Dec 2019 Jan 2020 - Joburg North

JOBURG NORTHERN SUBURBS 

Kick back with 

holiday reads 

BEACH BAG 

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Go bold 

with 

BRIGHT 

prints 

Bella pastries 

from Jackie 

Righi-Boyd 

Decor 

takes on 

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look 

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Contributors Kate Argo • Tayla Blaire 

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WHY DON’T YOU... 

5 See the Festival of Lights (with an added twist), rock your socks off, 

hear glorious guitar music, watch ice-skating stars or catch fantastic 

festive theatre shows 

9 Ask Santa for these amazing reads – a cliff-hanging thriller, a 

fascinating memoir and an unputdownable double biography 

10 Relax and make your holiday – beach, bush or collapsed on the 

couch at home – even more enjoyable with these gripping books 

WISH LIST 

12 Enjoy all things bright, beautiful – and delicious – these hols 

SOCIAL 

14 Six lucky voters win wonderful Best of Joburg readers’ prizes 

15 Glam fashion jewellery store opens in Fourways 

17 Pink takes centre stage in crusade against breast cancer event 

PEOPLE 

18 Jackie Righi-Boyd dishes up a touch of la dolce vita for her 

customers 

20 Sonny’s art puts the importance of conservation on every kind of 

wall all over the world 

24 Landscape gardener Bev Courtney branches out into the 

salon business 

BEAUTY & FASHION 

26 Beauty essentials to take on your break – don’t leave home 

without them 

30 Go wild – wear hot, hot, hot, animal and floral prints this season 

Business Manager 

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winners, who will be contacted telephonically 

and need to collect their prizes from Caxton 

Northern branch within 10 days or they will be 

forfeited. Prizewinners names are published on 

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DEC 19 / JAN 20 

FOOD & DRINK 

34 Prawns and bubbly, delectable desserts and luscious Mediterranean 

recipes – summer delights to tempt your taste buds 

DECOR & GARDENING 

38 Sea blues and palm greens add a tropical touch to your home 

40 Make-you-blink pink. Sunshine yellow. Awesome orange. Brighten 

up your garden with eye-catching drought- and heat-resistant blooms 

WIN 

12 A Chateau Gateaux voucher for a cake of your choice 

13 A case of De Krans Moscato Premium red and white wines 

50 A hamper of Caribbeantan products worth more than R1500 

COVER LOOK 

Personality: Jackie Righi-Boyd. • Photographer: Peter Whitfield. 

• Location: DaVinci Hotel 

Photographer/Image credit: 

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A hot date! 

Loads of festive family fun to enjoy in Jozi 

01 

Jesse Clegg has just released his 

latest hit, Let It Burn for which he 

shot a music video which also features 

cameo appearances by South African 

musos like Jack Parow, Khan Morbee 

of the Parlotones, Abby Nurock and 

Ross Learmonth of Prime Circle. Before 

he heads off to LA, catch Jesse at the 

Radium Beer Hall in Orange Grove on 

November 30 and December 1. Tickets 

R170. Details and bookings: 083-542-1044. 

05 

Charles Dickens created a festive 

season favourite in the tale of 

the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and how 

the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present 

and Future, help him see the error of 

his ways and change to become a 

generous man. Take the family to see 

Jason Ralph as Scrooge in a sumptuous 

production of A Christmas Carol at 

Pieter Toerien’s Theatre, Montecasino. 

December 5 – January 5. Tickets 

R130 – R180. Details: 011-511-1988. 

11 

The Imperial Ice Stars return 

to South Africa with Peter Pan 

on Ice. Take the family on a trip to 

Neverland to see this magical classic 

produced on a frozen stage. The 

skaters twirl and leap in a spectacular 

exhibition of amazing skill as they 

tell the much-loved story of Peter, 

Wendy and the Lost Boys. The Teatro, 

Montecasino. December 6 – January 

11 Tickets from R150. Details: 

011-340-8000 or info@computicket.com 

17 

Brace up to meet Brad, Janet 

and Dr Frank’n’Furter in that 

outrageously over-the-top musical, The 

Rocky Horror Show. Craig Urbani plays 

Frank’n’Furter and he and the cast belt 

out all the famous songs like Dammit 

Janet, Sweet Transvestite and, of course, 

The Time Warp. Loaded with frivolity, 

naughty fun and a few rude parts, the 

show is on at The Teatro, Montecasino 

from January 17 to March 1. Tickets 

R100 – 500. Details:computicket.com 

1Joburg Zoo’s annual Festival of Lights has an exciting addition 

this year. Along with the illuminated animal characters, visitors can 

enjoy entertainment, food and beverages. Joburg Ballet kicks off with a 

performance of The Nutcracker at the bandstand from Dec 1 to 8, followed 

by a variety of entertainment each evening. Open 7pm to 10pm nightly 

except Mondays until January 5, 2020. Tickets: Children R60, adults R120. 

Details: joburgtheatre.com; jhbzoo.org.za or webtickets.co.za 

22 

The National Children’s Theatre’s final production for 2019 is Charlie 

and the Chocolate Factory (yay for Roald Dahl!). Join Charlie Bucket, his 

beloved Grandpa and Willy Wonka (along with some of the nastiest little brats 

ever) in the sweetest adventure of a lifetime. It’s on at The National Children’s 

Theatre in Junction Avenue, Parktown until December 22. Tickets from R130. 

Details: 011-484-1584/5 or bookings@nctt.org.za 

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Get ready to rock your socks off at Cirque Rock, an extravaganza of high 

energy dance routines set to music. You’ll watch dancers on skate boards, 

ladders and crates, see a touch of James Bond and listen to songs by the likes 

of Van Halen, Lady Gaga, Pink and Queen. Acts involving silk, pole, straps and 

acrobatics will blow your mind. Rivonia Barnyard Theatre until December 31. 

Tickets from R160. Details: 087-236-3088. 


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Book club 

A trio of brilliant books for the holidays 

Oh my. Joy of joys! A new book 

from Jojo Moyes, just in time for the 

holidays. Inspired by a remarkable 

true story, the book is described 

as ‘the unforgettable journey of 

five extraordinary women living in 

extraordinary and perilous times’. 

The Giver of Stars is the story of 

Alice Wright, a woman who leaves 

England for America, only to discover 

that swapping the twitching curtains 

of suburbia for being the wife of an 

American businessman and living in 

the wild mountains of Kentucky isn’t, 

actually, the answer to her prayers. 

Then she meets Margery O’Hara, a 

woman who isn’t afraid of anything 

or anyone. And a woman 

on a mission! The pair, along with 

three others, join up and, ignoring 

obvious dangers and loads of social 

disapproval, travel hundreds of miles 

a week to deliver books to isolated 

families. When a body is found in the 

mountains, and one of the group 

becomes a suspect, their newly 

formed friendship is put to the test. 

The Giver of Stars is unputdownable. 

Penguin, R270. 

Ever since reading the marvellous Don’t Let’s Go To The Dogs Tonight, we’ve 

pounced on any new Alexandra Fuller with delight (unlike her mother, who 

thinks they’re ‘dreadful’). Just released is Travel Light, Move Fast, a tribute to 

Alexandra’s father, who died unexpectedly – and not with the drama the family 

expected – in Budapest, ‘the poor man’s Paris’. Read in equal parts of envy and 

horror – her parents launched from one calamity to the next, fuelled with gin 

and in a haze of cigarette smoke, along with the children, a handful of dogs and 

a collection of orange Le Creuset pots – the memoir jumps from present to past. 

Alexandra tells of the lessons her father taught her. Lessons about life, love, loss 

and tragedy. Lessons that led her to cope with the loss of her father, of the fallout 

with her sister, and of the unbearable final bereavement she reveals in the final 

chapter, when you may find yourself, as we did, holding the book further away 

than normal, so as to distance yourself from the grief she pours into the pages. 

Brilliantly written, heartbreaking, and often laugh-out-loud funny. Not much more 

you need from a great read, really. Profile Books, R300 • If there was ever anyone as 

glam as the marvellous Jackie Kennedy Onassis, it was her sister, Lee. One of the 

most iconic women of her time – and the favourite of their rakish father, John 

‘Black Jack’ Vernou Bouvier – she lived in the shadow of her older sister, their 

mother’s favourite. Both had a keen eye for beauty – in fashion, design, painting, 

music, dance, sculpture, poetry – and both were talented artists. Both loved 

prerevolutionary Russian culture. Both adored the blinding sunlight, calm seas and 

ancient olive groves of Greece. But the two, although extremely close, were hugely 

competitive and their relationship included much rivalry and jealousy. When 

Jackie died and her will read, Lee discovered that cash bequests were left to family, 

friends and staff, but nothing to her. ‘I have made no provision in this my Will for 

my sister, Lee B. Radziwill, for whom I have great affection, because I have already 

done so during my lifetime,’ it read. The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters by Sam Kashner 

and Nancy Schoenberger, who had many candid interviews with Lee, explores the 

tragic and glamorous lives of these two fascinating women. HarperCollins, R310. 


Christmas is coming. But for Women’s 

Murder Club, crime never stops. In 

James Patterson and Maxine Paetro’s 

19th Christmas, Sergeant Lindsay 

Boxer is looking forward to spending 

time with her family over the holidays. 

But then she receives a tip-off that the 

biggest heist ever to hit San Francisco 

is being planned for Christmas Day, 

and the architect of the ambitious 

attack unleashes chaos across the 

city, laying traps and false alarms to 

distract Lindsay and the SFPD from his 

ultimate goal. Penguin, R290. 

In her new home, Brodie’s Watch, Ava thinks she’s found the perfect place to 

hide from a past she’s ashamed of. But in The Shape of Night it’s not long 

before Ava begins to suspect she’s not alone in this house full of secrets. If 

she’s wrong, then maybe she’s losing her mind. Tess Gerritsen cranks up the 

suspense ... it’s all haunted houses and handsome ghosts and (phantom) sex. 

Bantam Press, R290. • Dear Mr Wrexham, I know you don’t know me but please, 

please, please, you have to help me. Ruth Ware’s The Turn of the Key opens 

with a young woman begging a barrister for help. Her name is Rowan, and she’s 

the nanny in the Elincourt case. She says, ‘I didn’t kill that child’. A dream job of 

live-in nanny with a staggeringly generous salary and a picture-perfect family 

turns into a nightmare for Rowan, one which ends with a child dead and her 

in a cell awaiting trial for murder. A murder she swears she’s not responsible 

for. Described as a gripping modern-day haunted house thriller, this is one you 

shouldn’t read when you’re at home alone! Harvill Secker, R290. 

HOLIDAY READS 

Red hot reads for the summer 

Baby Zephany Nurse hit the headlines when she was kidnapped from 

beside her mothers hospital bed more than 20 years ago. She hit the 

headlines again when, by pure chance, her birth parents discovered 

she’d been living just a short distance away. Now, in Zephany, written 

by Joanne Jowell, Miché Solomon tells the often harrowing story of the 

past four years and her struggles to come to terms with living with two 

sets of parents – those who brought her up, who love her and whom she 

loves and her birth parents who are strangers. Adding to the trauma is 

the fact that the woman she believed was her mother, ‘who was there 

for me every day’ was jailed for the kidnapping. Fortunately, the man she 

calls Daddy, Michael Solomon, has never wavered in his love and support, 

which has hugely helped Miché courageously continue to forge ahead in 

her efforts to make a success of her life. Tafelberg, R260. 

10 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs Dec 19/Jan 20

Kelly Ramage pops out to meet a 

friend on a bitterly cold night – and 

never comes back. When she’s found 

murdered in what looks like a 

sex game gone horribly wrong, 

detectives believe finding the killer 

won’t take long. PJ Tracy (pseudonym 

for the mother-and-daughter team of 

PJ and Traci Lambrecht) leads 

readers of Ice Cold Heart on a 

tantalising trail as the search for Kelly’s 

sinister lover begins to look like the 

search for a serial killer – who could kill 

again. Michael Joseph, R290. 

The CEO of a major publishing 

company dies suddenly at his desk 

– but was he murdered or did he 

commit suicide? Senior editor Joelle 

Jesson – fired by the CEO just hours 

before his death – sets out to discover 

exactly what happened in Steven 

Boykey Sidley’s Leaving Word. Which 

of three people could have been 

involved – a detective and aspirant 

author, the CEO’s inscrutable brother 

or a sad and deluded loner? Joelle’s 

editorial instincts come to the fore in 

her search for meaning, reason, plot 

and motive in this literary murder 

mystery laced with sly, dry wit. 

MFBooks, R240. 

On Monday, a Manhattan elevator 

plunges from the topmost floor to 

the bottom of a skyscraper, killing all 

four people on board. On Tuesday, 

it happens again. And again on 

Wednesday. These are obviously 

not random killings, and New York 

is plunged into chaos. And what do 

these deadly acts of sabotage have 

to do with the fingerless body found 

on the High Line? Linwood Barclay’s 

Elevator Pitch is a nail-biter of note. 

And be warned! After you’ve turned 

the last page, unless your office is 

on the topmost floor, you might be 

tempted to slog up all those stairs 

rather than press the button for the 

lift! HarperCollins UK, R260.

Wish list 

All things bright with these summer delights 

We’ve found a new fave in trendy Melville 

Let’s give you our suggestions. As you get to your table 

at The Whippet in Melville – before you even take your 

seat – order a hibiscus royale. It’s a delicious cocktail 

that’s as pretty as a picture with hibiscus syrup 

and flower, topped with sparkling wine. After a few 

refreshing sips, place your order for the steak rosti 

– it’s a crispy, herb-loaded potato rosti, topped with 

slices of sirloin steak and a mustard créme fraiche. Best. 

Lunch. Ever! If you’re there for breakfast, you might opt 

for the bloedlemoen mimosa with gin, sparkling wine 

and grapefruit juice (so it’s healthy). Follow that with the 

breakfast risotto – think mushrooms, bacon and Parmesan 

topped with a soft-poached egg. Our suggestions aside, we’re 

quite sure that anything you choose to order at this fabulous 

spot will please. We’ve oohed over the teriyaki chicken bowl 

and aahed over the lemon meringue shake. The juicy beef 

hamburger croquette sandwich got rave reviews and the 

zucchini fries are out of this world. Whatever you do, on your 

way out, pick up something scrumptious to take home – 

korrelkonfyt, grapefruit gin salt or a lovely lemon cordial. Yum! 

This is definitely our new fave spot! Find it on the corner of 

4th and 7th avenues in Melville. Details: 061-512-1373. 

Lou Harvey certainly puts holiday in our hearts and we’re 

gushing over her new collection for summer – think Lou’s 

typical paisley and floral prints, merged with turquoise, 

fuchsia, charcoal, lime green and more! You’ll find the 

designs across her collection – we’re itching to get our 

hands on one of these small beach bags that’ll be superhandy 

for the hols. R760. Details: louharvey.co.za 

Text: KATE ARGO and KYM ARGO 

Easy holiday entertaining 

The best part about the holidays? Family and friends 

popping in for a drink, a dinner, an overnight stay. It’s a lovely 

time of year when we get together with those we love and 

spend quality time together. What’s the worst part? Not 

being prepared. Hello, Chateau Gateaux! We stock up 

on a few of these amazing frozen cakes at the beginning 

of the hols, so no matter who pops by, we can defrost, 

decorate and voila … tea time cake or pudding is 

served! For a festive-looking cake, we fancy this lovely 

vanilla dream torte layered with Chantilly cream and 

topped with white chocolate shavings. Add a handful 

of strawberries (or whatever you have handy) and 

tuck in. Other cakes we’re stocking up on for the 

holidays are the passionate lemon cheesecake (a 

heavenly combo of passion fruit and lemon on a 

golden gingerbread crumble base – perfect for when 

it’s too hot for anything heavy) and the peppermint 

caramel tart (because – peppermint tart!). Details: 

chateaugateaux.co.za. We’ve got a voucher for one 

reader to win a cake of their choice. Simply like our post 

on the Get It Joburg North Facebook page, tag a friend and 

you’ll be in the draw. Entries close December 10. 


Summer brights. Crisp white. And easy-wearing 

silhouettes. These are some of our favourite things on hot 

days ... and they’re what the Poetry SS19/20 range is 

all about. Think jumpsuits in breathable fabrics, oversized 

shirts and oh-so-desirable pleated maxis in tie-dye. There 

are beach-ready accessories and stylish footwear too, so it’s 

definitely worth popping along for a shop. 

Details: poetrystores.co.za 

‘Summertime 

and the livin’ is easy’ 

goes the song ... which means 

it’s time to relax with a glass of De Krans 

Moscato Perlé, a delightfully thirst-quenching 

alternative to bubbly. The De Krans Premium 

Moscato White has tropical fruit flavours like litchi 

and apricot with notes of honey and a slight fizz. Pairs 

well with salads, charcuterie and curries. The De Krans 

Premium Moscato Red, with added Pinotage grapes 

making it slightly drier, offers flavours of red berries, 

blackcurrant, muscat and exotic spice, so it’s perfect with 

cheese and fruit platters. Both wines have a low alcohol 

content – bonus! Available at selected retailers 

for around R67. Want to win a case of De Krans 

Moscato Perlé wines? Who wouldn’t? Simply 

visit our Joburg North Facebook page, like 

our De Krans wines post and cross 

fingers! Competition ends 

December 15. 

Zero just happened 

Zero waste. Zero plastic. Zero cruelty. We’re mad about the new Zero Bar shampoo – a 

proudly local product that’s concentrated, water-free, plastic-free and cruelty-free. Designed 

to last through between 55 and 70 hair washes, outlasting most bottled shampoos, there 

are four to choose from (called the four Bar Bros) … an Argan bar (liquid gold, filled with 

nutrients), Jojoba (a real hair booster), the Moringa bar (which strengthens and rejuvenates 

your hair) and Wild Desert Melon (surprisingly light, with easily absorbed oil). All four have 

loads of nutrients, vitamins and minerals, and promise to clean, enrich, moisturise, condition, 

shine, strengthen, nourish, soothe and repair. Only available on line at the moment, they 

cost R75 each, or R300 for a pack (all the same, or one of each). Details: zerobar.co.za 


Kirsten Glover, Matthew Levine 

Spoils galore 

for readers 

If there’s one thing the Best of Joburg team knows how to do 

... it’s how to spoil! Readers who voted in the Best of Joburg 

Readers’ Choice Awards 2019 were entered into a draw 

and six really lucky people – along with their partners – were 

invited to spend an evening wining and dining at Daruma by 

Oskido in Waterfall Corner – voted by Joburgers as the best 

new restaurant in this year’s awards. After tucking in to some 

delicious sushi and teppanyaki dishes, it was time for the 

readers to win prizes! Matthew Levine took home a luxurious 

night’s stay for two in the presidential spa suite at Fairlawns 

Boutique Hotel & Spa; Kerchia Pillay walked away with R20 000 

in SPAR vouchers; Gcobisa May won a two-night midweek 

stay for two at Walkersons Hotel and Spa in Dullstroom; Kelly 

Robinson scored a black DeLonghi kettle and toaster set from 

Adams Discount Centre; Kerry Miles won a Canon camera, 

while Tamar Carzola received four vouchers for Life Day Spa. 

Oh, what a night! Details: bestofjoburg.co.za 

Kelly and Sean Robinson 

Kerry and Jeremy Miles 

Telela and Gcobisa May 

Kerchia and Thesahn Pillay 

Tamar and Luciano Carzola 

Norman Dawe, DJ Oskido, Daniella Potter 


Bonnie Mamogale, David Simons 

Alessandro Gensini, Tazz Adams 

Celebrate 

Oh yay! The first Nomination store in SA has 

just opened in Fourways Mall, so of course 

we were at the glamorous official event to 

raise a glass! We already love the saying ‘one 

for me, one for you’, so you can imagine our 

delight that this is the message of the new 

Nomination communication strategy. It invites 

us to connect with others through exchanging 

links for our Nomination composable bracelets. 

These links are essentially symbols of love, and 

they’re very pretty too – some with initials of a 

name, others with natural diamonds and more! 

Happy shopping! Details: nomination.com/za-en 

Neeta Raga-D, Kalpesh Dullabh 

Elvis Tshiluka, Martin Headger 

Susan Pienaar, Andre Miller 

Adele Koolen, Kriya Gangiah 


Refilwe Modiselle, Kokeletso Moiloa 

Let’s walk 

Pink reigned supreme at the Avon Justine iThemba 

Walkathon that took place at Marks Park Emmarentia. 

This was the 14th year participants, decked out 

in (pink) tutus, wigs, feathers, hats – you name it – 

tackled the 5km and 8km distances with gusto in 

support of the crusade against breast cancer. Even a 

few men braved the event in support of the women 

in their families. Food trucks and vendors helped 

runners renew their energy after the event, while 

Jason Goliath did his bit as MC for the musicians who 

really got the party started once the race was over. 

Details: ithembawalkathon.co.za 

Mbali Nzuza, Khululaa Mandlendoda 

Joyce Molatjana and Phuti Molewa 

Neo Kujane 

Khosi Mkhonto, Pontsho Kutu, Kelebogile and Mamiki Mphomame, Rebeka Mkhonto, Kopano Maziko 


Living la dolce vita 

‘La famiglia e la patria del cuore’ translates as ‘home 

(or, in this case, family) is where the heart is.’ 

Italy isn’t just home for renowned 

pastry chef Jackie Righi-Boyd – it’s 

where her heart is too. This heart 

shows itself in the exquisite pastries 

and scrumptious Italian dishes 

available at her two restaurants – 

Dolci Café, an established Craighall 

Park gem, and the recently opened 

Bistro Dolce Vita at the Regency in 

Sandton. ‘I divide my time between 

the two – one in the morning and 

one in the afternoon – luckily I have 

an incredible team I can rely on,’ 

she says. 

Bistro Dolce Vita boasts Dolci’s 

greatest hits but not the full menu, 

so the specials change regularly, 

ensuring the regulars who pop by 

are always in for a treat. It’s called 

‘Bistro’ for a reason – it’s smaller and 

more intimate, which extends to the 

kitchen size as well. Bistro also offers 

‘guest chef’ experiences, recently 

hosting a French-themed evening 

while 2020 looks set for some Indian 

and Asian inspiration. What else is in 

store for Jackie in 2020? 

‘Expansion was what 2019 was 

about with the opening of Bistro 

Dolce Vita and 2020 is about 

consolidation,’ she says. ‘Opening it 

was just the beginning, now it’s time 

to nurture it and get everything 

running as smoothly as possible.’ 

While classic Italian dishes are a 

given in both locations, it’s the high 

tea at Dolci Café that caught our 

eye. Dolci offers a 12-piece high tea 

with sweet and savoury options. 

These include lemon meringue, 

chocolate eclairs, cream horns, mini 

quiches, three-cheese scones and 

feta-stuffed zucchini rolls – just for 

a start! It’s the perfect choice for a 

special occasion like a kitchen tea 

or baby shower, but also a lovely 

idea for a girlfriends’ catch-up or a 

memorable date. And you can rest 

assured you’re in highly trained 

hands. 

Jackie grew up in the kitchens of 

restaurants as it has always been 

a family industry. Her famiglia still 

lives in Italy and she hasn’t lost her 

Italian roots at all. Feel free to chat 

with her in broken Italian – she’s 

fluent! After trying to cheat destiny 

for a few years by trying her hand at 

corporate (following her studies in 

industrial psychology and human 

resources), she had an epiphany. 

‘I realised I couldn’t do corporate 

for the rest of my life, so I took an 

aptitude test and that steered me in 

the right direction,’ she says. 

‘I’ve always loved working with 

my hands and creating things, so I 

studied part-time while working at 

the Food and Beverage Institute in 

Olivedale, qualified as a pastry chef, 

then my husband and I packed up 

our lives and headed to Ravenna, 

Italy, on the Adriatic coast. It was a 

return to Italy, as I spent my teenage 

years there. After we moved, I 

worked in a little pastry shop and life 

was like something out of a movie.’ 

But why the love of pastry (besides 

the fact that it’s dessert)? ‘I love all 

Italian cooking but hot kitchens – 

not so much. I love being able to 

play with pastry – fiddle with shapes 

and sizes and it’s just prettier!’ Her 

all-time favourite Italian dessert is 

called zuppa inglese. ‘It’s from the 

Emiglia Romagna region, where 

my parents come from and where I 

went to school. The dessert is made 

with a very light sponge cake that’s 

dipped in this gorgeous pink liqueur 

you can only get in Europe. It’s then 

layered with chocolate pastry cream 

and vanilla pastry cream.’ 

When it comes to her dream Italian 

menu, the choice is easy. ‘Antipasto 

of beautiful, sweet melon with 

salty Parma ham. Then a cold pasta, 

made with fusilli or penne, dressed 

with a gorgeous combination of 

capers, olives, egg, tuna, cheese and 

oregano. After that, a delicious fritto 

misto (a deep fried combination 

of seafood, including prawns and 

calamari). And for dessert, you can’t 

go wrong with gelato.’ 

Luckily for us, we’ll have the chance 

to sample both restaurants this 

December as they’re open all the 

way through. ‘It’s a time when 

we see customers who aren’t 

necessarily regulars, as they don’t 

live in the area. With the holidays, 

they have time to venture a bit 

further so we meet people from 

broader Johannesburg who’ve 

heard of us and finally have the 

opportunity to come by.’ 

December also means gingerbread 

houses for Jackie. Well, kind of. More 

like gingerbread castles – limitless, 

sprawling and coated with icing, 

sprinkles and glitter! ‘They’re timeconsuming 

but so worth it. Each 

year I make mine more ornate – I 

can’t stop myself,’ she says. ‘They’re 

also easier than gingerbread houses 

as the pieces don’t have to be so 

precise in order to fit together. By 

using a dummy cake as the base, 

you can just tag the pieces onto it, 

going up, branching out, however 

you fancy! 

To say ‘buongiorno’ to Jackie Righi- 

Boyd and sample some of her 

sublime pastries and delicious 

Italian dishes, head to facebook. 

com/DolciCafeSA and facebook. 

com/BistroDolceVitaSA. 


Dec 19/Jan 20 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs 19 

Text: TAYLA BLAIRE. Photo: PETER WHITFIELD. Location: DAVINCI HOTEL

& 

South African street artist Sonny brings 

together art and activism ... 

one incredible mural at a time 

Art 

activism 

Text: LUCY O’ CONNELL. Photographer: ELSA NIEMOLLER 

If you’ve driven around Joburg in 

recent years, chances are you’ve seen 

the remarkable work of street artist, 

Sonny. The iconic elephant facing 

Newport Road, just off Bolton Road, 

Parkwood, aptly named Jelani, which 

means great or powerful, is just one of 

the Sonny originals that draw viewers 

in around the country, with others 

gracing giant canvases world wide. 

UK born, but having grown up in 

South Africa, his work has made his 

name as an incredible artist as well 

as an important voice in the world 

of conservation. But it’s clear he’s 

so much more than that. ‘I paint 

street murals as well as canvas 

work, so people often label me as a 

street artist, graffiti artist, muralist or 

contemporary painter. But an artist 

is pretty much what I am. My recent 

work has focused on topics such as 

conservation and environmental 

issues and I’ve been raising awareness 

for endangered wildlife, but I don’t 

think of myself as a conservationist. 

I just use my art to highlight issues 

that are important to me.’ While 

he might not have set out to be a 

conservationist, murals like Jelani 

have undoubtedly played a key role 

in bringing conservation into focus, 

especially in South Africa. ‘Growing 

up here, I’ve obviously seen first-hand 

20 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs Dec 19/Jan 20 

the dangers these animals face and 

the importance of conservation. I 

was shocked by how many places in 

the world are shut off to nature and 

the issues surrounding it. It’s really 

crazy. Often people battle to name 

the animal I’m painting, let alone 

understand the struggles they’re 

facing. Most of the problems animals 

or nature face are critical, and many 

people haven’t the faintest knowledge 

about them.’ 

Even when he’s not working to bring 

a specific issue to light, Sonny’s 

South African upbringing and love of 

nature are still key to the direction his 

work takes. ‘For the most part, nature 

inspires me. I try to convey the power 

and majesty of these animals through 

my paintings, to evoke the feelings I 

get when I see them in the wild. Living 

in South Africa has obviously had a 

massive influence on my work. Nature 

and friends are really what keep me 

in South Africa. These days, I travel 

most of the year with South Africa as 

my base. If I ever eventually move 

overseas, I’ll always keep a place here 

in SA to come back home to.’ 

No matter where he is, his work 

manages to reflect Sonny’s ideals, 

while also taking inspiration from 

the space around it and creating 

something truly beautiful – no small 

task when you’re working on giant, 

challenging canvases. ‘My first ever 

painting was a mural. I’d always been 

drawn to street art, so it was a natural 

progression from indoor murals to 

the streets. I think a lot of things set 

street art apart from other forms of 

art. The process is a lot more intense. 

It’s a lot more physical and can be 

pretty mentally straining too, due to 

time constraints. You also have many 

elements (weather being a big one) 

that affect the process – things you 

don’t have to deal with in a studio. 

I think the importance for me is the 

public interaction. People on the 

street watch the whole process live 

and interact with you as you paint. 

They also see the final artwork for 

years to come, so in a way, it becomes 

theirs just as much as it’s mine. It’s a 

very satisfying relationship and I think, 

as an artist, it’s what makes public art 

so gratifying.’

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And when it comes to the biggest lessons he’s learnt? 

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Beauty 

Catching up with Bev Courtney from Grace Skin and Wellness 

You might recognize Bev 

Courtney’s gorgeous face – 

we profiled her a few years 

Grace 

ago for her landscaping 

business, Grace’s Glory 

Garden Renovation. Her 

talent for enhancing 

natural beauty was 

redirected to the salon 

industry in 2017, revamping 

an existing salon and 

breathing new life into the 

space. Grace Skin and Wellness 

has thrived in the past two years, so 

much so that an expansion into the hair industry was possible. Meet Money to Blow, the final 

piece of the puzzle to make the Grace-space a one-stop beautifying shop to meet every 

single one of your aesthetic needs. 

‘I love creating beauty and seeing confidence bloom in women after spending some 

time with us,’ Courtney says. A quick glance through the Facebook reviews of Grace Skin 

and Wellness tells you all you need to know: a flawless five-star rating and countless 

women gushing over not only how incredible the treatments are but how welcoming the 

atmosphere is. We’ve just joined their ranks – it’s hard not to, after spending a morning with 

the team. Clients become family in this haven nestled in Benmore Gardens where your 

treatments take place in tucked-away rooms and converted Wendy houses decorated with 

peonies, roses and gorgeous green foliage. It’s easy to forget you were sitting in Sandton 

traffic just a few minutes ago. 

While at first this may seem like just another salon, you need to look closer. Yes, there’s an 

incredible array of options for waxes, manicures and pedicures, a plethora of facials and peels 

to choose from and some magical massage offerings, but there’s so much more available. 

Lash lifts and extensions complement the microblading on offer. ‘Vampire facials’, as plateletrich 

plasma (PRP) facials have been nicknamed, are readily available, with a dedicated on-site 

nurse as an assistant to your aesthetician. Plasma lifting treatments offer surgery-free antiageing 

options, while the V-facial and O-shot focus on sexual rejuvenation. ‘It’s an equally 

important but often neglected aspect of women’s wellness,’ Courtney explains. ‘It’s been 

incredibly popular, as is the cellulite cupping which delivers amazing results. It’s definitely an 

ideal summer treatment.’ 

Last but certainly not least, the salon has welcomed on board a qualified doctor specialising 

in aesthetic treatments. Dr Matheo de Villiers has solutions for anyone looking for aesthetic 

enhancement and more ‘invasive’ anti-ageing measures, such as Botox, fillers, peptide 

treatments and more. He takes PRP treatment to the next level, describing the process as 

being beneficial due to its multi-faceted use. ‘One can treat hair loss and ageing skin, joint 

and tendon injuries, erectile dysfunction and painful intercourse in women, and it’s quick, 

minimally invasive, practically painless and leads to amazing results. What’s not to love?’ 

With so many options, it’s easy to get lost in the choices available. We took the guesswork 

out of the equation by creating some combinations for our readers. These are just some of 

the treatments available at Grace Skin and Wellness and Money to Blow. 


December do-over 

Go for glam these holidays! 

• lCN nails. lCN is a gel paint cured under UV 

lights that is flexible, durable and doesn’t contain 

any of the usual damaging chemicals. 

• lash extensions or lash lift. Choose between 

volume or classic lashes and enjoy a ‘lash nap’ 

while they’re applied. Who needs eye make-up? 

Not you! 

• Cellulite cupping. lillian Terry cupping 

therapy is applied to minimise the 

appearance of cellulite this 

summer. From R345. 

Elegant events 

Been invited to a special occasion? 

• Dermaplaning. A scalpel is applied gently to the face, removing all vellus/ 

peach-fuzz hair and performing a light exfoliation of the uppermost layer of 

skin, resulting in better product absorption for facials and make-up that glides 

on as if you’re a baby dolphin. From R580. 

• Make-up. Get a full face make-up with @_allynicole_ or opt for a make-up 

lesson with her so you can DIY your make-up next time! From R750. 

• Hair treatment and blow-dry. Choose from a range of planet-friendly 

products and have your hair styled by the pros. Be inventive by taking 

inspirational pictures with you for a gorgeous up-style. If you’re not pushed 

for time, why not opt for a trim and some highlights? New braids? A weave 

wash? The stylists can do it all. 

Anti-ageing booster 

If you want your outside to match 

the age you feel inside... 

• Facial and peel. Based on your 

skin’s needs, choose from Nimue, 

Lamelle and Academie. If you’re at 

a loss, it’s okay – your aesthetician 

will recommend the best fit for 

your skin. 

• PRP facial. Platelet-rich plasma 

facials involve the extraction of a 

small amount of your blood which 

is processed so the ‘good stuff’ 

can be microneedled into your 

skin, stimulating the production 

of collagen which, in time, creates 

that ‘younger look’. SQ. 

• Plasma treatment. Fibroblast 

skin tightening uses an incredibly 

accurate pen which creates a 

plasma charge to reduce the 

volume of excess skin. This small 

electrical arc shrinks the skin, 

resulting in visible anti-ageing 

results without surgery and with 

minimal downtime. From R1800. 

For all your beauty needs, follow 

@graceskinandwellness and 

@moneytoblow.sa and keep an eye 

out for the monthly specials. 

Text: TAYlA BlAIRe. 


Hot! 

Summer essentials for 

your holiday beauty bag 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO. Photographer: MEGAN BRETT. 

Three essentials for perfect 

holiday hair ... Moroccanoil Root 

Boost (for va-va-voom volume, R425), 

Dry Texture Spray (texturised hold 

with a dry, gritty finish for effortless, 

undone styles R465), and Beach 

Waves Texture Mousse (tousled 

texture, a windswept look with UV sun 

protection, R440) • Love a product that 

multitasks ...like Vichy Normaderm 

3-in-1 Scrub, Cleanser and Mask 

(R285). Also from Vichy ... Thermal 

Mineralizing Spray/Mist (perfect 

for hot sultry days and nights, R250, 

both from Clicks and Dis-Chem). An 

excellent cleanser with scrub is this 

NUXE Aquabella Micro-Exfoliating 

Purifying Gel (R325 from Woolies) • 

Cool beach shade for nails ... Mavala 

Mini Nail Colour in Sky Blue (R87 from 

Dis-Chem, Clicks and Woolies). 


Elancyl Energizing 

Foaming Scrub 

cleanses and exfoliates, 

leaving your skin 

radiant and feeling 

hydrated and ready 

for body treatments. 

R165. Cellulite on the 

beach? We think not! 

Start right now to deeptissue 

massage with the 

Elancyl Slim Massage 

for smoother, firmer 

skin. Just three minutes 

a day, girls. You can do 

it! R495. From Dis-Chem 

and Clicks. 

When you’re all hyped up from the 

holiday vibe, it’s often difficult to fall 

asleep. Hello Duo Calm Soothing 

Sleep. One pill before bedtime 

promotes healthy sleep by regulating 

your circadian (day/night) rhythm. 

R445 from fusionlabsonline.com 

L’Oréal Smooth Sugars Clear Scrub polishes, 

boosts radiance, softens and smooths and 

gets rid of blackheads. R159.95 from Dis-Chem 

• Our new fave is Inoar Virgin Coconut Oil ... 

this amazing product stimulates hair growth, 

promotes scalp health, adds lustre, shine and 

softness, and prevents hair breakage and split 

ends. R350. And those with Afro, natural, curly 

hair will love the new Afro Vegan range from 

Inoar. Six products, ranging from R350 to R550 

... and trust us, your curls will ROCK! Both from 

inoar.co.za • The Caribbeantan range is a trusted 

holiday essential ... for an instant tan, try this Tan 

in A Can, R99.95 from Dis-Chem. 


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Kalahari’s 

5 SUMMER MUST-HAVES 

ADVERTORIAL 

Just as the seasons change, our skincare regimen needs to be amended accordingly! During hot 

summer days our skin tends to become more dry and dehydrated. This is not just because of increased 

sun exposure, but also as a result of air-conditioned and warm car environments. Incorporating the 

Kalahari products shown below will ensure your skin is healthy and glowing all summer long! 

1 2 3 4 5 

Phyto-foam 

Cleanser 

4-in-1 treatment 

cleanser: cleanses, 

exfoliates, masks & 

tones. 

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Phyto-calm 

Facial Mist 

Reduces skin irritation, 

inflammation & chronic 

redness. 

NEW 

Phyto DD Cream 

Multi-functional, 

tinted, daily defence 

treatment cream 

(moderate SPF 

protection). 

SPF40 

Sun Protection 

Lightweight, fastabsorbing 

UVA/UVB 

protection. 

Phyto Salve 

Calms and soothes 

skin irritations and 

sunburnt skin with its 

anti-inflammatory & 

anti-bacterial properties. 

For more information contact Kalahari on 011-656-1122. For your nearest 

KALAHARI Johannesburg salon, visit our website www.kalaharilifestyle.com 

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Summer 

styling 

Things are heating up ... this 

summer we’re all about floral, 

tropical and animal prints ... 

everything bold and bright 

When summer loving 

goes to your head … floral 

and animal print bow 

Alice band, R175 from 

Bare Threads. Details: 

barethreadsfashions.com 

Seafolly’s On Vacation range is hot! We love this V Wire Bralette and V High Cut 

Rio bottom in Chilli (R1679 and R1399 from seafolly.co.za/new-in) 

Jump feet first into a 

fashionable summer! Loving 

these animal/floral flip- 

flops, R299 from Havaianas. 

Details: 011-783-0733. 

Compiled by: KATE ARGO 

Jungle fever’s right up there in the 

fashion stakes this season. Ellena Top 

bikini in Midnight Prowling Leopard, 

R699. Details: beachcult.co.za 

Just the thing to put on before 

heading to the beach bar … birdprint 

or tiger print shirts, R579 each 

from Zara. 


Keep the kids busy taking pics of each 

other, as well as any fish they don’t scare 

off, with this kids’ underwater camera, 

R249 from Cotton On. 

These are the most wanted beach towels 

this season … order early and be the envy 

of the beach gang. Cheetah print beach 

towel, R575 from Elizabeth Summer. 

Details: elizabethsummer.com 

Doesn’t this just 

scream cocktailat-the-beach-bar? 

Sunset Swim holiday 

shirt, R850 from 

Temple of Reason. 

Details: temple-ofreason.com 

For cool dads and hot boys … penguin print swim shorts, R740 from Granadilla Swim. 

Details: granadillaswim.com • Kids – prowl the beach in leopard print board shorts, R750 from 

temple-of-reason.com • Wild about summer … kids’ yellow leopard shorts, R399 from Country Road. 


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thousands of South Africans who are ready to discover your brand in 2020. 

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show easier to navigate and will 

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In the dedicated Play Zone, 

showcasing especially at the Rand 

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heroes. The Disney Frozen 2 

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plenty of games, tech, geek culture 

and cosplay to indulge the fans. Divine 

food and drink experiences await 

in the Foodie Zone, including farmto-table 

meal prep at the Organic 

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newest reality cooking challenge, 

the Jacaranda Clash of Kitchens, 

will tantalise taste buds while it 

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shoppers, there’s the Lifestyle and 

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From hobbyists to emerging talent 

in the Joburg’s Talent show, the Rand 

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It’s a brand-new year with a brandnew 

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The Rand Show offers small to large 

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With six new zones and unforgettable experiences on offer, Rand Show 2020 

is gearing up to be a showstopper. Come wow the crowds and be seen by 

thousands of South Africans eager to discover something unique. 

PLAY 

Zone 

Featuring a Disney Frozen 2 

experience, Marvel Junior Super 

Hero Training Academy, Gaming, 

eSports and Technology. 

FOODIE 

Zone 

Featuring Jacaranda Clash 

of Kitchens cooking, Craft Gin 

and Craft beer Garden and a 

Coffee and cake experience 

with SA Bakers association. 

LIFESTYLE & RETAIL 

Zone 

Featuring DIY with Suzelle DIY. 

SA 

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Showcasing various departments 

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FUN FOODIE 

Text: KYM ARGO and MEGAN BRETT 

A perfect pairing 

We’re celebrating this summer 

with prawns and bubbly ... a combo 

that’s fun, light and full of pizzazz to 

get you in the holiday spirit. We were 

invited to experience Ocean Basket’s 

Summer Prawn Extravaganza at the Good 

Food Studio in the On Nicol Shopping Centre. 

The lovely Ocean Basket team just burst with 

passion and love for what they do ... and they 

took us on a Mediterranean journey, pairing their 

brand new summer menu with Prosecco. The bubbly 

flowed and, for a quick, mouth-watering snack, we bit 

into bruschetta with panko prawn ... a great light option. 

We followed this with a refreshing prawn cocktail salad for 

starters. Mmm. Our taste buds were delighted with some 

of the different Proseccos. Here’s the rundown of what we 

learnt ... an appealing, easy-to-drink and great party-starter is 

La Delizia Prosecco (Xdry). Watching your waistline? Enjoy an 

intense flavour? You can’t go wrong with Giusti Asolo DOCG 

(Brut). Pair these with prawns? Yes, please! To appreciate the 

art of prawns, we were asked to prep and fry our very own 

Ocean Basket king prawns, made just as they would be at one 

of the many outlets – with the help of the OB team. We were 

hooked! With beautifully firm, juicy-textured prawns all round, 

it was truly a prawn extravaganza. We can’t wait to try some 

of the other summer menu options at Ocean Basket ... think 

sushi with sweet prawns or try the romesco prawns served 

with a rich tomato-based romesco sauce and topped with 

creamy feta. Summer’s sorted with bubbles and tastes from 

the ocean. Details: oceanbasket.co.za 

Tips to prepare king prawns (with heads) this summer: 

• Rinse under cold water 

• Place them in a bowl of water 

• Cut along the back of the hard shell all the way to the end of 

the tail 

• Devein 

• Squeeze the head to remove black matter present, rinse 

again 

• Butterfly the prawn and rub with your preferred seasoning 

• Add olive oil to a pan and wait for it to heat up 

• Fry on both sides for 1 to 2 minutes until pink. 

DELIGHTS 

Summer’s when we indulge in good food, refreshing wine, 

yummy treats and try out some really great recipes 

If you, like us, relish the Mediterranean way of eating 

... everyone tucking into breads and dips, tapas and 

salads, gorgeous roasts and seafoods ... you’re going 

to want a copy of the gorgeous – GORGEOUS, we tell 

you – Cape Mediterranean by Ilse van der Merwe. 

This Stellenbosch-based foodie says ‘In South Africa, 

especially the Western Cape, we love the culture 

of lingering, social lunch tables. We savour coming 

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ingredients’. Fortunately you don’t have to live in the 

Cape to make, and enjoy, the dishes in her book ... 

Winelands grape pizza bianca with feta and thyme 

will taste just as good in Ballito, Bo-Kaap harissa paste 

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go down a treat in Sandton. There are more than 75 

amazing recipes that most of us will manage with 

ease. There are recipes here we’ll make again and 

again ... this is without doubt our hot buy for spring 

and summer. Struik, R280. 


Ice cream anyone? 

If the answer’s ‘yes, yes, yes’ then 

grab a copy of Jude’s Ice Cream & 

Desserts. From simple, refreshing 

treats (orange lollies) and sorbets like 

mango and passion fruit or summer 

peach, to fluffy buttermilk pancakes 

with roasted apple, toasted oats and 

ice cream, there’s temptation on 

every page – dig in and enjoy! The 

many ice cream variations (Earl Grey; 

beetroot and ginger – yes, really!) 

include several for vegans, but it’s the 

desserts we fancy most. How about 

cinnamon pavlova with winter fruit; 

Julia’s double chocolate brownies or, 

by far our fave ... collapsed espresso 

chocolate cake, served with ice 

cream. Yes, yes, yes! From shakes and 

smoothies to sauces and DIY cones, 

when deliciousness calls, this is the 

book you need. Kyle Books, R378. 

Orange lollies recipe 

(Makes 4 x 85ml ice lollies) 

Juice of 5 - 6 large oranges (roughly 

500ml); a squeeze of fresh lime juice 

(Note: You will need 4 x 85ml ice lolly 

moulds and flat lolly sticks) 

Mix the fresh orange juice with the 

squeeze of fresh lime juice, tasting 

and adjusting to your liking. Pour into 

lolly moulds until each one is 3/4 full. 

Place moulds upright in the freezer 

for about an hour before pushing 

sticks into each mould. Freeze 

for a further 3 hours or preferably 

overnight. Remove moulds from 

freezer and briefly dip them into hot 

water, then gently pull lollies out of 

the moulds and serve immediately. 

(Recipe from Jude’s Ice Cream & Desserts) 

Low alcohol. Low calories. Great taste. What’s not to love? 

This summer we’re being sensible. We’re still celebrating everything summer has 

to offer with lovely wines, but we’re choosing those with lighter alcohol levels 

and fewer calories. Without, obviously, sacrificing quality or taste. 

First on our list to try is the Robertson Winery Light Cultivar range, which is 

showing off great new design, too. With around 9 per cent alcohol instead of the 

average 12 or 13 per cent, there’s a Sauvignon Blanc 2019 (refreshing, dry, zesty, 

about R55), a Chenin Blanc 2019 (off-dry, all yellow apple, pear and floral notes, 

around R55); a Pinotage Rosé (a beautiful pale coral off-dry rosé), and a Merlot 

(think ripe plum and sweet black cherry flavours). All around R50 to R55. 

Details: robertsonwinery.co.za 


Shades of holiday! 

Shades of sea blues and palm greens create a tropical outdoor area that works 

as beautifully inland as it does near the coast 

Cacti stem 

glass, R145 

from Weylandts. 

Details: 

weylandts.co.za 

Compiled by: KATE ARGO 

Featuring on-trend 

botanical and geometric designs, this 

Hertex Spring Break collection 

includes a beautiful – and very 

functional – outdoor upholstery 

collection. It’s water and sun resistant 

… so you can use it in uncovered 

areas. Details: hertex.co.za 

No longer passé … faux plants 

now look as good as the real 

thing. Pop this fiddle tree in a 

pot and no-one will be any the 

wiser. R695 from Block and Chisel 

Details: blockandchisel.co.za 


Botanical print 

using Japanese 

archival ink on a 

matte Hahnemühle 

paper in Denmark, 

R2990 from Peluza 

Interiors. Details: 

peluzainteriors.co.za 

Climb illustration 

print, R1450 from 

Peluza Interiors. 

Majestic glass vase, R499 

from Superbalist. Details: 

superbalist.co.za 

Macaw scatter cushion – 

for outdoors or in. R460 

from NetDécor. Details: 

netdecor.co.za 

Carriacou outdoor cushion 

cover, R499 from Superbalist. 

Details: superbalist.com 

Cathcart unit, POR from Tonic. 

Details: tonicdesign.co.za 

Olive 

gourd vase 

R2995 from 

Weylandts. 

Details: 

weylandts.co.za 


HOT 

summer 

days 

The weather’s fine and the 

garden’s calling ... showing 

off in shades of sunshine 

yellow, hot pink and 

eye-catching orange 

Compiled by: KATE ARGO and ALICE COETZEE 

Tasks for December and January 

• Water early morning or late afternoon, to 

minimise evaporation. 

• Lightly mulch beds to keep plants’ roots cool 

and moist for longer • In hot, dry weather, don’t 

cut the lawn too low. Leaving it longer shades 

the roots. • Trim off dead flowers to encourage 

new flowers. • Fertilize annuals and perennials 

with an organic granular fertilizer in mid- 

December 

Going on holiday? 

If your garden will be watered less, or not at all, 

while you’re away, here are some survival tips: 

• Don’t fertilise at all … you don’t want to 

encourage new growth which needs more 

water. • Spread a 1 to 2cm layer of mulch over 

the soil to conserve moisture. • Place pots and 

container plants in the shade or on saucers so 

they can use any excess water. • Pinch off all 

buds and new growth on roses. This also saves 

water. • Spray roses with Ludwig’s Insect Spray 

and Chronos (a fungicide) to repel pests and 

prevent black spot while you’re away. • Check 

the automatic irrigation and unblock any spray 

nozzles so all the plants receive water. • After 

holidays away, don’t mow the overgrown 

lawn too low. Reduce the height of the lawn 

gradually over two or three mowings so it 

doesn’t burn. 

Best for patio and indoors... 

Impatiens Clockwork is a pot impatiens (Impatiens hawkerii) with a 

wide colour range, including the two-tone Pink Star and Orange Stripe. 

Great for instant colour indoors and in pots or hanging baskets on the 

patio, as the plants have the ideal compact growth for pots, (25cm high 

and 30cm wide). Plant in a good quality potting mix, with a controlled 

release fertilizer and if your pot is indoors, the best position is in bright 

light. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. For patios, place in a 

position with morning sun or dappled sunshine. Water pots once a day 

in midsummer and feed with a liquid fertilizer once a month. 

Details: ballstraathof.co.za 

For those of you who, like us, keep 

a gardening diary, this one in a 

brand new, jolly pretty floral design from Macaroon is perfect. R300. 

And for your rose shears and herb scissors … a gorgeous matching 

printed canvas bag … love that it’s personalised, so no-one can take 

your tools. R350. Details: macaroon.co.za 


We’re planting ... 

A fiesta of colour for the festive season. Hot 

pink, fiery fuchsia, sizzling orange and knockout 

yellow are the colours of the samba, the rumba 

and Portulaca Nano, the gorgeous, heat-loving 

groundcover that’s always smothered with 

flowers. Although not indigenous, it’s extremely 

drought- and heat-tolerant, and able to keep 

flowering through times of low rainfall. The 

plants do best in full sun and grow in ordinary 

garden soil. The flowers open early in the 

morning, creating a ball of colour well into the 

evening. It’s an easy-to-care-for summer annual 

that will perform as a perennial in frost-free 

areas. Use it as a garden groundcover or on 

pavements, in hanging baskets and window 

boxes and as a ’spiller’ in mixed containers. 

Details: ballstraathof.co.za 

Garden gurus share their expertise 

Veggies and fruit. Nuts and herbs. Spices and edible flowers. There’s 

a massive trend globally towards growing your own … and Grow 

Your Own is a hugely comprehensive, practical guide. Written by 

two well-respected South African garden gurus, JJ van Rensburg and 

Tinus Oberholzer, this book really does cover absolutely everything 

you need to know, presented in a style that will please beginners 

as well as those with more established green thumbs. A great gift 

for a gardening friend. Briza, R350. • Keith Kirsten and horticulture 

are inseparable. Happily, his best-known book, Gardening with 

Keith Kirsten, fully revised and updated, has just hit the shelves … 

perfectly timed for Christmas. In recognition of the importance of 

gardening in harmony with nature, this fourth edition has more info 

on indigenous species, locally-bred hybrids and waterwise plants. 

In addition to sections on garden design, maintenance, as well as 

dealing with pests and diseases, the bulk of the book consists of 

directories with comprehensive details about growing more than 

2000 plants (trees, shrubs, creepers ... you name it). It’s the prefect 

pressie for a garden enthusiast – or you could treat yourself! Struik 

Lifestyle, R350. 

Plant spekboom for cleaner air 

Hectare for hectare, spekboom removes10 

times more carbon dioxide from the 

atmosphere than the Amazon rain forest. 

With the invasive borer beetle destroying 

Jozi’s trees, perhaps it’s time to plant 

this indigenous, waterwise, eco-friendly 

succulent. It’s extremely easy to grow and 

makes a splendid hedge 

or border. 

Bucket hats are über-trendy this 

summer … we fancy this cheerful, 

sunshine yellow version. R299 

from Zara. Details: zara.com 

We love sunflowers, not sun spots. Keep your face protected 

with a great sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat, like this Poppy 

braided sunhat, R599 from Witchery. Details: woolworths.co.za 


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