February 2020 - Joburg North

JOBURG NORTHERN SUBURBS
Kick back with
holiday reads
BEACH BAG
beauty must-haves
Go bold
with
BRIGHT
prints
Bella pastries
from Jackie
Righi-Boyd
Decor
takes on
a tropical
look
SUMMER
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DEC 19 / JAN 20

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WHY DON’T YOU...
5 See the Festival of Lights (with an added twist), rock your socks off,
hear glorious guitar music, watch ice-skating stars or catch fantastic
festive theatre shows
9 Ask Santa for these amazing reads – a cliff-hanging thriller, a
fascinating memoir and an unputdownable double biography
10 Relax and make your holiday – beach, bush or collapsed on the
couch at home – even more enjoyable with these gripping books
WISH LIST
12 Enjoy all things bright, beautiful – and delicious – these hols
SOCIAL
14 Six lucky voters win wonderful Best of Joburg readers’ prizes
15 Glam fashion jewellery store opens in Fourways
17 Pink takes centre stage in crusade against breast cancer event
PEOPLE
18 Jackie Righi-Boyd dishes up a touch of la dolce vita for her
customers
20 Sonny’s art puts the importance of conservation on every kind of
wall all over the world
24 Landscape gardener Bev Courtney branches out into the
salon business
BEAUTY & FASHION
26 Beauty essentials to take on your break – don’t leave home
without them
30 Go wild – wear hot, hot, hot, animal and floral prints this season
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Northern branch within 10 days or they will be
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DEC 19 / JAN 20
FOOD & DRINK
34 Prawns and bubbly, delectable desserts and luscious Mediterranean
recipes – summer delights to tempt your taste buds
DECOR & GARDENING
38 Sea blues and palm greens add a tropical touch to your home
40 Make-you-blink pink. Sunshine yellow. Awesome orange. Brighten
up your garden with eye-catching drought- and heat-resistant blooms
WIN
12 A Chateau Gateaux voucher for a cake of your choice
13 A case of De Krans Moscato Premium red and white wines
50 A hamper of Caribbeantan products worth more than R1500
COVER LOOK
Personality: Jackie Righi-Boyd. • Photographer: Peter Whitfield.
• Location: DaVinci Hotel
Photographer/Image credit:
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A hot date!
Loads of festive family fun to enjoy in Jozi
01
Jesse Clegg has just released his
latest hit, Let It Burn for which he
shot a music video which also features
cameo appearances by South African
musos like Jack Parow, Khan Morbee
of the Parlotones, Abby Nurock and
Ross Learmonth of Prime Circle. Before
he heads off to LA, catch Jesse at the
Radium Beer Hall in Orange Grove on
November 30 and December 1. Tickets
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05
Charles Dickens created a festive
season favourite in the tale of
the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and how
the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present
and Future, help him see the error of
his ways and change to become a
generous man. Take the family to see
Jason Ralph as Scrooge in a sumptuous
production of A Christmas Carol at
Pieter Toerien’s Theatre, Montecasino.
December 5 – January 5. Tickets
R130 – R180. Details: 011-511-1988.
11
The Imperial Ice Stars return
to South Africa with Peter Pan
on Ice. Take the family on a trip to
Neverland to see this magical classic
produced on a frozen stage. The
skaters twirl and leap in a spectacular
exhibition of amazing skill as they
tell the much-loved story of Peter,
Wendy and the Lost Boys. The Teatro,
Montecasino. December 6 – January
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011-340-8000 or info@computicket.com
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Brace up to meet Brad, Janet
and Dr Frank’n’Furter in that
outrageously over-the-top musical, The
Rocky Horror Show. Craig Urbani plays
Frank’n’Furter and he and the cast belt
out all the famous songs like Dammit
Janet, Sweet Transvestite and, of course,
The Time Warp. Loaded with frivolity,
naughty fun and a few rude parts, the
show is on at The Teatro, Montecasino
from January 17 to March 1. Tickets
R100 – 500. Details:computicket.com
1Joburg Zoo’s annual Festival of Lights has an exciting addition
this year. Along with the illuminated animal characters, visitors can
enjoy entertainment, food and beverages. Joburg Ballet kicks off with a
performance of The Nutcracker at the bandstand from Dec 1 to 8, followed
by a variety of entertainment each evening. Open 7pm to 10pm nightly
except Mondays until January 5, 2020. Tickets: Children R60, adults R120.
Details: joburgtheatre.com; jhbzoo.org.za or webtickets.co.za
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The National Children’s Theatre’s final production for 2019 is Charlie
and the Chocolate Factory (yay for Roald Dahl!). Join Charlie Bucket, his
beloved Grandpa and Willy Wonka (along with some of the nastiest little brats
ever) in the sweetest adventure of a lifetime. It’s on at The National Children’s
Theatre in Junction Avenue, Parktown until December 22. Tickets from R130.
Details: 011-484-1584/5 or bookings@nctt.org.za
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Get ready to rock your socks off at Cirque Rock, an extravaganza of high
energy dance routines set to music. You’ll watch dancers on skate boards,
ladders and crates, see a touch of James Bond and listen to songs by the likes
of Van Halen, Lady Gaga, Pink and Queen. Acts involving silk, pole, straps and
acrobatics will blow your mind. Rivonia Barnyard Theatre until December 31.
Tickets from R160. Details: 087-236-3088.
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Book club
A trio of brilliant books for the holidays
Oh my. Joy of joys! A new book
from Jojo Moyes, just in time for the
holidays. Inspired by a remarkable
true story, the book is described
as ‘the unforgettable journey of
five extraordinary women living in
extraordinary and perilous times’.
The Giver of Stars is the story of
Alice Wright, a woman who leaves
England for America, only to discover
that swapping the twitching curtains
of suburbia for being the wife of an
American businessman and living in
the wild mountains of Kentucky isn’t,
actually, the answer to her prayers.
Then she meets Margery O’Hara, a
woman who isn’t afraid of anything
or anyone. And a woman
on a mission! The pair, along with
three others, join up and, ignoring
obvious dangers and loads of social
disapproval, travel hundreds of miles
a week to deliver books to isolated
families. When a body is found in the
mountains, and one of the group
becomes a suspect, their newly
formed friendship is put to the test.
The Giver of Stars is unputdownable.
Penguin, R270.
Ever since reading the marvellous Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight, we’ve
pounced on any new Alexandra Fuller with delight (unlike her mother, who
thinks they’re ‘dreadful’). Just released is Travel Light, Move Fast, a tribute to
Alexandra’s father, who died unexpectedly – and not with the drama the family
expected – in Budapest, ‘the poor man’s Paris’. Read in equal parts of envy and
horror – her parents launched from one calamity to the next, fuelled with gin
and in a haze of cigarette smoke, along with the children, a handful of dogs and
a collection of orange Le Creuset pots – the memoir jumps from present to past.
Alexandra tells of the lessons her father taught her. Lessons about life, love, loss
and tragedy. Lessons that led her to cope with the loss of her father, of the fallout
with her sister, and of the unbearable final bereavement she reveals in the final
chapter, when you may find yourself, as we did, holding the book further away
than normal, so as to distance yourself from the grief she pours into the pages.
Brilliantly written, heartbreaking, and often laugh-out-loud funny. Not much more
you need from a great read, really. Profile Books, R300 • If there was ever anyone as
glam as the marvellous Jackie Kennedy Onassis, it was her sister, Lee. One of the
most iconic women of her time – and the favourite of their rakish father, John
‘Black Jack’ Vernou Bouvier – she lived in the shadow of her older sister, their
mother’s favourite. Both had a keen eye for beauty – in fashion, design, painting,
music, dance, sculpture, poetry – and both were talented artists. Both loved
prerevolutionary Russian culture. Both adored the blinding sunlight, calm seas and
ancient olive groves of Greece. But the two, although extremely close, were hugely
competitive and their relationship included much rivalry and jealousy. When
Jackie died and her will read, Lee discovered that cash bequests were left to family,
friends and staff, but nothing to her. ‘I have made no provision in this my Will for
my sister, Lee B. Radziwill, for whom I have great affection, because I have already
done so during my lifetime,’ it read. The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters by Sam Kashner
and Nancy Schoenberger, who had many candid interviews with Lee, explores the
tragic and glamorous lives of these two fascinating women. HarperCollins, R310.
Dec 19/Jan 20 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs 09

Christmas is coming. But for Women’s
Murder Club, crime never stops. In
James Patterson and Maxine Paetro’s
19th Christmas, Sergeant Lindsay
Boxer is looking forward to spending
time with her family over the holidays.
But then she receives a tip-off that the
biggest heist ever to hit San Francisco
is being planned for Christmas Day,
and the architect of the ambitious
attack unleashes chaos across the
city, laying traps and false alarms to
distract Lindsay and the SFPD from his
ultimate goal. Penguin, R290.
In her new home, Brodie’s Watch, Ava thinks she’s found the perfect place to
hide from a past she’s ashamed of. But in The Shape of Night it’s not long
before Ava begins to suspect she’s not alone in this house full of secrets. If
she’s wrong, then maybe she’s losing her mind. Tess Gerritsen cranks up the
suspense ... it’s all haunted houses and handsome ghosts and (phantom) sex.
Bantam Press, R290. • Dear Mr Wrexham, I know you don’t know me but please,
please, please, you have to help me. Ruth Ware’s The Turn of the Key opens
with a young woman begging a barrister for help. Her name is Rowan, and she’s
the nanny in the Elincourt case. She says, ‘I didn’t kill that child’. A dream job of
live-in nanny with a staggeringly generous salary and a picture-perfect family
turns into a nightmare for Rowan, one which ends with a child dead and her
in a cell awaiting trial for murder. A murder she swears she’s not responsible
for. Described as a gripping modern-day haunted house thriller, this is one you
shouldn’t read when you’re at home alone! Harvill Secker, R290.
HOLIDAY READS
Red hot reads for the summer
Baby Zephany Nurse hit the headlines when she was kidnapped from
beside her mothers hospital bed more than 20 years ago. She hit the
headlines again when, by pure chance, her birth parents discovered
she’d been living just a short distance away. Now, in Zephany, written
by Joanne Jowell, Miché Solomon tells the often harrowing story of the
past four years and her struggles to come to terms with living with two
sets of parents – those who brought her up, who love her and whom she
loves and her birth parents who are strangers. Adding to the trauma is
the fact that the woman she believed was her mother, ‘who was there
for me every day’ was jailed for the kidnapping. Fortunately, the man she
calls Daddy, Michael Solomon, has never wavered in his love and support,
which has hugely helped Miché courageously continue to forge ahead in
her efforts to make a success of her life. Tafelberg, R260.
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Kelly Ramage pops out to meet a
friend on a bitterly cold night – and
never comes back. When she’s found
murdered in what looks like a
sex game gone horribly wrong,
detectives believe finding the killer
won’t take long. PJ Tracy (pseudonym
for the mother-and-daughter team of
PJ and Traci Lambrecht) leads
readers of Ice Cold Heart on a
tantalising trail as the search for Kelly’s
sinister lover begins to look like the
search for a serial killer – who could kill
again. Michael Joseph, R290.
The CEO of a major publishing
company dies suddenly at his desk
– but was he murdered or did he
commit suicide? Senior editor Joelle
Jesson – fired by the CEO just hours
before his death – sets out to discover
exactly what happened in Steven
Boykey Sidley’s Leaving Word. Which
of three people could have been
involved – a detective and aspirant
author, the CEO’s inscrutable brother
or a sad and deluded loner? Joelle’s
editorial instincts come to the fore in
her search for meaning, reason, plot
and motive in this literary murder
mystery laced with sly, dry wit.
MFBooks, R240.
On Monday, a Manhattan elevator
plunges from the topmost floor to
the bottom of a skyscraper, killing all
four people on board. On Tuesday,
it happens again. And again on
Wednesday. These are obviously
not random killings, and New York
is plunged into chaos. And what do
these deadly acts of sabotage have
to do with the fingerless body found
on the High Line? Linwood Barclay’s
Elevator Pitch is a nail-biter of note.
And be warned! After you’ve turned
the last page, unless your office is
on the topmost floor, you might be
tempted to slog up all those stairs
rather than press the button for the
lift! HarperCollins UK, R260.

Wish list
All things bright with these summer delights
We’ve found a new fave in trendy Melville
Let’s give you our suggestions. As you get to your table
at The Whippet in Melville – before you even take your
seat – order a hibiscus royale. It’s a delicious cocktail
that’s as pretty as a picture with hibiscus syrup
and flower, topped with sparkling wine. After a few
refreshing sips, place your order for the steak rosti
– it’s a crispy, herb-loaded potato rosti, topped with
slices of sirloin steak and a mustard créme fraiche. Best.
Lunch. Ever! If you’re there for breakfast, you might opt
for the bloedlemoen mimosa with gin, sparkling wine
and grapefruit juice (so it’s healthy). Follow that with the
breakfast risotto – think mushrooms, bacon and Parmesan
topped with a soft-poached egg. Our suggestions aside, we’re
quite sure that anything you choose to order at this fabulous
spot will please. We’ve oohed over the teriyaki chicken bowl
and aahed over the lemon meringue shake. The juicy beef
hamburger croquette sandwich got rave reviews and the
zucchini fries are out of this world. Whatever you do, on your
way out, pick up something scrumptious to take home –
korrelkonfyt, grapefruit gin salt or a lovely lemon cordial. Yum!
This is definitely our new fave spot! Find it on the corner of
4th and 7th avenues in Melville. Details: 061-512-1373.
Lou Harvey certainly puts holiday in our hearts and we’re
gushing over her new collection for summer – think Lou’s
typical paisley and floral prints, merged with turquoise,
fuchsia, charcoal, lime green and more! You’ll find the
designs across her collection – we’re itching to get our
hands on one of these small beach bags that’ll be superhandy
for the hols. R760. Details: louharvey.co.za
Text: KATE ARGO and KYM ARGO
Easy holiday entertaining
The best part about the holidays? Family and friends
popping in for a drink, a dinner, an overnight stay. It’s a lovely
time of year when we get together with those we love and
spend quality time together. What’s the worst part? Not
being prepared. Hello, Chateau Gateaux! We stock up
on a few of these amazing frozen cakes at the beginning
of the hols, so no matter who pops by, we can defrost,
decorate and voila … tea time cake or pudding is
served! For a festive-looking cake, we fancy this lovely
vanilla dream torte layered with Chantilly cream and
topped with white chocolate shavings. Add a handful
of strawberries (or whatever you have handy) and
tuck in. Other cakes we’re stocking up on for the
holidays are the passionate lemon cheesecake (a
heavenly combo of passion fruit and lemon on a
golden gingerbread crumble base – perfect for when
it’s too hot for anything heavy) and the peppermint
caramel tart (because – peppermint tart!). Details:
chateaugateaux.co.za. We’ve got a voucher for one
reader to win a cake of their choice. Simply like our post
on the Get It Joburg North Facebook page, tag a friend and
you’ll be in the draw. Entries close December 10.
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Summer brights. Crisp white. And easy-wearing
silhouettes. These are some of our favourite things on hot
days ... and they’re what the Poetry SS19/20 range is
all about. Think jumpsuits in breathable fabrics, oversized
shirts and oh-so-desirable pleated maxis in tie-dye. There
are beach-ready accessories and stylish footwear too, so it’s
definitely worth popping along for a shop.
Details: poetrystores.co.za
‘Summertime
and the livin’ is easy’
goes the song ... which means
it’s time to relax with a glass of De Krans
Moscato Perlé, a delightfully thirst-quenching
alternative to bubbly. The De Krans Premium
Moscato White has tropical fruit flavours like litchi
and apricot with notes of honey and a slight fizz. Pairs
well with salads, charcuterie and curries. The De Krans
Premium Moscato Red, with added Pinotage grapes
making it slightly drier, offers flavours of red berries,
blackcurrant, muscat and exotic spice, so it’s perfect with
cheese and fruit platters. Both wines have a low alcohol
content – bonus! Available at selected retailers
for around R67. Want to win a case of De Krans
Moscato Perlé wines? Who wouldn’t? Simply
visit our Joburg North Facebook page, like
our De Krans wines post and cross
fingers! Competition ends
December 15.
Zero just happened
Zero waste. Zero plastic. Zero cruelty. We’re mad about the new Zero Bar shampoo – a
proudly local product that’s concentrated, water-free, plastic-free and cruelty-free. Designed
to last through between 55 and 70 hair washes, outlasting most bottled shampoos, there
are four to choose from (called the four Bar Bros) … an Argan bar (liquid gold, filled with
nutrients), Jojoba (a real hair booster), the Moringa bar (which strengthens and rejuvenates
your hair) and Wild Desert Melon (surprisingly light, with easily absorbed oil). All four have
loads of nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and promise to clean, enrich, moisturise, condition,
shine, strengthen, nourish, soothe and repair. Only available on line at the moment, they
cost R75 each, or R300 for a pack (all the same, or one of each). Details: zerobar.co.za
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Kirsten Glover, Matthew Levine
Spoils galore
for readers
If there’s one thing the Best of Joburg team knows how to do
... it’s how to spoil! Readers who voted in the Best of Joburg
Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 were entered into a draw
and six really lucky people – along with their partners – were
invited to spend an evening wining and dining at Daruma by
Oskido in Waterfall Corner – voted by Joburgers as the best
new restaurant in this year’s awards. After tucking in to some
delicious sushi and teppanyaki dishes, it was time for the
readers to win prizes! Matthew Levine took home a luxurious
night’s stay for two in the presidential spa suite at Fairlawns
Boutique Hotel & Spa; Kerchia Pillay walked away with R20 000
in SPAR vouchers; Gcobisa May won a two-night midweek
stay for two at Walkersons Hotel and Spa in Dullstroom; Kelly
Robinson scored a black DeLonghi kettle and toaster set from
Adams Discount Centre; Kerry Miles won a Canon camera,
while Tamar Carzola received four vouchers for Life Day Spa.
Oh, what a night! Details: bestofjoburg.co.za
Kelly and Sean Robinson
Kerry and Jeremy Miles
Telela and Gcobisa May
Kerchia and Thesahn Pillay
Tamar and Luciano Carzola
Norman Dawe, DJ Oskido, Daniella Potter
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Bonnie Mamogale, David Simons
Alessandro Gensini, Tazz Adams
Celebrate
Oh yay! The first Nomination store in SA has
just opened in Fourways Mall, so of course
we were at the glamorous official event to
raise a glass! We already love the saying ‘one
for me, one for you’, so you can imagine our
delight that this is the message of the new
Nomination communication strategy. It invites
us to connect with others through exchanging
links for our Nomination composable bracelets.
These links are essentially symbols of love, and
they’re very pretty too – some with initials of a
name, others with natural diamonds and more!
Happy shopping! Details: nomination.com/za-en
Neeta Raga-D, Kalpesh Dullabh
Elvis Tshiluka, Martin Headger
Susan Pienaar, Andre Miller
Adele Koolen, Kriya Gangiah
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Refilwe Modiselle, Kokeletso Moiloa
Let’s walk
Pink reigned supreme at the Avon Justine iThemba
Walkathon that took place at Marks Park Emmarentia.
This was the 14th year participants, decked out
in (pink) tutus, wigs, feathers, hats – you name it –
tackled the 5km and 8km distances with gusto in
support of the crusade against breast cancer. Even a
few men braved the event in support of the women
in their families. Food trucks and vendors helped
runners renew their energy after the event, while
Jason Goliath did his bit as MC for the musicians who
really got the party started once the race was over.
Details: ithembawalkathon.co.za
Mbali Nzuza, Khululaa Mandlendoda
Joyce Molatjana and Phuti Molewa
Neo Kujane
Khosi Mkhonto, Pontsho Kutu, Kelebogile and Mamiki Mphomame, Rebeka Mkhonto, Kopano Maziko
Dec 19/Jan 20 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs 17

Living la dolce vita
‘La famiglia e la patria del cuore’ translates as ‘home
(or, in this case, family) is where the heart is.’
Italy isn’t just home for renowned
pastry chef Jackie Righi-Boyd – it’s
where her heart is too. This heart
shows itself in the exquisite pastries
and scrumptious Italian dishes
available at her two restaurants –
Dolci Café, an established Craighall
Park gem, and the recently opened
Bistro Dolce Vita at the Regency in
Sandton. ‘I divide my time between
the two – one in the morning and
one in the afternoon – luckily I have
an incredible team I can rely on,’
she says.
Bistro Dolce Vita boasts Dolci’s
greatest hits but not the full menu,
so the specials change regularly,
ensuring the regulars who pop by
are always in for a treat. It’s called
‘Bistro’ for a reason – it’s smaller and
more intimate, which extends to the
kitchen size as well. Bistro also offers
‘guest chef’ experiences, recently
hosting a French-themed evening
while 2020 looks set for some Indian
and Asian inspiration. What else is in
store for Jackie in 2020?
‘Expansion was what 2019 was
about with the opening of Bistro
Dolce Vita and 2020 is about
consolidation,’ she says. ‘Opening it
was just the beginning, now it’s time
to nurture it and get everything
running as smoothly as possible.’
While classic Italian dishes are a
given in both locations, it’s the high
tea at Dolci Café that caught our
eye. Dolci offers a 12-piece high tea
with sweet and savoury options.
These include lemon meringue,
chocolate eclairs, cream horns, mini
quiches, three-cheese scones and
feta-stuffed zucchini rolls – just for
a start! It’s the perfect choice for a
special occasion like a kitchen tea
or baby shower, but also a lovely
idea for a girlfriends’ catch-up or a
memorable date. And you can rest
assured you’re in highly trained
hands.
Jackie grew up in the kitchens of
restaurants as it has always been
a family industry. Her famiglia still
lives in Italy and she hasn’t lost her
Italian roots at all. Feel free to chat
with her in broken Italian – she’s
fluent! After trying to cheat destiny
for a few years by trying her hand at
corporate (following her studies in
industrial psychology and human
resources), she had an epiphany.
‘I realised I couldn’t do corporate
for the rest of my life, so I took an
aptitude test and that steered me in
the right direction,’ she says.
‘I’ve always loved working with
my hands and creating things, so I
studied part-time while working at
the Food and Beverage Institute in
Olivedale, qualified as a pastry chef,
then my husband and I packed up
our lives and headed to Ravenna,
Italy, on the Adriatic coast. It was a
return to Italy, as I spent my teenage
years there. After we moved, I
worked in a little pastry shop and life
was like something out of a movie.’
But why the love of pastry (besides
the fact that it’s dessert)? ‘I love all
Italian cooking but hot kitchens –
not so much. I love being able to
play with pastry – fiddle with shapes
and sizes and it’s just prettier!’ Her
all-time favourite Italian dessert is
called zuppa inglese. ‘It’s from the
Emiglia Romagna region, where
my parents come from and where I
went to school. The dessert is made
with a very light sponge cake that’s
dipped in this gorgeous pink liqueur
you can only get in Europe. It’s then
layered with chocolate pastry cream
and vanilla pastry cream.’
When it comes to her dream Italian
menu, the choice is easy. ‘Antipasto
of beautiful, sweet melon with
salty Parma ham. Then a cold pasta,
made with fusilli or penne, dressed
with a gorgeous combination of
capers, olives, egg, tuna, cheese and
oregano. After that, a delicious fritto
misto (a deep fried combination
of seafood, including prawns and
calamari). And for dessert, you can’t
go wrong with gelato.’
Luckily for us, we’ll have the chance
to sample both restaurants this
December as they’re open all the
way through. ‘It’s a time when
we see customers who aren’t
necessarily regulars, as they don’t
live in the area. With the holidays,
they have time to venture a bit
further so we meet people from
broader Johannesburg who’ve
heard of us and finally have the
opportunity to come by.’
December also means gingerbread
houses for Jackie. Well, kind of. More
like gingerbread castles – limitless,
sprawling and coated with icing,
sprinkles and glitter! ‘They’re timeconsuming
but so worth it. Each
year I make mine more ornate – I
can’t stop myself,’ she says. ‘They’re
also easier than gingerbread houses
as the pieces don’t have to be so
precise in order to fit together. By
using a dummy cake as the base,
you can just tag the pieces onto it,
going up, branching out, however
you fancy!
To say ‘buongiorno’ to Jackie Righi-
Boyd and sample some of her
sublime pastries and delicious
Italian dishes, head to facebook.
com/DolciCafeSA and facebook.
com/BistroDolceVitaSA.
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Text: TAYLA BLAIRE. Photo: PETER WHITFIELD. Location: DAVINCI HOTEL

&
South African street artist Sonny brings
together art and activism ...
one incredible mural at a time
Art
activism
Text: LUCY O’ CONNELL. Photographer: ELSA NIEMOLLER
If you’ve driven around Joburg in
recent years, chances are you’ve seen
the remarkable work of street artist,
Sonny. The iconic elephant facing
Newport Road, just off Bolton Road,
Parkwood, aptly named Jelani, which
means great or powerful, is just one of
the Sonny originals that draw viewers
in around the country, with others
gracing giant canvases world wide.
UK born, but having grown up in
South Africa, his work has made his
name as an incredible artist as well
as an important voice in the world
of conservation. But it’s clear he’s
so much more than that. ‘I paint
street murals as well as canvas
work, so people often label me as a
street artist, graffiti artist, muralist or
contemporary painter. But an artist
is pretty much what I am. My recent
work has focused on topics such as
conservation and environmental
issues and I’ve been raising awareness
for endangered wildlife, but I don’t
think of myself as a conservationist.
I just use my art to highlight issues
that are important to me.’ While
he might not have set out to be a
conservationist, murals like Jelani
have undoubtedly played a key role
in bringing conservation into focus,
especially in South Africa. ‘Growing
up here, I’ve obviously seen first-hand
20 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs Dec 19/Jan 20
the dangers these animals face and
the importance of conservation. I
was shocked by how many places in
the world are shut off to nature and
the issues surrounding it. It’s really
crazy. Often people battle to name
the animal I’m painting, let alone
understand the struggles they’re
facing. Most of the problems animals
or nature face are critical, and many
people haven’t the faintest knowledge
about them.’
Even when he’s not working to bring
a specific issue to light, Sonny’s
South African upbringing and love of
nature are still key to the direction his
work takes. ‘For the most part, nature
inspires me. I try to convey the power
and majesty of these animals through
my paintings, to evoke the feelings I
get when I see them in the wild. Living
in South Africa has obviously had a
massive influence on my work. Nature
and friends are really what keep me
in South Africa. These days, I travel
most of the year with South Africa as
my base. If I ever eventually move
overseas, I’ll always keep a place here
in SA to come back home to.’
No matter where he is, his work
manages to reflect Sonny’s ideals,
while also taking inspiration from
the space around it and creating
something truly beautiful – no small
task when you’re working on giant,
challenging canvases. ‘My first ever
painting was a mural. I’d always been
drawn to street art, so it was a natural
progression from indoor murals to
the streets. I think a lot of things set
street art apart from other forms of
art. The process is a lot more intense.
It’s a lot more physical and can be
pretty mentally straining too, due to
time constraints. You also have many
elements (weather being a big one)
that affect the process – things you
don’t have to deal with in a studio.
I think the importance for me is the
public interaction. People on the
street watch the whole process live
and interact with you as you paint.
They also see the final artwork for
years to come, so in a way, it becomes
theirs just as much as it’s mine. It’s a
very satisfying relationship and I think,
as an artist, it’s what makes public art
so gratifying.’

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And when it comes to the biggest lessons he’s learnt?
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Beauty
Catching up with Bev Courtney from Grace Skin and Wellness
You might recognize Bev
Courtney’s gorgeous face –
we profiled her a few years
Grace
ago for her landscaping
business, Grace’s Glory
Garden Renovation. Her
talent for enhancing
natural beauty was
redirected to the salon
industry in 2017, revamping
an existing salon and
breathing new life into the
space. Grace Skin and Wellness
has thrived in the past two years, so
much so that an expansion into the hair industry was possible. Meet Money to Blow, the final
piece of the puzzle to make the Grace-space a one-stop beautifying shop to meet every
single one of your aesthetic needs.
‘I love creating beauty and seeing confidence bloom in women after spending some
time with us,’ Courtney says. A quick glance through the Facebook reviews of Grace Skin
and Wellness tells you all you need to know: a flawless five-star rating and countless
women gushing over not only how incredible the treatments are but how welcoming the
atmosphere is. We’ve just joined their ranks – it’s hard not to, after spending a morning with
the team. Clients become family in this haven nestled in Benmore Gardens where your
treatments take place in tucked-away rooms and converted Wendy houses decorated with
peonies, roses and gorgeous green foliage. It’s easy to forget you were sitting in Sandton
traffic just a few minutes ago.
While at first this may seem like just another salon, you need to look closer. Yes, there’s an
incredible array of options for waxes, manicures and pedicures, a plethora of facials and peels
to choose from and some magical massage offerings, but there’s so much more available.
Lash lifts and extensions complement the microblading on offer. ‘Vampire facials’, as plateletrich
plasma (PRP) facials have been nicknamed, are readily available, with a dedicated on-site
nurse as an assistant to your aesthetician. Plasma lifting treatments offer surgery-free antiageing
options, while the V-facial and O-shot focus on sexual rejuvenation. ‘It’s an equally
important but often neglected aspect of women’s wellness,’ Courtney explains. ‘It’s been
incredibly popular, as is the cellulite cupping which delivers amazing results. It’s definitely an
ideal summer treatment.’
Last but certainly not least, the salon has welcomed on board a qualified doctor specialising
in aesthetic treatments. Dr Matheo de Villiers has solutions for anyone looking for aesthetic
enhancement and more ‘invasive’ anti-ageing measures, such as Botox, fillers, peptide
treatments and more. He takes PRP treatment to the next level, describing the process as
being beneficial due to its multi-faceted use. ‘One can treat hair loss and ageing skin, joint
and tendon injuries, erectile dysfunction and painful intercourse in women, and it’s quick,
minimally invasive, practically painless and leads to amazing results. What’s not to love?’
With so many options, it’s easy to get lost in the choices available. We took the guesswork
out of the equation by creating some combinations for our readers. These are just some of
the treatments available at Grace Skin and Wellness and Money to Blow.
24 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs Dec 19/Jan 20

December do-over
Go for glam these holidays!
• lCN nails. lCN is a gel paint cured under UV
lights that is flexible, durable and doesn’t contain
any of the usual damaging chemicals.
• lash extensions or lash lift. Choose between
volume or classic lashes and enjoy a ‘lash nap’
while they’re applied. Who needs eye make-up?
Not you!
• Cellulite cupping. lillian Terry cupping
therapy is applied to minimise the
appearance of cellulite this
summer. From R345.
Elegant events
Been invited to a special occasion?
• Dermaplaning. A scalpel is applied gently to the face, removing all vellus/
peach-fuzz hair and performing a light exfoliation of the uppermost layer of
skin, resulting in better product absorption for facials and make-up that glides
on as if you’re a baby dolphin. From R580.
• Make-up. Get a full face make-up with @_allynicole_ or opt for a make-up
lesson with her so you can DIY your make-up next time! From R750.
• Hair treatment and blow-dry. Choose from a range of planet-friendly
products and have your hair styled by the pros. Be inventive by taking
inspirational pictures with you for a gorgeous up-style. If you’re not pushed
for time, why not opt for a trim and some highlights? New braids? A weave
wash? The stylists can do it all.
Anti-ageing booster
If you want your outside to match
the age you feel inside...
• Facial and peel. Based on your
skin’s needs, choose from Nimue,
Lamelle and Academie. If you’re at
a loss, it’s okay – your aesthetician
will recommend the best fit for
your skin.
• PRP facial. Platelet-rich plasma
facials involve the extraction of a
small amount of your blood which
is processed so the ‘good stuff’
can be microneedled into your
skin, stimulating the production
of collagen which, in time, creates
that ‘younger look’. SQ.
• Plasma treatment. Fibroblast
skin tightening uses an incredibly
accurate pen which creates a
plasma charge to reduce the
volume of excess skin. This small
electrical arc shrinks the skin,
resulting in visible anti-ageing
results without surgery and with
minimal downtime. From R1800.
For all your beauty needs, follow
@graceskinandwellness and
@moneytoblow.sa and keep an eye
out for the monthly specials.
Text: TAYlA BlAIRe.
Dec 19/Jan 20 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs 25

Hot!
Summer essentials for
your holiday beauty bag
Compiled by: KYM ARGO. Photographer: MEGAN BRETT.
Three essentials for perfect
holiday hair ... Moroccanoil Root
Boost (for va-va-voom volume, R425),
Dry Texture Spray (texturised hold
with a dry, gritty finish for effortless,
undone styles R465), and Beach
Waves Texture Mousse (tousled
texture, a windswept look with UV sun
protection, R440) • Love a product that
multitasks ...like Vichy Normaderm
3-in-1 Scrub, Cleanser and Mask
(R285). Also from Vichy ... Thermal
Mineralizing Spray/Mist (perfect
for hot sultry days and nights, R250,
both from Clicks and Dis-Chem). An
excellent cleanser with scrub is this
NUXE Aquabella Micro-Exfoliating
Purifying Gel (R325 from Woolies) •
Cool beach shade for nails ... Mavala
Mini Nail Colour in Sky Blue (R87 from
Dis-Chem, Clicks and Woolies).
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Elancyl Energizing
Foaming Scrub
cleanses and exfoliates,
leaving your skin
radiant and feeling
hydrated and ready
for body treatments.
R165. Cellulite on the
beach? We think not!
Start right now to deeptissue
massage with the
Elancyl Slim Massage
for smoother, firmer
skin. Just three minutes
a day, girls. You can do
it! R495. From Dis-Chem
and Clicks.
When you’re all hyped up from the
holiday vibe, it’s often difficult to fall
asleep. Hello Duo Calm Soothing
Sleep. One pill before bedtime
promotes healthy sleep by regulating
your circadian (day/night) rhythm.
R445 from fusionlabsonline.com
L’Oréal Smooth Sugars Clear Scrub polishes,
boosts radiance, softens and smooths and
gets rid of blackheads. R159.95 from Dis-Chem
• Our new fave is Inoar Virgin Coconut Oil ...
this amazing product stimulates hair growth,
promotes scalp health, adds lustre, shine and
softness, and prevents hair breakage and split
ends. R350. And those with Afro, natural, curly
hair will love the new Afro Vegan range from
Inoar. Six products, ranging from R350 to R550
... and trust us, your curls will ROCK! Both from
inoar.co.za • The Caribbeantan range is a trusted
holiday essential ... for an instant tan, try this Tan
in A Can, R99.95 from Dis-Chem.
Dec 19/Jan 20 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs 27

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Kalahari’s
5 SUMMER MUST-HAVES
ADVERTORIAL
Just as the seasons change, our skincare regimen needs to be amended accordingly! During hot
summer days our skin tends to become more dry and dehydrated. This is not just because of increased
sun exposure, but also as a result of air-conditioned and warm car environments. Incorporating the
Kalahari products shown below will ensure your skin is healthy and glowing all summer long!
1 2 3 4 5
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cleanser: cleanses,
exfoliates, masks &
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For more information contact Kalahari on 011-656-1122. For your nearest
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Summer
styling
Things are heating up ... this
summer we’re all about floral,
tropical and animal prints ...
everything bold and bright
When summer loving
goes to your head … floral
and animal print bow
Alice band, R175 from
Bare Threads. Details:
barethreadsfashions.com
Seafolly’s On Vacation range is hot! We love this V Wire Bralette and V High Cut
Rio bottom in Chilli (R1679 and R1399 from seafolly.co.za/new-in)
Jump feet first into a
fashionable summer! Loving
these animal/floral flip-
flops, R299 from Havaianas.
Details: 011-783-0733.
Compiled by: KATE ARGO
Jungle fever’s right up there in the
fashion stakes this season. Ellena Top
bikini in Midnight Prowling Leopard,
R699. Details: beachcult.co.za
Just the thing to put on before
heading to the beach bar … birdprint
or tiger print shirts, R579 each
from Zara.
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Keep the kids busy taking pics of each
other, as well as any fish they don’t scare
off, with this kids’ underwater camera,
R249 from Cotton On.
These are the most wanted beach towels
this season … order early and be the envy
of the beach gang. Cheetah print beach
towel, R575 from Elizabeth Summer.
Details: elizabethsummer.com
Doesn’t this just
scream cocktailat-the-beach-bar?
Sunset Swim holiday
shirt, R850 from
Temple of Reason.
Details: temple-ofreason.com
For cool dads and hot boys … penguin print swim shorts, R740 from Granadilla Swim.
Details: granadillaswim.com • Kids – prowl the beach in leopard print board shorts, R750 from
temple-of-reason.com • Wild about summer … kids’ yellow leopard shorts, R399 from Country Road.
Dec 19/Jan 20 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs 31

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WOW
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FUN FOODIE
Text: KYM ARGO and MEGAN BRETT
A perfect pairing
We’re celebrating this summer
with prawns and bubbly ... a combo
that’s fun, light and full of pizzazz to
get you in the holiday spirit. We were
invited to experience Ocean Basket’s
Summer Prawn Extravaganza at the Good
Food Studio in the On Nicol Shopping Centre.
The lovely Ocean Basket team just burst with
passion and love for what they do ... and they
took us on a Mediterranean journey, pairing their
brand new summer menu with Prosecco. The bubbly
flowed and, for a quick, mouth-watering snack, we bit
into bruschetta with panko prawn ... a great light option.
We followed this with a refreshing prawn cocktail salad for
starters. Mmm. Our taste buds were delighted with some
of the different Proseccos. Here’s the rundown of what we
learnt ... an appealing, easy-to-drink and great party-starter is
La Delizia Prosecco (Xdry). Watching your waistline? Enjoy an
intense flavour? You can’t go wrong with Giusti Asolo DOCG
(Brut). Pair these with prawns? Yes, please! To appreciate the
art of prawns, we were asked to prep and fry our very own
Ocean Basket king prawns, made just as they would be at one
of the many outlets – with the help of the OB team. We were
hooked! With beautifully firm, juicy-textured prawns all round,
it was truly a prawn extravaganza. We can’t wait to try some
of the other summer menu options at Ocean Basket ... think
sushi with sweet prawns or try the romesco prawns served
with a rich tomato-based romesco sauce and topped with
creamy feta. Summer’s sorted with bubbles and tastes from
the ocean. Details: oceanbasket.co.za
Tips to prepare king prawns (with heads) this summer:
• Rinse under cold water
• Place them in a bowl of water
• Cut along the back of the hard shell all the way to the end of
the tail
• Devein
• Squeeze the head to remove black matter present, rinse
again
• Butterfly the prawn and rub with your preferred seasoning
• Add olive oil to a pan and wait for it to heat up
• Fry on both sides for 1 to 2 minutes until pink.
DELIGHTS
Summer’s when we indulge in good food, refreshing wine,
yummy treats and try out some really great recipes
If you, like us, relish the Mediterranean way of eating
... everyone tucking into breads and dips, tapas and
salads, gorgeous roasts and seafoods ... you’re going
to want a copy of the gorgeous – GORGEOUS, we tell
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This Stellenbosch-based foodie says ‘In South Africa,
especially the Western Cape, we love the culture
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ingredients’. Fortunately you don’t have to live in the
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Winelands grape pizza bianca with feta and thyme
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amazing recipes that most of us will manage with
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Ice cream anyone?
If the answer’s ‘yes, yes, yes’ then
grab a copy of Jude’s Ice Cream &
Desserts. From simple, refreshing
treats (orange lollies) and sorbets like
mango and passion fruit or summer
peach, to fluffy buttermilk pancakes
with roasted apple, toasted oats and
ice cream, there’s temptation on
every page – dig in and enjoy! The
many ice cream variations (Earl Grey;
beetroot and ginger – yes, really!)
include several for vegans, but it’s the
desserts we fancy most. How about
cinnamon pavlova with winter fruit;
Julia’s double chocolate brownies or,
by far our fave ... collapsed espresso
chocolate cake, served with ice
cream. Yes, yes, yes! From shakes and
smoothies to sauces and DIY cones,
when deliciousness calls, this is the
book you need. Kyle Books, R378.
Orange lollies recipe
(Makes 4 x 85ml ice lollies)
Juice of 5 - 6 large oranges (roughly
500ml); a squeeze of fresh lime juice
(Note: You will need 4 x 85ml ice lolly
moulds and flat lolly sticks)
Mix the fresh orange juice with the
squeeze of fresh lime juice, tasting
and adjusting to your liking. Pour into
lolly moulds until each one is 3/4 full.
Place moulds upright in the freezer
for about an hour before pushing
sticks into each mould. Freeze
for a further 3 hours or preferably
overnight. Remove moulds from
freezer and briefly dip them into hot
water, then gently pull lollies out of
the moulds and serve immediately.
(Recipe from Jude’s Ice Cream & Desserts)
Low alcohol. Low calories. Great taste. What’s not to love?
This summer we’re being sensible. We’re still celebrating everything summer has
to offer with lovely wines, but we’re choosing those with lighter alcohol levels
and fewer calories. Without, obviously, sacrificing quality or taste.
First on our list to try is the Robertson Winery Light Cultivar range, which is
showing off great new design, too. With around 9 per cent alcohol instead of the
average 12 or 13 per cent, there’s a Sauvignon Blanc 2019 (refreshing, dry, zesty,
about R55), a Chenin Blanc 2019 (off-dry, all yellow apple, pear and floral notes,
around R55); a Pinotage Rosé (a beautiful pale coral off-dry rosé), and a Merlot
(think ripe plum and sweet black cherry flavours). All around R50 to R55.
Details: robertsonwinery.co.za
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Shades of holiday!
Shades of sea blues and palm greens create a tropical outdoor area that works
as beautifully inland as it does near the coast
Cacti stem
glass, R145
from Weylandts.
Details:
weylandts.co.za
Compiled by: KATE ARGO
Featuring on-trend
botanical and geometric designs, this
Hertex Spring Break collection
includes a beautiful – and very
functional – outdoor upholstery
collection. It’s water and sun resistant
… so you can use it in uncovered
areas. Details: hertex.co.za
No longer passé … faux plants
now look as good as the real
thing. Pop this fiddle tree in a
pot and no-one will be any the
wiser. R695 from Block and Chisel
Details: blockandchisel.co.za
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Botanical print
using Japanese
archival ink on a
matte Hahnemühle
paper in Denmark,
R2990 from Peluza
Interiors. Details:
peluzainteriors.co.za
Climb illustration
print, R1450 from
Peluza Interiors.
Majestic glass vase, R499
from Superbalist. Details:
superbalist.co.za
Macaw scatter cushion –
for outdoors or in. R460
from NetDécor. Details:
netdecor.co.za
Carriacou outdoor cushion
cover, R499 from Superbalist.
Details: superbalist.com
Cathcart unit, POR from Tonic.
Details: tonicdesign.co.za
Olive
gourd vase
R2995 from
Weylandts.
Details:
weylandts.co.za
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summer
days
The weather’s fine and the
garden’s calling ... showing
off in shades of sunshine
yellow, hot pink and
eye-catching orange
Compiled by: KATE ARGO and ALICE COETZEE
Tasks for December and January
• Water early morning or late afternoon, to
minimise evaporation.
• Lightly mulch beds to keep plants’ roots cool
and moist for longer • In hot, dry weather, don’t
cut the lawn too low. Leaving it longer shades
the roots. • Trim off dead flowers to encourage
new flowers. • Fertilize annuals and perennials
with an organic granular fertilizer in mid-
December
Going on holiday?
If your garden will be watered less, or not at all,
while you’re away, here are some survival tips:
• Don’t fertilise at all … you don’t want to
encourage new growth which needs more
water. • Spread a 1 to 2cm layer of mulch over
the soil to conserve moisture. • Place pots and
container plants in the shade or on saucers so
they can use any excess water. • Pinch off all
buds and new growth on roses. This also saves
water. • Spray roses with Ludwig’s Insect Spray
and Chronos (a fungicide) to repel pests and
prevent black spot while you’re away. • Check
the automatic irrigation and unblock any spray
nozzles so all the plants receive water. • After
holidays away, don’t mow the overgrown
lawn too low. Reduce the height of the lawn
gradually over two or three mowings so it
doesn’t burn.
Best for patio and indoors...
Impatiens Clockwork is a pot impatiens (Impatiens hawkerii) with a
wide colour range, including the two-tone Pink Star and Orange Stripe.
Great for instant colour indoors and in pots or hanging baskets on the
patio, as the plants have the ideal compact growth for pots, (25cm high
and 30cm wide). Plant in a good quality potting mix, with a controlled
release fertilizer and if your pot is indoors, the best position is in bright
light. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. For patios, place in a
position with morning sun or dappled sunshine. Water pots once a day
in midsummer and feed with a liquid fertilizer once a month.
Details: ballstraathof.co.za
For those of you who, like us, keep
a gardening diary, this one in a
brand new, jolly pretty floral design from Macaroon is perfect. R300.
And for your rose shears and herb scissors … a gorgeous matching
printed canvas bag … love that it’s personalised, so no-one can take
your tools. R350. Details: macaroon.co.za
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We’re planting ...
A fiesta of colour for the festive season. Hot
pink, fiery fuchsia, sizzling orange and knockout
yellow are the colours of the samba, the rumba
and Portulaca Nano, the gorgeous, heat-loving
groundcover that’s always smothered with
flowers. Although not indigenous, it’s extremely
drought- and heat-tolerant, and able to keep
flowering through times of low rainfall. The
plants do best in full sun and grow in ordinary
garden soil. The flowers open early in the
morning, creating a ball of colour well into the
evening. It’s an easy-to-care-for summer annual
that will perform as a perennial in frost-free
areas. Use it as a garden groundcover or on
pavements, in hanging baskets and window
boxes and as a ’spiller’ in mixed containers.
Details: ballstraathof.co.za
Garden gurus share their expertise
Veggies and fruit. Nuts and herbs. Spices and edible flowers. There’s
a massive trend globally towards growing your own … and Grow
Your Own is a hugely comprehensive, practical guide. Written by
two well-respected South African garden gurus, JJ van Rensburg and
Tinus Oberholzer, this book really does cover absolutely everything
you need to know, presented in a style that will please beginners
as well as those with more established green thumbs. A great gift
for a gardening friend. Briza, R350. • Keith Kirsten and horticulture
are inseparable. Happily, his best-known book, Gardening with
Keith Kirsten, fully revised and updated, has just hit the shelves …
perfectly timed for Christmas. In recognition of the importance of
gardening in harmony with nature, this fourth edition has more info
on indigenous species, locally-bred hybrids and waterwise plants.
In addition to sections on garden design, maintenance, as well as
dealing with pests and diseases, the bulk of the book consists of
directories with comprehensive details about growing more than
2000 plants (trees, shrubs, creepers ... you name it). It’s the prefect
pressie for a garden enthusiast – or you could treat yourself! Struik
Lifestyle, R350.
Plant spekboom for cleaner air
Hectare for hectare, spekboom removes10
times more carbon dioxide from the
atmosphere than the Amazon rain forest.
With the invasive borer beetle destroying
Jozi’s trees, perhaps it’s time to plant
this indigenous, waterwise, eco-friendly
succulent. It’s extremely easy to grow and
makes a splendid hedge
or border.
Bucket hats are über-trendy this
summer … we fancy this cheerful,
sunshine yellow version. R299
from Zara. Details: zara.com
We love sunflowers, not sun spots. Keep your face protected
with a great sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat, like this Poppy
braided sunhat, R599 from Witchery. Details: woolworths.co.za
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Hello summer! Hot days. Sultry
nights. Sexy swimwear and slip
dresses. Which all, obviously,
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designed to eliminate the fuss and
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costs involved in achieving the
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harmful sunbeds are gone! We
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eight tanning products, valued
at more than R1500? Yes please!
To stand in line to snap up this
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