JHB South - April 2020

JOBURG SOUTH • ALBERTON 

RIB-EYE STEAK 

FROM AVERAGE TO 

AMAZING 

Born to 

be a star 

Sally Mulligan 

shares the 

goodness of herbs 

Coaching and 

motivating the 

YOUTH 

relaxation 

A TIME FOR 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

APRIL 2020 

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CONTENTS 

REGULARS 

4 Visit the Blue Pea Country Market at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, join Café la Plume 

Social Club or get into tip-top shape at Rietvlei Zoo Farm Parkrun 

5 Check out what’s hot in the book line-up 

6 Look at what local buys are in stores 

SOCIAL 

8 A Taste of Italy with Simply Pasta 

9 Woman of Stature goes on a journey 

10 Shavathon event a huge success 

12 Market day fun 

13 Crafter’s Fair Market 

PEOPLE 

14 Meet Shereen Hunter, wife, mother and businesswoman 

16 Sports coach Mieke Coetzee tells her story 

18 Nasrene Khan makes a name for herself 

BEAUTY 

20 Pure indulgence with beautiful scents 

FOOD & WINE 

22 Chef Zulu shares his secrets to an amazing rib eye steak 

DÉCOR & GARDENING 

26 Gold is the new colour for this season 

28 Preparing your garden for April 

TRAVEL 

32 Visit Emdoneni Lodge for a super spoil 

SPOIL 

34 Feeling Lucky? Enter the April competition 

COVER 

Audrey Boniwell Photography 

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A hot date! 

A fun-filled calendar of events this April 

Stained-glass workshop will take 

04 place in the tranquil settings of 

Henley on Klip on April 4. Come and 

enjoy an afternoon with your friends 

and learn a little about stained-glass 

work. Workshops last about three to 

four hours and you will complete a 

sun catcher which is yours to keep. All 

tools and materials provided, as well 

as instruction. Workshops are aimed 

at people who want to try their hand 

at stained glass before committing to 

buying equipment and glass, and to 

those who only want a little fun. Each 

workshop takes a minimum of three 

people and a maximum of six. Details: 

Sue Webber on 071 873 6317 or email 

sueandpamsglass@gmail.com or 

visit suewebbersglass.com or Facebook/ 

Living.Glass 

Have you been to one of Café La 

15 Plume’s Social Club gatherings 

yet? From bingo and books, to colourful 

craft workshops and inspiring guest 

speakers, not forgetting the delicious 

eats and wonderful company! 

Wednesday mornings are the highlight 

of our week at Cafe’ la Plume at 17 on 

Joan. Details: Tracy on 083 442 2586 

Get into tip-top shape! Participate 

18 in the Rietvlei Zoo Farm Parkrun 

5km walk/run every Saturday at 8am. 

All ages welcome. Dogs on leads also 

welcome. Register on www.parkrun. 

co.za and download your bar code - it’s 

free. Details: www.rietvleifarm.co.za 

Simply Fresh Organic Market 

26 runs from 10am to 4pm at Mall 

of the South, Entrance Nine, every last 

Sunday of every month. Look out for 

organic vegetables, artisan bread, freerange 

eggs and chickens, cheese, Lindt, 

cake, gluten-free cake, gourmet coffee, 

pastries, mocktails, gourmet sauces, 

smoothies, Mediterranean delicacies, 

raw honey and unique gifts. 

4 Get It Joburg South April 2020 

08 

The Rand Show is back in town. Get your tickets before they are scooped up! Takes 

place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, corner Nasrec and Rand Show 

roads, Johannesburg. Tickets will cost R150 each. A brand-new journey awaits 

you at this year’s Rand Show. Details: www.randshow.co.za 

Niche Community Market is a diverse group of creative sellers and food 

18 traders. The market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 

9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell products like honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, 

plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge 

and candy-floss as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include 

Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. Pop in at the gin bar, craft beer 

and ciders and just chill out. The market is pet friendly. Details: web.facebook.com/ 

NicheCommunityMarket 

Blue Pea Country Market every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 

251pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, home-made delicacies, 

arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food 

and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 

per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along 

too. Details: Charlene on 072 019 9601. 


Book club 

Five exceptional reads (and one fine, fine wine!) 

Five exceptional reads (and one fine, fine wine!) 

In Grown Ups, Marian Keyes introduces us to the Cawseys. Two brothers, their lovely, talented 

wives and a host of children ... they’re a happy bunch. But under the surface, things are a little 

murky. Bulimia. Compulsive shopping. One adoring husband, the other a bit of a sod. When 

secrets are revealed they all have to take a good look at themselves. A wonderful read. 

Penguin, R220 • After her entire family is gunned down following her 

journalist husband’s tell-all profile about the drug lord of a new cartel, 

You’ll smell fresh lime zest, 

Lydia Quixano Pérez is forced to flee with her eight-year-old son. The 

elderflower, freshly cut grass 

two soon find themselves transformed into migrants, having to ride 

and sweet bell pepper; you’ll 

La Bestia ... trains that make their way north toward the United States, 

taste Cape gooseberry and the only place they think they’ll be safe. A story about a mother on 

green melon ... Steenberg the run – all too real, completely heartbreaking, Jeanine Cummins’ 

Sauvignon Blanc 2019 is American Dirt is absolutely gripping (and is massively controversial 

vibrant and fresh and lively. in the USA). Headline, R302 • Every morning, four women swim off 

Just like the conversation at an Australian beach. Theresa with two kids and a disintegrating 

book club. Around R145 from marriage, lonely widow Marie, Elaine from England who’s finding it 

steenbergfarm.com hard to settle, and 25-year-old Leanne with only herself to rely on. 

The women become friends in The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming 

Circle – a heart-warming tale of survival, laughter and true friendship 

through good times and (sometimes very) bad. Sophie Green has 

written a gorgeously fulfilling story. Little Brown, R325 • Who Did You 

Tell? is Lesley Kara’s dark psychological thriller about Astrid, who, in 

her battle against alcoholism, reluctantly moves back in with her 

mother. Astrid’s focusing on recovery, going to meetings, confessing 

her misdeeds, making amends to those she’s wronged. But someone 

knows exactly what Astrid’s running from and won’t stop until she 

learns that some mistakes can’t be corrected – mistakes you have to 

pay for. Penguin Random House, R290 • Hiding from their stepfather 

with his younger brother, Michael sees his stepfather driven away in 

the trunk of a stranger’s car. As a witness to what results in a murder, 

Michael is in danger – and as more bodies appear, it becomes clear 

the killer wants vengeance. Karen Rose’s Into the Dark is a terrifically 

gripping read! Little Brown, R180. 



Wish list 

Our favourite things for the month of April 


Live the tiki life 

Inspired by the tropical exotica 

of 1950s’ island-style cocktail bars, 

this Copeland Tiki Gin has classic 

London Dry ingredients (think 

juniper, lemon peel and coriander) 

making sure it is very much a 

gin, but also has an exotic mix of 

cloves, cassia and ginger - often 

associated with spiced rums. The 

addition of tonka bean, rummy 

molasses and real pineapple adds 

a deliciousness that takes you to 

beach bar … Think tiki cocktails 

like the Mai Tai and the Singapore 

Sling. And what, exactly, is tiki? 

Created in the 1950s by cocktail 

legend Don the Beachcomber, 

when post-war Americans were 

looking for escapism. They found it 

in Don’s kitschy beach decor, island 

motifs and over-the-top drinks 

served in mystical mugs with the 

faces of Polynesian gods adorned 

with exotic fruit and flowers. Hefty 

pours of rum and potent secret 

syrups made the tiki experience 

a heady world to get lost in. But 

tiki’s not just about rum. Many of 

the cocktails included gin … so 

hello Copeland Tiki Gin. Besides 

cocktails, it’s perfectly happy 

mixed with tonic and a signature 

pineapple garnish – a dried or 

fresh pineapple wheel, but other 

exotic pairings are encouraged 

… fresh juice blends or ginger ale 

garnished with the vibrant, the 

colourful and the exotic … edible 

flowers, mint sprigs, whole star 

anise and cinnamon quills. Sounds 

appealing? Add to the experience 

with a bottle of Copeland Rum. 

Your drinks trolley, and your friends, 

will thank you. R395 a bottle. 

Details: copelandrum.com 


All the bubbles with none of the alcohol 

There’s a massive trend globally towards a healthier lifestyle 

and ‘mindful drinking’ – choosing low or non alcoholic drinks 

for health and social reasons. Today it’s all 

about having a choice and it has 

become socially acceptable 

and increasingly trendy 

to opt for a non-alcoholic 

drink in any situation. 

So this month we’re 

celebrating love with a 

bottle of Robertson Winery 

DRY Non-Alcoholic Sparkling 

White… a refreshing bubbly 

that’s not too sweet, and is 

alcohol free. It tastes sensational … 

delightfully dry with gorgeous notes 

of pear and mandarin, orange blossom 

and honeysuckle. You’ll find it for around 

R50 to R55 at your local bottle store. 

Details: robertsonwinery.co.za. 

Our mums used Jane Seymour 

Wonderset. And their mums 

probably did, too. Tried, trusted 

… what’s not to love? This iconic 

brand has just been given a fresh 

facelift and added a few new 

products to the range. We’re 

trying (and loving) the new 

Liquid Hairsprays for when we’re 

wanting a more structured, sleek 

look with a defined hold (and 

they smooth back stray hairs 

effortlessly and give definition 

to curls, too). R69.99, or R46.99 

for the smaller one, which is 

perfectly sized for your handbag 

or gym bag. There’s also a Curl 

Control Mousse (which gives your 

curls va va voom with no frizz) 

for R82.99, and a new Ultra Hold 

Hairspray (extra strong hold that 

lasts all day) which costs R49.99 

and R38.99. Details: Facebook @ 

JaneSeymourSouthAfrica and 

Instagram @janeseymour_za. 

I am Strong 

Brand new on the 

shelves, the I am 

Strong body wash 

contains vitamin E 

that nourishes your 

skin as it cleanses. It 

locks in the moisture, 

maintains your 

skin’s oil balance 

and leaves you 

beautifully fragrant 

while you go after 

what you want. 

R39.99 for 500ml. 



Di Thompson and Chef Gerhard 

Rhea Kishore, Diyajal Kishore, Chef Gerhard, 

Shenaz Kishore and Sohana Kaliprasad 

Taste of Italy 

The first Simply Pasta pasta-making experience 

recently launched at the Simply Fresh Organic Market 

at Mall of the South. Guests then enjoyed a sit-down 

meal with their freshly cooked hand-made pasta, 

accompanied by delicious organic wine compliments 

of Reyneke Wine. The Simply Pasta experience is on the 

last Sunday of every month. Bookings are essential at 

foodinkinfo@gmail.com 

Sohana Kaliprasad and Shenaz Kishore 

Chef Gerhard and Tandi Potgieter 

Sohana Kaliprasad, Chef Gerhard and Shenaz Kishore 



Lianne Mitchley, Virginia Dunne and Monique Cadilhe 

Shona Selley and Isabel Cadilhe 

Luisa Freitas and Lucy Ferreira 

Journey of 

transformation 

At a recent Woman of Stature meeting, guest speaker Claire Gilchrist 

took the ladies through her journey of transformation. She explained 

that it is all about realising your purpose in life and following what you 

want to do and not what others wanted from you. Ladies in attendance 

did not only take home some food for thought, but also some food for 

their souls. 

Brooke Thom and Bianca Borrill 

Front: Claire Gilchrist and Isabel Cadilhe. 

Back: Bianca Borrill, Shona Selley, Cheryl 

Thom, baby Chayce and Brooke Thom 

Claire Gilchrist and Isabel Cadilhe 



Joyce Reddygada, Nishalan Reddygada, Kaitlyn Reddygada and Santina Bothel 

Deliwe Nqai 

Splash out in 

full colour 

Johan and Adele van der Merwe 

Whether they dared to add a dash of colour or to donate 

financially, people flocked to Gold Reef City to support the annual 

Shavathon and make a notable difference in the lives of those 

affected by cancer. Funds raised will go towards Cansa’s care and 

support programmes for patients and caregivers. 

Leani Collins, Leoné du Plessis, Zanké Kok and Nadia Kuhn 

Ricki Clark, Calvin Andrews and Simone Eilers 

Sonja Niemand and Elaine Niemand 

Leanne, Zani-Lee, Zaya and Sipho Dlamini 





Market day fun 

for everyone 

You sure were in for a surprise at the annual Alberton Home 

for the Aged market day, which offered just about everything, 

from books for the avid reader to herbal treatments for the 

health conscious and beauty products. All of this along 

with the delicious food on offer made for a wonderful day. 

Chloe Galante and Belinda Correira 

Hannelie and Dave Scherman 

Andries Venter and Lenie van Zyl 

Dirk Kotze and Luzette Botha 

Amanda Johnson, Hailey and Brian Betton 

Doreen Louw, Louna Betton with 

Hailey Betton and Japie Johnson 



Spoilt for 

choice 

The day turned into a hive of activity with patrons of 

the annual Crafter’s Fair Market in Alberton being 

spoilt for choice. Browsing through the different stalls, 

you could shop to your heart’s delight with a variety 

of accessories, jewellery, clothing, flowers, bags and 

beauty products. The market has become a regular 

feature on many a local’s annual calendar. 

Xander Smith and Vine Victor 

Kgaogelo and Mphilisi Sajini 

Maria and Ronald Botha 

Anthony Johnson and John Mitchley 

Sandra Brown and Angela Randall 

Duncan Mitchley and Clare Payne 



Life changer 

A businesswoman with 

a passion to help others 

and someone who is 

fiercely protective of her 

family, Shereen Hunter 

chats about how she met 

the love of her life and 

where it has led her. 

Text: Julie Maule. Photo: Audrey Boniwell Photography. 



She grew up on the east side of Johannesburg 

in Kensington, where she lived 

for most of her life, just moving up and 

down Highland Road, until she met 

Lionel Hunter on May 10, 2005, and 

everything changed. 

“Lionel was a blind date and friends set 

us up for dinner. I had come straight 

from work and had no idea I was even 

going on a date. I realised our mutual 

friends had set it up when I arrived at 

the well-known Vera Vita Restaurant in 

Joburg South, and as we arrived my 

friends said they had invited someone 

to join us for dinner. 

“I wish I had known - I looked like a total 

nerd in my corporate shirt and jacket...so 

not Lionel’s type well so I thought! Turns 

out that though we were total opposites, 

we are completely attracted. 

“Two years later we tied the knot at the 

beautiful Thaba Eco Hotel, the most 

romantic Friday night winter wedding 

ever,” said Shereen. 

“We live on five acres of peace and tranquillity 

in Walkerville. Lionel has pretty 

much lived in the same area all his life, 

and is well rooted.” 

Shereen added, “When I met Lionel I 

was working within a Bidvest company, 

very much involved with corporate 

business. After we got married and we 

had Chelsea Grace, Lionel wanted me to 

slow down, travel less and spend more 

time at home. 

“I did slow down and so left corporate, 

then spent four years in fulltime ministry 

at Christian Family Church International, 

and when Chelsea went to Grade 00 

eight years ago, I took the final step and 

stopped working for someone else. 

“For a year I stayed at home, and then 

I started helping Lionel in his business. 

“Eventually five years ago I started the 

entrepreneurial journey, and started a 

few businesses of my own. 

“Hunter Group is a business that provides 

PR, HR and IT support to companies 

who do not have these resources 

within, and so want to outsource them. 

We are a onestop shop for business 

managers and leaders who need help 

taking their business to the next level. 

“I am also a partner in Beata Promotional 

Printers, a printing and promotional gifts 

company based in Selby. Lionel and I 

also started a sports promotion company 

called Unleashed Combat Sports & 

Events, and I am the founding member 

of a non-profit company called It’s Not 

About Me. 

“Lionel and I help each other in everything. I am very analytical and have foresight, 

and Lionel is very practical and has a gift that makes it possible to make 

very complex issues simple for me. 

“The fact that we come from two opposite sides of everything has added 

tremendous value, and more often than not the right way forward for us is a 

compromise that takes both views into account. In business Lionel and I are 

both good at compromising - so that makes a huge difference.” 

Family life 

“Chelsea Grace was born in 2008. She is our love baby, prayed and planned for. 

She turned my world 360 degrees to the right direction. 

“She completely destroyed every selfish late bloomer mom (had her in my 

30s) bone in my body. She was born the spitting image of her father, and in so 

many ways is his carbon copy. To me, Chelsea Grace is an extension of her dad 

when I look at her, and I could not be prouder. 

“One word that describes our family – blended! Besides Chelsea, I have three 

beautiful stepchildren, Logan, Cameron and Lacaela, our niece who has become 

another daughter in our home, Tamryn, a daughter and son-in-law who 

make my life so 

easy, Zane and Minnie, and two picture-perfect grandchildren, Lionel Junior 

and Karmenique. 

“We are very close and fiercely protective of one another. I have enjoyed the 

privilege of having these amazing souls pass through my arms and heart. 

“I’ll never boast about being a perfect family. We are the typical Joburg South 

neighbours, loud and full of drama at times, but I can say love lives with us, and 

we are on a journey together, proud of each other and proud to be Hunters!” 

One of Shereen’s absolute passions is helping people at all levels. “I love helping 

the needy, but I am equally as passionate about helping people who seem 

to need no help at all but who are actually hiding the issues they have behind 

a mask of success. 

“I think that is why I love my job at Hunter Group, especially counselling business 

owners who feel like everyone expects them to have all the answers - 

regardless of how irrational that sounds. 

“I love being a sounding board, a shoulder to lean on, and the voice that reminds 

them that everything will be okay, and even if it’s not, it’s okay.” 

Where is your focus now? 

“I think the older I get the more my focus is on my relationship with Christ and 

being a pillar in my family. I have given the first part of my life to business and I 

have no regrets about that at all. 

“I loved my career foundation and travelling the world and all my studies. Now 

in the latter part of my life I am very intentional about imparting what I know 

to others, balancing life with the choices I made to marry and serve in my marriage, 

and to be the best mom I can be to Chelsea. First place God, secondly my 

husband, then our children. Everything else follows. 

“When I am not at work I am always at home with Lionel and the children. I love 

quality time and making memories.” 

“If they are all busy, which happens from time to time, I will only be found doing 

one other thing, reading.” 

Shereen said she’s not really a hobby person, nor a collector or a creature of 

habit. “The only thing I love to repeatedly do is travel. That I love, love, love. 

“Our favourite restaurants are the Courtyard at Vera Vita, obviously. Angelo and 

Kim are like family; they are, after all, responsible for creating the atmosphere 

for our blind date and 15-year (so far) relationship! 

“Then no one makes a Rib Pizza like Gino’s, shopping is definitely Mall of the 

South on a weekday; I don’t like busy shops ever. Date nights are important 

to us and we love booking in at Thaba Eco Hotel for a dinner, spa treat and 

stay-over. 

“And if I am alone, the Pyramid Day Spa is a good hideout for me. Oh, and I am a 

loyal client to JJ Cale in Mall of the South for Yankee Candles. And, you won’t beat 

Walkerville Meat Market, who supply the best meat quality and great service.” 

As Shereen rushed off to her next appointment, the ever-calm woman she is 

kept it all together, “Life is a balancing act, learn to balance and you’ll never fall.” 



For the love of 

THE GAME 

It was her love and passion for 

sport that led Mieke Coetzee 

to develop a sports programme 

for children. 

Mieke grew up in Brackenhurst, 

Alberton, and matriculated 

from Hoërskool 

Dinamika. Ever since she can 

remember she enjoyed 

being active, participating in many 

different sports. 

“We were always encouraged to participate, 

and at an early age I realised that 

sometimes you win and sometimes you 

lose, but you can decide how you react 

when you lose. My parents attended 

most of our sports events and always 

cheered us on. My younger brother, 

Ockert, and I used to play action netball 

together. We had so much fun, as we are 

equally competitive.” 

Mieke wanted to share her passion for 

playing and coaching with the youth 

and motivate them to follow a healthy 

and active lifestyle. 

She believes participation in sports 

creates friendships that last a lifetime. 

Children gain confidence and learn how 

to deal with losing and stress and how 

to cope under pressure. 

“My late grandfather, Oubaas Coetzee, 

who was well known in the athletics 

circles in the Vaal Triangle and the South 

African Athletics Association, inspired 

me to not only play sports, but to go 

into education and coach sports. He was 

involved in the first athletics coaching 

course in South Africa in 1961.” 


Brackenhurst sports coach Mieke Coetzee is making it her mission to help 

young ones to become active in a fun environment. 

...at an early age I 

realised that sometimes 

you win and 

sometimes you lose, 

but you can decide 

how you react when 

you lose 

Her involvement in sports coaching and 

umpiring at an early age and her subsequent 

studies in education naturally 

progressed to the birth of Active Kids 

Sport Academy (AKSA). 

“Starting your own business is challenging, 

but at the same time very rewarding. 

I very early on realised one will make 

mistakes and is allowed to take a detour 

as and when required. 

“AKSA is still in its formative years, but 

in the past three years a lot of time has 

been spent on automation of our back 

office processes and the compilation of 

our various programmes. 

“None would have been possible 

without the input of various role models, 

educators, peers and friends. My vision 

is simple: to see young, confident, 

self-assured and well-balanced children 

throughout our society.” 

Loving life 

“I love to travel and explore different 

countries, especially solo travel, which 

has made me independent. I also love 

connecting with people from different 

cultures and backgrounds. 

“I started au pairing back in 2014 and 

have been blessed with a great family. 

Both children are in their teens now. 

I have learnt a lot when it comes to 

responsibility and teaching them how to 

be independent. 

“I enjoy running half-marathons, playing 

hockey, netball and hiking over weekends, 

but when I am not active I enjoy 

visiting new places in Johannesburg and 

socialising with friends and family. 

“All in all, I love my life and up to now, 

what a life it has been!” 

Details: Active Kids Sport Academy, 

072 288 9808, info@activekidssportacademy.co.za 

What are the benefits of the programme? 

Participation in sports creates friendships that last a lifetime. Children gain 

confidence and learn how to deal with losing and stress and how to cope 

under pressure. Furthermore, it improves coordination, gross and fine motor 

skills as well as midline crossing to help with reading and writing. Children 

learn discipline, teamwork, leadership skills, better hand-eye and foot-eye 

coordination and improved balance. 




Text: Elzaan Pienaar. Photo: Kief Kreativ. 



Born and raised in Brackenhurst, Nasrene 

Khan is now living in Glenvista 

and she recently released her debut 

EP, Girl with Feelings – something she is 

extremely excited about. 

“I don’t ever remember when I was not 

into music and I’ve always been fascinated 

by how a song comes together. 

Being an artist is something I’ve always 

wanted to be,” she said. 

As a singer and songwriter she draws 

her inspiration from artists such as 

The Corrs, Avril Lavigne and Michelle 

Branch, but it was pure passion that 

made her decide to pursue a career as 

an artist. 

If she could collaborate on a song with 

someone right now, it would be Black 

Coffee. “He is a South African artist 

who does very well internationally and 

I just love the vibe I get listening to his 

music,” the pop artist said. 

She admires The Script because 

their lyrics are always so inspiring 

and motivating. 

If there is one thing she could change 

about her industry, it would be for 

others to have more appreciation and 

respect for each other’s crafts and, of 

course, to support each other more. 

Making a name 

In July 2019, Nasrene signed a 

global exclusive artist deal with 

internationally renowned label David 

Gresham Records. 

Subsequently, she released her debut 

single, Break the Ice on October 18 

while at the Amsterdam Dance Event 

(ADE), garnering immediate attention 

from top playlists around the world on 

major platforms such as Spotify, Apple 

Music and Deezer. 

During ADE, Nasrene was invited to 

write and record with influential Dutch 

publishing companies BMG Talpa, 

Cloud 9 Music as well as Armin van 

Buuren’s Armada Music Publishing. 

She also attended a song-writing 

good 

From a 

place 

She is driven by her love and passion for writing 

meaningful, relatable songs and is slowly but surely 

making her dreams as an artist come true. 

camp in Norway in 2019, where she 

had the opportunity to work with 

phenomenal international artists. This 

allowed her the opportunity to make 

her debut, not only as a songwriter but 

also as an artist. 

Creating the masterpiece 

Nasrene’s music ranges from alternative 

to electronic pop. She usually 

starts with a melody for a song and 

then the lyrics follow. 

“I want my music to be catchy but also 

really relatable. People should feel the 

songs came from an honest, good 

place,” she said. 

“For example, Love You Through the Pain 

was written about my relationship with 

love itself. It’s a reminder that love is 

so complex with so many sides to it 

and there are many different ways of 

showing love. 

“And in all these different ways that 

you can love, you are vulnerable to being 

hurt, but you have to love anyway. 

It is, after all, a fundamental part of 

what makes us human. 

“I am proud and happy to share this 

part of me with whoever will listen,” 

Nasrene said. 

A personal note 

“Growing up in a family with an Indian 

background, it was not always easy to 

pursue my dream of becoming a pop 

artist, but thankfully I have very supportive 

parents who cheered me on,” 

she said. 

“My family just wanted me to finish my 

studies before going 100 per cent into 

the music industry. Therefore, I finished 

my degree in pharmacy.” 

In her spare time, she likes to watch 

Netflix, read a good book or bake 

something tasty. 

The best advice she’s ever been given is 

that hard work, perseverance and commitment 

always pay off. 

Her message to her fans is they should 

not limit themselves when it comes to 

pursuing their passion. “You can be anything 

you like as long as you work hard.” 

Nasrene lives by the motto “Trust the 

timing of your life.” 



Rugged and textured notes 

make this Guess 1981 fragrance 

a favourite choice for men. 

R649 from Truworths 

Pepe Jeans Celebrate 

for Him exhibits sensual 

freshness by combining 

the aromatic potency of 

juniper and cardamom 

with subtle notes of gin. 

R799 from Truworths 

And for her ... a 

lovely Guess 1981 

too. R649 from 

Foschini 

The alluring Maxima 

fragrance is infused with 

notes of immortelle 

flower, nectarine and 

jasmine sambac. R450 

from www.my.avon.co.za 

Bold, fresh and woody, the original Creed 

Aventus became a worldwide favourite ... 

the new Aventus Cologne is bound to be as 

popular. From R4599 at Edgars. 

April 

scents 



All bitter orange and juicy pear, with 

gardenias and cactus flowers, Coach 

Dreams is our new fave fruity, floral 

fragrance. From R805 at Clicks. 

The sophisticated Women’s 

Secret Rose Seduction has 

notes of orange blossom, 

apple and tangerine ... 

gorgeous. R499 from 

foschiniforbeauty.co.za 

Bergamot, 

pink pepper, 

orange flower, 

hibiscus and 

lily of the 

valley ... all 

our favourite 

scents in 

one bottle. 

Abercrombie 

& Fitch First 

Instinct Sheer 

is a joy. R875 

from Dis-Chem 

A gorgeous floral 

fragrance for April ... 

we’re loving Berdoues 

Collection Grands Crus 

Péng Lái Eau De Parfum, 

R1595 from Foschini 

Sensual, intense (and 

the most gorg bottle) 

... we’re wearing Pepe 

Jeans Celebrate for 

Her which has lively 

notes of popcorn, 

black pepper and 

apple. R799 from 

Truworths 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO. Photographer: MEGAN BRETT. 



Introducing our own 

VILLAGE CHEF 

Chef Zulu, as he became known in the culinary industry, left the rolling hills of the Newcastle 

countryside for the hustle and bustle of the city to realise his dreams of becoming a chef. 

Text: Criana van der Walt. Photo: TBF Advertising. 

Phephisani Sangweni’s mother passed 

away when he was just a boy and he 

soon had to learn how to cook for his 

two brothers and sisters. 

He admits making pap at the tender 

age of 10 was not the epitome of modern 

cooking skills, but his experiments 

with sauces and meat dishes soon 

made him the favourite family cook. 

“I think it was turning an average dish 

into something tasty, using the few ingredients 

we had in a rural countryside, 

that made me an innovative cook. My 

stews were legendary and it seemed to 

attract people from the neighbourhood 

for dinner, people we hardly even knew. 

“The joy everyone experienced from my 

efforts laid the foundation for my love of 

food and hospitality,” he said with 

a smile. 

Phephisani left the countryside and 

settled in the greater Alberton area 

and kept doing what he loved most - 

reading food magazines and watching 

cooking shows on TV, finding inspiration 

from celebs such as Marco Pierre 

White, British chef, restaurateur, and 

television personality. 

“I find inspiration from what international 

chefs do, but I never copy them and 

always have my own interpretation.” 

Climbing the ladder 

After his first appointment at McDonald’s, 

he soon became ‘Chef Zulu’, an 

endearing name he’s accepted 

ever since. 

From those humble days of scullery 

service at McDonlad’s, he soon learnt 

maintenance, cleaning and safety skills. 

He then applied for a position as griller 

at the (then) Mike’s Kitchen. “Not 

knowing a single thing about grilling,” 

he said, laughing. 



Chef Zulu soon figured out the fine art of grilling and landed a position at the famous 

Brown’s of Rivonia Restaurant. 

Observing and sharing the skills and secrets under the wing of an international chef, 

his own skills grew. 

At the time, Chef Zulu cooked for then Vice-President Cyril Ramaphosa, an event 

which is entrenched in his mind. 

After completing a short course in hospitality through CTIA, he ventured into the 

culinary world as chef de partie and head chef at a number of restaurants in Pretoria, 

Newtown (Johannesburg), Heidelberg and today he is head chef at Molly’s Speakeasy 

Village Restaurant in the historical village of Henley on Klip. 

Molly’s Speakeasy is a quaint and cosy restaurant, nestled among the trees in a lovingly 

restored, 102-year-old cottage. 

Food brings people together 

“Cooking after a long week in the 

kitchen is not a challenge, but spending 

time with family and friends at home, 

enjoying a meal prepared by someone 

else, with their own secrets is what 

makes life interesting.” 

If he had to choose his favourite food, it 

would be a simple starter of prawn cocktail, 

dusted with fresh bread crumbs, 

gently deep-fried and served simply 

with soy sauce on the side, followed 

by a portion of Norwegian salmon, 

seasoned with honey-glazed ginger, 

gently grilled, and served with sautéed 

Scottish potatoes. 

He’d finish it all off with a classic 

tiramisu and a single espresso. 

Sharing secrets 

We asked Phephisani if he’d share the secrets of one of the great meals served 

at Molly’s Speakeasy. 

“I am very proud of the Mansize Rib-Eye Steak we serve at Molly’s. 

“We use perfectly matured rib-eye, with the bone on. Leaving the bone on 

gives the meat more flavour,” he said. 

Tips for making a great pan-fried steak 

• Insist on matured meat – we use 22-day wet-aged matured steak only. 

• Never let your butcher cut a thin slice of any cut of meat. Make sure it’s at least 3.5 

cm thick. 

• Get a thick-bottom skillet pan to medium-high heat. 

• Make sure your meat is at room temperature before you start. 

• Season liberally with coarse salt and cracked black pepper, both sides and on the 

fatty edge. 

• Drop a knob or two of butter in the pan along with fresh thyme – this will allow the 

herb fragrance to infuse into the meat. 

• Fry one side for 4-5 minutes for a medium-rare steak, occasionally lifting to check if 

you’ve achieved that great dark caramelised surface. 

• Press the meat gently with your finger to gauge resistance – the more resistance to 

the touch, the more it is cooking. 

• Never cut into a steak to see if it is done, you will lose valuable juices. 

• Fry the other side 4-5 minutes. 

• When done, crisp the edge of the steak — the fatty edge – by holding the steak on 

its side and pressing down with a pair of tongs. 

• Take off the heat and let rest for five minutes while you plate your accompaniments. 

• Cut steak with a razor-sharp knife – sawing through meat with a blunt knife is the 

easiest way to destroy your beautifully grilled steak. 

What’s for dessert? 

Chef Zulu is quick to recommend 

his home-made lemon meringue, 

made from a freshly crushed biscuit 

base, made with home-made butter, 

with a filling made from freshly 

pressed lemon juice, and locally 

sourced fresh farm eggs. 

To round of the meal the Mansize 

Rib-Eye steak pairs exceptionally 

well with Groenland’s Classic Range 

‘Marie Antoinette’, a masterful 

blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and 

Merlot, a red gentle enough to enhance 

the subtle buttery and herb 

flavours from the gentle seasoning 

yet bold enough to make the 

melt-in-your-mouth steak flavours 

come to life. 

For bookings at Molly’s Speakeasy 

send a WhatsApp to 079 307 2674. 



All things 

grow better 

with love 

Sally Mulligan, who lives in Walkerville in the South of Johannesburg, is a well-known 

herbalist within the community and is married to Kevin. 



and as a stimulant.” Sally stresses all herbs should be taken with caution and 

after consulting with your doctor. 

They have two children, Geraldine 

and Andrew, and six grandchildren, 

Kieran, Shannyn, Ethan, Callum, David 

and Jonathan. 

Since Sally was a young girl she’s 

shown an interest in gardening and 

would potter for hours in the family 

garden. “Sixteen years ago we began 

our little nursery and that is when 

I really became interested in 

growing herbs. 

“Although I grow lots, I do have my 

favourite herbs and lemon verbena is 

one. It’s fantastic to make a tea from 

the leaves and this is good for digestive 

and nervous upsets. I also dry the 

leaves and put them in my cupboards 

at home to repel fish moths. 

“Origanum and marjoram are superb 

digestive herbs and they are excellent 

for colds, flu, nausea and exhaustion. 

Rosemary has an anti-inflammatory 

action and is good for energy 

Two of Sally’s favourite recipes using herbs 

Rosemary hair rinse - Two cups rosemary sprigs to two litres of water. Simmer the 

rosemary in water for 20 minutes. Strain when cool. Use as a final hair rinse after 

shampooing. Massage well into the scalp. “My granddaughter regularly uses this 

and her hair is lustrous,” said Sally. 

lemon verbena massage oil - One cup almond oil, one cup lemon verbena leaves, 

one tablespoon cloves. Simmer all ingredients in a double boiler for 

30 minutes, stirring continuously, and press down the leaves. Cool, strain and put 

into a sterilised jar. “Lemon verbena is also lovely as an iced tea,” 

Sally added. 

“I also use many herbs in my cooking as they add flavour and goodness. One of our 

favourite dishes is spaghetti bolognaise, in which we use origanum, basil, thyme 

and a little mint. Kevin reckons it’s the best he’s ever tasted, 

but that could also have something to do with him being my husband,” 

laughed Sally. 

Where you can buy Sally’s herbs 

“We sell our herbs at markets within the community and we are always at Niche 

Community Market at the Walkerville Agricultural Showgrounds every Saturday 

from 9am until 2pm. We also sell at the Emmarentia Hospice market on the last and 

first Sundays of every month at the Checkers car park on Barry Hertzog Avenue.” 

Enjoying life 

When Sally isn’t busy growing and selling her herbs, she loves to be with her family 

and friends. “Even though growing herbs and looking after our nursery takes time, 

I still look after my twin grandsons, who are now two years old. I enjoy every day I 

can spend with them in the outdoors, planting and having fun in the potting soil 

and compost. They are definitely taking after me with their gardening skills and like 

nothing more than getting their hands dirty and watering the garden. I have high 

hopes they will grow up to take after their grandmother and enjoy the garden and 

herb growing, but let’s see,” said Sally. 



Touch of GOLD 

One of the five most precious metals on earth, gold is possibly the most beautiful. 

With its rich colour and diverse tones, it gives a feeling of opulence and wealth, and 

whether you use it in décor in your home as a wow factor, or wear gold jewellery 

or clothing in shades of gold, we bet you’ll feel like a million dollars! 

Metallic palm 

bottle vase, 

R139.99 

Naledi hammered 

tassel fan earrings, 

R150 

Chenille basket 

weave throw, 

R499 

Pointy 

block heel 

slingback 

boots, 

R550 

Gold planter on 

stand, R330 

Faceted glass jar 

candle, R299 



Velvet band 

and faux pearl 

trim wool 

bucket hat, 

R299 

Shell lace padded 

underwire plunge 

push per cup bra, 

From R329 

Round 

Moscow 

mule, R250 

Textured 

scarf, R199 

Shell lace 

g-string, 

from R150 

Decorative round 

mirror, R220 

Marrakesh 

embroidery 

scatter cushion, 

R379 

Cognac three 

- seater sofa, 

R9 000 

Details: Woolworths: The Glen Shopping Centre; MRP Home: Mall of the South 



WE’RE PLANTING … Nemesia ‘Nesia Denim’, which is fragrant 

with large, dark blue blooms. It pairs well with other perfumed 

autumn and spring annuals such as pansies, alyssum and stocks. 

With its open, semi-upright growth (30cm high and wide), it can 

be used as a soft border for other plants with broad, upright 

or dense foliage. Use it in containers, hanging baskets and as a 

bedding plant. Plant in full sun, in moist well-drained soil. Regular 

watering and feeding encourages continuous blooms. Extend its 

flowering into summer with ample water during hot periods. 

For more information: www.ballstraathof.co.za 



Prepare your 

GARDEN 

Top tips of what you need before the winter season arrives. 

INDOOR PLANT OF THE MONTH … 

Cyclamen is a traditional indoor winter flower, but none are as flashy as the new 

‘Indiaka’ range with their two-tone colour contrasting blooms, extra flower power 

and compact growth. Plants flower best if given bright indirect light in a warm room. 

Don’t over water, but keep the soil slightly moist. If the pot is in a saucer, empty the 

saucer 30 minutes after watering. Fertilise once a month with a liquid fertiliser for 

flowers. Remove dead flowers by pulling out the stem from the base of the plant. 

This will encourage it to produce more flowers. 

For more information: www.plantimex.co.za 

GARDEN TASKS FOR APRIL 

• Plant primulas to brighten 

shady areas, pansies and violas 

in sunny beds, containers and 

hanging baskets. Poppies look 

beautiful among the roses. 

• Daffodils, freesia, ranunculus 

and indigenous spring bulbs are 

best planted after Easter. 

• Scatter-sow Namaqualand 

daisies wherever you want a 

splash of colour. 

• Water once a week. 

• Fertilise the lawn, perennials, 

roses and shrubs for the last 

time before winter and water 

well afterwards. 

• Plant up your winter veggie 

garden, sow broad beans, 

beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, 

carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, 

peas, spinach and Swiss chard. 



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Reasons to visit 

Emdoneni Lodge 5Everyone loves a little bush getaway now and then. Couple that with an up-close-andpersonal 

wild cat experience, a long walk along a pristine beach to visit a bat cave and a 

sunset cruise with hippos and crocs . . . and you’ve got a holiday worth remembering. 

1 

Ideal location 

With the big five Hluhluwe/iMfolozi 

Game 

Reserve and South Africa’s 

first UNESCO World Heritage Site, 

the iSimangaliso Wetland Park, just 

a stone’s throw away, Emdoneni 

Lodge couldn’t be more perfectly 

positioned for a wilderness and 

adventure-filled holiday. After just 

a short two-and-a-half-hour drive 

from the King Shaka International 

Airport, visitors can completely 

immerse themselves in a haven of 

natural beauty unlike anywhere else 

in the world. 

Text: LEAH SHONE 


2 

Smiles, song and 

creature comforts 

The rooms are quaint and 

cosy, the food wholesome and 

comforting and the staff full of smiles 

at Emdoneni Lodge. The privately 

- owned, three-star lodge’s accommodation 

options include standard or 

deluxe chalets, African-style rondavels 

or the private Windfall Cottage. 

Dinners are either in the restaurant or 

alongside a bonfire in the beautiful 

outdoor boma area, where you can 

sip a good glass of red wine as you 

tuck into a yummy dinner and enjoy 

being serenaded by the multi-talented 

kitchen and bar staff. Breakfasts are 

a treat with all the trimmings, including 

yummy home-made croissants 

and pastries. 


3 

Close up with the cats 

There are few times in one’s life 

when you can stand right next 

to two cheetahs as they laze and 

roll about, gently gnawing on each other’s 

ears. One of the main drawcards for visitors 

to the lodge is, of course, the on-site 

Emdoneni Cat Project (now called Zululand 

Cat Conservation), which has been in 

operation for more than 25 years. Guests 

visiting the project are given a guided tour 

of the facility and invited to get up - close 

- and - personal with the cheetahs, African 

wild cats, caracals and servals on the property. 

There is no petting allowed and, since 

its inception, more than 40 cats have been 

successfully released back into the wild. 

4 

Delicious homegrown 

spoils 

Nothing beats delicious, 

sweet home-grown treats. And Emdoneni 

(and Hluhluwe) are home to 

two amazing natural spoils – honey 

and pineapples. Bee-autiful Honey 

(all-natural, hand-extracted honey 

made by the busy bees living in the 

surrounding bush at Emdoneni) and 

Mama Annanas pineapple products 

(including a to-die-for spicy pineapple 

relish, dried pineapples and pineapple 

juice) are must-tries! 

5 

Wilderness adventures 

The small coastal town of St Lucia, 

less than an hour’s drive from 

Emdoneni, is a treasure trove of 

natural beauty and protected wilderness. 

It is not uncommon here to see hippos 

strolling down the street or spot rare and 

endangered birdlife in the surrounding 

coastal forest. The town borders the iSimangaliso 

Wetland Park, home to four of the big 

five and 220km of protected coastline. A 

walk along Mission Rocks beach is a must. 

Clamber over the rugged rocks as you head 

north along the pristine beach towards the 

sea caves that are home to thousands of 

fruit-eating bats. Enjoy lunch at a Cape Vidal 

picnic spot under the trees before enjoying 

a swim or snorkel in the warm Indian 

Ocean. And then, what better way to end 

the day than with a sunset cruise along 

Lake St Lucia, sipping G&Ts as you watch a 

family of hippo frolicking half-submerged 

in the water before they slowly emerge to 

graze at dusk? Sheer African paradise. 

Details: Emdoneni Lodge: 035 562 7000/7001, info@emdonenilodge.com, 

www.emdonenilodge.com; Heritage Tours & Safaris (for tours and safaris in 

Hluhluwe, St Lucia and iSimangaliso): 035 590 1555, https://www.heritagetoursandsafaris.com/; 

Bee-autiful Honey: FB - bee-autifulhoney and 

Mamma Annanas: FB – MamaAnnanas 



Spoil 

April 

This April, we’re all about looking more 

radiant, with firmer skin and fewer visible 

fine lines. Which is why we’re raving about 

new Clarins Double Serum. This complete 

age control concentrate includes a whopping 

21 active plant extracts – including new star 

ingredient turmeric, known for its exceptional 

anti-ageing properties. Formulated to help 

work on the five vital functions of the skin for 

a more youthful and luminous complexion, 

this serum acts on the appearance of major 

signs of skin-ageing ... you’ll find your skin 

is firmed, wrinkles visibly smoothed, pores 

diminished, and radiance and evenness 

restored to your complexion. R1 330 from 

your favourite Clarins stockist. We’re giving 

away a bottle to one gorgeously lucky reader. 

To be in the draw, simply visit our Facebook 

page (GetitJoburgSouth), like our page and 

competition post and tag a radiant friend. 

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