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News from Growthpoint to you 2ND QUARTER 2016
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Retail
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space
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occurrences
Breaking
Operation
ground with
Destination The
our UNdeposit
Shark tank
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Growsmart’s READ MORE READ MORE
Making progress
expansion with Property
and success Point The scoop
Technology Investigating on CSI
trivia the Industrial
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Welcome to TouchPoint
creating the space to thrive at growthpoint
Judging by the last week, it’s certainly going to be a very brisk winter!
This June edition, we explore our COP 21 commitment to boost our current
renewable energy generation, we highlight our present brokers in the running to
enjoy a trip to gorgeous Kenya through Operation Destination and detail some of
our latest Industrial concluded deals, as well as a few development opportunities.
This quarter, we launched an exciting new Growthpoint building app – more on
that under the ‘Announcements’ section. We also recently delivered 6.0% half-
year distribution growth and were upgraded on the Moody’s scale credit rating.
We also bring location trends occurring in our featured area of Parktown and
catch up with the Growsmart team and the recent competition round winners.
We hope you enjoy catching up with us!
As an important Growthpoint client, we’d welcome your views on TouchPoint.
Please send your feedback to khansford@growthpoint.co.za
Whatever makes you
uncomfortable is your biggest
opportunity for growth
BRYANT MCGILL
The green scene
our largest solar
power projects yet
solar pv plant status
water management
& building certification
building in Pretoria, Waterfall Mall in
we undertake our largest solar power projects Rustenburg and Lincoln on the Lake office
yet and further our cop 21 commitment to building in Umhlanga also benefit from
boost our renewable energy generation solar power generating installations.
We have identified over 70 buildings across
our portfolio for possible future solar PV
We are excited to undertake a further, two installations and these will help us to
large solar installations on the rooftops of deliver on our ambitious commitment to
our Northgate Mall and Brooklyn Mall in sustainability, energy efficiency and green
Johannesburg and Pretoria - each with a building, made on Buildings Day at the
capacity of nearly 1,2MWp. COP21 in Paris last December. Growthpoint
We have passed the halfway mark in has committed that, by 2020, all of our
achieving our goal to install rooftop solar office investments will be above the GBCSA
farms capable of generating an impressive Energy and Water Performance Rating Tool
6MWp or enough solar energy to power benchmark. We have also set a goal for all
nearly 2,500 average South African homes. long-term office investments to achieve at
least a 4-Star Green Star SA GBCSA Existing
The Sustainability team have already
Building Performance certification.
completed the installation of photovoltaic
solar panels with the capacity to generate This commitment to a more sustainable
over 3,2MWp at seven of our office, retail built environment goes well beyond
and industrial properties. These solar nurturing a portfolio of green buildings.
farms are at our landmark assets across We want to create buildings and workplaces
the country, including Cape Town’s V&A that support the health, happiness and
Waterfront, The Constantia Village, Bayside well-being of the people who use them –
Mall and Airport Industria. The InfoTech places for people and businesses to thrive.
solar pv
plant status 33 Bree and De Waterkant, Cape Town.
This project is completed and up and running.
Several investigations have been done The information on the right highlights
to identify buildings suitable for solar the current installed solar capacity.
power electricity generation. The information on the left highlights
Extensive design and analysis was done the projects that were approved by
on various buildings and taken to the the Growthpoint Deal Forum and are
Growthpoint Deal Forum for approval. currently underway. 44 Lincoln on
the Lake
97 InfoTech
Northgate 1161.6 574 Waterfall
Mall
Kolonnade 290.4 500 Bayside
Mall
Brooklyn
1161.6 814.7 Constantia
4446 3328.9
Mall Village Mall
Key West
Mall 1016.4 Total Total
290.4 Airport
Industria
Inanda Greens 424 900 V&A
Sunnyside
Office Park 392 108.8 33 Bree &
De Waterkant
site name & pv plant size (kwp) site name & pv plant size (kwp)
water
management
We are constantly looking at ways to improve
and monitor consumption efficiencies.
Over 30 buildings have gone through a detailed water
audit and interventions have been scoped and some
implemented. A large portion of the problems have
been identified as irrigation problems.
building
certification
The goal is to have over 50 Growthpoint the GBCSA will be done in approximately
buildings certified using the GBCSA rating the next four weeks. This will highlight
tools (by the end of the 2016 financial year). the quality of our portfolio and increase
A large portion of these buildings would the marketability of our buildings.
include the certification of the existing Building certification is increasingly
office buildings. Currently, 28 existing becoming an important consideration
office buildings are in the process of being by indices such as GRESB and DJSI,
certified. Submission of these buildings to as well as ESG research houses.
Breaking ground Our vision is to walk a journey with you and we take time
to learn from your experiences and make an effort to
with
understand the operating environment you face each day.
Because of the difficult economic environment we have all been
operating in since 2008, we explored opportunities on how we
could make doing business a bit easier for you.
undeposit offers you the following benefits:
A first in the Unburden your Release cash lying in Enjoy unrestricted access
property market cash flow and liberate underperforming deposit to use your cash for any
your business’s accounts with excessive unexpected costs
true potential interest costs
Simply put, Growthpoint no longer asks you
for a large deposit if you are signing a new
lease with us. The same principle applies to
our existing clients about to renew their lease.
*Please note: The UNdeposit is not applicable to third party premises.
The Shark tank
the cell c sharks
visit liv village
cell c sharks confirmed
for 2016 world club 10’s
don’t miss out on this
year’s super rugby
On Thursday, 24 March 2016 the Cell C Sharks squad
the cell c sharks
visit liv village and management visited LIV Village, situated in
Cottonlands on the outskirts of Verulam, KZN.
They did a tour of their facilities, as well as interacted
with the children that are housed at the village.
LIV Village provides holistic, residential care for
orphaned and vulnerable children to Rescue a Child,
Restore a Life, Raise a Leader and Release a Star. The
village currently has 96 homes that can house up to
600 children.
The Sharks provided lunch for the children and staff
at the village and played basketball and soccer with
the kids.
It was a humbling experience for the players and
management, who enjoyed the opportunity and
witnessed first-hand the fantastic work they do in
raising abandoned and homeless children, who are
ultimately the future of South Africa.
WATCH HEREcell c sharks
confirmed for
2016 world club 10’s
don’t miss out on this
year’s super rugby
The Cell C Sharks conquered the
Jaguares for a valuable 25-22
Vodacom Super Rugby victory super rugby
in Buenos Aires, on 14 May 2016. at growthpoint kings park
It was a tough and uncompromising 9 July 19:15
Sharks vs Toyota Cheetahs
match, with the Jaguares enjoying
huge advantage in terms of 15 July 19:00
possession. Boasting an outstanding Sharks vs Sun Wolves
defence, the Cell C Sharks managed
to hold out under a sustained absa currie cup
at growthpoint kings park
period of attack from the Jaguares.
1 July 17:00
Sharks XV vs Sun Leopards
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15 July 16:15
Sharks XV vs Valke
BOOK YOUR SEAT HERE
Image credit:
http://www.vodacomrugby.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Marcell-Coetzee-Sharks-Jaguares.jpgMaking progress
with Property Point
class of 2016
graduation
what’s coming up…
introducing some
new faces…
get involved…class of 2016
graduation
Ten thriving small businesses have graduated from work, determination and perseverance
the rigorous two-year enterprise development and congratulated the companies
incubation programme offered by Property Point. on graduating from the intense
incubation programme.
These companies, which all offer
Rewarding excellence, Growthpoint
skills and services for the property
gave three outstanding graduates a
industry, are: BLK Construction owned
boost for their businesses:
by Kabelo and Khomtjo Mopai; Clear
Path Projects owned by Xolisile Nkosi; • Integrico was awarded R70,000.
Creative Axis Architects owned by • Sharing the runner-up position,
Anil Parshotam and Bhavik Ranchod; each winning R25,000, were
Good Future Painting owned by Irene Makasela Air and Thatego Holdings.
Thembo; Integrico owned by Lettie
Ngobeni; Lady T Protection Services
owned by Thando Baloyi; Makasela
Air owned by Thiyani Khoza; Nopa
We build real estate assets,
Cleaning & Projects owned by Pamela but in doing this we are also
Nyingwa and Nokhwezi Booi; SKS nation building. Growthpoint
Business Solutions owned by Siphiwe builds beautiful, sustainable
Zwane and Thatego Holdings owned developments, but we also build
by Thabo and Dorcas Malefetse. sustainable small businesses for
Their success was celebrated at the South African landscape
the graduation ceremony held in
Sandton Central, where Estienne de
SHAWN THEUNISSEN
Klerk, MD of Growthpoint Properties, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at
commended the entrepreneurs’ hard Growthpoint and Head of Property Point.what’s introducing
coming up… some new faces…
south african property owners thapelo tlhapane – tt holdings
association (sapoa) convention
A qualified Quantity Surveyor, Thapelo
Property Point will be sponsoring two Tlhapane is the Managing Director at TT
businesses so that they can attend the Holdings. Established in 2012, the company
SAPOA Convention in Sandton this year. specialises in Quantity Surveying – from cost
The team has selected Thapelo Tlhapane planning and advice to feasibility studies, as
(TT Holdings) and Rahab Mononyane well as contract administration and reporting.
(Mapitsi Holdings). In doing this, we aim Based in Johannesburg, the company aims
to expose the entrepreneurs to industry to enhance their business skills, while
trends, networking opportunities and simultaneously perfecting their craft.
new thinking.
We’ve just started the programme,
but I can already see positive changes
in my company. With Property Point’s
expertise, my business is definitely
being raised to the next level.
THAPELO TLHAPANErahab mononyane
– mapitsi holdings
Rahab Mononyane established Mapitsi
Holdings in 2012. The company focuses
on landscaping and garden maintenance
– providing irrigation installation and
maintenance, indoor plant supply and
organic vegetable gardening services.
We have been blessed with the opportunity to
learn and grow and I’m holding on to it with
both hands. I know for sure that the Property
Point team truly care about my business. get involved…
RAHAB MONONYANE
If you would like to get more
involved, (possibly as a mentor to
one of our entrepreneurs), please
contact robyn@propertypoint.org.za
PROPPOINT @PROPPOINT WEBSITEOperation Destination’s top 25 office brokers and top
Operation
20 industrial brokers will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime
main prize next year. The winning brokers will travel
to the extraordinary Masai Mara in Kenya to watch
the great wildebeest migration. The competition
Destination period runs from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.
Here are a few leasing opportunities to help our brokers
qualify for this amazing prize in Kenya!
office
industrialoffice
Did you know? Since the start of the competition on a regional
basis, you have already secured 138 new lease transactions
with Growthpoint! The broker that is placing 25th at present,
signed up a three year lease in Long Kloof, Cape Town for
1000m², with a total deal value of R6.9 million.
Remember we are taking the Top 25 office leasing brokers, so
if you have secured a deal with Growthpoint since 1 July 2015,
you could be destined to be there in TWO months!
In no particular order, the brokers placing in the Top 15 currently are:
Brian Baartman Craig Brown Calvin Crick
Grant Kirshman Belinda Combrinck Kerensa Mahri
Sean Berowsky Pieter Noordman Chaim Bronstein
Edward Black Tobais Weitz Michael Sacks
Ian Young Sithembiso Nkosi Shaun Watterssunnyside office park
32 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown.
Vacancy details:
Available: Immediately
Flexible office space available: 69m² to 1030m²
1 sixty jan smuts
This recently refurbished multi-storey building
1 Sixty Jan Smuts Avenue, Rosebank
in lush Parktown, is located right next to the
historic Sunnyside Park Hotel. The location
Vacancy details:
boasts easy access to the M1 highway and
Available: Immediately
many of Joburg's major arterials, including
Ideal for: Medium size corporates from 420m² to 840m²
the inner city.
This vibrant, prime A-Grade office building is situated
Gross rental: from R105.00/m²
in the hub of Rosebank – close to malls, hotels, banks,
Building features: restaurants and public transport routes. The building
» » Multi storey buildings offers convenient retail outlets on the ground floor
» » Landscaped gardens with easily accessible visitor’s parking.
» » Competitive rentals
Gross rental: from R110.00/m²
» » Excellent location
Building features:
» » Walking distance to amenities
» » High visibility
» » In close proximity to the Allendale off-ramp.
Contact:
MORE INFO
Julie-Anne Rothfusz 083 324 1884industrial
Did you know? Since the start of the competition on a
regional basis, you have already secured 72 new lease
transactions with Growthpoint! The broker that is placing
20th at present, signed two deals – one was a three year
lease and the other was a five year lease, with a combined
GLA of 761m², with a total deal value of just over R2 million.
Remember that the competition period runs from
1 July 2015 to 30 June 2016.anchor industrial park
Unit A, Corner Springbok and Taljaard Bartlett,
Jet Park
Vacancy details:
Office – 700m²
Warehouse – 2,948m² meadowdale park
This unit can be used as a standalone facility, Corner Dick Kemp/ Edenvale Road, Edenvale
as it is situated on the side of the park and Vacancy details:
has two entrances. Unit A – 506m²
Gross rental: R48/m² Unit 4A – 294m²
Building features: The two units are situated in a retail /
» » New warehouse floor industrial park with great visibility onto
» » Great eave heights Edenvale Road.
» » Adequate parking for staff and visitors Gross rental: R90/m²
» » Loading bays for trucks
Building features:
» » Duel access into the site via 3 points
» » Great eave heights
» » Adequate parking for staff and visitors
Contact:
MORE INFO
Lee Greyvenstein 082 631 4312
Visit www.growthpoint.co.za for
competition rules, vacancy schedules
and more information.Investigating the
Industrial sector
concluded deals
development
opportunitiesIpack have consolidated two properties onto our one property
located in Henville, measuring 3400m² on a five year lease.
Ipack have had extraordinary growth over the last decade, having
serenade road, originally started in a garage with one worker and two tables.
henville Today, Ipack is no longer just a packaging company – excelling
in both delivery and service. In fact, they now represent over
10 000 different products in packaging, corporate and
promotional gifts and PPE safety equipment.
Concluded deals
Clarendon Transport Underwriters moved to a larger property
measuring 4, 455m² on a three year lease. CTU is the leading
business protector to the taxi industry. It has assisted taxi owners
prolecon for the last 22 years in growing their businesses and ensuring
sustainability through insurance solutions and products. It
has also created one of the largest networks of brokers from
previously disadvantaged backgrounds in South Africa.This secure park / estate type property has flexible size options
with a GLA of 3,000m² - 70,000m². The development Development
offers adequate yard space and can be built according
wadestone opportunities
industrial park
to client specifications. We have just recently completed
the perimeter wall, infrastructure and guard house.
to spec developments approved
The site is situated on Samrand road, 500m from the off-
ramp, which provides access to the N1 highway between
samrand
Tshwane and Johannesburg. Warehouses and offices can
be developed to client requirements with 319,178m² of
space available and an ample electricity supply.
Call Lee Greyvenstein on 011 944 6090
to make an appointment to view.The scoop on CSI
bettering the lives
of those in need
mandlakazulu Primary
School soars on the
digital platform
A unique Mother’s
Day celebrationbettering the lives
of those in need
Growthpoint's CSR team continues to do great work in education,
skills development and teacher training, as well as facilitating engaging
Growthpoint Gives activities. This year, we have targeted over R18
million to contribute to a range of projects, in our different focus areas.
As part of our strategic focus on education,
we continue to realise the success of our
projects in the early childhood development
space (in literacy and teacher development).
Growthpoint continues to work closely
with the Loaves and Fishes Network,
which aims to achieve sustainable,
effective and holistic childcare training
and development in the Eastern Cape
Province. As part of our bricks and mortar
projects in 2014 and 2015, we developed
two Early Childhood development centres
for them. Our project has allowed for a
safer learning environment for children and
the opportunity for teachers to provide a
more focused curriculum. Loaves and Fishes
currently educates over 1 700 children and
have supported over 80 Black teachers
through their Basic Education training.
They also continue to engage parents
within the communities they serve.mandlakazulu Primary School
soars on the digital platform The iPad Learning Lab, one of our successful education
programmes, is realising great results.
Growthpoint has made a strategic investment and
partnered with iSchool Africa to provide iPad Learning labs
for schools across the regions, with four schools supported
to date. In October 2015, we launched the programme in
Kwazulu-Natal, with Mandlakazulu as the pioneering school.
Wendy Ngema, the iPad Learning champion from the
school, was later invited to attend the South African EdTech
Teacher iPad Summit in March 2016. This event attracts
global education and technology experts to share their
skills. She shares her experience:
Hi I’m Miss Ngema, an English First Additional Language teacher at Mandlakazulu Senior Primary
School. I have been teaching for four years now and never did I imagine myself being part of the
vehicle of change in the education field, through technology. This programme is a game changer
for me and our school. I was intimidated when I was notified that Growthpoint has sponsored my
trip to Johannesburg to attend the summit. This was primarily because I was going to be with high
level teachers from private schools. So I was amongst the most elite schools in the country and
some from neighbouring countries, but I told myself ‘I’m here to learn…here to be a sponge.
We are proud to say that this attitude has transpired to her
learners too.A unique Mother’s Through Growthpoint Gives be distributing the boxes to mothers
Day celebration (G-Squared), Growthpoint staff that are mostly teenage survivors of
had the opportunity to reach out rape, while in Johannesburg, Babies
and help the community. Behind Bars will serve women in
Through the 6 700 Hours to Make a prisons. iThemba Labasha, is our
Difference campaign, Growthpoint partner beneficiary for Durban.
staff has participated in exciting More wonderful events are planned
activities and to celebrate Mother’s for the rest of the year and include
Day this year, staff engaged in the making of sleeping bags, feeding
successful Baby Box Making sessions the homeless, hosting soccer clinics
across all regions. We managed to and riding spinning bicycles - all in
pack and assemble over 180 boxes the name of meaningful change.
for mothers in need across the
country. The beneficiaries for the
As we were preparing the boxes for
boxes are expectant mothers from
disadvantaged backgrounds. In
the expectant Babies Behind Bars, it
Cape Town, The Parent Club, will was tough not to put ourselves in their
shoes, and think about their futures.
This was especially so when we were
writing letters to these mothers. Where
the currency of words sometimes fall
short, the heart makes up in volumes.
DONNA CHIANGpromotions
Office occurrences
meet one of our
long standing clients
a history of
pinmill farm
stats & facts
location trends
parktown
development:
our latest offering,
the edgeOffice recently welcomed two new staff
members this quarter. We would like to welcome:
Bongani Khumalo (Bookkeeper at the Woodlands)
& Phumla Nxumalo (Maintenance Co-ordinator
at the Woodlands).
promotions
Congratulations to the following Office staff
on their recent promotions:
»» Juanita Pieterse as Regional Accountant for
the North portfolio.
»» Nooran Pereira De Figueiredo as Property
Manager for the Midrand portfolio.
»» Wendy Robertson as Property Manager for
the Pretoria portfolio.
»» Steven Cookson as Building Manager for the
South & Central portfolio.
»» Percy Moshapo as Maintenance Co-ordinator.meet one of our long standing clients Lombard Insurance Company Limited neighbourhoods of Johannesburg and was started in 1990 by George remains one of its elite suburbs with its Lombard, as a niche insurer operating exquisite Victorian homes (a number specifically in guarantee markets. It designed by Sir Herbert Baker). has developed into a multifaceted Staff at Sunnyside Office Park, have business that provides diversified the pleasure of utilising the facilities of insurance and related solutions the Sunnyside Hotel, which is known to the business market. as one of the heritage buildings in the Over the years and as the business area. The office park is also in close has grown, so have their spatial proximity to the suburbs of Killarney, requirements. Originally occupying Houghton and The Westcliff Hotel, in approximately 977m² in Sunnyside addition to The Johannesburg Zoo. Office Park in Parktown, Lombard The office park is close to the M1 now occupy approximately 5576m². highway and is also on the Gautrain This area is one of the oldest and Rea Vaya bus routes.
a history of
The Pinmill Farm property was originally
pinmill farm
owned by Finlay Finlay and was a small
holding with horses, stables and some cattle.
Paolo Rivera purchased the property and it
was held for a number of years by the Tiber
Group, before it was developed. The original
intention had been to develop townhouses,
but this never took place and the property
was eventually rezoned for commercial office
use, in 1988.
Some of the very first clients in the office
park included Microsoft and MTN - their
first offices measured 150m2. ICASA then
moved in and took up first the MTN buildings
(in 1999) and then the ex-Microsoft space.
They are still clients in the office park
today, occupying 10 091m2. Conservation
Corporation is also a long standing client,
having been in the office park for 16 years.
A number of young businesses started their
life in Pinmill Farm on small premises and
The property has the following attributes: have grown to sizable companies today.
» » The Gautrain bus stop borders the property Located in the heart of Sandton, it maintains
» » Easy access to Grayston Drive a country atmosphere with wide open spaces.
» » Easy access to the M1 highway This well-maintained office park is set in
» » Ample parking for clients and their visitors landscaped gardens and is adjacent to a
» » 24 Hour security and access control flowing river, opposite Innesfree Park.stats & facts
Smartmove
- March 2015 to April 2016.
Vacancy as at March 15 Leased to 15 Apr 2016
» » Broker deals – 33 735m 2
Vacant m² R value per month m² % of original vacancy
» » Direct deals – 7,502m 2
138 West 1,832 320,670 906 49%
» » Combined deals – 41 237m * 2
Constantia Park 9,004 863,608 8,246 92%
This figure includes deals that
Freestone 1,775 237,910 350 20%
are still in negotiations
Hatfield Gardens 6,102 584,011 4,049 66%
»» Cumulative deal value of
Homestead Park 8,838 775,580 5,720 65%
signed offers and concluded
Menlyn Corner 5,305 875,358 2,702 51%
leases – R193 414 113
Woodmead Estate 3,749 416,810 3,039 81%
Grosvenor Corner 4,213 526,625 1,810 43%
Woodlands & Harrowdene (new) 15,831 2,137,185 93 1%
Total (excluding new) 40,818 4,600,572 26,821 66%location trends parktown
Parktown is one of the oldest nodes in the city, Pretoria and OR Tambo International. This
Johannesburg, ideally located in the southern edge makes offices in the node well suited for local and
of the decentralised city. It is home to a number of international businesses.
buildings that have Metropolitan significance - such The node boasts sought-after, established
as the Johannesburg General Hospital, components residential areas with some overlooking the famous
of Wits University and International Embassies. Johannesburg city skyline. The area is also home to
Parktown is well connected to the larger many tops schools, as well as the University of the
Johannesburg metropolitan through easy access Witwatersrand. Golfing is very popular and there are
to main arterial roads and transit stations. Direct several lush golf courses in this neighbourhood, such
transport links close by connect major hubs across as Parkview Golf Club.
In the middle of a passive economic environment,
locations such as Parktown remain the premier nodes
in Johannesburg, along with Sandton and Rosebank.
These areas continue to achieve lower vacancies,
increased committed developments and improved
rental performance. The node is said to only improve
from investor confidence in the CBD radius.
Let’s look at the latest SAPOA figures
(Q4 SAPOA Vacancy Report):
Total M² in the node – 358 026m²
Total M² vacant – 18 948m²
Average vacancy percentages – 5.3% (5.2% lower
than the national office vacancy recorded at 10.5%)development:
our latest offering the edge
The Edge, is located on a gateway site into
the Sandton CBD. This P grade development
will be a 4 star green rated office tower of
approximately 22,000m2. It is situated next
to the prominent new Discovery headquarters.
Aside from the outstanding exposure that this
building will offer clients onto Rivonia Road,
its elegant design promises to make this a
captivating Sandton landmark.
For more information contact
Roxanne Fordyce on 083 461 2617.Retail space what’s happening
at brooklyn mall
whisky live
2-4 June 2016
The Whisky Live Celebration in Pretoria will
take place at Top Level Parkade of Brooklyn
Square on 2 - 4 June 2016.
This boutique-style tasting event is set
to share the spirit of whisky and will
brooklyn mall hosts ydct offer something for everyone - from the
16 June 2016 connoisseur to the whisky enthusiast. Firm
Youth Dance Company of Tshwane (YDCT) has to enjoy excerpts from the classics, including favourites that will be in attendance include
been in existence since 2002. The company was The Nutcracker and Cinderella, as well as a House of Walker, The Macallan, Glenmorangie,
founded by three former ballet professionals work to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons (Summer). The Chivas Regal, Glenfiddich, Bunnahabhain and
Sue Kirkland, Christopher Montague and programme is rounded off with a unique African The Balvenie to newcomers Grant's, Bushmill's
Tanja Graafland. The company specialises in Fusion piece. This diverse programme promises and Bulleit Bourbon.
performance based training, where young to entertain both lovers of dance and music,
students are given a feel for the rigours of a young and old. BOOK YOUR TICKET HERE
professional dance company. The company will • 16 June (Youth Day)
be performing for the first time at the Brooklyn • 3pm & 5pm
Mall in the beautiful Weylandts store space. • Ticket price (R200) includes cheese and wine
The programme brings a unique blend of both and a free parking ticket
classical and neo-classical works. You can expectGrowsmart’s
expansion & success
The Growsmart competition Level 1: Level 2: semi-finals: finals:
rounds are as follows: 9 April – 4 June 23 July - 30 July 13 August 3 September
16 Schools 32 Schools 8 Schools 5 Schools
480 Learners 96 Learners 24 Learners 15 Learners
So far, the competition 9 April 23 April 7 May
round winners
1. Blackheath Primary 1. Portland Primary 1. West end Primary did you know?
have included:
2. Cavalleria Primary 2. Montagu Drive Primary 2. Alicedale Primary
Since 2010:
3. Injongo Primary 3. Spineview Primary 3. Blomvlei Primary
· 3 360 learners have participated
4. Kalkfontein Primary 4. Strandfontein Primary 4. Factreton Primary
·
More than 1 million Growsmart newspapers
5. Scottsville Primary 5. Weltevreden valley Primary 5. Heideveld Primary
have been distributed to schools
· 371 story books have been created by learners
To see our previous winners WATCH HERE
· 40 learners (under the age of 12) have
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had their stories published
Facebook and Twitter!
· 19 schools have received improvements
to their premises and learning environment
GROWSMART @GROWSMARTSA
·
Prizes worth R 3 224 000 have been won
by schools and learners
·
Growsmart has been the recipient of
both international and national awards
for community supportAnnouncements
now you can get up-to-date, we delivered a 6.0% half-year
real-time growthpoint portfolio distribution growth
information at the touch (31 december 2015)
of a button! We delivered an increase in revenue of
Use our user-friendly, multi-functional app to: 28.7% from the prior half-year, with our
» » Search our properties by size, sector, distributable income up 24.3%, both reflecting
green star rating or with a detailed map. the remarkable growth of the business. Our
» » Use the app as an energy and water property portfolio increased in value by 10.1%
benchmarking tool. and our net asset value per share grew by 6.1%,
» » Or add specific properties to an for the six-month period.
individual portfolio.
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our national scale credit rating from moody’s
was significantly upgraded to aaa.za
We have been assigned the highest possible national scale credit rating of Aaa.za from Moody’s
Investor Services, significantly higher than our prior rating of A1.za. Our senior unsecured
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Technology Nest’s technology adjusts the
heating in your house according
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Netatmo
weather station
Philips’ Hue lights can be turned
Netatmo’s weather station
The smart home has arrived! on using an app. It lets you
gives you constant readings
control up to 50 lights at a time.
The internet is gradually making concerning the weather.
its way into everything from
appliances to thermostats, canary security system iRobot Roomba 620
meaning you will soon be able to The Canary eschews the idea of This gadget will drive itself
control most things in your house connecting all of your smart devices around your home, hoovering
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There are certain trust issues that one security system that can do a lot. itself back to charge.
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Automating your home requires will mean that you’ve got boiling are simple and they can be
absolutely no modifications to its water ready for your tea before hooked up to anything to
infrastructure, which is fantastic. you even arrive in the kitchen. make them Internet-enabled.
On top of that, the smart home
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