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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 />

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with your<br />

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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 />

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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 />

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Potato wedges / Spinach / Beans. Pumpkin /Carrots. Rice<br />

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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 />

extensions, a medical condition or simply<br />

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 />

Radiance<br />

Enhancing<br />

Vitamin C Serum<br />

promises all three.<br />

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 />

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Shield yourself from the<br />

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The Luella shopper<br />

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The ultimate<br />

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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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• 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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Frame your bed<br />

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While this bench does not offer any extra<br />

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Scatter this<br />

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The first step when brightening any room is to switch out<br />

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Curling up with a good<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 />

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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 />

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We’re planting …<br />

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It produces nectar-rich flowers in<br />

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and compact, suitable for a sunny bed,<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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