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BALLITO • UMHLANGA 

GET OUTSIDE AND 

GET MOVING! 

Beauty, brains 

a red porsche 

Meet Dr Rohini Bisaal& 

WIN! 

A handcrafted knife 

valued at R2 150 

SPRING 

AWAKENS 

Architectural 

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in a floating 

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SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

SEPTEMBER 2020

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Why don’t you… 

2 Take an advanced driving lesson or curl up with a good read 

Wish List 

6 Lust-worthy Spring spoils for the warmer months 

People 

8 Meet beautiful Ballito dentist, model and dancer Dr Rohini Bisaal 

10 Salt Rock engineering and environmental geologist Dr GV Price 

wins a well-deserved prestigious award 

14 The dynamic Umhlanga-based Salomon Brothers share their 

car wash business success story 

16 What better time to clean up our beaches than the start of Spring? 

Health & Beauty 

18 It’s time to hit the refresh button - time to Spring clean your health! 

20 Collagen - not just a fancy health buzz word! 

Food & Drink 

22 David Hoehler has turned his childhood hobby into a successful 

handmade kitchen knife-making business ... 

24 Celebrate National Braai Day with some yummy spoils 

from Lifestyle SuperSpar 

26 Three talented North Coast chefs share their 

quick & easy SA-inspired recipes 

30 Love a good smoothie but not the mess and fuss of making one? 

We’ve found the perfect solution ... Summa Smoothies! 

32 Wonderful wines and tasty recipes to celebrate our heritage 

Home and gardens 

35 Architectural excellence - a floating forest fantasy home 

40 Michelle Gouldon artwork is more than just pretty pictures ... 

42 Shades of a pink for a beautiful Spring table setting 

Travel & OUTDOORS 

46 As the weather warms up it’s time to get active and enjoy 

our amazing North Coast outdoor lifestyle 

Cover: Dr Rohini Bisaal 

Shot by: Chris Allan Photo: 083 441 3144, 

www.chrisallanphoto.co.za 

Shoot location: Elaleni Coastal Forest Estate: 

087 195 1167, www.elaleni.co.za 

September 2020 

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A hot date! 

Words, wheels, and edge-of-your-sofa thrillers 

Words ... 

If ever you needed a nudge to pick up a book, now is the time. Be part of 

the latest book launches, author Q&As and more, that are happening via 

Zoom by checking Exclusive Books’ Facebook page. It is free of charge; all 

you need to do is register for the webinar! 

While on the topic of books, don’t miss this year’s South African Book 

Fair virtual event. A mix of poetry sessions, author-led panel discussions, 

SMME skills development workshops, kids-related programmes such as 

online storytelling, and puppet and theatre shows will form part of the 

fair. Pencil the 11th to 13th in your diary. For the full programme and 

tickets, visit www.southafricanbookfair.co.za 

Are you a budding young author looking for a challenge? Enter this year’s 

Word Warrior competition and you could walk away with R1 000 cash and 

books to the value of R5 000 for your school. If you’re nine to 16-years-old, 

you can enter by writing dialogue for a play or a movie about the foxy 

detective Inkomba. Details: 087-237-7781 or visit www.read.org.za 

Wheels ... 

So you think driving on our highways, byways 

and dodging potholes make you a good 

driver, right? Well, even the most seasoned 

driver can benefit from an advanced driving 

course. Spending time with a professional 

driving instructor will help you gain insights 

into defensive driving, road safety, hijacking 

defence, as well as teach you how to get the 

best performance from your car – safely. 

Speed on over to Google, search for one of 

these great training schools and learn how 

to really drive. adrenalindrivingacademy. 

co.za; amgdrivingacademy.co.za; 

bmwdrivingexperience.co.za; ford.co.za; 

toyota.co.za; vw.co.za and landrover.co.za. 

Vroom vroom. 

And a thrill a minute 

We’re on the edge of our seats with this 

must-watch series on Showmax. Oscar 

nominees Jude Law and Naomie Harris star in 

The Third Day, a six-part psychological thriller 

set on an alluring and mysterious island. This 

delightfully dark show is divided into two 

parts. In ‘Summer’ a man visits a creepy island 

off the British coast and discovers a group of 

inhabitants intent on preserving their home at 

any cost. In the second half, ‘Winter,’ a strongwilled 

outsider comes to the island seeking 

answers, but instead causes a battle to decide 

its fate. • Then we’ve got a gripping sci-fi drama 

on Netflix. As American astronaut Emma Green 

(Hilary Swank) prepares to lead an international 

crew on the first mission to Mars, she must 

reconcile herself to her decision to leave behind 

her husband and teenage daughter when they 

need her the most. As the crew’s journey into 

space intensifies, their personal dynamics and 

the effects of being away from their loved ones 

back on Earth become increasingly complex. 

Away shows that sometimes, to reach for the 

stars, we must leave home behind. 

Away 


04 Get It • Ballito Umhlanga September 2020

Book club 

Nothing but time ... to read and drink wine 

There’s no doubt that when it comes to her novels, Karin Slaughter 

has a sick and twisted mind. Quite possible our favourite thriller writer 

ever! In The Silent Wife, we jump from present day Atlanta, Georgia, 

where medical examiner Sara Linton and Will Trent – GBI investigator 

and Sara’s boyfriend – are investigating the brutal murder of a young 

girl. The investigation takes a wild and unexpected turn, and readers are 

taken back a decade to Grant Country, and a case being investigated 

by Jeffrey Tolliver –Sara’s husband ... and jumps back and forth between 

the cases and the two decades. Just JOY for those who started the 

Grant Country books from the beginning, with Blindsighted. Wicked 

twists, as there should be, a little love story to keep things sweet, a 

thriller we could. not. put. down. HarperCollinsPublishers. • It’s been a 

good month for tense reads. Massively edge-of-your-seat, beautifully 

written and also with a great big unexpected twist, Sarah Vaughan’s 

Little Disasters looks at issues of mothers not coping, friends and trust 

issues, families keeping secrets. Very believable, with characters you 

just ache for. Simon and Schuster • Lesley Pearce. Perfect for an easy, 

weekend read. She’s just released a new thriller titled Liar, revolving 

around a young woman who is desperate to be a reporter (the closest 

she’s come is selling advertising in the local paper!). When she discovers 

the body of a murder victim near her home, and hears the lies the 

police and reporters are spreading, she convinces the local paper’s 

editor to let her tell the true story. And when another body is found, 

she thinks she may be the one to solve the mystery and stop more 

murders. Michael Joseph • Staying with thrillers – that November 2019 

tour! Siya Kolisi – Against All Odds by Jeremy Daniel tells the story of 

the boy from the Zwide township who beat the odds and followed his 

passion from the African Bombers Club to his appointment as first black 

Springbok captain. Thrilling indeed. Jonathan Ball Publishers 


Wish list 

Are we going bright for Spring? Hell yes! 

Dreams, drugs and stardom 

make for one helluva tale 

Have you heard of the British band Utopia 

Avenue? Don’t worry ... neither had we. 

Made up of folksinger Elf Holloway, blues 

bassist Dean Moss, guitar virtuoso Jasper de 

Zoet and jazz drummer Griff Griffin, who were part 

of London’s psychedelic scene in 1967, and who 

created a unique sound, with lyrics that captured 

their turbulent times. The band produced only two 

albums in two years, but their 

musical legacy lives on. And 

this is their story. One of a 

brief, blazing journey from 

Soho clubs and draughty 

ballrooms to the promised 

land of America, just when 

the Summer of Love was 

receding into something 

much darker. It’s a multifaceted 

tale of dreams, drugs, 

love, sexuality, madness and 

grief, of stardom’s wobbly 

ladder and fame’s Faustian 

pact, and of the collision 

between youthful idealism 

and jaded reality as the 

sixties drew to a close. It’s 

a story that celebrates the 

power of music to connect 

across divides, define an era 

and thrill the soul. Hodder & 

Stoughton, R355 

Sensational Spring spoils 

We’re all being kind to ourselves and enjoying a little spoil every 

now and then … and very few things are as decadent and 

indulgent as the new luxurious Lindt Creation range. Absolute 

heaven for chocolate lovers, the Creation range comes in a variety 

of flavours and each chocolate is filled with exquisite ingredients 

… like nuts, wafer, caramel, mint and crème brulee! The range is 

available exclusively at Woolworths and Lindt chocolate boutique 

stores, R69,95 a slab. Our favourites? Creation Milk Hazelnut, 

Creation Wafer and Nut and Creation Caramel! Details: www.lindt. 

co.za or follow them on social media: IG @LindtSA; FB Lindt 

Even a Spring 

shower won’t bring us 

down ... we’ll whip out our 

Tropical Tangerine umbrella. 

R621 from rosehipdesign.co.za 

Compiled by KYM ARGO 


When it comes to bright and 

cheerful, Lou Harvey’s always top 

of the game. She’s just teamed 

up with Mr Price Home for 

her second Creative Colab 

Collection ... it’s all brilliant, 

bright and botanical. Soft 

furnishings, kitchen and 

bathroom accessories, crockery 

and stationery in oversized bold 

florals, sunbirds and paisley. You’ll 

find the range in store, or on online. 

Details: mrphome.com 

Wild about Spring 

Our favourite season of the year 

... and apparently the fave of the 

Macaroon crew too, who every 

September launch their new 

range ... each one better than 

the last. This year it’s all about 

Wild Wreaths. They’re dressing 

the animal kingdom – think 

apes and ellies, leopards and 

lions – in blossoming crowns 

of wild flowers. Available online 

this month on macaroon.co.za 


Text: Leah Shone | Photographs: Chris Allan Photo | Shoot location: Elaleni Coastal Forest Estate | Hair: Carlton Hair Ballito 


spreading smiles 

If it wasn’t for her incredibly approachable nature and friendly smile, one might be 

slightly intimidated by Ballito dentist Dr Rohini Bisaal. Apart from having her own 

dental practice and being a strikingly beautiful model and dancer . . . 

she also drives a red 718 Porsche Cayman! 

t’s hard to believe that 

someone as beautiful, 

confident and successful as 

Rohini grew up with a very 

low self-esteem after being 

bullied and teased at school. 

However, she believes that 

it was this experience that ultimately 

led to her choosing her career path 

and creating a life she is now very 

proud of. 

Based at the Active Care Medical 

Clinic at the Ballito Junction Regional 

Mall, Rohini’s dental practice offers a 

range of services from basic dentistry 

to paediatric and specialist dentistry, 

as well as aesthetic dentistry. She 

will soon be offering other aesthetic 

services such as Botox and fillers. 

Originally from Durban, Rohini 

matriculated from Durban Girls’ High 

School and went on to study dentistry 

at the University of the Western Cape. 

While at school, she was often teased 

about her ‘bunny teeth’, and ended 

up not wanting to smile in front of 

people. “My parents came to my 

rescue and got me braces when I was 

13. That was a game-changer and I 

was incredibly fascinated by the entire 

process.” 

It was inevitable, she says, that she 

would one day end up studying to 

become a dentist. “I guess becoming 

a dentist was a very personal decision 

as I knew first hand what it felt like not 

being able to smile confidently and 

seeing how my life was changed with 

orthodontics. I knew then that this 

was what I wanted to do – change 

people’s lives by spreading smiles.” 

Aside from her professional career, 

Rohini has also seen success in the 

world of modelling and dancing. 

She was crowned first princess at 

I knew then that this was what I wanted 

to do - change lives by spreading smiles. 

the Miss India South Africa pageant while at university and modelled in various 

advertising campaigns, and also did middle-Eastern and ballroom dancing in 

various performances both locally and overseas. 

“Dancing will always be a part of me. It is a language of the soul. It keeps me 

grounded and makes me feel alive at the same time. My goal for dancing is to 

one day learn the art of salsa! My modelling career began when I was in Grade 

8. I graduated with Models International and then signed up with D&A Model 

Management in Cape Town during my third year of studies. This definitely 

contributed to my overall independence and growth as an individual.” 

Rohini is also passionate about practising yoga and meditation. She says both 

keep her grounded, focused and healthy and allow her to connect with her inner 

self – especially when life gets a bit busy and haphazard. “I listen to motivational 

podcasts every morning while getting ready for work and feel this sets the tone 

for how I start my day.” 

Probably the most interesting and unexpected of Rohini’s passions and hobbies 

is her car – a gorgeous bright red 718 Porsche Cayman. “I used to play Playstation 

when I was a kid, especially a game called ‘Need for Speed Most Wanted’. One 

day when I unlocked the Porsche Cayman, I immediately fell in love with it! I 

stuck a picture of a red Porsche on my vision board in 2013 and, fast-forward five 

years later to 2018, at the age of 23, I took ownership of my very own red 718 

Porsche Cayman. I named her Pepper!” 

“I don’t see her as just a materialistic possession, but rather a symbol of hard 

work, determination and perseverance. She serves as a reminder to me that 

anything is possible and this motivates me to work harder every day. This car was 

a true ‘dream come true’ for me.” 

Asked what she loves most about the work she does Rohini says, “I love the fact 

that I can make another individual smile. It’s priceless when you hear patients tell 

you they are either out of pain, or they can smile again. Dentistry is a beautiful 

industry to be in because every single case is different and I am learning and 

developing every day as a clinician. There is always space to grow in the industry.” 

The only challenge she has faced in her industry, Rohini says, is the fact that 

people are sometimes apprehensive when they find out she is a young, female 

dentist. “There is a misconception that older, male dentists are superior. Dentistry 

is a five-year degree, which includes both academic and practical work, and we 

are graded according to our ability. I look at it as a positive challenge though, to 

help young female dentists break the stigma and show the world that we are not 

less competent, but are equal to our male colleagues.” 

Details: Dr Rohini Bisaal, Active Care Clinic, Ballito Junction Regional Mall, 032 586 

1819, IG: rohinibisaal 


A lifetime of 

achievement 

A man of many skills, Ballito 

engineering and environmental 

geologist Dr GV Price is a husband 

of 46 years, a father, grandfather 

and an avid sportsman. We chatted 

to him after he recently received a 

very prestigious award. 

Text: Leah Shone | Photo: Chris Allan Photo 


is lists of 

achievements, both 

professional and 

sporting, are long 

and impressive. 

But GV’s most 

recent award, from the South 

African Institute for Engineering & 

Environmental Geologists (SAIEG), 

is certainly one of the most 

prestigious. 

Receiving the SAIEG Gold Medal 

Award is not something that 

happens every day - or even 

every year. It is the premier award 

of the Institute and, according to 

the official citation, “is presented 

in recognition of outstanding 

lifelong service by an individual 

to the profession of Engineering 

and Environmental Geology 

in South Africa.” The award is 

only given out in years where 

a suitable recipient has been 

recognised. One just has to take 

a quick look at his impressive 

CV to understand why GV was 

presented this award. 

After matriculating from Queens 

College Boys High School in 

1970, GV completed his national 

service and then studied geology 

at Natal University. Afterwards, 

he did a Master’s degree in 

engineering geology at the 

University of Pretoria and finally 

a PhD in engineering geology in 

1991. 

Asked why he decided to study 

engineering GV says, “I chose this 

field because ever since I can 

remember I had a fascination 

with the earth’s crust. As a small 

boy I picked up pebbles and 

rock fragments and carted them 

home. I used my pocket money 

to buy strangely shaped and 

coloured mineral rock specimens. 

Engineering Geology has allowed 

me to combine geology and 

engineering as a life skill.” 

Throughout his career GV 

has worked on a number of 

impressive projects around Africa, 

Afghanistan, Nepal, Papua New 

Guinea, Indonesia and Ireland. His 

job over the years, he says, has 

involved interrogating anything 

of a civil engineering nature 

below the surface. 

“Foundations for buildings, 

bridges and dams and tunnel 

investigations to predict not only 

rockmass conditions but also 

stability of a newly opened void. 

I chose this field 

because ever since I 

can remember I had 

a fascination with 

the earth’s crust. 

Also, stability of deep excavations 

in soil and rock, prospecting 

for materials with which to 

use in building all of these 

and investigation of problem 

foundations such as compressible 

(or expansive) clays, sands with 

a collapsible grain structure, 

sudden sinkholes in dolomitic 

areas ... the list goes on.” 

But despite his many work 

achievements, GV’s true passion, 

it seems, remains his family. Asked 

why he decided to settle in Ballito 

he simply says, “my life partner 

of 46 years, Lil, is originally from 

Estcourt and always yearned to 

be back in KZN. Of course, what 

a beautiful lady wants is what a 

beautiful lady gets!” 

The couple’s daughter Taryn and 

son-in-law Russell live in Salt Rock 

with four of their five grandsons. 

His son Shane lives in Australia. 

“When WorleyParsons asked me 

to run their Eastern operations 

from Durban, it was a chance to 

live near Tat and family. Besides 

that, we love the North Coast. 

Warm weather, beautiful beaches, 

chilled and happy people, close 

family and good friends … an 

obvious choice! 

GV is also an accomplished 

sportsman, with a particularly 

impressive canoeing background. 

“I have a soft spot for canoeing. 

It’s amazing going down a river, 

enjoying the excitement of 

the rapids, camaraderie with 

friends and nature (including 

the occasional crocodile!).” He 

has completed 40 Dusi Canoe 

Marathons, with his last one 

being a highlight. “My son-in-law 

and I did it together and had to 

complete the final 22 kilometres 

swimming, climbing, walking and 

dragging our broken boat all the 

way to Durban. All that without 

one bad word and still finishing 

in time!” 

Other sporting highlights include 

his 10th Comrades, the Iron Man 

in PE (he was already in his midfifties!), 

kayaking in Antarctica and 

completing 20 Fish River canoe 

marathons. He also achieved his 

provincial colours for canoeing. 

“Oh, and importantly, I have 

completed at least one Dusi 

canoe marathon with my wife 

and both my children!” 

Still very active GV canoes three 

times a week with a group 

called the ‘Salty Dogs’ and 

mountain bikes regularly with 

the ‘Canebrakers’ at Holla Trails. 

He also does karate twice a week 

where he is working his way to 

his purple belt and runs with his 

‘speedy spouse’, “but she is far too 

fast for me,” he laughs. 

When asked how he feels about 

receiving a Gold Medal Award GV 

says, “it’s been a very humbling 

experience. Its such an amazing 

honour to be recognised by 

your peers and when I look at 

the names of past recipients, I 

can’t believe I can be in the same 

elevated space as them! I’m 

certainly honoured. No other way 

of looking at it.” 


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Dynamic duo 

Not only do they run a successful car detailing and cleaning business, but they also 

have a training academy and more than 17 percent of their staff members are hearingimpaired 

or deaf. We found out a little more about the dynamic Salomon brothers. 

hen brothers 

Dominic and 

Alex told their 

mother they 

were giving up 

their respective 

professional careers to wash cars, she 

cried. Of course, she could never have 

known the success her sons would 

see with their car detailing business 

over the next seven years. 

The Salomon Brothers currently 

operate out of three branches: at 

BMW Durban, Mini Rocks Umhlanga 

and SMG at the newly constructed, 

remarkable Umhlanga Arch. They 

employ more than 85 staff who wash, 

maintain and fix up literally thousands 

of vehicles every month. 

Things didn’t start out like this though. 

In fact, when they became partners 

and opened their business (which was 

then called Geeky Clean Detailing) 

it was just the two of them, washing 

cars at people’s homes. 

Brothers Dominic and Alex can often be 

found working on the vehicles themselves 

Text: Leah Shone 

Their training academy allows 

staff members to upskill and 

work their way up in the business 

Although they both came from 

different career backgrounds - 

Dominic was in finance and Alex a 

chef – the one thing they always had 

in common was their obsession with 

cars and motorbikes. So, in 2013, the 

two self-proclaimed ‘petrol heads’ 

decided to quit their jobs and follow 

their bliss . . . 

“We both love cars and bikes and 

we literally grew up in a garage. As a 

result, we got really good at cleaning 

cars,” says Dominic who is also the 

company CEO. 

Apart from being good a cleaning 

cars, they also learnt how to 

disassemble and put things back 

together, which meant they could 

offer more than just a basic car wash. 

And they weren’t cleaning just any 

cars either. 

“Our goal was to only work on 

extremely high-end vehicles. We were 

going for the ‘less is more’ approach, 

where we could do a few detailing 

jobs on exclusive vehicles that the 

owners weren’t comfortable with 

taking just anywhere.” 

They worked as a fully-mobile, owner 

operated team for three years before 

deciding it was time to put down 

some roots. “A friend of ours who was 

a used car manager helped us get a 

foot in the door with the McCarthy 

brand and we put forward a proposal 

to take over the service cleaning 

side. Slowly we started growing our 

business step-by-step.” 

Although their core business remains 

cleaning, they also offer a wide range 


The Salomon Brothers offer their clients 

so much more than just a car wash 

of other specialised add-on services like window and 

headlight tints, vinyl wraps, paint protection film and 

loads more. 

They are also passionate about their staff and decided to 

start a training academy to ensure each staff member is 

trained up properly and able to work their way up in the 

business. 

“We are able to train people who come straight off the 

street and have no income and bring them up to a level 

where they are earning R250 a day. It’s very physical work 

in the beginning as we wash and hand over a car every 15 

minutes, for nine hours every day. But they can work their 

way up and learn new skills within the business.” 

Something they are very proud of, Dominic says, is the 

fact that a significant portion of their staff are deaf or 

hearing impaired. “We drove past a place called eDeaf 

in Musgrave one day and decided to stop and check it 

out. It was an employment agency for deaf people and 

we knew we wanted to get involved. Initially we had just 

three deaf people in the academy, but now 17 percent of 

our staff are deaf,” says Dominic. “It’s been amazing to see 

how quickly and easily they integrate with the hearing 

staff and some of our staff members have even picked up 

sign language. It’s humbling and uplifting being around 

them, as they are such positive people despite their 

challenges.” 

Although COVID-19 has had an effect, business has 

picked up somewhat as people want to have their 

vehicles sanitized. “Sanitizing is not new for us, it’s 

something we have been doing for years, so our cleaning 

practices haven’t changed all that much.” 

Working so closely as brothers has its challenges at times, 

especially with their fiery Argentinian background, but 

the brothers agree that they know how to handle each 

other and work well together. And while they probably 

could sit back and let their staff do all the hard work, you 

are more likely to find them getting their hands dirty and 

physically working on their clients’ vehicles themselves, 

ensuring they have the best possible experience. “Our 

business is family run and our roots are deep. We hold our 

titles as owner-operators close to our hearts as we believe 

we are the heartbeat of the business.” 

Details: 031 536 2030, sales@salomonbrother.co.za 


Clean up 

give back 

As the weather starts to warm and Spring 

& 

awakens, there is no better time to turn 

our eyes towards the ocean and beaches 

and consider what we can do to clean 

things up than right now. Litter4Tokens 

founder Clare Swithenbank-Bowman 

tells us how her organisation is 

making a difference. 

Litter4Tokens founder Clare Swithenbank- Bowman with a 

Mermaid Tear Catcher. Photo: Leticia Cox photography 


A nurdle trommel is used to separate the microplastic 

from the sand and companies can purchase 

trommels and arrange their own beach clean ups 

Litter is exchanged for 

tokens used to buy food 

Text: Leah Shone | Photo: sam maber photography 

Billions of nurdles, or ‘mermaid’s 

tears’ (tiny pellets of plastic) end 

up on our shores every year 

There is a fair amount of ‘doom and 

gloom’ and an increasing amount 

of poverty around us every day. It 

can be hard to stay focussed on the 

positive or believe that we can make 

a difference. But, according to Clare, 

we all can. 

WITHIN THE COMMUNITY 

When she founded Litter4Tokens in 

2015, Clare’s goal was to help prevent 

ocean-bound plastic from reaching 

our oceans while creating a platform 

for unemployed people to feed their 

families at the same time. And that’s 

just what she has managed to do. 

She says more than 2.7 million 

kilograms of plastic have been 

collected and over 105 600 people 

fed since they launched. 

The Litter4Tokens concept is simple: 

community members collect litter, 

which they can then exchange for tokens to buy dry goods from the token 

shops. The token shops are kept stocked through various donations and 

partnerships. “The aim of the Litter4Tokens campaign is to instil pride and 

cleanliness by putting respect back into the communities, and encouraging 

hard work whilst employing and educating the nation. This campaign is also 

addressing climate change, global public health, and global poverty at the same 

time,” says Clare. 

ON THE BEACHES 

If you made your way down to Ballito’s main beach during last year’s Ballito Pro 

you would’ve no doubt seen people collecting nurdles. Nurdles, also known 

as ‘mermaid tears’, are tiny pellets of plastic used to make most of our plastic 

products. Billions of these end up on beaches every year. 

“In 2017 Durban’s eyes were opened to the global threat nurdles pose to our 

oceans when a freak storm resulted in two billion nurdles spilling into the 

Durban harbour and quickly spreading along the entire KZN coastline.” 

In response, Litter4tokens came up with an award-winning product called a 

Mermaid Tear Catcher (a small frisbee-like disc used to sift plastic from the sand), 

which they launched at last year’s Pro. 

“The total impact of the collection over the Ballito Pro was over 240,000 mermaid 

tears (or 2.4kg) at the seven-day event. This was a huge awareness campaign, 

while at the same time making the most impactful difference in the environment 

by preventing these plastic nurdles from being in our food chain and being 

eaten by birds and sea life!” 

Litter4Tokens is the SA manufacturer of nurdle trommels (hand-powered sifting 

machines used to separate micro plastic from beach sand) for Nurdle SA and 

the Mermaid Tear Catcher’s, which means all funds from these goes to stocking 

up the token shops. These are branded for companies, who are encouraged to 

organise their own team beach clean ups. 

MAKE A CHANGE 

Like so many other things, COVID-19 has had a negative effect on recycling and 

Litter4Tokens is currently partnering with local companies and schools to have 

their recycling rebates redirected to support the Litter4Tokens token shops. 

“We have partnered with the Ballito Lifestyle Centre and Ashton and Umhlali 

Preparatory and all their rebates from recycling are coming to support the token 

shops. We are heavily reliant on donations.” 

Clare says Zimbali recently ordered a Nurdle Trommel, which they will use for 

a beach clean up on 29 November (lockdown restrictions permitting) and 

Plastic SA have also ordered a Nurdle Trommel to clean up the micro plastic in 

Cape Town. If you are interested in ordering Mermaid Tear Catchers or a Nurdle 

Trommel, or helping out in any way in a token shop, contact Clare. 

Details: clare@litter4tokens.co.za 


Refresh& 

rejuvenate 

Life has been pretty stressful of late and, chances are, we haven’t all been putting our 

health first. As we enter the season of change, it’s time to take a deep breath and focus on 

that which is most important. 

Promotion 

DETOX & DESTRESS … 

Therapeutic reflexologist, 

Dawn Kruger 

Therapeutic Reflexology is not just 

a foot massage. It encourages the 

body’s own healing ability using pressure 

points on the feet. The ancient 

practice of reflexology is suitable for 

anyone, from babies to the elderly 

and reflexologist Dawn is passionate 

about helping her patients achieve 

their health goals. Also offering 

complimentary therapies like Auricular 

Therapy and Vietnamese Facial 

Reflexology, Dawn says that any time 

is the right time to detox the body 

from stress and toxins. 


PUT THE SPARKLE BACK … 

Lasersure and Dr Frances 

Prinsloo Inc. 

If the COVID-19 pandemic has left 

you feeling dreary and you feel like it’s 

time to brighten up your appearance, 

it’s time to visit the team at Lasersure. 

Our favourite Dr Frances and the newest 

member of the team, Dr Michelle 

Blom (who is well-known in the Umhlanga 

area), can effectively address 

your concerns with their vast experience 

and sound knowledge, helping 

you decide what best suits you and 

your individuality. Allow them to put 

the sparkle back in your eye and smile 

and rest assured that you will be treated 

with care in a ‘COVID-19-compliant’ 

environment. Details: info@lasersure. 

co.za, 032 946 0424. 

Details: dawnkruger10@gmail.com, 087 

354 9041 

HOLISTIC INTERVENTION … 

Speech and Language Therapy 

This is a team of Speech and Language 

Therapists who are passionate 

about communication skills in young 

children. Offering assessments and 

intervention both at their offices in 

Salt Rock and at schools in the area 

allows the therapists to provide holistic 

intervention and ensure that both 

classroom and home performance 

improve. They work with paediatric 

and school-aged children and are 

passionate about early childhood 

communication, auditory processing 

difficulties, fluency (stuttering), speech 

and language delays and literacy difficulties, 

including reading and spelling. 

Details: Eden Health, Eden Village, Old 

Fort Road, Salt Rock. annalize.gould@ 

gmail.com, 079 378 0088 (Annalize 

Gould), 082 577 7220 (Roxanne Grey) 

and 081 330 2887 (Rinay Kullen)

Collagen 

hype 

Collagen products are 

booming right now … 

drinks, powders, capsules 

and creams - you name it, 

it’s out there. Consuming 

it may have a variety of 

health benefits, so read on 

to know why there is such 

a hype around it. 

Collagen is a fibrous protein that’s a 

vital part of your skin’s health, keeping 

it youthful, elastic and resilient. But 

this protein, found throughout our 

bodies, has many more far-reaching 

benefits than simply helping to 

reverse the effects of ageing. 

From your muscles and bones to your 

skin and tendons, collagen provides 

the strength and elasticity that allows 

you to function. In essence, collagen 

is the ‘glue’ that both holds you 

together and helps you move. 

We chatted to skin therapist and 

owner of Heaven on Earth Skin, 

Body, Laser Studio, Rachel Rodriguez, 

who gave us the scoop on allthings-collagen. 

‘Your body naturally produces 

the collagen it needs when you’re 

young but production starts to 

decline at about the age of 30, so it is 

worthwhile to invest in high-quality 

collagen products,’ she says. But, she 

added, while it might seem more 

convenient to pop a pill daily, the best 

way to take collagen is via a liquid 

supplement, that is, a collagen drink. 

‘Sipping collagen, rather than 

applying it topically or injecting it, 

provides the entire body with the 

foundational and building blocks 

it needs to support the creation 

and repair of the body’s connective 

tissues. Providing your entire system 

with collagen can help kick start its 

developmental abilities again.’ 

It’s important to look for hydrolysed 

collagen - it’s a process whereby 

collagen is broken down into small 

peptide chains that make it more 

bioavailable – that means your 

body can use them more quickly 

and easily. They’re more effective at 

helping to repair muscles, improve 

skin elasticity, and keep joints 

healthy. 

For the highest quality, choose 

collagen products made from 

organic and grass-fed cows, or 

sustainably sourced seafood. Pure 

collagen should be colourless when 

mixed with water and virtually 

tasteless - unless, obviously, you’re 

using a blend that includes flavours, 

extracts, or other ingredients. If it has 

a yellowish or brownish colour or an 

‘off’ taste, it’s likely lower in quality. 

To get the most out of your 

supplement without ingesting the 

evils of artificial sweeteners or sugar 

additives, the smartest choice would 

be to go for an unsweetened, sugarfree, 

and unflavoured form. 

Benefits may - and often do - include 

the improvement of skin, hair, nail, 

gut, joint and muscle health and may 

aid in weight loss or management. 

When is the best time to take 

collagen? Some recommend 

consuming collagen on an empty 

stomach before your stomach acid 

has the chance to break down the 

collagen peptides. Others believe 

it’s best to take collagen right before 

going to bed since your body 

replenishes your skin as you sleep. 

The truth is, collagen can be taken at 

any time of the day. 

Add some collagen to your morning 

coffee, or mix some into a smoothie. 

Over time, you’ll be pleasantly 

surprised by what this little protein 

can do. 


With so many supplements on the 

market today, it can be hard to make 

choices concerning your health and 

well-being. Here are some of our 

fave products: 

Pure collagen quality ... 

just a click away! 

We’re loving the huge variety of collagen 

products available from The Harvest 

Table – from creamers, powders and 

granules to an easy-to-follow starting 

kit. They even have a vegan option! 

Some of the products are perfect to 

add to smoothies and shakes, some for 

baking and cooking. Try the Collagen 

Loading Kit – 30 day transformation 

which includes two packets of 700g 

Pure Collagen Granules (R1 410). Or go 

with the Pure Collagen.X that contains 

age-defying Astaxanthin. It is six thousand 

times stronger than Vitamin C, plumping 

out wrinkles, smoothing pores and 

nourishing you from deep within, making 

you stronger. R520 for 325g. We’ve tried 

this brand, and it works wonders on hair 

and nail growth. Details: harvesttable.co.za 

For vivacious vegans 

Natural Living’s Vegan Collagen 

Boosting Protein Powder is formulated 

using 100 per cent plant-based 

ingredients to naturally promote collagen 

production. It is a blend of superfoods 

consisting of all nine essential amino 

acids, vitamins and minerals your body 

and skin need to boost your collagen 

level and build fibroblasts. R275 for 250g. 

Details: naturalliving.co.za 

Also definitely worth a try: 

• Beauty Gen Pure Hydrolysed Peptan 

Collagen Sachet in Blueberry flavour 

is good for your skin, hair and nails. 

R27.50 from Dis-Chem • Mojo Me 

Pure Collagen Peptides is a highly 

bioavailable source of 18 amino acids 

which are essential for the strength 

and lustre of skin, hair, nails, tendons, 

joints and bones. R339 from www. 

faithful-to-nature.co.za • Collagen Lift 

Paris Red Carpet is a drinkable collagen 

supplement containing hyaluronic 

acid. Providing plumpness, it is clinically 

proven to reduce wrinkles by 50 per 

cent and contains no sugar. R995 from 

Dis-Chem. • Enjoy a Golden collagen 

latte that packs 10g of Hydrolysed 

Bovine collagen, and functional 

ingredients like Magnesium and 

Selenium for restful sleep, healthy skin 

and joints and digestive support. R299 

from www.plushy.co.za 

A helpful lift for men 

Men are becoming more and more interested in anti-ageing. And why 

shouldn’t they? Men deserve to look their best too! So Collagen Lift Paris 

developed drinkable collagen just for men to target the areas men need it 

most – skin, hair, stamina, energy and immunity. 

When you’re young, high levels of collagen provide smooth, plump, glowing 

skin but as you age the body produces less which leads to the visible signs 

of ageing with wrinkles and sagging skin. Now lost collagen can be replaced 

with Collagen Lift Paris Men. It is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by up 

to 50 per cent and increases the skin’s hydration and elasticity. Its formula 

contains a unique combination of Collagen, Biotin, Zinc, Guarana, Glutathione, 

seaweed and Vitamin C. 

• Biotin is good for healthy hair, skin and nails and the body needs keratin and 

biotin to provide this. 

• Zinc is an important supplement for men as it supports and promotes 

natural testosterone levels and can help with sexual health and the libido. 

Zinc promotes more endurance and energy and helps to boost the 

immune system. 

• Guarana is well known for its ability to boost energy, reduce fatigue and 

improve mental focus. 

• Glutathione is important and is probably best known for its protective 

abilities as a powerful antioxidant and is frequently called the body’s ‘master’ 

antioxidant. 

• Seaweed is an essential micronutrient which stimulates collagen production, 

protects elastin and provides skin with essential amino acids, antioxidants and 

minerals. It is also beneficial in soothing dry and irritated skin. 

• Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which helps to protect cells from damage 

caused by free radicals and is vital in the synthesis of collagen in the skin. 

The packs, available at DisChem, cost R850 for a four week supply. Also 

available from www.collagenliftparis.co.za 

WIN! 

You’ve read what it 

can do for you so we’re sure you’re 

amped to give it a try. Enter our Collagen 

Lift Paris Men competition by heading over 

to GetItMagNC on Facebook and follow the 

prompts. Entries close September 30. 

Ts & Cs apply. 

Compiled by: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG 


Blade 

maker 

From as young as he can remember, 

David Hoehler has had two passions... 

knives and food. Now the former chef 

and father of two is combining his 

talents and skills to produce some of 

the best quality custom made kitchen 

knives in the country. 

Text: Leah Shone | Photo: MARY-ANN PALMER 

Humble, humorous and hard working. 

These are just a few of the words you 

could use to describe David. He is 

also confident and passionate about 

his craft and proud of the beautiful 

handmade knives he creates. And so 

he should be. 

Each one of his knives are carefully 

moulded and shaped using high 

quality materials and then skilfully 

and lovingly finished off to its future 

owner’s exact specifications. 

As we sit and chat in David’s 

workshop - a converted garage 

adjacent to the Sheffield Beach home 

he shares with his wife Karin and their 

two children - he tells us a bit about 

his childhood and his journey to 

becoming a chef and knife maker. 

“I spent the first 18 years of my life in 

the South of Johannesburg. School 

was hard for me as I suffered terribly 

with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity 

Disorder (ADHD). I found my solace in 

sports though. I achieved a number 

of sporting accolades, specifically 

for rowing and shooting while I was 

attending Parktown Boys High School.” 

Despite being offered full bursaries 

to attend university because of his 

rowing, David decided against it. 

He says it would have been wasted 

on him. “The classroom never made 

sense to me. I had two passions as a 

kid – knives and food. I have always 

loved cooking.” 

Which is why he ended up going to 

Fern Hill Hotel and training college 

after school. And he loved it. “I got 

to cook and play with knives all day! 

The best thing to come out of my 

years at college though,” David says, 

“was meeting my wonderful wife. 

We started dating three months into 

college and have been together ever 

since.” 

David pursued his career as a chef, 

first spending six months working 

as a line chef in West Palm Beach 

Florida, before returning to South 

Africa where he worked in a number 

of top restaurants. His last cooking 

job was at the Umami restaurant 

in Dunkirk Estate. “The year I spent 

there changed my cooking and work 

ethic forever. It was a steep learning 

curve, but I learnt so much under the 

amazing chef Tayla Cockerell.” 

He moved away from the kitchen 

after he and Karin got married and 


he took up a job as a sales rep at the North Coast Courier newspaper. David’s 

cooking background came in handy during his time at the Courier, landing him 

the role of resident restaurant critic! 

For the last year though, David has been a full time knife-maker. “My earliest 

memories are of knives. My late father was a gun and knife collector and I was 

given my first Swiss Army knife when I was six years old. I’ve had a knife in my 

pocket ever since.” It was almost inevitable that David would pursue a career 

where his most important tool was a knife. 

“I always thought knife making was something you did when you retire, until 

I met a dear friend, Terry Smith. He sparked my interest six years ago. Slowly I 

started meeting other local knife makers and when well known local chef and 

restaurateur Brett Michelin ordered a chef knife from me, it opened the door for 

my business. Brett has been an amazing friend and customer.” 

David doesn’t make just any knives. All the knives he produces are specifically 

made for use in the kitchen - something only a handful of knife makers in the 

country do. 

According to David, a custom made knife can take anywhere from five to 45 

hours to complete. Production, store-bought knives are made by the thousand 

and the result is a cheaper, softer knife. 

“Much more care and attention goes into producing a handmade knife. From 

heat treating to edge geometry and fit and finish … handmade will always cost 

more, but it’s for a reason. When you buy one of my knives you are paying for the 

years of practice it’s taken to get to where I am.” 

The process of making a knife is a complicated one that includes cutting, 

marking and drilling holes and heat treating the stainless steel (making the knife 

hard enough to stay sharp). There are various other complex steps in the process, 

which culminates in the final stage - making the handle. “I like durable materials 

for handles like fibreglass laminate, but more than 70 percent of my knives 

have beautiful African hardwood handles (like wild olive, African black wood or 

tamboti). The fanciest handle material I ever worked with was woolly mammoth 

tooth!” 

WIN! 

David is offering 

one reader the chance 

to win a 6-inch Hoehler 

handmade chef knife with a 

purple haze handle, valued 

at R2 150. Enter on our 

Facebook or Instagram 

pages 

When he’s not working hard on his 

knife-making business David enjoys 

spending time with his family, fishing 

or walking on the beach and, of 

course, cooking! 

We asked him to share a few tips for 

the home chef to consider when 

buying knives. “Try to handle the 

knife a bit before buying it. Buy 

trusted brands (Youtube has lots 

of information). You don’t have to 

spend a fortune on a knife for it to 

be good, but will spend around 

R750 to R1000 for a decent chef’s 

knife.” Details: Contact David on: 

078 639 8356, dhoehler@gmail.com, 

FB: Hoehler Handmade Knives, IG: 

hoehlerhandmade 


Promotion 

Select from a wide range of grass-reared beef from 

Waters Meats for the perfect braai! It’s free from any 

artificial hormones and absolute traceability of the 

meat is guaranteed. Georgie’s pork products have 

been wood-smoked for an authentic and delicious 

taste. For delicious appetisers, ribs and plenty of other 

options, choose Georgie’s. 

It’s time 

to braai! 

Funky Ouma Braai Salts, Spices and Rubs are 

perfect to season and prepare any braai meat. 

Marinade your meat with one of the flavoursome 

marinades in the Castle Braai Series for extra 

flavour and a unique taste. 

www.lifestylesuperspar.co.za 

032 946 8800 | Trading hours 7am - 6pm daily. 

Lifestyle SUPERSPAR truly is a one-stop braai 

day shop. They’ve got everything you need 

under one roof … including a few drinks to 

quench your thirst and perfect-for-roasting 

marshmallows to keep the kiddies happy! 

Have you tried the Lekkerbek Bread 

Mix range of pre-mix breads? Simply 

add your own bottle of beer or tin of 

sweetcorn to the pre-mix and create 

your own home-baked bread with ease, 

a great accompaniment to any braai! 

Find these and other variants in the 

bakery at Lifestyle SUPERSPAR. 


Premium quality ingredients and superior 

spiced flavours combined with a master 

blockman’s makes sharing a packet of Col 

Goodman’s biltong, droëwors or savoury 

snacks with family and friends a moment 

to remember. Only A grade beef silverside is 

used for all their biltong. 

Grab a pack of the new SPAR 

chips to add to your prebraai 

nibbles. 

NEW 

Darling Brew’s Beer Grain Crisps are 

available in two variants: Slow Beer and 

Bone Crusher. They have taken spent 

grain, high in minerals, proteins and 

dietary fibre and a by-product of the 

brewing operation, and transformed it 

into a great, natural tasting snack which 

makes an excellent addition to a cheese 

platter or served with a variety of dips. You 

can even use them instead of tortilla chips 

when making nachos. 

Support 

Local 

Lifestyle SUPERSPAR has you covered for 

drinks! Get creative with G&Ts to kick off the 

braai festivities with Vermont Bloom and Fitch 

& Leedes tonics. Just add fresh herbs and fruit! 

Darling Brew is one of South Africa’s first well 

established and award-winning microbreweries 

and have just added these fantastic zero 

alcohol thirst quenchers to their range: 

Darling Malt Cross, Apple Bomb Sparkling 

Hopped Cooler and Ginja Beer. All free from 

preservatives and artificial flavours. Olive 

Brook Merlot is recommended to accompany 

a good steak over the coals. This and many 

more wines are available from Lifestyle 

SUPERSPAR’s wine department, currently 

open Mondays to Thursdays, 9am - 5pm. 

MacValley Nuts, locally grown 

in the Umhlali Valley, are the 

perfect natural appetisers. 

End off the perfect braai 

with King Candy Flamin’ 

Mallows, ‘cos who doesn’t 

love s’mores?

Tasty 

SA-inspired spoils 

We’re celebrating Heritage Day with a few quick and easy South African-inspired dishes from 

some of our favourite North Coast chefs. Here are the recipes … enjoy! 

Brett Michielin 

Mozambik restaurant 

Brett Michielin has a passion for food and an inimitable love 

of people. It was almost inevitable that he would become 

a restaurateur. For him, Mozambik is a dream realised. The 

perfect addition to a braai day menu, Brett shares this quick, 

easy and tasty sauce recipe: 

Chimmi Churri Sauce 

Ingredients: 

1 Bunch Italian flat leaf parsley (chopped), 6 Cloves of 

garlic, chopped, 50ml Olive oil, 50ml Brown sugar, 1 Tbsp 

Oreganum, Salt and pepper to taste 

Method: 

Mix all ingredients together and serve with a great piece of 

red meat - straight off the braai! 

Brett’s Chimmi Churri Sauce 


Nomfundo Mcoyi 

Boardroom to the Kitchen 

Very few things are as inspiring as a CEO who 

is also an amazing chef and cookbook author. 

Nomfundo Mcoyi is all of these. Founder and 

CEO of Icebolethu Group, Simbithi-based 

Nomfundo launches her first cookbook, 

Boardroom to the Kitchen with Nomfundo 

Mcoyi, this December! Referring to herself as 

a cooking enthusiast, rather than a cooking 

expert, Nomfundo’s book is filled with easyto-intermediate 

recipes with a strong South 

African influence … just like this one: 

Lamb potjie with dumplings 

Ingredients: 

1kg lamb Knuckles, 10 baby Potatoes 

baby carrots/ 5 medium carrots, 750ml lamb 

stock, 2 onions, 1 tsp garlic, 1 cup green beans, 

4 tbsp olive oil, 10 brussel sprouts, 1 tbsp 

paprika, 1 tbsp tumeric, 1 tbsp curry powder, 1 

tbsp Garam Masala, 1 tbsp geera, Salt (to taste) 

1 tbsp fresh mint chopped and fresh coriander 

Method: 

Heat the oil in a large, heavy black pot. Add 

ginger, garlic and onions and fry until brown. 

Add all the dry spices/curries. Add meat and 

keep stirring until meat is done. Add mint and 

coriander. Add stock, veggies and two cups of 

water and allow to boil. Divide the dumpling 

dough* into equal portions and place on top 

of the stew. Close the lid and cook 

for 30 to 40min. 

* To make the dumplings: In a bowl mix 

together 4 cups flour, 2 tbsp sugar, pinch of 

salt and 1 tbsp yeast. Add water to combine 

the mixture. Cover and set aside until 

ready to use. 

Lamb potjie with dumplings 


Verushka Nair 

Toast, Ballito Lifestyle Centre 

Although young, 24-year-old chef Verushka’s 

experience and training have led to her 

running the kitchen at Toast restaurant 

at the Ballito Lifestyle Centre. Having 

inherited a passion for food from her father, 

Verushka studied at the international hotel 

school before training under Steven Chris 

Kruger. “Working at Toast has given me the 

opportunity to broaden my horizons and 

allow my creativity to flow. Look out for 

revamped menu, launching soon!” 

Tasty Banana Bread 

Ingredients: 

3 very ripe bananas, peeled and mashed, 1/3 

cup melted butter (salted or unsalted), 1 tsp 

baking soda, Pinch of salt, 1 cup sugar, 1 large 

egg, beaten, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 ½ 

cups all-purpose flour 

Method: 

Preheat the oven to 175°C and butter a 4x8 

inch loaf pan. In a mixing bowl, mash bananas 

with a fork until completely smooth. Stir the 

melted butter into the mashed bananas. Mix in 

the baking soda and salt. Stir in the sugar, egg 

and vanilla. Mix in the flour. Pour the batter 

into loaf pan and bake for 1 hour or until ready. 

Allow to cool and serve with topping 

of your choice! 


Great mood, 

local food

Wholesome 

convenience 

Healthy eating and fitness have always been a priority for personal trainer and 

entrepreneur Candace Butler. Drawing from her years of experience in the health industry, 

she has a range of very yummy pre-packed smoothies that we are already massive fans of! 

Text: Leah Shone | Photo | rebecca rottcher photography 

Almost everyone loves a smoothie. 

Packed with all the healthy goodness 

you need to fill your tummy and 

satisfy your taste buds, smoothies 

are great for a quick breakfast, lunch 

on-the-go or a mid-afternoon snack. 

But making them can be messy and 

time consuming and not always very 

practical. 

Enter the Summa Foods pre-packed 

smoothie range. Packed with 

goodness, super tasty and quick and 

easy to whip up … there is nothing 

not to love about them! 

Having always been passionate about 

health and wellness, Salt Rock founder 

and owner of Summa Foods, Candace, 

started the range with the goal of 

offering people a healthy, convenient 

way to add vitamins and minerals to 

their diet. 

Born and bred in KwaZulu-Natal, 

Candace says health has always been 

a priority in her life. “I worked for a 

few companies while trying to figure 

out what I wanted to do with my life, 

and that was when I fell in love with 

fitness and personal training. Being 

a personal trainer allowed me do 

the things I loved, while helping and 

motivating others achieve improved 

fitness and health.” 

After running her own business for a 

few years, Candace took a position 

at top Umhlanga-based software 

development company, Derivco, as 

their personal trainer to staff and gym 

manager. 

It was in her early twenties, Candace 

says, that she discovered how food 

could boost her fitness. But, she 

realised, eating healthy isn’t always 

convenient or easy. 

“Our range allows people to have a 

freezer full of pre-packed smoothies, 

which they can rely on to give them 

their daily or weekly fruit and veg (and 

superfood) intake. It also alleviates 

some of the stress that comes with 

feeding fussy toddlers and planning 

meals when you have a busy 

schedule.” 

Candace, who is a wife, mom, step 

mom and business owner, believes 


Candace developed all the 

Summa Smoothies recipes herself 

her range is perfect for a number 

of different target markets. These 

include on-the-go moms who are 

looking for convenient and affordable 

products, busy employees who work 

from 8am to 5pm and often rely on 

convenience food, health fanatics 

who hold their health in high regard 

and are keen to try new products to 

support their exercise workouts and 

individuals who live on their own 

and don’t always want to fuss with 

cooking for one. 

Candace is particularly proud of 

her newly launched kids range. 

Each smoothie has a fun name and 

‘personality’ that forms part of the 

‘Super Squad’ team of healthy heroes. 

The range includes Mr Na-Na, Miss 

X-Strawdinary and Captain Cocoa-cool! 

When it comes to the adult range 

Candace says the Nutty Choc is a 

firm favourite. And we can attest 

to its yumminess! The is simply the 

most delicious smoothie (it tastes like 

dessert), crammed with almond nut 

butter, banana, coconut milk, cacao 

nibs, dates, cinnamon, cocoa powder, 

chia seeds and almonds. So delicious. 

The energizer smoothie, called Seeds 

the Day, is also a firm favourite – 

especially if you need a boost! It has a 

blend of beetroot, coconut, flax seeds, 

strawberries, ginger, berries, red apple 

and mint. Other flavours in the range 

include the Green Cleanse (great for 

cleaning our your gut), the Power 

Protein smoothie (to accompany your 

workout), the Flu Buster (so good for 

everyone right now when we need 

an immune boost) and the Kickstarter 

(which includes a sneaky caffeine 

kick!). 

Candace developed all the recipes 

herself and the smoothies are 

made with top quality ingredients. 

Preparation and packaging are all 

done quickly to ensure freshness and 

everything takes place locally in Salt 

Rock, ensuring Candace remains at 

the helm of the production process. 

When she’s not working on her 

business Candace enjoys spending 

time with her family, who are all active 

both in the gym and outdoors. “When 

I’m not enjoying the outdoors I love 

being in the kitchen, experimenting 

with different ingredients and recipes 

and cooking for friends and family.” 

Details: www.summafoods.co.za 


Treasuring our heritage 

... and celebrating Heritage Day with the exceptional Cape of Good Hope wines 

SA 

Pan-fried 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 


is celebrating Heritage Day this September ... and what better way to celebrate than by 

enjoying a meal with the family ... one that includes a taste of South Africa and a nod of 

approval to the extraordinary Cape of Good Hope wines. The Anthonij Rupert Wyne 

farm - which dates back to the early 1700s, boasts an impressive wine portfolio, the most 

noble being the Cape of Good Hope range, which forms part of South Africa’s Old 

Vines Initiative. Initiated by Johann Rupert in 2007, this is regarded as a valuable 

contribution to the protection of South African heritage, and mirrors the Rupert 

family’s contributions in the preservation of heritage in other fields such as iconic 

art and architecture. To celebrate Heritage Day, food writer Ilse van der Merwe 

worked with Anthonij Rupert Wyne to develop a handful of wonderful dishes ... 

each that pays tribute to South African tastes. 

trout with naartjie 

and dill butter sauce 

with Cape of Good Hope Serruria Chardonnay 

Locally farmed rainbow trout is quick and 

easy to prepare. Ask your fishmonger to pinbone 

the fillets for a completely boneless 

experience that’s popular with the whole 

family. Also an elegant choice for a dinner 

party. Serves 4. 

You’ll need: 

125 g butter •1 clove garlic, finely grated • 

juice of a naartjie • juice of half a lemon • 

a handful fresh dill, finely chopped • salt & 

pepper, to taste • 30 ml olive oil, for frying 

• 600 g fresh trout fillets (rainbow trout or 

salmon trout), cleaned and pin-boned, cut 

into portions • a crisp green salad, for serving 

To make: 

Make the basting sauce: in a small saucepan 

over medium heat, melt the butter, then 

add the garlic, naartjie juice, lemon juice and 

dill. Season with salt & pepper and stir until 

mixed. Boil briefly, then remove from the heat 

and set aside. 

In a large non-stick pan, heat the olive oil over 

medium-high heat. Place the trout portions in 

the pan skin-side down and fry for about 2 to 

3 minutes, seasoning the flesh side with salt 

& pepper. Turn over briefly and fry for another 

30 seconds - don’t overcook the fish, it should 

still be slightly pink in the middle. 

Remove the fish from the pan and plate up, 

spooning the sauce over the fish generously. 

Serve at once with a crisp green salad.

Classic Cape tomato bredie 

with Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksrivier Syrah 

The perfumed fragrance of this humble Cape 

favourite will seduce you into second 

helpings. Don’t substitute canned tomatoes for 

fresh ones - the magic lies in using fresh. 

Use a food processor to help with the dicing if 

you want to skip some labour. Serves six guests. 

You’ll need: 

45 ml olive oil • 1,5 kg lamb/mutton rib 

chunks (or neck chops) • salt & pepper • 2 

onions, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon each whole 

peppercorns and whole cloves • 4 whole 

cardamom seeds • 2 cinnamon sticks • 2 

cloves garlic, finely grated • a knob of fresh 

ginger, finely grated (1-2 tablespoons) • 1,2 kg 

ripe tomatoes, diced • 5 ml sugar • 4 medium 

potatoes, diced (optional) • cooked jasmin or 

basmati rice to serve 

To make: 

In a large heavy based pot over medium-high 

heat, add the oil. Add the rib chunks and fry on 

the fatty side until brown, seasoning with salt 

& pepper as you go. Fry in batches if necessary. 

Remove the meat and turn down the heat 

to low. 

Add the onions, cloves, cardamom & cinnamon 

sticks. Fry until translucent and soft, stirring 

often. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for 

another minute. 

Add the tomatoes and sugar (and potatoes, 

optionally), and stir to loosen any sticky bits on 

the bottom of the pot. Bring the mixture to a 

simmer, then place the meat back into the pot 

and stir. 

Cover with a lid, then simmer over low heat for 

about 1,5 hours or until the meat is very soft 

and falls from the bone. You can remove the 

bones with tongs at this point, if you want to. 

Taste and add more salt & pepper if necessary. 

Serve hot with fluffy warm rice. 

The range ... 

The heritage-inspired range includes the two 

latest additions - Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc 

and Riebeeksrivier Syrah, as well as Parel 

Vallei Merlot, Basson Pinotage, Serruria 

Chardonnay, Van Lill & Visser Chenin Blanc, 

Laing Semillon, Altima Sauvignon Blanc, 

Southern Slopes, Caroline and Sneeuwkrans 

Pinot Noir. Details: For more recipes, visit 

getitmagazine.coza, for more info and to order 

these special wines, visit capeofgoodhopewines. 

com 


“Supporting a business like ours 

is supporting your economy 

and fellow people.” 

This Spring, Lula Boutique brings with it a fresh new look in a 

brand new beautiful shop, which is situated next to La Piazza at 

the Well in Ballito. Every item in store is locally manufactured and 

we have a wide selection of gifting options (perfect for friends, 

teachers and little ones … or even just a spoil for yourself!) Our 

range includes unique cushions, accessories, leather bags, shoes 

and on-trend clothing. 

lula 

Insta: lula_clothing_boutique | Fb: Lula Clothing Boutique 

www.lulaclothing.co.za | lulaclothing@mweb.co.za

Floating forest fantasy 

The house is like a boat floating in a sea of forest. Designed by top North Coast architect 

Julia Rutherfoord, this remarkable Salt Rock home is modern, unique and perfectly 

suited to the people who live there. 

Text: Leah Shone | Photos: Chris Allan Photo 

Julia stood on the large tree-engulfed property as she listened to her clients 

describe what they had in mind for their future home. As they spoke about their 

lives and the fact that they worked in the yachting industry for many years, her 

imagination began to take over. 

“I started to imagine the story of their lives in this house and immediately an image 

of a boat floating above a sea of forest canopy came to mind.” And that is how the 

design of this four-bedroom Salt Rock home, later affectionately nicknamed the 

‘floaty boat’ house, started to take form. 

The house is situated on a huge stand in a tropical, boutique security estate. It 

has open-plan living areas, a large covered veranda, an open fire pit and a long 

swimming pool, all of which face and open up onto the adjacent coastal forest. 

The property has a number of beautiful trees, including a giant fig tree, which were 

all retained and included in the design by Julia and her team. “The fig tree offers 

The living area is essentially the 

underside of a boat with the owners 

living in a sea of forest. 

Architect Julia Rutherfoord 


The kitchen was done by 

Kingston Kitchens 

The bedrooms open up to 

face a long pool and the forest 

on either side - one wing clad in 

timber, the other in rock. These, 

she says, are the stays that hold the 

floating roof down on either side - like 

the jetty for a boat. 

Naturally, some elements of the 

design were particularly tricky to 

construct. The floating roof design 

and large expanse of glass as well 

as the cantilever roof were all very 

technical. Luckily, Julia says, there 

were a number of top experts in place 

to ensure things went smoothly. “The 

execution was delivered expertly 

by the builder, Gary Wise from Wise 

Construction, who has a careful eye 

for detail.” 

Renowned for her design of 

sustainable homes, Julia says this was 

an important part of the process 

privacy from the street and we used 

another tree, which stands in the 

courtyard, as a ‘feature’ of the home. 

We always endeavour to keep the 

trees on forested properties,” says Julia. 

“Their positioning helps me design 

the home and create interesting 

courtyard spaces for focal points.” 

There are a number of interesting 

aspects to the home, which were 

used specifically to keep within the 

‘floating’ theme. “The ceiling is clad in 

timber like the underside of a yacht 

with giant sliding doors along the 

length facing the forest on both sides 

of the house,” says Julia, “and the living 

area is essentially the underside of a 

boat with the owners living in a sea of 

forest.” 

The bedroom wings are positioned 

Different textures like wood, glass and rock were 

incorporated to tie in with the ‘floaty boat’ metaphor 


They retained the beautiful trees on the property 

and used them as features of the home 

for the ‘floaty boat’ house. The house 

is ‘green’ with the use of solar power 

for electricity, gas for heating the 

water instantly, water harvesting tanks 

and a closed-circuit pool filtration 

system. They also used locally-sourced 

materials, including local pine timber 

and rock cladding from the Umhlali 

quarry. 

“I loved that the clients were happy 

for us to incorporate textures to follow 

the floaty boat metaphor of wood, 

glass and rock. The garages are set 

away from the house so that it sits 

pavilion-like in the forest. Like a boat 

in a sea of forest. There is no driveway 

- one arrives to the garage on grass 

blocks, making the garages look as 

though they are sitting on a lawn.” 

Somewhat of a dream build for 

Julia and her team, designing this 

home allowed her to create a story 

that is unique and intertwined with 

their clients’ lives, profession and 

experiences. “We took their story 

and weaved it into the fabric of the 

property, the orientation and the 

trees ... I am very grateful to have had 

such amazing clients who were so 

supportive of this creative journey 

and very encouraging throughout the 

process.” 

Details: Architect - Julia Rutherfoord: 

julia@rutherfoordarchitect.co.za; Builder 

- Wise Construction; Engineers: JA NEL 

and Associates; Landscape architects - 

Uys & White; Kitchen - Kingston Kitchens; 

GT Aluminuim 

There is no driveway and the garage is set away from 

the home, allowing it to sit pavilion-like in the forest 

Julia drew inspiration from the owners’ life story and 

weaved it into the fabric of the property 


Blooming Spring 

The weather’s warm, 

flowers are blooming, 

it’s our favourite 

season of the year! 

Order now, plant and reap 

the (beautiful) benefits 

The Dahlia Cornel – perfectly formed, 

dark cherry-red velvety flowers, 

productive and reliable – is, according 

to Adene Nieuwoudt, hands down 

the best red variety in the world. Well, 

we think Adene’s job is hands down 

one of the best in the world. She’s 

the passionate force behind Adene’s 

Farm Flowers, a working flower farm 

dedicated to producing high-quality, 

beautiful and long-lasting cut flowers. 

And it’s from their website that you 

can shop for seeds and tubers ... 

Amaranthus and lace and dahlias 

(swoon) and sunflowers ... a collection 

of the most magnificent blooms 

imaginable, for you to grow at home. 

There’s also linen and pretty floral 

masks for those who don’t have green 

fingers. Details: adeneflowers.co.za 

From pod to plate 

We know we’re not the only ones embracing growing our own herbs and 

veggies ... and we know you’re going to love our new discovery as much 

as we do. Vegepod gives the average person (that’s us) a simple and easy 

way to grow veggies at home. Boasting to be an award-winning Australian 

designed product, these are raised gardening beds (no more crouching 

down with stiff knees), which have a self-watering, built-in mist irrigation 

spray (so plants last weeks without you having to do any watering), and 

a permeable mesh canopy, which keeps out bugs, and helps manage 

temperature. It comes in three sizes, so will suit every household, and 

you can choose to have it on a permanent stand, or a trolley on wheels – 

massively helpful if you have a small space. The pods cost from R2799 to 

R5999, depending on size, with stands and trolleys starting at R1499. You can 

also buy gardening tools and accessories online, as well as RAW seed packs – 

the Summer Seed 10 Pack costs R300 and has all the veggies and herbs you 

need for the season. Really fabulous idea ... we’re massive fans. 

Details: vegepod.co.za or email info@vegepod.co.za. 

Compiled by KYM ARGO 


Beauty redefined 

A piece of art is often about more than just the paint on the canvas. Sometimes it is part of a 

healing process and an emotional journey for its creator. In Ballito artist Michelle Goulden’s 

case, it is exactly this for both her and, very often, the subject she is painting. 

Text: Leah Shone | Photo: MARY-ANN PALMER 


WATCH NOW 

When Michelle creates a piece of 

artwork, it’s about more than just 

making a pretty picture. In fact, she 

takes great care in ensuring the 

beautiful nude figures she recreates 

in acrylic are as close to the exact 

images supplied by her models as 

possible. Her goal is to stay true to the 

person she is representing. And they 

are always amazed at how beautiful 

they look. 

“I love giving women the opportunity 

to see themselves differently and 

hearing them say, ‘oh wow, I really can 

look pretty.’” 

Originally from Pietermaritzburg, 

Michelle spent 12 years living in 

Saudi Arabia where, she says, creating 

artwork like this would have been 

completely taboo. Perhaps that is 

exactly why, when she returned to 

South Africa last year, the mother 

of two changed her painting style 

from ‘picture perfect’ botanicals and 

landscapes to something a little more 

risqué, fun and liberating. 

Michelle studied fashion design 

after school and went straight into 

the fashion industry, even creating 

designs for SA fashion week. She 

I love giving women the opportunity to 

see themselves differently and hearing 

them say, ‘oh wow, I really can look pretty.’ 

always painted though. 

“I was teaching and painting in Saudi, but when I came home last year I decided 

to try something different. I had always wanted to try painting figures and I find 

acrylic very therapeutic.” 

Michelle says after posting one or two of her pieces online she suddenly had 

huge interest from friends and family members – both in South Africa and 

overseas – who wanted her to do commissions of them. 

“My models have to send me photographs of themselves (I encourage them to 

get their husband or partner to take the photos) and then I change it to black 

and white and crop it and work from there. For many women just having the 

photograph taken and sending it to me is a huge deal,” she says. 

“It’s about more than just the end result. It’s a process, which often takes a lot of 

bravery. But the result is always so worth it and it can be hugely cathartic and 

liberating. And at the end of the process, the clients has a really beautiful image 

they can proudly hang on their wall.” 

Michelle says the process has been extremely therapeutic for her as well. “A little 

bit of myself and my own emotions definitely goes into every piece I create. I 

love working with acrylic in that every time I pick up the brush I can add to and 

change the painting in some way until one day I stand back and say, ‘okay, I’m 

done.’” 

Details: IG: michelle_heather_art 


Pretty in pink 

Shades of pink make for the prettiest Spring table ... perfect for a Spring al fresco lunch 

Stylish tablescapes 

Aloes and Proteas in hot summer 

shades. Cool Amalfi Coast inspiration. 

Tables with blue and white 

willow pattern plates, with green 

cabbageware, with pink Spode 

crockery and local linen. Half the 

beauty of having a lunch or dinner is 

setting the table, says Susan Greig ... 

and is giving us the most marvellous 

inspiration through her Instagram 

Table Tops posts. Her tablescapes 

really are fabulous ... she mixes old 

with new, pricey with cheap-andcheerful, 

layering textures and colours 

and adding loads of flowers ... many 

straight from the garden. She’s worth 

following ... you’ll find her stories on 

susan_greig. Once your table’s looking 

grand, click on Susan’s website and 

book for one of her cooking classes. 

You (and your guests) can thank us 

later. Oh ... and she stocks some of the 

crockery she uses ... ask her about it. 

Details: susangreig.co.za 


Getting the look 

Susan has used the Serena Ikat print in pink and 

red on oatmeal linen from Botanica Trading 

as her tablecloth (botanicatrading.com or via 

Instagram). We’re thinking of going classically 

French, with this provincial stripe tablecloth 

(from R1085 depending on size), and the 

Mungo Huck Kitchen Cloth (R240) for napkins, 

both from mungo.co.za (where you’ll find 

loads more lovely table linen). On her table, 

Susan has used her Spode crockery (we’re 

green with envy), but we’re using platters 

and plates from the Maxwell and Williams 

Contessa range, alongside this, this lovely, 

palest pink New York Stoneware, which we 

found at Mr Price Home (R19.99 - R29.99). 

Tip: Now’s the time to go through gran’s 

kitchen cupboards! 

We adore these La Rochere 

Lyonnais amethyst 

goblet glasses, inspired by 

the Florentine 

Renaissance. R594 

for set of six (and free 

delivery). And from 

British lifestyle designer 

Katie Alice, this embossed glass goblet 

is all blooming English country gardens 

and vintage heirlooms. R199 each. Both 

from yuppiechef.com. The Maxwell and 

Williams Contessa range is perfect for 

this pretty pink look. 

Plates, platters, and this elegant cup 

and saucer in rose, R199 each from 

maxwellandwilliams.co.za 

These natural woven grass placemats are 

similar to the ones used on Susan’s table. 

R219 for a set of two from yuppiechef.com. 

You’ll find really inexpensive ones at Mr Price 

Home, and @Home too. And finally ... here’s 

a statement piece for the centre of your 

table. Large, chunky, blown art vase in deep 

shades of purple and pink, just shouting out 

for a big bunch of fresh blooms. R4000 from 

guidovanbesouw.co.za 


FIRST TRANSFERS IN OCTOBER 2020 

1 & 2 - B E D A P A R T M E N T S F R O M R 8 5 0 0 0 0 

ONLY 

R5 000 

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The depictions herein are for illustration purposes only and are subject to change without prior notice. 

PHASE 3 NOW LAUNCHED 

This is your opportunity to own a property on the North Coast in a modern estate, Ballito Groves. 

Ballito Groves offers you extremely secure living with state-of-the-art 

biometric access control, CCTV camera footage and 24/7 guarded boom gate entrance. 

Our units are pet-friendly and green-rated. Enjoy a beautifully designed communal pool, 

braai facilities and clubhouse on your doorstep. 

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Somerset Lodge Care Centre 

Home based care now offered to residents of Somerset Valley Estate 

• Assisted Living for adults of all ages 

• Care of the Aged and the Infirm 

• Frail Care 

• Alzheimer and Dementia Care 

• Palliative Care 

• Step down/post Hospitalisation Care 

• 24-hour Nursing 

• COVID-19 Screening in place 

Call us for tariffs and information 

031 940 1601 

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Get moving . . . get outdoors! 

It’s time to wake up, shake up and get outdoors! Yes, lockdown has been hard and yes, it’s 

been a bit cold and dreary … but Spring is here and we can’t think of a better reason to get 

out and enjoy our exquisite North Coast scenery. Here are some of our favourite ways to get 

active outside (while sticking to all social distancing regulations, of course). 

Exploring the trails at Holla 

If you haven’t yet, then it’s time 

to hire a bike, pop on a helmet 

and hit the trails. Mountain 

biking is a wonderful way to 

get some exercise while being 

able to enjoy the natural beauty 

around you. Holla Trails has 

routes marked out for every 

level of rider and their team are 

always on hand to offer advice. If 

you’re not keen on wheels then 

let your feet do the work and 

hit the running trails. Whether 

you’re looking for a relaxed 5km 

walk or run through farmlands 

or a challenging long distance 

race at top level, they have it 

all. Holla Trails has a variety of 

different size bikes for rental, 

all in good condition and the 

rental cost includes a helmet 

and the trail permit. Details: www. 

hollatrails.co.za, 082 899 3114 

Photo: Chris Allan Photo 

Kids fishing with Ray 

This one’s for the kids! Professional 

angler Ray De Bruyn’s kids fishing 

academy is a great opportunity to 

get your kids outside into the fresh air 

and learning a new skill. Ray’s course 

includes teaching kids about knots 

and traces, baits, casting, fishing and 

fish identification and safety on the 

beach. The four-lesson course is R650 

and aimed at kids ages 8 years old 

and up. All kids receive a free tackle 

box filled with all the goodies required 

to participate in the course, including 

bait and traces. Fishing rods can be 

supplied if needed. Limited space is 

available. He also offers personalised 

one-on-one parent and child courses. 

Details: 083 655 5864 


SUP’ing and surfing 

with the Betties 

When you live as close to the warm 

Indian Ocean as we do, it seems 

almost unforgivable not to get into 

the water every now and then. The 

Blue Betties are a group of women 

who come together once a month 

to enjoy (and do their bit to protect) 

the ocean. The group was founded 

by Umdloti’s Jade Harding as a way 

of encouraging people, specifically 

women, to fall in love with and 

ultimately protect the ocean. The 

group aims to help build women’s self 

confidence and get them back into 

the sea, regardless of their age or level 

of skill! The Betties host once-a-month 

SUP sessions at the Umdloti lagoon 

(and sometimes others), surfing 

sessions in Durban and other fun 

excursions - and anyone can join. The 

cost is R250 per session and includes 

a coffee! Details: wwwbluebettylife.com, 

079 514 4875. IG: @blue_betty_life 

Sunrise yoga 

Nothing connects the mind, body 

and soul quite like yoga. And when 

you’re doing it on the beach at 

sunrise, well, it’s perfection. Kerry 

Cassere has been practising yoga for 

over 10 years and teaching for five of 

those. She was an yoga instructor at 

the Virgin Active gym until COVID-19 

struck and gyms were forced to 

close. She now offers private lessons, 

injury-specific sessions, small group 

sessions, kids yoga and, of course, 

the amazing sunrise yoga sessions at 

Thompson’s Bay Tidal Pool. Her times 

vary according to the season, but 

classes are currently at 7am. Yoga is a 

great way to keep your body fit and 

supple, but is also amazing for stress 

and anxiety. Details: 083 420 6480, IG: 

kerry_yoga_cassere 


Spoil 

September 

The force of nature 

Socially responsible. Organic. Green. Three reasons why we’re massive 

fans of NUXE. But for so many other reasons too. Nature is the main 

source of inspiration and innovation for this French brand, which we 

first discovered when they introduced Huile Prodigieuse natural beauty 

oils to the SA market. Since then, they’ve become one of the leaders 

in natural anti-ageing skincare. This month, with advances in 

green technology, the new Nuxe Bio Organic ranges will be 

launched ... an exceptional, certified organic, vegan skincare 

range with luxurious ingredients ... think hazelnut, chia 

seeds, citrus. Textures, with 100 per cent naturalorigin 

scents, melt into the skin, making this 

a joy to use. There are nine products in 

the range – suitable for men and 

women – from anti-puffiness and 

anti-dark circles reviving eye 

cream and rich moisturising 

day creams, to a micellar 

cleansing water and 

an antioxidant serum. 

Available at select 

Woolworths, Truworths 

and Foschini stores and 

selected independent 

stockists, and online 

at absoluteskin.co.za. 

To stand in line to win a 

hamper, visit our Facebook page 

(GetItMagNC), and like our NUXE 

post. Entries close 25 September. 


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HOMES DESIGNED IN HARMONY WITH SOUTH COAST SPLENDOUR 

Located in Scottburgh, KwaZulu-Natal, Renishaw Hills is a mature lifestyle village and true coastal gem 

that offers quality, lifestyle, value and community. For us, it’s business as usual as we show discerning 

buyers around our piece of paradise complete with strict safety and hygiene protocols. If you’re ready 

to see what all the fuss is about, why not take a drive down the true coast? Enjoy a stroll amongst the 

flowering aloes, see our glorious gardens, expansive nature trails, wide-open spaces and find out more 

about our low-touch activities. Dreaming of a retirement that feels like a vacation every single day? You 

could soon make it a reality from as little as R1.6 million. 

Email sales@renishawhills.co.za to book your private tour today or If you’d prefer to stay home, visit our 

website www.renishawhills.co.za to browse our virtual tours. 

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