Lowveld - June 22

Benson Rewu
Leads by
example
Art in
motion
Scoops of
HEAVEN
Win!
A gincredible
giveaway
Father’s Day vibes
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JUNE 2022

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Why don’t you ...
02 Raise a glass to a great read this month
WISH LIST
04 We are all about boy buys this June
SOCIAL
06 A magical afternoon for mums
06 Yee-haw for ladies’ night
07 Lowvelders welcome back the Hall & Bramley Lowveld Gin Fest
people
08 We chat to Benson Rewu about what it is to
be a role model
10 Prinitha Pillay on Doctors Without Borders, giving hope to
cancer patients and kindness
12 Francois Theron talks to us about being a dad and
seeing life differently
HEALTH
14 From fitness to recovery
FOOD
16 Scoops of heavenly ice cream
18 A black-tie affair
COMMUNITY
24 Heroes of our heritage
26 Tulips, our indoor plant of the month
TRAVEL
28 Art in motion in Mbombela
31 Enjoy the ride
Win
18 We are giving away a bottle each of two
award-winning gins for Father’s Day!
32 A voucher worth R3 000 from Thule, to amp up your
outdoor adventure time with the kids
COVER LOOK
Benson Rewu and family.
Photographer: Mia Louw - Mia Louw Creative.
Venue: Friends Café, Mbombela.
june 2022
June 2022 Get It Lowveld 01

Book club
Raise your glass to a really great read this month. Cheers!
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If you’re the parent of a just-spreading-their-wings teen, this one’s going to keep
you up at night. You, like Andy and his wife Laura, probably have rules. Let us know
where you are. Stay with your friends. Don’t miss curfew. But sometimes even
the best kids break the rules. Like Andy and Laura’s son, Connor. When he misses
his curfew, it’s just one of a series of events that will change his life - and that of
his friends - forever. Twists and red herrings and there-by-the-grace-of-God. The
Curfew by TM Logan boasts about being an up-all-night thriller, and delivers!
Definitely our book of the month! Bonnier Publishing, available from Exclusive Books
• Amid the desolate wilderness of the Great Plains of Nebraska, a region so isolated
you could drive for hours without seeing another human being, sits Hatchery
House. Having served as a church, an asylum and an orphanage, Hatchery is now
a treatment facility for orphaned or abandoned children with psychiatric disorders.
Haunted by patients past and present, only the most vulnerable find a home
within its walls. Former FBI psychiatrist Dr Lorelei Lore Webber has almost grown
used to the unorthodox methods used at Hatchery House. But when one of her
patients is murdered, Lore finds herself dragged into the centre of an investigation
that unearths startling truths, shocking discoveries, and untold cruelty. Dark,
haunting, chilling, Kassandra Montag’s Those Who Return is a psychological thriller
of guilt and redemption. Quercus, available from Exclusive Books
Mid-June ... the 17th to be exact - is #DrinkCheninDay. So it would be rude not
to. This Welgegund Heritage Wines Old Vine Chenin Blanc is a limited releaseonly
1801 individually numbers bottles were released. Soft and elegant, with
flavours of star fruit, honeydew melons and lime, it will be wonderful served
with roast duck confit and orange sauce, with crayfish, langoustines, sushi and
line fish carpaccio or gnocchi with green peas and almonds. The wine will also
complement a citrus tart or nutty nougat. With a couple of medals already
under its cork, it costs R290 a bottle from welgegund.co.za/wines

The students at the River Valley School
for the Deaf just want to hook up,
pass their history finals, and have
politicians, doctors, and their parents
stop telling them what to do with
their bodies. Sara Novic’s True Biz
plunges readers into the halls of the
school, where they’ll meet Charlie,
a rebellious transfer student who’s
never met another deaf person
before, Austin, the school’s golden
boy, whose world is rocked when his
baby sister is born hearing, and
February, the headmistress, who is
fighting to keep her school open and
her marriage intact. Little Brown,
available from Exclusive Books
Also on our reading list ...
The sudden death of a pupil in
Fleat House at St Stephen’s – a small
private boarding school in deepest
Norfolk – is a shocking event that
the headmaster is very keen to call a
tragic accident. But the local police
cannot rule out foul play and the case
prompts the return of high-flying
DI Jazmine ‘Jazz’ Hunter to the force.
Jazz has her own private reasons for
stepping away from her police career
in London, and reluctantly agrees to
front the investigation as a favour to
her old boss. The Murders at Fleat
House by Lucinda Riley, author of the
Seven Sisters series, is suspenseful and
compelling. Macmillan, available at
Exclusive Books
First Born by Will Dean - Molly lives a quiet, contained life in London. Naturally
risk averse, she gains comfort from security and structure. Every day the same.
Her identical twin Katie is her exact opposite ... gregarious and spontaneous.
They used to be inseparable, until Katie moved to New York a year ago. Molly
still speaks to her daily without fail. But when Molly learns that Katie has died
suddenly, she is thrown into unfamiliar territory. Katie is part of her DNA. As
terrifying as it is, she must go and find out what happened. As she tracks her
twin’s last movements, cracks begin to emerge. Nothing is what it seems. Hodder
& Stoughton, available from Exclusive Books • The Twins by L.V. Matthews - Two
Sisters. An Intense Bond. A Bitter Rivalry. Margo is a live-in nanny for an upperclass
family, Cora a penniless dancer on the cusp of a big break. Total opposites,
bound by an awful secret. And when it’s revealed, only one can survive. But can
there be a winner when a secret is so dark? Welbeck, available from Exclusive Books
On a more serious note ...
Bullying. It’s frightening. It’s cruel.
And it’s rife. Based on many
years’ experience counselling
bullies and targets, In Bully-
Proof Kids Stella O’Malley offers
concrete strategies to empower
children and teenagers to deal
confidently with bullying and
dominant characters. She
identifies effective ways for
families to cope when bullying
occurs, including approaching
the school authorities,
communicating with the bully’s
parents and tips to tackle
cyberbullying. Her commonsense
approach will help your
child, tween or teen to develop
their emotional intelligence and
will provide relief for families
navigating the rapidly changing
social environment, both online
and in school. Faber & Faber,
available from Exclusive Books
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Compiled by: KYM ARGO

Wish list
We’re just all over boy buys this June
With girl-sharing strongly encouraged!
Apples with peach and nectarine ...
the Loxtonia Stone Fruit Apple Cider
is delicious to the core. There’s this
original, but also a new non-alcoholic
version ... same delish taste, without
the alcohol. R100.92 for a four-pack,
including delivery, from loxtonia.co.za
Compiled by: KYM ARGO
Go on an extraordinary
wildlife safari without leaving
your armchair. Photo Safari Kruger
is a collection of images by Armand
Grobler highlighting the natural
splendour and extraordinary wildlife
of the Greater Kruger region.
R795 from hphpublishing.co.za
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Celebrating our heritage
This Heritage Unity Basket collection is a tribute to the
skilled Zulu artists who create the unique woven baskets
traditionally gifted from bride to groom at Zulu wedding
ceremonies. Similar to how it is constructed, the
baskets symbolise a new union and represents
the wealth and power of a family. These candles
- with up to 35 hours of burning time, diffusers,
and room sprays scent your room with Patchouli
combined with earthy green apple, a hint
of musk and rich amber. Candles from R229,
diffusers from R249, room sprays from R199.
Heritage products, made locally, are cruelty-free,
environmentally friendly, and aquatically safe
and are available from heritage-africa.co.za

These. Soft, comfy, warm,
with 100 percent wool,
sheepskin collars, and thick
durable rubber soles for
when you need to go out at
midnight to let the dog out.
The soles are made from a
thick durable rubber. R690
from parkas.co.za
Let the games begin. This leather and
cowhide Backgammon Box Set, with die
tumblers, is all old-school charm and
heirloom material. You could, to make it
more special, attach a luggage tag
with personalised monogram to
the handle. R3 980 (R200 for the
personalised luggage tag) from
journeyleather.co.za
Acqua di Parma Colonia C.L.U.B.
(Community, Life, Unique, Bond).
It’s citrus. It’s elegant. It’s Italian.
If you’re buying for the dad who
enjoys the lusso lifestyle, here’s
your gift. From R1 899
from skins.co.za

Music for mums
Mother’s Day afternoon at Arch and Arrow in White River was a huge
success, with music by Demi-Lee Moore and scrummy food and wine.
Biancé and Sandra Janse van Vuuren
Zelé, Marne and Elize Nel
Louis and Avah-Leigh Kruger with
Chantelle Smuts Demi-Lee Moore Trevor and Erika Leslie
Beatrix Stevens
and Bianca Nel
Girl time
The recent Rooikat Ladies’ Night at
Mustangs in Mbombela had everyone
strutting their stuff.
Marius de Beer and Bernita Henrico
Ruandi Fourie, Weichke Steynvaart, Cornea Bruyns, Julia Grobbelaar, Rechell
Kruger and Marinda Louw
Marelise Cornish, Anita Smit, Riekie Viljoen and Lyzelle van Wyk
Chiane Teitge and Marine Kruger
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Matthew Mole
Gin-vincible
With performances by Goodluck and Matthew
Mole, and over 20 gin distilleries, the Hall &
Bramley Lowveld Gin Fest was welcomed back
with open arms.
Kgotlelelo Moleko and Kit Mnisi
Sonja Grobler and
Ulanda Degenaar
Melanie Kuschke with
Malanie and Dirk Burger
William and Lisa Brown
Sean, Nasreen, Grayson and Connor Jennings
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Text: MELLISSA BUSHBY. Photographer: MIA LOUW
enson grew up in Donkerhoek,
a small farm situated
between Cullinan and
Pretoria. Married to Dana,
the woman of his dreams,
the couple recently
relocated to Mbombela from
Barberton. “We have four beautiful
children,” he beams, proudly, “one
boy (Giancarlo, nine years) and three
girls (Vannah, six years, Graylynn,
three years, and Seraiah, 21 months).”
A qualified personal trainer, Benson
has group, one-on-one and special
needs training, as well as nutritional
coaching, under his belt. By day he
works for Liberty Life, and after hours
he provides health and fitness services,
a combination on which he thrives.
“I love being a part of both worlds,”
Benson explains, “I get the opportunity
to meet so many different types of
people. My mother always told me
that people are important, and being
interested in them is one of the ways
of giving hope.”
Benson didn’t always want to follow
this particular path in life. He initially
wanted to be an architect. “But you
know, life happens,” he smiles. “As time
went by, I realised how much I love
the health and fitness industry, which
allows me to make a difference in
people’s lives.
“I have to say that I am right on track
with where I always wanted to be, and
seeing someone walk away victorious
or with an inspired smile on their face
brings me great joy and satisfaction.”
As an all-natural bodybuilder, it is
important to Benson that people,
especially the youth, see that using
substances to build a healthy physique
is unnecessary, as well as unhealthy. “I
absolutely love natural bodybuilding,”
he says.
“As a life coach, I worked in schools
for more than seven years, and during
those days, many of the students -
especially boys - used to ask me what
I use. And whenever I answered that
I eat healthy food, they wouldn’t
believe me.”
That specific question got Benson
thinking, and he challenged himself
to do a natural bodybuilding
competition. “I really wanted to inspire
the youth, to show them that you do
not need to use anything to build a
well-balanced, healthy physique. It is
sad to see how many boys and men
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Giancarlo and Benson Rewu
suffer self-image problems,
just because they do not look a
certain way.
“We are all built with an inner and an
outer being. It is important to look
after both. Fitness is a journey and
not an event. I competed in the INBA
competition during 2019, and it is a
big privilege for me to be able to say
I came first. The bottom line is we all
have it in us, we just have to put our
words into action, we have to believe
in ourselves, and we have to remember
to give back.”
‘We are all built with
an inner and an outer
being, it is important to
look after both’
When he was growing up, Benson’s
parents always told him to love, serve
and respect other people. “Those
words are working to my advantage
today,” he says. “Being a personal trainer
gives me the opportunity to continue
everything my parents taught me.
Always remember that we are stronger
together, but only if we are interested!”
Being a dad is one of Benson’s most
important roles, and he smiles as he
says that to him, fatherhood means
many things.
“Being a father means being a beast
with a tender heart and a soft voice, it
means sitting down in the dirt, even if
only for five minutes, and playing with
Barbie dolls or cars, and understanding
that those five minutes mean the
world to your children. Being a father
means it is okay to cry and speak out
when you are not emotionally well.
You are human, not a robot. It means
walk in my footsteps - the road is not
perfect, but it has a legacy. Being a
father means providing shelter and
food for your loved ones. And lastly,
a father should always learn from the
One above.” Watching him laugh and
interact with his children, you can tell
that Benson is all of this and more; they
simply adore him.
While balancing family life with work
isn’t always easy, Benson knows that at
work, he is replaceable, but at home he
can never be replaced. This is also why
it is so important to him to be involved
in every aspect of his family’s lives, their
sporting activities, school, academics
and so on. “I never take work back
home,” he adds. “Whatever work I did
not finish in the office, will wait until
the next working day. Work stays work
and home stays family.”
Together, the Rewu clan love to go
to the Kruger Park, which they do
whenever they get a chance, and
they love to snuggle up together for
movie night. “A nice family movie with
popcorn and the family bed works
wonders for us!” he laughs.
Someday down the road, Benson
hopes to have his own successful
health and fitness life coaching studio.
He is inspired by his faith, which he
believes is the substance for all things
hoped for. He wants to be at a place
where he can give back, and says that
we must never forget where we come
from, and never lose sight of where we
are going.

Graylynn, Benson, Giancarlo, Dana, Seraiah and Vannah (front)
Big-hearted
hero
Life coach, all-natural bodybuilder, high-intensity personal trainer, doting dad and
adoring husband, Benson Rewu has a smile that lights up the room.
June 2022 Get It Lowveld 09

Text: MELLISSA BUSHBY
rowing up in Johannesburg,
Prinitha’s fondest memories
are of the old days when
you still walked to school,
laughing and happy-golucky.
“We had our whole
lives ahead of us and nothing
to hold us back,” she smiles. After
graduating in 2003, she completed
her internship at a hospital on the
Cape Flats and community service at
Tintswalo Hospital in Mpumalanga.
She joined Doctors Without Borders
(DWB) and life became a little less
carefree. “It was my first weekend in
South Sudan,” she says. “The surgeon
fell ill and had to be evacuated, but
there was a patient with a gunshot
wound to the abdomen. I had to do
the surgery, and the next day we had
our first case of suspected Ebola. Eish!”
Prinitha realised that this was where
her heart lay; she fell in love with
humanitarian work and ultimately
stayed with DWB for 10 years. “When
I started out, we were drowning in
preventable deaths due to HIV and
TB. During a time of complete denial
in SA, I worked in Lesotho trying to
get ARVs to those in the out-of-reach
mountainous areas. When I think
back to my time in South Sudan, I
remember mud, so much mud …
We built hospitals to help deal with
outbreaks of meningitis, cholera and
malaria, and trained staff to deal with
them. In Sierra Leone, I was in charge
of a paediatric and obstetric hospital.
The mortality rates of mothers dying in
childbirth and babies dying of malaria
were so high that we had to intervene.
There is one particular image that will
always stay with me: the sun rising at
the end of a night shift, and mothers
walking away from the hospital,
carrying their dead children.”
She goes on to describe her work in
India, a country she found fascinating.
“We provided care for the transgender
and LGBTQIA+ community, people
who were shunned to the point of
not being able to enter hospitals for
treatment. Sadly, this is still common
the world over.” Prinitha worked in
conflict-ridden areas, including Libya
in 2011, a time when the country was
going through massive change. She
recounts an incident when she and a
Prinitha Pillay
The value of
kindness
Oncologist Prinitha Pillay runs Treating Cancer, a centre
offering comprehensive cancer care and state-of-theart
treatment at the new Riverside Medical Centre in
Mbombela.
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colleague went to Tripoli to provide
medical care, but the borders were
closed. “So we had to sneak across,”
she says. “We could never stay in one
place for very long because they were
bombing the city. It was heartbreaking
to see children caught up in the
conflict. Time and again I found myself
in a place that resonated deeply with
me, being able to help, to witness the
struggles and then speak out about
it - to give voice to these vulnerable
populations. ”
Prinitha not only loved her work with
DWB, but she also met her “Great
Dane”, as she refers to her husband,
Jens Pedersen, who is from Denmark.
“We were part of a team working
very closely together in the desert of
Darfur in north Sudan, I suppose it was
inevitable that we would fall in love,”
she laughs. Prinitha is also very close
to her beloved 91-year-old father. “He
has dementia,” she explains, “and I try
to spend as much time as possible
with him. Sometimes we don’t realise
it, but time is so precious. He still has
his wicked sense of humour and is
a joy to be around. Learning to deal
with his dementia has helped me
to understand the sadness of being
‘locked in’, and the loneliness of the
elderly.”
She has also learnt how difficult it is
for loved ones to know how to deal
with it. Prinitha relates a conversation
she had with her dad not long ago. He
pointed to her mum’s photograph and
asked her if she knew that that was his
Prinitha with her dad
wife, to which she said yes, she knew
that. She asked him where he thought
her mum was now, and he said that
she is in heaven. Prinitha took his hand
and smiled, saying that he would
someday meet her there, and he
replied, “I try to go to her every single
day.” “It broke my heart,” she exclaims.
At the age of 42, Prinitha decided it
was time to use her experience and
passion to change the conditions
that the most vulnerable live under. “I
specialised in oncology, knowing that
cancer is on the rise and many can’t
afford the best treatment,” she explains.
“Once someone hears they have
cancer, they experience a hum of silent
shock, while just wanting to scream,”
she says. “I try to hold their hands
during this terrifying time when they
are filled with fear and uncertainty. My
best days are spent reassuring patients
and their loved ones, explaining
the diagnosis and going over the
alternatives for treatment.”
She adds that one of the most
frightening concepts is the financial
aspect. “Unfortunately,” she says,
“people are sold medical aid, happily
accepting what they believe they
are paying for. It is so disheartening;
many people believe that because
they are on medical aid they are
entitled to any and all treatments,
but get a rude shock when they find
they aren’t covered. My sense of social
responsibility engrained in me in my
childhood, allows empathy with those
who are wronged, and it goes without
saying that I will fight for the best
possible treatment for my patient.”
An incredible woman indeed, Prinitha
gives hope to the often hopeless,
showing them that all is not lost. “We
can’t simply discard someone because
they have been given a cancer
diagnosis,” she says, “and too often that
is exactly what happens.” She adds
that she lives by a certain motto. “Treat
the world as if it’s your home. Wander
with a restless curiosity, be receptive
to sweetness and never forget to duel
with the dark. But most importantly of
all,” she smiles, “always be kind.”

Bird’s-eye view
Intrepid adventurer Francois Theron loves to spend time appreciating the beauty of the
Lowveld, albeit from a sometimes different perspective.
Text: MELLISSA BUSHBY
Francois Theron
Born in the Cape, Francois’ family
moved to Mbombela when he was
two years old, starting a lifelong
love affair with this beautiful part
of the world. “When I was at school,
all I wanted to be was a nature
conservationist, being in the bush
and working in game reserves,” he
says. “I studied a BScFor in nature
conservation, and at the end of my
first year I realised that was going to be
more of a hobby, what I really wanted
to do was physiotherapy.” Francois
moved from Stellenbosch to Pretoria,
where he graduated in 1999 and
started work as a physiotherapist in
Mbombela the following year.
Now co-owner of LowMed Health and
Sports Performance Centre, it’s fair to
say that changing his degree was a
good move. “My patients always ask
me what my favourite part of my work
is,” he smiles, “and I always say actually,
I love every aspect of it. Seeing my
patients pain-free and on the path
to recovery is incredibly rewarding.
I’ve had sports injuries and multiple
surgeries in my personal capacity, so
I know what most of my patients are
going through, and can help them
with empathy and compassion.”
While his work plays a very important
role in his life, Francois’ spare time is full
to the brim with adventure. The idea of
being able to fly like a bird has been a
lifelong dream, and in 2017, he took up
powered paragliding. “Now I can see
places that I have always wondered
about, places that are impossible to
reach by car or by foot!” he enthuses. “I
also took up trail running after my two
brothers motivated me to complete
the Otter Trail with them. I had a year
to prepare and have since done it
three times. This enabled me to see
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places that only trail runners and hikers
can explore,” he says. “Taking photos
and making videos of what I do, and
then sharing it with others is also a
passion of mine. This was one of the
driving forces behind why I started
underwater photography; it enabled
me to show my family and friends
things they have never seen before.”
Francois comes from a close family.
His parents and brothers are all in the
medical profession, and he has two
daughters, Isabel (14) and Nina (11),
whom he absolutely adores. He says
God gave him the most beautiful girls.
“I love them to bits,” he says. “As a dad,
I know I need to set a good example
for my girls. I love spending time with
them and I often wish we can all be on
a permanent holiday. I see myself in
Francois with Isabel and Nina
them when they do certain things, and
in their different reactions to various
situations. They always come first.
Unfortunately, my kids moved to the
Western Cape with their mum and I
only see them about four times a year.
It’s challenging, being a single parent,
but I spend as much time with them
as possible. Luckily, technology enables
me to ‘see’ them almost every day; and
FaceTiming with them is awesome,”
he smiles.
Francois and his girls love to explore,
and a road trip to Namibia is planned
for the end of the year. When he first
started working, this dynamic dad
used to dive a lot, a hobby which took
him to far-flung and exotic places, like
the Red Sea, Indonesia, Mozambique,
Maldives and most of South Africa’s
coastal diving spots. Wildlife and
panoramic photography has also taken
him far afield, to Amsterdam, Iceland,
Canada and Austria.
Despite having seen so many wonders
in the world, Francois’ favourite place
to be is in the air. “The best is between
10 metres and 1.5 kilometres above the
ground, looking down at our beautiful
area with a bird’s-eye view,” he laughs.
“I have flown over vast areas of the
Lowveld, including Manyaleti and
some other Big 5 territories, and you
cannot beat it for sheer awesomeness.
I am inspired by God’s creations and
I want to enjoy it, all of it, from the
tiniest flower in the field or the largest
mountain, to the smallest seahorse or
the biggest whale under the sea.”
Francois’ plans for the future include
going on an exploration boat to the
Antarctic, to see the wildlife that lives
in the cold. “I love life,” he says, “and I’m
going to live it to the fullest.”

Fitness recovery
Becoming faster, fitter or stronger is often the ultimate goal of many athletes, runners
or gym enthusiasts, but the truth is that not many of them realise how important an
exercise recovery strategy is.
ll workouts put the
body under pressure,
irrespective of the level of
difficulty, and by putting
stress on your muscles,
you are wearing
them out, causing
microscopic damage
to the cells. This
in turn leads to
an increase in inflammation, as well as
causing enzyme and hormone levels
to fluctuate.
These changes, despite how it might
sound, lead to an overall improvement
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to your health, including better
cardiovascular health and insulin
sensitivity, muscle development,
reduced inflammation and weight loss.
To make these changes effective,
the body needs what is known as
exercise recovery time, which gives
the immune system a chance to begin
mending the damage, making the
tissues, from the lungs and the heart
to the muscles and bones, slightly
stronger than they were before. The
upshot of this is slightly less damage
every time you participate in the
same exercise, eventually resulting
in improved overall fitness. Just
remember that the rest and recovery
part is important - without it, the body
cannot effectively regain strength,
which could ultimately lead to burnout
or serious injury as well as contribute
to impaired immune function,
hormonal imbalance, depression and
neurological changes. It is advisable to
spread your workouts over the course
of a few days rather than doing them
all at once, and if you are new to a
specific fitness regimen, take it slowly,
giving the muscles time to adapt.
Recovery time is different for each

Text: MELLISSA BUSHBY
individual; we all have factors that are
unique to our particular body and
lifestyle, such as age, fitness level, food
and drink habits, smoking and so on.
Non-fitness-related issues such as lack
of sleep, working long hours, illness or
stress can also play a part in the type
of recovery that someone needs. This
is why paying attention to your body’s
needs, especially during and after a
workout, is crucial. Extreme physical
and mental fatigue, burnout, extreme
muscle pain and feeling that you are
pushing yourself too hard, are all
signs that you might need more
recovery time.
We are all used to the typical aches and
pains brought on by various factors,
and going the easy route, the quick fix,
isn’t listening to your body, it’s merely
a way of sweeping the problem under
the carpet. There are more effective,
safer ways of managing your health;
including focusing on what your body
is trying to tell you. Fill your lungs with
fresh air and get walking, running or
swimming, but remember that in all
things, balance is key.
There are a number of different
ways in which you can help with
the recovery process:
• Cross-training means varying
your workouts so that that certain
muscle groups are worked while
others are rested, which helps to
promote overall muscle health.
• Passive recovery is a complete
stop to all exercise for a certain
period of time (based on a number
of factors, such as how intense your
workouts are as opposed to your
fitness level).
• Active recovery is low-impact
exercise that aids with tissue repair
by promoting blood flow without
additional stress on the body. This
could be a casual walk, gentle yoga
stretch or low-intensity bike ride.
• Nutritional recovery relies on
foods that build and strengthen
the body, promoting muscle
recovery and generally giving the
body a boost. Following a diet
high in whole carbohydrates and
antioxidants provides excellent
building blocks for recuperation.
• Getting adequate sleep is
arguably the most important factor,
because this is when the body
produces the hormones that aid in
daily repair and recovery, so try to
get your prescribed seven to nine
hours every night.

Nestled on the outskirts
of the Bagdad Centre
in White River, Zannas
Flavour Café is well
known for enticing
visitors from near and far,
and lately even more so.
Text: MELLISSA BUSHBY. Photographer: MIA LOUW
This is because Sue Butowsky and Vicky
Venter, owners of Zannas, know a thing
or two about customer satisfaction.
From the shop’s al fresco, cosmopolitan
setting to the mouth-watering food,
Zannas is a firm favourite among locals.
Sue opened the cafe in 2006, nurturing
and growing it into the well-known
and loved eatery it is today. New kid
on the block Vicky, who joined Zannas
in November 2021, shares Sue’s vision
completely. “We think along the same
lines,” Sue says, smiling. “Vicky came
along and breathed new life into
Zannas. It couldn’t have been easy,
coming into an established business of
15 years,” she continues, “but Vicky took
it in her stride.” Vicky agrees, adding
that although the two women have
different strongpoints, their strengths
play to each other, making for a
winning combination.
As with most things in life, once the
winds of change start blowing, they
don’t stop. A fresh new look was called
for, but Sue and Vicky didn’t stop
there. “These days, everyone seems
to have a little side hustle, whether
it’s baking rusks or selling jam,” laughs
Sue. “Businesses have to constantly
reinvent and re-establish themselves.
Vicky and I had both been toying
with the idea of a gelato bar, which
is something completely new to the
area.” With a little outside help, and a
collab with an Italian family, Zannas
made space to accommodate the
new venture. “The whole shop got a
bit of a revamp,” Sue says. “Vicky did
most of the design for the gelato bar
itself, and we moved everything else
around. Now it just flows,” she beams.
“There has been so much negativity
floating around the last year or two, we
really need something jolly to make
us happy,” she adds. “Having the gelato
Scoops of heavenly
delight
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ar also attracts the kids, which is one
of our goals; to make the cafe more of
a family destination. We have already
started to make our space greener with
the addition of plenty of plants, adding
to the serene and beautiful homeaway-from-home
feel.” Indeed, reclining
on one of the couches in the open air
brings to mind sun-drenched Italian
hillsides, especially when indulging in a
Zannas affogato (vanilla gelato topped
with espresso, sheer bliss).
The gelato flavours, which include
Knickerbocker Glory, After Eight Mint,
coffee, caramel and the universal
favourites, vanilla, chocolate and
strawberry, have been causing ripples
of delight through the Lowveld. “We
also have vegan-friendly options,
and sugar-free ice cream is soon
going to be on the menu as well.
Ultimately, we would like to cater for
outside occasions, such as parties and
weddings, and possibly develop a
wholesale side.” Sue and Vicky and are
also planning movie-and-dinner nights,
including three-course meals. There
are plenty of ideas in the pipeline,
and if the success of the gelato bar
is anything to go by, we can expect
great things. “People are pushing us to
grow and expand, but we are taking it
slowly,” Sue says, stressing that gelato
Vicky Venter and Sue Butowsky
is not something to be rushed. It is a
labour of love and without the proper
care and attention, will not have that
distinctive something that makes
Zannas gelato so special. “After all, it’s
made with love,” Vicky smiles.
The intrepid duo definitely has a
winning formula. Ever since Sue and
Vicky opened up the gelato bar, they
have noticed how much happier their
guests are. They put this down to the
joy invoked by good memories of
happy times. “It’s a nostalgia thing ...
Remember when you were a kid and
the ice cream truck drove around? Or
eating ice lollies on the beach? We
bring that back, reminding people
what it’s like to live a little, enjoy
the simple things in life, smell the
proverbial roses. In fact, it has been
scientifically proven that ice cream
makes you happy!” Vicky says. Sue adds
that being part of the artisan initiative
is important, now more than ever,
and people are starting to see that.
“The world is changing and we need
to catch up, to see the importance of
being water-wise, minimising plastic
use, being sustainable. Not buying into
mass-produced, faceless goods. By the
same token, building relationships with
your customers is so important,” she
adds. “People who come here leave
as friends. We greet them by name,
they know they are welcome, they feel
at home.”
It’s obvious that Zannas is a place
to watch. Sue tells us that some of
their guests make a specific detour
on their travels, while others drive
from far and wide, simply to pop in
and get their fix. “It’s the ice cream,”
Vicky repeats. “It takes them to their
happy place.” And what better way to
slip into an indulgent daydream than
with handcrafted, made-with-love,
sumptuous gelato?
June 2022 Get It Lowveld 17

win!
We have a bottle each of
Safari African Gin and Cruxland
Gin Black Winter Truffle to give
away! To enter, send a mail with
your name and contact details
to competitions@getitlowveld.
co.za, telling us which gin you
prefer and why. Closes at
noon on July 1.
black-tie
Text: MELLISSA BUSHBY
affair
The
Once thought of as “mother’s ruin”, gin has
come a long way, shedding its rather depraved
reputation earned during the infamous Gin
Craze and re-emerging as the darling of the craft
alcohol movement and coming into its own as a
sophisticated but fun tipple.
18 Get It Lowveld June 2022
origins of this much-loved drink
are said to go back as far as the 11th
century, when Italian monks and
alchemists distilled it from grain and
grapes as a medicinal liqueur to treat
ailments such as dyspepsia and gout.
By the 16th century, the Dutch had
added genever (juniper) and were
producing the spirit in hundreds of
breweries in Amsterdam alone. Today’s
offerings come in an array of wondrous
infusions and flavours. Along with
the traditional London Dry, you can
indulge in delights such as liquorice,
rooibos, rhubarb and ginger, blood
orange, strawberry and basil, and black
truffle, among a myriad of others.

Crafted for conservation
Safari African Gin is the latest offering
from the well-known and loved Dollie
Gin stable. Distilled at Gin & Co in
Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre, White
River, Safari African Gin is made with 12
botanicals, some of which grow wild
under the blazing African sun, which
include African potato bush, Portulacaria
afra, African wild ginger and marula.
These are handcrafted in small batches
for nature conservation to celebrate our
treasured wildlife and to help protect it
for future generations. While you sip on
Safari African Gin, listen carefully, as you
may hear the distant roar of a lion, and
delight in knowing that 10% of the sales
is donated to national parks and private
game reserves to aid in funding
anti-poaching and conservation in
South Africa.
While gin cocktails can sometimes
be construed as “girly”, the martini, as
is evidenced by Mr Bond,
is sophisticated, elegant
and delicious, and, we think,
perfectly suited to dads.
Espresso martini
Ingredients
• 45ml Safari African Gin
• 45ml coffee liqueur
• 30ml freshly brewed
espresso, cooled • 30ml
simple syrup
• Coffee beans
Method
Add the gin, liqueur, espresso, syrup
and some ice cubes to a mixer and
shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled
martini glass and top with the coffee
beans. Enjoy!
Dutch courage
During the 17th century, the Dutch and English fought side by
side to ward off the attack of Louis XIV. Before going into battle,
the Dutch troops indulged rather heavily in their genever and
were perceived by their English counterparts as exceptionally
brave. The English decided to borrow a little of the courage
shown by their compatriots, also drinking a good helping of
genever, hence the origin of the term “Dutch courage”. The
juniper-flavoured spirit became vastly popular, especially with the
poorer classes who couldn’t afford to pay the exorbitant price
of the local beer, and a few sips of the water would more likely
than not kill you. After a few too many sips, the name “genever”
became a bit of a mouthful, and was ultimately abbreviated to gin.
Indulge in luxury
Redistilled in pot stills with premiumquality
juniper berries and 12 handselected
botanicals, including
the indigenous rooibos
and honeybush, Cruxland
Gin infused with black
winter truffles is a unique
combination of citrus, warm
spice and florals, finished
off with an infusion of black
winter truffles to add an
extra dimension of earthy
notes.
Burnt Dusk
Ingredients
• 50ml Cruxland Gin
Black Winter Truffle
• 200ml Indian
Tonic • Slice of
fresh orange and a
cinnamon stick
Method
Simply mix the
Cruxland Gin Black
Winter Truffle with
Indian Tonic and
ice and garnish
with fresh orange
and cinnamon
sticks.
June 2022 Get It Lowveld 19

Editor’s Choice ...
racing into june like
it’s grand prix season
Our ed’s all about boys and their toys ... gifts for dads
Let’s get this vroom vroom started. For dads
who’re massive car enthusiasts, The Classic
Car Book by Giles Chapman is a spectacular
celebration of the most iconic vintage
cars. Lavishly illustrated, this wonderful
Dorling Kindersley book boasts more
than 1300 photos of the key classic cars from
the 1940s to the 1980s ... it puts you into
the driver’s seat of Bentleys and Mercedes,
Ferraris and Aston Martins, of the Chevrolet
Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the
Jaguar C-type. It boasts being the definitive
visual history of cars, and it delivers. R604
from exclusivebooks.co.za.
A new Chuck 70, inspired by the original
Converse x Comme des Garçons design, pairs
the infamous logo with the collaboration’s
first-ever red foxing. Because icons
always find new ways to push
boundaries. Limited edition, high
top sneakers, from R2 200 from
converse.co.za.
For dads, or their sons ... these Skullcandy Hesh Evo Wireless Earphones have
powerful 40mm drivers, exceptional acoustics and easy, convenient controls
which allow you to take calls, adjust volume and change tracks without
reaching for your phone. The hinges fold flat and collapse, so easy to pack up
when you travel, have 36 hours of battery life and, for emergencies, there’s
a Rapid Charge feature which gives you three hours of battery life for ten
minutes of charging. What’s more, you won’t lose them ... they have built-in
Tile technology that allows you to ‘dial’ them from the Tial app when you
misplace them. R1 999 from istore.co.za.
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the man who gets an
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R1 499 from Truworths.
Beats Studio Buds noisecancelling
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Don’t drink and drive ... but when you’re home
from the race track, or while you’re watching the
grand prix on the telly, put a couple of skilpadjies
and a rump on the fire, and open a bottle of The
Dry Land Collection Joseph’s Legacy 2019, an
elegant wine with a silky (chequered flag) finish.
R150 from perdeberg.co.za.

advertorial
FATHER’S DAY
CAR SHOW
June is Father’s Day month, and what better way to celebrate your
dad than with a vintage car show at i’langa Mall? You can also
spoil him with a tasty meal at any of the fabulous restaurants the
centre has to offer, treat him to a movie at Ster Kinekor, or let him
splash out at one – or a few – of the first-rate stores!
On February 24, 1982, nine car enthusiasts
shared a dream to showcase their 27
vintage and classic cars and established
the Lowveld Old Wheels Club.
Over forty years, the dream became
reality, evolving into a club that today
consists of over 50 members and 200
cars. “The intention was definitely not
to be just another social club, but rather
a gathering of serious and passionate
people with a love of old cars,” says the
club secretary, Louie Amorim. “Our aim is
to promote the restoration and operation
of suitable vehicles, the collection of
automobilia and arranging appropriate
competitions, outings and exhibitions.
A 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner
We have a monthly outing to various
locations in the Lowveld.” Lowveld Old
Wheels Club is one of 40 clubs in the
country that forms part of the Southern
African Veteran and Vintage Association
(SAVVA) formed in 1968. The association’s
objective is to promote and improve
cooperation amongst various clubs and
organisations in the country concerned
with the preservation, restoration and use
of all vehicles built before 1997.
Henry van Zyl is the 18th and current
chairperson of the club, who works
with Louie, treasurer Chris Young, Ken
Grossmith and John Lopez. The first
committee of the club in 1982 was Brando
Pistorius, Retief de Villiers-Burgers, Ronny
van der Berg, Stan Duffy, George de
Villiers-Burgers, Dawie Wille, Willem du
Toit, Billy McMurtie and Ernest Hasse.
Every year, the club grows significantly as
classic cars define the word “legendary”.
“People mistake the meaning of a vintage
car. There are two categories. If your
vehicle was roaming the roads before any
world war, it’s a vintage car like the 1903
De Dion Bouton, and any other vehicle
built during or after the war was labelled a
post-war classic car,” says Ken.
To be part of this passionate club, you
must be referred by a member and be
unanimously approved by all members.
An annual general meeting is organised to
welcome a new member into the classic
car family. The oldest car at the club is the
vintage 1903 De Dion Bouton, which is
just shy of 120 years old. A classic 1976
Chevrolet Corvette is the youngest car at
46 years old.
Since inception, the club has held a
Father’s Day Car Show, attracting car
enthusiasts from all over the country.
This year, the show will be held at i’langa
Mall on Sunday June 19. “Being our 40th
anniversary, it will be a special occasion
in which we will be displaying our Hall of
Fame cars, such as the 1904 Cadillac and
the 1903 De Dion Bouton, among other
remarkable landmarks in the motoring
world,” smiles Henry.

A 1939 Bentley Special
A 1960 Alfa Romeo Spider
A 1937 Packard

advertorial
Heroes of our heritage
The idea to join the SANParks Honorary
Rangers (SHR) dawned on Linda Pieters
and her husband while they were
sightseeing in the Kruger National Park
one Saturday morning. Their children
had recently graduated from high
school, freeing up their weekends from
the usual sport trips and extracurricular
responsibilities.
“We decided then and there we would
like to be involved in the park. We love
nature and conservation, and it is close
to our home in Mbombela,” Linda recalls.
She is in charge of fundraising for the
Lowveld Region of SHR.
Linda explains how SHR strictly follows a
detailed wish list, compiled by the SHR’s
regional management committee with
‘The Kruger National Park needs
the honorary rangers, and the
SHR needs businesses like BUCO
- a company that also has a
passion for conservation’
the needs identified by SANParks.
Tasks are not merely identified on a
whim and SHR works as an integral
partner with SANParks to fulfil their
goals towards conservation, tourism
and education. SHR supports SANParks
to develop, expand, manage and
promote a system of sustainable
national parks that represent
biodiversity and heritage assets, through
innovation and best practice.
“This wish list specifies SANParks’ priorities
in the Kruger. The budget we as the
Lowveld SHR need for this year’s projects
anounts to R1.4 million. The funds we raise
are not handed over to SANParks, but rather
used to buy materials for the maintenance/
projects and other duties,” Linda explains.
Michael Kruger, the SHR’s operational
manager, has been part of the organisation
for 10 years. He recently returned from the
Wolhuter Wilderness Trail Camp, where he
helped deliver materials for a safari vehicle
carport and other maintenance projects
at the camp. Michael received a golden
award from the honorary rangers for his
4 100 hours volunteered at the park in the

past financial year. “And he has a real
job as a bookkeeper for the Department
of Education. I don’t know how he does
it all!” Linda adds. Michael has been
involved in countless projects, from
building wheelchair-friendly ramps at
ablutions to fixing bush braais that have
been demolished by elephants.
“Something that stands out is the
Rhino Walking Trail we created in the
Berg-en-Dal Rest Camp. We received an
extraordinary amount of sponsorships
to complete this project,” Micahel
adds, mentioning details like Braille
signboards on the trail.
SHR helps with the removal of snares
and invasive plants, like prickly pears
and a night-flowering cactus known as
the Queen of the Night. “Animals like
rhinos eat this plant and the tiny thorns
get stuck on their lips and can become
infected,” Michael explains.
SHR members also help out in Skukuza’s
nursery, or they keep the dogs in the
K9 unit company, groom them and
maintain the kennels.
All these volunteering hours spent
in the park don’t come without
excitement and close encounters.
Michael tells of the time a boomslang
joined him on top of a truck while they did
bush clearance at Satara. The only place he
could flee to was on the roof of a passing
caravan.
If this isn’t your idea of excitement,
don’t fret. As a way of raising funds for
maintenance projects, the SHR Lowveld
Region are planning multiple events in
the Kruger National Park throughout the
year, like a classical music concert and a
stargazing evening at Skukuza’s airstrip.
“We have immense gratitude for
Lowvelders’ involvement with the SHR. A
local company like BUCO Nelspruit comes
to mind. They have supplied maintenance
materials at incredible costs and support
many of our fundraising projects,” Linda
explains.
“The Kruger National Park needs the
honorary rangers, and the SHR needs
businesses like BUCO - a company that
also has a passion for conservation. We are
merely a vehicle for them to do work that
aligns with their mission and vision.”
Details
If you would like to join the SANParks
Honorary Rangers Lowveld Region, or make
a donation towards their work, contact the
Lowveld chairperson, Mr Kevin Conway, at
lowveldchairperson@honoraryrangers.org
Linda Pieters
Kevin Conway
Sandra van Rooyen
Grace Jacobs
If you are passionate about local nature
conservation and tourism, the SANParks Honorary
Rangers Lowveld Region might just be the
perfect organisation to join and support. Lend a
hand and help these heroes protect our heritage.
Michael Kruger

loom
Winter brings bright light and blossoms
Text: ALICE COETZEE
Indoor plant of
the month
Tulips are exotic, colourful
and best of all are happy
to bloom indoors. A pot
of tulips will flower for a
month or more because
each pot contains more
than one bulb. The secret
is to buy a pot with mostly
closed buds because
each bloom only lasts a
week. To bring the tulips
into flower, place the pot
where it receives plenty of
bright, indirect light but
not direct sun because
this makes the blooms go
over faster. Let the potting
soil dry out moderately
before watering.
Details: lvgplant.co.za
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GET IT DIRECTORY

Before
After
a splash of colour
The city of Mbombela is currently
experiencing a major revamp. The words “painting
the town red” spring to mind, excepting that in this
case, every colour of the rainbow is being put to
excellent use.
Apart from citizens that have undertaken
to clean up rubbish and fill in
potholes, among other things, a few
intrepid and rather talented arty types
have decided to join in and put their
skills to good use. By now, everyone
28 Get It Lowveld June 2022
has noticed the beautifully painted
and decorated bus shelters that grace
our roadsides - no longer the drab,
grey concrete of before, but bursting
with critters, quotes and artwork that
inspire and uplift everyone who passes
them by. We caught up with
these creatives to find out a
little more about this particular
initiative and what it all means.
Lynette Viljoen is the artist
responsible for the Madiba and Van
Gogh’s “Starry Night” bus stops along
Dr Enos Mabuza Drive. Lynette
noticed the painting being done
on the bus stops, and decided to
get involved. “I saw the big clean-up
operation going on in our town, and
thought the perfect way to contribute
was by using my talent,” she says.
It took her a total of six hours to
complete both paintings, and she
enjoyed every minute of it. “Knowing the
beautiful backdrop of the sky, and ‘Starry
Night’ being my favourite painting, I
think it suited the area,” she explains.
“As an educator, Madiba has been
a constant icon in my life and I love
painting him. There is also a lot of
movement around that bus stop and I
thought maybe that will inspire some

Text: MELLISSA BUSHBY
positive thoughts and relations.”
Having art as a daily companion means that Lynette
understands that a bit of colour can change
a dreary day into an exciting one. “It brings
happiness and inspiration into our lives, and to
share that with the world is why you are given
that talent,” she smiles. Lynette’s creations were
painted using water-based acrylic paint, which
should last for quite a long while, and if not, is
easily touched up.
Matthew Koster is the man behind the crocodile
on Dr Enos Mabuza Drive and praying mantis on
Ferreira Street. Matthew’s aim is to bring art to
his home town in a way that reflects the beauty
around us. “I like the nature that surrounds this
area,” he says, “and want to symbolise the creatures
that occupy it. There are a lot of things crawling
underneath the rocks!”
The mantis and crocodile took Matthew three to
four days to complete, and he echoes Lynette in
saying that should the paintings fade, all they need is
a bit of a touch-up. “They are fairly well-protected by
the overhang, but a fresh dab of paint here and there
in the next few years will leave them looking as good as
new,” he adds. Matthew is currently completing his third
painting, as well as working on a
large project at the water tower
in Mbombela. “I’m looking for
support in this project, if anyone
is willing to help,” he adds with
a smile.
The colourful bus shelters have
definitely livened up the town,
giving the daily commuters food
for thought. Alicia Whitting, who
painted the bus stops titled
“We too shall rise again” and
“Crowned with dignity,” both on
Dr Enos Mabuza Drive, says one
of the reasons she got involved
was the drab and morbid look
of the shelters. “I always feel sad,
seeing the people having to
gather at these bus shelters that
are in horrific conditions. It has
been an emotional burden for a
long time. To turn that morbid
block of concrete into something beautiful was the
least I could do for the people who use them.”
Alicia, her fiancé, Harm du Plessis, and Wouter de Witt
took around three hours to complete the paintings,
which Alicia says will last for many years, as no expense
was spared in the quality of the paints used. She hopes
that the paintings inspire the people who use the bus
stops, as well as the people who drive past them. “I hope
that by turning the ugly old a bus shelter into an art piece,
I can encourage people. I love to see the excitement
in their eyes when they look at the bus shelters. ‘The
principle of true art is not to portray, but to evoke’,” she
adds. “This is our city. Let’s make a statement that each
Lynette Viljoen
Wouter de Witt and Alicia Whitting
Wouter de Witt, Alicia Whitting and Harm du Plessis
Matthew Koster
June 2022 Get It Lowveld 29

one is loved and accepted. In a world
filled with fear, division and abuse in all
its many forms, let us be a message of
hope through making use of our basic
talents.”
Last but not least, we come to Wouter
de Witt, better known in Lowveld
circles as Ghost, whose vision was to
make the bus shelters look beautiful,
but also to make a statement while
doing so. “Art can communicate a
message to people in an extraordinary
way,” he says. Wouter explains the
message behind his space mural in
Percy Fitzpatrick Street, the aim of
which is to honour the creator. “If you
put God in the beginning of your
day, in charge of your projects and
problems, amazing things will happen!”
he says. Wouter’s mural in Belladonna
Street makes a big statement, with
the quote “And the truth shall set you
free“. “There is a scripture reference
underneath the word ‘truth’: John
14:6,” he says. “This word is
as relevant now as it was
2 000 years ago, and if people
would really search for God
with their whole hearts, they
will find Him!”
Wouter tells us that there are
around eight bedecked bus
shelters, and more to come, with
Alicia planning to get everyone
together to paint one big one.
“Because,” he says with a smile, “art
can communicate a message to
people in an extraordinary way!”
Details
Alicia Whitting: 082 680 6450
Matthew Koster: 072 673 3658
Wouter de Witt (Ghost): 082 428 7895
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Enjoy the ride
With our country’s beautiful scenery,
cultural history and unique flora,
biking holidays and exploring the
great outdoors on two wheels is fast
becoming a popular choice amongst
families. You’ve done the research and
found the perfect destination for your
next family bike vacay, now it’s time
to line up your family’s gear and get
ready to hit the road.
Exploring new places with the family
means lots of pedaling, especially for
the little ones. Sometimes just coming
along for the ride can be enough for
them ... all they (and you) want is to
be safe, cosy and not miss a moment
while riding around in a new place.
A multisport bike trailer is the perfect
addition to any young family’s
adventure and is the best way to
ensure you see all the sights with the
kids on board. They will be happy and
comfortable in their spacious cockpit
with plenty of windows, pockets for
the snacks, and a five-point harness to
keep them safe.
The Thule Coaster XT Bike Trailer is
a robust, basic bike trailer that offers
a safe, comfortable ride and easily
transforms into a stroller once you
Great options for your next family biking adventure
reach your destination. It comfortably
seats two kids, folds flat for simple
storage and transport and has extra
storage space for carrying bags and
extra cargo.
Another option is the Thule
Chariot Cross 1 Multifunctional
Child Carrier, which gives you
the freedom to enjoy almost any
outdoor adventure with your child.
Designed for active families who want
a versatile, tough and stylish bike
trailer, and who love being outdoors
all year round, the all-round trailer and
stroller offers comfort and flexibility
for families with an active lifestyle, and
the optional Jogging Kit makes it a
great training partner. An extra large
cargo bag provides additional space
for what you need to bring. With one
or more of the packages, this chariot
transforms to let you stroll, bike or run.
An alternative is to invest in a good
child bike seat that will allow you
and the kids enjoy the everyday bike
rides, safely, easily and in style. A
bike seat is a great choice for letting
your child see the world from your
bike and allow them to share in your
passion for cycling. When it comes
to choosing between a front or rear
child bike seat, it all comes down to
personal preference.
Rear child bike seats have a higher
weight capacity and larger footprint
to accommodate children up to
22 kg. The Thule RideAlong Lite
Rear Child Bike Seat is a strong and
reliable rear-mounted seat designed
for daily commutes and adventures.
The easy-to-use recline feature is
also ideal for those longer rides that
overlap with nap time.
On the other hand, front child bike
seats offer the best view for you
and your child. While they have a
front-row seat for every two-wheel
adventure, you can also keep an
eye on them while taking in your
surroundings. The Thule Yepp Nexxt
Mini is one of the lightest seats on
the market with a smart design for
rides around town.
Every parent, child, and bicycle is
unique, so it’s important to consider
all of your options to ensure the
best fit for your family that will give
you and your precious passenger
a safe, easy, and enjoyable ride.
Details: thulestore.co.za
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Exploring the great outdoors. We’re all about adventure. But
when it comes to family, safety and quality come high up on
our list of essentials. So when we’re out cycling - for the day,
the weekend or on our annual three week pedal-powered
cycling jaunt - we’re secure about popping the babes and
toddlers into a safe and comfy Thule Child Carrier or bike seat.
Like the rest of the products, we know Thule’s committed to
developing smart, stylish products that are environmentally
sound, high quality, safe, and easy to use. All so you can
happily, and confidently, take along all the things you
care most about. Details: thulestore.co.za
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