Jhb West - Nov 24

Slack-packing
through De Hoop
Nature Reserve
Back to the
beauty basics
Easy, breezy
Summer food
SPLASH
Pool parties. Fresh decor.
And a sunny garden.
MOM ON A MISSION
Cherise van der Vyver with
her daughter Jenna-Mae
WIN: A bottle
of Ferragamo
Signorina Unica
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NOVEMBER 24

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what’s on
04 We’ve got a jam-packed November line-up planned … enjoy!
10 The prettiest Shabby Chic High Tea
12 SPAR Women’s Challenge Jozi shenanigans
book club
06 Eight books. One wine. And a brilliant lifestyle magazine.
24 Story time tales. Fun reads. And a cook book for the kids.
WISH LIST
08 We’re walking on sunshine
People
14 Cherise van der Vyver is raising her little Miss Mae to take on the
world
16 Ever heard about Sockimals? Donna Kruger tells us all about it.
Beauty & fashion
18 We’re going back to the basics with these excellent skin products
20 Everything you need for your next pool party
food & wine
22 Bake the bread. Light the braai. Invite the friends. Let’s eat.
decor
26 Shades that will breathe fresh life into any room
gardening
28 Tasty Summer squash, beautiful leaf snaps and nectar rich flowers
travel
32 We’re slack-packing through the De Hoop Nature Reserve
win
34 A bottle of Ferragamo Signorina Unica
Cover look
Personalities: Cherise & Jenna-Mae
van der Vyver
Photographer: Roelien Malan
Venue: Studio Worthit
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A hot date!
We’ve got a jam-packed November line-up planned … enjoy!
If you have a date for the Get It diary page, email the info at least a month in advance to lanie@caxton.co.za
02
Hike, flow and write yourself into a better you. Think of it as an
experience to nurture mind, body and soul while discovering tools
for better physical, mental and emotional well-being. A safe space where you
can take part in hiking, mindful and meditative movement, guided journaling
sessions, and relaxing creative activities to find your inner harmony. There will
also be refreshments, yoga, sound therapy and goodie bags to name just a few.
From 6.30am to 1pm at the Kloofendal Nature Reserve. R150 per person from
quicket.co.za.
06
If you’re a trivia whiz, always
the person who thinks they
know it all, or just love showing off
your random facts, this one’s got your
name all over it. Get ready to flex
those brain muscles with friends and
fam. So, grab your thinking cap and
get ready for a Quiz Night like no
other. Every Wednesday from 7pm to
9pm at The Irish Rock Little Falls and
Radiokop. Details: Call 011-675-3007
or 079-430-5414 for more info.
09
Get excited because On The
Lawn is back with another
Riverside Sessions Market. Guests
can look forward to a serene
outdoor setting, sunshine, and a
great lineup featuring Ard Matthews,
Ross Learmonth, Arno Carstens,
CrashCarBurn, and Maddy Behrens.
Think laid-back market vibes with
stalls, food, and of course, some jolly
music. The best way to soak up the
warmer weather and enjoy some
fun in the sun. So round up your
loved ones, sit back, and enjoy the
incredible lineup. Tickets are R395
from breakout.howler.co.za. From
11am to 6pm at Syringa Park.
09
It’s beginning to look a lot like
Christmas. Time to grab those
gift lists because St Ursula’s School
is hosting their fabulous Christmas
Market Day, and it’s basically a
holiday shopper’s dream. In fact, this
one’s perfect for spoiling all the lovely
ladies in your life … think soy wax
candles, room mist sprays, massage
candles, reed diffusers, and so much
more. But why stop there? Make it
a family outing and take everyone.
Shopping, holiday treats, and festive
vibes? Yes, please. The event will be
ended off with an awesome carol
service at 7pm. From noon at St
Ursula’s School in Krugersdorp North.
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09
The Molitva Summer Wine Festival is here, and it’s all about celebrating
Summer in style. So, dust off your most colourful outfits and get ready
for the ultimate wine experience. You can look forward to a laid-back
day sipping on seasonal-inspired wines, soaking in the sunshine, and
just living your best life. With live music, entertainment for the little
ones, and an unbeatable combo of wine, food, and vibes, this is one
festival you don’t want to miss. From noon at Molitva Restaurant in the
Cradle of Humankind. Tickets are R250 per person from quicket.co.za.
Alette-Johanni Winckler is
09 20
presenting an incredible Style
and Colour Masterclass. Unlock the
secrets to your style, best colours,
style personality, which hairstyles suit
your face shape, which clothes flatter
your figure and all that jazz. During
this five-hour session, you will receive
a whole style and colour consultation
and the best part … access to the
ground-breaking, innovative, first-ofits-kind
style and colour app. R2 500
per person from quicket.co.za. Price
includes refreshments and access to
the exclusive app. From 9.30am to
3pm at 291 Thorny Hill Estate Bartlet
Road, Honingklip.
Prepare to be swept off
your feet by WGRUV Dance
Company, the country’s newest
contemporary ballet dance company.
They’re bringing you Trilogy of
Notes – A Symphony of Dance … a
triple bill that’s serving up pure class,
culture, and jaw-dropping musical
beauty. Known for their innovative,
soul-stirring performances, WGRUV
is all about creating hope through
the magic of dance, and this season
will be no different. November 20
to November 23. From R155 per
person from webtickets.co.za. Visit
roodepoorttheatre.com for show
times.
The Cedar Tree Craft Market will
once again offer a wide variety of fun
and crafty goods. Sure to leave the
entire fam impressed. With some of
the town’s top food, drink and craft
vendors, as well as lush lawns and
good music, it’s a great spot to meet
up with friends and family. From 10am
to 3pm at the Khosa Sports Club in
Krugersdorp … perfect for some early
Christmas shopping. Free entry.
Get ready to jingle all the way to
the Annual Black Horse Christmas
Market. This is where holiday magic
meets craft beer, gin tastings, plus
some fine wine. There will be live
music, a food truck, and a kids’ play
area (hello, parent win!). With festive
vibes, quirky craft stalls, and the
sweetest treat ever (Bambini’s ice
cream tasting) you won’t want to
miss out on all the fun. It’s basically
Christmas wrapped up in a bow,
great for the whole fam. From 10am
to 4pm at Galloway Gardens on
November 24. R30 per person, R150
for wine tasting. Kids under 12 free.
From Blackhorse.co.za.
Join the Orlovska Dance Academy
for a fab evening at their annual
dance show, Movies in Motion.
This event will celebrate the magic
of film through a vibrant showcase
of talent and creativity. Experience
a brilliant array of performances,
featuring ballet, acro, hip-hop, and
contemporary dance, all set to iconic
songs from your fave movies. A great
chance to witness the artistry and
passion of the academy’s dancers as
they bring the silver screen to life.
From 11.30am at the Roodepoort
Theatre on November 24. R200 per
person from webtickets.co.za.
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Book club
Eight books. One wine. And a brilliant lifestyle magazine.
Not content with making fine wines, the Bruce Jack team
also produce Jack Journal - along with a collection of
brilliant designers and gifted writers who, they say, practise a
long-form art of writing where context trumps sound-bites, a
magazine they describe as a gorgeous, beautifully crafted,
long-lasting, collectable magazine, at a time of rushed, massproduced
things designed to break, wear out and be ugly.
It’s a lifestyle mag ... the latest filled with everything from
indigenous medicinal plants to regenerative agriculture,
from the brilliance of beetles to how blisters felled a walker
on the Camino Santiago. Read it with a glass of
Bruce Jack Reserve Stream of Consciousness - a
hedonistic nose of chocolate-smothered purple plums,
framed by vanilla and Indian spices, with notes of black and
red forest fruit, brambles and white pepper.
The mag’s R140, the wine R150, from brucejack.com
Two wickedly thrilling reads. Steve Cavanagh’s Witness 8 opens with a murder.
One witnessed by nanny and housemaid Ruby Johnson who knows the killer…
and anonymously calls it in to the police. Open and shut case. But Ruby lied.
An innocent man has been set up. And it’s up to ex-conman-turned-lawyer
Eddie Flynn to find out the truth. Great characters, killer twists. Headline • A
hit-and-run turns out, after the chief medical examiner discovers some puzzling
inconsistencies, to be murder, with the victim severely tortured before death.
It’s the first, but not last, murder of a twisted, clever killer, now on the radar of
Detective Robert Hunter. The Death Watcher. It’s Chris Carter, so you know it’s
going to be twisted, with a gut-wrenching twist. Simon and Schuster
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English teacher Richard Boyle is one
of the good guys. Always ready to
help out. But he got more than he
bargained for when he talks down a
former student who arrives at school
with a bomb strapped to his chest
and scores to settle. Richard’s hailed
a hero - but things turn nasty with
blackmailers and drug dealers and
accusations and dirty secrets. One
good deed … followed by twist
after twist. I Will Ruin You is a terrific
suspense thriller by Linwood Barclay.
All books available at Exclusive Books
Carla’s father walked out of his family
more than two decades ago ... but
sent letters to keep in touch. When
his body is found, she discovers he’s
been dead all along. Who, then, has
been sending the letters? Add in a
detective who’s just returned to work
after treatment for a post-traumatic
stress disorder, an armed break-in and
someone determined to keep longburied
secrets from being discovered
and you’ve a rip-roaring thriller in Karen
Rose’s Buried Too Deep. Headline
When local pub-owner David jumps
into the river to save a drowning
stranger, he’s celebrated as a hero. His
actions, and face, are broadcast on
news stations throughout the country.
For most people, new-found fame
is celebrated. For David, it’s a death
sentence. He and his wife, attorney
Marcie, are suddenly experiencing
all sorts of strange and unsettling
experiences. Their dog goes missing
from their secure yards. Everyday
household items turns up in strange
locations. Someone’s messing with
them. Why? It appears David isn’t who
everyone - including his wife - thinks
he is. But then this mother-of-two
discovers his secret life. And it might
just cost them theirs! Lies He Told Me
by James Patterson and David Ellis is a
ripping good read. Century
In the luxury city of Riyadh, a billion
dollar deal is about to go badly
wrong. A lavish night out is about
to end in murder. And the British
government is about to be plunged
into crisis. In Britain, the latest in a
long line of peers lies dying ... and
his will triggers an inheritance with
explosive consequences. Two deaths,
continents apart. Both at the centre of
a criminal’s plot for revenge. Revenge
just got personal in Jeffrey Archer’s
An Eye for An Eye. Harper Collins
Short but terrific
We love collections of short stories.
Perfect for when you want a great
read, but don’t have time to settle
down with a book. Flights. Pool
side. Waiting up for the teens to
get home. 40 or so pages of clever,
gripping stories. And let’s face it ...
what’s better than a Jeffery Deaver?
A devious collection of 13 Jeffery
Deaver short stories. With, said with
some excitement, appearances from
Lincoln Rhyme and Colter Shaw.
Try not to read all 13 in Dead Ends
at once! Harper Collins Publishers
• And from Lee Child, creator of
Jack Reacher, a collection of 20
cunningly plotted stories, with
unexpected twists every which
way. Safe Enough also has a bonus
short story from Lee Child and
Tess Gerritsen ... Over Easy, where
Reacher meets his match! Penguin
November 2024 Get It Magazine 07
Compiled by: KYM ARGO

Wish list
‘I’m walking on sunshine ... and don’t it feel good!’
‘I’m walking on sunshine ... and don’t it feel good!’
Daisy Charms
earrings, R139
from Superbalist.
Compiled by Kym Argo • Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves
If a pancake and a crepe had a love child, it would be a
Dutch baby! Which, with oven roasted tomatoes, is the first
recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi’s much-anticipated new book.
And from there on, past salmon fishcakes with chermoula
remoulade, cheeseball lemon rice with chilli butter, and
Bohemian fish pie, to the last Malty figgy pudding recipe,
it’s just one extraordinarily sensational comfy dish after
another. But what makes it comfort food? As Yotam points
out, one kid’s melted-cheese-toasted sandwich dream is
another kid’s nightmare. Very often, behind a comforting
dish often lies a relationship: A unique attachment. From
meatloaf to matza ball soup to marble cake ... for each of
us it’s a feeling we’re remembering about them. Perhaps,
he says, it should be called memory food or community
food. Whichever ... Ottolenghi Comfort is overflowing
with dishes that may already be in your comfort food
bank, others that will hopefully, once you’ve made them
enough times for people you love, become them ... dishes
and memories and feelings to pass on from generation to
generation. R795, Ebury Press.
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if they’ve always been a little on the sparse
side. For noticeable results, use the mascara
by day and the serum by night. And ... bonus
... If you purchase the serum (R1300) this
November, you will get the mascara (R750) free.
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Revitalising.
Brightening.
Radiant. All the
words we want
to hear come
Summer. Gatineau
Radiance
Enhancing
Vitamin C Serum
promises all three.
And more. Just
launched, you’ll
find it for R1295 at
Absolute
Skin, Truworths,
Woolies and
Orleans Cosmetics.
We’re saying a hot Summer hello
to this new
Glemorangie Triple
Cask Reserve
whisky, launched
in SA recently by Dr Bill Lumsden,
Glenmorangie’s Director of
Distilling, Whisky Creation
and Whisky Stocks, one of
the world’s most awarded
master distillers, and
sometimes referred to as
the Rock Star of Whisky.
His unconventional
distilling genius is
behind this rich, subtly
spiced single malt ... all
candied orange peel,
ginger, cinnamon and
cloves, matured in
three types of casks,
it’s delicious served
neat, with ice, and
has sufficient body to
be used in a Summer
cocktail. Around
R539 from your fave
bottlestore. Follow on
IG @glenmorangie
From the poolside to
cocktail hour to dinner ...
this floral print Holiday
Australia Patiso kaftan is a joy.
One size fits all, R2999 from
elizabethsummer.com
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Bernadene Erasmus
The prettiest purple table
Sue Reid, Johan van Schalkwyk
Sweet & chic
The South African Cake Decorators Guild’s West Rand Florida
branch turned on the charm with a fab Shabby Chic High Tea.
Guests showed up in their vintage-inspired shabby chic best
and tables were decorated with dainty china, pearls, flowers, and
centrepieces. The morning kicked off with a motivational talk by
the lovely Hettie Wessels. Then ladies got their hands dirty with
a mini colour theory workshop using cake fondant. And what’s a
high tea without delicious treats? From sweets to savoury bites, the
spread was next level. To top it off, there were goodie bags
and some incredible prizes that had everyone buzzing. A morning
filled with creativity, laughter, and a whole lot of yum.
Eileen Erasmus, Michaela Nel, Sonia Pretorius
Lauren Seale
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Linda Coetzee, Adéle Venter
Aret Notnagel,
Elsabie Lindeque,
Marie Barnard
Serena Grobbelaar,
Karin Roosenschoon,
Anne Roosenschoon
Tania van Niekerk, Hettie Wessels
Anzel Kruger, Madelein Venter
Rashmi, Veena and Amisha Gowan
Photos: Alanicka LotrieT
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Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, Louzanne Coetzee
Arnold Geerdts
Dirk Van Zyl, Koketso Lesunyane, Marlene Gunter
Race day success
The streets of Jozi were awash with a sea of peach as women from all
corners of the city and surrounding areas came together to celebrate
their strength, resilience and determination. The SPAR Women’s
Challenge Jozi delivered a sold-out event with 12 000 runners.
Glenrose Xaba took the top spot in the race, crossing the finish line
in a time of 32:48. Xaba’s victory also solidified her position as the
winner of the Grand Prix Series, making her the first South African
to claim this title since the inclusion of international athletes. Local
charities Headstart Kids, Smile Foundation and Reach for Recovery
each benefited from this event receiving a generous donation of R50
000. Keeping the crowd energised was MCs Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp
and Arnold Geerdts as participants and supporters enjoyed a day of
empowerment and community.
Ingrid Koster, Frances Van Blerk
Rene Kalmer, Karli Van Wyk , Andre Van Wyk
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You go, mama!
Meet Cherise van der Vyver, who’s all about hard work, entrepreneurship
and lifting others up. But more than anything, she’s a mom on a mission
… raising her little Miss Mae to take on the world.
Text: ALANICKA LOTRIET. Photographer: ROELIEN MALAN. Venue: STUDIO WORTHIT.
Anyone who’s met Cherise van der
Vyver will tell you she just beams with
love, life and laughter. And exactly
that is what she hopes to pass on to
her daughter, Jenna-Mae. But, she
and her husband, Johan are taking a
slightly different (if you want to call it
that) approach to parenthood.
Around two years ago, they started
teaching Jenna-Mae some financial
and entrepreneurial skills. She was
three. So now, if she wants something,
she’ll be savvy enough to know
how to get it all by herself. Like, for
instance, her horse-riding lessons.
With mommy’s help, she opened up
her own business called Jenna-Mae’s
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Workshop and started out by making
and selling her own slime to pay for
her horse-riding.
‘Recently she had her eye on a
beautiful hair clip, and I told her
that if she wants it badly enough
- because she already has a zillion
others,’ Cherise chuckles, ‘she needs
to find a way to make money to buy
it. And so, we started making and
selling the prettiest earrings together
… and she was over the moon
when she was finally able to buy her
treasured hair clip as a result of new
skills and hard work.’
Cherise believes that when you
have a skill and some confidence,
you can make money. That’s why
she and her family are giving little
Jenna-Mae a head start on life …
teaching her all the grown-up stuff
she won’t necessarily be learning in
the classroom. Oh, and little Miss Mae
already has a retirement annuity for
when she is older too, so – in her own
words – she doesn’t have to work one
day, just like Ouma.
In their free time, you’ll find this
mommy and daughter duo crafting,
dancing, baking, and enjoying the
outdoors. They also love music
and dancing. But shopping … well,
that’s all Jenna-Mae. Cherise is less
enthusiastic about that one.

But, here’s the twist. Jenna-Mae also
has Type 1 diabetes. It’s not reversible
and it doesn’t get better. For those
who are not doctors or sufferers,
Type 1 diabetes is not purely genetics
and you cannot bring it about with
sweeties. And so, Cherise urges
parents to take their child or loved
one for a simple HbA1c test at any lab,
GP or clinic if they have any concerns.
Jenna-Mae also has a Diabetic Alert
Dog (DAD) named Isla. A qualified,
registered and very well-trained
medical assistant to sense when
Jenna-Mae’s blood sugar drops.
When a type 1 diabetic goes low, it
is very dangerous as they can have
seizures or fall into a coma. Isla is
a superhero in the van der Vyver
household, often detecting lows
long before any device can.
‘It’s so sad because she is often not
allowed in places or treated very
poorly even though legislation
permits these life-changing service
dogs,’ Cherise added.
Luckily, the Krugersdorp community
is getting to know Isla, and people
are becoming more aware of the
incredible role service dogs play …
not just for the blind, but for those
with diabetes or epilepsy, to name
just a few.
Even though it’s not always easy
keeping an eye on a four-year-old
diabetic … it has brought their
family a lot of gratitude over the past
few years. And, it’s never stopped
them from living their best lives,
either. In fact, Cherise is big on not
passing down fears or doubts to her
daughter. She wants Jenna-Mae to
face the world confidently. And, she
leads by example!
She spent years in tourism, then
became a photographer, and now
she’s a financial adviser. She loves
helping people understand their
finances because, let’s face it, many of
us feel overwhelmed by it all. Cherise
can relate. She’s been there, and now
she enjoys giving back and guiding
others through the financial maze.
‘I finally feel like I am where I should
be. So, to everyone out there, it is
never too late to change careers or
study again. Yes, it is harder as you get
older, but don’t give up on finding
your place in this world.’
Her photography business, which she
started a decade ago, has become
more of a hobby these days, but
it still brings her immense joy. She
still loves capturing moments and
editing photos. And if she’s being
honest, she doesn’t think she’ll ever
stop taking photos.
When she’s not spending time with
her family, working or taking pics,
she runs. And she’s taken up some
serious marathons too. Including the
Kaapshehoop Marathon, her most
challenging yet most beloved race.
She recalls one year when she wasn’t
fully prepared, but with the help of
her friend Lelani, she managed to
finish, just two minutes too late to
qualify for the Comrades Marathon.
Tough, but totally worth it.
How does she do it all? Like many
mommies … Cherise often wonders
the same thing.
‘I do believe that God gives me the
time and energy I need to complete
what’s important, and when life gets
overwhelming, I know it’s time to refill
6 Things she wants Mae to know
1. You are good enough.
2. Life isn’t perfect. Nothing is. It’s not supposed to be.
3. Save. Save for now, save for emergencies and save for old age.
4. Take care of your body. You only have one.
5. Trust that little voice in your head.
6. Nothing you do, can change God’s love for you.
3 Ingredient cloud dough recipe
If you like making homemade playdough with your little one, Cherise highly recommends
this recipe. It’s super silky, fluffy and scented … and has a nice stretch,
too. Perfect for school holidays.
You’ll need: ½ cup conditioner of your choice, 1 cup cornstarch and a drop
of colourant.
To make: Mix it together well and you will have fluffy nice smelling playdough in
no time. Enjoy!
Quick and easy, sugar-free low-carb brownies
Perfect for T1 and T2 diabetics!
my own cup before carrying on.’
This is exactly why she founded
Ladies in Business just over two years
ago … a community to empower
other women juggling careers,
motherhood, and everything else. She
wanted to create a safe space to learn,
share, and support each other, and of
course, to pray together, whether it’s
in their business or personal capacity.
So, what’s next for Cherise? Well, for
now, she’s got her hands full juggling
family life, running marathons,
empowering women, and helping
people make sense of their finances
… but she wouldn’t want it any
other way.
She’s on a mission to live fully and
authentically, and her journey is a
reminder that with a bit of hard work,
a lot of love, and a dash of faith, we
can truly shape the life, and children
we want … one step and one day at
a time.
Details: Follow @Cherise Brady
Photography and @Freckles & Co.
on Facebook
You’ll need: 1 cup melted butter; ½ cup cocoa powder; 1.5 cups Xylitol (2 if you
like it sweet); 4 large eggs; 1 cup of flour; whipped cream.
To make: Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
Mix butter with cocoa powder. Add Xylitol and eggs and mix well.
Gently fold in flour or flour alternative. Bake into a lined or greased 20cm dish for
20-25 minutes.
And, voila! Serve with whipped cream.
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Socks gone wild!
Ever wondered where all your lost socks disappear to? Well, they may just have
been reincarnated as one of Donna Kruger’s famous Sockimals!
Text: ALANICKA LOTRIET. Photographer: ROELIEN MALAN. Venue: STUDIO WORTHIT.
Under the knife of our resident
Socktologist, Donna Kruger gives
socks a fresh lease on life. Stuffed
and stitched into the most delightful
creatures you’ve ever seen. Think
giraffes, piggies, llamas, Sockosauruses
(yes, you read that right), hippos, ellies,
donkeys, bunnies, and … well, you
get the picture. If it’s cute, Donna’s
probably made it.
Oh .. and she doesn’t really use old
mismatched socks from the laundry
vortex. Only brand-new ones that
have never been worn.
For more than a decade, Donna’s
been expressing herself through
socks. The more colourful and wilder
the pattern, the better ... since Donna
herself is, well bold, bright and busy.
Upon completion, every Sockimal
gets a hug from its creator (because
it’s become a ritual) before it’s ready
to head off to its fureva home. So far,
exactly 4157 Sockimals have been
lovingly adopted. (She’s her father’s
daughter, so yes, she keeps track)!
‘The best part is that each one is so
different, even if they start as identical
pairs of socks. I can never ever create
the exact same animal twice, which
speaks to me too. Each of us are
unique masterpieces and not one
person is the same as someone else.’
Socks have been a thread (pun totally
intended) in Donna’s life since she
was little. She remembers making
mud pies and sifting sand through …
you guessed it … socks with her little
sister, Laura. Later, she was knitting
baby jerseys and making dresses for
her niece. Creativity has always been
in her blood, and though her mom
tried to teach her sewing as a little girl,
it didn’t really click until Donna found
her Sockimal calling later in life.
Needless to say, she has always loved
colour, and she’s come to love people
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just as much. She’s grown into her
uniqueness and celebrates it just like
the full-spectrum rainbow she loves
to create with.
Now, when Donna’s not transforming
socks into animals, she’s consulting
for The Learning Point, an education
exhibition company she used to
run herself. And, she might even
plan the occasional event or party.
Because, apparently, creating magical
moments is in her DNA too.
‘Looking back, I always found
opportunities to be creative. After
passing on the company, I had more
time and so I ventured into event and
party planning, which I absolutely
loved. It gave me the chance to help
people create unforgettable events
and lasting memories to treasure.’
Sockimals only really came into the
picture when she helped her sister,
who was looking for a creative project
to empower women in Zambia at
the time. Donna jumped in, patterns
in hand, and so, unintentionally
discovered her happy place.
Fast forward to today, and Donna
has made 53 different types of
Sockimals. But her everyday lineup
includes around 30 regulars. And
yes, she’s always up for a challenge
if you’re after something specific.
Her favourite? Well, if you twisted
her arm, it would have to be her
mascot, Gracie Giraffe (but don’t
make her choose … it’s like picking a
favourite child).
It comes as no surprise that
Donna can’t go anywhere without
scanning the shelves for socks
(#thesnuggleisreal). Good quality,
well-priced, quirky socks are her
kryptonite, and Dave, her husband,
has developed the world’s patience
while she’s on the hunt. Her friends
know the way to her heart, too …
sock shopping!
Looking ahead, Donna’s excited to
keep growing her sock empire. She’s
dreaming of hosting more Create
Your Own Sockimal workshops and
taking kits to schools for kids to
craft in their Arts and Technology
classes. Eventually, she’d love to teach
someone just as passionate to help
her with the socky magic.
‘My biggest inspiration is God’s
beautiful creation around us. More of
artistry on full display you will not find.
My daughter is also my inspiration.
How she holds fast to her faith, no
matter what life brings on her path,
which encourages me greatly.’
Alongside her husband, Donna is
also deeply involved in I Am Second,
a nonprofit inspiring people to put
Jesus first in their lives. Together, they
lead the Africa division, travelling all
over to share stories of faith and hope.
But when she’s not doing missionary
work, Donna’s happiest spending time
with her family, or just chatting with
friends … barefoot or in socks.
‘In my downtime though, I enjoy quiet
moments with my Bible and jotting
down dreams and promises from
God. My life motto is Let my story bring
You glory, Lord. And, just that is what I’ll
always be aiming for.
‘And if anything’s guaranteed to
make my day, it’s my granddaughter’s
infectious smile. Or, naturally, a fun
pair of socks.’
One thing’s for sure. Whether it’s faith,
friends, family, work or Sockimals,
Donna’s all in. She’s got no space
for half-heartedness. Just full-blown
passion for everything she sets her
heart and hands to. So, next time
you’re faced with an odd sock, just
think of Donna and her wonderful
world of socky creatures. Because
around her, even the simplest
things … like a pair of socks …
become extraordinary.
You can find her Sockimals on
sockimals.co.za from R70 each.
Details: Follow @Sockimals on Insta
and Facebook
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Breakouts. Not just for teens.
Keep an Aromatic Apothecary
Zap-It handy ... this mini roll-on,
which won’t dry out your skin,
has three essential oils ... Tea
Tree (which is anti-infectious
and should only be used in a
dilution like Zap-Zit Mini Rollon),
Lavender (which is antiinflammatory,
calming, repairing
and helps cell regeneration), and
Bergamot (a natural,
anti-microbial astringent that
gently dries up excessive oil and
can help to tighten pores). R135
from aromatic.co.za
From deeply hydrating balms to elasticity-boosting lotions, Neutrogena’s new
body collection is packed with derm-grade ingredients to meet all your
skin’s needs. Already well known for its skincare brand, Neutrogena Body is
dedicated to enhancing the health of your skin by focusing on its dynamic
barrier and cellular activity - coined by the brand as the Skin’s Vitals. The
dynamic barrier is crucial for protecting the skin from environmental
stressors and retaining moisture, while cellular activity is essential for
maintaining skin renewal and repair. Together, these elements are vital for
healthy, resilient skin. Priced from R109,99 to R149,99, you’ll find at Dis-Chem,
Clicks or online on neutrogena.co.za
Dermatologists say one
of the top five most
common skin problems in
South Africa is dark marks
and skin discolouration,
particularly with people
with darker skin tones.
The Nivea Luminous 630
range (named after testing
50 000 molecules, number
630 was the most effective
at reducing dark marks,
and preventing their
reappearance), is for those
with dark marks from sun
exposure, skin ageing,
hormonal changes and
skin inflammation due to
pimples or injury, includes
a day cream with a 50+
SPF, a night cream and eye
treatment, as well as three
different serums targeting
specific skin concerns and
skin types. You’ll find at
Clicks and Dis-Chem.
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BEAUTY BASICS
Excellent, solid products to form the foundation of your skin wardrobe
Great basics.
We’re massive fans
of this Aveeno
range ... there are
emollient body
washes, creams,
and lotions in
three variants ...
for normal to dry
skin, for very dry skin and for very dry
and itchy skin (good for those with
eczema-prone skin). Look out for the
range for babes, too. Well priced, you’ll
find at Clicks and Dis-Chem.
Those of you with dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin probably
already use E45 ... so you’ll be delighted to know there is a new
line-up of products just for face care. Think intense care for
sensitive skin. Skin repair and recovery. Skin that feels soothed,
soft, and nourished, that looks plump and youthful. Five face care
products - a gentle foaming cleanser, a daily protect moisturiser
complete with SPF 30, a nourishing night cream, an instantly
boosting hydrating serum, and a lip balm that’s so versatile, you
can even use it to smooth and replenish small dry areas. As you’d
expect, the products are dermatologically tested, perfume-free,
and well priced too. You’ll find the range at your local pharmacies,
Clicks, Dis-Chem and Takealot.
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Compiled by: KYM ARGO

Pool side. And a pina colada salad. All
bananas and mango and pineapple
and coconut. It’s time, says Chantal
Lascaris, for salads to take centre
stage. To bring them over to the main
event. Not only for lunch or dinner,
but breakfast and dessert, too.
The Ultimate Salad Book dishes
up the classics - think Caprese and
Waldorf and coleslaw, followed by
three-ingredient salads - cucumber,
onion and walnut; avo, artichoke
and tomato. There’s a breakfast
option - with butternut, portobellini
mushrooms, chickpeas and spinach
added to your eggs, and a glorious
grilled veggie stack - prettiest dish in
the book. Fish and chicken bulk up
greens for main dishes, and there’s a
creamy cos and rump salad that’s a
joy. For sweet endings, fruity salads,
like the Very Cherry Berry Salad with
a Cointreau dressing. These are no
sitting-on-the-side wallflowers ...
they’re centre-stage-main-event
delish. Struik, R400 from bookstores
or, for a signed copy, directly
from chantallascaris.com
A trio of Summer friendly
wines from De Krans. Dry
Pinotage Rosé 2024 - soft
and smooth, with fine red
fruit flavours, perfect with
fresh summer salads, the
Free-Run Chenin Blanc
2024 - all fresh ripe banana,
guava and passion fruit
with hints of lime, serve
with a chicken braai or
pasta, and the Wild
Ferment Unwooded
Chardonnay
2024 - with well
rounded full flavours
of lime, grapefruit
and creamy
butterscotch, serve
with pastas, pizzas,
firm fleshed fish
or chicken off the
coals. R90 a bottle
from your local wine
stockist or from
dekrans.co.za
POOL PARTY
Compiled by: KYM ARGO
Luxury RTDs - ready to drink - are
perfect for pool parties and picnics
and festivals ... and we’re rather
enjoying these new Samuel
Gelston’s Irish Whiskey premixes - a
classic Samuel Gelston’s Whiskey &
Lime Soda and the more summery
Whiskey & Apple Spritz. Around
R89 for a six pack from Makro, also at
takealot.com and liquordrop.co.za
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Bikinis and lilos and chilled rose.
A pina colada salad and chilled
playlist and good vibes.
Sun protection. Crucial. But finding the right
sun cream for your skin can be a challenge.
Sensitive skin. Oily skin. Concerns about
hyperpigmentation. Hello Bioderma's
Photoderm range, which promises to offer sun
protection for every skin type and every skin
condition. They’re all about #sayyestoSPF, so it’s
SPF50+ across all. Visit bioderma.co.za to find
which one’s for you, available at Clicks
and dermastore.co.za.
Woolworths print tassel tie-up
swimsuit, R499, and reversible
string halter bikini top and
bottoms, R179 each.
A delicate gold colour, this zesty Spier Field
and Flutter Organic Chenin Blanc 2024 is all
juicy exotic fruit - think litchi and pineapple that
leads to a refreshing and zesty finish. Delish with
chicken pad thai, fish and chips, or avocado and
smoked trout salad. The Organic Rosé is crisp
and refreshing, with strawberry, sour cherry
and floral notes that are followed by a touch of
citrus and vanilla. Excellent on its own or with
salads and lighter dishes, such as smoked
salmon tartare, sushi and mild cheeses. Both
exclusive to Woolworths, for R99 a bottle.
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Compiled by: Kym Argo
What would Summer be without the juicy lushness of peaches, plums and nectarines?
For the Summer of 2024, fab recipe
developers and food stylists Emma Nkunzana
and Masego Mbonyana have teamed up
with Juicy Delicious to create a catalogue of
South African-inspired dishes. Whether you
are hosting beach picnics or swish parties,
braaiing in your backyard or cooking up a
three-course feast, stone fruit add a hit of
freshness that will wow your guests.
Tips for making the most of the season
Masego and Emma’s tips to make the most
of the South African stone fruit season
• For easy peeling of poached nectarines,
submerge cooked nectarines into an ice
bath for two to four minutes.
• Grill halved peaches or nectarines until
caramelised, then serve them as a side dish
for braaied meats. They are just as fantastic
as an easy dessert, drizzled with honey,
sprinkled with cinnamon and serve with a
dollop of vanilla ice cream.
• Make a glaze using pureed peaches or
nectarines, adding a touch of brown sugar,
balsamic vinegar, and mustard. Brush it over
your roast meats during the final stages
of cooking for a sweet, tangy finish that
balances savoury flavours.
• Create a festive stone fruit salsa by
combining diced plums, peaches, or
nectarines with chopped red onion, fresh
coriander, and a squeeze of lime. This fresh
and zesty salsa is perfect as a topping for
grilled chicken, braaied fish, or even over
nachos for a summer twist.
• If you want a tarter flavour from your
stone fruit, choose slightly under ripe
ones. They also hold their shape well for a
stunning presentation.
• Add thinly sliced nectarines or plums
into a summer salad with mixed greens,
toasted nuts, and crumbled blue cheese.
The combination of sweet, juicy fruit and
the salty richness of the cheese creates a
beautiful balance of flavours.
For the most imaginative dishes, pop over
to juicydelicious.co.za where you’ll find
Emma’s Braaied Chicken Gizzard Wraps
with Plum Coleslaw, her Stone Fruit Atchar
with Dombolo, Chicken & Caramelised
Nectarines with Fragrant Rice, and Peach
Shisa Nyama Marinated Chicken Flattie.
From Masego, Biltong, Plum & Mint Salsa
Blinis, Chicken Meatballs with Sweet and
Sour Plum Chutney and glorious Spiced
Nectarine Crumble.
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Curry marinated grilled peaches and blueberry salad
Masego’s Curry marinated grilled peaches and blueberry salad is an artful
blend of spices and citrus with the juiciness of peaches and blueberries
topped with the smooth saltiness of Danish feta cheese. Serves 4 to 6
You’ll need: 4 peaches, cored and cut in eighths, 60ml olive oil, 1 tsp curry
powder, ½ tsp orange zest, 125g blueberries, 80g wild rocket, 100g pecan
nuts, lightly roasted, 100g Danish feta
Honey dressing: 60ml honey, 60ml olive oil, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar,
1 lemon, zest and juice, 10g Italian parsley, finely chopped, salt and
pepper to taste
To make: In a mixing bowl, combine prepared peaches with curry powder,
olive oil, orange zest and a pinch of salt. Combine well and refrigerate for
20 minutes. Heat a griddle pan over high heat place, peaches on the pan
and grill on each side until you have charred marks and set aside to cool.
Reserve the curry marinade for the dressing.
For the honey dressing, combine the reserved curry marinade with honey,
olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest and juice, parsley and salt and
pepper to taste and set aside.
To assemble, on a salad platter plate, lay rocket, grilled peaches,
blueberries, pecan nuts and crumble feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing
and gently toss salad just before serving.

Aprons on
Bake the bread. Light the braai. Invite the friends. Let’s eat.
Honestly. Who doesn’t love Donna
Hay! And Too Easy is one of her best
cookbooks yet ... crammed with all the
simple shortcuts you need, for all the
delicious food you want. She says she
wants to make cooking easy, simple,
quick and fun, and this book certainly
does all that and more. Ten Minute
Snacks. Tossed Together Dinners. One
Pot Pastas. Brilliant. Harper Collins
Paul Hollywood (swoon already) loves
a good loaf. And he’s put together
a mouth-watering collection of 100
Great Breads ... from basics like milk
loaf, beer bread, pitta bread, to loaves
with stilton and bacon, date, prune
and pecans, chocolate and sour
cherry. But also scones, brown bread
ice-cream, cheese biscuits. Great
no-nonsense tips, too. Hamlyn
Food choices matter. And we should
all be asking ‘was it locally produced,
did the crop grow without chemical
interventions, did the animal have
a good life?’. Questions asked by
Scott Gooding and Matilda Brown,
regenerative farmers and owners
of The Good Farm Shop, who’ve
compiled this collection of everyday
family recipes for a nourishing, hopeful
life. Meals built around protein - meat
and plant-based, and free from gluten
and processed ingredients. The
Good Farm Cookbook is all chunky
heirloom tomato salad with crispy
bacon and anchovies, steak and chips
with black olive butter, salted caramel
and honey no-churn ice cream. It’s
food that is good for you. And for the
planet. Murdoch Books
The weather’s fine and it’s time to braai.
Jan Braai Atmosfire has just hit the
bookshelves, and it’s a scorcher. A massive,
juicy, 400-plus pages of all the braai recipes
you’d expect … and a whole load you’d
never imagined. More than 200 tasty dishes
that can be cooked over, and enjoyed
next to, a wood fire. Jan’s added hints,
techniques and anecdotes, the images are
delicious, and this may well be the only
braai book you’ll ever need. From trad faves
like boerewors rolls with monkey gland
sauce and cheese braaibroodjies to the
more unexpected Peking duck and braai
Bolognese and spanakopita. For those with
a sweet tooth, buy this book for the puds …
brandy and cola malva pudding, chocolate
fondant potjie pud, banana bread potjie …
sweet sweet endings to your family braai.
Also in Afrikaans as Jan Braai Atmosvuur.
R590, Penguin
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Read me
a story
This is a Book about Fairies. There’s only one problem.
There are monsters hiding around every corner, just waiting to
pull all sorts of silly pranks. Are there even any fairies in this book?
A brilliant new book by Bloemfontien author Jaco Jacobs, with
sensational illustrations by South African freelance
illustrator Theodore Key. Bound to be a firm, firm fave with
children and those who read to them. PanMacmillan, R128
New year. New diary. New pack
of Kitkat Chunkys. And a new
boyfriend. Could life get any better?
Oh yes it can. Also a new dog! But
.. no time for BFF, which is a prob.
From the hilarious Katie Kirby, join
in Lottie’s latest adventure in The
Majorly Awkward BFF Drama of
Lottie Brooks. These really are the
most fun ever ... if you’ve a reluctant
reader, try a Lottie ... guaranteed
hours of reading fun. Puffin, R219
For fans, there’s also another brand-new
Lottie Brook book with a twist!
She’s just found out that you’ve been
reading about her most
EMBARRASSING moments for years ... it
was meant to be her TOTALLY
SECRET PRIVATE DIARY!! In her
Essential Guide to Life, she helps you
through those tweenage years with
the best advice on school, friendship,
crushes and, most importantly, SNACKS.
Loads of activities (like quizzes and
would you rather), and space for you to
make notes and write and illustrate your
own diary, as well as a little of mum’s
guidance on the ‘Amazing Journey to
Womanhood’. Puffin, R215
Stepping into his famous dad’s
kitchen, Buddy Oliver is showing
young, beginner cooks just what fun
making dinner can be. With more
than 60 delicious recipes (think quick
and easy pizzas, easy meatballs with
spaghetti, choccy microwave mug
cake), Let’s Cook is a fab book for
those needing to build up their
kitchen confidence. Achievable
dishes, simple recipe methods,
inspiring images, and helpful hints
from Buddy throughout. It’s flavourpacked
food for the whole family. So
mum and dad ... hang up your aprons,
pour a glass of wine and let the kids
make dinner. Penguin, R510
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Story time tales. Fun reads for tweens.
And a cook book to get the kids into the kitchen!
Imagine an elephant’s wedding - all excited bride and naughty groom,
finches weaving flower wreaths and a ceremony under the baobab
tree. Magical. And just one of the four short stories aimed at five to
10 year olds in The Tame Ways of Wild Animals by local author Irma
Raspel. Beautiful illustrations, fun stories ... bedtime stories should
always be this good. Also available in Afrikaans. Rockhopper Books. R199
from Exclusive Books.
My First South
African Animals is
just brilliant to read
at home or on your
next game drive.
The board book
has photos of all the
animals you’d expect to see .. giraffe
and springbok, lion and ellies, lizards
and dung beetles. Name the animals,
tick them off, and then listen to the
sounds they make … scan in the
code on the back of the book and
download the free app. Great fun.
HPH, R157 from Exclusive Books.
For the under six year olds,
Once Upon a Hippo, written
by the award-winning Ken
Wilson-Max and illustrated by
Zinelda McDonald, is great fun.
Inspired by traditional African
stories, the children will love
the advice from the oxpeckers,
laugh at the antics of the
monkeys, and gasp when the
hippo rolls on the fire and
burns its tail, before finding
out why the hippo has no fur.
Hodder Children’s Books, R230
from Exclusive Books.
Mart is a jolly lucky mouse. He lives in
a quiet alleyway behind a restaurant,
where the head chef, every night,
places a large plate of delicious
leftovers outside the back door. All for
Mart. But then ... horrors ... Zeus the
scruffy dog and his best friend
Chopper, a blue-bottomed fly,
discover the restaurant, and want
to share the leftovers. Local mum,
teacher and author Michelle Linde has
written a delightful story about the
meaning of generosity, friendship and
kindness. A Big Plate of Kindness is
beautifully illustrated by 28-year-old
Durban illustrator Thabiso Gcwensa.
R160 from michelle@purpleninja.co.za
Compiled by: KYM ARGO
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Make a statement with furniture
in the bold-yet-balanced purple
of Plum’s The Word
Summer stripes
melamine plate,
R69.95, and Cactus
A2 wall art, R649,
from Woolworths
Compiled by: KYM ARGO
For those wishing for something a little more subtle,
the complementary soft pink Wind Drift and
pale muted sage Majestic Beauty work peacefully together.
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Summer
succulents
Verdant greens and botanical brights. An appreciation for
South Africa’s leafy landscapes and its awe-inspiring world
of plants ... the inspiration behind Plascon’s spring colour
palette, aptly titled Succulent. Eight energetic shades in a
range that will breathe fresh life into any room.
The true green
of Granny Apple is
perfect for a plant
lover’s bedroom.
The soothing
almost-neutral
Silk Cocoon
refreshes exterior
and interior walls
Speckled glass
vase in dirty lilac,
R269.99 from
Mr Price Home
Green ribbed hi-ball
and wine glasses,
R89.95 each from
Woolworths
Transform your
kitchen with verdant
Majestic Mountain and
zesty Lemon Tang
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Indoor plant of the month
Venus flytrap is a carnivorous little
plant that sounds creepy enough for
Halloween hi-jinks but is actually quite
practical and beautiful in a bizarre
kind of way. The leaves act as fly traps,
with the inner part of the leaf looking
like a pink mouth surrounded by
spiny, sharp teeth. Along comes a fly
and the leaf snaps shut.
When grown indoors the Venus
flytrap needs at least six hours of sun,
so it will thrive in a sunny room, on a
windowsill or on the patio. Place the
plant in a 2 to 4cm deep saucer filled
with water. To prevent it from rotting,
let the tray dry out for a short period
every week but never let the plant
dry out completely as this will kill it.
There is no need to fertilise because
the flies provide all the nutrients the
plant needs.
In Winter the plant goes dormant
and dies down. Move it to a cool area
so that it stays dormant. Water less,
keeping the soil lightly moist. Come
Summer, move it back into the sun.
Details: lvgplant.co.za
Text: ALICE COETZEE
Veggie of the month
Squash Bennings Green is a quick and easy
to grow heirloom patty pan squash, that is regarded as
one of the tastiest of the Summer squash varieties -
with a nutty, slightly sweet flavour. The saucer shaped
fruit has scalloped edges and is pale green
when young, maturing to a creamy white. The
medium sized bushy plant is a prolific producer
throughout Summer, with the first fruit ready to
harvest within 50 days of germination. Sow seed
directly into the soil in a sunny position, in fertile, well
composted soil. Water around the base of the plant
and don’t allow it to completely dry out. The fruit is at
its tastiest when eaten young and green.
Older fruit can be added to slow cooked stews,
casseroles and potjies. Details: kirchhoffs.co.za
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SWEET
& SUNNY
Tasty Summer squash, beautiful and bizarre
leaf snaps and nectar rich flowers
Garden tasks for November
• It is still a good time to plant Summer flowers
like impatiens and begonias for shade, and
dahlias, gazanias, gaillardia, gaura, marigolds,
portulaca and salvia for sun.
• Feed roses and hydrangeas once a month
and water more often if it gets very hot. Renew
mulch to keep the soil moist for longer.
• Succession sowing of most vegetables can
be continued up until the end of this month.
• In the absence of rain, water deeply at
least once a week.
• To prevent fungus diseases in the lawn, do not
water during the hottest time of the day. Rather
water early in the morning or late afternoon.
We’re planting …
Cuphea Sweet talk because
it’s the perfect pollinator plant.
It produces nectar-rich flowers in
shades of bright red, deep pink, or
lavender splash. Plants are low growing
and compact, suitable for a sunny bed,
border or containers. They are heat tolerant
and flower from Spring to Autumn. For
a neat and colourful border, space
plants 20 to 30cm apart. Plants are
heat tolerant but will do best with
regular deep watering in
Summer. Fertilise once
a month.
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Slack-packing through the
De Hoop Nature Reserve
Four days of walking and exploring the beauty of the De Hoop Nature Reserve ...
enjoying the wealth of marine, bird and animal life and discovering rare plants.
And at the end of each day’s hike, tucking into gourmet meals and staying over in a
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Slack-packing adventures are made for those of us who love to walk
through magnificent reserves, connect with nature, but aren’t that
keen on the whole camping-in-the-middle-of-nowhere thing! After a
strenuous day, the last thing we want is to fiddle around with tent poles
and try to rustle up something on an open fire.
So we’re mad about the newly launched The De Hoop Trail: Vlei to
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where you’ll cover about 38km through the pristine De Hoop Nature
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exploring the Ramsar-listed vlei, wide open spaces, coastal fynbos, and
diverse animal and bird life, including the endangered Cape Vulture
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Guests stay in the De Hoop Collection’s De Mond Villa, a newly
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vlei. An exclusive blend of authenticity, luxury and comfort, the five
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the vlei spectacular birdlife awaits you, plus the possible sightings of
wild bush pigs, otters, rock dassies, herds of Eland and even leopard
tracks. Should the villa already be booked, The Collection’s historic
Melkkamer Homestead on the opposite side of the vlei is offered as
an alternative. And you won’t go hungry ... guests tuck into breakfasts
or brunches, lunches and picnics, snacks and dinners.
De Hoop is an easy three hour drive from Cape Town or George.
A minimum of four guests are required - and you should be
reasonably fit to enjoy the experience. Not suitable for those under 12.
The rate of R14200 a person (valid until Sept 2025) includes the three
night/four day experience, with a guide, all meals and snacks, local
house wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, and road transfers to and
from de Mond Villa and within de Hoop.
Details: res@dehoopcollection.co.za or 021-422 4522
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