Oct 2019 - JHB West

JOBURG WEST 

HEALTH SMARTS 

WORTH THE TRY 

JACARANDA FM’S 

PHILICITY REEKEN 

ROCKING THE AIRWAVES 

We’re going 

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October 2019

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CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU ... 

4 Get into the summer mood with these fab events 

7 Brilliant books to keep you busy this month 

WISH LIST 

8 The feeling of Summer is in the air 

SOCIAL 

10 Die Sjokoladeshow 

11 Womanhood celebrated in style 

PEOPLE 

12 Philicity Reeken chats about her career in radio, the dating scene 

and staying beautiful beyond 40 

16 Sarah Ayres is amped for the SPAR Women’s Challenge 

20 Pastry chef, Marcel Duvenhage, can work magic with cakes but 

he also has a love for writing and funky socks 

BEAUTY 

14 We’re going big, bold and beautiful this Summer 

HEALTH 

18 Survive the last stretch until the holidays with these healthy tips! 

FOOD 

22 Experience luxury at the exclusive Roots Restaurant 

24 With half a dozen yummy new cookbooks on the 

shelves, it’s going to be a Delicious October 

GARDENING 

26 We’ve put together our top garden tasks and tips for the month 

TRAVEL 

33 A gem at the coast 

WIN 

34 Win a hamper of the most agréable French cult 

beauty products 

OCTOBER 2019 

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A hot date! 

Get into the summer mood with these fab events 

If you have a date for the Get It diary page, email the info at least a month in advance to rialienf@caxton.co.za 

04 

Cedar Tree Craft Night 

Market from 6pm to 10pm at 

Khosa Sports Club, Krugersdorp. There 

will be secure parking, no entrance 

fee and pets are welcome. Details: 

Chanelle on 081 500 6884. 

04 

Wishing for an adventure 

but not sure where to 

start? Get to the Gauteng Getaway 

Show at the Ticketpro Dome 

from 4 to 6 October. Showcasing 

hundreds of exhibitors, including 

travel destinations, accommodation, 

outdoor gear, 4x4 products and 

accessories, caravans and trailers and 

camping equipment, the Getaway 

Show is your one-stop-shop for 

adventure travel. Tickets: R80 for 

adults, R40 for scholars/ pensioners, 

and free for kids 12 and under. Details: 

www.quicket.co.za. 

05 

Get ready to savour the best of spring with the finest bubblies and 

wines when Constantia meets Gauteng at the annual Steenberg 

Garden Party in the magical gardens of The Kitchen | L’antico 

Giardino in Lanseria from 12pm to 5pm. Enjoy delicious Steenberg 

wines at your leisure and tuck into a harvest table laden with fresh 

culinary delights. Tickets: R600 per person including unlimited wine 

tastings, food and live entertainment. Details: www.webtickets.co.za. 

05 

Kick-start your summer 

workout at the Trail Hunter 

Summer Series at Hobby Park, 

Krugersdorp. Offering three different 

trails, each with its own challenges, 

this activity is ideal for a family day out, 

while still providing solid training for 

more hardcore runners. Time: 7.30am. 

Entries start at R100 per person. 

Details: www.entryninja.com. 

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Luipaardsvlei Home for the 

Aged is holding a not-tobe-missed 

fair from 8.30am to 1pm 

at their premises. There will be live 

performances by Candy Benson 

and Dylan Emslie, a jumping castle, 

delectable food, desserts, cakes, a 

spitbraai and loads of entertainment 

for every age. Details: Amy or Rachel on 

011 955 2108/ 071 509 3115. 

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It’s all about mind, body and spirit at the upcoming Zumba for Mental 

Health Day at the Pure Health Centre, Krugersdorp, from 7am to 10am. 

You can dance your heart out, paint wooden hearts and relax with some poetry 

and candle lighting. Remember to wear green to celebrate this special day. 

Details: Aletha on 082 850 2527. 

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Visit Cedar Tree Craft Market 

from 10am to 3pm at Khosa 

Sports Club, Krugersdorp for their 

monthly market. Secure parking, no 

entrance fee and pets are welcome. 

Details: Chanelle on 081 500 6884. 

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16 

Global Women of Purpose 

networking breakfast at 

the Stitching Studio premises at 

120 Vuurlelie Street, Roodekrans, 

Roodepoort. Cost: R100 per person. 

Details: Tania on 082 566 0602. 

Elandré will be dropping by the Barnyard Theatre at Silverstar for a 

special performance as part of Die Boomhuis Tour. His raspy voice gives 

listeners goosebumps every time. Catch him with his guitar on stage from 8pm. 

Tickets: R180 per person. Details: www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino. 

18 

West Side Craft & Food Night Market from 6pm to 10pm at Ramkiki 

Country Restaurant & Conference Centre. There will be secure parking, 

no entrance fee and pets are welcome. Details: Chanelle on 081 500 6884. 

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To enjoy the fresh air and 

contribute to a good 

cause at the same time, don’t miss 

the Gardens of St Christopher 

Open Gardens with SA Guide 

Dogs from 10am to 4pm. It will 

be a lovely day out in the sun, 

surrounded by stunning gardens 

and furry, lovable creatures. 

Cost: R150 per person (includes 

entrance, Prosecco, wrap, and a 

coffee or gelato). Details: www. 

gardenofstchristopher.com. 

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Tania Sutherland’s Boutique 

& Gift Shop opening from 

2.30pm at 120 Vuurlelie Street, 

Roodekrans, Roodepoort. Two 

designer students from the Stitching 

Studio will also launch their fabulous 

designer collection. R100 per person. 

Details: Tania on 082 566 0602. 

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Gather your family and 

friends to visit the West Side 

Craft & Food Market from 10am to 

3pm at Ramkiki Country Restaurant 

& Conference Centre. There will be 

secure parking, no entrance fee and 

pets are welcome. Details: Chanelle on 

081 500 6884. 

Make sure you don’t miss the Nerf Fest 2019 until 27 October. It’s the 

perfect opportunity for everyone that is still a child at heart to have the 

best time of their lives. Whether you team up with your friends and family or 

they are your target, you are bound to have a lot of fun. The Nerf Fest will start at 

9am at the GOG Lifestyle Park, Lanseria. Ticket prices vary from R50 to R250 per 

person. Details: nerffest.co.za.

Book club 

Brilliant books to keep you busy this month 

Painful. Honest. Utterly heartbreaking. 

You’ll read every page of Get Me to 

21– all 436 of them – with your heart 

in your mouth. It’s Gabi Lowe’s 

agonizing, courageous story about 

trying to save the life of her daughter. 

Jenna – who became the face of 

organ donors in South Africa with her 

#GeMeTo21 campaign – was young, 

bright, articulate ... and had a rare, 

degenerative lung disease. Pulmonary 

arterial hypertension finally took her life 

in June 2015 ... four months before her 

21st birthday. An extraordinary tribute 

to an extraordinary young girl, written 

by a brave mother who hopes the 

book will help others facing loss, pain, 

challenges and adversity. MFBooks/ 

Jacana, R265. 

Jessica Pan was an unhappy introvert. 

She wasn’t, she’s quick to point out, 

unhappy because she was an introvert. 

But she needed to do something about 

the depression she was sinking into. 

When she found herself in a sauna 

– weeping, clutching a copy of Men’s 

Health, ‘dressed as an assassin, reading a 

guide to 8-minute abs’ and screaming 

profanities at a spa employee, all to 

win a free gym contract, she knew 

something had to change. What would 

it be like if, for one year, she lived as an 

extrovert? Knowingly, willingly putting 

herself in perilous social situations .... 

those she’d usually avoid at all costs? 

Sorry I’m Late - I Didn’t Want to Come 

is Jess’ story of this painful, hilarious year. 

Penguin, R320. 

Also well worth reading ... 

Having two autistic children is every parent’s nightmare. Saving My Sons is Ilana 

Gerschlowitz’s story, told with Marion Scher, of her determination to find a way to 

help her sons ... Her tenacity bore fruit in the form of answers from international 

experts and she has gone on to greatly improve the lives of her own two boys 

as well as to help countless children facing learning challenges. Essentially, she 

discovered that autism is a treatable illness and that early intervention is vital. 

BookStorm, R320. 

Steph is a federal agent ... one who 

knows her job. She knows how to 

interview people, and how to tell when 

they’re lying. So when she finds a gun 

in Zachary, her teenage son’s room, and 

finds out he’s been in contact with a 

terrorist group via email, she questions 

him, and is convinced he’s telling the 

truth that he has no idea about what’s 

going on. But who, then, is setting up 

her son? And why? Or is she just being 

a typical mum and not seeing the truth 

about her son? Keep You Close will 

keep you guessing ... a chilling read by 

Karen Cleveland. Penguin, R290. 

Another thriller for October ... 

Megan Miranda’s The Last House 

Guest keeps you on the edge of 

your seat from the very first page. 

Alternating between the summers of 

2017 – when a young woman is found 

dead on the beach while her friends 

are celebrating at an end-of-summer 

house party – and 2019, when her best 

friend is still not convinced the death 

was an accident, this is a chilling thriller 

– with a wicked twist! Corvus, R313. 


Details: 082 

566 0602, www. 

taniasutherland. 

co.za or visit Tania at 

120 Vuurlelie Street, 

Roodekrans. 

Drink wine … support the ellies! 

Balance, the quirky range of generous, everyday wines, has been relaunched after a stylish makeover 

… and besides looking (and tasting) good, also supports desert elephant conservation. With Hank the 

elephant as the wine’s mascot, Balance has adopted the Elephant Human Relations Aid (EHRA) as a CSI 

initiative. For every bottle sold, a contribution is made to fund the EHRA PEACE project, an educational 

programme promoting the peaceful cohabitation of local communities with desert elephants in 

Southern Africa. The PEACE project empowers people living in close proximity to wild elephants with 

the necessary information to keep themselves, their families and livestock safe during elephant visits. 

Taking the conservation of desert elephants even further, the wine’s packaging uses digital 

technology linked to an exciting online game to support this initiative. You can win Balance Bucks to 

buy more wine, and every time you complete a final stage of the game, a donation is made on your 

behalf. The affordable Classic range includes an easy-drinking Cabernet Sauvignon/ Merlot, a crisp 

Sauvignon Blanc and a delicately sweet Rosé, while the Balance Winemaker’s Selection range has six 

single varietal wines, including a lightly wooded Chardonnay, a fruity Pinot Grigio and an elegant Pinot 

Noir. Available from your local bottle store or online, the wines cost from R47 for the Classic range, R62 

for the Winemaker’s Selection white wines and R67 for the reds. To win Balance Bucks and support the 

conservation of desert elephants, the Balance game can be played directly online at https://balance. 

wine. The game can also be accessed through a QR code found on Balance wine bottles. So play away, 

and then redeem your Balance Bucks with another bottle from https://shop.overhex.com/collections/ 

balance-wines. Details: www.desertelephant.org or like them on Facebook @BalanceWines. 

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Wish list 

The feeling of summer is in the air! 

Our favourite onestop 

fashion shop 

We are obsessed with Tania 

Sutherland Boutique’s 

fashion items. Their range 

boasts versatile designer 

clothing that is easy to wear, 

and they stock everything 

from infinity dresses, 

and Olga Bolga shoes 

to kimono wrap gowns, 

trendy handbags, coffee 

mugs and pillowcases 

— which also makes it 

the perfect place to shop 

for gifts. The boutique 

premises are shared with 

the Stitching Studio Design 

and Dressmaking Academy, 

offering not-to-be-missed 

monthly workshops on 

how to refashion your 

clothing as well as image 

consultation and style 

demonstrations.

Bring a happy story to your table! 

Nature-inspired Portuguese ceramics brand Bordallo 

Pinheiro evokes the beauty of imagination, creativity 

and humour and is now available in SA! Lay your 

table with bowls, plates and serveware inspired 

by fauna and flora … What more can we say than 

that the pieces are quirky, colourful and display a 

whimsical exuberance! The handcrafted pieces make 

fabulous birthday and wedding gifts or why not spoil 

yourself with a little something to brighten up your 

dining table and wow your guests!? Shop online at 

bordallopinheiro.co.za. 

As usual, H&M have 

our wardrobe sorted 

with their Conscious 

Collection for Spring 

2019, serving up 

stunning new-season 

pieces in a dreamy 

palette of earthy 

tones, blush pinks and 

white. But it all comes 

with an eco-friendly 

twist … with all the 

modern romantic 

designs made 

from sustainably 

sourced materials, 

such as organic 

cotton or recycled 

polyester. Visit H&M 

in Clearwater Mall. 

Details: www.hm. 

com/za/. 

Pencil in your diary! 

There’s a massive, ever-growing 

health-conscious movement 

worldwide ... hooray, we say! 

More and more people are looking to eat 

healthily, searching for ingredients with 

no artificial flavourants or colourants, no 

preservatives or added MSG, non-GMO ... 

and they very often also want them suitable 

for vegans, too. Hello Tastebud – the new 

brilliant range of spices from Cape Herb & 

Spice – offers all this, and more! With seven 

popular flavours to choose from – think 

Savoury, Seeded, Zesty, Spicy, Herbed, Umami 

and Caramel – well-flavoured food, be it spicy 

or sweet, savoury or salty, has never been 

easier (or tasted this good). You’ll find them at 

your local stores for about R39,95 each. 

Details: www.capeherb.co.za. 

It’s not every day that an expo is held outdoors on a beautiful organic farm ... So make sure to attend the African 

Health & Wellness Expo at Rocky Ridge Farm on 12 and 13 October from 9am to 5pm. There is nothing better 

than spending the day in nature, tasting some delicious food, enjoying a yoga session and learning more about 

healthy living by attending interesting talks. Tickets: R250 per person. Details: www.casalinga.co.za. 


Jak de Priester and Lizz 

Meiring in action. Image 

Mia Louw Creative 

Heidi du Toit, Lorna Meyer and Lenie Bothma 

Die Sjokoladeshow 

Leani and 

Wynand van 

Vollenstee 

We were in for a real chocolatey 

treat at Die Sjokoladeshow at 

The Hollywood Theatre, with 

the hilarious Lizz Meiring and 

Jak de Priester ... It was a lipsmackingly 

good show where 

chocolate-covered seduction, 

love, revenge, murder and 

plenty of laugh-out-loud 

moments were the order of 

the night! 

Marinda and Dawie Pretorius 

Maria and 

Ettiene 

Schwan 

Janie and Jan de Beer 

Maryna Pretorius and 

Iema Janse van Rensburg 

Wassie and Olga Wasserfall 

Madeline and Wimpie Greef 

Crystal Muller and Jovanet 

van der Merwe 


Dalene Pretorius 

and Elthia Marais 

Lize-Mari Zandberg 

and Angelique Keyter 

Margeret Sebele and 

Charmaine Pollak 

Nava Annamalay 

and Shantel Harley 

Lee Wallace and Smitha Ramasundara 

Khumsha Funani and Emma Ndlovu 

Womanhood 

celebrated in style 

The Motor Industry Staff Association (Misa) Women's Forum 

celebrated the women in the industry at a fabulous Women's Day 

breakfast. The women were treated to a lovely morning at Avianto 

with great entertainment and inspiring guest speakers. Pedro 

Kruger (also known as the Boytjie van Brackenfell), the talented 

pianist and singer, spoiled the women with a special performance 

while they relaxed and enjoyed the morning together. 

Dianah Rabalao, Ennie Rabalao and Rorisang Moeketsi 

Wendy Badenhorst 


Text: JACO-MARI FUTCHER. Photographer: JACO BOTHMA. Hair and make-up: ELAINE BOSHOFF. Venue: BLACK EAGLE BOUTIQUE HOTEL. Kimono: TANIA SUTHERLAND. 

Making WAVES 


She’s witty, stylish, makes her own sauces and we can listen to her voice for hours. 

Philicity Reeken of Allen’s Nek chats about her career in radio, the dating scene and 

staying beautiful beyond 40. 

T 

here is really nothing 

Philicity can’t do. 

She is a radio 

presenter, talented 

actress, singer, 

incredible mom, 

cook, and a booming 

businesswoman. 

Her latest venture is keeping listeners 

entertained on the Scenic Drive on 

Jacaranda FM for the past three 

months. Before that, she co-hosted 

the 947 Breakfast Xpress for four 

years. You may also know her from 

Isidingo, Scandal, Song vir Katryn, Jozi 

H, Binnelanders, Great Expectations, 

Coconuts, and Survivor South Africa: The 

Maldives in 2011. 

A natural comedian, Philicity was 

bound to captivate crowds with her 

witty sense of humour. She wanted to 

be in the entertainment industry her 

whole life but her career only took off 

after she became a mother. 

‘I was only seven years old when I fell 

in love with acting and I was lucky 

enough to attend an art school where 

I studied acting. I thought I was very 

smart when I was 17 and quit school, 

got a waitress job and started my 

short-lived singing career. When I got 

married, I left the industry to become 

a mom, but that wasn’t the life for me. 

My daughter was about a year old 

when I called an agent again and just 

like that I got the role in Isidingo that 

changed my life.’ 

She is now the mother of two teenage 

daughters and can always depend on 

her own mother. Philicity was a very 

difficult teenager, and is very thankful 

that her own daughters didn’t inherit 

her temper and teenage tantrums. 

‘I’m so blessed to have two angels 

as my daughters. They are smart, 

independent and very mature. They 

know that no matter what happens 

in life, you should always look on the 

bright side and laugh about it. That’s 

my philosophy in life – there’s a time 

and a place for everything, but never 

stop laughing. 

‘I have an appreciation for all forms 

of art. When I was in art school, I was 

exposed to so many different types 

of art and I feel inspired by all of them. 

When I was little, I used to read a lot, 

and that cultivated my imagination. 

Creating art is a form of freedom.’ 

Philicity has recently worked on a 

digital project called Deur die Blare that 

won first place in its category at the 

kykNET Silwerskermfees. When she’s not 

making waves on the radio or screen, 

she spends her time in the kitchen 

or in her herb garden, perfecting her 

range of sauces. 

‘I was going through a tough spot 

financially a while back and I had to 

get a new source of income. I love 

cooking and I love sauces, so I thought 

why not make my own sauces. Phil’s 

Saucy Sauces has been a big hit ever 

since. I make all the sauces myself, 

using ingredients from my garden and 

I sell them on markets. These sauces 

are very creamy and luxurious, and 

every foodie's dream.’ 

When Philicity sets her mind to 

something, she does everything in her 

power to realise her goals. That’s what 

makes her successful in all aspects of 

her life. 

‘Going forward, I want to do charity 

work, bringing young and old 

together. We have elderly people with 

tons of wisdom in old age homes and 

we have children that don’t get the 

attention or intellectual stimulation 

they need. Why not bring these two 

together? The older generation has 

a lot to teach the young ones and in 

turn, they can teach the elderly people 

a lot about life too and keep them 

young at heart.’ 

In between everything Philicity travels 

a lot (we wonder if she ever sleeps). 

She is lucky that her job gives her the 

chance to travel and she always grabs 

these opportunities with both hands, 

taking in the beautiful sights 

of new cities and getting to know 

other cultures. 

‘Don’t even get me started on the food 

… I love experiencing new flavours. I 

still want to travel the world with my 

daughters. I want to see Africa because 

we live on this beautiful continent, but 

rarely visit the beautiful places on our 

own doorstep. I want to see Zambia, 

Mozambique and Morocco one day.’ 

Philicity has been divorced for quite 

some time and is yet to find someone 

she can share her dreams with. She 

says that the struggle is real 

and that the dating scene brings 

many challenges. 

‘I want to ask Joburg men to try harder 

when it comes to women. I’ve tried 

Tinder and all that dating apps and 

websites, but they don’t work for me. I 

don’t want to message ten guys a day 

and talk about how their day is going. 

I have friends for that and I don’t need 

more friends. I feel that it’s about 

quantity and not quality anymore. I 

want someone to laugh and eat with. 

I’m looking for someone who can carry 

me through hard times and someone I 

can carry as well.’ 

Like her personality, Philicity’s style is 

very quirky. ‘I love to dress according to 

themes. Some days I wake up and feel 

like an inspector or an art curator, and 

then I’ll dress the part. I love dressing 

up because I love who I am. I’m at a 

place in my life where I like my body 

and I don’t want to hide it from the 

world. I’ll dress how I want.’ 

October is her birth month, so she 

confessed that her beauty secret for 

looking fabulous at 40 is good genes 

and a lot of smiling. 

‘Don't deprive yourself. Eat and drink 

what you want. Dress as you want and 

follow your dreams! Depriving yourself 

won’t make you live any longer.’ 

Philicity in short: 

What sauce are you? I’m a combination of my own garlic sauce, green 

Tabasco and a bit of hot chilli for that extra kick. 

If you could go back in time, what message would you give yourself? I’d 

tell myself to do everything the same. 

Who is your celebrity crush? I’m inspired by a lot of people, but I’d die if I 

heard Vin Diesel saying my name (won’t we all?). 


For bright, fresh, summer fragrance, we love Elizabeth Arden 

Sunflowers Sunlit Showers. They boast it’s iridescent, playful 

and dewy ... think juicy mandarin, sparkling bergamot, summer 

peach and magnolia. If you like floral, fruity scents, this one’s for 

you. Equally delicious is Elizabeth Arden Green Tea Pome- 

granate ... a sparkling scent with pomegranate and granadilla 

notes. They’re R460 each, and you’ll find them at your local 

department stores and pharmacies. 

You don’t get much brighter 

than South Beach Pink – 

these little Mavala Minis 

are affordable enough 

to stock up on a host 

of summer shades. R87 

from Dis-Chem. 

Build colour in the blink of an 

eye with silky soft GOSH The 

One Eyeshadow. Shades are 

highly pigmented and longlasting, 

and create explosive, 

eye-catching looks. Colour 

glides on and stays put all day. 

We’re wearing Mermaid this 

season. R78 from Edgars. 

Trust us. Pink on eyes is massively 

flattering. We use this PINKtastic 

Catrice Art Couleurs Eyeshadow. 

Pretty and affordable ... what 

more could you want? R54,95 

from Dis-Chem. 

If you’re a little shy to go bright on your eyes and lips, you can go wild with 

nail colour. Morgan Taylor’s nail lacquers last (and last and last) and boast a 

brilliantly bright selection ... think bright aqua (Feeling Swim-sical), cyan (No 

Filter Needed), orange (You’ve Got Tan-gerine Lines), violet (Tokyo A Go Go) 

and these two ... emerald (Go for the Glow) and lemon (Glow Like a Star). 

R163 from Woolies. 

Add dramatic colour with just one stroke. Clarins Waterproof Pencil accentuates and opens up the eyes. There are six 

eye-catching shades to choose from. R335 each. Oh ... and try the new Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D, too. Stunning volume, 

endless length, incredible curl, high definition and rose wax which makes lashes longer, stronger, thicker. R360. 


Go bright or go home 

Massive hits of solid, bright colour ... we’re going 

big, bold and very beautiful this summer 

Amp up the colour to match 

your mood. Clarins’ Joli Blush 

is a strong-hold blush for a 

truly colourful experience. 

With special tint pigments, it’s 

airy, fine, soft and lightweight 

(allowing your skin to breathe), 

and smooths the skin’s texture 

by blending into the surface. 

Irresistible cheeks in four 

cheeky shades. R470. 


PROMOTION 

Photographer: PETER WHITFIELD. Makeup: GOSH COSMETICS. Hair: PELAGIE. Clothing: ALCHEMY HYDE PARK. 

I like to sing 

along to music 

I know the lyrics 

of – it helps to 

steady my breathing 

and pushes me 

along. My favourite 

is Radioactive by 

Imagine Dragons – 

it get me 

up hills. 


Our race 

SUPERSTAR 

She’s smart, ready for fun and amped for the SPAR Women’s Challenge. Meet our 

Face of the Race winner, graphic designer and super mom, Sarah Ayres! 

1. HOW DID IT ALL START? 

We have a very active German shorthaired 

pointer, which needs plenty of 

exercise … I started off by going for 

walks with him, and eventually I started 

running. Within a few months, I’d fallen 

in love with the sport. Once you get 

past the initial shock of a change in your 

routine, the new routine feeds your 

soul. Plus, the endorphins I get from 

running improve my mood and keep me 

focused. I also started a WhatsApp group 

to encourage other young mothers to 

get out and about. Initially, it was just a 

couple of other moms from the school, 

but the group has grown and we now 

have 50 members. We exchange tips and 

encourage each other to keep going. 

They are not all young mothers – we are 

available for anyone who is just starting 

to get regular exercise. 

2. HAVE YOU DONE THE SPAR WOMEN’S 

RACE BEFORE? 

Nope, this will be my first year and I’m 

excited to make it an annual event on my 

race calendar! My dad will run with me, 

and my mom is going to walk the 5km 

Fun Run. Quite a few of my friends will 

also be taking part. 

3. TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY … 

I am married and we have two children, a 

six-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl. 

We both run small businesses from home 

so we’re privileged to be able to spend a 

lot of time together and with 

our children. 

4. WHAT’S YOUR ULTIMATE SMOOTHIE 

RECIPE FOR ENERGY? 

Banana must be in whatever smoothie 

you make! I love mixing bananas, 

strawberries and other berries, and even 

adding in some pawpaw and pineapple. 

5. WHAT’S THE BEST MEAL TO HAVE FOR 

DINNER BEFORE A RACE? 

I’m a fan of carbo-loading before a race 

and like to have pasta or pizza (glutenfree 

of course!) the night before a race or 

a long run. 

6. HOW DO YOU PREPARE YOURSELF 

MENTALLY ON RACE DAY? 

I know that I can run a certain distance in 

training so I just tell myself that I can run 

a race (normally further than my training 

distances) easily because the only thing 

that’s changing is that I have more time 

on race day. 

7. WHAT OTHER FORMS OF TRAINING 

DO YOU ENJOY? 

I enjoy walking or hiking with my family 

and our dogs, and I like to counter the 

intensity of running with a calming 

stretch routine mixed with Pilates 

and Yoga. 

8. YOUR BEST-KEPT HEALTH SECRET? 

I eat three cooked meals and at least 

three snacks a day! I love food and try to 

keep it as healthy as possible to fuel my 

body without needing supplements. 

9. HOW OFTEN DO YOU RUN? 

At present, I run three to four kilometres 

three times a week 

10. FAVE ACTIVE WEAR? 

I can’t do without my trail shoes; the 

stability they provide makes my run 

a breeze. 

11. HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS 

DESCRIBE YOU? 

I am a strict perfectionist with a strong 

moral compass and a sense of justice. I 

love to help others and motivate them 

through a positive lifestyle and an open, 

unjudgmental countenance. My family is 

my centre and my motivation. 

12. WHAT REALITY TV SHOW WOULD 

YOU TRY? 

I’m quite a fan of Survivor South Africa 

and keep thinking about how I would 

have handled a certain situation or how I 

would cope with the challenges and the 

cunning that the game requires. Also, the 

lack of food! 

13. WHAT ARE THE LAST FOUR ITEMS 

YOU BOUGHT? 

All food items: milk, fruit, veggies, 

and yoghurt. 

14. WHAT IS THE MOST ADVENTUROUS 

THING YOU’VE DONE AND IS THERE 

ANYTHING YOU STILL WANT TO DO? 

I jumped off a 10m high rock into a clear 

rock pool on a hike in the Wolweberg. I 

still want to go somewhere completely 

different from home – like Norway! There 

are some incredible hot springs on a 

glacier in Iceland that look like they need 

exploring too … 

15. ATHLETE YOU LOOK UP TO? 

Not famous … but my mom! She took 

up exercise after my sisters and I were 

already in school (about the same age I 

am now) and she hasn’t stopped since. 

She’s now 60 and she still mountainbikes 

a distance of about 30km almost 

every day. She’s strong and determined 

and unchangeable. 

16. HOW IMPORTANT IS WINNING? 

Winning is about 5 per cent of anything 

I do. Being able to compete at a certain 

level means you’re already good enough, 

the rest is up to chance and/or vote, 

which are factors outside of your control. 

I do things for me first and with my 

family in mind. If I am good enough to 

win, that’s just incredible! 

17. YOUR BIGGEST RACE TO DATE? 

My first fun run was a 5km charity run for 

Slipper Day at a park near where I live. 

Since then I’ve taken part in only one 

other event – a 4km fun run on Women’s 

Day, organised by Families South Africa. 


HEALTH MATTERS 

Survive the last stretch until the holidays with these health tips! 

HEALTH HACKS 

A healthy body harbours a healthy mind 

and as the saying goes, you are what 

you eat. Unfortunately, most of us have 

unhealthy eating habits we can’t break. 

Drink water in a different way – We 

all know that drinking enough water 

has many benefits, but by following 

the simple rule of not drinking water 

(or anything else) 90 minutes before 

and after each meal, will fuel your 

digestive fire, hydrate you properly 

and assist your body to absorb 

nutrients optimally by not diluting 

your digestive juices. Remember 

to drink enough water outside of 

these times. 

Spice up your life – Use herbs and 

spices such as fennel, celery seed 

and cumin for improved digestion. 

Adding a combination of turmeric, 

black pepper and ginger can assist in 

fighting inflammation too. 

Keep well-oiled – Olive oil 

is known as a healthy fat, 

but it becomes toxic when 

heated beyond its smoke 

point. Rather drizzle it 

over your salad or use it in 

homemade pestos, dipping 

sauces and guacamole. 

Collagen keeps you beautiful – 

Gelatin is a great way to provide 

your body with more collagen, and 

it’s more affordable than hydrolysed 

collagen. You can make the most 

delicious gelatin desserts or you can 

add it to stews to thicken them and 

add some extra nutritional benefit 

for healthy skin and hair, as well as to 

assist in healing a leaky gut. 

Three health hacks by 

Dr Bianca De Canha: 

1 

Using homeopathy first, 

particularly against viral infections 

where antibiotics are powerless, 

has been shown in numerous 

studies to be effective and as such 

reduce the necessity for antibiotics, 

without complications. Homeopathy 

is safe and effective, and is suitable for 

young and old, in pregnancy, for those 

breastfeeding and in infancy. 

Guard your gut – Protecting your 

gut can be the first line of defence 

to prevent a variety of diseases, 

such as metabolic disorders, 

depression and eczema. Make sure 

to supplement daily with a broadspectrum 

probiotic and prebiotic to 

ensure you a CFU (colony forming 

unit) of at least 10 billion CFUs. 

Don’t forget vitamin D3 – The 

perception is that living in sunny 

South Africa assures you high 

vitamin D levels; however, the 

shocking truth is that we are 

mostly deficient thanks to highfactor 

sunscreens, less than optimal 

diets and a lifestyle that confines us 

to the indoors. Vitamin D is not only 

essential for bone health and teeth, 

but has a vital role in gut health, 

mood, hormone production as well as 

supporting a healthy immune system. 

2 

3 

Veggies for the win – Eating an 

abundance and variety of vegetables 

is fundamental to good health. Using 

frozen veggies is an easy way to 

include more veggies in your diet as 

it will save you peeling and chopping 

time, but also ensures a high 

nutritional value as vegetables headed 

for the frozen market are harvested 

when they are perfectly ripe, as 

opposed to the ‘almost-ready’ veggies 

available on the fresh-produce market. 

Homeopath, Dr Bianca De 

Canha from Pure Health Centre 

in Krugersdorp. 


IV infusions: The body-boosting trend! 

If you hate needles, you probably stay far away from them unless they are necessary 

to save your life. Nowadays, however, people are subjecting themselves increasingly 

to needles by choice – thanks to the availability of intravenous (IV) vitamins that are 

gaining popularity by the day. 

What are they? The infusion treatments target a variety of wellness needs by 

replenishing hydration, aiding recovery from illness or jet lag, providing hangover 

relief and restoring vitamin and nutrient levels, while refreshing cosmetic 

appearance and revitalising overall well-being. 

Need to know: A consultation with a medical doctor is essential before any IV 

infusions to rule out any liver, kidney or heart disease. High-risk patients with 

epilepsy, diabetes, sickle-cell disease or cancer also need to be identified 

by your attending doctor. Ask yourself the following: Is the place that you 

visit 

safe? Do they have all the medical equipment and training as per the 

standards required by the Department of Health? 

Get 

your IV infusions done at Skin Renewal West Rand, situated at Town 

Square Shopping Centre, Roodepoort. Details: www.skinrenewal.co.za. 

The Real Thing PRO-Probiotic Vegicaps, 

R251, www.faithful-to-nature.co.za. 

Avoid burnout at work 

This time of the year you might 

experience low energy during the 

workday, a loss of interest in your 

work, and irritability with colleagues 

or team members. These are typical 

signs of burnout. Burnouts can lead 

to low productivity, high absenteeism, 

low creativity, and even health 

problems which is why it's better 

to avoid burnout before it harms 

your career. 

Follow these tips to avoid burnout: 

1. Work with purpose. 

2. Perform a job analysis, and 

eliminate or delegate unnecessary 

work. 

3. Take control, and actively manage 

your time. 

4. Get more exercise. 

5. Learn how to manage stress. 

Try this! 

Aesthetic glitter bottles ... 

In a transparent bottle, just add 

water and glue in an 80–20 

ratio. (You can use soapy water 

instead of glue.) Then add a lot 

of glitter! You can twirl the bottle 

or tilt it upside down! Seeing the 

glitter flow calms people down. 

This is one of the easiest hacks 

out there and many people 

suffering from anxiety have 

claimed that this helps.

CAKE is his art 

Rant-en-Dal’s pastry chef, Marcel Duvenhage, can work magic with cakes but 

he also has a love for writing and funky socks. We chat to him about his talents 

inside and outside the kitchen. 

Text: JACO-MARI FUTCHER. Photographer: HILDA MANS PHOTOGRAPHY. 


Marcel was drawn into this industry when he used to help 

his grandmother and his aunt bake and decorate cakes 

when he was only a child. He shared with us that their cakes 

were immaculate and always looked like they could be 

photographed and used in magazine articles. 

'I remember licking the beater when 

we were done. That's something I won't 

ever forget. I guess that's what sparked 

my career as a pastry chef.’ 

Straight out of high school, he stepped 

into the kitchen to kick off his career as 

a chef, but he realised that same day 

that cooking wasn't for him – baking is 

his real passion. 

Without any formal training or 

qualifications, Marcel started A Taste of 

Heaven Cakery in 2016, not knowing 

it would be so successful that his 

creations would someday be 

featured on TV. 

'I did a few short courses to learn the 

basics. I figured the rest out by myself. 

Running a business isn't easy but if 

it's what you really want to do, you make it work.' 

He takes his career very seriously and all his hard work finally 

started paying off when his cakes were recently featured on 

Ster-Status, a reality TV show on Via ... 

I love what I do. I 

can create something 

that people 

will remember 

forever, plus I get to 

eat a lot of cake. 

A couple of years ago, he joined forces with a local coffee 

shop owner who is now his partner in the business. 

'My favourite part of this job is decorating. I'm not very 

patient so I'm not a fan of the timely process of baking, and 

don't get me started on the cleaning-up part ... When I have 

decorated a cake and take a step back and look at the big 

picture, the waiting and the hard work that go into the little 

details are worth it.' 

For Marcel, the most important aspect of a cake is how it 

tastes. His secret to creating memorable cakes is not only 

in the decorations but in the unique combinations that he 

uses to make the cake taste even better than it looks. 

'My mom always said you should not play with food, but 

when you are a pastry chef, you have to. I play with flavours 

and textures.' 

When Marcel isn't busy with his fabulous creations, he 

does decor and flowers for functions – and he's also in the 

process of writing two books. 

'I'm a very creative person. I'm busy with 

a very personal book about bullying and 

I'm also writing my own biographical 

cookbook. I'm very arty, so I always 

wear crazy, colourful socks to express that 

side of me.' 

Marcel's friends and family are very dear 

to him and they each play a different 

role in his life. 

'Some may call me passionate and careerdriven, 

while others say I am their guardian 

angel and that I am a brave warrior. I take 

the lead and I'm not afraid of going for 

what I want or protecting what I have in 

both my career and my personal life.' 

When his creative juices are flowing 

and he designs a cake, he decorates his 

masterpieces with ruffles, sugar roses and 

his beloved piping technique. Marcel says that it's a very 

challenging industry to work in because trends change 

continuously, but he wouldn't change it for anything. 

'I love what I do. I can create something that people will 

remember forever, plus I get to eat a lot of cake.' 

Going forward, Marcel wants to teach adults and children 

the art of baking and decorating. 

Details: 079 629 5183, atasteofheavencakery@gmail.com or 

follow him on Facebook, A Taste Of Heaven Cakery. 

Quick facts about Marcel: 

• What is your guilty pleasure? Milkshakes, 

chocolates, grilled cheese sandwiches and macaroons 

(I always make extra because I know I’ll steal a few). 

• If you could be any animal, what would you be? 

Definitely a wolf — I’m a leader but I’m also fearless and 

brave and I can weather any storm. Like a wolf, I never 

give up. 

• Which tool would you use for cake decoration if 

you had to use only one for the rest of your life? You 

can do a lot with a ball tool. 

• Who do you want to bake a cake for? I have a 

vision of creating a beautiful cake full of roses for my 

grandmother, since she is my inspiration. 

• What is the first thing on your bucket list? I want to 

be on a TV show like KykNET’s Koekedoor. 


lavoursome 

LOWERS 

Experience luxury at the exclusive 

Roots Restaurant. 

Text and images: JACO-MARI FUTCHER. 

Salmon trout roses with cinnamon and lemon buerre blanc, pickled baby marrow ribbons, kale leaves, sesame oil 

infused mushrooms, crisp-salted salmon skin, mustard sprouts, beetroot, and apple gels. 


You haven't lived until you've experienced 

this extravagance ... 

Roots Restaurant, Forum Homini Boutique Hotel's fine-dining 

restaurant, is a dream come true for every local foodie. They 

certainly know how to pull off a sophisticated and luxurious 

dining experience. From the artwork from the parking lot 

towards the restaurant, up to their modern yet urban decor and 

furniture, they create a truly relaxing atmosphere. Their food 

looks good and tastes even better. Their exclusive gourmet 

meals and wine pairings will fill all your senses with bursts of 

colours and flavours. While enjoying every bite of your meal, you 

and your friends and family can appreciate the breathtaking 

views of the bush and a beautiful pond. Their friendly and 

helpful staff make the experience uniquely memorable and you 

will certainly be talking about their Sous Chefs Anell Beyer and 

Tharollo Tlali’s meals for days. Details: Visit them at the Letamo 

Game Estate in Muldersdrift or contact them on 011 668 7000. 

Layered vanilla panna cotta and apple gel with edible 

flower spheres, chocolate ‘rocks’, lemon curd, berry mousse, 

meringue pieces and vanilla swirl topped with flower petals. 

Delicious pan-seared springbok fillet with fresh lavender, 

butternut fritter, carrot puree, braised fennel, potato 

fondant, charred sweetcorn and pomegranate foam. 

Ciabatta Bread with edible flowers, 

sundried tomatoes, and rosemary 

INGREDIENTS: 

Edible flower petals; sundried tomatoes; rosemary. 

Sponge: 350ml warm water; 350g white bread flour; 5g 

instant yeast. 

Dough: 450ml warm water; 450g white bread flour; 5g 

instant yeast; 10g salt. 

METHOD: 

Heat the oven to 220°C. 

Sponge: Combine ingredients with a metal spoon 

until they form a sloppy, sticky sponge. Cover with 

cling wrap and leave to ferment overnight in a 

warm area. 

Dough: Combine flour, yeast, sponge, and salt. Mix 

on low speed until combined and slowly add water, 

gradually increasing speed. Mix the dough until it 

comes clean off the sides. The dough will be very 

sloppy and will look jelly-like. 

Grease a large bowl, place dough in the bowl and 

cover with cling wrap to prove for 15 minutes. Fold 

dough four times before letting it prove again for 15 

minutes. Repeat this step four times, adding the flower 

petals, sundried tomatoes and rosemary while folding 

the dough the last time. 

Dust a baking tray and the work surface with flour. 

Remove the dough from the bowl, place on the work 

surface and portion it into three slipper-shaped pieces. 

Be careful not to damage the delicate bubble structure 

of the dough. 

Place on the baking tray and bake for 20 minutes or 

until crispy and golden brown. 


My Vegetarian Braai. Gasps of 

horror from the carnivores! But this 

lovely book by Adele Maartens is 

not about trying to convert meat 

eaters ... rather to show there is more 

to braai than boerewors. With the 

growing trend of plant-based eating, 

there’s an excellent chance one of 

your guests is going to be vegetarian 

... so here are a host of delicious 

meals to dish up. With a few vegan 

recipes too, so everyone’s catered for. 

Penguin, R325 

Cook 

Get cooking! 

With half a dozen yummy 

new cookbooks on the 

shelves, it’s going to be a 

delicious October. 

24 Get It Joburg West October 2019 

Twin sisters Fatima Sydow and 

Gadija Sydow Noordien bring the 

taste of South African Malay-style 

cooking to your kitchen in this 

spicy new cookbook, Cape, Curry 

& Koesisters. You’ll find recipes 

for masalas, soups, light meals 

and snacks (samoosas or pickled 

salmon and onion salad anyone?). 

Rice, sambals and atchar feature (of 

course), followed by the big guns 

of curry, breyani and ahkni. Here we 

dithered happily between butter 

chicken curry, frikkadel curry, slow 

braised lamb chops with apricot 

chutney, and steak and potato 

braise. All look too, too scrumptious 

for words. Puds like milk tart and 

malva, along with luscious cakes 

(koesisters coming up), round off the 

book in diet-breaking style. Human & 

Rousseau, R330. 

Rebecca and Kate Lund, aka The Delish Sisters, are constantly inspired by the 

everchanging food industry and love to create beautiful food experiences for 

clients, friends and family. They enjoy experimenting with new and exotic spices 

and ingredients, and encouraging people to be adventurous, too! The recipes 

in their book are fresh, wholesome, colourful, seasonal and ‘mostly’ healthy ... so 

while there are indulgent dishes and treats, they keep everything as balanced 

and as inclusive as possible ... so also loads of sugar-free, gluten-free recipes, 

delicious vegetarian options and tasty vegan food. Penguin, R300 .

In Summer Food, chef Tjaart Walraven 

celebrates the long, lazy days of 

our South African summer. With 

the emphasis on easy entertaining 

– including outdoor cooking – he 

includes everything from great 

breakfast dishes to kick off the day 

to sweet desserts to end it. Loads of 

background stories, great photos and 

plenty of tips ... we love summer, and 

we love this cookbook. Penguin, R350. 

With an explosion of colour and 

taste, Jamie Oliver shows just 

how tasty veggie meals can be. 

The recipes in VEG will, he says, 

leave you feeling full, satisfied 

and happy – and not missing 

meat from your plate. From 

simple suppers and family faves 

to weekend dishes for sharing 

with friends, from embracing 

a meat-free day each week to 

living a vegetarian lifestyle, or 

for those simply just wanting to 

try some brilliant new flavour 

combos, VEG has something for 

everyone ... and it’s crammed 

with Jamie-style tips and tricks 

that will excite the taste buds. 

‘It’s all about celebrating really 

good, tasty food that just 

happens to be meat-free,’ he 

said. Penguin, R430. 

If you, like us, relish the Mediterranean 

way of eating ... everyone tucking into 

breads and dips, tapas and salads, 

gorgeous roasts and seafoods ... you’re 

going to want to get a copy of the 

gorgeous – GORGEOUS, we tell you 

– Cape Mediterranean by Ilse van 

der Merwe. This Stellenbosch-based 

foodie says, ‘In South Africa, especially 

the Western Cape, we love the culture 

of lingering, social lunch tables. We 

savour coming together to celebrate 

local, seasonal and sustainable 

ingredients’. Fortunately you don’t 

have to live in the Cape to make, 

and enjoy, the dishes in her book ... 

Winelands grape pizza bianca with 

feta and thyme will taste just as good 

in Ballito, Bo-Kaap harissa paste will be 

yummy in Bloem, and Cape seafood 

stew will go down a treat in Sandton. 

There are more than 75 amazing 

recipes that most of us will manage 

with ease. There are recipes here we’ll 

make again and again ... this is without 

a doubt our hot buy for spring and 

summer. Struik, R280. 


Garden fever 

We’ve put together our top garden tasks and tips for the month. 

We’re planting … 

Regal pelargonium ‘Novita’ for 

its knockout colours and neat, 

bushy growth. It looks good 

anywhere; in large containers, in 

coastal gardens, and the garden 

in full sun or semi-shade. It 

doesn’t get leggy like older 

varieties used to do and it is 

a great bloomer. The colour 

range is purple, violet, dark 

red with a purple eye and 

a pink bicolour. The 

medium-sized flowers 

cover the bush. Plant 

in well-drained fertile 

soil and protect from 

the frost in colder areas. 

Garden plants need regular watering 

but allow the soil to dry out before 

watering again. Plants in containers 

need watering more often. Fertilise 

monthly with Vigorosa fertiliser. 

Details: www.ballstraathof.co.za. 

Garden tasks: 

• Plant summer colour. Annuals that grow quickly and easily from seed are alyssum, cosmos, lavatera, portulaca, California 

poppy, and nasturtium. They all do best in full sun. • Trim back invasive groundcovers to give other plants room to grow. 

• Renew containers. Replace the potting soil and fill with summer annuals, trailing groundcovers or grasses. • Fertilise 

perennials with Vigorosa or granular fertiliser 3:1:5 or 5:1:5, and annuals with a liquid fertiliser. Use either pink or blue 

hydrangea food for hydrangeas. • Water regularly and spread a layer of mulch over beds to conserve water and keep the 

roots cool. • Mow lawns at least once a week, but if it is very hot and dry, mow less frequently and set blades higher. 


Click & grow 

Imagine growing your favourite plants all year? 

The Smart Garden 3 takes care of your plants 

automatically by making sure they have enough 

water, light and nutrients at all times. The NASA 

inspired Smart Soil makes sure your plants get 

the optimal configuration of water, oxygen, and 

nutrients, while special LED grow lights provide 

them with the energy they need to thrive. No 

pesticides, plant hormones, or any other harmful 

substances are used. With a modular lamp arm, 

updated LEDs and a sleek design, this is the 

ultimate self-growing garden. Comes with three 

complimentary basil plant pods so you can 

start growing right away! Various plant pods 

available – rosemary, basil, oregano, marjoram, 

thyme, salad greens, decorative flowers, mini 

tomato, wild strawberry and several varieties 

of peppers. R1 650 from Builders Warehouse 

Strubens Valley. 

Garden Day! 

There’s nothing like the joy of gardening. Connecting to nature, the 

pride of growing your own plants, flowers, food and of course, the 

amazing health benefits. It’s also been said that gardens, no matter 

how big or small, have the potential to bring people together, which 

is why on Sunday, 20 October you should down tools, and invite 

neighbours, friends and family round to celebrate Garden Day. 

Some ideas: 

• Use fresh flowers and greenery from your garden to make flower 

crowns for everyone. • Invite friends for a bring ’n’ braai – use herbs 

from the garden to flavour their meat. • Instead of a book club, have a 

plant club. Ask guests to bring a rare or interesting plant to swap with 

one of the other guests. • If you don’t have a garden, visit someone 

who does and enjoy it with them. 

For more ideas and Garden Day inspiration, visit www.gardenday.co.za. 

Framed rabbit, R205, 

Antique Shack, 

082 824 6960. 

Pencil in 

your diary: 

13 October – Do 

not miss the 

launch of the new 

Hannon Rose at 

Garden World 

from 1.30pm. Cost: 

R250 per person 

which includes 

the launch, a 

goodie bag and 

a high tea in the 

garden. Booking 

essential. Details: 

Magriet on 011 957 

2545 or magriet@ 

gardenworld.co.za. 

Perfect for patios … 

Snack-sized sweet orange peppers are easy to 

grow in pots on the patio or a sunny windowsill. 

‘Sweet Snack’ pot peppers produce loads of 

crunchy, delicious fruit, about 25 to 30 fruits in 

two flushes. It’s a healthy snack for kids and good 

for chopping into salads, platters and stir-fries. 

The more you pick, the better they produce. The 

plants are just as pretty and stay compact (50cm 

high). They just need regular watering, plant food 

once a week and a warm, sunny spot. Details: 

www.ballstraathof.co.za. 


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A gem 

at the coast 

We’re fussy travellers ... and have a long list of 

non-negotiables when we travel for business or 

pleasure. And in Umhlanga’s The Capital Pearls, 

we’ve found a real gem (see what we did there!). 

It has everything, and we mean everything, we 

need. There’s a selection of rooms depending 

on when we visit and who we’re travelling 

with (from studios when we’re there alone 

for a day or two doing business, through to 

between one and four bedroom apartments 

when we’re with the whole family shebang ... 

think noisy grandkids and tired in-laws). You can 

eat in (there’s 24-hour in-room dining, and the 

apartments have fully equipped kitchens) or 

pop downstairs and within a stone’s throw you’ll 

find dozens of restaurants for all tastes. There’s a 

kids’ play area, complimentary entrance to Planet 

Fitness (work off that breakfast!), and (be still my 

beating heart) more than 60 shops in The Pearls 

Mall. And so, so much more. Splashed champers 

on your evening dress? ... a laundry service. Kids 

want to go back to the beach? ... a comp shuttle 

service within a five km radius. An urgent work 

mail? ... high-speed Wi-Fi. Add a resort pool, a 

pool deck and bar, and Indian Ocean views 

to take your breath away and you’ve got the 

(postcard) picture. Rates obviously vary hugely 

depending on type of room and time of visit. 

Details: Central Reservations on 011 290 9700 or 

thecapital.co.za. 


Spoil 

October 

Win a hamper of the 

most agréable French cult 

beauty products 

Let’s be honest ... French women really do 

always seem to get it right. And one of 

their favourite ranges is ours, too. We adore 

the NUXE range of products, and can’t live 

without the French cult multi-purpose dry 

oil, Huile Prodigieuse, which has botanical 

oils that nourish, repair and protect your 

face, hair and body. Each of the NUXE Rêve 

de Miel creams is a joie to use ... from the 

Ultra Comforting Body Cream and Hand 

and Nail Cream to the exceptional Ultra 

Rich Cleansing Gel for face and body. We’ve 

just discovered the honey-scented Super 

Skin Repair Balm which works wonders to 

soothe areas which need it the most (think 

windburned chin or sides of the nose, 

dry elbows and heels ... and though we’re 

not often keen to share our creams, this 

one really does work for the whole family. 

The products, which cost between R370 

and R695, are available from Woolworths, 

Truworths, Edgars and Foschini stores. 

We’re giving away a hamper of these NUXE 

products ... to stand a chance of winning, 

simply visit our Facebook page (Get It 

Joburg West) and like our October French 

Spoil post. Entries close October 25.

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