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AUGUST 2020

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CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU... 

2 All your options for August 

6 A book a day keeps boredom away 

WISH LIST 

8 Travel, food and a touch of glam 

PEOPLE 

10 Mentor Magnificent 

12 Moederskap op ‘n drafstap 

BEAUTY 

14 VA-VA-ZOOM! 

FOOD 

16 Red wine and slow food 

FEATURES 

19 Women on the Move 

35 Best of Bloemfontein 

TRAVEL 

46 Sitting on the deck of the bay 

SPOIL 

48 WATCH this space 

August 2020

A hot date! 

Yoga. A wine course. Or some 

jolly good shows on the 

small screen. All your 

options for August 

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Curl up and tune in to Showmax 

In the mood for crime? Comedy? Drama? Look no further than our picks of the best shows and 

movies this month. 

We’re kicking off with a local film directed by Oliver Hermanus. In The Endless River, a young 

waitress welcomes her husband home to the small South African town of Riviersonderend after 

his jail sentence. When the family of a foreigner living on a nearby farm is murdered, the waitress 

and the grieving widower begin gravitating towards each other. Trapped in a cycle of violence 

and bloodshed, the two form an unlikely bond seeking to transcend their mutual anger, pain and 

loneliness. 

When Detective Felicity Dill is killed in a car bombing, her sister, Allegra Dill, an investigator 

working for a senator, returns home to San Bonifacio to find the killer. In the process of her 

investigation, she uncovers a web of corruption in the small Texas town. Briarpatch (S1) is an 

artistic, interesting mystery crime series based on the Ross Thomas novel of the same name. 

Vida (S3) returns with the two Mexican-American sisters, Emma and Lyn, who couldn’t be 

more different or distanced from each other. Circumstances force them to return to their old 

neighbourhood, where they are confronted by the past and shocking truth about their mother’s 

identity. 

In the Reckoning (S1) the murder of a teenager and the hunt for a serial killer in a suburban 

town sets two fathers on a course of mutual destruction that will reverberate through their 

quiet community. Explore the darkest corners of the male psyche through the eyes of two 

fathers, one of whom is a serial killer. 

It’s time, once again, to wreak some hilarious havoc on the spacetime continuum as Future 

Man (S3) debuts its final season to wrap things up. Josh Futturman, a janitor by day and a gamer 

by night, is recruited by mysterious visitors to travel through time to prevent the extinction of 

humanity. 

Hard-hitting cop show Bosch (S6) is back. The run of shows sees Harry playing a key role in 

trying to save his city after a medical physicist is executed and the deadly radioactive material 

he had with him goes missing. Finding himself at the centre of a complex murder case, a messy 

federal investigation, and an impending catastrophic threat to Los Angeles, Bosch must act as 

domestic terrorists threaten the fate of Los Angeles. 

The hit mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows (S2) is a look into the daily (or rather, 

nightly) lives of three vampires who’ve lived together in New York for more than 100 years – plenty 

of time to get on each other’s nerves. 

With the Whisperer War upon them, the collective communities must come together and 

possibly sacrifice all they have to find a way to silence the Whisperers once and for all. Otherwise 

Alpha will ensure they face a certain doom … The Walking Dead (S10) is the definitive zombie 

show, having won 77 awards globally. 

I May Destroy You is a British comedy-drama television series set in London where gratification 

is only an app away. Arabella is a carefree, self-assured Londoner with a group of great friends, a 

boyfriend in Italy and a burgeoning writing career. But when her drink is spiked with a date-rape 

drug, she must question and rebuild every element of her life. 


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Netflix ... for a great night in 

The crime comedy-drama Good Girls (S3) revolves around three 

mothers who upend their seemingly cosy lives and descend into 

the world of crime to pay their family bills. Now they return to face 

the consequences of last season’s high jinks. The show is dark, a little 

outlandish – and in its best episodes, it’s gripping! 

The world as we know it has ended in The Rain (S3)... When a 

virus carried by rainfall wipes out almost all humans in Scandinavia, 

Danish siblings Simone and Rasmus take shelter in a bunker. Six 

years later, they emerge to search for their father, a scientist who left 

them in the bunker but never returned. Along the way they join a 

group of young survivors and together set out on a danger-filled 

quest through an abandoned Scandinavia, searching for any sign of 

life. 

After an excruciatingly long wait, the fantasy comedy drama 

Lucifer is back for season five. Throughout the series, Lucifer and 

his allies take on a wide array of supernatural threats – but they’ll be 

facing perhaps their most unique challenge yet this season. Good 

news Lucifans … the show has officially been renewed for season 

six! 

In Secret Origins, the scene is set in Madrid 2019 where 

a serial killer is spreading chaos. Anonymous people with no 

apparent connection are being murdered while imitating the 

first appearances of the most famous superheroes. It is up to two 

detectives to put together the pieces of a game with which they’re 

completely unfamiliar. 

Vegan made easy 

Whether you’re thinking about taking the plant-based plunge or 

just want a refresher on why being vegan is amazing for your body, 

we’ve got you covered. Join plant-based nutrition leader and creator of 

The Seed Blog Tammy Fry for a virtual workshop. Get the low-down 

on vegan hacks, bust those all-too-common myths, learn how to meal 

plan for a family, get some recipes and much more. August 8 at 10am. 

Tickets are R50 and will be available via Quicket.co.za 

Release your inner superhero 

Grab your sidekicks and capes for the Wonder Woman Justice 

League virtual run. Whether you’re a single runner suffering from cabin 

fever and creaky legs or a family wanting to put some loving distance 

between one other, this fun-filled day of physically distanced running 

/ walking will take place in your neighbourhood ... all while giving 

back to those who need it most, especially children! With distances 

of 2.5km, 5km, 7.5km and 10km, there’s something for every hero, big 

or small. It’s all happening on August 9, tickets from R190 a person, 

which include a Wonder Woman medal, T-shirt and button badge. 

Details: justiceleagueseries.co.za or on Facebook – Justice League Series. 

Stuck inside. Bored out of your mind. Desperate for things to do. You 

need The Self-Isolation Activity Book. Written by Ian Doors, a man 

who says he’s spent all his time alone in his apartments long before you all 

started, it’s filled with quick and easy activities ... games, mental exercises, 

colouring-in, handy hints and kitchen / pantry food and drink tips ... 

everything you need to survive your time inside. Orion, R240. 


Record breaking concert ... 

and you’re invited! 

Who said you can’t have a great deal of fun watching a live 

stream concert at home? No standing in long queues, eight feet 

tall people blocking your view, getting pushed from all sides, 

using signals to communicate or being so far away you can 

barely see the artist on stage. Not for us. Instead, we’ll be getting 

a front row seat for a COVID Secret Session live stream concert 

by local legendary rock band, Prime Circle. Not only will they 

produce a world-class show but they aim to set a record 

globally for the most tickets sold for a live stream rock concert! 

It’s on August 8 at 7pm. We’ll be there ... join us! Bonus: Ten per 

cent of the money raised will be in aid of charity. Get your ticket 

for R120 from Computicket.com or head over to their Facebook 

page @PrimeCircle to keep updated. 

Time 

to wine down 

Wine lovers … this is your chance 

to sip, sniff and swirl your way through an 

edutaining Local is Lekker wine course by 

the Tops at Spar Wine Show. Wine educator 

Cathy Marston will take you on a humorous, 

interactive journey that’s more like a wine club 

than a wine course! Think interesting wine 

theories, practical tips and guided wine 

tastings. Four online Zoom sessions (each 

with its own theme) of an hour will 

take place over two weeks. R295. 

Details: wineshow.co.za/ 

courses/ 

Try a virtual workout … we’ve found exercise classes made for your living room 

Fortunately, there are tons of top-notch ways 

to work out at home. To help you get going, 

we’ve rounded up the best online exercise classes 

you can do right from your living room, whether 

you’re craving a serious muscle burn or fun and 

a fast sweat. After all, a little self-care and stress 

relief are exactly what we need in these anxietyinducing 

times. 

• Join yoga and meditation pro Chelsey 

Mcluckie on the mat for a group Yoga Zoom class 

twice a week. She’ll show you how to calm your 

mind, balance your body and breathe properly, 

all through mindful movements. Her classes 

are suitable for everyone, regardless of age and 

fitness levels. R70 a drop-in, R110 a week. Details: 

chelseymcluckieyoga.co.za/online-yoga-classes/ 

• Think you have to be an uber-fit celebrity, 

athlete or dancer to even consider a Pilates class? 

The truth is, you don’t need any previous exercise 

experience. So, we’re opting for an online class 

with the instructors from My Pilates. They offer 

various levels you can choose from … think a 

refreshing mind-body workout which emphasises 

proper breathing, correct spinal and pelvic 

alignment as well as a focused concentration on 

smooth flowing movement. Classes are from R349 

a month. Details: mypilates.co.za 

• If you’re serious about burning the calories 

from last night’s banana bread, then you should 

join a Zoom class with the trainers from Thrive. 

Choose between a 45-minute move, power or 

flow class targeting four main areas with each 

workout – upper and lower body, cardio and 

core. No need for any fitness equipment, you 

can just jump right in for R50 a session! Details: 

thrivefitness.co.za 



Book club 

A book a day keeps boredom 

at bay. Add a glass of wine and 

you’re in for a happy August. 

In a tiny Italian village, life in the 1950s is a 

daily pageant of small human dramas. There are 

lippy signoras and earthy farmworkers. There’s 

a coffin-maker, a silkworm farmer and those 

who catch frogs for the town’s local delicacy – 

frog risotto. Then there’s Pistola, a teenage boy 

in love with his second cousin, Teresa, a girl 

who’s sadly, destined to marry the village thug. 

Don’t you already know Loves and Miracles of 

Pistola is going to be a magnificent read? Even 

more so, when you discover that to escape 

his heartache, young Pistola accepts the offer 

of a lifetime ... to travel to South Africa to work 

on the trains. In lively Johannesburg, he and a 

group of compatriots are trained as stewards 

and taught to speak English – and Afrikaans. It’s 

not all work, mind you. The Italians set up home 

in Hillbrow and go partying in Sophiatown 

with the likes of Miriam Makeba. When Pistola 

falls for the spunky Malikah, a political activist, 

the apartheid police watch every breath of 

their passionate, illicit relationship. It’s written 

by the wonderful Hilary Prendini Toffoli, who 

lives in Cape Town and is known for her social 

satire and investigative features. Just brilliant! 

Penguin, R280. 

So many of our favourite authors this month. Book Club’s going to 

be great. Jeffery Deaver (love!) has just released his latest thriller, The 

Goodbye Man. After witnessing a shocking suicide while pursuing two 

armed fugitives in the wilderness, Colter Shaw’s investigations lead him 

to go undercover in the Foundation – a cult that promises to transform 

people’s lives. It’s a cult led by a charismatic leader who commands 

terrifying loyalty from his followers, a cult that may have only one way to 

escape – with your life. Harper Collins, R408. 

From the outside, the house in Lakeview Terrace looks perfect. 

And the Bigelows seem like the perfect family. The respected surgeon 

father. The glamorous, devoted mother. Two beautiful children. A 

perfect family in a perfect house, living their perfect lives. But perfect 

surfaces can hide dark undercurrents and behind closed doors lies 

a very different story. Teenager Zane and his younger sister, Britt, are 

terrorised by their violent father and dysfunctional mother. Too afraid to 

speak out, Zane does his best to protect his sister and counts the days 

until they can finally be free. Until the night when their father’s temper 

takes a horrifying turn for the worse, the perfect façade is exposed for 

the lie it is, and Zane and Britt manage to escape. With the help of their 

aunt, they rebuild their lives, creating new families and putting their 

past behind them. But can a past like that really be put aside? Under 

Currents, by Nora Roberts, is a great winter read, perfect for a Sunday 

on the sofa in front of a fire. Little Brown Book Group, R239. 


Do you remember how your heart just swelled when you read The 

Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry?. Well, it’s time for an encore. Joyce 

Rachel’s Miss Benson’s Beetle is a story about a tiny insect, an exciting 

adventure and a deep, unexpected friendship. It’s the story of Margery 

Benson, whose life ended the day her father walked out of his study and 

never came back. Forty years later, abandoning a dull job, she advertises 

for an assistant, someone who will join her on an expedition to the other 

side of the world to search for a beetle that may, or may not, exist. Enid 

Pretty is not who she had in mind. But together they will find themselves 

drawn into an adventure that exceeds all Margery’s expectations, 

eventually finding new life at the top of a red mountain. Penguin, R310. 

Isn’t it irritating when you watch 

a series and someone says ‘the book 

was sooo much better’. Well, trust us 

when we tell you that when it comes 

to Little Fires Everywhere, the book 

is, indeed, so, so, so much better. This 

magnificently written story revolves 

around two families – a free-spirited, 

enigmatic artist and single mum, and 

a journalist who, with her husband 

and four children, lives the perfect 

life, where everything is strictly under 

control. How these women influence 

their own and each other’s children, 

and how Celeste Ng captures the 

angst of being an adolescent, 

makes for a powerful, thoughtful 

read and a book that’s completely 

unputdownable. Little Brown Book 

Group, R288. 

This is, quite simply, the most exceptional wine we could wish 

to enjoy this August. Elegant and complex, Glenelly Lady May 

is all blackberry and cassis, dark cherry and spicy plum, with 

dense, age-worthy tannins. R520 from glenelly.co.za 


Twelve years 

ago, a child went 

missing. She was 

six years-old when 

she disappeared. 

Now she’s home. 

Knocking on the 

door. But why 

won’t she answer 

any questions? 

Where has she 

been? How did she 

find her way home? 

And who is she? SK 

Barnett’s Safe is a 

thrilling read, with 

twist after twist 

until the very last 

page. Penguin, R260. 

Two strangers are driving across 

America. Cait – whose job is to 

transport women to safety. Rebecca – 

who’s trying to escape something. Out 

of respect, Cait never asks questions. 

But what if Rebecca’s secrets put them 

both in danger? There’s a reason Cait 

chooses to keep on the road, helping 

strangers. She has a past of her own, 

and knows what it’s like to be followed. 

And there’s someone right behind 

them, watching their every move. Read 

Jessica Barry’s Don’t Turn Around with 

the lights on bright! Penguin, R310. 


Wish list 

Travel and food and a touch of glam this August 

Tapas for real foodies 

Tapas with Liam Tomlin is the most 

heavenly book imaginable. It’s a 

book to drool over, to sit for hours 

earmarking recipes and planning gettogethers. 

It’s all about the style of 

food Liam likes to cook and the way 

he likes to eat ... with lots of different 

tastes, textures and cooking styles. It’s 

crammed with inspiring, exceptionally 

styled photos of food you just long to 

re-create. 

What this isn’t, is a book for scaredy-cat 

cooks. Or for those with timid taste 

buds. It kicks off fairly safely with potato 

and chorizo tortilla, but before long it’s 

all braised pig’s head with bacon and 

egg, and sautéed frogs’ legs with wild 

mushrooms, parsley purée and truffle 

dressing. The Basic Recipe section 

includes walnut tuile and duck liver 

parfait and bao buns, for heaven’s sake. 

Delicious? Yes. But basic? Maybe not 

so much. You need a certain amount 

of skill and dedication – and time – to 

follow many of the recipes. Of course 

there are loads and loads of dishes that 

are less daunting ... the tomato tart 

with Parmesan catalan, basil and olives 

is time-consuming but delicious; the 

pancetta-wrapped prawns with crab 

and spring onion risotto is possibly our 

favourite recipe from the book. 

Liam, an Irish chef who worked in 

restaurants around the world before 

moving to Cape Town where he’s 

opened restaurants including the 

original Chefs Warehouse 10 yearsor-so 

ago and more recently Chefs 

Warehouse Maison in Franschhoek, 

describes his way of cooking as 

being focused on technique and on 

extracting as much flavour as possible 

to create tasty and well balanced 

dishes. This is the second edition of 

his book – the first, self-published, 

was only available at his restaurants. 

An exceptional buy for a real foodie. 

Penguinrandomhouse, R399. 

We’re wearing summer 

A starfish. A pineapple. A 

flamingo, ocean wave and sea 

turtle. Five gorgeous images that 

have us longing for summer. With 

the new, limited edition range at 

Pandora we can wear summer all 

year round. Actress Millie Bobby 

Brown co-designed this bold and 

colourful range, saying ‘All the 

symbols I chose are my absolute 

favourite parts of summer and 

each charm holds a fun memory 

or meaning to me.’ The Pandora 

Me range – four dangle charms 

and an earring sold as a single 

stud – is a limited edition, 

available only until December 

this year. Charms from R239, buy 

online from pandora.net/en-za/ 

collections/pandora-me 

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From Soweto to Milan 

So you want to be an influencer? 

A luxurious life flitting from one 

fitting room to the front row on 

fashion week. And, with a lot of 

hard work, you can, says Kefilwe 

Mabote, one of South Africa’s leading 

fashion influencers. In Kefilwe 

Mabote Influencer de Luxe, candid 

autobiography-cum-guide, she 

reveals the secrets of her success 

... from her humble beginnings in 

Soweto, all the way to the world’s 

fashion capital, Milan. With loads 

of really useful, practical tips and 

real-world tools for building your 

digital brand, it’s an inspiring read, 

written by an ordinary township girl 

who had a goal ... and went for it. 

Human & Rousseau, R280. 

Top of our wish list ... to travel with the family 

Trying to keep up with can we buy wine, can we walk in the park, can we travel, 

is exhausting. But we’ve found one rather special travel option we think will work – 

just be sure to time your arrival before our 9pm curfew. 

Tintswalo Lodges has introduced a self-catering option for families and 

friends ... exclusive-use, self-catering options are available at three of the lovely 

Tintswalo properties. 

With a choice of a safari or a coastal breakaway for a group of up to 10 people, 

the self-catering options are available at the Manor House at Tintswalo Safari Lodge 

in the greater Kruger area, the Tintswalo Family Camp in the Welgevonden Game 

Reserve in the Waterberg, and Tintswalo at Boulders Boutique Villa in Simon’s Town. 

The Manor House at Tintswalo Safari Lodge in the Manyeleti Private Nature 

Reserve has spacious lounge and dining areas and deep, shady patios that are 

ideal for relaxation. The traditionally styled private villa has five bedrooms with 

en-suite bathrooms, two with outside baths for indulgent soaks under starlit 

skies. Welcoming children of all ages, the family-friendly destination comes with 

a swimming pool and rolling lawns protected by game fencing, overlooking a 

waterhole that offers excellent game viewing 24/7. 

Tintswalo Family Camp Welgevonden in the malaria-free Welgevonden Game 

Reserve in the Waterberg ranks among SA’s largest private game reserves and 

boasts a great variety of game, including the Big Five. There are five spacious, 

freestanding luxury units, a main lodge with lovely lounges where fireplaces 

keep things cosy, a swimming pool with poolside loungers and a viewing deck 

overlooking the waterhole. It’s child-friendly and protected by electric fencing 

against predators and dangerous game to allow children the freedom to enjoy 

the outside areas. 

With unobstructed views across Boulders Beach and its world-famous resident 

colony of endangered African penguins, Tintswalo at Boulders Boutique Villa 

boasts a unique beachfront location. With luxurious suites, open-plan lounges with 

fireplaces, a TV room, outdoor terraces, and a wind-protected courtyard with a fire 

pit, as well as a sea view pool on the top deck, this is indeed a luxurious getaway. 

The rate is R25 000 a night deal for 10 people, with a minimum stay of two 

nights. The lodges are fully serviced and all health precautions and safety 

protocols are fully complied with. Safari options also include two safari activities 

a day, a safari vehicle and the services of a guide, as well as a private chef, 

housekeeping, laundry and Wi-Fi. Excluded are food and beverages and gratuities. 

Details: 021-773-0900 or tintswalo.com 

Look out for 

Coach Blue, which 

is about to land on 

the fragrance scene. 

All lime oil, absinthe 

and grapefruit, black 

pepper, cedar leaf 

and amber, wrapped 

up in a gentlemanly 

blue bottle. Gorgeous. 

From R970, at Woolies, 

Clicks, Truworths and 

Dis-Chem. 



Text: NOMAQHAWE MTEBELE Photos: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN Designer Garments: CASPER BOSMAN Makeup & Styling: RONEL LE ROUX Hair: DARELLE LOGGENBERG 

Mentor 

Magnificent 


There are many paths to teaching, 

businesswoman and coach, Reneë Beck, 

has learnt since starting her own personal 

development company, Pink Lemon 

Development, in 2017. 

At the forefront of Reneë’s business lies a passion for the development 

of women. As a young and dynamic woman herself, she saw an 

opportunity to help others mould their lives and realise their own 

dreams. “At the events we did, I realised that many women had a 

lot of questions but were not sure whom to turn to for information. 

Some just didn’t even know where to start. I went into personal 

development because I wanted to help with more than building 

businesses; I wanted to build them as women,” she told Get It during 

an interview. 

“We look at a holistic approach to build stronger and confident 

women along with the workshops and master classes. I believe when 

women develop themselves, they automatically become a better wife, 

mother, entrepreneur or career woman.” 

The entrepreneur with a financial background after a career at the 

South African Institute for Chartered Accountants (Saica), is also 

a romantic at heart. After living in Pretoria for a number of years, 

she finally settled in Bloemfontein with her husband, Hein. “I was 

raised in Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal before my dad was transferred to 

Bloemfontein after my matric year. My parents stayed for a year before 

moving to Pretoria but I stayed behind because I had met the man of 

my prayers. We’ve been together for twenty years now. We eventually 

moved to Pretoria but came back in 2012 because my husband 

wanted to come home,” Reneë added. 

The couple is involved as leaders at Gospel Workers Ministeries, a 

faith-based development. “I’m a woman of faith, so I pour that into 

my business. My beliefs don’t necessarily have to be shouted from 

the rooftops but my values are reflected in the way I act, engage with 

people at my workshops and how I treat others. At my events I’m 

very big on the whole experience, so I try to meet everyone, I make 

them feel comfortable so I can engage with them, find out who they 

are and what brings them there. At the end of the day, my heart is in 

serving people,” she shares. 

Reneë’s personality shines just as brightly as her welcoming smile. 

When she isn’t mentoring women, you’ll find her enjoying a book or 

three and maybe even singing at home. “One person had a post up 

asking people to name the books that they wanted to read and I gave 

six of them,” she said laughingly. “I love to read, it’s a big part of my life, 

books fuel me in different ways along with my business. As I also come 

from a musical family, I love to sing; it’s part of how I grew up.” 

The disruption of Covid-19 has meant that many women have to 

reinvent themselves and pivot their business in order to survive. This 

has come with a lot of uncertainty and disillusionment but women 

are very resilient. “It has been amazing to see the things they have 

been doing and the impact they are making within their own sphere 

of influence. Empowerment is fundamental in the life of any woman. 

It leads to the development of a good family, society and ultimately, a 

good nation. I believe that now is the time for women to live bolder, 

dream more, believe bigger and pursue lives filled with purpose and 

passion.” 



Text: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN Photos: LEANI PHOTOGRAPHY 


Moederskap 

op ‘n drafstap 

Om ‘n baba te hê, kan ‘n handvol wees, soos 

wat meer as een ma kan getuig. As jy daarby ‘n 

oefensessie kan inkry, is dit ‘n wendag. 

Karen Faasen-Heuer bemeester die kuns om fiksheid te balanseer 

met ma-wees en vind selfs tyd om heerlike, gesonde versnaperinge 

vir haar gesin te bak. 

Die fikse 27-jarige Karen plaas klem op die feit dat om te kan oefen, ‘n 

voorreg is. Sy glo dat ons in hierdie tyd moet weet dat dit ‘n voorreg 

is om gesond te wees. 

“Die Liewe Heer het net een liggaam 

vir ons gegee, en ons het net een 

kans om dit op te pas. Oefening bou 

my selfvertroue, my immuunstelsel, 

my energievlakke en fisieke krag.” 

Karen het haar man Robbie Heuer, in 

haar vierde jaar aan die Universiteit 

van die Vrystaat ontmoet terwyl sy 

besig was met ‘n graad in onderwys. 

Hulle het ‘n passie om fiks te bly, 

gedeel en die “Power Couple” 

het besluit om hande te vat en 

die waagstuk aan te pak om die 

CrossFit-bedryf te betree. Deesdae 

bestuur hulle die enigste CrossFitgimnasium 

in die Vrystaat, geleë in 

Langenhovenpark, Bloemfontein. 

Karen en is albei hoofafrigters met ‘n 

internasionale kwalifikasie wat nodig 

is om CrossFit te kan aanbied. 

“Ek het tydens my swangerskap 

CrossFit gedoen en dit het my 

baie gehelp. Dit het my ook ná 

my swangerskap gehelp om al die 

ekstra gewig af te skud. Nou, ná 20 

maande, lyk ek beter as wat ek voor 

die swangerskap gelyk het. My baba, 

Noah, geniet ook die CrossFit-bobaie 

en ek het ekstra energie om tyd met 

hom te speel en aandag aan hom te gee.” 

CrossFit is ‘n funksionele oefenprogram wat drie aspekte bevat: 

“Gimnastiek, gewigoptel en mono- struktuele beweging, ook bekend 

as kardio-oefeninge (roei, fietsry, hardloop en touspring). 

Met dit gesê, wil Karen mammas ook bewus maak daarvan dat dit 

lekker is om vir hul gesin gesonde eetgewoontes aan te leer. 

“Gesond eet KAN lekker wees!” sluit sy af. 



Va-va-zoom 

With more and more of us working from home, and most of our 

meetings being virtual ... via Skype, Facetime or Zoom ... here 

are our tips to help you look professional but not overdone. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 

1. Get the basics right. You’ve cleansed and toned, 

but a quick wipe with a good Micellar solution 

will ensure your face is clean and fresh, with no 

oily patches. Azana Spa Aloe Vera & Cucumber 

Micellar Water also assists in boosting your skin’s 

radiance. R89.95 from Dis-Chem. 

2. Make sure you prep with a good 

primer which blurs lines, hides open 

pores and stops shine. Essence Prime 

+ Studio Glow Boosting + Pore 

Minimizing Primer is a great product at 

a great price R189.95 from Clicks. 

3. Choose a really light foundation (you don’t 

want to look overdone). Even better, try a 

tinted fluid, like Filorga Flash-Nude Fluid, 

which gives an instantly flawless finish with 

no mask effect. R525 from cosmetology.co.za 

4. If you suffer from oily skin, or an oily T bar, 

a light dusting of NYX Professional Make 

Up HD Finishing Translucent Powder is 

great. Only use it where needed, not all over 

your face. R189.95 from Clicks. 

5. If you haven’t had time to wash your hair, 

or if it’s just looking a little flat and needs 

some volume, a spray of dry shampoo 

works wonders. Sorbet Drybar’s High and 

Dry dry shampoo adds volume and texture. 

R95 from Clicks. 

6. Too much screen time? 

Apply Filorga Optim- 

Eyes Refresh – an express 

revitalising eye contour 

stick, with instant cooling 

effect, which refreshes and 

magically makes signs of 

fatigue disappear. R430 

from Clicks and Edgars. 

7. Talking eyes, we all 

know your brows frame 

your face ... so make sure 

yours are perfect. Invest in 

a good pair of tweezers – 

Tweezerman Rose Gold 

Tweezer Slant (R359 

from Dis-Chem), are our 

go-to option. And use a 

good eyebrow pencil ... 

Clarins Eyebrow Pencil 

comes with a built-in spiral 

brush, so your brows look 

groomed and tamed. R325 

from clarins.co.za 


8. Keep your eye shadow 

soft and natural – then add 

lashings and lashings of 

mascara. We recommend 

Essence All Eyes on Me 

Multi-effect Mascara. It’s 

inexpensive and waterproof 

(perfect if the Zoom 

meeting bores you to tears). 

R47.95 at Clicks. 

9. If, like us, you talk with your 

hands, make sure your nails 

are in tip-top condition. The 

Sorbet Pro Gel Effect range 

doesn’t chip and comes in 

loads of lovely shades – we’re 

wearing the appropriately 

named Let’s Say Home (R110 

from sorbetnailbars.co.za). 

We also like Essie and Sally 

Hansen nail lacquers, which dry 

in less than a minute, so you 

can have a quick paint while 

you wait to dial in. 

10. Last, but never least, are 

your lips. We’re torn here. As 

you’re looking natural and not 

too made up, we should suggest 

a light natural shade, like Elizabeth 

Arden’s Beautiful Colour Moisturizing 

Lipstick in Breathless. But then ... no masks! 

So you could rock those lips with a smashing, fire 

engine Red Door Red. R325 from Woolies or Foschini. 

getitmagazine.co.za/bloemfontein

& 

RED WINE 

SLOW FOOD 

Lamb shank and oxtail and a bottle of 

smooth, luscious red. We’re loving winter 

Slow-braised Karoo lamb shank 

(Serves 4 – 6) 

Warm up with a hearty meal of slow-braised Karoo 

lamb shank ... rich and delicious, cooked until the meat 

falls off the bone. The recipe was shared by Spier Hotel ... 

it’s winter food at its best. Serve it with a bottle of Spier 

Creative Block 3. Subtle, perfumed notes of blackcurrant, 

blackberry, raspberry, pomegranate and mulberry are 

followed by spicy flavours of black pepper and coriander 

... it’s a silky, rich mouthful. 

You’ll need: 

30 ml (2 Tblsps) vegetable oil; 4 medium-large lamb 

shanks, trimmed of excess fat; 1 large white onion, diced; 

2 large carrots, peeled & finely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, 

finely grated; salt and freshly ground black pepper, to 

taste; 500 ml (2 cups) beef stock; 375 ml (1.5 cups) good 

red wine; 4 large tomatoes, chopped; 30 ml (2 Tblsps) 

tomato paste; 4 sprigs rosemary; 4 sprigs thyme; 

5 bay leaves 

Method: 

Preheat the oven to 160 °C. Heat the oil in a large, wide 

oven-proof pot over medium-high heat. Brown the shanks 

on all sides, then remove from pot and set aside. Add the 

onions and carrots to the pot and fry over medium heat 

until softened, then add garlic and cook for one minute. 

Return the shanks to the pot and season generously with 

salt and pepper. Add stock, wine, chopped tomatoes, 

tomato paste and herbs. Bring to a simmer, then cover 

the pot with a lid. Transfer to the oven and cook for 2 ½ - 3 

hours, or until the meat starts falling off the bone. 

Remove shanks from pot and set aside. Discard bay 

leaves and herbs from the sauce and place pot on stove. 

Simmer sauce over medium heat until thickened to your 

desired consistency. Add the shanks and serve warm with 

(optionally) herbed pap and vegetables. 

You can order Spier Creative Block 3 online for R179 

from shop.spier.co.za 


Oxtail with green olives and orange 

Winter is the time to bring out full-bodied reds, best enjoyed by the fireside or with heartwarming 

comfort food. New Roodeberg Reserve, a blend of the finest wines in the cellar, is the 

perfect freezing-day food companion ... think meaty casseroles, roasts and game dishes. An intense 

and richly textured wine, its intricate layers of red plum, blueberries, crushed herbs and tobacco 

leaf with hints of dark chocolate are rounded off by soft, silky tannins. The wine infuses rich flavour 

when added to hearty winter dishes like this one, from foodie Elmarie Berry. 


2,5kg oxtail; olive oil; 2 onions, diced; 2 Tblsps soy sauce; a few sprigs fresh rosemary; 4 bay 

leaves; 1 glass Roodeberg Reserve; 1 cup beef stock; finely grated rind of 1 orange; 200g pitted 

green olives; 200g button mushrooms 

Method: 

Preheat oven to 200°C. Heat the olive oil and fry the onion until soft. Spoon it out and add oxtail 

to the hot pan. Fry until golden brown. Add the cooked onions, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, wine, 

stock and orange rind. Place in the oven and bake for 3 to 4 hours. Check on it and add extra liquid 

if necessary. Add the olives and mushrooms and bake for another 1 hour. 

Roodeberg Reserve Red 2017 costs around R165 a bottle, and can be found at selected Pick n 

Pay stores, or ordered from kwvemporium.co.za 

Compiled by KYM ARGO 



Chocolate fondant with Lindor 

We’re fond of a good Pinotage ... the FAT Bastard Pinotage is a 

great choice. This deep ruby red, medium bodied wine is all lush dark 

fruit with hints of chocolate and mocha. Perfect to serve with one of 

our favourite desserts ... a rich chocolate fondant. This one, created for 

FAT Bastard by Sam Linsell, is a wonderful way to end a winter meal. 


200g dark chocolate, chopped; 100g salted butter; 1 tsp good 

quality instant coffee granules or ½ tsp espresso powder; 2 free-range 

eggs; 2 free-range egg yolks; ½ cup (110g) caster sugar; ¼ cup flour; 4 

white or milk chocolate Lindt Lindor balls or 3 x squares from a slab; 

cocoa for dusting 

Method: 

Preheat your oven to 200°C / 400°F and grease 4 dariole moulds or 

ramekins ( each with an approx capacity of 250ml / 1 cup). In a small 

pot melt the butter, coffee and chocolate until smooth. While it’s 

melting, using an electric beater, whisk the eggs, egg whites and sugar 

until pale and fluffy – about five minutes. Add the chocolate mixture 

and flour and briefly mix until well combined. Divide the mixture 

evenly between the four moulds and lightly press the Lindt Lindor 

balls/squares into the mixture in the middle. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes 

on a baking tray until they’ve puffed up and are firm on the top. Gently 

scrape a knife round the edges to loosen and tip out onto plates to 

serve hot. 

This makes 4 generous fondants, so you could quite easily make 

6 to 8 much smaller ones. Just reduce the cooking time down to 12 

minutes and halve the quantity of Lindor chocolate you add to the 

middle. 

FAT Bastard Pinotage can be ordered for around R120 a bottle from 

shop.fatbastardwine.co.za 

After-dinner coffee 

What was the worst thing about lockdown? 

Not getting our daily Starbucks fix. Even though 

we’re now able to pop down to our nearest 

Starbucks, we’re delighted that Starbucks 

At Home has just been launched. The same 

premium, instant coffee in a choice of medium 

and dark roast coffees we’re used to ... as well as 

a variety of coffee beverages. An add-on to the 

existing range (we’re already fans of the Nescafe 

Dolce Gusto by Starbucks capsules), the new 

range is available in multi-serve tins and singleserve 

sachets. You’ll find them at stores including 

Checkers, Pick n Pay, Spar and Makro as well as 

convenient online platforms such as Pick n Pay 

Online and Takealot. 


Won 

the 

MEN 

move 

This has been a year of change. As women we have had to step up to the plate and 

embrace the new age of business as well as the role of the leading lady. Women on 

the Move, with the support of Vodacom, FNB and Seda is bringing amazing women of 

Bloemfontein to the forefront. These super ladies tell us what it means to be a 

21st Century woman. 



Mamello 

Selamolela 

Communication is the name of the game for this 

MANAGING EXECUTIVE OF VODACOM in the Free State and 

the Northern Cape. As an industry leader, Mamello Selamolela 

has cultivated a team of capable and passionate people 

in a time when telecommunications have become key in 

connecting with loved ones. 

She expresses that the word woman represents power that 

is balanced, nurturing and uplifting at the same time. This she 

tries to embody. “My best decision was to develop a team of 

capable, passionate people and give them room to excel. We 

hire slowly and carefully to make sure that we select the very 

best people for our team,” says Mamello. 

The executive is also a University of Cape Town alumna 

and describes her years studying there as some of the best 

in her life. “I had the privilege of relocating to Cape Town to 

study at UCT, where I spent six amazing years.” 

Mamello describes Vodacom as differentiated from the 

competition by their commitment to being a purpose-led 

business, the purpose being to connect for a better future. “I 

love the fact that my work touches and transforms people’s 

lives every day. Our services help people to connect with 

each other, connect to opportunities and connect to the 

world. We have seen this especially now during the Covid-19 

pandemic, where communication and connectivity have 

been so vital for people, businesses and governments.” 

Even as an industry leader Mamello is spiritually driven, 

having made the decision to give her life to Jesus, while the 

women who have shaped her life are still some of the ones 

she looks up to. “So many incredible women inspire me. Some 

are close to home, like my mother and grandmother, while 

others are further away but have inspired me and millions 

of women across the world. I admire many women for their 

tenacity, strength, compassion, leadership, authenticity and 

commitment to excellence.” 

Lorraine Mc Anda has been working in the 

banking industry for more than 19 years. She has 10 

years’ experience in managing and leading teams 

across multiple sectors. As the Sales Head of the 

FNB Commercial Free State Central team, she is 

committed to helping clients solve their business 

problems through innovative solutions. 

“FNB is committed to putting our clients first and 

our unique value proposition distinguishes us from 

our competitors. We are focused on helping our 

clients solve their business problems and we look 

for innovative solutions that our customers never 

thought possible in order to assist them to start, run 

and grow their businesses. Our aim is to support 

our female clients with their growth, celebrate their 

successes and partner with them in order to have 

an influence on the community within which they 

operate.” 

Lorraine was born in Namibia before moving to 

Kathu in the Northern Cape where she completed 

high school. “My heart always yearns for Namibia and 

my family and I visit as often as possible,” she says. 

It’s no surprise that her source of inspiration comes 

from home. “My mother is my biggest inspiration and 

always will be, I suppose. She has shown me what a 

woman is capable of once pushed to their limits. She 

survived so many obstacles but the biggest obstacle 

she conquered was cancer. Through sheer power and 

the will to survive, she fought until her last moments 

with us. That’s what I want to accomplish every day 

with every battle I face… in life and work.” 

Her advice to young businesswomen is to 

believe in themselves and know their strengths and 

weaknesses. “You have to believe in yourself before 

anyone else will. Only we ourselves know what our 

limits are and how far we can push ourselves. If we 

don’t believe, we will never reach the impossible even 

if everyone else says we 

can’t.” 

Lorraine 

Mc Anda 


Busi 

Ntsele 

Busi Ntsele is as multitalented 

as she is glamorous. As the force 

behind local luxury designer brand, 

Ruby Red, she empowers women 

to look their best. However, her 

sense of spirituality radiates above 

all else and she helps other women 

to fulfil their own path of selfempowerment. 

She describes herself as a 

businesswoman, spiritual and 

energy healer, and life coach. As 

a Jo’burg native, it was during her 

studies at the University of the Free 

State that she made Bloemfontein 

her home. “I was born and raised 

in Gauteng and moved to the 

Free State to pursue my studies in 

accountancy at the University of 

the Free State. Teaching has always 

been my calling and based on 

my qualifications in accounting, I 

embarked on a journey of selfempowerment 

and empowerment 

of others in healing their ‘money 

wounds’,” Busi reflects. 

The wife and mom of three 

girls is also a perfectionist, which 

can be seen in all her business 

endeavours. “The worst decision 

I’ve ever made, was to start a 

business that I knew nothing 

about while depending on 

others. I’m a perfectionist; you 

can see it in my everyday life 

as well as the way I run my 

businesses. I don’t stop until 

I get something done. 

“But the best decision 

I’ve ever made, was to accept and 

acknowledge my calling allowing 

my personality to serve the energy 

of my soul,” she says. 

Busi’s life and business decisions 

are God-driven as she believes 

that His presence in her ventures 

is the key to success. “I’m inspired 

by women both young and old 

who I know and see every day as 

well as those I read about or see on 

TV. These are the kind of women 

who understand the reason for 

their existence and strive to fulfil 

their purpose in life while proving 

that anything is possible if you’re 

determined to achieve it.” 



Keamogetswe 

Molebatsi 

Keamogetswe Molebatsi loves working at one of the 

most iconic brands in the world. As Coca-Cola Beverages 

South Africa’s District Manager for the Goldfields area, 

including Klerksdorp, Potchefstroom, Welkom, Bloemhof 

and Christiana, she can apply multiple skills to get the job 

done. 

“There are many things that I love about what I do. 

One of them is being part of something larger that makes 

a difference. The environment I work in is dynamic and 

changes continuously. Every day is different and what you 

know today, may not be relevant tomorrow. So it requires 

you to apply multiple skill sets in order to thrive. I simply 

love my job because it challenges me in different ways 

every day.” 

She considers affording herself the opportunity to return 

to studying full time as the best decision she’s made so 

far. She takes every choice in life as a learning curve for 

the future. “The best decision I ever made, was to go back 

to full-time studies. I pursued my studies of choice after 

working in the banking industry for five years. That was 

many moons ago. I live by the belief that there are no bad 

decisions in life, only opportunities to learn from. To master 

the art of self-forgiveness propels us to become better 

human beings,” Keamogetswe shares. 

As a career woman she believes that women have 

their own strengths that are effective in business and the 

workspace. “To me, being a woman means being able to 

be assertive and powerful, yet compassionate. It means 

always striving to accomplish your goals, irrespective of the 

challenges or setbacks you may face along the way. Young 

businesswomen shouldn’t try to be like men and shouldn’t 

be afraid to fail because failure is an opportunity to learn.” 

Nosihle Mthethwa is inspired by a wide variety of 

women; from author and poet Maya Angelou, to Prime 

Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern. Coming 

from KwaZulu-Natal she grew up wanting to become a 

teacher but it was her love of books that opened her up 

to a wider world of opportunity. 

Today she is Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa’s 

District Manager for the North West area and 

responsible for the sales and distribution operations of 

the area. This is a job that requires leadership, driving 

profitable growth while managing costs and compliance 

to the various regulatory and statutory requirements. 

“I love seeing people grow and reach their full 

potential in whatever role they are in. This job gives me 

a great platform to serve that purpose. Also, I have 100% 

faith in the integrity and strategic direction of the senior 

leadership of my organisation and for me that makes all 

the difference. It makes it easier to be passionate about 

the business and to be committed to achieving the 

results.” 

Nosihle expresses that she has learnt important 

lessons in leadership and business from her family while 

growing up. These have shaped her into the woman 

that she is today, especially in situations that others may 

shy away from. “I am a rural girl and was raised by my 

grandparents. My grandfather was a school principal 

and a tribal leader. I learned a lot about leadership from 

watching him. There were three small businesses at 

home and all of them were run by the women in the 

family. Growing up, I was aware of the spaces that the 

women were traditionally not encouraged to enter. 

However, I also knew that it was not a reason to stop me 

from pursuing my goals.” 

Reading is still a big part of her life and she enjoys 

books on African fiction as well as tales that let her 

imagination wonder. “I love African fiction and stories 

that draw you in so that after a while you cannot 

remember whether it 

Nosihle 

was a book or movie.” 

Mthethwa 


Aguila Real Estate 

The tide is turning and the 

dynamic team of women from 

AGUILA REAL ESTATE is taking the industry by storm. The 

highly skilled and experienced team places a premium on 

honesty, industry knowledge, collaboration, extraordinary 

customer service and efficiency in all areas. 

CHARMAINE SCHRÖDER – Charmaine finds peace with 

a paintbrush in her hand and enjoys creating colourful 

paintings. Apart from having a passion for art, she also loves 

spending time with her family. Take a walk through her 

Facebook page: Charmaine Schröder Art. 

VELINDI BAKKES – To Velindi, the best decision she has 

ever made, was to join the Aguila Real Estate team as an 

independent real estate agent. “Here I can live out my dream 

of serving people and being on the move day to day.” 

CHERIE FOURIE – Agricultural property specialist (full 

status agent), Cherie Fourie, loves her job because of the 

tremendous challenges, the beauty, opportunities and 

privileges found in this country. “I thank God for the earth’s 

abundant resources, His grace, ‘wo’/manpower and many 

opportunities to make a sustainable difference.” 

AMANDA NEL – Amanda’s tip for young businesswomen: 

“Make integrity, transparency and diligence the keystones of 

your business… the sky is the limit.” 

TIANA DU TOIT – For Tiana, being a woman means being 

soft, gentle and honourable. “It means you are a tower of 

strength for your husband, the centre of the household, a 

teacher, a nurse, a chef – the one who tells her children about 

Dear Jesus.” 

PETRO LOMBAARD – Petro believes that looking after 

yourself is key. “Whether you are an office working person 

or a real estate agent, you should treat yourself every day 

by following a skin care routine and having a hairdo or a 

manicure at least once a month.” 

ERNA VAN VUUREN – Erna’s passion is people and being 

in the business of working with people, she ensures that the 

team generates customers for life and clients receive the very 

best the industry has to offer. “Aguila Real Estate is a boutique 

real estate company with a handpicked team of dedicated 

agents who thrive on teamwork and collaboration. We treat 

everyone with dignity and consideration, transforming and 

enriching lives while maintaining an impeccable level of 

service. We have a unique and effective marketing plan to 

turn property listings into sales.” 

WOUTRI MUGGLESTONE – Woutri is known for doing her 

job with love and passion. “I see my work as an opportunity to 

make a real difference in the lives of clients every day.” 

MARI ZIETSMAN – Mari started her career as a teacher in 

Bloemfontein and Heilbron. She entered the property market 

by starting her career as an agent in 2006. “Since then I have 

been using every opportunity to make people’s dreams come 

true.” 

LIESEL EARLE – Liesel’s dream job has always been to be 

a preschool teacher. She believes that people who become 

teachers must have great passion and dedication. “I would like 

to express my gratitude and appreciation to all of them.” 

LIZE VAN DER LINDE - Lize believes that an inspiring 

woman is an independent and a hard-working woman. Her 

inspiring woman’s best characteristic is her great passion for 

her career, which means “a busy schedule, however she always 

make time for family life”. 

LIDA HUGO – Lida believes that one should do something 

that sustains one’s self-pride on a daily basis. “Being grateful 

for waking up, knowing that I will never have this day again, 

planning and prioritizing the day ahead is important to me.” 

MARINDA SPALDING – “Life is incredibly precious. That 

just you being alive means there’s a purpose attached to your 

being and a purpose that only you can attain.” 



Elmarie 

van Coller 

Growing up, Elmarie van Coller dreamt of becoming a 

hairdresser but her life took a different route, which led to 

the establishment of her own real estate company. However, 

she still believes in the power of feminine abilities, which no 

doubt, has been part of her success. 

“Women are special because they love to accomplish 

things and they love to work together in order to get what 

they want. Women have come so far in this world – that is 

what makes them even more special.” 

As the DIRECTOR OF ELMARIE VAN COLLER 

PROPERTIES, this dynamic woman’s purpose is to help 

people find the home of their dreams. She lives by the Word 

of God and radiates positivity in all she does. “I love to work 

with people and always try my best to bring joy to other 

people’s lives by helping them to find their dream house. I 

refuse to be negative. I have a very positive mind-set. So I 

don’t look at the economy or negative things. I focus on the 

positive as I’m convinced that every negative thing always has 

a positive side,” Elmarie says. 

The mother of two girls and wife to a pharmacist spent 

her younger years on a farm in Viljoenskroon before going 

to the university in Potchefstroom. It’s no surprise that her 

inspiration is down to earth as well as the way she chooses 

to spend her downtime. “I get my inspiration from my late 

grandmother and mother. They were hardworking and 

energetic women who taught me to never give up. When 

I take time out for myself, I go to my miniature horses and 

cuddle them. I also enjoy spring cleaning my house; it’s very 

therapeutic for me.” 

The businesswoman has three tips for young women 

that including keeping faith, believing in themselves and 

maintaining a positive mind set. “Keep your eyes on Jesus and 

wait for the voice of the Holy Spirit. Never think you are too 

young to achieve your goals and dreams. Also, have a positive 

mind-set and purpose; press on, even in tough times.” 

To be a woman means a lot of things today, but 

to Khabonina Manese, founder of KHABO DESIGNS 

(KD), it means having the freedom to be anything she 

wants to be. The young entrepreneur believes in doing 

the best with what you have in order to reach for your 

dreams. 

“If you can’t stop thinking about your dream, start 

where you are with what you have and take the first 

step.” This advice comes from the real life experience 

as Khabonina made the decision to pursue her path 

in design. “The best decision I’ve made so far was 

to give my vision the full attention it deserves; by 

not being a 9 to 5 employee.” KD is a business in the 

design industry that provides graphic, multimedia and 

website design services (www.khabodesigns.co.za.). 

“My love for art and design while growing up 

planted the seed that led me to pursue what I’m 

passionate about. The fact that I can create what I 

can see in my mind, is magical. It doesn’t take a lot 

from me because I enjoy designing and tapping 

into my creative mind”, explains Khabonina. The 

professionalism of her designs and minimalist design 

style reflects her personality. Khabo Designs delivers 

designs with purpose, meaning and always strives for 

excellence. 

The driven businesswoman is also a student 

pursuing a Master’s degree of Visual Arts in Multimedia 

but a busy schedule also calls for some downtime 

which Khabonina enjoys as a form of self-care. “Taking 

time for yourself is important for your health and it’s 

part of self-care. I prefer to be in quiet spaces, either 

journaling, reading or doing a beauty-routine like a 

face mask.” 

KHABONINA 

Manese 


Candy 

SMITH 

For businesswoman and fashion powerhouse Candy Smith, 

being a 21st Century woman means being strong, bold and 

courageous, yet caring and concerned about those around 

her. Life had humble beginnings in Bronville, Welkom for the 

now wife and mother who has gone on to starting several 

businesses in Bloemfontein, including Free State Fashion Week. 

After working in the corporate world for a few years, Candy 

took the path of her passion and has not turned back since. 

“I love what I do because I am following my passion and my 

God-given talent. Therefore, I live my dream daily, doing what I 

love most. For the longest time of my life I have been working 

in corporate and have learned so much; I believe it’s important 

to somehow follow your passion,” she says 

As the owner of several successful companies, including 

FREE STATE FASHION WEEK and FREE STATE FASHION 

HUB (an accredited fashion design institute), her flair for style 

is undeniable. However, Candy’s latest venture, TAMMY 

TAYLOR NAILS BLOEMFONTEIN, has taken glam to another 

level. She is also involved in the tourism industry as the owner 

of guesthouses and a travel agency. “I think what makes the 

business we offer different is our focus on customer service 

excellence and making each one of them feel special.” 

When she isn’t taking on the world, Candy enjoys a quiet 

and calm life away from her demanding schedule. She 

explained that what keeps her inspired are the women who 

continue to pursue their passions despite the odds. “Women 

who persist in in all areas of their lives, women who stand up 

and support one another, and definitely women who stand 

out in the crowd and make positive changes in their own lives 

and the lives of others.” 

The businesswoman gave some sound advice for other 

women who are business inclined. “Never give up on your 

dream; it doesn’t matter where you come from, always persist 

until you succeed. First work hard and when you start seeing 

direction in your finances and business, then work smarter. 

Lastly, always keep your eye on your vision and never deviate 

from it to please others.” 



Lintvelt 

Anchen 

Anchen Lintvelt began her career in 2004 at Media24 

before she was appointed to a sales position at OFM in 

2006. Today, as OFM Sales Manager, together with a team 

of 16 individuals, they sell radio advertising solutions to a 

broad spectrum of business nationally and in Central South 

Africa. The OFM sales team also provides a full recording 

and production studio for any type of audio recordings. 

“I have worked with a wide variety of clients from 

different industries, towns and regions during the first 12 

years of my career at OFM as an account executive. I was 

appointed regional sales manager for OFM North West 

in 2018 and as OFM Sales Manager in December 2019. 

This month it will be exactly 14 years of dedication to this 

incredible brand and business – what a privilege!” 

“Women are the game changers of the world. They are 

mothers, ladies, influencers and caretakers of many, yet still 

somehow, the words magical, mysterious and fascinating 

also come to mind. I think women are much more powerful 

than they believe.” 

A wife and also mother of three expressed that radio has 

a prominent space in the media industry. “What a powerful 

medium. Every day, every campaign, every client and every 

result is different. We get to deal with all sorts of industries 

and businesses. There is never a dull moment!” 

“Radio is always on. It’s free to listen to and is part of 

everybody’s daily routine. It’s a companion and a friend. It’s 

direct and immediate. OFM changes the lives of people! 

We influence, motivate and inform listeners and we grow 

business for those who advertise with us. It really is the best 

job in the world,” she added. 

Anchen is inspired by the go-getters and women who 

are persistent in achieving their goals. “These are people 

who want to get the job done and refuse to fail, but choose 

to rather get up and try again.” 

Superwoman is what comes to mind when Lindi 

Mtwentula describes a woman of the 21st Century. The 

OFM Marketing Manager joined the media industry 

at a young age and has seen her career go from 

strength to strength in a fast-paced environment. 

“Being a Marketing Manager for OFM entails 

steering and implementing the brands Public 

Relations; Internal Communications; Marketing 

Strategy/Action Plan and Corporate Social Investment 

Strategies. Managing all industry events, activations 

and advertising for OFM, means operating in a work 

hard, play hard environment, and I love it. I am 

thankful for being part of a brand that people love and 

that changes people’s lives.” 

“Personally being a wife, mother, friend and work 

professional requires you to want to master all roles, 

however, one needs to dig in deep and find your 

passion. My family always takes first place; family 

above all,” Lindi says. 

The young wife and mother enjoys fulfilling all roles 

in her life, especially as she is inspired by women who 

make a difference in the lives of many. “I am inspired 

by many different women, depending on the point I 

am in my life. Locally I look up to Basetsana Khumalo 

because she has truly come a long way from beauty 

pageant queen to media mogul who runs several 

businesses, including a production company that 

produced popular lifestyle TV show Top Billing. Her 

business drive and ethic is inspiring. Another woman 

would be Michelle Obama, a true humanitarian and 

resilient woman. She is firm believer in changing 

people’s lives and empowering women to achieve 

greatness.” 

Lindi 

Mtwentula 


Photo supplied by iFlair Photography 

The fitness journey of Hende-Mari 

Strydom is a bit like a Cinderella story, but 

instead of the glass slippers and a fairy 

godmother, hers features dumbbells 

and some hard-core training. 

Hende-Mari is the founder and 

owner of ZooZLifestyle, an allencompassing 

fitness and lifestyle 

brand that allows people from all 

walks of life to achieve their best 

state of being. ZooZLifestyle 

includes personalised and 

tailored meal plans, general 

and bespoke training 

programmes, as well as a 

range of fashion-forward 

fitness apparel. 

Not only is she the 

founder and owner of this 

well-known brand, she is 

also the South African 

President of the World 

Fitness Federation, 

an international 

bodybuilding and 

fitness judge and 

professional 

fitness 

athlete. 

Hende-Mari 

Strydom 

“I am living the 

ZooZLifestyle. I lead by 

example. People know me 

and trust me because of this. 

I do not promote a quick fix or 

crash diets. I am proud to see 

how my clients achieve their 

health goals, maintain them 

and integrate them into 

the lifestyle of their entire 

family,” says Hende-Mari. 

She is a firm believer 

of eliminating negative 

thoughts, people and 

lifestyle choices in order 

to pursue her dreams. 

Apart from being a 

fitness fanatic changing 

people’s lives through 

fitness, Hende-Mari loves 

spending time with her 

daughter. “I enjoy good food 

and wine with family and close 

friends. My ultimate treat is a Spa 

Day – either alone, or with my girl 

friends who lift me up and have 

the same outlook on life.” 

Her tips to young, aspiring 

women who want to follow in her 

footsteps, is to have a goal and work 

very hard. Given enough personal 

grit and motivation, her personal 

inspiration transformation proves that 

you can achieve anything you set your 

mind to. 

“Don’t be afraid to fail, through 

failure you learn to succeed. Be kind 

and always give back.” 



REMAXFIRST Bloemfontein Sales Associate, Marietjie 

Jacobs, is not only dedicated to making lasting connections 

with people but matching them with their perfect home 

as well. She began as a Science and Biology teacher at 

a number of schools, including Grey College, before 

branching out into real estate. 

“Although teaching brought me great joy, I was later 

afforded an opportunity to follow my other great passion, 

which is finding homes for families. Selling houses is one 

thing but matching a person with a place where they can 

take refuge, grow and raise a family, is something different. 

Finding a first-time buyer that place that will set them up for 

life, is also always special,” says Marietjie. 

She described women as the nurturers, carers, protectors 

and advisors of our society, especially in a world that can do 

with a woman’s touch now more than ever. It is no surprise 

that she finds 

Jacobs 

inspiration in 

Marietjie 

the female 

leaders of the 

world. “Jacinda 

Ardern is 

wonderful. She is a compassionate and empathetic leader 

who takes on her role as Prime Minister of New Zealand 

with elegance and guts… and she loves rugby!” 

The gym enthusiast and runner starts off each day with 

an attitude of gratitude before taking on the world of real 

estate sales. “Always be grateful, generous, and of service 

to others but first and foremost, find ways to be of value to 

others.” 

“My business is based on values. I firmly believe that 

people are attracted to and attractive for people with 

similar values. That’s why people become clients, associates 

and friends. Values above profit… and the rest will take care 

of itself.” 

Salomé 

Reizis 

When you put together creativity and business savvy 

you may just end up with something out of the ordinary. 

This package comes in the form of Salomé Reizis, who has 

transformed a quiet corner and neglected spot in Navalsig 

into a shopping and entertainment hub in Bloemfontein. 

REIZIS SQUARE is a space where people can gather to 

shop, be entertained and enjoy a good old fashioned chat 

over a delicious meal. The monthly Reizis Square Nite Market 

is extremely popular with Bloemfontein residents and visitors. 

“Since I love to be creative, I have had the opportunity to 

share and live out my artistic side when it comes to my 

businesses. I love to use my own properties as canvases. I 

always try my best to put Bloemfontein on the map and try 

to achieve this by creating a different space where even your 

social media photos will be on par to overseas standards.” 

Her roots are firmly planted in Bloemfontein but having 

lived in several places while growing up, Salomé definitely has 

had the travel bug. Travelling all over the world has been an 

enriching part of her life. “I was born in Jan Kempdorp, lived 

in Warrenton and Blackrock, Hotazel where I started school, 

then Mafikeng and Postmasburg. My father was transferred to 

Bloemfontein and this was where I planted my roots! The best 

decision I’ve ever made, was to start travelling the world and 

enriching my life. I have travelled far and beyond and these 

opportunities have given me a different outlook on life,” she 

says. 

These days you will find the creatively inclined 

businesswoman renovating one thing or the other, but her 

best advice for women is to live with passion and gratitude. “I 

love moving furniture in my house and I am busy renovating 

an old Mercedes Sprinter into a camper van. My tips for 

young female businesswomen are that they should be 

grateful for what they have and be honest with themselves. 

They should work hard for what they want and have passion 

in what they do.” 


GALINO HOUSE REHABILITATION 

CENTRE is a place of transformation 

for many who walk through its doors. 

Co-owner and addiction counsellor, 

Marizanne Grunow, is committed to 

the healing of others and works with a 

great team that includes social worker, 

Lee-Ann Uys, to help the process. 

“I have a passion for being 

instrumental in the healing process 

of wounded people. I witness broken 

people on their day of admission. 

To see the same individuals on their 

way to wholeness after 21 days, is an 

exhilarating feeling,” says Marizanne. 

The centre’s experienced staff 

provides unparalleled addiction 

treatment to serve each person’s 

unique journey towards a lifetime of 

recovery. “Our staff works at the core 

emotional level to uncover the root 

issues driving the addiction. At Galino 

House we believe that a spiritual 

experience is imperative to achieve 

lasting recovery.” 

As a social worker, Lee-Ann’s 

approach to the rehabilitation process 

is very hands-on. She does initial 

assessments of patients who are newly 

admitted and assists in conducting 

group sessions as part of a 12-step 

rehabilitation programme. 

“I love being an advocate for 

people’s growth. There is something 

so powerful about watching and 

understanding how others carve 

out their own paths and navigate 

challenging waves that could take 

them down in a second,” Lee-Anne 

says. 

“For me there is no such thing as a 

best or worst decision. I usually take a 

decision after praying about it, so any 

decision taken at a certain time in my 

life was considered my best decision,” 

says Lee-Ann. 

Marizanne, who believes that a 

woman is a symbol of tenacity and 

a carrier of wisdom, agrees. “My best 

decision was to have my daughter and 

to be able to raise her with kindness 

and compassion. I do not regret any 

wrong turns since they have shaped 

me for the job I am doing today.” 

Marizanne 

Grunow 

& 

Lee-Ann 

Uys 



Prof Felicity Burt is an avid reader of books describing 

the history of pandemics, and although she knew it was 

possible, she never imagined that she would be part of 

a global pandemic affecting our daily routine. “When I 

was younger, I actually wanted to become a doctor or 

private investigator who solves mysteries – like the Famous 

Five or Nancy Drew! So maybe I found common ground 

as a medical scientist looking for viruses and trying to 

understand how they cause disease.” When she moved to 

Bloemfontein from Johannesburg, she joined the Division 

of Virology in a joint appointment with the UFS and the 

National Health Laboratory Service. With her expertise, 

Prof Felicity leads the University of the Free State COVID-19 

Task Team. 

Originally from Harare, Zimbabwe, Felicity studies viruses 

that are transmitted to humans by mosquitoes or ticks, 

and viruses that are zoonotic in origin – in other words – 

transmitted from animals to humans. “Based on my research 

outputs, I was awarded and currently hold a South African 

Research Chair in ‘Vector-borne and zoonotic pathogens 

research’, hosted by the University of the Free State. 

Felicity spends ‘me time’ with her horse, Tarteeb. “It can 

be riding him, exercising him, grooming, anything as long 

as I go home smelling of horse!” Her appreciation for nature 

is also reflected in her skincare, involving any product 

brandished with the Leaping Bunny logo, “which indicates 

that it is internationally certified as a cruelty-free product”. 

The best decision she ever made, was to have a family. 

“I had multiple miscarriages, so it wasn’t easy. But once 

I decide I want something I can be rather determined. 

Consequently, my husband, Dr Stephen Robinson, and 

I have an awesome teenage daughter currently at St 

Michael’s School.” Since she is a positive and optimistic 

person, Felicity makes the best of any situation. “Everything 

always looks better the next morning, anyway.” 

Prof Felicity 

Burt 

Dr Marinkie 

Madiope 

Dr Maria ‘Marinkie’ Madiope, who grew up in Ga- 

Rankuwa, Pretoria, is not simply your average professional 

woman. Her academic record speaks of vigilant style 

and resilient independence. Maria is currently the South 

Campus Principal of the University of the Free State. 

But she actually wanted to become a nurse. 

“Unfortunately, or fortunately, I waited forever to get 

accepted into the nursing college. Luckily, one of my four 

sisters who were training as a teacher at Hebron Training 

College, applied there on my behalf. I was accepted to 

study a Junior Teacher’s Certificate, and that is how it all 

began.” 

As winner of the Gender Activism: Advocacy and 

Promotion of Women’s Rights and 2013 Unisa Woman of 

the Year awards, Maria sees women as proud warriors – 

resilient and strong guardians of the future generations. 

She also contributes her own success to resilience, 

“and enthusiasm, confidence, focus, adaptability, and 

authenticity”. 

Maria enjoys the opportunity to transform the Open 

Distance Learning Campus of the UFS to a digitised 

university. “It all comes to head on the official Welcoming 

or Graduation Day. I cannot express the feelings I have 

when welcoming students to the University of Free State 

to unlock their future. Or when they graduate. Especially 

students who have gone through very traumatic home, 

personal, or academic times. They still succeed, even 

when others have given up on them.” 

Although Maria is also inspired by Maya Angelou’s 

poems, her mother is her greatest inspiration. “She 

always had a smile on her face no matter how hard she 

worked, and she loved everyone. Her greatest strength is 

her ability to let nothing and no one remove her crown: 

‘Strong winds may blow, but a QUEEN will bobby pin that 

thang in place and persevere, because she is more than a 

conquerer’.” 


Originally from KwaZulu-Natal, virologist Dr Sabeehah 

Vawda plays a significant role in the University of the 

Free State COVID-19 Task Team. “I find it fascinating that 

viruses, these super tiny organisms that aren’t even 

visualised with a light microscope, can do so much to the 

human body. And even bring the entire world to a halt!” 

Sabeehah is a medical doctor who specialised in 

virology. After completing her postgraduate studies 

in Bloemfontein, she stayed on and is currently a 

pathologist in Virology at the National Health Laboratory 

Services, Universitas, and Senior Lecturer in the Division 

of Virology at the University of the Free State. 

Being yourself, is Sabeehah’s best advice for young 

academic women. Also, to give your best and remain 

humble and respectful towards all. “In my work, I am very 

punctual and particular about everything I do, putting my 

full effort into tasks. Beginning organised and prepared 

helps me to stay on top of things, and I always try to find 

ways to work smart.” 

Her mother is a tremendous inspiration. “She is always 

motivated, seeing the ‘bright side’ of dreary matters, and 

encourages both my sister and myself to do the same. My 

dad tragically passed away when I was 18 and my mum 

very courageously took on her double role, encouraged 

my sister and I to pursue our dreams, and with the 

Almighty’s mercy got us both through medical school. 

My mum remains my ‘go-to-person’ and we must chat 

every day, sometimes multiple times!” 

Although being more introverted, Sabeehah uses her 

‘me time’ to be with her family, or to travel and explore 

different cultures. Her beauty routine is the basic cleanse, 

moisturise, and sunscreen, because “I’ve got relatively 

good skin – from my 

mum!” 

Dr Sabeehah 

Vawda 


Burneline 

Kaars 

Burneline Kaars starts her day at 05:00 with a lemon 

wedge in a glass of water, oatmeal, and fresh green 

juice. After some quiet time in her study while her family 

is still asleep, she is ready for another day as Head of 

Organisational Development and Employee Wellness at 

the University of the Free State. 

Although she dreamed of becoming an air hostess, she 

found her passion by participating in community projects 

as a teenager. “I went to study Social Work in Wellington 

but had to quit, due to financial constraints.” After many 

years of sacrifice and hard work, she is currently doing her 

dream job and is pursuing a master’s degree in Industrial 

Psychology to help her positively impact people’s lives. 

She advises young women to choose courage over fear 

when chasing their dreams. “Make choices that will expand 

your possibilities, such as education or exposure to new 

things. And don’t let your life revolve around your work 

alone. Find other experiences outside of work to maintain a 

healthy work-life integration.” 

Burneline is inspired by her mother who instilled deeprooted 

values in six children as a single parent. “She never 

wanted us to settle for second best.” Despite being stuck 

in a destructive relationship at some point, Burneline says 

her best decision was to marry her now husband. “We make 

a great team!” The two of them are the founders of the 

‘Reach Our Community Foundation’ that serves orphan and 

vulnerable children. 

“I do not regret my past relationship with an obsessive 

and jealous person. We are allowed to make mistakes but 

should not let our mistakes define our identity. Embrace 

tough times and rise above anything that may bring you 

down or make you feel inferior.” 

She credits her own success to her drive and 

determination to work harder, to keep going, and to try 

new things. 


Jackie 

Ntshingila 

To PROVINCIAL MANAGER OF THE SMALL 

ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SEDA) Free 

State, Jackie Ntshingila, being a woman means being 

compassionate, loving, supporting, nurturing and selfless 

while still being strong and very powerful. 

Seda was established through the National Small Business 

Amendment Act 29 of 2004 in the same year to implement 

the national government’s small business strategy. The 

agency is also mandated to design and implement a standard 

and common national delivery network that must uniformly 

apply throughout the Republic in respect of small enterprise 

development, integrating all government-funded small 

enterprise support across all tiers of government. 

“Seda’s vision is to be the centre of excellence for small 

enterprise development in South Africa,” Jackie says. 

In support of female-owned enterprises, Seda has 

the Women Enterprise Coaching Programme where female 

entrepreneurs are mentored to guide the growth of their 

business. “The programme assembles groups of 20 to 30 

business owners under the supervision of a coach/mentor 

who oversees their business operations and offers solutions 

and guidance. The goal of the programme is to increase 

turnover, retain and increase jobs, improve efficiency and 

effectiveness and assist the entrepreneurs to improve on 

compliance with statutory bodies.” 

“I love what I do as I find joy in helping and being of service 

to mankind. The job that I am in allows me to do that as it 

assists with entrepreneurship development. With my team, 

we have been able to push the Seda brand as an enabler in 

providing support to SMMEs in the Free State, even during 

the Covid-19 pandemic.” 

Jackie draws her inspiration from South Africa’s very 

own female icon who believed in persistence despite the 

odds. “Personally I am inspired by the late Winnie Madikizela 

Mandela. The woman was powerful, compassionate, brave, 

kind, and resilient. Winnie stood for what she believed, 

irrespective of all opposing forces.” 

Designing jewellery is about more than making a 

beautiful ring or necklace. It is also about the story of 

the piece. Ilze Stergos started M Design Jewellery by 

selling jewellery, then expanded the business to include 

repairing, remodelling, designing and manufacturing 

custom-made pieces of jewellery. 

“I love what I do because I get to meet the most 

interesting and fascinating people. When consulting 

with an in love couple to design their wedding bands, I 

become part of their story; when I help a young, modern 

lady to transform her family heirlooms into something 

modern and fun which she can wear with pride and joy, 

I share a bit of her family history. At the market days and 

ladies’ teas where I exhibit, my fiancé, Kenny, assists me. It 

becomes a joint venture between the two of us.” 

The Bloemfontein born and bred lady believes a 

woman should be strong, fierce, sensitive and selfless. 

Ilze’s business is centred on building good relationships 

and going the extra mile to give clients a bespoke 

experience. “At M Design Jewellery we are different 

because we work with passion and love. I build up 

relationships with my clients and often we become 

friends. I also go the extra mile by often personally 

delivering a piece of jewellery straight to their door once 

it has been repaired or manufactured.” 

The creative draws her inspiration from historical icon 

Anne Frank, especially when going through tough times. 

“I am inspired by Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl who, 

at age 13 kept a diary of her family’s time in hiding during 

the holocaust. She inspires me because even at the 

toughest times she kept her faith and remained positive, 

even on the difficult days. Her famous quote ‘I don’t 

think of all the misery, but of the beauty that still remains’, 

has rung especially true for me personally during the 

challenging times we are experiencing during Covid-19.” 

Ilze 

Stergos 


Alda Fourie 

As owner of Xcellenté Business Solutions, Alda 

Fourie focuses on supporting businesses with expert 

advice and knowledge to make the right marketing 

and business decisions. Alda, who runs this blooming 

marketing and strategic consulting business in 

Bloemfontein, is no newbie when it comes to the 

industry. She boasts an impressive track record of 

working for some of the biggest names in South 

Africa. 

As a woman Alda believes that one needs to 

be able to wear all hats in life. From a loving and 

caring mother, partner, friend and wife, to organiser, 

businesswoman and leader in the community, she 

understands her inner beauty and calling to care. “I 

also realise my dependency on God,” she said. Being 

the busy and hardworking woman she is, Alda always 

makes time for her hubby of 26 years and their three 

beautiful children. 

“I am generally inspired by woman who are able 

to successfully balance their work and personal life, 

who can manage their time with God and their family; 

women who have the ability to energize action and 

get things done.” 

With her love for people, strategy and marketing, 

Alda’s business, Xcellenté Business Solutions, also 

offers strategic marketing plans, hourly consultations 

on marketing challenges, marketing retainers to 

assist in the implementation of any marketing related 

activity and training in marketing and sales. 

“My advice to young female businesswomen is to 

never get stuck in your job description and to always 

be willing to do more than what is expected, without 

complaining or expecting something back.” 

Contact Alda: 082 991 0488 


As a RUBY DIRECTOR AT ANNIQUE HEALTH AND 

BEAUTY, health is at the centre of this incredible woman’s 

life and business. After a battle with cancer five years ago, 

a healthy lifestyle has become Annemarie Cronje’s passion, 

particularly one that allows her to help other women to be 

beautiful from the inside out. 

The mother of two hails from Cape Town but has come 

to call Bloemfontein her home. This is where Annemarie 

manages a team of consultants spread all over South Africa, 

helping them build their businesses as well as change 

people’s lives with wonderful Rooibos products. “A healthy 

lifestyle became my passion when I went through cancer but 

I have always loved working with people. So now I can help 

people to live a healthy life and take care of their skin – all 

while forming friendships with my wonderful clients. I look 

forward to every day, working with my team of consultants 

and helping clients with skin or health challenges,” she says. 

Annique is a proudly South African range that has been 

creating products that are 100% compatible to the South 

African climate and circumstances as well as exporting to 

other countries for 49 years. “The best decision I ever made, 

was to get involved with Annique full time, which means 

working from home and spending more time with my family 

while earning an income. My son is also part of my business 

and it is so special to work with him and also learn from his 

young, creative ideas.” 

“Continuous research has proved that Rooibos is antiallergic, 

makes the skin beautiful, prevents diseases like 

diabetes, heart problems and cancer. The latest research 

also proved that it is excellent for serious sports participants. 

Because of a strong health and allergy range, it also creates an 

excellent income.” 

Annemarie gains inspiration from other women who wear 

many hats in order to provide for their families and support 

their communities. “Women who inspire me are young 

mothers who have a full-time career while taking care of 

their family and at the same time making a difference in our 

community.” 

Annemarie 

CRONJÉ 


Stepping up and stepping out, Nadia von Maltitz is embracing the new 

age of business and the role of the leading lady. Owner of CUBEROO, a 

social media and digital strategy agency, Nadia strives to be at least 

1% better every day. 

This strategically driven social media agency assists clients 

throughout South Africa. Nadia mainly helps business owners 

understand how having a great online presence and using 

digital marketing can help them reach new heights in 

promoting a strong brand. 

“We focus on strategy at the core of everything 

we do and look at projects holistically. Cuberoo has 

solutions for businesses of all sizes and at all stages. 

Because our work is mainly digital everything we do 

can be measured. We’ve been successful because 

we genuinely care about results for our clients. 

Our experience working on global and corporate 

brands has given us an edge,” says Nadia 

According to her, you should always have 

trust in your vision and know that you will 

get there, even if it takes a little longer than 

you expected. “Be patient with yourself,” 

says Nadia, who advises other women to 

know their worth and value their time 

whilst working towards their vision. 

When taking some time for 

herself, Nadia enjoys a long run, 

laughing 

with friends and family or just 

reading a book. 

Growing up on a farm 

outside of Ficksburg in the 

Eastern Free State, she is 

passionate about the Free 

State province and wants to 

see the businesses in the 

area excel. 

“With my passion of 

helping business grow, 

I am determined 

to help business 

owners understand 

online channels 

and how they can 

leverage them 

using a strategic 

approach.” 

NADIA 

von Maltitz 


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Sitting on the 

deck of the bay 

Sitting right on the water’s edge at Hobie Beach – one of the best-rated locations in 

Plett – The Bungalow, Plettenberg Bay is a fusion of sun, sea and sand, with lashings 

of luxury and touches of seaside chic … the perfect spot for beachside living. And 

it’s where we want to be the minute the travel ban lifts. 

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A quiet corner. A firepit. 

The shade of a milkwood. 

Happy days. 

This privately owned bed and breakfast may be five star, but it’s 

not stuffy. In fact, it’s the perfect spot to kick off your flip-flops at 

the door, collapse on a sofa, and sip something cool while letting 

the kids have fun. 

There’s sophisticated, but laid-back accommodation – cool and 

breezy, sea-facing, luxuriously furnished rooms. There’s a fabulous 

family suite, but also a cleverly designed ‘Pod’ room, where the 

kids sleep in bunk-like compartments. 

There’s a lovely, casual restaurant, where the kitchen’s open all 

day ... dishing up holiday fare nachos, sushi and signature pizzas. 

When the weather’s warm, you can relax in the sun on the 

pool terrace, finding shade under the beautiful indigenous 

milkwood trees, or head on up to the rooftop deck which 

overlooks the entire bay. For cooler evenings, you can gather up 

the family and sit round a cosy fire in the private tranquil boma 

area, with comfy beanbags and oversized scatter cushions. 

If you can bear to tear yourself away, there’s a beach just a 

pebble’s throw away and loads of other attractions ... think hiking 

through the Robberg Nature Reserve, taking a cruise on the 

Keurbooms River, swimming, surfing, whale, dolphin and seal 

watching, boating, fishing, bodyboards to guests. Good grief, 

there’s more ... try cycling and golfing, or a spot of birdwatching. 

After the stressful months we’ve all had this year, we think 

falling asleep to the soothing sounds of the sea are just what we 

need ... see you there! 

Rates are from R2400 for two sharing a room. 

Details: The Bungalow, Plettenberg Bay is one of Cape Summer 

Villas’ boutique collection of exclusive accommodation properties in 

the Western Cape. Phone 044-533-1864 or capesummervillas.co.za 


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for something classic or sporty. The two 

stores of HDL Jewellers in Bloemfontein 

are situated at Mimosa Mall and Loch Logan 

Waterfront. The winner will be able to shop 

at an HDL store of their choice. HDL Jewellers 

will soon open a new online store and jewellery 

repair centre. So watch this space. We are 

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