JHB North - May 24

JOBURG NORTHERN SUBURBS 

The best 

bubbles for any 

celebration 

I DO 

LOVE ... 

A glowing bride. A rosy 

bouquet. Diamonds & pearls. 

It’s our wedding issue! 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

MAY 24

Roses 

on your big day 

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contents 

this month 

04 Make the month of May memorable 

06 Book Club ... flip through thought-provoking pages this month 

08 Wish List ... kiss and tell - all our May desires 

10 Social ... families and their four-legged friends explore Chartwell Castle 

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PEOPLE 

12 Jared Melamed and his seriously sumptuous patisserie delights 

14 Entertaining made easy with Natascha Le Roux 

26 

BEAUTY & FASHION 

16 Makeup for a glamorous bride 

18 Fashion ... all that sparkles and shines 

FOOD & WINE 

20 Allow your celebration to overflow with bubbles 

22 Happy (and healthy) cocktail hour 

24 Get a taste of what’s new in Jozi 

26 Fancy platters for snacking 

GARDENING 

28 Colourful roses for your big day 

TRAVEL 

32 Experience the romance of rail 

WIN 

22 A hamper of mindful drinks worth R2000 

34 A case of Fairview Rose Quartz 

cover PHOTO CREDIT 

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A hot date! 

Your guide to make the month of May memorable 

01 

Kamers Makers Autumn adds 

the exciting edition of KM Art 

where dozens of up-and-coming artists 

work will be on show for Jozi to see. 

Discover more than 30 new makers plus 

the usual local delights from fashion 

to footwear, jewellery to gin. 9am 

until 5pm at St David’s Marist Inanda, 

Sandton on May 1 to 5. Single day pass 

costs R80 through quicket.co.za 

02 

Spend an indulgent afternoon at 

the Fairlawns Lunch with Kate 

Sunley as she shares her story and talks 

luxury beauty and lifestyle goods that 

nourish. On the menu is three courses - 

white bean salad, mascarpone & beetroot 

risotto and dark chocolate mousse. What 

a treat! Noon until 4pm at Fairlawns 

Boutique Hotel. Tickets cost from R660 

through quicket.co.za 

10 

Sad, amusing and gloriously 

uplifting - The Return of Elvis 

Du Pisane. Eddie du Pisanie, played 

by Ashley Dowds, is a forty-six year old 

East Rand salesman who is retrenched 

and decides life is no longer worth 

living. He writes a suicide note to his 

wife and is about to gas himself in his 

car in the garage, when he switches 

on the car radio. The Elvis Presley song 

he hears changes his life forever. PG13. 

Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre 

on May 10 to May 26. Tickets from R150 

at webtickets.co.za 

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Looking to spoil your favourite 

woman to a brunch experience 

on her special day. Mom and I - Sip 

& Paint is your chance to make 

memorable moments and create 

your own symbolic masterpiece to 

take home. Chef Ofentse will put out 

a sumptuous harvest table spread. 

11am until 2pm at Lacuna Bistro at The 

Maslow Hotel Sandton. Tickets cost 

R650 and includes a welcome drink, 

brunch, canvas and painting essentials. 

Book through quicket.co.za 

11 

Couture on the Green is this year’s theme of the 2024 Nedbank 

International Polo. Prepare for heart-thumping action on the ground as 

South Africa squares off against the world’s leading polo nation, Argentina, 

in a high-goal showdown. And in the crowd, dazzling dressed spectators 

looking to steal the spotlight. From exclusive VIP lounges to stylish picnic 

setups, the scene is set for a glamorous affair. Inanda Polo Club on Saturday, 

May 11. Tickets start from R220 per person through www.quicket.co.za 

Details: nedbankinternationalpolo.co.za 

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Bottled, popped or poured. 

South African, French or Italian. 

The Johannesburg Cap Classique, 

Champagne & Bubbles Festival 2024 is 

celebrating life’s sparkling moments. Sip 

and sample some of the finest bubbly 

around including Jacques Bruére Brut, 

JC Le Roux Scintilla MCC, Pongrácz, 

Boschendal Luxe Nectar Cap Classique 

and Graham Beck Brut. 11am until 4pm at 

Inanda Country Club, Sandton on May 18. 

Tickets cost R450 from webtickets.co.za 

24 

See Shepstone Gardens, a three-acre property, 

transform into a curated art celebration - The RMB 

Latitudes Art Fair 2024. A display of art from 40 galleries and 

250 artists from across the continent. Discover and explore 

all corners of the indoor-outdoor venue and wander through 

marble halls, secret gardens and rooftop pavilions, enjoying a 

diverse programme of exhibitions, talks and more. May 24 to 

May 26 at Shepstone Gardens. Driving guests to park at Old 

Ed’s and you will be shuttled to the venue. Tickets cost from 

R300 though latitudesartfair.com/tickets 

25 

Let your creative juices flow when decorating a 

6 inch, two layer vanilla cake with buttercream icing 

and your preferred decorations. Cake and Sip: Thee Gifted 

Hands invites you to a 4 hour interactive class where 

you will learn the art of cake decorating over beautiful 

conversations. From noon until 4pm at The Grillhouse 

Melrose Arch, Melrose Arch. Tickets cost R980 through 

webtickets.co.za and includes your cake, use of utensils, a 

two-course meal and a glass of wine, juice or a cold drink. 

Follow @theegiftedhands for more info. 

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Agatha Christie’s ingenious courtroom drama will 

keep you guessing until the very end. Leonard Vole 

is accused of murdering a widow – the glamorous and 

enormously rich Emily French - to inherit her wealth. The 

stakes are high – will Leonard survive the shocking witness 

testimony (all the evidence points to him) and will he be 

able to convince the jury of his innocence and escape the 

hangman’s noose? Find out at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino 

Theatre from May 29 to June 30. Performances on 

Wednesday to Friday at 7.30pm, Saturdays at 3pm and 

7.30pm, Sundays at 3pm. Tickets cost from R150 to R300 

through www.webtickets.co.za 

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The boys are back in town for a long weekend! 

The Drakensberg Boys Choir Music in the City 

will have a rich musical line-up showcasing a tapestry 

of musical genres, ranging from classical masterpieces 

to contemporary and well-known Afro-Pop tunes. Mass 

splash choirs performances on Thursday and Friday 

will feature The Drakies in collaboration with other 

schools. From 6.30pm on the Nelson Mandela stage at 

the Joburg Theatre on May 30 and 31. Tickets cost R200 

through webtickets.co.za 

31 

Take a step in the right direction by supporting 

Reach For A Dream’s Slipper Day. Swop out your 

normal shoes for a day and wear your most comfy, fluffy 

or fun slippers. All you have to do is buy a sticker for R20 

at Wimpy, Pick ‘n Pay, Dis-Chem Pharmacies, Dis-Chem 

Baby City, Toys R Us or Krispy Kreme. Simply slip on a 

pair of slippers and pop on your sticker on May 31. All 

proceeds help children with life-threatening illnesses. 

Details: www.reachforadream.org.za 


Book club 

Interesting women, natural history mysteries ... and a look into the future! 

Keep your 

place with 

Book Darts, 

R425 from 

pezulainteriors.co.za 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 

It’s 1954 on far-flung Verona Island, 

a tropical paradise with a fragile 

economy and a rising crime rate. 

Prostitution is legal and Lila Gulliver 

is proud of her business - a highend 

brothel where her clients are 

guaranteed privacy and discretion. 

When Carità Bercy, a young, destitute, 

and beautiful blind woman arrives at 

her door seeking employment, Lila 

decides to give her a chance. Carità 

proves a valuable asset to the house, 

as well as a psychological puzzle to her 

employer. One hot night, Ian Drohan, 

a handsome son of a wealthy judge, 

visits Lila’s house for the first time, 

and falls madly in love with Carità. 

Lila doubts his sincerity and fears for 

Carità‘s future. But Carità has no such 

fears. In fact, she is a reckless force of 

nature, determined to succeed in ways 

Lila hasn’t even contemplated. Valerie 

Martin’s Mrs Gulliver ... a steamy tale 

of passionate love, found and lost, and 

found again! Doubleday 

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The first thing Vanessa Carvin does 

when she arrives on the small island 

off the coast of Ireland is change her 

name. To the locals, she will be Willow 

Hale. The second is to shave her head 

... no longer shoulder length blonde, 

it’s now cropped and grey, more 

in keeping with a solitary outsider 

escaping Dublin to live a hermetic 

existence in a small cottage, and not a 

notorious woman trying to get away 

from the media after her husband 

committed a crime - one they think 

she is guilty of, too. Escaping her old 

life might seem like a good idea but 

the choices she has made throughout 

her marriage have consequences. 

Here, on the island, Vanessa must 

reflect on what she did, and did 

not, do. Only then can she discover 

whether she is worthy of finding 

peace at all. Water by John Boyne ... 

a story of a woman coming to terms 

with the demons of her past and 

finding a new path forward. Penguin 

It’s 2050. A climate-changed world, 

where humans and digital devices 

are closely entwined. It’s a world filled 

with natural disasters, drought, famine 

and floods. People are displaced as 

new immigration laws are put into 

effect, and the gap between the 

haves and have nots widens. Future 

Imperfect by Babette Gallard is 

the story of a family determined to 

be together ... despite the horrific 

obstacles in their way ... exhaustion, 

terror, the xenophobia of people 

struggling to protect their increasingly 

scarce resources. Thought-provoking, 

this novel raises the question of what 

may happen to our world in the nottoo-distant 

future. LightEye

Hippos, a Mongoose and Me, sequel to the popular A Hippo Love 

Story, is a collection of vivid stories reflecting the decades that 

author Karen Paolillo has lived and worked in the wilds of southeast 

Zimbabwe. The book kicks off with the rescue of two leopard cubs 

from a water tank, with an anxious mum waiting in a fig tree nearby, 

and continues with tales encompass a wide variety of animals and 

experiences … Karen’s extraordinary affinity with hippos, life with her 

beloved mongoose, characterful baboons and rescued birds, close 

encounters with lions and an injured buffalo, and her heart-stopping 

flight from an enraged elephant. To add to the drama, Karen and her 

husband Jean-Roger must face off against the drumbeat of political 

subterfuge and poaching of wildlife, sometimes at great personal risk. 

Such a great read … massively recommended. Penguin Books 

Extraordinarily similar woodpeckers 

in South America and Africa. 

Quintessentially African trees native 

across South America, from Ecuador 

to Paraguay. How could this be? This 

question nagged Nick Norman, an 

exploration geologist by profession 

and keen birder by hobby. He’d been 

surprised to see a woodpecker in 

Brazil, where he was working at the 

time, which was strikingly similar to 

those he knew in the land of his birth, 

South Africa. In subsequent work 

engagements in South America, he 

saw other birds there, as well as trees, 

which represented families he knew 

well in Africa. That was the mystery 

… how the same families of flora and 

fauna had distributed themselves in 

continents astride a major world ocean, 

the South Atlantic. The obvious answer 

– continental drift – turned out to be 

a blind alley. Sherlock Holmes said 

‘When you have eliminated all which 

is impossible, then whatever remains, 

however improbable, must be the 

truth.’ In solving the mystery, the truth 

of Holmes’s axiom became more and 

more evident to Nick as he discovered 

extraordinary travelogues of trees and 

birds for which, given enough time, a 

wide ocean was no barrier. This, Nick 

Norman’s The Woodpecker Mystery – 

The inevitability of the Improbable, is 

a story of astonishing epiphanies, full of 

fact that will fascinate lovers of natural 

history. The Franschhoek Press 

Bruce Jack’s Ghost In The Machine 

Sauvignon Blanc is all clean and fresh tropical 

fruit flavours - papaya and spanspek, with hints 

of litchi, and is brilliant paired with fried zucchini, 

asparagus, risotto and a Greek pasta salad. Order 

online for R208 from orders@thedrift.co.za or find 

at your local bottlestore. 

All books available at Exclusive Books and exclusivebooks.co.za 


Wish list 

We’re wishing for romance … mwah mwah 

“We’ve been waiting eight years for this.” Matured over eight 

years, Spier has just released the small-lot 2016 Prestige 

Cuvée Cap Classique. And Spier Cellar Master Johan Jordaan 

continues “But let me tell you, those eight years were worth 

every second. The cuvée’s prolonged contact with the lees 

has imbued it with an extraordinary depth of character 

and a complexity that only time can bestow.” With a creamy 

texture and layers of nuanced flavours ranging from crisp 

red apple and citrus to brioche and stewed fruits, this Cap 

Classique invites you to slow down and savour the moment. 

“It’s not just about when you drink it, but more importantly, 

the company you’re with and the quality of the time you’re 

enjoying. If you ask me, that’s the perfect pairing,” reflects 

Johan. R450 a bottle from spier.co.za 

May you be blessed with light and 

treasured times. Ribbons of Love 

by Dr Elizabeth Peter-Ross is a book 

of marriage themes, blessings and 

art ... inspired by the need of many 

of today’s couples to celebrate their 

marriage more personally than the 

traditional. There are 25 blessings, 

ranging from celebration and 

commitment to trust, loyalty and 

gratitude, all with glorious artworks 

by Annie Druyer. R250 


For the bride, the bridesmaids, the mothers of the bride and groom 

... the pieces of handcrafted jewellery from Shelley Taylor make 

a beautiful statement. Fresh water pearls simply never go out of 

fashion ... and the range of earrings, necklaces and bracelets is 

simply dazzling. Details: shelleytaylor.co.za 

Bella Vita Paradiso Eau de Parfum 

from Guess ... an intensely desirable 

Floral Amber Gourmand scent 

opening with a juicy blend of 

Italian Mandarin, inviting Pear 

Blossom and flirtatious Red Berries, 

with a floral heart which blooms 

of rousing Jasmine, fresh Gardenia 

and honeyed Tuberose, subsiding 

into a rich base of grounding 

Patchouli, bold Amber and creamy 

Musk for a memorable signature. 

Sensual, confident, bold, you’ll find 

it at Dis-Chem for R1325. 

Sophisticated antique-toned brass and 

black nickel Luca wine cooler, 

R2995 from blockandchisel.co.za 



Sunday 

vibes 

Families and their four-legged 

friends got to explore the grounds 

of Chartwell Castle at the Sunday 

Easter Market. Whiffs of freshly brewed 

coffee and candy floss filled the air 

while kids had a merry time on the 

swings and jumping castles. Stalls 

stocked local goodies from soaps and 

satin pillowcases to custom ceramics 

and novelty candles. Sweet Sunday 

vibes all round with live music, spots 

to lounge on the lawns and plenty of 

treats to indulge in. 

The Matlokotsi family - Boki, Lerato, Kamo and Liseli 

Chantelle van Rhyneveld-buys, Franco Buys 

Nikhita Ramnundhan and puppy Rollo 

Fresh… is healthy! 

Fruit and veg aren’t supposed to 

live long, you are

Kaleidosoap cupcakes 

CeraMics by Michelle Rees 

Angeline Akua, Spelanza Njeri, Precious Akua, Prince Kwame 

Itumeleng Yimba, 

Abande Khambule 

Colette and Grace Roberts 

Ntombikayise Mtoli, Khuti Mnguni

Love at first bite 

Got a sweet tooth? Allow us to introduce you to your New Best Friend. 

Jared Melamed, the talent behind Joburg’s most seriously sumptuous patisserie. 


Jared Melamed is a walking 

contradiction. He has slummed it in 

the Thai jungle, then lapped up luxury 

in Singapore’s Orchard Road. He’s 

captivated by the smells, taste and 

buzz of food markets, but delights 

in sitting down to white tablecloth 

service and foie gras. He blasts 

hardcore techno while delicately 

crafting the kind of French pastries 

that are to be savoured one small 

mouthful at a time. 

Those nuances, he maintains, are 

what have made him as a chef, in 

spite of receiving no formal training. 

“There’s something in my head that 

no school could have given me; 

something I have gained from 17 

years of travelling and tasting in 50 

different countries.” 

Yes – that’s 50 countries, many of 

which were obscure islands, where 

Jared worked as a professional 

diver to fund his love of culinary 

experiences. It all started when, as a 

16-year-old, he packed himself off to 

Ibiza - without his parents’ permission. 

“I cried as soon as I arrived. Imagine 

being a teenager, completely alone 

in a country where you don’t speak 

the language.” Three months later, and 

Jared was lunching like a local. The 

markets of Barcelona held him in thrall 

... the sweets, the meat hanging from 

hooks, the buzz, the money changing 

hands, the shoppers smiling. He knew 

that this was the life he wanted, so 

although, as a non-conformist, he 

had never enjoyed school, he headed 

home to finish up his education and 

start real life. 

What followed was a whirlwind of 

visa runs, passport stamps, stints in 

eateries around the world and eating 

experiences that have honed his

“It’s all about cooking 

with your heart and not 

your head. Don’t try to 

make it fancy, and don’t 

Paris-Brest 

try to be too clever. It’s 

not about throwing 600 

Tarte aux Fruits Rouges 

different ingredients in a 

dish, but taking what you 

have and making it shine.” 

Charlotte aux Fruits Rouges 

Tarte au Citron 

palate in the most remarkable way. 

One stands out in particular: “I was 

visiting one of Singapore’s hawker 

markets, where you’ll find everything 

from food made by home cooks to 

dishes prepared by Michelin-ranked 

professionals. I spent four hours just 

walking around, trying everything 

I could ... the milk tea, the chai tea, 

laksa, the fishes, the meat, food from 

India, China, even Italy – I must have 

eaten from around 80 per cent of the 

vendors. And it was all wonderful. 

That’s when I realized that food isn’t 

just there to fill you up – eating those 

dishes made me feel emotionally full. 

It didn’t matter if the food was good, 

bad or ugly, it had been prepared 

by someone who believed it to be 

special. And that made it special 

to me.” 

The last stop on Jared’s wanderings 

was Thailand, where he had set up 

a business specialising in concierge 

services – until Covid’s closed borders 

brought the tourism industry to a halt. 

He decided it was time to head back 

to South Africa and take the first steps 

towards opening the patisserie he 

had dreamed about since childhood. 

Like much else in Jared’s life, the road 

to this destination was a winding 

one. First, he spent time at an Italian 

restaurant, where his irresistible 

Miss Madagascar 

attraction to the pastry section 

proved that he was right on track. 

“I used to experiment with pastries 

I’d tasted overseas. My favorite was a 

brioche cake I had tried in Vietnam ... 

I used to go to the same coffee shop 

every day just to eat it. At first, the 

owner disliked me because I was a 

tourist, but we became friends and, 

after four months of asking for the 

recipe every day, she finally wrote it 

down on a slip of paper.” 

After plenty of trial and a lot of 

experimentation, and the anticipated 

opening of an eatery that didn’t quite 

work out, Jared decided that there 

was no more time to waste. La Tarte 

was launched eight months ago as 

a dark kitchen with just one other 

employee. Today, the team comprises 

three people who bake up to 700 

pastries every weekend to satisfy 

customers at markets like La Marche, 

Prison Break and the Morningside 

Market, in addition to the patisserie 

they supply to boutique hotels, 

restaurants and coffee shops. 

It’s been an exciting journey, but Jared 

is counting down the months until 

he “turns bricks and mortar”. He has in 

mind the type of experience offered 

by the Ritz in Paris, his favorite city ... 

picture shelves lined with beautiful 

jars of confiture, crusty breads on 

the comptoir (counter), pastries that 

are a delight both to look at and 

to taste, and the fresh, clean smell 

of baking swirling through the air. 

“In France, every adult and child is 

familiar with the concept of goutè 

- a little treat you enjoy in the late 

afternoon. That’s why there are so 

many patisseries throughout France: 

people are accustomed to picking up 

a small snack before dinner. I’d love 

to introduce the culture of goutè in 

South Africa.” This will be no ordinary 

coffee shop, however: it will be an 

authentic salon du thè, where patrons 

can indulge in the type of patisserie, 

croissants and breads you would find 

in the very best French boulangeries. 

Until then, he’s intensely focused on 

creating tastes that South Africans 

previously haven’t had the privilege of 

experiencing. Lucky us! 

Instagram: @latarte_patisserie 

Text: LISA WITEPSKI • Images: Nicky Barber, @delishmonster. 


Natascha is the kind of person who makes any person 

walking into her home feel like a VIP – seemingly with very 

little effort. She’s also the kind of person who, rather than 

getting bored with her possessions, delights in finding 

new ways to use them, usually to very striking effect. 

Here’s an example. A few weeks ago, she found a stilllife 

painting. It could have looked stuffy in anyone else’s 

home, but Natascha placed it underneath a glass table 

top, matched it with crockery, napkins and glasses, and 

voila – a tablescape quite unlike any other. 

The result? Anyone lucky enough to receive an invitation 

to one of her dinners is certain to have an experience that 

will linger long in their memories. 

That was certainly the case for the contestants who found 

their hosting talents pitted against Natascha’s when she 

entered the South African version of Come Dine With Me 

- a competition she won thanks to the combination of her 

cooking skills (guests were served a rainbow carrots and 

beetroot carpaccio with 

homemade labneh and 

Middle Eastern flatbread, 

seared salmon served 

with roasted cauliflower 

steak topped with 

homemade anchovy 

butter and minted pea 

puree for mains, and a 

dessert of blueberry jelly 

mousse with her own 

sugar edible flowers) 

and unbeatable flair 

for entertaining. After 

all, how many people 

do you know who can 

cut off the top of a 

champagne bottle with 

a sword? 

Set to 

impress 

Hands up if you love entertaining – but hate 

all the logistics around it? Natascha Le Roux’s 

The Nifty Pantry has you covered! 

Admittedly, Natascha 

had plenty of practise 

before she perfected the 

fine art of hostessing, as 

founder of the cooking club Messe and Forks. “It was back 

in the early 2000s, when everyone was joining a book 

club. I loved the idea of getting together to chat, drink 

wine and eat great food, but I didn’t necessarily have the 

time to read,” she recalls. 

Everyone has time to eat, though – which is why she 

invited six friends (one each to cook up a starter, carb 

dish, veggie side, protein and dessert) to host a monthly 

dinner at each other’s houses. At the end of each dinner, 

members were able to vote for their favorite dish and 

rank their host on everything from the welcoming drinks 

they’d received to the table setting and the cocktails on 

offer and overall experience of the evening. “It grew rather 

competitive,” Natascha laughs. 

And that meant that members were constantly trying 

to outdo themselves. So, when Come Dine With Me SA 

announced it was looking for entrants, Natascha was 

ready. Her success got her thinking ... much as she loves 


the part of entertaining which is all about conjuring up a 

look and feel, there are people out there who don’t enjoy 

it, or who simply don’t have time for it. What if she created 

a service to help them? And so The Nifty Pantry was born. 

“My mother had recently passed away at the time, and 

that made me realise that life was short. I had created my 

business plan back in 2018, but I didn’t have the courage 

to leave me corporate job until that moment.” 

Launched in November 2022, The Nifty Pantry – inspired 

by her friend’s giant pantry, which stores all manner of 

gorgeous items to set a beautiful table and is one of 

Natascha’s favourite places – is all about helping hosts 

and hostesses stage the perfect event, while saving 

them on the stress. It’s all about simplicity. Natascha 

has put together pre-designed table settings, including 

tablecloths, dinnerware, cutlery, glasses, candles and 

centrepieces and everything in between. Clients hop 

online, choose the look they love, let her know how 

many guests they’re 

expecting, and she’ll 

deliver everything they 

need to recreate the 

look at home, including 

instructions and a photo 

of what their table will 

look like once they’ve 

followed all the steps. 

“It’s a fabulous choice 

for people who aren’t 

really able to visualise all 

the elements together 

– we’ve done it for 

them. And it’s also great 

for people who want 

to offer their guests 

something new with 

every visit, but don’t 

have the space to store 

everything they need,” 

Natascha says. 

Her table settings 

have added style and sophistication to all manner of 

events, from bridal showers to milestone birthdays and 

corporate functions. And it’s not just about setting a stage. 

Natascha’s keen eye for detail means that she’s able to 

remove the areas that typically cause stress for hosts, from 

coming up with an exciting theme to managing RSVPs. 

One of the reasons she’s so passionate about the concept 

is because she has a real love of bringing people together. 

“When we’re with our friends and family, we’re able to 

share meaningful conversations and make memories. 

That’s what entertaining is all about – so you shouldn’t be 

put off just because you’re not mad about coordinating 

napkins and table cloths.” 

Natascha is looking forward to growing the business 

so she can create more jobs and upskill her current 

employees – and, of course, to help more people spend 

time laughing around a table that looks just beautiful. 

Details: www.theniftypantry.co.za, 083-365-3000.

Natascha’s tips for setting a beautiful table 

• Start by selecting a cohesive theme or colour scheme 

that reflects the occasion or your personal style. 

• Add depth and texture to your table setting by layering 

linens. Start with a tablecloth or placemats as a base layer, 

then add a contrasting or complementary table runner 

and napkins. 

• Flowers needn’t be your go-to as a table’s centrepiece. 

Show off your creative side by selecting an item from 

your home that makes a statement or adds drama. 

• Placement of tableware is important. Not only does 

it enhance the functionality of your setting, but done 

properly, it contributes to the overall aesthetics. 

• Small, personal touches make your guests feel welcome 

and appreciated. A handwritten place card, for instance, 

or a menu card or even small gifts placed at each setting. 

Text: LISA WITEPSKI • Photos: MEGAN BRETT. 


Wedding day glam 

We take a peek inside the bridal beauty kit of celebrity artist Ryno Mulder 

Blush with the 

brand who 

brought the 

world its most 

famous cheek 

colour of all time. 

Now trending 

on TikTok for 

good reason. 

Nars Afterglow 

Liquid Blush in 

Dolce Vita. 

R760, from 

arcstore.co.za 

Define your cheekbones elegantly with Stila 

Heaven’s Dew All Over Glimmer, R595, from 

Truworths, Woolworths and Superbalist. Quite 

possibly the best highlighter I’ve ever used. 

Your brows will stay put 

all day and night if you 

style them with a 

spoolie - a makeup 

brush shaped like 

a mascara wand - 

swirled in Anastasia 

Beverly Hills Brow 

Freeze. R520 from 


Bridal beauty is all about 

radiance. Give your lips 

a pillowy plush feel and 

smoothness with Huda 

Beauty Silk Balm. R425, 

from arcstore.co.za 

No other 

makeup sponge 

gives that airbrushed 

finish to your bridal 

beat like the original 

Beautyblender 

does. R395, from 


The only glitter 

that never 

scratches your 

eyes nor messes 

everywhere is 

Bodyography 

Glitter Pigment. 

R420 from Takealot. 

Having trained with the A-list of Hollywood makeup artists - think Mario for 

Kim Kardashian, Sir John for Beyoncé, Rae Morris for Kylie Minogue - Ryno, who 

recently scooped a Best Makeup Artist award, has more than 3000 faces and near 

three hundred weddings under his belt. He basically has a PhD in bridal beauty! 

Ryno and his team work countrywide and you can request your makeup and hair 

quotation on WhatsApp 071-688 0242. 

For protected, 

radiant skin 

that looks and 

feels like skin, 

not makeup, 

use Makeup 

by Ryno 

ICON SPF50 

Foundation. 

R549. Whatsapp 

to order 

071-688-0242 


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Model image: Model: Gaia from Ice • Photographer: Xavier Saer at Studio Lux • Makeup: Makeup by Ryno 

• Hair: Andile Sajini using flowers by Tied With A Knot • Dress: Just Tonight Josephine.

& 

‘ 

If I gave you diamonds and pearls 

Would you be a happy boy or a girl? 

If I could, I would give you the world 

But all I can do is just offer you my love. 

DIAMONDS PEARLS 

Messy bucket bag 

with metallic effect 

and fringe details 

with mirrored 

beading and chain 

crossbody strap. 

R1199 from 

’ 

zara.com 

Metallic-effect quilted 

mini bucket bag, with 

detachable and adjustable 

crossbody strap. R579 

from zara.com 

Round ball wedding 

handbag with pearl details, 

R469 from takealot.com 

High-heel, pointed toe, 

slingback shoes with faux 

pearls on the front. 

R1299 from zara.com 

Silver open back sequin maxi dress, 

R649 from superbalist.com 


Choosing and caring for your pearls 

Of all precious materials, few are as captivating and timeless as pearls are. In 

the last couple of years, the beauty of pearls has reached new heights and 

reignited creative expression at every major runway from New York to Paris. 

With just a few styling tips, you can embrace pearls in the new season – and 

for years to come. 

Choosing your pearls Inspired by architecture, sculpture and feminine 

design, Witchery has unveiled its most premium, elevated and timeless 

jewellery collection yet. Weaving together traditional techniques and artistic 

innovation, they have crafted a range of jewellery adorned with freshwater 

pearls. From statement to staple, you can expect sculptural shapes and 

unexpected forms for an elevated twist on the traditional. 

Styling your pearls Opt for pieces that can adjust to any wardrobe palette and 

occasion. Set with gold hues, the cool tones of pearl will highlight and 

enhance the tone and texture of any outfit, making the jewellery as dazzling 

as it is versatile. While pearls will work with virtually any tone, they are 

especially striking when worn with neutrals like beige, white, and brown, or 

with contrasting hues like black and navy. Introduce textures like linen and 

cotton to match the natural materials for a look that is both interesting and 

warm. Introduce textures like leather, knit, linen and cotton to match the 

natural materials for a look that is both interesting and warm. To create a 

sense of movement, opt for designs like Witchery’s Molten Lariat Necklace or 

Molten Pearl Drop Earrings that work perfectly for any occasion day or night. 

Treasuring your pearls Pearls are a timeless treasure and can last for a 

lifetime with proper care. Never immerse your pearls in water or harsh 

chemicals. Rather, wipe each pearl with a microfibre cloth before storage. 

And always avoid spraying perfume on them. 

The latest range 

of pearl jewellery from 

Witchery ... molten pearl 

necklace, R2599, semi-precious 

hoop, R1699 and semi-precious 

ring, R1199. In selected Woolworths 

stores and from woolworths.co.za 

Sterling silver cubic zirconia classic 

tennis bracelet, R1999 from 

American Swiss 

on bash.com 

Catrice Endless Pearls 

beautifying primer, R249.95 

from Dis-Chem. 

Open toe mule with pearl 

embellishment, R1749 

from aldoshoes.co.za 

Women's Pearls Purses Beaded 

Clutches Bucket Handbag with 

Detachable Chain, R399 from Takealot. 



The discovery of the late Anthonij Rupert’s 

packaging notes and mock-ups was the departure 

point for realising his dream and producing the 

Cap Classique range on L’Ormarins Estate. After 

his passing, his brother, Johann, continued the 

dream, with the L’Ormarins Private Cuvée (R475), 

envisioned as the pinnacle of the range, and is 

an exceptionally elegant, sophisticated option 

for grand celebrations. There are four more that 

we love ... this L’Ormarins Brut Vintage Blanc de 

Blancs (R245), a Vintage Brut Rosé (R195), a NV 

Brut Classique (R195) and a NV Brut Classique 

Rosé (R195). They are described, aptly, as reserved, 

refined, revered. From lormarinswines.com 

The award-winning 

Kruger Family 

Reserve Marguerite 

MCC Brut 2019 is 

an elegant Cap 

Classique with 

a light golden 

hue and fine 

persistent 

mousse ... a 

lovely steady 

stream of small 

bubbles. All 

white pear, 

delectable 

biscotti, this Cap 

Classique makes 

any occasion 

a memorable 

celebration. 

R2100 for a 

case from 

stellenview.co.za 


CIN CIN 

We’re getting married. So the bubbles 

this month are extra special! 

This evocative Franschhoek Cellar Brut Royale 

Brut MCC has beautiful lemon cream and almond 

biscotti flavours on the nose, backed by refreshing 

citrus and tropical fruit notes on the palate. The finish 

is long and moreish with the playfulness of delicate 

bubbles. R1140 a case from franschhoekcellar.co.za 

Fresh rose petals 

and orange 

blossom, 

strawberries 

and cranberries, 

nectarines and 

lemons... this 

Blaauwklippen 

Estate Cap 

Classique Brut 

pairs brilliantly with 

all seafood dishes. 

R1560 a case from 

blaauwklippen.com 

Christiena Trousseau Methode 

Cap Classique Brut is a 

combination of Chardonnay 

and Pinot Noir, two of 

the grape varieties used 

in Champagne. The 

Chardonnay provides the 

finesse and longevity 

while Pinot Noir adds 

body and fruit. This 

is an elegant and 

distinguished wine, 

with upfront red apple, 

freshly baked biscuits, 

lime and lemon peel, 

and small refined bubbles 

in the glass. R1188 a case 

from vanloveren.co.za 



Cocktail hour 

All the feels ... none of the nasties 

We’re all about spoiling ourselves, but Indulging while 

maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be difficult. 

Hello Almost Zero de-alcoholised wines ... a great option for 

sport-enthusiasts, weight-watchers, banters, business lunches, 

non-drinkers, pregnant women and designated drivers, 

as well as those of us who want to sit and sip and enjoy, 

but stay healthy. You can drink more mindfully with an alcohol 

content of 0.3% per bottle (so virtually no alcohol), and is also 

low in sugar. R85 a bottle from takealot.com 

Cranberry & rose water sorbet 

You’ll need: 500ml cranberry juice, 250ml Almost Zero 

Ravishing Rosé, 5ml rose water 

To make: Combine wine, cranberry juice and rose water. 

Freeze overnight in a sealable, freezer-friendly container. Stir 

with a fork or wooden spoon every 2 hours for the first 6 

hours to break up large ice crystals. 

Wonderful fruity mocktail 

You’ll need: 750ml Almost Zero Wonderful White, Green 

apple (granny smith or golden delicious), chopped, 1 pear, 

chopped, 3 kiwis, peeled and sliced 

To make: Mix all the ingredients in a pitcher, stir and serve! 

Fancy winning a hamper filled with 

de-alcoholised wines and alcohol free bubbly, valued at R2000? 

Pop over to @get_it_joburg_north on Instagram to enter. 

Radiant Sangria sorbet 

You’ll need: 250ml of Almost Zero Radiant Red, 250ml of 

water, 250ml of bottled orange juice 

To make: Combine wine with water and fruit juice. Freeze 

overnight in a sealable, freezer-friendly container. Stir with a 

fork or wooden spoon every 2 hours for the first 6 hours to 

break up large ice crystals. 


Discover why 

Crawford 

International 

is unique! 

Make Crawford International your school of choice 

Visit crawfordinternational.co.za to book your personalised tour 

Crawford International Bedfordview (Grade 000-10)) 

Crawford International Sandton (Grade 0000-12)

Breezy afternoons, flavours to savour and glasses of bubbles. Whether you want 

to treat mum, celebrate or try something new, Jozi has some tasty offerings for you. 

Lay back on the lawns 

It might be your last chance to enjoy 

picnic weather and the gorgeous 

grounds at The Maslow Hotel Sandton 

is the perfect spot to do so. 

The Sunday Society Graham Beck 

Picnic is set up for you to unwind and 

indulge. All chic elegance ... sipping 

on the finest Graham Beck bubbly 

with a picnic basket for two where 

you will be treated to finger foods of 

BBQ skewers and chicken wings and 

some fresh strawberries to be dipped 

in a sweet whipped cream. You’ll also 

find a mini cheese board, salads and 

some other delights too. To match 

this glamorous outdoor affair, come 

dressed in nautical fashion - stripes, 

blues, reds and white. 

Keep the bubbly flowing, lay back 

and listen to live music and let the 

effervescence of happiness fill the air. 

From 1pm to 5pm at The Maslow 

Hotel Sandton on May 5. R1500 per 

basket serving two people, book 

through quicket.co.za 

Follow TheMaslowSandton on 

Facebook and @suninternationalza on 

Instagram and snap and share your 

pictures on the day. 

On the menu... 

Discover French flavours at Keystone Bistro Eatery. 

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Unpack a picnic for two at The Maslow Hotel Sandton. 

Savour the flavours of France 

We’re all for the flavours of France 

when it comes to dining out. And 

new to the French cuisine scene in 

Joburg is Keystone Bistro Eatery. Think 

Oyster Mignonette, grilled Raclette and 

French onion soup (swoon) as well as 

the iconic and delicious Tarte Tatin. 

Bon appétit indeed! In charge of the 

kitchen is executive chef Esteban Busa, 

who is promising authentic flavours 

matching the inspired environment of 

a classic French Bistro. You’ll find this 

new, délicieuse spot at Johannesburg 

Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch, 42 The 

High St. Follow @keystonebistro on 

social media.

Easy breezy brunch by the pool 

Hand us a plate and let us have our pick of ripe seasonal fruit, rich and 

creamy cheeses and freshly baked bread, danishes and croissants. And 

if you really want us to tuck in, put out a buffet of home style food ... 

thinly carved slices of tender roast beef sirloin drizzled in a jus and a 

tasty French toast casserole with bacon. Yes please! Brunch at DaVinci 

Hotel and Suites is done simple but with a twist. You get to indulge in 

comforting food poolside while soaking up sunshine, breathing in fresh 

air and sipping on something refreshing. Whether you intend to nibble 

and chatter all afternoon or lounge while you savour every bite, you 

will find yourself having the best time with the live instrumental music 

playing in the background and a chilled mimosa in hand. 

Making sure brunch is a breeze is executive chef of Maximillien 

Restaurant Atma Mahadea who loves to experiment with fusion flavours. 

While the brunch menu stays the same every month, he likes to keep 

things exciting by adding something different to each occasion. For 

Easter Sunday, there was hot cross buns, chocolate bunnies and pickled 

fish. Our fave on-the-menu dish of the day, the chicken curry, warming 

and aromatic with a nice bite to it. 

To cool you down and make you feel like a kid again, they have an ice 

cream station with cones, waffles, 

Executive chef Atma Mahadea 

pancakes, sprinkles, smarties 

and sauces. There are also baked 

lemon tartlets and traditional mini 

malva puddings. 

You can arrive casual, with the whole 

family, or dress up wearing your best 

pair of stylish shades to compliment 

the bold black and white stripped 

pool deck furnishing. With winter 

approaching, there are heaters and 

seating indoors. 

Brunch @ The Pool Deck is served on 

the last Sunday of every month at 

DaVinci Hotel and Suites from 11am 

to 2pm and costs R385 per person - so 

worth it! Pre-book on 011-292-7169. 

Details: legacyhotels.co.za 

Mimosas and a helping of fruit, cheese and a croissant enjoyed poolside. 

Crispy duck sushi. 

Let’s make a toast 

Have you been to the Asian Tapas and Bubbles 

bar on the Keyes Art Mile? We hear they leave 

your taste buds tingling with their exotic 

flavours. Whether you’re a fan of traditional 

Asian dishes or are like most of Jozi with an 

experimental foodie palette, Kanpai’s simple, yet 

curated menu has Chinese, Japanese, Korean, 

and Thai cuisine, prepared with a modern twist. 

Fancy a flute of champagne paired with shallot 

foam oysters? Or Teriyaki lamb chops. Maybe 

the crispy duck sushi sounds more satisfying. 

We tempted to try them all! 

The restaurant’s name – Kanpai means 

‘cheers’ in Japanese and with a bubbles bar 

and an extensive list of bubbly offerings, 

you won’t need an excuse to clink your glass 

and celebrate. Find them at 21 Keyes Ave, 

Rosebank. Details: 010-110-0696 or follow 

@kanpai_sa on Instagram. 

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Compiled by: MEGAN BRETT

Beetroot-cured gravadlax with horseradish 

sauce with Spier Frans K Smit white blend 

Gravadlax is a decadent snack perfect for a 

celebration. After you’ve cured them at home 

overnight, these silky pink fish slices will last 

for at least five days in the fridge, so you can 

prepare in advance of your party. Serve with 

crackers or seed loaf, creamy horseradish sauce 

or even some baby gem lettuce. Serves six as a 

light meal or starter. Prep and cooking time: 20 

minutes plus overnight curing. 

You’ll need: For the gravadlax ... 400-600g fresh 

trout fillets, skin on; 2 small beetroots, peeled and 

quartered; 1 cup muscavado sugar; 1 cup salt, 

medium grain 

For the creamy horseradish sauce ... 250ml sour 

cream; 2 Tbsp hot horseradish sauce (or 1 

Tbsp fresh grated horseradish); 5ml Dijon 

mustard (optional) 

To serve ... crackers of your choice or seed loaf; 

baby gem lettuce (optional) 

To make: Use a tweezer to pin-bone the fillets, if 

they are not already pin-boned. 

Place the beetroot in a food processor along 

with the sugar and salt. Process to create a 

course paste. 

Place a sheet of cling-wrap on a clean surface, 

then sprinkle 1/3 of the mixture onto it. Place half 

of the fillets on the paste, skin side down. Top 

with another 1/3 of the mixture and spread it out 

to cover the surface of the fillets. Now place the 

remaining half of the fillets on top of the covered 

fillets, skin side up (so they are lying meat-side 

together). Top with the final mixture, then with 

another layer of plastic wrap. Wrap up tightly and 

place inside a large-enough plastic container with 

a lid. Refrigerate overnight or for 12 hours, turning 

it over after 6 hours. The sugar/salt/beetroot 

curing mix will create a sticky syrup, so be careful 

not to mess it on your clothes. 

When the curing time is up, open up the fillets 

and rinse them under cold running water. Pat 

dry. Use a sharp knife to cut thin slivers on an 

angle from the tail side to the top, creating 

as much surface area as you can. Arrange on 

a platter and serve with the sauce and the 

crackers/bread/leaves. 

For the sauce, mix the sour cream, horseradish 

and mustard together in a small bowl. 

Serve with a glass of Spier Frans K Smit white 

blend - a Bordeaux-style white blend of 80 per 

cent Sauvignon Blanc and 20 per cent Sémillon, 

with a citrus and lime palate more tropical than 

herbaceous, and surprising hints of elder flower. 

Luxurious 

snacking 

Extravagant doesn’t have to mean expensive. 

It’s all about the lavish plating, the tastiest 

ingredients, the generosity of servings. 

Eggs. Avos. Trout. A trio of fancy platters 

for your next celebration. 


Avo bagels 

Up your avo game. Switch the toast for a bagel 

and ... voilà ... the posh version. Perfect for a breakfast 

party. This makes four ... we serve with a glass of bubbles! 

You’ll need: 2 bagels, cut in half horizontally; 2 avocados; 

salt and pepper; plus ½ cup spreads, a small handful 

herbs, a sprinkling spices and about 3 Tbsp extra 

toppings - see suggestions below. 

To make: Toast the bagel halves in a toaster. 

Loadshedding tip ... toast them on a griddle or frying 

pan on gas. Or alternatively skip the toasting and serve 

fresh. Spread with your choice of spread. 

Mash, slice, dice or cut the avocados into shapes with 

cookie cutters and place on top. Season with salt and 

pepper. Sprinkle over herbs, spices and toppings. 

Try these combinations: Cream cheese or chunky cottage 

cheese with dukkah, honey and sliced avo • Hummus, 

feta, red peppercorns, avo stars and baby herbs • 

Mashed avo, red onion, chilli flakes, lime and coriander 

• Pesto, basil and diced avo 

For more recipes visit avocado.co.za 

Greek salad platter with cheats poached eggs 

Guests coming over for lunch or an early dinner. This 

Mediterranean-style platter is affordable, quick to put 

together, and perfect to nibble on while sipping a cocktail. 

We’re also keen on the Mediterranean diet, so this works 

well for us. 

You’ll need: 4 eggs; salt and pepper; 2 handfuls cherry 

tomatoes; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings; half 

a cucumber, cut into sticks; 100g packet Kalamata olives, 

drained; 2 rings Feta, broken into pieces; Greek salad dressing. 

To make: Make cheats poached eggs by pressing the middle of 

a perforated plastic wrap square into a small ramekin or bowl, 

leaving the rest of the plastic to hang over the outside edge. 

Spray the centre with cooking spray and crack in an egg. 

Bring the sides of the plastic overhang up and tie up tightly 

with kitchen string, ensuring there are no air bubbles around 

the egg. Take the plastic parcel out of the ramekin and 

repeat with the rest of the eggs. 

Bring a medium saucepan half full of water to a simmer on 

medium heat. Carefully add all the egg parcels and cook for 

4 minutes for runny yolks or until cooked to your liking. 

Carefully cut the parcels open under the knots and unwrap. 

Season with salt and pepper. 

Arrange the tomatoes, onion, cucumber, olives and Feta on a 

platter with the eggs. Serve with a Greek style dressing. 

If you’re also following the Mediterranean diet, 

pop over to our social media pages to see why 

you should include eggs in your daily menu. 

For more recipes, pop over to sapoultry.co.za 

Compiled by: Kym Argo 


Celebrate 

in colour 

Dare to be different. That’s the prompt from 

wedding planners for brides who want 

their big day to be timeless yet trendy. 

Roses remain the wedding flower of choice, but unlike previous years, this year’s 

brides (and wedding planners) are favouring bouquets, arrangements and 

installations that pop with colour, yet are natural and organic. 

According to wedding planners, bold and vibrant colours resonate with 

couples who want a wedding that celebrates their story and their individuality. 

Bright colours are energising and joyful, what better way to celebrate the most 

memorable day of their lives, says rose grower Ludwig Taschner. 

Bouquets that seem freshly gathered from the garden evoke a sense of simplicity 

and spontaneity. 

Unlike traditional rose bouquets that usually feature a single colour, the latest 

trend offers space to play with different coloured roses. Combine them with 

other much loved garden flowers like baby’s breath, daisies, grasses and other 

foliage that also add texture. What could be more personal than incorporating a 

bride’s favourite roses, or those that she grew up with in her parent’s garden? 

The more colours the better, so feel free to break with convention when 

composing your bouquet. The secret is to get the balance right with rose blooms 

in complementary colours, offset with organic textures and hints of opulence. 

The effect? Both trendy and timeless. 

Text: ALICE COETZEE 


Try these garden roses 

Duet is a tall growing hybrid tea with 

florist quality blooms that have deep pink 

outer petals contrasting with a softer pink 

in the centre.This is an exceptional garden 

performer. 

Wedding décor goes organic 

There’s a more natural, country feel to 

wedding table décor. Florists are incorporating 

rustic textures like wood, greenery and even fruit 

and mushrooms into wedding table centrepieces, 

although roses remain the centrepiece. A playful 

arrangement, that uses unexpected shapes and textures 

certainly adds to the sense of romance and magic that’s 

present at every wedding. Roses are being used more 

dramatically and unconventionally, whether it’s a beach 

wedding, in a garden or at a wedding venue. It’s no longer 

necessary for everything to be uniform. Composing 

individual arrangements with similar colours but in 

differing containers creates visual interest and energy. 

Large floral arrangements act as focal points, as 

well as being great photo backdrops for those 

Instagram worthy moments with the happy 

couple. Details: www.ludwigsroses.co.za 

St Dunstan’s Centenary is a hybrid tea 

rose that has full, old-fashioned blooms 

carried on strong upright stems which last 

well on the bush and in the vase. 

Mauve Melodee forms clusters of large, 

semi-double blooms that reveal yellow 

stamens when fully open. A vigorous 

hybrid tea rose growing to shoulder height. 


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Welcome to Designer Smiles Inc, we are one of the leading practices in 

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the latest technology in Smile Design using sophisticated scanning and design 

software from Europe, yes you can actually “TEST DRIVE” your new Smile 

before you buy it. Whether you need a single implant or a full mouth restoration. 

We offer STATE OF ART Guided Surgery for your peace of mind. All of this 

is handled by highly skilled and master clinicians at the clinic. Our staff are 

trained to make you feel welcome and your best interest is their core focus. Our 

technology gets RID of the old “gagging” impressions, which everyone hates! 

General/Family and Specialized Dental work is undertaken at our practice 

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The romance of rail 

Seven reasons why a stay on the Kruger Shalati should be on your romantic bucket list! 

The truly spectacular views from your 

bedroom ... be it one of the two dozen 

Carriage Suites on the Train on the Bridge 

or the seven Bridge House Suites, sitting 

adjacent to the bridge in a picturesque 

garden setting with the train’s gentle glow as 

your backdrop. All are opulent, with a hint of 

the 1920’s rail safari. The views are equally 

marvelous from the lounge and dining 

areas and the swimming pools, which overlook the 

Sabie River ... the river flows all year-round, drawing 

animals and birds that come to quench their thirst. 

The fact that you’ll be recreating 

history. The Kruger Shalati - The Train on 

the Bridge, sits on the exact spot where the 

train would park overnight close to 100 years 

ago, when visits to the Kruger National Park were 

first allowed. The refurbished train is permanently 

stationed on the historically rich Selati Bridge 

above the Sabie River ... a unique experience 

with luxury accommodation and activities 

reminiscent of days gone by. 

The option of a romantic turndown 

... with rose petals scattered around 

the room, a scented bubble bath 

and a bottle of Moët champagne or 

Steenburg Brut sparkling wine on ice. 

Compiled by: Kym Argo 


The private bush dinner for two ... and 

the romantic bush picnic. Private dining 

... à deux or more if you’re travelling 

with friends, can be arranged ... with 

exceptional food, fine wine ... even 

entertainment if you want to go for 

the full experience. 

The game drives and walks ... 

private if you prefer. There are 

two game drives a day ... morning 

and afternoon, included in your 

stay. You can, if you wish, opt for 

a private game drive on either. 

There are also exceptionally 

enjoyable morning safari walks 

with Sanparks. And you’re in Kruger 

... you know the game viewing is 

going to be beyond fantastic! 

The extras. 

The heli flips 

and community 

tours and games 

of golf which can 

be arranged. The 

three swimming pools 

and the pre-game drive 

high teas and the staff, 

who go the extra mile. 

A bucket list trip indeed! 

The spa journey in the heart of the bush. 

An African Goddess facial, or hot stone 

massage, or the 75 minute Shalati 

Honeymoon Celebration ... in your 

room or on the deck. Bliss! 

The deets ... 

Rates, from R5890 per person, include 

accommodation, all meals, teas and 

coffees, daily soft drinks, house wines, 

local brand spirits and beers. It also 

includes two game drives daily in 

open game drive vehicles. There is 

also a complementary return road 

transfers between the Skukuza Airport 

and the lodge. All extras - like the 

private dinners and spa treatments 

and romantic turndowns - are 

optional and charged separately. 

Details: krugershalati.com 


Spoil 

May 

A case of gorgeous wine to 

celebrate a special occasion 

Long, eventful lunches, with ripe cheese and tapas style platters, 

fresh salmon sushi, Mediterranean salads. The perfect 

celebration. And for the wine ... this Fairview Rose Quartz 

2023 is the ideal match. Pale rose quartz colour in the 

glass, with delicate notes of sweet pomegranate, summer 

berries and a hint of fresh blossoms, it’s daisy fresh on the 

palate with light oaking adding complexity. R140 from 

fairviewmarketplace.co.za. We’ve got a case of Fairview 

Rose Quartz to give away ... to stand in line to win, pop 

over to @get_it_joburg_north on Instagram or Get It 

Joburg North Magazine on Facebook. Entries close May 25. 


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Tempo Luxury Restaurant 

For a Fun Dining Experience.

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