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DEC 20 / JAN 21 

CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU… 

04 Make a date to eat, drink and be merry 

06 Pack as many books as you can into your suitcase … there’s no 

work to do and plenty of time to read 

15 Count your blessings and foster an attitude of gratitude 

WISH LIST 

08 We’re longing for the romance of the ocean 

PEOPLE 

10 Ms Cosmo’s not only turning heads with her new song and podcast 

… she’s showing just how fierce, strong and powerful women really are 

12 Aerial photographers Jay and Jan Roode do more than tell us about 

their coffee-table book … they show us a game reserve from the sky 

HEALTH & BEAUTY 

16 Get your glow on with perfectly prepped skin, a slick of metallic, a 

touch of shimmer … hello festive season parties! 

19 Pack up these sunsational beach essentials for the hols 

GET THE FESTIVE SEASON STARTED… 

20 Get the party going with a little glitz and glamour – and a sparkling 

cocktail or two. Let’s serve rum on ice, turn up the music and do the 

salsa, the samba and the mambo to celebrate New year’s Eve Cubana 

style. Salud. We even have non-alcoholic options that scream party, 

without the morning-after woes. Happy, happy season everyone! 

GARDENING 

30 Deck the halls and make greener choices this Christmas 

TRAVEL 

38 Feel, see and explore the magic of the bush at 

Kapama Private Game Reserve 

40 Five reasons to visit Knysna 

WIN 

42 A hamper of our favourite Clarins products 

COVER LOOK 

Personality: MS CoSMo 

Photographer: STILLS by ToM 

Photographer/Image credit: 

00 Get It Sandton • Rosebank Month 08 

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A hot date! 

These holidays, make a plan to... 

Show up … for 

two merry events and a 

romcom on the big screen 

Webinars. Video calls. And virtual 

shows. In a year headlined by 

Covid-19, we’re so used to staying 

connected virtually … and so we’re 

thrilled the annual SPAR Carols 

by Candlelight presented by 

Jacaranda FM has been re-imagined 

as a live stream. Martin Bester and 

the breakfast team will spread festive 

cheer, along with a long line-up 

of local artists … think the Soweto 

Gospel Choir, Karen Zoid and 

Matthew Mole. December 9 at 6pm. 

Free to stream, but you can donate 

so the Good Morning Angels can 

gift new toys to children around the 

country. Details: jacarandafm.com 

Experience the magical world of 

Charles Dickens this festive season 

with a classic holiday favourite, 

A Christmas Carol. It’s said to 

be a sensory delight for any tired 

soul … and perfect for the whole 

family. Pieter Toerien Studio Theatre 

at Montecasino. December 3 to 

January 3. R150. 

Details: tickets.computicket.com 

With a couple’s impending wedding 

as the backdrop, Love, Weddings 

& Other Disasters weaves multiple 

storylines as it follows the search 

for love by a colourful group of 

characters – an inexperienced 

wedding planner, a fussy celebrity 

caterer, a blind woman and a tourbus 

guide. How their lives and loves 

intersect is half the fun in this film 

that proves romance is alive and 

well … and as crazy as ever! 

In cinemas December 25 

Skill up … by adding gin maker to your repertoire 

Calling all the gin fans … head over to the Inverroche Gin School at Indaba Hotel 

in Fourways. Not only will you learn more about the wonders of gin, but you’ll also 

find out more about the basics of creating quality gin. Presented by an expert, this 

three-hour experience takes place in small groups where you’ll be taken back in 

time to the spirit's origin hundreds of years ago, all the way to the great popularity 

it enjoys today. Enjoy artisanal cocktails paired with canapé treats, learn new things, 

and laugh at facts you’d barely believe to be true. This one-of-a-kind multisensory 

experience also includes the opportunity to distil your very own gin creation to take 

home and flaunt on your drinks trolley! 

Details: 011-840-6600 or ginschool@indabahotel.co.za 

04 Get It Magazine Dec 20 / Jan 21

Cook up … a delicious 

meal with chunky plums 

It’s stone fruit season … think 

peaches, nectarines and sweet 

plums. To make the most of these 

ripe and tasty fruits, chef Jenny 

Morris shares a hearty and festive 

roast fillet with chunky plums recipe. 

You’ll need: 1kg whole trimmed 

fillet of beef; salt and ground white 

pepper; 2 tsp ground cumin; 300g 

firm and ripe red plums; 1 tbsp olive 

oil; 2 tbsps finely chopped onion; 

1 crushed clove of garlic; 1 tsp 

grated fresh ginger, 1 sliced red 

chilli; 3 tbsps white sugar; 2 whole 

star anise; 200ml port (fortified 

wine); ½ cup lemon juice zest and 

juice of one orange; 1 tbsp balsamic 

vinegar; 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp 

sesame oil; 2 tbsps chopped fresh 

coriander. 

To make: First, get the sauce started. 

Stone and halve the plums. Heat 

the olive oil in a saucepan. Add 

the onion, garlic, ginger and chilli. 

Cook, stirring for 2 minutes and 

then add the sugar and star anise. 

Cook, stirring until sugar melts 

and add a little port to prevent it 

from burning. Once the sugar has 

melted, add the remaining port and 

lemon juice, orange juice, balsamic 

vinegar and soy sauce. Place the 

plums into the mixture and simmer 

gently until plums are tender but 

not overcooked – about 8 minutes. 

Remove pan from heat and also 

remove the plums with a slotted 

spoon. Stir in the sesame oil, orange 

zest and coriander. Return the plums 

to the sauce and prepare the meat. 

Rub the fillet with olive oil and then 

season with salt, pepper and ground 

cumin. Heat a frying pan until it’s 

hot and then seal the meat on all 

sides until it’s nice and brown. Roast 

in the oven at 180°C for 15 minutes. 

Rest the fillet for 10 minutes and 

then slice the meat. Spoon over the 

plum sauce and serve. 

Details: @jennymorrischef on 

Instagram or juicydelicious.co.za 

Glam up … for that special occasion 

Our favourite thing to do this season (and every other one too!) is to glam up, 

dress up and step out to celebrate in style … which is why we’re so pleased 

Unaiza Suilman – who some know as the brow queen – has just opened 

Uniq Brows in Sandton City. In uniquely designed private rooms, you can get 

microblading, laser treatment, lash extensions and even IV drip therapy. You 

can also pop in (no appointment needed) to map and tint your brows in under 

30 minutes on the open-plan floor. Have you heard of sugaring? It’s a pain-free 

and vegan alternative to waxing that’s safe for sensitive skin … sounds like a far 

sweeter option, and much-needed for the Summer months. Unaiza raves about 

the UniQBrows Growth Serum to boost lash and brow growth, strengthen and 

give you that fuller look. We can’t wait to try it … R550. So go on, give your selfies 

a lift with a treatment at Uniq Brows. Details: uniqbrows.com 

Stock up … on delish festive treats 

Could there be anything better than a hot Pastéis de Nata, fresh from the 

oven? We think not. But the thought of actually making them from scratch. 

Nah. Which is why we’re leaping for joy about the fact we can pick up a packet 

of half a dozen of these scrumptious Portuguese custard tarts directly from 

the baker. Brigid’s Pastéis de Nata are frozen, so keep a few packets on hand, 

and when the craving hits – or guests arrive – simply pop into the oven for 

15 minutes, give a quick dusting of icing sugar and cinnamon as they do in 

Lisbon and … voila! Also order the Festive Mince Pie Pastéis de Nata – they’re 

a limited edition and are crammed with apples and cinnamon, raisins and 

sultanas and toasted crunchy pecans … beyond delish, so worth stocking up 

on. R70 (plain) and R95 (festive) for half a dozen; order directly from Brigid (yes, 

of the famous Brigid’s Mayonnaise) on WhatsApp 082-462-7515, collection 

dates twice weekly. 


Book club 

We’re packing as many books as we can into our suitcase ... 

no work and plenty of time to read. Bliss. 

Whether she’s writing romantic suspense as Nora Roberts or about Detective Eve Dallas in the Death series under 

the pseudonym JD Robb, we’re massive fans. This time it’s Dallas and hunky billionaire husband Roarke, in Shadows 

in Death. What starts off as a pleasant evening at the theatre ends, as it so often does for this couple, in murder. 

But it’s not the body of the young woman in Washington Square Park that bothers Roarke as much as the shadow 

from his past he sees in the crowd. Dallas is used to being the hunter, but in this thriller, the tables are turned 

and sees her and her team heading to Roarke’s home town in Ireland to stop the killer before he gets too close. 

So enjoyable, the perfect holiday read. • Karen Rose was introduced to suspense and horror at the tender 

age of eight when she accidentally read Poe’s 

The Pit and The Pendulum and was afraid to go to sleep for 

years. She now enjoys writing books that make other people afraid to go to sleep. Books like 

Say No 

More 

– book two in the Sacramento series (if you haven’t already, first read Say You’re Sorry). With crime, 

cults, and obsession, it’s a complete page-turner ... and good luck getting to sleep! • Oh gosh. Get the 

tissues out. When a happily married young mum is told she doesn’t have much longer to live, she 

starts to write her husband a handbook ... with notes about how to raise their wild, loving son, and 

what to give their daughter for her 18th birthday. Filled with memories of their lives, and a secret 

she saves for the last page, 

For When I’m Gone is Rebecca Ley’s debut novel and it’s a complete 

heartbreaker. • Things aren’t going fabulously for Jane Tennison in Lynda La Plante’s Blunt Force. 

Unceremoniously kicked off the adrenalin-fuelled Flying Squad, she’s now based in a small police 

station in London’s affluent Knightsbridge, where there’s a little petty crime but not much else. 

Then the discovery of the most brutal murder she’s ever seen has her working a proper case 

again ... a big time theatrical agent is found viciously beaten to death, his body dismembered 

and disembowelled. Tennison, with old friend DS Spencer, explores the world of show business 

to find the killer. La Plante’s not known as the queen of crime drama for nothing! 

We’ll no doubt be sweltering through the hols ... so will switch to a crisp Sauvignon Blanc. 

The newly released Tokara 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is a fine choice ... it’s vibrant, with 

an abundance of Cape gooseberries, green apples and passion fruit and according to 

winemaker Stuart Botha, ‘The finish is refreshing and crisp with a slight oyster shell salinity 

that makes it quite moreish.’ It’s a superb wine to serve with seafood, and you’ll find it for 

around R95 from tokara.com 


After the murder of her parents, 10-year-old Sara Carter – 

nicknamed at the time ‘the Angel of Death’ – spent eight 

years in a children’s secure unit. Now, 21 years later, a 

documentary team tracks down her older sister, who breaks 

two decades of silence with a headline-grabbing interview 

... one that forces the sisters, along with a journalist who was 

a friend of the girls when they were young, to confront what 

really happened that night. Childhood crimes, dark secrets, 

twists to surprise, When I Was Ten is a chilling, creepy read 

by Fiona Cummins. • John Grisham first introduced readers 

to Jake Brigance in A Time to Kill in 1998, then he popped 

up again in Sycamore Row. Now he’s starring for a third 

time in A Time for Mercy. Set in 1990, Jake has to decide 

whether to take on the case of a teenage boy charged 

with the murder of his mum’s police officer boyfriend. A 

seemingly impossible case to win ... loads of court scenes 

as always, exactly what fans of legal fiction, and Grisham, 

love. • One message, sent to every one of 158 names. James 

Chiltern boards a sleeper train with a couple of pork pies, 

half a dozen beers and a packet of chocolate digestives. Oh 

... and a plan to end his life. He sends out his farewell to all 

his phone contacts – ex-best friends, his mum, the woman 

who broke his heart. Loneliness, kindness, suicide, mental 

health ... Mark Watson’s Contacts is moving and serious, 

hugely funny and heartbreaking and so much more ... it’s 

just lovely. • Norway’s National Criminal Investigation Service, 

Kripos, reports that five people are reported missing in 

that country every day. The outcome is always suicide, an 

accident, abduction, or they simply left. In Heine Bakkeid’s 

Scatter Her Ashes, a former police officer investigates 

the disappearance of two schoolgirls for a best-selling 

crime writer, but discovers her interest in the case is not, as 

claimed, research for her latest novel. A creepy thriller. 

Chris Carter’s new on our thriller radar ... and we’re baffled as to how 

we’ve missed this author. Born in Brazil, he studied psychology and 

criminal behaviour and as a member of the Michigan State District 

Attorney’s Criminal Psychology team, interviewed and studied many 

criminals, including serial and multiple homicide offenders with life 

imprisonment convictions. And he uses that knowledge to create some of 

the scariest killers ever. In Written in Blood, a serial killer has just had 

his journal stolen by a pickpocket. She didn’t really want the journal ... she 

was just teaching him a lesson for being rude, but now she has it and all 

hell breaks loose. The journal ends up on detective Robert Hunter’s desk 

– the detective who’s had the central role in 11 of Carter’s previous novels 

– and is crammed with very specific details about the most heinous 

murders imaginable. Be warned, Carter’s not shy with his descriptions. 

Graphic, chilling, perfectly paced ... it’s our thriller of the year. 


Wish list 

Palm groves and oyster shells ... 

we’re longing for the romance of the ocean 

These work just as well at a glam poolside 

lunch as they do at a sunset cocktail party. Gold 

shell earrings, R99.95 from Woolworths; and 

gold conch shell choker necklace with a single 

white shell, R299 from takealot.com 

Compiled by KYM ARGO 

This glorious Palm Grove graphic is printed on archival watercolour 

paper, using pigment-based archival ink. You can have it printed in the 

size of your choice, and framed however you wish ... it’s right at the very 

top of our Christmas wish list. Prices depend on size and framing. 

Details: pezulainteriors.co.za 


The suggestions for how to use this faux giant clam shell 

include filling it with bath salts in the bathroom, or with 

fruit in the kitchen. We think it would be an eye-catching 

salad bowl on your lunch table if you’re having a beachy 

theme. R805 from bespokehome.co.za • We’re completely 

besotted with these hand-crafted silver mussel shell 

risotto paella servers. 

Big enough to dish up 

a healthy portion, glam 

enough to be the centre 

of attention. For your next 

seafood lunch, you need 

them! R970 for the pair from 

hauteedit.com 

Whether you’re fortunate 

enough to be having a 

seaside break or not, you 

can still breathe in the 

intoxicating, stress-releasing 

scent of the ocean. Soothing 

Seaweed Bath Crystals 

have been made with the 

nourishing, soothing and 

hydrating properties of 

seaweed extract. Pour a 

handful into your bath, and 

follow up with the matching 

Body Souffle. Bonus ... you 

won’t get dunked! R240 and 

R189 from Woolworths. 

Oysters at sundown. 

Serve them with a bottle of 

Stellenbosch Hills 1707 Reserve 

White 2019 – a premium wine 

(just 3000 bottles were produced) 

that’s elegant and voluptuous. A 

blend of 70 per cent Chardonnay, 

20 per cent Semillon and 10 per 

cent Viognier, it’s lively and crisp 

and in addition to oysters, pairs 

well with sushi, fish curry, mussel 

soup, risotto, grilled chicken and 

cream-based dishes. R135 from 

stellenbosch-hills.co.za 


Fierce & formidable 

trong. Powerful. 

And proudly 

South African. 

These are the 

words Ms Cosmo 

uses to describe 

her new 

wanted to create with the song.’ and says ‘it proved that 

Tatur ate natet porecat usandest omnist et plabore ssequas itistium de 

Baningi is Ms Cosmo’s fourth adaptability is key’. So, the DJ 

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music has evolved from her first 

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single, Baningi. 

Really, they’re 

fitting ways to 

describe herself. 

This club DJ, music producer, 

radio presenter and podcaster 

from Fourways is proving to 

be a formidable force in the 

entertainment industry – and 

she’s all about lending a hand to 

rising female stars. 

She says the message behind 

her latest single is ‘that women 

are a force to be reckoned with 

and how fierce we are when we 

come together’. Uniting local, 

talented women is just what she 

did on this song as it features 

Sho Madjozi, Dee Koala and 

Nelisiwe Sibiya. 

‘I wanted to make a proudly 

South African song that spoke 

volumes. I’ve worked with 

Sho Madjozi before, so it was 

seamless to do so again. I’ve 

always wanted to make a song 

with Nelisiwe Sibiya because 

of how rich her voice is and it 

carries the Zulu power through 

the lyrics and her vocals. Dee 

Koala is the new kid on the block 

who’s shaking things up in hiphop 

and taking names. The girls 

are extremely professional and 

have the same vision in mind.’ 

This clear vision among the artists 

was key, especially when the 

Covid-19 restrictions meant they 

couldn’t record together in studio 

– which Ms Cosmo says would 

have been the best bet to create 

synergy and an organic vibe. Yet 

she says, ‘I think the girls all had 

the same ideology on what we 

a brilliant 1.5 million views on 

YouTube. ‘As I continued with 

Ay Baby and 88, I started to find 

my sound and consequently 

started singing on my singles to 

showcase myself on my songs.’ 

She’s built up her career since 

she first took DJ lessons back in 

2010. ‘I got a great opportunity 

to join YFM in 2012 as part of 

the YTKO weekly feature. That 

catapulted me into the industry. 

Soon after, I joined Channel O 

in 2012 and 5FM in 2013.’ Since 

then, locally she’s opened for 

the likes of Kanye West, Chris 

Brown, Kendrick Lamar, 2 

Chainz and Chance The Rapper. 

‘Internationally, I played in Dubai 

for an Africa tour in 2018 and in 

the UK in Birmingham.’ 

True to the message of her 

latest song, this multi-talented 

artist is determined to show 

just how women are a force 

to be reckoned with by giving 

them the platform to rise. This 

is how SHE Social Event came 

about. The acronym ‘SHE’ stands 

for Sensationally Heralded 

Entertainers. The aim: To give 

women a big stage to headline. 

The event was planned for 

this year but the restrictions 

on events due to the Covid-19 

pandemic meant it couldn’t be 

held. But Ms Cosmo’s not one 

to back down from a challenge. 

She viewed lockdown as ‘an 

opportunity for introspection’ 

launching the SHE Social Podcast 

on YouTube to chat to women in 

the entertainment industry – and 

to put faces to names. ‘Women 

are fierce, strong and powerful, 

and I wanted people who watch 

to hear from them directly.’ 

It’s not just about those who’ve 

already made it. ‘The women I 

wanted to feature still needed 

a voice and a platform to be 

seen in their various places. The 

podcast gives those women 

an opportunity to share their 

stories and insights on why they 

are in entertainment or the arts.’ 

She’s loving the conversations … 

and, as everyone has a different 

experience, she says there’s 

always someone to relate to 

one of the stories. ‘I loved my 

conversation with Amanda 

Black. You get to see a real 

side to her that you wouldn’t 

typically engage with through 

her music. She’s fun and 

lighthearted. I also enjoyed the 

interview I did with the girls 

on Baningi as we got to share 

experiences together about 

women empowerment and it 

was the only four-way interview.’ 

YouTube’s not the only platform 

where you can catch Ms Cosmo 

… she uses her social media to 

allow her work to speak for itself. 


Lockdown’s been tough on the entertainment industry. 

But it didn’t stop Ms Cosmo. Instead, she’s turned it into 

an opportunity, and is shining a light on rising talent too. 

‘I try to add a personal touch 

through my captions and the 

pictures and content created for 

my fans to get to know me on a 

personal level as well.’ 

She also let us into her world … 

and she’s a downright northern 

suburbs girl, having lived here 

since she was six years old. 

‘It’s been a part of me since 

childhood.’ She went to Bryanston 

Primary School before Bryanston 

High and she graduated at the 

University of Johannesburg with 

a Bachelor of Commerce degree 

in Finance. First, she stayed in 

Sunninghill then Lonehill and 

Sandton before moving to 

Fourways in 2013. ‘I love the 

convenience of having everything 

available in Fourways. I’ve always 

said that this area was built so that 

people wouldn’t need to leave.’ 

When she’s not producing music 

and podcasts, revving up the 

airwaves and playing at gigs, you’ll 

find her brunching with friends. 

For a food-meets-drinks vibe, 

her favourite spot is Gemelli. She 

loves to hike and play netball, 

and then kick back by bingewatching 

TV. But travelling is one 

of her favourite things to do. ‘Any 

reason to jump on a plane and 

explore a new place, I’m up for 

the adventure.’ 

Despite 2020 being ‘hard but eyeopening’, 

Ms Cosmo feels upbeat 

about the new year and has an 

exciting project in the works. ‘Let’s 

stay positive and work through 

the hard times with the glass 

half full!’ Details: @MsCosmoSA on 

Twitter and Instagram, and SHE 

Social Podcast Ms Cosmo’s YouTube. 

Text: DANIELLA GRAHAM. Photograph: STILLS BY TOM. 


Artcaptured 

from the sky 

From the ever-changing Namibian desert to the almost psychedelic tidal 

patterns off the Mozambican coastline, Jay and Jan Roode have experienced, and 

captured, surreal sights of nature at its finest. Their photographs could quite easily 

be mistaken for artworks … which is the theme of their new book. 

Some measure wealth in assets. Others, like 

Melville’s Jay and Jan Roode, feel richer from 

their ‘grand adventure of photographing Africa 

from above’. 

You really can't blame them … their experiences of 

capturing images of landscapes and wildlife from 

their Jabiru aircraft, since quitting their corporate 

jobs more than a decade ago, are tough to 

compete with. 

Jay, with a smile to rival Julia Roberts, speaks 

of their lifestyle in a profoundly poetic way. 

‘When Jan got his pilot’s licence and when we 

first explored the endless African skies, we didn’t 

just find a passion. We found an obsession. And 

more specifically, we fell in love with the different 

perspective of the world that turned the ordinary 

into the extraordinary,’ she says. 

After publishing our first interview with this couple 

in June last year, we caught up with them again, and 

they did more than just describe their experiences 

to us. To our delight, they showed us. One drizzly 

morning in early November, Jan took us for a 

flight over Kapama Private Game Reserve near 

Hoedspruit. We got to feel the adrenaline rush of 

taking flight and the utter thrill Jay must experience 

when finding a beautiful sight, opening the little 

window, feeling the thick rush of air, positioning 

her lens and capturing it from above. We were 

lucky not to have experienced turbulence … one 

of the tricky parts of Jay’s job. ‘I have literally given 

myself a black eye,’ she exclaims. We photographed 

the green treetops and the dams, the windy roads 

and even one of the Big Five. It was exhilarating … 

and we understood immediately what Jay refers 

to when she says their journey has redefined what 

wealth and success mean to them. ‘We may not be 

wealthier but we are infinitely richer as people,’ 

she says. 

The couple have now made their extraordinary 

images and adventurers accessible to so many 

more people in their new coffee-table book, 

Aerial Art, which explores colours, textures and 

contours. It’s not country-specific, rather, it delves 

into the deserts, the oceans and the bushveld of 

southern Africa. 

Their book is a final step to sharing their images 

rather than just storing them on a hard drive … 

which Jay likens to ‘an artist painting a canvas and 

then turning it around and sticking it in a cupboard.’ 

Their book also allows others to read the hypnotic 

and utterly romantic way in which Jay describes 

what they’ve experienced … which is often just as 

beautiful as the images. In Jan’s words, Jay’s writing 

is ‘incredible’. 

Of course, with years of exploring southern Africa 

and living out of their aircraft, stocking up on 

supplies at nearby towns and camping under one 

of the wings – ‘No lodge can compare’ – comes with 

many encounters with wildlife. Once, they were 

charged by a hippo in the delta. Jan says, ‘I don’t 

think I’ve ever taken off so quickly in my entire life!’ 

Another time, they were stuck inside their plane 

for hours, as it was surrounded by wild dogs. In the 

Kalahari, they returned to find a zebra on the top 

of their plane, eating the propeller. Hyenas once 

chewed their plane’s tyres. The anecdotes 

are endless … and downright magical for any 

nature lover. 

Jay talks of their work as being a collaboration with 

nature, and she says, ‘The beauty and possibilities 

are endless … no one moment is ever the same.’ 

Their quiet aircraft enables them to capture these 

fleeting moments without disturbing the scene. 

This is probably best seen by the photograph of the 

flamingos on one of the book’s two cover options. 

Jay was able to capture these usually sensitive birds 

‘completely unaware’ in a pan near Walvis Bay. 

Their photography is so much more than about 


pretty pictures though. It’s a form of activism, says Jay. ‘It’s a way 

of communicating our passion for these incredible, unique, vast 

wilderness spaces and most nature photographers I know [are] 

very generous with sharing their photos because it’s not about 

them. It’s about nature. It’s about wildlife.’ 

They aim for their work to be conservation-oriented in the future. 

‘It’s not self-indulgent. It’s got to have a purpose for us to go and 

do it,’ says Jay. They also use their images to inspire hope and 

bring about change, and Jay believes firmly ‘in our own ways, 

we can do a lot. If I look at my little garden in Melville, there was 

not one tree when we bought that house. It’s now a forest, and 

everything’s indigenous… You just think, that even in a tiny little 

patch, you can make a difference.’ 

They also aim to make a difference in the lives of those they 

meet along their journeys, and they’ve taken some of the local 

people who’ve never had the chance to fly, to see their world 

from above. Jan recalls fondly how one child described the sight 

of the beautiful waters of Mozambique from the sky as ‘a giant 

spinach pie’. 

They’re passing on their skills, too, through bespoke aerial 

photographic safaris and workshops. 

Just as they lend a hand to others, Jan says, ‘The innate human 

generosity we have discovered everywhere we’ve landed has 

been absolutely astonishing. The friendliness and openness of 

the people of southern Africa have truly touched my heart. We’ve 

always had someone to help us out whenever we’ve needed it.’ In 

the book, you’ll find how they’ve turned mishaps into adventures. 

It’s difficult not to feel moved when you look at Jay’s photos, and 

it’s tough to imagine she’s a self-taught photographer. ‘I think 

one of the nicest things is when people have said to me that they 

feel emotional when they look at the photos. That for me is the 

biggest compliment that I could ever get because I felt emotional 

when I took them, and I wanted to portray the reverence I have 

for these incredible spaces through the images.’ 

Details: aerial-africa.com or @aerialafricasafaris on Instagram. 

If you have a love of nature photography 

from unique perspectives, then you 

need a copy of Jay and Jan Roode’s new 

book, Aerial Art, on your coffee table. 

It’s super stylish with a magnetic clip 

hardcover case. R980, HPH Publishing. 

There’s also a limited-edition cover 

with a voucher, R1960. 

Details: hphpublishing.co.za 

Text: DANIELLA GRAHAM. Photographs: JAY ROODE & DANIELLA GRAHAM. 


TEARDROP DESIGN 

OUR GIFT TO YOU THIS CHRISTMAS 

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Count your blessings 

By taking time every day to focus on everything you have, rather than dwelling on the 

things you don’t, by appreciating your blessings and fostering an attitude of gratitude, is 

one of the easiest ways to improve your life. And there’s no better time to start than now. 

Why gratitude? 

Quite simply, it makes us happier. 

By spending just a few minutes a day 

reflecting on what we have to be grateful 

for – by paying conscious attention to 

what’s good instead of what’s bad – can 

make us feel a lot more positive about our 

lives, which in turn makes us happier. 

It increases our well-being ... physical, 

psychological and emotional. Being 

grateful for what we have has a positive 

effect on our self-esteem, and reduces 

toxic emotions – regret, resentment, 

envy, frustration. It’s said that gratitude 

increases happiness, and so reduces 

depression. Physically, grateful people 

are more inclined to take care of their 

health, to eat well and exercise more. And 

gratefulness during times of stress leads 

to resilience. 

It make us more optimistic. The more 

we realise how much we have to be 

grateful for, the more we find to be 

grateful for. It’s a positive circle. 

It helps us sleep better. It’s thought that 

if we spend 10 or 15 minutes completing 

a gratitude journal last thing at night, we’ll 

go to bed in an optimistic frame of mind, 

which will lead to a better night’s sleep. 

It improves our relationships. If we’re 

grateful, we have less aggression, less 

jealousy, are less self-centred and have 

more empathy. It makes us happier and 

positive ... which means we’re nicer to be 

around. Whether it’s friends, a romantic 

partner or work associates ... if we practise 

gratitude ourselves, and are grateful to 

others, our relationships improve. Just one 

more thing to add to our ‘grateful for’ list. 

It allows us to appreciate what we have. 

If we’re grateful for what we have, we 

become less materialistic. And no longer 

being obsessed with having more, makes 

us content. Which is mentally a really 

good place to be. 

Journal your gratitude and your goals. 

If you agree that developing an attitude of gratefulness will enhance your 

life, you’ll love these locally designed and created journals. The Gratitude 

Attitude Journal – 100 days of intentional daily focus on gratitude, is 

undated and has a page-a-day, helping you to focus on what you are 

grateful for and what you have to look forward to the following day. 

Besides getting one for yourself, these are the perfect gift for Christmas 

this year, when many people are thinking about actually living the life of 

their dreams, after realising how precious their days are. 

In the same range – and equally as inspiring, is the Inspired Change 

Journal – all about goal-setting and formulation, with 100 days of 

productivity and focused action-tracking to help take small steps daily and 

consistently get closer to your dreams. There’s space to tailor the journal 

for your specific dreams and goals, and unlike many of the journals we’ve 

seen, this one is professional and sophisticated in an easy to manage size. 

The Gratitude Journal comes in raspberry or charcoal and costs R350, 

the Inspired Change Journal comes in black, charcoal and grey and costs 

R480. There are also notepads – Goals, Feed Your Focus, and Make Magic 

Happen, from R80 to R150, or R280 for the set (another great gift for a 

goal orientated friend). All available online. Details: inspiredchange.co or 

Instagram at inspiredchangejournal 

We’ve got a set of these journals to give away ... to stand a chance of 

winning (and being seriously grateful!), visit getitmagazine.co.za and look for 

our Gratitude Competition. Entries close December 15. 

Text: Kym Argo 


Filorga Skin 

Perfusion SHP 

Youth Cream is a 

rejuvenation cream 

crammed with 

ingredients that 

improve skin firmness 

and elasticity, reduce 

wrinkles, improve 

hydration, restore and 

protect skin barrier 

function, stimulate 

skin regeneration 

and also has a wound 

healing agent. A long 

list of reasons to try 

it. R1720. For a list of 

stockist near you email 

info@filorga.co.za 

There comes an age when we can finally feel 

beautiful and confident just the way we are 

… naturally radiant. So we’re loving the new 

range from Clarins, devoted to the ‘silver’ 

generation. The Nutri-Lumière range has four 

new exceptional skin care products to deliver 

a complete pro-ageing nutrition action. All 

nourishing and revitalising, there’s a day 

cream, a day emulsion for those who prefer a 

lightweight lotion, a comforting, melting night 

cream and a renewing treatment essence. 

From R820 to R1985 from clarins.co.za 

Stila 

Heaven’s Hue 

Highlighter, 

R610. 

It’s beginning to look a lot like 

CHRISTMAS 

The party season’s here. Perfectly prepped skin, 

a slick of metallic, a touch of shimmer. Get your glow on! 

Sagging skin. Wrinkles. A dull complexion. 

Everything we don’t want for Christmas. So 

unwrap one of the new SVR ultra-concentrated 

ampoules and let them do their magical thing. 

There are a trio of these phenomenal little 

powerhouses. Ampoule A has Vitamin A / 

Retinol - a leading anti-aging active ingredient 

which retexturises the skin and corrects deep 

wrinkles. • Ampoule B3 has a high concentration 

of vitamin B3 which soothes and strengthens the 

skin, lastingly restores skin’s moisture reserves, 

skin becomes plumper and the signs of aging 

are diminished. • Ampoule C contains 20 per 

cent optimised Vitamin C ... it recharges the skins 

batteries and leaves skin radiant. R725 each from 

riekiemedaesthetic.co.za and absoluteskin.co.za. 

16 Get It Magazine Dec 20 / Jan 21 

You may be on holiday, but your skin isn’t. 

Take it seriously ... as do the NeoStrata 

gurus. For mature, sun-damaged, dry skin, 

as well as early signs of ageing, Neostrata 

Skin Active Antioxidant Defense Serum 

is a powerful antioxidant formulation, 

which also helps give extra moisture to 

the skin. R1060. For eyes, the Skin Active 

Intensive Eye Therapy is a high strength, 

deeply hydrating cream which prevents 

and corrects all visible signs of ageing, 

targets puffiness and crow’s feet and helps 

to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. R1110. 

And for necks (always an ageing giveaway), 

Triple Firming Neck Cream is another 

intensive formula for a very specific concern, 

helping to reduce signs of ageing in the 

neck and décolletage area. R1075. 

Shop online at dermastore.co.za

Everyone needs a signature scent ... and this season, ours is Mont 

Blanc Signature. This eau de parfum is chic, addictive and above all, 

ultrafeminine. It’s all sparkling clementine, enchanting magnolia and 

ylang-ylang, sensual vanilla and musk. From R999 at Woolworths. 

Wet n Wild cult-favourite Photo Focus has just 

launched Dewy Foundation ... weightless, supernourishing, 

with natural, all-day wear. Also easily 

buildable, so works from day to night. R99. Add a 

little shimmer with the Hello Halo Blushlighter in 

After Sex Glow, R99. Both exclusive to Clicks • And 

for golden eyes, also look out for Pretty by Flormar 

Stars Baked Eyeshadow in Golden Party ... it’s long 

lasting, works wet or dry and adds a glam shimmer. 

Also in Silver Blaze. R99.95 each, only from Foschini. 

Glow girl. Stila Heaven’s Hue Highlighter is a 

radiance-enhancing highlighter ... gossamer-light, it 

melts into your skin for a barely-there feel, and gives 

a soft, luminous, natural-looking glow. R610 • Stila 

Shimmer & Glow Liquid Eyeshadows come in 

gold and bronze party shades ... think Kitten Karma, 

Bronzed Belle, Retro Rosegold and Perlina – rich, 

beautiful colour with a high shimmer sheen, minus 

the glitter! R395. Stila available at Woolworths. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 


Get your glow on 

Sunsational beach essentials for the hols 

A Summer holiday isn’t complete without 

a bottle of NUXE Huile Prodigieuse, , and 

we love this snazzy limited edition bottle 

– one of three designs created by young 

artists from the French design school 

Penninghen. This magic oil nourishes, 

repairs and beautifies your face (mix it with 

your moisturiser), body (use on dry areas 

and stretch marks) and hair (apply to the 

ends, or use as weekly intense conditioner). 

R520 from Woolworths • Filorga UV 

Bronze is a brilliant choice for your face. 

With a high SPF (50), it’s not the slightest 

bit oily, and targets wrinkles and dark spots. 

R400 from absoluteskin.co.za • NUXE Sun 

SPF 30 Lotion protects and offers antiageing 

cellular protection while promoting 

a sublime tan. R460 from Woolworths • 

No time to tan? Lily white and need help? 

We’re big believers in getting a little help. 

And if you plan it right, a gradual tan is 

the best option. For a beach goddess 

glow, we use Australian Gold’s Gradual 

Build Sunless Lotion ... believable colour, 

no streaking, and a wonderful coconut, 

vanilla, orange scent. R299.95 from Clicks. 

• Glow-getters will be delighted there’s 

a new self-tan brand in town ... St Moriz 

… and it takes your tan to the next level. 

This UK brand lets you get your glow on 

easily, and affordably. There are more than 

half a dozen products, from a fast tanning 

mousse to a golden glow moisturiser 

for those who want a light tan. Try the 

Gradual Tanning Lotion – which builds 

up a natural, controllable, glowing tan. Oh 

... and for mistakes (hate a streaky ankle!) 

there’s a Self-Tan Remover. Clever! Prices 

from R119.95, all from Clicks. 

There isn’t a beach on the Med 

where you won’t see the bronzed 

and the beautiful reaching for 

a bottle of Piz Buin. We LOVE 

these sun products ... they’re 

fast-absorbing, non-greasy and 

-sticky, offer great protection ... 

and promote a really lovely bronze 

tan. Gets 10 out of 10 for the 

scent of Summer, too. You’ll find 

the Piz Buin range at Clicks and 

pharmacies from around R119. 

Dec 20 / Jan 21 Get It Magazine 

Text: Kym Argo

JINGLE 

Profanity alert ... there’s 

a little swearing. But if 

you’re broad-minded, 

this Classy as F*ck 

Cocktails, with 60 damn 

good recipes, is fun to 

have. With it’s gold foilstamped 

cover, and with 

Calligraphuck’s expletives 

sprinkled throughout, 

the recipes are not too 

complicated, the book is 

frivolous and irreverent 

... just what we need this 

festive season. R335. 

Sexton Irish Single Malt has just arrived in SA ... and is about to 

send shivers through the whiskey drinking fraternity. Packaged 

in a stylish, dark hexagonal bottle, it’s an Irish single malt – a 

rarity in South Africa (while there are a number of Scotch single 

malts on our shelves, Irish ones are few and far between). Made 

with 100 per cent Irish malted barley, distilled in copper pot stills 

and exclusively matured in hand-selected Oloroso sherry casks, 

it’s triple-distilled, resulting in a smooth approachability and 

memorable character. Infinitely drinkable, it’s all honeyed malt, 

dried fruit, nuts, spice and citrus oils and is perfect on ice, or in a 

Barista’s Old Fashioned. You’ll find it for around R499 at Makro, 

Norman Goodfellows, TOPS at Spar, Liquor City and Ultra Liquors, 

or online at grooveco.co.za 

BELLS 

ROCK 

Nothing like a little glitz and 

glamour – and a sparkling cocktail 

or two – to get the 2020 festive 

party started. Have fun. 

Dress up your salad bowl with 

these Golden Brass Queen salad 

servers, made locally. R780 from 

hauteedit.com • Throw a little 

light in a dark corner ... gold LED 

pillar candle, R169, and strings 

of fairy lights (top of page), from 

R220, from Woolworths. 

Copmpiled by KYM ARGO. 

Get It Magazine Dec 20 / Jan 21

Baglietti boasts being the prosecco of celebration, 

sparkle and excellence. Madly popular in Italy, you 

can now get this exclusive sparkling wine here. Three 

massive cheers! We’re drinking the Baglietti No.10 

– a dry prosecco with flavours of pears, citrus and 

almonds, but also love the Baglietti No.7, an organic 

spumante rosé ... all raspberry, citrus and Summer 

berries. Around R229 from Yuppiechef, Norman 

Goodfellows, TOPS at Spar, Makro and Takealot. 

We’ll be very merry indeed if we try out the 

50+ Festive Drinks for the Holiday Season in 

Jessica Strand’s Very Merry Cocktails. It’s packed 

with lovely drinks, cheery photos and just the right 

amount of Christmas kitsch ... a great seasonal gift 

(pop it into an ice bucket or wrap with a bottle of 

bubbly for a fabulous hostess gift). R420. 

Glam up your Christmas table with this 

porcelain White Stars dip bowl. Use it to 

serve snacks then, when January rolls in, 

pop it onto your dressing table to hold 

jewellery. R450 from bespokehome.co.za 

We all know (and love) Musgrave gins ... but we’re 

now all over Musgrave Copper Brandy in Vanilla 

and Black Honey. Described as the ‘bourbon’ of 

brandies, they’re beyond delish, and are perfect for a 

stylish Dom Pedro. When this dessert drink is made 

with Copper, it’s so much more than a grown-up 

milkshake. It’s sexy and luxurious and sophisticated. 

An old classic with a new twist ... which promises 

that as you cool down, your night will heat up! Try 

this Vanilla Copper Mango Chai Dom Pedro, and 

see for yourself. For two drinks, you’ll need 100ml 

coconut cream, 2 chai tea bags, 2.5ml ground 

cinnamon,150g frozen mango pieces, 100ml 

Musgrave Vanilla Copper, 500g vanilla ice cream 

and ground cinnamon to garnish. To make ... heat 

the coconut cream, chai tea bags and cinnamon in 

a saucepan over a gentle heat. Once the coconut 

cream starts to simmer, remove from the heat and 

allow it to infuse for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain, discard 

the tea bags and chill in the fridge, allowing to cool 

completely. Then blend with the mango, Musgrave 

Vanilla Copper and ice cream, and whizz until 

smooth. Pour into glasses, and top with a dusting of 

cinnamon. Details: musgravespirits.com 

Dec 20 / Jan 21 Get It Magazine

We’ve been told by the lovely Lindt chocolatiers that gin and chocolate 

make a perfect pairing. And as members of a team who’ve never said no to 

a gin, or turned down a chocolate, we’re just all over this! What you do is 

take a bite of the chocolate and let the rich flavour coat your mouth. 

Then take a sip of the liquid and it will strip the oils from your palate 

and intertwine with the chocolate. Suggested pairings are Mint Intense 

with Inverroche Classic and Indian tonic (the peppermint enhances 

the gin’s citrus, ginger and cardamom flavours); A Touch of Sea Salt 

with Inverroche Verdant and elderflower tonic (the salt brings out the 

sweet marzipan and coconut notes of the gin); or Lindt Excellence 

70% Cocoa with Inverroche Amber on ice with a curl of orange (dark, 

intense, with hints of citrus, vanilla and toffee ... this one’s our fave). 

Not just for 

kids. Christmas 

isn’t the same 

without a candy cane ... 

on your place setting, tied 

to a gift, hanging from 

the tree. R17.99 each from 

Woolworths. 

This December we may be staying 

closer to home, so it would be good 

idea to have some enjoyable recipes 

and projects to keep the family busy. 

Advent, by Kerstin Niehoff and Laura 

Fleiter, is full of old-fashioned Christmas 

goodness. Although aimed at those 

enjoying the season in the Northern 

hemisphere, it’s still got plenty for us 

to enjoy, from orange and cinnamon 

syrup and red velvet cranberry cake to 

table garlands, salt dough decorations, 

watercolour Christmas cards, and 

door wreaths. And if you’ve a friend 

who’s not mad about the season, but 

does have a sense of humour, there’s 

a recipe for Grinch Cookies .... a jar of 

these chewy green cookies would 

make an appropriate gift. R300. 

Joy to The World ... these 

festive treats – two dozen 

of them – are certainly 

a joy. Created by Silke 

Martin, the book has 

recipes for cookies and 

biscuits from around the 

world, perfect to serve at 

teatime or give as sweet 

gifts R170. And if you can’t 

be bothered to make 

your own .... Woolworths 

(as always) to the rescue. 

The festive Holiday Treats 

collection is a sweet as can 

be ... we love this DIY braai 

soetbroodjie jar, R149.99. 


Don’t throw away your Christmas 

tree. Eat it. With recipes for preserves, 

feasts, sweet treats and drinks, How 

to Eat Your Christmas Tree by Julia 

Georgallis encourages you to think 

about food waste and to be more 

resourceful in an age of deforestation 

and climate crisis. From simple ideas 

– infusing pine needles to make a 

delicious and warming Pine Tea, to 

more lavish dishes – the decadent Fur- 

Cured Salmon – the book also has tips 

and advice on how to have a more 

sustainable Christmas. R260. 

Morgenster Estate Olive Oil 

in lovely bottle, R149.99 from 

Woolies. Great hostess gift! 

A trio of South African festive bar essentials. Using locally grown sugarcane from the heart 

of KwaZulu-Natal and water from the hills of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Vodka Vusa is one 

of the latest local spirits to hit bar shelves. The Vusa (which means awaken) distillery is in the 

Natal Midlands and you can pick up a bottle for around R250 from TOPS at Spar or Takealot. Details: 

vusavodka.com • Not resting on their gin laurels, Hope has two spirits which are exceptional festive 

options. Hope Small Batch Vodka is distilled from a grape base sourced in the Western Cape, with 

only the pure heart of the distillation run being bottled, ensuring it’s smooth enough to be sipped 

on ice. Clean, crisp, with hints of citrus fruit, it’s also perfect in cocktails. R350 from hopedistillery. 

co.za • As it’s not made in Mexico, we can’t call it tequila. Instead, we order a Hope Esperanza Agave. 

Designed to be sipped, this is a floral, smooth agave spirit ... think rich caramel with some spice, and a 

soft vanilla finish. Not brave enough? Try it in a TnT – a ‘tequila and tonic’ – made by mixing with tonic 

water and a slice of lime. Tiempo de fiesta. R340 from hopedistillery.co.za 

For goodness sake, 

don’t eat this one! Faux 

tree from Woolies ... all it 

needs are a few baubles 

or, for a simple look, a 

string of lights. R499 

from Woolworths. 


Havana nights 

We’re going all hot and sultry this season. 

Let’s serve rum on ice, turn up the music and 

do the salsa, the samba and the mambo to 

celebrate New Year’s Eve Cubana style. Salud. 


Que comience la fiesta ... let the party start. The Kraken Black Spiced Rum – named for a sea monster of myth and legend, 

said to have brought down the world’s largest shipment of Caribbean rum – is dark and powerful and smooth. Distilled in 

the Caribbean from naturally sweet molasses, you’ll taste notes of cinnamon, citrus, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, peppercorn and 

a big punch of vanilla. Oh ... and also danger. Lots and lots of danger. Drink on the rocks, or with cola, ginger ale or ginger 

beer. R335 from takealot.com • Limestone Rum – a limited edition 10-year-old pot still rum from the incredible Inverroche 

distillery – is a distinctive, full-bodied sipping rum, all toasted oak, caramel and nuts, orange zest , dried fruit, marmalade and 

vanilla, followed by cinnamon, butterscotch and spice. It’s dry, warm and smooth and is exceptional with dark chocolate, 

or a curl of orange zest on ice. R409 from cybercellar.com • Great bottle appeal! Don Papa Rum is a small batch, single 

island rum from the sugar island of Negros Occidental in the Philippines. Aged in American oak barrels for seven years, 

it’s a light amber liquid that’s smooth and delicate with flavours of vanilla, honey and candied fruits. Drink it neat, or over 

one large ice cube. And be sure to look out for the 10-Year-Old and Sherry Cask Limited Edition versions, too. R549 from 

yuppiechef.com • Hand-distilled on a sugar estate in Gingindlovu in Zululand, the amazing Tapanga Premium Reserve 

single batch, five-year barrel-aged rum is made from freshly cut sugarcane and is gorgeous ... think vanilla and cherry, dried 

fruit and citrus. Great gift, if you can bear to give it away, R750. Details: tapangarum.com or Facebook @Tapangarumafricole 

• Dominican and Barbados rum, with hibiscus, orange blossom and honeybush. Swoon! Suncamino Spirit Aperitif is 

distilled and aged for eight years in Barbados and the Dominican Republic, then shipped across to Cape Town, where it’s 

infused with locally sourced floral extracts, matured and bottled by hand. R299 from yuppiechef.com • Rhino Rum from Port 

Elizabeth on our east coast is all raisin and toffee, honey and vanilla, with just a hint of dried fruit and banana. Look out, too, 

for the Spiced Rhino, which is more aniseed and liquorice, clove and ginger. Around R350 from your local bottlestore. 

Compiled by KYM ARGO. Photo by MEGAN BRETT 


ALL THE FUN 

without the hangover 

Mocktails. Phwa. There’s nothing mock about these. Whether you’re not 

drinking for personal or health reasons, or have been designated as the driver 

for the night, there’s no reason to hold back on festive cheer. 

These non-alcoholic options scream party, without the morning-after woes! 


From G&T to cocktail, in one easy (garnish) step 

If you’re planning a party, add a dozen bottles of The Duchess non-alcoholic gin 

& tonic to the bar station, and go mad with the garnishes. For the horticulturist 

guest ... a few sprigs of freshly cut rosemary and thyme enhance the gardeninspired 

extracts in The Duchess Greenery. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon 

juice, loads of ice – ideal for a sunny day in the garden. Romance in the air? 

The Berry Burst is simply a few raspberries and a sprig of mint 

in The Duchess Floral, garnished with lime zest. For a very 

Christmassy drink, pour The Duchess Botanical into an icefilled 

glass and add either a sprinkling of star anise seeds and 

some thin orange peel, or some cardamom seeds and one 

or two cinnamon sticks. Details: drinktheduchess.com 

Dress up that drink 

Garnishes can make or break a 

cocktail ... alcoholic or otherwise. 

Some of them are purely for aesthetic 

reasons, others add aromatics and 

flavour. A glass of soda with a splash 

of flavoured syrup goes from ho-hum 

to let’s-do-the-salsa with the addition 

of a mint sprig and a lime wedge. Set 

aside a little spot on the bar, make 

a display and let your guests go 

mad. Easiest (and most common) is 

a citrus peel – orange, lemon, lime 

or grapefruit. Make sure you give 

it a good twist before dropping 

it into the drink, allowing the oils 

to spray and add flavour. A bowl 

of maraschino cherries is a must, 

as are fresh berries – strawberry, 

blackberry, blueberry, raspberry. 

Pomegranates are great, and very 

festive. For tutti-frutti cocktails, 

have slices of pineapple, peach, 

melon balls 

and coconut 

meat. Balance 

all the sweet 

options with 

olives, cucumber 

ribbons, and have 

loads of herbs – mint, 

rosemary, basil and 

thyme all work well. 

And don’t forget 

the pretties ... rose 

petals, pansies, 

violas, lavender, 

nasturtiums. 


Our drink of the season is this lime & coconut 

flavoured syrup, mixed with sparkling water or soda 

(or still water, if you’re not into fizz). Pretty up with 

mint, shavings of coconut, loads of lime and ice and 

sip away all day. R73.49 from Woolies. 

Have you 

tried Schweppes 

Mojito? You’ll find this 

mint and lime drink in cans 

at your local supermarket and 

it’s a delicious way to enjoy 

an alcohol-free version of the 

classic Cuban cocktail. Add 

fresh mint and a wedge of 

lime to dicky it up. 

Move over G&T, it’s time for a spritzer. The new 

Duchess Spritz doesn’t need much doing to it ... just 

pour into an ice-filled wine glass and you’re good to 

party. There are two flavours of this de-alcoholised 

wine spritzer ... Elderflower White (crisp, sparkling 

and refreshing, with a definite wine ‘tang’) and Berry 

Rose (pink, sweeter … add a strawberry to the glass 

for a pretty touch). Both at local supermarkets like Spar, 

or online from yuppiechef.com for around R79 for a 

case of four. • We’re massive fans of the Monin range 

of syrups ... which add all sorts of exciting options to 

our mocktails. Our latest craze is the Mojito – born in 

the sultry bars of Havana, it’s a sexy drink made with a 

simple syrup muddled with lime and mint leaves and 

local rum. For our non-hangover version, we take the 

easy way out and use this delicious Monin Mojito/ 

Wild Mint Syrup (available in one litre bottles, so we 

never run out) added to soda or club soda with a good 

squeeze of lime. Decorate with fresh mint leaves from 

the garden and it’s all hola-Havana-nights. R180 from 

onlinebeveragestore.co.za • Fluére is the latest nonalcoholic 

spirit to arrive on the shelves. Three options ... 

Original (a floral blend of botanicals), Amber (a spiced 

cane dark roast – think dark roasted coffee, cocoa, 

liquorice, tonka beans and toffee), and Pink (all fresh 

raspberries in flavour). Serve with tonic water, ice and 

garnished with a few sprigs of lavender and juniper 

berries. Around R299 from local bottle stores. 


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School. The school’s approach includes a more hands-on, experiential, projectbased, 

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programmes to support children with their neurodiversity. 

Having a multi-dimensional specialist team, ensures that all students are included, 

catered for, and supported according to their needs. All therapies are available inhouse, 

and your child will benefit from therapists and teachers working together 

according to an individualised development plan. 

The way you behave and respond to the challenges your children face, has a 

big impact on them. A good attitude won’t solve the challenges associated with 

neurodiversity, but it can give your children hope and confidence that things can 

improve and they will succeed. Details: 010-005-5559 or www.thebridgeschool.co.za

Indoor & patio plant of the month 

What else but poinsettia? It’s become the festive plant of choice 

around the world, with its Santa Claus red ‘flowers’, bright yellow bracts 

and lush, green leaves – the colours of Christmas. It’s a showy gift plant 

(even for those without green fingers) and for decorating the home. 

These indoor plants like a warm position with good indirect light but 

no direct sunlight. Keep the potting mix moist but not soggy. To keep 

it going past the holiday season, feed with a houseplant fertilizer once 

a month, but don’t fertilize when it’s in bloom. After flowering, cut it 

down to 10cm and repot into a larger pot or plant it in the garden. 

Details: plantimex.co.za 

We’re planting ... 

Alstroemeria Summer Red is a dazzling summer flower, 

especially for gardeners who love bright 

pops of colour in the garden over 

the festive season. This summerflowering 

perennial forms an 

upright clump – 60cm high and 

wide – with narrow, dark green 

leaves. It grows in full sun, likes 

fertile soil that drains well and 

regular watering. Being compact, 

it doesn’t need staking. As the 

flowers fade, cut or twist off the 

stems at the base, leaving the tubers 

in the ground. The foliage dies down in 

winter but shoots out quickly in spring. 

Prevent slug and snail damage of young 

plants with organic Ferramol snail bait. 

Details: ballstraathof.co.za 

Veggie of the month 

What could be more yummy than 

freshly picked and cooked sweetcorn 

smothered in melting butter? Did you 

know that sweetcorn is at its sweetest 

and tastiest 30 minutes after picking, 

which is why shop-bought sweetcorn is 

nothing like home-grown? This Golden 

Bantam is an heirloom variety that grows 

tall and produces multiple 14 to 16cm 

cobs filled with sweet yellow kernels, 

the first of which cobs are ready for 

harvesting within 75 days from sowing. 

It needs full sun and fertile soil. For good 

pollination, plant in blocks, or two or 

three rows, with plants 35cm apart and 

60 to 70cm between rows. Plant two 

seeds together in each hole. Thin out the 

weaker plant later. During the growing 

period, water regularly, keeping the 

soil moist with mulch and feed with a 

nitrogen-rich fertilizer when plants are 

knee-high, repeating two weeks later. 

Harvest when cobs are plump and 

well-filled. Test for readiness by piercing 

a kernel. If it’s still milky it’s ready for 

eating. The tassels should also be dry and 

withered. Details: kirchhoffs.co.za 

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December in the garden 

In the absence of rainfall, water regularly and 

plants in pots should be watered daily. 

• Decorate your outdoor entertainment areas 

with pots of flowering plants or herbs. • Keep 

whitefly and other pests away from veggies 

by spraying with organic insecticides. • Feed 

annuals and other flowers with a liquid 

fertilizer to keep them flowering over the 

festive season. • Fertilize the roses mid-month 

with Ludwig’s Vigorosa. • Spray the roses with 

Ludwig’s Insect Spray and Chronos or Rose Protector to 

protect roses from pests and black spot.

Deck the halls 

Fa la la la la, la la la la la la la la la la la la 

‘Tis the season to be jolly ... and 

we’d be jolly happy to find this set 

under the tree. The fresh scent of 

this Cape floral range is refreshing 

and hydrating. Ideal to use straight 

after your bath or shower, the Cape 

Floral Body Mist, Body Lotion and 

Shower Foam are approved by Beauty 

Without Cruelty, are dermatologically 

approved and vegan-friendly. R149 

each from Woolworths (also look out for 

the Starry Wild Jasmine range ... sublime 

scent, too). 

Christmas 

wreath, R349 

from Woolworths. 

Make greener choices this Christmas 

If you feel guilty about the sheer excess of Christmas 

– and the effect it has on our planet – Green 

Christmas is an excellent buy. It’s all about making 

greener choices this festive season, about focusing 

on more than just presents, about conscious gifting 

... without giving up any of the fun. There are tips 

about sustainable cards, about pay-it-forward advent 

calendars, about home-made and home-grown 

gifts, about natural decorations – in all, 24 green, 

Christmassy chapters. And when it’s all over, relax in 

a bath with a pine-scented bath soak (author Eilidh 

Gallagher has given you the recipe!). R330. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO and ALICE COTZEE 


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That’s right – you can bring the best fare to your table, and 

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Text: DANIELLA GRAHAM. Photographs: KAPAMA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE & DANIELLA GRAHAM. 

Can you smell that?’ 

asks the ranger 

during a drizzly 

early morning 

game drive. 

‘It smells like 

popcorn. A male 

leopard has 

been marking his 

territory here.’ 

We couldn’t spot the leopard. But that 

didn’t matter. It’s colourful moments 

just like this that really made our twonight 

stay at River Lodge in Kapama 

Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit 

so memorable. 

Wildlife is abundant in the reserve 

and, quite simply, the game drives and 

bushwalks are a highlight. 

During our short stay, we saw four of 

the Big Five and many other thrilling 

creatures – like a python, three-odd 

metres in length, slithering across a 

road in the dark. In fact, on our short 

drive from the reserve’s gate to River 

Lodge after landing at Hoedspruit’s 

Eastgate Airport, we’d already spotted 

two buffaloes wallowing in a dam, 

zebras, giraffes and more impalas than 

we could count. On both evening 

drives, we came across a pride of lazy 

lions – and on each occasion, one cat 

was lying on her back with four paws 

hanging limply in the air. These special 

moments don’t stop in the reserve. 

Back at River Lodge, as we tucked 

into wood oven-baked baby chicken 

with garlic crushed potatoes and 

chimichurri on our first night, terrapins 

splashed in the water near our table. 

The next day, as we relaxed with a 

soothing, lavender-infused neck, 

shoulder and back massage at the 

peaceful wellness centre (a must-visit), 

hippos grunted and groaned nearby. 

We’re bragging … we know – but this 

is the essence of a stay at River Lodge. 

Nature surrounds you. It’s wonderfully 

inescapable. You’ll see, hear and smell 

all sorts of bush activities … whether 

you’re on a game drive or lounging by 

the crystal blue pool. Whether you’re 

on a bushwalk in the reserve (you 

won’t believe what you’ll learn from 

the rangers) or when you’re cutting 

into your breakfast omelette. Even 

the lodge is decorated with earthy 

tones, thatch and textures that scream 

African bushveld. 

Dining is a special experience. Most 

meals were served on the wooden 

Savour tasty meals on the wooden deck under a cool thatch roof. 

Unwind at the wellness centre. We enjoyed a massage to the sound of hippos. 

deck under a thatch roof or trees. 

Usually there’s a buffet, but due to 

regulations imposed by Covid-19, 

we enjoyed a plated, set menu. For 

breakfast, the omelettes are something 

to rave about, and the caramelised 

onion quiche and salad is tasty and 

light enough for lunch on a hot, humid 

afternoon. Our final evening’s meal 

was an experience we won’t easily 

forget. Lanterns lit the way to tables set 

up in a dry riverbed where we dined 

under the stars to the persistent – and 

lovely – Piet-my-vrou call of a redchested 

cuckoo. The tender braised 

beef short rib, potato croquettes and 

butternut puree was our standout 

meal of the trip, and the Cape brandy 

pudding with butterscotch sauce and 

ice cream was delicious. If you have a 

real sweet tooth, then be sure to order 

the lemon cheesecake … the reserve’s 

brand manager Nicole Walker tells us 

it’s irresistible! 

You won’t go hungry between meals. 

Not even on game drives. As we 

climbed down from the Land Cruiser 

for our first sundowners of the trip, 

we found a magnificent snack buffet 

and drinks stand set up in the middle 

of the reserve surrounded by glowing 

lanterns. A giraffe browsed nearby and, 

as the sky turned from orangey shades 

to darkness, we chatted, sipped – there 

were even pink G&Ts – and snacked 

on pastries, cheese, biltong and other 

savoury delights. 

As you can imagine, we didn’t spend 

too much time in our room … there 

was simply too much else to explore! 

River Lodge is the biggest of Kapama’s 

four lodges on the reserve with 64 


Inescapable wildlife 

From the persistent Piet-my-vrou call of the red-chested cuckoo as you tuck 

into your dinner to the groan of hippos while you enjoy a massage, wildlife is 

wonderfully abundant at Kapama Private Game Reserve’s River Lodge. 

Capture splendid sightings … we came across this special moment of a giraffe drinking just before we left the reserve. 

rooms. We stayed in one of the spa 

suites which was spacious and hotellike. 

On cooler days, we imagine 

bathing in the tub in front of the huge 

window looking out at the greenery 

would be magnificent. This lodge is 

perfect for big groups or families. 

With a bit of work to do, we were 

grateful for the cool and simply-styled 

conference room as well as the lounge 

spots dotted near the reception area 

which were great for small meetings. 

Of course, you can drive to the 

reserve, but what made our trip 

special is that we flew to Hoedspruit’s 

Eastgate Airport … it’s so close to the 

reserve and there are complimentary 

transfers to the lodge. We took a return 

flight with CemAir, and can highly, 

highly recommend! 

Kapama also offers a private fly-in 

experience on a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft 

– and, in fact, we visited the airstrip 

where guests would land as we were 

fortunate enough to be staying at 

the lodge along with pilot Jan Roode 

and his aerial photographer wife, Jay, 

for the launch of their book, Aerial 

Art. One morning, Jan showed us the 

reserve from sky … all the treetops, 

roads, dams and even one of the 

Big Five from a bird’s-eye view. It 

was exhilarating! 

We also found we’re not the only ones 

raving about River Lodge. Jan says, 

‘Because of our work, we’ve stayed at 

many lodges in southern Africa and 

all over the world, and this is really an 

exceptional one.’ 

Details: Kapama Private Game Reserve: 

kapama.com or 012-368-0600. 

CemAir: flycemair.co.za or 011-395-4473. 

Make a booking 

Kapama’s luxury flights for 2021 from 

R50000 for a return trip. 

River Lodge’s spa suite on 2020 rates 

– until December 19 – from R2950 a 

person sharing on weekends (Fri & 

Sat) and from R2500 a person sharing 

midweek (Sun to Thurs). Peak rates – 

from December 20 to May 31 next year 

– from R3950 a person sharing. 

The spa family suite from R8850 on 

weekends (Fri & Sat) and from R7500 

midweek (Sun to Thurs) until December 

19, 2020. On peak rates from R11850 a 

suite. Rates include daily morning and 

afternoon game drives, all meals, high 

tea, local and selected premium drinks 

but exclude conservation levy of R150 

a person a night. 


5 

REASONS TO 

VISIT KNYSNA 

1Eat, drink, (shop) 

and be merry 

Thesen Harbour Town, as well as 

the centre of Knysna, is a hub of restaurants, 

shops, art galleries ... and not much makes us 

merrier than a successful shopping expedition 

followed by an exceptional meal. 

On the shopping list – boho kaftans, sexy 

swimwear and local jewellery, which you’ll find 

in the many boutiques that line the streets. 

Lots of tiny little stores in The Boatshed (we 

were mad about Rawganic health food store). 

Art, too, is a great buy in Knysna. There are 

Moving Art Galleries – with local art displays 

... check out the collections at the Knysna 

Fine Art Gallery, as well as on the walls at the 

Turbine Hotel. Our non-negotiable stop is 

Madame Botany (the main one in town, a tiny 

version next to Ile de Pain bakery). It’s exactly 

what you’d expect from the name ... all things 

botanical, from floral table runners to garden 

accessories to herbaceous lotions. And if you’re 

in Knysna on a Saturday, pop over to the Wild 

Oats Community Farmers’ Market in Sedgefield 

... stalls of fresh farm goodies, a real treat. The 

harbour town has eateries well-fed-cheekby-jowl 

... from the obvious seaside spoils like 

seafood (oysters and bubbly at sundown is 

hard to beat), sushi and tapas, to family faves 

like pizza, steak and burger bars. The one you 

shouldn’t miss is Ile de Pain Bakery and Café 

in The Boatshed ... made famous by the bread 

(it started out as an artisan, wood-fired oven 

bakery, one of the first in the country ... and 

turns out loaf after loaf of exceptional breads, 

to be eaten before anything else with loads of 

thick butter and a sprinkling of salt) but now 

also dishing up heavenly pastries and healthy, 

fresh lunch options. 

2The Knysna Forest 

A little over 3000 square kilometres, this massive expanse of 

Afromontane forest is thick with trees and ferns, flowers and 

creepers, bright orange fungi, green moss and old man’s 

beard. Amazing birdlife for twitchers ... with the colourful 

Knysna louries, Rameron pigeons and Knysna scrub warblers, as well 

as mountain buzzards and Cape eagle owls. There are bush pigs and 

baboons, vervet monkeys and bushbuck and blue duiker. Leopards, 

thankfully elusive, and elephants ... apparently just one female left. 

It’s an exceptional destination for hikers and mountain bikers – 

with more than a dozen well-marked trails, ranging from the fairly 

easy and immensely enjoyable – we did the Terblans 7km walk in 

about three hours, with plenty of stops along the way (great photo 

opportunities, as well as quiet spots to simply sit and take in the 

splendour) – to the more challenging routes for those who want to 

push themselves. Details: visitknysna.co.za 

3Ziplining ... 

not for the faint-hearted 

Zipline across the Kranshoek Gorge between 

Knysna and Plett. Here’s one for the brave and 

fearless. A new zipline has just opened ... with four cables 

taking you more than 2km, while you’re more than 200 

metres high ... with another two cables to be added 

before the end of the year. If you can keep your eyes 

open, there are spectacular views of the Indian Ocean, 

as well as the forest, fynbos and valley far, far below. 

Details: knysnaziplines.co.za 

4You won’t get bored 

There’s something new to do every day of your 

holiday. For water babies, there’s stand-up paddling, 

kayaking and sailing as well as fishing, whale 

watching and sunset cruises. You can hire everything you 

need, including GoNow electric bicycles, which make 

exploring a breeze. For beach babes, there are 10 

exceptionally beautiful swimming beaches within a 42km 

radius of The Lofts Boutique Hotel, while golfers have a choice 

of three world class courses. 


5The Lofts, a four-star, 18-room boutique 

hotel ... which is so amazing it deserves 

five of its own must-visit reasons. 

1. Location, location, location. The hotel sits right on the water in the heart of the Knysna Lagoon 

on Thesen Island. The shopping, the restaurants, the activities are all just a few minutes walk away. 

And then there’s the iconic view from your bedroom window. 

2. Staff. Let’s face it, staff in the hospitality industry should be great. But they’re so often not. 

Here, they rock. Shout out to Justice Witbooi, who took time off to walk with us in the forest, 

and then back at the hotel kept the cold cocktails coming. 

3. Fabulous food. There’s no formal restaurant at The Lofts ... but there is an atrium speciality coffee, 

snack and drinks bar – all indoor plants and soaring ceilings – where really lovely breakfasts 

are served, as are all-day snacks and very early (and exceptionally tasty) dinners. 

4. The Boatshed. A cocktail of local whisky, apples, cinnamon and Ginger Ale. A five star cocktail! 

5. Something for everyone. There are exclusive lagoon suites, comfy loft rooms, and brilliant 

self-catering two-bedroom units that are perfect for families. Add to this a splash pool, a spa 

(a massage with a view ... swoon), and sundeck ... and it’s clear why this is the latest addition to the 

Cape Country Routes’ collection of around 20 owner-operated and managed hotels, lodges 

and guest houses on the scenic and historic routes in the Western and Eastern Cape, all carefully 

selected for their character, charm and romance. 

Details: bookings@capecountryroutes.com, www.capecountryroutes.com 



Are you party pretty? We’re raring to start the holiday season with a gorgeous bang ... 

and we’ve put together a hamper of our favourite Clarins products to make sure we’re 

looking our festive best. With loads of parties, cocktails, late nights ... our skin may need 

a little SOS help. Hello colour correcting SOS Primer ... which gives 24 hour moisture, 

minimises signs of tiredness and revitalises our complexion. For eyes, the 4-Colour 

Eyeshadow Palettes have satin, matte and iridescent shadows, allowing us 

to go light during the day and dazzle when the sun goes down. Not much of a 

party without some flirty winking ... Clarins Wonder Perfect Mascara 4D 

gives volume, length, curve and high definition. Wink, wink indeed. Blush prettily 

with Joli Blush ... it adjusts to any skin tone, has an airy, fine, soft and lightweight 

texture that lets your skin breathe, and smooths the skin’s texture by blending into 

the surface – in just one step. We wear this in Cheeky Pink for absolutely irresistible 

cheeks. Kick off kissable lips with a lip liner pencil for definition and to improve 

lipstick wear. For a casual holiday look, we love Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil, 

which simply melts on the lips. It’s a nourishing lip care product that gives a 

non-sticky, sweet coat of shine. Up it just a bit with Intense Lip Perfector, 

which plumps lips and gives a wet-look gloss. For a more intense jolt of 

colour, the Joli Rouge range is creamy, with strong colour and a delicate 

satin finish. This is a win-win option ... the lipstick hydrates the lips from 

within for six hours and leaves them soft, supple and comfortable. Seriously 

stunning lips! Ready to go? Not quite. A quick spritz of Clarins Fix’ Make-up – a 

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Spoil 

Festive 

As it’s Christmas, we’re feeling all gifty ... 

and have a Clarins hamper worth R3775 

(wow!) to give away to one of our gorgeous 

Get It readers. To win, pop over to Get It 

Joburg North Magazine on Facebook, find our 

Clarins Party post, and enter. You’ve got until 

December 15 ... so get going!

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