Get It Pretoria April 2020
PRETORIA UPDATE YOUR LOOK WITH OUR FASHION FINDS CHANTELLE’S DREAM COMES TRUE YUMMY RECIPES for the family ALL ABOUT FAMILY SHOPPING, EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD APRIL 2020
- Page 2 and 3: CONNECT WITH US www.getitmagazine.c
- Page 4 and 5: If you have a date for the Get It d
- Page 6 and 7: Wish list For the love of shopping!
- Page 8: Marinda Drotos The next top model A
- Page 11 and 12: Get in touch with Chantelle and Joh
- Page 13 and 14: All bitter orange and juicy pear, w
- Page 15 and 16: High-waist flowing trousers, R499.
- Page 17 and 18: Plum brownies Makes: 16 squares You
- Page 19 and 20: For the love of our kids... Health
- Page 21 and 22: Explore the great outdoors When las
- Page 23 and 24: PLAY AND LEARN Meet Balibazoo, the
- Page 25 and 26: st school and education for your ch
- Page 27 and 28: GET IT DIRECTORY Download the West
- Page 29 and 30: GET IT DIRECTORY Autumn SALE SPECIA
- Page 31 and 32: GET IT DIRECTORY Download the West
- Page 33 and 34: 3 Close up with the cats There are
- Page 35: oppy oments FOR EVERY OCCASION KZN
PRETORIA<br />
UPDATE YOUR<br />
LOOK WITH OUR<br />
FASHION FINDS<br />
CHANTELLE’S<br />
DREAM COMES TRUE<br />
YUMMY<br />
RECIPES<br />
for the family<br />
ALL<br />
ABOUT<br />
FAMILY<br />
SHOPPING, EDUCATION & ACTIVITIES<br />
SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD<br />
APRIL <strong>2020</strong>
CONNECT WITH US<br />
www.getitmagazine.co.za<br />
The GET IT experience doesn’t have to end at the turn of the magazine’s last page.<br />
For more fantastic hyper-local lifestyle news, great competitions and more, visit<br />
getitmagazine.co.za/pretoria/ and follow us on social media.<br />
ALL THINGS FOOD<br />
Appetising starters; fresh, crunchy<br />
salads, lunch ideas and the sweetest<br />
family dessert treats you can imagine.<br />
When it comes to delicious cooking,<br />
we’ve got you covered. What to make<br />
for dinner should never be an issue<br />
again. Follow us online for daily recipes,<br />
our favourite wines of the week and<br />
the hottest eateries in the city.<br />
SOCIAL GALLERIES<br />
If it’s a <strong>Pretoria</strong> event worth<br />
mentioning, we’re there. Whether it’s<br />
a local film premiere, theatre awards,<br />
the launch of an album or a new<br />
high-end fashion boutique, you’ll<br />
catch us on the red carpet. Keep an<br />
eye on our social galleries to see if<br />
we’ve snapped you.<br />
LIFESTYLE<br />
We bring you must-know beauty<br />
secrets, hot fashion trends, gardening<br />
tips and travels to exciting local and<br />
international destinations.<br />
PEOPLE<br />
We feature the latest on fascinating<br />
<strong>Pretoria</strong> personalities and celebs<br />
– their career highlights, personal<br />
struggles and everything in-between.<br />
<strong>It</strong>’s their own stories as told from a<br />
behind-the-scenes perspective.<br />
WHAT’S ON<br />
We keep you up to date on<br />
everything happening in and around<br />
<strong>Pretoria</strong>. From outdoor concerts<br />
and that much-anticipated musical<br />
theatre production to women’s<br />
networking events, we’ll make sure<br />
you have all the info. If you would<br />
like us to mention an event in <strong>Get</strong><br />
<strong>It</strong>’s online calender, email the info to<br />
mariettevn@rekord.co.za<br />
WIN<br />
With everything from beauty hampers<br />
worth thousands to adventurous<br />
family weekend outings, our monthly<br />
competitions give you the chance to<br />
win great prizes, so don’t miss out.<br />
<strong>Get</strong> liking, following and sharing.<br />
To stay on top of all this and more,<br />
follow us on social media.<br />
@<strong>Get</strong><strong>It</strong>PTA<br />
@<strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> Magazine<br />
@getitptamagazine
GET IT<br />
Editorial<br />
Phone 012-842-0300<br />
32 Orpen Avenue,<br />
Lydiana, <strong>Pretoria</strong><br />
Twitter @<strong>Get</strong><strong>It</strong>PTA<br />
Facebook <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> Magazine<br />
Instagram @getitptamagazine<br />
Website getitmagazine.co.za/pretoria<br />
Editor<br />
Sunette Visser<br />
getitmag@rekord.co.za<br />
Content manager<br />
Mariëtte van Niekerk<br />
mariettevn@rekord.co.za<br />
Designer<br />
Tamara Kirsch<br />
Head of Sales<br />
Adri Bouwer<br />
adrib@rekord.co.za 082-820-2713<br />
Sub Editors<br />
Sulet Linde<br />
James O’Ehley<br />
GET IT HEAD OFFICE<br />
National Group Editor<br />
and National Sales<br />
Kym Argo<br />
kyma@caxton.co.za 082-785-9230<br />
Facebook and Instagram:<br />
<strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> National Magazines<br />
Distribution<br />
20 000 copies monthly<br />
<strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> is distributed free of charge.<br />
For a full list contact:<br />
distribution@rekord.co.za<br />
Published by Capital Media Ltd<br />
CONTENTS<br />
WHY DON’T YOU ...<br />
4 Shop at the Boobaloo Baby Expo, take part in Off The Beat ‘n Track or<br />
take the kids to see Peter Rabbit at the Irene Village Theatre<br />
BOOK CLUB<br />
5 Read more about the hottest new releases<br />
WISH LIST<br />
6 We sure love shopping. Here are a few of our favourite musthave<br />
items for <strong>April</strong><br />
SOCIALS<br />
8 Glitz and glam at the Top Model South Africa finale<br />
PEOPLE<br />
10 After years of struggling to fall pregnant, Chantelle Owens and<br />
hubby John finally have a baby of their own<br />
BEAUTY<br />
12 Gorgeous scents for every occasion<br />
FASHION<br />
14 Add a bit of colour to your winter wardrobe with these<br />
fashion buys<br />
FOOD<br />
16 Yummy treats for the entire family<br />
TRAVEL<br />
32 5 Reasons to visit Emdoneni Lodge<br />
WIN<br />
34 One lucky reader can win a bottle of Clarins Double Serum<br />
worth R1 330.<br />
Competition rules:<br />
The judges’ decision is final. Prizes cannot be<br />
transferred or redeemed for cash. Competitions<br />
are not open to the sponsors or Capital Media/<br />
Caxton employees or their families. <strong>Get</strong> it<br />
Magazine reserves the right to publish the names<br />
of winners, who will be contacted telephonically<br />
and need to collect their prizes from Capital<br />
Media within 10 days or they will be forfeited.<br />
Prize winners names are published on our<br />
facebook monthly.<br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong> <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> 03
If you have a date for the <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> diary page, email the info at least a month in advance to adrib@rekord.co.za<br />
Out & About<br />
Let’s have some fun!<br />
03<br />
Calling all moms and<br />
mommies-to-be. <strong>Get</strong> your<br />
tickets now for the biggest baby and<br />
toddler boutique expo in the capital.<br />
We’re of course talking about the<br />
Boobaloo Baby Expo taking place<br />
between 3 and 5 <strong>April</strong> at the Sun<br />
Arena at Times Square. With more<br />
than 90 exhibitors showcasing the<br />
best that South Africa’s baby and<br />
toddler market has to offer, you are<br />
sure to find something you like. The<br />
market runs daily from 9am, also look<br />
out for the mommies masterclass to<br />
answer all mom and dad questions.<br />
<strong>Get</strong> ready to experience the very<br />
latest products and services,<br />
expert seminars, amazing show<br />
specials, exciting competitions, live<br />
entertainment and so much more.<br />
Tickets sell for R80 per adult and R40<br />
for kids over the age of 3.<br />
Details: www.boobalooexpo.co.za<br />
04<br />
Off The Beat ‘n Track is finally<br />
here and if you’re a fan of the<br />
race you better get those tickets, and<br />
quick. With every event tickets sell out<br />
quicker than before. For those who<br />
don’t know, it’s a family fun day of<br />
mountain biking and music fit for all<br />
ages. Rides occur in a safe and secure<br />
environment and include: 1.2km (for<br />
kids), 5km, 10km, 25km and 50km (for<br />
experienced mountain bikers). Off The<br />
Beat ‘n Track takes place in the heart<br />
of one of Gauteng’s best kept secrets<br />
– the Big Red Barn in Irene. Entry fees<br />
range between R140 and R360.<br />
Not much of a cyclist? No problem.<br />
You can also just go for the live music<br />
and entertainment. Gates open at 6am<br />
and the concert starts at 10am. Tickets<br />
sells for R80 per adult and R50 for kids<br />
(ages 2 -12). Artists to the likes of Dr<br />
Victor, The Parlotones and Refentse will<br />
be performing. <strong>Get</strong> your tickets now.<br />
Details: www.jacarandafm.com<br />
04 <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> <strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
13<br />
In the spirit of Easter, why not<br />
spoil the kids with tickets to<br />
see their favourite rabbit live in action<br />
at the Irene Village Theatre? We’re<br />
of course talking about The Tale<br />
of Peter Rabbit. Based on Beatrix<br />
Potter`s delightful classic, naughty<br />
Peter Rabbit once again ventures into<br />
the forbidden vegetable patch of Mr<br />
McGregor and finds himself in serious<br />
trouble! But what is to be done?<br />
Join the cast of the Tshwane Youth<br />
Theatre for a hopping good time with<br />
this beautiful modern adaptation of<br />
the classic favourite. Each show is one<br />
hour long and will run between 9am<br />
and 10am, 11am and 12pm, 1pm and<br />
2pm, and 3pm and 4pm. Tickets sell<br />
for R80. Details: www.pytheare.co.za /<br />
www.tickets.computicket.com<br />
18<br />
Love arts, crafts and great<br />
food? Then the Arts and<br />
Crafts at Greenlyn Village is the<br />
market for you. The market runs<br />
every Saturday between 8am and<br />
2pm and showcases a variety of art<br />
from all over South Africa as well as<br />
from other African countries. Plus,<br />
while admiring the multi-coloured<br />
paintings and elegant sculptures,<br />
you may even get to talk to the<br />
artists themselves. Make sure to also<br />
keep an eye out for the jewellery,<br />
colourful beadwork, copper<br />
bracelets, beautifully painted cloth,<br />
hand crafted porcelain, and exquisite,<br />
soft, Nguni-skin carpets. For more<br />
information call 060-976-8113 or send<br />
an email to artsandcraftsatgreenlyn@<br />
gmail.com.<br />
If you’ve never visited the Gauteng<br />
Proteafees you are in for a treat.<br />
<strong>Get</strong> ready for three days of live music,<br />
delicious food, a beer garden, lots<br />
of activities and of course the most<br />
beautiful proteas and other plants.<br />
Oom Japie from Doornkraal Proteas<br />
will showcase among others 300 of<br />
the rarest White King Proteas. That’s<br />
apart from the 30 000 different protea flowers and 1 000 protea plants<br />
that will be for sale. Big names from the entertainment industry to the<br />
likes of Dirk van der Westhuizen, Francois van Coke, Die Campbells, Bok<br />
van Blerk, Dewald Wasserfall, Martin Bester and Jay will be hitting the<br />
stage. Bring the kids and stroll between the many stalls, art and more.<br />
Tickets sell for R85 at the gate or R70 online. Details: www.proteafees.com
Book club<br />
Five exceptional reads (and one fine, fine wine!)<br />
You’ll smell fresh lime zest,<br />
elderflower, freshly cut grass<br />
and sweet bell pepper; you’ll<br />
taste Cape gooseberry and<br />
green melon... Steenberg<br />
Sauvignon Blanc 2019 is<br />
vibrant and fresh and lively.<br />
Just like the conversation at<br />
book club. Around R145 from<br />
steenbergfarm.com<br />
In Grown Ups, Marian Keyes introduces us to the Cawseys. Two brothers, their lovely, talented<br />
wives and a host of children... they’re a happy bunch. But under the surface, things are a little<br />
murky. Bulimia. Compulsive shopping. One adoring husband, the other a bit of a sod. When<br />
secrets are revealed they all have to take a good look at themselves. A wonderful read.<br />
Penguin, R220 • After her entire family is gunned down following her<br />
journalist husband’s tell-all profile about the drug lord of a new cartel,<br />
Lydia Quixano Pérez is forced to flee with her eight-year-old son. The<br />
two soon find themselves transformed into migrants, having to ride<br />
La Bestia... trains that make their way north toward the United States,<br />
the only place they think they’ll be safe. A story about a mother on<br />
the run – all too real, completely heartbreaking, Jeanine Cummins’<br />
American Dirt is absolutely gripping (and is massively controversial in<br />
the USA). Headline, R302 • Every morning, four women go for a swim<br />
at an Australian beach. Theresa with two kids and a disintegrating<br />
marriage, lonely widow Marie, Elaine from England who’s finding it<br />
hard to settle, and 25-year-old Leanne with only herself to rely on.<br />
The women become friends in The Shelly Bay Ladies Swimming<br />
Circle – a heart-warming tale of survival, laughter and true friendship<br />
through good times and (sometimes very) bad. Sophie Green has<br />
written a gorgeously fulfilling story. Little Brown, R325 • Who Did You<br />
Tell? is Lesley Kara’s dark psychological thriller about Astrid, who, in<br />
her battle against alcoholism, reluctantly moves back in with her<br />
mother. Astrid’s focusing on recovery, going to meetings, confessing<br />
her misdeeds, making amends to those she’s wronged. But someone<br />
knows exactly what Astrid’s running from and won’t stop until she<br />
learns that some mistakes can’t be corrected – mistakes you have to<br />
pay for. Penguin Random House, R290 • Hiding from their stepfather<br />
with his younger brother, Michael sees his stepfather driven away in<br />
the trunk of a stranger’s car. As a witness to what results in a murder,<br />
Michael is in danger – and as more bodies appear, it becomes clear<br />
the killer wants vengeance. Karen Rose’s Into the Dark is a terrifically<br />
gripping read! Little Brown, R180.<br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong> <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> 05
Wish list<br />
For the love of shopping!<br />
DRESS UP<br />
Proudly <strong>Pretoria</strong>n,<br />
Glare – Modern Vintage<br />
is a local clothing brand<br />
specialising in modern<br />
and vintage designs. Maxi<br />
skirts, shift dresses, ‘50s<br />
dresses, turtle neck tops,<br />
maxi dresses, palazzo pants,<br />
paperbag pants and even<br />
modern vintage belts.<br />
You definitely want to<br />
take a peek. We just love<br />
this maroon paperbag<br />
pants, R820.<br />
Details: www.glare.co.za<br />
Another great accessory,<br />
perfect for those<br />
in-between days, is a<br />
scarf or wrap. We love<br />
this gorgeous polyester<br />
foulard made from<br />
recycled polyester, R299.<br />
Details: shop.mango.com/za<br />
06 <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> <strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
BLING, BLING<br />
Is this cute or what?!<br />
This ‘trunk’ jewellery tree is<br />
perfect for hanging rings and<br />
bracelets and it even has a little hidden<br />
compartment for those special pieces.<br />
<strong>It</strong>’s available in an array of different<br />
colours and made from silicone and<br />
beach wood. Plus, it will make a real<br />
statement on your vanity. <strong>Get</strong> yours<br />
for R299. Details: iconomyonline.com<br />
The hidden compartement, is<br />
situated at the bottom, and these<br />
18K white gold amethyst studs<br />
will fit perfectly in there, R1 795.<br />
Details: www.uwekoetter.com
KEEP CALM<br />
Struggling with dry or damaged skin? Can’t sleep? Feel stressed out?<br />
Yes, to all! Skin And Tonic London’s calm balm soothes dry, damaged<br />
skin and can even help you get more shut eye. <strong>It</strong>’s 99% organic, Vegan,<br />
and gluten-and dairy-free, R273.13. Details: nakedorganiks.co.za<br />
Speaking about sleepless nights. This lavender Bath Tea Set with rooibos<br />
and herbs will have you drift off to sleep in no time, R60 for a set of 4.<br />
Details: www.antjies.com<br />
<strong>It</strong>’s no secret that we love food.<br />
So imagine our delight when we<br />
stumbled across Chef & Guests.<br />
Think restaurant quality fine dining<br />
in the comfort of your own home<br />
(or special venue). Simply choose<br />
your chef, pick a customised 3 to 6<br />
course menu, invite some people<br />
over and enjoy. <strong>It</strong>’s a full service<br />
with post-dinner clean-up. Menu<br />
options start from R400 per person<br />
depending on the chef and menu.<br />
Details: www.chefnguests.co.za<br />
KEEP WARM IN STYLE<br />
Marnkuk weaving studio<br />
specializes in hand spun and handwoven<br />
items. Each item is handcrafted<br />
by Marthinus Höll and his weavers.<br />
Prices range from R500 to R1 200<br />
depending on the size of the item.<br />
For more details or to visit the studio,<br />
contact Marthinus on 082-522-0560.<br />
Bubbly like champers and<br />
refreshing like iced tea.<br />
Zooka Kombucha is great<br />
for increased energy and<br />
an improved immune<br />
system, R38. Details: www.<br />
faithful-to-nature.co.za<br />
YES, PLEASE!<br />
If you’re a fan of liquorice, we have some<br />
fantastic news. How would you love some<br />
covered in berries and chocolate? Yes,<br />
blackberry and dark chocolate liquorice!<br />
Talk about seductive. This combination of<br />
blackberries and dark chocolate refines<br />
the classic love combination of chocolatecoated<br />
berries. The blackberries complement<br />
the smooth dark chocolate and it all comes<br />
together with a hint of blackcurrant that<br />
strengthens the fruity notes of the chocolate.<br />
Yum, R220. Details: beautifulage.co.za<br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong> <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> 07
Marinda Drotos<br />
The next top model<br />
Aspiring models from across the country recently got together at<br />
Time Square for the glamorous finale of Top Model South Africa.<br />
The event oozed glitz and glamour and finalists from across the<br />
country got to showcase their beauty and talent. Managing director<br />
for Top Model South Africa, Johan Ungerer said the brand is all<br />
about upliftment, giving back, supporting the youth and creating<br />
opportunities. CANSA South Africa was one of the organisations<br />
that played a role in the success of the event. Ungerer said: “A certain<br />
amount raised from the event will be going back to the CANSA<br />
foundation and creating opportunities within the brand.”<br />
Supporters, fans of the brand and members of the public got to join<br />
in the fun and many got to experience a fashion show, with all the<br />
bells and whistles, for the very first time. Ariana Stark from <strong>Pretoria</strong><br />
North and Tiaan Kleinhans from Johannesburg walked away with the<br />
coveted titles of Top Model South Africa <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
Chante Hofmeyr<br />
Pamela Nel<br />
Jenna Woker and Pamela Niemand<br />
Jaenette Jacobs and Simone Vorster<br />
Deepha Marize Jawaharial, Vogel and AJ Ammara Hugo Sulimon and Shabana Khan<br />
08 <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> <strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong>
FINALLY, A FAMILY<br />
After years of struggling to fall pregnant, Chantelle and her husband, former<br />
Mr South Africa John Owens, are the proud parents of little Jenica Jade.<br />
But the journey was anything but easy. We caught up with the Amberfield mom to<br />
find out more about their IVF journey and happy ending.<br />
Local model, graphic designer<br />
and marketer, Chantelle<br />
Owens and her husband<br />
John’s love story sounds like<br />
something out of a fairy tale.<br />
The couple met while John was<br />
a judge at a modelling contest<br />
Chantelle took part in. There was an<br />
instant connection and they went<br />
on their first date the very next day.<br />
Shortly after the couple got married<br />
and although Chantelle became an<br />
instant mom to John’s daughter Blake,<br />
the couple knew they wanted to start<br />
a family of their own. But, what was<br />
supposed to be the best time of their<br />
lives, time and again ended in tears<br />
and heartbreak. Chantelle suffers from<br />
endometriosis and although they<br />
knew becoming parents wouldn’t be<br />
an easy journey, they never expected<br />
it would take this long.<br />
“When after two years we still<br />
weren’t pregnant, we went to see<br />
a fertility specialist and I found out<br />
that apart from endometriosis, I also<br />
had premature ovarian failure. We<br />
were told that our chances of ever<br />
falling pregnant naturally was about<br />
5 percent. Our only choice was IVF,”<br />
29-year-old Chantelle says.<br />
“Endometriosis is a very painful,<br />
chronic condition where the<br />
endometrial tissue not only grows<br />
inside the uterus but also forms<br />
in spots outside the uterus. The<br />
tissue can be found on the ovaries,<br />
the fallopian tubes, the ligaments<br />
supporting the uterus and even in the<br />
pelvic opening. <strong>It</strong> can also, in extreme<br />
cases, be found on the bladder,<br />
intestines or on old internal scars<br />
caused by operations or laparoscopies.<br />
I’ve had four laparoscopies myself, the<br />
first at the age of 17,” Chantelle says.<br />
10 <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> <strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
The cause of endometriosis is not yet<br />
fully known and a diagnosis often only<br />
result after numerous surgeries. <strong>It</strong> is<br />
treated using a variety of medication<br />
but mostly surgery or a diagnostic<br />
laparoscopy is needed,” Chantelle adds.<br />
The IVF-treatment was brutal and<br />
Chantelle was put on medical<br />
menopause for three months before<br />
the process could begin. <strong>It</strong> took about<br />
six months, but finally there was some<br />
good news.<br />
After many back-and-forth discussions,<br />
Chantelle and John decided to<br />
openly share their IVF and pregnancy<br />
journey with the world. “<strong>It</strong> wasn’t an<br />
easy decision as it is deeply personal<br />
and emotional. But God placed it<br />
on our hearts to share our journey.<br />
We wanted to share our hope and<br />
knowledge about the process with<br />
others. There is a stigma around<br />
infertility and people don’t know how<br />
many people struggle with it. We<br />
should talk more openly about it, and<br />
should definitely not struggle through<br />
it alone,” Chantelle adds.<br />
They started the Facebook group<br />
Owens IVF Journey and have since<br />
received lots of feedback. “The<br />
amount of people who go through<br />
the infertility journey or have already<br />
been through it, caught us off guard,”<br />
she says.<br />
In November last year Chantelle gave<br />
birth to a baby girl, Jenica Jade Owens,<br />
and their family was complete. The<br />
pregnancy was, for the most part,<br />
smooth sailing. “I loved being pregnant<br />
and the experience was everything<br />
and more I always dreamt about,”<br />
Chantelle says.<br />
On 38 weeks and five days Chantelle<br />
went into labour. But after 12<br />
agonising hours she only managed to<br />
dilate 2cm. Her body went into shock<br />
and the baby’s heart rate dropped.<br />
She was rushed to theatre for an<br />
emergency C-section.<br />
“Her name, Jenica, means ‘God’s<br />
gracious gift’ – exactly what she is<br />
to us. <strong>It</strong> is also the female form of<br />
John. Her second name, Jade, is<br />
John’s favourite colour and it’s also<br />
a precious stone, which indicates<br />
how precious she is to us,” Chantelle<br />
explains her name.<br />
To Chantelle, being able to be a mom<br />
is extra special. “Motherhood to me<br />
means lots of sacrifice but it’s also the<br />
biggest privilege. To be able to be a<br />
mom changes your whole being and<br />
soul. You will never be able to be the<br />
same woman before and after having<br />
children,” she says.<br />
To the Owens, family is everything. But,<br />
not necessarily blood-related. “I have<br />
friends that are like family to me – they<br />
keep you grounded and provide a<br />
feeling of belonging,” Chantelle says.<br />
Alone time for the happy parents is<br />
very important and Chantelle and<br />
John try to catch-up over a cup of<br />
coffee at night after Jenica falls asleep<br />
and plan regular date nights where<br />
Chantelle’s mom babysits.<br />
To those dreaming of one day<br />
holding their perfect little bundles<br />
of joy, Chantelle has some words of<br />
encouragement.<br />
“I know the fertility journey is anything<br />
but easy. <strong>It</strong>’s a road full of lots of<br />
uncertainty, but I want to say to every<br />
woman who is currently still waiting<br />
on their little miracle, to never lose<br />
hope. There is nothing one can say to<br />
make it any easier, but just know – you<br />
are not alone.”
<strong>Get</strong> in touch<br />
with Chantelle and<br />
John on their<br />
Owens IVF Journey<br />
Facebook page.<br />
Text: MARIËTTE VAN NIEKERK / Cover and profile photographer: ANTHONY HORAK PHOTOGRAPHY / Hair and Make-up: MICHELLE NOLAN (FOTM)<br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong> <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> 11
Rugged and textured notes<br />
make this Guess 1981 fragrance<br />
a favourite choice for men.<br />
R649 from Truworths<br />
Pepe Jeans Celebrate<br />
for Him exhibits sensual<br />
freshness by combining<br />
the aromatic potency of<br />
juniper and cardamom<br />
with subtle notes of gin.<br />
R799 from Truworths<br />
And for her... a<br />
lovely Guess 1981<br />
too. R649 from<br />
Foschini<br />
The alluring Maxima<br />
fragrance is infused with<br />
notes of immortelle<br />
flower, nectarine and<br />
jasmine sambac. R450<br />
from www.my.avon.co.za<br />
Bold, fresh and woody, the original Creed<br />
Aventus became a worldwide favourite... the<br />
new Aventus Cologne is bound to be just as<br />
popular. From R4 599 at Edgars<br />
<strong>April</strong><br />
scents<br />
12 <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> <strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong>
All bitter orange and juicy pear, with<br />
gardenias and cactus flowers, Coach<br />
Dreams is our new fave fruity, floral<br />
fragrance. From R805 at Clicks.<br />
The sophisticated Women’s<br />
Secret Rose Seduction has<br />
notes of orange blossom,<br />
apple and tangerine...<br />
gorgeous. R499 from<br />
foschiniforbeauty.co.za<br />
Bergamot,<br />
pink pepper,<br />
orange flower,<br />
hibiscus and<br />
lily of the<br />
valley... all<br />
our favourite<br />
scents in<br />
one bottle.<br />
Abercrombie<br />
& Fitch First<br />
Instinct Sheer<br />
is a joy. R875<br />
from Dis-Chem<br />
A gorgeous floral<br />
fragrance for <strong>April</strong>...<br />
we’re loving Berdoues<br />
Collection Grands Crus<br />
Péng Lái Eau De Parfum,<br />
R1 595 from Foschini<br />
Sensual, intense (and<br />
the most gorg bottle)<br />
... we’re wearing Pepe<br />
Jeans Celebrate for<br />
Her which has lively<br />
notes of popcorn,<br />
black pepper and<br />
apple. R799 from<br />
Truworths<br />
Compiled by: KYM ARGO. Photographer: MEGAN BRETT.<br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong> <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> 13
BOLD & BRIGHT<br />
FOR THE COLDER DAYS<br />
Just because temperatures will soon be cooling down,<br />
doesn’t mean your wardrobe should be dull and without<br />
colour. Why not add a pop of colour to your closet?<br />
Pleated knotted Alice band, R150.<br />
Details: www.poetrystores.co.za<br />
Hammered oval<br />
drop earrings by<br />
NALEDI, R89.95.<br />
Details: www.<br />
woolworths.co.za<br />
Essential structured<br />
blazer, R849. Details:<br />
www.shop.mango.com/za<br />
Irregular<br />
stone<br />
cuff from<br />
Woolworths, R120.<br />
Details: www.woolworths.co.za<br />
Alice all over embossed belt made<br />
from genuine leather, R275.<br />
Details: www.oldkhaki.co.za<br />
Umfula mid-calf boot, leather in<br />
choc relaxa colour, R1 899.<br />
Details: www.tsonga.com<br />
14 <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> <strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong>
High-waist flowing trousers,<br />
R499. Details: www.zara.com/za<br />
Ocelot print<br />
drape blouse<br />
from Trenery,<br />
R899. Details:<br />
www.woolworths.co.za<br />
Viaviel scarf from<br />
Aldo, R299. Details:<br />
www.superbalist.com<br />
© <strong>2020</strong> Jockey International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Jockey is a registered trademark of Jockey International inc.<br />
Naomi Brown handbag,<br />
full aniline leather, handstitched<br />
and guaranteed<br />
to last a lifetime, R2 550.<br />
Details: www.knus.co<br />
<strong>Get</strong> 25% OFF our<br />
Super Soft Stretch<br />
Range<br />
Valid in store and online • Valid until 3o <strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
Redeemable at Jockey Shops only<br />
Produce this advert to receive your discount<br />
Dotted sneakers,<br />
R1 499. Details:<br />
www.superga.co.za.
SPOIL THE KIDS...<br />
WITHOUT (ALL OF THE) GUILT<br />
Keeping the kids busy over the weekends and offering them health(ier) treats are on top<br />
of the list for most moms. Here are a few recipes you and the kids can try this weekend.<br />
The kids will love it!<br />
Carrot cupcakes –<br />
A whole lot of love in a cupcake<br />
Serves: 9 cupcakes<br />
Recipe courtesy of BODY BEAUTIFUL SOUTH AFRICA / Photographer: Robyn Brown Photography<br />
For more yummy recipes visit www.bodybeautifulsa.com or send an<br />
email to lauren@bodybeautifulsa.com<br />
For the cupcake batter you’ll need:<br />
1½ cups almond flour; 1 tsp baking powder;<br />
½ tsp baking soda; ½ tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp ground<br />
ginger; ½ tsp cinnamon; ¼ tsp nutmeg;<br />
3 eggs; 1/3 cup maple syrup; ¼ cup coconut oil<br />
(melted); ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract; 1½ cups<br />
grated carrot<br />
For the Cashew “Cream Cheese” frosting<br />
you’ll need:<br />
1 cup cashews (soaked for 2 hours or<br />
overnight); 4 tbsps unsweetened dairy-free<br />
milk; 2 tbsps lemon juice; 2 tbsps maple syrup;<br />
1 tbsp coconut oil; a pinch of sea salt<br />
Optional toppings:<br />
Cacao nibs; coconut flakes; lemon zest<br />
To make:<br />
Mix together the dry ingredients (almond<br />
flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger,<br />
cinnamon and nutmeg). Ensure the baking<br />
soda is mixed in very well, otherwise it can turn<br />
the carrots green.<br />
In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet<br />
ingredients (eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil and<br />
vanilla extract).<br />
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mix, and<br />
then fold in the grated carrots.<br />
Once everything is well combined, scoop<br />
¼ cup of batter into a lined or oiled muffin tin,<br />
bake in a 180°C oven for 23-25 minutes, or until<br />
an inserted toothpick comes out clean.<br />
As the cupcakes are baking or cooling, prepare<br />
the icing by blending all ingredients in a<br />
blender or food processor until a smooth and<br />
silky texture forms.<br />
Once the cupcakes are cool, ice them using an<br />
offset spatula or spoon, or with a piping bag<br />
(you can make this out of a Ziploc bag).<br />
Top with cacao nibs, coconut flakes or lemon<br />
zest, or leave them plain.<br />
16 <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> <strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong>
Plum brownies<br />
Makes: 16 squares<br />
You’ll need:<br />
170g butter; 180g dark chocolate;<br />
150g castor sugar; 3 large eggs;<br />
1 tsp vanilla; 80g cake flour; 60ml cocoa<br />
powder; 100g choc chips; 4 ripe plums<br />
To make:<br />
Preheat oven to 180°C and line a square<br />
cake tin with baking paper.<br />
Melt together chocolate and butter, then<br />
set aside to cool to room temperature.<br />
Whisk together sugar, eggs and vanilla<br />
until pale and thickened, stir in the<br />
melted chocolate and butter until<br />
well combined.<br />
Fold in the flour and cocoa powder,<br />
then stir in the choc chips.<br />
Pour the batter into the tin.<br />
Halve the plums, remove the pips and<br />
slice thinly before arranging on the<br />
brownie batter.<br />
Bake for 35-40 minutes (do not overbake)<br />
you still want the brownies to be<br />
gooey in the centre.<br />
Remove from the oven then let it cool<br />
down in the tin.<br />
Slice into 16 squares once the brownies<br />
have completely cooled.<br />
Crispy chicken fingers and plum<br />
chutney<br />
Serves: 4<br />
You’ll need:<br />
1½ cups mayonnaise; ¼ cup grated parmesan;<br />
1 tbsp chicken spice; 1 tsp smoked paprika; salt<br />
and pepper; 4 chicken breasts (sliced); 2 cups<br />
panko breadcrumbs; 2 tbps oregano;<br />
1 tsp cayenne; 6 plums (pitted and diced);<br />
1 onion, finely chopped; ½ tsp chilli flakes; 1 cup<br />
brown sugar; ½ cup cider vinegar; ½ tsp allspice<br />
To make:<br />
Mix together mayo, parmesan, chicken spice,<br />
paprika, salt and pepper.<br />
Add the sliced chicken breasts, then stir to coat<br />
chicken in mayo spice mixture.<br />
Combine panko, oregano, seasoning and<br />
cayenne.<br />
Dip the chicken strips into the crumbs, pressing<br />
to coat well.<br />
Deep-fry in canola oil until golden and crispy or<br />
bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until golden.<br />
For the plum chutney, combine the plums, onion,<br />
chilli flakes, sugar, vinegar and allspice, in a pot<br />
and then place over medium heat and simmer<br />
gently, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.<br />
Cool to room temperature then store in an<br />
airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.<br />
Recipes and images courtesy of ZOLOA NENE<br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong> <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> 17
PROMOTION<br />
FROM CRADLE<br />
TO CLASSROOM<br />
Boston College?<br />
Full page advert:<br />
Bleed: 220 mm wide x 285 mm high<br />
This month we’re all about Advert: family. We’ve 210 rounded mm wide up a few x 275 of our mm favourite highfamily and child-friendly<br />
Type: products, 200 events, mm wide places x to 253 visit and mm more. high<br />
Sandy<br />
Roberts,<br />
Margaret<br />
Roberts’<br />
daughter<br />
and<br />
partner<br />
at the<br />
Margaret<br />
Roberts<br />
Herbal<br />
Centre.<br />
Website:<br />
www.margaretroberts.co.za<br />
E-mail: margaretroberts@lantic.net<br />
Call:<br />
071-161- 6441(SMS)<br />
012-001- 4142 (mornings only)<br />
Facebook:<br />
@Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre<br />
HEALTHY LIVING<br />
Today’s technological age is an amazing time for children to be growing<br />
up in. Children absorb things that the older generations don’t easily<br />
grasp and their constant need for fast lifestyle has become the norm,<br />
we have fast technology, fast entertainment, fast food and fast growth.<br />
<strong>It</strong> is exactly because of this that we find our children with high stress,<br />
not coping and showing signs of higher emotional and physical coping<br />
needs. Biochemic Tissue salts- also known as cell salts which are the<br />
natural base minerals found in the earth’s rock, soil and plants to give<br />
the human body perfect health physically and emotionally - basically<br />
what you lack from fresh veg and fruit that are genetically modified and<br />
sprayed with pesticides in the soil you will get back by taking Tissue<br />
salts. Discovered in the 1830s by Dr Schuessler, a German physician,<br />
these base mineral Tissue salts are easily bought over the counter at<br />
chemists to help you with every condition possible, whether you suffer<br />
cramping or colic, bed-wetting, poor immune system, infections, fear<br />
and stress or sleeplessness. Everything and more is included in the A-Z<br />
of all ailments and the tissue salt required for the ailments. <strong>Get</strong> a copy<br />
of Margaret Roberts Tissue salts for Children and Tissue salts for Healthy<br />
Living at R200 from your nearest bookshop or call the Margaret Roberts<br />
Herbal Centre. No home should be without these little miracle tablets.<br />
* For more on Tissue Salts and quick natural fixes to build vitality before<br />
winter starts, join us on Saturday, 4 th of <strong>April</strong> for the noon lecture at the<br />
Margaret Roberts Herbal Centre, De Wildt after the Easter egg treasure<br />
hunt for children. Please SMS 071-161- 6441 for more details, directions<br />
and tickets.
For the love of our kids...<br />
Health and education are on top of most parents minds. Lucky for us, we’re spoiled for choice when<br />
it comes to the best providers in both industries.<br />
PAEDS IN A POD<br />
When it comes to the everyday care of our children,<br />
only the best is good enough. Even more so when it<br />
comes to their health.<br />
At Paeds in a Pod Paediatric Wellness Centre <strong>Pretoria</strong>,<br />
local paediatrition Dr Isaura Ribeiro and her team<br />
strive to offer parents the best childcare possible. And<br />
with so many services all offered under one roof, it is<br />
no wonder that parents across the city trust Paeds in<br />
a Pod with the overall well-being of their little ones.<br />
The team consists of:<br />
Dr Isaura Ribeiro (Paediatrition)<br />
Dr Isaura is the resident Paediatrician with a<br />
special interest in child development and difficulties<br />
as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD)<br />
and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her approach is<br />
holistic, focussed on each child’s individual needs<br />
and requirements.<br />
Lesedi Polo (Paddle Physiotherapy)<br />
The founder of Paddle Physiotherapy is a<br />
physiotherapist with a special interest in children.<br />
She is trained in the treatment of children with<br />
neurodevelopmental delay and also has experience<br />
in managing sport injuries and strength training.<br />
Alma van Niekerk<br />
(Nutri Sprouts Dieticians Incoporated)<br />
Alma is a registered dietician with a special interest<br />
in infants and children. She is passionate about<br />
helping moms with breastfeeding and introducing<br />
solids appropriately. She aims at teaching families<br />
how to incorporate healthy eating into everyday life.<br />
Rebecca Wakeford (Speech Therapy)<br />
Rebecca is a paediatric Speech-Language therapist<br />
that enjoys a range of treatment areas including<br />
feeding, articulation, language, auditory processing<br />
and phonological awareness.<br />
Solette Herbst (Little Feet Baby Clinic)<br />
Solette is a registered nurse who specialises in<br />
child nursing care. She is passionate about<br />
promoting the health of infants and children<br />
by providing baby growth and development<br />
assessments and immunisation services. She also<br />
offers nanny training, ante-natal classes and is a<br />
certified infant massage instructor.<br />
Chrisna Devenish (Occupational Therapist)<br />
Chrisna is a Sensory Integration therapist helping<br />
children integrate their senses so that they can<br />
experience the world in all the multi-sensory<br />
splendour it has to offer.<br />
Dr Isaura Ribeiro<br />
Alma van Niekerk<br />
Solette Herbst<br />
Lesedi Polo<br />
Rebecca Wakeford<br />
Chrisna Devenish<br />
Website:<br />
www.paeds-in-a-pod-paediatrics.<br />
business.site<br />
E-mail:<br />
paedsinapod.sa@gmail.com<br />
Call: 066-237-4237<br />
Facebook:<br />
@paedsinapodwellness<br />
Instagram:<br />
@paeds_in_a_pod
PROMOTION<br />
Website:<br />
www.opti-baby.co.za<br />
Head Office:<br />
012-342-9594/1060<br />
Brooklyn: 079-852-4308 / Eldoraigne: 060-706-4130<br />
Highveld: 082-460-3250 / Silver Lakes: 079-505-9980<br />
OPTI BABY & KIDS<br />
At Opti Baby and Kids Early Child Care and<br />
Education learning is done through fun and<br />
play-based activities, all which are crucial in the<br />
continual growth of happy and healthy children.<br />
Babies and children between the ages of six<br />
weeks and five-years-old can enroll.<br />
As day care is such a big step for both the parents<br />
and kids, the team at Opti Baby and Kids do<br />
everything from the parent’s perspective, creating<br />
a caring, nurturing home from home environment.<br />
For the babies there is a dedicated baby curriculum<br />
(ages 3 months to 12 months). Over a five-day<br />
period, the curriculum covers fine motor activities,<br />
large motor and baby exercise activities, baby<br />
massage, looking at books, cognitive activities and<br />
sensory activities appropriate to the age, interest<br />
and development of your child.<br />
In the toddler class there is an emphasis on talking<br />
to each child, looking at books, learning rhymes<br />
and songs and reading stories to improve their<br />
language. The 2 to 5-year-old groups follow a<br />
weekly theme and play-based programme which<br />
covers all early learning developmental areas.<br />
Interested? Swing by any time and see the<br />
facilities for yourself or contact head office. There<br />
are four, Opti Baby and Kids school branches in<br />
<strong>Pretoria</strong> as well as six branches in Johannesburg.<br />
KUMON<br />
The Kumon method of learning is your passport to success. Success in Mathematics, and the<br />
ability to read, summarise and interpret text, are vital requirements for any young person<br />
wishing to study at university. Proficiency in language, self-confidence and self-development<br />
skills are vital for success for anyone in their tertiary studies and in adult life.<br />
The Kumon Education franchises offer MATHS and ENGLISH After-School Learning Programmes<br />
that will prepare learners more than adequately for such success.<br />
Our study programmes establish strong foundations in maths and English, and enable students<br />
to progress to an advanced level, above their school grade level, at their own pace. In small<br />
manageable steps, students develop their abilities and acquire study skills such as speed,<br />
accuracy, time management, concentration and problem-solving. Kumon’s method also fosters<br />
independence, so that throughout school and further education, they have the ability to<br />
discover and learn on their own.<br />
The Kumon learning programmes can help students to:<br />
• Excel in Mathematics and English<br />
• Develop invaluable study skills and concentration<br />
• Develop a positive attitude towards study<br />
• Become confident and independent<br />
How the Kumon Process Works (a brief summary)<br />
• The Kumon Maths and English programmes consists of a series of worksheets that a student<br />
completes on a daily basis, either in the Kumon class or as homework.<br />
• The allocation of which worksheet to do each day is decided by the Kumon Instructor, who<br />
also gives each child careful guidance and instruction.<br />
• The Kumon programme is accessed by enrolling at one of the many Kumon Centres in the<br />
network around the world.<br />
The Kumon Programmes are ideal for the preschool and primary school child, but ALL ages and<br />
abilities are welcome. To find out how Kumon can help your child excel, visit the Kumon website to<br />
locate the centre(s) in your area. Details: Call: Gladys 071-263-4351/equestria@kumoncentre.co.za<br />
Website: www.kumon.co.za<br />
E-mail: info@kumon.co.za<br />
Call: 0800-007-225
Explore the great outdoors<br />
When last did you and the kids do something fun? <strong>Pretoria</strong>ns are spoiled for choice when it comes to<br />
outdoor family fun. Here are a few ideas to get you started.<br />
EVENT<br />
4 TH OF<br />
APRIL<br />
EASTER EGG TREASURE<br />
HUNT AND PLATE PAINTING<br />
Join Sandy Roberts at the Margaret<br />
Roberts Herbal Centre, De Wildt on<br />
Saturday, 4 <strong>April</strong> at 10am for a fun<br />
Easter treasure hunt and decorative<br />
plate painting in the beautiful herb<br />
gardens. Tickets sell for R120 per<br />
person and booking is essential.<br />
To book or get more information<br />
send an SMS to 071-161-6441.<br />
Afterwards don’t miss Sandy’s lecture<br />
on quick natural fixes and Tissue salt<br />
therapy for vitality. The lecture starts<br />
at noon and is a must for busy moms.<br />
CULLEN STABLES<br />
When did you last go horse riding?<br />
Cullen Stables is owned by Llewellyn<br />
Mason and has been offering riding<br />
lessons and stabling since 1990.<br />
The emphasis has always been on<br />
safe structured riding, while at the<br />
same time having lots of fun. The<br />
yard is situated in <strong>Pretoria</strong> East and<br />
caters for riders of all ages - from<br />
total beginners to advanced and<br />
competitive riders. All disciplines of<br />
riding are catered for: basic riding,<br />
show jumping, dressage, etc.<br />
Cullen Stables offer group lessons of<br />
not more than five people per lesson,<br />
MONKEY SANCTURY<br />
Situated in one of the many Kloofs<br />
of the Magaliesberg mountain<br />
range, lies the Bushbabies Monkey<br />
Sanctuary in Hartbeespoort. <strong>It</strong>’s<br />
home to primates, such as squirrel,<br />
spider and capuchin monkeys, a<br />
variety of lemurs and of course,<br />
bushbabies. If you’ve never been<br />
you are in for a treat. Walk through<br />
natural indigenous forests on<br />
elevated wooden walkways and<br />
encounter a variety of exotic<br />
monkeys in an exquisite natural<br />
environment. The experience is<br />
described as a non-interactive<br />
Tickets sell for R130 per person and<br />
booking is essential. To book your<br />
tickets send an SMS to 071-161-6441<br />
or send an email to margaretroberts@<br />
lantic.net. The restaurant, shop,<br />
nursery, chapel, gardens and Fairy<br />
Gallery will be open all day to enjoy<br />
from 8:30am to 4pm.<br />
Details: www.margaretroberts.co.za<br />
To book your tickets:<br />
SMS: 071-161-6441<br />
on safe, well-trained horses and<br />
ponies and all lessons are given by<br />
experienced instructors. Lessons are<br />
taken in safe well-maintained arenas<br />
and all equipment needed to start<br />
riding, is available for temporally<br />
use. Lessons are charged at R790 per<br />
month for a group lesson of 45 min,<br />
once a week. Stabling is available.<br />
Website:<br />
www.cullenstables.co.za<br />
Call: 083-227-8048<br />
game-viewing opportunity to see<br />
once-captive primates in a wild<br />
environment. Guided tours are held<br />
on the hour, starting at 9am until<br />
4pm. Tours cost R370 per adult, R270<br />
per pensioner and R205 per child<br />
(4-14 years). Choose between a<br />
monkey sanctuary tour or a monkey<br />
tour with feeding.<br />
Website:<br />
www.monkeysanctuary.co.za<br />
Call: 012-258-9904
PROMOTION<br />
We’re<br />
wishing<br />
upon a...<br />
If we could have a baby to toddler wish<br />
list - this would be it. From fashion to<br />
bedding, car safety, toys and spa dates.<br />
Here are definitely a few things you’d<br />
want to check out.<br />
FASHION QUEEN<br />
Being pregnant is one<br />
of the most wonderful<br />
experiences in the world.<br />
Finding clothing to fit<br />
all the stages (pre and<br />
post pregnancy), however,<br />
is not all that wonderful.<br />
Introducing Stylishi -<br />
a fashion brand with<br />
something for everyone.<br />
This beautiful Munira<br />
shirt features a detachable<br />
collar which can be worn<br />
as a headscarf, a belt to<br />
seal the back or as an<br />
accessory on your handbag.<br />
The sleeve cuffs are also<br />
detachable, R1 050.<br />
Details: www.stylishi.co.za/<br />
haneefa@stylishi.co.za/<br />
083-600-0983<br />
DREAM ON...<br />
Every little nugget needs some<br />
dreamy bedding. And only the best<br />
is good enough for our little ones. If it’s<br />
adorable designs and 100 percent cotton knits<br />
you are looking for, we found the perfect store.<br />
This gorgeous Ellie and Friends design baby cot<br />
blanket is perfect to keep baby warm and snuggly<br />
during the colder months. <strong>It</strong>’s made from 100<br />
percent cotton knit and boasts a super soft minky<br />
fleece back. Use it in your cot, in your stroller or<br />
as a wrap. Plus, it might just be the perfect baby<br />
shower gift idea, R290.<br />
Details: www.cottoncollective.co.za/<br />
corli@cottoncollective.co.za/<br />
083-785-0615<br />
MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETME<br />
Can one ever have enough baby photos? We definitely don’t think<br />
so. If you are looking for a photographer to capture those special<br />
moments forever, look no further than Retha Rodgers Photography.<br />
Retha specialises in newborn photography - yes, those gorgeous<br />
photos where the little babies are wrapped in blankets and posed<br />
with the cutest headbands. She says the best part of her job is<br />
delivering the final product to clients and seeing the excitement on<br />
their faces. Spread the word and tell all your friends. Bookings fill<br />
up fast so if you are planning a newborn shoot, you better get in<br />
contact soon. Need to shop for a baby shower gift? A mommy-tobe<br />
will most definitely appreciate a newborn shoot... hint, hint.<br />
Details: Facebook: @retharogersphotography/076-428-2124
PLAY AND LEARN<br />
Meet Balibazoo, the<br />
cheerful gang of plush<br />
animals, toys and<br />
backpacks, which differ in<br />
size, features and different<br />
material textures and<br />
contain rattles, windbells<br />
and vibe mechanisms.<br />
Each coloured animal has<br />
its own name and unique<br />
look that distinguishes it<br />
from the rest of the family.<br />
The contrasting colours<br />
stimulate the baby’s sense<br />
of sight, and different<br />
textures of the material<br />
and labels develop<br />
their cognitive skills.<br />
Details:<br />
www.lemaco.co.za/<br />
082-446-5470/<br />
Facebook:<br />
@Balibazoo South Africa<br />
IT’S PAMPER TIME<br />
Hydrotherapy is a unique sensory<br />
experience you and your baby will<br />
love. <strong>It</strong> reduces gas in colicky babies,<br />
improves circulation and can enhance<br />
the mental development of your baby.<br />
Renal efficiency (kidney function) also<br />
improves. And, of course, while your<br />
sweet pea is moving in the water, they<br />
are strengthening their muscles giving<br />
them a whole body workout. The water<br />
temperature is controlled ensuring a<br />
relaxed spa session. Further benefits<br />
include improved sleep post-spa<br />
sessions and vestibular stimulation.<br />
Details: www.babybubble.co.za/<br />
081-340-1436 (Call or WhatsApp)<br />
SLEEPY HEAD<br />
We’ve all been there. Your child falls asleep in their car seat<br />
and now their neck and head are positioned at a weird angle or<br />
bobs back and forth with the motion. What to do?<br />
Ever heard of a sleepy strap? <strong>It</strong>’s suitable for any child car seat<br />
as it is easily adjustable. <strong>It</strong> is a handmade item that consists of a<br />
100 percent pre-washed cotton sling padded with 100 percent<br />
polyester. This is then attached to two sturdy black straps<br />
connected by press studs and an adjustable buckle<br />
for positioning convenience.<br />
Details: www.loveleighbaby.co.za/082-562-2924<br />
SAFETY FIRST!<br />
Ask any parent and they will tell you about the importance<br />
of car safety. There are different seats for different ages and<br />
stages of life, but with so many options available it is easy<br />
to get overwhelmed. At Baby Fantasy there are a variety of<br />
seats available. The Chelino Daytona Stages Car Seat features<br />
IsoFix 360 Spin, and is a rotate seat for easy out and about.<br />
<strong>It</strong> has a four position reclining back rest, height adjustable<br />
headrest, a five point safety harness, a side protection<br />
system and can be used from: birth to 13kg rearward facing;<br />
9kg to 18kg forward facing; 5kg to 25kg forward facing and<br />
25kg to 36kg as a booster seat. <strong>Get</strong> yours today!<br />
Details: www.babyfantasy.co.za
Choosing the be<br />
Why HeronBridge? What makes us different?<br />
Christian Ethos | Community Outreach | Educating Excellence with Heart<br />
Web: www.heronbridgecollege.co.za | Tel: 011 540 4800 | Address: No. 36 on R114, Nietgedacht
st school and education for your children<br />
HeronBridge Pre-preparatory | Preparatory | College<br />
No. 36 on R114, Nietgedacht (we are 17km’s west of Centurion), there is the new offramp by<br />
Bambonani Mall and then we are just down the road towards Lanseria (R114 runs parallel to N14)<br />
Web: www.heronbridgecollege.co.za | Tel: 011 540 4800 | Address: No. 36 on R114, Nietgedacht
GET IT DIRECTORY<br />
Nails done by Anuschke<br />
082 693 2772<br />
Beauty done by Quinzelle<br />
084 038 2506<br />
Hair done by Jaineen<br />
079 163 7366<br />
Beauty Boutique<br />
Hair<br />
Nail &<br />
Beauty<br />
Boutique<br />
645 Jacqueline Drive<br />
1B Garsfontein Office Park<br />
Garsfontein<br />
Be Bold. Be Daring. Be Simply Beautiful.<br />
17149/Apr20<br />
Etes afgelewer Maandag tot Vrydag<br />
Smaaklike etes uitgewerk deur ‘n gekwalifi seerde<br />
dieetkundige. Heerlike spyskaart vol verrassings.<br />
Sportron Agent:<br />
“FoodState” produkte • Hou jou gesond met vitamiene<br />
Bespaar tyd en geld!<br />
Spandeer meer tyd saam<br />
met u gesin of gunsteling<br />
tydverdryf!<br />
Alida 083 431 9081 • (012) 661 8861<br />
www.foodwagon.co.za<br />
Etes verskaf<br />
vir dié op die<br />
Banting dieet<br />
14421/Oct 16857/Apr20 19<br />
Like us on<br />
Dr Marcel Niemandt specializes in the following procedures:<br />
* E-Eye treatments for dry eyes<br />
* Refractive laser procedures<br />
* Oculoplastic surgery<br />
* Cataract surgery<br />
* Laser treatments for post-cataract surgery patients<br />
* Treatments for Glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration<br />
* Laser treatment of diabetic retinal conditions<br />
* Corneal transplant procedures<br />
* And various other eye conditions<br />
<strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> Magazine<br />
Unit 9 Intercare Medical Centre, Hazeldean Centre<br />
C/o Graham & Silver Lakes Roads, <strong>Pretoria</strong> East<br />
012-8096027 / admin@drmcniemandt.co.za / drmcniemandt.co.za<br />
Apr20<br />
AD CARE CLINICS<br />
HANDS ON CARE<br />
Situated within the prestigious Upper Waterkloof<br />
Retirement Village, this clinic offers round the clock<br />
security and access control. Our double story clinic offers<br />
luxury private rooms, shared rooms and two lady wards<br />
with an en-suite. Single rooms may be personalised with<br />
your own personal belongings, or alternatively, you can<br />
make use of our standard furniture..<br />
Services include: 24 hour Nursing Care, Medication<br />
management, all meals, general hygiene, hand, foot and<br />
nail care, daily laundry and housekeeping services<br />
7 days a week.<br />
On call Doctor, Ambulance services, therapists and<br />
wound care sisters.<br />
Hands on Frail Care<br />
and Assisted Living<br />
Alzheimer’s & Dementia<br />
Stroke Patients<br />
Parkinsons disease<br />
Frail Care for elderly patients<br />
CONTACT: 071 689 7308 / 074 034 2179<br />
liesl@adcarewaterkloof.co.za • www.adcarewaterkloof.co.za<br />
17177/Apr20<br />
PRINTING & STATIONERY<br />
2400 X 3000 PRINT AND INSTALL<br />
ONLY R2999 INCL<br />
SIGNAGE & WINDOW ART<br />
SHOP 45 WILLOWS CROSSING<br />
590 ROSSOUW STR • DIE WILGERS<br />
BUSINESS CARDS FROM R280<br />
COLOUR COPIES FROM R1.40<br />
SCHOOL & OFFICE STATIONERY<br />
DELIVERED TO YOUR OFFICE<br />
WALLPAPER & CANVAS<br />
WINDOW FROSTING & VINYL<br />
SIGNAGE & LIGHTBOXES<br />
INFO@GALOOT.CO.ZA<br />
ACCOUNTS & DELIVERY AVAILABLE 012 807 0235 • 082 775 6561<br />
17179/Apr20
GET IT DIRECTORY<br />
Download the West Pack Lifestyle app<br />
for Members Only deals!<br />
MEMBERS ONLY<br />
Petzone by West Pack Express Lynnwood Lane<br />
Lynnwood Lane Retail Park, Cnr. Lynnwood & Highway road,<br />
Equestria, <strong>Pretoria</strong> | 010 005 0016<br />
Visit www.petzone.co.za for more
GET IT DIRECTORY<br />
17148/Apr20
GET IT DIRECTORY<br />
Autumn<br />
SALE<br />
SPECIAL OFFER<br />
Sportage Ex Plus Automatic<br />
R54 000 Cash Back<br />
or Trade in Assistance<br />
Retail Pricing on the Ex Plus<br />
Diesel is R577 995 and Petrol is R526 995<br />
ONLY VAILABLE AT KIA CENTURION<br />
Kia Lazarus<br />
400 West Avenue, Centurion<br />
Call Adele de Beer (Sales manager)<br />
012 678 5220 • 0834450567<br />
17077/Apr20
GET IT DIRECTORY<br />
WHY PA Y MORE FOR<br />
ANY LIGHTING?<br />
Refer this advert for a<br />
10% discount.<br />
012 804 8242<br />
WE ALSO<br />
MANUFACTURE<br />
A LARGE<br />
VARIETY OF<br />
LAMPSHADES.<br />
261 Plantation Rd, Silverton<br />
Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm • Sat 8am - 1pm<br />
www.lampfactory.co.za<br />
“I LIKE THE WOMAN YOU BECAME BETTER THAN THE GIRL YOU WERE.<br />
I LIKE THE STORY YOU’VE WRITTEN ON YOUR FACE”<br />
-Joanna Bourne, The Black Hawk-<br />
W W W . A N T H O N Y H O R A K . C O . Z A / G E T I T<br />
0 8 3 4 8 0 6 6 1 9<br />
17147/Apr20<br />
13674/Sep 16302/Apr20 19<br />
Would you like to...<br />
be your<br />
own boss?<br />
Start your business<br />
part time…<br />
If you are a hard<br />
worker with a great<br />
attitude, you could<br />
potentially earn<br />
anything between R3<br />
000 and R30 000 per<br />
month or even more!<br />
You could also qualify<br />
for overseas travel, a<br />
new car and a share of<br />
the company profits.<br />
Call me now<br />
so I can tell you how!<br />
082 560 2629<br />
17152/Apr20<br />
15794/Nov 19
GET IT DIRECTORY<br />
Download the West Pack Lifestyle app<br />
for Members Only deals!<br />
MEMBERS ONLY
Reasons to visit<br />
Emdoneni Lodge 5Everyone loves a little bush getaway now and then. Couple that with an up-close-andpersonal<br />
wild cat experience, a long walk along a pristine beach to visit a bat cave and a<br />
sunset cruise with hippos and crocs . . . and you’ve got a holiday worth remembering.<br />
1<br />
Ideal location<br />
With the Big Five Hluhluwe/<br />
iMfolozi Game Reserve and<br />
South Africa’s first UNESCO<br />
World Heritage Site, the iSimangaliso<br />
Wetland Park, just a stone’s throw<br />
away, Emdoneni Lodge couldn’t<br />
be more perfectly positioned for<br />
a wilderness and adventure-filled<br />
holiday. After just a short two-and-a<br />
-half-hour drive from the King Shaka<br />
International Airport, visitors can<br />
completely immerse themselves<br />
in a haven of natural beauty unlike<br />
anywhere else in the world.<br />
Text: LEAH SHONE<br />
2<br />
Smiles, song and<br />
creature comforts<br />
The rooms are quaint<br />
and cozy, the food wholesome<br />
and comforting and the staff full<br />
of smiles at Emdoneni Lodge. The<br />
privately owned, three-star lodge’s<br />
accommodation options include<br />
standard or deluxe chalets, Africanstyle<br />
rondavels or the private Windfall<br />
Cottage. Dinners are either in the<br />
restaurant or alongside a bonfire in<br />
the beautiful outdoor boma area<br />
where you can sip a good glass of<br />
red wine as you tuck into a yummy<br />
dinner and enjoy being serenaded<br />
by the multi-talented kitchen and<br />
bar staff. Breakfasts are a treat with<br />
all the trimmings, including yummy<br />
homemade croissants and pastries.<br />
32 <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> <strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong>
3<br />
Close up with the cats<br />
There are few times in one’s life<br />
when you can stand right next to<br />
two cheetahs as they laze and roll<br />
about, gently gnawing on each other’s ears.<br />
One of the main drawcards for visitors to the<br />
lodge is, of course, the on-site Emdoneni<br />
Cat project (now called Zululand Cat<br />
Conservation), which has been in operation<br />
for more than 25 years. Guests visiting<br />
the project are given a guided tour of the<br />
facility and invited to get up-close-andpersonal<br />
with the Cheetahs, African Wild<br />
Cats, Caracals and Servals on the property.<br />
There is no petting allowed and, since its<br />
inception, more than 40 cats have been<br />
successfully released back into the wild.<br />
5<br />
Wilderness adventures<br />
The small coastal town of St Lucia,<br />
less than an hour’s drive from<br />
Emdoneni, is a treasure trove of<br />
natural beauty and protected wilderness.<br />
<strong>It</strong> is not uncommon to see hippos strolling<br />
down the street or spot rare and endangered<br />
birdlife in the surrounding coastal forest.<br />
The town borders the iSimangaliso Wetland<br />
Park, home to four of the Big Five and 220km<br />
of protected coastline. A walk along Mission<br />
Rocks beach is a must. Clamber over the<br />
rugged rocks as you head north along the<br />
pristine beach towards the sea caves that<br />
are home to thousands of fruit-eating bats.<br />
Enjoy lunch at a Cape Vidal picnic spot under<br />
the trees before enjoying a swim or snorkel<br />
in the warm Indian Ocean. And then, what<br />
better way to end the day than with a sunset<br />
cruise along Lake St Lucia, sipping on a G&T<br />
as you watch a family of hippos frolicking<br />
half-submerged in the water before they<br />
slowly emerge to graze at dusk? Sheer<br />
African paradise.<br />
4<br />
Delicious homegrown<br />
spoils<br />
Nothing beats delicious<br />
sweet homegrown treats. And<br />
Emdoneni (and Hluhluwe) are home<br />
to two amazing natural spoils – honey<br />
and pineapples. Bee-autiful Honey<br />
(all-natural, hand-extracted honey<br />
made by the busy bees living in the<br />
surrounding bush at Emdoneni) and<br />
Mama Annanas pineapple products<br />
(including a to-die-for spicy pineapple<br />
relish, dried pineapples and pineapple<br />
juice) are must-tries!<br />
Details: Emdoneni Lodge: 035-562-7000/7001, info@emdonenilodge.com,<br />
www.emdonenilodge.com; Heritage Tours & Safaris (for tours and safaris in<br />
Hluhluwe, St Lucia and iSimangaliso): 035-590-1555,<br />
www.heritagetoursandsafaris.com; Bee-autiful Honey: FB - bee-autifulhoney<br />
and Mamma Annanas: FB – MamaAnnanas<br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong> <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> 33
Spoil<br />
<strong>April</strong><br />
This <strong>April</strong>, we’re all about looking more<br />
radiant, with firmer skin and fewer visible<br />
fine lines. Which is why we’re raving about<br />
new Clarins Double Serum. This complete<br />
age control concentrate includes a whopping<br />
21 active plant extracts – including<br />
new star ingredient turmeric, known for<br />
its exceptional anti-ageing properties.<br />
Formulated to help work on the five vital<br />
functions of the skin for a more youthful and<br />
luminous complexion, this serum acts on the<br />
appearance of major signs of skin-ageing...<br />
you’ll find your skin is firmer, wrinkles visibly<br />
smoother, pores diminished, and radiance<br />
and evenness restored to your complexion.<br />
R1 330 from your favourite Clarins stockist.<br />
We’re giving away a bottle to one gorgeously<br />
lucky reader. To be in the draw, simply<br />
visit our Facebook page, like our page and<br />
competition post and tag a radiant friend.<br />
Entries close 24 <strong>April</strong>.<br />
34 <strong>Get</strong> <strong>It</strong> <strong>Pretoria</strong> <strong>April</strong> <strong>2020</strong>
oppy<br />
oments<br />
FOR EVERY OCCASION<br />
KZN<br />
PÂTISSERIES:<br />
Ballito Lifestyle Centre<br />
Durban North<br />
Gateway Theatre of Shopping<br />
Liberty Midlands Mall<br />
Morningside<br />
The Pavilion Shopping Centre<br />
www.chateaugateaux.co.za<br />
#ShareTheMoment #ChateauGateaux<br />
GAUTENG<br />
PÂTISSERIES:<br />
Cresta Shopping Centre<br />
Glenfair Boulevard, Lynnwood<br />
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre<br />
Pineslopes Boulevard, Fourways<br />
Riverside Centre, Bryanston<br />
The Glen Shopping Centre<br />
The Zone, Rosebank<br />
Thrupps Centre, Illovo<br />
WESTERN CAPE<br />
PÂTISSERIES:<br />
The Village Square, Durbanville