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JOBURG SOUTH • ALBERTON • Bedfordview • Greenstone • Modderfontein<br />

Add a tasty twist to<br />

your Heritage Day<br />

SAY YES<br />

TO SPRING<br />

Add some colour to your life,<br />

your garden & your home<br />

Win a case<br />

of Bruce Jack<br />

Bumble Bee<br />

Moscato<br />

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD<br />

SEPTEMBER 20<strong>24</strong><br />

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GET IT<br />

Editorial<br />

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Website: getitmagazine.co.za/joburg-south<br />

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National Group Editor and National Sales<br />

Kym Argo<br />

kyma@caxton.co.za<br />

Facebook and Instagram:<br />

Get It National Magazines<br />

Website: getitmagazine.co.za<br />

Editor Carina van der Walt<br />

albertongetit1@caxton.co.za<br />

083 411 7146<br />

Sub-editor Riaan Engelbrecht<br />

Contributors Alice Coetzee<br />

Workflow & Studio Manager Megan Brett<br />

Layout Artist<br />

Shanet Moodley<br />

Design Studio<br />

JP Du Preez<br />

Mojalefa Nthutang<br />

Sales Manager<br />

Roxanne Cooper 072 821 0910<br />

roxannec@caxton.co.za<br />

Distribution<br />

12 000 copies monthly<br />

Get It JHB <strong>South</strong><strong>East</strong> is distributed free<br />

of charge. For a full list contact<br />

charmaine@caxton.co.za<br />

Competition rules<br />

The judges’ decision is final. Prizes cannot be<br />

transferred or redeemed for cash. Competitions<br />

are not open to the sponsors or Caxton<br />

employees or their families. Get It Magazine<br />

reserves the right to publish the names of<br />

winners, who will be contacted telephonically<br />

and need to collect their prizes from Caxton<br />

Joburg <strong>South</strong><strong>East</strong> branch within 10 days or<br />

they will be forfeited. Prizewinners names are<br />

published on our Facebook page monthly.<br />

contents<br />

WHY DON’T YOU<br />

4 Rock your night away, take on the challenge of a charity run<br />

or just browse around at a market<br />

6 Enjoy the thrills of this month’s books - all about love, murder and revenge<br />

WISH LIST<br />

8 All you need to celebrate the joys of nature<br />

SOCIALS<br />

10 Get revved up with the all new Kia Sonet<br />

11 Female business owners and managers connect<br />

PEOPLE<br />

12 Jump for joy with Ilse Engelbrecht and discover the best you<br />

14 When it comes to lingerie, Céline Mainguy knows<br />

the secrets to the perfect fit<br />

BEAUTY<br />

16 Make beauty fun with these vibrant colours<br />

FOOD<br />

18 Busisiwe Kumalo gives insight to the world of hospitality<br />

20 Heritage Day with a tasty twists the eggy way<br />

DECOR<br />

<strong>24</strong> It’s all about balance, harmony and of course, some colour<br />

GARDENING<br />

26 Time to get out and sow those seeds<br />

28 Welcome to open gardens, art, flowers and beautiful hikes<br />

30 Prepare a garden that attracts bees and butterflies<br />

TRAVEL<br />

32 The perfect place to reconnect and recharge ... and we’re<br />

giving away a two-night stay at Sungubala<br />

SPOIL<br />

34 Win a case of Bruce Jack Bumble Bee Moscato - a light,<br />

refreshing and fun wine<br />

COVER<br />

Photographed by - The <strong>South</strong> African Poultry Association<br />

<strong>Sep</strong>tember 20<strong>24</strong><br />

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If you have a date for the Get It diary page, email the info at least one month in advance to albertongetit1@caxton.co.za<br />

A hot date!<br />

Something for the fit and not-so-fit - and music lovers!<br />

06<br />

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience when The Cirk and Stageworx join<br />

forces to present Meat Loaf - The Rebel Ride, featuring The Voice SA runner-up,<br />

Yahto Kraft. This unique collaboration will showcase some of the<br />

greatest Meat Loaf hits, including classics such as Bat Out of Hell, I’d Do Anything<br />

for Love (But I Won’t Do That), and Paradise by the Dashboard Light, in addition to<br />

featured moments of some of the biggest Jim Steinman songs like Total Eclipse<br />

of the Heart and All Coming Back to Me Now. Audiences can expect a truly unforgettable<br />

evening as Kraft‘s powerhouse vocals bring these iconic songs to life,<br />

supported by the incredible circus acts from The Cirk - Cheree Simpson, Kelsey<br />

Minne, Kiowa Howes, Mohammed Aqueel and Nakita Santos. From high-flying<br />

acrobatics to mesmerising fire performances, the show promises to be an<br />

explosion of energy in an immersive experience for all. Meat Loaf - The Rebel<br />

Ride featuring Yahto Kraft is a celebration of two titans of rock music, brought<br />

together in a groundbreaking collaboration that pushes the boundaries of<br />

traditional concert experiences. Only 210 tickets are available for each of the<br />

shows, so book now to avoid disappointment. The show runs from <strong>Sep</strong>tember<br />

6 to 29 at The Cirk at the Cresta Shopping Centre, with performances on Fridays<br />

and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. The duration of the show is two<br />

hours, including an interval, and there is no age restriction. Tickets range from<br />

R180 to R280. Details: tickets.koid.co.za<br />

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Remember the fun music<br />

06 game Noot vir Noot? If you do<br />

and enjoyed playing along from your<br />

couch, you might just want to attend<br />

Laerskool President Steyn’s fundraiser<br />

on <strong>Sep</strong>tember 6 at 6pm at the school.<br />

The evening will take the form of a<br />

musical quiz evening, where song<br />

lyrics will be played, and guests will<br />

have to guess which song it is. The<br />

evening promises to be loads of fun,<br />

with themed tables, and guests also<br />

requested to dress according to the<br />

theme of their table. This fundraising<br />

initiative is in aid of the school’s rugby<br />

and netball tours later this year. Tables<br />

of 10 are available at R2 500, or tickets<br />

for individuals at R250 each. Details:<br />

Markus van der Westhuizen 064 907<br />

5913.<br />

With Spring on your doorstep,<br />

07 it is time to get ready for the<br />

popular Spring Fête to be hosted<br />

on <strong>Sep</strong>tember 7. Yes, it is almost time<br />

for the Alberton Retirement Village’s<br />

fête, and you are invited to book<br />

your stall as soon as possible to avoid<br />

disappointment. It is important to<br />

note that no food stalls are available.<br />

You can book any other stall available<br />

at R200. The event will start at 9am<br />

at the premises of the retirement<br />

village in Verwoerd Park. Details: Cathy<br />

Pieters on 081 813 5538 or 011 907 8641<br />

between 8am and 1pm.<br />

Being part of a worldwide<br />

11 organisation, Probus Alberton<br />

is one of many clubs which has an<br />

environment of great fellowship for<br />

retired or semi-retired people. During<br />

gatherings, members can enjoy guest<br />

speakers, interesting outings, lunches,<br />

coffee mornings, as well as many activities<br />

during the year. Meetings take<br />

place every second Wednesday of the<br />

month. Details: Jonathan 082 593 2204.<br />

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Enter now for Neema Foundation for the Deaf’s #SilentWalk&Run on<br />

14 <strong>Sep</strong>tember 14 at Marks Park Sports Club, Emmarentia. The event attracted<br />

more than 1 500 participants last year and is expected to continue to grow.<br />

Tickets to the event can be purchased at https://foundationneema.org/silentwalk-run.<br />

The goal is to promote an understanding of deafness and deaf culture<br />

to improve the communication gap between deaf and hearing communities.<br />

The #SilentWalk&Run starts at 8am, and fun activities include a fun walk/run, with<br />

opportunities to learn sign language through activities along the route. On the<br />

day, there will also be activities such as silent aerobics and yoga, an information<br />

exhibition, an arts and crafts market by learners with special education needs, a<br />

children’s play area and much more. Participants from the hearing community are<br />

encouraged to walk alongside their deaf peers to raise awareness and reduce the<br />

barriers and stereotypes within communities and organisations. Details: Fatima<br />

Cele email: fatima@foundationneema.org or 078 457 5705.<br />

18<br />

Recognised as rock icons in <strong>South</strong> Africa, Prime Circle has garnered numerous accolades,<br />

including multiple <strong>South</strong> African Music Awards (SAMAs). Since their formation<br />

in 2001, Prime Circle has achieved multi-platinum status with seven studio albums,<br />

delivering chart-topping singles and consistently captivating audiences with soldout<br />

tours. Their success extends beyond <strong>South</strong> Africa because the band has strategically<br />

expanded their influence into international markets. In recent years, Prime Circle<br />

has made substantial strides in the UK and European music scenes, with intensive<br />

gigging, radio play, and headline performances at major rock festivals. This international<br />

recognition adds another layer to the band’s dynamic and diverse musical<br />

story. In 20<strong>24</strong>, Prime Circle introduced former The Voice SA runner-up Gavin Edwards<br />

as their new singer. Prime Circle is Edwards (vocals and guitar), Marco Gomes (bass),<br />

Dale Schnettler (drums), Neil Breytenbach (keyboard), and Dirk Bisschoff (guitar).<br />

Don’t miss out. Book your tickets now for the <strong>Sep</strong>tember 18 show at 7pm at the Barnyard,<br />

Emperors Palace. Tickets are available at R250. Details: barnyardtheatre.co.za<br />

Lefra Productions just<br />

announced that the British<br />

supergroup Smokie will be<br />

coming to <strong>South</strong> Africa as<br />

part of their 45th Anniversary<br />

World Tour. Catch them at<br />

The Big Top Arena, Carnival<br />

City, on <strong>Sep</strong>tember 22 at 3pm.<br />

Once again, the event promises<br />

to be a Smokie party. The<br />

popular <strong>South</strong> African group<br />

West will be the guest artist<br />

for the Smokie tour. Details:<br />

Monica Booysen 011 815 3000<br />

or mail to info@lefra.com or<br />

visit www.smokie.co.za 22<br />

The popular Boroughs Of<br />

22 Bedfordview 15km run<br />

and 5km fun run is taking place on<br />

<strong>Sep</strong>tember 22. Enjoy a great day at<br />

the races with your club, or enjoy a<br />

great day out with the family while<br />

keeping up your fitness and exploring<br />

the scenic streets of Bedfordview. The<br />

15km run features prize money for<br />

first-, second- and third-placed men<br />

and women. The route will start and<br />

finish at the Virgin Active Bedfordview<br />

top field opposite the squash courts<br />

on 101 Van Buuren Avenue, Bedfordview.<br />

Both the 15km and 5km will<br />

be electronically timed, gun to mat.<br />

The 15km run will start at 6am and<br />

the 5km at 6.15am. The 5km is a fun<br />

community walk/run in support of<br />

Better Bedfordview, a local community<br />

initiative involved in cleaning up,<br />

improving and uplifting the neighbourhood<br />

and building community<br />

unity and collaboration. The net proceeds<br />

from this event will be donated<br />

to Better Bedfordview. One lucky<br />

participant can win an exclusive entry<br />

to the traditionally sold-out BMW<br />

Berlin Marathon in 2025. Entries close<br />

on <strong>Sep</strong>tember 10 or when entries are<br />

sold out. Don’t miss out! Cost for races<br />

and more details can be obtained<br />

from the club. Details: bedfordviewathletics.co.za<br />

Brackenhurst Primary School<br />

26 will host its fun-filled golf day<br />

to raise funds for the improvement<br />

and upgrading of its sports facilities<br />

on <strong>Sep</strong>tember 26 at Reading Country<br />

Club. Loads of prizes will be up for<br />

grabs, including ones for the longest<br />

drive and nearest to the pin. The<br />

competition format will be a better<br />

ball, and entries are R2 000 per fourball,<br />

which includes a halfway house<br />

and a prize-giving dinner. You can<br />

also sponsor holes. All par threes can<br />

be sponsored at R2 000, tee one and<br />

tee 10 at R1 500, and R1 000 for all<br />

the other tees. Prizes or cash donations<br />

for prizes and any sponsorship<br />

would be greatly appreciated by the<br />

school. All golf carts and caddies are<br />

for the players’ account and should<br />

be booked at Reading Country Club<br />

on 011 907 3666. Booking of four balls<br />

and information regarding sponsorships<br />

can be obtained from the<br />

school. Details: Benda 072 836 3208 or<br />

bendas@brackenprim.co.za<br />

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Book club<br />

Love stories and murders and revenge! And a great wine.<br />

Every great love story deserves a great ending. And how, exactly, will Amy Neff’s debut<br />

novel, The Days I Loved You Most, play out? It’s the story of a couple who’ve known and<br />

loved each other for more than sixty years, who gather their three children to tell them of<br />

their plans. One has a severe case of rapidly worsening Parkinson’s, and the other won’t<br />

live without her. They are, they tell the children, in a year’s time going to end their lives<br />

together on their own terms ... this final year is for the family to make new memories. A<br />

keep-the-tissues-handy love story. Bloomsbury Publishing • The school run can be murder.<br />

Things aren’t going well for Beth. Her husband left her. The other school mums judge<br />

her for swearing. Now she’s stuck in A&E on the first day of school. Plus ... her best friend<br />

Charlotte - the only person to ever run an interesting PTA meeting, was hit by a car when<br />

out jogging and died. But was that really an accident? Beth thinks perhaps not ... and with<br />

a newfound purpose and a glass of wine in hand, she sets out to discover what really<br />

happened to Charlotte. Once she’s put the kids to bed, obvs. The Dead Friend Project by<br />

Joanna Wallace ... a dark, funny murder mystery! Viper • A modern day fairytale. Jenny is not<br />

looking forward to her Class of 2007 reunion. Everyone’s done brilliantly ... except her. It’s<br />

as if she didn’t get the memo. As it turns out, she didn’t. But now back at the university for<br />

the dreaded union, she’s given the memo she missed the first time around, and a second<br />

chance. One to rewrite her past and fix her life. But at what price? The Memo by Lauren<br />

Mechling and Rachel Dodes ... funny, quirky, relatable. Little Brown<br />

Lanner falcons gracefully soar over Fairview. And 50 years after Cyril<br />

Back bottled his first Shiraz under the Fairview label, this new cool<br />

climate Lanner Hill Syrah has been launched as part of the Fairview<br />

Single Vineyard range. Dark red with a bright red rim in the glass, it’s all<br />

wonderfully aromatic ... generous red berries, herbal notes of rosemary,<br />

lavender and hints of cracked black pepper. Serve with cheese, pâté,<br />

charcuterie and freshly baked bread, grilled lamb with herb sauce or<br />

earthy flavoured veggies. R500 from fairviewmarketplace.co.za<br />

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Five couples. Two weeks. A luxury,<br />

albeit isolated, resort on an Indian<br />

Ocean Island. It’s the latest reality<br />

TV show - One Perfect Couple. All<br />

the couples have to do is survive<br />

the week. All sun, sea, and flirting.<br />

Until the storm arrives ... cutting<br />

them off from everything. Tension<br />

runs high, water runs low ... and one<br />

person is playing this game for real,<br />

and will stop at nothing to win. Ruth<br />

Ware’s books are always massively<br />

entertaining, and this one doesn’t<br />

disappoint. Simon & Schuster<br />

How well do you really know your<br />

husband? Not very well indeed, in<br />

Martha’s case. All’s lovey dovey, until<br />

her new husband’s mask slips ... and<br />

she’s suspicious that the conferences<br />

he travels the country to attend may<br />

be a cover for something far more<br />

sinister. There’s the string of dead<br />

women she discovers, and the dark<br />

side of the friend she enlists to help<br />

her discover if her lovely husband is, in<br />

fact, a serial killer. Cat and mouse stuff<br />

... Peter Swanson’s A Talent For Murder<br />

is all thrills and twists and chills. Faber<br />

Detective Inspector Helen Grace is<br />

back in M.J. Arlidge’s Forget Me Not.<br />

In this 15th novel to feature DI Grace,<br />

(each one more thrilling than the<br />

last) she’s helping a woman trying<br />

to find her missing daughter, Naomi.<br />

However, with the police force under<br />

fire from all sides as a gang war grips<br />

the city, Helen will have to defy direct<br />

orders to search for the missing girl.<br />

Her secret investigation takes her<br />

down a dark path, one where she<br />

uncovers more people disappearing<br />

from the city streets. Orion<br />

If you’ve read Sarah Pearse’s The<br />

Sanatorium and The Retreat, you’ll<br />

know that with this third novel, The<br />

Wilds, you’re in for a rollercoaster of<br />

suspense. A woman escapes her dark<br />

and scarred childhood to live her life<br />

on the road. But she and her twin<br />

have never lost contact. Until on a trip<br />

in a national park, she disappears. A<br />

detective, visiting the park at the same<br />

time, hears about the disappearance,<br />

and discovers a disturbing map she left<br />

behind. The few strangers at the camp<br />

close ranks against her questions, and<br />

the park’s wild beauty turns sinister. “A<br />

one-sitting read,” says Jeffery Deaver,<br />

and who are we to argue! Sphere<br />

All books available at<br />

Exclusive Books<br />

A man released from jail after eleven<br />

years, served for causing the death<br />

of a young boy in a hit and run. The<br />

boy’s mother. Out for revenge. The<br />

boy’s father, who knows what is wife is<br />

planning, and is determined to save her<br />

from herself, even if it means protecting<br />

the man who killed their son. Jack<br />

Jordan’s Redemption ... a heartbreaking<br />

thriller. Simon and Schuster<br />

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Wish list<br />

Warm days, green shoots, everything’s blooming!<br />

Change is great. It presents new opportunities, exciting ventures.<br />

And the De Krans team are no strangers to change. From when they<br />

first launched the Premium White Moscato Perlé in <strong>South</strong> Africa in<br />

2012 (instant popularity!), to changing the name from Die Krans to<br />

De Krans, they’ve stayed open to new innovations. The latest ... brandnew<br />

De Krans Premium Moscato Perlé labels. It’s more modern,<br />

fresh, sophisticated. The wine itself hasn’t changed (thank heavens)<br />

... great quality, delicious fruit flavours, a slight fizz, and affordable<br />

pricing, these are fabulous everyday wines for weekend brunch<br />

with the girls, a romantic date night, Monday evening just because<br />

... Monday. For newbies, the De Krans Premium White Moscato Perlé<br />

has delicious fruit flavours of muscat, litchi, apricots and hints of<br />

honey and exotic spice, the Premium Red Moscato Perlé has 15 per<br />

cent Pinotage added to give it the red colour, which changes the<br />

fruit profile considerably to flavours of berries, litchi, soft prunes and<br />

muscat, with strawberries, blackcurrants and exotic spice on the<br />

palate, while the De Krans Premium Rosé Moscato Perlé dazzles with a<br />

beautiful, pink blush colour – a result of a touch of Pinotage added to<br />

the Muscadel and Hanepoot ... this natural sweet wine is packed with<br />

fresh tropical fruit, strawberry and candy floss flavours, with exotic<br />

spice and muscat aromas and a balanced, fresh acidity. R90 a bottle<br />

from your local wine stockist or from dekrans.co.za. We’ve a case to<br />

give away ... pop over to @getitnationalmagazines on Instagram and<br />

follow the prompts.<br />

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Patrick Watson is arguably <strong>South</strong> Africa’s most innovative and<br />

versatile landscape architect ... with a pioneering approach<br />

the restoration of degraded land and his use of indigenous<br />

species, he’s created hundreds of gardens, from glorious<br />

small private home gardens to quiet spaces for restoration<br />

such as at the Apartheid Museum in Joburg to extensive<br />

mega-sites like The Lost City at Sun City ... even an entire Indian<br />

Ocean Island! With incredible photographs by Elsa Young and<br />

specially commissioned artwork by Heidi Fourie, the book is<br />

just page after page of extraordinary gardens ... of North Island<br />

in the Seycheles, Nirox Estate in the Cradle of Humankind, the<br />

astonishing Clivia House in Khyber Rock, Peninsula House in<br />

Llandudno. There’s a marvellous biographical sketch where<br />

author Gareth van Niekerk chats to Patrick about this childhood,<br />

career and legacy projects, and about his own garden in<br />

Greenside, as well as a full plant list of seven of the projects<br />

showcased in the book. Veld - The Gardens and Landscapes of<br />

Patrick Watson features 23 of his gardens and landscapes, and is<br />

an amazingly beautiful book ... a tribute to a talent who has had a<br />

profound influence on his profession. Penguin, R650<br />

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The Bordallo Pinheiro’s Flora collection is a<br />

joyful celebration of nature ... vibrant pops of<br />

colour with plant and insect designs to bring<br />

the outdoors into your dining areas. With<br />

handcrafted plates and bowls and platters<br />

and jugs, it’s best to mix for a riot of colour<br />

and texture ... just marvellous! Look for bowls<br />

like this Flora small yellow bowl (R310). You’ll<br />

find the range on vidabela.co.za<br />

A taste of Summer<br />

... Beyers Orange<br />

Burst chocolate<br />

slab. Yum. Find at<br />

your local choc<br />

stockist, or on<br />

beyerschocolates.com<br />

We are obsessed - OBSESSED - with the Birds and Botanical<br />

range from Hannah Claire Creations. A riot of nature’s feathered<br />

friends and lush botanicals ... all intricate patterns and vibrant<br />

colors and luxurious velvet coin purses, vanity and cosmetic<br />

bags, stationery bags and really eye-catching sling bags.<br />

Quirky, locally made, female owned (ticking all the right boxes)<br />

there are a dozen or so other ranges to look at too ... equally as<br />

desirable! Buy online from hannahclairecreations.com<br />

Compiled by: KYM ARGO<br />

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Lisa and Yamkela Majenge<br />

Mike Loxton, Tania Lessing, Olivia Solomon and Kian Lessing<br />

Karabelo Maubane<br />

Tamaryne and<br />

Lana Whitfield<br />

Tsholofelo Taele and<br />

Sipho Mokgatlhe<br />

Kia The Glen<br />

gets revved up<br />

Kia The Glen hosted an exclusive launch for<br />

the new Kia Sonet recently. Guests had the<br />

opportunity to be the first to witness the unveiling<br />

of the latest restatement of this vehicle. Dealer<br />

principal, Kabelo Tlailane and new car manager,<br />

Delon Govender said: “ This has been one of the<br />

most important vehicles that we’ve launched so<br />

far based on the direction the country and motor<br />

industry market is headed regarding small SUVs<br />

and we hope for it to succeed the previous shape<br />

which has been our flagship sellers for a long time.<br />

The car itself is for the young, vibrant customer,<br />

hence the high-spirited sense of atmosphere<br />

created.” The launch saw young influencers explore<br />

the exciting new features and enhancements that<br />

are set to redefine anyone’s driving experience.<br />

A presentation by the sales team showcased the<br />

inspiration and vision behind the facelift. Guests<br />

participated in a fun-filled Q and A session where<br />

they won amazing prizes and enjoyed light<br />

refreshments. The launch was a great success and<br />

added to the honour Kia The Glen holds as Kia<br />

Dealer of the Year 2023.<br />

Ntokozo Mbelu<br />

Katlego Pilane<br />

King Jay<br />

Kia The Glen staff members<br />

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Natalie Evans, Tumi Maruping and Nakkie Opperman<br />

Women make<br />

things happen<br />

A Women’s Day event hosted by Ceramic Pro and BMW <strong>East</strong> Rand<br />

aimed to bring together a diverse group of female business owners<br />

and managers. The goal was to create an environment where women<br />

could empower and support each other across various industries. The<br />

event successfully achieved that goal with attendees from a range<br />

of industries, including automotive, printing, marketing, insurance,<br />

advertising, journalism, life coaching, NPOs, and a dynamic new<br />

dance startup. Women’s networking sessions are important because<br />

it creates a platform to share experiences, learn from each other, and<br />

most importantly, build a support group. The event was successful in<br />

uniting remarkable women to share their stories, establish connections,<br />

and empower one another. Playing host to the ladies was operations<br />

director at Ceramic Pro, Cindy Schutz.<br />

Janine Rowley, Vatiswa Malgas and Rae Clerihew<br />

Vatiswa Malgas<br />

Mikala Naidoo<br />

Claire Macfie, Jade Pratt and Helen Kruger<br />

Dawn Schubotz, Camry de Lorme and Nakkie Opperman<br />

Alicia Flemming<br />

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Jumping for joy<br />

Driven by a strong desire to succeed and help improve the lives of others, fitness<br />

enthusiast Ilse Engelbrecht’s business is growing in leaps and bounds.<br />

Ilse Engelbrecht (39), with a metabolic age of 19, is originally<br />

from Worcester in the Western Cape and currently lives<br />

in Boksburg.<br />

She’s been with her husband for 12 years and they tied the<br />

knot two and a half years ago in the Maldives.<br />

Ilse loves coffee shops, highlighting it as her favourite<br />

hangout. ‘I love a delicious cappuccino and a slice of cake,’<br />

she said.<br />

Growing up, Ilse was always active and enjoyed sports. She<br />

played netball until she had an ankle injury which prohibited<br />

her from continuing to play any sport or pursue a<br />

career as a netball player.<br />

Jump to it<br />

Ilse is a fitness enthusiast and the founder of Jump Aholics<br />

SA, a successful business designed around rebounding.<br />

Rebounding is a type of aerobic exercise that is performed<br />

while jumping on a mini trampoline or rebounder.<br />

It offers an incredible health boost for your whole system,<br />

supporting the body’s natural detox processes. It boosts<br />

circulation and reduces cellulite. It also sculpts a strong<br />

core and tones muscles.<br />

Rebounding can help work the muscles in the legs. It<br />

increases your endurance, and strengthens your bones,<br />

among several other benefits.<br />

‘This type of exercise is gaining popularity because it<br />

is gentle on the joints while allowing you to work your<br />

cardiovascular system without depleting the body,’ Ilse<br />

explained.<br />

With a background in fitness, Ilse holds a qualification in<br />

personal training and is a qualified rebounding instructor.<br />

She has also done a nutrition course. Additionally, this<br />

fitness enthusiast worked on international cruise ships as a<br />

fitness director.<br />

‘I’ve always been in the fitness industry and continue<br />

to love every moment of it. I won the first prize for the<br />

Summer Bodies fitness competition and obtained this by<br />

preparing with the best nutrition in the world,’ highlighted<br />

Ilse.<br />

Ilse started her business just after the Covid pandemic.<br />

‘During lockdown, I gained a lot of weight and after the<br />

pandemic, I decided to get myself a rebounder to lose<br />

weight and get back in shape.’<br />

When Ilse lost the weight, she received many inquiries<br />

from people asking about how she lost weight. Along with<br />

her husband, Ilse made the decision to transform their<br />

backyard into a Jump Aholics studio and invited people;<br />

and that’s how the first studio started.<br />

‘Three years later, Jump Aholics SA has 33 studios in <strong>South</strong><br />

Africa and one international studio set to launch in 2025,’<br />

she added.<br />

Aiming for the best<br />

The main reason she pursued the path of establishing<br />

Jump Aholics is to inspire and help women.<br />

Ilse is driven by the feedback she receives from the many<br />

women who see positive results from rebounding. She<br />

highlighted that she feels amazing when she receives calls<br />

from clients telling her how much weight they’ve lost and<br />

how much better they feel because rebounding is not only<br />

for weight loss; it helps with your mind, it keeps the body<br />

clean and it helps with endorphins.<br />

‘Hurting my ankle years ago stopped me from playing any<br />

sport but I am grateful to have found rebounding because<br />

it is such a low-impact exercise. It is the only sport I can do.<br />

If it was not for rebounding, I would have probably been a<br />

couch potato,’ shared Ilse.<br />

Having started rebounding as a certified instructor in 2021,<br />

Ilse specialises in assisting people to achieve their health<br />

and fitness goals. ‘I can honestly say that since doing<br />

rebounding, I am in the best shape of my life. My goal is to<br />

help people to jump into the best version of themselves.’<br />

Everyone has the chance to be their own boss because<br />

each Jump Aholics SA rebounding studio is privately<br />

owned.<br />

OFF THE CUFF:<br />

• Sunshine vs rain?<br />

Sunshine<br />

• Indoors vs outdoors?<br />

Outdoors<br />

• Travel, art or food?<br />

Travel and food<br />

• Currently on your playlist?<br />

Die Campbells - Hillbilly Rock Hillbilly Roll,<br />

I love the 80s!<br />

• Pet peeves?<br />

I need to have peace, I have a very soft heart so I don’t<br />

like fighting, jealousy or when people don’t get along.<br />

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‘We try to honour the Lord in everything we do and base<br />

our operations on biblical values,’ said the successful businesswoman.<br />

Jump Aholics SA hopes to make an impact in people’s<br />

lives all over SA by allowing anyone to open a studio in<br />

their area. Their mission is to change lives by helping<br />

people to not only get fit and healthy but to also improve<br />

their self-image.<br />

Bouncing off challenges<br />

One of the biggest challenges Ilse faces is competition,<br />

but she continues to bring 100% to her business ensuring<br />

it succeeds and yields the desired result such as positive<br />

feedback from the clients.<br />

‘It’s a lot of hard work and early hours but it’s all worth it.<br />

To emphasize, every studio is built on biblical principles,<br />

we speak blessings and believe that we will succeed.’<br />

She added: ‘I am blessed to have an amazing support<br />

system; my husband and the ladies on the Jump Aholics<br />

team have always been by my side.’<br />

Summer body tips with Ilse<br />

Ilse advises that to get the perfect summer body it all<br />

starts with your mindset.<br />

‘You need to tell yourself that you can do this, you need<br />

to be consistent and what you put in your mouth is very<br />

important.’<br />

It’s common for people to exercise but not lose any<br />

weight and Ilse shares that to see desired results it is 80%<br />

nutrition and 20% exercise.<br />

Ilse additionally advises that cardio is an important part<br />

of how she stays fit but strength training should be included.<br />

‘Maintaining a balanced diet and weight can<br />

start with meal plans. At Jump Aholics we offer<br />

meal plans because we train so much, we are<br />

always hungry and it becomes easy to grab<br />

takeaways but having a healthy meal plan<br />

is essential,’ said the fitness guru.<br />

She advises to not skip a meal<br />

and ensure you include<br />

enough protein in<br />

your meals.<br />

Text: DESNAY PETERSON. Photo: Lireze Photography. Hair and make-up: Beauty by S<br />

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Feel fabulous<br />

Revolutionising the<br />

lingerie industry, meet the<br />

successful entrepreneur<br />

behind a business which<br />

is empowering women<br />

everywhere.<br />

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Céline Mainguy, a successful entrepreneur,<br />

a wife and fur mom shares<br />

her story - from studying drama to<br />

venturing into business.<br />

Lingerie specialist, Céline grew up in<br />

Alberton and after completing high<br />

school, she went on to study drama<br />

where she obtained her diploma in<br />

drama at the old Pretoria Technikon,<br />

now known as Tshwane University of<br />

Technology (TUT). After her studies,<br />

she relocated overseas to the UK and<br />

lived there for 12 years.<br />

Céline is also an agent for one of her<br />

suppliers for <strong>South</strong>ern Africa. She<br />

travels to countries such as Namibia,<br />

Botswana and Lesotho training ladies<br />

on how to fit bras on clients. ‘I train ladies<br />

on how to fit clients by assessing<br />

their body and breast shape and not<br />

using a tape measure,’ she said.<br />

Stepping into business<br />

When Céline returned to <strong>South</strong> Africa<br />

after 12 years of living aboard, she<br />

began conceptualising the idea of<br />

Bravacious. Inspired by her struggles<br />

and always being fitted in the wrong<br />

size bra, she founded Bravacious and<br />

on May 1, 2012 she opened her doors<br />

to her first clients.<br />

Bravacious is a business that specialises<br />

and is passionate about assisting<br />

women with finding correctly fitted<br />

bras in gorgeous styles yet never<br />

compromising on quality.<br />

Céline never felt comfortable in her<br />

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own clothes and her own skin. She highlighted: ‘When I went overseas and got<br />

fitted in the right size bra, it changed my life. It boosted my confidence.’ For<br />

Céline, even as a teenager, it was always a thought in her mind; ‘surely there<br />

must be prettier bras out there, for the bigger busted lady’.<br />

From drama to business<br />

Céline does not regret studying drama. ‘I always say that studying is never a<br />

waste even if you don’t go into that field.’<br />

It has been a journey for this ambitious entrepreneur. The reason she went<br />

to the UK was to pursue a career in drama and although she never used her<br />

qualifications or skill, she’s had amazing opportunities from learning new skills<br />

to meeting different people from all walks of life. ‘I slowly transitioned into corporate<br />

and I’ve had amazing mentors. I might not have used drama but I had<br />

opportunities to learn how to run a business and to later become an employer,’<br />

said Céline.<br />

Her last boss was an incredible inspiration to her. ‘She inspired me to not be a<br />

boss but a leader,’ emphasized Céline.<br />

The lingerie specialist loves that her business can help women find their confidence<br />

again. ‘Women often come into fittings feeling down about their bodies<br />

or they dislike their breasts because they don’t feel good in their clothing. There<br />

is always laughter that happens in the fitting room when they get fitted in the<br />

right bra highlighting how good they feel and start to realise that there is nothing<br />

wrong with their body shapes.’<br />

Céline delights in seeing women not having to settle for granny bras or ugly<br />

lingerie. Regardless of their shape or size they can rock really beautiful underwear<br />

and feel fabulous in their clothes while regaining their confidence. ‘I think<br />

the biggest fulfilment and probably the most important thing for me is helping<br />

ladies see whatever their body or breast shape, they are still beautiful and can<br />

feel good about themselves.’<br />

As a woman in business, Céline is grateful for her support structure which<br />

includes her husband, family, her mom, close friends and her employee who<br />

joined five months ago. ‘I also have a very close relationship with God and<br />

that helps me. Being an entrepreneur is amazing and it has a lot of perks but<br />

there are times when you have to dig deep, but because I know that this was<br />

a purpose from God, when those tough moments come or quiet seasons, I<br />

am motivated by the fact that I am walking in my God-given purpose and<br />

that I am making a difference and making a positive impact on women,’ she<br />

highlighted.<br />

Surmounting difficulties<br />

Bravacious stocks over 110 sizes and when there are that many sizes on offer,<br />

the biggest challenge is stock. ‘When you have a white bra in stock, the ladies<br />

want a black bra and when you have a black bra, they want a navy bra - this is<br />

the same with swimwear,’ shared Céline.<br />

The business caters to a range of lingerie needs such as everyday bras, swimwear,<br />

sport and nursing bras. The first challenge faced is not having enough<br />

variety in all the sizes and the second challenge is pricing. ‘Our products are imported<br />

and if you include all the charges, by the time the product lands, it’s already<br />

quite an expensive product. I often explain to my clients that I am aware<br />

that the bras aren’t cheap but I know that they are going to fit you properly and<br />

I also know that they are of high quality. We need to change the way we see<br />

our lingerie - its an investment into something we wear every single day.’<br />

According to the lingerie specialist, buying lingerie that is of inferior quality and<br />

that’s not the right size is actually money being wasted. She added: ‘You don’t<br />

need 20 bras in your wardrobe, you just need a few good bras which are the<br />

correct fit to start with and over time, slowly add to that collection.’<br />

The right fit for spring and its importance<br />

Fashion comes and goes and unfortunately the ‘right fit’ is not a one-word<br />

answer. However, according to Alberton’s lingerie specialist; investing in a nude<br />

bra is a great tip for the ladies.<br />

The importance<br />

of choosing<br />

the right bra<br />

starts with<br />

‘fit’<br />

‘A nude bra will always work better<br />

under white depending on one’s skin<br />

tone,’ she added. Nude works best<br />

with lighter skin tones and a chestnut<br />

or black colour bra works well with<br />

darker skin tones.<br />

‘A good T-shirt bra is another great tip<br />

and must-have this spring. The T-shirt<br />

bra works great under lighter colours<br />

if you’re looking for a smooth look<br />

but don’t fall into the trap of being<br />

boring - there are beautiful bras you<br />

can wear under everyday clothing,’<br />

shared Céline.<br />

The importance of choosing the right<br />

bra starts with ‘fit’. ‘Ladies often make<br />

the mistake of choosing bras that are<br />

too big in the back and too small in<br />

the cup and they should almost go<br />

the complete opposite. Go smaller in<br />

the back and bigger in the cup,’ she<br />

advised.<br />

Additionally, Céline emphasizes the<br />

importance of fitting bras before<br />

purchasing.<br />

‘Another useful tip is when you go<br />

bra shopping and the sales assistant<br />

walks in with a tape measure, I’d<br />

suggest turning around and walking<br />

out because that is not best practice<br />

for bra assessing - it can be a starting<br />

point but it is not useful in determining<br />

the perfect fit.”<br />

Céline encourages women to embrace<br />

their bodies and breast shape.<br />

There is a bra out there for every lady<br />

and you don’t have to settle for ugly,<br />

nasty bras.<br />

‘My ultimate goal? To hopefully save<br />

all the boobies of the world,’ she said<br />

laughing.<br />

Text: DESNAY PETERSON. Photo: LEON JONKER<br />

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Hospitality opens doors<br />

Busisiwe Kumalo lives and breathes hospitality.<br />

The 31-year-old mother to a ‘handsome<br />

six-year-old boy’ was born and<br />

bred in Bloemfontein, Free State, but<br />

now resides in Benoni in Gauteng.<br />

A lecturer at The IIE School of Hospitality<br />

& Service Management’s (IIE<br />

HSM) Rosebank campus, Khumalo<br />

has a national diploma, Baccalaureus<br />

Technologiae degree, postgraduate<br />

certificate in education and a postgraduate<br />

diploma in hospitality management<br />

from the Central University<br />

of Technology, Free State.<br />

We asked her to tell us how she got<br />

to her current position and posed a<br />

few hospitality-related questions.<br />

Tell us about your journey from<br />

leaving school to your current<br />

position:<br />

After I completed my national diploma,<br />

I worked as a trainee in Hippo<br />

Hollow which is situated in Hazyview,<br />

Mpumalanga. I completed my management<br />

trainee programme at the<br />

Sandton Sun Hotel, and after finishing<br />

my Baccalaureus Technologiae degree,<br />

I was moved to the front desk.<br />

A few years later I was promoted to<br />

a banqueting co-ordinator. But then<br />

Covid-19 happened, and I decided to<br />

go back to studying. I did a postgraduate<br />

certificate in education and a<br />

postgraduate diploma in hospitality<br />

management at the Central University<br />

of Technology in the Free State.<br />

In 2022, I got a job offer to work in<br />

Aspen, Colorado in the United States<br />

and returned to <strong>South</strong> Africa seven<br />

months later.<br />

What content is covered in your<br />

course and what advice do you give<br />

students?<br />

Hospitality management covers a<br />

wide range of topics essential for<br />

running businesses in the hospitality<br />

industry, including hotels, restaurants,<br />

resorts, event planning and tourism.<br />

I constantly advise my students to<br />

always have a positive attitude, as<br />

this will take them far in life and in<br />

business.<br />

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What advice do you have for anyone wanting a career in the hospitality<br />

industry?<br />

Be flexible and adaptable. The hospitality sector is renowned for its erratic and<br />

fast-paced environment. Be ready to adjust to shifting conditions, deal with unforeseen<br />

difficulties, and perform well under pressure. Adaptability and flexibility<br />

are two qualities that businesses look for in hospitality workers.<br />

What makes for good service?<br />

Good service in the hospitality industry is characterised by several key elements<br />

that contribute to a positive guest experience. Receiving a warm welcome,<br />

attentiveness and efficiency and not forgetting a beautiful smile.<br />

What are the key attributes of a good hospitalian?<br />

The key attribute of a good hospitalian is teamwork. The hospitality sector<br />

requires a high degree of collaboration and coordination; to provide smooth<br />

service, staff members from various divisions must work together. Effective collaboration<br />

towards shared objectives is a hallmark of a competent hospitalist.<br />

How important is it to combine academics with practical experience to<br />

make students fully prepared for the labour market?<br />

This is vital, especially the practical experience part as it ensures students are<br />

readily available for the industry and can easily comprehend in the work environment.<br />

How do you inspire your students?<br />

I always tell my students to look at the end goal, how hospitality can open so<br />

many doors and the best part is that they can work internationally once they<br />

complete their studies.<br />

What do you believe are the latest hospitality trends?<br />

Bleisure and workcation travel! The popularity of ‘workcations’ and ‘bleisure’<br />

travel, where people combine business and pleasure travel, has increased as<br />

a result of being able to work remotely. Hotels and resorts are embracing this<br />

trend by providing co-working areas, conveniences for remote work and recreational<br />

opportunities for visitors.<br />

Are you a good cook?<br />

Yes, I would like to believe so.<br />

What is your go-to dinner for a busy mom?<br />

Probably something quick and easy like spaghetti bolognese. It’s also one of<br />

those dishes that you can hide lots of veggies in it and the kids will still love it! I<br />

add grated carrots and spinach and it<br />

goes down a treat.<br />

What does your six-year-old son<br />

like best?<br />

He loves homemade dagwood with<br />

chips! I know it sounds like a lot of<br />

work, but thank goodness for air<br />

fryers.<br />

What five things are always in your<br />

pantry or fridge?<br />

Eggs, milk, fruit juice, yoghurt and …<br />

sweets!<br />

Do you have a favourite recipe that<br />

you can share?<br />

As you may have guessed, I have a<br />

sweet tooth, so this recipe is one I<br />

make whenever I feel like a fabulous<br />

dessert.<br />

Malva Pudding<br />

Ingredients<br />

200ml sugar<br />

2 large eggs<br />

1 tablespoon apricot jam<br />

150g all purpose flour<br />

1 teaspoon baking soda<br />

½ teaspoon salt<br />

1 generous tablespoon butter<br />

1 teaspoon vinegar<br />

80ml milk<br />

For the sauce<br />

200ml fresh cream<br />

100g of butter<br />

120g of sugar<br />

80ml hot water<br />

2 teaspoons vanilla essence<br />

Method:<br />

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease an oven-proof<br />

dish. In a bowl, beat the sugar<br />

and eggs with an electric beater,<br />

until thick, then add the apricot jam<br />

and mix through. Melt the butter in a<br />

small saucepan and then add the butter<br />

and vinegar to the wet mixture.<br />

Next, sift in the flour, baking soda and<br />

salt and combine. Add this mixture<br />

with the milk to the egg mixture in<br />

the mixing bowl and beat well. Pour<br />

into the oven-proof dish and bake<br />

until golden brown (30-45 minutes).<br />

While it is baking, melt together the<br />

ingredients for the sauce in a pot and<br />

stir well. Keep warm and pour over<br />

the pudding as soon as it comes out<br />

of the oven.<br />

Leave to stand awhile before serving.<br />

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.<br />

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Heritage Day ... eggy which way<br />

Recipes and images: The <strong>South</strong> African Poultry Association<br />

Eggs with pap. With a boerie roll. With amasi marinated chicken on amagwinya.<br />

We plate up tradition ... with a few tasty twists.<br />

Pap and egg cups<br />

Makes 12 cups; prep time 30 minutes<br />

Ingredients for the pap:<br />

375ml water; 250ml maize meal; 1 Tbsp butter; 250ml mozzarella cheese, grated,<br />

plus extra for sprinkling; 2 Tbsp fresh chives, snipped; salt, to taste<br />

Ingredients for the cups:<br />

6 large eggs; 80ml (1/3 cup) milk; salt and pepper, to taste; 250g bacon bits,<br />

pan fried<br />

Method:<br />

Preheat the oven to 180° and lightly grease a 12-hole muffin tray.<br />

For the pap, bring the water to the boil and gradually add the maize meal, whisk<br />

until well combined, cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove<br />

from the heat and add the butter, cheese, chives, salt, and pepper. Stir until the<br />

butter has melted. Press 1 Tbsp of the pap into each muffin hole and set aside.<br />

Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, crispy bacon and pour over the pap<br />

layer in the muffin tray. Sprinkle with a little extra cheese and bake until set and<br />

golden, about 20 minutes. Serve while still warm.<br />

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Pap scotch eggs with tomato<br />

chilli dipping sauce<br />

Serves 4; prep time 30 minutes; cooking<br />

time 30 minutes<br />

Ingredients:<br />

1 cup water, ½ cup milk, 1 ½ cups<br />

coarse maize meal, 4 Tbsp sour<br />

cream, 1 tsp salt, ¼ cup plain flour,<br />

1 tsp Aromat (optional), ½ cup dry<br />

breadcrumbs, 6 eggs for the scotch<br />

eggs, 2 extra eggs, beaten for coating,<br />

tomato chutney or sweet chilli sauce.<br />

Method:<br />

Preheat oven to 180°. Line a baking<br />

tray with baking paper. Place a large<br />

saucepan over medium heat, add<br />

water and milk, pour in the maize meal,<br />

whisking until smooth.<br />

Bring to the boil and whisk constantly<br />

for 5 minutes, until thickened. Remove<br />

from heat and stir through the salt<br />

and sour cream, set aside to cool.<br />

Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of<br />

water to a simmer. Add four eggs, in<br />

their shells, and cook for 6 minutes,<br />

then add to an ice bath. Once cooled,<br />

gently peel each egg and set aside.<br />

Mix the plain flour with the Aromat<br />

(optional) on a flat plate. Keep an extra<br />

plate on hand for later.<br />

Prepare a greased baking tray or line<br />

with baking paper. Form a large patty<br />

of the maize mixture. Roll one egg in<br />

flour to coat, then place in the centre<br />

of the patty. Shape the patty around<br />

the egg to create an even sphere, then<br />

roll again in flour. Set aside on a plate<br />

and repeat with remaining eggs. You<br />

will likely have some of the maize meal<br />

mix left over, depending on how big<br />

you want your scotch eggs.<br />

Whisk the extra eggs and dip the<br />

coated maize eggs into the beaten<br />

eggs and then roll in the breadcrumbs,<br />

place on the greased baking tray.<br />

Bake for 15-20 minutes until crisp<br />

and golden brown. Serve warm with<br />

tomato chutney or sweet chilli sauce.<br />

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Amasi marinated fried chicken topped with poached egg, served on amagwinya<br />

Serves 2; Prep time 30 minutes + 2<br />

hours for marinading; cooking time:<br />

20 minutes<br />

Ingredients:<br />

2 deboned chicken thighs or breast<br />

fillets, skinless<br />

For the marinade:<br />

150ml Amasi (may substitute with<br />

buttermilk or plain yoghurt); 1<br />

Tbsp smoked paprika; Pinch fine<br />

salt; squeeze of lemon juice; 1 tsp<br />

smooth mustard<br />

For the paprika mayo:<br />

1 large egg, at room temperature; 1<br />

Tbsp smooth mustard; 1 Tbsp red<br />

or white wine vinegar; 1 tsp paprika<br />

powder; big pinch fine salt; 1 tsp fresh<br />

lemon juice; 1 cup (250ml) sunflower<br />

or canola oil<br />

For cooking:<br />

1 litre sunflower oil for frying; 100g<br />

plain flour; salt and pepper<br />

To serve:<br />

2 large amagwinya or hamburger<br />

buns; paprika mayo; pickles (optional);<br />

lettuce; 2 large eggs, poached<br />

Method:<br />

In a non-metallic bowl whisk the marinade ingredients together, and marinate<br />

the chicken for 2-4 hours, covered in the fridge.<br />

While the chicken is marinating, make the mayo. Place all the ingredients<br />

except the oil in a jug, and using a hand blender, whiz all the ingredients<br />

together, slowly pouring in the oil and blend to create a thick emulsion. Set<br />

aside. After 1 ½ hours, remove the chicken from the fridge and allow to stand at<br />

room temp for 30 minutes.<br />

Heat the oil in a saucepan. Place the flour and salt and pepper (according to<br />

taste) in a shallow bowl. Remove chicken from the marinade and place in the<br />

flour, coating both sides well, shake off the excess flour.<br />

Fry the chicken for 3-5 minutes (depending on thickness) on each side until<br />

golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towel lined<br />

plate. To assemble, cut the amagwinya, or hamburger buns, in half and spread<br />

with paprika mayo (reserve some for serving), arrange lettuce leaves and pickles,<br />

top with the fried chicken. Poach the eggs until done to your liking and top the<br />

chicken with the poached egg and a good dollop of the paprika mayo.<br />

Boerewors rolls with chilli fried egg<br />

Serves 4; prep time 10 minutes; cooking time 20 minutes<br />

Ingredients:<br />

2 large brown onions, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 4 pieces<br />

boerewors, approximately 150g each; 4 large eggs; 2 Tbsp<br />

chilli or olive oil to fry; sweet chilli sauce to serve; 4 hot dog<br />

rolls, sliced<br />

Method:<br />

Heat the 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large pan and add the sliced<br />

onions. Gently fry for 8-10 minutes until the onions are soft<br />

and golden. Remove the onions to a separate bowl and<br />

cover with foil to keep warm. In the same pan heat the chilli<br />

oil, or plain oil if you prefer, and fry the eggs until done to<br />

your liking. Boerewors is almost always braaied, but you can<br />

also pan fry. Cook the boerewors until it’s cooked through<br />

but still juicy.<br />

To serve:<br />

Place the boerewors into the fresh rolls and top with a fried<br />

egg and onions. Drizzle with sweet chilli sauce.<br />

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Say yes to<br />

COLOUR!<br />

Be bold and inject a sense of joy into<br />

your home with colour.<br />

Colour plays a pivotal role in shaping the<br />

ambience and mood of your space. While<br />

neutral and muted tones have long been the<br />

go-to choice for many homeowners over the<br />

years, more adventurous colours are becoming<br />

popular because of their ability to inject<br />

personality, creativity, and a sense of excitement<br />

into the home.<br />

Palesa Ramaisa, Dulux Colour Expert, shares<br />

how you can use bold and adventurous colour<br />

choices to ignite creativity and breathe new life<br />

into your home.<br />

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Creating a focal point<br />

One of the most effective ways to incorporate colour into your home<br />

is to create a design focal point. Whether it’s a brightly coloured<br />

accent, a vibrant piece of furniture, or a bold piece of artwork, a focal<br />

point can serve as a conversation starter and set the tone of the space.<br />

‘If you’re new to the world of bold colour, start by incorporating small<br />

accents and accessories. As you become more comfortable, you can<br />

gradually introduce larger elements such as wall colours and furniture,’<br />

says Ramaisa. By choosing a colour that resonates with you and<br />

reflects your personality, you can create a space that is striking and<br />

uniquely yours.<br />

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Draw inspo from colourful<br />

decorative accents<br />

Arizona<br />

votive<br />

in blush.<br />

R449 from<br />

coricraft.co.za<br />

Considering the mood and atmosphere<br />

When choosing colours for your home, it’s important to consider the mood and<br />

atmosphere you want to create in each room. Warm and vibrant colours such as<br />

Dulux’s colour of the Year, Sweet Embrace along with its palettes can energise a<br />

space and add a sense of coziness, while cool and calming colours like blues and<br />

greens can create a tranquil and relaxing environment.<br />

Thread Office<br />

filled candle<br />

in colourful<br />

glass with<br />

vanilla scent.<br />

R229. Details:<br />

yuppiechef.com<br />

Premium Printed Forest U And<br />

G feather scatter cushion, 60cm<br />

x 60cm, R579.99 from Mr Price<br />

Home. • Yellow swirl cotton scatter<br />

cushion 50xm x 50cm. R399 from<br />

woolworths.co.za<br />

‘While bold use of colour can be exciting and visually<br />

stimulating, it’s important to maintain a sense of<br />

balance and harmony in your home decor and design. It<br />

is important to use colours that balance one another to<br />

create a cohesive and harmonious look’<br />

Embracing colour in unexpected places<br />

While walls and furniture are obvious spaces to incorporate colour, you should<br />

not overlook the opportunity to add adventurous and uplifting colours in<br />

unexpected places. Consider painting the inside of your bookcase, the trim on a<br />

door, or the ceiling in a bold and vibrant hue.<br />

‘We often think about the use of colour on walls, furniture, and accessories,<br />

however pops of colour in unexpected places can create a unique and<br />

memorable statement look. Go for colours that complement your existing<br />

décor and add to the overall aesthetic of your home,’ concludes Ramaisa. These<br />

unexpected touches of colour can add depth and interest to any home space.<br />

Using different colour palettes in contrasting ways can help you to create home<br />

spaces that are not only visually stunning but also engaging and inspiring<br />

– radiantly reflecting your personality. So why not take the plunge and start<br />

exploring the exciting world of adventurous colour choices in your home today?<br />

Details: Follow Dulux social pages for more colour inspiration and information.<br />

Amiel round wood serving tray,<br />

R329.99 from mrphome.com<br />

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Time to get digging!<br />

With Spring here and the frost melting away, it’s time to sow<br />

seeds and grow those beautiful garden displays<br />

Text: ALICE COETZEE<br />

This month’s indoor plant is the glowing deep red, almost black leaves<br />

of Peperomia Caperata Luna that make this the ideal Halloween plant,<br />

but that doesn’t mean having to wait until November to enjoy this<br />

striking plant. Although they are not fussy plants, Peperomia have very<br />

specific requirements. They should not be over-watered and do not like<br />

consistently moist soil. Neither do they like drying out completely either.<br />

The best is to water when the top 5cm of soil feels dry, while maintaining<br />

humidity around the plant by regularly misting its leaves. To maintain<br />

its leaf colour, make sure it receives bright indirect light, but not direct<br />

sunlight. Remove the flowering spikes once flowering is over as this saps<br />

the plant’s energy. Details: lvgplant.co.za<br />

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If you are on the lookout for<br />

something different in tomatoes,<br />

look out for RAW’s Bumble Bee Mix.<br />

These cherry tomatoes are a mix<br />

of striped, pink, purple and sunrise<br />

colours. The fruits are juicy, full of<br />

flavour and pickable, or for snacking<br />

off the vine, within 80 to 110 days<br />

from transplanting. Grow in full sun<br />

and sow 2 to 3 plants in a container<br />

or in a well composted garden bed,<br />

spacing plants 60cm by 60cm. Plants<br />

grow 1m to 1.5m high and some<br />

support is advisable. Water regularly<br />

during the growing season and feed<br />

pot grown tomatoes with a liquid<br />

fertiliser like Margaret Roberts Organic<br />

Supercharger once a month.<br />

Details: rawliving.co.za<br />

We’re planting … a sensational<br />

salvia that’s appropriately named<br />

Salvia Nemorosa Sensation for its<br />

show-stopping display of true blue<br />

or deep rose-pink flowers on neat,<br />

compact plants. Plant it as a border<br />

in small gardens or massed for<br />

larger landscapes, as well as in patio<br />

pots. The dense flowering spikes<br />

stand upright above the aromatic<br />

grey-green leaves, attracting bees,<br />

butterflies and other pollinators. Salvia<br />

Sensation grows best in full sun but<br />

can tolerate partial shade. It needs<br />

well composted soil that drains well<br />

and regular watering. It is heat and<br />

drought tolerant once established.<br />

Details: ballstraathof.co.za<br />

Garden tasks for <strong>Sep</strong>tember<br />

• Water and fertilise the lawn to<br />

encourage new growth. • Increase<br />

watering of pansies and other spring<br />

annuals as the days get warmer.<br />

• Plant out summer annuals like<br />

begonias, impatiens, dianthus,<br />

bedding dahlias, gazanias and<br />

verbena. • Water roses deeply once or<br />

twice a week to boost their growth<br />

and flowers for October. • Get rid<br />

of weeds without using poison by<br />

spraying them with undiluted white<br />

vinegar (be careful not to spray too<br />

much onto the grass) or dig them<br />

out roots and all. • Sow annual herbs<br />

like basil, rocket, coriander, chives,<br />

and dill once the danger of frost<br />

has passed.<br />

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Of birds and bees ...<br />

Art, flowers and open gardens worth travelling for<br />

One of nine homesteads participating<br />

in Elgin Open Gardens this year, and<br />

situated at the foot of the Houw Hoek<br />

mountain range, the gardens at the<br />

historic 1811 Wildekrans Country<br />

House are home to abundant birdlife<br />

and tumbling natural beauty. It’s all<br />

streams and water ponds, headyscented<br />

heirloom roses and shaded<br />

lawns, olive groves and fruit trees<br />

and contemporary sculptures. It also,<br />

due to Alison Green and Barry Gould<br />

being avid art collectors for more<br />

than 30 years, boasts a contemporary<br />

collection that includes Bruce Arnott,<br />

Deborah Bell, George Pemba, Wilma<br />

Cruise, Guy du Toit, Robert Hodgins,<br />

William Kentridge and Hylton Nel.<br />

Every year, Alison and Barry invite<br />

younger artists to exhibit on the<br />

estate during the charity garden<br />

show, and this year they’ve specifically<br />

selected Joanna Lee Miller and Caryn<br />

McArthy, whose works sync magically<br />

with the wild surrounds.<br />

Where Wild Things Grow is an<br />

exhibition of Joanna and Caryn’s<br />

fynbos-and floral-inspired works. To<br />

enhance the theme of natural beauty,<br />

Alison and the artists are transforming<br />

the time-worn barn at Wildekrans<br />

into an Alice in Wonderland world<br />

of whimsy ... expect fresh flowers,<br />

flowers, flowers and more flowers<br />

– against walls the colour of a<br />

magician’s cape.<br />

The Wildekrans County House<br />

gardens and art exhibition will be<br />

open for walk-in visits, countryinspired<br />

refreshments will be on<br />

sale. This is a twice-a-year-only open<br />

garden, so really shouldn’t be missed.<br />

The open days are on Saturday<br />

and Sunday November 2 & 3, and 9<br />

&10. Open from 9.30am to 4pm, no<br />

entrance fee but a donation to The<br />

Bot River Education Fund. Loads of<br />

lovely places to stay in the area, too.<br />

To book a walkabout, an art tour<br />

of the collection, an overnight stay<br />

email info@wildekrans.co.za<br />

After 30 years of magazine design in<br />

Cape Town, Caryn McArthy dabbled<br />

in floristry for a year, surrounded<br />

by fragrant blooms and foliage.<br />

Intoxicated by the scents and stems<br />

she dealt with daily, she wanted to<br />

capture the transience of her floral<br />

arrangements. It was then she realised<br />

her long-held desire to express herself<br />

through oils on canvas. “It was the love<br />

of flowers that gave me the courage<br />

to put my fears to one side and just<br />

paint.” @cabbages_and_kings_flowers,<br />

caryn@cabbagesandkings.co.za<br />

SA artist Joanna Lee Miller trained<br />

at the Florence Academy of Art in<br />

Italy. Her expressive paintings of<br />

landscapes and people explore how<br />

our connection with nature can help<br />

us deeper understand ourselves. She<br />

paints exclusively in oils, creating<br />

her landscapes en plein air. “Being<br />

in nature, where wild things grow,<br />

creates the space to truly connect<br />

with who we are. It is deeply personal,<br />

exciting, full of possibility, but also<br />

strongly grounded in authenticity.”<br />

@joannaleemiller,<br />

joannamiller19@gmail.com<br />

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... and hikes and trees!<br />

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variety of wildlife. Which is why it’s<br />

such a popular destination for nature<br />

and wildlife enthusiasts. Wildlife of<br />

Botswana by Nikos Petrou and Neil<br />

MacLeod is an easy-to-use, all-in-one<br />

guide to the country’s mammals,<br />

birds, reptiles, invertebrates and<br />

plants. With photos of each, along<br />

with distribution maps, descriptions<br />

including appearance, habits,<br />

conservation status, habitat and best<br />

viewing locations, it’s a great travel<br />

companion for visitors to the parks,<br />

reserves and other wildlife-rich places<br />

in Botswana. Struik Nature / Penguin.<br />

Those who’ve travelled to The Fish River Canyon in southern Namibia tell of how<br />

impressive it is. Following the river that is wedged between massive cliffs, the<br />

Fish River Canyon Trail is the region’s most challenging route – and one of its<br />

most popular. Hiking the Fish by adventure guide Henk Blanckenberg, who’s<br />

taken groups to the summit of Kilimanjaro, up mountains in Ethiopia, Kenya and<br />

Lesotho, as well as the Himalayas and the Grand Canyon in the USA, and Lizen<br />

Mehyer, who has a passion for hiking and has trekked this hike as well as the<br />

Annapurna region of the Himalayas, is the ultimate planner for anyone wanting<br />

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there are chapters that cover planning and preparation, bookings and<br />

accommodation, hiking, cooking and sleeping gear, nutrition and meal planning,<br />

and first aid. Struik Nature / Penguin.<br />

Greater <strong>South</strong>ern Africa is a massively vast region and home to a truly<br />

extraordinary diversity of birds. Birds of Greater <strong>South</strong>ern Africa boasts being<br />

the definitive field guide to all resident, breeding and migrant species of these<br />

area ... <strong>South</strong> Africa, Lesotho, eSwatini, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi,<br />

Mozambique and Zambia. The latest in the Helm Field Guides series, the book<br />

describes all 1170 regularly occurring species that are likely to be encountered<br />

in the region, from the Wandering Albatross to the Pennant-winged Nightjar.<br />

Fully illustrated, the practical guide includes key identification features, range,<br />

habitat and voice and more, as well as distribution maps for each. Written by<br />

Keith Barnes, a bird tour leader for Tropical Birding who has travelled extensively<br />

in Africa, Terry Stevenson and John Fanshawe, who are both leading avifauna<br />

conservationists based in Kenya and who hold the joint record for spotting 330<br />

bird species in <strong>24</strong> hours. Jonathan Ball<br />

From the Bloom-cluster Fig to the Wild Date-Palm to Pigeonwood, we have a<br />

treasure of magnificent, indigenous trees. And the Sappi Tree Spotting series<br />

provide the reader with powerful tools to help look for easy-to-find trees in the<br />

right places, builds knowledge on uniquely shaped and seasonally striking trees,<br />

and uses clear and simple terminology. Grids showing seasonal changes, animal<br />

and human uses for each tree, gardening tips and beautifully detailed maps add<br />

to the richness of the tree-spotting experience. With distinctive striking features,<br />

trees listed in areas of ecozone and habitat, and great images and illustrations,<br />

this revised edition of Sappi Tree Spotting KwaZulu-Natal and <strong>East</strong>ern Cape<br />

is just one of the series ... look out for Tree Spotting in the Lowveld, Highlands,<br />

Bushveld, and Cape, too. Jacana<br />

Compiled by: Kym Argo<br />

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The mountains<br />

are calling<br />

A family-friendly trip to the Berg provided space to reconnect and recharge.<br />

Anyone who has spent time in<br />

the Berg will know that it holds a<br />

special magic. It’s in the scale of<br />

the mountains, the crisp air, the<br />

unbeatable views. While every<br />

season has its own beauty, we<br />

visited in mid-winter. The nights<br />

and early mornings were chilly<br />

(with a sprinkle of frost here<br />

and there), but we were treated<br />

to sunny days, clear skies and<br />

landscapes dotted with the most<br />

beautiful in-bloom aloes.<br />

IMMERSED IN NATURE<br />

We started our trip at Sungubala<br />

Eco Camp in the Northern<br />

Drakensberg. Located on a<br />

secluded farm in the mountains,<br />

this spot is a dream for nature<br />

lovers. We stayed in a cosy, solarpowered,<br />

self-catering cottage<br />

overlooking the picturesque<br />

Sungubala Valley, where we spent<br />

evenings around a fire and enjoyed<br />

leisurely mornings soaking up the<br />

uninterrupted mountain views. You<br />

simply can’t beat the peace and<br />

quiet in this part of the world – we<br />

had only the sound of birds and<br />

baboons to disrupt the silence.<br />

ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES<br />

The Northern Berg is well-known<br />

for its hiking and there are many<br />

trails to choose from at Sungubala.<br />

We opted for an easy walk to Silent<br />

Woman, a rock carving crafted in<br />

the 1950s by artist and wanderer<br />

William Chalmers.<br />

Sungubala Eco Camp is located in the Northern Drakensberg.<br />

Enjoy mountain views at Sungubala Eco Camp.<br />

Text: Jennifer Campbell<br />

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The route took us along an old jeep<br />

track at the base of the mountain,<br />

through an indigenous forest and<br />

across a clear stream – the perfect<br />

picnic spot. For more experienced<br />

hikers (and those travelling without<br />

children), there are loads of longer,<br />

more challenging options, as well<br />

as numerous mountain biking trails<br />

through the valley.<br />

LUXURY GLAMPING<br />

From Sungubala, we travelled to<br />

the Central Drakensberg where<br />

we settled in for a glamping<br />

experience at Mountain Splendour<br />

Eco-Resort in the Champagne<br />

Valley. This family-friendly resort<br />

boasts a range of accommodation<br />

options, from self-catering chalets<br />

to spacious campsites all with<br />

lovely views of Cathkin Peak. Our<br />

luxury glamping tent was wellappointed<br />

with modern amenities,<br />

including an en-suite bathroom,<br />

fireplace and enclosed outdoor<br />

braai area – ideal for those who like<br />

the idea of camping but don’t want<br />

to rough it!<br />

READY TO EXPLORE<br />

Mountain Splendour is great for<br />

families as there’s plenty to keep little<br />

ones busy. It’s located on a working<br />

farm and there are plenty of animals<br />

to see (and feed!) In fact, guests are<br />

encouraged to keep their food scraps<br />

for the resident Cameroonian dwarf<br />

goats and piglets, who were always<br />

pleased to see us. There’s also a<br />

fantastic outdoor playground, walking<br />

and cycling trails, tennis court and<br />

swimming pool. While the Northern<br />

Berg is a little off the beaten track and<br />

perfect to really reconnect with nature,<br />

this area is buzzing with activity, all<br />

with a stunning backdrop – we loved<br />

popping into quirky cafés, delis and<br />

bakeries on our travels. We also took<br />

advantage of the resort’s mountain<br />

bike hire to explore the farm.<br />

Mountain Splendour offers balance<br />

and pedal bikes for kids, as well as<br />

baby seats that can be attached to<br />

adult bikes so the whole family can<br />

enjoy a ride.<br />

Details: www.sungubala.co.za;<br />

www.mountainsplendour.co.za<br />

Worth a visit<br />

Here are some of our favourite spots<br />

in the berg…<br />

VALLEY BAKERY<br />

This charming bakery, deli and<br />

restaurant offers a delectable array of<br />

freshly baked goods. We popped in<br />

for tea and some sweet treats – the<br />

apple and yoghurt cake is a must!<br />

www.facebook.com/ValleyBakery<br />

ALL OUT ADVENTURES<br />

For thrill-seekers, All Out Adventures<br />

is the place to be. Situated in the<br />

Northern Drakensberg, this adventure<br />

park offers a range of activities,<br />

including zip-lining, quad biking and<br />

paintball. Our little ones loved the<br />

Kids Adventure Zone, which includes<br />

mini ziplines, an obstacle course and<br />

plenty of space to climb.<br />

www.alloutadventures.co.za<br />

DRAKENSBERG BREWERY<br />

Boasting beautiful mountain views<br />

and outdoor space for kids to explore<br />

and play, this craft brewery is located<br />

at Berg Air Lifestyle Centre and offers<br />

a selection of locally brewed beers.<br />

They also serve up DIY snack platters,<br />

which include tasty local cheeses,<br />

bread, pickles and preserves.<br />

www.drakbrew.co.za<br />

WIN!<br />

A two-night stay<br />

in a five-bed chalet at<br />

Sungubala worth R6300,<br />

plus a bottle of wine on<br />

arrival. To enter, go to<br />

@getitnc on Instagram or<br />

Facebook and follow the<br />

prompts. Entries close<br />

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Celebrate the many joys of Spring<br />

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Follow on Instagram and Facebook @brucejackwines<br />

For a proper Spring celebration, you’ll need a<br />

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pop over to @getitnationalmagzines on<br />

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