MARCH 2020-Bloem

Netball STAR 

Karla Pretorius 

has game 

GIN TIME 

with KolleGin 

2020 

wedding trends 

to look out for 

YOUR BEAUTY 

MANTRA FOR THIS MONTH 

Experience the 

best reserve 

sightings 

It’s your day 

Bridal feature inside 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

MARCH 2020

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CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU... 

2 March into the new month and enjoy these events 

4 Blooming marvellous books this March 

WISH LIST 

6 Say ‘I do’ to these must-haves 

SOCIAL 

8 Pretty Gardens Wellness Day presented by Redstar Agency 

9 Urth Garden Centre Wedding Expo 

PEOPLE 

10 Sa Netball star Karla Pretorius shares her future plans 

12 The KolleGin ladies spill their secret to success 

BEAUTY 

16 Moisturise is our mantra this month 

FOOD & DRINK 

20 Fun KolleGin recipes 

THAT ONE SPECIAL DAY 

24 Bachelorette party destinations 

26 Wedding trends to look out for in 2020 

39 How to entertain guests during cocktail hour 

TRAVEL 

46 Some of the best sightings SA reserves can offer 

WIN 

32 Skin Fitness is the new park run 

March 2020

A hot date! 

March into the new month and enjoy these events. 

4-6 

Take your children out to watch Rooikappie at the Pacofs Theatre from 

10am. Tickets are available at Pacofs for R30 and the production is in 

English and Afrikaans. For more information, visit the Pacofs booking 

office. 

4 

Support the Proteas at the South 

Africa versus Australia 2nd ODI 

fixture at the Mangaung Oval from 

11am. Purchase your tickets at www. 

cricket.co.za or at Computicket. 

4 

Star Language Services presents 

TalkTime, monthly English 

conversation classes for adults. 

Informal, fun and open to all nonmother 

tongue English speakers. R60 

per person, per class. For more info 

contact naledi@starlanguageservices. 

co.za or 083-965-7945. 

5 

Round Table 158 Bloemfontein is 

hosting a fundraiser manneaand 

with former Springbok, Jean de 

Villiers, and other local sports heroes 

at Monte Bello Estate at 6pm. Tickets 

are available on the ‘Manneaand 

with Jean de Villiers’ event page on 

Facebook. For more information, 

contact Norman: 082 847 6788 | info@ 

nsbrands.co.za. 

5 

Enjoy a fragrantly relaxed and 

informative evening at a skincare 

workshop at Bloemcare at 6pm. The 

workshop caters to women, men 

and children. You will learn how to 

formulate a body butter and body 

scrub specific to the needs of your 

skin. Tickets are R180. For more 

information, contact 076-420-4957. 

Sal jou finansiële doelwitte aan die geluk oorgelaat word 

Jy hoef nie op die geluk te vertrou dat jy met jou manier van 

spaar jou finansiële doelwitte sal bereik nie – maak seker met 

’n goed saamgestelde finansiële plan van Sanlam. 

Ons bied ’n uiteenlopende reeks beleggings-opsies, ook wat prys 

en buigsaamheid betref, vir verskillende risiko-voorkeure en leefstyle. 

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67 

Bloem Night Market brings you 

Great Vibes, Great Food, Great 

Music, Great Atmosphere, Great Venue 

and all you need to bring are your own 

Great Friends!! From 17:00 to 22:00. 

Entrance is R25 Adults and R10 Kids/ 

Pensioners, at Urth Lifestyle Farm. See 

you there! 

6 

Enjoy a worship night with The 

Heroes and Keorapetse Melamu 

at the Bloemfontein Civic Theatre from 

6pm-9pm. Contact Steve at 076-191- 

0621 for more information. 

7 

Learn how to put a kick in your 

punch at the Fighting Skills 

workshop at the Dancesation studio 

in Langenhoven Park. Contact Marlie 

Oosthuizen at 072-480-7766 for more 

information. 

14 

Have a soulful experience at the 

Mangaung Soul Experience at 

Loch Logan Rose Garden. The picnic 

event promises to offer a variety of 

entertainment for soul and R&B music 

lovers. 

14 

Urth Lifestyle Farm is hosting 

its first Baby Expo in 2020. Join 

them for a one-stop baby shopping 

opportunity. Stalls will be available. 

Contact Alicia Loots: 066-285-2082 

or marketing@urth.co.za for more 

information. 

21 

Join MUD Studio and Willem 

Botha for An Educated 

Approach to Make-up. Willem will 

share all his tips and techniques 

for creating those flawless 

makeup applications, as well as 

demonstrating how he works with 

the MUD makeup range for best 

professional results. Tickets are R300 

for scholars and R600 for adults. 

Each guest will receive a goodie bag 

valued at R400. For more information, 

visit the MUD Studio Facebook 

group. 

21 

Dr Paulo de Valdoleiros 

presents Hormones: The juice 

of life programme at Protea Hotel 

by Marriott. The session is aimed 

at menopausal women who have 

had a hysterectomy or have reached 

menopause. Book your ticket for 

R250 at 100 Kellner Street, Westdene, 

Bloemfontein. 

Learn the art of decorating cakes and cupcakes 

with the Perfect Butter Cream and One-cake 

Decorating Workshop. Tickets are R400 per person 

for the duration of 3 hours. For more information 

and registration, visit www.myjotform.com/ 

sweetart/workshopregistration 

https://www.myjotform.com/sweetart/ 

WorkshopRegistration 

21 

Support the Cheetahs at the 

Toyota Stadium for the Cheetahs 

vs Leinster Guinness PRO14 match 

at 5:00pm. Tickets are available at 

Computicket . 

23-25 

Africa Exclusive Hats 

invites you to a 3-Day 

Millinery Hat Making Workshop at 

Bain’s Lodge, Bloemfontein. Learn 

about basic millinery fundamentals, 

the foundation of hat making and 

hat design. For bookings and more 

information, contact Turchia via 

WhatsApp 067-321-4387. 

27 

Enjoy a jazzy evening at 

Windmill Casino with Young 

Stars and the Gravity Jazz Band. Artists 

such as Shaza, Shauney, Tylo will be 

entertaining you to the fullest. The 

event will take place from 8pm– 

10.30pm. Tickets are R100 per person 

from quicket.co.za. 

28 

Enjoy a family day out at the 

Human Rights Day Marathon 

and Half Marathon at Windmill 

Casino from 5am. 42.2km (Comrades 

Marathon qualifier) 21.1km, 10km and 

fun run(5km). 

051 522 4848 

info@creativekilowatt.co.za

Book club 

Blooming marvellous books this March 

At this 

month’s 

book club 

we’re drinking 

Valdo Rosé 

Brut Floral 

Edition ... a 

Prosecco that’s 

as beautifully 

wrapped as it is 

in the flute. 

R280 

from your 

local wine 

stockist. 

Tulips and peonies. Surely the most beautiful blooms ... showcased 

spectacularly in these two stylish floral gardening books. Glorious photography, 

inspirational text as well as tips, facts and growing hints. Tulips by Jane Eastoe and 

Rachel Warne, and Peonies by Jane Eastoe and Georgianna Lane ... just page after 

page after page of happiness! Pavilion, R516 and R411 respectively, available from 

exclusivebooks.co.za 

If you follow thestudiobyfleur on Instagram (and if you don’t, you really should), 

you’ll know how breathtaking Fleur McHarg’s arrangements are. The Flower 

Expert is a marvellous celebration of flowers, colour and art. An absolute joy for 

anyone who is passionate about flowers and arranging them. Thames & Hudson, 

R849 • Blooms is a stunning book, showing off the ambitious creative talent of 

more than 80 contemporary floral designers from around the world. Spectacular. 

Phaidon, R949 from Exclusive Books. 

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Say ‘I do’ to these must-haves 

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with the Moors leather bow 

tie. A bow tie is a classic piece 

in every mans closet and can 

be incorporated in different 

styles. All products are from 

South African talent and local 

artists. These bow ties are 

available at Moors store at 

Northridge Mall and Mimosa 

Mall for R270 each. 

Proudly South African GIVEAWAY! 

Made from full grain leather, reversible suede and TR 

soles. Veldskoen is the ‘sole’ of South Africa and each shoe 

is handmade in South Africa. These Unisex Veldskoen 

Vellies are now available at MOORS, Northridge and Mimosa 

Mall and valued at R899 per pair. Giveaway will run on Get It 

instagram page. 

GOLDEN GOOSE JEWELLERY GIVEAWAY! 

Golden Goose bespoke Sterling Silver Jewellery is one of a kind, 

complements any outfit for night and day, and could even be 

something special on your wedding day as gifts for beautiful 

bridesmaids. Golden Goose Bespoke Jewellery is now available at 

MOORS Northridge and Mimosa Mall and are valued at R299 each. 

Giveaway will run on Get It instagram page. 


Treat your skin to a home facial 

Prepare your skin with an all-in-one facial kit that contains all the essentials of a 

complete facial regime for combination to oily, or blemish-prone skin types. This kit 

from Lulu and Marula gives skin the TLC it needs to feel and look fresh as a daisy. It is 

conveniently packed in travel-sized bottles and includes a cleansing balm, two-in-one 

purifying face -mask and polish, glow-inducing refreshing tonic mist and deliciously 

lightweight purifying treatment oil. Available online at www.luluandmarula.co.za for 

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Make a toast with some bubbly 

Enjoy the Publik Saltare ‘Brut Nature’ MCC NV for any type 

of celebration. Whether it’s for your wedding guests or 

the bachelorette party, this champagne is suitable for 

any occasion. It spends a minimum of 18 months on 

the lees, with no added sugar or sulphur, and with fruity 

aromas accompanied by brioche and biscuity notes, it’s a 

refreshing bubbly that, after first sip, is increasingly hard 

to say no to. The champagne retails for R220 online at 

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March 2020 Get It Bloemfontein 7

Rudi, Marlize, Rudi Junior and Pieter 

van Rooyen 

Faith Edem and Michaela Kruger 

Vianca de Meillon, Bonita Saaiman and Wendy Koch 

Wellness Day 

Santie Coetzee and Delia Bukes 

The second edition of the Pretty Gardens Wellness Day presented 

by Redstar Agency took place on Saturday 1 February. Thank you to 

FNB for partnering with this exciting event to make it an even bigger 

success. 

Reuse somers uitverkoping nou aan! 

Tot 50% afslag op sekere items. 

Eksklusiewe Damesklere

Lucy Sehloho and Coreen Jooste 

Lene’ du Toit and Chantelle Oosthuizen 

Nida Olivier and Marianka de Jonge 

Wedding 

Expo 

Ladies of Bloemfontein attended a fun Bridal Expo at Urth 

Garden Centre for their Wedding Day inspiration and were part 

of fun workshops. 

Alicia du Toit and Nadia van Dyk 

Nastelle and Charlene van Biljon and Choppie 

Engelbrecht 

Bianca 

Clidean 

and 

Swiegelaar 

Wilri Basson, 

and Jani 

Mariska 

van 

Agenbag 

der Merwe 

and Zana Erasmus

Karla 

het haar oog op die bal 

Wêreldberoemde Suid-Afrikaanse netbalspeler, Karla Pretorius, gesels met ons 

oor haar warrelwind-jaar van 2019 en haar planne vir die toekoms. 

Text: SUANNE ENGELBRECH Photos : RHONA KLOPPER Make-up: ESTIE SWART ARTISTRY 

Om as Speler van die Jaar op die 

Netball Scoop’s Player of the Yeartoekennings 

in Liverpool asook 

2019-Speler van die Jaar in die Netbalwêreldbekertoernooi 

aangewys te 

word, is ‘n eer wat nie elke sportvrou 

beskore is nie. Wêreldberoemde 

Suid-Afrikaanse netbalspeler, Karla 

Pretorius, het met Get It gesels oor die 

warrelwind-jaar wat sy agter die rug 

het. 

Karla is ‘n spanspeler en beskou dit 

as die rede waarom netbal so gepas 

is vir haar. “Op skool was ek aan alle 

sportsoorte blootgestel. My ouers het 

altyd gesê ek kan aan alles deelneem.” 

Sy het van tennis tot krieket op skool 

gespeel maar eintlik altyd meer tuis 

gevoel in spansport. “Ek onthou 

hoedat die netbaltoere op skool vir 

almal ‘n hoogtepunt was. Jy was deel 

van ‘n span, ‘n groep maats, wat veral 

vir my baie opwindend was.” 

Karla het in Pretoria grootgeword en 

haar skooljare daar deurgebring. Ná 

skool het sy besluit om in te skryf by 

die Universiteit van die Vrystaat, wat 

bekend is vir sy netbalprestasies. Sy 

het ook hier plek in ‘n koshuis gekry. Sy 

vertel dat sy nie ‘n dag spyt was hieroor 

nie. “Die universiteitslewe was vir my 

iets besonders.” 


Karla het begin om Menslike 

Bewegingskunde te swot en later 

oorgeslaan na Dieetkunde. “Omdat ek 

vir die universiteit netbal gespeel het, 

het sporttoere my baie weggehou 

van die kampus. Ek is vandag baie 

dank verskuldig aan my fakulteit wat 

my die kans gegee het om my liefde 

vir die sport uit te leef en terselfdertyd 

my liefde vir netbal uit te leef.” 

In 2011 begin Karla saam met die 

Suid-Afrikaanse netbalspan, wat 

bekend staan as die Spar Proteas, 

toer. Hier het sy haar netballoopbaan 

begin opbou en al hoe meer 

ondervinding opgedoen. Later in 

dieselfde jaar, maak sy haar debuut 

by die 2011-Netbal-wêreldbeker as 

lid van die SA nasionale netbalspan, 

die Spar Proteas. “Tydens my tyd as 

‘n SA netbalspeler het ek regtigwaar 

‘n wonderlike tyd beleef, ook met my 

studies tussendeur. Baie mense dink 

as jy ‘n atleet wil word in enige sport, 

jy direk ná skool vir ‘n nasionale span 

moet speel of aan ‘n sportklub moet 

behoort om iets te bereik, maar ek 

dink mens kan die beste van albei 

wêrelde hê.” 

In 2015 kry Karla ‘n kans om in Sydney, 

Australië, en ook in Engeland netbal te 

speel en dié spanne te verteenwodig. 

“Baie netbalspelers wat professioneel 

wil speel, kan dit nie in Suid-Afrika 

doen nie. Die sport kwalifiseer nie as ‘n 

professionele sport nie, wat beteken 

jy word nie daarvoor betaal nie.” Karla 

bring die helfte van haar jaar oorsee 

en die ander helfte in SA deur. Sy 

speel tans klubnetbal vir Australië 

en Engeland, en keer terug na SA 

wanneer die Proteas se ligas begin. 

Tydens Wêreldbeker-toernooie, wat 

elke vier jaar plaasvind, speel sy vir 

Suid-Afrika se Proteas. 

Karla vertel, “Jy kan as netbalspeler 

oorsee ‘n gesinslewe hê en ‘n 

volhoubare leefstyl geniet.” In haar 

vrye tyd bied sy netbalwerkswinkels 

aan vir ‘n paar netbalklubs. Sy word 

ook gereeld genooi om skolespanne 

af te rig. “Ek is baie lief daarvoor om 

my passsie en liefde vir die sport met 

ander te deel.” 

Karla se liefde vir gemeenkapswerk 

het gemaak dat sy reeds by 

baie projekte oorsee betrokke 

is. “In Australië werk ek as ‘n 

gemeenskapsontwikkelingsbeampte. 

Ons loods verskeie projekte in die 

gemeenskap en maak mense deel 

daarvan.” Sy vertel dat sy graag 

wanneer sy uittree uit netbal by 

‘n skool sou wou aansluit as 

netbalorganiseerder. “Ek wil 

graag my kennis oordra aan 

ander. Dit is vir my iets om 

te oorweeg wanneer ek nie 

meer professioneel netbal 

speel nie.” 

Karla en haar man, 

Werner, het mekaar 

as studente 

aan die Universiteit van die Vrystaat 

ontmoet. Werner doen sy deel as haar 

sportbestuurder en volgens hulle 

lê albei van hulle se hart steeds in 

Bloemfontein. Vir hulle is en sal die 

Vrystaat altyd hul tuiste wees. “Mense 

vra gedurig of ons vir altyd oorsee 

gaan bly en of ons gaan terugkom 

huis toe. Vir ons is dit ‘n uitgemaakte 

saak dat ons wel in die toekoms 

sal teurgkeer na Bloemfontein. Die 

geleenthede in Bloemfontein word by 

die dag meer, ons sien dit.” 



Klink ‘n glasie op 

KolleGin 

‘n Grappie wat oornag ‘n suksesstorie geword 

het, bring nuwe betekenis aan ‘mooi drankies’ 

wanneer drie geurige, lewenslustige ginvervaardigers 

uiting gee aan hul kreatiwiteit. 

Text: SUANNE ENGELBRECHT Photos : SUPPLIED BY KOLLEGIN 


KolleGin-entrepreneurs, Annel Oosthuizen, Erina Cillié-du Preez en Elizma Maritz 

maak nie net ‘n heerlike glasie gin (of soos onder taalpuriste bekend, jenewer) 

nie, maar bring iets vir die connoisseursoog en -smaak na die tafel. Die unieke 

smaak en kwaliteit van die gin wat dié drie vroue produseer, beskryf nie net die 

drie vroue nie, maar ook die unieke smaak en kwaliteit van die gin wat hulle 

produseer. 

Vroue word dadelik aangetrek deur die pragtige drankie, en wanneer dit 

boonop soos heuning op die tong val, praat dit met die vroulike DNA. “Ek is 

nie ‘n groot drinker nie,” vertel Elizma, “maar toe ek en Annel een aand saam 

braai, maak Annel die mooiste glasie gin met allerande bessies en blare in. Dié 

pragtige drinkie het my onmiddellik bekoor. Annel maak toe ‘n grap, ‘ons kan 

ons eie gin vervaardig’, en so word die idee om ons eie gin-reeks te vervaardig ‘n 

werklikheid.” 

Erina, wat eintlik ‘n wynmaker met goeie boerderykennis is, het aan boord 

gekom en dit was die begin van groot dinge vir dié drie ambisieuse mammas. 

KolleGin is vir die eerste keer bekendgestel op die 2018-BruidSkou in 

Bloemfontein, en later in dieselfde jaar by die Vrystaat Kunstefees. “Die terugvoer 

het ons wildste drome oortref. Ons was absoluut in verwondering oor die 

reaksie van die mense van Bloem. Wat ons 

Wat meer wil ‘n 

vrou hê? Sy kan ‘n 

glasie gin geniet en 

terselfdertyd goed 

voel oor haarself. 

handelsmerk so spesiaal maak, is dat ons 

nie net op gin fokus nie, maar eeder op die 

vrou en vrouwees. Vir ons gaan dit om die 

mooi. Ons maak dit mooi en dít maak KolleGin 

so spesiaal. Baie vroue het eers gedink dat 

KolleGin badskuim is omdat dit so mooi verpak 

is,” lag Annel. 

Die drie Bloemfontein-vriendinne staan vir 

niemand terug wanneer dit by hul passie kom 

nie. Gin-vervaardiging is ‘n dominante bedryf 

in die manswêreld, maar hulle laat nie op hulle 

wag nie. “Ons maak ons gin spesifiek vir die 

vrou en dit onderskei ons van ons manlike 

eweknieë. Ons handelsmerk draai om vroue en wat vir hulle mooi en aanloklik is; 

hulle is ons teikenmark,” verduidelik Elizma. 

Volgens die drie is hulle nie sku vir kompetisie nie, hulle is hier om iets lekkers 

saam te doen en pret daarmee te hê. Elizma sê, “Ons doen dit nie om geld te 

maak nie. Ons demonstreer daarmee ons liefde om iets moois te maak en dit 

met die mense daarbuite te deel.” 

Vandag se vrou het die begeerte om jonk te voel en te lyk, daarom is besluit op 

die naam KolleGin. Vir die drie vriendinne bind dit die beste van albei wêrelde 

mooi saam in een pakket. 

KolleGin kom in vier geure: Rosé, wat ‘n mooi pienk skynsel het en baie romanties 

voorkom; Chocmint, wat ‘n baie vars smaak het; Original, gesofistikeerd, sag en 

met prominente gingeure, en laastens Rooibos, wat trots Suid-Afrikans is met 

bekende heuning-en-rooibos- geure. “Ons is mal oor die Chocmint-gin, net 

omdat daar geen ander gin-handelsmerk daar buite is wat dieselfde geure in gin 

gebruik nie,” spog Erina. 

Die KolleGin-vroue vervul nie net die rol van ma-wees nie maar is ook sakevroue 

wat ‘n doel in die lewe wil bereik en ‘n impak wil maak. “Die eerste ding wat 

ons altyd vir mekaar sê, is om op jouself te fokus en nie op ander of op die 

kompetisie nie. Jy moet jou eie identiteit uitleef.” 

Die geesdrif wat die drie uitstraal, borrel oor. “Ons is altyd entoesiasties en 

verskriklik trots op wat ons bereik het. Ons sien uit na die toekoms. Vir ons is dit 

‘gaan groot of gaan huis toe’. Die volgende stap is die maan.” 

Nog ‘n produk wat deur KolleGin verkoop word, is kollageenpoeier, wat deesdae 

baie gewild onder vroue is. Kollageen is ‘n eetbare proteïn wat menslike vel 

van binne af laat gloei. Wat meer wil ‘n vrou hê? Sy kan ‘n glasie gin geniet en 

terselfdertyd goed voel oor haarself. 

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which includes a theme hotel, spa and various 

restaurants. Game drives are on the offering for 

the patient’s family while he or she is hospitalised. 

Emoya has 24-hour security which ensures total 

safety for patients and visitors. EmoyaMed also has 

a modern kitchen and in-house chef insuring 5-star 

hotel catering in a hospital environment. 

The first phase of EmoyaMed consists of 40 beds 

which are all electrical, 6 Intensive Care beds, 

including an isolation ICU bed with its own ensuite 

bathroom. Only state-of-the-art equipment is 

installed with all monitoring devices linked wireless 

to a central console in the nursing station. 

EmoyaMed has a fully equipped rehab gym with 

a heated hydro pool, X-ray machine which is 

fully operational, a state-of-the-art casualty with 

procedure and scope room, pharmacy services 

and a great coffee station. The second phase of 

EmoyaMed will soon follow with the rest of the 

beds and a theatre complex, which will include 

laminar flow theatres and additional ICU beds as 

well as 85 beds, including 25 ICU beds and full 

radiology with MRI and CT scanner. 

EmoyaMed Private Hospital: 

Emoya Estate 

7 Frans Kleynhans Street, Bloemfontein 

Tel 051-0114040 

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Dermatological French 

Laboratoire SVR’s Hydraline 

Riche is an intense moisturising 

cream, promising 24 hour 

hydration, comfort and radiance. 

R210. Laboratoire SVR 

Physiopure Micellar Water is 

perfect for women looking for 

make-up removal in a single step. 

It works on face, eyes and lips 

and has a non-sticky finish. R277. 

Available from Clicks. 

NUXE Crème Fraiche de Beauté 

Cream is a moisturising cream 

with plant milks and algae extract 

and promises a whopping 48-hour 

hydration. It also soothes and 

protects the skin from pollution, 

leaving the skin looking fresh, 

soft and full all day long. R495 

from Woolworths, Truworths and 

Foschini. 

For a moisture-loaded 

cream for your face, 

try Filorga Hydra– 

Filler Pro-youth 

Boosting Moisturiser, 

which helps the skin 

to self-regulate its 

moisture levels and 

also prevents moisture 

from being lost. R905 

Filorga’s Anti-ageing 

Micellar Solution is an 

anti-ageing cleansing 

formulation that allows 

you to clean your skin 

and remove make-up 

in one single step, with 

no need to rinse. R450. 

Both from Edgars. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO. 

365 Skin Workout‘s Skin Hydrating Serum deeply moisturises and re-plumps skin 

to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Great for refreshing the delicate eye area, too. R775. 

The Ultimate Day hydrates and promotes a healthy skin barrier, visibly improving the 

appearance and texture of the skin. R530. Both from Sorbet stores. • Elizabeth Arden 

Visible Difference Replenishing HydraGel Complex is a lightweight, oil-free gel cream 

that provides continuous hydration for a full 24 hours. It also evens skin tone and texture 

and minimises the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. R315 from Edgars, Foschini 

and Woolworths • Exuviance Deep Hydration Treatment is a water-gel formula that 

simply melts into your skin, refilling deep moisture reserves and neutralising daily 

environmental damage while you sleep. R920. Details: genop.co.za/stockists 

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Just add 

WATER 

Moisturise, moisturise, 

moisturise is our 

mantra this month 

For moisture-loaded products for hair, we love Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream (R485) and Weighless Hydrating 

Mask (R555), just two of the incredible products in this range. It’s one of those ranges where you just can’t go wrong. 

Details: moroccanoil.com/za • Great, too, is the Biosense range ... this Hydrate Shampoo (R170) and Hydrate Conditioner 

(R180) are regular products in our shower. Details: biosense.co.za • For powerful anti-ageing without irritation, try the Bio- 

Hydrating Cream from NeoStrata’s Restore range. High strength, it’s designed to reduce the visible signs of ageing, 

exfoliates and restores a healthy looking texture and is suitable for even the most sensitive skin. R531 Details: genop.co.za/ 

stockists • Gatineau Aquamemory Concentrate is an intensive light-weight serum designed to dramatically boost moisture 

levels, providing immediate and long-lasting relief for tight, dry skin. R930, from Woolworths, Truworths & Dis-Chem. • GOSH 

Copenhagen’s Micellar Cleansing Water (R195), which purifies the skin while reducing shine and visible pores, is one of 

the exceptional products in this range. Also look out for the 24 Hour Moisture Cream (R395) and 24 Hour Moisture Gel 

(R395). You’ll find them at Edgars. 






GIN 

-TYD IS 

ALTYD 

Die dames van KolleGin deel 

van hul beste resepte. 

BITTERSOET KOLLEGIN-FLOAT 

In jou glas 

Sny bessies van jou keuse en pak in 

lae. (Ons het aarbeie en bloubessies 

gebruik) 

2 balletjies vanilla-roomys 

KolleGin Rosé-gin 

Eetbare blinkers en roosblare vir 

mooimaak. 

Maak jou glas vol met pienk Tonic 

Water en geniet! 


Moonlight Market 

@ Pretty Gardens Centre 

An evening 

under the stars 

Gifts • Art • Décor 

great fun for the whole family 

CHOCMINT KOLLEGIN SLUSH 

In your glass 

Chocmint KolleGin gin. (We used a Martini 

glass) 

Crush together: Ice, 2 mint leaves, 2 blocks 

of peppermint crisp chocolate. 

Pour crushed ice mix over gin to fill the 

glass and top glass with blue Tonic Water. 

Add edible glitter and mint leaves as 

decoration. 

27 March 2020 

17:00 - 21:00 

• Free Entrance 

• Music & Entertainment 

• Restaurants Open till late 

ENJOY! 

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That one 

SPECIAL 

day 



Your wedding day is your 

special day, never to be 

forgotten. It is time to think 

outside the box and have 

fun on your wedding day 

with pops of colour, exciting 

settings and striking outfits. 

Bloemfontein is filled with 

hidden gems that can bring 

your wedding day to life! No 

need to travel far and wide 

to get what you deserve, 

Bloemfontein is here for you.

Bachelorette party 

destinations for every 

bride-to-be 

A bachelorette party is the 

perfect excuse to party up 

a storm or bond with your 

bffs in a different city or even 

country. Whether you’re 

looking for a Las Vegas kind 

of partying, a wine-filled 

weekend, an Airbnb 

sleepover or a Balineseinspired 

‘eat pray love’ 

vacation, the options 

are endless. Depending 

on the bride-to-be’s 

personal style, there’s a 

great destination for a

celebration somewhere out there. 

For the wine-loving bride-to-be, 

consider throwing a vineyard 

bachelorette party trip with wine 

tastings and a tour of various wineries. 

Plan on touring three to five vineyards, 

and have a different game or activity 

to do at each venue. Start it off with 

some icebreaker games at the first 

venue, so guests can get to know one 

another. Then plan yard games, wineor 

wedding-related games, or crafting 

sessions at the remaining wineries. 

Along with tasting the different wines, 

these activities will keep this vineyard 

bachelorette party action packed 

and fun for everyone. Have a filled 

picnic basket on one of the farms with 

the girls. Choose from vineyards in 

Franschhoek such as Boschendal or 

Babylonstoren. 

A celebration at the beach makes 

for the perfect ocean backdrop and 

coastal colour palettes. Whether you’re 

going for an upscale vibe or a relaxed 

vibe, a seaside shower highlights 

the best parts of summer and is 

amendable to any vibe. A beachside 

shower does not mean bonfires and 

beach towels. Include all the elements 

you would for a more formal setting 

such as a table, beautiful déco, lovely 

chairs and placemats. Choose wooden 

furniture, as it will be sturdy on the 

beach sand. The bride and guests 

should rather arrive an hour before 

sunset, that way more beach-goers 

would have already have left the area. 

Ensure you keep the gifts away from 

the sun and always keep the bride 

and guests hydrated with fruit infused 

water that makes for the perfect drinks 

table. Serve canapés and food that 

don’t need to be warmed up and 

are easy to eat. After the formalities, 

incorporate water activities or just have 

light- hearted fun on the beach with 

sand between your toes. 

For the zen bride-to-be who wants the 

last few moments of her unwedded 

days to be peaceful and filled with 

spa treatments, meditation and great 

cuisine, an ‘eat pray love’ themed 

bachelorette party will be the perfect 

spiritual escape. Escape to a serene 

destination such as Mpumalanga for 

a weekend away packed with spa 

treatments, brunch, mountainous 

views and even a game drive at 

the Kruger National Park. For an 

international experience, book a 

trip to Bali where the ‘eat pray love’ 

phenomenon all started. 

For the party girl, book an Airbnb 

house for the weekend to a party 

capital with great nightlife such as 

Long Street in Cape Town, Florida 

Road in Durban or Sandton in 

Johannesburg. Ensure the house 

has all the necessities for a perfect 

weekend away: pool, balcony, enough 

bedrooms, a spacious lounge and 

make sure it is safe. Book a house 

close to the central party spots for 

convenience. Have an itinerary for the 

weekend such as having a brunch 

spread at the house with bottomless 

mimosas, a game night before 

partying, a pyjama party and of course, 

a jam-packed weekend of partying and 

trying out new spots.

Wedding TRENDS 

to look out for in 2020 

Text: WANDILE JAMA Photos : FLAMMING FIRE PHOTOGRAPHY Make-up: ESTIE SWART ARTISTRY AND RONEL LE ROUX 

Models: ACE Models Bloemfontein • Bouquets: BLOM online • Grooms Suits: Kasi Fleva • Headpieces: JO by Johane’ Borchard • Lighting: 

Lighticles • Location: Reizis Square Bridal Dresses: Baptiste • Decor: Grandroom Design • Flower arrangements: The Grand Botanist 


With every new year comes new engagements, new seasons, new fashion ideas 

and décor trends. With the new year in full swing and the start of a new decade, 

the rules are out. Colour is the new neutral, mismatched bridesmaids’ dresses are 

the new standard, dried flowers are the new specialty bloom, and sustainable 

practices have become the new expectation. Keep reading for 2020’s wedding 

trends you should look out for. 

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WEDDING TRENDS 

Branches and pot plants 

can bring a unique 

intrigue to your altar 

setup. This look is also a 

reminder that, though 

twigs may often feel 

bohemian, they look 

right at home and 

create a classic feel for 

your romantic nuptials. 

They also add a timeless 

element to the setting of 

the service. 

Pops of greenery, 

mustard and coral are 

hues which can be 

incorporated in your 

wedding decoration and 

attire. Pop your favourite 

hue in unexpected places 

like the glassware, chairs 

and napkins to elevate 

your wedding even 

further. The hues also 

add a modern yet classic 

touch to the wedding. 


Displaying a swing at your 

cocktail reception or after-party 

gives your wedding a playful 

element. The interactive design 

element will add a touch of 

nostalgia to your celebration 

that anyone can appreciate. 

Yes, swings aren’t the most 

traditional décor option, but 

when properly displayed, they 

can enhance your wedding 

aesthetic. A swing can offer a 

relaxed, hometown look to any 

outdoor wedding. Decorate it 

according to the theme of your 

big day and be sure to surprise 

and impress guests. 




Text: WANDILE JAMA Photos : WILLEM JANSE VAN VUUREN Make-up: LANÉ PANNELL STUDIO LUX 


Classic blue is the pantone 

colour of the year. The classic, 

elegant colour has been 

making an appearance more 

and more as of late. The blue 

hue is elegant in its simplicity 

and the different shades of 

blue can be complemented 

with neutral and earthy tones 

in your wedding decoration 

for the cocktail hour and 

reception area. 




Text: WANDILE JAMA Photos : WILLEM JANSE VAN VUUREN Make-up: LANÉ PANNELL STUDIO LUX 


A non-traditional wedding dress and groom’s suit offer a modern couple a 

chance to express their individuality for an ultra-special occasion without 

taking away from the most flattering styles. Brides are now opting for 

wedding dress styles and shades that are as one-of-a-kind as they are. Nonwhite 

hues bring vibrancy, personality and intrigue to any wedding, and 

are great for the bride who wants to stand out. The coloured suits for the 

groom is a trend to look out for, with the coral hues being a playful way for 

grooms to express themselves. 



Your wedding party deserves to be 

pampered as much as you on your big 

day. Still wondering what to get your 

groomsmen? You are in luck because 

Mimosa Mall has some amazing gifts 

and accessories for you. Your wedding 

party deserve all the spoils such as 

socks, shoes and men’s cologne to 

name a few. These are all items that 

help create a lasting memory and add 

that special touch to your wedding. Spoil 

your groomsmen and head to Mimosa 

Mall. 

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Visit STA Travel for all inclusive 

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1. Edgars Beauty: Perfume for him • 2. Moors: the perfect pair of socks • 3. Kasi Fleva: has the perfect fit • 4. HDL Jewellers: make 

sure his on time • 5. Moors: put a ring on it • 6. STA Travel: takes you on honeymoon • 7. Carve Biltong Workshop: the perfect 

pre-wedding snack • 8. Mellins I-style Optometrists: for fashionable eye wear 

Visit the Mimosa Mall Facebook page for these offerings and more

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Your wedding party is one of the most 

important elements to your wedding. They 

are there to help you get ready on the 

day and share in every small moment to 

celebrate you. Spoil them with beautiful 

gifts to thank them for sharing in one of 

life’s biggest moments. Mimosa Mall has 

the perfect items and gifts for you to show 

your gratitude like make-up, perfume and 

jewellery - Mimosa Mall has that something 

special waiting for you. 

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FOR her 

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9. Maison Costa: for the perfect curls • 10. Edgars Beauty: Kelso for that picture perfect moment • 11. Clicks: Cake 

Wash your hair deserves a posh wash • 12. Luggage & Leather: for traveling on the go • 13. EVO Boutique Salon: 

Choose Carmen Perfume and dream nails for your perfect day • 14. HDL Jewellers: for the pearly finish • 15. Luggage & 

Leather: travel in style • 16. Salon Yola: Aunt Jackie’s Curls And Coils Oh So Clean Moisturizing & Softening Shampoo


Headbands have 

become the new 

veil for modern 

brides. The trend has 

replaced the veil and 

adds a sophisticated 

and minimalistic 

ladylike touch to the 

wedding hairstyle. 

For a dramatic 

showstopper 

headband, opt for a 

dramatic feather and 

pearl-embellished 

headband. You 

will definitely turn 

heads! Make a bold 

statement with 

your accessories 

to showcase your 

personality. 

blomme 


How to entertain guests during 

cocktail hour 

The cocktail hour is one of the important parts of a wedding as it ties together 

the main events of a wedding. It is also when the wedding party takes pictures 

and allows guests to mingle, relax and have fun. In addition, it also helps guests 

and the wedding party transition from ceremony mode to party mode. Fill that 

gap between the ceremony and the reception with a little creativeness, a little 

thoughtfulness and these unique tips to create an experience you and your 

guests will love. 

Music can make or break a vibe, so take some extra time to choose the music 

for your cocktail hour. Think about how you want to make your guests feel. Do 

you want the energy to be light-hearted or do you want to set a more upbeat 

mood? That should dictate the music you choose. If you’ve hired a live band, it 

should be easy for them to create a mood that matches what they’ll be playing 

at the reception. But, if you’ve hired a DJ, we recommend doing some research 

and letting them know what style you want. If you want to go the extra mile, you 

could even make the music a surprise by hiring a mariachi band or brass band 

just for the cocktail hour. The music really is the cherry on top of a killer cocktail 

hour, so make it count! 

Design a lounge area for guests to relax! Creating a lounge area is a unique 

way to define a more casual space at your venue and allows you to infuse your 

personal style, whether mid-century modern or bohemian. Plus, it gives your 

guests a place to gather, relax, and hopefully meet some new people. You can 

make a lounge area as simple or as elaborate as you want. You just need comfy 

seating, a few end tables so guests can set down their drinks or plates, and a 

pretty rug to tie it all together. From there, you can add throw pillows, blankets, 

photos, and candles. And don’t be afraid to mix and match seating options, such 

as couches, chairs, floor pillows, and poofs. 

Create interactive food and drink stations. This could include anything from a 

cheese and wine pairing to a side-by-side whiskey tasting to a create-your-own 

cocktail bar. Interactive stations get guests out of their seats and give them 

something fun and delicious to try while they are waiting for the bridal party 

to arrive. If there will be children at your wedding, make sure to include an 

interactive element for them as well, such as adding fruit to sparkling water or 

creating a mix-and-match snack mix. 



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wonderful experience, but can also be filled with uncertain 

moments – that is why we have a baby clinic to support you 

in your parenting journey. 

Our dedicated team of nursing professionals are on hand 

to provide you with the support and advise you need for your little one. 

Our baby clinic offers the following services: 

Breastfeeding consultation and information sessions; 

Schedule immunisation for infants and toddlers; 

Antenatal classes presented by Sr. Roux; and 

Weekly weight checks for new-borns up to six weeks 

For more information contact our baby clinic at 

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Magic of Makalali 

Some of the best sightings SA reserves can offer. Charismatic field guides. 

And charming bush textures. An authentic African experience awaits 

Compiled by: Daniella Graham 

From seeking big and small game to telling bushveld tales, the field guides 

take you on an extraordinary African adventure. 

There’s something wonderfully romantic about Makalali River Lodge, and 

the bathtubs that overlook the reserve are one of the highlights. 

A Land Cruiser’s engine roars into 

action. Hippos groan. Buffaloes grunt. 

These are (some of ) the sounds of 

Africa. They surrounded us recently 

as we sat at a waterhole in the 

26000-hectare Aha Makalali Private 

Game Reserve near Hoedspruit. 

What was that? A lion growling? No, 

it was someone’s stomach grumbling 

… time for sundowners. It wasn’t long 

before we were standing with a cool 

G&T in one hand, a stick of dry wors 

in the other. Aware of the wildness 

around us. 

On our first afternoon game drive we’d 

already spotted two of the Big Five 

and, during our short stay, we’d go on 

to see a further two of these big game 

animals, as well as a pack of wild dogs 

hunting impalas. 

We couldn’t possibly take credit for 

spotting the game first – the field 

guides and trackers are excellent (they 

tell us they ‘eat their carrots’) and 

they’ve a great sense of humour. When 

the message ‘We want to see a spotted 

leopard,’ reached our field guide during 

a game of broken telephone, he 

laughed heartily and joked, ‘Oh, you 

want to see a spotted leopard? Today 

we were going to look for a plain one!’ 

We learnt tourism group, Tourvest 

is educating even more field guides 

through a fully-sponsored course at 

the Tourvest Field Guide Academy, 

based at the reserve. 

The field guides make sundowners 

far from ordinary. On our last evening, 

lanterns were set up in a circle at a 

spot in the reserve. A gin bar to one 

side. Comfy cushions scattered in the 

middle. It was ‘Bush TV’ at its finest. 

Impalas and wildebeest grazed a little 

distance away, while daring blackbacked 

jackals crept close to the 

snack table, hoping to score a piece 


The game-viewing experience continues at the 

lodges, even while you take a cool splash in the pool. 

Pictured here is the Main Lodge pool. 

of biltong. They didn’t! As darkness 

fell, we heard an unfamiliar sound … 

another of the Big Five! 

Yes, we’re bragging ... but with some 

of the best game viewing South 

African reserves can offer – trust 

us – it’s tough to leave the game 

drives. But the bush adventures 

continue at Makalali. You can 

choose to stay at the Main Lodge 

or River Lodge – both are set in the 

reserve without a boundary fence 

which fuels your authentic African 

experience. The décor, design and 

textures at these lodges scream 

bushveld, and swimming in any of 

the pools becomes a game-viewing 

experience. We watched warthogs 

wallowing in the mud near the Main 

Lodge pool. 

At night, an African tale and piece 

of sweet fudge was placed by our 

turned-down bed. One night, we 

found a little decorated box with 

a cute handmade pottery animal 

inside - ours was a zebra and there 

are six others in the collection. This 

lovely keepsake was crafted by 

artists from Gala Star – a company 

that enables underprivileged people 

to improve their lives by making art 

that’s sold in the tourism market. 


The luxurious rooms at the main 

lodge are hotel-like and cosy with 

a spacious bathroom … and an 

outdoor shower. You can get two 

rooms with an inter-leading door – 

handy for families. 

Planning a romantic getaway? 

Book for the River Lodge. Perfect 

for a honeymoon! And fret not 

when they don’t give you a key for 

your room – you don’t need one! 

The rooms’ design and decor are 

charmingly bona fide bushveld – 

think a mosquito net-draped bed, 

cosy fireplace and comfy seat on 

the veranda. And you’ll probably feel 

very, very clean because who could 

resist a splash in the oh-so-appealing 

outdoor shower, indoor shower and 

bathtub overlooking the reserve. The 

bathrooms are so impressive they 

Make a booking 

have a bay window seating area, for 

goodness sake! 

A bush holiday isn’t really complete 

without dinner in a boma … try the 

sweet home-made bread and the 

venison meat dishes which have 

a uniquely African touch – think 

kudu potjie or crocodile sosaties. 

It’s definitely a ditch-the-diet kind 

of holiday … in-between brekkie, 

lunch and dinner there are pregame 

drive snacks – like decadent 

choc-chip cookies in the mornings 

and afternoon high tea – as well as 

bush coffees and sundowners in the 

reserve. 

In short ... when the toughest part 

of your day is dodging wayward 

hanging branches as your field 

guide seeks a terrific sighting, you 

know you’re in a magical place. 

Main Lodge superior rooms from R4520 a person sharing, for a maximum of two 

people a room and one child under the age of three in a cot. There are interleading 

rooms for a maximum of two people a room and children over the age of 

two will need their own bed, and are charged at 50 per cent of the adult-sharing 

rate. River Lodge suites from R6225 a person sharing with a maximum of two 

adults a suite. There’s one family suite for two adults and three children under the 

age of 12, charged at 50 per cent of the adult-sharing rate. These rates include 

all meals, two game drives daily and a one per cent tourism levy, but exclude 

conservation levy. Details: 010-442-5888, aha.co.za and cro@aha.co.za 


Spoil 

March 

Skin fitness. It’s a thing. 

We’ve got a 

365-Skin Workout 

pack, containing a mask, 

serum and moisturiser, to 

give away. To enter, simply 

visit our Facebook page (Get 

It National Magazines) where 

you’ll find the competition. 

Entries close 

March 20. 

Skin Fitness is the new park run ... without 

the sweat towel or running shoes. It’s the 

new way to treat, train and build your skin 

back to life. It’s a fitness-first skincare range, 

brand new in South Africa, and we love it! 

Building your skin’s strength from day to 

day, every day of the year, the 365-Skin 

Workout range includes Renew (for ageing 

skin), Bright (for hyper pigmented skin), 

Restore (for sensitive skin) Balance (for 

problematic skin) and Healthy (for all skin 

types). There are essentials (cleansers, toners, 

exfoliators), moisturisers (for day and night), 

specialised creams (think eyes), serums 

(including an amazing Vitamin C serum), 

masks (we love Instant Radiance) and a sun 

cream. The range is available exclusively at 

Sorbet Spas. Details: sorbet.co.za 


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