March 2020 - Joburg North

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MARCH 2020 

CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU... 

4 Catch a classical ballet or much-loved melodies, bop through the 

jungle with Mowgli – and do your bit for a good cause 

7 Delight in the fabulous flowers showcased in four gorgeous books – 

and taste a tantalising tipple as you read 

WISH LIST 

8 You can’t go wrong with timeless black and white 

SOCIAL 

10 Get It editor’s elegant wedding a joyful event 

11 Pink power flexes money muscles in aid of breast cancer survivors 

12 Fans flock to Rosebank for pre-Oscar screening of vaunted war epic 

13 Sandton audience hypnotised into gales of laughter 

PEOPLE 

14 Angie Daubermann has the recipe for becoming fit and fabulous 

16 Floral fantasies the focus of Mira Cameron’s blossoming business 

BEAUTY & FASHION 

20 Put your best (bridal) face forward with nude look make-up 

22 Fashionistas get a lift-off with a few fine romantic touches 

WEDDING GUIDE 

26 Helpful hints for planning a perfect day of your dreams 

DECOR & GARDENING 

30 Forget old, new, or borrowed – pick ‘something blue’ for your home 

TRAVEL 

36 Makalali Game Reserve offers all the magic of the African bush – 

game sightings, knowledgeable trackers, yummy food – the lot 

WIN 

25 A coastal getaway, a stunning designer ring ... just two of 22 Get It 

prizes specially for brides-to-be 

38 A wedding-worthy 365-Skin Workout pack consisting of mask, 

serum and moisturiser 

COVER LOOK 

Personality: Angie Daubermann. • Photographer: Peter Whitfield. 

• Location: Villa Moji – Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa. Details: fairlawns.co.za 

Photographer/Image credit: 

00 Get It Sandton • Rosebank Month 08 

March 20 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs 03

A hot date! 

March into a happy vibe with these lovely events 

Fall in love with Simon & 

Expect beauty to suit everyone’s 

British musical duo 

01 Garfunkel all over again in this 13 tastes at the second Beauty 20 Lighthouse Family will be 

dynamic musical journey through 

more than 20 classic hits! Here’s to 

You, the Simon and Garfunkel 

songbook, is back by popular 

demand. It’s your chance to catch the 

eight talented musicians, who all play 

musical instruments. Pieter Toerien 

Theatre at Montecasino. Until March 

8. Tickets from R100. 

Details: 0861-915-8000. 

08 

People’s Theatre is staging 

the all-time favourite, Disney’s 

The Jungle Book KIDS. The magic 

comes alive with many adventures 

as Mowgli and his friends, Baloo and 

Bagheera, unite to defeat the ferocious 

tiger, Shere Khan. Adapted from the 

animated film, with all the well-loved 

songs, this is a laughter-filled, mustsee 

family show about courage and 

friendship. People’s Theatre at the 

Joburg Theatre. Until April 26. Tickets 

R145. Details: 011-403-1563/2340 or 

info@peoplestheatre.co.za 

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when you’re a bride-to-be ... spoils 

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Wedding Expo. Find all the deets on Page 

25 and head to the Sandton Convention 

Centre on March 14 and 15. Details: 

wedding-expo.co.za 

04 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs March 20 

Revolution Festival. Enthusiasts will 

discover purpose panels, make-up 

masterclasses and a host of pop-up 

shops featuring the latest beauty 

trends. There’ll also be star-studded 

performances for those joining for an 

after-work drink and shopping. Tickets 

from R150 to R950 a day. March 13 and 

14. Sandton Convention Centre. 

Details: beautyrevolution.co.za 

Ballet pirouettes off to a 

13 29 

rollicking start with Joburg 

Ballet’s major production of Don 

Quixote with the Johannesburg 

Philharmonic Orchestra bringing to life 

the sparkling music score. There’ll be 

10 performances from March 13. Stars 

of The Royal Ballet, Marianela Nunez 

and Vadim Muntagirov will dance the 

leading roles on March 20 at 5.30pm 

and March 22 at 3pm. Joburg Theatre. 

Until March 22. Tickets from R110 (at 

two morning matinees) to R523. 

Details: 0861-670-670 or webtickets.co.za 

touring South Africa this month for 

the very first time. Oh yay! Take a trip 

down memory lane with their smash 

hits like Raincloud, I Wish I Knew 

How It Would Feel To Be, High, Lifted 

and many more. Pencil it in as this 

one’s not-to-be-missed. The Teatro 

at Montecasino. March 20 and 21. 

Tickets from R630 to R970. 

Details: 0861-915-8000. 

Have a good time and do 

a bit of good by watching 

Skrop’Laap, a short play by WITS 

drama undergraduate Tsietsi Morobi. 

It’s about homelessness seen 

through the eyes of two friends 

forced to fend for themselves. It 

explores many themes and tries 

to break down stereotypes about 

homeless children in a 45 minute 

comedy/drama. Theatre on the 

Square, Mandela Square. March 29 

at 4pm. R150. Ticket money supports 

Tsietsi’s Drama Programme at Kids’ 

Haven. Details: quicket.co.za 

Too good not to book 

now and diarise for April... 

The Rand Show is booming this year 

with a Junior Super Hero Training 

Academy and Easter egg hunt for the 

kids, a Festival of Gaming for geeks 

plus food and drink experiences, a 

reality cooking challenge and loads 

of all the best brands to see (and buy) 

in the shopping hall. Nasrec. April 8 to 

13. Tickets at the door, R150 for adults, 

R80 for kids over six and pensioners, 

R460 family pass – but if you book 

online before March 31, you’ll get 

discounts on all tickets (R135 for 

adults, R70 for kids and pensioners, 

R400 family pass. 

Details: randshow.co.za

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Book club 

Blooming marvellous books this March 

Tulips and peonies. Surely the most beautiful blooms ... showcased spectacularly 

in these two stylish floral gardening books. Glorious photography, inspirational 

text as well as tips, facts and growing hints. Tulips by Jane Eastoe and Rachel 

Warne, and Peonies by Jane Eastoe and Georgianna Lane ... just page after page 

after page of happiness! Pavilion, R516 and R411 respectively, available from 

exclusivebooks.co.za 

At this month’s 

book club 

we’re drinking 

Valdo Rosé 

Brut Floral 

Edition ... a 

prosecco that’s 

as beautifully 

wrapped as it is 

in the flute. 

R280 from 

your local 

wine stockist. 

If you follow thestudiobyfleur on Instagram (and if you don’t, you really should), 

you’ll know how breathtaking Fleur McHarg’s arrangements are. The Flower 

Expert is a marvellous celebration of flowers, colour and art. An absolute joy for 

anyone who is passionate about flowers and arranging them. Thames & Hudson, 

R849 • Blooms is a stunning book, showing off the ambitious creative talent of 

more than 80 contemporary floral designers from around the world. Spectacular. 

Phaidon, R949 from Exclusive Books. 


Wish list 

Timeless black and white with a dash of patterns and colour 

Compiled by: DANIELLA GRAHAM 

Pringle of Scotland’s gorgeous argyle patterns 

are easy to recognise ... and soon you’ll spot 

them in H&M stores in a collaboration that 

puts a sporty spin on traditional knitwear. 

Animal lovers … you can find dog sweaters 

in matching prints and colours! The 

collection drops on March 26 – in time for 

cooler autumn days. We’ve got our eyes on 

this smart scarf, R179. Details: hm.com/za 

A (really gorgeous) 

excuse to wear your 

PJs all day 

If ever there was a perfect 

excuse for a ‘pajama day’, 

the Top Drawer Collection 

is giving us one! Think 

personalised PJs and gowns 

that are really worth drooling 

over … although you wouldn’t 

want to ruin them! There’s 

a choice of three different 

fonts for a personal touch of 

embroidery. You could have 

your name or, if you’re a brideto-be, 

think of having ‘Bride’ and 

‘Bridesmaid’ for the morning 

of your big day. (For brides, we 

particularly like the classic white 

PJs with black piping.) They’ll 

arrive at your door packaged 

with yet another personal touch 

… a greeting card. Founder 

Carla Frankel started the 

business just over a year ago 

and it already has an impressive 

social media following. Carla 

explains, ‘We focus on bringing 

together luxury design, fine 

craftsmanship and bespoke 

gifting.’ The business supports 

local manufacturing – with its 

factory right here in Joburg. 

Carla adds that by supporting 

the collection, one is ‘choosing 

a culture that promotes an 

ethical lifestyle and focuses 

on the upliftment of not only 

our community, but the skilled 

hands behind each garment’. 

From R875 for signature 

gowns and R899 for the classic 

sleepwear. 

Details: topdrawercollection.com 

08 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs March 20

Charming story behind creative designs 

Last month we told you about the oh-so-trendy accessories for men 

in the spring/summer range of Lalela Scarf ... and when we saw the 

new fine leather accessories, we gasped, ‘We want!’ We have a feeling 

you will too… The handbags-cum-clutches are adorable – and lovely 

accessories for wedding season. There are also some gorgeously 

bright luggage tags – handy for spotting your suitcase on the airport 

carousel. The most charming part? The artwork’s designed by 

youngsters in NPO Lalela’s arts education programme. The designs 

are then digitally printed onto the leather, giving the bags a natural 

texture. Lalela Scarf’s design director, Sandy Tabatznik, explains when 

scarves are worn it can be difficult to see the artwork. ‘I wanted to create 

a product that better showcased the beautiful designs by our students. Bags and 

luggage tags were the perfect medium,’ she says. Clutches, R1600; handle clutch bag, 

R1960. Details: heidi@africanlabd.co.za or thelalelascarf.org 

Fresh. Contemporary. And seriously accessible furniture. That’s what the just-launched 

online store, Block Basics, is all about. We already know (and LOVE) ) all Block & Chisel has 

to offer, and Block Basics is curated by the same team – yay! Co-founder Paul McAdam 

explains, ‘We wanted to create a collection of clever, on-trend and multi-purpose furniture 

for modern living, aimed at people with not much spare time but who value good design.’ 

The collection’s quite trendy, and easy to mix-and-match (the site gives some styling 

inspiration too). There’s only a small stock of each item ... which is great for those 

who’re after unusual and exclusive pieces. Details: blockbasics.co.za 

Metal mesh 

materials are all 

the rage when it 

comes to lighting 

in home decor … 

and the Denmark 

range of wire 

mesh lights from 

The Lighting 

Warehouse 

are super-chic 

and create an 

enchanting light 

pattern when 

switched on. 

There are a few 

styles in the 

range (starting 

from R999). We 

particularly like 

this floor lamp 

(R1999). Details: 

lighting 

warehouse.co.za 


Wedding 

bells ring 

Daniella and Brydone Graham 

If you’ve noticed a change in our editor’s surname 

... it won’t be a surprise to discover she recently tied 

the knot with long-time beau, Brydone Graham. 

The Graham Wedding was a joyful affair, with the 

ceremony held at St David’s Marist Inanda Chapel 

(the school where Brydone matriculated) and the 

reception at Summer Place in Hyde Park. Among 

those who captured the smiles were photographers 

Lizelle Furter and Liezel Badenhorst, who described 

the wedding as the ‘epitome of elegance’ on the 

Patrick Furter – The Studio website. The couple 

beamed throughout their fairy tale day ... and their 

happily ever after begins now. Our editor shares 

wedding planning tips on pages 26 to 29. 

Robert Potter 

Julie Potter 

Vera Geyser and Wendy Gerber 

Ruzanne and John Graham 

Emma McConnell and Ally Goadsby 


Winnifred Visser, Minah Sookane 

In the pink 

There really is power in ‘pink’ … and mushrooms. The Power 

of Pink campaign, the South African Mushroom Farmers’ 

Association and Pick n Pay proved it at the campaign’s 10th 

anniversary event. The celebratory morning – held at the lovely 

33 Melville Road in Hyde Park – started off with a delightful 

breakfast followed by guest speaker, breast surgeon Dr Sarah 

Nietz sharing her wide knowledge of breast research and 

training. The crowning moment came when it was revealed 

that an impressive R553 778 was raised in 2019 from the sale of 

pink mushroom punnets at Pick n Pay. The funds will go towards 

reconstructive surgery for breast cancer survivors who’ve had 

mastectomies. Details: reach4recovery.org.za 

Dr Sarah Lena Nietz 

Edith Venter, Ross Richardson 

Mia Nichol, Gina McLoughlin 


Mike Potter, Namritha Sivsanker 

Adrian and Nadja Louw 

Oscar buzz 

It was all glitz and glamour at Rosebank Mall’s Ster-Kinekor 

Nouveau recently as Oscar season kicked off with a screening 

of critically-acclaimed war epic, 1917. Directed by Sam Mendez, 

this not-to-be-missed film raked in a host of Golden Globes, 

BAFTA’s, Critics Choice Awards and Oscars this year. Over bubbly 

and canapés, guests raved about the film and, if the Oscar 

wins aren’t enough to convince you, then take it from us ... this 

gripping film’s a must-see. Details: sterkinekor.com/nouveau 

Keitu Kgantsi 

Kirsty and Kerryn du Toit 


So long 

It may be a sad farewell ... but Andre The Hilarious 

Hypnotist brought huge smiles to Joburgers’ faces 

in one of his final shows in the city. Throughout 

February, Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist 

Farewell Tour entertained at Pieter Toerien Main 

Theatre before he jets off to perform abroad. We 

watched him hypnotise audience members to do 

everything, from pretending to be human washing 

machines to a Baywatch lifeguard ‘saving’ someone 

in the crowd. The show kept us on edge and we 

left with aching ribs from all our laughter. 

Details: andreonline.co.za 

Julie Wessels, Justine Brink 

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Jeanne-Riette, Michael Martins 

Natasha Venter, Trevor Doust

Angie 

has created a 

downloadable guide 

with 10 Lean Girl Lifestyle 

Hacks to get you wedding 

ready! Get your copy 

here: leangirlguide. 

com/get-it 

Top tips for wedding shedding 

• Start as soon as possible to eliminate the last minute 

pressure. Instead of opting for an extreme ‘get thin fast’ 

scheme, invest time in building a lean lifestyle which will get 

results while allowing you to enjoy the process of getting 

there. This is the sweet spot, where getting and staying lean 

becomes effortless. 

• Don’t restrict your diet too much before the wedding. 

‘Most brides either take the diet too far and end up looking 

gaunt, or regain all the kilos they lost while on honeymoon. 

Besides which, there are so many celebrations happening 

around this time – do you really want to go without 

bubbles at your hen party?’ 

• Opt for weights over cardio. Weight training is like buying 

a house rather than renting, Angie says – the results are far 

longer lasting. 

• Don’t skip carbs! Firstly, why would you want to, when 

they’re so damn delicious! But more importantly, they’re an 

important source of energy and make meals more filling. 

‘Understand the role of each food group and how they can 

actually contribute towards your results,’ Angie advises. 

• Don’t try and figure it all out on your own! There’s a reason 

why people follow a map to get to their destination – it 

eliminates roadblocks and wrong turns. Similarly, find 

someone who can take the guesswork out of your nutrition 

and training and allow you to focus on what really counts. 

It’s difficult to imagine that Angie and her 

Michelle Obama biceps have ever had even 

a passing acquaintanceship with unwanted 

kilos – but not so. ‘As a kid, I was the opposite of 

athletic! I weighed 83kg by the time I was 13.’ 

Angie blames those kilograms on a love of 

food. ‘We didn’t eat a lot of junk, but we had 

very big appetites. My attitude was that as long 

as it was healthy, it was fine.’ That changed 

when, in her mid-teens, she and her sister (who 

shared her weight issues) decided to take 

action. It wasn’t long before Angie had shed a 

substantial amount of weight and, basking 

in the feedback she received, decided to 

keep trying to lose more. ‘But that’s just not sustainable. 

Inevitably, I got caught in the yo-yo diet trap.’ 

This is a phenomenon she believes most women can 

identify with. We want to live our best lives, sip gin and 

sleep in – but we also want a six-pack. That’s what starts the 

vicious cycle, Angie maintains – galvanised by weekend 

excesses, we set entirely unrealistic goals that, we promise 

ourselves, will kick in on Monday. Yes, we know the fads 

don’t work, but still we tell ourselves it’s perfectly possible 

to live on nothing but cayenne pepper and lemon juice 

water for months. 

It’s the desire to understand what motivates this behaviour 

that spurred Angie to sign up for a course in nutrition at 

Precision Nutrition, a US-based nutritional institute. What 

she learned blew her away. ’Like most people, I thought I 

could undo the damage of a pizza with an extra session on 

the treadmill. But fat loss doesn’t work like that.’ The truth is 

actually a lot more straightforward – it’s a simple equation 

of calories in, calories out. 

She reached another turning point when she realised the 

impact of weight training. Angie’s thought revolution was 

catalysed by her sister’s wedding, where the entire retinue 

had been instructed to wear white – a challenge for most 

women! She decided to mix up her usual cardio regime 

with high intensity interval training and, fuelled by the 

epiphany that she’d started to enjoy exercise rather than 

seeing it as a penance for her indulgences, moved on to 

weights. 

‘The results were beyond anything I could have imagined. 

I felt I needed to share everything I’d learned – it was as if 

I’d been given the weight loss manual I’d always dreamed 

of, and I wanted to give others the same!’ she enthuses. 

That signalled her entry into social media. She learnt about 

how to formulate a course and committed to posting 

one informative video each week. It was frightening, she 

admits – there’s a certain vulnerability in making yourself 

a public figure and opening up to the trolling that comes 


Angie 

leans in 

Shedding for the 

wedding? You might 

want to swap the 

treadmill for a pair of 

dumb-bells. Angelique 

Daubermann of the 

Lean Girl brand explains 

why – and gets real 

about the war between 

muscle and fat. 

with it. But her desire to empower other women dwarfed 

that fear, to the extent that by January 2019, she was 

ready to take the next step – launching the Lean Body 

Lab programme. To date, several hundred women have 

lost weight and built lean, feminine muscle through 

her programme, leaving Angie more inspired than ever. 

‘There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone 

change their body. It impacts on all areas of their lives. 

Imagine the woman who’d love to stand up in a meeting 

and share her ideas, but doesn’t feel she has the guts to 

do it, suddenly feeling strong inside herself because she’s 

developed the grit, determination and perseverance that’s 

part of getting yourself into shape.’ 

The Lean Girl brand has evolved, with its second 

programme (called Flourish) introduced this year. 

This provides a detailed meal plan for women who’ve 

completed the first course and therefore understand the 

basics of nutrition. It’s the practical application of all that 

knowledge, making meal prep easier, faster and more 

convenient. 

How does this Lean Girl live her brand? ‘I’m up at 5am 

every morning to meditate, because clearing my thoughts 

before the day starts really brings the zen. Then I have 

a cup of coffee [black, because I practise intermittent 

fasting] before heading to gym.’ Six days a week, she 

devotes an hour to an intense weight training session 

– weights, rather than cardio, because although many 

women fear bulking up, she’s adamant that it’s impossible 

for the female body to gain more than between three and 

five kilos in an entire year, even using heavy weights. You 

will, however, see a marked difference in firmness. 

Recently engaged to Gilan Gork, Angie says she’s not 

planning to lose a lot of weight before the wedding, 

although she wouldn’t mind putting on some more 

muscle. ‘I just want to feel my fit, lean, strong best!’ she says. 

Details: leangirlguide.com 

Text: LISA WITEPSKI. Photo: PETER WHITFIELD. Location: Villa Moji – Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa. Details: fairlawns.co.za 


Floral fantasies 

flourish 

Petals, plants, branches, buds and greenery – along with 

delectable munchies – set the tone for Mira Cameron’s 

budding (and beautiful) new business 

Mira 

shares nine 

tips on how to get 

creative with flowers. 

Visit getitmagazine. 

co.za/joburg-north 

to find out 

more . 

18 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs February 20

The beauty and brains behind Sweet Pea Collection, Mira Cameron, is obsessed 

with all things gorgeous. After years of building a solid foundation in marketing, 

events and advertising, Mira knew she had to pursue what was missing and she 

had to go after it wholeheartedly. 

‘After the birth of my twins, I knew it was time to finally use all the gathered 

experience (good and bad) to open my own business,’ Mira says. Named after 

her favourite flower, Sweet Pea Collection pays homage to the heart of Mira’s 

business – flowers. ‘Sweet peas come in many colours. Similarly, my business is not 

limited either. We offer a collection of services within the floral, event and wedding 

industries. Anyone looking for that perfect gift, a celebration with flowers, or 

planning an event (private or corporate), a wedding, a bridal or baby shower, or just 

wanting a delicious baked treat, need look no further than Sweet Pea Collection. 

Ours is a one-stop service, for all gifting, planning and styling requirements.’ 

Mira’s warmth infuses everything she does. From a pretty Mothers’ Day bouquet 

to an enormous wedding with 400+ guests, Mira gives everything she touches the 

same thought, care and attention to detail that has made Sweet Pea Collection a 

business that thrives on word of mouth. ‘It’s all about treating every order, event or 

bride as an individual. You really need to listen and care about what you’re being 

told so you can design styling specific to their needs,’ Mira explains. ‘That kind of 

personal touch is why I’ve chosen to never have an online shop or a catalogue 

where a client just ticks boxes. Each commission is treated as bespoke and 

beautifully unique. When I’m with a client, my time belongs to them completely. 

My business is driven by a love of creating beauty and building personal 

relationships that last long after the event 

is over.’ 

To be involved in 

turning their 

dreams into reality 

is something 

I treasure 

When asked about a day in her life, Mira 

laughs. ‘It’s frequently perceived as a 

glamorous job, but often you’re on your feet, 

working for 18 hours straight on the day of 

the event, with little time to eat or drink. You 

almost go into a ‘robotic’ state, where you’re 

living and breathing the work. You need to 

have a deep-rooted passion for what you 

do. It’s rewarding and beautiful, but it’s hard 

work – and I wouldn’t change it for anything,’ 

Mira says. 

Even though weddings can be the most exhausting, if Mira had to choose just one 

event to do forever, it would be weddings. ‘There’s something very special about 

making a connection with someone who’s planning one of the most important 

days of their life. Often it’s something they’ve been thinking about since they were 

little. To be involved in turning their dreams into reality is something I treasure,’ 

Mira says. ‘Every bride I’ve had the pleasure of working with has been an incredible 

person and each woman holds a special place in my heart.’ 

Mira is also enthusiastic about involving flowers in more than just décor. ‘They can 

be used as part of any planned activities such as learning how to put a bouquet 

together. The most popular activity actually incorporates my favourite way of using 

flowers – wearing them! It’s so much fun to spend a few hours making flower 

crowns and hair pieces – and the photos are just gorgeous. Every participant 

learns a new skill and can keep making their own for events in years to come. It’s a 

magical idea for any girly celebration, big or small!’ 

Mira can’t wait to see what the year ahead holds for Sweet Pea. ‘It’s a new 

beginning for Sweet Pea, so it’s a lot about refreshing ideas, projects and attitude, 

as well as grabbing with both hands every opportunity for learning and maturing,’ 

Mira says. ‘I’m fulfilling my dream for Sweet Pea, which is for it to be at the forefront 

of your mind when you feel like ordering that special gift, when you’re planning 

that delectable cake and candy table, when you have a huge event to organise 

and have no idea where to start and when your wedding story needs that 

gorgeous pop of magic. I’m more excited about what’s to come than ever before!’ 

Get in touch with Mira to bring all things bright and beautiful to your next event at 

@SweetPeaCollectionSA or call her on 076-171-8361. 

Making a flower crown 

Wearing flowers in your hair is a 

blooming marvellous way to dress 

up any event or outfit. Here’s how to 

make your very own ‘crowning glory’. 

You’ll need: 

Floral wire; floral scissors; floral tape 

(green); ribbon; flowers – a mix of 

flowers, greenery and filler flowers 

(choose those that aren’t too heavy); 

floral glue (for fine detail work) 

To shape the wire, wrap it round 

your head to create a size that fits 

comfortably. 

Tip: If you’re planning to wear it for 

a special event, measure the flower 

crown with the chosen hairstyle. 

1. Select flowers that complement 

the style of the event and the colour 

palette. Try to create a balanced mix 

of colour, shape and texture. 

2. Wrap the floral wire with floral 

tape, then make up small bunches 

with blooms, greenery (if any) 

and filler. Each bunch should be 

wrapped with floral tape from the 

base of the flowers to the ends of 

the stems. 

3. Fix the little bunches (1 to 3 

blooms, greenery and filler) with 

floral tape to the wire crown. Layer 

flowers over stems to create a 

seamless look. Shape in a clockwise 

direction. You may want to add focal 

flowers on the sides or middle. To do 

so, use floral glue. 

4. Complete the crown by tying 

ribbon on the ends of each side of 

the crown which can then be used 

to fasten the crown securely. 

5. Place the crown in a plastic 

container, store in the fridge and 

keep spritzing regularly with water 

(use a small water-misting bottle), to 

keep it looking fresh for a day or two. 

Text: TAYLA BLAIRE. Photo: PETER WHITFIELD. 

February 20 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs 17

Come 

WOW 

the crowds 

at Rand Show 2020! 

The JacarandaFM Clash of Kitchens 

is a reality cooking competition 

taking place live at Rand Show 2020. 

If you and a partner have a passion for 

food and cooking, this one’s for you. 

With a share of R150 000 in cash and 

prizes up for grabs, it’s time to brave 

the heat and get into the kitchen. 

at randshow.co.za/foodie-zone 

Entrants must be 16 years 

and older to compete.

BUY YOUR #MYRANDSHOW TICKETS 

ON RANDSHOW.CO.ZA TODAY 

T’s and C’s apply 

Entries are now open for Joburg’s Talent 

– the Rand Show’s own epic talent 

search, which is giving gifted South 

African performers their unique place 

in the spotlight. Stand a chance to win 

your share of R 125 000, whether you’re 

a singer, dancer, poet or anything in 

between. Joburg’s Talent is ready to 

discover the star in you. 

at randshow.co.za/entertainment-zone 

Entrants must be between the ages of 8-30 years.

Wow Blusher in pretty shades of nude, R50 each from leading local pharmacies • Clarins new Everlasting Youth Fluid in a 

dozen shades – from Nude to Chocolate, so there’s definitely one to suit your skin tone, R540 from clarins.co.za • The Highligher 

from Essence, R49.95 from Dis-Chem • Catrice Clean ID Mineral Swirl Highlighter, R109 from Dis-Chem • Essence Contouring 

Duo Palette, R74.95 from Dis-Chem • WOW make-up brushes, from R21 to R79 at leading local pharmacies • Essence Prime + 

Studio Glow Boosting Pore Minimizing Primer, R86 from Dis-Chem • From the incredible LUMA range, Tinted Beauty Balm 

(R285), Natural Radiance Bronzing Primer (R285) and On The Glow Highligher (R315) ... can’t recommend highly enough. 

Details: lumabeauty.com • Clairial CC Crème all-in-one cream suitable for Caucasian, Asian and Ethnic skin, R454 from Clicks 

and absoluteskin.co.za • For brighter, even-toned skin, Elizabeth Arden’s Vitamin C Ceramide Capsules Radiance Renewal 

Serum is 178 times more potent than the traditional vitamin, from R599 at your favourite Elizabeth Arden stockists. 


GLOWING 

When you’re in love, you glow. And there’s no one 

who glows more than a bride. Keep your 

make-up bare and pretty on your wedding day. 

If you’ve a few flaws you 

simply have to cover up, 

we suggest Elizabeth 

Arden Flawless Finish 

Sponge-On Cream 

Makeup, R545 from Edgars. 

Dr Pawpaw Rich Mocha 

Multipurpose Soothing 

Balm for lips, cheeks, R99 

from Dis-Chem • WOW 

Dual Eyeliner Cream 

in Black and Nude, R83, 

WOW Matt Lipstick in 

shade 54, R48 and WOW 

Cosmetic pencils R21. 

All from local pharmacies. 

Catrice The Fresh Nude Collection 

Eyeshadow Palette, R99.95 from 

Dis-Chem • WOW make-up brushes, 

from R21 at leading local pharmacies. 


Ivory straw hat, 

personalised with gold 

sequins. R950. Details: 

elizabethsummer.com 

A 

love 

affair 

Pearls and lace and 

shades of white ... 

romantic touches 

for your wedding 

We’ve found an amazing 

site for the most romantic 

accessories imaginable. 

Velvet and pearl Alice bands 

and crystal hairclips, tiny 

beaded bags and floral 

earrings. Not just for brides, 

but for anyone looking for 

‘all the pretty things’. LOVE! 

Right – the Ivy hairpiece, 

R879 and below, the Blush 

oversized pearl and crystal 

hairband, R399. Details: 

barethreads.com 


Sexy dresses, skirts 

and camis from XO- 

Accessories, a motherand-daughter 

team which 

has the most desirable 

garments ever. Great 

accessories, too. Details: 

xo-accessories.co.za 

Gucci Zumi 

grainy leather 

card case, R4300. 

Details: 011- 326-7928. 

Off-white pleated bucket bag, 

R495, and high-heeled sandals 

with padded strap, R1399, both 

from Zara. Details: 011-302-1500. 


THE 

WEDDING 

EXPO 

WIN 

AMAZING PRIZES WITH 

THE WEDDING EXPO 

AND 22 SEVEN 

AND GET IT. 

boxes 

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and Get It. 

HOW TO ENTER 

In order to enter the competition, entrants must: 

1. Like the GET IT Facebook page, 

2. Like 22Seven on Facebook 

3. Tag a friend, and 

4. Sign up for Old Mutual 22Seven (at no charge). 

Winners will be advised online, and you must be 

available to attend The Wedding Expo on either 

Saturday 14th March or Sunday 15th March 2020. 

All winners will receive entrance tickets. 

T&C’s apply. Go to wedding-expo.co.za/22sevenboxes 

SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE 

14 & 15 March 2020 

THE PREMIER WEDDING EVENT IN THE GLAMOROUS CITY OF GOLD

PROMOTION 

Spoils for brides 

Brides (actual or hopeful) shouldn’t miss The Wedding Expo 

A coastal escape. A designer wedding band. 

And 20 more amazing prizes up for grabs. Here’s how! 

It’ll certainly be wedded bliss if you kick off your married life together with one of 

our fabulous prizes. We’ve got 22 of them ... ranging from a superb two night stay 

at The Canelands Beach Club and Spa to a Jack Friedman wedding band to an 

engagement shoot. Count us in! To stand in line to win, all you have to do is pop 

over to our Get It Joburg North Magazine Facebook page every day between 

February 24 and March 5, where you’ll find our WEDDING EXPO competition. 

Follow the (first dance) steps and, if you’re selected as one of our winners, you’ll 

get tickets for The Wedding Expo on Saturday, March 14 – where’ll you get one of 

the 22 prizes we’re giving away. Trust us, you’ll want to be there anyway ... it’s the 

must-visit expo for all brides, so take along your groom, mom, maid-of-honour or 

whoever else is involved in making your big day super-special. See you there. Oh 

... hot insider tip! If you visit our sister Facebook pages (Get It Joburg West, Joburg 

South and Joburg East) over the same dates, you’ll find 22 more prizes up for 

grabs there, too). 

The Wedding Expo 

will take place from March 14 

to 15 from 10am to 5pm daily at the 

Sandton Convention Centre. Tickets cost 

R145 for adults and R30 for kids 10 years old 

and younger. Tickets from wedding-expo.co.za, 

quicket.co.za or at the door. Don’t forget to 

visit our Get It Joburg North Facebook 

page to enter our not-to-be-missed 

competitions posted daily. 

Plenty to look forward to 

In partnership with Old Mutual, The 

Wedding Expo is all about bringing 

the magic of weddings to life and 

getting rid of dreaded stress. This 

year’s exciting show features fabulous 

added value for brides and grooms, 

and offers real inspiration for your 

big day planning. It’s set to deliver 

everything from the best of the best 

in the bridal industry. There’ll be an 

advice platform, DIY workshops, 

fashion shows, table décor inspiration, 

cake tasting, competitions and so 

much more. 

Here are just a few gems to look 

foward to at The Wedding Expo: 

• In celebration of all seasons, industry 

experts will create a 40m long table to 

showcase a wedding in each season. 

How does that sound for wedding 

inspo? 

• Old Mutual will host talks at which 

guests can look forward to interactive 

workshops on how to budget for 

your wedding, the legalities required, 

planning your big day effortlessly and 

planning for the future. Oh yes … sign 

us up! 

• Tuck into yummy cake at a tasting 

with SA’s finest cake designers. Find 

out which flavours go best together 

and decide on the perfect cake for 

your special day. 

• The SA Guild of Cake Decorators 

will host a workshop to decorate 

wedding favour cookies. You’ll receive 

a kit with decorating tools, royal icing, 

piping bag, fondant and accessories 

to decorate your cookies. Tickets 

are limited so book your space early. 

R240 a person (which includes your 

entrance to The Wedding Expo). 

• Win the wedding of your dreams 

sponsored by the Hilton Hotel, 

Sandton to the value of R250 000. 

Remember to download the Old 

Mutual 22Seven app and sign up to 

increase your chances of winning ... 

PLUS you’ll learn how to budget better 

for your big day.

Compiled by: DANIELLA GRAHAM. Photos: LIZELLE FURTER and LIEZEL BADENHORST. 

Hints to plan your 

1 

BIG DAY 

Our editor recently tied the knot with her long-time beau – so who 

better to spill on nine favourites when it comes to planning a wedding? 

Design to reflect your style 

‘Your wedding flowers are an 

extension of your personality,’ says 

The Wedding Specialist website, 

and trust us when we say founder, 

Khali Collins, will make sure not 

only your flowers but your decor, 

stationery and every part of the 

planning reflect your style. She’ll even 

make a mock table ahead of your big 

day and add personal touches – like 

complementing balls of Baby’s Breath 

on tables (pictured) with a halo of 

these delicate flowers behind the 

main table (so charming!). With a lively 

personality, Khali puts you at ease and 

being a ‘passionate perfectionist’, even 

the fussiest can rely on her to deliver. 

Details: theweddingspecialist.co.za 

And… If a tented wedding strikes 

your fancy, try iTents for Africa. 

Details:iconictents.co.za 

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Find that special spot 

We’ve got a feeling a venue plays 

a major role in setting the tone of 

your big day. So if elegance, class 

and a touch of glamour is how 

you picture your wedding, look to 

Summer Place in Hyde Park. While 

a bride and her bride tribe can get 

ready in the lavish Summer House, 

the groom and his groomsmen 

can sip whisky in one of the 

boardrooms. The rose garden 

is so pretty, you’ll want to have 

your photos there – but it’s also 

lovely for your ceremony. Guests 

can enjoy indulging in bubbly 

and canapés on the outdoor 

terrace near the extraordinary 

water feature. Then everyone can 

head into one of the banquet 

rooms for dinner (the food is really 

spectacular) and dancing. The 

Summer Place team members 

are phenomenal – they don’t just 

minimise planning stress, they 

make you feel like the belle and 

beau of the ball! 

Details: summerplacesa.com 

Also try… If a city wedding’s 

not your thing, country venue, 

Oakfield Farm in Muldersdrift is 

lovely. Details: oakfield.co.za

Have your cake and eat it too 

The movies sure do glamorise wedding cake tastings 

– and Sugar ’n Ice will surpass all your expectations. 

Unfamiliar with some of the more technical terms when it 

comes to cake designs? No worries. Founder Kate de Waal 

will put you at ease and – trust us – she can make sense of 

even the clumsiest description of what you’ve envisioned 

for your wedding cake. After you’ve sampled ALL the 

delicious flavours (the best part), leave it in Kate’s hands to 

whip up a cake that tastes as good as it looks. And it’s not 

only wedding cakes this Parkhurst bakery specialises in – 

tell your bridal party it creates special occasion cakes too 

… perfect for your kitchen tea. Details: sugar-n-ice.co.za or 

email sugar.n.ice@mweb.co.za 

Speaking of kitchen teas… Also try the Europeaninspired 

cakes from Château Gâteaux – which are all the 

rage at the moment. Details: chateaugateaux.co.za 

3 

MAKING MEMORIES 

5 

3 4Rock out 

If you’d like your guests to get up on 

their feet and groove to the beat, then, 

quite simply, you want Doug and Storme 

Campbell’s band, Havana Gas, at your 

wedding. They have song lists so long 

you’ll find tunes for any taste – and the 

band’s super-good at reading the room 

and adjusting the music to suit the vibe. It’s also familiar 

with playing at top wedding venues – bonus! Need a 

bigger band? More members can be arranged. The only 

complaint you’ll receive from guests is that they want to 

get onto the dance floor sooner. Details: havanagas.co.za

5 

5 

73Your look’s not complete without accessories 

With a love of anything ‘pretty, sparkly and delicate’, Kathleen Barry 

says she’s in her element when brides ask her to make custom 

orders. But with so many fabulous, bespoke pieces in her online 

store, it’s difficult not to order ev-ery-thing! These pieces are sure 

to set your look apart! Kathleen Barry Bespoke Occasion 

Accessories offers an array of bridal and special occasion 

accessories – like the gorgeous Meryl hairpiece with sculpted 

fabric flowers (pictured). On many pieces, you can choose from 

various bridal colours to suit your style, and Kathleen will go the 

extra mile to ensure your pieces match. They’ll arrive at your door 

in lovely bespoke packaging – and can even be personalised for 

your bridal party. What a treat. Details: kathleenbarry.co.za 

Another accessory to try… Sometimes the best accessory’s a 

tan – and on your wedding day, it’s sure to enhance your look. 

Glow Couture won’t disappoint! Details: 072-088-1959. 

Belle of the ball 

‘When guests leave your wedding, what do they 

remember? The dress,’ or so we’ve heard… Sales talk or 

not, it’s difficult to resist Rosa Clará gowns – and you 

don’t need to travel to Barcelona to try them. De La Vida 

Bridal Couture in Pineslopes stocks a trio of Rosa Clará 

collections … from the detailed haute couture gowns to 

boho touches on sophisticated styles and – our favourite 

– the hand-embroidered beading on the very sensual 

dresses in the Rosa Clará Soft collection. The team’s 

always all smiles and incredibly helpful, and when it’s 

time for alterations, custom design store, Sew Couture 

(housed within the De La Vida Bridal Couture building) 

can help you out, along with outfits for your bridal party. 

Details: delavida.co.za and sewcouture.co.za 

Also try… Bride&co, where you’ll find elegant designs in 

the 2020 collection. Details: brideandco.co.za 

For your beau 

With comfy chesterfield sofas and stocked whisky 

bars, Frank Bespoke makes it easy to get your man to 

agree to that tux you want him to wear. He’ll get style 

advice too before his masterpiece is locally made … 

and he’ll join some SA sport stars and celebs in wearing 

these custom designs (another drawcard ). Details: 

frankbespoke.co.za 

Say cheese! 

Of course, your big day isn’t really 

complete without photographers 

to capture your smiles… Lizelle 

Furter and Liezel Badenhorst 

of Patrick Furter – The Studio 

will do just that – and then some. 

Lizelle’s the protégé and wife of 

well-known wedding photographer, 

Patrick Furter, and when she’s joined 

by colleague Liezel, you can anticipate a 

dynamic duo who’ll not only capture 

hundreds of stunning, creative shots 

but make even the most camerashy 

feel at ease. Details: 

patrickfurter.co.za 


8Magical 

make-up 

She’s positive, professional and ready to create your 

perfect wedding look – Bianca Anderson isn’t called 

the Makeup Alchemist for nothing. With a gentle, cando 

spirit, she effortlessly brings your make-up and hair 

vision to life for your big day. With almost a decade in the 

industry, she’s comfortable with all skin and hair types. 

She seems to know all the latest trends and is able to 

adapt them to classic styles to enhance your bridal look. 

In short – she’s a hair and make-up magician! 

Details: makeupalchemist.com 

For some pre-wedding beauty pampering… Try 

Nail & Body Lab in BluBird Shopping Centre. 

(Details: naillab.co.za) and for that mani to make sure 

your nails don’t detract from your ring, visit Nailporium 

& More (Details: 072-233-3966) or the ever-lovely Sorbet 

(Details: sorbet.co.za). 

Don’t forget about your 

wedding night... 

If you’re looking for a romantic 

spot in Joburg for your 

wedding night, the oh-soelegant 

Fairlawns Boutique 

Hotel & Spa is a definite must. 

Unwind on the morning after 

your wedding with a delicious 

breakfast on the terrace and 

soothing massage at the spa. 

Details: fairlawns.co.za 

Also lovely… The Houghton 

Hotel is new and very flashy, with 

an array of gorgeous rooms. For 

an evening of romance, splash out 

and stay in the King Suite Pool View or 

King Suite Vista Views – there’s even a Luxury 

Penthouse. Divine! Details: thehoughtonhotel.com 

to your Wedding, 

Conference, 

Special Occasion, 

Vacation or 

Staycation at 

Little Tuscany Boutique Hotel. 

Nestled in the heart of Bryanston, 

this Tuscan style gem offers 47 

rooms, varying from cosy 

standard rooms to spacious 

deluxe and executive suites. A full 

service restaurant will tantalise 

your taste buds and there is a 

well - equipped gym to help 

work off that dessert that you 

should not say no to! 

With 3 conference rooms and 

a variety of beautiful lush garden 

areas, Little Tuscany is the 

perfect choice for a corporate 

meeting or special social 

occasion. 

Speaking of special occasions, 

why not invite all your guests to 

make the most of their day or 

evening out and include an 

overnight stay, where late night 

drinks and snacks can be 

enjoyed from the minibar, which 

is available in every room. 

For your colleagues or guests 

from out of town, the in - house 

shuttle service will ensure that 

they don’t miss a flight and are 

on time for all their important 

meetings. 

With 24 years of serving and 

treating guests to the 

professional, yet home away 

from home, experience, the 

warm and friendly staff invite 

you to book now and 

become part of the 

Little Tuscany family. 

Enquire now on 

events@littletuscany.co.za 

and receive 10 % of your booking 

when quoting the following code 

LT0120 

T’s and C’s apply 

48 Queens Road, Bryanston 

Johannesburg, Gauteng South Africa 

011 706 8206 

www.littletuscany.co.za

Something 

BLUE 

Whether it’s your first home (congratulations) or if you’re 

redecorating, think blue. From soft shades to intense hues, 

it’s a colour that always works – beautifully. 

Shades of blue help create an exotic, appealing table setting. Tone with natural colours and fabrics, add just a touch 

of gold for glamour. Tablecloth, place mats, glasses, cutlery and crockery from the exceptional range at H&M. 


If you want to add just a 

touch of blue to the room, 

scatters are the way to go. 

Buy just the covers and 

you can change your 

look with the season. 

This soft velvet 

cushion cover is 

R239 from Zara. 

Printed with 

Japanese archival 

ink on matte paper, 

you can buy this 

Insectum Butterflies 

print in two sizes ... 

and it comes framed 

in oak with Stylene 

(artificial) glass for 

safety. R2990 and 

R7990. Details: 

pezulainteriors.co.za 

Blue hues ... accessories we’re coveting include this warm blue geometric 

blanket, R699 from Zara; tall aqua glass jug, R149 from H&M and indigo 

vase, R2195 from Weylandts. 

Use this Gigi 

stool, made 

from solid 

munggur 

wood, as an 

extra seat 

for when 

you’ve many 

guests, or as 

an end table. 

R2795 from 

Weylandts. 

Lowline armchair, with polished steel base, R16000, 

excluding 4.2m of fabric, from Tonic in Desmond 

Road, Kramerville. Details: 011-262-4506 • Designers 

are oohing and aahing over this bird standing 

lamp … such a fantastic statement piece for 

your home. R3990 from SHF. Details: shf.co.za 


PROMOTION 

Romantic urban escape 

So you’re looking for a 

romantic escape from 

home for a night or two ... 

without leaving Joburg. 

Maybe you’ve just tied the 

knot. Or perhaps you’re 

looking for a way to spice 

up date night. Whatever 

the reason, trust us, 

Fairlawns Boutique Hotel 

is the answer. 

Perfect spot for brekkie 

If you’re not quite looking 

for a night’s stay but keen for a 

really lovely brekkie, Fairlawns is just 

the spot. (We rate theirs as one of the 

very best in our northern suburbs.) Opt 

to sit on the elegant terrace and choose 

from the buffet-style harvest table or the a la 

carte menu ... they’ll both make your mouth 

water – and you won’t regret trying the eggs 

Benedict Milanese. (Brekkie’s R235.) You can 

also pop in for a tasty lunch, high tea or, 

if you stop by for dinner, be sure to 

raise a glass in the champagne 

room for an apéritif. 

Divine! 

Contemporary. Colourful. And slightly quirky. These are just some of the 

descriptions lavished on Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa. But surely it would 

be tantamount to sinful not to recognise that pretty much every thoughtful 

touch at this elegant hotel in the heart of Morningside screams R-O-M-A-N-C-E ... 

especially the swish rooms. The tasteful-cum-cosy furniture in front of fireplaces. 

The sophisticated decor. And the seriously comfy bedding ... we’re quite sure in a 

setting like this, even those unromantic diehards would turn dewy-eyed! 

We’ll put it to you plainly ... you’re going to have a tough time leaving your room. 

But it really would be a pity not to explore all this classy hotel has to offer. 

The gardens are pristine (and we mean pris-tine ... the lawn is like a carpet). The 

gorgeous blue pool is a lovely spot to relax. But if you really want to unwind, you 

need to head to the Balinese-style spa ... it’s nestled in a bamboo forest garden 

that’ll make you feel as though you’ve not only escaped Joburg and your daily 

stresses, but into another world completely. The therapists really know how 

to work their magic with Asian-inspired treatments. And the sound of trickling 

water will send you straight into relaxation mode. In one word ... it’s bliss. 

We could go on describing this enchanting spot ... but you need to try it for 

yourself. So go on, book that date night for you and your special someone this 

month. Opt to stay in one of the luxurious courtyard suites for R4800. To top off 

your stay, you’ll receive a relaxing couple’s back, neck and shoulder massage as 

well as dinner, a delicious bottle of sparkling wine and a tasty brekkie the next 

morning. Book before March 31. Details: fairlawns.co.za or 011-808-7300.

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Pineslopes. Above vida e café

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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 

26000-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 was 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 they 

Make a booking 

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 R4520 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 a room and 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 R6225 a person sharing with a maximum of two 

adults a 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 North Magazine) 

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 


Phase 1 

90% 

Sold 

PALM SWIFT | FROM R2.7 MILLION 

Brettenwood Coastal Estate has responded to the property market’s desire for free-standing single-storey homes 

priced from R2.7 Million and as a result, Phase 1 of our our latest sectional title development is already 90% sold! 

This development offers 2 and 3 bedroom pet-friendly homes at unheard of prices and as an added bonus, each home 

will also have a kitchen kitted out with the following SMEG appliances 

Classic electric oven, Classic Gas Hob, Silver Telescopic Extractor, Classic Microwave, 

Stainless Steel Fridge/Freezer combo, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Dishwasher, Retro Kettle and Retro Toaster. 

P R I M E P R O P E R T I E S O F T H E W E E K 

NO TRANSFER DUTY 

NO TRANSFER DUTY 

20 WAGTAIL 

530 EAGLE OWL WAY 

96 KINGFISHER BLVD 

This superb 4 bedroom property with 

high end finishes is the last of its type 

available (no transfer duty). Includes: 

open plan living area, courtyard and 

covered patio with sea views. 

4 247 m2 

Land from the developer - a 952sqm, flat 

stand that allows for a double story 

home with elevated views over 

Brettenwood is priced to sell fast with no 

transfer duty. 

952sqm 

96 Kingfisher is a modern open plan 

home with quality finishes throughout. 

Includes: A large open plan living area 

with an abundance of space and natural 

light and sea views from every bedroom. 

3 3 

OFFERED AT: R 5,500,000 OFFERED AT: R1,100,000 OFFERED AT:R 7,000,000 

Register your interest for Palm Swift: 

www.brettenwood.co.za/palm-swift 

info@homeandcountry.co.za 

www.brettenwood.co.za 

Mark Harris 

Sales Advisor 

T 082 789 6340 

E mark@homeandcountry.co.za 

Sandra Schuit 

Rental Agent 

T 062 896 1814 

E sandra@homeandcountry.co.za

March 2020 - Joburg North

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