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GREENSTONE • MODDERFONTEIN 

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contents 

WHY DON’T YOU 

4 Make the best of the longer Summer days and get 

out and about in nature 

6 Pour a glass of chilled wine and settle down 

with one of these thrilling reads 

WISH LIST 

8 Everything you need to make your Summer perfect 

SOCIALS 

10 Enjoying a lazy Sunday with laid-back sounds 

11 SPAR Women’s Challenge Jozi a resounding success 

PEOPLE 

12 Paul Ballen, founder of Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream chats about 

life and his scoop of success 

BEAUTY AND FASHION 

14 Solid products for your skincare - you simply can’t go wrong 

16 Your guide for choosing the right fit when it comes to swimwear 

18 Get your playlist ready, unpack those bikinis and share in the good vibes 

FOOD 

20 Make the most of what this season offers 

21 From quick and easy, to breaking bread and get together for a 

braai - recipe books you can’t go without 

KIDS 

22 Reading time has not been this special in a long time 

GARDENING 

24 Grow all things sweet and beautiful 

TRAVEL 

33 Time to break away and go slack-packing through 

De Hoop Nature Reserve 

SPOIL 

34 A bottle of Ferragamo Signorina Unica could be yours 

COVER 

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November 2024 

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A hot date! 

This month is jam-packed with thrilling events 

You are invited to show your support during Full Gospel Church’s Christmas 

Market, to be held on November 9 from 9am to 1pm at the corner of 

09 

Langenhoven and Jacqueline streets, in Randhart. Preloved items, mouth-watering 

treats and savoury options will be available on the day. The event promises to offer 

much fun and entertainment. Among many other stalls available, Stepping Stone 

Palliative Care Services will also put up their table selling preloved items, thanks to 

the organisers of the event. Vendors are invited to make their bookings. Details: 

Amanda 082 475 3753 or Tanya 082 889 4672. 

Looking for a new way to get into shape and fit? Then look no further and 

15 simply join this community initiative happening in Meyersdal every Friday 

at 4.45am. The Coffee Run, hosted from Plato Coffee at the Blue Crane Centre, 

brings together runners of all fitness levels for a safe, social start to the day. These 

mornings have quickly become a highlight for local residents who enjoy starting 

their day with a healthy activity in the company of friends and neighbours. The 

Coffee Run is more than just a run, it is a celebration of community spirit. They also 

host monthly themed runs with prizes to keep things fun and engaging. Whether 

you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, they welcome everyone. Bring a 

friend, a neighbour, or simply yourself to join the fun. They love to see new faces 

each week and hope to see you there for a 6km or 10km walk/run. Don’t forget 

your good vibes, high-viz gear and legs. Details: Natasha Donelly 084 604 0000. 

The taste of the Cape is returning to 

Jozi! The annual Steenberg Garden 

Party, always a highlight of 

Gauteng’s spring-summer calendar, 

will take place at Sandton’s majestic 

Beechwood Gardens on November 

16. The historic Constantia Valley 

vineyard will offer tastings through 

its full range of award-winning 

whites, reds, and Cap Classiques, 

while guests will also be treated to a 

decadent harvest table ladened with 

delicious cuisine befitting the occasion. 

And, as per tradition, live music 

performances will ensure there is 

plenty of dancing on the Beechwood 

lawns well into the afternoon and 

early evening. Every guest will receive 

a special gift from Steenberg, whose 

representatives will be available to 

answer questions about the farm’s 

history, transition to luxury estate 

and, of course, the unique quality 

of its wines. Tickets for this not-tobe-missed 

festival of wine, which 

runs from 2pm to 6pm, are R850 per 

person. Details: Quicket.co.za 

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SA Guide-Dogs Association for the 

Blind wants to have a country where 

every person with a visual or physical 

disability can experience freedom and 

independence. They call on you to become 

a volunteer for the puppy raising 

programme, raising a puppy from 

eight weeks old. This puppy will stay 

with you until it is approximately 16 

months old. During this time, the puppy 

raiser will attend a training session 

once a week at the Guide Dogs premises 

and various other public spaces. 

Besides the formal training sessions, the 

puppy raiser is encouraged to take the 

puppy with them wherever they go as 

often as possible. There are restrictions 

applicable up to 16 weeks old. The 

puppy raiser will often be invited to join 

the marketing team at various fundraising 

events to interact with and meet 

the public. Once the formal training is 

complete, the dog will be matched to 

their new person. All food and vet bills 

are covered. Basic requirements to be 

a puppy raiser include being available 

to attend weekly training sessions on 

weekdays for 21 weeks during office 

hours. Must be 18 or older and have 

a valid driver’s license. Details: Email 

AlidaP@guidedog.org.za or visit www. 

guidedog.org.za 


The SA Guide Dogs Association for the Blind is thrilled to announce their 

17 participation in the Virgin Active 947 Ride Joburg 2024. The event will take 

place on November 17 at the FNB Stadium. In the spirit of Leap Year, the association 

invites you to join Team Guide Dogs and make a significant difference in the 

lives of visually impaired people in South Africa. Every day, the SA Guide Dogs Association 

empowers individuals to take leaps of faith. By participating in the Virgin 

Active 947 Ride Joburg alongside Team Guide Dogs, you will directly contribute 

to the training of more assistance dogs for the visually impaired, physically disabled, 

and children on the autism spectrum, as well as the purchase of essential assistive 

devices. Every pedal stroke and donation will help transform lives and fulfil aspirations. 

Join the SA Guide Dogs Association for the Blind at the Virgin Active 947 Ride 

Joburg and leap into action for a cause that changes lives. Details: www.guidedog. 

org.za or email Nicole Barros at nicoleb@guidedog.org.za 

You are invited to be part of Ridge Park Sports Club’s 2024 Food Drive. 

22 The food drive runs throughout November and you are requested to drop 

off food parcels or donations by no later than December 8. Help ease the burden 

of hunger and bring joy to those in need. Your donation can make a difference 

and every contribution, no matter how small, counts. You can also consider food 

hampers from Checkers and Pick n Pay. Be a food hero this summer and donate 

today and brighten up someone’s tomorrow. Details: 072 148 2588 or 011 681 0409 

or drop your donation off at the club, 1 George Mann Street, Towerby. 

Thaba Trails Mountain Bike Park offers one of the best trail networks for mountain 

biking and trail running in Gauteng. Situated in Thabo Eco Village, you are in for 

a most scenic ride. The trails are well marked, with colour-coded loops for different 

skill levels, and offer real trails for real fanatics. The yellow trail is not technical for 

beginners and covers 5km in a beautiful tree-lined area. The orange trail is a shorter 

version of the green/blue trail, with most of the hills taken out. A lovely trail for a 

short effort, and the difficulty depends on you. Suitable for most riders, beginner 

and intermediate, and those not so fit - yet. Green is somewhat technical and 

mostly for intermediate riders, offering a safe and challenging ride of 25 km. There 

is something for everyone. The blue trail is very technical and not recommended 

for in-experienced riders. On request of the riders is a rough trail with serious obstacles 

and rock faces. The kiosk is open on weekends, with trails open from 6.30am to 

5.30pm (last rider in). Details: facebook.com/thabatrails 

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Riaad Moosa invites along some of his 

comedy cohorts for a much-needed 

dose of laughter to help us cope with 

our daily grind in The Best Medicine 

Show, on November 1 and 2 at Theatre 

of Marcellus, Emperors Palace. With a 

knack for turning everyday struggles 

and national issues into hilarious standup 

routines, Riaad ensures that no topic 

is too serious to be laughed at. Expect a 

night filled with sharp wit, side-splitting 

jokes and a fresh perspective. Friday 

show starts at 8pm and Saturday show 

starts at 8.30pm. The show is rated PG- 

13L. Details: Ticketpro or SPAR Payzone 

kiosk 

Disney’s The Magic Box, 

22 a theatrical experience announced 

the world premiere of its English-language 

production. The show, 

featuring an all-South African cast and 

crew, will be on stage Montecasino’s 

Teatro from November 22. The musical, 

which originally premiered with great 

success in January 2024 in Buenos 

Aires, Argentina, immerses the audience 

in an unprecedented theatrical 

adventure that combines puppetry, 

elaborate costumes, and projections in 

an innovative and large-scale staging. 

The show is a sensory experience that 

pays tribute to the art of animation and 

invites the audience to reconnect with 

the legacy of Disney music through the 

stories, songs, and characters that have 

accompanied them through the different 

stages of their lives. Disney’s songs 

merge into an iconic original score, and 

the characters come to life through 

various theatrical techniques, magnificent 

choreography, and the voices and 

performances of a South African cast of 

26 top-notch artists. Details: Disneythemagicbox.com. 



Book club 

Eight books. One wine. And a brilliant lifestyle magazine. 

Not content with making fine wines, the Bruce Jack team 

also produce Jack Journal - along with a collection of 

brilliant designers and gifted writers who, they say, practise a 

long-form art of writing where context trumps sound-bites, a 

magazine they describe as a gorgeous, beautifully crafted, 

long-lasting, collectable magazine, at a time of rushed, massproduced 

things designed to break, wear out and be ugly. 

It’s a lifestyle mag ... the latest filled with everything from 

indigenous medicinal plants to regenerative agriculture, 

from the brilliance of beetles to how blisters felled a walker 

on the Camino Santiago. Read it with a glass of 

Bruce Jack Reserve Stream of Consciousness - a 

hedonistic nose of chocolate-smothered purple plums, 

framed by vanilla and Indian spices, with note of black and 

red forest fruit, brambles and white pepper. 

The mag’s R140, the wine R150, from brucejack.com 

Two wickedly thrilling reads. Steve Cavanagh’s Witness 8 opens with a murder. 

One witnessed by nanny and housemaid Ruby Johnson who knows the killer… 

and anonymously calls it in to the police. Open and shut case. But Ruby lied. 

An innocent man has been set up. And it’s up to ex-conman-turned-lawyer 

Eddie Flynn to find out the truth. Great characters, killer twists. Headline • A 

hit-and-run turns out, after the chief medical examiner discovers some puzzling 

inconsistencies, to be murder, with the victim severely tortured before death. 

It’s the first, but not last, murder of a twisted, clever killer, now on the radar of 

Detective Robert Hunter. The Death Watcher. It’s Chris Carter, so you know it’s 

going to be twisted, with a gut-wrenching twist. Simon and Schuster 



English teacher Richard Boyle is one 

of the good guys. Always ready to 

help out. But he got more than he 

bargained for when he talks down a 

former student who arrives at school 

with a bomb strapped to his chest 

and scores to settle. Richard’s hailed 

a hero - but things turn nasty with 

blackmailers and drug dealers and 

accusations and dirty secrets. One 

good deed … followed by twist 

after twist. I Will Ruin You is a terrific 

suspense thriller by Linwood Barclay. 

All books available at Exclusive Books 

Carla’s father walked out of his family 

more than two decades ago ... but 

sent letters to keep in touch. When 

his body is found, she discovers he’s 

been dead all along. Who, then, has 

been sending the letters? Add in a 

detective who’s just returned to work 

after treatment for a post-traumatic 

stress disorder, an armed break-in and 

someone determined to keep longburied 

secrets from being discovered 

and you’ve a rip-roaring thriller in Karen 

Rose’s Buried Too Deep. Headline 

When local pub-owner David jumps 

into the river to save a drowning 

stranger, he’s celebrated as a hero. His 

actions, and face, are broadcast on 

news stations throughout the country. 

For most people, new-found fame 

is celebrated. For David, it’s a death 

sentence. He and his wife, attorney 

Marcie, are suddenly experiencing 

all sorts of strange and unsettling 

experiences. Their dog goes missing 

from their secure yards. Everyday 

household items turns up in strange 

locations. Someone’s messing with 

them. Why? It appears David isn’t who 

everyone - including his wife - thinks 

he is. But then this mother-of-two 

discovers his secret life. And it might 

just cost them theirs! Lies He Told Me 

by James Patterson and David Ellis is a 

ripping good read. Century 

In the luxury city of Riyadh, a billion 

dollar deal is about to go badly 

wrong. A lavish night out is about 

to end in murder. And the British 

government is about to be plunged 

into crisis. In Britain, the latest in a 

long line of peers lies dying ... and 

his will triggers an inheritance with 

explosive consequences. Two deaths, 

continents apart. Both at the centre of 

a criminal’s plot for revenge. Revenge 

just got personal in Jeffrey Archer’s 

An Eye for An Eye. Harper Collins 

Short but terrific 

We love collections of short stories. 

Perfect for when you want a great 

read, but don’t have time to settle 

down with a book. Flights. Pool 

side. Waiting up for the teens to 

get home. 40 or so pages of clever, 

gripping stories. And let’s face it ... 

what’s better than a Jeffery Deaver? 

A devious collection of 13 Jeffery 

Deaver short stories. With, said with 

some excitement, appearances from 

Lincoln Rhyme and Colter Shaw. 

Try not to read all 13 in Dead Ends 

at once! Harper Collins Publishers 

• And from Lee Child, creator of 

Jack Reacher, a collection of 20 

cunningly plotted stories, with 

unexpected twists every which 

way. Safe Enough also has a bonus 

short story from Lee Child and 

Tess Gerritsen ... Over Easy, where 

Reacher meets his match! Penguin 


Compiled by: KYM ARGO 


Wish list 

‘I’m walking on sunshine ... and don’t it feel good!’ 

‘I’m walking on sunshine ... and don’t it feel good!’ 

Daisy Charms 

earrings, R139 

from Superbalist. 

Compiled by Kym Argo • Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves 

If a pancake and a crepe had a love child, it would be a 

Dutch baby! Which, with oven roasted tomatoes, is the first 

recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi’s much-anticipated new book. 

And from there on, past salmon fishcakes with chermoula 

remoulade, cheeseball lemon rice with chilli butter, and 

Bohemian fish pie, to the last Malty figgy pudding recipe, 

it’s just one extraordinarily sensational comfy dish after 

another. But what makes it comfort food? As Yotam points 

out, one kid’s melted-cheese-toasted sandwich dream is 

another kid’s nightmare. Very often, behind a comforting 

dish often lies a relationship: A unique attachment. From 

meatloaf to matza ball soup to marble cake ... for each of 

us it’s a feeling we’re remembering about them. Perhaps, 

he says, it should be called memory food or community 

food. Whichever ... Ottolenghi Comfort is overflowing 

with dishes that may already be in your comfort food 

bank, others that will hopefully, once you’ve made them 

enough times for people you love, become them ... dishes 

and memories and feelings to pass on from generation to 

generation. R795, Ebury Press. 

Fancy lush lashes without the fuss and risks of 

falsies? Count us in! Meet Makeup by Ryno’s 

Rx Lash Growth Mascara and Serum. This 

poly-peptide-infused duo enhances your 

natural lash growth for lashes damaged by 

extensions, a medical condition or simply 

if they’ve always been a little on the sparse 

side. For noticeable results, use the mascara 

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... If you purchase the serum (R1300) this 

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Revitalising. 

Brightening. 

Radiant. All the 

words we want 

to hear come 

Summer. Gatineau 

Radiance 

Enhancing 

Vitamin C Serum 

promises all three. 

And more. Just 

launched, you’ll 

find it for R1295 at 

Absolute 

Skin, Truworths, 

Woolies and 

Orleans Cosmetics. 

We’re saying a hot Summer hello 

to this new 

Glemorangie Triple 

Cask Reserve 

whisky, launched 

in SA recently by Dr Bill Lumsden, 

Glenmorangie’s Director of 

Distilling, Whisky Creation 

and Whisky Stocks, one of 

the world’s most awarded 

master distillers, and 

sometimes referred to as 

the Rock Star of Whisky. 

His unconventional 

distilling genius is 

behind this rich, subtly 

spiced single malt ... all 

candied orange peel, 

ginger, cinnamon and 

cloves, matured in 

three types of casks, 

it’s delicious served 

neat, with ice, and 

has sufficient body to 

be used in a Summer 

cocktail. Around 

R539 from your fave 

bottlestore. Follow on 

IG @glenmorangie 

From the poolside to 

cocktail hour to dinner ... 

this floral print Holiday 

Australia Patiso kaftan is a joy. 

One size fits all, R2999 from 

elizabethsummer.com 



Denise Reyneck, Sentle and Asanda Lubisi Moche 

Guests chill out to 

soothing sounds 

Visitors to Reign Restaurant at Emperors Palace’s 5-star D’oreale Grande 

Hotel were treated to laid-back sounds by Metro FM DJs Paul Mtirara 

and Sentle Lehoko and house DJ Zondi Sibisi. Apart from enjoying 

classic dishes with a contemporary spin, perfectly complimented by the 

finest South African wines and a choice of crafted cocktails, guests were 

entertained with laid-back sounds. It sure was the right setting to listen to 

chilled tunes and laze around for an Intimate Sunday session. 

Badanile Skosana Mashego 

and Mavis Mashaba 

Lindi Nchabeleng and 

Refiloe Ntsima 

Nomsa Mtetwa, Terence Hlabisa and Mahadi Ramo 

Paul Mtirara 

Irvin Nkosi, Tsakane Mabedim, Nthati Mabedi and Syanda Ndabambi 



Mama Joy 

Dirk Van Zyl, Koketso Lesunyane, Marlene Gunter 

Race day success 

The streets of Jozi were awash with a sea of peach as women from 

all corners of the city and surrounding areas came together to 

celebrate their strength, resilience, and determination. SPAR Women’s 

Challenge Jozi delivered a sold-out event with 12 000 runners. 

Glenrose Xaba took the top spot in the race, crossing the finish line 

in a time of 32:48. Xaba’s victory also solidified her position as the 

winner of the Grand Prix Series, making her the first South African 

to claim this title since the inclusion of international athletes. Local 

charities Headstart Kids, Smile Foundation and Reach for Recovery 

each benefited from this event receiving a generous donation of R50 

000. Keeping the crowd energised were MCs Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp 

and Arnold Geerdts as participants and supporters enjoyed a day of 

empowerment and community. 

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, Louzanne Coetzee 

Gerda Steyn 

Rene Kalmer, Karli Van Wyk , Andre Van Wyk 



The sweet taste of 

success 

What happens if you give a young man a unique birthday present? Well, the 

answer is simple. He starts experimenting until he gets the mixtures just 

right and paves his way to success. 

We introduce Paul Ballen, founder of Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream. Reserved, 

almost shy and constantly on the go he sure is a difficult man to pin down, but 

we finally caught up with him at his flagship outlet in Parkhurst. 

The saying that the proof is in the pudding is equally true to Paul’s ice cream - the 

proof of success sure is in the taste of the oh so many flavours to choose from. 

But where did it all start? 

‘It’s a story that has been told way too many times’ Paul said. ‘In 2011 I got an ice 

cream machine as a birthday present. At that point in time, I had no idea how 

ice cream was made. After extensive experimentation in my parents kitchen and 

some posts online, I was soon known as the Joburg Ice Cream King. 

‘Friends, family and online followers 

placed their orders online, and I slaved 

away making 1L batches at a time to 

fulfil their orders. 

‘In 2014, my university friend, Josh and 

I, registered the business, and since 

then the business has grown from 

strength to strength, not without its 

challenges.’ 

One can’t help to ask if he still has the 



‘famous’ first ice cream maker? ‘Sadly not, but surprisingly they still make them. 

I always suggest them to those that want to start experimenting in their home 

kitchens.’ 

Today, being famous for his ice cream he is quite frank about the fact that during 

his childhood and after school, he was not one of those who had a strong idea of 

what he wanted to do with his life or where he wanted to end up career wise. 

‘So to answer your question if I ever thought I would end up as an owner / founder 

of a brand this successful, no not really. A lot in life is unknown but today we 

are reaping the success of those first experimental batches of ice cream. 

‘Over the past few years, we have focused on expanding our retail footprint 

through franchising. Currently we have 13 Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream Stores, of 

these five are company stores and the balance franchises. Our Parkhurst store is 

definitely our flagship store – we are busy with constructing an outdoor area that 

will make this the perfect summer hangout. 

‘We have also recently launched our first Paul’s Homemade Soft Serve concept 

which is opening at the newly renovated Thrupps Centre in Illovo. 

‘Besides our Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream stores, we have a large number of retailers 

and independents that stock our product, from restaurants, to forecourts to 

fruit and vegetable stores,’ he continued. 

Something new 

Looking at the flavours on offer, you are clearly not scared of trying new and 

unusual things. Is this something that just comes naturally and when and where 

do you normally have those light bulb moments that say: ‘Ah, these flavours will 

go well together’? 

‘We spend a large amount of time and energy coming up with new concepts 

and ideas for our flavours. We generally pair together flavours for a particular 

theme. For example, at the moment our flavour theme is Journey Through Asia. 

We have developed eight new flavours including Five Chocolate Five Spice, Gulab 

Jamun, Chinese Candy, Yuzu Toasted Marshmallow, Vegan Coconut Caramel, 

Dirty Chai Latte, Cotton Cheesecake and Thai Pina Colada. These flavours not only 

pair well together, but would also be a delicious combination with some of our 

classic flavours that are always on offer. 

So called side hustles 

In his shops you will find something else, sitting subtle on a shelf yet with packaging 

bold enough to draw the eye in, inviting you to a must taste, especially if 

you love a good coffee. And yes, the coffee is just as good as the ice cream. 

But when did coffee come into play and why? 

‘Coffee and ice cream are always a perfect combination. However, we always noticed 

that our customers only recognised us for our ice cream and not our coffee. 

‘During Covid, we acquired a well-established coffee company that was well-entrenched 

in the corporate space. Along with a company re-brand and redeveloping 

the infrastructure, we introduced a new brand within our retail stores, Killer 

Coffee. By doing this, we would create an association with a strong sister brand, 

whose focus was only coffee and that could exist as stand-alone coffee sites.’ 

Into the future 

With surprise upon surprise there surely must be other ventures and future 

plans? ‘Yes, we have some epic new projects in the pipeline – but I have to keep 

these a secret for now. 

‘We have big ambitions! We have a lot of interest in the franchise space – so will 

be expanding our retail footprint significantly in the next few years locally and, 

hopefully, eventually internationally. Along with this, we will continue to grow 

our retail footprint to ensure that more and more people have access to our 

product.’ 

Any last thoughts for those out there who want to start up something? 

‘Make sure you have grit, passion and perseverance and surround yourself with 

the right people.’ 

On a personal note 

With business chats out of the way we also get to know a little bit more 

about Paul. 

He grew up in Saxonwold in Johannesburg and attended school at King David 

Victory Park Primary and High School. 

‘I have a twin sister and went to Wits 

University for my Undergrad, Honours 

and Wits Business School for my PDM.’ 

Life on the run does not allow for 

too much time to relax and a typical 

day in his life is waking up at around 

5.30am, off to the gym at around 

6.30am and being at the office before 

9am. ‘Then my days are typically filled 

with meetings till around midday and 

then spending the rest of the day in 

our retail stores.’ 

There is one special relationship in 

his life at this time and that is with his 

Persian cat, Sunshine. 

Being a nature lover he likes to spend 

time either in Delta Park or Emmerentia 

Dam during weekends. ‘I’m 

generally in Parkhurst or Rosebank 

and have a long list of favourite restaurants.’ 

Apart from escaping into nature (he 

generally finds his quiet space in the 

Drakensberg or Western Cape), he 

also sees exercise and cooking as a 

form of relaxation. 

OFF THE CUFF: 

• Do you prefer summer 

or winter? 

Summer, obviously! Its 

ice cream time. 

• Which do you prefer – sweet 

treats or salty snacks? 

I’m around sweet treats all day – 

so salty/savoury snacks 

• Do you stand by the saying: 

‘Ice cream is cheaper than 

therapy’? 

It definitely is. 

• Your favourite flavour of 

ice cream? 

That question gets asked very 

frequently. I would say it depends 

on how I’m feeling on the day – 

for classics, I would probably 

go for scoop of Vietnamese 

coffee and then one of our 

seasonal flavours 

• Which do like most – art, music, 

food or travel? 

Can one love them all equally? 

• If you could change one thing 

in your life, what would 

that be? 

Add more time in the day. 

Text: CARINA VAN DER WALT. Photo: SJOWCASE 



We all know - and love - The Laser Beautique for hair removal. And 

their scientific skincare products are fabulous too. This trio of new 

ones are worth raving about. Wake Up Antioxidant Serum is a 

concentrated blend of Vitamin C, B3, E, Niacinamide and Ferulic 

acid ... an intense antioxidant that promises to improve texture, 

tone and hydration ... and delivers! The serum helps boost your 

skin’s natural defence against oxidation caused by pollution, 

toxins, and other stressors, as well as ingredients that fight and 

defend against free radicals. R1550. Follow it - every single day! 

- with Sun Ray SPF 50 - a broad spectrum protective lotion 

with a soft, velvet formula that gives complete care. R400. And 

at night ... Laser Beautique Scientific Skincare’s Good Night 

Retinol Serum is the bomb ... a potent retinol & vitamin blend 

that reduces signs of ageing and minimises wrinkle depth, 

hydrates your skin and almost immediately makes it look 

healthier. R1650. From the-laser-beautique.myshopify.com 

From deeply hydrating balms to elasticity-boosting lotions, Neutrogena’s new 

body collection is packed with derm-grade ingredients to meet all your 

skin’s needs. Already well known for its skincare brand, Neutrogena Body is 

dedicated to enhancing the health of your skin by focusing on its dynamic 

barrier and cellular activity - coined by the brand as the Skin’s Vitals. The 

dynamic barrier is crucial for protecting the skin from environmental 

stressors and retaining moisture, while cellular activity is essential for 

maintaining skin renewal and repair. Together, these elements are vital for 

healthy, resilient skin. Priced from R109,99 to R149,99, you’ll find at Dis-Chem, 

Clicks or online on neutrogena.co.za 


Dermatologists say one 

of the top five most 

common skin problems in 

South Africa is dark marks 

and skin discolouration, 

particularly with people 

with darker skin tones. 

The Nivea Luminous 630 

range (named after testing 

50 000 molecules, number 

630 was the most effective 

at reducing dark marks, 

and preventing their 

reappearance), is for those 

with dark marks from sun 

exposure, skin ageing, 

hormonal changes and 

skin inflammation due to 

pimples or injury, includes 

a day cream with a 50+ 

SPF, a night cream and eye 

treatment, as well as three 

different serums targeting 

specific skin concerns and 

skin types. You’ll find at 

Clicks and Dis-Chem. 


BEAUTY BASICS 

Excellent, solid products to form the foundation of your skin wardrobe 

Great basics. 

We’re massive fans 

of this Aveeno 

range ... there are 

emollient body 

washes, creams, 

and lotions in 

three variants ... 

for normal to dry 

skin, for very dry skin and for very dry 

and itchy skin (good for those with 

eczema-prone skin). Look out for the 

range for babes, too. Well priced, you’ll 

find at Clicks and Dis-Chem. 

Those of you with dry, sensitive, and eczema-prone skin probably 

already use E45 ... so you’ll be delighted to know there is an 

new line-up of products just for face care. Think intense care for 

sensitive skin. Skin repair and recovery. Skin that feels soothed, 

soft, and nourished, that looks plump and youthful. Five face care 

products - a gentle foaming cleanser, a daily protect moisturiser 

complete with SPF 30, a nourishing night cream, an instantly 

boosting hydrating serum, and a lip balm that’s so versatile, you 

can even use it to smooth and replenish small dry areas. As you’d 

expect, the products are dermatologically tested, perfume-free, 

and well priced too. You’ll find the range at your local pharmacies, 

Clicks, Dis-Chem and Takealot. 




The perfect fit: 

A guide to choosing swimwear 

Whether you’re planning to lounge around the pool at home or hit the beach this 

summer, a well-fitting swimsuit can make all the difference to your 

comfort and confidence. But where do you start? 

Swimwear is generally offered in two options - a one-piece and a two-piece. 

One-pieces offer full coverage and can be a great option for those who prefer a 

more modest look. Two-pieces, on the other hand, allow you to mix and match 

tops and bottoms to find the perfect combination for your body type. 

One piece vs two piece 

Let’s start with a full swimsuit. These can come in either dress sizes (8, 10, 12, 14 

and so on) or cup-sized (32D, 34DD, etc.). Some full-pieces will also offer tummy 

control which can be great for ladies who feel they might need some help keeping 

themselves tucked in. 

Positives of a full-piece include feeling less exposed with less skin showing, as well 

as shape control. A downside of a full-piece is that it can be somewhat inconvenient 

when having to go to the ladies and having to get undressed. 

With two pieces, there’s a plethora of 

options to choose from for tops and 

bottoms. Bikini tops can also come in 

either dress or cup sizing. Ladies with 

a heavier bust might want to explore 

looking at underwired options that 

are cup-sized. These will provide more 

support. 

When it comes to styles of bikini tops, 

one can choose from halter-neck cuts, 

to balconette or bandeau options. 

Generally a bandeau, also known as a 



oob tube, will come with detachable straps. These are great for ladies who don’t 

want tan lines on their shoulders. 

Another option available is a tankini. This is a two-piece, but great for ladies who 

want to cover their tummies but don’t want to be restricted by a one-piece. The 

best way to explain a tankini is a bikini with a strappy T-shirt. These are designed 

either flared or fitted. 

When it comes to matching bottoms, there are all sorts of styles to choose from, 

including tie-side, Brazilian-cut, high-waist, as well as high-leg bikini briefs. 

Tie-side bikini briefs generally sit low on the hips offering medium coverage over 

the bottom. A Brazilian bikini brief will also sit low on the hips with a cheeky cutaway 

back with less bottom coverage. 

High-waist bikini bottoms tend to sit high on the waist which is a great option 

for ladies who still want to show off their curves as it smooths out your figure and 

helps to conceal belly rolls. 

High-leg bikini briefs will also sit high on the hips but have a higher scoop leg line 

for reduced coverage. 

Taking care of your swim suite 

Remember, every body is beautiful and there’s a swimsuit out there to suit every 

shape and size. 

Investing in a high-quality swimsuit will ensure it is made from sturdier fabrics that 

are more resistant to sagging and won’t stretch so easily. Some tips to look after 

your swimwear include hand washing in cold water using only neutral soap; soak 

only if necessary, for a few minutes, in cold clear water, to remove any chlorine, salt 

and soap residue and line-dry in the shade to prevent fading. 

Avoid using bleach and fabric softener on your swimwear, as these will break down 

the content of your swimwear. 

Finally, have fun choosing the right swimwear for your body shape. Look for styles 

that make you feel more confident and comfortable. Prioritise fit over trends. Remember 

to be open-minded and don’t assume that 

you cannot wear a specific style because of your 

body shape or size. 

By following these tips, you can find a swimsuit that 

flatters your body and helps you feel your best. So 

go ahead, dive in and enjoy the summer! 

Text supplied: CÉLINE MAINGUY, BRAVACIOUS. Photos: FANTASIE SWIMWEAR 



Pool side. And a pina colada salad. All 

bananas and mango and pineapple 

and coconut. It’s time, says Chantal 

Lascaris, for salads to take centre 

stage. To bring them over to the main 

event. Not only for lunch or dinner, 

but breakfast and desert, too. 

The Ultimate Salad Book dishes 

up the classics - think Caprese and 

Waldorf and coleslaw, followed by 

three-ingredient salads - cucumber, 

onion and walnut; avo, artichoke 

and tomato. There’s a breakfast 

option - with butternut, portobellini 

mushrooms, chickpeas and spinach 

added to your eggs, and a glorious 

grilled veggie stack - prettiest dish in 

the book. Fish and chicken bulk up 

greens for main dishes, and there’s a 

creamy cos and rump salad that’s a 

joy. For sweet endings, fruity salads, 

like the Very Cherry Berry Salad with 

a Cointreau dressing. These are no 

sitting-on-the-side wallflowers ... 

they’re centre-stage-main-event 

delish. Struik, R400 from bookstores 

or, for a signed copy, directly 

from chantallascaris.com 

A trio of Summer friendly 

wines from De Krans. Dry 

Pinotage Rosé 2024 - soft 

and smooth, with fine red 

fruit flavours, perfect with 

fresh summer salads, the 

Free-Run Chenin Blanc 

2024 - all fresh ripe banana, 

guava and passion fruit 

with hints of lime, serve 

with a chicken braai or 

pasta, and the Wild 

Ferment Unwooded 

Chardonnay 

2024 - with well 

rounded full flavours 

of lime, grapefruit and 

creamy butterscotch, 

serve with pastas, 

pizzas, firm fleshed 

fish or chicken off the 

coals. R90 a bottle 

from your local wine 

stockist or from 

dekrans.co.za 

POOL PARTY 


Luxury RTDs - ready to drink - are 

perfect for pool parties and picnics 

and festivals ... and we’re rather 

enjoying these new Samuel 

Gelston’s Irish Whiskey premixes - a 

classic Samuel Gelston’s Whiskey & 

Lime Soda and the more summery 

Whiskey & Apple Spritz. Around 

R89 for a six pack from Makro, also at 

takealot.com and liquordrop.co.za 



Bikinis and lilos and chilled rose. 

A pina colada salad and chilled 

playlist and good vibes. 

Sun protection. Crucial. But finding the right 

sun cream for your skin can be a challenge. 

Sensitive skin. Oily skin. Concerns about 

hyperpigmentation. Hello Bioderma's 

Photoderm range, which promises to offer sun 

protection of every skin type and every skin 

condition. They’re all about #sayyestoSPF, so it’s 

SPF50+ across all. Visit bioderma.co.za to find 

which one’s for you, available at Clicks 

and dermastore.co.za. 

Woolworths print tassel tie-up 

swimsuit, R499, and reversible 

string halter bikini top and 

bottoms, R179 each. 

A delicate gold colour, this zesty Spier Field 

and Flutter Organic Chenin Blanc 2024 is all 

juicy exotic fruit - think litchi and pineapple that 

leads to a refreshing and zesty finish. Delish with 

chicken pad thai, fish and chips, or avocado and 

smoked trout salad. The Organic Rosé is crisp 

and refreshing, with strawberry, sour cherry 

and floral notes that are followed by a touch of 

citrus and vanilla. Excellent on its own or with 

salads and lighter dishes, such as smoked 

salmon tartare, sushi and mild cheeses. Both 

exclusive to Woolworths, for R99 a bottle. 



Compiled by: Kym Argo 

What would Summer be without the juicy lushness of peaches, plums and nectarines? 

For the Summer of 2024, fab recipe 

developers and food stylists Emma Nkunzana 

and Masego Mbonyana have teamed up 

with Juicy Delicious to create a catalogue of 

South African-inspired dishes. Whether you 

are hosting beach picnics or swish parties, 

braaiing in your backyard or cooking up a 

three-course feast, stone fruit add a hit of 

freshness that will wow your guests. 

Tips for making the most of the season 

Masego and Emma’s tips to make the most 

of the South African stone fruit season 

• For easy peeling of poached nectarines, 

submerge cooked nectarines into an ice 

bath for two to four minutes. 

• Grill halved peaches or nectarines until 

caramelised, then serve them as a side dish 

for braaied meats. They are just as fantastic 

as an easy dessert, drizzled with honey, 

sprinkled with cinnamon and serve with a 

dollop of vanilla ice cream. 

• Make a glaze using pureed peaches or 

nectarines, adding a touch of brown sugar, 

balsamic vinegar, and mustard. Brush it over 

your roast meats during the final stages 

of cooking for a sweet, tangy finish that 

balances savoury flavours. 

• Create a festive stone fruit salsa by 

combining diced plums, peaches, or 

nectarines with chopped red onion, fresh 

coriander, and a squeeze of lime. This fresh 

and zesty salsa is perfect as a topping for 

grilled chicken, braaied fish, or even over 

nachos for a summer twist. 

• If you want a tarter flavour from your 

stone fruit, choose slightly under ripe 

ones. They also hold their shape well for a 

stunning presentation. 

• Add thinly sliced nectarines or plums 

into a summer salad with mixed greens, 

toasted nuts, and crumbled blue cheese. 

The combination of sweet, juicy fruit and 

the salty richness of the cheese creates a 

beautiful balance of flavours. 

For the most imaginative dishes, pop over 

to juicydelicious.co.za where you’ll find 

Emma’s Braaied Chicken Gizzard Wraps 

with Plum Coleslaw, her Stone Fruit Atchar 

with Dombolo, Chicken & Caramelised 

Nectarines with Fragrant Rice, and Peach 

Shisa Nyama Marinated Chicken Flattie. 

From Masego, Biltong, Plum & Mint Salsa 

Blinis, Chicken Meatballs with Sweet and 

Sour Plum Chutney and glorious Spiced 

Nectarine Crumble. 


Curry marinated grilled peaches and blueberry salad 

Masego’s Curry marinated grilled peaches and blueberry salad is an artful 

blend of spices and citrus with the juiciness of peaches and blueberries 

topped with the smooth saltiness of Danish feta cheese. Serves 4 to 6 

You’ll need: 4 peaches, cored and cut in eighths, 60ml olive oil, 1 tsp curry 

powder, ½ tsp orange zest, 125g blueberries, 80g wild rocket, 100g pecan 

nuts, lightly roasted, 100g Danish feta 

Honey dressing: 60ml honey, 60ml olive oil, 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar, 

1 lemon, zest and juice, 10g Italian parsley, finely chopped, salt and 

pepper to taste 

To make: In a mixing bowl, combine prepared peaches with curry powder, 

olive oil, orange zest and a pinch of salt. Combine well and refrigerate for 

20 minutes. Heat a griddle pan over high heat place, peaches on the pan 

and grill on each side until you have charred marks and set aside to cool. 

Reserve the curry marinade for the dressing. 

For the honey dressing, combine the reserved curry marinade with honey, 

olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest and juice, parsley and salt and 

pepper to taste and set aside. 

To assemble, on a salad platter plate, lay rocket, grilled peaches, 

blueberries, pecan nuts and crumble feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing 

and gently toss salad just before serving. 


Aprons on 

Bake the bread. Light the braai. Invite the friends. Let’s eat. 

Honestly. Who doesn’t love Donna 

Hay! And Too Easy is one of her best 

cookbooks yet ... crammed with all the 

simple shortcuts you need, for all the 

delicious food you want. She says she 

wants to make cooking easy, simple, 

quick and fun, and this book certainly 

does all that and more. Ten Minute 

Snacks. Tossed Together Dinners. One 

Pot Pastas. Brilliant. Harper Collins 

Paul Hollywood (swoon already) loves 

a good loaf. And he’s put together 

a mouth-watering collection of 100 

Great Breads ... from basics like milk 

loaf, beer bread, pitta bread, to loaves 

with stilton and bacon, date, prune 

and pecans, chocolate and sour 

cherry. But also scones, brown bread 

ice-cream, cheese biscuits. Great 

no-nonsense tips, too. Hamlyn 

Food choices matter. And we should 

all be asking ‘was it locally produced, 

did the crop grow without chemical 

interventions, did the animal have 

a good life?’. Questions asked by 

Scott Gooding and Matilda Brown, 

regenerative farmers and owners 

of The Good Farm Shop, who’ve 

compiled this collection of everyday 

family recipes for a nourishing, hopeful 

life. Meals built around protein - meat 

and plant-based, and free from gluten 

and processed ingredients. The 

Good Farm Cookbook is all chunky 

heirloom tomato salad with crispy 

bacon and anchovies, steak and chips 

with black olive butter, salted caramel 

and honey no-churn ice cream. It’s 

food that is good for you. And for the 

planet. Murdoch Books 

The weather’s fine and it’s time to braai. 

Jan Braai Atmosfire has just hit the 

bookshelves, and it’s a scorcher. A massive, 

juicy, 400-plus pages of all the braai recipes 

you’d expect … and a whole load you’d 

never imagined. More than 200 tasty dishes 

that can be cooked over, and enjoyed 

next to, a wood fire. Jan’s added hints, 

techniques and anecdotes, the images are 

delicious, and this may well be the only 

braai book you’ll ever need. From trad faves 

like boerewors rolls with monkey gland 

sauce and cheese braaibroodjies to the 

more unexpected Peking duck and braai 

Bolognese and spanakopita. For those with 

a sweet tooth, buy this book for the puds … 

brandy and cola malva pudding, chocolate 

fondant potjie pud, banana bread potjie … 

sweet sweet endings to your family braai. 

Also in Afrikaans as Jan Braai Atmosvuur. 

R590, Penguin 



Read me 

a story 

This is a Book about Fairies. There’s only one problem. 

There are monsters hiding around every corner, just waiting to 

pull all sorts of silly pranks. Are there even any fairies in this book? 

A brilliant new book by Bloemfontien author Jaco Jacobs, with 

sensational illustrations by South African freelance 

illustrator Theodore Key. Bound to be a firm, firm fave with 

children and those who read to them. PanMacmillan, R128 

New year. New diary. New pack 

of Kitkat Chunkys. And a new 

boyfriend. Could life get any better? 

Oh yes it can. Also a new dog! But 

.. no time for BFF, which is a prob. 

From the hilarious Katie Kirby, join 

in Lottie’s latest adventure in The 

Majorly Awkward BFF Drama of 

Lottie Brooks. These really are the 

most fun ever ... if you’ve a reluctant 

reader, try a Lottie ... guaranteed 

hours of reading fun. Puffin, R219 

For fans, there’s also another brand-new 

Lottie Brook book with a twist! 

She’s just found out that you’ve been 

reading about her most 

EMBARRASSING moments for years ... it 

was meant to be her TOTALLY 

SECRET PRIVATE DIARY!! In her 

Essential Guide to Life, she helps you 

through those tweenage years with 

the best advice on school, friendship, 

crushes and, most importantly, SNACKS. 

Loads of activities (like quizzes and 

would you rather), and space for you to 

make notes and write and illustrate your 

own diary, as well as a little of mum’s 

guidance on the ‘Amazing Journey to 

Womanhood’. Puffin, R215 

Stepping into his famous dad’s 

kitchen, Buddy Oliver is showing 

young, beginner cooks just what fun 

making dinner can be. With more 

than 60 delicious recipes (think quick 

and easy pizzas, easy meatballs with 

spaghetti, choccy microwave mug 

cake), Let’s Cook is a fab book for 

those needing to build up their 

kitchen confidence. Achievable 

dishes, simple recipe methods, 

inspiring images, and helpful hints 

from Buddy throughout. It’s flavourpacked 

food for the whole family. So 

mum and dad ... hang up your aprons, 

pour a glass of wine and let the kids 

make dinner. Penguin, R510 



Story time tales. Fun reads for tweens. 

And a cook book to get the kids into the kitchen! 

Imagine an elephant’s wedding - all excited bride and naughty groom, 

finches weaving flower wreaths and a ceremony under the baobab 

tree. Magical. And just one of the four short stories aimed at five to 

10 year olds in The Tame Ways of Wild Animals by local author Irma 

Raspel. Beautiful illustrations, fun stories ... bedtime stories should 

always be this good. Also available in Afrikaans. Rockhopper Books. R199 

from Exclusive Books. 

My First South 

African Animals is 

just brilliant to read 

at home or on your 

next game drive. 

The board book 

has photos of the 

all the animals you’d expect to see .. 

giraffe and springbok, lion and ellies, 

lizards and dung beetles. Name the 

animals, tick them off, and then listen 

to the sounds they make … scan in 

the code on the back of the book and 

download the free app. Great fun. 

HPH, R157 from Exclusive Books. 

For the under six year olds, 

Once Upon a Hippo, written 

by the award-winning Ken 

Wilson-Max and illustrated by 

Zinelda McDonald, is great fun. 

Inspired by traditional African 

stories, the children will love 

the advice from the oxpeckers, 

laugh at the antics of the 

monkeys, and gasp when the 

hippo rolls on the fire and 

burns its tail, before finding 

out why the hippo has no fur. 

Hodder Children’s Books, R230 

from Exclusive Books. 

Mart is a jolly lucky mouse. He lives in 

a quiet alleyway behind a restaurant, 

where the head chef, every night, 

places a large plate of delicious 

leftovers outside the back door. All for 

Mart. But then ... horrors ... Zeus the 

scruffy dog and his best friend 

Chopper, a blue-bottomed fly, 

discover the restaurant, and want 

to share the leftovers. Local mum, 

teacher and author Michelle Linde has 

written a delightful story about the 

meaning of generosity, friendship and 

kindness. A Big Plate of Kindness is 

beautifully illustrated by 28-year-old 

Durban illustrator Thabiso Gcwensa. 

R160 from michelle@purpleninja.co.za 




Indoor plant of the month 

Venus flytrap is a carnivorous little 

plant that sounds creepy enough for 

Halloween hi-jinks but is actually quite 

practical and beautiful in a bizarre 

kind of way. The leaves act as fly traps, 

with the inner part of the leaf looking 

like a pink mouth surrounded by 

spiny, sharp teeth. Along comes a fly 

and the leaf snaps shut. 

When grown indoors the Venus 

flytrap needs at least six hours of sun, 

so it will thrive in a sunny room, on a 

windowsill or on the patio. Place the 

plant in a 2 to 4cm deep saucer filled 

with water. To prevent it from rotting, 

let the tray dry out for a short period 

every week but never let the plant 

dry out completely as this will kill it. 

There is no need to fertilise because 

the flies provide all the nutrients the 

plant needs. 

In Winter the plant goes dormant 

and dies down. Move it to a cool area 

so that it stays dormant. Water less, 

keeping the soil lightly moist. Come 

Summer, move it back into the sun. 

Details: lvgplant.co.za 

Text: ALICE COETZEE 

Veggie of the month 

Squash Bennings Green is a quick and easy 

to grow heirloom patty pan squash, that is regarded as 

one of the tastiest of the Summer squash varieties - 

with a nutty, slightly sweet flavour. The saucer shaped 

fruit has scalloped edges and is pale green 

when young, maturing to a creamy white. The 

medium sized bushy plant is a prolific producer 

throughout Summer, with the first fruit ready to 

harvest within 50 days of germination. Sow seed 

directly into the soil in a sunny position, in fertile, well 

composted soil. Water around the base of the plant 

and don’t allow it to completely dry out. The fruit is at 

its tastiest when eaten young and green. 

Older fruit can be added to slow cooked stews, 

casseroles and potjies. Details: kirchhoffs.co.za 

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SWEET 

& SUNNY 

Tasty Summer squash, beautiful and bizarre 

leaf snaps and nectar rich flowers 

Garden tasks for November 

• It is still a good time to plant Summer flowers 

like impatiens and begonias for shade, and 

dahlias, gazanias, gaillardia, gaura, marigolds, 

portulaca and salvia for sun. 

• Feed roses and hydrangeas once a month 

and water more often if it gets very hot. Renew 

mulch to keep the soil moist for longer. 

• Succession sowing of most vegetables can 

be continued up until the end of this month. 

• In the absence of rain, water deeply at 

least once a week. 

• To prevent fungus diseases in the lawn, do not 

water during the hottest time of the day. Rather 

water early in the morning or late afternoon. 

We’re planting … 

Cuphea Sweet talk because 

it’s the perfect pollinator plant. 

It produces nectar-rich flowers in 

shades of bright red, deep pink, or 

lavender splash. Plants are low growing 

and compact, suitable for a sunny bed, 

border or containers. They are heat tolerant 

and flower from Spring to Autumn. For 

a neat and colourful border, space 

plants 20 to 30cm apart. Plants are 

heat tolerant but will do best with 

regular deep watering in 

Summer. Fertilise once 

a month. 


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Slack-packing through the 

De Hoop Nature Reserve 

Four days of walking and exploring the beauty of the De Hoop Nature Reserve ... 

enjoying the wealth of marine, bird and animal life and discovering rare plants. 

And at the end of each day’s hike, tucking into gourmet meals and staying over in a 

luxurious, comfortable villa. Ramblers dreams are made of this. 

Slack-packing adventures are made for those of us who love to walk 

through magnificent reserves, connect with nature, but aren’t that 

keen on the whole camping-in-the-middle-of-nowhere thing! After a 

strenuous day, the last thing we want is to fiddle around with tent poles 

and try to rustle up something on an open fire. 

So we’re mad about the newly launched The De Hoop Trail: Vlei to 

Whales ... a fully catered and guided four day, three night experience 

where you’ll cover about 38km through the pristine De Hoop Nature 

and Marine Reserve. One of the largest natural areas managed by 

CapeNature, it’s just a wonderful four days of sea, deserted beaches, 

exploring the Ramsar-listed vlei, wide open spaces, coastal fynbos, and 

diverse animal and bird life, including the endangered Cape Vulture 

and the very best whale watching. 

Guests stay in the De Hoop Collection’s De Mond Villa, a newly 

restored and refurbished Villa right on the edge of the Ramsar-listed 

vlei. An exclusive blend of authenticity, luxury and comfort, the five 

en-suite bedroomed De Mond Villa offers awesome interior decor, 

Wi-Fi, a private outside area with barbeque and swimming pool and 

the most incredible views. It is completely off the grid (thanks to a 

combination of solar and gas facilities) and being right on the edge of 

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the vlei spectacular birdlife awaits you, plus the possible sightings of 

wild bush pigs, otters, rock dassies, herds of Eland and even leopard 

tracks. Should the villa already be booked, The Collection’s historic 

Melkkamer Homestead on the opposite side of the vlei is offered as 

an alternative. And you won’t go hungry ... guests tuck into breakfasts 

or brunches, lunches and picnics, snacks and dinners. 

De Hoop is an easy three hour drive from Cape Town or George. 

A minimum of four guests are required - and you should be 

reasonably fit to enjoy the experience. Not suitable for those under 12. 

The rate of R14200 a person (valid until Sept 2025) includes the three 

night/four day experience, with a guide, all meals and snacks, local 

house wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, and road transfers to and 

from de Mond Villa and within de Hoop. 

Details: res@dehoopcollection.co.za or 021-422 4522 



Spoil 

November 

A sparkling burst of citrus notes, fused with a fresh and 

breezy Italian Riviera Marine Accord. Delicate White Azalea 

nuances intertwined with the irresistible flavour of Italian 

Tiramisu. This newly launched Ferragamo Signorina 

Unica may well be our favourite Summer fragrance ever ... 

an iconic floral gourmand blend that exudes sophistication 

and indulgence. It’s all free spirits and vitality, joy and 

happiness, wrapped up in a vibrant orange Signorina glass 

flacon and topped with a tone-on-tone Vara Bow ribbon. 

From R1299 from DisChem and Edgars. 

We’ve a bottle of Ferragamo Signorina Unica to give away ... 

simply pop over to @getitnationalmagazines on Instagram 

or Facebook, find the Spoil post and follow the prompts.

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