Deckle Edge Media_Maluti_Issue 1 Winter 2017
Community magazine: From the hearts and homes in the Eastern Free State
Community magazine: From the hearts and homes in the Eastern Free State
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Welcome<br />
to the launch issue of<br />
<strong>Maluti</strong> Berg & Dal<br />
Editor’s Letter<br />
Tonight, I am humbled while I sit in front of my notebook and think of what I<br />
should put into words; of what I have been through in my life that led up to this<br />
point. I am excited, nervous and positive that this is again a highlight that would<br />
connect people in a positive way. We want to make it YOUR magazine and make<br />
YOU very much a part of the journey we are about to take.<br />
I realise that I have always wanted to create and my passion and unrelenting<br />
determination to make a difference have been part of my life since I can remember.<br />
So, this magazine is just another vehicle of those creations that show that I am<br />
in the business of filling a need and helping people connect. This magazine has<br />
been born out of a love for the Eastern Free State that manifests in that feeling<br />
that I have come back home after a long trip away. This is home, and what better<br />
way to proclaim it than to write about its people, the culture, the towns and life<br />
as it is in our Eastern Free State gem.<br />
A new chapter starts and no matter who you are, where you live, YOU matter and<br />
have a story to tell. This is a formal invitation to send us your beautiful photos<br />
of the Eastern Free State, any historical facts of your home or area, especially if<br />
your family has deep roots here. We would love to make YOU part of something<br />
beautiful.<br />
There is so much history here that my love for the Eastern Free State just exploded<br />
whilst doing the research for the first issue of <strong>Maluti</strong> Berg & Dal Magazine. You<br />
can read about HARRISMITH this month – our obvious first choice because it is<br />
our hometown. We will be visiting a different town for every issue, so watch this<br />
space for more and more about our State and its interesting people and places.<br />
From our next issue, we will introduce Basie and his neighbour Sechaba, and<br />
their interesting shenanigans. Our calendar with upcoming events in the area<br />
will also be printed as from the next issue. This will appear in the centrefold for<br />
you to conveniently remove and place somewhere where you can see it clearly in<br />
order to be part of the feasts and festivities in the surrounding areas. If you have<br />
anything to add, please contact us via email so that we can make your event part<br />
of the calendar.<br />
I want to thank the team that made this first issue a reality: Jaco van Deventer,<br />
Tessa Dreyer and Andri Bekker. A special thanks to my family that has always<br />
believed in me and prayed for us through the challenging times. They helped us<br />
keep our dreams alive and never doubted that we can grow roots and establish<br />
ourselves somewhere new again. This magazine is not just a publication. It is our<br />
hearts on paper because we love it here; it has become our home. What better<br />
way for us to express the beauty through a looking glass onto paper for all to see!<br />
Lastly, my sincerest thanks to my amazing husband who has always stood by my<br />
side, encouraged me and loved me. He is my friend, my confidant and partner.<br />
Together we will work to make this magazine a success for the advertisers and<br />
strive to make <strong>Maluti</strong> Berg & Dal Magazine interesting for all our readers<br />
Till next time<br />
Totsiens<br />
Sala hantle<br />
Hamba kahle<br />
Silma Badenhorst<br />
EDITOR<br />
deckleedgemedia@gmail.com<br />
On the Cover<br />
Eastern Free State winter landscape by<br />
renouned photograher Neville Bailey.<br />
www.facebook.com/nevillebaileyphotos<br />
Contents<br />
Harrismith ........................................................................ 5<br />
Huldeblyk aan Rachetjie de Beer ...................... 8<br />
Hidrobreking in die Oos-Vrystaat ...................... 9<br />
joBurg2c Cycle Race through Harrismith ....... 10<br />
Disease of Kings & the King<br />
of Diseases ...................................................................... 12<br />
<strong>Winter</strong> Gardening ........................................................ 14<br />
Packing for Success .................................................... 16<br />
Hoe leer kinders speel-speel so ......................... 17<br />
Die Steyn Familie ........................................................ 18<br />
Are you exposed to Beef, Lamb & Wool<br />
Price volatility? ............................................................. 20<br />
Bergburgers: Book Release .................................... 22<br />
In the Next <strong>Issue</strong> .......................................................... 22<br />
Published by: <strong>Deckle</strong> <strong>Edge</strong> <strong>Media</strong><br />
Editor: Silma Badenhorst<br />
081 556 3050<br />
deckledgemedia@gmail.com<br />
Advertising Sales: Wessel Badenhorst<br />
081 444 8597<br />
deckleedgemedia@gmail.com<br />
Editing: Andri Bekker<br />
aabekker@icloud.com<br />
Design & Layout: LilyHouse Design Studio<br />
Art Director: Tessa Dreyer<br />
tdreyer@global.co.za<br />
The opinions expressed used in this publication<br />
are not those of the publisher. No responsibility<br />
will be taken for any decision made by the<br />
reader as a result of such opinions.<br />
<strong>Maluti</strong> Berg & Dal • <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2017</strong> • 3
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