Midstream College se seunsatlete het sy afdeling gewen en diedogsterspan het tweede geëindig om sodoende die gesamentlike afdelingte verower.A dream becomes realityMidstream Swimming Team has turned a dream into reality bywinning the B-League Inter-high. We beat Menlo Park B into secondplace by 22 points and our own Chantel Addinall is the seniorVictrix Ludorum. Chantel also set three new records. Ourteam achieved 13 bronze, 7 silver and 8 gold medals and 9 ofour team placed within the top tenswimmers of the senior and junior,girls and boys sections.Kampioenskappe winkvir SA-gholfspelerOtto van Buynder ontvangSuid-Afrikaansekleure vir gholf nadathy as die o/14-wennerby die SA Kids WorldQualifier Tournament(Bronkhorstspruit)aangewys word. Hywen met tellings van75 en 67 (7 houeonder baansyfer) oortwee dae. Otto gaanSuid-Afrika in Julie bydie Teen World Championshipin Noord-Carolinaverteenwoordig.Midstream’s Water-Babies@ MidmarThe fourteen learners and 3 staff of Midstream Collegeall completed the Midmar Mile successfully and in respectabletimes too. Great fun was had on Umhlangabeach on Saturday before the swim on Sunday. Theworst part of the trip was having to make the returnjourney on Sunday evening. It was unanimously decidedthat those who wanted to be included next yearwould have to take the remaining seats as all who wentthis year would be back for more in 2014.The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 40

Drama houGrieksepiekniekDie graad 10-dramatiese kunsleerdershet, ter herdenking vanteater wat in 550 v.C. in die AntiekeGriekeland ontstaan het, diejaar met ‘n tradisionele Grieksebuitelugpiekniek afgeskop. Hierdiefeestelikheid was gepas omdat Dionisus,die god van die teater, ookas die god van feesviering en genotbekend staan.Adventure Racing is new @Junior tennis stof top skole uitMidstream Collegese o/15-seunstennisspan(RohannRorich, Dean Botha,Christo vander Bank, WianJanse van Rensburg,Dale Gerber,Brendan Swarten Dirk Kotzeé)vergesel deur MeSandra Gerber(organiseerder)en Denton Meintjes (afrigter) het aan die Boland Landbouskoolse jaarlikse tennistoernooi deelgeneem. Die span het teen twaalftop tennisskole oor die land deelgeneem. In die eerste wedstrydhet hulle Marlow met 18-0 kafgedraf. Die span eindig eerste inhulle afdeling deur met Boland Landbouskool (10-8) af te reken.Midstream College vorm deel van die top vier skole (HoërskoolStellenbosch, Hoërskool Outeniqua en Hoërskool Menlopark) opdie toernooi. Reën kortwiek egter spel verder.Tennis continues to makethe College proudKyle Gerber (u/19 A) was once again chosenfor the Northern Gauteng Interprovincialtennis team after finishing in the top 4.On Sunday, 17 February Midstream College was part of the 114teams to participate in the race held at Modderfontein Nature Reservein Johannesburg.Midstream College entered four teams that competed over 25 kmof running, mountain biking, rowing and navigation.Jan Ehlers and Mr Konrad Munnik finished 4th in the open menscategory and 5th overall.Midstream CollegeGeoffrey Ellis and Gareth Gainsford finished 4th in the school divisionwith Etienne Malan and Steward Els achieving 7th positionand Hughen Smith and Vishen Naidoo placing 8th in the schooldivision.The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 41

Sprekers sê mekaar die stryd aanTydens Midstream College se jaarlikse interne onvoorbereide redenaarskompetisie het Ninnaku Oberholzeren Roux Wildenboer onderskeidelik as die junior- en senior Afrikaanse wenners uit die stryd getree. RynierBrandt (junior) en Marinette Pretorius (senior) was die wenners van die Engelse afdeling. In die ATKV sevoorbereide toespraak-kompetisie het Christo van der Bank (junior) en Roux Wildenboer (senior) die MidstreamCollege uitdunne gewen.Moulin Rouge meets MidstreamA stylish Valentine’sBall held at Midstreamin Februarysaw the learnersdressed to impress.Walner Hill was votedMr Valentine andChanté van Zyl asMs Valentine on thenight.Eric Zang, JordynNadar and Estianvan Rooyen performedan impressivedance to add tothe glitz and glamourof the evening.The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 42

MIDSTREAM HOAcreating a preserve forGrass OwlsIn the course of 2012 the Midstream HOA board decidedto give renewed and focussed attention to theGrass Owl Preserve located next to the Northern perimeterof the Estate. The objective is to rehabilitatethe area in such a way that it would ultimately be asuitable and natural habitat for the Grass Owl specie.As a point of departure a Grass Owl Sub-Committeewas established and tasked to oversee the variousrelated projects and allocated finances. This Committeereports directly to the Midstream Board andthe following matters already emanated from themeetings held thus far:• A Group of experts in this field were approachedto guide the sub-committee in terms of the actionsrequired to effectively rehabilitate the area.• A report in this regard has been received from them and is already partly implemented.• The Committee is cognisant of the fact that the work required to be done will have to be done within ourlimited capabilities, by using our own limited resources and budget.• In terms of the proposals in the report and bearing in mind the fact that we had limited resources, it wasdecided to start the project by managing the inflow of water into the area. This was viewed to be themain cause of the uncontrolled growth of undesirable plant species.• Throughout this process, on-going attention will be given to the eradication of these plant species.• During the months of November and December 2012 the water canals channelling the outflow of thewater to the Irene Farm were cleaned out on both sides of the Northern border fence in order to enhancethe overall drainage of the water from the Preserve.• During February 2013 the second phase of this project commenced. This comprised the building of apermanent channel to accommodate the storm water flowing from the Islington Crescent area. (see attachedphoto).• Information/notice boards were designed and have already been made which will be placed strategicallyonce the damaged portions of the fence have been repaired.• Additional work relating to the inflow of water into the area will be undertaken in the near future.• Stray cats are still proving to be a serious problem as these are clearly enemy number one as far as theowls are concerned. Concerted efforts are made to address this problem.Various residents have requested that aseparate bank account be opened intowhich donations for the Preserve can bemade. The Board has approved this proposaland any donation will be much appreciated.This will be used exclusively forthe rehabilitation of the Preserve.The detail of the account is as follows:Owl Call accountABSA savings accountAccount number: 4080421519Centurion BranchBranch code 632005The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 43

RULEOFTHESTREETAccess to a stand (erf) is provided through roadsystems that ultimately link a resident to the outsideworld. Ownership and the associated maintenanceresponsibility changes through the road systemfrom national roads where the national roadsagency (SANRAL) is in charge up to the resident’sdriveway. The major connector roads through andaround Midrand Estates belong to either the GautengProvincial Government (the K109) or the metropolitanmunicipalities for Brakfontein and Nellmapius Roads.Ownership of all the roads beyond the access controlpoints of the various estates within Midrand Estateshas been transferred to the respective home ownersassociations. As per the condition of establishment theHOA has to accept ownership of the road reserve withthe road and storm water system after proclamationand the developer is obliged to transfer the properties.As owner of the road and road reserve the HOAincorporated certain “Rules of the streets” in the Houserules. An extract of the recently revised House rulesof the Midstream HOA provides insight into the rulesthat do apply, (Note: House rules from other HOAs maydiffer slightly, but the same principles do apply).Rules of the streets (As an extract from theMidstream HOA House rules)1.1 The streets of Midstream are for the use of allresidents, whether it be on foot, bicycle or motorvehicles. The streets are private roads and notpublic streets. The MHoA may enforce its own rulesand determine fines with regard to street safetyand the safety of all street users.1.2 Every person who enters the Estate will do so oncondition that they subject themselves to theseRules.1.3 The MHoA may appoint Traffic Officers to enforcethese Rules.1.4 The following Rules will apply to all street usersincluding residents, visitors, contractors anddelivery vehicles:1.4.1 Street users are not allowed to act in anymanner that may pose a danger by:(a) Exceed the general speed limit of 30km per hour(b) Not adhering to traffic signs(c) Parking on paved walkways, pavements andparks(d) Using any motor vehicle with noisy exhaustsystems(e) Using any motor vehicles on walkways or joggingpaths(f) Street users not giving the right of way topedestrians at pedestrian crossings(g) Operating any engine powered vehicle on thestreets of the Estate without a valid driver’slicense(h) Driving an unlicensed motor vehicle on the streetson the Estate(i) Driving a motor cycle without a helmet(j) Parking in a loading zone designated for deliveryvehicles or disabled persons(k) Using a cell phone while driving a motor vehicleon the streets, unless the cell phone is operatedby means of a hands free device.1.4.2 Any motor vehicle that is found parked on anyprohibited area mentioned in this Rule shall beclamped and only released after the prescribedfine has been paid during working hours at theEstate Office at the Old Kent Gate.1.4.3 Parents are responsible for ensuring that theirchildren are made aware of the dangers relatingto the use of streets and must take responsibilityfor their children’s behaviour and safety.1.4.4 Motor vehicles are only authorised on thestreets of the Estate and not on parks and orpavements.1.4.5 Only licensed drivers may operate and drivemotor vehicles on the streets of the Estate,excluding authorised and trained employeesof the MHoA using company equipment whileperforming their duties.1.4.6 Pedestrians may only cross streets at designatedcrossings in the Estate and they have theright of way. Motorists must always approachcrossings with caution.1.4.7 No person may dump any rubbish, dirt, muck,garbage, refuse, paper, waste or any like articleon the streets, pavements, parks and or greenareas of the Estate.1.4.8 No person may place any object, for examplecement balls, on the cement curb directly nextto the street surface. The MHOA will not be heldliable for any injuries or damages caused bysuch objects.1.4.9 Members or tenants are only allowed to have 10visitor’s vehicles at any given time on any singlestand. Should those numbers be exceeded,members or tenants must approach the MHOAfor alternative parking arrangements.[Sub-rule 12.5 was amended on 15 January2013 and moved to par 7.7].[Rule 7 (Rules of the streets) was replaced in itsentirety on 6 March 2013]The Midrand Estates Newsletter - April 2013 44

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