July 2019 Jhb West

JOBURG WEST 

MARELIZE KILIAN 

Loving a white smile 

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CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU ... 

4 Shake off the winter chills and pencil in these events 

7 Love. Laughs. And a little drama! 

WISH LIST 

8 Winter outings and cosy finds this July 

SOCIAL 

10 Applause for paws! 

11 Groves & Vineyards 

PEOPLE 

12 The first thing Marelize Kilian notices about people is their teeth 

16 We chat to sous chef Franco Buys 

BEAUTY 

14 Keep your face and body hydrated and moisturised 

HEALTH 

24 Winter-proof your health with these remedies, tips and DIYs 

FOOD 

18 For Goodness Sake – this eatery is a treat to be reckoned with! 

DECOR & GARDENING 

20 TV room DIY for under R1 000 

22 We’ve put together our top garden tasks and tips 

TRAVEL 

31 A Game drive through the pages 

32 Plett ... still the perfect destination for a mid-year coastal break 

WIN 

4 Win tickets to watch Die Sjokoladeshow 

13 A teeth-whitening package worth R5 500 

34 A R1 000 Volpes voucher to spend on linen 

JULY 2019 

[PAGENO] Get It Joburg West [MONTH] [YEAR] 

July 2019 Get It Joburg West 03

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! 

Shake off the winter chills and pencil in these events 

06 

Francois and Die Gevaar will 

perform many of Die Van Coke 

show covers in this concert series at 

the Barnyard Theatre, Silverstar from 

8pm. He will also tell the story of 

these song choices and explain the 

thinking behind them. Tickets: R165 

per person. Details: www.tsogosun. 

com/silverstar-casino. 

13 

Be flamboyant in anything 

pink at Reach for Recovery’s 

annual fundraiser at Usambara Venue, 

corner of Hendrik Potgieter and Steyn 

Roads, Honingklip from 10.30am. The 

performing artist is Mia Malherbe, The 

Voice SA finalist, and Dr Jowie Mbengo 

from Pink Ribbon Breast Screening 

Centre will be the guest speaker. 

Tickets: R200 per person. Details: 

Maggie on 073 145 5822. 

14 

Visit Cedar Tree Craft Market 

from 10am to 3pm at Khosa 

Sports Club, Krugersdorp for their 

monthly market. Secure parking, no 

entrance fee and pets are welcome. 

Details: Chanelle on 081 500 6884. 

20 

Join us at Boktown, Silverstar 

to watch the Springboks take 

on Australia from 3pm. Tickets: R30 

per person, which includes a free local 

beverage. Details: www.tsogosun.com/ 

silverstar-casino. 

25 

Christmas in July at the 

Walter Sisulu National 

Botanical Garden until 4 August. Come 

and experience a magical garden 

where you can walk along a 500m trail 

lit up with thousands of lights. There 

will be various Christmas statues, an 

enchanted forest of magnificent lights, 

artificial snowflakes, music and family 

fun activities. Time: 6pm to 10pm 

daily. Various packages available. 

Tickets from R60 for children and R80 

per adult. Details: www.howler.co.za or 

info@thechristmasconcepts.com. 

WIN: 

Two readers can 

each win a set of tickets 

to watch the show. To enter, 

visit Facebook (Get It Joburg 

West), like the post, tag a 

friend and you’ll be in the 

draw. Entries close 9 

July. 

27 

Koos Kombuis will be 

performing some new 

songs in between his favourite hits 

such as Lisa se Klavier, Bicycle Sonder 

‘n Slot, and Johnny is nie Dood nie at 

Barnyard Theatre, Silverstar from 8pm. 

Tickets: R150 per person. Details: www. 

tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino. 

28 

Join the West Side Craft and 

Food Market from 10am to 

3pm at Ramkiki Country Restaurant & 

Conference Centre in Ruimsig. There 

is secure parking, no entrance fee and 

pets are welcome. Details: Chanelle on 

081 500 6884. 

11 

Don’t miss Lizz Meiring and Jak de 

Priester in Die Sjokoladeshow 

at The Hollywood Theatre (27 

Rustenburg Road) from 6.30pm. 

It promises to be a lip-smackingly 

good show where chocolatecovered 

seduction, love, revenge, 

murder, comedy and addiction 

will be presented. Bring your own 

picnic basket and drinks. Tickets: 

R150 per person. Details: 011 660 

4250, 084 770 4697 or admin@ 

hollywoodsa.co.za. 

4 Get It Joburg West July 2019

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 headand-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 R5 000 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 R1 000 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 l 

receive a photo-shoot by a professional photographer r 

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.

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. Drifting 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 the 

report 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. 


Wish list 

Winter outings and cosy finds ... 

Folli Follie introduced a brandnew 

bag collection that winks to 

one of our favourite trends, the 

Style Layers. This origami-like 

design opens to a roomy interior 

that has plenty of space for your 

daily essentials - think a wallet, 

compact and cellphone. We’re 

loving it so much because you 

can style your bag in an array of 

different ways! Shop online at 

www.follifolliesa.co.za. 

BOUTIQUE BLISS 

Mustard Seed & Moonshine Boutique, situated at the For Goodness Sake Bar and 

Venue, Drift Boulevard in Muldersdrift was such a great discovery this month! We can 

almost guarantee you won’t leave empty-handed! Despite the incredibly ‘shopperfriendly’ 

layout of the store, the offers are endless! Stunning clothing pieces, shoes, 

jewels, accessories … and their prices are very affordable. Pay them a visit – you 

won’t be disappointed! If you spend R500 or more at the boutique on Wednesdays, 

you can enjoy a free lunch to the value of R100! Details: Contact them on 066 270 6827. 


WILD, WILD WEST 

Looking for something 

to do on a Sunday? We 

found an interesting popup 

market in West Village 

at Cowboy Town taking 

place on Sundays from 8am 

to 2pm. With interesting 

stalls like the Cowboy Café, 

the Outlaw Gallery, Billy 

the Bread, mechanical bull 

rides, live entertainment, 

arts and crafts, antiques, 

clothes, a barber, an auction, 

handmade items, clothes, 

delectable treats and sweets 

… there really some is 

something for everyone! Pull 

in at 1 McLean Street, West 

Village, Krugersdorp or visit 

www.westvillagemarket.co.za. 

LOVING THESE LUAH’S 

The Luah boot by Zellie Footwear is 

perfect in every way! Besides being 

proudly manufactured in South Africa, 

the sophisticated (waterproof ) boot 

doubles as your secret weapon on 

a day out on the town (thanks 

to its elastic side panels, 

insole lining and 

hand-stitched 

comfort 

inners), all 

while being 

timelessly 

trendy. Available in 

three colours – mink, marble grey and black, in sizes 4 to 8 at R450 

at Buttons & Lace Urban Chic Boutique, Kenmare. Details: Contact 

them on 076 456 6147 or visit them at 46 Shannon Road. 

Give yourself the ultimate glow up with these ultra-versatile 

contour blush palettes – Captivate, Sparkle and Mesmerize … 

MUD’s Illuminate collection is a set of pigment-rich contour 

and blush palettes that appeal to any skin tone ranging 

from light to dark. Each palette contains a light reflecting 

shade to enhance the cheeks along with two additional 

complementary shades. The 

slim shape fits perfectly into 

any make-up kit or travel 

case. R645 from EA Academy 

in Krugersdorp. Details: 

Contact Elaine on 082 

885 3577 or 

Antoinette on 

073 681 9516. 

Seriously 

though … 

Is there anything 

the noble scarf cannot 

make better? We don’t 

think so. We saw this 

gorgeous fringed check 

blanket scarf at 

Woolworths for 

R250. 

A DAY AT THE RACES 

6 July, 11am to 5pm – make sure to clear 

your diary! The annual July Derby charity 

event: A day at the Races is taking place at 

the sublime Kloofzicht Lodge & Spa and 

we talk from experience – it’s an event you 

don’t want to miss! Dress up like you’re 

actually attending the Durban July and get 

ready for some great food, fab drinks, Derby 

games and lovely prizes – all in the name of 

charity! R500 per person. Tickets available at 

www.ticketpros.co.za. 


Jacky De Neve and Moira Luyckx 

Dean and Izabella Emin 

Nadine Snyman and Elsabe Ridley 

Applause 

for paws! 

Kristen Butler and Marlene Burrell 

Global Paws – specialists in arranging 

pet travel worldwide and locally 

– recently celebrated their 30th 

birthday. The ecstatic owners beamed 

with pride and gratitude towards their 

staff, and those attending the party for 

making Global Paws’ success possible. 

After devouring the yummy birthday 

cake we went to say ‘hi’ to the pets in 

the kennels, and had a peek at how 

the pet’s courier crates are created. 

Chantal Mckillop 

and Andrie Alberts 

Claire Rubly and Jo-Anne Mansfield 

Marinda Kruger, Hayley van Rooyen and Natasha Human 


Teboho Selele and Tish Magongwa 

Saskia Weideman and 

Anushka van Jaarsveld 

Tarryn and Aria Allie 

Ami Kotze and Tarryn Smith 

Groves & 

Vineyards 

Casalinga has found the perfect 

festival formula ... great food, amazing 

wines, top local musical talent 

and a relaxed vibe all add up to an 

unmissable celebration of flavour and 

rhythm. This year’s annual Groves & 

Vineyards Festival offered us plenty of 

delight while we strolled among fab 

pop-up boutiques and visited a craft 

gin bar, all while snacking on some lipsmackingly 

good eats from the various 

artisanal food stalls. 

Tansey and Peyton Sodeinde 

Rori, Simon and Tegan Meanwell 

Semoné van der Westhuizen 

and Larisha van Wyk 

Rachelle van den Berg 


Tooth be told 

Text: CHEMÈLLE VAN DER MERWE. Photographer: JACO BOTHMA. Hair and make-up: ELAINE BOSHOFF. Venue: BEGINNINGS COFFEE SHOP. 

Marelize Kilian has a huge responsibility – she looks after every person’s greatest asset – 

their smile. She answers all our questions about the ins and outs of teeth whitening. 

Featherbrook’s Marelize says 

the first thing she notices 

about people is their teeth 

– but no worries, not in a 

judgemental way. It’s just 

the way she’s always been. 

By profession she’s an oral 

hygienist – and no, this is 

not the woman sitting beside you at your 

dental appointment and handing tools to 

the dentist. Oral hygienists primarily focus 

on prevention of diseases and poor oral care 

leading to more serious issues. 

A visit to the orthodontist with my 

friend, who wore braces, sparked off my 

passion. I went with her to her orthodontic 

appointment one day and was extremely 

fascinated by these girls working on 

everyone’s teeth. I just knew this was what I 

wanted to do! 

I was 23 years old when I decided that 

I wanted to study to become an oral 

hygienist. During my first year at Tukkies, I 

stayed in the hostel. At first I thought it would 

be very awkward, being older than most of 

the other students, but I soon learnt there 

were quite a few other women that weren’t 

as young either. After completing a two year 

diploma, I graduated at the age of 26. 

I opened my practice in January 2019. It is 

situated on the same premises as those of 

aesthetic doctor, Dr LJ Kilian. My practice 

specialises in teeth-whitening procedures. 

Teeth-whitening is a huge confidence booster 

– making me very proud to offer this service 

to anyone who feels they could benefit. 

In my free time I enjoy cycling – this year 

will be the 12th time I participate in the 947 

cycle challenge. Running and cycling are a 

great release of stress for me. I find that feeling 

after a long ride so rewarding. I also love 

spending time with my family. My husband, 

Julyan, and I often visit my parents, where we 

load our dogs, Fondsi and Rusty into the car 

and enjoy a day out with the whole family 

(who also bring their dogs! At any given time 

there are about seven dogs running around – 

it’s pure bliss!) 


REALLY WANT A WHITER SMILE? THIS IS 

WHAT MARELIZE WANTS YOU TO KNOW 

1. What should you do before going for a teethwhitening 

treatment? 

Oral health always comes first. It is essential to have a checkup 

and a cleaning to make sure your teeth and gums are 

healthy and disease-free. 

2. What is the difference between a whitening treatment 

at a dentist and a home treatment? 

Legally only dentists and oral hygienists are allowed to 

whiten your teeth. This was gazetted in 2009. They are 

the specialists in oral health and anatomy, and will only 

use material that is registered with the Medicine Control 

Council and won’t cause damage to your teeth and gums. 

3. Will the treatment hurt? 

If you have sensitive teeth you may 

experience a little more sensitivity 

than the next person, but it’s easy 

to work around this. The in-chair 

procedure makes it easy for the 

clinician to cover all these areas 

during the bleaching process, and 

the take-home whitening wear 

time can be significantly reduced. 

Sensitivity varies from person to 

person but is very short-lived. 

4. Does a person’s tooth enamel get affected by 

the treatment? 

Over-the-counter products will most definitely 

damage the enamel, especially with repeated use. They 

are usually very acidic, and in the case of toothpastes, 

very abrasive too. Professional bleaching brands such as 

Philips, actually remineralise the teeth during the bleaching 

process, and don’t affect the enamel micro-hardness at all. 

5. Can all people whiten their teeth? Please elaborate … 

NO – it’s essential that each person wanting to whiten their 

teeth understand that those with gum disease, primary 

teeth, braces, large fillings, crowns, veneers, dentures, 

implants and bridges, for example, can’t whiten their teeth. 

In some cases, when fillings or crowns can be changed after 

bleaching to match the rest of the newly whitened teeth, 

then bleaching needs to be done first. All bleaching should 

be followed up with take-home whitening in professionally 

made trays, so patients that find it difficult to follow 

instructions would also not be ideal candidates. 

6. How long does a teeth-whitening treatment last? 

All bleaching can be maintained at home with 

professionally made trays. Philips has a FREE Whitening for 

Life programme whereby you receive free maintenance 

ampoules for LIFE. Maintenance can be as little as 30 

minutes at home once a month. A good oral hygiene care 

programme will also help to keep the colour looking 

good for longer. 

7. Please could you share other ways to keep teeth whiter? 

Once the desired whiteness has been achieved, 

professional whitening toothpastes and mouthwashes can 

help to reduce build-up and staining. Diet of course plays a 

large role in preventing staining, but good oral hygiene and 

regular professional cleanings are the most important. 

8. What can people eat to maintain white teeth? 

I would rather say it’s more important to watch what you 

should limit. Foods and drinks that can stain a white top can 

stain the teeth. Sugary foods may make it easier for foods 

with colour to stick to the tooth surface and stain it. A good 

healthy diet always helps. 

9. Are there any side effects? 

Sensitivity is the most common side effect, but it really does 

vary from person to person, and most of it can be reduced 

or controlled by the clinician and the type of gel used, 

especially at home. 

10. When choosing a home treatment – what are a few 

ingredients or things to look out for when purchasing? 

All professional products are only available at dental 

practices and are not over-the-counter products. Whitening 

and bleaching are very different. Whitening is any product 

that can remove surface stains and enhance the natural 

tooth colour without changing it. The tooth looks better 

but is actually just cleaner. Many of the over-the-counter 

products are very abrasive and acidic. Bleaching is an 

oxidation process whereby hydrogen or carbamide 

WIN: 

One very 

lucky reader can 

win a teeth-whitening 

package worth R5 500. To 

enter, visit our Facebook 

page (Get It Joburg West), 

like the post, tag a friend 

and you’ll be in the 

draw. Entries close: 

25 July. 

peroxide is used to change the internal 

colour of the teeth. Dental practices 

advertise whitening as it just 

sounds so much better than 

bleaching, but they are in fact 

very different. 

11. What is the minimum age 

at which teeth whitening 

should be considered? 

I prefer to work on patients 

that are not younger than 18 

years of age. Remember that teeth 

whitening is a privilege, not a right. 


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. R1 099 (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. 

R1 000 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 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 stores 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. 

July 2019 Get It Joburg gWest 15

& 

HOT 

ON THE 

SPOT! 

Weltevreden Park’s Franco 

Buys is a sous chef at the 

prestigious Four Seasons 

Hotel, The Westcliff in 

Joburg. We caught up 

with him to ask a few 

foodie questions. 

Text: CHEMÈLLE VAN DER MERWE. Photo: GRANT BUSHBY 

Just after landing his 

dream job in Qatar, Franco 

mysteriously lost the 

use of one of his legs and 

thought his culinary career 

might be over, but it turns 

out this was only 

the beginning … 

You lost the use of your leg while in 

Qatar – how did that happen and 

did you think that your food dream 

was over? 

I learnt that your life can change in 

one moment. I woke up one morning 

and couldn't move my leg due to 

excruciating pain. I had numerous 

tests over the months that followed. 

It was only later that an MRI scan 

found I had necrosis in my hip. By 

then the damage was done and I 

needed surgery, which I underwent 

back home in South Africa. My 

rehabilitation took two years. I had 

a lot of time lying flat on my back 

to think about what to do next. The 

answer remained the same – I wanted 

to be a chef. Dreams only end if you 

give up on them. 


Why did you want to become a chef? 

For as long as I can remember, I’ve always 

loved eating. Also, people will always need 

to eat, so you will always have a job. My 

childhood on my grandparents’ farm in 

Polokwane also moulded a lot of my journey. 

What is your best food memory? 

When I was asked to create a menu for the 

South African ambassador and 200 of his 

guests in Qatar for National Day. That was the 

day I knew that I was on the right path. 

How do you believe SA chefs and restaurants 

compare to those internationally? 

We can hold our own and we've proved it. 

South Africa has such an awesome mix of 

culinary deliciousness; that’s why people 

always come back for more. 

What do you do to stay current on 

new trends? 

I do what every normal chef does. After a 

long shift in the kitchen, I go home and sit 

on YouTube and Instagram, following, reading, 

questioning and soaking up all the culinary 

knowledge and information. All it takes is one 

moment, one idea to ignite the fire in your 

food soul. 

What are your favourite current food trends? 

I love the current ‘farm to table’ and ‘head to 

tail’ trends because that’s how I was raised. 

Spending every summer holiday on my 

grandparents’ farm, I learnt where food came 

from and how to harvest it. If we want future 

generations to enjoy what we have, we must 

sustain it – I believe it’s vitally important that 

people know where their food comes from. 

What is your favourite dish to cook and why? 

Prawns in lemon butter sauce. Why? Because 

it's prawns in lemon butter sauce! 

What advice would you give to aspiring 

chefs out there? 

Find a chef who is passionate, works hard and 

is a great teacher. Learn from those who have 

mastered their craft. The world is your oyster, 

so shuck that bad boy, deep fry it, and serve 

it with a lemon butter sauce … yum. For me, 

my time studying at Capsicum Culinary Studio 

was invaluable. It was a stepping stone to my 

future. It showed me exactly what to expect 

in the real restaurant world and how to 

prepare for it. 

Which chef (national and international) do 

you find inspiration from? 

Nationally, Keith Frisely from the Monarch 

Hotel, Jacques Swart from De Hoek Country 

Hotel and Private Chef Neill Anthony. 

Internationally it has to be Gordon Ramsey, 

Michel Roux Jnr and, if anyone remembers, 

the late Keith Floyd (he is the one who made 

food fun). 

Do you ever get tired of cooking? 

I’ll get tired of cooking when Gordon Ramsay 

stops making television shows! 

If you could invite anyone for dinner, who 

would you invite and what would you 

prepare for her? 

It would be Japanese-born South African 

television host, actress, dancer and model 

Lalla Hirayama. I would serve her salmon 

prepared three ways – sashimi, seared and 

enpapillote (in a parcel). 

What is your go-to meal when you're low 

on time? 

Three fried eggs served with white toast and 

butter. Also known as my happy place! 

What would your last meal be and why? 

I love this question! A platter of deep-fried 

calamari, lobster thermidor, rib eye steak 

(medium rare) and onion rings served with 

a lemon butter sauce fountain (yes, I said 

fountain) finished off with a chocolate fondant. 

And no, I won’t worry about the calories and 

cholesterol – it’s my last meal! 

What is a good simple piece of advice for 

pairing wine and food? 

It’s time to upset some people. I feel you like 

what you like. If you enjoy your Merlot with 

your salmon or your fillet with a Chardonnay, 

then by all means enjoy. When pairing food 

with wine, do as every chef worth their salt 

does – taste, taste, taste. You want flavours to 

complement each other and not overpower. 

Funniest kitchen incident? 

Note to all future interns – when blending hot 

green pea stock in a white chef’s uniform, make 

sure the blender is closed. 

CHEF! WE’D LIKE TO KNOW ... 

If not a chef I’d be a … fisherman! 

The kitchen gadget I cannot go without 

… a cast-iron pan. 

For fun I … spend time with friends, MC 

events, fish and eat. 

I would spend R5 000 on … hosting a 

fine dining dinner experience for my 

family and friends, because they are my 

biggest supporters. 

On any menu, you won’t catch me 

ordering … asparagus! 

What tricks do you use for perfect fried/ 

scrambled/ poached eggs? 

Fried: Lower the temperature of the pan. 

Scrambled: Butter, butter, butter. And if 

you think eggs should feel like rubber, 

please unfriend me now. 

Poached: The only way a poached egg 

yolk should be served is soft and oozing. 


g 

Goodness 

racious! 

For Goodness Sake – this eatery is 

a treat to be reckoned with! 

The waffle breakfast stack may be our favourite breakfast of all time! Fresh waffles topped with bacon, avo, 

poached egg, rocket (or asparagus), mushrooms, roasted baby tomatoes and a hollandaise sauce that’s so good it 

will derail your train of thought. 


THE BISTRO WITH A BUZZ ... 

The For Goodness Sake Local Bistro and Bar Venue, situated in 

Muldersdrift, is not only a feast for your senses, but also for your 

taste buds! The country surroundings make the elegantly rustic 

bistro something quite extraordinary. The interior is cosy, stylish 

and uber trendy, thanks to raw wood elements complemented 

with accents of black and the most exquisite wooden bead 

chandeliers. But the restaurant’s full glory is only revealed when the 

gorgeously plated dishes arrive at the table! The upmarket food 

styling and unmatched flavours are in a league of their own! And 

while you wait for your food to be prepared, you can stroll around 

the Mustard Seed & Moonshine Boutique, situated adjacent to the 

eatery, or you can plan ahead and enjoy a fun-filled ceramic pottery 

class, art class or cooking class on request. They also specialise in 

functions and do divine gin tastings. Details: Contact them on 066 

270 6827 or pay them a visit at 72 Drift Boulevard, Muldersdrift. 

PANAENG THAI CURRY WITH CHICKEN 

A slightly sweeter, milder curry that is packed with 

wonderful flavours. It is quick to make and utterly 

delicious! Serves one generous bowl. 

Ingredients: 

5ml garlic; 150g chicken; 100ml coconut milk; 15ml 

vegetable oil; 15ml red curry paste (according to 

taste); 15ml fish sauce; 15ml sugar; 1 makrut lime 

leaf*; half a red chilli (depending on taste); 15ml 

peanut butter; 15ml ginger syrup**; a handful of 

coriander leaves; veggies of your choice (optional) 

Method: 

In a pot on low heat, mix the oil and red curry paste 

well. Add the chicken and veggies and stir until 

cooked. 

Add coconut milk, ginger syrup, garlic, peanut 

butter, fish sauce and sugar. Mix well. 

Bring to a boil and once chicken is thoroughly 

cooked, immediately pour into a bowl and garnish 

with makrut lime leaves, the chopped red chilli and 

coriander leaves. 

* A makrut lime is a dark green lime with a knobbly 

peel, native to tropical Southeast Asia and southern 

China, and often used in Southeast Asian cuisine. 

Beautifully served in a mini mason jar, the frosty lemon 

meringue is a show stopper dessert! 

**Ginger syrup 

Ingredients: 

225g fresh ginger, unpeeled; 1 litre water; 500ml 

sugar; a pinch of salt 

Method: 

Cut the ginger into thin slices. Run a knife over it 

to chop it into rough, smaller pieces. 

Place the ginger, water, sugar, and salt in a 

saucepan. Heat to a boil, then reduce the heat 

to a steady simmer, and cook for 45 minutes to 

one hour. 

Let cool, then strain the syrup through a finemeshed 

strainer. Store the strained syrup in 

the refrigerator, covered, until ready to use. The 

syrup should keep for at least two weeks under 

refrigeration. 


TV room DIY 

A DIY project that takes less than a day, costs under R1 000 and transforms 

your entire living space? – yes please! Krugersdorp’s interior designer, 

Sanjo Kelbrick of SanDuvianté Interiors tells us how ... 

Compiled by: CHEMÈLLE VAN DER MERWE. 

Three popular TV cabinet 

styles at the moment: 

The wide, low cabinet. ‘As in the 

picture, these cabinets are a great 

way to make a major impact in your 

space. Despite being so wide, they 

can actually make a space look bigger. 

My recommendation is to have the 

cabinet stretch further than the size of 

your television – and as in this case – 

also past your TV unit wall panel.’ 

The floating shelf. ‘These are also 

very popular. Everyone is aiming 

for cleaner living spaces and these 

provide the perfect solution. To 

prevent TV cables showing behind 

the shelf, opt for a thick wooden shelf 

that can disguise the cables.’ 

No cabinet at all. ‘Many newly built 

homes are taking this approach (as 

the cable trunks are built inside the 

walls), allowing the gadgets and 

decoders to be displayed on side 

shelves instead of underneath the 

television.’ Creating a TV unit wall 

panel can also be a great way to hide 

the cables running to the side shelves 

– it will just mean that the shelves s will 

need to be situated in front of the 

panel, allowing the cables to run in 

from the back. 


HOW TO MAKE THE TV UNIT BACKDROP PANEL: 

Wave those messy television cables goodbye! By using laminated flooring (yes, 

you read that right), you can create an upmarket and modern TV unit that looks 

like you spent a fortune. 

What you will need: 

Four pine wood strips (about 2,5cm thick and 2,5cm wide, and as long as the 

wall is high); two boxes of laminated flooring boards of your choice (or if you 

have left-over flooring from a previous project – even better!); a drill; nails; jigsaw 

or hand-saw; TV mounting bracket. 

The low-down: 

Depending on the width of the TV unit wall panel 

you decide on, the measurements can be adjusted 

accordingly. 

The pine wood strips will be used to support the 

laminated floor board structure and create a ‘frame’ 

onto which the boards will be mounted against 

the wall. Using strips that have a width no thicker 

than 2,5cm will work best, as you only want to leave 

enough space between the panel and the wall for 

the television cables to run between them. (Image 

for illustrative purposes only.) 

The laminated flooring boards ‘clip’ into one another with ease, so you can secure 

them to the mounted pine wood strips using a drill and nails. It is not necessary 

to nail every strip of flooring – every third strip should do the trick. 

The jigsaw/ hand-saw will be used to cut the flooring boards to the desired 

width of the ‘backdrop panel’. Be sure to cut these straight and exactly to size. 

The TV mounting bracket should be mounted against the wall, so once the 

flooring boards have all been mounted against the pine wood strips, decide 

where your television will be hung and cut a rectangle out of the floor boards 

allowing space to put the TV mounting against the wall. 

Taking the panel right up to the ceiling will create the illusion of a bigger space 

and help hide any cables coming through the roof to the television. Details: 

Contact Sanjo on 083 651 0981. 

Sanjo Kelbrick. 

THESE DECOR ACCESSORIES WILL COMPLEMENT YOUR TV CABINET PERFECTLY: 

Brass glass 

lantern, R999, 

Woolworths 

Scratch 

bud vase, 

R79,99, Mr 

Price Home 

Metallic base 

tealight holder, 

R99,95, Woolworths 

Calla vase, R190, 

Woolworths 

Starburst cut-out 

hurricane, R259,99, 

Mr Price Home 

Delicious Monster leaf filler, 

R29,99, Mr Price Home 

Round max mirror tray, R599, 

Woolworths 


GARDEN GUIDE 

We’ve put together our top garden tasks and tips for this month. 

WE’RE PLANTING ... 

Petunia ‘Lightning Sky’, the 

latest in novelty petunias 

that is very hard to ignore. 

The speckled and starred 

yellow and red-velvet petals 

sparkle like a fireworks 

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 an indoor 

flower arrangement for a day 

or two before being planted 

outdoors. They like full winter 

sun, well-drained soil, regular 

watering and fertiliser once a 

month to ensure an endless 

supply of flowers. The other 

showy petunias in the 

novelty range are the blueshaded 

‘Night Sky’, and ‘Ink 

Splash’ with ‘Baby Doll’ being 

pink and white. 

This mini planter gives a new meaning to the term 

‘pimp my ride’ … About 40x80cm, it is big enough to 

plant your favourite herbs, flowers or succulents. Choose 

between different car planters (VW Combi or a VW Beetle, etle, 

to mention a few). It comes in any colour you can think of. 

R995 from Antique Shack in Muldersdrift. Details: Chene e on 082 

824 6960 or visit them at Farm 118, Beyers Naudé Drive. 


Wild Flowers 

of Kenya & Northern 

Tanzania by Anne Powys 

is a compact guide featuring 

nearly 400 wildflowers of 

Kenya and northern Tanzania, 

grouped for ease of use 

according to colour. R200, 

Penguin Random 

House. 

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 is suitable for our hot, 

dry summers, being able to tolerate 

heat better than the stoechas varieties. 

GARDEN TASKS: 

• Water spring flowering shrubs, bulbs and flowers regularly 

• Fertilise winter flowers with a liquid fertiliser 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 sprinkle insecticide 

granules around the base of the conifer 

ADVICE FROM 

THE PRO: 

Garden World’s JJ Jansen 

van Rensburg offers the 

following advice: 

Check lawns for winter grass, a 

weed that actively grows when 

the rest of the lawn is weak. 

Pull out or spray with Lawntyl. 

Prune roses and fruit trees. Seal 

all cuts with Steriseal and spray 

with lime sulphur. It is a good 

idea to sterilise your pruners 

between pruning each tree 

and bush. This prevents 

the spread of bacteria and 

PERFECT FOR 

THE PATIO 

viruses from plant to plant. 

A weak solution of Jeyes 

Fluid or Jik and water can be 

used for this. 

PENCIL IN YOUR DIARY! 

GARDEN WORLD SPRING FESTIVAL 

See My Garden Grow is the theme for 

this year’s Spring Festival at Garden 

World from Friday, 26 July to Sunday, 1 

September. Both the new and make-over 

designer gardens will showcase the latest 

garden trends and find clever solutions 

for small outdoor spaces, using a diversity 

of plants and natural hard landscaping 

products. The emphasis in the makeover 

designer gardens section is on 

re-invent, re-decorate and re-vamp, and 

this section will offer plenty of inspiration 

for gardeners with a limited budget. To 

accommodate the increased gardens, the 

display area has again been expanded 

to allow for this permanent display – 

Outdoor Rooms on view all year round. 

Details: Visit Garden World on Beyers Naudé 

Drive, Muldersdrift or contact them on 011 

957 2545/ 011 956 3003 or 083 997 6142 or 

visit www.gardenworld.co.za. 


Winter WELLNESS 

Winter-proof your health this season with these remedies, tips and DIYs … 

DIY SHOWER STEAMERS 

Shower melts or shower steamers are made to sit in a 

corner of your shower away from the main flow of 

water. The shower disk will slowly dissolve from the 

small amount of shower water it gets. As the shower 

disk melts it releases whatever essential oil you have 

added to it. 

YOU WILL NEED: (about six pods) 

250ml bicarbonate of soda; 20 drops of essential oil 

of your choice; 45ml to 90ml water; silicone moulds 

or a muffin tin; glass bowl; metal spoon 

Method: 

Put the bicarbonate of soda into a bowl. Now add the essential oils followed by 

enough water to get a paste-like consistency. 

Measure the mixture out into the moulds or muffin tins. Allow the pods to dry 

and harden. If you’re in a big hurry you could opt to put them in the oven on 

very low heat – about 20 minutes in a 120°C oven. But beware, the smell when 

taking them out will be intense! 

These can also be stored in an airtight container for a month or two. 

TRY THESE OILS FOR DIFFERENT EFFECTS: 

For wellness – try equal parts of peppermint and lavender 

For relaxation – lavender 

For an energising boost – equal parts of citrus and peppermint 

OTHER GREAT OILS TO TRY ARE: Eucalyptus, wintergreen, camphor and lemon. 

All these essential oils are known for helping to invigorate your senses and 

support the respiratory system. 

24 Get It Joburg West July 2019 

LIQUID GOLD ... 

Bone broth has gained a reputation as a nutritional 

powerhouse. (Bone broth is made from grain-fed, free-roaming 

animal bones and connective tissue, typically from cattle, 

that have been roasted and then slowly simmered into a 

broth for 48 hours with organic herbs, vegetables, and 

auyrvedic spices.) 

HERE ARE JUST A FEW BENEFITS YOU CAN GET FROM 

DRINKING IT: 

• Heals a leaky gut 

• Helps your liver detox 

• Reduces 

inflammation 

• Helps joint and 

muscle pain 

• Fights infections 

• Increases mineral 

consumption 

• Helps digestion 

• Smooths skin 

• Helps repair and 

grow bones 

• Promotes good sleep 

No time to 

make your own? 

Then get in contact with 

Roodepoort’s Wanita Marinovic 

from Everything Healthy and 

order yours online. It is sold in 

300ml bottles, in batches of 15 

and 30 at a time for about R45 a 

bottle. Details: Contact Wanita 

on 081 307 1442 or visit www. 

everythinghealthy.co.za. 

BOILED RICE FACE PACK 

A facial mask that gently exfoliates your 

skin, add moisture and brighten your 

skin tone. 

YOU WILL NEED: 45ml rice flour; 

water; 10ml milk; 5ml honey 

Method: 

Add the rice flour and a small quantity 

of water to a pan. Mix it well (it should 

be runny). 

Bring to a boil while stirring 

continuously. After 10 minutes turn 

off the heat, and pour into a clean 

bowl and let it cool. Add the milk 

and honey and mix well. Apply it 

to a clean face and leave on for 15 

minutes. Rinse off. 

DIY EYELASH 

GROWTH SERUM: 

Use a 10ml bottle for this 

serum and fill it with two drops 

of lemon essential oil and two 

drops of lavender essential oil 

– the rest of the bottle can be 

filled with coconut oil. Before 

using it, remove your make-up, 

wash your face and gently coat 

your eyelashes with the serum.

FIRE CIDER 

Fire cider is an immune-boosting health tonic that’s been used 

for decades to naturally protect against colds and flu, and ease 

sinus congestion. There are a few brands on the market but we 

reckon it’s easy enough to make at home. 

The basic recipe includes horseradish, ginger, garlic, onions, 

cayenne pepper and apple cider vinegar. But don’t worry, 

the last step before drinking is to add honey and any other 

flavouring to sweeten/ balance it to your liking. 

Packed with plenty of health benefits: 

Apple cider vinegar – digestive aid among many others. 

Horseradish – helps alleviate sinus congestion and 

headaches. 

Ginger – helps with digestion, infections and nausea. 

Garlic – a secret superpower with antimicrobial and 

antibacterial properties. 

Onion – has similar properties to garlic but is also great for 

preventing (or recovering from!) colds and the flu. 

Cayenne pepper – helps move blood through your 

cardiovascular system. Blood circulation = healing. 

Honey – soothes inflamed 

tissues and organs. Using 

local honey can 

also help with 

allergies. 

HOW TO DRINK IT? 

Take a shot (about 15ml to 30ml) straight up. 

Dilute the fire cider tonic with warm water, juice 

or apple cider. Swap vinegar in a salad dressing 

for fire cider. Add to fried rice or cauliflower fried 

rice. Use in Bloody Marys — alcoholic or not! Drizzle 

over steamed veggies. Use as a marinade for meat, etc. Add 

to soup. Use as a hangover cure. 

Ingredients: 

125ml freshly peeled and grated ginger root; 125ml freshly 

grated horseradish root; 1 medium onion, chopped; 10 

cloves of garlic, crushed or chopped; 2 jalapeño peppers, 

chopped; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 30ml dried rosemary 

leaves; 15ml turmeric powder or 30ml freshly grated 

turmeric root; 1,25ml cayenne powder; organic unfiltered 

apple cider vinegar; 60ml raw honey, or to taste. 

Method: 

Combine ginger, horseradish, onion, garlic, peppers, lemon 

zest and juice, rosemary, turmeric and cayenne powder in 

a large glass jar. 

Pour apple cider vinegar into the jar until all the 

ingredients are fully covered and the vinegar reaches the 

top of the jar. You want to be sure all the ingredients are 

covered to prevent spoilage. 

Use a piece of natural parchment paper under the lid to 

keep the vinegar from touching the metal, or use a plastic 

lid if you have one. 

Shake the jar to combine all the ingredients and store in 

a dark, cool place for four to six weeks, remembering to 

shake the jar a few seconds every day.

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A GAME DRIVE 

through the pages 

A leisurely read through this new 

coffee table book is (almost) as good 

as being on an actual game drive. 

What’s more, you’re guaranteed to 

experience The Big Seven. 

‘We ran on wobbly legs back to our vehicle about 100 metres 

away ... we collapsed into our seats laughing and giddy with 

the after-effects of the adrenalin rush that being charged by 

the biggest predator in Africa brings on.’ 

Gerald Hinde and Will Taylor are both hugely experienced 

in big African game ... spending more than three decades 

photographing and working with the five that have always 

been considered the hunters’ most dangerous wild animals. 

But the pair felt that two more special species deserved 

to be included on the list, two animals that visitors to our 

big reserves are keen on seeking out. Welcome wild dog 

and cheetah ... these two extraordinary animals, along with 

the original lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard, are 

featured in this astonishingly beautiful, recently released 

book, The Big Seven. 

Shot over more than 15 years, the photos are, as expected, sublime. But this is 

more than just a photo-filled coffee table book. Will, who started off as a ranger 

at Mala Mala, has written about their experiences in the bush ... and it makes for 

an intimate, evocative read. So there’s the tale of the lioness charge when he and 

Gerald were a little too close to her cubs for comfort. He tells us about an enormous 

group of elephant ... ‘water splashed, trunks gurgled and there was a high level 

of excitement as this huge gathering of 300 or more of the world’s largest animal 

saw out the spectacular end to an African day’. He writes about them filming a 

cheetah chase ... ‘amazed at how we could hear the paddle-shaped tail of the 

cheetah cracking like a whip as it jinked by our vehicle at top speed in pursuit of 

a steenbok’. He talks of hanging on for dear life while a chase is on, attempting to 

stop expensive camera equipment from crashing onto the floor, of being chased 

at high speed by black rhino, of the privilege of being around young leopard cubs, 

and of slowly following a pack of wild dogs home in the sunset. With truly glorious 

photos to study and fascinating facts about these animals, this book is an absolute 

joy to those of us who love and appreciate our wild animals and the South African 

big game areas. HPH Publishing. Available from hphpublishing.co.za, R650. 


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 has 

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 mugs of steaming 

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 in a golden splash 

on the surface of the lagoon. Just 

beyond this gilded spectacle, the 

beach beckons… 

It’s no wonder that 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 in 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 those 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 

on 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 

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Good luck (and stay warm). 

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

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July 2019 Jhb West

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