In an effort to assist our residents in times of emergencies, we have put together the following list of emergency numbers. ALBERTON EMERGENCY NUMBERS Alberton Fire Station: 011 907 9214/5Netcare Union Hospital Alberton: 011 724 2116/7Netcare Clinton Hospital Alberton: 011 724 2300Natalspruit Hospital: 011 389 0500 Alberton Police Station...

Safety at an ATM is always a concern, but even more so during the festive season when people tend to be more relaxed than usual.  We work extremely hard for our money.  The last thing that you want to happen to you is for a criminal to snatch your hard-earned salary. Here are some safety tips if you are forced to use an ATM: • Be alert an...

Christmas is around the corner and so too criminals waiting to take advantage of our ever-increasing festive spirit.   The holidays usually see a spike in crime and police have already noted an increase in house and business robberies, as well as hijackings.  We trust that this notice will not drive everyone to hysterics, but rather ...

Have you recently opened your electricity account and wondered how on earth it is possible that I have consumed so much electricity?   Did you know even if you are not using a heater during the colder months' it is still extremely easy for your electricity to soar?​ During winter our geysers work harder to stay warm, even with the require...

Mould and mildew are fungi that happily and quickly grow anywhere there are moisture. There is very little difference between mould and mildew; in fact, mildew is just mould in its early stage. ​ Mould thrives in warm, damp environments and the recent weather definitely encourages the growth of fungus if the conditions are right.​If untreated, moul...

There are a multitude of welfare organisations in Alberton that are doing amazing work in our community with very little support, if any, from government organisations.  To make matters worse, very few people know where to spend their welfare money wisely.  We even hear reports of people opening their homes for vagrants to bath and h...

It seems that the load shedding threat is not fake news anymore and it is probably here to stay for a while. On the bright side Eskom supplies us with ample conversation starters and Christmas Gift Ideas. Click on the links below for applicable load shedding schedules in the areas where Rosslee supplies accommodation: AlbertonMi...

 The end of the year is in sight. You have worked hard and have hopefully achieved your goals for 2018. It's time to let your hair down and throw caution to the wind. Or is it? This time of the year is not called 'silly season' without a reason. Even though this should be a time to celebration, it is normally also the time where people do sill...

Spring is here, and with it comes extra energy from our kids.  As a general rule, we love seeing our kids active and happy.  Unfortunately, active children can become extremely frustrated if they are living in a flat.  Running in the corridors, kicking balls between the cars and hanging from the washing lines might also get evicted.&...

Since fridges and freezers are operated 24 hours a day, every day of the year, they can be significant users of energy in households. Purchasing a more efficient fridge or freezer will save electricity for years to come. Fridges and freezers being sold must be labelled with a South African Energy Efficiency Label to help consumers understand the re...

A family of four can use anything between 300 and 800 liters of water in the home per day. This is a very large amount considering that many people in the world use as little as 25 liters of water per person per day, or six kilolitres of water per household per month.  You are probably thinking: 'Why should I care? Nobody else seems to be cari...

Have you ever wondered how on earth is it possible that I am using so much electricity when I am hardly at home?  If this is you, you are definitely not alone.  Most people do not even consider how much electricity they are using, let alone think about what they can do to reduce their electricity usage. We have put together an easy to use...

A good credit score is important for anyone to have. Loans are a necessary part of life for most of us. Building a solid credit history and maintaining a high credit score can have a dramatic impact on your quality of life now and in the future when you're considering applying for a loan, need to negotiate for lower interest rates or even applying ...