Sep 2019 - Jhb South

JOBURG SOUTH • ALBERTON
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SEPTEMBER 2019
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GET IT
Editorial 011 724 7000
1 Eaton Terrace, Terrace Building
New Redruth Alberton
Website joburgsouth.getitonline.co.za
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Editor Lize-Maré Landsman
albertongetit1@caxton.co.za
011 724 7000
Sub Editors
Yaron Blecher| yaronb@caxton.co.za
Julie Maule | juliem@caxton.co.za
Layout Artist
Shanet Moodley
Design Studio
Claire o’ Donoghue, Shavaun Cronje,
Bianca Coetzee and Lihandi du Toit
Sales
Lize-Maré Landsman 011 724 7000
albertongetit1@caxton.co.za
GET IT NATIONAL
National Group Editor
Kym Argo | kyma@caxton.co.za
National Sales Manager
Shirley Frattaroli | Phone 083 633 6100
shirleyf@caxton.co.za
Branch Manager Natalie Maree
Production Manager
Taybah Bux 011 916 5339 / 5331
Distribution
Freddy Sephaka 072 580 4600
Get It South is distributed free of charge.
For a full list of where it is available
phone 011 724 7000
Published by CTP Limited
Competition rules
The judges’ decision is final. Prizes cannot
be transferred or redeemed for cash.
Competitions are not open to the sponsors
or Caxton employees or their families. Get It
Magazine reserves the right to publish the
names of winners, who will be contacted
telephonically and need to collect their
prizes from Caxton Joburg South branch
within 10 days or they will be forfeited.
Prizewinners names are published on our
Facebook page monthly.
CONTENTS
REGULARS
4 Why don’t you attend a Glass workshop, get fit at the Rietvlei Zoo Farm
Parkrun 5km walk/run or eat, socialise and be entertained
at the Jozi Urban Market
5 These thrilling reads will keep you entertained this September
6 Our September wish list is packed with some recently
unpacked goodies
SOCIAL
9 Johannesburg Child Welfare celebrating 110 years
10 Mingle and meet with business women from the
Joburg South community
PEOPLE
12 We speak to cancer survivor, Lizanne Joubert about
her journey to recovery
14 Young and talented Yahto Kraft from The Voice SA
BEAUTY
16 New in for Spring – give these beauty buys a try
FOOD
18 With half a dozen yummy new cookbooks on the shelves,
it’s going to be a delicious September
GARDENING
20 It is time to get your hands dirty
SPOIL
34 Our prettiest, and most delicious Spoil ever!
ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS
21–29 Parenting is both challenging and rewarding,
but often parents have to deal with many obstacles. Read our
Essential Guide for Parents to get some tips on good
parenting and how to raise a healthy, happy child
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September 2019
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If you have a date for the Get It diary page, email the info at least one month in advance to albertongetit1@caxton.co.za
A hot date
Diary dates worth keeping
Hear the smooth voices of local talent while sipping on your favourite drink
01 at the Ebar’s Live Music Sundays. A delicious snack basket menu is available,
with an exciting variety of choices to fit your mood. ‘Happy Hour’ from 3pm to 4pm.
Details: 010 822 1870 or www.ebar.co.za
Eat, socialise and be entertained at the Jozi Urban Market, Gold Reef City – Casino
5th floor covered rooftop car park. Taking place the first Sunday of every
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month from 10am to 3pm. Gourmet food, craft beer and gin, unique stalls, spectacular
views, live music and free kids entertainment.
Get into tip-top shape! Participate in the Rietvlei Zoo Farm Parkrun 5km walk/
06 run every Saturday at 8am. All ages welcome. Dogs on leads also welcome.
Register on www.parkrun. co.za and download your bar code - it’s free. Details: www.
rietvleifarm.co.za
Catch Bishop Benjamin Dube the “darling” of South African Gospel fans live at
07 The Lyric Theatre. Witness the un-interrupted, raw, authentic and sincere worship.
Details: www.thelyrictheatre.com
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International production, Stomp, at Montecasino’s Teatro is something worth
travelling for. From London and Paris to Las Vegas and New York Stomp makes
music with brooms, matchboxes, hands and feet, poles, chairs, sinks, basketballs,
newspapers and more, climaxing with the exhilarating trademark bins routine,
where metal trashcans become drums and dustbin lids become combat shields.
Details: www.computicket.com
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Have you been to one of Café La
11 Plume’s Social Club gatherings
yet? From bingo and books, to colourful
craft workshops and inspiring guest
speakers not forgetting the delicious
eats and wonderful company! Wednesday
mornings are the highlight of their
week at Cafe’ la Plume at 17 on Joan.
Details: Tracy on 083 442 2586.
Attend a Glass Workshop in the
14 tranquil setting of Henley on Klip
on September 14. Workshops last three
to four hours and you will complete a
sun catcher which is yours to keep. All
tools and materials will be provided as
well as instruction and possibly a cup
of tea or coffee if you can drag yourself
away from your project. The workshops
are aimed at people who want to try
their hand at stained glass before committing
to buying equipment and glass,
and to those who only want a little fun.
Details: Sue Webber on 071 873 6317 or visit
their website at suewebbersglass.com or
Facebook/Living.Glass
Enjoy a guided walk at the
28 Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve.
Meet at 7am for prompt start at 7:30am
at the Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera
Road Kibler Park. Don’t forget a hat, sunscreen,
good walking shoes and water.
Bookings essential. Details: klipriviersberg@gmail.com
FORTHCOMING EVENT:
OCTOBER On your marks, get set,
go! Don’t forget about this year’s
SPAR Women’s Challenge on October
6! Don’t miss out on the fun! It is an annual
race, offering women of all shapes,
sizes and fitness levels the opportunity
to take part in a 5km or 10km race. Visit
www.sparjoburgrace.co.za for info on
how and where to enter. Entry fee is
a mere R100 per person. The race will
start at 8am at Marks Park Sports Club
in Emmarentia. Online entries close on
September 24 at midnight.
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Book club
Half a dozen thrilling reads for September
‘It was a good day to be free of prison.’ So begins David Baldacci’s One Good Deed
... his latest release which, as always, keeps readers’ adrenalin running high. When
Aloysius Archer gets out of prison, he heads for Poca City, with just the clothes he’s
wearing and an appointment with his parole officer. A chance meeting sees him
offered a job as a debt collector - but all’s not above board, and if Aloysius wants to
avoid heading back behind bars, he’s got his work cut out for him. Macmillan, R299.
• A new home in the suburbs offers a fresh start to a family of four. It’s in a quiet,
leafy road, with good schools, and is close to the sea and a comfortable commute
to London. Perfect. All bar the fact that it appears to be the hunting ground for
a serial killer. Fiona Cummins’ The Neighbour is as thrilling as it gets. Macmillan,
R290 • Blood in the Water by Jack Flynn is set in Boston’s underworld, where the
harbour chief, his 19-year-old daughter and a homeland security agent are caught
up in a deadly game of cat and mouse with international terrorists. Macmillan, R299
Tom Kennedy and his young son, Jake,
have just moved to a quiet village,
hoping to heal the hurt after the loss
of their wife and mum. The place they
choose to live, Featherbank, has a dark
past ... 15 years before, a serial killer,
known as The Whisper Man, abducted
and murdered five young boys.
The killer was caught, and this history
doesn’t worry Tom and Jake. Until another
boy goes missing. And Jake says
he hears whispering at his window.
Described as gripping, moving and
brilliantly creepy ... an outstanding new
psychological thriller. Penguin, R290
In a large house in London’s fashionable
Chelsea, a baby is awake in her cot.
Well-fed and cared for, she’s happily
waiting for someone to pick her up.
In the kitchen lie three decomposing
corpses, with a hastily scrawled note.
The three have been dead for several
days. So who’s looking after the baby?
There’s little better than finding a new
Lisa Jewell book on the shelves ... The
Family Upstairs is just FABULOUS.
Penguin, R290
Also look out for ...
Daisy and Simon’s marriage is great,
particularly after the arrival of longedfor
daughter Millie. A happy little family
of three. So what if Simon drinks a bit
too much every now and then ... as
Daisy says, he’s just letting off steam.
Then one night at a party, things spiral
horribly out of control ... Adele Parks’
Lies Lies Lies is all about relationships,
marriage and secrets. A great read.
Harper Collins, R305
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Wish list
Here’s to a marvellous September
Rosé Champagne and cherry
blossoms … hello Spring
A champagne inspired by cherry
blossom. What could possibly be
more appropriate to celebrate Spring?
Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, the
number one selling Champagne
in France and the third biggest in
the world, have just unveiled their
latest Spring Edition of the Réserve
Exclusive Brut Rosé. Inspired
by the famous – but fleeting
- Sakura (cherry blossom)
season in Japan, when life is
renewed and flowers are in
bud, the packaging is utterly
glorious … all delicate pink
petals against a blue sky. The
Brut-style Rosé Champagne
is bursting with red
summer fruits, is a gorgeous
pomegranate pink and is
absolutely perfect for Spring
alfresco sipping. You’ll find
it for around R780 at good
bottlestores.
Pompom tassel
keyring, R99.95,
Woolworths
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Nothing but a good time!
Broadway’s smash hit musical, Rock of Ages, is going to set Montecasino’s Teatro on fire! This jukebox
musical features 28 classic rock songs from the 1980s … think Don’t Stop Believin’, The Final Countdown,
Here I Go Again and so many more. As the humorous high-energy storyline unfolds, you’ll take a journey
back to a colourful era while singing-a-long to rock anthems that come alive on stage. This promised to be a
feel-good stage production and it’s guaranteed you’ll be on your feet rocking away to the memories. With an
WIN!
all-SA cast, band and production team, great comedy, stellar performances and amazing music it’s a seriously
mindless, ridiculously enjoyable, glamour-rock musical that we are certainly not going to miss. It’s
on from Thursday September 26 to Sunday October 20, tickets cost from R150 and you’ll get them at www.montecasino.co.za,
or Computicket on 083 915 8000 or www.computicket.com Owing to adult themes, a PG13 is recommended.
Fancy winning a pair of tickets? We’re giving two lucky readers two tickets each for the 6pm show on Sunday September 29.
To enter, leave your name on our ROCK OF AGES WIN post on Facebook before September 20.
Daisy Love Eau So Sweet captures the addictive and irresistible spirit of Daisy Love
with an unexpected sweet freshness. Sparkling white raspberry notes reveal a
lustrous personality while a soft floral airiness and delicate musky tones immerse
you in the sweetness of the moment. Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau So Sweet EDT.
From R875, Woolworths.
With spring in full swing this
month, the birds are chirping,
bees are buzzing, and spring
flowers are about to be in
full bloom. Brighten up the
patio with these gorgeous
Begonias, R65.78, Pot Plants
Direct, Multiflora Flower
Market, 011 610 1134.
Our darlings of the South
Pssst have you heard? Our favourite coffee shop, Just Darling, has scooped up the
Service Excellence Award at the Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA) Coffee
Shop Awards for 2019. The coffee shop was placed in the Top 100 Coffee Shops in
South Africa out of 2 000 nominees. If you have not yet visited them let the aroma
of the freshly roasted coffee beans along with the delicious food, make for a relaxing
visit to this favourite coffee shop. Details: Mall of the South, 011 682 2948.
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Margot Davids, Maria Grigoropoulos,
Leigh Roos and Jo-Anne Schermeier
Carol and Neville Bews
110 years and
going strong
Johannesburg Child Welfare recently celebrated 110
years of being in existence with a Fundraising Gala
Dinner at Thaba Eco Hotel.
Mpofi Makepe, Ellen Mokete and Lungi Masaobi
Ravi Patel and Candice Pillay
Jarryd, Simone and Len Davids
Anita Lapan, Leah Ngubane and Aileen Langley
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Estie Matthews and Annette Christie
Shona Selley and Shereen Hunter
Mingle and
meet
Likeminded women enjoyed the Woman of Stature
morning recently at The Olive Tree Coffee Shop at
Thaba Eco Hotel, with guest speaker Shona Selley
chatting about the business world.
Barbara Vos and Carrie Viviers
Taneil Arkner and Joylene Teixeira
Eleanore Jannetti, Elisa Januario , Liane Mitchley and Natalie van der Walt
Shereen Hunter and Rolynne Wilken
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Fighting BACK
Text: Lize-Maré Landsman. Photos: Rentia Smith Photography.
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After being diagnosed with lymphoma, Lizanne Joubert,
came out standing strong and moving forward at a fast
pace. This superwoman shares her story.
Lizanne in short:
I unwind by … just relaxing at home,
inviting friends over for a braai or
catching the latest series on television.
I enjoy … a good cup of coffee, biltong
and food (just as long as I don’t
have to cook it)
I love animals … especially my Boston
Terrier, Katy.
er energy is palpable
as she describes her
journey with cancer. “A
few years ago, at the
age of 23, I quickly
started losing weight.
I also seemed to be out of breath doing
simple things such as walking a
few stairs. Thinking I was merely unfit,
I ignored it at first. After googling my
symptoms I decided to go to my doctor.
He sent me for a sonar and picked
up lymphoma and wanted to book me
into hospital. Talk about bad timing
to discover something like this. It was
the day before a long weekend and I
had plans. Long story short that night
we were involved in a car accident
and I was admitted to hospital. I went
for another scan when the radiologist
confirmed I had a tumour in my heart.
I wasn’t too shocked but wanted to
get the process rolling as it was
an inconvenience.
“A few weeks after my diagnosis I
started with chemotherapy. My life
did not stop because of cancer, I still
got married to my soul mate, Werner.
He was my first ‘real’ love, and
together we journeyed down the road
of recovery.
“A few months later I was readmitted
to hospital and had to start with
in-hospital chemotherapy. After
chemo, a stemcell transplant followed
and then another month of radiation.
Once the medical procedures were
completed, I continued with my life,
but the cancer returned after a year
and a half. It was challenging to accept
I had to drink from the same cup
again. I had to start with chemo and
radiation again. Apart from this, I had
outstanding medical bills needing to
be paid. Employees at my workplace
at the time each contributed a portion
of their salary to help me. I also had
great help from our wonderful community.
I am celebrating my third year
in remission. What a blessing!”
Despite these challenges, Lizanne is
moving forward with her head held
high. Life after breast cancer has
brought some changes. “After qualifying
to be a nail technician, I decided
to leave my job and pursue a career in
beauty. I opened my own nail studio,
LJPND Boutique Nails. To date, she has
inspired many others with her fantastic
work and by looking at her Instagram
she certainly has many followers.
Cancer in some ways has allowed me
to review my goals and follow my
dreams. I am positive and look forward
to the future.
These days I spend my time wisely, doing
what I do best, staying humbly on
my knees and fighting back.
Did you know:
September is Lymphoma
Awareness Month. Lymphoma is
one of the most prevalent forms
of blood cancer, which itself
represents the fifth most common
cause of cancer death worldwide.
Each year, it is estimated that
more than 400,000 people are
diagnosed with lymphoma, yet
this complex group of diseases has
a relatively limited understanding
among the general public.
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est
The
of me
Yahto Kraft is hot off
the success of The
Voice SA, where he
was in the Top six
and will be making
a guest appearance
in Born To Perform
SHINE! 2019.
Text: Lida-Marie Saayman. Photos: Justine Mac Photography.
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Yahto, which means blue in Native
American, is a music theatre singer, who
completed his degree in music theatre
last year at the young age of 18, from
Stageworx School of Performing Arts. He
sings, dances and creates and makes his
own outfits for his performances. He has
an incredible voice and as he says, has
been singing before he could talk.
On The Voice SA Yahto got three “turns”,
one from Lira, Francois and Ricky and
from there decided to go with Team
Leera. “It was the most incredible
experience, I would not have given it
up for anything, and I learned so much
about myself. The show really showed
me how hard working one needs to
be in this industry. You have to keep
your mind on the goal.” Yahto adds. He
also learned to cut out the haters and
the naysayers, as he is flamboyant and
knows what he does, doesn’t always
cater to everyone’s taste. Not just in the
choices of his songs,
but also in his outfits.
He performed most of
his songs in high heel
shoes and glitzy outfits
that he put together
himself, sometimes
wearing a skirt over a
suit. The garments were
sponsored by Truworths
and YDE and Yatho put
his own spin on every
outfit. “They were very
open-minded about my
look,” Yahto adds. There
were many negative
YouTube and Facebook
comments, but Yahto has learned from
an early age to focus on the positive.
“You have to keep your eye on the prize
and you have to keep going, no matter
what,” Yahto says.
The Voice made it possible for Yahto to
explore and grow himself as an artist.
He chose a wide range of songs to sing,
from movie themes, rock ballads, dirty
grunge, Broadway ballads and more.
“The Voice made it possible to bring out
the true artist inside myself,” Yahto adds.
Yahto teaches music theatre at
Stageworx, and in his free time he writes
his own songs, rehearses with his band
and runs his own dance group. He
also has his own clothing brand called
House of Kraft. Music is Yahto’s passion,
Life will always
be difficult, the
world can be a
dark place, but
be a light in
the darkness
through and through, “I sing to heal my
own wounds, but I also sing for the little
girls and boys out there who haven’t
yet decided if this is what they would
like to do. When I go through difficult
times I write songs to remind myself
that I will be okay again.” He believes
in embracing the person who you are,
even when others do not and he is
comfortable and proud of the person
he is today. His energy and enthusiasm
for life and music shines from out of his
eyes. In 2007 Yahto sadly lost his father
and he recalls what his father told him at
the age of four, “He told me that life will
always be difficult, the world can be a
dark place, but be a light in the darkness.
Shine your light brazenly for others
to see.”
Yahto is an open book, and has endured
much bullying over his weight and
about being openly gay at school
from the stage of primary school.
Today he believes you
should be yourself
unapologetically and
a person should never
wear a mask, and
Yahto certainly does
not. “We often think
people care more
than they do, and we
think people will not
accept us for who we
are, and it is true there
are some, but at the
end of the day the
people that do accept
you are the ones who
matter.” He wants
to make a difference in the lives of
others, and he wants to do this by
being who he truly is, unashamedly. “I
want to take on every challenge that
comes my way and grab onto every
opportunity, not only in the music
industry, but in life, to further my
career and be true to what
I represent.”
Yahto will be performing his own
personally written and produced
songs at Born To Perform and will also
be part of several other performances.
Born To Perform was founded in 2015
as a platform to give young performers
opportunities and experiences in the
arts, whilst allowing self-development
and personal growth through the love
and passion for music.
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Catrice ICONails Gel Lacquer in East, West,
Pink’s Best and Nails on Fire, R59.95 from Dis-Chem
Pretty eyes ... Clarins 4-Colour Eye Palette
with four rosy shades R595 • Mix it up with
nine pretty shades from GOSH, R285
from Edgars • Mavala Mini
Nail Colour in Glacier, R87
from Clicks, Dis-Chem
and Woolworths
Oh-so-jolly pretty! We love Elizabeth Arden
Eyeshadow Trio in Oh So Pink. R390
We’re having a rose-hued
SPRING FLING
TheraNaka Desert
Rose Diffuser, R285
from theranaka.co.za
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Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector, R305 • Elizabeth
Arden Beautiful Colour Moisturizing Lipstick in Pretty Pink,
R325 • Lancôme L’Absolu Rouge Lipstick in Rose Lancôme,
R420 • Mavala lipstick in Nagoya, R180 from Clicks and Dis-Chem
• Essence Velvet Matt Lipstick in 02, R49.95 from Dis-Chem •
(Back) Elizabeth Arden Plush Up Lip Gelato in Candy Girl, R299
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The Densitium by
SVR range is perfect
for mature skins ...
we’re loving this
moisturiser that firms
and strengthens, R330
from Clicks • Gatineau
Aquamemory Serum
restores plumpness and
water levels to your skin,
R885 from Woolworths,
Truworths and Edgars •
NUXE Gentle Exfoliating
Gel with rose petals,
R305 from selected
Woolworths, Edgars and
Truworths stores.
British cult-favourite
organic skincare
brand Skin and Tonic
London has just
landed here, and we’re
obsessed! Try this Rose
Mist ... described as
‘a flower shower’! It’ll
cool, hydrate and tone
your skin, and set your
make-up. All with a
rose scent to perk up
your mood! R442.75
from nakedorganiks.
co.za
Coach Floral Blush is a new
playful floral scent inspired by
the tea rose. From R805, from
Edgars, Woolies, Truworths,
Foschini and Dis-Chem
Pure rose heaven ... Rose Eau De Toilette by Solinotes, R298 from Foschini • Intense
and sensual with a floral heart ... Giorgio Armani Si Passione, R1 560 from Edgars,
Foschini, Truworths and Woolies • Alien Fusion – an oriental floral spicy creation, from
R950 from your favourite fragrance stores • Feminine, floral, oriental ... Fleur de Murier
by Karl Lagerfeld, R715 from Clicks
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My Vegetarian Braai. Gasps of
horror from the carnivores! But this
lovely book by Adele Maartens is not
about trying to convert meat - eaters
... out 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 a 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 September
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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 melk 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
ever changing 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 there are tasty vegan food. Penguin, R300
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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
says. 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
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Let’s plant
With spring in full swing this month, the birds are chirping, bees
are buzzing, and spring flowers are about to be in full bloom.
We’ve visited Pot Plants Direct in Multiflora Flower Market for
spring gardening advice.
Roses,
Pot
Plants
Direct,
R70.50
Bulbs: Feed bulbs a high potash fertilizer for maximum flowers and continue to water
until the leaves turn yellow.
Roses: Feed roses with 3:1:5 or 8:1:5, water regularly and replenish mulch (ever wondered
what all those fertiliser numbers mean? Visit us at Pot Plants Direct for a better understanding
of the different fertiliser applications).
Phalaenopsis orchids: Keep in very bright light, but keep them out of direct sun. The
ideal temperature is between 15 and 22°C. Water the orchid’s roots infrequently. Fertilize
every 1-2 weeks, but not during the flowering phase.
Pot Plants: Re-pot container plants into a larger pot if necessary and feed a high nitrogen
fertilizer solution.
Look out for leaf gull on Azaleas, rust on Geraniums, blight on Tomatoes, aphids on rose
buds, slugs and snails around new planted seedlings, thrips on Ficus and Gladioli and
Citrus psylla on lemons
Two tree options are:
1. Sclerocarya birrea (Marula Tree), which is an iconic African symbol and is found in the
warmer parts of southern Africa. Marula is a medium-sized to large deciduous tree with
an erect trunk and rounded crown.
2. Philenoptera violacea (Apple-leaf), which is a medium- to large-sized, deciduous to
semi-deciduous tree up to 15 m tall with a wide-spreading, dense and rounded crown.
Details: Pot Plants Direct, Multiflora Flower Market, City Deep, 011 610 1134,
pots@multiflora.co.za
Phalaenopsis
orchids, Pot
Plants Direct,
R141
Arbor Week
Celebrate Arbor Week (1 to 7 September
in South Africa) by planting
indigenous trees as a practical and
symbolic gesture of sustainable
environmental management.
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Parents
Essential guide for
Essential guide for
Parenting is both
challenging and
rewarding, but often
parents have to deal
with many obstacles.
Read our Essential
Guide for Parents to
get some tips on good
parenting and how
to raise a healthy,
happy child.
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READING
corner
Here are some great newly released books to keep the young
ones entertained during the September holiday.
Find out! Birds
Find out how birds from around
the world fly, feed, sense the world,
communicate, build nests, protect
their eggs, raise chicks, keep their
feathers in top condition, defend
themselves, and travel in search
of food and nesting sites. Packed
with information, photographs,
and colourful illustrations!
Takealot.com, R130.
Disney The Lion King:
My busy books
Join Simba and his friends on their
amazing adventures in the Pride
Lands and beyond! A book and
toy all in one, this My Busy Books
activity kit comes complete with
a brightly illustrated book, wellcrafted
figurines, and a giant durable
playmat. Children ages 36 months
and up will enjoy spending time
with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa, Timon,
and all of their favourite Lion King
characters. Exclusive Books, R230.
Baby Touch Peekaboo
Babies and toddlers will love this
original tactile playbook from the
innovative Baby Touch range. Have
fun touching the different textures
and playing peekaboo with the large
integrated flaps. The bright and bold
illustrations are perfect for baby to
enjoy. Exclusive Books, R110.
Billy is confused ... he has loads of
friends, but they all look different, act in
different ways and wear very different
clothes. Is this okay, he wonders?
In Sarah Tavola’s Perfectly Different
rhyming story, Billy’s mum explains
that it’s fine to be different and that
the world would be a very dull place if
everyone looked and acted the same.
Sinan Hallak’s lively illustrations help
to show three to six-year-olds
the importance of embracing –
and enjoying – individuality.
Struik Children, R90.
Roald Dahl’s ABC
Learn your ABC in the
gloriumptious world of Roald
Dahl! This sturdy board book is
perfect for little hands.
Loot, R150.
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The boy and the tree
A sad boy climbs a hill and flops down under a giant
old tree. He’s sad because all his friends have new and
shiny toys and his only toy is a battered old panda. Then
magic happens – the tree takes him on many wonderful
imaginary adventures in space, on the ocean and to meet
wild animals – showing him a tree is much better than any
shiny toy. Marleen Lammers tells the charming rhyming
story of The Boy and the Tree, while Anja Stoeckigt drew
the enchanting illustrations. Puffin, R120.
Powerful
Kitty was being bullied at school by Dog and Giraffe – but then her
Mommy showed her how to turn on her inner superpower. Powerful
by Alicia Thomas-Woolf teaches children how to deal with bad, sad,
scared and angry feelings in a deceptively simple story that could
become a tool for life. It’s an anti-bullying, confidence-building songand-action
book that’s fun and carries an important lesson for all
children, as well as their parents and teachers. It comes with a CD of
the song and illustrations by Karin Arbuthnot. Ada Enup, R200.
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Reshaping
the future
Geraldine Naidoo put St Martins on the map through
her involvement in piloting a science programme for
Honeywell in conjunction with NASA and the US Space
and Rocket Centre.
Geraldine is the head of the Science Department at St Martin’s Preparatory
School and has been a science teacher at the prep school for the past
seven years. Prior to St Martin’s she had been exposed to a wide spectrum
of learning styles and techniques in both mainstream and special
needs teaching.
Because of her love for science she worked for a company called “The Nutty
Scientist” at the Rand Easter Show during her Easter Holiday in 2017. The
company partnered with St Martin’s and along with ten St Martin’s High
School students who for a ten day period were able to showcase their
adoration for science. “The time I spent presenting scientific principles at the
show brought me acclaim and I even had a mention in the local edition of
Child Magazine,” Geraldine said.
Later in 2017 Geraldine was selected to attend the Honeywell Educators at
the Space Academy Conference, which was held at the US Space and Rocket
Centre in Huntsville, Alabama. “During my time there I attended lectures
at the University of Alabama, as well as participating in engineering and
design challenges which included rocket construction and launch, payload
operations and many others. I met and interacted with teachers from around
the world and forged valuable relationships,” she added.
In 2018 Geraldine spearheaded the programme which saw St Martin’s as one
of the eight schools from around the world piloting a science programme for
Honeywell in conjunction with NASA and the US Space and Rocket Centre.
Through various challenges and experiments they were able to complete the
tasks that were outlined in meritorious fashion. This pilot programme proved
to be a great success.
Geraldine takes much pride in her teaching and her position at St Martin’s.
“As a Math and Science Major in University, being able to impart knowledge
with my pupils in a manner that develops curiosity and encourages critical
thinking is very important to me. St Martin’s has been the perfect platform
for me to develop as an educator. The school has a great ethos and is value
driven. Focus on quality instead of quantity and the ability to identify
each child’s strength is what sets St Martin’s apart from other schools.”
Geraldine said.
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ADVERTORIAL
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GIVE IT,
don’t bin it
Make a difference in your community this National Book Week and International
Literacy Day by donating unwanted children’s books.
Literacy is a human right and the
foundation of all learning.
Did you know that 58 percent of
households do not have access to
a single leisure book? A staggering
78 percent of Grade fours are not
able to read with meaning. Only
47 percent of the South African
population read printed books.
South Africa has a reading crisis
and these are just a few of the
shocking statistics.
Caxton Joburg South, with the
help of the public, wants to make
a difference in ensuring all the
above-mentioned statistics are
pushed to 100 percent in an
attempt to eradicate illiteracy in
our communities. We are asking the
public to donate children’s books to
our office at 1 Eaton Terrace, New
Redruth, which we will distribute
as part of our reading campaign for
National Book Week, which is from
September 2 to 8 and International
Literacy Day on September 8.
Together we can make a difference
in our community.
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SMART
saving
Saving money is one of the most important aspects to securing your financial future.
When taught early, it becomes easy to develop good financial habits
that will yield long-term benefits.
Ester Ochse, from FNB, said encouraging
children to save from an early age
plays an important role and will help
when they get older.
“Exposing your children to saving and
managing their own finances early will
allow them to make mistakes, learn
from their mistakes and identify habits
that will help them be more responsible
with their finances.”
Ochse shared tips on how parents
can encourage children to save:
Help them set a goal:
Firstly, you need to help them set
a goal and demonstrate what they
stand to achieve if they reach their
goal. For example, if your child wants
to purchase a new TV game, encourage
them to save from the pocket
money they receive and set a timeline
to achieving the goal. When they
reach the goal, they will see the benefits of saving and working towards
what you need.
Wants vs. needs:
Understanding the difference between needs and wants is crucial
in helping children avoid spending money on unnecessary expenses. Once they
understand the difference, they will be more cautious about where and how their
money is spent.
Match their savings:
Consider matching your child’s contribution. For example, if their monthly target is to
save R300 a month, match it with R300 to make it R600. This will encourage them to
continue saving because they will see progress and value of their savings.
Lead by example:
When you receive your salary every month, sit down with your children and show
them how much you are saving towards their school fees. At the end of the year,
show them how much you have saved as well as the interest received on savings. Furthermore,
show them the discounts that applies when paying school fees in advance
and demonstrate how much you will save because of paying school fees in advance.
“One of the best ways of assuring your children they are capable of saving, is to let
them take control of their savings journey. Guide them through the money management
journey and help them track their progress monthly. This is one of the best
ways to get them started on their savings journey,” said Ochse.
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Mhondoro
We love a bush getaway...and one where ellies drink from the pool, the rooms
are OTT comfy and five star food is a special treat.
When you’re sitting having lunch on the verandah and an ellie
strolls past, stopping to drink from the pool in front of you, you
know you’re at a special spot.
More so when an hour later on a game drive you see a leopard
stalk, then chase and bring down a springbok, her five threemonth-old
cubs chasing after her as if to cheer her on.
We’ve just spent a couple of days at Mhondoro Safari Lodge &
Villa in the Welgevonden Game Reserve, and it was indeed a
special treat.
Although the
area’s malaria free,
mosquito nets still
drape the beds. Very
Out of Africa!
The Honeymoon Suite ...
romance in the bush
Very casually strolling by ... the ellies are
regular, and hugely welcome, visitors to the
lodge and, more specifically, the swimming pool.
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The Welgevonden area is fairly
rocky and hilly, but the lodge is
built overlooking a flat plain, with a
waterhole in front to which animals
drift all day ... families of warthog
and a dazzle of zebras ... the ellies
appear to ignore it completely and
head straight for the pool, much to
the delight of the guests – most of
whom are international, so imagine
the thrill!
Besides what turned out to include
some sensational animal sightings,
a highlight of our stay was also the
food ... this five-star lodge prides itself
on the fine dining options offered,
and deservedly so. While the boma
dinner was been-there-eaten-that,
other meals were exceptional ...
think eggs Benedict with truffle oil
hollandaise or French toast with
thyme-infused honey and nuts for
breakfast, or later in the day a dish of
beetroot elements (pickled beetroot
and beetroot sorbet, goat’s cheese
and rocket, topped with pumpkin
seed ... bliss), a wonderful wild
mushroom risotto with truffle oil and
Parmesan, and quite possibly the
best rack of lamb we’ve ever eaten.
As much of this as possible comes
from the lodge’s large, flourishing
veggie and herb garden – and it’s
leaning towards being totally selfsufficient
and off-the-grid within the
next year or so.
Accommodating just 26 guests in
total, there are a few chic-African and
edgy European-decorated suites to
choose from, as well as a romantic
Honeymoon Suite, which has a
Honestly. Is there anything
more dramatically wonderful
than an African sunrise or
sunset? We think not!
Fine dining with a view.
heated plunge pool and outside
deck with day bed that overlooks
the waterhole. The suites – think
mosquito-net-draped beds and
roaring fireplaces – sleep either
two or four guests ... but there’s a
magnificent three-bedroom villa.
A marvellous choice for a family or
group of friends, the villa comes with
a private butler, chef and ranger,
and is exceptionally equipped with
a pool, lounge, dining and outdoor
entertainment areas, (it even has its
own gym for heaven’s sake).
Other standout features at the
lodge, where children of all ages are
welcome, include the underground
waterhole hide, which is connected
to the main lodge by a tunnel,
allowing you to safely race off and
see the animals close up, a lovely
spa for those who need even
more spoiling than being out in
the bush provides, a heated pool
and sauna and two great areas
for youngsters – one indoors, one
out. There’s a shooting range, and
rock art excursions, bush walks and
rhino tracking, and really brilliant
yoga retreats can be arranged – get
together six or more yoga friends
and experience yoga in the bush at
dawn or sunset ... how amazing!
Rates range from R5675 a person a
night, sharing, with children under
two free; three to nine paying 50 per
cent of the adult fee, 10 upwards
paying full rate. The Villa exclusive-use
rate is R45455 for four guests, R9091
per extra adult and R5051 per extra
child between three and 11. There are,
however, often specials, so keep an eye
on the website. All rates are inclusive
of meals, selected house drinks, two
game drives a day and reserved
entrance, as well as scheduled transfers
from the Welgevonden main gate.
Children can’t go on regular game
drives, but Bumble Drives can be
arranged and there are babysitters,
as well as fun activities. The area is
malaria free, and the drive is a little less
than three hours from Joburg and OR
Tambo airport – unless you happily
drive along in a daze and miss the N3
turn-off, when you could, as we did,
take the road (much) less travelled, in
which case add, oh, say two hours or
so to your drive time!
Details: res@mhondoro.com,
087-150-2314, mhondoro.com
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Our prettiest, and most delicious Spoil ever!
What’s better than one Chateau Gateaux cake? Well, two, obviously.
And what’s even better than that? When the two delicious cakes are packaged
in a specially designed, unique-sized Lou Harvey cake cooler bag (which even has
a special Chateau Gateaux zip). Yip. Two of our favourite brands have joined (delicious)
forces ... now Chateau Gateaux stores stock this lovely Lou Harvey bag ... perfectly
sized to carry two cakes. Our joy is massive. Details: chateaugateaux.co.za. We’re giving
one reader a LH bag worth R399 and vouchers worth R700 for two cakes ... to win,
simply follow Get It National Magazines on Facebook, like our Delicious Spoil
post, and tag a friend. Entries close September 25.
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