Connection
July 2019
Stories from this publication
- Getting teens away from screens
5 min readUnderstand the importance of keeping teens away from screens by creating vibrant outdoor spaces for active living and bonding.
Read More - The smoking gun
4 min readExplore the shocking incident involving Mr and Mrs Smith and the implications of a smoking gun in their security case.
Read More - The dry allure of the xeriscape
4 min readDiscover xeriscape gardening techniques that thrive in dry conditions with minimal water usage for South African gardens.
Read More - Retire comfortably for less than R2M
4 min readDiscover tips to retire comfortably. Affordable retirement options can provide convenience and ease of living for active retirees.
Read More - Hartbeespoort havens
4 min readBlue water, a beautiful mountain, a bustling food scene … no, it’s not Cape Town, although it’s easy to see why inland-dwellers consider the Hartbeespoort area the next best thing to a beach.
Read More - Investing in a sustainable future
3 min readWe’ve come a long way since Al Gore’s Inconvenient Truth documentary in 2006. Although not the first we’d heard of climate change and the effects of globalisation, it was an eye-opener for many and it sparked fierce debate. Things that were only spoken of then are now becoming reality, and we probably all understand the severity of global climate change, and what this means for future generations.
Read More - Invest in Europe’s ‘coolest’ capital
4 min readDiscover why you should invest in Europe, specifically Lisbon, a growing hub with attractive property prices and economic growth.
Read More - S’now is the winter of our
discontent4 min readExplore the wonders of snow this winter at Tiffindell, South Africa’s only all-year Alpine resort for skiing and snowboarding.
Read More - Rat poison – threat to city’s peri-urban wildlife
4 min readUrban rat poison is endangering Cape Town's wildlife. Discover how these poisons threaten vital predator species.
Read More - Industrial hubs
5 min readExplore the potential of industrial hubs like Dube TradePort, a top investment opportunity in South Africa's economy.
Read More - The internet of things on our daily lives
3 min readExplore the internet of things and how everyday devices connect and enhance our lives through data exchange.
Read More - Bringing the case for prepaid electricity to light
3 min readHardly a day goes by without the future of South Africa’s power grid making front-page news. Keeping the lights on, and sustainably, is a favourite topic around the dinner table, whether you live in Port Elizabeth or Pearl Valley.
Read More - Better bond, better home, better life
2 min readBacked by over 19 years’ experience and expertise, and strong relationships with major banks and estate agents, BetterBond is one of the largest bond originators in South Africa.
Read More - Changing needs of healthcare for a 100-year lifespan
3 min readWe’re all getting older – it’s just part of the cycle of life. And with no fountain of youth or magic chocolate bar to cure us of our ailments, we’ll just have to make do with ageing and the added health issues that arise.
Read More - Creating communities
4 min readThe estate that appears so avant-garde today will have lost its competitive edge in 20 years, as developments with ever more sophisticated technology take the lead. So, how do you remain relevant? This is the question Dainfern sought to answer when it recently embarked on renovations to its clubhouse, restaurant and outdoor areas.
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