The Greenstone Guide November 2017

november 2017 13 Greenstone is, without question, a suburb which suffers from a multitude of damp and waterproofing issues. Whether this is down to a high water table or sub-standard and fast-tracked construction is up for debate. ovember is a busy, busy month. Not only is Christmas within touching distance, meaning that gift shopping and preparing for all your Christmas festivities are top of the agenda, but the schools are nearing the end of the final term too, so exam stress and making plans for the school holidays are also in order. Across the country, November is also a busy month, and here in Johannesburg there is a lot to look forward to; it’s the Nike Soweto Marathon on the 6th, the FNB Whiskey Live Festival from the 9th to the 11th, the Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge on the 12th and the Sansui Summer Cup at Turffontein Racecourse on the 26th, while popular alternative rock band Live will also be returning to perform in our country. For the shopping fanatics, Black Friday brings big savings from American retailers, and in recent years, many South African companies have joined the trend. Black Friday is the Friday following Thanksgiving in the United States, and many local retailers will offer Black Friday specials from November 24, so be on the lookout for great deals. Have a good month and enjoy the read!