Ballito Umhl - NOV 2020
Let's celebrate the start of Summer and the end of 2020! Meet Umhlanga’s coolest Barista duo. WIN a weekend away for the family. African flavours at Simbithi’s Fig Tree. Amazing MAKEOVER for a Sheffield Beach bachelor flat.
Let's celebrate the start of Summer and the end of 2020! Meet Umhlanga’s coolest Barista duo. WIN a weekend away for the family. African flavours at Simbithi’s Fig Tree. Amazing MAKEOVER for a Sheffield Beach bachelor flat.
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Cover: Christy Ann du Plessis<br />
Shot by: Chris Allan Photo: 083 441 3144,<br />
www.chrisallanphoto.co.za<br />
Makeup: Kylie Black, @madeup_bykylie<br />
Dress: Bianca Warren, www.biancawarren.com, 031<br />
566 3570, @BiancaWarrenSA<br />
Floral backdrop: Love Laugh, <strong>Ballito</strong> Lifestyle Centre,<br />
www.lovelaugh.co.za, 083 875 4263, @LoveLaughSA<br />
Shoot location: Coco De Mer Boutique Hotel and<br />
Fiamma Grill Italian restaurant: 63 Compensation<br />
Beach Road, <strong>Ballito</strong>, 032 946 1029<br />
<strong>NOV</strong>EMBER <strong>2020</strong><br />
contents<br />
Why don’t you…<br />
2 Visit a market (yes, they’re back!), take a long, beautiful stroll on the<br />
beach (for the environment) and do your bit for the Sunflower Fund!<br />
Wish List<br />
6 Celebrating all the flavours and spoils of summer<br />
People<br />
8 Take a look at who we bumped into at two awesome<br />
North Coast events this month!<br />
12 Celebrity trainer and mother of three ... meet our cover girl<br />
from Mtunzini Christy Ann du Plessis<br />
14 Passionate about the sea and open water swimming ocean guide<br />
John McCarthy shares his priceless water safety advice<br />
Health & Beauty<br />
18 The <strong>Umhl</strong>anga trail running group has been going strong for a full<br />
decade - we meet the man who started it all<br />
20 For truly natural beauty ... try these awesome DIY beauty recipes!<br />
22 Teresa is helping people make the necessary changes to improve<br />
their health and quality of life<br />
24 Is your body summer-ready?!<br />
26 Fashion and art merge at <strong>Umhl</strong>ali’s trendy Dala Art Bar<br />
28 Fashion never felt this good - spoil yourself and give back!<br />
Food & Drink<br />
30 Meet your barista: We met up with two of <strong>Umhl</strong>anga’s coolest<br />
baristas from Rox Coffee Company on the promenade<br />
32 Venishree Mayer went from a quiet life in the small farming town of<br />
Darnall to becoming an award-winning olive oil producer<br />
38 The Fig Tree’s Kenyan-born senior sous chef Godfrey brings flavours<br />
of Africa to the restaurant’s new menu<br />
celebrations<br />
42 We discover a hidden gem tucked away from the hustle and bustle<br />
and perfect for an intimate event, gathering or celebration<br />
44 Winding down ... how are you celebrating the end of <strong>2020</strong>?<br />
46 Do something completely different with your friends or colleagues<br />
for some fun this year and host a cooking class! Take a look at ours ...<br />
50 Christmas is not cancelled ... and nor is the much-loved<br />
Christmas Fair Fund’s annual Christmas Fair!<br />
HOMES AND GARDENS<br />
52 Take a look at this marvellous bachelor flat makeover<br />
56 See how small changes really can make a big difference<br />
58 Incorporate the ancient art of macramé into your garden<br />
19910 copies distributed (January - March <strong>2020</strong>)<br />
November <strong>2020</strong> Get It • <strong>Ballito</strong> <strong>Umhl</strong>anga 01
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