Pretoria - Nov 2020

PRETORIA 

Bring Africa to 

your kitchen 

with safari foods 

Epic mountain 

biking at De Hoop 

Happiness is … 

wine & exciting reads 

Behind the 

mic with 

Pretoria FM’s 

Esmarie Yssel 

BACK TO 

NATURE 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

[PAGENO] Get It Joburg West [MONTH] [YEAR] NOVEMBER 2020

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CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU... 

05 Get a taste of what’s to come this November 

06 Half a dozen reads, great wine and irresistible chocs 

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WISH LIST 

08 Summer time ... and the living’s so easy 

PEOPLE 

10 We caught up with well-known Esmarie Yssel in between her tight 

deadlines to find out just how she is making (air)waves in her career. 

12 Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Harris Hlungwani started his own 

catering company and is on his way to opening a pop-up restaurant. 

10 Elani Dekker is no newbie to the silver screen and is quickly starting 

to make a name for herself in the film industry. 

THIS MONTH WE’RE ... 

16 Flying into November with optimism soaring high. From 

let’s-go-natural fashion to local designs at affordable prices, from the 

bright hues of a tropical parrot (our beauty page is all Pretty Polly) to 

relaxing bath ideas for those looking for a more hedonistic treat. 

There’s also fantastic food from Africa plus must-try Summer dishes 

and cool-off refreshments. 

GARDENING 

30 Gardening for small spaces and amazing macramé for your patio 

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NOVEMBER 2020 

TRAVEL 

40 Get on your bike and enjoy the mountain biking experience at 

the wonderful De Hoop in the Cape 

WIN 

42 A case of The Garden Route Sauvignon Blanc ... 

our go-to-drink this Summer 

COVER LOOK 

Personality: Esmarie Yssel 

Make-up & hair: Elaine Boshoff from EA Academy West Rand 

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A hot date! 

Get ready ... November looks appetising 

Feast your eyes on all things vegan 

Get inspired and learn how to serve a plant-based feast this holiday season with 

the Vegan & Plant Powered Show. Whether you live a full-time ‘VGN’ life, are just 

trying out meat-free days, enjoy tantalising your taste buds with innovative plant- 

based food or are exploring sustainable and 

eco-friendly products, this one-day virtual 

show offers a great online experience you 

won’t want to miss! You’ll even be able 

to engage with top chefs, ask them 

questions, join in an interactive 

masterclass and meet them in 

the Vegan & Meet area. The show 

takes place on November 28 

from 11am to 5pm. R120. Details: 

veganandplantpoweredshow.com 

If you’re a dedicated Banter, trying to cut out sugar, high carbs and embracing high-fat 

foods, or just someone who strives to live a healthier lifestyle, the Banting Real Food 

Market caters for your needs. Open on the first and third Saturday of the month from 

9am to 2pm at Brooklyn Mall. Details: Facebook, Banting Real Food Market Pretoria. 

Munch on goodness 

At a time when we all need a little good 

news, we’ve got some for you! For 

the past six years the award-winning 

organic and sustainable whole-food 

delivering company, Munching 

Mongoose’s fresh food goodies were 

only available in Joburg. Well, we’re 

delighted to let you know that through 

its online store, you can subscribe to 

have a bundle of fresh organic, local 

and seasonal food products delivered 

to your doorstep! The company is now 

conveying delicious and healthy food 

right to your home every week … 

simply choose your box, wait for your 

delivery and voila! you have healthy 

groceries for the next seven days. 

Details: munchingmongoose.co.za 

Grab the popcorn 

The holiday season is around the corner 

and we’ve got just the right movie to 

get you into the spirit. Jingle Jangle: A 

Christmas Journey follows Academy 

Award winner Forest Whitaker’s 

Jeronicus Jangle, a toymaker from the 

charming little town of Cobbleton. 

When Jangle’s most revolutionary 

invention, a magical toy named Buddy 

is stolen by a former apprentice, his 

smart little granddaughter takes it upon 

herself to retrieve it and help return the 

acclaimed toymaker to his former glory. 

(November 13 on Netflix.) • Be prepared 

for plenty of twists and turns in the 

British horror film, The Unfamiliar. When 

an army doctor returns home after a 

tour of duty she’s ecstatic to see her 

family – but something’s not quite right. 

Her husband is acting aloof and odd, 

seemingly hating his family members. 

At first, she attributes the strange things 

she sees to PTSD. But too many false 

memories and eerie happenings occur 

for her to be the only one suffering. 

(Now showing at a cinema near you). 


Book club 

Real life thrillers and in-your-dreams chick lit 

and great wine and a box of chocolates. Swoon 

The Family Holiday by Elizabeth Noble is just the most delightful book we’ve 

read in ages. It’s light and easy, with lovely characters you long to be your newbest-friends. 

Teenage angst, family tragedies, new wives and single dads and 

a holiday in a gorgeous luxury retreat in the country ... a warm, witty and really 

wonderful weekend read. • Equally as light and enjoyable is Sophie Kinsella’s 

irresistible new novel about falling in love with someone - but not necessarily 

with their life. A writing retreat in Italy and a holiday romance sounds lovely. 

But back home - with his eccentric, naked-sauna-loving family and her terribly 

behaved, shirt-shredding dog - things don’t look as rosy. We love a good chick lit 

read, and Love Your Life is really fun. 

06 Get It Magazine November 20 

There is so much to love about Groote Post Seasalter wine ... the elegance and purity of 

fruit, the vibrant acidity, the oyster shell minerality and saline finish, typical of Sauvignons 

from the maritime cool-climate Darling Hills terroir. Even the name captured the essence of 

the wine. Seasalter 2020 has just been released ... and it’s a summer beach escape in a bottle. 

Think grapefruit and zesty lime with hints of fynbos, sea-breeze and a touch of oak. Serve it with 

seafood, of course. Around R150 from wine merchants or groote-post-wines.myshopify.com

We’ve all done it. Thought 

about what we’d do if we won 

a couple of million on the Lotto. 

Who we’d share with. What we’d 

buy. Charities we’d support. 

For years, three couples have 

played the same six numbers 

on the lottery ... never winning 

more than a tenner. They’re 

the best of mates, until an 

untruth causes a small rift. And 

soon after that, bingo ... the 

six numbers come up ... just 

under 18 million pounds. One 

couple’s got the winning ticket. 

And they don’t want to share. 

In Just My Luck, Adele Parks 

looks at the dark side of money, 

at friendship and betrayal and 

good luck gone bad. 

We know Book Club’s all about 

books and wine. But salted caramel. 

And milk chocolate. And Lindt. As 

they say ... irresistible. They’re new, 

and you’ll find them at Woolies. 

Deep-cover police agents. Drug lords, smugglers and corrupt cops. International drug ring busts and foiled bank heists. 

Attempts to destabilise the country and threats to life and accusations of being an apartheid spy. Cop Under Cover reads 

like a fast-paced thriller. It’s the story of RS536 ... a terrific read by Johann van Loggerenberg. • Petrified flesh. Frozen cheeks. 

Breaking speed records to ensure survival in a harsh Antarctic winter. Scaling Dome Charlie, one of the highest summits on 

the Antarctic Ice Sheet. A hellish race against death. But also a childhood dream come true. A story of overcoming adversity 

through sheer willpower. Of seeing what’s possible when one has the support and love of family and friends. Dream of a 

Lifetime: Crossing Antarctica is Mike Horn’s story of crossing the South Pole unassisted ... a journey across 5 100 km (being 

the longest, most challenging route) by kite-ski and sled alone. It’s a daredevil’s first-hand account of realising a crazy dream. 

• From real life tension to the latest Tom Clancy thriller, with Jack Ryan Jr. When an unexpected - and unusually unfriendly 

- meeting with an ex-girlfriend in a Barcelona cafe ends with a bomb exploding, Jack stumbles into an international 

conspiracy that could well be something more than he can handle. Written by Mike Maden, Tomy Clancy’s Firing Point is 

gripping from start to finish. 


Wish list 

Summer time ... and the living’s so easy 

These beaded wrap bracelets are the prettiest way to accessorise 

a Summer outfit. Made from Japanese Miyuki glass beads in 

gorgeous colours (we fancy this teal and aqua option), and 

dainty charms, they’re elasticated and wrap comfortably 

round the average wrist six times. Wear one, or a few, for a 

colourful boho look. R350 from themakerycollection.com 

A breath of French air 

There’s a recipe in Jan - A Breath of French Air, for a biltong 

and crisp sandwich. Made with simple fresh white bread and 

Mrs Ball’s chutney, Jan get tears in his eyes when he eats it. 

There’s also one for a naartjie panna cotta with Rice Krispies 

chocolate rocks. Tastes of home in Nice, France. Lots of them. 

Cape seed loaf and mosbolletjies and his mother’s souttert. 

Loads and loads of more sophisticated dishes too ... many of 

them surprisingly easy. No surprise at all that they’re delicious. 

This, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s second book, is page 

after page of deliciousness ... and there are dishes you’ll make 

again and again. We’re off for a biltong and crisp sarmie. 

Penguin Random House, R490 

Tastes of Clifton 

Sun-bronzed skin. A warm Summer breeze. Soft golden 

sand. Icy, clear water that refreshes like no other. That’s 

Clifton. And we don’t need to be heading there these 

summer hols ... we can just make ourselves a cocktail with 

the new Clifton gin. Created by SA born Silvana Bottega 

(who describes it as liquid sunshine in a sip), the gin’s 

already won two gold medals. There are two versions ... 

Clifton 1 and Clifton 2 (just like the numbered protected 

coves of Clifton beaches). Clifton 1 is a sipping gin, all 

orange and lemon peel, lavender and fynbos, and is best 

served on the rocks. Clifton 2 - the cocktail gin - is eminently 

mixable. With hues of the sea, it’s all about marine and 

fynbos botanicals, cucumber and buchu, all working in 

harmony to capture the spirit of the Atlantic Ocean. The 

gins cost between R429 and R498 a bottle and you’ll find 

them at good bottlestores or on cliftongin.com 

Compiled by KYM ARGO 

08 Get It Magazine November 20

Taking inspiration from nature 

We’re lusting over this Wanderland Collective Oceanum round 

pouch bag. Made of velvet fabric printed with a hand-painted 

design inspired by the ocean - shells, textured mosses, algae and 

darting jellyfish - it comes with a detachable tassel and 

gold-coloured chain strap, which is long enough so the 

bag can be worn cross-body. It’s just the right size for your 

phone, lipstick and credit card. Plus it ticks the 

‘support local’ box ... it’s made here, with the design by 

local textile designer and artist Nicole Levenberg. There 

are few colours and designs to choose from ... we fancy 

this Moss version. R785 from equilibrio.co.za 

Africa from the air ... a collection of extraordinary images in one magnificent book 

The continent of Africa has always held an irresistible allure and fascination for aerial photographers Jay and Jan Roode, 

who, when they’re not taking visitors on bespoke aerial safaris, roam the skies, capturing awe-inspiring images of the natural 

wonders of far-flung regions. The pair have spent thousands of hours in their specially modified aircraft, and for more than a 

decade have flown to, and photographed, some of the most remote and spectacular wilderness areas of southern Africa. The 

magnificent Aerial Art is the culmination of their remarkable journey. With a vibrant collection of wild and enchanting images 

that are instantly recognisable by their unique style and approach, the photographs convey an intimacy with, and reverence 

for, the wilderness that reflects their passion for the conservation and preservation of the landscapes they’ve flown over. The 

book has a magnetic clip hardcover case, 65 glorious double-page spreads as well as a comprehensive index with a thumbnail 

of each image and a brief description at the back of the book. The book costs R980, but there’s also a limited run of 200 copies 

with an alternative cover, which costs R1960, which includes a R1000 gift voucher which can be used towards the purchase of 

a fine art print of any image in the book. You’ll find the book at Exclusive Books or order online from hphpublishing.co.za 


Making (air)waves 

Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. Photographer: JACO BOTHMA. Make-up & hair: ELAINE BOSHOFF. 

Esmarie in a nutshell: 

• A radio presenter she looks up to is Elana 

Afrika-Bredenkamp • She is a huge Lord of the 

Rings fan • You can make her day by telling 

a joke, clean her house or offering her baked 

cheesecake • She adds a lot of salt to her 

orange juice • She always falls asleep in the car 

when her husband is driving • If she can have 

any superpower she would like to be Wonder 

Woman. Listen to Esmarie every morning 

from 6am on 104.2FM or DStv 

channel 887. 


With more than a decade’s 

experience in the media industry, you 

might remember Esmarie’s friendly 

face from the SABC TV Afrikaans news 

bulletin when she embarked on her 

television news career. 

Six years later, and with ample 

heart-warming and interesting 

stories to tell, she called it quits at 

SABC News, joined the Pretoria FM 

team and quickly moved up the 

ranks, from output journalist and 

the current affairs production head 

to newsreader and presenter. She 

is now livening up our mornings as 

co-presenter of the Klankkoerant 

Oggend show. 

Esmarie’s day starts round about 4am 

for her to be on air at 6am. What you 

might not know is that she is not a 

morning person at all! Well, 

you wouldn’t say … 

‘The team – James Kemp, 

Anton Meijer, technical 

producer Tertius Pretorius 

and I – is all about chatting, 

joking, interacting with our 

audience while informing 

them with news bulletins 

and in-depth current 

affairs interviews. The last 

thing anyone wants to 

hear on the radio is a dull, 

boring personality. 

‘You have to be prepared 

to give a piece of yourself 

every time you go on air, 

listeners need to relate to 

you. Sometimes tongues twist or my 

brain, eyes and mouth malfunction 

when I read a story – but instead 

of burying my head in the sand, I 

embrace my oops moments and 

laugh just as loudly. Hearing that the 

listeners had just as good a chuckle 

about my ‘mistake’ makes my day.’ 

Although Esmarie has conducted 

interviews with numerous highprofile 

people, including ministers 

and former Public Protector Advocate 

Thuli Madonsela, human interest 

stories make her journo heart beat a 

little faster. 

‘Well, I won’t say no to an interview 

with Oprah Winfrey (although I would 

be seriously intimidated!). I’m always 

keen on whoever has a story to tell. 

I’m inspired by the ordinary people 

of our country and love sharing their 

stories. I believe it is the car guard, 

the man with only one arm and 

leg who I see in the gym every day, 

the teacher who steps in to ensure 

a 100 per cent matric pass rate for 

her learners and school in a needy 

community, who need to be seen 

and heard.’ 

As if tight deadlines don’t keep 

her busy enough, Esmarie is also a 

professional make-up artist, writer 

and poet. The latter resulted in her 

being approached by VivA Afrikaans, 

a platform where anyone can ask and 

learn anything about the Afrikaans 

language from the cream of the crop. 

Esmarie is part of their latest initiative, 

which is their online reading and 

She’s known as the only rose among 

the thorns on the breakfast show of the 

popular community radio station, Pretoria 

FM. Esmarie Yssel is as authentic as can be 

and always up for a good laugh, whether 

on or off-air. We caught up with her in 

between tight deadlines. 

listening library. Young and older 

children can read along with a 

professional voice artist, who teaches 

them to pronounce words correctly. 

‘Children’s reading skills have taken a 

tumble, which means that even firstyear 

students struggle to keep up 

at university because their reading 

isn’t up to standard. I’ve recorded 

13 short stories for VivA Afrikaans, 

with half a dozen different voices for 

animal characters.’ 

For Esmarie, putting pen to paper 

comes just as easy as breathing. Two 

of her articles – one on her bearded 

Collie’s osteosarcoma and one on 

how Afrikaans influenced her career 

– were published in different media. 

Finesse magazine approached her to 

write a motivational piece for their 

book Elkedagse Geluk and she has 

since contributed to a second book 

to be published towards the end of 

the year. And there’s no stopping 

Esmarie just yet. 

She’s just written a piece on tips one 

should keep in mind when travelling 

to New Zealand. 

‘While we drove through the 

breathtakingly beautiful North and 

South Island of New Zealand, I made 

notes of things I didn’t want to 

forget. As the list grew, I reworked 

it into a piece which I posted on 

Facebook ... a keepsake that my 

husband and I can dust off when we 

want to relive the experiences we 

had there. To my surprise, this was 

scooped up by AfriForum’s online 

platform for people 

living abroad, Worldwide, 

which published the 

full article in English 

and Afrikaans. 

‘I did the same when 

we travelled to 

Thailand earlier this 

year, and will surely do 

it again whenever we 

travel abroad.’ 

Esmarie is an all-round 

lover of life, and it goes 

without saying that her 

husband, the filmmaker 

Elrich Yssel, tops the list 

… however, she’s gets 

a twinkle in her eye 

with the mere mention of the two 

gentle giants, Bentley and Belle, in 

their lives. 

‘I’ll admit it, I always speak about my 

bearded collies, even without being 

asked. There are not enough words 

to describe how much I love them. 

Bentley is a cuddle bunny and Belle 

a busy bee ... they’ve bounced into 

our lives, stolen our bedroom and 

our hearts. I will walk through fire 

for them.’ 

After spending an afternoon in 

Esmarie’s company it is quite evident 

that she’s got that same buoyant 

personality as her dogs – fun to be 

around, lively and cheerful. And we 

think that is the reason why she is so 

loved among the radio listeners. 


When life gives you lemons ... 

Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. Image: EDWIN BANLO. 

Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, which has led 

to so many businesses closing, Harris Hlungwani 

found himself without a job. But instead of letting 

depression get the better of him, he started his own 

catering company and is now on his merry way to 

opening a pop-up restaurant. 

An inspiring young man, Harris 

Hlungwani had been working as a sous 

chef at the South African Bureau of 

Standards, a job he thoroughly enjoyed 

and loved. 

Then along came lockdown Level 5. The 

food and catering industry shut down 

and he, like so many others, lost his job. 

Harris frantically spent his time looking for 

any work opportunities, without success. 

That is, until he realised that instead of 

looking for work, why not create work? 

He did just that – and Generis Taste 

was born – a company specialising in 

corporate catering, private chef services 

and custom-made cakes. 

‘The word generis comes from a Latin 

phrase sui generis which means first of a 

kind. My aim with Generis Taste is to offer 

our clients a first of a kind taste – from 

serving unusual foods to excite their 

palates, to delivering exceptional service.’ 

Harris honed his cooking and 

baking skills at the Pretoria campus 

of Capsicum Culinary Studio and 

graduated in 2018 with a Diploma in 

Food Preparation and Cooking. 

After graduating, he got a job at Kream, 

a fine-dining restaurant at Mall of Africa 

in Midrand. 

‘I remember it as if it was yesterday. At 

9.15pm I walked into the restaurant and 

asked if they’d be willing to give me a job 

so I could learn as much as possible. To 

my utter surprise, they took me in. I was 

the only student and every chef at that 

restaurant became my teacher. I can’t 

explain how much growth I experienced 

in that kitchen. It was amazing. 

‘Then I got an offer to work as the 

sous chef at the South African Bureau 

of Standards which was a great 

experience as well.’ 

Generis Taste is now flying and Harris is 

already looking at expanding to keep 

up with demand. His five-year goal is for 

the company to grow big enough to be 

able to provide catering for national and 

international presidential guests. ‘This 

whole experience made me realise that 


you start your own business! 

you shouldn’t always aim small when 

starting a business. All you need is to 

work hard and smart. These two go 

hand in hand.’ 

In the meantime, he’s preparing 

for the opening of his restaurant, 

@KOO-HU, in November, hoping it 

will become franchised in all nine 

provinces across the country. 

‘The name Koo-Hu is derived from 

the Venda word khuhu which means 

chicken. We’ll be specialising in 

selling chicken and our very own 

hot sauce. We’ll start as a pop-up 

restaurant around my home town, 

Kempton Park, then in Midrand and 

Tembisa until enough funds are 

raised to get a permanent location.’ 

Always looking to perfect as many 

skills as possible, Harris is in the 

process of mastering the arts of 

baking and pastry. 

‘My parents’ funds were limited 

so I never did the pastry course at 

Capsicum. So now I’m teaching 

myself some pastry skills by 

watching endless YouTube 

tutorials. Look, I’m no pastry master 

yet, but let’s just say I can bake a 

mean cake with my eyes closed.’ 

So what are this young chef’s 

favourite things to cook and eat? 

‘To cook, anything with cheese 

– from lasagne to bolognaise to 

risotto balls. And to eat? Well, you 

can’t beat duck confit with risotto.’ 

Harris is not a fussy eater and 

mentioned that he’s never come 

across something he wouldn’t at 

least try. 

‘I think it’s very important to be 

open-minded about food and be 

willing to taste anything edible. 

As a chef, that helps you expand 

your imagination and improve 

your creativity. 

One day I hope to cook and serve 

slow-braised lamb shanks, with 

creamy spinach, chakalaka and pap, 

to President Cyril Ramaphosa and 

his family.’ 

It’s highly likely the President 

would not only enjoy the meal but 

would be immensely proud of this 

entrepreneurial young man, who’s 

proved that old adage that when 

life gives you lemons, you make the 

best lemonade! 

Details: generistaste@gmail.com 

or follow him on Instagram @too. 

much.polaroids, @generistaste and @ 

KOOHU_Restaurant. 

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Rising star 

Twenty-something Elani Dekker is no newbie to the silver screen, and is 

quickly starting to make a name for herself in the film industry. She chats 

about her latest role as the lead in the romantic forest drama film, Toorbos. 

Jou Romeo, Raaiselkind and Liewe Lisa are just a few of the films in 

which you’ve seen Elani Dekker. And later this month she ‘s gracing 

the big screen once again ... this time as Karoliena Kapp in René van 

Rooyen’s adaptation of renowned writer Dalene Matthee’s 2003 

acclaimed novel, Toorbos. 

‘I have to admit, before auditioning for Toorbos, I had never heard of 

the story. Most of us are familiar with Dalene’s much-loved novels, 

Fiela’s Child and Circles in a Forest. But once I read Toorbos, it had 

such a profound impact on me, especially the role of Karoelina. 

‘Elani was in the middle of a busy day shooting at Binnelanders 

when she received the news that she got the lead role. 

‘Extremely excited, happy and being grateful were just some of 

the emotions I felt. I jumped right into preparing myself for this 

role by reading many articles and theses about the forest people 

– how their society operated and their circumstances influenced 

their lifestyle. René, the director, trusted me to bring many of 

my ideas and suggestions to the character, working together to 

make Karoelina as ‘human’ and relatable as possible. We also had 

to rediscover the dialect of the forest people to sound authentic 

when we communicated. 

‘Toorbos is set in the 1930s and the characters are among the last 

people who used to live in the incredible Knysna forest. Most 

scenes were shot there, but we also filmed in small towns such as 

McGregor and Cullinan. 

‘Our days started very early, and while it was still dark, we drove on 

this mysterious, bumpy, dirt road into the forest. It was a great ritual 

for me to get into Karoelina’s mindset for the day.’ 

From what we’ve seen, Elani is doing her character justice and 

we simply cannot wait to watch the movie when it is releases on 

November 13. 

‘Toorbos is a unique, beautiful love story set in a time and place 

much different to what many of us have ever seen. This story has 

changed my life and shown me the quiet strength within each 

of us. I really hope that Toorbos will encourage and uplift people, 

especially in these challenging times.’ 

Details: Follow Toorbos on Facebook, @Toorbosfilm. 

About the role ... 

Karoelina is a young forest child who is 

born into poverty and raised in similar 

circumstances … the only daughter of 

an unsympathetic and hateful mother. 

Her father was killed by lightning while 

she was still young, causing her to accept 

the forest as her primordial guardian. 

Karoliena is a beautiful, unique, stubborn 

and free-spirited forest girl, who has a 

strong connection with the supernatural 

heart of the forest. She is also one of the 

few girls who had schooling.’ 

Karoelina becomes a smart and beautiful 

young woman who quickly attracts the 

attention of Johannes (played by Stiaan 

Smith), a successful businessman from 

the town who promises to take her 

away from her impoverished existence. 

Enchanted by him and the prospects 

of sharing his life, she agrees to go to 

Knysna where she’s trained to become a 

respected lady. 

But the town and forest are in stark 

contrast with each other. The forest is 

magical, mythical and spiritual. The town 

is centred around a selfish desire for 

money. When Karoliena realises that she 

has exchanged her precious freedom 

for a cage it’s too late, and she’s petrified. 

Toorbos follows Karoliena while she’s 

trapped between her love for the forest 

and the man she’s married to, while she 

tries to overcome the obstacles on her 

journey to find where out where she 

truly belongs. 


Toorbos is a unique, beautiful love story 

set in a time and place much different 

to what many of us have ever seen. 

Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. Photographer: MANDY STANDER. Dress: JOEL JANSE VAN VUUREN. 


Have you popped into Truworths lately? 

If not, you’re missing out. Rail after rail 

of bright, cheerful, happiness. Loads 

of florals, eye-catching plains ... not for 

wallflowers! All online, too, for easy, safe 

shopping. Details: truworths.co.za 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 


LET’S GO 

NATURAL 

This season let’s get back to nature, 

with shades of pumpkin and 

apricot, with coconut and honey 

... it’s all about feel-good 

fashion and beauty. 

We like good stuff. So we’re 

obviously big fans of the Good 

Stuff ... and honestly, what’s 

not to like? Heavenly scented 

bath soaks and hand creams, 

soaps and body lotions and 

so much more. And this 

festive season there are 

some exceptional gift packs 

... easy presents that will 

be massively appreciated, 

and that won’t break the 

budget. Win. Win. Win. All 

from Dis-Chem. 

Mix up your brights with 

some neutral accessories. 

We love this Daniel 

Hechter natural bucket 

hat, R250 from truworths. 

co.za • This season’s all 

about the wedge ... tan 

slip-on Ruby leather 

mule wedge, R1199 from 

Witchery at Woolies • 

Add a whimsical touch to 

your outfit with this floral 

print scarf, R99.99 from 

woolworths.co.za 


Get It Magazine November 20

Let’s hear it for 

LOCAL TALENT 

SA designer fashion at affordable prices ... 

local really is stylish this season 


Exclusive collections by talented young 

local fashion designers. Affordable 

prices. Limited editions. Tick tick, and 

tick. The new Pick n Pay Clothing 

launch of designer clothing in 

collaboration with South African artists 

ticks all the right boxes. Small and 

select - each of the ranges has only 

around seven items - the idea is make 

designer clothing more accessible to 

all South Africans, at great prices (and 

they are ... the first garments we saw 

ranged from R279,99 to R399,99). Each 

of the designers will be mentored 

by Gavin Rajan - itself a major career 

highlight, and this new collaboration 

will give some of our many talented 

local designers, who don’t have 

a platform to grow their brands 

commercially, a way to promote their 

ranges to a large audience. The first 

collection was by the uber talented 

Julia Buchanan, this one is from 

29-year-old Katekani Moreku, which 

captures his perspective of a united 

South African heritage, and was 

inspired by he many local cultures he’s 

encounter moving across provinces. 

Next up will be an exclusive, limited 

edition range by Gavin Rajah. We 

can’t wait. The ranges are available 

in selected PnP Clothing stores, and 

online. Details: picknpayclothing.co.za 

November 20 Get It Magazine

Who’s a 

PRETTY 

POLLY 

Beauty products worth 

squawking about 

We admit, we’ve gone a little bird 

mad this month. We’re loving - 

and took inspiration from - this 

vintage Broad Tailed 

Parrot print ... available in 

loads of sizes to suit 

your space. From 

R480 to R4980 from 

bespokehome.co.za 



Wink wink. Kiss kiss. For dramatic 

eyes, Elizabeth Arden High Drama 

Eyeliner in Midnight Dream 

(R280), and for our favourite gloss ... 

Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Colour 

Liquid Lip Gloss in Red 

Door VIP. R280 and R295 

respectively from 

Woolworths. 

Let’s be honest. If you’re looking for intense colour, you 

don’t really need look much further than MAC. This, In the 

Shadows vibrant blue eyeshadow, is highly pigmented for 

pure colour and fits neatly into the MAC Pro Palette case. 

R150. And if green with envy’s more your scene, then this 

New Crop vivid hunter green powder eyeshadow with 

pearl will do the trick. It applies evenly, blends well, and 

ticks the eye-catching box. R280 from maccosmetics.co.za 

One for the boys. Amouage has just unveiled Interlude Black Iris Man. Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s famous painting of 

the eponymous name, Black Iris is spicy, woody Eau de Parfum ... with the pay-off line being ‘tranquillity born in a moment of 

chaos’. Very apt. R5550 from Woolworths, Truworths and Edgars • Created by French perfumers, Artistique Magnolia en Fleurs 

is one of three new fragrances from Avon. This one’s a symphony of Chinese magnolias ... a joyful scent with dewy notes and 

soft musks. R600 from myavon.co.za • A fiery, seductive fragrance, Narciso Rodriguez Rouge is a bouquet of Bulgarian rose 

and iris, with vivid amber woody notes. R1105 from Woolworths • The latest creation from Hermés, L’Ombre des Merveilles. 

Packaged in an intense and luminous blue bottle resembling a magnifying glass, the fragrance was inspired by the union of 

day and night ... it’s mysterious, woody, oriental and enveloping. From R1905. 


Ultimate spoil ... hours soaking in the 

(BIRD) BATH 

Water’s warm. Bubbles in. 

Candle lit. And relax. 

A bathroom needs plants. If you 

really can’t grow your own, this faux 

stem looks just like the real thing. 

And it never dies! R249 from 

@home.co.za 

This handpainted, 

porcelain Scented 

Island Tahiti Footbath could be 

used as just that, but we’d rather 

show it off with a pot plant, or use 

it to store rolled up face cloths 

and bathroom essentials, instead. 

R899 from uniqueinteriors.co.za 

Luxurious Molton Brown candle with a blend of bergamot, Sevillian orange oil and mandarin, and a 

hint of lemon and ginger. R919 from purance.co.za • From Clarins ... the Tonic Bath & Shower 

Concentrate invigorates with aromas of rosemary, mint and geranium ... and tones while you relax. If 

you’re tense, instead select the Relax Shower & Bath Concentrate, with soothing aromatic vapours of 

basil, chamomile and petitgrain. Enriched with calming lime tree and valerian extracts, this bath foam 

relaxes sore muscles after a stressful day. R355 each from clarins.co.za • Rich in essential nutrients, the Inoar 

Argan Oil range is 9 per cent pure argan – the purest of all brands on the market, it works on everything 

from eliminating frizz to promoting hair growth to protecting and healing the scalp. It’s also cruelty-free, 

sulphate-free and vegan, so ticks all the boxes. Shampoos, conditioners, masks and oils, from R340. 


The William Dabs range offers well priced 

luxury. This Orange Blossom and Rose bath 

soap soothes with vitamin E and glycerine. 

R32.99 from Checkers. 

This Tourmalina Planter is great for 

an indoor plant (try a fern or a peace 

lily), but equally useful to pile up with 

pretty soaps or bathroom essentials. R659 

from uniqueinteriors.co.za • Soak in the 

steam of a sweetly- spiced bath with Molton 

Brown Fiery Pink Pepper bath and shower 

gel, R149 from purance.co.za • This 100 per cent natural 

and biodegradable sea sponge is soft, absorbent and 

luxurious. R350 from bespokehome.co.za 

Would you ever get out of the bath? The Birdcage is a wallpaper design from Cara Saven which can be redesigned to suit 

your wall size and shape ... even to the colour and scale. Not that we’d change a thing. Details: carasaven.com 



Out of an 

AFRICAN KITCHEN 

Eating on safari ... dishes from Uganda and Zambia and Kenya for you to make at home 

How can you possibly feed guests who, when not on safari, eat in the best 

restaurants on the planet? This was the dilemma faced by Nicky Fitzgerald, 

founder and owner of Angama Mara, the glorious, extraordinarily exclusive safari 

lodge that sits high above Africa’s Great Rift Valley, overlooking Kenya’s Maasai 

Mara, considered by many to be the loveliest game reserve on the continent. 

The decision, finally, was to create dishes that were less fiddly, more authentic, 

with fewer imported ingredients, more home-grown, never fancy, always good. 

And whether the meals were served as a picnic in the middle of the grass plains 

of the Maasai Mara, in the kitchen garden where guests are encouraged to pick 

their own veggies and toss their own salads, or in a lantern-lit forest listening 

to the call of the hyena, they were always delicious and memorable Out of 

an African Kitchen is an anthology of recipes, reminiscences, anecdotes and 

stories from this bush kitchen ... it’s a book to linger over, earmarking recipes 

like North African casseroles and Moroccan minestrone, Maasai honey biscuits 

and Swahili chocolate pots, Goan fish curry and Ugandan Rolex (a flavoured 

omelette wrapped in a chapatti ... rolled eggs ... get it?). It’s safari food at home ... 

an absolute joy. PenguinRandomHouse 

Swahili muhamri coconut ice cream sandwich 

Everyone loves fried dough ... the Italians with their bomboloni, the 

French and beignets, koeksisters from South Africa and jelebi from 

India, for example. In Kenya there are two ways of frying dough, 

mandazi from the hinterland and the lighter, more elegant and 

utterly delicious muhamri from the coast. We’ve included the recipe 

for the Swahili muhamri on getitmagazine.co.za, but here’s the rich, 

delish and really easy coconut ice cream. 

COCONUT ICE CREAM 

You’ll need: 2 cups fresh cream; 1 x 400ml can coconut milk; 1 x 385g 

can sweetened condensed milk 

To make: Whisk the cream until soft peaks form, then fold in the 

coconut milk and condensed milk. Freeze until ready to scoop into 

the muhamris. 


Chilled beetroot soup 

All the fresh fruit and veggies at the lodge are 

grown in the shamba (the Swahili word for kitchen 

garden), where the challenge is not the successful 

growing, but keeping out the elephants and eland, 

the porcupines and baboons, and the nondescript 

speckled mousebird (the biggest thief of all). 

This beetroot comes straight from the shamba. 

You’ll need: 6–8 medium-sized beetroots, thoroughly 

washed; 2 cups cold water; 2 cups vegetable stock 

1 Tbsp sugar; 300ml buttermilk; 200ml yoghurt plus 

an extra 50ml for serving; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; salt and 

freshly ground black pepper; fresh dill, finely chopped 

To make: Peel the beetroot then roughly grate (wear 

gloves!). Put the beetroot into a large saucepan and 

cover with water (use more if necessary – it must be 

covered). Bring to a boil slowly, then turn down the 

heat and leave to simmer very gently for 20 minutes 

(they must not boil too rapidly). Once the beetroot 

has softened, add the stock and sugar. Stir well and 

refrigerate until completely cold (for at least 4 hours). 

Before serving, liquidise the soup and add buttermilk, 

yoghurt and lemon juice. Season well. Serve with a 

swirl of yoghurt and dill. (Serves 6) 

Kitchen notes: At Angama Mara all the soups are made 

with their own vegetable stock (but a good storebought 

one in liquid form works well). This soup can 

also be prepared with a good chicken stock. 

Gazpacho with olive tapenade 

This recipe is from the lodge ... where guests dine out on 

the deck, looking down into the reserve, where they’ll see 

giraffe journeying across the open grasslands, a family of 

elephant and another of buffalo. We can’t help you with 

the view, but can give you the recipe. 

GAZPACHO 

You’ll need: 2 ½ cups diced cucumber; 1 cup diced red 

pepper; 2 cups diced ripe tomatoes; ½ cup diced red 

onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 cups tomato juice; ½ cup olive 

oil; 2 tsps sugar; 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce; salt and 

freshly ground black pepper to taste 

To make: Blend all the ingredients together and chill. 

Garnish the soup with a generous blob of tapenade and 

a swirl of good olive oil. (Serves 1) 

OLIVE TAPENADE 

You’ll need: 1 cup pitted black olives; 2 Tbsps capers; 2 

cloves garlic; ½ tsp chilli flakes; ½ cup fresh basil; ½ cup 

fresh parsley; 2 Tbsps olive oil 

To make: Blend all the ingredients in a food processor 

until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use. Will keep for 

up to a week. 



SUMMER 

TASTES 

Ocean Basket has added some new dishes to 

its menu ... and they’re completely drool-worthy 

We must be honest … when we first saw the new additions 

to Ocean Basket‘s menu for Summer, we didn’t linger over the 

new sticky rice dishes. The falafel starter – yes. Panko zucchini – 

absolutely. And as for the salmon salad with avo and feta – our 

mouths were already watering! But sticky rice didn’t sound quite 

summery. Boy, were we wrong! 

From the moment our sticky rice dish landed on our table – served 

in one of those traditional Ocean Basket pans – we knew we were 

in for a special treat. Think sushi rice with zucchini, tomato and 

crispy onion sprinkles. We chose the fish option – which was a 

real winner – and you can try this dish with prawns and mussels 

or there’s a vegetarian version too. It’s light enough for Summer 

and so moreish … we wouldn’t blame you if you found yourself 

scraping the pan for the very last morsel of rice. No wonder it’s 

named the pick of the season on the menu. 

We paired our rice dish with the new salmon salad with avo 

and feta which we couldn’t wait to taste … it was scrumptious. 

The salmon is lightly seared and pairs beautifully with creamy 

avo and a really tasty salad dressing. Sharing the rice dish and 

salad between two people is ideal … and a glass of Chardonnay 

really tops it off. 

The new starters on the menu are definite must-tries. 

We’re dreaming of the falafel with tzatziki, and we so 

enjoyed dunking the panko zucchini into the 

delicious zesty mayo. Also new on the starter 

menu is the Ocean’s meze platter which 

consists of tzatziki, zesty mayo, feta, 

tomato, cucumber, panko zucchini, 

falafel, crumbed prawn tails, hake 

goujons and paprika whitebait. It 

certainly sounds delicious, and we 

suspect it’s really good for sharing. 

If you’re looking for a real 

summery spoil, we suggest 

you pop into your local Ocean 

Basket … what a treat it is to 

dine out again after months of 

lockdown restrictions. 

Details: oceanbasket.com 


Our go-to Summer wine 

Cool climate Constantia Glen Sauvignon Blanc is perfect for hot Summer days. Made in 

the Constantia Valley – known for its exceptional cool-climate wines – it has a wonderfully 

appealing underlying perfume of elderflower. The wines costs R195, and you can order online 

at constantiaglen.com. The wine is served at the estate’s restaurant with its famous, crispy 

flammkuchen – a thin, crisp flatbread layered with crème fraîche and a variety of delicious 

toppings. They generously shared the recipe with us ... you’ll find it on getitmagazine.co.za 

Saluti 

Ginato, the Italian gin that’s just launched on 

our shores, is the very essenza dell’ Italia, with its 

effortlessly chic, timeless, sunshine-drenched way 

of life, distilled in a bottle. Ginato Pompelmo 

is a fresh, bright gin distilled using the peel 

of sun-ripened Sicilian pink grapefruit and 

blended with juniper berries and Sangiovese 

grapes, while Ginato Clementino combines 

grapes, juniper berries, and Southern-Italian 

clementines that give the liquid its signature, 

vibrant orange colour. It’s like Summer in a 

glass. Around R385 a bottle. 

Details: trumanandorange.com 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO and DANIELLA GRAHAM 

Did someone say birds? 

Count us in. Love these 

birchwood trays, table 

mats and coasters. 

Designed by Emma J 

Shipley, they’re from 

the turquoise Rousseau 

range, but there are 

other, equally lovely, 

designs, too. From 

R100 to R590, and you 

can buy online from 

parchaus.co.za 


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BACK TO NATURE 

Garden tasks for November 

• Water the garden at least once 

a week, and mulch to reduce 

evaporation. Early morning or evening 

watering is best. 

• There’s still time to sow quick 

growing annuals such as alyssum, 

cosmos, marigolds, nasturtiums, 

portulaca and zinnias, all of which are 

sun-lovers. 

• For shady spaces, plant out bedding 

begonias, Impatiens Beacon - a highly 

disease resistant variety - and New 

Guinea impatiens. 

• Plant summer flowering perennials 

such as coreopsis, rudbeckia, 

gaillardia, gaura, Shasta daisies, 

penstemon and perennial salvia. 

• Get ready for the festive season by 

filling containers or hanging baskets 

with red calibrachoa, begonias 

or impatiens. 

• Make sure hydrangeas get plenty of 

water and feed with hydrangea food 

to boost flowering in December. 

• Water shrubs and trees deeply 

once a week and mulch to reduce 

evaporation. 

A taste of Little Sicily 

If you love tomatoes but don’t have 

the space to grow them, patio 

tomato Little Sicily can change 

that. It’s a compact, tidy grower that 

flourishes in a mid-sized container 

on the patio or balcony. Being a 

bush tomato, it’s a compact, tidy 

grower that stays at a manageable 

height of 60cm with healthy, green 

leaves that always look good. It 

needs sun, and the best position is 

morning sun and afternoon shade. 

Water daily in hot weather. The soil 

should not dry out. Feed with a 

liquid fertilizer once a week or every 

second week. The medium sized, 

bright red fruit is packed with flavour 

and the first fruit should be ready for 

picking within 60 to 65 days. 

Details: www.ballstraathof.co.za 

Patio plant of the month 

Fuchsia Bella is a compact-growing pot fuchsia with 

gorgeous two-tone flowers that are carried throughout 

summer. There are nine different varieties, all with 

distinctive colours. They like bright shade and can take 

some morning sun. Water regularly, so the soil remains 

moist but not soggy. Plants don’t like to stand in water. 

Pour water directly into the pot, early in the morning 

or late in the evening. Feed with a liquid fertilizer 

once every two weeks and remove faded flowers to 

encourage new flowers. Details: www.ballstraathof.co.za 


The ancient art of macramé 

The origin of macramé stretches back thousands 

of years ... it’s an ancient, timeless art that, over 

the past year or so, has come back into fashion. 

We recently discovered Tide, a local business that 

creates bespoke, beautiful macramé art. Being 

hand-crafted, pieces are all one of a kind, each 

more lovely and intricate than the one before. 

Artist Gabi Morrell-Smith travels to the coast 

to collect the shells and driftwood she uses in 

her pieces ... work of art wall hangings, pretty 

garlands, shopping or beach bags. We’re after 

one of these plant hangers and are equally 

besotted with these little jar covers. Great, 

great gifts (if you’re like us and already thinking 

Christmas). Tide has a really fabulous range, 

but if you want something specific, chat to Gabi 

and she’ll make up a custom piece for you. Prices 

from R200 up to around R750. Details: Follow tide 

macrame on Instagram or Facebook for more ideas, or mail 

tidemacrame@gmail.com 

No space to grow your own veggies? 

Think again. These ready-to-use pocket 

panels hang on the wall and are 

perfect to grow herbs and vegetables. 

There are a few sizes available, from 

two pockets for those really short of 

space, to 15 panel options. Priced from 

R195, they’re lightweight and durable. 

Details: verticalveg.co.za 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO and ALICE COETZEE 


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Hi, I am Elmarie from Leapfrog Faerie-Glen, Olympus and Boardwalk area. 

I have been in residential real estate marketing and sales for 25 years and will 

be sharing my knowledge of the Property Market with you for the next year. 

Buying and selling of your home, the do's and don'ts, the pitfalls - property 

news effecting you. I will also give advice on how to avoid problem situations, 

how to prepare your house for sale, what a buyer need to look out for and 

much more. 

This month’s topic is Auctions: 

Buying property at an auction does not 

necessarily guarantee that you'll get a 

better deal. This is the sentiment of Skoko 

Sebola, Principal at Leapfrog Midrand, who 

shares that they are getting more enquiries 

about whether purchasing property at an 

auction is the way to bagging a bargain. 

An auction is simply a public sale in which 

the property is sold to the highest bidder. 

"Historically banks used auctions to sell 

properties in cases where a court order 

authorised an execution of sale, but lately 

we're seeing more sellers opting to have 

their properties auctioned," Sebola says. 

The onus is on the buyer to familiarise 

themselves with the process and ensure 

they do the necessary 

"homework" before making a bid, including 

• Obtaining a copy of the conditions of 

sale and carefully study it 

• Inspecting the property as closely as 

possible 

• Find out if the property is currently 

being leased 

• Enquiring about levies and rates in the 

case of a sectional title unit. 

In terms of the auction, bidders (thus 

prospective buyers) need to register their 

interest in participating along with paying a 

refundable deposit. If your bid is successful 

you need to pay 1 0% of the purchase price 

while the balance must be guaranteed 

within 30 days, though these details may 

differ from auction to auction. 

"Other costs to take into consideration 

include the sheriff's commission in the case 

of a bank auction, as well as the auctioneer's 

fee," Sebola explains. The buyer is the 

one responsible for outstanding rates and 

levies, and the onus is typically on the 

purchaser to evict tenants, which may also 

become costly and which is best done with 

the support of a trusted property advisor. 

Generally, property sold on auction is sold 

"as is" - the so-called voetstoots - which 

means with its defects and issues, whether 

visible or not. "Unfortunately this means 

buyers have little recourse in the event of 

something going wrong, or discovering a 

problem after sale," Sebola shares and 

adds that this is why it is crucial to do as 

many checks as possible and ask all the 

necessary questions. 

The decision to purchase property, whether 

on auction or otherwise, should never be 

taken lightly. "For a better deal all-round, 

ensure you understand what the 

transaction entails and work with a trusted 

property advisor to make the process 

smoother and more pleasant," Sebola 

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CHRISTMAS 

ROOFTOP ANTIQUE FAIR 

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HOMEMADE & HANDMADE FAIR 

16th December 2020 

8:30AM – 4:00PM 

All undercover. 

Rain or shine we are open. 

R30 entrance fee in aid of our 

Tshwane charities on the day. 

Pretoria's oldest and biggest 

antiques & collectables 

Christmas event, the Brooklyn 

Square Rooftop Antique Fair 

at Pretoria's Brooklyn Square 

returns on Wednesday, 

16th December 2020. Shop on 

two levels for everything that 

will make this Christmas one 

to remember. 

FIRST LEVEL: 

If you love hunting for 

treasures and collecting 

antiques this is a must-visit 

event with an incredible array 

of unusual art, toys, books, 

costume jewellery and 

accessories, vintage clothing, 

antique furniture, kitchenware, 

collectable glass and porcelain. 

Quirky decor items such as old 

signs, architectural salvage, 

and a host of other unusual 

things are just waiting to be 

snapped up. This is your 

chance to shop for a gift that 

really matters and has 

long-term value that will be 

cherished by a loved one. If 

you are an antique collector 

that has missed visiting the 

many antique fairs in Gauteng, 

now is your chance to indulge 

in your favourite pastime ... 

antiquing! 

OUR SECOND LEVEL: 

Indulge in local homemade 

treats whilst shopping 

handmade Christmas gifts at 

Brooklyn’s Homemade & 

Handmade Fair. 

Vendors will be selling top 

quality goods such as: 

• Balsamic oils, beads, 

sauces, olives etc. 

• Biscuits, bakes & Christmas 

cakes 

• Christmas décor & gifts 

• Handmade sculptures & art 

• Linen & embroidered items 

• Quality children’s clothing 

• Quality spa and bath 

products 

A key feature of the Brooklyn 

market is our commitment to 

support local charities. In 

addition to our main charity 

Tshwane SPCA and with 

Siyafunda Donate a Book also 

participating, for the first time 

ever we have also invited 

Sungardens Hospice Tshwane 

to join us. They will be selling 

antiques, collectables, 

bric-a-brac, white elephant 

items as well as books & good 

quality toys. Loads of bargains 

for collectors! 

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Situated within the prestigious Upper Waterkloof 

Retirement Village, this clinic offers round the clock 

security and access control. Our double story clinic offers 

luxury private rooms, shared rooms and two lady wards 

with an en-suite. Single rooms may be personalised with 

your own personal belongings, or alternatively, you can 

make use of our standard furniture. 

AD Care Waterkloof Frail Care Clinic is close to the Kloof 

Mediclinic and Groenkloof Life Hospital with on-call 

ambulance services available 24 hours per day. 

Services include: 24 hour Nursing Care, Medication 

management, all meals, general hygiene, hand, foot and 

nail care, daily laundry and housekeeping services 

7 days a week. 

On call Doctor, Ambulance services, therapists and wound 

care sisters at additional charge. 

Mountain 

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Intimate groups of 10 on guided rides through 

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XX Get It Magazine November 20

f you’re a keen mountain biker, have we found a treat for you! This year, the De Hoop Vlei MTB 

Experience will take the format of a guided mountain bike ride, and with no racing and timing 

elements, the event will be your chance to take advantage of enjoying the exceptional scenery and 

routes at one of Cape Nature’s flagship nature reserves, De Hoop. 

All vast open spaces, whale watching, drives out to the beach at Koppie Alleen, this area, teaming with 

wildlife, is an exceptional spot to explore, making it much more attractive than the usual mountain bike 

riding weekend away. It’s a weekend for not only bikers, but their husbands and wives, children and 

friends ... a serious treat after our months of lockdown. 

The decision to change the experience to a more relaxed, guided ride format is due to the Covid-19 

restrictions, which also means there’ll be a limited field of 50 riders. Small groups of 10 riders, each 

with a professional guide, will depart every quarter of an hour, fastest going first, so there’ll be no crowding. 

The event will involve challenging but rewarding riding, along a combination of jeep and single tracks, with 

limestone and protected vegetation areas that add to the challenge. 

The weekend starts with a 19km Sunset Scramble fun ride on the Friday, which will loosen the legs and 

shake off any cobwebs ahead of the first stage, with the second day seeing a 55km Flat Out on The Rock 

ride. This route includes a new track which goes all the way up to Buchu Bush Camp, and is known as the 

Flatrock single track. Riders can take in panoramic views of the entire Vlei, unparalleled and unspoilt sunrises 

over the Potberg area and open flood plains that stretch as far as the eye can see towards Arniston and 

Struisbaai. Then, after riding through local farm land, following some interesting cattle tracks and trails, riders 

will climb back over Denice The Menace, which is the most technical and steep climb of the day. Sounds 

too hectic? There’s a shorter option on day two for the more relaxed, non-technical riders - a 32km De 

Mond-Melkkamer Dash. The highlight of the weekend is the 62km Trails to Whales ride. Starting at De Hoop, 

riders will be heading out to the Potberg side, and climbing back to De Hoop with the iconic Vaalkraens. This 

is the signature and main Strava climb for the day, and takes you to the Eastern half of the reserve, where 

whale watching opportunities reign supreme. 

The weekend entry fee package is R2650 a person, which includes two dinners, lunches and breakfasts at the 

Fig Tree restaurant at De Hoop Collection, a bottle of Lomond wine, a goodie bag with nutrition supplies from 

Enduren and snacks, a complimentary massage by EPT recovery, and a bike wash after each ride. It excludes 

the Cape Nature entrance fee (payable at the gate) and a Ciovita rider jersey (optional extra). There are also 

special accommodation rates at the De Hoop Collection for this weekend, starting at R375 a person a night, 

with options of fully equipped cottages that sleep four or six. 

Details: Race entries on dehoopvleimtb.co.za; reservations can only be made through email at 

nicola@dehoopcollection.co.za. For more info visit dehoopvleimtb.co.za and dehoopcollection.com 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO. Photo: JACQUES MARAIS. 


Spoil 

November 

Summer in a glass 

High up above the picturesque Gamka River Valley 

near Calitzdorp, you’ll find the De Krans Wine Cellar ... 

a farm with history dating way back to 1890. With the 

first grapes being planted mainly for the production of 

raisins and some sweet wine, De Krans quickly became 

well-known for quality ports and Muscat sweet wines, 

as well as dry table wines. The vineyards lie between 

the peaks of the impressive Outeniqua Mountains, 

planted in rocky granite soils on four wire Perold 

trellis more than 600m above sea level. And the wines 

are among some of our favourites. This month we’re 

drinking the wonderful Garden Route Sauvignon 

Blanc 2019. This wine, with its clear, crisp translucent 

colour, has a lovely bouquet of beautiful fresh green 

pepper, cut grass and fynbos, with a little passion fruit 

and guava fruit salad. You’ll taste fresh tropical fruits 

and cut grass and a hint of green pepper. It’s really 

excellent with something like fresh cob or stumpnose, 

served with a lime dressing, but also works well with 

any pâté or salads ... so perfect for these long warm 

summer days. R75 from dekrans.co.za. We’ve got a case 

to give away ... to stand in line to win, simply like our 

Facebook page (@getitpretoria), tag a white wineloving 

friend in the comments section and you could be 

one of our winners. Entries close November 25. 


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