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contents 

Why don’t you... 

2 Embrace the best Bloems got to offer this holiday season 

WISH LIST 

4 This December and January, 

we’re all about celebrating whilst relishing the finer things in life. 

PEOPLE 

8 Get It Cover Search Winner Nishana Wilson tells us about her 

childhood, which greatly influenced her passion for being involved in 

her community, and the women who played a major role in her life 

10 Bloem girl Jeanne Pienaar holds one of the most coveted jobs 

around, as a winemaker at the Cape’s most beautiful destination. 

12 Rose grower Nelly Poonyane narrates how she became the city’s 

premier female rose producer. Read her compelling story. 

DECOR 

22 Set the scene for your summer celebrations. 

FOCUS ON 

24 Checkers is spoiling us rotten with a treasure trove of summer 

recipes. Enjoy trying them out on long, lazy summer days. 

Spoil 

32 We’re wishing our readers a happy, fun-filled festive season 

... and our biggest Spoil of the year will certainly have you whoop, 

whoop, whooping with joy! Just look at what we’ve wrapped up in 

one massive Christmas box 

COVER 

Photographer: Pierce van Heerden, 

Makeup: Kryolan, Venue: Reizis Square 

The Get It team wishes 

all our readers the 

merriest of festive 

seasons. Stay safe x

GET CREATIVE THIS FESTIVE 

SEASON AND AVOID A FINANCIAL 

‘HANGOVER’ IN JANUARY. 

This festive season may be less about what you want and more 

about what you have to be grateful for. Yet the economic realities 

of COVID-19 don’t have to mean cutting out festive spending 

altogether. You can get creative about saving money. Here are some 

suggestions on how you can create a memorable festive season for 

you and your family. 

A critical step in the process is to do some basic financial planning 

before the festive season to ensure you set aside sufficient funds for 

January’s expenses. 

1. Be creative with your festive season meals for the family 

Remember, the festive season means shops will have festive season 

prices, too. But just because something is on special doesn’t mean 

you have to buy it! Draw up a list before you go shopping, don’t shop 

for food when you’re hungry, and stick to the list in your hand. Also, 

make sure no food goes to waste – be creative with leftovers. 

2. Don’t break the bank on the perfect gift 

Let’s say your aunt enjoyed your mom’s banana bread last year, so 

write down the recipe for her on special paper, decorate it and gift it 

to her. If you have attractive glass jars, fill them with jam or peaches 

and give a family member something home-made as a gift. It’s all 

about creativity and thoughtfulness. 

3. Entertaining is expensive, so co-host 

Entertaining friends and family is an expensive affair. Co-hosting 

festive parties, lunches or braais with others might be the way to go. 

Organise a bring-and-share at this year’s family gatherings by suggesting 

everyone contributes a dish. 

4. Reconsider this year’s festive trip with the family 

Apart from the imperative to stay safe, a COVID-19 festive season 

presents you with an ideal opportunity to make the most of your 

area. You really don’t have to spend money to travel in order to have 

a good time. Find the nearest park or beach to go and relax. Remember 

to comply with the current COVID-19 regulations by practicing 

social distancing and wearing a mask when outside near others. Alternatively, 

hit a hiking trail in your area – a good way to save money 

and work off the festive pudding while you’re at it. 

5. Use cash for unavoidable essential items 

For those essential items, pack your credit card away. Buy with cash, 

and even then only take the cash that’s in your budget with you. In 

this way you can avoid the budget hangover in January. 

It has been a tough and long year in which many people have suffered 

job losses and salary cuts. You deserve to relax and spend time with 

your loved ones, but remember that it will only be a good memory if 

you go about it in a responsible way. So continue to budget carefully 

and count your blessings rather than your gifts. 

Confidence Rule 20: 

PREPARATION IS ALWAYS THE BEST 

PREPARATION. 

Call us and let’s talk about how we can help you achieve 

financial confidence. 

Tel: 051 407 8455 

Email: centralmarketing@sanlam.co.za 

Sanlam is a Licensed Financial Services Provider. 

Read a hilarious beach read and 

sip a refreshing sparkling wine 

on a hot summer day! 

For a holiday book, you can’t beat Sophie Kinsella, who’s 

just released her irresistible new standalone novel. Meet 

Effie, who’s still not over her parents splitting up (and 

thinks no-one should have to deal with their father and 

his new girlfriend’s PDA all over Instagram, or with the 

hashtags #viagraworks and #sexinyoursixties). Now the 

family’s split up, the family home needs to be sold; but 

there’ll be one last party. Effie hasn’t been invited! But 

that’s not going to stop her going. After all, there are 

precious dolls from her childhood to find, old boyfriends 

to bump into, and secrets to discover. You had us at the 

hashtags ... The Party Crasher is a hilarious beach read. 

Penguin, available at exclusivebooks.co.za 

Fun. Fruity. Fresh. Everything 

you want, then, for a festive 

sparkle. This Steenberg 

Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 

is light and smooth, but has a 

zippy acidity to lift the tropical 

flavours of pineapple, pear 

and guava. A fresh brightness 

rounds off a delicious and 

refreshing sparkling wine, 

a perfect drink for a hot 

summer’s day. R145 from 

your local wine stockist or 

steenbergfarm.com

Hot date 

There’s live music galore, a spider-spotting adventure 

(We kid you not!) and some fun in the sun this summer! 

5 

Bring the family and friends for a morning walk through the Free State Botanical 

Garden, looking for spiders, learning new things, and meeting new people on 

Sunday, 5 December, at 9am. Bring a hat, proper walking shoes, water, snacks, 

and sunscreen. The cost to attend the walk is R50 for adults and R10 for children 

under 12. The entrance fee to the Gardens will have to be paid separately (adult R35, 

student R25, pensioner R30, child R15). RSVP and book your spot at info@spiderclub. 

co.za or SMS Jarrod on 067 833 2191. 

4 

Dowwe Dolla will be performing 

at the Aasvoël Klub for the last 

time on 4 December at 8pm and 

on 5 December at 6pm. Tickets are 

available at Phoenix Pro at R180 per 

person. 

12 

Riaan Benade will be 

performing at The Buffalo 

on 12 December. Come and 

enjoy good music and a delicious food 

and art market. Gates open at 9am and 

the show starts at 2pm. Get your tickets 

online or at The Buffalo for R160 per 

person. 

18 

Head to Inibos for their 

weekly forest run on 11 and 

18 December. You can run, 

jog, walk and even bring your dog 

along as the venue is pet friendly. 

Entrance is free and the run starts at 

7am. After completing your run, grab a 

bite or a coffee at the coffee shop. 


3Lochs Hoek, Overland and Boerboel Wear will host Jan Jan Jan on Friday, 

3 December. Seating for this performance will comply with Covid-19 social 

distancing rules. Seating will be per booking at R150 for adults and R80 for kids 

under 12. Doors will open at 6pm and the main show will start from 6pm. 

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Text: JUSTINE FORTUIN, Image: DOWWE DOLLA - ANNELIZE LANGEVELDT

Hang in there 

It’s holiday season and time to kick back and chillax! The Sling Debossed 

Leather Hanging Chair is a perfect solution for serious chillaxing. Each 

one is made with care in South Africa, and provides form-fitting comfort 

– perfect for indoor and covered outdoor spaces. The Sling Chair is not 

only comfortable, it features handmade engravings and patterns. As 

you live with your Sling, the character of the leather will evolve. The 

hanging mechanisms are supplied with the chair in standard lengths, 

ready for installation. Find it on yuppiechef.com from R17,399. 

Bling your finger and your 

wrist this festive season 

Head to Pandora at the Loch Logan 

Waterfront for a gift for yourself, or for a 

friend who loves bling. Choose between a 

Pandora Me 14 kt rose-gold-plated ring set 

with cubic zirconias (R899) or a 14ct goldplated 

overlapping ring with cubic zirconias 

(R1779). HDL at the Loch Logan Waterfront 

and Mimosa Mall also stocks a variety of 

rose gold bracelets and rings, such as the 

Stainless Steel rose-gold-plated bangle with 

cubic zirconia inset from R695 or a 9kt rose 

gold, Morganite and diamond ring from R9916. 

Capture the essence of 

femininity 

When we think of the ultimate 

perfume, Chanel N°5 comes to mine. 

Its floral bouquet is composed around 

May Rose and Jasmine notes, and it 

encapsulates the essence of femininity. 

Even the history of this perfume is 

fascinating – in 1921, Gabrielle Chanel 

asked Ernest Beaux to create “a woman’s 

perfume with a woman’s scent” – rare 

and powerful. Gabrielle eventually 

chose the fifth sample of the fragrance, 

and decided to name it simply N°5. 

In 1986, Jacques Polge, the CHANEL 

nose since 1978, reinterpreted his 

predecessor’s composition to create 

a fuller version of N°5 – the eau de 

parfum. Get this legendary perfume at 

Woolworths from R 1990. 

Make your water bottle your constant 

companion 

It’s summer and it’s hot-hot-hot so carry along a water 

bottle wherever you go. The Coppa Wellness Copper 

Water bottle not only looks cool, it’s a clever choice! 

It has a hammered finish, which is handmade from 

a single sheet of copper, which is lacquered on the 

outside to prevent tarnishing. Plus, it contains no 

plastic and it’s a local brand. Find this 750ml water bottle at 

Faithful to Nature, from R729. 

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Get a diary 

to perfectly plan your 2022 

Invest in a Moleskine diary to plan the coming 

year in style. Exclusive Books stocks a variety 

of 12-month Moleskine diaries in hard or soft 

cover. If you’re however looking for something 

that acts like a PA, buy a WOW Diary 2022. It’s 

available in various colours and includes month 

planners, amonthly bullet journal, goal setting, 

money tracking, bucket lists, daily gratitude, handy 

information, tips on creating balance in your life, 

and more. Available online at thepapery.co.za. 

Typo at the Loch Logan Waterfront also stocks a 

wide range of diaries – from quirky and funny, to 

slightly more serious. 

Wish list 

This December and January, 

we’re going for gold with all things 

celebratory and luxurious… 

Relish the 

finer things in life 

Part lifestyle magazine, 

part coffee-table cookbook, 

JAN the Journal is a biannual 

publication that chronicles the 

creative journey of Jan Hendrik 

van der Westhuizen, the first 

South African chef to obtain a 

Michelin star. 

Every issue contains around 300 

pages filled with over 50 triedand-tested 

recipes and a variety 

of stories about everything 

ranging from food and 

ingredients to an appreciation of 

the finer things. 

Get your copy at Checkers Hyper from 

R320. 

Cheers to a 

perfect skin 

Hyperpigmentation is a 

problem for many of us living 

under the African sun – and 

more so at this time of the 

year. SKOON has come to 

our rescue with their Skinside 

Out Hyperpigmentation 

Smoothie, which offers the 

perfect solution in the form of 

eight smoothies, containing 

marine collagen, glutathione 

and verbascoside. Drink one 

smoothie a day to help with 

dark spots, premature ageing 

and inflammation. Available at 

www.skoonskin.com from R1395,95. 


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Text: MARGARET LINSTRÖM. Photo: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN. Dress: Casper Bosman 

Nishana Wilson 

is an educator by 

profession, which 

allows her to touch 

young lives every day. 

It has also given her 

the platform to get 

involved in community 

projects, such as a 

Food Drive, which 

provides learners with 

a meal to take home, 

and a Sanitary Product 

Drive. Her trademark 

Afro speaks to another 

passion of hers – 

breaking down beauty 

stereotypes. Here 

we get to know the 

inspirational young 

woman who decided 

at an early age to 

live a life that makes 

an impact on other 

people’s lives. 


Get It Cover Search winner 

Nishana Wilson 

Nishana embodies the maxim that the strongest steel is forged in the hottest fire. 

She knew loss early in life when her single mother, who raised her, succumbed 

to cancer. “My mother emphasized the importance of education and respecting 

others” – values that have since inspired her to excel. “Emulating my big brother’s 

example, I’ve always pushed myself to be academically excellent. My results 

earned me scholarships and bursary opportunities – from high school until 

postgraduate level.” 

Nishana’s grandmother is the other strong woman in her life. “She made me into 

who I am today. She taught me the power of prayer and persistence even in the 

hardest of times. She also taught me to be kind to others and to always be the 

bigger person.” Another woman who played a crucial role in Nishana’s life is her 

former Science teacher and “self-adopted mother”, Michelle van den Nieuwenhof, 

who ignited her passion for Science and teaching. “Michelle’s heart for her 

community and how she puts everyone’s needs before her own inspires me to do 

the same.” 

Her love for Science prompted Nishana to study to earn a BSc in Biochemistry 

and Genetics, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. She explains, “While 

I was tutoring high schoolers during my BSc degree, I realised that I don’t only 

enjoy Science, but also interacting with young people. I had to find a way to 

intertwine these two passions, and teaching made the most sense. Most kids ‘hate’ 

Science because they view it as difficult. I really wanted to play a role in changing 

this perspective by showing them that it’s actually not that hard.” Today Nishana 

teaches Science at Tsosoletso High School. When she speaks about “the kids” she 

beams. “Waking up every day knowing there’s at least one youngster whose life 

I’m going to touch, through a smile, an encouraging word, a joke, or sometimes 

even a little reprimanding keeps the passion for my profession burning.” 

Nishana firmly believes that “teaching is a work of the heart. The profession in itself 

is a form of community service as you give so much of yourself and your time to 

the kids, even outside of the classroom.” Many of her learners come from difficult 

backgrounds where poverty is rife. 

“Some of these young girls often cannot afford sanitary products and toiletries. 

I’m involved in sanitary product drives for our school to ensure that girls do not 

miss school because they can’t afford sanitary towels.” Nishana’s grandmother was 

the one who taught her, “You can’t receive blessings if your hands are closed”. She 

grew up seeing her grandmother feed the poor and elderly in the community of 

Brentpark in Kroonstad. “On Christmas Day, she would make chicken curry and 

rice for the less fortunate and elderly people who lived in our street. In winter, she 

would make them soup on Saturdays. She may not ever have told me that it’s 

important to help others, but she has always shown me.” 

Apart from Nishana’s firm belief in helping where you are, with what you have, she 

is also a natural hair enthusiast. In her disarming way, Nishana declares, “My Afro 

belongs on the cover of a magazine, on a runaway, and even in the boardroom”. 

For her, “It’s liberating to love yourself exactly as God intended you to be and not 

try to fit into someone else’s standards of beauty”. This has also led her to be a 

brand ambassador for a local natural hair care brand, Glolooks, as well as Crown 

Me Naturally SA, a platform that educates people about natural hair care and 

encourages people to accept beauty in all its diverse forms. 

And, plans for the future? Her smile broadens, “I hope to be an academic in 

the not too distant future… Professor N.C.R. Wilson, heading a STEM Education 

Department or doing some 

revamping of the South African 

curriculum to be more inclusive of 

these disciplines”. She says women 

are still underrepresented in the 

science, technology, engineering and 

mathematics disciplines. “I’m currently 

pursuing an Honours degree in STEM 

Education, with specialisation in 

Science Education. Women should 

stop limiting themselves and insert 

themselves in spaces where they 

weren’t allowed before.” 

Before she goes, I must ask how she 

felt on hearing that she was Get It’s 

Cover Search Winner. “I’m honestly a 

liker of things, so I’ve always wanted 

to be on the cover of a magazine. 

The Cover Search was one with a 

beautiful twist! It was focused more on 

finding a woman who influences her 

community positively, rather than just 

a pretty face. This was a special cause 

and I decided to give it a go.” She adds, 

“There are so many women whose 

good works go unrecognised, and 

although I know that’s not the motive 

behind charity work, it‘s necessary 

to celebrate the unsung heroes of 

our communities”. Nishana admits to 

still pinching herself about the win 

“considering the calibre of the other 

women who were finalists. To say I 

felt inspired when I met all the other 

finalists would be putting it lightly.” 

Five fast facts about Nishana 

- Nishana enjoys experimenting 

in the kitchen, especially baking. 

She is always handing out 

food and drinks, and she’s the 

chatterbox telling stories and 

cracking jokes. 

- She loves taking naps… every 

chance she gets. 

- Nishana suffers from an eye 

condition called Keratoconus 

(Google it, please), which led to 

her having a corneal transplant. 

- She’s actually a tomboy – don’t 

let the shiny dresses fool you! 

- Nishana would like to be 

remembered as the girl who 

always believed that her dreams 

were valid. 



Text: MARGARET LINSTRÖM. Photo: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN and babylonstoren 

FROM BLOEM TO 

BABYLONSTOREN 

I grew up in a small town, Viljoenskroon, 

in the Free State, then moved to 

Bloemfontein and attended Eunice 

Girls High School. 

After school, I went to Stellenbosch 

University to study BSc Viticulture and 

Oenology, which roughly translated 

means studying wine. I wasn’t sure 

what I wanted to study but I knew I 

like a challenge. I’m very privileged 

that I found something I love and that 

I’m stimulated every day with new 

knowledge and new tasks to master. 

I’ve always known that wine brings 

friends and family together with a 

good meal and to appreciate the 

wonderful memories that it brings. I 

only realised while I was studying and 

especially when I started harvesting 

what it really entails. It’s a combination 

of science, being creative, being in 

touch with nature, and working with 

people. 

I consider myself a lucky girl to have 

ended up working on one of the 

Cape’s most beautiful wine farms, 

Babylonstoren. 

Despite much being said about women 

winemakers working in a man’s world, 

South Africa has been very welcoming 

to female winemakers. For some, it’s 

still surprising that female winemakers 

could and are doing the work that only 

men used to take an interest in. These 

days, female winemakers are setting 

the bar high. They’re elevating women 

in wine globally. 

I don’t necessarily think women make 

wine differently, or make different 

wine from men. I think it depends more 

on the person, the type of wine, and 

the winemaker you are. The female 

winemakers I have worked with often 

focused on detail. This has proven time 

and again to make a difference in the 

quality of the wine. 

I have had the privilege to work with 

inspirational winemakers – male and 

female. Each and every encounter has 

taught me skills and motivated me to 

be where I am today. 

My winemaking style is based on 

keeping it simple, as true to the earth 

as possible, and to make the best wine I 

can. It takes years and many late nights 

to perfect it. 

My first harvest in 2018 proved to me 

that I really love what I’m doing. 

I prefer working with red grapes, but 

it’s interesting to experiment with white 

varieties. 

Harvest time is the most exciting time 

of the year at Babylonstoren, and it’s 

always a bittersweet moment when the 

harvest is over. 

The most rewarding thing about my 

job is when the wine is even more 

fascinating than I expected it to be. 

I love travelling so I would love to 

travel more and learn a lot more, 

and share with others the beauty of 

enjoying the simple things in life. 


Jeanne Pienaar must have one of the most 

coveted jobs around. Not only does she spend her 

days making wine, she gets to do it on one of the 

Cape’s most beautiful farms, Babylonstoren. Here 

we raise a glass to our homegrown talent… 

The most interesting thing happening 

in the world of wine now is climate 

change and the effect it has on wine. 

Nothing is the same year in and year 

out. 

When I’m not drinking wine, I am 

reminded of the famous saying, “It 

takes a lot of beer to make wine”. 

Wine lovers in Bloemfontein can buy 

our wines on our online shop, where 

you can buy them at cellar door prices. 

Our wine is also available at Seisoen 

and Warm Karoo. 

I’d recommend that you buy a bottle of 

Babylonstoren Sprankel now since it’s 

a time for celebration! The packaging 

is beautiful, reminding one of 

Babylonstoren’s beautiful gardens. It’s 

one of my personal favourites because 

it’s fresh and well-balanced. 

If you’re visiting Babylonstoren over 

the festive season, pop into our 

Christmas Pop-Up shop in the Scented 

Room until mid-December. Or take a 

walk through the Puff Adder where 

we house age-old bonsai-trees – some 

over 120 years old. Then, stop for a 

meal at one of our two farm-to-fork 

restaurants, stroll through our organic 

food gardens, or sip wine in our Tasting 

Room. I hope to see you there! 

Find Babylonstoren on Instagram and 

Facebook or visit babylonstoren.com 



Nelly Poonyane, the owner of De Plante Roses 

in Bloemfontein, makes rose farming look 

glamorous. Read how this astute businesswoman 

is determined to make the city reclaim its title as 

The City of Roses… 

ell us about De Plante. 

We are a family farm situated in Roodewal, which 

produces high quality luxury roses. In 2020, we 

ventured into growing cut roses commercially. We 

also create partnerships and networks everywhere we 

operate. These include Welfare Committees on our 

farm, and partnerships with local institutions, including 

schools, youth groups and local government, to build a 

stronger company, community and country. 

Will your rose project contribute to tourism in the city? 

Yes, more than anything we wish to contribute to the vibrant, dynamic and 

energetic character of tourism and help the city to live up to its name as The City 

of Roses. But, just having a commercial farm that supplies quality roses to the local 

market already adds value to the city. 

What planted the seed in your mind to start a rose farm? 

In March 2018, I attended a seven-day training course at the SA School of 

Weddings in Flower Arranging and Function Deco. On the fourth day, we learnt 

about sourcing flowers and we took a trip to flower markets. I remember seeing all 

the shops with different kinds of flowers, and the trollies and trollies of flowers, and 

thinking I would love to know where all the flowers came from. When I returned 

home, I found out that roses are not grown commercially in our city, and most, if 

not all our florists, retailers and wholesalers source their roses from Johannesburg 

and Cape Town. Then, I started pondering the idea of growing roses. I pitched the 

idea to my husband and we saw an opportunity. We researched different ways 

of growing roses, taking in consideration our weather, and we came upon the 

technology we are using in our greenhouse now. 

What makes De Plante Roses unique in Bloemfontein? 

We offer a collection of premium Hybrid Tea and Garden Shaped/Classic Roses, 

which have been carefully selected from an international rose breeding company 

in the Netherlands. We grow our roses using hydroponics and a fully automated 

irrigation system to ensure the best quality possible. We also have an automated 

climate system, which enables us to create our own climate in the greenhouse so 

that we have a consistent supply of roses, even in winter. 

How many roses do you cultivate each month? 

We stated harvesting our roses in late July this year. On average we cut about 

23 000 stems of roses a month. In five years, we hope to have doubled our 

production capacity. 

What challenges did you face in starting De Plante? 

The obvious challenge with every emerging business is capital. We needed capital 

of R13 million to start this project. We knocked on many doors, without success. 

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A ROSE AMONG 

ROSES 

But because we were determined, 

we managed to get financing, and 

put our house up as collateral for the 

banks. I’m mentioning this because we 

were blessed to have a property that 

we could put up as security in order 

to get capital. This makes one ask how 

many great business ideas of young 

people go unrealised because they 

can’t raise capital, nor have the assets 

to help secure financing. 

What did you do before you ventured 

into floriculture? 

I was in ministry full time – one of 

my responsibilities was coordinating 

programmes and events for the 

ministry, and that’s where my love of 

event planning came from. 

Who taught you what you needed to 

know about producing roses? 

Honestly, I’m still learning. I have a 

production manager from Kenya with 

vast experience in growing roses. 

Where are De Plante roses sold? 

People can buy roses directly from 

our farm. Alternatively, find us 

every Saturday at the Boeremark in 

Langenhoven Park. We also supply Pick 

n Pay in Preller Walk. 

Lastly, how has the Bloemfontein 

community received your roses? 

I’m humbled and overwhelmed by 

the support of our local florists, events 

industry, and the community. The 

appreciation of our roses makes all the 

sacrifices and challenges worth it! 

Find De Plante Roses on Instagram and 

Facebook, or contact them on 051 476 

0202 or admin@de-plante.com 



Text: MARGARET LINSTRÖM. Photo: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN

PROMOTION 

Womandla! 

The Best of Bloemfontein 

Readers’ Choice Awards have always been about 

celebrating local businesses in general, but the 

last few years the campaign has seen a strong 

and forceful emergence from woman-led 

businesses in the City of Roses. 

Among the cream of this year’s category winners 

an impressive amount of businesses have either 

been founded or are owned by women! This 

speaks volumes about the importance of women 

empowerment in a modern South Africa. 

In the nine years of the campaign’s existence, winning 

an award in the competition has really become the 

acknowledgement business people are striving for. 

And it has become evident that more and more 

female-owned businesses are dominating when it 

comes to rendering the kind of service that turns 

customers and clients into regulars. 

This year awards were once again sponsored by FNB, 

and the campaign was one for the books as close 

to 30 female-owned businesses were announced 

winners across the eight sections of the campaign. 

This is in harmony with FNB’s strategy of assisting 

women in business as it remain committed to 

growing women-owned and -led businesses in 

South Africa. Part of this entails entering into strategic 

partnerships to help female entrepreneurs from all 

backgrounds and cultures to start, run and grow 

sustainable businesses. 

Stephen Gooch, FNB Free State Regional Head, said 

the idea behind the awards is to recognise and 

celebrate those local businesses that really embrace 

innovation in their business. “Well done on excelling 

in your respective fields and industries and being 

recognised by your customers as The Best. We applaud 

and we celebrate you,” he said. 


Not only has FNB’s involvement helped Bloemfontein Courant 

celebrate local business in a grand style; it has also assisted 

in creating an atmosphere in which the community could be 

mobilised behind the campaign and ultimately behind the 

deserving winners. 

The bank has recently been recognised by the Global 

SME Finance Awards 2021 in the Best Bank for Women 

Entrepreneurs category with an Honourable Mention for its 

Women in Business portfolio. Nicole Sykes, Strategic Projects 

Head - Women in Business: National, said the bank is proud of 

this recognition. 

“It demonstrates that we are committed to doing the right 

things in order to help support and grow our female led client 

base and we offer them real help and contextual solutions for 

their needs. 

“We are not just a bank but we are a partner and not only 

offer financial support but are purposeful about offering nonfinancial 

support. This we do through our tailored programmes, 

like the FNB Women in Business Propeller, our Fundaba 

learning platform, and also by supporting organisations that 

create networks for like-minded women to share their stories 

and challenges which in turn inspire other women. 

“Furthermore, these initiatives and our Marketplace help to 

create new access to markets, which again opens new revenue 

streams for female entrepreneurs,” Sykes concluded. 


The festive season’s all about 

best friends. And celebrations. 

And bringing the two together 

is Zandvliet, who’ve just 

introduced My Best Friend 

wine-in-a-box. And what’s 

better than one friend? Two, 

obvs. So there’s a Cape White 

(refreshing flavours of lime, 

citrus and melon with hints of 

honeysuckle) and a Cape Red 

(all red fruit, plums and spice). 

You’ll find these two-litre boxes 

at local bottle stores for around 

R140, with the single bottles still 

available for around R70 each. 

Details: zandvliet.co.za 

This easy-to-bake Red 

Pepper & Chilli Wreath 

Bread comes in a 

locally crafted ceramic 

dish, which makes it 

a delicious hostess 

gift. R249.99 from 

Woolworths 

The successful 

combination of two 

endangered species 

- the rhino and the 

rhino bush - comes 

together in one 

great tasting gin. 

Celebrating South 

Africa, and donating 

a portion of the 

proceeds for each 

bottle sold towards 

the fight to save the 

rhino, gives us even 

more reason to say 

cheers to the festive 

season with Cape 

Town Rhino Gin, the 

latest offering from 

The Cape Town Gin 

& Spirits Company. 

Around R299 from 

Take A Lot, Italian 

Deli and Norman 

Goodfellow online. 


Contemporary 

Christmas 

Nothing blah about black and 

white. Throw in some glitter and 

you’ll boast the glammest event 

in the neighbourhood. 

Not only for the 

tree. Hang gold glitter 

baubles from every place 

possible and have a glittering 

Christmas. R79.95 from 

Woolworths. 

Black. Barista Black. Do you know that, if the Authorised Biography of James Bond is to 

be believed, the world’s most celebrated secret agent is 100 years old? So, as it happens, 

is the Pinotage cultivar. And grabbing this coincidence with both hands, the team at 

Barista conceived a wine and bottling regal enough to match the richness of both the 

Pinotage and Bond legacies. This opulent wine demands a well-deserved moment to slow 

down, and savour one’s hard-earned successes. With plums, red currants and baking spice 

intermingling beautifully on the nose, the wine has a juicy fruit core with velvety tannins 

and oak complexity. The finish is long, smooth and pleasantly dry. Just like James! 

Perfect to serve this Christmas, or to give as a gift. You’ll find it in fine wine stores for 

around R150, or order online from baristawine.co.za 

What’s black and white and 

the sweetest festive treat 

ever? Delicious liquorice 

... the Sally Williams way. 

A limited edition, it’s a 

combo of nougat and the 

sweet aromatic flavours of 

liquorice. So it tastes just 

like classic liquorice, but 

with the famous softness 

and sweetness found in 

nougat. Yum. Mee. R79 

from supermarkets 

Compiled by: Kym Argo 



Reduce sun damage while enjoying the summer vibes 

With the weather warming up and the holidays on the way, the thought of relaxing while 

soaking up the sun after a year behind closed doors is something many are looking 

forward to. “Spending time soaking in the sun is a reward we deserve after what has come 

our way, but since we have been indoors a lot more than usual this year, we have to be 

wary about getting too much sun exposure too soon. Also, when it comes to the sun and 

the damage it can cause our skin, too much unprotected sun exposure should be avoided 

daily,” explains Alexa Wilding, Everysun senior brand manager. 

Over-exposure to the sun can result in the skin showing symptoms of sun damage, and if 

not taken care of immediately can cause lasting effects. It doesn’t matter whether your skin 

is dry or oily, or if you have fair or dark skin, sun damage is a concern for everyone, and 

can show up in the following ways: 

•Dry skin can occur when your skin has been over-exposed to the sun. It can 

appear dry, flaky, and slightly more wrinkled than areas without sun damage. Dry 

skin can also cause itching. 

•When spending too much time in the sun, especially without applying sunscreen 

sunburn can occur. Mild sunburn causes pain and redness, while more severe cases 

of sunburn can produce painful blisters, and even nausea and dizziness. 

•Small bumps that feel like sandpaper or a patch of scaly (peeling) skin with a pink, 

yellow or brown tint is known as actinic keratosis can occur due to sun damage. 

•Long term changes in the skin’s collagen can also be a symptom of sun damage, 

and can result in fine lines, deeper wrinkles, a thickened skin texture and easy 

bruising. This happens mostly on the back of the hands and forearms. 

“Continuous sun damage over time can cause skin cancer, while everyday exposure 

can damage the skin through the lack of sun protection especially when out during the 

hottest times of the day,” comments Wilding. “However, it is not all doom and gloom 

and a few small changes to way in which we interact with the sun can make a 

difference to our skin.” 

1.The most important point when it comes to sun protection is to wear a high SPF 

sunscreen. Making the application of sunscreen part of your morning routine to your 

body and face, while topping up during the day, gives you the protection you need 

from the sun and therefore from sun damage. Also be sure to choose a sunscreen 

that protects against both UVA and UVB radiation. Everysun’s range of SPF50 

sunscreen available in variants for all ages, skin types and activities, is the perfect 

companion while enjoying summer. Available in a family size 400ml bottle, there is no 

longer any excuses to not protecting your and your family’s skin. 

2.Avoid the hottest sun times of the day, from 10am to 3pm. The UV rays that cause 

sunburn are strongest during this time. If you do need to be outside wear a high 

SPF sunscreen, a hat and find shade. 

3.If possible, wear protective clothing. Although wearing long sleeves and long pants 

on a hot summer’s day might not be the look you are going for this summer, it can 

block out more of the sun. 

4.Surfaces such as sand and water can reflect the sun’s rays causing sunburn and 

extra precaution should be taken when around these elements. 

5.Babies younger than six months old should be kept out of the sun completely and 

should be kept in the shade and covered up. 

Keeping your skin safe and protected from the sun is simple, and although there 

were many doubts during the year, summer is definitely on!

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Mimosa Mall, a landmark in the City of Roses, 

has everything you need to spice up your 

wardrobe for the festive season. 

From the latest fashion items, to the perfect gift 

for everyone in the family. 

1. Fashion World: Pop in at Fashion World for a 

variety of fun summer dresses 

2. Brazilia Designer Shoe Outlet: Step into the 

New Year with PS Collection heels from Brazilia 

Shop U8 from R599.98 

3. Miladys: A lightweight wrap is the perfect 

layering item the holidays. We love these drapey 

sleeves and beautiful textured detail 

TEXTURED WRAP R259 

4. Foschini: This shopper bag 

with logo print is ideal for the office or 

classy weekend affairs, for R 399 

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PROMOTION 

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5. Kasi Fleva: Get the 

look at Kasi Fleva with 

this designer hat for R450 

6. Cape Union Mart: Put it all together with 

the Old Khaki Jett Centre Stitch Belt. It features 

a square buckle, streamlined stitched detail on 

the belt, and the signature Old Khaki logo on 

the tail-end. R350 

7. Options: Options has a wide variety of 

men’s clothing and other fashion items that 

make the perfect gift for the holidays 

8. Bathu: Step up your sneaker game with the 

Full Yellow Stripes from Mesh Edition Bathu for 

R 1,200 

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Hello, sunshine! 

Shades of yellow and blue have without a doubt 

been hailed as the colours of this summer and 8 

what better way to end off 2021 

with a show-stopping outfit or two. 

And yes, it is indeed the most wonderful 

time of the year to look your best in 

a nice yellow summer dress or a 

statement blue shoe. 



Introducing the 

Ballito 

Bookshelf 

Choose from three sizes: mini, small or medium. 

Starting from: R4 900 

Bloemfontein 

Shop 7, Woodland Hills Village 

087 149 1182 | www.incanda.co.za 


Hartslief Décor Hire is a 

wedding and function décor 

rental shop. They provide 

everything a client needs, as 

well as planning, setup and 

floral styling. 

They also offer a wide 

variety of catering options, 

including wedding and 

birthday cakes. Hartslief 

Décor will also create any 

theme or style with their fun 

or elegant balloon garlands. 

Visit their showroom at 

68 Donald Murray Avenue, 

Park West. 

Set the Scene with a 

Gorgeously Glam Festive Table 

We don’t need any excuse to whip out our best cutlery, 

crockery and glassware and celebrate, but at this time of the year, 

we have more than enough reasons to transform the dining room table into a site for celebration! 

Here we provide visual inspiration for decking out your festive table with your most glam 

crockery, cutlery and glassware – and don’t forget the flowers – to get into the festive mood. 

Text: MARGARET LINSTRÖM. Photo: PIERCE VAN HEERDEN. Table decor by: HARTSLIEF DéCOR HIRE 


Desember 2021 Get It Bloemfontein 21

NEW INDULGENT 

CRANBERRY COMPOTE 

new 

new 

oven 

bake 

40 min 

oven 

bake 

40 min 

3 bird roast 

MADE with Turkey, 

DUck & chicken 

fully cooked 

made with real 

butter brine 

locally farmed 

duck and chicken 

Specially Selected 

GLAZED GAMMON 

WITH CLEMENTINES 

and CLOVES 

no artificial 

sweeteners or 

colours 

Specially Selected

FOCUS ON Checkers SUMMER AND FESTIVE food 

“Kook minder en geniet meer” - Jan hendrik van der WESTHUIZEN 

Set the table for effortless 

summer feasting 

Made easy with Checkers 




Pineapple 

passionfruit 

Spritzer with Basil 

Celebrate your summer with this fruity delight! 

Method: 

Blend the following ingredients 

together: 

500ml passionfruit juice 

1x pineapple, cut into cubes 

50g honey 

25ml fresh lemon juice 

15g mint leaves 

2,5cm piece smashed fresh 

ginger root 

15g basil leaves 

Divide the above mixture 

in ice-filled glasses, 

top with white wine or 

sparkling water. 

Image: KALEIDOSCOPE STUDIOS, Recipe: Chef Suné Niemand 

chef’s TIP 

Use a fruity flavour wine with mild tannins when making 

a Spritzer such as Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling or Pinot Noir 



The perfect touch to your summer ENTERTAINING 

Glasses available AT Checkers Hyper FLEURDAL 

Ice Tea 

Summer Berry 

This is a true summer highlight on the menu to stay cool and refreshed this summer. 

Ingredients 

500ml water 

2ea good-quality mixed berry tea 

bags OR 2x Hibiscus tea bags 

150g strawberries, hulled, 

cut into ¼ pieces 

Juice of 1 lemon 

Juice of 1 orange 

50g castor sugar 

Directions 

Place the tea bags into a glass jug or teapot. Bring the water to the boil and 

pour over the tea bags. Leave to infuse for 3 minutes. Allow to cool. 

Place the strawberries, lemon juice, orange juice and castor sugar in a saucepan 

and bring to the boil. Simmer until the sugar crystals have dissolved, then set 

aside to cool. Make a strawberry purée by using a stick blender. 

Once the liquids are cool, mix them together. 

Leave in the refrigerator overnight, pour through a sieve. 

Serve with ice cubes and fresh mixed berries. 




REAL LOOKS 

GOOD ON YOU 

NOTHING BUT FRUIT


Creamy 

Lime Popsicles 

When a popsicle has hidden vegetables, 

you know you’re on to something 

wonderful. Enjoy every healthy bite of 

this summer delight with spinach hidden 

so well, the kids will never know. 

Ingredients 

2 small pineapples, peeled and roughly chopped 

Zest and juice of 2 large limes 

200 ml Pot ‘O Gold coconut milk 

3 handfuls baby spinach, washed 

Juice of 1 lemon 

2 tbsp. (30 ml) Simple Truth honey 

Directions 

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. 

Pour into popsicle moulds and freeze for a couple of hours, 

preferably overnight, until frozen solid. 

Recipe: www.checkers.co.za 





Berry 

Immune 

Support 

Smoothie 

Fortify your immune system one delicious sip at 

a time with this healthy, quick and easy snack. 

It’s also a great way to give the little ones an 

extra dose of those necessary vitamins. 

Ingredients 

2 cups frozen berries 

½ packet Padkos Immune Support Mix 

½ cup plain yoghurt 

1 cup almond or oat milk of your choice 

Forage and Feast Honey, to taste 

Directions 

Place all the ingredients in a blender, 

blend until smooth and enjoy! 

Padkos Plus Immune 

Support Mix 100g Naturally 

cholesterol-free blend that 

is high in energy and dietary 

fibre. 

Available at Checkers and 

Checkers Hyper Fleurdal. 






Kiddie-approved 

Butternut Flapjacks 

Packing in all the good and none of the junk is easier than ever with Checkers. 

Ingredients 

1 banana; peeled and mashed 

1 cup (250 ml) steamed and mashed 

butternut (can also use pumpkin) 

½ cup (125 ml) flour 

½ tsp. (2.5 ml) cinnamon 

1 tsp. (5 ml) baking powder 

2 eggs 

1 tbsp. (15 ml) milk 

Coconut oil, for frying 

For decorating: 

• Few slices mozzarella cheese 

• Strawberries 

• Blueberries 

Directions 

Place banana, butternut and eggs into a bowl and mix together well. 

Sift the flour, cinnamon and baking powder together and fold into the mashed 

butternut mix. If it’s still too thick, add the milk to loosen a little, but batter needs 

to be of dropping consistency. 

Heat a little coconut oil in a frying pan and drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan 

and fry gently for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and 

cooked through. 

Remove from pan and cool completely. 

Cut out various shapes using the sliced 

cheese, strawberries and blueberries to 

create the cow and fish flapjacks as a fun 

school lunchbox surprise 

Blueberries Tub 350g Brilliantly fresh, you are sure to enjoy 

the quality of these blueberries in your salads or as a snack. 

Available at Checkers and Checkers Hyper Fleurdal 




There’s nothing more South African than a braai and we bring 

SA’s best to yours. So fire up the coals and feast al fresco! 

19 cuts perfectly matured for 

maximising flavour and succulence 

Hand-trimmed and thick cut to our 

expert butchers’ standards 

Vacuum-packed for added tenderness 

new 

READY 

TO BRAAI 

ESPETADAS 

STEAKHOUSE 

classic 

PICANHA 

roast 

Delicious 

Plant-based 

GRILLERS 

CHAMPIONSHIP 

Voted SA’s no.1 

THick BOEREWORS 

Endorsed by the 

SA Chefs Association

Locked in freshness 

Individually flash frozen 

Exclusive to Checkers 

READY TO BRAAI 

SNOEK 

Tasty & hassle-free 

starters, mains and 

desserts to choose 

from 

Expertly prepared 

for you – just braai 

and enjoy! 

Exclusive to Checkers!



Spicy Vegan 

Simple Truth 

Mince Nachos 

Spicy is the only way to go for this Vegan Mince Nacho treat. 

Go ahead and enjoy to make the most out of your Simple Truth Plant-based Mince. 

Ingredients 

For the Plant-based mince filling: 

Olive oil, for frying 

1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 

1 tbsp. (15 ml) chilli, finely chopped 

1 tbsp. (15 ml) ground cumin 

1 tbsp. (15 ml) smoked paprika 

1 tbsp. (15 ml) oregano 

400 g Simple Truth Plant-based Mince 

2 tsp. (10 ml) tomato paste 

Salt and pepper 

For the fresh tomato salsa: 

1 tomato, diced 

1 small cucumber, diced 

1 corn on the cob, boiled and 

kernels removed from cob 

Salt and pepper 

1 lime, juice and zest 

To serve: 

100 g corn chips 

½ cup (125 ml) grated 

vegan cheese, Guacamole 

Pickled onions (optional) 

Directions 

Preheat oven to 180 C. 

Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan and sauté onion for a couple of 

minutes or until lightly golden. Add garlic and all the spices and continue 

to fry for a couple more minutes or until golden and caramelised. 

Add the frozen plant-based mince with tomato paste and fry for a further 

5 – 10 minutes. 

In an oven dish, layer the nacho chips with the plant-based mince. 

Sprinkle with the grated cheese and place in the oven for about 10 

minutes or until the cheese has melted. 

To make the tomato salsa, mix all salsa ingredients together and season 

with salt, pepper and lime juice. 

Serve the nachos with a fresh tomato salsa, some pickled onions and 

guacamole. 

Better-for-you with Checkers: 

Simple Truth Plant Based Mince 

400g Plant based mince with 10.2g 

of plant protein per 100g serving. 

Each serving is gluten free, high in 

protein and a great source of fibre. No 

artificial colours or flavours, no added 

MSG and no added preservatives. 

Available at Checkers and Checkers 

Hyper Fleurdal. 


Protein-packed 


Chicken 

better 

for you 

Ramen Bowl 

Get your delicious fill of power from this little bowl 

of protein, yet another wholesome way to enjoy your 

Simple Truth Free-range Whole Chicken. 

Ingredients 

For the Chicken Stock/Broth: 

Olive oil 

½ cup (125 ml) carrots, finely 

chopped 

½ cup (125 ml) onions, finely 

chopped 

½ cup (125 ml) celery, finely 

chopped 

½ cup (125 ml) leeks, finely 

chopped 

2 tbsp. (30 ml) white wine 

1.5 litre water 

1 Simple Truth Free-range Whole 

Chicken 

For the Bouquet Garni: 

1 bay leave 

3 sprigs parsley 

6 peppercorns 

1 sprig of fresh thyme 

For the Ramen: 

¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce 

1 tsp. (5 ml) chili, minced 

1 tsp. (5 ml) garlic, minced 

2 tsp. (10 ml) fresh ginger, minced 

1 packet (250 g) Simple Truth 

Cauliflower Noodles 

125 g Portabellini mushrooms, 

chopped and sautéed 

100 g baby broccoli, blanched 

4 radishes, thinly sliced 

2 spring onions, thinly sliced 

Extra chilli, deseeded and sliced 

(optional) 

Checkers Simple Truth Cauliflower Noodles 250g 

A delicious vegetable-based alternative noodle to enjoy. 

Available at Checkers and Checkers Hyper Fleurdal. 

Directions 

In a large pot, heat up a 

little olive oil and sauté the 

vegetables lightly until just 

golden brown. 

Deglaze with the white wine 

and then add the water. 

Add the whole chicken and 

bouquet garni and allow to 

simmer gently for about an 

hour or until the chicken is 

cooked through. 

Once chicken is cooked, 

remove from the stock and 

shred or slice the meat. Set the 

sliced chicken aside and return 

the carcass to the stock. 

Continue to simmer for a 

further hour and a half to really 

intensify the flavour of the 

stock. Once stock is finished, 

strain and pour the broth into a 

clean pot. 

To make the ramen: flavour the 

stock with the soy sauce, chilli, 

garlic and ginger. 

Heat up the cauliflower noodles 

in the stock and divide both 

noodles and broth equally 

between four bowls. 

Add some sautéed mushrooms, 

blanched broccoli and thinly 

sliced radishes to each bowl. 

Top with some finely sliced 

spring onion and serve with 

some extra sliced chilli if you 

like it extra spicy. 



Festive 

Fig, Fennel 

and Mango 

Plankie 

Steak Salad 

Listen Up, braai fans! Try this recipe, it’s perfect for a 

light summer lunch. 

Ingredients for salad 

2 fennel bulbs, cut into wedges 

75 ml olive oil 

1x mango 

15 ml sherry vinegar 

60 g bag of rocket 

1ea radicchio, shredded 

3ea fresh figs, quartered 

200g Beef Plankie steak, season with salt and pepper 

Braai like your favourite steak and cut into slivers 

Directions 

Heat a griddle pan to medium hot. Brush the fennel 

wedges with oil and cook for 4 – 5min on each side. Set 

aside and keep warm. 

To make mango dressing: Peel the mango and cut into 

slices, mix with sherry vinegar and remaining olive oil. 

Season to taste. 

Arrange rocket and radicchio on a platter. Top with slivers of 

Plankie steak, fennel and figs and mango dressing. Serve. 

chef’s TIPS 

Try the new Beef Plankie Steak! It’s great 

for sharing. Available at Checkers. 



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Pork 

Rib-Eye 

with Mustard Mushrooms 

Master Zola Nene’s recipe for Pork Rib-Eye with 

Mustard Mushrooms and you’ll enjoy unbelievable 

flavour every time. Choose our Farmstead Pork 

cuts, they’re locally sourced and versatile. 

Ingredients 

2 Farmstead Pork Rib-Eye Steaks 

Salt and pepper to taste 

1 tsp. paprika 

Olive oil 

1 garlic clove; minced 

1 punnet exotic mushrooms; sliced 

1 tbsp. wholegrain mustard 

125 ml cream 

2 tbsp. chives/parsley; finely chopped 

For the Sautéed Greens: 

1 bag tenderstem broccoli/fine beans 

1 tbsp. olive oil 

1 thumb size piece of ginger; cut into matchsticks 

1 garlic clove; sliced 

Pinch of chilli flakes 

Salt and pepper to taste 


Directions 

Season the pork with salt, pepper and a sprinkle of 

paprika. Drizzle with olive oil then sear in a hot pan until 

browned on all sides. 

Place into a preheated 200 °C oven for 15 – 20 minutes. 

Remove from the oven and set aside to rest. 

Into the same pan, add garlic and mushrooms and 

sauté until mushrooms are browned. 

Add grain mustard and cream, season with salt and 

pepper then simmer for a few minutes and stir in the 

chopped herbs. 

For the sautéed greens, pour boiling water over the 

broccoli to cover then set aside for five minutes. 

In a pan heat olive oil then add ginger, garlic and chilli 

flakes, now sauté for a few seconds. Drain the broccoli 

then toss into the pan, sauté for a few minutes. 

Slice pork and serve topped with mushrooms and 

greens on the side. 


Recipe: www.checkers.co.za

Showstopping 

GOUDA WITH cUMIN 

new 

LOCALLY MADE 

Trout Roulades 

new 

2 months matured 

PRODUCT OF THE NETHERLANDS 

sustainably 

sourced trout 


“For me, entertaining is all about creating 

food theatre. Colours, textures and flavours 

– I think about every little detail.” 

Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen 


vegetarian 

bacon bits 

A Trio of flavour – 

perfect with tapas 

new 

M a de by 

hand 

L oca l ly 

sourced 

Charcuterie 

that’s a cut 

new 

above 




Pork belly 

with caramelized onion and blue berries 


Ingredients 

2,5kg pork belly or gammon 

Mix together in a small saucepan and 

just bring to the boil. Remove from 

the heat and use as required. 

125ml water (apple juice or orange 

juice) 

125g butter 

100g brown sugar 

125ml honey 

15ml Dijon mustard 

Balsamic onion marmalade with 

blueberries 

60ml olive oil 

1kg red onions cut into wedges 

75ml brown sugar (or 80ml honey) 

350ml balsamic vinegar 

125ml brown sugar, extra 

1ea orange, zest only, or 10ml whole 

grain mustard (optional) 

1x360g punnet blueberries 

Method: 

Heat the oil in a large saucepan. 

Add the onion and sugar, and cook 

covered for 20min or until the onion 

is soft. 

Add the vinegar and extra sugar. 

Simmer, stirring occasionally, until 

golden and caramelised (add the 

orange zest/mustard). Add the 

blueberries and simmer for another 

3-5 minutes. Place in hot sterilized 

jars and seal. Serve with pork belly or 

gammon. The flavours also go well 

with strong cheese. 

Chef’s tip for cooking time for your pork belly 

Cooking/simmering gammon in water in a pot: 

30 minutes for every 500g 

Cooking gammon in aluminium foil @ 160°C: 

20 minutes for every 500g 

Gammon portion size p/p: 

110g p/p without the bone | 160g p/p with the bone 

SERVE WITH: 

sweet potato 

with lemon, ginger and 

coriander dressing 

Ingredients 

4-6 ea sweet potatoes, cut into 

2cm thick slices 

Olive oil, for rubbing 

Salt and milled pepper 

For the dressing: 

40g fresh coriander chopped 


30ml soya sauce 

30ml honey 

2 ea lemons, zest and juice 

1ea green chilli, seeded and chopped 

(optional) 

Method: 

Rub sweet potatoes with olive oil and 

seasoning. 

Roast in the oven until soft and 

slightly brown. 

Combine dressing ingredients and 

drizzle over sweet potatoes 




Checkers Simple Truth 

Sweet & Spicy BBQ Rub 

90g 

The Simple Truth Sweet 

& Spicy BBQ Rub is a 

crowd-pleaser! Perfect 

for adding flavour to 

your braai meats or 

roasted chicken dishes. 

Sweet and Spicy BBQ 

Lamb Chops 

with Tzatziki 

and a Fresh Herb & Pomegranate Salad 

For a proper feast, add a delectably 

fruity edge to a few Simple Truth Certified Natural 

Lamb Braai Chops for a mouth-watering 

sweet and sour BBQ dish. 

Ingredients 

For the Lamb Chops: 

8 Simple Truth Certified Natural Lamb Braai Chops 

2 tbsp. (30 ml) Simple Truth Sweet & Spicy BBQ Rub 

Salt and freshly ground pepper 

Olive oil 

For the Tzatziki: 

1 cucumber; grated 

1 cup (250 ml) Simple Truth Lactose-free Plain Double 

Cream Yoghurt 

2 tsp. (10 ml) mint; roughly chopped 

½ clove garlic; crushed 

Salt and freshly ground pepper 

Lemon juice, to taste 

For the Herb and Pomegranate Salad: 

½ cup (125 ml) parsley; roughly chopped 

¼ cup (60 ml) mint; roughly chopped 

2 rounds of feta cheese; cubed 

4 radishes; thinly sliced 

¼ cup (80 g) pomegranate arils 

Olive oil and lemon juice to taste 

Directions 

To prepare the lamb chops, generously rub each side with 

the sweet & spicy BBQ rub. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

In a medium-size pan, heat a little olive oil and fry the 

chops on both sides until golden brown and medium 

(approximately 3 – 4 minutes on each side). 

For the tzatziki, combine all the ingredients together and 

season with salt, pepper and lemon juice. 

For the fresh salad, combine all the ingredients together and 

dress lightly with a little olive oil and lemon juice. 

Serve the lamb on a bed of tzatziki and a side of the herb 

and pomegranate salad. 


Recipe: www.checkers.co.za

Pasta la Vita is low GI and made of 100% durum wheat, 

making it the healthy choice for you, your family, your friends. 

Go ahead and make every mouthful a healthy masterpiece.


chef’s TIP 

This impressive appetiser can be 

made two days in advance 

A Festive Feast Showstopper: 

Chicken Terrine 

Serving suggestion: 

Slice up and serve with toasted bread of your choice, mustard dressing and a side salad. 

Ingredients 

600g chicken breast fillets (OR 

uncooked, boneless gammon x 1kg) 

350g chicken thighs, trimmed (skin 

removed) 

300g minced chicken (OR minced 

pork) 

5ml salt 

Black pepper from the mill 

Pinch of ground nutmeg 

15ml finely chopped fresh oregano 

Olive oil 

7ea rashers middle cut bacon, rind 

removed 

Directions 

Cut breasts and thighs into 5mm 

pieces, then, in a large bowl, combine 

with minced chicken, salt, pepper, 

nutmeg and chopped oregano. Mix until well combined. Stretch the 

bacon and place slices across and up long sides of an oiled 1-litre 

capacity triangular tin, making sure there are no 

gaps and alternating wide pieces with narrow 

pieces so that coverage is even. 

Pack chicken mixture into bacon-lined tin and 

smooth the top. Bring overhanging pieces 

of bacon over top of terrine. Cover terrine 

tightly with lightly oiled foil and bake at 

160°C for 45 min. or until juices run clear 

when testing with a skewer. 

Cool the terrine to room temperature, 

then refrigerate for three hours or 

overnight. Slice and serve. 

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With only a few 

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Feta Cheese 

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with roasted asparagus, cherry 

tomatoes, black olives and basil 

Ingredients: 

200g feta cheese, crumbled 

250ml plain yoghurt 

75ml cold water 

25ml gelatine powder 

125ml smooth cottage cheese 

125ml cream cheese with chives or herbs 

Method: 

Line the chosen mould with cling wrap. 

Mix all the ingredients - except the gelatine and cold 

water - in a food processor, then scoop into a mixing 

bowl. 

Sponge the gelatine in the cold water, melt over 

medium heat, temper with some of the feta cheese 

mixture and then mix into the rest of the cheese 

mixture. Pour into the prepared mould and let it set 

overnight. Un-mould onto a suitable plate just before 

serving and top with the roasted asparagus mixture. 

Your Veggies for Feta Cheese Mousse: 

Roasted asparagus, cherry tomatoes, black olives and basil 

Ingredients: 

500g fresh, green asparagus, trimmed, lightly 

blanched and refreshed 

250ml black olives, pitted 

20ea cherry tomatoes, cut in half 


1ea garlic clove, crushed 

25ml pesto 

Method: 

Toss all the ingredients together on a baking tray. 

Bake at 160°C for 10-12 minutes, turning 2 to 3 times. 

Cool and use with the feta mousse. 

Pour into the prepared mould and let it set 

overnight. Un-mould on to a suitable plate just 

before serving and top with the roasted asparagus 

mixture. 

BASIL PESTO FOR THE: 

Roasted asparagus, cherry tomatoes, black olives and basil 

Ingredients: 

80g Pine nuts 

120g Parmesan, finely grated 

1 clove garlic, crushed 

2 x 80g bunches basil leaves 

185 ml olive oil 

5 ml sea salt 

Method: 

Toast the pine nuts on a baking tray until golden brown, at 

160°C for about 3-5 minutes. 

Allow the pine nuts to cool. Transfer to a food processor. Add 

the cheese, oil, salt and garlic and pulse for about 1 minute. 

Add the basil. Pulse to make a paste. 

Keep refrigerated in a jar with a screw top. 

chef’s TIP 

Add the basil right at the end so that it 

doesn’t lose flavour and colour 



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This traditional fruit cake, 

with sultanas, raisins, mixed 

citrus peel and a touch of 

brandy topped with pecan 

nuts and cherries, will be 

the talk of the table. Chef 

Suné added camembert 

cheese and roasted 

strawberries to take this 

dish to a new level. Try it, 

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they go straight on the braai for seven minutes. 

“ It really is about the heart and the love that makes the season beat” 

Chef Suné Niemand. 

A special thanks to Chef Suné Niemand from The Upper Crust Bloemfontein for 

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Article: Dr Riaan Flooks – Nephrologist and Medical Director at Mediclinic Bloemfontein Renal Services 

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With the growing pandemic of Obesity, 

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Renal involvement is usually heralded 

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The unit is managed by, Dr Riaan Flooks 

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This unit renders renal replacement 

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• Limit salt intake 

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• Don’t smoke, since smoking reduces 

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RESULTS 2021 

Celebrating 

All records surpassed! 

With a little more than 200 000 votes received across the 

different sections and categories, the ninth edition of the Best 

of Bloemfontein Readers’ Choice Awards surpassed all previous 

records! 

Bloemfontein Courant readers were encouraged to vote in 

numbers, and they came to the party in a big way. The number 

of votes received made a huge jump from 130 000 votes in 

2020 to just over 200 000 this year! 

This once again underpinned the popularity of the Readers’ 

Choice Awards, as well as the good service rendered by 

businesses in the City of Roses to the readers of Bloemfontein 

Courant. The campaign was again Bloemfontein Courant’s 

single most important contribution to the local economy and 

the community as a whole. 

By bolstering the local economy and encouraging social 

cohesion among the residents of the City of Roses, the Awards 

not only encouraged businesses to raise the bar in terms 

of service, but also offered the public a platform to reward 

businesses by voting for them. 

Although pleasantly surprised by the numbers reached this 

year, the success of the Best of Bloemfontein Readers’ Choice 

Awards was to be expected after nine years of constant 

improvement. Like a cat with nine lives, it reinvented itself year 

after year to become a force to be reckoned with. 

These great results were also testimony to the massive 

influence of the hyper-local annual campaign on the market. 

Apart from the proven popularity of the Readers’ Choice 

Awards, Bloemfontein Courant made some significant 

changes to it this year, which definitely contributed to the large 

voting numbers. 

As of this year, readers did not have to leave their favourite 

news website, www.bloemfonteincourant.co.za, to cast their 

votes. In the publication’s constant endeavour to make voting 

less cumbersome for its readers, the voting platform was 

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As if that was not enough, readers also stood a chance to 

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Your home is where our heart is. 

Best Tertiary Institution in the BEST OF BLOEMFONTEIN READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2021 

Meet some of our star achievers: 

Louzanne 

Coetzee and her 

guides ended a 

memorable week 

at the Tokyo 

2020 Summer 

Paralympic Games 

with a new 1 500m 

African record, 

silver and bronze 

medals, and the 

honour of carrying 

the SA flag during 

the closing 

ceremony. 

Dr Gladys Kigozi, 

Senior Researcher 

in the Centre for 

Health Systems 

Research and 

Development 

(CHSR&D), has 

been selected 

to participate 

in the second 

phase of the first 

Cohort of the 

Future Professors 

Programme (FPP). 

Adelheid von 

Maltitz, Lecturer 

in the Department 

of Fine Arts, 

was named 

winner of Group 

A - which includes 

Mozambique, 

South Africa, 

Uganda and 

Zambia - in the 

2021 Absa L’Atelier 

art competition. 

Prince Matova, 

a PhD student in 

Plant Breeding, 

received the Young 

Scientist Award 

from the Joint Food 

and Agriculture 

Organisation of 

the United Nations 

(FAO)/International 

Atomic Energy 

Agency (IAEA). 

Social scientist 

and Vice-Principal: 

Academic and 

Research on the 

Qwaqwa Campus, 

Prof Pearl Sithole, 

was appointed by 

Pope Francis as 

a member of the 

Pontifical Academy 

of Social Sciences 

for her stellar work 

in social sciences. 

Prof Paul 

Oberholster, 

Director of 

the Centre for 

Environmental 

Management, won 

the prestigous 

NSTF-Water 

Research Commission 

(WRC) 

Award. 

team won a fourth 

Varsity Netball 

title and the UFS 

has now been 

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2014, 2018 and 

2021. 

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votes, we appreciate your unwavering 

support, and we will continue to be of 

great service to you. 

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