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JOBURG SOUTH • ALBERTON<br />
QUICK<br />
BAKES<br />
TO MAKE...WITH<br />
SPEKBOOM<br />
Local gems<br />
to visit this<br />
holiday!<br />
EASY<br />
EASTER<br />
with your<br />
friends & family<br />
Autumn<br />
HOP INTO<br />
SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD<br />
MARCH <strong>2020</strong><br />
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GET IT<br />
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Magazine reserves the right to publish the<br />
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prizes from Caxton Joburg <strong>South</strong> branch<br />
within 10 days or they will be forfeited.<br />
Prizewinners names are published on our<br />
Facebook page monthly.<br />
CONTENTS<br />
REGULARS<br />
4 Why don’t you take the family to the Simply Fresh Organic Market<br />
taking place at Mall of the <strong>South</strong>, get tickets for the Rand Show<br />
or join the Café la Plume Social Club<br />
5 Enjoy some fabulous reads in this month’s book selection<br />
6 Celebrate the start of a new season with these fantastic local buys<br />
SOCIAL<br />
8 Celebrating a milestone of 21 years in business<br />
10 See who attended the opening of Wedding Connexion in<br />
Bassonia Shopping Centre<br />
PEOPLE<br />
12 Meet Sasha Cos: Owner of The Laser Beautique, mother<br />
and entrepreneur<br />
BEAUTY<br />
14 Our top beauty picks for the month of <strong>March</strong><br />
FOOD & WINE<br />
20 Treat your guests to these delicious bakes with secret<br />
ingredient, Spekboom<br />
26 Rosé wines you simply have to try<br />
GARDENING & DÉCOR<br />
22 Having guests round for Easter? Table décor to wow them<br />
24 Great advice and tasks to keep your garden in tip-top shape<br />
TRAVEL<br />
16 Fun things to do in your neighbourhood<br />
32 Some of the best sightings SA reserves can offer<br />
SPOIL<br />
34 Are you feeling lucky? Here is what is up for grabs in <strong>March</strong>.<br />
COVER<br />
Candice Araujo Photography<br />
078 075 7569<br />
candiceleearaujo@gmail.com<br />
Get It Joburg <strong>South</strong><br />
@GetItJoburg<strong>South</strong><br />
Get It<br />
<strong>March</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
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A hot date<br />
A fun-filled calendar of events this <strong>March</strong><br />
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Don’t miss the Children’s Book<br />
14 Fayre taking place at St Benedicts<br />
Prep in Bedfordview. The book fair is<br />
being hosted by The Schools Reading<br />
Road Show. Tickets are R50 for a family<br />
of four, R30 per adult and R10 per<br />
child and. Details: www.stbenedicts.<br />
co.za/benniescommunity/Events/<br />
TicketEvents?EventID=76<br />
Who says weddings need to be stressful? If your wedding is meant to be the best<br />
day of your life, we believe the build-up should be part of the fun. The Wedding<br />
Expo in partnership with Old Mutual will be taking place at the Sandton Convention<br />
Centre. The expo is all about bringing the magic of weddings to life and<br />
to take the pain out of planning. Come and tick stationery, flowers, table decor,<br />
photographers, caterers, financial and legal advice off your to-do list. Find your<br />
perfect honeymoon at the expo and get discounts on the day. Tickets are R145<br />
per adult and children under 10 attend for free. Details: www.wedding-expo.co.za,<br />
quicket.co.za<br />
Have you been to one of Café La Plume’s Social Club gatherings yet? From<br />
04 bingo and books, to colourful craft workshops and inspiring guest speakers not<br />
forgetting the delicious eats and wonderful company! Wednesday mornings are the<br />
highlight of our week at Cafe’ la Plume at 17 on Joan. Details: Tracy on 083 442 2586.<br />
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Blue Pea Country Market every<br />
28 Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm,<br />
from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh<br />
vegetables, healthy food options,<br />
home-made delicacies, arts and crafts<br />
as well as some unique products.<br />
Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and<br />
a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls<br />
are available to sell your produce at<br />
R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet<br />
friendly, so feel free to bring your furry<br />
friends along too. Details: Charlene on<br />
072 019 9601.<br />
Don’t miss the Simply Fresh<br />
29 Organic Market taking place<br />
at Mall of the <strong>South</strong> on Sunday<br />
23 February. With interesting<br />
stalls including artisan bread,<br />
gourmet coffee, pastries, mocktails,<br />
Mediterranean deli- cacies and unique<br />
gifts, this market is most definitely the<br />
best hangout on the last Sunday of<br />
every month. Chef Gerhard will also be<br />
demonstrating his Food Ink Nibbles.<br />
FORTHCOMING EVENT<br />
08<br />
– 13 April The Rand Show is back<br />
in town. Get your tickets before<br />
they are scooped up! Takes place at<br />
the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec,<br />
corner Nasrec and Rand Show roads,<br />
Johannesburg. Tickets can be purchased<br />
online at www.randshow.co.za before<br />
<strong>March</strong> 31 at R135. After the 31st tickets<br />
will cost R150 each. A brand-new<br />
journey awaits you at this year’s Rand<br />
Show. Details: www.randshow.co.za<br />
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Book club<br />
Great books. Award-winning wine. Happy days!<br />
Robin Cook’s medical<br />
thrillers are always<br />
unputdownable ... and<br />
Genesis doesn’t<br />
disappoint. Chief Medical<br />
Examiner Laurie<br />
Montgomery has her<br />
work cut out for her<br />
when the body of a<br />
10-week - pregnant social<br />
worker shows up on the<br />
autopsy table. No one<br />
knows who the father is,<br />
or if he’s involved in her<br />
death. And Laurie turns<br />
to DNA tracking to try to<br />
catch the killer.<br />
Macmillan, R299<br />
Great books deserve a great wine.<br />
And Groote Post 2019 Seasalter<br />
is just that. The 2019 vintage of the<br />
estate’s flagship Sauvignon Blanc<br />
has been released to high acclaim,<br />
and has already snagged a placing in<br />
the 2019 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10<br />
competition. It’s all citrus, stone fruit<br />
and green apple, with hints of fynbos<br />
and kelp, sea breeze and a touch of<br />
oak. Excellent with food, particularly<br />
seafood. You’ll find it at good wine<br />
stores for around R145 a<br />
bottle. Details: groote-<br />
post-wines.myshopify.<br />
com<br />
We haven’t had a Clarkson book for a while.<br />
Oh joy. Jeremy’s back, with Really? We<br />
discover the Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost is<br />
not so much wild horse as mild pony, how<br />
the Alpina B5 is grown-up thrills in a lightspeed<br />
La-Z-Boy, and what, exactly, is the<br />
point of a driverless car? Michael Joseph, R320<br />
• When James Mercer’s family is financially<br />
ruined by the institutions they trusted, they<br />
shattered, and he sets out to recoup what<br />
they’re owed. It’s not theft ... it’s payback. Andy<br />
McNab’s Whatever It Takes is the gripping<br />
tale of how James’s solo crusade falls foul of<br />
the very people he seeks to rob – the people<br />
who own most of the world’s wealth. Packed<br />
with relentless action that (scarily) shows the<br />
world as it really is. Bantam Press, R297 • Adam<br />
Hamdy’s Black 13 could well be the most<br />
frightening book you’ll read all year. Why?<br />
Because it‘s about the way hate, generated by<br />
radical extremists, is the world’s rising – and<br />
most terrifying – destroyer. It’s the story of ex-<br />
MI6 agent Scott Pearce, who’s lured into the<br />
deadly fight to protect Britain from this new<br />
menace, and is a glued-to-the-pages read.<br />
Pan Macmillan, R299<br />
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Wish list<br />
Our favourite things for the month of <strong>March</strong><br />
Keeping your home earth friendly<br />
We’ve been using Woolworths’ Earth Friendly cleaning products for more than 10<br />
years, and are chuffed as can be with the new essentials they’ve added to the range.<br />
With our ever-increasing concerns about the impacts the products we buy have on<br />
our health – of that of the planet – we do all we can to reduce harmful products and<br />
plastic. This new range – everything from laundry pods to no-flush toilet drops, from<br />
handwash to surface wipes - are free of potentially harmful substances, are endorsed<br />
by Beauty Without Cruelty, and come in fully recyclable packaging. The range has<br />
Beeswax Food Wraps and PVC-free Silicone Food Covers, travel mugs and utensil sets<br />
made from wheat straw, and stainless steel silicone straws. Embrace this new way of<br />
earth-friendly, plastic-free living … easily. Details: woolworths.co.za<br />
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Pop of colour<br />
With <strong>2020</strong> well underway, it is<br />
important to get started on<br />
the right foot, and what better<br />
way to do this than to ensure<br />
that your work area inspires<br />
you to be as productive as<br />
possible? The Bertie range of<br />
desk lamps (R599) is available<br />
with a Light Blue, Cream, Red,<br />
Teal or Yellow finish. You can<br />
adjust the head and arms of<br />
the Bertie desk lamp using<br />
an Allen key that comes<br />
with the light. Details:<br />
Alberton Lifestyle<br />
Centre, corners of St.<br />
Austell Street and<br />
Ring Road West, New<br />
Redruth, 011 436 0279,<br />
www.lightingwarehouse.<br />
co.za<br />
Vegan treats for pets<br />
With the veganism trend growing massively<br />
worldwide, as well as people embracing<br />
flexitarian diets, it makes sense that those<br />
who take this way seriously would look at<br />
incorporating vegan snacks into their pets’<br />
diets, too. Hello Hunter Crunchy Biscuits …<br />
two tasty vegan snack options which pack<br />
a nutritious punch. Your pets can enjoy the<br />
apple or orange flavours … both rich in<br />
dietary oat fibre, omega 3 & 6 and vitamins.<br />
They are also gluten-free, making them<br />
suitable for pets with gluten intolerances (yes,<br />
this is a thing!). The treats support a healthy<br />
skin and coat, joint health and a healthy<br />
digestive system and can be used as a reward<br />
or as additional nutrition. You’ll find them<br />
for around R134 at Takealot and selected<br />
supermarkets and pet stores. Details: huntersa.<br />
co.za<br />
Hot Smoked Trout and Nectarine Salad with Fresh Herbs<br />
(Serves 4) – Anke Roux<br />
Ingredients:<br />
• 1-2 fillets hot or cold smoked trout fillets • 1 cucumber, seeded and shaved into<br />
ribbons • 1 avocado, diced • 2 cups (500ml) baby herb salad leaves • 4 nectarines,<br />
sliced; handful of coriander leaves • 2 spring onions, finely sliced<br />
Dressing:<br />
• 1 Tbsp (15ml) fish sauce • 1 Tbsp (15ml) honey • 2 Tbsp (30ml) rice vinegar •<br />
2 Tbsp (30ml) canola or seed oil • 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil • 1 Tbsp (15ml) finely<br />
chopped ginger • 1 red chilli, diced<br />
Method:<br />
If using uncooked trout, panfry for 3 minutes a side, rest and then flake. Toss<br />
salad ingredients on a platter and scatter over fish.<br />
Whisk dressing ingredients together and drizzle over salad. Serve.<br />
Healthy cooking<br />
Whether you’re looking for a<br />
cooking or baking partner, Nuts<br />
About Cooking offers you a stressfree,<br />
locally produced oil which is<br />
safe and beneficial for the whole<br />
family. High in healthy saturated<br />
fats, known to boost fat-burning<br />
and provide your body and brain<br />
with quick energy. Nuts About<br />
Cooking Coconut Oil has been<br />
deodorized (disflavoured)<br />
making it completely suitable<br />
and useful for everyday use.<br />
From R36.99 for 500ml.<br />
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Krystal Coconas, Nicky Vakaloudis and Tacia Vakaloudis<br />
SOJO celebrates<br />
21 years<br />
Celebrating a milestone of 21 years in business,<br />
SOJO’s CEO Nicky Vakaloudis, thanked her team,<br />
members and guests at an auspicious cocktail<br />
evening held at the stunning Tswana Bar at Thaba<br />
Eco Hotel.<br />
Esmé Mhlongo and Reuben Louw<br />
Ruth and Trevor Sturgess<br />
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Andrew Barker and Nicky Vakaloudis<br />
Hester and Wayne Smith<br />
Seelan Govender and Linda Dent<br />
Carl Woodland and Cassandra Ison<br />
Reuben Louw and<br />
Nicky Vakaloudis<br />
Jane Soester, Peter Soester and Tandi Potgieter<br />
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Vanessa Guilford and Dean Castelo Branco<br />
Estée Ferreira and Dean Passmore<br />
A bridal<br />
affair<br />
Chantelle Gelandaris and Syd Noonan<br />
The Wedding Connexion recently opened their<br />
store upstairs in the Bassonia Shopping Centre. It<br />
was a glamourous event which showcased their<br />
beautiful evening wear, wedding and bridesmaid<br />
dresses. Something for everyone and in every price<br />
range were on display. Champagne flowed and<br />
delicious snacks were served by the friendly owner<br />
and staff. It was an exciting opening filled with<br />
friendly faces, friends and visitors from the area.<br />
Kim Sears and Robbie Saraira<br />
Daphne Passmore and Mercia Noonan<br />
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Tiana Oliviera and Mihla De Oliviera<br />
Jessica Ferreira and Lisa Alves<br />
Francois Ferreira and Shaun Saraira<br />
Jose Ferreira and Maria Ferreira<br />
Isabella Noonan and Candice Saraira<br />
Vanessa Guilford and Megan Govender<br />
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To enter<br />
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BORN TO SHINE<br />
She’s beautiful, dynamic and has a passion for the beauty and fashion industry. We chat<br />
to entrepreneur, Sasha Cos about the path that led her to where she is today.<br />
Her beautiful smile can light up any<br />
room, and her passion for the industry<br />
is certainly contagious. “I’ve always been<br />
drawn to the beauty and fashion world<br />
so it was really a matter of time before I<br />
snapped up a business opportunity in<br />
the industry. After extensive research I<br />
identified a growing demand for Permanent<br />
Hair Removal and particularly a gap<br />
in the market in Johannesburg <strong>South</strong>.<br />
My business plan to open The Laser<br />
Beautique in Bassonia was approved and<br />
as they say the rest is history.<br />
The franchise offers the latest advanced<br />
skin and aesthetic treatments administered<br />
by highly trained professionals<br />
and we pride ourselves on excellent<br />
service, personal attention and customer<br />
satisfaction.”<br />
After she matriculated Sasha studied<br />
Financial Management at Varsity College.<br />
“Since my early teens I’ve been a<br />
‘personal stylist’ to my friends and family<br />
from wardrobe assistance to full makeovers.”<br />
After studying she chose to pursue<br />
a career in fashion instead and became<br />
a men’s and ladies fashion buyer for<br />
Superdry <strong>South</strong> Africa.<br />
“I am still employed full time as their<br />
brand agent heading up visual merchandising<br />
and customer experience nationally while juggling motherhood and owning<br />
a business.<br />
Love your skin<br />
“The technology we offer breaks the mould of previous laser hair removal systems. In<br />
particular the IN-Motion technology safely and gently heats the targeted area under<br />
your skin. The sweeping motion ensures optimal results with minimal discomfort.<br />
I see razors becoming vintage ‘collectors items’ in the near future and therefore my<br />
mission is to create awareness about the advantages of permanent hair removal, ultimately<br />
saying goodbye to painful waxing sessions, ingrown hairs and razor cuts by<br />
providing quick, safe and effective permanent hair removal using laser or electrolysis<br />
for all skin types.<br />
Family time<br />
When this businesswoman isn’t running around, she loves to spend time with the<br />
family. “I come from a tight knit Lebanese family and it’s important for us to spend<br />
quality time together - we have weekly dinners with my parents, six siblings, their<br />
partners and children. We also have family lunch once a month with our extended<br />
family - if it sounds like chaos, it is, but it’s good chaos and I wouldn’t change a thing.<br />
“My daughter, who is my whole world, is in Grade 6 with a busy extra-curricular<br />
programme and my fiance, Dr M Ogonowski, is a medical doctor specialising in<br />
Otolaryngology. Between our hectic schedules we have a tight routine during the<br />
week and therefore make a concerted effort to ensure we always spend quality time<br />
together on weekends.<br />
“We are self-proclaimed foodies! With our love for food and my adventurous nature<br />
we are slowly but surely eating our way through <strong>South</strong> Africa’s top 100 restaurants.<br />
Hidden talents<br />
“I’m not too bad in the kitchen, especially when it comes to baking - I often whip<br />
up a tray of fudge or chocolate brownies for a midnight snack. I enjoy painting (of<br />
course that was before Netflix came along). I am quietly spiritual with a strong devotion<br />
to my faith. Prayer time is important to me, I consider it my daily fuel and at the<br />
end of each day I thank God for all my blessings.<br />
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1st Prize: A weekend getaway<br />
for two to Finfoot Lake Reserve<br />
2nd Prize: Pampering<br />
session for two at<br />
Life Day Spa<br />
Aspen Hills<br />
Stand a chance to WIN your<br />
share of R15 000 for you and<br />
your special someone<br />
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To enter, spend R300 or more at any Mall of the <strong>South</strong> store. T’s & C’s apply.<br />
The competition is valid from 14 February – 15 <strong>March</strong> <strong>2020</strong> No late entries will be accepted.<br />
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Placecol Optimum Hydro Mask is<br />
a deeply hydrating mask, which is<br />
soothing and calming and perfect<br />
for dry, stressed skin. R310 • Placecol<br />
Vitamin E Silk is a light, vitamin E<br />
enriched, luxuriously rich serum that<br />
nourishes and is full of anti-oxidants,<br />
which protect against free radicals. R390<br />
• An intense, long-lasting hydration<br />
serum, Placecol Moisture Hold<br />
Therapy not only restores moisture<br />
to dry, sensitive and dehydrated skin,<br />
but also soothes and calms. R330 •<br />
But without good collagen, we can’t<br />
hold onto moisturisers. Hello Placecol<br />
Collagen Reconstruct Therapy, a<br />
powerful, restoring serum that improves<br />
collagen synthesis, fast. R330. All from<br />
Placecol salons and Edgars.<br />
Another exceptional, well<br />
priced range is Cetaphil.<br />
We’re using the Cetaphil<br />
Rich Night Cream and<br />
Cetaphil Daily Hydrating<br />
Lotion, which contain<br />
Hyaluronic Acid, known for its<br />
ability to retain up to1000x its<br />
weight in water. Instant hydration<br />
and locked-in moisture. Yes<br />
please! R359 each. The<br />
Cetaphil Gentle Cleansing<br />
Bar is specially formulated<br />
for dry, sensitive skin and<br />
can be used on your<br />
face and body. It’s mild,<br />
and moisturises as it<br />
cleans. R124.95. All from<br />
Clicks, Dis-Chem and<br />
pharmacies.<br />
Compiled by: KYM ARGO.<br />
Clarins Santal Face Treatment Oil is made from100 per cent<br />
pure plant extracts ... it’s a soothing, comforting treatment for dry<br />
and dehydrated skin. R615 from your local Clarins stockist. • From<br />
Sorbet, Salon Skin 3-in-1 Cleansing Micellar Water ... an easy,<br />
effective way to remove your make-up and leave your skin fresh,<br />
clean and moisturised. R62 from Sorbet Spas. • If you’re looking for<br />
moisture and hydration, one of our shower and bath essentials<br />
is Epimax Bathe (we’re massive fans of this entire range, to be<br />
honest). Great value at R52 from your local pharmacy.<br />
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Just add<br />
WATER<br />
Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise<br />
is our mantra this month<br />
Beauty without breaking the bank. Beaucience<br />
Botanicals Body Butter moisturises and has a<br />
lovely scent. A great everyday essential. R99.99<br />
from Wellness Warehouse and online from<br />
beaucience.co.za or takealot.com • 365 Skin<br />
Workout is an exceptional new range. This month<br />
we’re trying (and loving) Skin Repair Moisturiser,<br />
R510, and the Skin Hydrating Serum, which<br />
delivers a massive boost of moisture to the skin,<br />
R775. Both from Sorbet stores. • Powder fresh and<br />
super-hydrated ... try Shower to Shower Body<br />
Wash – lovely creamy texture. R39.99 from Clicks<br />
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Fun things to do<br />
Are you home for Easter? We’ve compiled 8 best things to do in<br />
Johannesburg <strong>South</strong> this upcoming Easter holiday.<br />
1<br />
If your children are complaining<br />
that they have nothing to do, then<br />
take them to Rietvlei Zoo Farm to<br />
enjoy a day in the great outdoors. The<br />
beautiful farm offers a wide range of<br />
recreational, educational and family<br />
outdoor activities. The picnic areas<br />
are set in the most tranquil settings<br />
surrounded by natural wetlands,<br />
large willow trees and beautiful lawns,<br />
and are the perfect place to have a<br />
picnic with family and friends, or to<br />
host a children’s birthday party or<br />
school outing! With an exciting range<br />
of activities such as an interactive<br />
farmyard, bird aviary, pony and tractor<br />
rides, putt putt, steam train rides,<br />
mini zipline, jungle gyms and edutalks,<br />
Rietvlei offers something for<br />
everyone. When planning a day at<br />
Rietvlei Zoo Farm remember to bring<br />
your picnic baskets, camping chairs,<br />
tables, umbrellas/gazebos and picnic<br />
blankets and come enjoy a day of fun<br />
and relaxation! Benches are limited<br />
and available on a first-come-first-serve<br />
basis. The farm also offers fitness and<br />
recreational activities, including cycling<br />
trails, walking or running trails, soccer<br />
lessons, women’s bootcamp, crossfit,<br />
dancing, kickboxing and a golf driving<br />
range. Details: www.rietvleifarm.co.za<br />
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Are you keen to do something<br />
different? Spend a day berry picking<br />
at the Field Berry Farm. Situated<br />
in Tedderfield, the farm is such a lovely<br />
excursion with little ones (and the<br />
adults will enjoy it too). Berry picking<br />
takes place between January and April<br />
weekends from 9am – 3pm. You can also<br />
buy delicious homemade jams, syrups,<br />
vinegar and frozen berries. Details: Lungi<br />
– 079 719 0793 or info@thefieldberryfarm.<br />
com<br />
3We all want a fun and<br />
unforgettable break. Time spent<br />
making memories with our<br />
families. This time of year sees <strong>South</strong><br />
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5<br />
7<br />
6<br />
Africans enjoying loads of public<br />
holidays– making this the perfect<br />
time to get out there and explore<br />
all that Johannesburg has to offer.<br />
Why don’t you join one of the City<br />
Sightseeing’s tours? It shows you<br />
the city like you’ve never seen it<br />
before, giving you the opportunity<br />
to explore the many attractions that<br />
Joburg has to offer. The buses are also<br />
equipped with an informative audio<br />
commentary in 15 different languages<br />
(and a special channel for children). It<br />
is recommended that you buy your<br />
tickets for the City Sightseeing bus<br />
online at www.citysightseeing.co.za.<br />
4<br />
Gold Reef City Theme Park is still a<br />
favourite in Jozi. A visit to the park<br />
gives you an incredible variety of<br />
fun things to do regardless of age. With<br />
18 thrill rides, 13 dedicated rides for<br />
children, Jump City Trampoline Park, the<br />
only authentic underground mine tour<br />
in Johannesburg and other spectacular<br />
attractions. If you don’t want the fun<br />
to end, you can even stay over for the<br />
night. Adrenalin junkies can now take<br />
part in their latest promotion where you<br />
could win a trip for four people to Abu<br />
Dhabi. All you have to do is purchase a<br />
Ride of Your Life passport and complete<br />
the activities as stated in the password<br />
from Saturday, 18 January to Saturday,<br />
28 <strong>March</strong>. Each activity will be stamped<br />
and once completed you can drop<br />
your passport in the kiosk stationed<br />
at the Food Court. Easy! Details: www.<br />
goldreefcity.co.za<br />
5<br />
Enjoy a fun eco drive at the<br />
picturesque Thaba Eco Hotel and<br />
Spa nestled in the Klipriviersberg<br />
Nature Reserve. The eco drive offers<br />
guests a unique bushveld experience in<br />
Johannesburg <strong>South</strong>. The wildlife such<br />
as zebra, blesbok, impala wildebeest<br />
and springbok roam around the reserve<br />
complete with hills, grasslands and<br />
indigenous trees. This tranquil habitat<br />
also provides the ideal environment to<br />
observe an incredible array of local bird<br />
varieties that have made the grounds<br />
at Thaba their home. If you are an avid<br />
bird watcher then you will not be<br />
disappointed. Whether you choose to<br />
walk or opt for a game drive, you will<br />
have the opportunity to view some<br />
of the Highveld’s most treasured bird<br />
species. Details: www.thabahotel.co.za<br />
6<br />
Enjoy a walk in the natural<br />
beauty and surroundings of the<br />
Kliprivier Nature Reserve (KNR).<br />
The reserve is steeped in history and<br />
an abundance of fauna and flora and<br />
is home to 650 species of indigenous<br />
plants and trees. You’ll be able to look<br />
for zebra, red hartebeest, porcupines,<br />
black wildebeest, otters, blesbok,<br />
springbok, duiker and 170 bird species.<br />
Shaded seating areas offer peace and<br />
tranquillity where you can rest after a<br />
walk in the reserve. Details: 011 943 3578.<br />
7<br />
Boost your healthy eating habits<br />
at the Simply market at Mall of the<br />
<strong>South</strong> on Sunday, 29 <strong>March</strong>. Indulge<br />
in a range of organic vegetables, free<br />
range eggs, chicken and more by the<br />
Cyrus Farm, Bibbidi Bobbidy glutenfree<br />
cakes by, Do-It-Yourself curry kits<br />
by Reen’s Kitchen, gourmet coffee and<br />
pastries by Just Darling, Mediterranean<br />
antipasti foods, jewellery, Food Ink handcrafted<br />
preserves, health and beauty<br />
8<br />
products, cheese platters, mocktails,<br />
unique plants and gifts and more. So be<br />
sure to head over to Mall of the <strong>South</strong><br />
on Sundays for a simplistic experience at<br />
Simply. Details: www.mallofthesouth.co.za<br />
8<br />
Just Darling Coffee Shop & Artisan<br />
Roasters are just that, darling. If<br />
you enjoy a good cuppa, then this<br />
is the café you should pop into. Apart<br />
from their fantastic brew, their food is<br />
also exceptional and you can enjoy<br />
breakfasts, salads, wraps, toasties, artisan<br />
sandwiches, burgers, quiches, savoury<br />
cheesecakes and sweet bakes. All the<br />
cakes are freshly baked on the premises,<br />
you won’t be able to resist! For banters, a<br />
burger option is available. They produce<br />
beautifully fresh, honest and artisanal<br />
food, in which you can always taste the<br />
love. Details: Shop G149, Mall of the <strong>South</strong>,<br />
Cnr Klipriver Drive & Swartkoppies Road,<br />
Aspen Lakes, 011 682 2948. Open: Monday<br />
– Saturday 7:30am – 7pm and Sunday<br />
7:30am – 5pm.<br />
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Treats to try<br />
Hosting the family for Easter? Why not treat your guests to these delicious Spekboom recipes.<br />
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Apple Crumble Cakes<br />
Egg-free, dairy-free and totally vegan!<br />
This simple cinnamon sugar apple cake<br />
is light and fluffy, loaded with fresh<br />
apples, topped with a crunchy cinnamon<br />
sugar layer and of course, made<br />
with MAYO<br />
What you’ll Need:<br />
• 1/3 cup B-Well Canola Oil • 3 tbsp B-Well<br />
Tangy Mayonnaise • ¾ cup Almond/<br />
Plant Milk • 1 ½ cups Brown sugar • 2 ½<br />
cup flour/Gluten-free Flour • 1 tsp baking<br />
soda • 1 tsp vanilla essence • 1 ½ cup<br />
apples, chopped into small pieces<br />
• 2 tsp cinnamon powder • 1 tbsp coconut<br />
butter • 4 tbsp coconut nectar<br />
• Coconut flakes, optional<br />
How to Make:<br />
Preheat oven to 190˚C. In a large bowl,<br />
mix the brown sugar, oil, B-Well Tangy<br />
Mayonnaise, Vanilla Essence and Milk<br />
until blended and smooth. In another<br />
bowl, mix flour, 1 tsp of cinnamon and<br />
the baking soda together. Stir together<br />
the wet and dry mixture and then fold in<br />
the chopped apples. Pour batter into a<br />
large greased cake pan or into separate<br />
cupcake tray. Combine the rest of the<br />
cinnamon with the coconut butter,<br />
coconut nectar and coconut flakes and<br />
sprinkle it evenly over the batter, this will<br />
create a crunchy crumble. Bake for 45<br />
minutes and serve warm with cream or<br />
ice-cream, Enjoy!<br />
Spekboom Brownies with<br />
Spiced Boabab n’ice-cream<br />
What You’ll Need:<br />
FOR THE BROWNIE<br />
• B-WELL Baking spray • ½ cup B-Well<br />
Canola oil • 1 cup Coconut Nectar<br />
Sugar • 3 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed<br />
(+½ cup coconut cream (= creamy<br />
flax egg) • 1 tbsp Vanilla • 5-6 small<br />
fresh Spekboom leaves (sour ones),<br />
pureed or finely chopped • 1 cup Allpurpose<br />
Gluten-free flour • 2/3 cup<br />
Cacao/cocoa powder • 1 tsp Baking<br />
powder/Bicarb of Soda • Pinch of<br />
salt • ½ cup Dark Chocolate chips<br />
or 1 slab 85% Dark chocolate,<br />
finely chopped • Walnuts, chopped<br />
(optional)<br />
FOR THE NICE-CREAM<br />
• 3-5 Frozen bananas, chopped<br />
• 40ml coconut cream • 1 tsp<br />
cardamom • Dash of cinnamon<br />
• 2 tsp Baobab<br />
How to Make:<br />
FOR THE BROWNIES:<br />
Spray some B-WELL baking spray into<br />
a square 20x20 pan. Preheat<br />
your oven to 180˚C. In a small bowl,<br />
combine the flax seed powder and<br />
coconut cream. Allow this to sit for a<br />
few minutes. In a large mixing bowl,<br />
combine all of the dry ingredients:<br />
flour, sugar, cacao, baking soda and<br />
salt. Whisk until the cacao is broken<br />
up and incorporated completely.<br />
Pour in the wet ingredients: B-Well<br />
Canola oil, flax egg mixture, pureed<br />
spekboom and vanilla extract. Stir<br />
until everything is mixed well, adding<br />
any nuts/fruits/bits you’d like to add.<br />
The dough will be thick and doughy.<br />
Use greased, or wet hands, to press<br />
into the greased pan. Bake 20-25<br />
minutes, until the edges and top are<br />
crisp. (Granted, I know many people<br />
have different degrees of mushy:crisp<br />
ratio.) Without topping: Cool, and then<br />
cut into squares. With topping: add<br />
the dark choco late chips/chopped<br />
pieces into a bowl with the spices<br />
and a heaped teaspoon of icing sugar.<br />
Heat the coconut cream and add the<br />
heated cream into the bowl, slowly<br />
stirring till all the pieces are melted<br />
and you have smooth chocolate<br />
spread. Pour over brownies- spreading<br />
evenly. Allow to cool, and then cut<br />
into squares. Serve with Boabab n’icecream.<br />
Keep leftovers covered and at<br />
room temp. Can be frozen for up to<br />
2 months.<br />
FOR THE N’ICE-CREAM:<br />
Add all ingredients to a blender,<br />
scraping sides to make sure everything<br />
is well mixed. Pour mixture into<br />
a bowl or freezer bag and put into<br />
the freezer for another 20 mins to set.<br />
Serve with Spekboom brownies and<br />
devour this incredible treat!<br />
WE LOVE:<br />
Enjoying these with fresh berries.<br />
Adding chia seed to the n’ice-cream.<br />
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EASTER<br />
made simple<br />
Celebrate in style with these chic Easter decorating ideas<br />
by Elsa de Wit from Grandiflora.<br />
Elsa de Wit is passionate about<br />
décor. She believes that you can<br />
use a combination of affordable<br />
and expensive decorative items<br />
when you set your table for<br />
Easter. Whether you are hosting<br />
a large group or an intimate dinner,<br />
add beautiful floral arrangements,<br />
bunnies, serving ware,<br />
accessories and even an Easterinspired<br />
cake to the table.<br />
Pick a theme<br />
Give your Easter soiree a boost with season-appropriate colours and treatments. Combine gold and teal with detailed<br />
plates. Pair with a beige and green striped tablecloth that matches the colour scheme. To finish, gather some greenery and<br />
pink roses in a vase.<br />
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Personalise<br />
Add some egg-stra touch to your table by adding personalised<br />
tags. They look great on the table. You can even add a<br />
sweet treat.<br />
Accessorise, accessorise, accessorise<br />
You can create a wonderful Easter table setting with classic<br />
bunny figurines, bunny planters, napkins and matching<br />
coloured eggs in the centre of your table. It will turn your table<br />
into a true Easter wonderland.<br />
Delicious cake<br />
Looking for ideas for Easter table decorations? Order an Easter<br />
cake at the local bakery. Remember to choose a design and<br />
colour that will compliment your table theme.<br />
Details: Grandiflora, Multiflora Building, corners of Fig Place and<br />
Vickers Road, City Deep, 011 610 1108, www.grandiflora.co.za<br />
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Elegantly green<br />
Rediscover the beauty and benefits of indoor plants. Plants are natural living<br />
décor, bringing a room to life, changing the mood, and adding colour and texture.<br />
They are also good for us, by cleaning the air, and helping us to relax. Here’s how<br />
to use indoor plants to create a beautiful, tranquil space.<br />
THE DARK SIDE<br />
ZZ plant (Zamioculcas) grows just about anywhere,<br />
including in areas of low light, although<br />
it does better in brighter light. It is also valued<br />
for its air purifying qualities. Plants can survive<br />
an amazing amount of neglect, because they<br />
need very little water, especially if grown in low<br />
light. Let the soil dry out between watering. A<br />
spritz of water on the leaves helps with humidity<br />
and removes dust. Give them a liquid feed<br />
once in spring and again in summer.<br />
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PEACE IN THE HOME<br />
The peace lily (Spathiphyllum) not only<br />
removes certain household toxins<br />
but also filters unpleasant odours and<br />
produces clean oxygen. This compact,<br />
well-shaped plant fits into any décor<br />
style. Needing only low light to grow,<br />
it’s ideal for bathrooms, bedrooms and<br />
kitchens. Water once a week, and don’t<br />
over water. It is sensitive to cold.<br />
INDESTRUCTIBLE ANTHURIUMS<br />
You don’t need green fingers to keep<br />
anthuriums alive. They last indoors for<br />
many years, needing bright indirect<br />
light in a warm room. Let the soil dry<br />
out slightly between watering and don’t<br />
let the plant stand in water. There are<br />
large as well as dwarf varieties in a great<br />
colour range from dark red/black, to<br />
salmon, pink, yellow, shades of red and<br />
white as well as bicolours.<br />
TRENDING TREES<br />
Indoor trees are the hottest trend in interior scaping. Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina)<br />
is a popular indoor tree, growing up to 2m, with arching stems and glossy green<br />
leaves. Good for a light corner, on either side of a window, well-lit passage or patio.<br />
Plants need moderate watering, and liquid fertiliser once a month in summer. Spritz<br />
the leaves to keep them dust free. Light green leaves indicate a lack of nutrition. Leaf<br />
drop may be caused by under or over-watering or a change in temperature.<br />
GOOD FOR BEGINNERS<br />
Sansevieria ‘Golden futura’ always looks elegant, doesn’t wilt, and doesn’t take up<br />
much space, which is why it has become such a popular indoor plant with interior<br />
designers. It is happy in a well-lit room or home office and only needs watering when<br />
the potting mix feels dry.<br />
Tips for indoor plants<br />
• Don’t over- water. More plants die from over watering than underwatering<br />
• Keep plants away from direct sunlight. Most do well with bright, indirect light.<br />
• Keep plants out of draughts and away from heaters in winter.<br />
• Don’t let pots stand in water as the roots will rot. Rather place the pot on a bed of<br />
pebbles so that the water is away from the base of the pot.<br />
• Spritz or wipe the leaves every now and them to improve humidity and remove<br />
dust from the leaves.<br />
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Stop and sip the rosé<br />
We’re having a little love affair with rosé wines at the moment, and have<br />
fallen head over heels with these ... each perfect for a summer romance<br />
Who doesn’t love an Italian? We’re besotted with VOGA Rosa ... a dry-but-fruity rosé with touches of red currant and strawberry,<br />
pomegranate and melon (lovely with soft cheeses, seafood and salads), Love, too, the chic, reusable bottle. Simply remove<br />
the label and use the cylinder glass bottle for juices or water. R169 from Tops and Makro. Details: bottegasa.co.za • One of our<br />
favourite pink bubblies is The Krone Vintage Night Nectar Demi-Sec Rosé - a lustrous pink-copper bubbly, it’s refreshing<br />
and fruit-forward, and is delicious with prawns grilled on the coals, with a strawberry cream cake, with rose-water macarons<br />
(there’s a Valentine’s meal for you!). Around R150 at your local bottle store. Details: kronemcc.com • It’s new, it’s already scooped<br />
a double gold award, it’s chic and captivating. We’re drinking the just launched Zandvliet Shiraz Rosé, made in the famed<br />
Robertson Valley of Roses. All gold-pink, rose petals, melon, strawberries and raspberry coulis, it’s perfect with seafood, fish<br />
and light pasta dishes. Around R85 from good bottlestores. Details: zandvliet.co.za • This ‘little darling’ charms with notes of<br />
watermelon, papaya and strawberry. Gabriëlskloof’s Rosebud Rosé is a dry, light and deliciously moreish Provençal-style<br />
rosé, with equal amounts of Syrah and Viognier. It’s described as the ‘little darling’ of Gabriëlskloof’s Estate Range, and is lovely<br />
to drink by itself, but also pairs well with light dishes. Buy it online for around R80 a bottle. Details: www.gabrielskloof.co.za,<br />
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Impress your loved one with a glass of rosé and an<br />
easy-peasy summer meal<br />
If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, we’ve got you covered.<br />
Serve up this easy-peasy summer meal, along with a generous glass of<br />
Roodeberg Classic Rosé 2019, and all your Valentine wishes could come true.<br />
The salmon-pink wine’s fresh, crisp and is all strawberry and rose petals, candy<br />
floss and Turkish Delight, and is perfect with these ginger and lemon marinated<br />
chicken kebabs and watermelon and feta salad, two love(ly) recipes by<br />
winelands foodie Elmarie Berry. You’ll find this rosé at your local bottlestores<br />
countrywide, for around R89 to R95.<br />
Elmarie Berry’s Ginger & lemon<br />
marinated chicken kebabs with<br />
watermelon & feta salad and<br />
yoghurt sauce<br />
Chicken kebabs<br />
You’ll need ...<br />
6 chicken breasts<br />
And for the marinade ...<br />
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<br />
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh<br />
ginger<br />
3 cloves of peeled and minced garlic<br />
½ teaspoon chili flakes<br />
60ml olive oil<br />
To make ... Place the chicken pieces in<br />
a large bowl and add the marinade<br />
ingredients. Mix everything well.<br />
Cover, and refrigerate for two to 24<br />
hours. Heat a griddle non-stick pan<br />
over medium-high heat. Arrange the<br />
chicken onto the skewers. Oil the<br />
kebabs with olive oil. Cook for about<br />
seven minutes on each side, until the<br />
chicken is well done. Season to taste.<br />
Serve with the yoghurt sauce and<br />
the watermelon salad.<br />
Yoghurt sauce<br />
You’ll need ...<br />
60ml olive oil<br />
1 cup double thick Greek yoghurt<br />
Handful of freshly chopped mint<br />
½ teaspoon chili flakes<br />
Salt and pepper<br />
To make ...<br />
Mix the double thick Greek yoghurt<br />
and olive oil with a whisk until well<br />
combined. Add the chopped mint<br />
and chili flakes and season with salt<br />
and pepper.<br />
Watermelon salad<br />
You’ll need ...<br />
Watermelon<br />
Feta<br />
Pitted olives<br />
Avocado, peeled and sliced<br />
A handful of fresh basil and mint<br />
Olive oil and black pepper<br />
To make ... Slice the watermelon and<br />
arrange on a plate. Crumble the feta,<br />
and sprinkle on top. Top off with<br />
pitted olives, sliced avo, basil and<br />
mint. Add plenty of back pepper and<br />
drizzle with olive oil.<br />
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Holiday reads<br />
Here are some great newly released books to keep you entertained on your holiday.<br />
BORDERLINE<br />
- MARITA VAN DER VYVER<br />
A letter among her deceased ex-husband’s<br />
belongings rips open Theresa’s<br />
world. For years she has turned her back<br />
on Theo, a man who spent the last two<br />
decades of his life institutionalised, and<br />
on their shared past in a country where<br />
teenage boys were conscripted to fight<br />
on ‘the Border’ in a war that those back<br />
home knew little about. Realising that<br />
the letter was written by a Cuban soldier<br />
and addressed to his child – who, if still<br />
alive, would be at least forty years old<br />
– Theresa heads for Cuba: to search for<br />
the soldier’s child, to deliver the letter, to<br />
atone in some way for Theo’s deeds and<br />
for her own ignorance. Penguin Random<br />
House, R280<br />
TEARS OF THE DRAGON – JEAN<br />
MORAN<br />
It’s Hong Kong in 1941 and one sultry<br />
evening Rowena, a doctor at the local<br />
hospital, is off duty and in search of a<br />
bit of fun as an antidote to the war. She<br />
catches the eye of two men. Tears of the<br />
Dragon is Jean Moran’s story of how the<br />
men fight for Rowena’s heart. Passionate,<br />
charismatic Connor O’Connor is<br />
a rebellious Irish soldier and musician.<br />
Kim Pheloung is a handsome, wealthy<br />
silk merchant who is also wild and<br />
dangerous. Rowena is drawn to them<br />
both – then the invasion comes and<br />
her world spirals out of control. Who will<br />
succeed in claiming her heart? Head of<br />
Zeus, R343.<br />
THE LAST HUNT<br />
– DEON MEYER<br />
The brand new thriller from bestseller<br />
Deon Meyer.<br />
A cold case for Captain Benny Griessel<br />
and Vaughn Cupido of the Hawks elite<br />
police unit - not what they were looking<br />
for. And a difficult case, too. The body<br />
of Johnson Johnson, ex-cop, has been<br />
found beside a railway line. He appears<br />
to have jumped from <strong>South</strong> Africa’s -<br />
perhaps the world’s - most luxurious<br />
train, and two suspicious characters<br />
seen with him have disappeared into<br />
thin air. The regular police have already<br />
failed to make progress and others are<br />
intent on muddying the waters. Takelot.<br />
com, from R219.<br />
FUTURE PROOF YOUR CHILD FOR THE <strong>2020</strong>’S AND BEYOND<br />
- NIKKI BUSH & GRAEME CODRINGTON<br />
Disruptive changes are characteristic of the 21st century which makes parenting – never a job for<br />
the faint-hearted – even more difficult, When it comes to thinking about the future our children<br />
will have to deal with, the scripts for success or failure are constantly being rewritten. Nikki Bush<br />
& Graeme Codrington have written a guide to show parents what their children need to be and<br />
what they might be able to do in Future Proof Your Child for the <strong>2020</strong>s and Beyond. The book<br />
provides a framework and practical advice for what parents can do today to build solid foundations<br />
for their children to maximise their chances of success in the minefield of ever-changing<br />
and disappearing jobs. It will help parents create realistic, relevant parenting goals that will set<br />
their children up to thrive, no matter what awaits them in the future. Penguin, R240.<br />
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Magic of Makalali<br />
Some of the best sightings SA reserves can offer. Charismatic field guides.<br />
And charming bush textures. An authentic African experience awaits<br />
Compiled by: Daniella Graham<br />
From seeking big and small game to telling bushveld tales, the field guides<br />
take you on an extraordinary African adventure.<br />
There’s something wonderfully romantic about Makalali River Lodge, and<br />
the bathtubs that overlook the reserve are one of the highlights.<br />
A Land Cruiser’s engine roars into<br />
action. Hippos groan. Buffaloes grunt.<br />
These are (some of ) the sounds of<br />
Africa. They surrounded us recently<br />
as we sat at a waterhole in the<br />
26000-hectare Aha Makalali Private<br />
Game Reserve near Hoedspruit.<br />
What was that? A lion growling? No,<br />
it was someone’s stomach grumbling<br />
… time for sundowners. It wasn’t long<br />
before we were standing with a cool<br />
G&T in one hand, a stick of dry wors<br />
in the other. Aware of the wildness<br />
around us.<br />
On our first afternoon game drive we’d<br />
already spotted two of the Big Five<br />
and, during our short stay, we’d go on<br />
to see a further two of these big-game<br />
animals, as well as a pack of wild dogs<br />
hunting impalas.<br />
We couldn’t possibly take credit for<br />
spotting the game first – the field<br />
guides and trackers are excellent (they<br />
tell us they ‘eat their carrots’) and<br />
they’ve a great sense of humour. When<br />
the message ‘We want to see a spotted<br />
leopard’ reached our field guide during<br />
a game of broken telephone, he<br />
laughed heartily and joked, ‘Oh, you<br />
want to see a spotted leopard? Today<br />
we were going to look for a plain one!’<br />
We learnt tourism group Tourvest is<br />
educating even more field guides<br />
through a fully-sponsored course at<br />
the Tourvest Field Guide Academy,<br />
based at the reserve.<br />
The field guides make sundowners<br />
far from ordinary. On our last evening,<br />
lanterns were set up in a circle at a<br />
spot in the reserve. A gin bar to one<br />
side. Comfy cushions scattered in the<br />
middle. It was ‘Bush TV’ at its finest.<br />
Impalas and wildebeest grazed a little<br />
distance away, while daring blackbacked<br />
jackals crept close to the<br />
snack table, hoping to score a piece<br />
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The game-viewing experience continues at the<br />
lodges, even while you take a cool splash in the pool.<br />
Pictured here is the Main Lodge pool.<br />
of biltong. They didn’t! As darkness<br />
fell, we heard an unfamiliar sound …<br />
another of the Big Five!<br />
Yes, we’re bragging ... but with some<br />
of the best game viewing <strong>South</strong><br />
African reserves can offer – trust<br />
us – it’s tough to leave the game<br />
drives. But the bush adventures<br />
continue at Makalali. You can<br />
choose to stay at the Main Lodge<br />
or River Lodge – both are set in the<br />
reserve without a boundary fence,<br />
which fuels your authentic African<br />
experience. The décor, design and<br />
textures at these lodges scream<br />
bushveld, and swimming in any of<br />
the pools becomes a game-viewing<br />
experience. We watched warthogs<br />
wallowing in the mud near the Main<br />
Lodge pool.<br />
At night, an African tale and piece<br />
of sweet fudge were placed by our<br />
turned-down bed. One night, we<br />
found a little decorated box with<br />
a cute handmade pottery animal<br />
inside - ours was a zebra and there<br />
are six others in the collection. This<br />
lovely keepsake was crafted by<br />
artists from Gala Star – a company<br />
that enables underprivileged people<br />
to improve their lives by making art<br />
that’s sold in the tourism market.<br />
The luxurious rooms at the main<br />
lodge are hotel-like and cosy, with<br />
a spacious bathroom … and an<br />
outdoor shower. You can get two<br />
rooms with an interleading door –<br />
handy for families.<br />
Planning a romantic getaway?<br />
Book for the River Lodge. Perfect<br />
for a honeymoon! And fret not<br />
when they don’t give you a key for<br />
your room – you don’t need one!<br />
The rooms’ design and décor are<br />
charmingly bona fide bushveld –<br />
think a mosquito-net-draped bed,<br />
cosy fireplace and comfy seat on<br />
the veranda. And you’ll probably feel<br />
very, very clean because who could<br />
resist a splash in the oh-so-appealing<br />
outdoor shower, indoor shower and<br />
bathtub overlooking the reserve. The<br />
bathrooms are so impressive they<br />
Make a booking<br />
have a bay window seating area, for<br />
goodness sake!<br />
A bush holiday isn’t really complete<br />
without dinner in a boma … try the<br />
sweet home-made bread and the<br />
venison meat dishes which have<br />
a uniquely African touch – think<br />
kudu potjie or crocodile sosaties.<br />
It’s definitely a ditch-the-diet kind<br />
of holiday … in between brekkie,<br />
lunch and dinner there are pregame<br />
drive snacks – like decadent<br />
choc-chip cookies in the mornings<br />
and afternoon high tea – as well as<br />
bush coffees and sundowners in the<br />
reserve.<br />
In short ... when the toughest part<br />
of your day is dodging wayward<br />
hanging branches as your field<br />
guide seeks a terrific sighting, you<br />
know you’re in a magical place.<br />
Main Lodge superior rooms from R4520 a person sharing, for a maximum of two<br />
people a room and one child under the age of three in a cot. There are interleading<br />
rooms for a maximum of two people a room and children over the age of<br />
two will need their own bed, and are charged at 50 per cent of the adult-sharing<br />
rate. River Lodge suites from R6225 a person sharing with a maximum of two<br />
adults a suite. There’s one family suite for two adults and three children under the<br />
age of 12, charged at 50 per cent of the adult-sharing rate. These rates include<br />
all meals, two game drives daily and a one per cent tourism levy, but exclude<br />
conservation levy. Details: 010-442-5888, aha.co.za and cro@aha.co.za<br />
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