July 2019 - Jhb North

JOBURG NORTHERN SUBURBS 

Wellness 

Stylish ways 

to keep healthy 

Beauty talk ... 

Hydration tips 

to beat the dry 

winter air 

Fashion ... 

from drab 

to so fab! 

The Buzz 

Bees – and why we 

should save them! 

Reads to 

make your 

heart flutter 

BOOZY 

TRENDS 

MBALI ZONDO SPILLS ALL 

WIN 

cosy linen to 

keep you snug 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

JULY 2019

GENUINE 

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WHY DON’T YOU... 

5 Admire art and antiques, laugh your socks off or groove to the 

sounds of rock and pop 

6 Choose love, laughter or nail-biting thrillers for cosy 

couch potato reading 

WISH LIST 

8 Forget winter blues ... we’re in the pink this July 

SOCIAL 

10 Guests sip, swirl and savour different fruits of the vine 

13 Wine, olives and music take centre stage at festival 

15 Visitors cast envious eyes at trendy designs 

PEOPLE 

16 Nikki Bush forges ahead and creates a new life after tragedy 

18 Stand-up comedian Ndumiso Lindi has his own 

laugh-a-minute style 

BEAUTY & FASHION 

20 Fight winter dryness with these pampering moisturising products 

24 Jet-setting accessories for ultraglam travelling 

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JULY 2019 

HEALTH 

28 Seven magnificent ways to stay fit and well this winter 

FOOD & DRINK 

30 Vodquila? Craft rum? Mbali Zondo shares her extensive 

knowhow – and pet peeve 

32 Say ‘Cheers!’ and raise a glass (or two) at these charismatic 

cocktail spots 

DECOR & GARDENING 

34 Add stylish, yet natural and organic items to your home 

36 Catch the buzz about bees, petunias and lavender 

TRAVEL 

42 Relaxation, action and delectable dining – Sky Villa Boutique Hotel 

in Plett presents the perfect mid-year break 

WIN 

45 A R1000 voucher to spend on Volpes linen 

COVER LOOK 

Mbali Zondo wears an Emilia Skirt Coat from Forever New. Details: 

forevernew.co.za. Make-up by Geshika Vorster. Photographed by Peter 

Whitfield at The Houghton Hotel SkyBar. Details: thehoughtonhotel.com 

Photographer/Image credit: 

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PROMOTION 

LET’S HAVE FUN 

with 

CANON’S CREATIVE PARK 

FUN FOR THE FAMILY 

We just love joining our children 

and having a great time with our 

latest discovery ... Canon Creative 

Park. This clever site has a massive 

collection of craft templates for 

you to download ... from simple 

colouring-in pages to pop-up 

cards, from educational games to 

toy figurines. There’s something 

for every age group and interest ... 

children can colour in a simple kitten or make 

a twin-rotor helicopter. Absolutely perfect for 

rainy afternoons, school projects, birthday 

parties or just some me-and-the-littlies time. 

And it’s not just for kids. When they’ve trotted 

off to school to proudly show off their creations, 

it’s time for you to get busy. You can make 

personalised stationery and wall decorations, 

wedding invites and birthday cards. Brilliant! 

Details: canon.com/c-park 

A CRAFTY TREAT FOR OUR CREATIVE READERS 

Join us for a fabulously creative morning, along with your 

kids. Canon and Get It are holding a special event next 

month ... with colouring and crayons, coffee and cakes. 

Join us between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Saturday, August 

24 at Longmeadow in Fourways. The youngsters will 

gleefully dive into Creative Park corners and a playdough 

centre with Glad, while parents can join in. There are 

seriously fabulous goodie bags for parents and children 

– and let’s not forget the scrumptious munchies! Booking 

for this fun event is essential ... no booking, no entry. 

Longmeadow – a magical country style homestead 

with a rambling garden. 

There’s limited space at this special event, so early booking is essential. Each adult must be accompanied by a child 

(aged five to 12), with a maximum of three children. It costs R250 for adults, R100 for each child. Booking details: quicket.co.za

If you have a date for the Get It diary page, email the info at least a month in advance to daniellap@caxton.co.za 

A hot date! 

Winter blues? Not a chance with these top events 

Don’t be too quick to call us 

Explore the scary and funny 

Now here’s a one-night stand 

06 ‘crazy’ when we tell you there’s 25 30 

world of dating – and specifically that’s worth remembering ... 

a really funny play about South African 

life coming to the stage. Seriously, it’s 

called Call Us Crazy ... and it’s said to 

be social commentary at its best! Three 

TV personalities star in this one – Sello 

Sebotsane, Marietjie Bothma and Josias 

Dos Moleele. Auto & General Theatre 

on the Square. R150. Until July 6. 

Details: online.computicket.com 

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Together, Standard Bank and 

the University of Witwatersrand 

have built one of the largest classical 

African art collections in the southern 

hemisphere ... and it’s really something 

to see. Enter 40 Years of Collecting: 

A Celebration of Standard Bank 

African Art Collection. Curated by 

Dr Same Mdluli, prepare to be inspired 

(and seriously impressed) by the pieces. 

Worth a trundle into the city to see. 

Standard Bank Gallery. Until July 7. Free. 

Details: sponsorships.standardbank.com 

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Artisanal food. Vibrant 

entertainment. Oh, and don’t 

forget some exceptional artworks from 

around the country (get your purse 

ready!). The annual RMB Turbine Art 

Fair is now in its seventh year, and 

this SA art collaboration is a cultural 

experience not to miss. Catch some of 

the special projects this year. 10 Fricker 

Road in Illovo. Until July 14. From R120. 

Details: turbineartfair.co.za 

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When we think of the tunes 

of Ricky Martin, Shakira, 

Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull, we think 

of grooving! And that’s just what the 

Rhythm of the Night promises with 

some sultry pop and rock sounds of 

Latin America. Tickets sold out last year, 

so if you didn’t manage to catch it – or 

want to see it again – then prepare to 

get your toes tapping. The Barnyard 

Theatre Rivonia. Until July 21. From 

R185. Details: barnyardtheatre.co.za 

online dating – in The Dead Tinder 

Society. This hilarious stage production 

will take Joburg audiences through 

one-night stands, lust, heartbreak 

and also the journey of rediscovering 

oneself. It’s super-relevant ... given 

our reliance on technology in 2019. 

Studio at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre at 

Montecasino. Until August 25. From 

R130. Details: online.computicket.com 

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some of SA’s comedy giants are set 

to entertain audiences in the One 

Night Stands Comedy Festival. 

Expect some of the latest one man 

shows from a host of comedians ... 

Jason, Nicholas and Donovan Goliath 

and Robby Collins are among the big 

names. Auto & General Theatre on the 

Square. Until August 10. R150. 

Details: online.computicket.com 

Top-notch antiques. Collectable bargains. And advice from experienced 

dealers. The Antique Collective (on the last Sunday of every month) 

may just take you on a trip down memory lane as you browse the 

table tops. You could recognise a flower pattern on a tea set your 

grandmother owned or even find a World War II commemorative coin. 

It’s a terrific excuse to escape the cold ... and treat yourself! 

The Mall of Africa’s Crystal Court. 10am to 4pm. 

Details: thecollector.co.za or call Clyde on 082-883-4933. 


Book club 

Love. Laughs. And a little drama! 

Book club 

Every year, Sarah writes a love-filled 

birthday letter to Izzy, her now sevenyear-old 

daughter. And when she falls 

pregnant with her second child, she 

promises Izzy that when the new baby 

arrives, life will not change, only get 

better. But then, when five months 

pregnant, Sarah collapses and her 

future, and that of her pregnancy, is in 

the hands of her husband and sister, 

who don’t agree about what treatment 

options the doctors offer, and the 

family fights begin. Sinead Moriarty’s 

tales are always heart-warming (and 

sometimes heartbreaking) ... Seven 

Letters is both – and thoughtprovoking, 

too. Penguin, R290 

Also look out for... 

When Lucy’s affair with her married 

boss turns sour and she’s retrenched, 

she moves to a quiet village where 

no-one knows her history. She’s the 

incomer, as the locals call newbies, 

until another arrives. Alice, also young 

and single, moves into the house next 

door. She’s a little strange and Lucy 

doesn’t trust, or even like, her much. 

Even less so when Alice suggests 

starting a book club – her way of 

getting in with Lucy’s friends. And 

Lucy’s right not to trust her. Alice has 

moved into the village for just one 

reason. Revenge! Once you’ve started 

CJ Cooper’s The Book Club, you won’t 

put it down! Little Brown, R325 

Good friends. True love. And all the signs of the zodiac. Those of you who enjoy 

David Nicholls, Marian Keyes and Jojo Moyes are going to love Minnie Darke and 

her brilliant, feel-good romantic comedy. In Star Crossed, Justine Carmichael 

(Sagittarius, aspiring journo and sceptic), bumps into her teenage crush Nick 

Jordan (Aquarius, struggling actor and true believer) by chance. Or is it? Could it be 

written in the stars? She discovers Nick relies on the astrology column published 

in the magazine where she works, and makes a few adjustments to the Aquarius 

horoscope, thinking it may help her love life. After all, it’s just the stars. What could 

possibly go wrong? Funny, romantic ... chick-lit at its best. Penguin, R290 

When new mother of twins Lauren is 

woken in the middle of the night, she 

hears unusual noises from the bed 

alongside hers in the maternity ward. 

In that half-awake, half-asleep state 

new mums find themselves in, she 

thinks there’s a new arrival in the ward 

... another mother, apparently also with 

a set of twins. In and out of sleep she’s 

not sure what’s a dream and what’s 

not but she’s convinced someone is 

trying to steal her children, and she 

locks herself and her babies in the 

bathroom until the police arrive. The 

next morning, DS Joanna Harper picks 

up the list of overnight incidents that 

have been reported, and sees one is 

of an attempted abduction – but it’s 

been flagged as a false alarm. She’s 

told there’s no case, but Harper feels 

something’s not right, so visits the 

hospital anyway. She discovers no-one 

believes Lauren ... but Lauren, and 

soon Harper, are convinced the twins 

are in real danger. Little Darlings 

by Melanie Golding is a haunting, 

unputdownable read. Scary stuff! 

HarperCollins, R305 

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Wish list 

We’re tickled pink with these winter finds 

Kick back and relax in style 

Let’s face it, the couch, a snug 

blanket and the TV just beckon 

during the colder months ... and 

Block & Chisel’s collection of 

ottomans and pouffes give us a 

really great excuse to lounge around 

in style! There are so many striking 

designs, textures and colours to 

choose from ... and these modern 

pieces are super-versatile too – use 

them as a seat, an alternative coffee 

table or – our personal favourite – a 

place to kick back and rest our feet! 

They also make great decorative 

items. Pictured below is the 

Zarah stool in pink. R1295. Details: 

blockandchisel.co.za • Get cosy on the 

couch – or in bed – with the really 

luxurious pinch pleat-style Novella 

Throw in orchid from Volpes. It has 

a satin feel and it’s sure to keep you 

snug ... while looking super-trendy! 

R699. And that’s not all ... there are 

so many designs to choose from 

in Volpes’ new linen collection that 

to miss even just a peek at this 

winter range would be to miss out! 

Details: volpes.co.za 

Chilly weather – tick! Perfect excuse to spoil yourself with a new coat – double 

tick! And the range of coats and jackets at Forever New this year is really quite 

droolworthy! On our lust list this month is the Aaliyah Trench in pink R1399. 

Details: forevernew.co.za 


Oh-so-elegant and completely glam 

If one brand screams true Italian style, surely it’s Tod’s! Those of us in Joburg’s 

northern suburbs are jumping for joy (and saving up every last penny!) as the 

shoes and luxury leather goods brand has just opened its (rather elegant) doors 

in Sandton City’s ultraglam Diamond Walk ... a 

first for SA! And the shoes? 

Irresistible! The bags? Totally 

desirable! And all the other leather 

accessories? They’re must-haves! 

Seriously, if any item could 

be underlined on our wish 

list, any little something 

from Tod’s would be it ... 

especially this really cute 

pink bag. R15900. 

Details: tods.com 

Happy sipping! 

We’re celebrating Polkadraai’s 10th birthday. This 

deliciously cheery Stellenbosch range has just added a 

newbie … Polkadraai Rosé! Described as ‘a cherub of a 

wine’ it’s the cherry on the cake of an already delightful 

range. A shimmering delicate salmon pink, you’ll smell 

opulent blooms (think red berry and petals) and taste 

hints of sweet melon and stone fruit. It’s fresh and crisp 

– simply happiness in a glass. Reasonable, too, at R48 

a bottle. Details: stellenbosch-hills.co.za 

You may know 1701 for its scrummy 

honey nougat (we do!) ... now it’s 

branched out with even more 

delicious handmade items. Ever the 

chocoholics, we’re biting into the 

1701 Nocciola chocolate nougat 

(mmm) ... a lovely gift too. R100. 

Details: 1701.co.za 

Hide ... and now seek 

We’re familiar with the imaginative 

designs from Cow Hide Co ... it adds 

top quality AA+ cow hides to designer 

prints, textures and patterns to 

create some bespoke interior decor 

pieces. Now, founder and designer 

Jordyn Pollock has introduced a 

really fab sister brand, &SEEK. These 

pieces have a really cheeky flair ... 

think luxury leather accessories with 

printed, metallic and acid-washed 

hair on hide. They’re said to be the 

first of their kind in SA! Spoil yourself 

with travel accessories, handbags or 

super-stylish laptop cases (pictured). 

Prices range from R350 to R1700. 

Details: cowhideco.com 

Compiled by: DANIELLA POTTER 


Toast to 

new tastes 

Dee Samuel, Usha Singh 

See, swirl, sniff, sip ... and so much more! Wine tasters were in 

their element at the gorgeous Summer Place, Hyde Park this 

past month as they sipped (and learnt a whole lot about) 

different wines during the Juliet Cullinan Standard Bank 

Wine Festival. The choices of wine (and even brandy) were 

endless and the vibe was electric as Joburgers enjoyed the 

experience. Details: julietcullinan.co.za 

Peter Oellermann, Sarah Richard 

Ljiljana Nedeljkovic, Nicole Stafford 

Lauren Carr, Darryn Wright 

Zoe January, Charlene Molife 


Jan-Pierre Cloete, Lerato Rasengoatsi, Joelene du Preez 

Sue Ewing, Louise Neser 

Dineo Mashaba, Given Legodi 

Stephen, Joanne and Annabel Dallamore 

Roy and Margaret Leahy, Gretchen and Carlo Maruggi 

Catherine Vermeulen, Claire Scott 


FOURWAYS 

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A place to be remembered and celebrated. 

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The way to a dignified burial begins here.

Rori, Simon and Tegan Meanwell 

Groove at 

the Groves 

Wine. Olives. And Jeremy Loops. Now those are 

ingredients for an awesome party … and they’re just 

what Joburgers enjoyed again this year at the much 

loved Groves & Vineyards festival at Casalinga. 

Believe us, it was worth the drive! The vibe was 

relaxed as local bands rocked out and Joburgers 

wined and dined to their stomachs’ content. Yum! 

Details: casalinga.co.za 

Jodi Mulder, Gitta Wehrstedt 

Nomvula and Nonku Nkosi 

Teboho Selele, Tish Magongwa 

Leevi Paasch, Lize Crafford, Shaun Harmfe 


Trendy 

designs 

Thami Sithole, Nqobile Nxumalo, Gugulethu Sithole 

Décor pieces we’d love in our homes, 

contemporary designs to drool over 

and sweet sipping at a Hendrick’s gin 

bar … this was our (and 11000-odd 

visitors’) experience at Design Joburg. 

The Sandton Convention Centre was 

transformed into a seriously trendy spot 

with design brands and professionals 

feeding our inspiration. Totally 

Instagrammable! Details: designjoburg.com 

Tshepo Nkosi, Amandla Nyitana 

Buyie Chamane, Sarah MacGregor 

Julia Becker, Beverley Glanville 

Monique Etsebeth, Ari Geva 


It’s a comma 

Nikki has a 

selection of 

high-impact talks for 

women’s month. For 

all the details, go 

to Get It Joburg 

North Magazine 

Facebook page 

Nikki Bush shares her tale of 

taking responsibility for her 

new future 

Nikki Bush’s recent induction into the 

Speakers Hall of Fame by The Professional 

Speakers’ Association of Southern Africa is 

proof that life continues after tragedy. 

‘A broken picture is a weird thing – in just 

18 months, I’ve gone from living with my 

family of four in a home we owned, with 

a half-acre garden, to a rental with a tiny 

patch of grass,’ muses Nikki Bush, speaker, 

author, media personality and parenting 

expert. She is, of course, referring to the 

tragic events of 2017, when her husband, 

Simon, was murdered by intruders. Her 

youngest son, Matthew, is currently away 

studying at university, while her eldest, 

Ryan, has just left for a stint overseas, 

leaving her as a party of one. 

Nikki candidly admits, ‘While there’s an 

enormous amount of PTSD, if you look 

hard enough you can find collateral 

beauty among the collateral damage. If 

you allow yourself to become mired in 

the damage, your life reaches a full stop.’ 

Nikki, on the other hand, has turned that 

full stop into a comma, a pause in her life. 

She has, in her own words, ‘refused to let 

my narrative become one of tragedy’. A 

wise decision. 

Long before there was Nikki Bush, high 

profile widow, there was Nikki Bush, 

the speaker who had cornered a tricky 

market by empowering and teaching 

parents how to build resilience and 

prepare their children for a fast-changing 

future that’s hard to imagine. 

Nikki says the veracity of her teachings 

has been put to the test through an 

experience she calls ‘a life quake’. 

‘I’ve always said parents need to give 

their children scenario plans for ‘what if’ 

moments, should they happen in the 

real world or online,’ she says. Nikki ran 

one of these blueprints, and it literally 

saved her life. 


not a full stop 

By walking with grief and trauma, she’s 

come to the realisation that hers is 

a life that has been disrupted – but, 

as she observes with her trademark 

pragmatism, disruption is part of the 

human condition. ‘We all experience 

loss on some level, whether it’s the 

loss of a loved one, your home, your 

health or wealth. The key lies in looking 

for growth and rebirth and taking 

responsibility for your new future.’ 

Of course, that isn’t always easy. Nikki 

recalls ’hitting a wall’ the night of 

Simon’s funeral, when she realised 

she had absolutely no idea of what 

tomorrow would look like. For a gogetter 

who eschews uncertainty of any 

kind, this was simply terrifying. That’s 

when a friend gave her the advice that 

If you look hard 

enough you can 

find collateral 

beauty among the 

collateral damage. 

would change her life: ‘You need to 

reframe this as a pause in your life, a 

comma followed by dots, and these 

symbolise the future you’re going 

to consciously create and build for 

yourself. ‘ She grabbed this insight 

and made it her own, and it’s this 

that made sure her challenge didn’t 

bury her, but planted her like a seed. 

She’s embracing the adventure of the 

unknown, of creating a new normal. 

The loss of her husband and her 

home (they moved out after a second 

attempt on their property) was 

compounded by having to deal with 

the inefficient bureaucracy that makes 

wrapping up a life – all the practical 

matters, like the papers, policies and 

money – a customer service nightmare. 

‘Empathetic, humane customer service 

is in short supply, and there’s no script 

for dealing with death among most 

financial or legal advisors and service 

providers, despite what they advertise,’ 

she says. ‘It’s incredibly difficult to keep 

your temper when you’re grief-stricken 

and traumatised, and talking to a call 

centre agent who insists on speaking 

to the policy holder, when you have 

seconds ago explained that the policy 

holder is dead,’ Women, in particular, 

are less prepared than men to deal 

with a ‘what If’ scenario, should it strike, 

she maintains. 

Nonetheless, she reiterates, the 

understanding that life continues is 

vital – as her life has done. ’Gradually 

you pick up your scattered, shattered 

pieces, and even though you’re 

changed forever, your energy and 

focus returns.’ Nikki was overwhelmed 

by the support she received – from the 

corporate that changed the date of a 

national product launch so she would 

be able to speak at the event, to the 

stranger who walked up to her in the 

bank and wrapped her in a wordless 

embrace – and determined she would 

live up to their perception of her. She 

has written furiously, updating her 

best-selling Future-Proof Your Child 

(due out in August 2019); created 

a new series of talks based on the 

insights forged through her grieving 

and rebuilding process, and has made 

history as the first woman inducted 

into the Southern African Speakers 

Hall of Fame, shattering the glass 

ceiling in this industry. ‘When your life 

has been disrupted, you can choose 

to be broken and buried, or broken 

open and grow. You have to force 

yourself to flip-flop out of the dark 

into collateral beauty and possibility, 

and be open to what happens next. 

Grief is not linear, and each person’s 

process is unique but people, places 

and experiences reflect the new 

you like a mirror, and there can be 

profound self-discovery and growth in 

this,’ she concludes. Details: nikkibush. 

com or info@nikkibush.com 

What if ... 

Nikki shares her tips for handling 

a ‘what if’ moment. 

• Always have a Plan B. Nikki 

saved her own life by following a 

plan she developed in case her 

house was burgled. 

• Keep a ‘what if’ file filled with 

up-to-date copies of everything 

from policy numbers and 

passwords to unabridged 

marriage and birth certificates. 

• Stand up for yourself from 

the beginning. Wrapping up 

an estate is very difficult and 

service providers will give you 

a hard time. Stay firm from the 

start. 

• Tell people talking to you to 

slow down, especially legal and 

financial advisors who speak in 

jargon or legalese. 

• When wrapping up an estate, 

ask a trusted friend or family 

member to accompany you to 

every meeting, because your 

memory may be impaired. 

• Accept support. You cannot 

walk the journey of loss alone, 

but also follow your gut. 

• Don’t let other people lay their 

own ‘stuff’ on you. 

• You have to ‘do grief’, not just 

read books about it. Understand 

that grieving is an active 

process. For Nikki, that meant 

crying, talking, sleeping, walking, 

swimming, journalling, praying, 

meditating, reflecting, birthing, 

changing, absorbing, accepting, 

healing and growing. 

• Don’t underestimate the power 

of rituals such as coffins, burials, 

cremation and eulogies – they 

help you accept death. Nikki 

says her memory of walking 

behind her husband’s coffin at 

the funeral was an anchor to the 

reality of a loss that for a year 

seemed almost surreal. 

Text: LISA WITEPSKI. Photo: PETER WHITFIELD 


A NOT-SO-TYPICAL 

COMEDIAN 

Ndumiso Lindi – or Roosta, as his 

friends call him – is not a South 

African household name … yet! 

That’s soon to change, as this 

comedian, corporate MC, voiceover 

artist and presenter is set to 

blaze across a stage near you in 

his upcoming stand-up comedy 

show, Boys Don’t Cry in July, 

which hits the Auto and General 

Theatre on the Square in Sandton. 

Starting on Tuesday, July 23, Lindi 

is hosting a five-day run for us to 

enjoy his fresh comedy, baritone 

voice and flawless delivery. 

The oddly named show is largely 

because Lindi has an aversion 

to the typical. ‘I try to run away 

from SOMETHING SOMETHING 

COMEDY SHOW! when it comes to 

naming things. I’m running away 

from those obvious titles and 

trying out these movie-style titles.’ 

While the title of the show may 

be movie-style, the show has a 

personal touch. ‘It’s a dedication 

to my father, who died last year in 

July,’ Lindi says. 

‘I decided to do a show I’d 

dedicate to him, his life and just 

talk about everything. Dads always 

say to their sons ‘boys don’t cry, be 

strong’. When last July came, I fell 

apart. Because stand-up comedy 

for us is like therapy, we take our 

pain and put it on stage and find 

the funny bits in it. One comic 

once said a comic goes on stage 

and talks about funny things, but 

a comedian goes on stage and 

makes things funny.’ We know 

Lindi will. 

18 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs July 2019 

The ‘gentleman of 

comedy’ tells us about 

Boys Don’t Cry in July 

... his new show on 

stage at the Theatre 

on the Square and 

about his mastery of a 

personal voice 

The aptly named ‘gentleman 

of the South African comedy 

circuit’ can read a room like no 

other. His intuition and streetsmart 

nature help to keep his 

finger on the pulse of the nation, 

guaranteeing an appeal to every 

audience member. His comedy 

is self-described as ‘observational. 

I always talk about what I’ve 

experienced. I talk about my 

family, I talk about what humans 

do. I always talk about the music. 

I’m a storyteller.’ 

If you’re planning to catch his 

show, you can expect about an 

hour of laughs. This comes with a 

‘but’, as Lindi says, ‘If you’re really 

having fun on stage, time doesn’t 

really matter. You can open your 

mouth to say hello and the next 

thing you know 10 minutes are 

gone.’ His comedic inspiration is 

classic: ‘I’ll always look up to the 

greats like Richard Pryor. I started 

comedy, then bumped into his 

DVD – it changed everything I 

knew – how I delivered a joke on 

stage, the way I build up a joke. 

Another one is Dave Chapelle. 

His subject matter, his delivery on 

stage, just the way he is. Around 

the world he’s considered the 

king of comedy. Eddie Murphy, of 

course.’ 

With so many comedians out 

there, what sets Lindi apart 

from the others is his mastery 

of a personal voice. ‘I guess I’ve 

always tried to stay away from 

what other comedians are doing, 

especially in a line-up show,’ he 

says. ‘If comedians are talking 

about current issues and I’m the 

headliner, then I stay away from 

those issues unless I come up 

with a different angle, which is 

something I always challenge 

myself to do.’ His personal 

touch doesn’t just extend to his 

performances. ‘I studied graphic 

design, so all my posters are my 

own work. Creative director!’ 

With so much on the go, it’s 

natural to question what comes 

next. For Lindi, this year is about 

collaborations and doing the 

shows he’s been wanting to do 

for a while. ‘We kicked off this year 

with a show we started last year, 

Married, But Not to Each Other, 

with Tumi Morake’ – a queen of 

South African comedy, according 

to Lindi (we agree!). 

‘Next up,’ he says, Keeping Up With 

the Xhosas.’ He also has his sights 

set abroad. ‘Comedy is my ticket

to the world. I love travelling and 

it’s taken me to a lot of places 

around the continent – Nigeria, 

Kenya, Uganda, among them, and 

overseas the UK, United States, 

Switzerland. The more you start 

performing around the world, the 

more you like it. You feel you’re 

making the world laugh.’ 

That said, South Africa is his love. 

‘Local will always be lekker. It gives 

you an advantage to perform in 

your own language and you know 

the right references to throw 

in.’ South Africa has a gorgeous 

comedy scene but so many of us 

are out of touch with it because 

our idea of family time or a date 

night usually involves a restaurant, 

perhaps with a movie afterwards. 

Lindi wants to challenge that. 

‘Laughing is good for the body. 

People should go out and 

support stand-up and get positive 

vibes. Also you don’t have to tip 

anybody.’ Good point! 

When asked for any pearls of 

wisdom for budding stand-up 

comedians, Lindi says, ‘Don’t do 

it for the fame or for the money. 

Do it for the love. Be patient. Keep 

writing and try to stay original. 

Don’t be the next me or Trevor 

Noah or whoever. Find your own 

voice.’ 

To get a feel for Ndumiso Lindi’s 

voice (and probably lose your 

own voice from laughing so hard), 

check out his show starting July 

23 at the Theatre on the Square, 

or take a look at his website. 

Details: ndumisolindi.com 

Text: TAYLA BLAIRE. Photo: PETER WHITFIELD 


SoyLites has just re-launched its 

innovative moisturising product, 

now called Aroma Butter 

Bar. This solid, dry lotion 

bar, with unrefined coco 

butter, shea butter and 

soy wax, blended with 

aromatherapy oils for a 

fragrant experience, is 

perfect to keep in your 

bag. Choose from five .... 

our fave is the coffee and 

vanilla Good Morning. R90 

from soylites.co.za 

This new Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF30 does 

more than just protect. The multi-tasking moisturiser also 

defends your skin against UV rays, free radical damage 

and pollution. It provides all day hydration for visibly 

smooth skin and boosts your natural luminosity. R1099 (or 

R449 for a nifty travel size) in Dermalogica stores or online 

from dermalogica.co.za 

Winter hydration 

When the colder weather arrives, it’s time to make sure 

you keep your face and body hydrated and moisturised 

Dr Hauschka Hydrating 

Cream Mask intensely 

moisturises, comforting 

and protecting your skin 

and preventing it from 

drying out. It’s excellent 

for dry, sensitive or tired 

skin, as well as skin 

that’s been stressed 

by environmental 

influences. R895 from 

faithful-to-nature.co.za 

Skin Creamery’s earth-friendly Everyday 

Cream is light enough to use on your face 

and rich enough to use all over your body. 

It’s suitable for all skin types, absorbs easily, is 

hypoallergenic and is organic. Everything you 

want from a cream, really. R350. Shop online, or 

visit skincreamery.co.za 

Moroccanoil Hydration Shampoo 

and Conditioner is perfect for normal 

to dry hair ... deeply hydrates your hair, 

while maintaining its natural moisture 

balance. It’s rich in argan oil, Vitamins A 

and E and red algae ... and what’s best, 

it’s sulfate-free. Available at selected 

hair salons nationwide. Details: 

moroccanoil.com 


Chanel Hydra Beauty Camellia Water Cream is our new addiction. The ultra-hydrating 

fluid moisturiser is enriched with white camellia active ingredients. It evens out skin 

complexion, smooths out fine lines and leaves your skin looking and feeling soft and radiant. 

R1000 from Chanel stores. Details: 011-685-7000 

La Roche-Posay’s 

new Effaclar H 

Cleanser is a dermasoothing, 

hydrating 

cleansing cream, 

perfect for sensitive 

skin. Developed for 

problematic skin 

undergoing 

overdrying medical 

treatments, it’s 

fragrance- and soapfree. 

R200 from 

Dis-Chem or online 

from dermastore.co.za 

NUXE Multi-Purpose Dry 

Oil – which nourishes, repairs 

and beautifies and which 

can be used on your face, 

body and hair – is a top seller 

in French pharmacies, and 

for good reason. Made with 

botanical oils, it’s an effective 

shield against pollution, 

reduces the appearance 

of stretch marks and has a 

gorgeous scent. You’ll find it 

in selected Woolies, Truworths 

and Edgars for R330. 

NeoStrata Bio-Hydrating 

Cream 15 PHA is a highstrength 

emollient cream 

which visibly reduces the 

signs of ageing, while also 

repairing the barrier function 

of the skin, providing longlasting 

moisture. It helps 

preserve your skin’s elasticity 

and suppleness, exfoliates 

and restores youthful skin 

texture without irritating 

even the most sensitive 

skin, and is fragrance-free. 

R531 from dermastore. 

co.za 


PROMOTION 

THE FACE 

Searching for 

of the SPAR 

WOMEN’S 

CHALLENGE 

Are you radiant, racy and ready for fun? Then 

you could be exactly who we’re looking for. 

SPAR and Get It are searching for The Face of the SPAR Women’s 

Challenge 2019. Someone who’s an enthusiastic runner ... who’s 

keen to enter the race in October ... and who wants to be queen for 

the day (don’t we all?). Our winner will not only be featured in the 

local Get It magazine (who knows ... you may just make cover girl) 

but will also receive VIP treatment on the day of the race. This year, 

four runners-up will also be in line for VIP treatment. Love it! 

Pictured: Face of the Race 2018 winner, 

Thulethu Ngqokwe 

Rules 

The winner and four runners-up will have to 

participate in the SPAR Women’s Challenge at 

the Marks Park Sports Club in Joburg on Sunday, 

October 6 and must complete the 5km race, 

although they’re welcome to enter the 10km 

race if preferred. They must be available to attend 

a media launch on August 22 in Fourways and 

be prepared to be photographed by Get It, and 

featured in print and online in Get It and Caxton 

publications. They must also be available for a 

photo shoot at Get It magazine at a time that suits 

both parties. 

How to enter 

Simply email two photos of yourself – one head 

and shoulders, one full length – to faceofspar@ 

caxton.co.za. Include your name, age, the area in 

which you live, and a 100 word motivational letter 

about why you deserve to be our Face of SPAR 

Women’s Challenge 2019. Entries close August 1. 

What’s up for grabs 

The winner: 

• A R5000 SPAR shopping voucher 

• A pair of running shoes by Asics 

• SPAR Women’s Challenge T-shirts to wear in the race for 

her and her partner 

• A Get It tog bag, with a race towel, SPAR toiletries and a 

selection of cosmetics 

• The winner will be styled by a Get It stylist and will receive 

a photo shoot by a professional photographer with hair 

by a professional team and make-up done by Gosh 

• She’ll win a VIP package, with free race entry for herself 

and a partner or friend 

• She’ll appear in her local Get It magazine 

• and newspaper. 

The runners-up: 

• A R1000 SPAR shopping voucher each 

• A pair of running shoes by Asics 

• SPAR Women’s Challenge T-shirts to wear in the race for 

them and their race partners 

• A Get It tog bag, with a race towel, SPAR toiletries and a 

selection of cosmetics 

• The runners-up will be styled by a Get It stylist and will 

receive a photo shoot by a professional photographer 

with hair and make-up done by a professional team 

• They will win a VIP package, with free race entry for 

themselves and a partner or friend. 

The SPAR Women’s Challenge is on Sunday, October 6 at Marks Park Sports Club. 

Visit www.sparjoburgrace.co.za for details.

Open your eyes wide. 

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Head pieces, belts and fashionable watches do wonders to zhoosh up an outfit. To get this classic look, and more, 

visit diane-paris.com 


Backpack 

bag, R1580 

from Ted 

Baker. Details: 

011-883-3803 

Scarf, R399 

from Forever 

New. Details: 

011-883-4585 

Ruby Round 

hardcase, 

R599 from 

Forever New. 

Nova brown 

sunnies, R209 from 

superbalist.com 

Tote bag, 

R759 from 

Zara. 

THE WANDERLUST 

WARDROBE 

Whether you're investing in a 

capsule wardrobe or jet-setting 

across the globe, here are some 

essentials that will take your look 

from so-so to stylish. 

Oversize square 

sunglasses with 

crystals, POR from 

Gucci. 

Scarf, R119 

from Cotton 

On. Details: 

011-883-1207 

WEAR IT WITH 

High-heel ankle boots, R659 from Zara. Snakeskin print ballerinas, R459 from Zara. Opel ankle boots, R5299 from 

Scotch & Soda. Details: 011-784-3233. Moccasins, R559 from Zara. Details: 011-302-1500 


PROMOTION 

Kalahari 

This month’s focus ... problematic skin 

Tiana Theron 

shares her incredible 

story on how she 

overcame her acne 

condition with the 

help of Kalahari. Visit 

kalaharistyle.com 

If you suffer from problematic skin, you know how 

disheartening it can be to wait until adulthood to finally have 

a clear complexion, only to discover that acne doesn’t necessarily 

end when your teenage years do! Acne can be a life-long battle, and 

occurs when a pore or hair follicle becomes clogged with natural 

sebum (oil) and dead skin cells. When the bacteria that lives in the 

skin, enters and infects the pore, it results in inflammation. There 

are two types of acne; the inflammatory and non-inflammatory 

kind. While inflammatory acne consists of painful papules, pustules 

(pimples), nodules and cysts; non-inflammatory acne occurs in the 

form of closed comedones (whiteheads) and open comedones 

(blackheads). Problematic skin conditions can be the result of a 

number of contributing factors including; genetics, hormones, 

hygiene, incorrect use of skincare products, stripping of the skin’s 

natural oil barrier, diet, stress, poor sleep patterns, medication, solar 

exposure and smoking. Kalahari’s main aim when treating acne-prone 

or problematic skin, is to restore the skin’s natural hydrolipid barrier as 

well as reduce inflammation by targeting the bacterial infection. 

JULY FOCUS 

This month’s 

product ... Oily Skin 

Correction Gel 

Kalahari’s Oily Skin 

Correction Gel is a fastabsorbing 

gel, formulated 

from botanical ingredients 

such as Resurrection plant 

extract, Tea tree leaf oil and 

Witch hazel leaf extract. 

The ingredients specifically 

target oily skin, problematic 

break-outs and inflamed 

skin conditions. This 

lightweight gel purifies 

and moisturises the 

skin without clogging 

pores, leaving it with a 

blemish-free appearance. 

R248 online or from your 

local Kalahari stockist. 

This month’s treatment ... Phyto 

Enzyme Compound (PEC) Treatment 

Kalahari’s PEC Treatment is our number one 

pick when it comes to tackling acne-prone 

skin! This is a highly effective, deep-cleanse 

exfoliation treatment, that includes powerful 

enzymes such as pumpkin, coupled with glycolic 

acid, to produce a visibly clearer, brighter and 

more rejuvenated complexion. Our dynamic 

compound of botanical extracts, enhanced with 

a combination of scientifically-proven ingredients, 

dramatically reduces and eliminates problematic 

skin conditions. 

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

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Winter 

wellness 

Healthy body, healthy mind, healthy life... This July 

we’re on a bit of a health binge and these are some 

of our top finds. You’re welcome. 

That’s a wrap... 

Leftover food. Forget plastic wrap. 

The new earth-loving solution 

is Bee’s Wrap, reusable food 

storage that’s made from organic 

cotton with a beeswax coating. 

It’s washable, reusable and 

compostable. You’ll find it at Organic 

Emporium Natural and Whole Food, 

in Bryanston Shopping Centre for 

around R233 for a pack of three. 

Details: 011-514-0958 

Delectable vegan dishes 

Ever wanted to give veganism a try but 

haven’t the faintest idea how to begin? We 

highly recommend starting with this fab 

cookbook, Feed Me Vegan for All Occasions 

by Lucy Watson. Full of ideas and inspiration, 

there are tempting recipes that’ll please 

non-vegans, too. R419 from Exclusive Books. 

Details: 011-325-4298 

Earth-friendly shopping 

The new (and fabulously worthy) 

craze to hit Joburg is plantedfriendly, 

package-free shopping. 

The Refillery opened in Cedar 

Square a month or so ago (Details: 

therefillery.co.za), and now the SEK 

Zero Waste Store has just popped 

up in Blairgowrie. No bags, no 

plastic, no unwanted packaging. 

You can buy glass storage 

containers, or take your own from 

home (which cuts down on costs), 

or help yourself to one of the 

store’s free, recycled paper bags, 

and fill them with everything from 

popcorn to cleaning products to 

body care essentials. The store is all 

about zero waste – and low impact 

lifestyle, benefiting your health 

and that of the planet. Brilliant! 

7 Mackay Avenue, Blairgowrie. 

Details: zerowastejoburg.co.za or 

084-580-2010. 


Setting the barre 

Fiona Barford has been doing ballet since she was three. As 

a student in Cape Town, she started Pilates ... and found it 

improved her ballet immensely. Hello Barre. As owner of 

Breath Barre, Fiona’s certainly set the fitness bar quite high 

... combining Pilates, Barre and yoga in her modern Illovo 

boutique studio. Barre classes were first offered in London in 

the late 1950s, hitting Joburg around eight years ago, but it’s 

still fairly unknown. It’s an energetic workout, with benefits 

including muscle definition, improved posture, increased 

flexibility and reduced stress. Classes range from private 

to small groups of no more than10 to ensure specialised 

attention. We’ve tried it and loved it. We’re sure you will too. 

Details: breathebarre.co.za 

Young Living 

New in SA are 

Young 

Living essential oils, 

a range of oils lovingly 

harvested from farmgrown 

and wild-crafted 

plants, herbs and trees. 

A really exceptional 

range ... we fancy this 

Peace and Calming 

essential oil. Available 

in selected stores from 

October ... (but if you 

can’t wait, order online 

from 

youngliving.com.) 

10 superfoods in one bottle ... 

yes please! 

The 10 ingredients of Divine Elixir – Clean 

Health’s Organic Super Juice are superfoods 

we should be consuming daily. Divine indeed! 

These freshly prepared ingredients – exclusively 

plant-based and grown by small scale, local 

farmers using organic practices – are squeezed 

into a glass bottle … and just one 25ml shot 

a day in the morning offers you astonishing 

results. The potential benefits include improved 

cardiovascular health (think blood pressure, 

cholesterol, etc), better nutrient absorption, 

weight loss, improved metabolism and better 

cognitive function. It also boosts your immune 

system and balances pH. A 750ml bottle costs 

R300. Details: sales@cleangreenhealth.co.za or 

062-517-2470 or 084-725-5476. 

Coconut, pineapple and vanilla smoothie 

Pop these ingredients into a Nutribullet or blender... 

• 4 sticks fresh pineapple 

• 4 heaped Tblsps Lancewood coconut yogurt 

• 1 tsp vanilla essence 

• 3 Tblsps Woolies toasted coconut shavings 

• A squeeze of fresh orange juice 

• A few blocks of ice 

Blend until smooth. 

We completed the smoothie by adding pistachios, granadilla pulp, edible 

flowers and coconut shavings as a topping. Enjoy! 


heers 

to drinks with a difference 

Craft rum. Vodquila. Non-alcoholic drink options. There’s a 

reason they’re popular and Mbali Zondo can tell us just why. 

Text: Lisa Witepski. Photo: PETER WHITFIELD 

Want to know if you’ll still be using 

your gin infusion kit next summer, 

or which red blend will make your 

guests swoon? Mbali Zondo, group 

marketing manager at Norman 

Goodfellows, is the person to ask. 

With a background in PR and event 

organising, Mbali’s career has always 

had a strong social element – and, of 

course, where there are people, there’s 

food and drink. In fact, socialising 

is one of her great loves, along 

with feeding people (although she 

confesses she’s a baker rather than a 

cook), so her position at one of South 

Africa’s well-known liquor chains suits 

her perfectly. ‘I love being exposed 

to new brands and different types 

of drinks,’ she enthuses – which is 

why every Friday afternoon finds her 

browsing the aisles of her store, trying 

a new brand or figuring out what’s 

driving sales of another. 

Yes, she confirms – that’s just as much 

fun as it sounds, but it’s useful, too. 

‘From a professional perspective, 

you can’t build a brand if you’ve 

only experienced it on paper. I also 

like the fact that I’m able to give my 

friends personal recommendations.’ 

And what, exactly, would those 

recommendations be? ‘If we’re talking 

winter drinks, you can’t go wrong 

with a red wine or red blend. But I 

also recently tasted a whisky espresso 

cocktail that’s perfect for chilly nights.’ 

If she’s choosing her own drinks, 

Mbali opts for bubbles or gin. Valdo 

Floral Prosecco gets her thumbs-up, 

especially because she can never 

resist a beautiful bottle. As she says, ‘A 

drink must look as good as it tastes!’. 

That’s also why she favours Catherine 

Marshall’s reds and Chenin Blanc – 

although, great art direction on the 

wine labels aside, she’s an enthusiastic 

supporter of women in the drinks 

industry. It’s not surprising then, that 

she also lists Ntsiki Biyela’s Aslina wines 

among her favourites – after all, Biyela 

was one of the first black women 

winemakers in South Africa and Mbali 

is especially passionate about the 

advancement of women. When it 

comes to gin, The Botanist is her pick, 

garnished with blueberries, grapefruit 

and cucumber to get the perfect 

balance of floral and citrus notes. 

About that gin … Mbali predicts 

that the craft bottles on our shelves 

may still have a place for some time, 

but it won’t be long before they’re 

joined by rum. This is one of the most 

exciting spaces in the drinks industry, 

she reports … a trend that’s pushed 

by the proliferation of pop-up rum 

restaurants, giving us a chance to 

experience the spirit as never before. 

Experimentation is all part of the 

fun, but for those who wish to stay 

away from the strong stuff, there’s 

also a significant turn to low- or nonalcoholic 

beers ... a great choice for 

those who want to be able to enjoy a 

good party and still get up early for a 

cycle the next day. 

Mbali notes that the interest in 

alcohol-free beverages may also be 

attributed to the growing concern 

about ethical eating. ‘There’s an 

increased demand for natural, organic 

ingredients – and drinks trends always 

follow food,’ she observes. This also 

explains why we’re seeing more food 

and wine pairings – and for those 

who are still daunted by the notion of 

finding the perfect Merlot to match 

their meat, there’s usually a new food 

festival or rooftop market where 

someone in the know can share their 

expertise. 

Also, there’s the Instagram explosion 

of people hoarding ice buckets of 

pricey bubbles at these events – a 

phenomenon which may baffle the 

average South African, but which 

Mbali explains is all down to the 

need for social acceptance. ‘South 

Africans love to splash and splurge on 


expensive brands to show they can,’ 

she says. This is one of the peculiarities 

of our market, which is amplified by 

our diversity. On the plus side, that 

diversity means there are literally 

thousands of palates distillers and 

winemakers can appeal to, and some 

are doing so with surprising results. 

Enter the vodquila (a mix of vodka 

and tequila), along with flavoured 

beers and gin cocktails. 

Of course, says Mbali, for every person 

who wants to play with flavours, 

there’s a loyalist who wouldn’t 

dream of ordering a different 

brand of cognac. And while that’s 

understandable, she wishes more 

people would try South African 

brands which, she believes, ‘don’t 

get the shine they deserve’. It helps 

to have more celebrities releasing 

their own beverages: Think I Am 

Khanyi – Khanyi Mbau’s gin or Bonang 

Mathebe’s House of BNG MCC Brut 

Rosé, because these brands have 

undeniable sparkle, encouraging 

more people to sample them. What’s 

interesting though, is that these 

famous folk have actually had a hand 

in the creation of their drinks, rather 

than simply endorsing them, which 

makes the celebrity tipple space a 

particularly interesting one to watch, 

according to Mbali. 

It’s all a sign that the industry is 

changing, she continues – and it’s 

something she’s proud of. With 

brands like whisky label Glen Scotia 

undertaking initiatives to boost 

ethical consumption (it’s adopted 

100 000 bees to preserve the species 

and improve sustainability), there’s 

a new standard in ‘drinks that make 

a difference’. Mbali would like this 

attitude extended to other areas of 

the industry. Her personal bugbear 

is the perception of people who 

work in the industry as lushes who 

do nothing but swill drinks all day. 

It’s an image she hopes will change 

as consumers are educated about 

the good the alcohol industry can 

achieve. And on the subject of things 

that need to change, she’d like to see 

greater participation by young black 

women, along with clear-cut career 

paths for them to follow. 

We’ll drink to that! Details: @mbals on 

Instagram; @Mbals24 on Twitter 


Come on, let’s 

RAISE A GLASS 

Compiled by: DANIELLA POTTER and MEGAN BRETT 

Testament to the saying ‘good things come in threes’, we’ve 

found a trio of new – and really fab – cocktail spots ... and we’ve 

thrown in two more treats for your shopping list – cheers! 

Now here’s a great location for sundowners 

Perched on top of Northcliff Hill one recent crisp Tuesday evening, the sight of 

what seemed like a million twinkling lights took our breath away... Then we were 

handed a glass of bubbly and we thought, wow, we’ve really hit the jackpot! We 

highly recommend you too take the journey up this Joburg landmark and pay a 

visit to the new, seriously classy, boutique hotel, The Northcliff, and try the Kranz 

restaurant. It’s an exceptional spot for sundowners – from the grand windows in 

the intimate restaurant, you’ll take in the view that stretches from our northern 

suburbs right the way through to the Magaliesberg – wow! Opt to enjoy your 

pre-dinner drinks (the wine list is very diverse and there are cocktails too) on the 

pool deck – we did and it was magical. When you start to feel a little peckish, 

you’ll be spoilt for choice by the three-course menu. Seafood fans, we can vouch 

for the butter poached prawn with chimichurri, coconut rice ball and sweet 

potato as a starter – yum! And our sweet tooth swooned at the delicious malva 

pudding with tonka bean ice cream and a rooibos glaze – worth every straightto-the 

hips calorie! Starters and desserts around R90, mains from R165. 

Details: thenorthcliff.com 

Gin fans ... this one has 

your name on it! The 

Infuse Your Gin with 

flavour and colour kit 

has a collection of spices 

... think hibiscus, rose 

petals, lavender and 

juniper berries. R79.99 

from Woolies. Details: 

woolworths.co.za 

Skip the hangover 

If it looks like a cider, tastes like a 

cider ... it’s still a cider – but without 

the alcohol! Enter Savanna Non- 

Alcoholic Lemon ... apparently SA’s 

first non-alcoholic cider. We all know 

there’s a rising trend of ‘conscious 

consumption’ and this cider’s said 

to have been designed in response 

to it. For those who are mindful of 

their consumption ... or looking for a 

tasty something to sip during a night 

out before that (unbearable) 5am 

wake-up call for gym or long day at 

the office, this zesty cider could be 

it! R15, from Norman Goodfellows. 

Details: ngf.co.za 


The place to get social 

If there’s one thing for sure, Social Parkwood 

lives up to its name! This recently opened spot 

has already become a top hang-out venue ... 

the place to mingle and meet new people. It’s 

seriously vibrant ... oranges, blues and Africaninspired 

murals set the tone of this trendy bar 

scene. Afternoons effortlessly roll into evenings 

– especially on Friday and Saturday nights when 

the DJ plays soulful house, Afro and jazz. The 

drinks menu is detailed ... seriously, you’ll be spoilt 

for choice with the huge selection of cocktails, 

gins, beers and wines. But the menu offers help 

too – there’s a taste map so you can find just the 

right drink to suit your palate (or mood). Our top 

pick? The personalised G&Ts ... choose your fave 

gin, add flavourants, tonic and top it off with 

some garnish ... all of your own fancy (what fun!). 

On the cocktail list ... we highly recommend the 

Pornstar martini (pictured) served with fresh 

passionfruit and a side tot of bubbly – fruity, silky 

and oh-so-yum! The menu’s locally-themed and 

has some really tasty easy-to-share options ... great 

for a large group of mates. Trust us, the Tshisha 

Nyama sharing platter is a must-try ... the truffled 

Parmesan pap will have you licking the plate! 

Open daily from noon. Details: socialshabeen.co.za 

Toast a chic new bar 

Classy. Elegant. And oh-so-stylish. The SkyBar 

at The Houghton Hotel is definitely the spot 

to clink glasses ... perfect for a celebration, but 

just as good for a vibey Saturday night out. For 

sundowners, opt to sit at the bar outside ... the 

peaceful sounds of running water from the pool 

features will make you feel as if you’ve escaped 

the city for a while (bliss!). You may catch some 

golfers taking a swing on the Houghton golf 

course too. When it gets chilly during winter 

nights, head indoors ... you can resume a barseated 

position, but we highly recommend the 

comfy lounge areas. There are a few spaces to 

choose from ... some social, others slightly more 

intimate. The decor is tasteful ... greys, whites, 

wooden and a touch of blue, with stylish lighting. 

And the drinks? Spoilt for choice! There’s an 

impressive wine selection ... the Bordeaux- and 

Rhone-style blends are fashionable choices. 

Hugely popular are the on-tap beers, range of 

whiskies and vast selection of gins that you can 

garnish as you wish. Cocktails? Staff can whip up 

an array of them ... think refreshing Long Island 

ice teas and zesty margaritas (both pictured). 

They can stir – or shake – up a martini (Bond 

would be happy) ... and there’s even an espresso 

martini that’s apparently so delicious it’s already a 

favourite! In short ... your next night out is sorted 

... you’re welcome! Details: thehoughtonhotel.com 


ORGANIC 

DESIGN 

We’ve taken our inspiration 

Cowrie coaster, 

R125 • Agate 

from interior designer Michele 

coaster, R636, 

both from 

Throssell this month. Her style 

Weylandts. 

Details: 

is all laid-back glamour, with 

010-900-3202 

natural organic elements, local 

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Cotton 

cushion 

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design, R369 from 

Zara Home. 

Niko candle 

holder, R149 from 

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Reflections. Natural elements. And gold ... for a 

touch of class. For more of Michele’s work, visit 

michelethrossell.co.za. Image: Elsa Young 


Bottle 

stopper, 

R145 from 

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Marbled resin tray, R700 

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Multicoloured oval basket, 

R699 from Zara Home 

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Charcoal stacking tumbler, 

R69 from Woolies. 

Ficus Lyrata Bambino in 

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Lavender Avignon Early Blue is small and bushy with deep blue blooms and 

the strong fragrance of English lavender. Keep flowering plants in a warm, 

sheltered spot on the patio during winter and it will continue flowering into 

spring. Use the edible flowers in cooking or baking, and to flavour sugar. Cut off 

the dead blooms to encourage new flowers. In summer it can be planted out 

into the garden or into outdoor containers. It’s suitable for our hot, dry summers, 

being able to tolerate heat better than stoechas varieties. 

Save the bees, plant a 

petunia and prune the 

roses ... enjoy winter 

in the garden 

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pollination, we really should be 

doing all we can to save the bees. 

If you have bees in your garden, 

put out a water bowl, filled with 

stones for the bees to rest on. If 

you’re keen on a bee hive, Grant 

Arrand of The Honey Company 

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Plus ... if there’s a swarm of bees 

in your garden or home ... don’t 

kill them or try to remove them 

yourself. Companies like The Honey 

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hives in stress-free environments 

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This natural lavender 

gardeners’ soap is filled 

with pumice ... great for 

scrubbing off stubborn 

dirt. And it’s supermoisturising 

too. R45 from 

French Lemon. Details: 

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Moulton Mill watering can, R300 

from Builders. Details: builders.co.za 

We’re planting ... petunias 

Petunia Lightning Sky is the latest 

in novelty petunias that’s very hard 

to ignore. The speckled and starred 

yellow and red-velvet petals sparkle 

like a firework display. Each bloom 

is different, and the cooler days 

and nights bring out the markings. 

Like the other novelty petunias, the 

flowers are single, with compact, neat 

growth that suits smaller gardens, and 

spill out of containers and hanging 

baskets. Plants can double-up as 

in indoor flower arrangement for 

a day or two before being planted 

outdoors. They like full winter sun, 

well-drained soil, regular watering and 

fertilizer once a month to ensure an 

endless supply of flowers. The other 

showy petunias in the novelty range 

are the blue-shaded Night Sky and Ink 

Splash, as well as the pink and white 

Baby Doll. 

A bee’s treat... Chamomile 

Grow-nuts, R49.95 from 

seedleme.com 

Garden tasks for July 

• Prune the roses from mid-July 

until early August 

• Regularly water spring flowering 

shrubs, bulbs and flowers 

• Fertilize winter flowers with a 

liquid fertilizer once or twice 

a month 

• Water lawns once a month in 

warmer areas 

• Protect tender plants with frost 

guard cloth 

• Water flowers in containers every 

second day 

• Protect conifers from conifer 

aphid by spraying the stems 

and foliage with an organic 

insecticide or use insecticide 

granules sprinkled around the 

base of the conifer. 

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Coastal escape 

Plett ... still (and always will be) the perfect 

destination for a mid-year coastal break 

With its plush boutiques and 

smart complexes, Plettenberg 

Bay is hardly a sleepy seaside 

village getaway. But in spite of 

the dramatic development that’s 

taken place in recent decades, the 

town remains a shrine to nature’s 

bounty. And there’s nowhere 

better to enjoy the view than 

at the Sky Villa Boutique Hotel, 

part of the Cape Summer Villas 

Collection. 

‘Plettenberg Bay always has the 

most wonderful sunrises,’ my 

mother tells me, reminding me 

of how we used to sit, hands 

wrapped round steaming mugs of 

coffee, watching a small red ball 

slowly climbing the horizon. That 

was back in the nineties, when 

Plett was our family holiday spot. 

And, although much has changed 

since then, the grandeur of the 

sunrise certainly hasn’t. That’s 

what I’m thinking as I watch that 

same red ball from my balcony, its 

rays refracted into a golden splash 

on the surface of the lagoon. Just 

beyond this gilded spectacle, the 

beach beckons… 

It’s no wonder Plett’s legendary 

scenery draws legions of 

holidaymakers, local and 

international alike. But the same 

craggy beauty which makes it 

a joy for the eyes also makes for 

outstanding exploring. While it’s 

tempting to sit and take in that 

balcony view, I know there are 

even greater splendours beyond 

the hotel. 

There’s the famed Robberg hike, 

for instance – a favourite way for 

locals to spend the weekend. The 

walk takes you from rocky dunes 

(watch out for the views of seals 

at play) to wave-splattered beach. 

Then there’s cruising down the 

Keurbooms River, where shadow 

plays on fynbos-festooned 

mountains and amber-coloured 

water laps at private beaches. If 

ever there was a place that called 

you to spread out your towel and 

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turn off your phone, this would be 

it – but, then again, that would be 

a wasted opportunity. The smooth, 

calm waters also make this an ideal 

spot for trying out your stand-up 

paddling skills. But if that idea 

doesn’t grab you, perhaps the 

thought of cruising slowly down 

the river, bubbles in hand, will. 

Plett’s beaches are also a favourite 

party spot for whales and 

dolphins. We played tag with them 

out on the ocean, and although 

the dolphins proved somewhat 

shy and elusive, nothing could 

beat the exhilarating sensation of 

streaming over azure blue waves. 

Then there are the boutiques 

and bakeries. Those 

who love browsing 

through interesting 

stores will find time 

flies as they meander 

down Plett’s high 

street, refuelling 

occasionally with a 

flat white and slice 

of buttery cake. 

As much as all these activities are 

food for the soul, there’s just as 

much fulfilment to be found at 

the hotel itself. It’s as though every 

angle and corner of Sky Villa has 

been carefully designed to make 

you stop and stare – inside the 

hotel, a luxe palette of metallics 

is offset by moody wallpapers 

and floral fabrics. Clearly, this 

establishment hasn’t been created 

merely as a place to relax; it’s also 

intended as a treat for the senses. 

The hotel’s gardens are even more 

pleasing. Flurries of fynbos make 

for a smudgy pastel landscape, 

while the vista rolls all the way 

down to that sapphire 

sea. You can’t blame a 

girl for wanting to take 

it all in – which is why I 

spend much of my stay 

at the heated pool by the 

rooftop bar. The espresso 

martini I’m sipping certainly 

doesn’t hurt, either. 

The panorama from the 

restaurant is similarly 

spectacular. That might be the 

reason the hotel is fast gaining a 

reputation as a favourite breakfast 

destination, although it’s the 

dinners that really get my mouth 

watering. The menu draws on 

Mediterranean influences, so 

expect plenty of fresh, bold 

flavours that pair perfectly with 

your coastal location. My all-time 

hero dish is Live By Chocolate, a 

chocolate experience so densely 

delicious it will take care of all 

cravings for the next week – think 

a duo of mousse, lashed with 

butterscotch sauce and finished 

off with a dollop of home-made 

ice cream. Of course, life isn’t 

just about dessert (would that 

it could be). I also loved the 

avocado and salmon tartare, 

with a liberal drizzle of sesame 

oil complementing the Asian 

complexity of the dish, while the 

pork belly received lavish praise 

from my companions. A word 

of advice – go hungry! Sky Villa’s 

portions are generous, to say the 

least, and you’ll definitely want to 

do them justice. 

After just one weekend here, I feel 

cosseted and cocooned – and 

more than ready to tackle life 

below the clouds. 

Info ... 

Rates (per room on a bed and breakfast basis) range from 

R2200 for a standard mountain-facing room in low season up 

to R9900 for the presidential suite in high season. 

Details: Sky Villa: Capesummervillas.co.za; Ocean Blue Adventures 

(whale and dolphin watching): oceanblueadventures.co.za; 

SUP Keurbooms (stand-up paddling and champagne cruises): 

standuppaddling.co.za 


Spoil 

July 

Fine bedding for 

winter cocooning 

OUR JULY SPOIL 

Fancy a new set of linen or a warm 

knitted throw? We’re giving a reader a 

R1000 Volpes voucher to spend on linen 

of their choice. Simply visit Facebook 

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VOLPES WIN post and you’ll be 

in the draw. Comp ends July 23. 

Good luck (and stay warm). 

There’s nothing like the colder months to make your bed a cosy haven. Add loads of layers ... think throws 

in faux fur or velvet, blankets in flannel or knit or (oh ... winter bliss) the ever-popular Sherpa. You can add 

a quilt too ... no longer just for granny’s room, they’re making a huge comeback – and the reversible quilts 

with coordinating prints are fab – ring the changes, depending on your mood. Slipping between crisp cotton 

sheets is always wonderful, but if you really suffer from the cold, consider brushed cotton sheets – the fabric is 

brushed to create a nap that traps in air to hold in the heat, making them wonderfully soft and warm. Volpes, 

our local linen specialist, has an exceptional (and jolly well-priced) range ... well worth visiting before Jack 

Frost arrives with a vengeance. Details: volpes.co.za

July 2019 - Jhb North

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