Aug 2019 - Lowveld

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August is all about women 

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August 2019

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Why don’t you... 

04 Walk a dog, enjoy an evening of comedy or rock your heart out 

05 Read a thriller or kick back with a bit of chic lit 

WISH LIST 

06 August must-haves 

Social 

10 Jeremy Loops at The Barnyard 

12 All fired up at this year’s Innibos 

people 

14 We talk to renowned Lowveld potter, Antjie Newton 

18 Three women who have taken the plunge from corporate 

to self-employed 

BEAUTY & FASHION 

22 The art of concealing those little imperfections 

24 Keeping winter’s dry skin at bay 

health 

26 Stress relief, the natural way 

28 Helping people to communicate brings joy to a local couple 

FOOD & DRINK 

30 Bringing back the roadhouse! 

32 Nothing beats home-made preserves 

Art 

36 Telling stories on canvas 

38 Storage, the easy way 

GARDENING 

46 Nature’s best-kept secret 

community 

50 August is all about women! 

52 Canon’s Snapshot of the Neighbourhood 

... and many more! 

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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 Lowveld 

Media within 10 days or they will be forfeited. 

Prizewinners names are published on our 

Facebook page monthly. 

AUGUST 2019 

TRAVEL 

60 Lost in time 

Win 

50 An anti-ageing facial 

64 A personalised pretty spoil for her (or him!) 

COVER LOOK 

Cover: Antjie Newton. Make-up: Claire Minnaar, MUD i’langa. 

Photographer: Belinda Erasmus 

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August 2019 Get It Lowveld 03

If you have a date for our diary, email the info at least a month in advance to jess@lowvelder.co.za 

03 

Get those running shoes 

on because the Skukuza 

Castle Lager Half Marathon has 

your name on it. Held in the iconic 

Kruger National Park, the Kruger 

Park Marathon Club invites you to this 

one-of-a-kind experience. The race 

begins at 8:30am, starting from the 

Skukuza Rugby Field. For more info, 

contact Martie Oosthuizen on 

076-737-9732. 

08 

Moving Mountains for 

Cancer Patients hosts an 

event on cervical cancer that will not 

only educate, but entertain guests. 

Enjoy a luxury bus ride Mbombela to 

KMI Airport, where gynaecologists 

will speak about the disease. Upon 

arrival at the airport, Pieter Koen will 

perform. Tickets cost R200pp for the 

luxury bus package or R120 for the 

show only. Proceeds will be donated 

to local cancer patient, Sean Adlem. 

Enquiries: Izelle on 082-410-7779 or 

Zani on 079-516-6174. 

10 

Join us for the Winter Warmer 

Dog Walk at Pro-Life Pet 

Rescue outside Mbombela. Starting 

at 10am, there’ll be a jumble sale with 

loads of awesome goodies and 

bric-a-brac, and you can buy delicious 

soup with a roll to warm the cockles 

of your heart while you spoil the 

furry friends. You’re in for a 

pawesome time! 

11 

Ladies, it’s time to celebrate 

the queens that we are. 

Doek on Fleek hosts a Women’s 

Month Picnic at Chafzar Lifestyle, 

KaNyamazane. From 11am to 7pm, 

tickets can be bought at Computicket 

at R150. The event’s theme is blue 

jeans, Doek on Fleek T-shirt and a 

doek. For more info, contact Cleo on 

079-327-7638. 

A hot date! 

Pencil these events into your August diary right now! 

16 

Get into the swing of things 

with the Epilepsy Golf Day 

at Highland Gate Golf Estate outside 

Dullstroom. The event’s format is a 

scramble and the theme is all white 

with a funny hat. Cost is R3 200. 

It is a whole-day affair. For more 

info, contact Sonto Maseko on 

074-927-1379 or epilepsympu@ 

mweb.co.za. 

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What better way to forget 

all your problems than an 

evening of comedy with Jonathan 

of Radio Raps. Make sure you catch 

this funny man at Emnotweni in 

Mbombela. Tickets cost R150 at 

Computicket. Doors open at 7pm, 

the show begins at 8pm. 

30-31 

Are you ready to 

rock your heart out? 

Olof Bergh and Belgravia present 

Woodcrock 13.1 at the legendary 

Blue Moon outside Mbombela. This 

two-day music fest brings the best of 

South African music to your doorstep. 

Featuring bands such as The Black Cat 

Bones and Crimson House, and local 

acts like Soul Taxi, you don’t want to 

miss out. Tickets cost R200 at Quicket 

and R250 at the gate. Food and drinks 

are sold at the venue. Camping is 

limited - email jessica@tobc.co.za to 

book your spot. Enquiries: 079-153- 

5295 or bluerocktot@gmail.com. 

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Do you have what it takes to 

conquer the Toyota Warrior 

Race? Held at Mbombela 

Stadium, with registration 

beginning at 6:30am, this 

event is geared for your wild 

side. Obstacles to look forward 

to include Tower of Rage and 

Mud Monster. Little adventurers 

are especially welcome to join 

in on the fun! A specifically 

designed obstacle course will 

be available for youngsters, as 

well as a Warrior Kids Zone under 

the supervision of childminders. 

Those who are interested in some 

extra high-speed action have the 

option of entering the popular 

Sprint Race too. Tickets can be 

purchased at www.warrior.co.za. 

Book club 

Curl up with a terrific read this August 

pencil us in 

Oh. A new Catherine Alliott novel. 

Yay! Just the thing for a chilly weekend 

curled up on the sofa with a box of biscuits. 

In A Cornish Summer, Flora’s been in love 

with her husband, Hugo, for two decades. 

Just a small problem... for 15 of those years 

he’s been married to someone else. Now 

she’s been invited to paint her ex-fatherin-law 

at the family home in Cornwall. It 

promises to be a blissful summer... except 

for her awful ex-mother-in-law, and... oops... it 

appears her ex-husband and his (admittedly 

lovely) second wife are going to be there 

too. Not so blissful after all. A few lovely 

twists, great characters, many laugh-out-loud 

passages and you’ve a brilliant chick-lit read. 

LOVED it! Penguin, R290. 

Sheila O’Flanagan’s novels are always 

fabulous options for those who love a little 

chick lit (don’t we all?). In Her Husband’s 

Mistake, perfect couple Roxy and Dave 

McMenamin first kissed when Roxy was 16, 

and they’ve been in love ever since. They have 

a great marriage and wonderfully happy life. 

Until the morning after Roxy’s father’s funeral, 

when she walks in on Dave in bed with their 

next door neighbour. Time, it seems, for Roxy 

to make some big, life-changing decisions. 

Lovely, warm, funny... a wonderful book for a 

weekend read. Headline UK, R325. 

Also look out for the best Jack Ryan thriller yet! 

Tom Clancy’s Oath of Office, written by Marc Cameron, is a roller coaster of 

heart-stopping action... a thriller that will get your adrenalin going from the 

first chapter to the last. When US President Jack Ryan asks his new Secretary of 

Homeland Security what frightens him, Mark Dehart answers, “Three things”. 

Which three? “Any three. If they all happen at the same time.” From a quiet beach 

in Portugal where a beautiful woman kills a French arms dealer, to protests 

against the oppressive regime in Iran, to the Russian troops and ships massing 

on the borders of the Ukraine, across the world a conspiracy is brewing... one so 

darkly brilliant that no one has joined the dots. There’s a madman with a plan... 

a plan more devastating than President Ryan can imagine. This is the latest (and 

may well be the best) in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series. Penguin, R275. 

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04 Get It Lowveld August 2019

Wish list 

Rethinking ice cream and a pretty perfume 

Bigger, better, wow! 

This year’s Mpumalanga Show, from August 29 to 

September 1, will showcase the diverse agriculture, forestry, 

tourism, and wildlife offerings of our gorgeous province while 

also serving as a hub for innovation, collaboration, and the 

exchanging of ideas. The heart of this annual event will be the 

extensive show grounds with stalls, exhibitions, workshops, 

active demonstrations and livestock competitions. The 

Mpumalanga Show has something for everyone, with unique 

play activities for kids, an upmarket food court, farmers’ fresh 

produce market, beer tent, arts and craft stalls as well as an 

entertainment area. Hosted at Mbombela Stadium, it is not 

to be missed! Enquiries: www.mpumalangashow.com. 

Delheim Pinotage salted chocolate and berry ice cream 

We absolutely love this no-churn ice cream; it is super easy to make and 

you will get goosebumps with every bite. Great flavour complexity and 

texture and the best of both worlds! Delheim’s Pinotage is not only for 

those warm winter meals. 

Ingredients 

• 500ml fresh cream • 1 tin condensed milk • ½ cup Delheim Pinotage 

• 2 tbs berry jam - the best quality you can find! • 200g dark chocolate 

• 5ml Maldon salt. 

Method 

• Pour the wine in a saucepan and simmer until reduced by half. 

Let it cool. • Melt the dark chocolate, spread it out onto baking 

paper and sprinkle the Maldon salt over. Leave until it hardens 

and break up into pieces. • Whip the cream in a stand mixer 

until stiff peaks form. Once stiff peaks have formed, and with 

the mixer still running, slowly pour in the sweetened 

condensed milk. • Turn mixer off, remove bowl, and gently stir 

in the Delheim Pinotage, berry jam and salted dark chocolate. 

• Spoon the ice cream into a freezer-safe container and freeze 

4 hours or overnight. • Serve in an ice cream cone with 

chocolate sauce! 

New kid on the block! 

BOH Button sources and retails exclusive 

contemporary fashion and accessories 

from around the world. Its aim is to provide 

every woman the perfect ensemble for all 

ages, styles and occasions. It’s located at 

Crossing Centre in Mbombela. To contact 

the store, send a mail to hello@bohbutton. 

co.za. The Musty blazer Melton coat retails 

at R1 500, available at BOH Button. 

06 Get It Lowveld August 2019 

Explosive. Alluring. 

Iconic men’s fragrance Azzaro Wanted is now available as Azzaro 

Wanted Girl! It defines untamed beauty, brimming with allure and 

elegance while stopping at nothing. This girl knows her destiny, 

creates her own luck and isn’t afraid of anything life throws at her. 

She is charming and captivating, delectable and 

charismatic. Azzaro Wanted Girl was created by 

no less than four master perfumers, and contains 

notes of aphrodisiac ginger flower, fresh, sour 

pomegranate, orange blossom and a hint of 

Datura. This iconic fragrance epitomises 

the modern woman. The bottle is 

also notable, shaped like the 

perfect, blossoming flower; it is 

also an elegant, petite pistol. Pull 

the trigger and you release a 

flamboyant, seductive floral 

explosion. Available at Mopani, 

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Chané Ferreira and Ryno Pretorius 

Mellow vibes 

Jeremy Loops caused a stir at The Barnyard at 

Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre outside White River, 

with a hugely successful performance. Local band 

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Innibos hots up! 

This year’s Innibos lit up the Lowveld sky with a warm and fiery 

glow! As ever, the festival had something for everyone and was 

jam-packed with arts, music, a variety of stalls and extraordinary 

theatrical performances. 

Layyah Look and Lourica van der Merwe 

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Kendall Laya 

Mariolise le Roux at the art exhibition 

at the Mpumalanga Legislature. 

Elise Buitendag’s beautiful protea rendition 


Text: Mellissa Bushby. Photographer: Belinda Erasmus 

Heart 

of a gypsy 

Antjie Newton laughs that one day she will pack it all in, sell everything 

she has - a considerable collection of wonders, mind you - and follow a 

boho lifestyle, travelling from place to place just as the fancy takes her. 

Listening to her talk about her life 

and loves, you can believe that this is 

exactly what the renowned Lowveld 

potter will someday end up doing. 

Feisty and straight-forward, Antjie 

tells it like it is, with a dry sense of 

humour and a twinkle in her eye. 

Working as a maths teacher, she took 

up pottery as a hobby nearly 45 years 

ago, and has never looked back. 

Antjie enjoyed it so much she started 

working with Carol Hahn in her 

Johannesburg studio, eventually 

taking it over when Carol left for 

Canadian shores. 

When she moved the studio to 

White River 33 years ago, everything 

fell into place. A friend asked her 

to make ceramic jugs for Rottcher 

Wineries, and from there she started 

getting work from the local lodges, 

and her wares took off. 

“The young women who work for the 

lodges move around fairly often, and 

would always recommend my work 

to the next lodge they moved to. This 

kept me busy, and of course was 

excellent for business,” Antjie smiles. 

Her signature style of pottery is 

unique and immediately recognisable. 

“Some of the best advice I 

ever got was to find a style and make 

Antjie’s stunning ceramic chicken 

it your own, which I did. Obviously 

it also develops over the years; you 

hone and perfect it until it becomes 

second nature, but you need to start 

out with that initial idea that sets your 

work apart, makes it stand out.” 

The swift, light brushstrokes, French 

blue colour and stylised birds and 

animals are typical Antjie, and are 

also indicative of the Lowveld, which 

played a large part in the growth and 

development of her technique. She 

also developed her own stoneware 

clay body, as well as the glazes which 

she uses for herself and her students, 

which is a range of around 12 to 14 

different colours. 

At the time, Antjie and her husband, 

Adrian, were living in a magnificent 

home on the Plaston Road, Victoria 

Farm, which they renovated and 

rebuilt practically from scratch. “I’ve 

come to realise that that is why I 

work,” she muses. “To build! It seems 

to be what I do, renovate and build. 

Do you know that I physically helped 

to erect the fences and lay the 

paving? It’s all worth it though, 

the house was beautiful, and we had 

so many wonderful parties and 

gatherings there, including open 

days for the studio which were a 

resounding success. Good wine, 

good food and excellent company! 

What more could you want?” As time 

passed, Victoria Farm, as lovely as it 

was, turned out to be a little too big 

for the Newtons, and they sold it after 

12 years. 

So the construction began once 

more, with a new home, one that 

Antjie ultimately fell in love with. It 

was during this time that she moved 

her studio to Casterbridge Lifestyle 

Centre outside White River, where she 

remained for about 10 years. “I loved 

it and was inundated with work, the 

production side was booming. Unfortunately 

though, I was never at home, 

I worked long hours, so I decided I 

had to scale down. When a friend 

suggested I come and have a look at 

the stunning house that had come 

on the market at Mataffin, I said no, 

for the simple reason that I was tired 

of always renovating and building. 

But she convinced me, and the rest 

was history.” 

Antjie Newton amidst some of her treasures 



The house is indeed a dream come 

true. It was built in the 1930s, and 

was originally a boarding house for 

the women who worked in the 

fruit orchards, while the house on the 

opposite side was the men’s boarding 

house. “Who knew what went 

on late at night behind closed doors. 

If only these walls could talk!” Antjie 

grins, a wicked gleam in her eyes. 

‘Find a style 

and make it 

your own’ 

The house originally had 14 rooms 

in all, which Antjie and Adrian have 

knocked down to create two bedrooms, 

a study and a flatlet, which 

is rented out. The polished wooden 

floors and size of the living area 

creates a high-ceilinged sense of 

spaciousness, yet still retains its oldworld 

elegance and charm. Walking 

through it, you can almost see the 

friendly ghost tipping his hat in 

greeting as he passes you by. 

The antiques and collectables that 

the couple have amassed over the 

years are breathtaking. Ornate, carved 

dark wooden chairs vie for attention 

with glittering chandeliers, swaying 

gently in the slight breeze. Pots of all 

shapes and sizes abound, bringing 

an earthy tone to the house, while 

items from the East add a sense of the 

exotic and mystery. 

The kitchen, with its screed floor 

dotted with small handmade, tiles 

is cosy and inviting, sporting a large 

cupboard overflowing with Antjie’s 

charming crockery. 

“There’s no shortage of plates and 

bowls in this house,’” she laughs. 

This home is just as comfortable 

with dinner parties and evenings of 

merriment as the previous one was, 

despite being smaller, and we surmise 

that apart from being an obvious 

bonus, it is also a definite drawcard. 

“Pottery has opened up so many 

doors for me,” Antjie muses. “Through 

clay, I have met so many wonderful 

people, whom I would certainly not 

have come into contact with otherwise. 

And they are invariably creative, 

arty people who love to swap ideas 

and laugh over a delicious meal and 

bottle of wine. The house, although 

smaller, can seat up to 16 people for 

a dinner party. Adrian and I often 

cook together, and while we are quite 

inventive, we like to keep things 

simple. Home-grown, hearty delicious 

food, handmade pasta, rich sauces 

and vegetables that come straight 

from the garden are what we love to 

eat. Good, wholesome fare.” 

While they do eat fish, the Newtons’ 

diet is predominantly vegetarian in 

nature, and they have quite a repertoire 

up their kitchen sleeve. A typical 

meal on a relaxed evening at home 

would be their speciality dish, which 

is an oriental-style omelette made 

with ginger and palm sugar. They 

also love to whip up a stir-fry with red 

Thai chilli, or mashed sweet potatoes, 

broccoli and halloumi, served with a 

melt-in-the-mouth ricotta cheese and 

honey bake. 

Just imagine, gorgeous handmade 

platters groaning under piles of fresh, 

delicious produce. A flaky, flavoursome 

spinach and kale phyllo pie 

served in an Antjie Newton bowl, just 

waiting for someone to take that first 

luscious bite. Washed down with superb 

wine and a sprinke of laughter. 

Antjie’s gypsy soul might take her 

wandering someday, but until then, 

life at home is good. 

Details 

antjienewtonspottery.co.za 

Enjoying a glass of wine 

Antjie’s spinach and kale phyllo pie 

Ingredients 

• 1 hearty bunch each of fresh spinach and fresh kale 

• 4 free range eggs 

• 250ml of cream with a tablespoon or two of milk 

mixed in 

• A good grating of fresh nutmeg 

• 1 cup of parmesan cheese, grated (be frivolous!) 

• Salt and pepper to taste. 

Method 

Wilt the spinach and kale, and squeeze out 

any excess juice. Add all the ingredients together and 

spoon onto sheets of phyllo pastry, folding them over 

into parcels. Bake at 180°C for 45 minutes or until crispy 

and golden. Serve with a tomato, avocado and mange 

tout salad, with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh origanum. 

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Caren Venter 

isters 

Sare doing it for 

themselves 

“If you don’t speak to the heart you 

don’t get anywhere.” - Caren 

Venter, creative strategist and 

owner, IdeeBüro 

When Caren left her high-profile job 

in advertising in London to move to 

Mbombela to get married, running 

her own business was the last thing 

on her mind. But ironically her MBA 

and ample experience in branding 

and design left her overqualified for 

all the positions she applied for. 

“So I thought I’d become a lady of 

leisure,” Caren jests. “But I couldn’t 

sit still for long and volunteered to 

help with the Chicken Challenge. 

I designed an infographic explaining 

what the project was all about and 

through that was asked by one of the 

sponsoring companies to do work 

for them, and my business grew out 

of that.” 

With Caren’s broad range of skills 

garnered over the years in London, 

she was able to create a company 

that specialises in creative 

strategy and optimal communication. 

“The target market is the most 

important aspect to consider - you 

can’t just advertise something if you 

don’t understand the product and 

who it is actually aimed at. Then I 

create a message that is effectively 

communicated and easily absorbed 

by the target audience.” 

In the three years that IdeeBüro has 

been in business, Caren has won the 

coveted International Association of 

Business Communicators Gold Excellence 

Quill and a Best of the Best 

Taking the leap from a 

secure job to running 

your own enterprise can 

seem daunting. But left 

to sink or swim, these 

remarkable women have 

come out on top of their 

game and made a mark 

in their industries. 

award, in conjunction with Elsabe 

Coetzee (Sappi’s regional communications 

manager) for their Stop and 

Think campaign aimed at reducing 

forestry staff injuries. 

Through her work with Sappi Forests 

and its contractors, Caren discovered 

a hidden passion in the safety 

training. “When workers start buying 

into their own safety it’s very 

satisfying. One has to find a way to 

understand what is important to 

them and package the information so 

that it resonates with them. 

“We think because we have degrees 

that we can communicate with anyone; 

but one needs to look at your 

target market, put yourself in their 

shoes. Otherwise the information has 

no use. Because literacy levels are 

low and we deal with audiences who 

speak a diverse range of languages, 

we started a picture language that 

everyone could understand.” 

Although Caren misses the buzz of 

working in an office, she says having 

her own business has allowed her to 

build her own brand and provide her 

with more freedom. “The Lowveld 

really gives one the opportunity to 

‘have a heart’, and there are many 

charity projects to get involved in. 

Although I do a lot of corporate work 

I also want to make a difference in 

small businesses. Having IdeeBüro 

allows me to choose the direction I 

want to move in.” 

Details 

Caren Venter on 072-460-8868 

Text: LINDI BOTHA. Photographer: TANYA ERASMUS 

“Working with people is the most 

important lesson you can learn in life.” 

- Tanya Knight, Sunshine Events 

A love of the outdoors and 20 years 

of retail experience brought about 

Tanya’s sports event company in 

Mbombela. 

Having reached management level 

at a retail store, she realised the only 

way to progress was to open 

her own, which was not feasible. 

“Then I was diagnosed with breast 

cancer and started thinking about 

that which was important and that 

which wasn’t. “I started thinking 

about going in a new direction. I 

always wanted my own business, but 

I needed a push, and surviving cancer 

was it.” 

While working for the retail company, 

Tanya organised her first road cycling 

race in aid of CANSA. “I didn’t have a 

clue how to do it! Even though I have 

been a cyclist for most of my life, one 

never thinks about what actually 

goes into putting a race together. 

“But I got a lot of help from so many 

people in the Lowveld. I think people 

took pity on me with the cancer kopdoekie 

I was wearing,” she laughs. 

Driekie Gouws and Tanya Knight 

The success of the race gave Tanya 

the confidence to pursue another 

race and then take over the Das Auto 

mountain bike series which needed 

a new organiser. She then resigned 

from her retail job and set up 

Sunshine Events. 

“I always say I am solar powered - I 

can’t function without the sun. And 

sunshine represents happiness and 

positivity so it was a no-brainer!” 

The Das Auto series became the 

Mopani series, which ran for three 

years, and today, with its new title 

sponsors, is known as the Demacon 

Max Wax MTB. Tanya is also the 

coordinator for MTO Lowveld Trails 

and arranges corporate golf days. 

Her partner, Driekie Gouws, runs the 

financial side of the business and 

is involved with organisation from 

the week before each event. “She is 

the level-headed one and keeps me 

grounded,” smiles Tanya. 

The business not only presents Tanya 

with a way to capitalise on 

the Lowveld’s prime position to offer 

sporting events, but it also speaks 

to her passion for bringing people 

together. “Events like this involve the 

whole family. It’s also a prime 

platform to build on teamwork, 

communities and brings people 

together. Then there’s the immense 

sense of satisfaction and achievement 

people get after completing a 

race that is rewarding to see.” 

Driving her success is a belief that 

if you want good service, you have 

to give people a reason to give you 

good service. 

“Getting people to work as a team 

and work towards a 

common goal is immensely 

important. I believe if you encourage, 

motivate and inspire your team then 

those people will do more, than if you 

don’t get along.” 

Although Tanya is a cycling 

enthusiast, she notes that while 

people often say you should follow 

your passion, after a few years doing 

anything becomes just another job. 

“The secret is to be a passionate 

person that gets excited by life. It’s 

how you tackle something that is 

more important than what you are 

actually doing at the end of the day.” 

Details 

Tanya Knight on 073-460-8208 



“There’s no shortcut to success.” 

- Winnie Ndlovu, Winnie Logging 

Services 

Timber has always been in Winnie’s 

blood. This self-confessed tomboy 

spent her school holidays with her 

father, where he worked in 

harvesting for a forestry company. 

There she learnt to drive trucks and 

handle big machines that most boys 

could only dream of. 

After school she spent seven years 

doing the admin for a harvesting 

company, until she got the 

opportunity in 2015 to be a part of 

Sappi’s incubator programme and 

start her own timber harvesting 

business. “It’s a male-focused industry 

which makes it difficult as a woman, 

because you have to convince 

everyone that you can do the job. 

You have to work twice as hard. It is 

a difficult industry to work in, but I 

like the challenge. I’m not one for 

sitting behind a desk all day!” smiles 

Winnie. 

Her days in Barberton start as early 

as 5am, when she is infield where 

the trees are being harvested. “My 

dad taught me to work hard for want 

I want. He said one can’t wait for 

someone else to do the work for you 

or just give you handouts. By being 

with my workers, I earn their respect 

because they can see I am in it 

with them.” 

Winnie says being a woman gives 

her a softer touch, which means she 

is often more sympathetic with her 

workers. “We have good relationships 

and my staff turnover is low. My 

father also instilled in me the value 

of communication and how to work 

with people. 

“You learn a lot from the people 

you work with. You can’t say anyone 

is below you and can’t teach you 

anything, because they help you get 

from the one day to the next.” 

She exited the incubator 

programme last year and has been 

operating on her own since then. 

Her focus is on building her business 

to ensure there is always cashflow 

to pay her 46 employees and her 

suppliers while also working towards 

owning her own machinery. 

“Having to rent machines is one of 

my greatest challenges. The cost to 

buy them runs into the millions, and 

banks want security to lend you the 

money. The rental fees are extremely 

high and we can’t increase the price 

we get for the wood, so it is a 

balancing act.” 

Winnie’s advice to others wanting 

to start their own business is to do 

their homework. “Don’t jump into 

something because you see 

someone else has succeeded in it. 

It’s also important to do something 

you love, because then you will fight 

harder for it to succeed.” 

She notes that being permanently 

employed makes one comfortable 

and blind to your own potential. 

“Women are more capable than 

we think!” 

Details 

Winnie Ndlovu on 076-465-8254 

RM-BD324531NH 

Winnie Ndlovu 



Creating the 

perfect skin 


Text: ALITA STEENKAMP 

Whether we are born with spotless 

skin which is marred along the way, 

or we come into the world with a 

few imperfections, a smooth and 

perfect skin is a dream many people 

aspire towards. 

Hyperpigmentation, acne, freckles, sunspots and the 

effects of rosacea are any woman’s worst nightmare 

when she stands in front of the mirror, ready to start 

with her make-up. Luckily, there is a solution for most 

of these little flaws. 

Good make-up products and the right techniques are 

a lifesaver for anyone struggling with dark spots, circles 

under the eyes, fine red veins or café au lait spots. With 

the right tools in your hands, and a little bit of skill, you 

will achieve spotless skin in no time. 

Jené Smit, a make-up artist from MUD Studio in i’langa 

Mall in Mbombela, says women regularly walk into the 

studio to get help with dark pigmentation marks, or 

any number of the other problems relating to 

blemishes. Although she believes that make-up 

shouldn’t be used simply to hide certain things, 

sometimes it is the only way to achieve the perfect 

skin that most women desire. 

“The most important role that make-up should play 

is to emphasise and enhance a woman’s beauty,” says 

Jené. “You highlight your strong points with makeup. 

All women are beautiful in their own way, but 

sometimes we need the help of certain products to 

transform a troubled skin into a beautiful one. 

“When doing my job as a make-up artist, hiding spots, 

red veins, and hyperpigmentation while enhancing 

the beauty of someone, brings me a great sense of 

satisfaction.” 

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Preparing the canvas 

“You will often be advised to start your beauty routine with a clean 

skin, but I don’t recommend anyone wash their face with warm water 

or work too hard with the skin just before you start your make-up 

routine. The moment you wash your face with a face cloth, it 

becomes red. I would rather advise you to wash with lukewarm 

water, and not scrub it at all. The very next thing to apply is a 

good moisturiser. Once you have done this, you can start building 

up your foundation,” she says. 

Primer is a must! 

The most important product when applying make-up is the primer, 

Jené says. Very often the red spots on the skin are an indication of an 

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underlying inflammation. Although primer isn’t a medicinal product, 

it has a soothing effect. After applying the primer, it is advised to 

wait a few minutes before putting on your foundation. 

Colour correctors are amazing 

If you really would like to get rid of either dark shadows or 

redness, it is important to make use of colour correctors, 

she explains. They come in two shades. The first is an 

orange-based colour for blue, brown or purple 

shadows. The second is a yellow-based colour to get rid 

of redness. Depending on the severity of the blemishes 

that you would like to cover, you can blend in the colour 

corrector with a little bit of foundation. It should only be 

put on the blemished areas. For very dark spots you will 

have to apply more than one layer. According to Jené, anyone 

can learn the trick of using a colour corrector. When buying your make-up 

from a studio like MUD, the consultants will show you exactly how to use it and 

explain everything in a demonstration. 

Applying the foundation 

A good foundation will ensure the best look. Jené says it is 

important to choose the correct shade when selecting one. 

“The best is to use a foundation brush or blender to apply 

your make-up, one that is especially designed for this 

purpose, but remember to wash the brush or blender 

every other day.” 

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Setting your make-up 

Loose powder seals the moist consistency of the 

foundation and therefore makes it last longer. When 

applying loose powder as your final layer, you don’t have 

to fear make-up transfer or run-off in the middle of the 

day. It also helps to control oil on the skin. If you are not 

sure of the consistency of your make-up, applying a 

setting spray will give you peace of mind. 

What is rosacea? 

Rosacea is a common disorder that 

mainly affects skin on the face. It 

causes redness on the nose, chin, 

cheeks, and forehead. Over time, the 

redness can become more intense, 

taking on a ruddy appearance and 

making blood vessels more visible. 

What is hyperpigmentation? 

This when patches of skin appear 

darker than the surrounding skin. 

Hyperpigmentation occurs when 

the skin produces more melanin, the 

pigment that gives skin its colour. 

This can make spots or patches of 

skin appear darker than surrounding 

areas. Hyperpigmentation is a 

common condition, affecting people 

of all skin types. Certain forms, including 

melasma and sunspots, are 

more likely to affect areas of skin that 

are exposed more readily to the sun 

such as the face, arms and legs. 


SoyLites has just 

relaunched its innovative 

moisturising product, now 

called Aroma Butter Bar. 

This solid, dry lotion bar, 

with unrefined coco 

butter, shea butter and 

soy wax, blended with 

aromatherapy oils for a 

fragrant experience, is 

perfect to keep in your 

bag. Choose from five... 

our fave is the coffee and 

vanilla Good Morning. 

R90 from soylites.co.za. 

This new Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF30 does 

more than just protect. The multitasking moisturiser 

also defends your skin against UV rays, free radical 

damage and pollution. It provides all-day hydration for 

visibly smooth skin and boosts your natural luminosity. 

R1 099 for 50 ml. Available from Mopani. 

Winter hydration 

When the colder weather arrives, it’s time to make sure 

you keep your face and body hydrated and moisturised. 


Dr Hauschka Hydrating 

Cream Mask intensely 

moisturises, comforting 

and protecting your skin 

and preventing it from 

drying out. It’s excellent 

for dry, sensitive or tired 

skin, as well as skin 

that’s been stressed 

by environmental 

influences. R895 from 

faithful-to-nature.co.za. 

Skin Creamery’s earth-friendly Everyday 

Cream is light enough to use on your face 

and rich enough to use all over your body. 

It’s suitable for all skin types, absorbs easily, is 

hypoallergenic and is organic. Everything you 

want from a cream, really. R350. Shop online, 

or visit skincreamery.co.za. 

Moroccanoil Hydration Shampoo and 

Conditioner are perfect for normal to 

dry hair... deeply hydrate your hair, while 

maintaining its natural moisture balance. 

They are rich in argan oil, vitamins A and 

E and red algae... and what’s best, they 

are sulfate-free. Available at selected 

hair salons nationwide. 

Details: moroccanoil.com. 

Chanel Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream is our new addiction. The ultra-hydrating 

fluid moisturiser is enriched with white camellia active ingredients. It evens out skin 

complexion, smooths out fine lines and leaves your skin looking and feeling soft and radiant. 

R1 000 from chanel.com 

NUXE Multi-Purpose Dry 

Oil - which nourishes, repairs 

and beautifies and which 

can be used on your face, 

body and hair - is a top seller 

in French pharmacies, and 

for good reason. Made with 

botanical oils, it’s an effective 

shield against pollution, 

reduces the appearance 

of stretch marks and has a 

gorgeous scent. 

You’ll find it online at 

woolworths.co.za for R330. 

NeoStrata Bio-Hydrating 

Cream 15 PHA is a highstrength 

emollient cream 

which visibly reduces the 

signs of ageing, while 

also repairing the barrier 

function of the skin, 

providing long-lasting 

moisture. It helps preserve 

your skin’s elasticity and 

suppleness, exfoliates 

and restores youthful skin 

texture without irritating 

even the most sensitive 

skin, and is fragrance-free. 

R531 from dermastore.co.za. 

La Roche-Posay’s 

new Effaclar H 

Cleanser is a dermasoothing, 

hydrating 

cleansing cream, 

perfect for sensitive 

skin. Developed for 

problematic skin 

undergoing 

overdrying medical 

treatments, it’s 

fragrance- and soapfree. 

R200 from Dis- 

Chem or online from 

dermastore.co.za. 


Tension 

free! 

Melissa Appel 

Text: Liezel Lüneburg. Photographer: Tanya Erasmus 

Body stress release 

is an interesting 

complementary 

technique. We visit 

expert Melissa Appel 

at her practice in White 

River to find out more. 

Melissa was born in Middelburg, 

Mpumalanga and matriculated 

at St Mary’s School for girls in 

Waverley, Johannesburg. Since she 

can remember, she has wanted to 

heal. After finishing school she 

studied for a national diploma in 

radiography at Wits Technikon in 

Johannesburg. After completing 

her studies, Melissa practised as a 

radiographer at Sandton Clinic and 

was also involved in the medical 

schemes and insurance industry for 

a couple of years. 

She met her husband, pilot André 

Joubert, in 2010 and, according 

to her, it was love at first sight. The 

couple made a lifestyle decision to 

relocate from Johannesburg to White 

River in 2016 and they have never 

looked back. “We absolutely love the 

bushveld and White River is close 

enough to Limpopo to enjoy a 

weekend in Hoedspruit, where my 

parents have a place,” Melissa says. 

“Of course the traffic is a breeze after 

Joburg and the people and 

discussions are just more ‘real’ than 

those in the city.” 

The technique 

really is powerful, 

non-invasive and 

not too expensive 

André flies international long-haul 

flights for SAA and so is away for a 

couple of nights every week. When 

he is out of town Melissa looks after 

daughter Lexi, who is in grade one, 

What does BSR entail? 

Modern society is a minefield of 

demanding situations and many 

times the body struggles to adapt to 

inevitable stressful situations. We are 

exposed every single day to 

mechanical, chemical and mental 

or emotional stress. 

Mechanical stress can occur due to 

injury, strain or bad posture while 

chemical stress can be brought on by 

pollution, additives and food colourants. 

Because of these factors, muscles 

tighten and the body finds it hard to 

naturally relax again. 

Layer upon layer of unaddressed 

muscle tension builds up and 

before long negative symptoms, 

which inhibit quality of life, start 

appearing. Accumulated muscle 

tightness leads to a point of 

overload and the tension may 

become locked in the body’s 

physical structures. 

“This exerts pressure on the spinal 

nerves and could result in pain, 

numbness, muscle weakness 

and stiffness, bad posture and 

impaired functioning,” she 

explains. “This body stress 

needs to be effectively 

released to encourage 

and restore normal 

functioning and 

to stop the cycle of 

stress overload and 

compensation.” 

and son Andrew (5). Despite the fact 

that the couple do not have family 

support in the area, Melissa copes 

quite well. She has a brilliant nanny, 

Emmah, and since moving here she 

has built up a strong support system 

of wonderful friends who are more 

than willing to lend a hand when 

necessary. 

Melissa practises as a flexitime practitioner 

at the White River Macadamia 

Care and enjoys it thoroughly. But 

why body stress release (BSR), which 

entails a more natural approach to 

healing than modern medicine? “In 

2002 I suffered from an excruciating 

This is where the practice of BSR 

comes in - it gently utilises the body’s 

natural yearning to be stress-free 

to help the body to release stored 

muscle tension. While lying down 

fully clothed, Melissa tests the client’s 

body for stress. She then applies a 

gentle and localised pressure to the 

affected areas, encouraging the body 

to naturally release the tension. She 

does not only apply the technique, 

but also gives advice on posture, suggests 

simple self-help techniques and 

discusses further follow-up sessions. 

pain in my shoulder and a locked jaw,” 

Melissa explains. “Nothing helped and 

I was quite discouraged. A friend 

suggested BSR and I was ready to try 

anything that could possibly bring 

relief.” 

The technique did wonders. In 2004 

she decided to enrol for training 

at the BSR Academy situated near 

Sedgefield on the picturesque 

Western Cape Garden Route. 

Details 

Melissa on 082-337-3893 or at 

melis.joubs@vodamail.co.za 

The technique really is powerful, 

non-invasive and not too expensive 

and we recommend trying it, even 

if it is only to promote relaxation. As 

Melissa points out: it can benefit 

people of all ages, even those who 

are not acutely aware of persistent 

muscle stress. It is suitable for all ages 

and levels of health, including infants. 

BSR has an interesting history and not 

many people know that it is a proudly 

South African technique. It was 

researched and developed in 1980s, 

by Gail and Ewald Meggersee, and is 

nowpractised worldwide. 

Although BSR is not a diagnosis or 

treatment, it could assist in the 

improvement of the following 

conditions by locating and releasing 

stored muscle tension 

• Musculoskeletal complaints 

including, among many others, 

whiplash, hip pain, arthritis and 

scoliosis 

• Gynaecological disorders such as 

fertility and period problems and 

menopausal side effects 

• Emotional problems including 

insomnia, anxiety and stress 

• Gastrointestinal complaints such as 

heartburn, IBS and many more 

• Childhood complaints including 

colic, growing pains and bed-wetting. 

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the treatment in the long run. Our 

job is not only to focus on the 

patient, but you start the journey 

with the family by giving them all 

the information they will need.” 

Ronel explains that she specialises in 

the field of feeding. “Breastfeeding 

is so important, and I help mothers 

with the latching and other key areas. 

Although it is not communication 

per se, this is an important part of 

mother/baby bonding. When a baby 

is born prematurely, they are taken 

away and put into an incubator and 

the bonding is a problem. We help 

to make sure that the babies are not 

overstimulated by the lights and so 

on, and try to minimise the stressors,” 

she says. 

Dirk and Ronel met each other at the 

University of Stellenbosch where they 

were in the same class. She wanted 

to come back to the Lowveld and 

decided to do her hospital year in 

Lydenburg. Dirk, who grew up in 

Melkbosstrand, did his year of 

practice at Rob Ferreira Hospital. 

After he worked for a hearing aid 

company for a while, the couple 

opened their own speech therapy 

practice, but soon joined hands with 

Marlene Steyn and other therapists 

working at StepMed. 

The vision of this rehabilitation 

centre; to assist all patients to 

reach their optimal function levels - 

physically and emotionally - to enable 

optimal independence and access to 

activities of daily living, is something 

that he and Ronel grasped as their 

own and they are working hard to 

make it happen every day. 

Dirk finds it difficult to accept that 

we live in an environment where we 

would like people who don’t fit into 

the mould, to be out of the way. At 

StepMed they really have a heart for 

anyone who is marginalised, people 

that society in general feels as if they 

don’t fit in anywhere and it would 

rather be better that they’re out of 

the way. 

“We really like to acknowledge our 

patients as worthy human beings. 

Our approach is holistic and that is 

why we are working with other 

specialist areas like physiotherapy 

and occupational therapy at our 

centre. We also refer patients to 

Text: ALITA STEENKAMP. Photographer: BELINDA ERASMUS 

Rehab, the 

STEPMED 

way 

Helping people to communicate by way of excellent 

rehabilitation services brings tremendous joy and 

satisfaction to Mbombela couple, Dirk and Ronel Lourens. 

One of the most important skills in 

life is the ability to communicate your 

feelings and to hear and understand 

the feelings of others. Without the 

ability to communicate, you won’t be 

able to ask for the necessary things 

you need to survive. In an article 

about the importance of human 

speech, a professor, Philip Lieberman, 

sums it up: “We could say that we are, 

because we can talk”. 

As human speech is regulated by a 

certain part of the brain, the ability 

to communicate might become 

impaired with any kind of brain injury 

that damages that part of the brain. 

Other causes of speech impediments 

are hearing loss, neurological 

disorders and physical impairments 

such as a cleft lip and palate. 

Someone with a keen interest in all 

of this is Dirk, a speech and hearing 

therapist at StepMed, a multidisciplinary 

centre for neuro-rehabilitation 

in Mbombela. He and Ronel work 

alongside each other, focusing on 

their various specialities. 

“A better way to describe the 

work that we do is to say that we 

are speech and communication 

pathologists. We have added nursing 

and the problems with mother-andchild 

bonding as extra services,” Dirk 

explains. “Since we have started 

working at StepMed, we have 

focused on rehabilitation. A brain 

injury can happen to anyone, it 

A hearing evaluation is an 

important part of StepMed’s services 

doesn’t depend on age. From being 

born with a brain injury to car and 

motorcycle accidents, strokes, brain 

injury caused by anaesthetics during 

surgery, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or 

general dementia. It can happen to 

anyone at any stage of their life. 

“Nowadays we focus more on the 

paediatric sphere and we’re connected 

to all the hospitals in Mbombela. 

Babies born with a brain injury or 

a condition such as cerebral palsy, 

Down syndrome or spina bifida will 

be diagnosed early on and that helps 

Dirk Lourens 

various other professionals like 

biokineticists, social workers, 

dieticians, orthotists, orthopaedic 

surgeons, paediatricians, maxillofacial 

surgeons, psychiatrists and ear, nose 

and throat specialists. 

“Our aim at StepMed is to provide a 

rehabilitation service that will be on 

an international level. You don’t have 

to leave Mbombela to get the best 

rehabilitation service. I believe we 

are already able to compete with the 

best in the world, but we will keep on 

growing, adopting any new development 

in any of the areas that we are 

focusing on,” Dirk says. 

To Ronel, establishing or that of 

re-establishing communication is the 

greatest joy of her work. “Sometimes 

the loved ones of somebody who has 

lost the ability to communicate, think 

that that person is completely 

unapproachable. When you bring the 

little key that unlocks the communication, 

even if it is only with a gesture 

or alternative way of communication 

like a piece of paper or an iPad, it 

opens a new world to that person. 

“His or her loved ones regain 

access to that person and when 

that happens, it is incredibly special. 

Regardless of what someone has lost 

with a brain injury or something like a 

stroke or dementia, you have to 

acknowledge that person as a 

human being. When you can help 

them to make themselves more 

presentable, by improving their 

asymmetry, then you are busy 

working with God’s creation. That is 

something very dear to us.” 

Details 

Dirk Lourens at StepMed on 

013-741-4911 or dirk@stepmed.co.za 



A bigger bite at 

ABEEGA! 

Roadhouses and drive-in theatres... Are they just good memories of a bygone era? 

Who still remembers the excitement when your dad parked his car in the parking 

area of the roadhouse, flickering his lights to call the waiter to come and get the 

orders? The fun started the moment the highly stacked baskets were carried to the 

car and the grid trays clipped onto the window. Good times, indeed. 

People living in Mbombela or visiting 

our city now have the opportunity 

to again experience the fun of a visit 

to a roadhouse with their friends or 

family. 

The big red flashing neon signboard 

that spells Abeega has quickly 

The big red neon sign has become an important landmark in Mbombela 


become a well-known landmark on 

the corner of the City Centre shopping 

mall situated next to the Old 

Pretoria Road/R40 intersection. 

This establishment, which opened its 

doors for the first time last December, 

is a dream come true for Arnaldo 

Paulo. He mentioned the idea of a 

roadhouse to Petru Pretorius, who 

ran the popular A Bica Coffee Shop 

at Belladonna centre with him, but 

Petru wasn’t convinced. 

After she and her daughter Yandè 

visited a few modern roadhouses 

Text: ALITA STEENKAMP. Photographer: TANYA ERASMUS 

in Gauteng, she realised that this 

might just take Mbombela by storm. 

She and Yandè also decided on a 

name for it: Abeega. All the food 

served here should be bigger and 

better! 

“I have dreamt about opening a 

roadhouse in Mbombela ever since 

I arrived here in 2006,” says Arnaldo. 

“What always inspired me was the 

idea that this establishment is 

synonymous with family time. You 

get in your car, put away your 

cellphone for a while and sit and 

kuier with one another, while waiting 

for your food. 

“Petru and I both believe in giving 

people their money’s worth. I hate 

going to a restaurant, paying a lot of 

money and still feeling hungry when 

I leave. At Abeega we give the client 

the best quality food for the best 

price and at the same time, it’s tasty,” 

he grins. 

One thing: it 

might be fast 

food, but it 

is top quality 

Petru, who is in charge of the kitchen, 

laughs and says they were actually 

overwhelmed by the public’s enthusiasm 

for the new roadhouse when 

they opened their doors last year. 

Although she has been working in 

the catering business for many years, 

she didn’t have any experience in 

serving fast food. 

At first, she wanted every hamburger 

that went out to be pictureperfect, 

but when the orders just 

came without pause, she realised 

that she would have to change her 

line of thinking. But, on one thing she 

stands firm: it might be fast food, but 

it is top quality. 

The slap chips are made from 

hand-peeled potatoes, the hamburger 

patties contain only pure 

meat and are bound with egg and 

brown breadcrumbs. You won’t find 

any preservatives, soya or MSG in 

An Abeega square hamburger is good value for money 

Abeega’s food. That was a steep 

learning curve, but nowadays things 

run very smoothly. 

Customers should remember that 

everything is prepared fresh on the 

premises. This is not just another fast 

food outlet where the food comes 

readily prepared from elsewhere. 

A very nice feature of Abeega is the 

wonderful music which is played in 

the evenings. It adds to the joyful 

atmosphere and people often get 

out of their cars and start to dance on 

the stoep of the building. 

During the hot days, some of the 

customers rather get out of their 

cars and eat in the dining area, which 

is similar to typical American diners. 

The inside of Abeega is decorated 

with bright pop art stickers and 

helps to make you feel as if you have 

stepped back into the ‘50s, when 

roadhouses and rock ‘n’ roll were big. 

As you would expect from the menu 

of a roadhouse, Abeega lists a variety 

of hamburgers, club sandwiches, 

excellent ribs and a food item that 

was imported from the Cape: a 

Gatsby. This monstrous foot-long 

bread roll is stuffed with meat or fish 

and topped with slap chips, and has 

soon become a huge favourite at the 

establishment. 

The food selection is amazing and 

you can even order a number of 

different pizzas here. You will also 

find milkshakes and sweet surprises 

like the legendary Banana Boats and 

Choc Nut Sundaes on the menu. 

Loyal customers who got their daily 

R50 meal from A Bica Coffee Shop will 

be glad to hear that this is also now 

available on the same premises at 

Abeega. Petru and Arnaldo’s catering 

business is also still going strong. It 

just makes it so much easier to 

combine the three legs of their 

business on one property, they say. 

“I enjoy every moment of working 

at Abeega. Our operating hours are 

from 7am to 10pm on Sundays to 

Thursdays and from 7am to 11pm 

on Fridays and Saturdays. It is only 

a pleasure to be here and to watch 

people enjoy this experience. 

“We have a wonderful team that 

works with us and without them, 

Arnaldo and I wouldn’t have been 

able to achieve what we have. His 

daughter, Michelle Veloso, does an 

excellent job with our Facebook 

marketing and we are thankful to 

both her and Yandè who helped with 

the roadhouse designs,” says Petru. 

Arnaldo echoes her joy. “I am so 

proud of everything that we have 

accomplished here. It took a lot of 

hard work, but we did it with our 

own hands. We might have made a 

few mistakes along the way, but that 

was a wonderful learning curve. We 

really hope that anyone who hasn’t 

yet experienced this, comes over and 

enjoys something to eat and drink. 

Here at Abeega, size does matter!” 

Details 

Abeega Roadhouse: 062-095-7698 

A Bica: 062-422-6842 


JThe Lowveld’s 

AM 

Q UEENS 

It is most commonly known as a thick spread enjoyed on toast or 

scones, but you haven’t had proper jam until you’ve tried a home-made 

batch cooked with love, care and years of experience. Get It chats to 

three of the Lowveld’s jam fundis to find out their secrets and how to 

get the most out of this sweet, sticky preserve. 

Text and photographer: MIA LOUW 

There is an Afrikaans idiom 

that says, “so ‘n bek moet 

jêm kry”. It translates to 

“a mouth like that should 

get jam”, but the English 

saying “give that man a 

Bells” describes it more accurately. 

It is used in situations when you 

agree with someone; a type of 

reward (sweet or alcoholic) for 

like-mindedness. 

Jam and whisky might not seem 

like a good comparison, but for the 

preserve connoisseur, Peta King-De 

Wet, it most certainly is. Peta makes 

jams, marmalades, sauces and syrups 

under the brand Blue Pomegranate, 

and one of her more popular 

creations is a three-citrus 

marmalade with whisky. “My 

dad passed away 10 years 

ago. He loved my homemade 

marmalade as 

well as J&B. I thought 

I would play around 

with the combo as an 

ode to him.” 

Peta has been making 

jam commercially for 

a year on their farm 

outside Mbombela, but 

her experience stretches 

back more than 10 years. Her 

dream has been to own a little 

deli called the Blue Pomegranate. 

When she closed her events business 

it was time to bite the bullet. “I think 

jam-making is in my DNA. My mom 

couldn’t cook to save her life, but my 

father was a chef and I grew up in a 

hotel,” she recalls. 

Food wasn’t a burning ambition 

at first. “But one day I bought a 

marmalade. It tasted like a jelly with 

an artificial flavour, and I thought... 

I want the real deal,” Peta grins. She 

hauled out one of her dad’s cookbooks 

and quickly realised she had 

talent. “I imagine what something 

should taste like and then I cook it.” 

Peta makes a wide variety of products 

and is expanding every day. “I have 

from hot and spicy to sweet and 

sexy; and everything in-between,” she 

laughs. The Blue Pomegranate range 

consists of two marmalades, both 

made with three citruses, and whisky 

is added to the one. She makes a 

blueberry jam and syrup, candied 

stemmed 

ginger, 

chutney, 

sweet chilli sauce 

(which started off as a 

tomato and chilli jam), a condensed 

milk-based mustard, a wholegrain 

mustard and sriracha sauce (she calls 

her chilli and garlic creation “ceracha”). 

“My jams always change, because I 

keep it seasonal. I also try to source 

everything locally.” Peta doesn’t dilute 

her products with water and she 

plays around with the jams’ flavours. 

“I made a pawpaw and pineapple jam 

which sold out at a recent market. 

The one lady walked away with my 

sample jar,” she laughs. 

She has also made a roasted peach 

and vanilla jam, which one customer 

describes as “pudding in a jar”, but 56 

medium-sized peaches only produce 

four little bottles. “It isn’t necessarily a 

money-spinner,” she admits. The same 

goes for her pineapple jam; six queen 

pineapples produce three bottles. 

“We are actually in the process of 

growing our own produce. We have 

Peta King-De Wet 

all this space here on our farm.” 

The secret to Peta’s treats are in the 

ratios, otherwise the jams won’t set. 

“You also have to make sure your fruit 

is fresh.” She doesn’t add pectin to her 

jams or marmalades and says if the 

fruit is in season, the naturally occurring 

pectin will thicken the product. 

“I’ve experienced this with blueberries. 

If I buy them out of season, 

it just won’t set.” 

Most of Peta’s jams and marmalades 

average at R50 a bottle and she sells 

them at markets, relies on word of 

mouth and secures orders thanks to 

the contact details on her jars. She 

enjoys markets so much, she decided 

to start her own - The Market at 

Runway Zero4 - hosted at the 

Nelspruit Airfield on the Kaapsehoop 

Road. “We have an excess of 60 local 

traders. I’m on a mission to promote 

what is available in the Lowveld!” 

“We have forgotten how to savour 

the moment. We sit down and scoff 

our dinner. But you have to taste your 

food. It is all about the flavour.” 

Details 

Peta King-De Wet on 082-331-0712 



Elsa and Graeme Swart 

from Olive Valley Farm 

Products recall the jam 

they were given at boarding 

school in Zimbabwe; 

those bulk cans of mixed 

fruit with an artificial red colour. They 

both shudder at the thought. 

There is simply no comparison when 

tasting Elsa’s three different marmalades: 

lime; orange and lemon; as 

well as grapefruit, lemon and lime. 

She also makes atchar, a chilli sauce 

and macadamia rusks from the macs 

grown on their farm in the De Kaap 

Valley. 

Elsa makes the jams and rusks 

with her right-hand man, William 

Chimanyu, and her husband, 

Graeme, assists with marketing. 

“When my family lived in Zimbabwe, 

they baked and made loads of jams. 

My mom did it for a living,” Elsa explains. 

They have known William since 

they moved to Botswana in 2000, as 

he worked for friends and relatives. 

He also works as a caretaker for 

Graeme’s 86-year-old father, a job he 

excels at due to his extreme patience 

and kindness. “On top of that, he 

saves me from having to cut up the 

fruit for the marmalade,” Graeme 

jokes. 

All the citrus used for the marmalades 

is grown in the De Kaap Valley. 

“I don’t add preservatives, because it 

is home-made and healthier. I also do 

small quantities at a time; I think it’s 

about the love of using the fruit more 

so than making a profit,” Elsa says. 

They have been making jam on the 

farm for the past two to three years. 

She doesn’t sell her chili sauce and 

atchar, but her marmalades go for 

R30 a bottle. 

“The kind of fruit you use is very 

important. It can’t be overripe and/ 

or too green,” Elsa elaborates. 

The fruit has to be perfect for the 

pectin to work its magic. “Marmalade 

is completely underrated. Don’t 

just think of it as something for toast,” 

she advises her customers. 

“You can use it in your cooking as 

well - marmalade chicken is delicious!” 

Elsa suggests it in pork dishes, as well 

as with bread and butter pudding. 

Olive Valley Farm Products are mostly 

sold at the markets held in 

Kaapsehoop, and the team relies on 

word of mouth. You can find smaller 

jars of the lime preserve stocked at 

the shop and restaurant Miz Gooz 

Berry, also in Kaapsehoop. 

“We find it very difficult to supply 

to big chain stores. We were 

growing vegetables to sell as well, 

but they prefer to get stock from 

supply chains,” Graeme explains. 

He adds that he finds selling at 

markets tough, because you might 

have to interact with a client who 

thinks your product is too bitter. 

“It can be difficult and disheartening 

when you’re not pleasing everyone,” 

he elaborates. Graeme has now learnt 

to accept that people’s tastes differ. 

“I’m old school. I like something bitter, 

opposed to a strawberry and apricot 

jam which is sweet.” 

Details 

Elsa Swart on 079-453-3389 

William Chimanyu with Elsa and Graeme Swart 

Helen Maddison on the 

other hand prefers the 

sweet stuff; she makes 

fig preserve, raspberry 

jam and lemon curd 

for her brand Old Cape. 

“I’ve made fig preserve for my family 

for more than 50 years,” she recalls. 

“When we moved to our farm in 

Waterval Onder in 1988, my son told 

me that I make the best fig preserve 

and I should open a fig factory,” 

Helen explains. Unfortunately her 

son passed away at the age of 36. 

“I decided that in memory of him, I 

should finally open that factory.” She 

raided her sisters’ trees for cuttings 

and planted figs on the farm. 

“Our surname is Maddison - 

with two ds - doubly mad 

we always say. We lived 

in the madhouse and 

we called the farm 

Around The Bend,” 

she shares smiling. 

Today the property 

is known as Zongororo 

Guest Farm. 

“That is where I 

started planting 

the figs and later we 

moved with the trees. 

Luckily the plants are pretty 

hardy; some of them died, but 

most survived. Now we have a 

farmer in the Schoemanskloof Valley 

who has 350 trees. We gave him our 

plants for next to nothing and we 

buy the whole crop from him.” 

Helen has been making Old Cape 

products for the past four to five 

years and enjoys the process, but it 

is crucial for her to make a profit. She 

and her husband don’t have a huge 

pension, or a medical aid. 

“I’ve learnt how to make raspberry 

jam by visiting my mother-in-law 

who lived in England.” She recalls 

annual trips in the ‘90s; they visited 

farms where you can pick your own 

raspberries and strawberries. “I interrogated 

all the farmers to find out 

who grew the best fruit. I asked them 

what they did and how they did it.” 

Helen made about 100 bottles of jam, 

which her mother-in-law gave away 

to friends throughout the year. She 

would make 12 bottles for herself, 

place them in her 

luggage and bring 

them back home. 

She started looking for fruit here in 

South Africa. “A friend of mine had 

a nursery and she had raspberries 

which were acclimatised to this area,” 

she explains. “To grow figs and raspberries 

around Mbombela is not a 

done thing. But nobody told me that, 

so I just did it,” she laughs. 

Her secret to a great jam is the quality 

of the fruit. “And, don’t overcook 

it. I cook my raspberry jam for five 

minutes, then you still have that fresh 

taste,” she adds. “All the recipe books 

say boil it for 20 minutes... but that 

means bye-bye flavour!” 

The Old Cape fig preserve is stocked 

at Steiltes and The Grove SPARs, and 

Crossing SPAR sells the fig preserve as 

well as the raspberry jam. “We used 

to sell at the market in Kaapsehoop. It 

costs R50 for the jam or lemon curd, 

and R70 for the preserve.” Customers 

Helen Maddison 

have urged her to export her figs. 

They rave about the fact that it simply 

is the best they have ever tasted. 

“Our customers have told us wonderful 

things about our products. 

Have you ever tried a toasted cheese 

sandwich with fig preserve?” Another 

customer does a roasted fillet with 

blue cheese or Camembert and adds 

the figs on top. It is also lovely with 

pork chops. 

Helen says many people don’t know 

much about lemon curd. “Some mix 

it with vanilla ice cream. Someone 

else adds it to cream for a pavlova,” 

she explains. “Another customer - a 

rugby fanatic - says no man, you just 

sommer take a spoon and eat it while 

watching sport,” she laughs. 

One thing is evident... curds, jams and 

marmalade belong on a whole lot 

more than just your morning toast. 

Details 

Helen Maddison on 072-212-2605 



The males of the Shishangaan pride 

TELLING STORIES 

ON CANVAS 

Art has always been an essential part of Cheryl van Dyk’s life. As a toddler, her 

parents watched her play outside for hours, only to discover that she was drawing 

beautiful pictures in the sand. 

Cheryl graduated from the 

North West University in 

Potchefstroom after 

completing a BA in fine arts. 

A few years later the university 

published a botanical field guide 

of the Faan Meintjies Nature Reserve 

close to Klerksdorp, of which Cheryl 

did the botanical illustrations. That is 

where her love affair with nature and 

wildlife art started. 

Cheryl and her family moved to 

Pilgrim’s Rest in the late ‘80s where 

she was appointed principal museum 

human scientist at the Pilgrim’s Rest 

Museum. Her work involved research 

but also included graphic design, the 


designing of brochures, publicity and 

marketing, as well as curating museum 

and art exhibitions. After a career of 

24 years in heritage conservation, she 

left the museum in 2008 to focus all her 

time on her calling as a wildlife artist. 

“One of the important things that has 

motivated me to pursue this is that 

I see it as doing my part for nature 

conservation. 

To me, nature is an essential part 

of my art, and it is impossible to step 

away from nature when I do what I do. 

I really hope that each of my paintings 

will help people to see the beauty in 

nature and to realise that we must take 

care of our natural inheritance. We all 

know the tragic fate of many animals 

like rhinos and lions. I fear that my 

grandchildren will be the last 

generation to see these animals 

roaming freely in a place like the 

Kruger National Park,” says Cheryl. 

Living in Pilgrim’s Rest makes it 

possible to visit the Kruger Park often 

and she regularly goes there for 

inspiration. Except for taking pictures 

and doing sketches of the various 

animals, which she then transforms 

into paintings, Cheryl also does a lot 

of the planning and designing of 

some of her paintings in the park. She 

likes to take her granddaughter, Jade, 

with her. Jade and her family live in 

Text: ALITA STEENKAMP. Photographer: HENNIE HOMANN 

White River which is practically on the doorstep of the Kruger 

Park, and for Cheryl it is a wonderful experience to teach her 

everything she knows about the various animals, trees and 

birds. 

One of the paintings that is very close to her heart, is one 

of three lions, mysteriously appearing from thick mist. “Last 

year in June I stayed over in Satara for a few days. Very early 

one morning I was on the tar road going to Nwanetsi when 

suddenly I saw a big male appearing out of the mist from 

nowhere, walking towards my car. I was just getting ready to 

take some pictures when the second and third male appeared 

from the mist. They were the males of the Shishangaan pride, 

the fathers of the well-known white lions of Satara. That was 

just an amazing experience and I couldn’t wait to get back to 

my studio in Pilgrim’s Rest to start with the painting. It was sold 

soon after completion, but up until today I am really sorry that 

I had to let it go.” 

Cheryl explains that she often designs her paintings on the 

computer. When she is satisfied with the design, she carries 

it over to the canvas, first with a pencil sketch. Only then will 

she start to use paint and brushes to create her artwork. She 

laughs and says every painting that she makes has a life of its 

own. Often it leads her to a completely new place and she just 

follows where the painting takes her. 

“A painting is a story told on canvas. It is definitely a way to 

communicate with someone who is going to look at it. Wildlife 

painting is not as easy as it seems, but a specialist area. Someone 

painting a portrait of a human being has to know the 

human anatomy but if you paint an animal, you have to know 

the anatomy of that specific one, whether it is a lion, buffalo 

or antelope, they all differ. You first have to study it intensively 

before attempting to put it on a canvas,” Cheryl explains. 

You will find an exhibition of her art for sale at Johnny Reinders’ 

excellent restaurant, The Vine, in downtown Pilgrim’s Rest. She 

also has a website and sells a lot of art on the Internet. Some of 

her art is part of collections in the USA, South America, Australia, 

New Zealand, Britain and Europe. 

Cheryl says she does not think that she will ever stop painting. 

“When you are an artist, you never retire. It is a way of life! 

Although being one is a lot of hard work, I do it because it is 

part of who I am. As an artist, you have to open your mind and 

your ideas to experiences, good or bad. To transform these 

experiences into a piece of art gives me tremendous joy!” 

Details 

www.cherylart.co.za 

Lubyelubye leopard 

Cheryl van Dyk with her paintings 

Cheryl’s painting of an owl 


STORAGE, 

Orchid and Rose Peddel, you can also use a gel stain or a wax finish 

• 2 screws to attach the shelf to the wall 

• Optional: S-hooks to hang on the bottom strip to create additional 

hanging space. 

All of the planks can be bought and cut at BUCO. Just bring along your saw 

list with the measurements. 

the easy way 


Text: Lindi Botha. Photographer: Matthys Ferreira 

Solve your storage 

problems with a versatile 

shelf that creates a 

display area and clears 

away clutter. 

T 

here is never enough 

shelf space in children’s 

rooms, with books, toys 

and lotions always in 

need of storage. This 

practical and cute shelf 

created by BUCO couldn’t be easier, 

quicker or more budget-friendly 

to put together. Whether for a 

kitchen, to store your spices and 

condiments, for bathroom hand 

towels and toiletries or a convenient 

display area in your baby room, this 

shelf hits the mark. 

You will need 

• SA pine cut to the following sizes 

2 pieces cut to 125mm x 80mm x 

22mm for the sides 

1 base board cut to 560mm x 

80mm x 22mm 

1 backboard cut to 560mm x 

100mm x 22mm 

1 strip cut to 603mm x 22mm x 

15mm (you can also use a dowel 

stick for a round finish) 

• Nail gun or staple gun 

• Semi clout nails for attachment 

• Wood glue 

• Sanding block 

• Crafters acrylic in a colour of 

your choice - we used Mystic 

How to 

1. Cut the wood to size. 

2. Sand it lightly with the 

sanding block to ensure it is 

smooth. 

3. Using the wood glue, 

assemble the wood to form 

the shelf by attaching the sides 

to the backboard. Attach the 

base, and the strip in front. 

Once the glue is dry, use the 

nail or staple gun to bind the 

shelf together. 

4. Paint it in your desired colour. 

5. Measure evenly spaced 

locations on the backboard 

where the shelf must be 

screwed to the wall. Using a 

drill, attach it to the wall. 

Details 

BUCO has collaborated with Get It to feature a creative project each month. If you 

require any assistance with your projects or need a bit of inspiration, visit Celia 

Swart in BUCO’s decor section. 

BUCO GETIT 27NN

ADVERTORIAL 

New lifestyle hub 

Living @915 is a new lifestyle building set in a prime location in Mbombela and 

surrounded by a variety of home and decor stores, such as Makro, CTM, Italtile and 

Trend Tap and Tile. It features an exclusive shopping experience, luxury brands and 

covetable decor pieces. If you’re interested in rental space in this modern, stylish 

centre, contact Francis on 084-500-6235/013-752-3158 or francis@specsupply.co.za. 

La-Z-Boy 

Lowvelder Koos Bothma has recently 

relocated the La-Z-Boy Furniture 

Galleries shop to the exciting new 

complex, Living @915. 

Koos is passionate about the excellent 

quality, craftsmanship and design of 

the products he sells. He and sales 

consultant Queeneth Nkosi know 

everything there is to know about 

La-Z-Boy furniture. 

La-Z-Boy is the most recognised 

furniture brand globally and sells topquality 

furniture in more than 60 countries. 

And no wonder - they also provide 

a unique 10-year service warranty. 

The product has been around since 

1929 and the company’s slogan, “live 

life comfortably”, speaks for itself - 

although muscle stretching is vital to 

healthy living, resting those muscles 

is equally important. As Koos says, 

“Relaxing in a reclining position which 

provides full-body support is necessary 

at the end of a long day. I am in the 

business of providing relaxation.” There 

is no better product than La-Z-Boy to 

provide this kind of rest. 

Many South African households feature 

at least one La-Z-Boy recliner chair, the 

furniture piece for which the company 

is probably best known. But La-Z-Boy 

comfort does not stop at recliner chairs 

and Koos’ showroom also hosts a collection 

of stylish sofas, occasional chairs, 

lounge suites, home theatre units and 

more. Online shopping is also available. 

Not many people realise that the 

furniture is also locally manufactured 

in Cape Town under licence of La-Z-Boy 

USA. Therefore, it is safe to say the 

superiority for which American 

manufactured products are known, 

mixed with excellent South African 

craftsmanship, should be a good 

indication of the quality. 

La-Z-Boy 

013-590-0700 

info@furnituregalleries.co.za 

Easylife Kitchens 

They say the kitchen is the heart of the 

home, and nowhere is this truer than at 

the new Easy Life Kitchens showroom 

in Mbombela. Stunning set-ups await 

the discerning buyer, and the helpful 

and friendly staff will make your kitchen 

shopping experience one to remember. 

Traditionally, the kitchen has always 

been the place where families come 

together to discuss their day and 

couples romanticise about the lives that 

lie ahead of them, the memories that 

have been made, holiday plans, or tears 

over broken hearts with the comfort of 

a cup of tea. 

The importance of this specific room 

means that time, effort and thought 

need to be taken into account, and this 

is where Easy Life comes in. Cooking, 

as much as eating, is a comfort, and the 

kitchen is where the magic happens, 

from rustic-themed farmhouse style to 

ultra-sleek, modern kitchens, it’s all an 

Sealy & La Forma 

House of Class has launched a new brand-specific concept store in the Living @915 

building in the Riverside Precinct. The showroom has been a collaborative effort and 

now, along with Sealy beds and La Forma furniture, displays several products from 

other upmarket home and hospitality finishing companies. 

The new Sealy Specialist Sleep Centre uses science to help you find the best bed for 

your unique needs. Customers can make use of cutting-edge technology developed 

in the USA for a free body mapping session, a first for Mbombela. The pressuresensitive 

mattress is designed to help to determine the best mattress for the support 

you need with the feel you prefer. 

La Forma is a dynamic furniture and decor brand. It has been selected for the new 

showroom to meet the growing demand for fresh contemporary designs which 

make the most effective use of the modern compact living space. The brand is well 

known for its evolving product range that is not only cost-effective but sophisticated, 

iconic and classy. We keep stock at our warehouse, ready to be delivered to 

you within seven days. You are able to view our stunningly beautiful decor pieces at 

our conveniently located showroom. 

important part of the contemporary 

home. 

Therefore, it is no great surprise that 

this is the room that inspires and 

delights everyone; think of the tarts 

and cookies baked by your ouma, the 

hearty bubbling soups and stews that 

only your mom (or dad) can make, and 

the endless experiments with cupcakes 

and pancakes when the kids are little 

and eager to learn the secret of their 

mom’s baking. 

Easy Life Kitchens is centrally situated 

for convenience, where designers use 

state-of-the-art computer equipment 

to assist with the layout of your dream 

kitchen, from sleek white marble basins 

to dramatic slate-coloured countertops. 

Easy Life Kitchens 

013-755-1495/6 

nelspruit@easylife.co.za 

Visit us to view the latest products and 

those of our collaborative partners, 

or contact us Sealy beds and La Forma 

furniture: Andrew 072-612-9258 / 

Wooden flooring and decking - Zuberi 

Flooring: Lloyd 079-499-6037 / 

Light fittings - LumenEssence Lighting 

Design Consultants: Brenda 

083-454-1976 / Audio and home 

automation - Music Den: Donald 

082-464-2745 / Balustrades, barrier and 

handrail systems - Boom: Kim 

082-550-335 

You’ll find these stores, and more, at: Living @915, Corner of Naaldekoker Crescent and Eastern Boulevard, Riverside Industrial Park, Mbombela

ADVERTORIAL 

Located in the middle of a 9 500m² 

garden, Christie’s is surrounded by 

magnificent indigenous trees and royal 

palms. The house itself has been 

converted and refurbished into an 

elegantly styled executive destination 

ideal for business people, families and 

visiting guests. The 23 rooms are the 

ultimate in luxury, and each sports a 

workspace for those who carry their 

work with them or simply like to 

indulge in a little journaling in their 

leisure time. The sprawling patio 

gardens, poolside patio and cascading 

pools are unequalled when it comes to 

relaxation and soaking up the glorious 

Lowveld sunshine. Originally the 

Christie family home, this sought-after 

destination is now in its third 

generation of family ownership. 

Well respected Lowveld business 

pioneers, the family have an enduring 

love of and abiding commitment to the 

Lowveld and its diverse communities. 

This reflects in the welcoming 

ambience of this special piece 

of heaven. 

What we offer 

Christie’s 

12 beautifully furnished spacious suites. All with full bathrooms, hospitality and work stations. 

Furnished and prepared to the exacting standards which reflect the unique character of this 

80-year-old family residence. 

MEDITERRANEAN 

OASIS 

In the heart of Mbombela lies Christie’s at 

32 on Russell, with her two smaller brothers, 

Gatehouse and Spiro’s. This Mediterraneanstyle 

haven with its lush, tropical gardens 

and enormous tiered pools inspires thoughts 

of tranquil island days. 

Gatehouse and Spiro’s 

These are 1950-type homes with 11 rooms 

in total. Restored to the same high standards 

as the main residence, they are nestled 

under shady indigenous trees with 

extensive birdlife and share the same 

beautiful garden facilities. Gatehouse and 

Spiro’s have been specifically equipped and 

decorated to compliment their Lowveld 

heritage. They offer a range of full-service 

suites and self-catering options should 

guests prefer longer stays. Each en-suite 

room is stylishly and individually adorned 

to an exceptional standard. Breakfasts are 

served at the main house on the marbled 

floored poolside patios, surrounded by trees 

and extensive birdlife. We have our own 

unique bird and tree identification lists 

available in each room.

In-room amenities and conveniences 

• Air con - cooling and heating 

• Hairdryer 

• Free Wi-Fi 

• DStv (satellite tv) 

• Tea, coffee and rusks 

• USB plugs 

• Workspace 

• Refrigerator with water and juice 

• Safe - laptop-size 

• Turndown service 

• Bathroom amenities 

• Pool towels available on request. 

Our guest facilities include 

• Expansive covered patio overlooking the 

tiered swimming pools and beautifully 

landscaped tropical gardens 

• Pool loungers and garden umbrellas 

• Multiple lounges and dining areas 

• Covered parking for up to 32 cars 

• Free Wi-Fi 

• Laundry service 

• Private intimate chapel steeped in family history 

• A well secured and guarded environment. 

We also offer 

Wedding functions 

Christie’s at 32 on Russell is the perfect venue 

for an intimate and unforgettable wedding. The 

magnificence of the establishment guarantees 

a memorable experience when it comes to 

elegance. In conjuntion with your event company, 

our professional team will be there to look after 

all your needs and to guarantee the successful 

management of your big day. Vanilla Pod events 

management are available and can be contacted 

through our booking office. 

Conference and function venue 

Should you require conference facilities or are 

planning a corporate breakaway and need the 

perfect centrally situated venue, Christie’s at 32 on 

Russell is sure to suit your specific requirements. The 

venue boasts unique Mediterranean-style covered 

patios overlooking the multi-tiered swimming pool 

and extensive tropical gardens, which can 

accommodate up to 60 delegates. We are also able 

to accommodate banquets, receptions, product 

launches, team building initiatives and other 

similar events. A full range of presentation 

equipment is available. 

Details 

Call 013-755-3169/076-657-7391 

bookings@32onrussell.co.za 

www.christies32onrussell.co.za 

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KEPT SECRET 

Earthworms are astonishing beings - they were created to compost organic waste, 

and that is exactly what they do. 

Earthworms have been put on earth to turn 

organic waste into compost 


Nature’s best 

These simple little creatures fascinated Charles Darwin and 

after 40 years of research he published Earthworms, one of 

his most influential works. He describes them as natural little 

ploughs tilling the soil. “It may be doubted whether there are 

many other animals which have played so important a part 

in the history of the world, as have these lowly organised 

creatures,” he said. 

Darwin was ahead of his time and ordinary humans have 

only started to realise the benefits of vermiculture, or 

worm farming, over the past few years. These hard-working 

organisms are capable of devouring half their own weight in 

a single day and a worm farm is the quickest way to recycle 

kitchen and garden waste. It is a valuable acquisition to any 

household and easy enough to maintain. 

Starting a worm farm is fairly straightforward and the rewards 

keep on streaming in as long as the worms are happy. When 

they are content, they work, and keeping them so is not 

difficult at all. They love waste, and it is something all humans 

produce in abundance. Think fruit, vegetable and garden 

waste, eggshells as well as cartons and newspaper. All of these 

usually land in the rubbish bin, but how cool is it to rather 

play a part in conserving the environment than adding to the 

problem? 

Once you have established a worm farm, you will find that 

these fat little creatures have become part of the family. You 

may even go so far as to call them friends with benefits! And 

the benefits are legion. 

Once the organic matter is ingested by the worms, it goes 

through a process which produces the most wonderful, 

nutritious compost (worm castings) that could be used as it 

is. The worm castings contain large amounts of enzymes and 

beneficial microbes, five times more nitrogen than the original 

organic matter, 10 times more potassium, seven times as much 

phosphate and lots of calcium and magnesium. 

Worm tea can also be brewed from the compost itself. It is 

the really good stuff and is brewed by soaking the worm 

castings in water to produce potent liquid compost. Apart 

from improving soil health and being an excellent fertiliser, 

worm tea is also a natural insect repellent. 

Leachate is the fluid which drains to the bottom bin and many 

experts warn against using it on plants, as it contains many 

bacteria that could be harmful. 

Text: LIEZEL LÜNEBURG. Photographer: TANYA ERASMUS 

We also have a few ideas to share 

• Meat trays with lids are the ideal containers and readily available at 

shops selling plastic or catering ware. 

• A basic unit consists of three containers, but layers could be 

added as necessary. Two of the containers must have quite a few 

holes drilled in the bottom. The holes must be big enough for a 

worm to migrate from one container to the next. 

• First start with two containers. The one without holes catching the 

leachate must be placed at the bottom. 

• All organic matter goes in the top container. Once it is full, a 

second one is started with a bit of organic matter, palm peat and 

shredded newspaper. Clusters of worms are moved to the new 

container. 

• The new bin is put on top of the full one. Worms will migrate from 

the bottom one when food gets scarce. 

• There is stuff that must not be fed to the worms, like citrus, dairy 

and meat. Acceptable organic waste includes any plant matter, 

coffee grounds and tea bags. It is wise to search the Internet for a 

list of acceptable and unacceptable waste. 

• The smaller the bits you add, the better. 

• You may think that larger things like mango pips should be 

avoided, but that is not necessarily so. The worms love to eat all the 

juicy bits, including the inside. They also love watermelon and large 

pieces of peel could be added to the bin and removed later. 

• You can certainly keep your bin in the kitchen. As long as it does 

not smell bad, it means that the bin is healthy. 

It is fairly easy to establish 

and maintain a worm farm 

Worm tea can be brewed from 

the compost 

Worms love organic waste and shredded paper 

Tips for starting your own 

worm farm 

Some farmers produce worm 

castings on a large scale in beds, 

but worm farms are also ideal for 

household use. Worm units of 

different sizes can be purchased 

online. These are usually shipped 

countrywide and include worms and 

good instructions. Global Worming, 

to name but one, sells sturdy units 

of many different sizes ranging from 

mini to huge 600-litre units ideal for 

restaurants. Their after-sales care is 

also good and they are more than 

willing to answer questions. You 

could also build your own unit. There 

are many websites providing precise 

building instructions as well as lots 

of info and it is valuable to do good 

research before starting the project. 



More ideas with your 

leftover organic matter 

Cook a hearty soup or stew 

Although the worms enjoy all fruit and veggies, throwing 

organic matter in the bin is not the only way to get rid of 

leftovers. You could also store excess cooked or raw veggies in a 

container in the freezer to later on cook a delicious soup or stew 

whenever you have gathered enough. And do not only think 

leftover cooked veggies. Any leaves, such as lettuce, celery, 

rocket and herbs, are really tasty and healthy additions to any 

soup. Also add frozen grains such as barley, bulgur, rice, 

amaranth, quinoa and wild rice. 

Although meat products should never be fed to the worms, 

leftovers could be frozen and later on added to the veggies 

to serve a hearty, meaty soup. Think smoked chicken breasts, 

mince, stew, leftover barbeque meat and even prawns and fish. 

Smoked haddock is delicious in soup and should be tried at 

least once! 

Reuse egg cartons and -shells 

Coarsely ground eggshells are a healthy addition to any garden 

bed. It is said to deter pests and doubles as a healthy fertiliser. It 

also attracts birds to the garden. 

Whole eggshells are ideal to plant seedlings in as they are 

organic and can be planted shell and all in the garden when 

ready. Just remember to make a drainage hole in the bottom. 

Egg cartons can also be used to plant seedlings in - no need to 

make a drainage hole, as paper drains by itself. 

We’re 

planting 

Garden tasks for August 

• This is a windy month, so secure climbers and stake newly planted trees. Check 

the ties of standard roses and all other standard plants that are supported by 

stakes. • In very cold areas delay winter rose pruning until the middle or end of 

August. • Increase watering to once a week for most plants. • Fertilise all plants. 

Flowering plants should get 5:1:5 or 3:1:5 and shrubs and trees 2:3:2 (or their 

organic alternatives). Fuchsias like a nitrogen-rich fertiliser at the beginning of 

the season. • Remove the spent flowers of primulas, petunias, pansies and violas 

to encourage them to keep on flowering. • Give the lawn its spring treatment. 

Rake out all the dead grass and then cut the lawn with the lawnmower on its 

lowest setting. Compacted ground can be spiked with a garden fork or a hollow 

tine fork. Apply lawn fertiliser and water in well. • If the lawn has hollows, is 

uneven or there are dead patches, level it with lawn dressing. Fertilise and water 

well. • Remove leaves from gutters and fix any broken ones. Why not call in a 

plumber to set up a system that diverts rainwater from the gutters into a tank. 

• Clean the garden furniture and treat any wooden garden furniture. Check with 

your paint shop for suitable products. 

Osteospermum ecklonis 

“Purple Sun” 

A new variety with vivid flowers that 

announce the beginning of spring. 

The blooms feature several shades of 

orange that fade into a deep purple 

ring at the centre of the flower. Plants 

form a compact, well-branched plant, 

25cm high and 40cm wide, with an 

abundance of flowers. Grow “Purple 

Sun” in full sun and in ordinary garden 

soil that’s been well composted. They 

also look good in containers and 

hanging baskets. In coastal gardens, 

plants should be sheltered from the 

wind. Fertilise in spring and again in 

autumn. Water regularly but don’t 

overwater as plant can tolerate 

moderately dry soil. 

Indoor/patio plant of 

the month... 

The beautiful indoor mini-arum lily 

(Zantedeschia) that is now available 

in sizzling shades of pink, deepening 

into burgundy. The trumpet-like 

flowers are available in eight 

different colours and many varieties 

have shaded or speckled leaves. They 

enjoy a warm, sunny room as plants 

can take some morning sun. Water 

the plants as soon as the soil’s surface 

is slightly dry. During spring and 

summer, add liquid fertiliser to the 

water about every two weeks. The 

leaves are toxic to cats and dogs so 

keep the plants out of reach. 


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Last year we launched our Canon 

Snapshot of the Neighbourhood 

competition. It was so hugely popular, 

we’re doing it again! What’s it all 

about? Well, your neighbourhood and 

neighbours. It’s your opportunity to 

capture what’s best about the people 

and places where you live. It’s your 

chance to show off your neighbours 

and the hood... the streets, the parks, 

the restaurants; whatever you think 

best captures the mood of the area 

you call home. Plus, you’ll not only 

have the chance to win fabulous 

Canon cameras, but also to have your 

work published in your local Get It 

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Get out your camera, get snapping 

and show off your skills and your 

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Look at what you can win... 

Our overall winner from the six 

participating Get It magazines 

will win a Canon EOS M6 plus 

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valued at R13 999. Each of the five 

runners-up will receive a Canon 

SX540 worth R3 999. 

Plus... 

Each of the winners will have their 

creative entries featured in Get It. 

We’ll feature the winners, 

their photos and a little about 

what they love about their 

neighbourhoods. Oh, the fame! 

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2 

Take a photo which captures 

what you love most about 

your neighbourhood. 

Email it to snapshot@caxton. 

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in the subject line. 

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following information: 

Your full name, your daytime 

telephone number and email 

address, the name of the suburb 

in which you live. 

4 

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why you feel it captures your 

neighbourhood. 

5Make sure your entry reaches 

us by August 31, when the 

competition closes. 

All entries received will be 

eligible for publication in Get It, 

Caxton Local Newspapers and 

social media platforms of our 

choice. The winners will need 

to sign acknowledgement that 

the photographs they have 

submitted are their property. 

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details, visit www.getitonline/ 

lowveld.co.za. No professional 

photographers are allowed to 

enter. 

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and Instagram (Get It National Magazines & Get It Lowveld). 

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O 

L ST 

IN TIME 

Finding yourself in any of these 

Lowveld ghost towns leaves 

you with mixed emotions of loss 

and fascination. The Ferris wheel 

towering among the overgrowth 

of a forgotten play park, or 

a view to the outside world 

through the broken panes of a 

blistered sash window, reminds 

you that people once lived here. 

Marius Bakkes tells us more. 

The fascination soon 

turns to curiosity. 

What happened 

here? Why has 

everyone left? 

Where did they go? 

Does anyone still 

remember a life 

once lived at Diepgezet 

at Msauli Mine, or Vaalhoek 

on the dust road between Pilgrim’s 

Rest and the potholes at Bourke’s 

Luck? I have visited the old 

cowboy-style mining town of 

Leydsdorp, dating back from the late 

1800s, a number of times over many 

decades. 

Sometimes I would find life there, and 

the next time everything would be 

gone again. Once, during the ‘80s, I 

found it quite eerie that the beds in 

the hotel all remained made, long 

after it had closed down and everybody 

left. As dust and spiderwebs 

were accumulating, a lonesome 

caretaker on request would unlock 

the front door and show the few 

curious visitors around. 

Photographer: KEVIN RUTHVEN 

Vaalhoek 

Photographer: MARIUS BAKKES 

Leydsdorp 

The dusky bar and the dining room 

with the sideboard were still stacked 

with white porcelain. Nothing was to 

be touched, as if the innkeeper were 

to return any minute. 

The off-road 

mapping system, 

Garmin Tracks 

For Africa, 

describes Msauli 

as nothing short 

of a ghost town 

I have been told that the hotel at 

Leydsdorp is yet again refurbished, 

the pub open and a proper meal 

is served in the saloon-style dining 

room. A similar situation applies at 

Msauli. 

One or two of the old miners’ houses 

have been restored and now offer 

lodging to interested guests. The off- 



oad mapping system, Garmin Tracks 

For Africa, describes Msauli as nothing 

short of a ghost town, with barely 

a breathing soul. A handful of quiet 

residents make it the ideal hideaway 

for a peace-seeking recluse. 

Abandoned houses, a school, chapel, 

liquor store and clubhouse lead to 

lots of speculation about the town’s 

heyday, a flourishing community with 

dreams abounding. The still-colourful, 

but rusty and overgrown merry-goround 

invites the sound of children’s 

laughter from years gone by, while 

the skateboard rink may still work 

perfectly after a good sweep of fallen 

leaves. 

Loose rocks with reams of asbestos 

are everywhere. So why not embark 

on an excursion and drop in at one of 

these towns? Msauli is on the other 

side of the Makhonjwa Mountains, 

south of Barberton. It is reached 

preferably using a high-clearance 

vehicle driving down the steep but 

spectacular dirt road, turning off just 

before getting to the Swaziland 

border at Josephsdal. 

You will find Vaalhoek on the dirt road 

pass to Pilgrim’s, and the turn-off to 

Leydsdorp at Gravelot on the road 

between Hoedspruit and Tzaneen. 

Go and discover these lost-in-time 

gems for yourself. You won’t be 

disappointed. 


Diepgezet 

Diepgezet 

Vaalhoek 

DID YOU KNOW? 

Diepgezet at the old Msauli Mine was a bustling but quite isolated 

community. The disuse of asbestos due to its unhealthy nature caused the town 

to be mothballed some 20 years ago. After the rehabilitation of the mines, many 

had dreams of reutilising this pleasant village with its jacaranda-lined streets and 

spectacular mountain setting, though the final decay of recent years is seriously 

taking its toll. 

Vaalhoek was a mining establishment serving a few smaller mines in the Blyde 

Valley before it was abandoned in recent years. Though some of the old houses 

remained illegally occupied, most other structures are closed up or getting 

stripped, such as the old sports club and the once-refreshing pool which now 

stands empty. 

Leydsdorp used to be an old mining town from the time of Paul Kruger’s 

Republic. The streets are still lined by one or two historic buildings dating back 

nearly 150 years. 

A Game drive 

‘We ran on wobbly legs back to our vehicle about 

100 metres away... we collapsed into our seats laughing 

and giddy with the after-effects of the adrenalin rush that 

being charged by the biggest predator in Africa brings on.” 

Gerald Hinde and Will Taylor are both hugely experienced 

in big African game... spending more than three decades 

photographing and working with the five that have 

always been considered the hunters’ most dangerous 

wild animals. But the pair felt that two more special 

species deserved to be included on the list, two animals 

that visitors to our big reserves are keen on seeking out. 

Welcome wild dog and cheetah... these two extraordinary 

animals, along with the original lion, elephant, rhino, 

buffalo and leopard, are featured in this astonishingly 

beautiful, recently released book, The Big Seven. 

Shot over more than 15 years, the photos are, as expected, 

sublime. But this is more than just a photo-filled coffee table book. Will, who 

started off as a ranger at Mala Mala, has written about their experiences in 

the bush... and it makes for an intimate, evocative read. So there’s the tale of 

the lioness charge when he and Gerald were a little too close to her cubs for 

comfort. He tells us about an enormous group of elephant... “water splashed, 

trunks gurgled and there was a high level of excitement as this huge gathering 

of 300 or more of the world’s largest animal saw out the spectacular end to an 

African day”. He writes about them filming a cheetah chase... “amazed at how 

we could hear the paddle-shaped tail of the cheetah cracking like a whip as it 

jinked by our vehicle at top speed in pursuit of a steenbok”. He talks of hanging 

on for dear life while a chase is on, attempting to stop expensive camera 

equipment from crashing onto the floor, of being chased at high speed by 

black rhino, of the privilege of being around young leopard cubs, and of slowly 

following a pack of wild dogs home in the sunset. With truly glorious photos 

to study and fascinating facts about these animals, this book is an absolute joy 

to those of us who love and appreciate our wild animals and the South African 

big game areas. HPH Publishing. Available from hphpublishing.co.za, R650. 

through the pages 

A leisurely read through this new 

coffee table book is (almost) as good 

as being on an actual game drive. 

What’s more, you’re guaranteed to 

experience The Big Seven. 


Spoil 

August 

WIN! 

Want to win? Of course you do! 

This month we are giving away a 

Violet & Rose voucher to the value 

of R1 000 to spoil yourself or a loved 

one! To enter, send your details to 

competitions@getitlowveld.co.za with 

“Violet & Rose” in the subject line, to 

reach us by noon on August 30. 

Ts and Cs apply. 

Let’s get personal! Layering with 

personalised jewellery is all the 

rage this season and Violet & 

Rose, custom makes the ideal 

pieces for this timeless trend. 

From letter disks, to name chains 

and even word bars, it’s all about 

stacking up on jewellery that has 

meaning with different designs 

for personalities ranging from 

simple to over the top. With the 

options of gold, silver, rose gold 

or platinum, and the endless 

possibilities of design variation, 

your piece will truly be your 

own. Considering something for 

the special man in your life, the 

classic monogram signet ring is 

always a world class winner. 

Visit Violet & Rose now at 

i’langa Mall or Crossing Centre 

in Mbombela to discuss your 

personalised pieces, made just for 

you, to last a lifetime.

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