Pretoria June 2019

PRETORIA 

CHEERS TO 

THE DADS 

GREAT FASHION AND GIFT IDEAS 

Pretoria power 

couple Osman & 

Shaaista shines 

Taste beer like 

a connoisseur 

HOTPOD YOGA 

All you need to know 

about this new trend 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

JUNE 2019

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Tamara Kirsch 

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Sulet Linde 

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James O’Ehley 

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Shirley Frattaroli 

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Volume 14 

Issue 05 

June 19 

CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU ... 

4 Spend some time with dad at the 

Whisky and Gin Live Celebrations, take 

the kids to see Disney On Ice’s Magical Ice 

Festival or get some fresh air and beer at 

the Capital Craft Beer Festival 2019 

BOOK CLUB 

6 Read more about the hottest new 

releases and do not forget to join our 

book club 

WISH LIST 

8 The goodies we cannot wait to get our 

hands on this month 

SOCIALS 

10 See who attended the launch of the 

SPAR Women’s Challenge 

12 Did you know that the Southern Sun 

Pretoria now have monthly jazz nights? 

PEOPLE 

14 Osman and Shaaista Osman’s 

business is growing from strength to 

strength but for them, family is what it’s 

all about 

16 Joan Hettema is a writer of note 

and now her new book Jacaranda Rain 

- A South African story is flying off the 

shelves 

FASHION 

18 Fashion buys for the man in your life 

BEAUTIFUL THINGS FOR 

DAD 

20 Beauty spoils for dad 

HEALTH 

22 All about Hotpod yoga and why you 

should try it 

FOOD 

24 Tasting beer like a pro - it’s easy as pie! 

GARDENING 

26 Get the kids to help and make dad his 

very own Bonsai tree 

TRAVEL 

28 Join us for a special photo safari 

WIN 

34 Win a trio of goodies from the Lou 

Harvey leopard collection 

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24 

20 

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Out & About 

Pencil these events into your June diary right now! 

If you have a date for the Get It diary page, email the info at east a month in advance to adrib@rekord.co.za 

May - 01June You know we love 

30 ourselves a glass (or two) of good 

whisky and gin, so you can imagine our 

excitement for the Whisky and Gin Live 

Celebrations to be held at Menlyn Mall 

shopping centre. Gin has never been 

cooler and has become an extremely 

popular drink, especially as independent 

gin-makers put their own stamp on 

the market. Tickets sell at R260 online 

and R290 at the door. Please note that 

absolutely no under-18s will be allowed. 

Designated driver tickets are available. 

A bottle of Valpré Stillwater is included 

in the ticket price, and UBER will be on 

hand to ensure that everyone in your 

party is able to have a good time. 

Details: www.ticketpros.co.za. 

14-17 

Love all things Disney? Of 

course you do! Well, then 

you’ll be happy to know that Mickey 

Mouse and Minnie Mouse are bringing 

the most magical moments from across 

the Disney kingdom to the capital city 

as Disney On Ice presents its Magical 

Ice Festival right here in Pretoria at the 

Sun Arena at Time Square. Princesses 

Ariel, Rapunzel and Belle will all take 

part in the festival and fans can expect 

special appearances by Anna and Elsa 

from Frozen! So get the gang together 

and journey up the North Mountains 

with the hilarious snowman Olaf, 

rugged mountain-man Kristoff and 

his loyal reindeer Sven as they help 

the sisters along the way in a story 

full of action, adventure, magic and 

unforgettable characters. Follow some 

of your favourite Disney characters as 

they each embark on their own epic 

journeys and see Mickey Mouse and 

Minnie Mouse guide fans through 

a winsome wonderland where they 

encounter Sebastian and the Daughters 

of Triton from The Little Mermaid, the 

rowdy inhabitants of the Snuggly 

Duckling from Tangled and the loyal 

enchanted servants from Beauty and the 

Beast. Tickets range from R50 to R450. 

Details: www.computicket.com. 

15 

This June we are celebrating the men in our lives and what 

better place than at the Capital Craft Beer Festival 2019 

at the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens? It’s the seventh annual 

Capital Craft beer fest and festivalgoers can look forward to a festival 

like no other with over 40 brewers present, over 200 beers on tap, 

ample entertainment (three stages with entertainers to the likes of 

Mango Groove, Fokofpolisiekar, Koos Kombuis, Casper de Vries and The 

Honeymooners Band) and a massive variety of food stalls to indulge your 

tastebuds. And there will even be drinks for non-beer drinkers as well 

as a few non-alcoholic options. A kids’ area and safe parking will also be 

provided. Speaking about the men in our lives, he’ll be happy to know 

that the rugby (Stormers vs Sharks at 3pm and Bulls vs Lions at 5pm) 

will also be shown on the big screen. Details: www.capitalcraft.co.za. 

16-17 

We are all about 

supporting local talent 

and local pianist Charl du Plessis 

is one of the best. See the Piano 

Man Charl du Plessis and the 

Brooklyn Theatre Salon Ensemble 

live in action in celebration of the 

10-year anniversary of the release 

of his album Piano Man. In 2019, 

Salon Music celebrates 25 years of 

dedicated service to the community, 

promoting both classical music and 

the performing arts. Charl’s artistry is 

truly compelling, as he speeds though 

a variety of styles from Bach to Elton 

John, capturing the essence of every 

work with finely tuned sophistication 

and elegance. The Brooklyn Theatre 

Salon Ensemble, comprising five 

talented young SA string players, 

tastefully accompanies him. Tickets 

range from R140 to R250. 

Details: www.ticketspace.co.za. 

30 

Wanneer laas het jy gelag tot jy 

huil? Bespreek nou jou kaartjies 

en vertrek saam met Mathys Roets en 

Dana Snyman op ‘n bittersoet storiereis, 

Mathys & Dana – Lag van die Huil, 

wat jou soms sal laat lag en soms ‘n 

traan sal laat stort – nes die lewe maar 

is. Luister uit vir die liedjie deur Nardus 

du Plooy, “In My Lewe”– behalwe vir 

Mathys het dit ook spesiale betekenis 

vir Dana. Nardus het die liedjie jare 

gelede op die begrafnis van ‘n vriend 

van hul albei gesing. Die vriend het sy 

eie lewe geneem. Mathys vertel ook van 

sy vriendskap met Lucas Maree en dit 

het weer vir Dana herinner aan ‘n storie 

wat Lucas vertel het van hoe sy ouma 

op ‘n Sondagmiddag wou wegloop 

van Prieska af. “My ma wou ook soms 

wegloop van die platteland af,” sê Dana. 

“Ek het ‘n storie oor sulke vrouens om te 

vertel.” Kaartjies vir die vertoning by die 

Atterbury Teater is tussen R160 and R180 

beskikbaar. Details: www.itickets.co.za. 

04 Get It Pretoria June 2019

CELEBRATING YOUNG SCIENTISTS DURING YOUTH MONTH 

Murendeni Lalamani Veterinary Nurse 

Murendeni’s job highlights 

• Caring for and looking after sick zoo animals and seeing them 

make a significant recovery. 

• The excitement of learning new techniques and working with a 

variety of captive animal species. 

Murendeni’s passion for caring for his pet while he was young fuelled 

his ambition to make a contribution in covering the gap of lack of 

qualified veterinary nursing professionals in the country. He holds a 

veterinary nursing diploma from the University of Pretoria, which he 

completed in 2014. 

Murendeni has had an exciting four years and three months of working 

as a veterinary nurse in the Research & Scientific Services Department 

at the National Zoological Garden, Pretoria. 

Murendeni’s day to day work with his team focuses mostly on animal 

health checks, marking of new-borns, checking the pharmacy 

inventory and game capture. He also gets to spend time in a wellequipped 

clinical pathology lab. 

Zwelakhe Zondi Scientific Authority Technician 

Zwelakhe’s job highlights 

• Attending the CITES CoP16 which was hosted by South Africa. 

Zwelakhe’s favourite school subject was natural science. His interest 

in nature was also inspired from watching National Geographic 

programmes. Seeing researchers out in the wild working with plants 

and animals affirmed his passion for this field. Furthermore, Zwelakhe’s 

desire to follow a different career path from what his peers wanted 

motivated him to pursue studies in the field of zoology. He holds a 

B.Sc. in zoology and an honours degree. 

Zwelakhe has been working in the natural science field for six 

years. He is currently working as a scientific authority technician 

in the Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring Directorate and is 

based at the National Herbarium in the Pretoria National Botanical 

Garden. His job entails extracting and analysing the Convention on 

International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora 

(CITES) trade data, which is used to prioritise species in trade that are 

of conservation concern. Zwelakhe conducts cycad nursery audits for 

CITES registration. He endorsed and developed Cynthia Giddy’s wild 

cycad characteristics which can be used to help distinguish between 

wild or artificially propagated cycads. 

JUNE ENVIRONMENTAL DAYS 

5 June - World Environment Day 

8 June - World Oceans Day 

www.sanbi.org 

June 2019 Get It Pretoria 05

Book club 

Get your adrenalin pumping! 

Two young girls on their gap year go missing in 

Thailand; their families frantic, desperate and 

thrust into the international spotlight. A journalist 

wants to be first with the story, but keeps thinking 

of her own travelling son whom she hasn’t seen 

for two years. We raced through Fiona Barton’s 

The Suspect ... it’s gripping and full of twists to 

keep you guessing. Couldn’t put it down! Penguin, 

R290 • One death might be an accident. Two look 

like murder. A detective investigating the shooting 

of a man by his pregnant wife recognises her as 

the same woman who, apparently accidentally, 

shot her father 16 years before. Now she must find 

out if the woman has twice been a victim, or if 

she’s about to, once again, get away with murder. 

Never Tell by Lisa Gardner is all twists, turns and a 

thrilling read. Penguin, R290 

The Taking of Annie Thorne by CJ Tudor 

(The Chalk Man) is not an enjoyable read. 

But it’s one you won’t be able to put down. 

It’s the dark tale of Joe Thorn, a troubled 

man who returns to his home town ... a 

town where once, years ago, his sister went 

missing for two days and then came back. 

But although no one could put their finger 

on it, something was just wrong with little 

Annie. A twist which will give you shivers at 

the end! Penguin, R290 • In Out of the Dark, 

Gregg Hurwitz has the incredible Orphan X, 

Evan Smoak, working out how to kill the 

president of the USA. This is the fourth 

Orphan X novel ... once again a fast-paced, 

edge-of-your-seat, brilliant read. Penguin, 

R290 • Saints and Sinners is a rather macabre 

theme for a wedding ... even more so when 

a young woman is found murdered. With 

no means of identification and with all 

guests denying knowing her, psychologist 

Alex Delaware and LAPD Lieutenant Milo 

Sturgis have to question hundreds of guests 

to find out who the victim is and why she 

was murdered. In Jonathan Kellerman’s 

The Wedding Guest, the reception’s over, and 

the hunt for a killer is on! Century, R270 


PROMOTION 

Kalahari 

This month’s focus ... sensitive and sensitised skin 

Did you know that approximately 50 per cent of clients believe they 

suffer from sensitive skin? In fact, what they’re really experiencing 

is sensitised skin! Truly sensitive skin is usually genetically inherited 

and tends to be more prominent in younger skin. Due to the higher 

histamine levels in the body, sensitive skin can be more susceptible to 

inflammatory conditions, like psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema. For this 

particular skin type, the slightest irritation or provocation can cause 

a flare up as a result of allergies, pollution, chemical irritants, illness, 

extreme temperatures, and other undesirable external conditions. 

On the other hand, sensitised skin – also known as ‘reactive skin’ – is 

usually self-induced. This type of skin irritation can occur due to 

pre-existing conditions which have gone undiagnosed or untreated 

such as acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and certain food allergies. 

The use of harsh chemical cosmetics, make-up, medicine, hormones 

and too many professional treatments which strip the skin’s natural 

hydrolipid barrier, are all major contributing factors. When allergens 

come into contact with intolerant skin, the body issues a full-blown 

immune response, releasing antibodies to attack the offending 

substance, resulting in visible reddening and inflammation. 

JUNE FOCUS 

Kalahari treatment of the 

month ... The Honeybush 

skin treatment 

The natural plant extracts found in our 

Honeybush Skin Treatment include rooibos 

tea, shea butter and Kigelia africana 

which will instantly soothe, hydrate and 

moisturise sensitised skin, without causing 

any further irritation. Not only is this a 

deeply nourishing treatment, but it is also 

the ideal phase 1 treatment with which 

to start your Kalahari Skincare journey. 

A trained Kalahari therapist will use this 

time to thoroughly assess your skin, 

design an effective treatment strategy and 

recommend homecare products specifically 

suited to address your skin concerns. 

Kalahari product of the month ... 

Phytoflora Serum 

When treating sensitive and sensitised skin 

conditions, controlling the skin’s natural flora balance 

is an important component in preventing a reaction. 

Our Phytoflora Serum contains a combination of 

Phyto-effective ingredients such as probiotics, 

nasturtium flower extract, red algae and 

malachite stone extract which maintain and 

balance the skin’s natural microbes. Further 

benefits of this serum include: radically 

improving the skin’s complex defence system 

and barrier function; cell oxygenation; 

protection against environmental pollutants 

and the overall prevention of cell-ageing. R252. 

For more information contact Kalahari on 011-656-1122. For your nearest 

KALAHARI Pretoria salon, visit our NEW WEBSITE www.kalaharilifestyle.com 

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Wish List 

We are mad about these June buys 

KICK BACK 

… and relax. Don’t mind if we do with this Lord Digsby footstool in 

revival velvet navy from Weylandts. Inspired by old leather furniture 

that would have filled the well-heeled homes of the 19th century, the 

Lord Digsby is fully tufted by hand and made using authentic timehonoured 

techniques, with the studded taped leather trim around the 

bottom edge adding a crisp finish. Stylish, sleek and uber-comfortable. 

Plus, Dad will love it, R14 995. Details: www.weylandts.co.za. 

08 Get It Pretoria June 2019 

BAGGING HIM! 

Keeping all your things together with the 

Thule Crossover 2 backpack (20-litre 

capacity) is as easy as pie. Plus, we’re 

guaranteed that the man in your life will 

absolutely love it as a gift! Your laptop will 

be safe and secure and small electronics and 

accessories can easily be kept in the front 

panel with its slip pockets, elastic loops, a 

zippered mesh pocket and the PowerPocket 

cord management system for charging on 

the go. The backpack can attach securely to 

rolling luggage when travelling and identity 

documentation and personal information 

can be kept safe and secured with the RFID 

blocking pocket. We love it in the dress blue 

colour, but it’s also available in black and forest 

night, R3 999. Details: www.thulestore.co.za. 

SPOIL DAD 

Still stuck on ideas to spoil the dad (or 

man) in your life this winter? We have a 

great idea. Ngala Lodge, located just 

a short distance from the capital next 

to the Dinokeng Game Reserve, is the 

perfect spot for a weekend getaway. 

Enjoy sightings of the majestic Big Five 

and kick back and relax in the unspoilt 

bush light years away from the hustle 

and bustle of contemporary life. Choose 

between the self-catering safari unit, 

Deluxe King room or self-catering full 

lodge. Details: www.ngalalodge.co.za. 

HEAD ON 

Winter is the perfect time 

to unwind with a steaming 

cup of hot cocoa and a 

good book. And it you’re 

anything like us, you’ll 

have an entire bookcase 

filled to the brim with 

great reads. Make sure 

your books are kept neat 

and organised with this 

quirky rhino bookend. It 

will even be a great gift 

idea for Dad. It’s functional 

art and a great way to 

show off your reads of the 

month, R695. Details: 

www.blockandchisel.co.za.

THANK YOU, DADDY! 

If the dad in your life loves rum, 

we have a gift idea he’ll freak 

about. Introducing the 

newly released Don Papa 

10-year-old rum, made 

at their distillery in the 

Philippines. Aged for 

10 years in re-charred 

barrels, it’s dark amber 

in colour with a rich 

powerful aroma. Keep 

your nose open for 

the bold flavours of 

cacao, dried fruits and 

subtle wood notes, 

R2 120. Details: www. 

trumanandorange.com. 

WINTER WONDERFUL 

The colder winter months are usually the time when 

men (and women) head into the great outdoors for 

some hunting. Local manufacturer Is Moz Bos specialises 

in a range of wonderful and luxurious 

creams and soaps to help keep you and 

your family free from pesky mosquitoes 

and tick bites. The range is infused with 

citronella extracts. Keep a lookout for 

their special Bos feet cream that will 

allow for silky soft feet and heels in no 

time. The range is available at selected 

Van Heerden Pharmacies, Outdoor 

Warehouse stores, De Afrikander 

Handelshuis and more. Prices may differ. 

Details: www.ismozbos.co.za. 

BEAUTIFUL BAGS 

We know traditionally June is all about the dads in our 

lives, but who says there can’t be a few special spoils for 

yourself? We are crushing on this gorgeous Oceanum 

urchin velvet circle bag from Wanderland Collective. 

The luxurious printed velvet circle bag with 

leather strap features a hand-painted design by 

Nicole Levenberg of Aureum Designs and will 

absolutely leave your friends green with envy, 

R1 200. Details: www.wanderland.co.za. 

VELVET LOVE 

Aren’t these fabric covered state hanging earrings 

from Accessorize the prettiest? We’re absolutely in 

love, R199. Details: www.accessorize.co.za. 

BOOTY BEAUTIFUL 

Everyone deserves at least 

one pair of gorgeous boots 

and it doesn’t get prettier 

or more practical than these 

Hunter boots in original 

refined navy. The all new 

Hunter boots are made with 

more flexible rubber, styled 

with a stepped topline and 

tailored, slimmer silhouette. 

Comfort is key and these 

babies will look amazing 

with jeans or a skirt, 

R2 599. Details: www. 

zando.co.za. 

PRETTY 

AS A COAT 

Keeping warm 

has never looked 

this cute. Pair this 

gorgeous Ellie Dolly 

coat from Forever 

New with a skirt 

and stockings, your 

favourite pair of 

jeans or leggings 

with a cosy knit 

and heels, flats 

or sneakers. This 

pretty coat will look 

amazing no matter 

your style, 

R1 599. Details: 

www.forevernew.co.za.

#YesIAm inspires 

at SPAR Women’s 

Challenge launch 

Boasting a new look and a new name, the 2019 SPAR Women’s Challenge 

Tshwane was officially launched recently at Sun Arena, Time Square, and entries 

are now open. The race’s title has now changed from ‘SPAR Women’s Challenge 

Pretoria’ to the ‘SPAR Women’s Challenge Tshwane’. The 2019 theme is #YesIAm. 

The aim? To challenge women to look at how they define themselves, fairly and 

without judgment. It’s about being yourself on your own terms. 

The race takes place at 14:00 on Saturday 3 August at SuperSport Park in 

Centurion. 

Lindie Strydom. 

Chantel Struwig, Willem Botha, Charleen Goschen, Hanna Grobler, 

Sarina Frauenstein and Lindie Strydom. 

Donnalee Roberts, Charleen Goschen, Ivan Botha and Napo Masheane. 

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp, Hanna Grobler, Charleen Goschen and Warrior Ric. 

Walter Vilakazi, Charleen Goschen and Daan du Toit. 



hair atelier 

op stel hare en grimering 

www.folliclehair.co.za 

Jazzy Fridays are 

here to stay 

Never sure what to do on a Friday night? Well, we might have some good news. 

You can now swing by Southern Sun Hotel in Arcadia every last Friday of the 

month for live jazz sessions.If this is your kind of scene then you need to make 

your way to the Jazzy Fridays held every last Friday of the month at Southern 

Sun hotel in Arcadia. Guests from across the capital recently got a taste of Jazz 

Fridays, getting to enjoy live jazz music while feasting on a delicious braai meal. 

Entrance to Jazz Fridays are free and a meal sells for R110 per person. 

Lerato Rakgosi, Evelyn Maredi, Mokgaetji Lekota and Rebecca Sape. 

Tali Munzhedzi and Jessica Dlamini. 

Op stel hare en grimering vir troues, foto 

sessies, films, musiek videos en liefdadigheid. 

Volledige diens haar salon vir naels. 

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Khumo Morekgure and Thabiso Tladi.

EVERY FIRST THURSDAY 

Good Food. Live Music. Great Vibe. 

Every first Thursday of the month from 5pm. 

Book at your favourite restaurant. 

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TO THE 

KING & QUEEN 

When it comes to the Who’s Who of the city’s elite, Shaaista and Osman Osman is the capital’s 

own power couple. Business partners and parents to two little girls, the Osmans make 

juggling business and family look easy. We wanted to know just how they do it. 

Born and raised in Pretoria, 

Shaaista and Osman Osman 

both called Laudium home 

for many years before finally 

settling down in Centurion. 

Osman attended Central Islamic School 

in Laudium and Shaaista the Pretoria 

Muslim School. And although they both 

called Laudium home at the time, the 

dynamic duo’s paths would only cross 

years later. 

“I think I was about six or seven years 

old when Bollywood shows were allowed 

to come back into South Africa after 

apartheid ended and a friend of my father 

organised a show with Amitabh Bachchan 

at the Sharks Rugby Stadium. 

“While standing in line to go in, I saw 

everyone waiting to greet the gentleman 

who had organised the show. He had a 

walkie-talkie in his hand and it was at that 

point that I wanted to be the guy with the 

walkie-talkie and not the guy on the stage. 

I guess I am blessed and fortunate to be 

living my dream today,” Osman explains 

his passion for events management. 

Little did he know then that his now 

wife, Shaaista, also had big dreams of one 

day owning her own events company. 

When she was just 18 years old, she 

started a company called Paragon 

Generation, which focused on the 

upliftment and development of skills 

education for everyone from minors all the 

way to tertiary level. 

“I organised a lot of small events before 

moving onto more private and corporate 

events,” the bubbly businesswoman says. 

In 2004, she started Regalo Ed Fragranza, 

one of the countries’ first online fragrance 

stores. She was importing from Paris and 

London as well as all over the world, and in 

2009 Blu Blood came into existence. 

Blu Blood is a lifestyle and 

communications company specialising in 

live events and entertainment throughout 

Africa. 

They are the leading producers of 

Bollywood events on the continent and 

on the local comedy front they own the 

brand Kings & Queens of Comedy, which 

tours throughout South Africa and plays 

to sold-out audiences. 

“We also have a public relations and 

communications arm that handles crisis 

management as well as PR, corporate 

profiling, artist management, a digital 

media agency and a print and design 

house, ” Osman explains. 

Although the couple grew up in the 

same community of Laudium, they never 

met until one day when they both used 

the services of the same graphic designer. 

Osman was organising one of his first 

events, the Laudium Community Bizarre 

and Shaaista needed some design work 

done for her Mama Africa campaign for 

Childline. 

“Shaaista demanded to be helped first 

and I decide to strike up a conversation 

– without any response. She was so 

beautiful ... but so out of my league! I did, 

however, get her phone number and a 

beautiful friendship soon started,” Osman 

fondly remembers their first encounter. 

“I can’t say that it was love at first 

sight, but it’s been the most amazing 

relationship that I have ever had, and it 

grew so strong and so deep that our love 

runs ever deep to this day. It’s a love that 

humbles and grounds us,” Shaaista adds. 

As if written in the stars, the couple soon 

after merged their lives and businesses, 

building it into the success story it is today. 

“Being the good husband that I am, 

I decided to relinquish my brand and melt 

my company into Shaaista’s company Blu 

Blood. Well, it was that and the fact that 

she had the better logo,” Osman jokes. 

So who does what? And how difficult is it 

really working so closely with a spouse? 

“Shaaista is very good with proposals; 

she is the one who comes up with all these 

crazy ideas. I’m the person that makes 

it happen, I’m the deal maker. I turn her 

crazy ideas into reality,” 

Working together so closely, it also helps 

if your spouse is your best friend. 

“You have to share the same vision and 

ambition and have the same goals to 

make things happen. Shaaista and I both 

know where we want to be and what we 

want for our brand and company. One 

difficult thing, however, is learning when 

to switch off and keep a positive point 

of view even during conflict times. For 

example, if you’re in the dog box at home, 

you’re business partner cannot give you 

the silent treatment at the office,” Osman 

explains. “You can’t take your work into 

the bedroom and you can’t take your 

bedroom into the workplace. That being 

said, Osman is an amazing individual and 

a real force of nature to work with. He 

pushes my boundaries and I push him 

too, but at the same time, we ground 

each other and that is an important asset,” 

Shaaista adds. 

“Call it the yin to my yang, north to 

south, east to west, day to night – I would 

not want to work with anyone else but 

him, and I am so privileged and honoured 

to do so every day of my life.” 

When the couple isn’t working, they like 

to relax at home with their two daughters, 

aged seven months and five years, and 

catch up on their favourite series. 

“It sounds very simplistic but in the 

hectic, crazy lifestyle that we lead, we find 

great solace and great pleasure in just 

relaxing which we don’t get a lot of during 

the week,” Shaaista says. Family means 

everything to the Osmans and somehow 

they make juggling family life and work 

look easy. 

Text: Mariëtte van Niekerk/ Make-up and Hair: Follicle Inc./ Photographer: Anthony Horak Photography/ Location: Yadah Castle (A’la Turka Restaurant and Hammam Turkish Bath and Spa) 


A young Joan with her beloved dog Peter Pan. Joan in her younger years. Joan and her Rag date at the Rag Ball. 

Joan and friends at a TUKS Rag Ball. 

Joan and her son Sean on the 

back of her horse, Curly. 

Helena as the nightingale in a Pretoria children’s 

theatre production. 


Jan and Joan on their wedding day. 

Text: Mariëtte van Niekerk/ Photos: Supplied

For the love of 

writing 

Joan Hettema is no stranger in literary circles and has honed her writing skills over the 

years working in all aspects of the craft. Now, after a process of 13 years she’s published 

her book, Jacaranda Rain - A South African story and we wanted to find out more about 

this interesting local writer. 

Joan Hettema’s passion for reading 

and books began with her father 

reading her fairy tales, long before 

she could even read herself. This 

special relationship with the written word 

kickstarted a career in writing spanning 

several decades 

She has dabbled in journalism, written 

text for theatre programmes, worked 

on articles on scientific research and 

was a lecturer and judge for a national 

publication forum. These days she edits 

dissertations and other writing. 

“I love language as it reflects the 

workings of the human mind and heart. 

It has such variety and can express every 

nuance of thought and feeling,” says Joan, 

who attended Brooklyn Primary before 

matriculating at Pretoria High School for 

Girls. 

She even worked as a newspaper 

journalist for The Pretoria News, a career 

that she says completely started by 

chance. 

“I knew the journalists who worked as 

theatre critics for the newspaper and 

went to show them my baby son after 

he was born. They then told me that the 

newspaper was looking for a copy typist. 

“In those days, there were no cellphones, 

e-mails and so forth and the court 

reporter had to phone in the text of the 

story to the copy typist. 

“After a few months, the news editor 

said there was a vacancy for a reporter 

and asked if I would be interested. 

“I had worked for SA Panorama, a 

monthly glossy depicting the best 

of South Africa and published by the 

SA Information Services, as well as 

SA Digest, a weekly newsletter for the 

same department, so it was just a matter 

of adjusting to more stringent deadlines,” 

Joan explains. 

The Pretorian is a self-confessed 

bookworm and holds multiple 

qualifications: a degree from the 

University of Pretoria majoring in English 

and Latin, a BA (Hons) English Language 

and Literature from Unisa and Troisième 

Degré from the Alliance Francaise. 

“This is quite simply an enduring 

curiosity and desire to know about 

everything possible. But true knowledge 

goes much deeper than book learning. 

Each person has to find the core 

themselves,” Joan adds. 

You might recognise her surname as 

apart from her own accolades, Joan’s 

husband was the late Jan Hettema, 

Springbok Olympic Cyclist and Springbok 

Rally Champion and her daughter is 

acclaimed singer, Helena Hettema. 

The Muckleneuk resident recently 

finished her book Jacaranda Rain: A 

South African Story. It is a tale within a 

tale and tells a personal story against 

the backdrop of the purple blooms of 

Pretoria renowned for its jacaranda trees. 

Spanning seven decades, the mood and 

atmosphere of South Africa come to life 

– from the time of the Second World War 

under the leadership of Jan Smuts – to 

more than 40 years of National Party rule 

and Nelson Mandela’s release after 27 

years of imprisonment and becoming 

president of the “Rainbow Nation” in 1994; 

and finally, a new era with the ascendancy 

of Cyril Ramaphosa in 2018. “The idea of 

the book just came to me and unfolded 

as I went along. Essentially it was done 

in a few months, but then the tidyingup 

process – taking out some bits and 

adding others – took another few years,” 

Joan explained the process. 

All events in the book really happened, 

as seen through her eyes. Some names 

have been changed, but she tried to 

depict the mood of the various decades 

and the mores that motivate people. 

All in all, the book took 13 years to 

complete and you can get your copy at 

Uppercase Books at Menlyn Maine and 

Protea Books in Hatfield. It is also available 

on Amazon and on Kindle as an e-book. 

Any advice for up-and-coming writers 

hoping to pin down their story in book 

form? “If you have an idea just sit down 

and start writing. When the time is right 

it will simply flow out of you. The inner 

dialogue and self-doubt can hold one 

up. It is also very lonely – it is fruitless to 

discuss your ideas with others, as this 

can blur the concept and confuse one’s 

inspiration,” she says. 

“When I start writing, I cannot stop. This 

usually takes place in the early hours of 

the morning just before and after sunrise. 

One carries on for a few hours until 

exhausted. However, everyone has their 

own pattern of working,” she adds. 

When Joan is not busy writing, she 

loves to read, sew or take long walks with 

her dog Rex-Star. She’s a self-confessed 

hermit. At present Hher favourite author 

is the South African, Wilbur Smith. “He is 

able to recreate dialogue that is totally 

authentic and is a master of action and 

suspense. He was also once a journalist 

and this can be seen in his style. 

* Joan’s book, Jacaranda Rain: A South 

African Story, will be launched at the Arts 

Association Pretoria in Mackie St (off 

Queen Wilhelmina) next to the Trim Park, 

Nieuw-Muckleneuk on 8 June. The event 

will start at 10:30am for 11am. 


SUITS 

BE 

GONE 

Who says only women care about fashion? We live in modern times and male fashion looks 

can rival their female counterparts any day. But what to wear if suits are not your thing? 

Here are a few ideas: 

If you’re a man who dreads getting 

ready for the office in the morning, 

we have a few ideas that might help, 

courtesy of Crate|ov Clothes stylist, Big 

Kev. 

“The good news is that suits are officially 

out! That’s right, new reports show that 

only 10% of men in the workplace still 

wear a suit to work,” Big Kev says. 

This after the majority of men polled 

said that the change was due to suits just 

being too uncomfortable. A more casual, 

yet still professional approach is more 

comfortable and affordable. 

“Wearing an outfit of their choice gives 

men a chance to express themselves and 

their personalities better, said the study,” 

Big Kev adds. 

Most workplaces are becoming more 

chilled: less of a hierarchy and more of 

a team. Long gone are the days where 

bosses were seen as scary authoritarian 

figures – these days they function more 

as coaches and facilitators. So no wonder 

dress codes are becoming much less 

formal and a lot more casual. 

Now don’t go thinking that suits are out 

completely. 

It used to be that men wore suits 

during the day while the more casual 

attire were kept for night time. But if 

you’re still keen on a suit, most men are 

dressing down their suits for after-work 

drinks, events or dates. Simply leave off 

the tie and go for more casual shoes to 


show off your ensemble in a cooler way. 

So what to wear when ditching the suit? 

JACKETS AND KNITS 

A sports jacket can dress up jeans in a 

flash while still being less formal than a 

blazer. Jerseys and sweaters are also a 

good idea in cooler weather. 

Opt for a lightweight knit in solid colours 

that doesn’t clash with whatever else 

you’re wearing. Stay clear of anything too 

baggy and make sure your clothes fit you 

right. 

1. Cotton blend Harrington jacket from 

Trenery, R1 499. 

Details: www.woolworths.co.za. 

2. Grey suede Harrington blouson from 

Daniel Hechter, R750. 

Details: www.truworths.co.za. 

3. Holmes men’s pullover from Old Khaki, 

R399. 

Details: www.oldkhaki.co.za. 

BUTTON DOWNS AND PANTS 

It is important to remember that 

professionalism is key. 

Smart jeans (not ripped) or chinos in 

conservative colours like navy, black 

or beige, with a button down solid 

colour shirt will look smart in that cool, 

unplanned way. 

4. Skinny stay-black jean from Country 

Road, R899. 


5. Camel Frank formal narrow leg chino 

from Polo, R999. 

Details: www.polo.co.za. 

6. Burgundy slim-fit easy Oxford shirt, 

R429. Details: www.woolworths.co.za. 

KICKS 

You know what they say – shoes make the 

man, so don’t let your footwear drag you 

down. Sneakers are only allowed if your 

business is super casual and only if your 

boss wears them too. We’d check, just to 

make sure. 

As a more casual alternative, rather 

opt for some soft leather loafers or dress 

shoes. Big Kev suggests investing in a pair 

of black and brown loafers so you can 

wear the right colour with the right pants. 

7. Aliade loafers in cognac, R1 699. 

Details: www.aldoshoes.co.za. 

8. Suede penny loafers in chocolate from 

David Jones, R999. 


TIP: Expressing your individuality and 

style through fashion while at the office 

should reflect who you are, but within the 

confines of professionalism. 

If you’re not sure what your work style is, 

why not get the Crate|ov Clothes team to 

put something together for you. 

Simply supply some information 

about your size, style, budget and 

work environment, and you’ll get a 

crate delivered to you containing three 

different outfits. Try them out and only 

keep and pay for what you like. You can 

return the rest at no charge. 

Head over to their website and sign up 

for free. Details: www.crateovclothes.co.za.

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Smooth, suave 

&sophisticated! 

Gifts for the man in your life 

Old time vibes 

Whether it’s golden oldies or modern sounds Dad loves, 

the Denon DP-400 turntable is an impressive piece of 

technology for all vinyl faithfuls. We’re talking precision 

sound, a sophisticated design, high performance ... and it 

fits seamlessly into an existing hi-fi system! With a multispeed 

selector (33-1/3rpm, 45rpm, 78rpm) Dad can play all 

his old vinyls ... he’ll love it! R10 990. 

Details: homemation.co.za. 

Perfect for travellers 

Versatile. Modern. And ideal for business, commuting or travel. 

With separate sections for papers and files, numerous organiser 

pockets and space for your laptop and tablet, this Tumi Alpha 

Bravo Nellis Backpack is made from 70% post-industrial and 

post-consumer waste material that would otherwise go into a 

landfill. R6 299. Details: tumi.co.za. 


Use your own! 

So we love the men in our lives, 

but quite frankly, we’re sick of 

them using our products. So we’re 

loving the just launched Epi-max 

range for men. Perfect for dry skin, 

and exceptional effective for those with 

eczema, it’s free of artificial colourants and fragrances 

and comes in large tubs for men who think size counts. 

Ointments and creams in tubs, tubes and pump bottles, 

hugely reasonably priced from R48 to R78. You’ll find them 

at Clicks, Dis-Chem and your local pharmacy. 

Easy-drinking wine 

Braai. Pasta. Pizza. These are some of our favourite meals. And here’s the perfect wine 

to enjoy along with: De Krans (traditionally known for its lovely port-style wines) has just released 

De Krans Cabernet Sauvignon 2017. While staying true to the typical Cabernet character of dark 

fruit and cherry cigar, this wine is a refreshing alternative to the heavyweights synonymous with this 

category. Made using an old wooden basket press, which is softer on the grapes and results in gentle 

tannins, this is perfect for an everyday drinking wine or for a casual dinner with friends. It’s also really 

affordable at R75 a bottle. Details: dekrans.co.za.

Say cheese .... say Canon! 

If Dad’s a keen photographer, he’ll be hugely grateful for this ... 

the new Canon EOS RP. This small, light and practical full frame 

mirrorless camera is for advanced amateurs looking to take a 

step up into Canon’s revolutionary EOS R System. It’s ideal for 

travel, landscape and portrait photography and videography, and 

has all the benefits of the EOS R System – including the world’s 

fastest autofocus. As Canon’s smallest, lightest, full-frame digital 

interchangeable lens camera to date, it provides the ultimate 

blend of practicality and ease of use, with impressive image 

quality. EOS RP body only with RF adaptor, about R18 799; add a 

24-105mm lens and it will be approximately R33 699. 

Details: canon.co.za/cameras/eos-r-system/ 

This season’s 

most desirable 

scent for him ... 

Montblanc 

Explorer, R1 395 

from Dis-Chem. 

Sleep easy 

Long flights are hell. Sleep easier with 

this exceptionally good Tempur Sleep 

Mask. It’s comfy, moulds to the shape 

of your face, cushions your eyes and 

completely seals out light. R799 from 

Vencasa-Tempur Showrooms or online. 

Details: vencasa.co.za. 

Oh my! Suave indeed. Loving the new 

range of menswear from Trenery, 

which has teamed up with Olympic 

gold medalist swimmer Cameron 

van der Burgh and fast bowler Kagiso 

Rabada to show off this season’s best 

looks. And how hot is Cameron in this 

luxurious lambswool shawl neck knit 

and pea coat? Rocking it! All from 

Trenery at Woolies. 


Hot new 

yoga trend 

Heat and sweat is synonymous with exercise, but usually don’t involve pods. 

Ever heard of hotpod yoga? Yeah, it’s a thing, and we’re going to tell you all 

about it. 

You might be familiar with yoga 

in its more traditional form. But 

this is something completely 

different. 

Introducing Hotpod Yoga. Its aim? To 

help you breathe deeper, stretch further 

and sweat harder. 

As you can imagine, it is a bit different 

than your average yoga class, so if it is 

your first time, remember to take it slow 

and easy. 

Apart from the many physical and 

mental benefits of yoga, yoga seek to 

balance the body and mind through 

physical exercises and controlled 

breathing. 

It is believed that meditative practices 

helps to release stress and anxiety, 


promoting clarity of mind, better focus 

and increased energy and alertness. 

Hotpod Yoga, however, should not be 

confused with Bikram, the well-known 

US-based hot yoga franchise. 

Bikram is a strict practice, made up of 

26 postures, practised for 90 minutes. 

Some Hotpod postures are similar to the 

Bikram sequence, as both forms derive 

from the same root of yoga. 

Hotpod classes are an hour (or 45 min) 

long, slightly less hot, typically more 

flowing and are less prescriptive – 

classes vary. 

The pods allow for a studio to be 

created pretty much anywhere and 

creates a tranquil environment in which 

to practise the art of yoga. And did we 

mention that it’s inflatable?! 

The pods are heated to 37°C to help 

the heart and lungs work a little harder. 

This will help you burn more calories, 

giving you a great cardio workout. 

The warmer temperature also 

increases flexibility and can prevent 

injury while sweating will help eliminate 

toxins and help cleanse the body. 

Hotpod Yoga was launched in 2013 

with a simple mission: to reinvent yoga 

for the modern world. 

The idea was to create a yoga 

experience like no other, and hopefully 

attract more people to the practice. 

Today, there are over 50 locations 

across eight countries practising 

Hotpod Yoga.

ABOUT THE CLASSES 

Interested in joining a class? Then get 

ready for the experience of your life, and 

lots of sweat. 

As the name suggests, classes all take 

place within a heated environment. And 

just like regular yoga, the atmosphere is 

calm and tranquil. 

Classes are rooted in Vinyasa Flow 

– a style of yoga that synchronises 

movement and breathing, to work the 

body and calm the mind. 

Each class type will follow a familiar 

structure and flow, but teachers do 

get to bring their own individual 

personalities and styles to make each 

class a little different from the other. 

THE PODS 

Apart from being inflatable, the pods 

also glow with a special purple hue. And 

it is no coincidence either. 

The calming colour will help to 

immerse deeply into the practice, 

calming the mind, quietening racing 

thoughts and transporting you a million 

miles from the outside world. 

Music also plays a very big part in each 

training session and you will definitely 

not hear any pan pipes. Hotpod Yoga 

music is all about urban-chill beats to 

help enhance your flow and take you 

deeper into your class. 

And the scent … You might notice a 

distinct blend of bergamot, lavender 

and orange fragrance in the air inside 

the pods. This is also done to unwind 

the mind and awaken the senses. 

WHAT TO PACK 

Comfort is key and gym clothing is 

recommended – leggings, shorts and 

vest tops as it does get sweaty. 

Also do not forget to bring water and 

a towel to lay on your mat. Mats are 

provided. 

TRY IT FOR YOURSELF 

To understand it fully, you might want to 

go try it out for yourself. But remember 

to book in advance, as only 20 people 

are allowed in a pod. 

No under-16s are allowed, but keep an 

eye out for the occasional kids class. 

Classes are available in Menlo Park and 

Olympus. Purchase a single-class pass or 

join multipack. 

Class passes never expire so you can 

join whenever you want. Memberships 

are also a possibility if you want to 

attend Hotpod Yoga on a regular basis. 

For more details and pricing, visit 

www.hotpodyoga.com. 

Photos: HotPod Yoga. 


TASTING BEER 

LIKE A PRO 

We all know Pretorians and South Africans in general love their beer and with more 

than 100 styles on offer ‘who can blame them? Want to be a true beer connoisseur? 

Here’s what to do. 


Professional beer tasters undergo 

rigorous training to help them 

identify distinctive flavour profiles 

in the beer. But, you don’t have to 

be a beer guru to taste your way around 

and even sound smart while doing so. 

So for the next time you’re at the pub, 

or for when you just want to impress the 

man in your life, check out this nifty guide 

from SAB (South African Breweries) to 

taste beer like a pro. 

STEP 1: 

CLEANSE YOUR PALATE 

Anything you consume prior to tasting 

your beer can influence the taste, so 

cleanse or refresh your mouth. Cheese or 

crackers can affect your palate’s sensitivity 

to the flavours of certain beers, so keep it 

simple and use water. 

STEP 2: 

OBSERVE THE COLOUR 

Observe your beer carefully. The colour 

will represent what type of brew it is – 

pilsners are a pale straw while American 

and English Ales have a golden hue, 

porters and stouts are amber brown and 

black. 

If you are going to taste several 

different beers, it is better to taste from 

light to dark. This will help you focus on 

the developing flavour intensity and 

characteristics of the beer style. 

STEP 3: 

GET A QUICK WHIFF OF THE AROMA 

After observing your beer, move the glass 

past your nose once or twice – this action 

is known as “the drive by”. Your nostrils 

and taste buds work together, so your 

sense of smell will give you vital clues 

about the type of beer you are tasting. 

You should be able to pick up roast 

notes typical of malts; or pine, citrus, 

pepper, and fresh cut grass from the hops; 

or perhaps even hints of yeast. 

This is when you would detect 

undesirable aromas which are called 

“off flavours”. The most common one is a 

sulphur-type flavour, which can happen 

in beers which have been exposed to too 

much light. This “off flavour” is somewhat 

like percolating coffee, with some people 

likening its aroma to the smell of tinned 

tuna. Other “off flavours” are aromas like 

vinegar and butterscotch toffee, which are 

undesirable in beer styles such as lagers. 

Always sniff before you take the first 

sip – once you swallow a sip of beer, 

your ability to smell it will be slightly 

diminished. 

STEP 4: 

GIVE IT A SWIRL 

Swirl the glass gently – this releases 

the volatiles, which are trapped and 

concentrated in the glass. Swirling knocks 

some of the CO2 out of the solution, 

causing it to foam slightly. 

Allowing the beer to mix with the air 

provides the drinker with a stronger scent 

of the various aromatic components such 

as hops and malt. 

STEP 5: 

TAKE A DEEP SNIFF THIS TIME 

Take another deep sniff – not too deep, 

to set the stage for you to have that longawaited 

taste. 

This whiff should differ from the 

previous one, as now you’ll be able to get 

hints of the aroma. There are three main 

aromas to look out for: 

- Malts: should smell of honey, biscuit, 

caramel, or baked bread flavours, but 

can contain hints of roasted coffee 

or in the case of stouts, a hint of dark 

chocolate. 

- Hop aromas: these are generally citrusy, 

floral, or perhaps grassy in nature. 

- Yeast aromas: these will be fruity or 

sulphurous in nature. 

STEP 6: 

THE LONG-AWAITED SIP 

Take a small sip, enough for it to run 

across your entire tongue, then let it 

slowly roll over your tongue for a few 

seconds before you swallow and breathe 

out gently. 

At this point you’ll taste both broad and 

subtle flavours, the former being what 

you mainly taste while the latter will be a 

hint of a flavour. 

Broad flavours range from sweet, salty, 

acidy, or simply bitter; while subtler 

flavours can range from cloves, fruit, 

caramel, coffee, nuts, chocolate, oak and 

many more. 

STEP 7: 

FOOD PAIRINGS TO COMPLEMENT 

YOUR BEERS 

SAB has a range of beer styles to cater 

for varying palates. It is recommended to 

have something to eat in between your 

beer tasting. 

Here are some recommendations: 

- Stella Artois, a soft and creamy pilsner, 

goes perfectly with creamy food dishes 

and seafood, such as a lightly curried 

butternut soup. 

- Hansa Pilsner, with its crisp flavour, is 

best paired with light meals such as a 

green salad, steamed broccoli, or even a 

fillet of hake. 

- A great palate cleanser between beers is 

Brutal Fruit Litchi, to give yourself a reset 

between the various flavours. 

- Carling Black Label, a full-bodied lager, is 

best paired with strong-flavoured foods 

such as a peppered fillet of springbok 

with a creamy mash potato. 

- And lastly, Castle Milk Stout – the toffee, 

coffee, and mocha flavours found in this 

stout are perfectly paired with chocolate 

desserts but can also be paired with rich 

meat (oxtail and lamb shank) as well as 

other puddings made with chocolate 

and caramel. A perfect way to end off 

your beer-tasting adventure. 

STEP 8: 

BE BOLD, THE JOURNEY DOESN’T END 

HERE 

The key to building your palate rests 

in being knowledgeable about beer in 

general. 

In the process you’ll learn what marks 

the key differences between an ale and 

a lager, what IPAs or Hefeweizens are, as 

well as how to distinguish characteristics 

of beers. 

Your beer-tasting journey can be as 

adventurous as you want it to be but 

remember, drink responsibly – and beer 

tasting isn’t a skill any under-18 should 

have. And when in doubt, visit the SAB 

World of Beer so you can experience a 

beer and food-tasting. 

PUT YOUR SKILLS TO THE 

TEST: 

BREWERS & UNION SUNDAY IPA 

Sunday is a beautifully balanced, easydrinking 

IPA (Indian Pale Ale) and the 

perfect introduction to pale ales. 

Sells for about R25. 

DARLING BREW SILVER BACK 

This modern take on a stout-style, wheat 

beer is a locally crafted brew and 

sells for about R27. 


BECOME A 

BONSAI MASTER 

In the spirit of Father’s Day, why not spend some time with the kids and get your hands 

dirty with this quirky and cute Bonsai gift idea. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 

• Bonsai clippers 

(scissors and concave 

cutters) 

• A juniper tree 

(± 4 years old) 

• Bonsai soil 

• Chopstick 

• A bonsai pot 

• Wire: 

(2 different types – one 

thick for the trunk and 

one thinner for the 

branches) 

• Bonsai paste 

STEP 1: ASSESS YOUR TREE 

Remove your tree from its pot and very carefully dust all 

the soil off its roots, you can use the chopstick for those 

little corners. Once you have a clear view of the roots, you 

can see where the first roots come from. 

STEP 2: PRUNING 

The goal is for the centre of your bonsai to appear to 

be thick, gradually narrowing outwards to the thinnest 

branches - this is how bonsai plants manage to get their 

bonsai “look”. Cut away any branches that cross, and any 

thick branches that are close to the top in the canopy, 

where the leaves are. If there are any large cuts on your 

tree, put a little bit of bonsai cut paste on. If the tree you 

have purchased is looking really raggedy, you can trim 

away about a third of it. Also remove all dead or dying 

leaves and twigs. Have a look at the tree and decide where 

you’d like the apex. Cut off any thicker branches with the 

concave cutter. 

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STEP 3: SHAPE YOUR TREE 

Using thick wire, you will be able to make your bonsai tree 

grow sideways like it’s windswept. Place the thick wire in 

the soil and make it bend around the trunk of the tree at a 

45° angle. Keeping that angle going, wind it all the way up 

the trunk to the top, and cut off any excess wire. The tree 

is now a little bit pliable, so you can bend it a little to give 

it an interesting slant. 

STEP 4: WIRING THE BRANCHES 

In the same way you wired the tree trunk, you can wire 

the branches. Start the wire by looping it around the trunk 

once. Extend it down the branches. You can now bend 

your branches. Normally, a bonsai tree’s branches run 

parallel with the floor, dipping slightly. Try to mimic the 

branches of a big tree. 

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STEP 5: PREPARE THE BONSAI POT 

Bonsai trees don’t like their roots to sit in water, so it’s 

important to include a drainage hole at the bottom of the 

pot. The hole will need something over it to prevent the soil 

from leaking out. A piece of mesh is perfect, you can attach 

it to the pot using a piece of wire that is bent into a hairpin 

shape. Use the two ends to secure it to the bottom of the 

pot by bending them and trimming off excess wire. 

Using a long piece of wire, bend it into a square shape. 

Later on, you will use this wire to secure the tree to the pot. 

The bottom of the pot should have two small holes, feed 

the square-shaped wire through these small holes with the 

bottom of the square aligning with the bottom of the pot. 

STEP 6: PREPARE THE ROOTS 

Using the chopstick, scrape away the soil that is around the 

roots. The bottom of the roots will be trimmed away, the 

soil towards the top can stay. Once you have cleared a fair 

amount of soil, you can trim away around 1/3 of the roots. 

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STEP 7: POTTING YOUR TREE 

Next cover the bottom of the pot with a layer of soil, and 

place your tree on top of the soil. Position the tree at an 

angle, it shouldn’t be exactly straight. Now you can use 

those wires that are sticking up through the bottom of the 

pot to hold down the tree. Twist the two ends of the wire 

together, making sure the wire holds the tree roots down. 

Then, trim away any bits of wire that are still showing. You 

can now cover the tree roots with more soil. Push the soil 

between the roots, there should be no air pockets, you can 

use the chopstick for this. 

STEP 8: YOU’RE FINISHED! 

ONGOING CARE 

Once you have watered the tree, it is ready to be displayed. 

Wait four weeks before you apply fertiliser, and be sure to 

check that the wire is not damaging the branches. 

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Copy and images courtesy of www.lifeisagarden.co.za. 


READER EVENT 

Photo safari 

Join us on a special, spectacular photo safari ... an opportunity to capture 


Canon 

animals in the bush with the help of professional wildlife photographers. 

If you’re a keen photographer – 

amateur or more experienced – and 

you’re passionate about capturing the 

perfect wildlife pic, here’s a treat that is 

not to be missed. 

We’ve teamed up with Canon and are 

inviting you to join us for a brilliant, 

creative weekend at the magnificent 

Thanda Safari private game reserve in 

northern KwaZulu-Natal. 

There’ll be specific photographic game 

drives with specially trained rangers 

and professional photographers, talks 

and tips from the best in the industry, 

including Andrew Aveley. You’ll also get 

to meet and chat to Gerald Hinde, who, 

with Will Taylor, has just launched a 

magnificent wildlife coffee-table book, 

The Big Seven. 

Plus (huge bonus) Canon will have their 

latest cameras there for you to touch, 

feel, and say cheese! 

What’s more, horrified at what we 

know big lodges are charging for these 

photographic safaris, we’ve managed 

to put together this weekend at a really 

affordable rate. We are limiting the 

event to 30 guests ... you don’t want to 

miss it, so early booking is advised. 

Learn from the best in the (wildlife photo) business 

African wildlife photographer and specialist photoguide Andrew Aveley is an 

internationally recognised and award-winning wildlife, nature and landscape 

photographer. Having grown up in South Africa, he has focused on the many animal 

species and environments found locally and in neighbouring African countries. With 

this knowledge, he has become a sought-after specialist photographic guide. 

He combines his love of photography with his passion for teaching at every 

opportunity he gets. He’s also the only independent Canon professional trainer 

in South Africa along with being a Lightroom and Photoshop specialist. He is 

passionate about helping his students improve their photography skills – which he 

is able to assist with thanks to more than 15 years of experience in the photography 

field. He also has more than seven years’ experience in nature guiding, which 

explains why he can offer a pretty impressive portfolio of work. This Canon 

Photographic Safari weekend is an amazing opportunity to chat to Andrew and pick 

up hints, tips and info.

Win with Canon! 

We love a competition ... and 

there’ll be a few during the 

weekend. One of the prizes 

up for grabs will be the new 

Canon EOS RP. This small, 

light and practical full-frame 

mirrorless camera is for 

advanced amateurs looking 

to take a step-up into Canon’s 

revolutionary EOS R System. As 

Canon’s smallest, lightest, full 

frame digital interchangeable 

lens camera to date, it 

provides the ultimate blend 

of practicality and ease of use, 

with impressive image quality 

An exceptional camera; an 

exceptional prize. 

Great wildlife pics 

Gerald Hinde and Will Taylor have 

extensive wildlife photographic 

experience, and quite a few exceptional 

books, under their bush belts. With 

more than 30 years spent recording 

African animals and landscapes, 

they have an enormous amount of 

knowledge about photographing 

animals in the bush ... knowledge 

Gerald will willingly (and entertainingly) 

share over the weekend. You’ll also be 

among the first to see their amazing 

new book, The Big Seven (where they 

highlight the Big Five plus two more 

they feel belong in this exciting and 

dangerous group – wild dogs and 

cheetahs). R650, RPH Publishing. 

All the deets you need to know ... 

The readers event takes place from the afternoon of Friday, 13 September to after 

breakfast on Sunday, 15 September. 

Accommodation is in the (very luxurious) Thanda tented camp. 

There’ll be four photographic game drives, a wildlife photography talk and the 

opportunity to have one-on-one chats with the professionals. 

You’ll be able to download three of your best photographs at the event, and have 

them printed to take home. 

The weekend rate includes all the above, as well as meals and selected local 

beverages (house wines, soft drinks, local spirits and beers). The rate for the 

weekend is R5 773 per person, sharing (which includes the conservation levy); or 

R8 573 single. No children under 16. Payment in full to secure. Details: Booking at 

resmanager@thanda.co.za or 032-586-0149 – you must quote GET IT CANON SAFARI to 

get the special Canon Safari experience. 

Thanda Safari’s tented camp 

... straight Out of Africa! 

Our Canon Photograpic Safari 

weekend is at the brilliant Thanda Safari 

private game reserve ... set against the 

awe-inspiring backdrop of the historic 

Zulu heartland in KwaZulu-Natal. For 

an experience that’s straight Out of 

Africa, the Thanda tented camp is hard 

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Lebombo Mountains, this destination is 

all claw-footed bathtubs and luxurious 

outdoor showers, and an entire room 

where the canvas walls can be rolled 

up to complete your experience of 

sleeping right in the heart of the bush. 

When you step outside your room onto 

your private deck, with complimentary 

Amarula nightcap in hand, and gaze 

up at the stars, you really do start to 

feel that you’re living the movie. The 

15 tented rooms are dotted around 

a central boma area where you 

meet up with other guests to enjoy 

meals, take a dip in the infinity pool, 

or have a drink at the bar. If seeing, 

and photographing, the Big Five is 

something you’ve always wanted to do, 

then Thanda won’t just show them to 

you ... it will give you the kind of real-life 

brushes with nature you’ll never forget. 

Details: thanda.co.za. 


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Spoil 

June 

We’re just wild 

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We’ve long been Lou Harvey fans, but have to admit 

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