JHB West - March 2020

JOBURG WEST 

Battle of the diets: 

VEGAN VS PLANT-BASED 

A magic bushveld 

experience at Makalali 

Hello, 

NADINE LUBBE 

Crushing on rugs 

BLUE 

TIFUL 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

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CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU ... 

4 This month we’re in the mood for ... 

7 Great books. Award-winning wine. Happy days! 

WISH LIST 

8 Make the most of marvellous March 

SOCIAL 

10 To infinity and beyond 

11 A cut above the rest 

PEOPLE 

12 Nadine Lubbe shares her love of colourful rugs and being 

a homebody 

14 Helen D’Oliveira explains why setting goals and standards is 

the secret to happiness 

BEAUTY 

16 Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise is our mantra this month 

FASHION 

18 The Pantone colour of 2020, Classic Blue, is relaxed and easy to wear 

FOOD 

22 Which is better – a vegan or a whole plant-based diet? 

24 Vegan/ plant-based recipes to improve your health and boost your 

energy levels 

GARDEN 

26 Indoor plants are natural, living decor, bringing a room to life, 

changing the mood, and adding colour and texture 

TRAVEL 

32 An authentic African experience awaits at Aha Makalali Private 

Game Reserve 

WIN 

12 Win two rugs to the value of R8 450 

34 Win a 365-Skin Workout pack 

MARCH - 2020 

March 2020 Get It Joburg West 03

A hot date! 

This month we’re in the mood for ... 

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

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Join us at Garden World for a 

fantastic afternoon with great 

music by Rocco de Villiers from 2pm. 

Tickets: R160 per person. Booking 

essential with Magriet on 011 957 

2545 or magriet@gardenworld.co.za. 

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Whether you need ideas and 

materials to indulge your 

creativity, or if you are looking for fun 

ways to de-stress, or want to make 

money from your hobby, Hobby-X is 

your go-to expo! Taking place at the 

Ticketpro Dome until 8 March, the 

show has a different mix of exhibitors 

and products that may include 

mosaic work, paper crafts, wool, yarns 

and needlecrafts, scrapbooking, 

beads, jewellery-making, cake 

decorating and more. Tickets: R100 

per person. Details: www.hobby-x.co.za. 

14 & 15 

Who says weddings need to be stressful? If your wedding is meant to 

be the best day of your life, we believe the build-up should be part 

of the fun. The Wedding Expo in partnership with Old Mutual is 

all about bringing the magic of weddings to life! Taking place at The 

Sandton Convention Centre from 10am to 5pm daily. Come and tick 

stationery, flowers, table decor, photographers, caterers, financial 

and legal advice off your to-do list. Peruse the dreamy wedding 

gowns, sit down with talented jewellery designers and design your 

wedding finery or find your perfect honeymoon. Get together with 

the people who are dreaming about your wedding with you – your 

partner, your bridesmaids, your mum. Tickets available at www. 

wedding-expo.co.za, quicket.co.za or at the door for R145 per adult, 

children under 10 enter for free. Details: www.wedding-expo.co.za. 

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05 

ACSI National Educators 

Conference at Glenburn 

Lodge until 7 March. The conference 

will provide insight and practical 

applications for your spiritual, 

psychological, emotional and physical 

well-being. Some of the speakers 

are Trevor Hudson, Dr Mark Manley, 

Marius Dohne and Mmusi Maimane. 

Cost: R3 600 to R4 400 (depending on 

membership). Details: www.acsi.co.za/ 

Events-News. 

06 

Silverstar will be hosting two 

Cansa Shavathons from 9am 

to 6pm on the 6th, and from 10am 

to 6pm on the 7th at the main hotel 

entrance. All Shavathon donations will 

go towards Cansa’s care and support 

programmes for patients, caregivers 

and loved ones. 

07 

Make sure you don’t miss 

A Viking Thing from 10am 

at Rusty Hook, Honeydew. This 

event serves as a fundraiser for the 

South African medieval fighters 

who will soon be taking part in the 

International Medieval Combat 

Federation Championship 2020 in 

Spain. There will be plenty of food 

stalls, quiz challenges, a Viking quest, 

as well as Viking Games like archery, 

axe-throwing, tug of war and the 

farmer’s walk. Tickets: R80 per person 

and R40 for children under 12. Parking: 

R20. Details: www.quicket.co.za. 

08 

Cedar Tree Craft & Food 

Market will take place from 

10am to 3pm at Khosa Sports Club, 

Krugersdorp. There will live music, 

and pets are welcome. Entrance is fee. 

Details: 081 500 6884. 

08 

Centenary Car Club will be 

hosting an Any Wheels Day 

at Monument Primary School from 

7am where locals will not only get the 

chance to see classic and veteran cars, 

but an exciting motor show as well. 

This is an annual event that promises 

entertainment for the whole family. 

Entrance is free. Details: 079 502 5098. 

08 

Save this date if you don’t 

want to miss Jessica’s Pet 

Expo 2020. This day, dedicated to 

your fur babies and four-legged best 

friends, will take place at Jessica’s 

Eagle Canyon Country Club from 9am. 

Details: events@jessicasrestaurants.com. 

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Cedar Tree Night Market will 

take place from 6pm to 10pm 

at Khosa Sports Club, Krugersdorp. 

There will live music, and pets are 

welcome. Entrance is fee. Details: 081 

500 6884. 

14 

Dancing Queen is a ballet 

and ballroom dance show 

with a cute cast of little and big kids, 

inspired by the beautiful music of 

Freddie Mercury and Queen. Join 

them at the Roodepoort Theatre at 

2pm or 5pm to relive your dance 

memories! Tickets between R50 and 

R150, available at Webtickets or the 

theatre. Details: 084 515 5561. 

14 

South African rock band 

Prime Circle will be taking the 

stage at Barnyard Theatre, Silverstar, as 

part of their Innocence Tour. Bring your 

friends along for an evening filled 

with good music and meaningful 

lyrics. Tickets: R200 per person. Details: 

tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino. 

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PENCIL IN YOUR DIARY! #MyRandShow 

Don’t miss Craft Mania 

with Heidi Coetzee and 

Elani Pelser of Kunsvlyt at Urban 

Herbs, Tarlton, where they will be 

giving a class on creating mixedmedia 

canvases. The day will be 

filled with fun, laughter and crafting, 

and maybe a surprise or two. These 

master crafters will do each project 

with you step by step, so beginners 

are welcome. There will be a session 

at 9am and another at 1pm. It will 

cost you R450 per session or R800 

for both (includes materials needed 

per project; refreshments and lunch). 

Limited space available, so book your 

seat asap! Details: heidi.cas@gmail.com 

or 071 732 1571. 

29 

West Side Craft & Food 

Market from 10am to 3pm 

at Ramkiki Country Restaurant & 

Conference Centre. There is no 

entrance fee and secure parking, live 

music, and pets are welcome. Details: 

081 500 6884. 

The Rand Show is one of the most iconic annual events on our calendar 

– taking place from 8 to 13 April at Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. A 

brand new journey awaits … Discover new on-trend content, a greater 

variety of experiences, activations and shows distinctive to the Rand Show. 

The kids are sorted too. The Marvel Find Your Power Junior Super Hero 

Training Academy will be there to teach the children some superhero 

moves, or immerse themselves in an exclusive to the Rand Show Disney 

Frozen 2 experience or search for Easter eggs in the giant Beacon maze. Rush 

Esports will be there to wow gamers at the Festival of Gaming. And there 

will be a feast of games, tech, geek culture and cosplay to indulge your inner 

geek. You can also tantalise your taste buds with exciting food and drink 

experiences, and learn all about farm-to-table meal prep at the Organic 

Farmers Market, or settle in for the Jacaranda Clash of Kitchens – a reality 

cooking challenge. There’s plenty for shopaholics too, with the show’s vast 

home makeover and shopping hall showcasing all the best brands. Buy your 

tickets online before 31 March and you’ll qualify for big savings for you and 

your family! Details: www.randshow.co.za. 


Book club 

Great books. Award-winning wine. Happy days! 

Robin Cook’s medical 

thrillers are always 

unputdownable ... and 

Genesis doesn’t 

disappoint. Chief Medical 

Examiner Laurie 

Montgomery has her 

work cut out for her 

when the body of a 

10-weeks pregnant social 

worker shows up on the 

autopsy table. No one 

knows who the father is, 

or if he’s involved in her 

death. And Laurie turns 

to using DNA tracking to 

try to catch the killer. 

Macmillan, R299. 

Great books deserve a great wine. 

And Groote Post 2019 Seasalter 

is just that. The 2019 vintage of the 

estate’s flagship Sauvignon Blanc has 

been released to high acclaim, and 

has already snagged a placing in the 

2019 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 

competition. It’s all citrus, stone fruit 

and green apple, with hints of fynbos 

and kelp, sea breeze and a touch of 

oak. Excellent with food, particularly 

seafood. You’ll find it at good wine 

stores for around R145 a 

bottle. Details: grootepost-wines.myshopify. 

com . 

We haven’t had a Clarkson book for a while. 

Oh joy. Jeremy’s back, with Really? We 

discover the Ford Mustang 2.3 EcoBoost is not 

so much wild horse as mild pony, how the 

Alpina B5 is grown-up thrills in a light-speed 

La-Z-Boy, and what, exactly, is the point of a 

driverless car? Michael Joseph, R320 • When 

James Mercer’s family is financially ruined 

by the institutions they trusted, they were 

shattered, and he sets out to recoup what 

they’re owed. It’s not theft ... it’s payback. Andy 

McNab’s Whatever It Takes is the gripping 

tale of how James’s solo crusade falls foul of 

the very people he seeks to rob – the people 

who own most of the world’s wealth. Packed 

with relentless action that (scarily) shows the 

world as it really is. Bantam Press, R297 • Adam 

Hamdy’s Black 13 could well be the most 

frightening book you’ll read all year. Why? 

Because it‘s about the way hate, generated by 

radical extremists, is the world’s rising – and 

most terrifying – destroyer. It’s the story of ex- 

MI6 agent, Scott Pearce, who’s lured into the 

deadly fight to protect Britain from this new 

menace, and is a glued-to-the-pages read. 

Pan Macmillan, R299. 


Wish list 

Make the most of marvellous March 

It’s Show time! 

The 34th Randfontein Show promises 

yet another great outing for the whole 

family! It offers an extravaganza of 

non-stop fun, a variety of scrumptious 

food, beer gardens and top-notch 

entertainment from 5 to 8 March 

at the Greenhills Stadium. It is the 

West Rand’s biggest food and music 

festival, has hundreds of stalls and a 

vibe like no other! Dog shows, camel 

rides, Champions Pro Wrestling, Chaos 

Strongman Show, a KidZone, Tjiff & 

Tjaff, a dramatic air show by the Flying 

Lions Aerobatic Team, a host of funfair 

rides and the exhilarating Sky Flyer ... 

But that’s not all! Live entertainment 

includes Die Campbells, Kurt Darren, 

Dirk van der Westhuizen, Petro de 

Villiers (The Voice) Vincent Gordon, 

Sgoob Kwela, Demi-Lee Moore, Robbie 

Wessels, Theuns Jordaan, Jay, Willem 

Botha, Early B, Nicholis Louw, Die 

Wildberries, Juan Boucher and Fatman 

to name but a few. Bands include 

Spoegwolf, Saarkie Rock Band, Bob 

Ffole, and Hennie de Bruyn and Die 

Kitaarkêrels. Details, programme and 

tickets: 011 412 2878/ 1562 or www. 

randfonteinshow.co.za. 


Fabulous lashes 

Big dramatic lashes are so hot right now, but 

who has the time to visit the salon for lash 

extensions every few weeks, or to struggle 

with lash glue that gets everywhere except on 

the eyelid? That’s why we love the hassle-free 

magnetic lashes from Magnetic by ZelZel. It works 

with an easy-to-use eyeliner, which means you 

can get luxurious length and volume in no time – 

without damaging your lashes. These lashes can be 

used up to 20 times and give you the glam effect 

without the glue. What makes this product even 

more amazing is that it’s imported by Krugersdorp’s 

Zelda Kruger. R350 at magneticbyzelzel.co.za. 

Keeping your home earth friendly 

We’ve been using Woolworths’ Earth Friendly cleaning products for more 

than 10 years, and are chuffed as can be with the new essentials they’ve 

added to the range. With our ever-increasing concerns about the impact the 

products we buy have on our health – and the planet – we do all we can to 

reduce harmful products and plastic. This new range 

– everything from laundry pods to no-flush toilet 

drops, from handwash to surface wipes – are 

free of potentially harmful substances, are 

endorsed by Beauty Without Cruelty, and 

come in fully recyclable packaging. 

The 

range has 

Beeswax Food Wraps 

and PVC-free Silicone 

Food Covers, travel mugs 

and utensil sets made from 

wheat straw, and stainless steel 

silicone straws. Embrace this 

new way of earth-friendly, 

plastic-free living … easily. 

Details: Woolworths. 

co.za. 

Roberto Cavalli Paradiso 

Azzurro is a sparkling 

celebration of the 

beauty of the 

Mediterranean 

coast. A mix of soft 

and delicate dewy 

floral notes, with 

intense aromatic 

hints of a crisp 

and embracing 

sea breeze … 

R1 036 for 50ml 

at Woolworths. 

We’re in love with this fabulously 

feminine dress style from 

the 

vibrant creations H&M has 

collaborated on with Colombian 

designer Johanna Ortiz. The main 

collection will be in stores this 

month and we simply cannot wait! 

Pair 

the dress with minimal sandals, 

lavish earrings and a straw bag ... 

Sorted! Details: h&m.co.za. 

Who says rum is reserved 

for tropical vacations? 

We’re quite loving Cape of 

Storms’ The Great White 

Rum. It can be enjoyed 

neat, and it plays nicely 

with a variety of mixers, 

including many tonics, 

lemonade and ginger beer. 

R349 from Yuppiechef.com. 


Adele Wotherspoon, Janine van 

Loggerenberg Ferreira, Jannie van 

Loggerenberg and Chantell Jonker 

Vanessa Henn, Charmaine Agrew and Erika Visagie 

To infinity and beyond 

Infinity Group SA was introduced to the world during a fabulous launch at the 

Randfontein Rugby Club where shimmering drinks, cold bubbly, cheese and great 

entertainment were the order of the day. Looking for a great deal for your next 

international trip? They have it! Dreaming about a designer dress for your next event? 

They can find it! This brand-new Randfontein-based business specialises in 

pageant training, travel and events, as well as beauty and fashion, and if they 

do business like they throw an opening party, they won’t disappoint. int. 

Marie Vermaak, Margaret Mpshe 

and Erika van Schalkwyk 

Marie and Jaco Bothma 

Dalien Steenekamp 

Chamese Holtzhausen 

and Etienne Swart Lynda Schenker and Mari Dreyer Rosa and Jacobus van Niekerk 


Kamo Moth and Xolo Busakwe 

Hazel Stilianou, Anneke Potgieter and Nadia Godridge 

A cut above the rest 

Oh ... we were in for a delectable treat at the grand opening of The 

Husser Grill at Silverstar! Not only did we sample some of the best dishes 

on their menu (think cured springbok loin carpaccio, Tomahawk steak 

and Hollandse Bitterballen, just to name a few) but we sipped on their 

heavenly in-house creation, Chocolate Vodka Martini. A warm, friendly 

atmosphere and good service await you at this 200-seater restaurant. They 

also boast a private dining room, which is ideal for large family gatherings, 

birthday parties, business meetings, corporate functions and so on. 

Heather Hook 

Mmmmm ... need we say more? 

Shona Jonsson and Peter Smanjak 

Sabastian and 

Calleen Thompson 

Edward Chamberlain-Bell 

and Lauren Venter 

Vanessa Naude and Dallace 

Rickson Jolly 


Text: JACO-MARI HAASBROEK. Photographer: JACO BOTHMA. Make-up & hair: ELAINE BOSHOFF. 

We’ve 

got an 

amazingly fab give 

away ... One reader can 

win two Studio Luxury Shag 

014 Mauve Runners to the 

value of R8 450! Made in Turkey, 

these rugs are made of 100 per 

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to enter. 

FOR THE LOVE 

OF RUGS 

Featherbrooke’s Nadine Lubbe quit her logistics career to turn her hobby into a business. 

This incredible businesswoman shares her love of colourful rugs and being a homebody. 


Is there anything more blissful than a soft, fluffy rug 

beneath your toes? We don’t think so... and Nadine’s 

home is tastefully decorated with every rug you can 

think of. We are talking shags, Persians and rugs that 

bring a pop of colour to the room. 

She quit her job in the logistics industry in 2017 when 

she decided to turn her hobby of importing rugs from 

all over the world into a unique niche business, which 

she runs from a home office. 

‘My business, Rugs & Such, started as a few Facebook posts; 

however, I soon realised that people love rugs but that they don’t 

know where to find them or simply don’t have the time to look 

for them. I saw a gap in the market and designed a website with 

an incredible search engine, so interior decorators and everybody 

else can find their dream rug in no time.’ 

Her love of rugs evolved over the years as she moved from home 

to home, and finally had more space. Each move brought the 

opportunity to play with colours and patterns as she furnished 

each new home. 

‘I love how a rug can just tie a room together. I get overly excited 

about some of the rugs my clients order and I will go to the ends 

of the earth to find them the perfect rug because I know it is 

going to be a special addition to their homes. I spend most of my 

time barefoot on the floor so I feel most at home on a soft and 

pretty rug. I want to share that feeling with the world.’ 

She has created the largest independent online website, just 

for rugs. Not only can you choose from any shape and size 

imaginable, but her newly launched ‘Custom Design Studio’ 

provides the opportunity to create your own rugs. 

Although she has a love affair with rugs, her husband and three 

children are the loves of her life. 

‘Family is very important to me and travelling is a priority for our 

family. We try to go skiing in the snow as a family at least every 

year but my husband and I have also done a lot of travelling. My 

favourite travel destinations we’ve been to are America, Italy, 

France, Austria, Croatia, Vienna, Portugal, Mauritius and Turkey. I’m 

very excited that we are going on another ski trip later this year.’ 

Nadine is not afraid of working hard and in her free time, this 

44-year-old builds unique lights, exercises or catches up on sleep. 

‘You don’t get a lot of free time when you are a mother and a 

business owner, but my current goal is to prepare to run another 

Two Oceans marathon.’ 

She has a very close-knit group of confidants because she 

believes in having a deep friendship with a few people rather 

than having a huge circle of friends. Her twin sister is her 

best friend and they share a connection she is yet to find in 

another friendship. 

‘I’m very loyal and I’ll mess up anyone who tries to hurt my 

loved ones. I’m also very invested in everything I do, and I tend 

to overdo some things in all aspects of my life but I don’t see 

anything wrong with that – it’s just who I am.’ 

Being a creative soul, her Bohemian and Moroccan styles reflect 

not only in her clothes, but also in her home decor and in her 

favourite rugs. 

‘I just want to be happy and when I’m being creative with rugs, I’m 

in my happy place ... I hope that one of our children will someday 

take over this business as the empire I know it will become.’ 

Details: 082 338 0299 or follow her on Instagram, ‘rugs_and_such’ 

and Facebook, ‘Rugs & Such’. 

Nadine’s tips to selecting the 

perfect rug for every space 

in your home: 

• Measure twice, check thrice! 

• The most important point in selecting a rug 

for a dining room is that the chairs should never 

move off the rug when being used. Be sure to 

consider the size of the chairs as well. If you have 

a table with extensions that are often used, it is 

best to consider a slightly larger rug. 

• When selecting a rug for an oval dining table 

allow at least 70cm to 90cm around each 

side of the table so that the chairs can be 

accommodated. 

• To find the perfect rug for your bedroom, it 

is crucial to decide the layout that you prefer 

and the feel that you want under your feet in 

the morning. By having a 70cm to 80cm border 

around the bed, you help your body transition 

from a soft bed to your busy day. 

• A bigger rug allows for warmth throughout the 

room, and leaves room to play with your space 

and enlarge the appearance of your setting. 

• The living room is the perfect space to show 

your own personal style and to explore new 

design aesthetics. You can decide on one rug to 

anchor the room, or several smaller ones to work 

with the space. This allows you to rearrange later 

on if you decide you want a change, but want to 

work with what you already have. 

• There are different padding options to allow a 

rug to breathe, avoid unnecessary damage and 

wear; or just add luxurious padding to create an 

even more plush effect. 


A POT OF 

'GOALS' 

Text: JACO-MARI HAASBROEK. Photographer: JACO BOTHMA. 

14 Get It Joburg West March 2020 

Meet Helen D’Oliveira, an 

artsy businesswoman and 

mom from Muldersdrift 

who did the Camino de 

Santiago by herself. She 

explains why setting goals 

and standards is the secret 

to happiness. 

The word ‘can’t’ isn’t in 

Helen’s vocabulary. Goaloriented, 

determined 

and feisty, she has 

completely shattered the 

stereotype that creative 

people are disorganised 

and all over the place. We have never 

met a woman quite like Helen who 

knows exactly where she is heading 

in life. 

She has been involved in building 

Avianto Venue and Hotel’s brand 

for the past 15 years and is the 

mastermind behind For Goodness 

Sake, Mustardseed and Moonshine, 

Affordable Adventures Team Building, 

Event Inspirations with partner Tasha 

Schoeman, and her newest project, For 

Goodness Bake, will be opening soon. 

When we sat down for a quick cup of 

coffee, Helen produced a journal full 

of profound messages and tips for a 

happy life. 

‘I have started journalling daily – it’s 

one of the many habits that you must 

learn to be happy. You should also try 

to be positive and kind, and of course, 

eat healthily and exercise a lot.’ 

She discovered this recipe to 

happiness while researching teambuilding 

for her own staff. 

‘We are stuck in the lives we live

ecause of the standards we set for ourselves. To 

change that, you should start new daily rituals that will 

contribute to your success. That is why I decided to do 

the Camino de Santiago on my own in 2019.’ 

The Camino was everything but easy for this 46-yearold. 

Second to raising her three children, this 

800km walk she completed in 35 days was the most 

challenging thing she has ever done. 

‘When I started, I realised I was a bit overweight and 

unfit, and there were a lot of seasoned walkers. I 

was quite intimidated and the first 10 days were the 

hardest. I wanted to give up almost every day but every 

time I felt like quitting, my husband phoned me and 

convinced me to put out my boots and clothes, go to 

sleep and get up the next morning and walk again … 

And I did it.’ 

She documented the whole experience on her blog 

www.helendo.co.za throughout her journey and for 

her, the best part and the worst part of the experience 

were finishing. 

‘I learned a lot about myself during the trip and I 

realised that setting small goals and consistency were 

key to completing it. I think that’s how you should 

handle everything in life.’ 

Being a working mom is hard work, but Helen 

wouldn’t have it any other way. She also teaches her 

children to set goals for themselves and work hard to 

achieve them. 

‘When you are a mom, you are raising actual human 

beings and you have to remember that every day, 

especially when they are teenagers. I’m very proud of 

who they are and the women they are growing up to 

be. We recently set a new rule in our home that we have 

to eat at least one meal together a day so we can be 

more involved in each others lives.’ 

When Helen isn’t busy with her projects, businesses 

or parenting, you can find her on a tuk-tuk or in a 

restaurant in some side street in another country. 

‘I enjoy seeing and experiencing culture, so when I 

travel, I travel differently from other people. Rather 

than driving in a car and staying in a luxurious hotel, 

I’d be on a bicycle or motorcycle, taking it all in. 

America, China, India and Thailand are just some of 

my most memorable trips ... I try to get to know the 

community. One thing I learned from travelling, is 

that we are all people and we all experience the same 

things. It doesn’t matter if you are the queen or if you 

are Angelina Jolie, we all have to eat, sleep, brush our 

teeth, go to the loo and raise our children. We are all 

just human.’ 

Helen is the definition of a creative genius and has a 

talent for making something beautiful out of nothing. 

She is always busy making jewellery, dresses or pots, 

but she also likes to work in the garden or create 

delicious dishes in the kitchen. 

‘My style is a bit eclectic and I’m not scared to try new 

things. My love of earthy tones and raw material reflects 

in my personal style as well as my creations. I don't 

believe in following trends because I make my own.' 

We will be keeping an eye out for Helen's future 

projects as well as the opening of For Goodness Bake. 

Helen visiting the wine tap at Bodegas 

Irache along the Camino de Santiago. 

Quick facts about Helen: 

Do you prefer food, travel or art? I can’t 

choose between the three so if I had it my 

way I’d be eating in an art gallery in an exotic 

country. 

What is one thing no one knows about 

you? I met my husband through a magazine 

(... in the days before Tinder). 

In what clique were you in school? I was a 

nerd, but an exciting one. 

Who is your hero? My husband. 

Rain vs sunshine? Sunshine all the way. 


Dermatological French 

Laboratoire SVR’s Hydraline 

Riche is an intense moisturising 

cream, promising 24-hour 

hydration, comfort and radiance. 

R210. Laboratoire SVR 

Physiopure Micellar Water is 

perfect for women looking for 

make-up removal in a single step. 

It works on face, eyes and lips 

and has a non-sticky finish. R277. 

Available from Clicks. 

NUXE Crème fraîche de beauté 

cream is a moisturising cream 

with plant milks and algae extract. 

It promises a whopping 48-hour 

hydration. It also soothes and 

protects it from pollution, leaving 

it looking fresh, soft and full all 

day long. R495 from Woolworths, 

Truworths and Foschini. 

For a moisture-loaded 

cream for your face, 

try Filorga Hydra– 

Filler Pro-youth 

Boosting Moisturiser, 

which helps the skin 

to self-regulate its 

moisture levels and 

also prevents moisture 

from being lost. R905 

Filorga’s Anti-ageing 

Micellar Solution is an 

anti-ageing cleansing 

formulation that allows 

you to clean your skin 

and remove make-up 

in one single step, with 

no need to rinse. R450. 

Both from Edgars. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO. 

365 Skin Workout‘s Skin Hydrating Serum deeply moisturises and re-plumps skin 

to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Great for refreshing the delicate eye area, too. R775. 

The Ultimate Day hydrates and promotes a healthy skin barrier, visibly improving the 

appearance and texture of the skin. R530. Both from Sorbet stores. • Elizabeth Arden 

Visible Difference Replenishing HydraGel Complex is a lightweight, oil-free gel cream 

that provides continuous hydration for a full 24 hours. It also evens skin tone and texture, 

and minimises the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. R315 from Edgars, Foschini and 

Woolworths • Exuviance Deep Hydration Treatment is a water-gel formula that simply 

melts into your skin, refilling deep moisture reserves and neutralising daily environmental 

damage while you sleep. R920. Details: genop.co.za/stockists. 

16 Get It tJoburg West March 2020

Just add 

WATER 

Moisturise, moisturise, 

moisturise is our 

mantra this month 

For moisture-loaded products for hair, we love Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream (R485) and Weighless Hydrating 

Mask (R555), just two of the incredible products in this range. It’s one of those ranges where you just can’t go wrong. 

Details: moroccanoil.com/za • Great, too, is the Biosense range ... this Hydrate Shampoo (R170) and Hydrate Conditioner 

(R180) are regular products in our shower. Details: biosense.co.za • For powerful anti-ageing without irritation, try the Bio- 

Hydrating Cream from NeoStrata’s Restore range. High strength, it’s designed to reduce the visible signs of ageing, 

exfoliates and restores a healthy looking texture and is suitable for even the most sensitive skin. R531 Details: genop.co.za/ 

stockists • Gatineau Aquamemory Concentrate is an intensive light-weight serum designed to dramatically boost moisture 

levels, providing immediate and long-lasting relief for tight, dry skin. R930, from Woolworths, Truworths & Dis-Chem. • GOSH 

Copenhagen’s Micellar Cleansing Water (R195), which purifies the skin while reducing shine and visible pores, is one of 

the exceptional products in this range. Also look out for the 24 Hour Moisture Cream (R395) and 24 Hour Moisture Gel 

(R395). You’ll find them at Edgars. 


Of course you can wear classic blue only, such as classic blue jeans and an upper outfit 

in the same blue. However, if you want to have some fun and create a more chic 

look, we suggest you try to pair classic blue with baby blue, which is a little 

unexpected but harmonious colour pairing. Vivid baby blue makes 

calm classic blue look more chic and vibrant. These two 

colours are the perfect complement to each other. 

Flower stud 

earrings, R19,99, 

Mr Price 

Maybelline 

Diamond Glow 

eyeshadow in 

blue drama, 

R100, Clicks 

Bow blouse, 

R299,95, Edgars 

Danica ankle 

strap heel - R499, 

Superbalist.com 

Straight leg jeans, 

R279,95, Edgars 

CLASSIC BLUE 

The Pantone colour of 2020, Classic Blue, is a timeless and deep shade 

of blue. It can be characterised as minimal and simple yet striking, 

especially in fashion. This shade of blue is relaxed and easy to wear. 

Roodepoort's personal brand stylist, and hair and make-up artist, Erin Smylie, loves 

Classic Blue. She describes the shade of blue as cool and relaxed, and says every 

person probably already owns a piece of clothing in this shade. 

ERIN SHARES HER TOP TIPS ON HOW TO INCORPORATE CLASSIC BLUE INTO 

YOUR WARDROBE: 

• 

Classic blue is a bold, versatile colour to wear. Bodysuits and jumpsuits are an easy 

way to make a big statement with this fun colour trend. If you need something more 

formal, a well-tailored dress will be a great piece. For a slightly casual feel, a blue blazer 

with a white T-shirt and jeans will be perfect. 

• Bringing a trending colour into your wardrobe through accessories is easy. 

You can jazz up any outfit with a blue cellphone cover, jewellery, a handbag or 

notebook. Hair accessories are also a fun way to play with colour, and we have 

so 

many great options at the moment – from headbands to hair clips, scrunchies 

and hair scarves ... You can play with different 

accessories and see what works best with 

your outfit. 

• Shoes and bags are a good way to add a pop of 

blue. Blue and black go perfectly together, so you 

don't have to worry about what colour to wear it 

with, and you can just buy a beautiful handbag or 

classic stilettos and that's perfect for a night out. 

• If you are adventurous, you can play around 

with a blue eyeliner, or mascara. Adding a blue 

colour pallette as a solid colour on your nails or 

in 

some nail art is also edgy. 

Details: Contact Erin on 082 681 0642 or visit 

www.erinsmylie.co.za. 

Erin Smylie 


Essie Aruba blue 

nail polish, R99, 

Superbalist.com 

Drawstring 

sleeve v-neck 

dress, R480, 

Woolworths 

Embroidered 

scarf, R120, 

Contempo 

© 2020 Jockey International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jockey is a registered trademark of Jockey International inc. 

V-Neck 

camisole, R599, 

Forever New 

Scrunchie, R49, 

Cotton On 

Colette by Colette 

Hayman Milly 

wristlet purse, 

R339,50, Foschini

Vegan 

Plant-based 

All of us are into healthy living and eating clean, but which is better – a vegan or 

a whole plant-based diet? Krugersdorp’s dietitian, Chene van Rensburg spills the 

beans on the good, the bad and the ugly of both diets. 

Sharing her extensive experience in community nutrition, 

clinical medical nutrition therapy, food service 

nutrition therapy and nutrition research, Chene is 

making the West Rand a lot healthier, one meal at 

a time. 

She is a registered dietitian and although many 

people see dietitians as ‘food police’, Chene can be 

tempted with a pizza any time. We are glad to hear 

that just like any person who loves food (... who 

doesn’t?) dietitians do enjoy the occasional 

guilty pleasure. 

‘I have worked in the industry 

for seven years. 

I am the new Pure 

Health Dietitian 

in Krugersdorp 

and the new 

Living Links 

Dietitian 

in Randfontein. In addition, I am part of an amazing 

dietetic team at Netcare Krugersdorp Private Hospital.’ 

Chene is a people person and uses her passion for the 

science of nutrition to make an immense contribution 

to the community through nutrition advocacy, education 

and clinical nutrition interventions. 

‘The best overall health tips I can give someone is to 

avoid processed foods and go back to fresh, whole 

foods without added sugar, salt, preservatives, colourants, 

flavourants and chemicals.’ 

She believes that a whole plant-based diet that excludes 

processed foods and food products will be one 

of the most prominent health trends in 2020. 

‘I think diets like the Mediterranean Diet will make a 

huge comeback since it is the ultimate example of a 

whole plant-based diet where meat and animal products 

are consumed in small amounts and not daily.’ 

Details: Pure Health Centre, Krugersdorp on 011 954 6091 

or Living Links, Randfontein on 076 611 1131. 

Chene van 

Rensburg 

Hot tip: Chene suggests that if you want to make the 

switch to a vegan or whole plant-based diet, you should 

start by gradually reducing meat and dairy intake, eating 

an entirely plant-based meal once a week or swapping out 

one animal product for a plant-based one. 


Vegan diet 

Donald Watson coined the term ‘vegan’ in 1944 to describe 

someone who fully abstains from all animal products for 

ethical reasons. Over time, more and more people have 

started to adopt the vegan diet for reasons other than 

animal welfare, such as their health and the environment. 

HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: 

• A vegan diet is strictly against animal products in every 

form. Not only do vegans not eat meat, chicken, fish, dairy, 

eggs, animal fats, gelatine derived from animal sources 

or honey, they also do not wear animal products or use 

products tested on animals. 

• This diet is known for the higher nutrient content of the 

foods consumed, weight loss, stabilisation of blood sugar 

levels, improved kidney function, protection against cancer 

and cardiovascular diseases, and a reduction in inflammatory 

conditions such as arthritis – if followed correctly. 

• Although some people thrive on a vegan diet, it is 

considered an extreme diet because of how many foods it 

excludes, as well as the potential for nutritional deficiencies, 

which can lead to hormonal disruptions, increased 

risk of leaky gut syndrome, risk of anaemia, greater risk of 

depression, vitamin B12 and zinc deficiencies, too much 

carbohydrates, and risk of eating disorders such as orthorexia 

which is characterised by an over-fixation on healthy 

eating patterns. 

Whole plant-based diet 

With a whole plant-based diet, the vast majority 

of food comes from plants. There is no ethical 

connotation to this diet and it doesn’t necessarily 

mean that you have to eliminate animal 

products completely. 

HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: 

• This diet is centred on whole, unrefined or 

minimally refined plant foods and excludes or 

minimises meat, dairy products, eggs, and highly 

refined foods such as bleached flour, refined 

sugar, and oil. 

• Nutrition research has found that plant-based 

eating diets that offer all the necessary protein, 

fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals for 

optimal health are often higher in fibre and phytonutrients, 

and reduce cardiovascular disease, 

metabolic syndrome, diabetes, certain cancers, 

depression, and in older adults, a decreased risk 

of frailty, along with better mental and physical 

function. 

• Unfortunately, this diet also has risks such as 

deficiencies in nutrients such as vitamin B12, iron, 

protein and omega-3 fatty acids, but it can be 

readily overcome by choosing the right plantbased 

foods and, when necessary, supplements. 


EATING 

CLEAN 

To improve your health and boost your energy 

levels, Weltevreden Park’s chef from Everything 

Healthy, Alexandra Sparrow shares some of 

her favourite vegan/ plant-based recipes. 

Chickpea avocado tacos 

Ingredients: 5 tortillas or large lettuce 

leaves; 1 can chickpeas, drained and 

rinsed; 1 ripe avocado, mashed; 70ml 

fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 250ml 

shredded slaw mix or thinly chopped 

cabbage and carrots; 2,5ml crushed red 

pepper flakes; salt and pepper to taste; 

sliced jalapeños (optional); Sriracha sauce 

Method: Mix all the filling ingredients in 

a bowl and lightly mash until everything 

is well incorporated. Heat the tortillas in 

a large skillet for about a minute on each 

side. Scoop some of the filling mixture 

into each tortilla or lettuce leaf. Drizzle 

with Sriracha sauce and add extras. 

Alexandra Sparrow 


One-pot red lentil dal 

Ingredients: 750ml water; 500ml dried red lentils; 1 can 

coconut milk; 15ml curry powder; 10ml turmeric; 5ml 

cumin; 5ml ginger; salt and pepper to taste 

Method: Bring water to a boil, then add lentils and 

coconut milk. Return mixture to a boil then reduce 

to simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, until the lentils have 

softened, then stir in spices and cook for another 5 

minutes. Serve with quinoa, cauliflower rice, white/ 

brown rice. 

Butternut quinoa salad 

Ingredients: 

250ml dried quinoa; 425ml water; 

5ml garlic powder; 6 cups butternut, 

peeled, seeded and diced into 

small cubes; 1 medium red onion, 

diced; 15ml olive oil; 125ml dried 

cranberries; 125ml raw pecans; 2 

handfuls of baby kale; 60ml orange 

juice; 2,5ml cinnamon; mineral salt and 

fresh ground pepper, to taste; a handful of 

pomegranate seeds (optional) 

Method: 

Heat the oven to 200°C. Spread the 

butternut and onion on a baking sheet 

lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with 

oil, sprinkle with 2,5ml of the garlic powder, 

the mineral salt and pepper. Roast for about 

20–30 minutes, stirring once or twice. When 

tender, remove from the oven and sprinkle 

the cranberries on top. 

In a medium pot, bring the quinoa, water 

and the other half of the garlic powder to a 

boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 

to a gentle boil for 15 minutes. Remove from 

heat, uncover and let rest for 15 minutes. 

In a small bowl, combine the orange juice 

and cinnamon. 

In a large serving bowl, add the quinoa, 

butternut squash mixture, kale and pecans. 

Drizzle with the dressing, and toss to 

combine. Season with salt and pepper. 

Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled. 

No 

time (or not 

in the mood!) to 

make healthy food? 

Alexandra can make 

your very own pre-packed 

vegan meals. Simply 

mail her at alexandra@ 

everythinghealthy. 

co.za for more 

info. 

Chocolate chia pudding 

Ingredients: 

250ml almond milk; 60ml chia seeds; 

30ml cocoa powder; 15ml maple 

syrup; 2,5ml vanilla extract; pinch of 

sea salt 

Method: Whisk ingredients in a bowl 

or glass jar. Let it sit for a few minutes 

and then whisk again to prevent the 

chia seeds from clumping together 

as they absorb the liquid. 

Let the mixture chill in the fridge for 

at least 30 minutes or overnight. 

When you’re ready to enjoy the chia 

pudding, gently mix and scoop into a 

bowl. Top with berries, chopped nuts, 

flaked coconut, banana or granola. 


Indoor 

elegance 

Indoor plants are natural, living decor, bringing a room to life, changing the mood, and 

adding colour and texture. Here’s how to use it to create a beautiful, tranquil space. 


Trending trees 

Indoor trees are the 

hottest trend in interior 

scaping. Weeping Fig 

(Ficus benjamina) is 

a popular indoor tree, 

growing up to 2m, 

with arching stems and 

glossy green leaves. 

Good for a light corner, 

on either side of a 

window, well-lit passage 

or patio. Plants need 

moderate watering, and 

liquid fertiliser once a 

month in summer. Spritz 

the leaves to keep them 

dust-free. Light-green 

leaves indicate a lack 

of nutrition. Leaf drop 

may be caused by under 

or over-watering, or a 

change in temperature.

The dark side 

ZZ plant (Zamioculcas) grows just about 

anywhere, including in areas of low light, 

although it does better in brighter light. It 

is also valued for its air-purifying qualities. 

Plants can survive an amazing amount 

of neglect, because they need very little 

water, especially if grown in low light. Let 

the soil dry out between watering. A spritz 

of water on the leaves helps with humidity 

and removes dust. Give them a liquid feed 

once in spring and again in summer. 

Peace in the home 

The peace lily (Spathiphyllum) not only 

removes certain household toxins but also 

filters unpleasant odours and produces 

clean oxygen. This compact, well-shaped 

plant fits any decor style. Needing only 

low light to grow, it’s ideal for bathrooms, 

bedrooms and kitchens. Water once a week, 

and don’t over-water. It is sensitive to cold. 

Indoor elegance 

There is nothing more 

graceful or elegant than 

Phalaenopsis (Moth 

Orchid). Grow plants in 

glass containers to display 

the roots. Plants flower 

for up to three months 

and are easy to care for. 

They need strong, bright 

indirect light, and high 

humidity for the best 

growth and flowers. Drop 

two ice-cubes on the top 

of the plant once a week; 

this will supply enough 

water. Alternatively, 

run water through the 

potting mix for one 

minute every three to 10 

days, depending on 

the season. 

Good for beginners 

Sansevieria ‘Golden Futura’ always looks elegant, doesn’t 

wilt, and doesn’t take up much space, which is why it has 

become such a popular indoor plant with interior designers. 

It is happy in a well-lit room or home office, and only needs 

watering when the potting mix feels dry. 

Indestructible 

anthuriums 

You don’t need green fingers to 

keep anthuriums alive. They last 

indoors for many years, needing 

bright indirect light in a warm 

room. Let the soil dry out slightly 

between watering and don’t let the 

plant stand in water. There are large 

as well as dwarf varieties in a great 

colour range – from dark red/ black, 

to salmon, pink, yellow, shades of 

red, white, as well as bicolours. 

#SpekboomChallenge! 

This challenge is set to make big waves on the 

local eco-conservation scene. Growing your own 

Spekboom is as easy as breaking off a shoot of the 

plant and potting it in some well-drained soil. 

Ensure that your plant gets enough sunshine and it 

should maintain its bright green appearance for years 

to come. 

HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED 

Start in your garden (or on your balcony) by planting 

and propagating Spekboom. 

Challenge friends – Take a picture of your Spekboom 

plants and post it on social media. Add the hashtag 

#Spekboomchallenge and tag friends and family to 

challenge them to plant Spekboom plants too. 

Make it a team project – Do you have access to a 

communal garden where you live or work? Find out 

if you can implement a #Spekboomchallenge and 

invite colleagues or neighbours to help beautify the 

space with Spekboom. It’s a great way to get to know 

your colleagues and neighbours better. 

Plant Spekboom at schools – Find out if 

your children’s school is taking part in the 

#Spekboomchallenge and how you can help. 

Are you in? 

Fun fact: The Spekboom plant only requires 

250 – 350ml of water per year to survive! 


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Magic of Makalali 

Some of the best sightings SA reserves can offer. Charismatic field guides. 

And charming bush textures. An authentic African experience awaits ... 

Compiled by: Daniella Graham 

From seeking big and small game to telling bushveld tales, the field guides 

take you on an extraordinary African adventure. 

There’s something wonderfully romantic about Makalali River Lodge, and 

the bathtubs that overlook the reserve are one of the highlights. 


A Land Cruiser’s engine roars into 

action. Hippos groan. Buffaloes grunt. 

These are (some of ) the sounds of 

Africa. They surrounded us recently as 

we sat at a waterhole in the 

26 000-hectare Aha Makalali Private 

Game Reserve near Hoedspruit. 

What was that? A lion growling? No, 

it was someone’s stomach grumbling 

… time for sundowners. It wasn’t long 

before we were standing with a cool 

G&T in one hand, a stick of dry wors 

in the other. Aware of the wildness 

around us. 

On our first afternoon game drive we’d 

already spotted two of the Big Five 

and, during our short stay, we’d go on 

to see a further two of these big game 

animals, as well as a pack of wild dogs 

hunting impalas. 

We couldn’t possibly take credit for 

spotting the game first – the field 

guides and trackers are excellent (they 

tell us they ‘eat their carrots’) and 

they’ve a great sense of humour. When 

the message ‘We want to see a spotted 

leopard,’ reached our field guide during 

a game of broken telephone, he 

laughed heartily and joked, ‘Oh, you 

want to see a spotted leopard? Today 

we were going to look for a plain one!’ 

We learnt tourism group, Tourvest 

is educating even more field guides 

through a fully-sponsored course at 

the Tourvest Field Guide Academy, 

based at the reserve. 

The field guides make sundowners 

far from ordinary. On our last evening, 

lanterns were set up in a circle at a 

spot in the reserve. A gin bar to one 

side. Comfy cushions scattered in the 

middle. It was ‘Bush TV’ at its finest. 

Impalas and wildebeest grazed a little 

distance away, while daring blackbacked 

jackals crept close to the 

snack table, hoping to score a piece

The game-viewing experience continues at the 

lodges, even while you take a cool splash in the pool. 

Pictured here is the Main Lodge pool. 

of biltong. They didn’t! As darkness 

fell, we heard an unfamiliar sound … 

another of the Big Five! 

Yes, we’re bragging ... but with some 

of the best game viewing South 

African reserves can offer – trust 

us – it’s tough to leave the game 

drives. But the bush adventures 

continue at Makalali. You can 

choose to stay at the Main Lodge 

or River Lodge – both are set in the 

reserve without a boundary fence 

which fuels your authentic African 

experience. The décor, design and 

textures at these lodges scream 

bushveld, and swimming in any of 

the pools becomes a game-viewing 

experience. We watched warthogs 

wallowing in the mud near the Main 

Lodge pool. 

At night, an African tale and piece 

of sweet fudge were placed by our 

turned-down bed. One night, we 

found a little decorated box with 

a cute handmade pottery animal 

inside – ours was a zebra and there 

are six others in the collection. This 

lovely keepsake was crafted by 

artists from Gala Star – a company 

that enables underprivileged people 

to improve their lives by making art 

that’s sold in the tourism market. 

The luxurious rooms at the main 

lodge are hotel-like and cosy with 

a spacious bathroom … and an 

outdoor shower. You can get two 

rooms with an inter-leading door – 

handy for families. 

Planning a romantic getaway? 

Book for the River Lodge. Perfect 

for a honeymoon! And fret not 

when they don’t give you a key for 

your room – you don’t need one! 

The rooms’ design and decor are 

charmingly bona fide bushveld – 

think a mosquito net-draped bed, 

cosy fireplace and comfy seat on 

the veranda. And you’ll probably feel 

very, very clean because who could 

resist a splash in the oh-so-appealing 

outdoor shower, indoor shower and 

bathtub overlooking the reserve. 

The bathrooms are so impressive, 

Make a booking 

they have a bay window seating 

area, for goodness sake! 

A bush holiday isn’t really complete 

without dinner in a boma … try the 

sweet home-made bread and the 

venison meat dishes which have 

a uniquely African touch – think 

kudu potjie or crocodile sosaties. 

It’s definitely a ditch-the-diet kind 

of holiday … in-between brekkie, 

lunch and dinner there are pregame 

drive snacks – like decadent 

choc-chip cookies in the mornings 

and afternoon high tea – as well as 

bush coffees and sundowners in the 

reserve. 

In short ... when the toughest part 

of your day is dodging wayward 

hanging branches as your field 

guide seeks a terrific sighting, you 

know you’re in a magical place. 

Main Lodge superior rooms from R4 520 a person sharing, for a maximum of two 

people a room and one child under the age of three in a cot. There are interleading 

rooms for a maximum of two people per room. Children over the age of 

two will need their own bed, and are charged at 50 per cent of the adult-sharing 

rate. River Lodge suites from R6 225 a person sharing with a maximum of two 

adults per suite. There’s one family suite for two adults and three children under 

the age of 12, charged at 50 per cent of the adult-sharing rate. These rates include 

all meals, two game drives daily and a one per cent tourism levy, but exclude 

conservation levy. Details: 010 442 5888, aha.co.za and cro@aha.co.za. 


Spoil 

March 

Skin fitness. It’s a thing. 

We’ve got a 

365-Skin Workout 

pack, containing a mask, 

serum and moisturiser, to 

give away. To enter, simply 

visit our Facebook page (Get 

It Joburg West) where you’ll 

find the competition. 

Entries close 

March 20. 

Skin Fitness is the new parkrun ... without 

the sweat towel or running shoes. It’s the 

new way to treat, train and build your skin 

back to life. It’s a fitness-first skincare range, 

brand new in South Africa, and we love it! 

Building your skin’s strength from day to 

day, every day of the year, the 365-Skin 

Workout range includes Renew (for ageing 

skin), Bright (for hyper-pigmented skin), 

Restore (for sensitive skin) Balance (for 

problematic skin) and Healthy (for all skin 

types). There are essentials (cleansers, toners, 

exfoliators), moisturisers (for day and night), 

specialised creams (think eyes), serums 

(including an amazing vitamin C serum), 

masks (we love Instant Radiance) and a sun 

cream. The range is available exclusively at 

Sorbet Spas. Details: sorbet.co.za.

JHB West - March 2020

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