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WIN<br />
a bottle of Ferragamo<br />
Signorina Unica<br />
Slack-packing<br />
through the De Hoop<br />
Nature Reserve<br />
Meet <strong>Bloem</strong>’s<br />
first-time<br />
Olympians<br />
The ultimate<br />
winner’s<br />
breakfast<br />
Summertime<br />
vibes<br />
The winners’ issue<br />
NOVEMBER 20<strong>24</strong>
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contents<br />
WHY DON’T YOU<br />
2 Take a look at all the exciting events you don’t want to miss this<br />
<strong>Nov</strong>ember<br />
WISH LIST<br />
6 ‘I’m walking on sunshine ... and don’t it feel good!’<br />
PEOPLE<br />
8 Meet <strong>Bloem</strong>’s FIRST-TIME OLYMPIANS<br />
Taheera Augousti<br />
Johanita Scholtz<br />
Kayla Swarts<br />
FASHION<br />
16 Summertime vibes<br />
FOOD<br />
18 The ultimate winner’s breakfast<br />
COVER SEARCH<br />
<strong>24</strong> Meet our eight finalists<br />
SPOIL<br />
32 WIN a bottle of Ferragamo Signorina Unica<br />
COVER<br />
Photographer: Gypseenia Lion<br />
Makeup: MUD Studios <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein<br />
Venue and set design: Incanda <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein<br />
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<strong>Nov</strong>ember 20<strong>24</strong>
Out & About<br />
<strong>Bloem</strong>fontein has a lot to offer this <strong>Nov</strong>ember, so make sure you<br />
don’t miss out on any of these events!<br />
02<br />
Join Question Art to<br />
celebrate six years of the<br />
<strong>Nov</strong>ember Art Kulture festival. The<br />
all-day event will be hosted at Big<br />
Massive Studio to celebrate art,<br />
culture and creativity.<br />
02<br />
Take a walk down memory<br />
lane with Steve Graham<br />
who will be entertaining<br />
<strong>Bloem</strong>fontein with a 60s to 70s<br />
retro tribute show at Aasvoël<br />
Klub. Tickets are R150 per person.<br />
The show starts at 8 pm. For<br />
bookings, WhatsApp or contact<br />
084 559 8991.<br />
Compiled by: Abigail Visagie<br />
03<br />
The Botanical Garden is<br />
hosting a market filled<br />
with art, crafts, clothing, food,<br />
craft liquor and a lovely onsite<br />
sit-down restaurant. The entry<br />
fee is R35 for adults and R20<br />
for children. Contact Marie-<br />
Louise Smith at 083 287 8845 for<br />
information on how you can get<br />
involved as a stallholder.<br />
15<br />
One of <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein’s favourites, Spoegwolf, will be<br />
performing live at Be Human Middelwater Farm at 6 pm.<br />
Tickets are R250 per person and can be purchased on Quicket.<br />
Thank you for<br />
us<br />
trusting<br />
20<strong>24</strong><br />
with your<br />
wardrobe...<br />
Preller Square | 071 5333 551<br />
Photography: Sunfire<br />
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08-09<br />
Pocahontas, the musical, is taking place at the<br />
Wynand Mouton Theatre at the University of the Free<br />
State. The musical will include ballerinas, actors and many other<br />
surprises. The shows start at 3 pm and 7 pm. Tickets are available<br />
on webticket or any Pick n Pay store.<br />
09<br />
Expect a high-energy performance filled<br />
with familiar melodies, sing-along lyrics, and<br />
a few surprises that only the Undead Generation<br />
can deliver at Chillax. Limited merchandise is still<br />
on sale. Come for the music but stay for the vibes.<br />
22<br />
Kick off the weekend with an incredible night of<br />
Afrikaans music with Die Piesangskille. The band<br />
will be performing live at Die Watergat at 8 pm.<br />
Tickets cost R180 per person on Computicket.<br />
08<br />
<strong>Bloem</strong>fontein’s biggest rock band, also<br />
described as the living legends, Lost Chord,<br />
will be rocking ears at Aasvoël Klub. Tickets cost<br />
R100 and can be purchased by contacting 084<br />
559 8991.<br />
23<br />
The Odeion School of Music will be hosting<br />
a magical evening of festive symphony<br />
presented by the Rhapsody Orchestra. This<br />
concert will showcase Beethoven’s grand<br />
Second Symphony. Leroy Anderson will also be<br />
in attendance, presenting A Christmas Festival,<br />
which weaves an overture and Christmas carols<br />
together.<br />
27<br />
The Lig community will be hosting its<br />
annual Liggiefees. LIG Gemeente Liggiefees.<br />
The guest artist will be Hannes Bosman. Hotdogs,<br />
hamburgers and beverages will be sold and the<br />
entry is free. Contact Jenny at 051 522 0392 for<br />
more information.<br />
29<br />
The Munga MTB 20<strong>24</strong> is finally here! The<br />
Munga runs just over 1,000 km and you<br />
have just 120 hours to complete the race. It starts<br />
in <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein and ends at the Doolhof wine<br />
estate in Wellington. The route is predominantly<br />
off-road and covers some of the most beautiful,<br />
and barren terrain in South Africa. Tickets can be<br />
bought from www.myactive.co.za<br />
Breakfast & Brunch Buffets<br />
TUESDAY BUFFET<br />
Scrambled Eggs. Bacon / Cheese. Grillers. Chips. Grilled<br />
Tomato. Pancakes / Flapjacks. Fruit Salad / Yoghurt.<br />
Rolls. Muffins. Regular Tea or Coffee<br />
SATURDAYS BUFFET<br />
Fruit Salad /Yoghurt. Pancakes /Waffles. Pap & Relish. Mielie<br />
tert. Scrambled Eggs. Spinach / Chips. Bacon / Wors /Pork<br />
Sausages /Savoury Mince. Rolls / Butter / Jam. Muffins<br />
WED/THURS/FRI BUFFET<br />
Fruit Salad / Yoghurt. Pancakes / Waffles. Scrambled<br />
Eggs. Spinach / Chips. Pap & Relish. Bacon / Wors.<br />
Rolls / Butter / Jam. Muffins<br />
SUNDAY BRUNCH<br />
Every Week Different Menu 08:00 - 13:00<br />
Bacon / Wors /Pork Sausages. Beef /Fish. Mince /Chicken.<br />
Potato wedges / Spinach / Beans. Pumpkin /Carrots. Rice<br />
/ Fruit. Salad / Pudding. Pap Tert / Mielie Tert. Muffins /<br />
Pancakes / Waffles / Yoghurt. Rolls / Jam / Butter<br />
PRETTY GARDENS<br />
Book your space to<br />
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Tel 064 136 3552
Book club<br />
Eight books. One wine. And a brilliant lifestyle magazine.<br />
Not content with making fine wines, the Bruce Jack team<br />
also produce Jack Journal - along with a collection of<br />
brilliant designers and gifted writers who, they say, practise a<br />
long-form art of writing where context trumps sound-bites, a<br />
magazine they describe as a gorgeous, beautifully crafted,<br />
long-lasting, collectable magazine, at a time of rushed, massproduced<br />
things designed to break, wear out and be ugly.<br />
It’s a lifestyle mag ... the latest filled with everything from<br />
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The mag’s R140, the wine R150, from brucejack.com<br />
Two wickedly thrilling reads. Steve Cavanagh’s Witness 8 opens with a murder.<br />
One witnessed by nanny and housemaid Ruby Johnson who knows the killer…<br />
and anonymously calls it in to the police. Open and shut case. But Ruby lied.<br />
An innocent man has been set up. And it’s up to ex-conman-turned-lawyer<br />
Eddie Flynn to find out the truth. Great characters, killer twists. Headline • A hitand-run<br />
turns out, after the chief medical examiner discovers some puzzling<br />
inconsistencies, to be murder, with the victim severely tortured before death.<br />
It’s the first, but not last, murder of a twisted, clever killer, now on the radar of<br />
Detective Robert Hunter. The Death Watcher. It’s Chris Carter, so you know it’s<br />
going to be twisted, with a gut-wrenching twist. Simon and Schuster<br />
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English teacher Richard Boyle is one<br />
of the good guys. Always ready to<br />
help out. But he got more than he<br />
bargained for when he talks down a<br />
former student who arrives at school<br />
with a bomb strapped to his chest<br />
and scores to settle. Richard’s hailed<br />
a hero - but things turn nasty with<br />
blackmailers and drug dealers and<br />
accusations and dirty secrets. One<br />
good deed … followed by twist<br />
after twist. I Will Ruin You is a terrific<br />
suspense thriller by Linwood Barclay.<br />
Carla’s father walked out of his family<br />
more than two decades ago ... but<br />
sent letters to keep in touch. When<br />
his body is found, she discovers he’s<br />
been dead all along. Who, then, has<br />
been sending the letters? Add in a<br />
detective who’s just returned to work<br />
after treatment for a post-traumatic<br />
stress disorder, an armed break-in and<br />
someone determined to keep longburied<br />
secrets from being discovered<br />
and you’ve a rip-roaring thriller in Karen<br />
Rose’s Buried Too Deep. Headline<br />
In the luxury city of Riyadh, a billion<br />
dollar deal is about to go badly<br />
wrong. A lavish night out is about<br />
to end in murder. And the British<br />
government is about to be plunged<br />
into crisis. In Britain, the latest in a<br />
long line of peers lies dying ... and<br />
his will triggers an inheritance with<br />
explosive consequences. Two deaths,<br />
continents apart. Both at the centre of<br />
a criminal’s plot for revenge. Revenge<br />
just got personal in Jeffrey Archer’s<br />
An Eye for An Eye. Harper Collins<br />
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All books available at Exclusive Books<br />
When local pub-owner David jumps<br />
into the river to save a drowning<br />
stranger, he’s celebrated as a hero. His<br />
actions, and face, are broadcast on<br />
news stations throughout the country.<br />
For most people, new-found fame<br />
is celebrated. For David, it’s a death<br />
sentence. He and his wife, attorney<br />
Marcie, are suddenly experiencing<br />
all sorts of strange and unsettling<br />
experiences. Their dog goes missing<br />
from their secure yard. Everyday<br />
household items turns up in strange<br />
locations. Someone’s messing with<br />
them. Why? It appears David isn’t who<br />
everyone - including his wife - thinks<br />
he is. But then this mother-of-two<br />
discovers his secret life. And it might<br />
just cost them theirs! Lies He Told Me<br />
by James Patterson and David Ellis is a<br />
ripping good read. Century<br />
Short but terrific<br />
We love collections of short stories.<br />
Perfect for when you want a great<br />
read, but don’t have time to settle<br />
down with a book. Flights. Pool<br />
side. Waiting up for the teens to<br />
get home. 40 or so pages of clever,<br />
gripping stories. And let’s face it ...<br />
what’s better than a Jeffery Deaver?<br />
A devious collection of 13 Jeffery<br />
Deaver short stories. With, said with<br />
some excitement, appearances from<br />
Lincoln Rhyme and Colter Shaw.<br />
Try not to read all 13 in Dead Ends<br />
at once! Harper Collins Publishers<br />
• And from Lee Child, creator of<br />
Jack Reacher, a collection of 20<br />
cunningly plotted stories, with<br />
unexpected twists every which<br />
way. Safe Enough also has a bonus<br />
short story from Lee Child and<br />
Tess Gerritsen ... Over Easy, where<br />
Reacher meets his match! Penguin<br />
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Compiled by: Kym Argo
Wish list<br />
‘I’m walking on sunshine ... and don’t it feel good!’<br />
Daisy Charms<br />
earrings, R139<br />
from Superbalist.<br />
Compiled by Kym Argo • Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves<br />
If a pancake and a crepe had a love child, it would be a<br />
Dutch baby! Which, with oven roasted tomatoes, is the first<br />
recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi’s much-anticipated new book.<br />
And from there on, past salmon fishcakes with chermoula<br />
remoulade, cheeseball lemon rice with chilli butter, and<br />
Bohemian fish pie, to the last Malty figgy pudding recipe,<br />
it’s just one extraordinarily sensational comfy dish after<br />
another. But what makes it comfort food? As Yotam points<br />
out, one kid’s melted-cheese-toasted sandwich dream is<br />
another kid’s nightmare. Very often, behind a comforting<br />
dish often lies a relationship: A unique attachment. From<br />
meatloaf to matza ball soup to marble cake ... for each of<br />
us it’s a feeling we’re remembering about them. Perhaps,<br />
he says, it should be called memory food or community<br />
food. Whichever ... Ottolenghi Comfort is overflowing<br />
with dishes that may already be in your comfort food<br />
bank, others that will hopefully, once you’ve made them<br />
enough times for people you love, become them ... dishes<br />
and memories and feelings to pass on from generation to<br />
generation. R795, Ebury Press.<br />
Fancy lush lashes without the fuss and risks of<br />
falsies? Count us in! Meet Makeup by Ryno’s<br />
Rx Lash Growth Mascara and Serum. This<br />
poly-peptide-infused duo enhances your<br />
natural lash growth for lashes damaged by<br />
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if they’ve always been a little on the sparse<br />
side. For noticeable results, use the mascara<br />
by day and the serum by night. And ... bonus<br />
... If you purchase the serum (R1300) this<br />
<strong>Nov</strong>ember, you will get the mascara (R750) free.<br />
Whatsapp 071-688-0<strong>24</strong>2 to order.<br />
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Revitalising.<br />
Brightening.<br />
Radiant. All the<br />
words we want<br />
to hear come<br />
Summer. Gatineau<br />
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Enhancing<br />
Vitamin C Serum<br />
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And more. Just<br />
launched, you’ll<br />
find it for R1295 at<br />
Absolute<br />
Skin, Truworths,<br />
Woolies and<br />
Orleans Cosmetics.<br />
We’re saying a hot Summer hello<br />
to this new Glemorangie Triple<br />
Cask Reserve whisky, launched<br />
in SA recently by Dr Bill Lumsden,<br />
Glenmorangie’s Director of<br />
Distilling, Whisky Creation<br />
and Whisky Stocks, one of<br />
the world’s most awarded<br />
master distillers, and<br />
sometimes referred to as<br />
the Rock Star of Whisky.<br />
His unconventional<br />
distilling genius is<br />
behind this rich, subtly<br />
spiced single malt ... all<br />
candied orange peel,<br />
ginger, cinnamon and<br />
cloves, matured in<br />
three types of casks,<br />
it’s delicious served<br />
neat, with ice, and<br />
has sufficient body to<br />
be used in a Summer<br />
cocktail. Around<br />
R539 from your fave<br />
bottlestore. Follow on<br />
IG @glenmorangie<br />
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From the poolside to<br />
cocktail hour to dinner ...<br />
this floral print Holiday<br />
Australia Patiso kaftan is a joy.<br />
One size fits all, R2999 from<br />
elizabethsummer.com<br />
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Meet <strong>Bloem</strong>’s<br />
first-time Olympians<br />
Compiled by: Justine Fortuin Photographs: Gypseenia Lion<br />
Get It <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein sat down for an exclusive Q&A with three remarkable young athletes<br />
who recently represented South Africa at the Olympics for the very first time. Each hailing<br />
from <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein, they share their inspiring journeys, Olympic experiences, and the<br />
unique role the City of Roses has played in shaping them as athletes.<br />
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Taheera Augousti:<br />
SA hockey player & 1st time Olympian<br />
Taheera Augousti, at just 19, has already made her mark on the<br />
global stage as a field hockey player for South Africa. Coming<br />
from a sporty family, Taheera was introduced to sports at a very<br />
young age, eventually finding her heart drawn to hockey at the<br />
age of six. With her sights set on becoming one of the best, she<br />
focused entirely on hockey, and her passion and hard work have<br />
taken her to the Olympic Games<br />
– a dream turned reality.<br />
What was it like to compete at the Paris Olympics? How did<br />
that experience compare to other competitions?<br />
Competing at the Olympics was a dream come true. It’s hard<br />
to put into words just how special it felt, especially because my<br />
family was there with me. I also got to play against people I’ve<br />
looked up to and who have inspired me throughout my career.<br />
“Playing at<br />
the Olympic<br />
Games was a<br />
dream come<br />
true. It’s a<br />
feeling that<br />
I cannot<br />
explain.”<br />
How did it feel to represent South Africa on such a<br />
prestigious stage?<br />
Standing with my teammates and singing the national anthem<br />
on the world stage was surreal. I had goosebumps the first time,<br />
and it was a moment I had waited for my entire life. Representing<br />
South Africa is something I do with so much pride, and it’s not<br />
something many people get the chance to do.<br />
How has growing up and training in <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein shaped<br />
you as an athlete?<br />
Growing up in <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein has definitely played a big role in<br />
shaping me as an athlete. Hockey is very big here, and during my<br />
school years, the competition between schools was intense. That<br />
competition helped me grow and develop my skills, which led<br />
me to where I am today.<br />
What challenges have you faced on your journey to the<br />
Olympics, and how did you overcome them?<br />
Being one of the youngest in the team – I was nervous about<br />
making mistakes and letting my team down. But that fear<br />
pushed me to work even harder and become better.<br />
What are your future plans in your sporting career?<br />
I’m still young, so I’m definitely aiming to go to more Olympic<br />
Games. I also have goals to play for a club in The Netherlands and<br />
to continuously improve my game.<br />
What advice would you give to young, aspiring athletes,<br />
especially those from South Africa?<br />
No matter your circumstances or background, you can achieve<br />
anything if you put your mind to it. You need to be willing to<br />
work harder than anyone else and give it everything you’ve got.<br />
Outside of sports, what are some of your personal interests?<br />
How do you balance your life as an elite athlete with other<br />
passions?<br />
I love spending time with my family and friends. It’s easy<br />
to balance my personal life with sports because my family<br />
understands how busy my schedule is, and they support me<br />
through it.<br />
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Johanita Scholtz:<br />
SA Badminton star & 1st time Olympian<br />
At <strong>24</strong>, Johanita Scholtz is a dedicated badminton player for South<br />
Africa. Her love for sports began when she was just four years<br />
old. Growing up, watching her mother play squash, Johanita’s<br />
curiosity led her to the badminton courts, where she found her<br />
passion. From that moment, she immersed herself in the world<br />
of badminton, a sport that challenged her on every level and<br />
became her lifelong pursuit. Today, she continues to push the<br />
limits of her abilities, fuelled by her unwavering dedication to the<br />
game.<br />
“Badminton challenges you in<br />
every way possible, and if you<br />
know me, I love a challenge.”<br />
What was it like to compete at the Paris Olympics? How<br />
did that experience compare to other competitions?<br />
Competing in the Paris Olympics was an unforgettable<br />
experience. The atmosphere was exhilarating, and the level<br />
of competition was intense. There’s something special<br />
about the Olympics–the camaraderie, the respect among<br />
athletes, and the pride of representing your country on the<br />
world stage. It was the culmination of years of hard work<br />
and dreaming.<br />
How did it feel to represent South Africa at such a<br />
prestigious event?<br />
It was an honour and deeply humbling to represent South<br />
Africa. Wearing the national colours on the biggest stage<br />
of the sporting world filled me with pride. It’s not just<br />
about me – it’s about everyone who has supported me<br />
along the way, and all the athletes who have come before<br />
me. It was truly unforgettable.<br />
How has growing up and training in <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein<br />
shaped you as an athlete?<br />
Growing up in <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein gave me the belief in my<br />
abilities. I’ve had strong mentors, and the community<br />
has always been my rock. The support system here is<br />
incredible, and I’ve had sparring partners from previous<br />
Olympians to national champions. It’s a place that<br />
produces strong athletes.<br />
What challenges have you faced on your journey to the<br />
Olympics, and how did you overcome them?<br />
One of the biggest challenges was staying mentally<br />
positive during setbacks. There were times when things<br />
didn’t go as expected, but those challenges taught me<br />
perseverance. I had a great support structure that helped<br />
me stay focused on my goals.<br />
What are your future plans in your sporting career?<br />
I’m focused on continuous improvement, with an eye<br />
on the 2028 Olympics. I want to compete at the highest<br />
level, refine my skills, and contribute to the growth of<br />
badminton. Major tournaments leading up to the next<br />
Games will be part of that journey.<br />
What advice would you give to young, aspiring<br />
athletes?<br />
Competing against the world might seem daunting,<br />
but we can absolutely compete at the top level. You<br />
just have to believe in yourself and never settle for<br />
less.<br />
Outside of sports, what are some of your<br />
personal interests? How do you balance your<br />
life as an elite athlete with other passions?<br />
I studied fashion design because I’ve always<br />
loved art and fashion. Balancing sports and<br />
designing is all about integrating both into<br />
my daily routine. It helps me take my<br />
mind off one when I need to focus on<br />
the other, and that balance has been<br />
essential for me.<br />
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Kayla Swarts:<br />
SA hockey player & 1st time Olympian<br />
From a young age, Kayla Swarts has always been drawn to<br />
the outdoors and sports, where her competitive spirit, rooted<br />
in family, pushed her to excel. With a deep love for athletics<br />
and hockey, her journey as an athlete began almost as soon<br />
as she could walk, driven by her desire to constantly improve<br />
and be the best version of herself.<br />
What was it like to compete at the Paris Olympics? How<br />
did that experience compare to other competitions<br />
you’ve participated in?<br />
Representing my country and family at the biggest sporting<br />
event in history was honestly something I used to think one<br />
can only dream of, but having it come to life felt so surreal.<br />
The fact I could share this moment with my brother just<br />
made it so much more special. It doesn’t compare to any<br />
competition I’ve been to before. The atmosphere we as a<br />
team created, starting from the change room going onto the<br />
field, brought me so much pride. Being starstruck – seeing<br />
my idols strolling around in the Olympic village – and, mostly,<br />
the amount of preparation and sacrifice that went into<br />
the Games, made it all worthwhile. It finally paid off when I<br />
played my first match against Argentina, singing the anthem,<br />
realising that a lifelong dream had just come true.<br />
What was it like going to the Olympics with your brother,<br />
Wayde? How has his success and world record influenced<br />
or inspired your own athletic career?<br />
Building up to the Paris Olympics, I often thought back to the<br />
moment my brother broke the record in 2016. Just seeing<br />
how ecstatic and proud my parents were, and the way it<br />
made me feel watching from the stands, made me realise<br />
that one day I too want to strive towards competing at the<br />
Olympics and bring that sense of joy and pride to my family.<br />
It often did get tough during the Olympic preparation, but<br />
having someone in my corner who’s overcoming similar<br />
obstacles and battles, who’s already been to two Olympic<br />
Games, and who shares advice is truly a blessing and not<br />
something many people are privileged to have.<br />
How did it feel to represent South Africa at such a<br />
prestigious event like the Olympics? What does<br />
wearing the national colours on the world stage<br />
mean to you personally?<br />
Representing my country felt surreal and an<br />
absolute honour. Wearing the national colours,<br />
especially alongside my brother, made the whole<br />
experience even more meaningful.<br />
How has growing up and training in <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein<br />
shaped you as an athlete? Do you feel that the city’s<br />
environment and community played a role in your<br />
development?<br />
I think the fact that <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein is such a small town<br />
helps eliminate any extra distractions and hassles.<br />
Weekends are usually filled with sporting events, and<br />
during the week, my parents didn’t have to travel far<br />
distances to get to training or attend any extra sessions if<br />
needed.<br />
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What are your future plans in your sporting career? Do<br />
you have your sights set on the next Olympics or any<br />
other major goals?<br />
After attending the 20<strong>24</strong> Olympics, it definitely sparked a<br />
flame to strive towards the Games in LA 2028. I now know<br />
more of what is required to compete at the highest level and<br />
take all the highs and lows as learning lessons while I strive<br />
towards that goal.<br />
What advice would you give to young, aspiring athletes,<br />
especially those from South Africa, who dream of<br />
reaching the Olympic stage one day?<br />
To stay committed to their dreams, never give up on yourself.<br />
Regardless of your background or current situation, you<br />
never know when things may turn in your favour. No one<br />
can take your hard work and the extra effort that you put in<br />
away from you. It’s all in your hands, so don’t wait for the right<br />
opportunities to come to you – create them.<br />
Outside of sports, what are some of your personal<br />
interests or passions? How do you balance your life as an<br />
elite athlete with other aspects of your life?<br />
I really enjoy spending quality time with my family. My<br />
brother and I often take trips to go fishing, which is always a<br />
good getaway to relax from the everyday routine.<br />
“Sharing<br />
the Olympic<br />
experience with<br />
my brother made<br />
it all the more<br />
special.”<br />
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Compiled by: Justine Fortuin Photograph: Fifteen27 Productions/Lerato Lebaka
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Hellenes proudly take<br />
‘care of strangers’<br />
The <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein Hellenic<br />
Community (BHC) was founded<br />
in 1956 by various Hellenes,<br />
some of who can trace<br />
their arrival on our shores<br />
back to just after the<br />
Anglo Boer War. The<br />
BHC continues to<br />
remain one of the<br />
oldest, structured,<br />
Mediterranean<br />
organisations in<br />
South Africa. Over the<br />
years, Hellenes of all walks<br />
have assimilated well into<br />
the South African culture,<br />
further allowing the development<br />
of a sub-culture of its own. As a cultural and nonprofit<br />
organisation, the BHC continues to work on<br />
its mandate, focusing on the sustainability of its<br />
unique South African, Hellenic identity. According<br />
to the community, this unique cultural and<br />
traditional diversity continues to add to the rich<br />
tapestry, that is South Africa. To do so, it continues<br />
annually with projects aimed at ensuring the<br />
organisation’s self-sustainability and charity. One of<br />
the most popular and successful being the Annual<br />
Hellenic Golf Day. The community takes pride in the<br />
fact that these projects have allowed many in the<br />
greater community of <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein to experience<br />
the true meaning of Philoxenia, a Hellenic concept<br />
described best as the ‘care of strangers’. As with all<br />
communities, during the pandemic, the BHC lost<br />
one of its most loved priests to Covid-19. Since<br />
then, priests had to be flown in for Sunday services,<br />
funerals, christenings and weddings.<br />
Funds raised at events hosted by the BHC continue<br />
to ensure the financial strength to sustain the<br />
community’s religious and cultural needs, while<br />
the search is on for a new priest. Further to<br />
the above, the community boasts its very own<br />
language school which continues to ensure that as<br />
a community, their unique and ancient language<br />
does not fade away into obscurity.<br />
The entire<br />
Hellenic<br />
Community of<br />
<strong>Bloem</strong>fontein would<br />
like to take this opportunity<br />
to congratulate the<br />
extraordinary achievement<br />
of Taheera Augusti! May you<br />
continue to reach for the<br />
stars. Your achievements<br />
thus far have made your<br />
family, community and<br />
<strong>Bloem</strong>fontein as a whole<br />
very proud. Congratulations,<br />
young lady!<br />
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PROMOTION<br />
The <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein Hellenic Community (BHC), founded in 1956, celebrates its rich<br />
cultural heritage while fostering a unique South African Hellenic identity. Committed to<br />
charity and sustainability, it hosts events like the Annual Hellenic Golf Day, promoting<br />
community and Philoxenia.<br />
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SUMMERTIME VIBES<br />
Get ready to elevate your summer wardrobe with these must-have fashion staples!<br />
From flowy maxi dresses to chic sunglasses and statement accessories, we’ve got all<br />
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These highwaisted<br />
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This relaxed-fitting shirt<br />
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This pink dress<br />
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What’s summer without cute sandals? Give<br />
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Shield yourself from the<br />
summer sun, but make it cute!<br />
Complete your look with the<br />
Bella Bucket Hat in natural from<br />
Forever New. R399.<br />
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The Luella shopper<br />
brings a summer feel<br />
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woven raffia body. It also<br />
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handle and<br />
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Make these<br />
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Pretty in pink! It’s<br />
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The perfect pair and<br />
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The ultimate<br />
winner’s breakfast!<br />
A balanced breakfast fuels the body and get the mind ready for success.<br />
Chef Fabian Jafta from Kitchen Culture breaks down what the<br />
ultimate dish for a winner’s breakfast is!<br />
Text: ABIGAIL VISAGIE Photographs: WARREN HAWKINS<br />
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A winner’s breakfast should<br />
be nutrient-dense, delicious,<br />
and satisfying. Chef Fabian<br />
recommends dishes like:<br />
1. eggs Benedict;<br />
2. avocado toast with poached<br />
eggs; or<br />
3. oatmeal with fresh fruit.<br />
Chef Fabian is constantly looking for<br />
innovative ways to combine flavours<br />
and nutrients. The Kitchen Culture shake<br />
combines the antioxidant-rich Moringa<br />
powder with protein-packed pea<br />
powder, frozen fruits, and creamy milk for<br />
a refreshing and healthy treat.<br />
‘<br />
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Moringa Berry Bliss Shake:<br />
Ingredients:<br />
1 scoop Pea protein powder<br />
1 tsp Moringa powder<br />
150g Mixed Berries<br />
150g Frozen Pineapple<br />
250ml Milk<br />
1 Frozen Banana<br />
Method:<br />
Blend all ingredients until smooth and enjoy!<br />
DOs:<br />
• Eat nutrient-dense foods: whole grains, lean<br />
proteins, fruits, and vegetables<br />
• Hydrate adequately<br />
• Fuel your body before and after workouts<br />
• Choose complex carbohydrates for sustained<br />
energy<br />
DON’Ts:<br />
• Avoid processed and high-sugar foods<br />
• Limit saturated fats and salt<br />
• Don’t skip meals or neglect post-workout nutrition<br />
• Avoid heavy meals close to competition or training<br />
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Get your bedroom ready for summer with neutral tones,<br />
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Even with rising<br />
temperatures as<br />
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merely decorative.<br />
Frame your bed<br />
accordingly with this<br />
pink headboard from<br />
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way to add colour and<br />
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While this bench does not offer any extra<br />
storage space, it does add more seating in your<br />
bedroom. Get yours from Coricraft for R4999.<br />
Scatter this<br />
cushion, or a few,<br />
around the room to<br />
soften and add colour<br />
to the space. Whether<br />
you rest your head on it,<br />
or break the monotone,<br />
get this cushion from<br />
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We love<br />
The first step when brightening any room is to switch out<br />
the lighting. Why not enhance your bedroom with this<br />
three-tier chandelier? Add natural feeling light to your space<br />
for R26 995 from Weylandts.<br />
and relaxed<br />
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If you’re already<br />
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cannot leave your walls<br />
bare. Add this art into<br />
the mix. Available from<br />
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Curling up with a good<br />
book, or simply catching<br />
some sunrays, is easy in<br />
this single seater chair.<br />
Add it to your bedroom<br />
makeover for R8999<br />
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Indoor plant of the month<br />
Venus flytrap is a carnivorous little<br />
plant that sounds creepy enough for<br />
Halloween hi-jinks but is actually quite<br />
practical and beautiful in a bizarre<br />
kind of way. The leaves act as fly traps,<br />
with the inner part of the leaf looking<br />
like a pink mouth surrounded by<br />
spiny, sharp teeth. Along comes a fly<br />
and the leaf snaps shut.<br />
When grown indoors the Venus<br />
flytrap needs at least six hours of sun,<br />
so it will thrive in a sunny room, on a<br />
windowsill or on the patio. Place the<br />
plant in a 2 to 4cm deep saucer filled<br />
with water. To prevent it from rotting,<br />
let the tray dry out for a short period<br />
every week but never let the plant<br />
dry out completely as this will kill it.<br />
There is no need to fertilise because<br />
the flies provide all the nutrients the<br />
plant needs.<br />
In Winter the plant goes dormant<br />
and dies down. Move it to a cool area<br />
so that it stays dormant. Water less,<br />
keeping the soil lightly moist. Come<br />
Summer, move it back into the sun.<br />
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Veggie of the month<br />
Squash Bennings Green is a quick and easy<br />
to grow heirloom patty pan squash, that is regarded as<br />
one of the tastiest of the Summer squash varieties -<br />
with a nutty, slightly sweet flavour. The saucer shaped<br />
fruit has scalloped edges and is pale green<br />
when young, maturing to a creamy white. The<br />
medium sized bushy plant is a prolific producer<br />
throughout Summer, with the first fruit ready to<br />
harvest within 50 days of germination. Sow seed<br />
directly into the soil in a sunny position, in fertile, well<br />
composted soil. Water around the base of the plant<br />
and don’t allow it to completely dry out. The fruit is at<br />
its tastiest when eaten young and green.<br />
Older fruit can be added to slow cooked stews,<br />
casseroles and potjies. Details: kirchhoffs.co.za<br />
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SWEET<br />
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Garden tasks for <strong>Nov</strong>ember<br />
• It is still a good time to plant Summer flowers like impatiens<br />
and begonias for shade, and dahlias, gazanias, gaillardia, gaura,<br />
marigolds, portulaca and salvia for sun.<br />
• Feed roses and hydrangeas once a month and water more often if<br />
it gets very hot. Renew mulch to keep the soil moist for longer.<br />
• Succession sowing of most vegetables can be continued up<br />
until the end of this month.<br />
• In the absence of rain, water deeply at least once a week.<br />
• To prevent fungus diseases in the lawn, do not water during the<br />
hottest time of the day. Rather water early in the morning or late<br />
afternoon.<br />
We’re planting …<br />
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It produces nectar-rich flowers in<br />
shades of bright red, deep pink, or<br />
lavender splash. Plants are low growing<br />
and compact, suitable for a sunny bed,<br />
border or containers. They are heat tolerant<br />
and flower from Spring to Autumn. For<br />
a neat and colourful border, space<br />
plants 20 to 30cm apart. Plants are<br />
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Made possible by<br />
Meet our eight finalists<br />
Andisa Ntsila is a professional<br />
rugby player who boasts experience<br />
representing the SWD Eagles,<br />
the Sharks, the Southern Kings<br />
and Toyota Free State Cheetahs,<br />
respectively. Yet, the position<br />
closest to his heart is being a<br />
father. He is constantly looking<br />
for new ways to expand himself<br />
beyond the rugby field and<br />
thus he started the ANDI NTSILA<br />
FOUNDATION. His foundation<br />
aims to assist crèches and<br />
orphanages with necessities.<br />
Although Andisa’s passion has<br />
been rugby for as long as he can<br />
remember, the community is still<br />
his top priority.<br />
Annemie Willers is an Intern Medical<br />
Scientist who says her curious<br />
mind and love for biology steered<br />
her into this career path. She is<br />
currently the ambassador for<br />
Sunflower Children’s Hospice in<br />
<strong>Bloem</strong>fontein and says that<br />
being on the cover of this<br />
magazine will help shed light<br />
on the challenges that are<br />
faced there. Annemie assists<br />
with bringing awareness<br />
when funds are needed and<br />
making people aware of the<br />
hospice. She is a firm believer<br />
in “it doesn’t matter where you<br />
come from but it matters what you<br />
do where you are”.<br />
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Katlego Mogorosi is a coffee shop<br />
owner who believes in challenging<br />
herself to do something out of the<br />
norm. Her life is an example of the<br />
limitless possibilities that each person<br />
is given and she says “the only person<br />
who can stand in your way is<br />
you”. She is a firm believer that<br />
everything in life has a time<br />
and a place and before she<br />
embarks on any journey she<br />
prays. Her involvement in<br />
the community is direct<br />
and indirect, for example,<br />
she partnered with Childline<br />
Free State where she provides<br />
boxes of toys for the children<br />
with her children.<br />
Lerato Seliane is a qualified personal<br />
trainer but prefers to be called a<br />
fitness instructor as she does many<br />
other things under fitness. When<br />
she is not at the gym where she is<br />
currently employed, Lerato can be<br />
found assisting underprivileged<br />
schools with their sport. She<br />
coaches underprivileged children<br />
in various sports. She says she<br />
believes each individual has<br />
something they want for their<br />
lives but their parents want<br />
something different. She wants<br />
children to follow their dreams. She<br />
enjoys researching how to work<br />
with children, hiking, reading and<br />
spending time with her partner.<br />
Keabetswe Phoko does catering<br />
for a living and is an introvertextrovert,<br />
depending on the<br />
environment she finds herself in.<br />
She is a mother of twins but her love<br />
is not just limited to them as she<br />
has adopted a foundation where<br />
she assists kids who come from<br />
harsh backgrounds. She teaches<br />
them how to rise above their<br />
circumstances and provides<br />
them with necessities through<br />
donations. She also runs a<br />
campaign for little kids where<br />
she tries to assist them with<br />
their self-confidence and<br />
encourages them to not let their<br />
backgrounds define them.<br />
Clayton Andries is an educator by<br />
profession and has a great passion<br />
for children. He is an English<br />
teacher. He believes reading is<br />
fundamental, so he started<br />
the Heatherdale Book<br />
Club Buddies for learners<br />
and says it is a safe space<br />
for the weird and those<br />
who are normally left out.<br />
Clayton wants to be part<br />
of those who unlock the<br />
imaginations of our youth<br />
through reading. He further<br />
aims to be a community<br />
leader, a role model, and to<br />
provide a safe space for the<br />
young LGBTQI community.<br />
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Mogamad Parker, whose family<br />
owns Africa Flowers, was taught<br />
determination by his mother who<br />
started the now-successful flower<br />
business selling<br />
flowers from<br />
buckets. He<br />
enjoys travelling<br />
and says this is<br />
what he enjoys doing<br />
when he is not studying. He<br />
says once a month, they give<br />
bread and milk to an old age<br />
home that is very close to<br />
his heart. This is also part of<br />
his religion as they believe<br />
“we should give to others”.<br />
Mogamad wants to inspire the<br />
youth to not limit themselves<br />
and you know that you can do<br />
anything that you put your mind to.<br />
Olerato Moroe is a licensed<br />
real estate agent in the city of<br />
<strong>Bloem</strong>fontein. She enjoys cooking<br />
and says this is something she<br />
discovered later in her life. She<br />
expresses love through cooking.<br />
Olerato’s mother suffers from<br />
mental illness and she says her<br />
mother never got a fair chance<br />
in life. “When I finished high<br />
school, I started working as<br />
I never had the privilege of<br />
being able to study but<br />
I always remind myself<br />
the opportunities that I<br />
do get, not many from<br />
my community get.”<br />
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A Day to Remember:<br />
The Success of Lion Lodge's Wedding Expo<br />
On October 5, 20<strong>24</strong>, the beautiful<br />
grounds of Lion Lodge came alive<br />
with laughter, excitement, and an<br />
overwhelming sense of love as the<br />
highly anticipated Wedding Expo took center<br />
stage. This event brought together an array<br />
of talented vendors, each showcasing their<br />
unique offerings to future brides and grooms<br />
from <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein and surrounding towns.<br />
The magic of the day was palpable, and it<br />
undoubtedly left a lasting impression on all<br />
who attended.<br />
As the organizers of this event, we had high<br />
expectations, but we are thrilled to report that<br />
those expectations were not just met; they<br />
were blown away! From the moment the doors<br />
opened, couples were greeted with a feast<br />
for the senses. Elegant floral arrangements,<br />
stunning bridal gowns, delectable catering<br />
samples, and innovative décor ideas filled the<br />
venue, creating an enchanting atmosphere<br />
that set the stage for endless possibilities.<br />
The success of the expo was not just in the<br />
abundance of options available to the bridal<br />
parties but also in the camaraderie and spirit of<br />
collaboration that permeated the day. Vendors<br />
from various sectors of the wedding industry<br />
came together, showcasing their expertise<br />
and creativity. Their passion and dedication<br />
were evident, turning this expo into a true<br />
celebration of love and partnership.<br />
We are incredibly grateful to all the vendors<br />
who participated, each playing a vital role<br />
in making the day a huge success. Your hard<br />
work, creativity, and commitment to excellence<br />
did not go unnoticed. From florists to<br />
photographers, caterers to cake designers, you<br />
all contributed to an unforgettable experience<br />
for couples planning their special day.
“Here’s to love, laughter, and a future<br />
brimming with unforgettable memories!”<br />
The expo culminated in a series of exciting<br />
giveaways, creating even more buzz and<br />
anticipation among the attendees. We extend<br />
our heartfelt congratulations to the bridal party<br />
who won the grand prize, ensuring their wedding<br />
journey is filled with joy and support. Additionally,<br />
congratulations are in order for the lucky couple<br />
who secured a discounted voucher at Sure Etnique<br />
Travel, taking their honeymoon dreams one step<br />
closer to reality.<br />
As we reflect on the success of Lion Lodge's<br />
Wedding Expo, we are filled with gratitude for the<br />
community that came together to celebrate love.<br />
The day served as a reminder of the beauty of<br />
collaboration and the excitement that comes with<br />
planning one of life’s most cherished events.<br />
Thank you to everyone who joined us on this<br />
special day. We can’t wait to see the incredible<br />
weddings that will result from the connections<br />
made at the expo.
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