JHB South East - July 2021

JOBURG SOUTH • ALBERTON • BEDFORDVIEW 

• 

GREENSTONE • MODDERFONTEIN 

WIN 

Fashion watches 

for him and her 

Property high-rollers 

Edgar Nche & Ryan Kwan 

Red wine and 

delish soup ... 

warm-me-up 

winter fare 

Hot tips for 

glowing skin 

10 classics for 

your wardrobe 

EMBRACE 

WINTER IN LUXURY 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

JULY 2021 

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CONTENTS 

WHY DON’T YOU 

4 Make your way to one of these outdoor markets or theatres 

or book for a winetasting 

6 Winter weather calls for a good book and some wine - and those we have 

WISH LIST 

8 You simply can’t go wrong with yellow for a cold or rainy day 

SOCIALS 

10 We introduce you to Painted Wolf Wines at Thaba Eco Hotel 

11 A fresh new look calls for a celebration 

PEOPLE 

12 Get to know our three top estate agents and the production 

team behind the reality show Listing Jozi 

FASHION 

16 Introducing The Ten - the stories behind the 10 classic fashion pieces 

BEAUTY 

18 Bid dry skin farewell and welcome winter 

FOOD 

22 There is nothing better to chase away the winter chills than a really 

good soup ... and some wine 

24 A trio of cook books to get your tastebuds tingling 

GARDENING 

26 Your garden tasks and veggies to plant for July 

TRAVEL 

30 Explore the Drakensberg on foot 

32 There is nothing like a Cape escape in a city-chic hotel 

SPOIL 

34 We are giving away a pair of Rvlri watches 

COVER 

PHALADI KHESA 

phaladikhesa.wixsite.com/photography 

July 2021 

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A hot date! 

Wine tasting, markets and theatre ... why stay indoors? 

03 

A month of weekend winetasting 

at over a dozen venues in the Vaal 

awaits you. Celebrating its 17th year 

in existence, The Vaal Wine Route, 

Gauteng’s oldest wine route is back 

this winter where venues in the 

Vaal showcase, and uncork some of 

South Africa’s finest wines. Tasting 

takes place between noon and 6am 

with the last table booking at 5pm 

on Saturdays, Sundays and public 

holidays. Limited space is available 

and therefore bookings are essential. 

Full Covid-19 protocols apply. For R50 

you can taste eight different wines. 

Details: info@vaalwineroute.co.za 

or wwwvaalwineroute.co.za or 

016 933 4821. 

Warm up winter with a visit to 

03 the Alberton Winter Market on 

July 3 at the Newmarket Driving Range 

from 9am to 5pm. The market boasts 

arts and crafts with mainly handmade 

goodies for sale. Several food vendors 

will ensure that you do not go hungry 

and to warm those hands you can 

expect steaming coffee. Live entertainment 

by popular Gerald Panaino. Loads 

of activities for the little ones. Details: 

082 560 5166 or 072 276 2163. 

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Enjoy the lazy winter sun while having a good time with family and friends 

03 at the Niche Market. The market is a diverse group of creative sellers and 

food traders and is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 

9am to 2pm. Stallholders sell products like honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, 

plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge 

and candy floss, as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include 

Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. Pop in at the gin bar, enjoy 

craft beer and ciders and just chill out. The market is pet-friendly. Details: Facebook: 

NicheCommunityMarket. 

The Country Fair at Uncle Tim’s Centre is not to be missed! It also offers a 

04 boot sale and a food court bringing you a little bit of everything for everybody. 

You can expect a wide selection of bric-and-brac, arts and crafts, a whole 

section specifically for second-hand household items as well as clothing and shoes 

and so much more. Pop in on July 4 from 9am to 3pm. All Covid-19 protocols will 

apply. Details: 010 590 8003. 

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A date night for comedy fans. Bring your partner or friends for this never-ending 

laughter that will leave you in stitches. Kedibone Mulaudzi, Kagiso Lediga, David 

Kau, Ronny Modimola and Tumi Stopnonsons are 5 Heavyweights and they are 

ready to give you two hours of current affairs and great moment jokes in our lifetimes. 

They will be supported by Summary wa Lehetla. All five heavyweights have 

been a part of major comedy festivals in the country: Blacks Only, Soweto Comedy 

Fest, 99% Zulu Comedy show and others. They also have domination on radios and 

were part of the famous Pure Monate Show. #5Heavyweights of comedy is a show 

not to be missed. Book now for one of two shows on July 3 at Carnival City Mardi 

Gras. First show running from 4pm to 6pm and the second show is at 7.30pm until 

9.30pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, only 250 people are allowed per show and 

protocols and rules will be adhered to. General ticket prices start from R200 and 

R400 VIP. Details: 079 399 2004 or email pr@thikhoevents.co.za or visit www.thikhoevents.com 


Jazzy July to set the Market 

09 Theatre stages alight with 

explosive music! Every generation has 

its own leading lights. For the current 

generation of South African young jazz 

musicians Siya Makuzeni and Nomfundo 

Xaluva stand as torchbearers. Nomfundo 

Xaluva is no ordinary musician. 

Her sultry voice and exquisite talent as 

a pianist are backed up by a master’s 

degree in Jazz Studies (voice and 

dissertation) and her humble, joyful 

attitude to both life and her art. This 

talent and effortless demeanour as an 

artist is powerfully conveyed on her 

delightful album, Kusile. Siya Makuzeni 

is a professional South African 

trombone player, vocalist, lyricist and 

songwriter regularly collaborating with 

A-list South African musicians such as 

Marcus Wyatt, Themba Mkhize, McCoy 

Mrubata, Feya Faku, Frank Opperman, 

Tlale Makhene, Khaya Mahlangu, 

Sibongile Khumalo, and many 

more. Purchase your ticket now at 

Webtickets or call Anthony Ezeoke on 

011 832 1641. 

Bring your family and friends 

11 for a day out and about at The 

Antiques & Collectables at Uncle Tim’s 

which boasts an arts and crafts market 

on July 11. You can browse at leisure 

through more than 100 stalls and you 

can rest assured you will find something 

that will appeal to your taste. All 

kinds of antique collectables such as 

toys, books, war medals, coins, cameras, 

ornaments and stamps are on sale. 

The arts and crafts section is a delight 

with more than 80 stallholders selling 

all manner of handmade items. Come 

and find just the right pair of vellies, 

handbags, hats, belts to your liking. 

Other items available include boerseep, 

artworks, iron arts and crafts, wooden 

items as well as honey, olives, cheeses, 

baked goodies and plants. Covid-19 

protocols apply. Details: 010 590 8003. 

Sundays just got a whole lot 

25 better. Sundowners, Alberton 

will host a market every Sunday. You 

can expect high-end handcrafted 

items to luxury outdoor furniture, and 

everything in between. Bring your 

family and friends and enjoy live music, 

jumping castles, jungle gyms, great 

food, ice-cold beverages and good 

vibes. Sundowners is situated at the 

corner of Kliprivier Drive and Kromvlei 

Road. Details: WhatsApp 084 706 2494. 

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Make use of the opportunity to get close to nature and join in the guided walk at 

Melville Koppies Central (Nature Reserve and Heritage Site) every Sunday from 

8am to 11.30am. Mid-week school tours and ordinary tours can be arranged. There 

is no need to pre-book. The cost is R80 for adults and R40 for children. The season 

ticket for a year per adult is R500 and is not transferable. All income is used for the 

maintenance and security of the Koppies. Security on the Koppies is provided and 

you can park in secure parking opposite the entrance at Marks Park in Judith Road, 

Emmarentia. Details: wendavid@mweb.co.za or www.mk.org.za 

Flashback is an electrifying dance 

extravaganza with up-tempo music, 

sensational dance routines that 

features six phenomenal dancers to 

bring it all to life. This is an electrifying 

dance extravaganza presented 

by Colassal Entertainment at Carnival 

City, every Friday, Saturday and 

Sunday. Musically, the show encompasses 

everything from Madonna, 

Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston 

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and Prince, with dance styles ranging 

from Funky to Latin American. 

Friday and Saturday shows at 7.30pm 

with Sunday shows at 3pm. Details: 

www.suninternational.com/carnival-city/events 

Nature lovers can join in the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve’s monthly 

25 guided walk on July 25. Hikers gather at 7am at the coffee shop at the 

Precinct Entrance, Peggy Vera Road with the walk starting at 7.30am sharp. All 

fitness levels are catered for on this walk which takes about three hours. Make sure 

to wear comfortable shoes and a hat, bring your sunscreen, water and a walking 

stick. Donation of R50 for adults and R30 for children, please. All funds are used for 

the upkeep of the reserve. Payment can be made to Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve 

Association (KNRA), Standard Bank Southdale. branch code 006405, account number 

201 047 284. Book through Quicket, Snap scan. Details: Malcolm 084 435 9150, 

Christine 082 330 1893, Andy 081 546 2336 or email: secretary@klipriviersberg.org.za or 

WhatsApp 076 320 6151. 



Book club 

Winter … bed, book and red wine weather! 

Finding love, hope and joy in even the darkest moments. In Lucy Diamond’s The Promise, 

a young man whose brother has just died is on a mission … a project to help pick up the 

pieces and support his grieving sister-in-law Zoe, plus her young children. This is his promise 

– to ensure his family’s happiness, and to try and live up to the man his brother was. But 

tying up loose ends brings a shocking secret to light, and calls into question everything he 

knew about his older brother, and he’s faced with an ultimatum – should he tell the truth 

and risk his family’s fragile happiness, or will his brother’s secrets end up becoming his 

own? Pan Macmillan. • Oh dear. Get the tissues out. Pippo and Clara by Diana Rosie is set 

in Italy in 1938. Mussolini is in power, and war isn’t far off. Clara and Pippo are children, their 

family new to the city. One morning, their mamma goes missing, and 10-year-old Clara 

needs to find her. She doesn’t know which way to turn. A little later, her younger brother 

goes out, looking for his mum and sister. Clara’s turned one way, he turns the other. And 

so their lives are changed forever. In a country torn apart by war, siblings are divided by 

fate. But there’s an invisible bond that connects us to those we love, no matter which way 

we turn. A chilly weekend, a fireplace and soft sofa and a copy of this heart-warming novel 

… heaven. Mantle • Not Dark Yet is Peter Robinson’s latest Alan Banks crime novel, which 

opens with a gruesome double murder at a property developer’s luxury home. With a 

clear link to the notoriously vicious Albanian mafia, it should be an open-and-shut case for 

Superintendent Banks and his team. But when they find a cache of spy-cam videos in the 

house, the investigation pivots to the rape of a young girl, and the murders are cast in an 

entirely different light. Hodder and Stoughton. 

Middelvlei Wines winemaker Tinnie Momberg describes this Free-Run 

Pinotage 2019 as a wine with complex flavours of raspberries, mulberries and 

elegant oak spices, adding that the gentle tannins are perfectly balanced by the 

fruit weight with creamy vanilla flavours that linger on the palate. It’s lovely with 

a braai, and you’ll find it for R150 a bottle from middelvlei.co.za 



Lies. Mistakes. And missing children. 

Doesn’t get more nerve-shredding 

than this. When They Find Her – an 

emotional debut by Lia Middleton 

– is about a desperate mother, a 

tragic accident, and a terrible lie that 

spirals out of control. It’s the story of 

Naomi, who after making a dreadful 

mistake, lost custody of her only 

child, a daughter who’s come home 

for a visit, giving Naomi a chance to 

rebuild her family. But the night 

ends in a terrible accident, and 

Naomi reports her daughter missing. 

Which is a lie. But worse than the lie 

is the truth … which is she has no 

memory of what really happened. 

Penguin Random House. 

When no one knows you exist, you don’t have to play by the rules. In Tom 

Marcus’ Defend or Die, former MI5 officer Matt Logan is part of a totally deniable 

government organisation, with full license to do whatever it takes to neutralise 

threats to the UK’s national security. License he takes full advantage of when 

intelligence comes through about plans by the Kremlin to launch a terror attack in 

London, one which could tear the nation apart. Marcus – not his real name – writes 

with complete authority … in his day job, he was hand-picked from the army to be 

a surveillance officer for MI5, where he spent a decade on the front line protecting 

his country before leaving due to PTSD. His debut book, Soldier Spy, was the first 

true ground-level account to be told about the fight on the streets – and had to be 

vetted and cleared for publication by MI5. Due to continuing threats, his identity 

is hidden, and he continues to work with the security service and other agencies 

to ensure he stays safe. Macmillan • There’s never been a David Baldacci we haven’t 

loved … so oh joy … a new one’s just hit the bookshelves. A Gambling Man is 

set in the late 1940s. Aloysius Archer’s heading west to California. Not yet 30, and 

fresh out of prison for a crime he didn’t commit, his wants are fairly simple … a roof 

over his head, three meals a day and a steady supply of Lucky Strikes. Oh … and a 

profession. Intrigued by a sign as the bus passes in Reno (the biggest little city in the 

world), he jumps off, and later that evening, visits a casino, where he meets aspiring 

actress Liberty Callahan. Off they go, on a journey that’s filled with more danger and 

surprises they could have imagined … corruption, murder in a burlesque club, truth 

mixed with lies and massive amounts of small-town-with-tight-lipped-community 

intrigue. The era’s perfectly captured, the book thrilling. Macmillan. 

Book of the month … 

Mother-to-be Helen has it all. Daniel - the perfect husband. Rory - the perfect 

brother. Serena - the perfect sister-in-law. And Rachel - the perfect nightmare. 

When Helen attends her first antenatal class, she is expecting her loving husband 

to arrive, along with charming Rory and his also pregnant wife, the effortlessly 

beautiful Serena. What she is not expecting is Rachel. Extroverted, brash, 

unsettling single mother-to-be Rachel, who just wants to be Helen’s friend. Who 

just wants to get know Helen and her friends and her family. Who manages to 

cleverly find out all the information she needs ... the question is, why does she 

need it? Greenwich Park by Katherine Faulkner is a psychological thriller which 

really is, in a month full of exceptional reads, a stand-out. You think you know 

what’s going to happen. You don’t. And you won’t put it down. Bloomsbury, 

available from Exclusive Books. Fancy winning your choice of books for your next 

bookclub evening? Pop over to getitnationalmagazines on Instgram, find our 

Book Club post and enter. There’s a R2000 Exclusive Books voucher up for grabs. 



Wish list 

We’ve got sunshine on a rainy day … 

We do understand how completely nerdy 

it is to put a kitchen gadget on our wish 

list *hangs head in shame*. But strewth … 

this Cilio lemon squeezer is life-changing. 

We bought one and we’re now adding 

fresh lemon juice to absolutely everything! 

R259 from yuppiechef.com 

We feel there’s not much better than 

the scent of Italy to cheer up a Winter 

day. This Acqua di Parma scented 

candle will illuminate your home 

with radiant brightness and the 

unmistakably Italian scent of Luce di 

Colonia. A harmonious blend of 

citrus essences, you’ll find it at 

woolworths.co.za for R1199. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 


We rather fancy the locally designed 

Leocé range … particularly the new 

Irish Linen Collection. The brand is 

designed for women of every age, 

with pieces that can be dressed up 

for a formal occasion or day in the 

boardroom, but also dressed down 

for a casual dinner date. This dress, 

in the perfect shade of yellow, is also 

great for in-between days … lovely 

as is, but would look great with a 

blazer or swing coat for cooler days. 

R1221.95 from leocecouture.com 


Have you ever – EVER – seen a more colourful, stylish, desirable 

coat? We’re obsessed! This Ibizawome coat is all our dreams 

come true, in one psychedelic package. It’s padded, loose-fitting, 

long (below the knee), with a hood and trekking drawstrings 

for adjustment, as well as gathered cuffs, so that not a drop of 

cold can pass through. It’s designed by Miranda Makaroff for 

Desigual, and once we’ve got our chilly hands on it we may 

never. take. it. off. R6080 from desi-sa.co.za 

New in SA is the exceptional 

Scandinavian range NUORI, 

with 100 per cent natural 

ingredients. This Supreme 

Polishing Treatment 

effectively removes impurities, 

gently sloughs away dead 

skin cells, buffs and infuses 

skin with highly nourishing 

ingredients. R1100, and 

only available online at 

the desirable beauty and 

skincare platform Asrai 

Skin (loads of great 

brands, check it out) 

Details: asraiskin.com 

This vibrantly 

golden Delheim 

Chardonnay Sur 

Lie 2020 wine is all 

citrus, stone fruit 

and subtle notes of 

spice on the nose, 

with creamy notes 

of oak and elegant 

fresh fruit on the 

palate … it will be 

lovely with a Winter 

casserole and some 

fine cheeses. R250 

a bottle from 

leading wine 

stores or online 

from delheim.com 



Brendon Homann and Jen Stewart 

Frank Diener, Branley Gover and June Gover 

When wine and 

nature meets 

Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Association hosted a fund-raising 

winetasting at Thaba Eco Hotel, where wine lovers and conservationists 

were treated to wines from award-winning winemaker Jeremy Borg’s 

Painted Wolf Wines range, as well as a canapé meal. Painted Wolf Wines 

were founded with the purpose to assist with the conservation of 

wild dogs. Borg entertained the guests with his stories regarding the 

conservation of the animals, why they are so critically endangered and 

why it is so important that large conservation areas be maintained for their 

numbers to recover. The day’s proceedings were accompanied by a jazz 

ensemble by Reuben Huma. 

Amanda Irving and 

Jeremy Borg 

Anton and Angela Aucamp 

Teresa and Naquita Faria 

Reuben and Moira Huma 

Margaret West and Malcolm Duthie 



Tshidi Mchunu 

Enock Sibanda, Natasha Sideris and Melissa Broodryk 

A brand new 

look and feel 

While living in a world where everything is automated and instant, the 

owner of tashas Bedfordview, Natasha Sideris, believes it is important 

to slow down and celebrate the handmade. And although some may 

think it old-fashioned, they still want their customers to have a complete 

dining experience, and this is exactly what guests experienced at the 

launch of the newly renovated store. Fourteen years after the store first 

opened, and in parallel to the centre’s refurbishment, tashas has been 

given a brand-new look and feel, and it simply had to be celebrated. 

Natasha Sideris and Nicky Greig 

Melissa Broodryk and Alex Avgitidis 

Joanne Botha and Bianca Spinner 

Natasha Sideris and Joanne Botha 

Natasha Sideris and Leila Daya 



High rollers in 

real estate 

What do you get when you put three successful real estate agents and two creative 

minds together? Not only do you get a high-end and locally produced reality show on 

BBC, but also a first of its kind ... 

We catch up with the team of Listing Jozi at Bassonia Estate, one of the most 

sought-after estates in Joburg South, to find out what they are all about. 

So without further ado, let’s introduce you to three of the five cast members of 

the reality programme Listing Jozi: Ryan Kwan, Jabulile Mazibuko and Edgar Nche 

from Law Real Estate in Joburg South and the production team from AlternaTV, 

Nico Nel and Trevor Kaplan. 

BORN TO BE IN SALES 

Ryan is the leader of the pack for team Kwan and resides in the North, although 

his business is predominantly based in the South of Johannesburg. 

Being born and bred a Southerner, he attended Glenanda Primary School and 

Glenvista High School and grew up in what he describes as an amazing and 

loving family, made up of his sister Hayle, mum Merle and dad Edgar. 

Some of his favourite childhood memories are riding the streets on his bicycle 

and rollerblading down Biggarsberg Road. Thaba Trails is still one of his favourite 

spots to ride his bicycle. 

He is married to Nicola and they are proud parents of Rachel and Rebecca. 

Getting into sales 

Meeting Ryan for the first time, he comes across as quite reserved and we simply 

had to ask whether he would describe himself as an introvert or extrovert? 

‘Socially, I’m an introvert but when I’m at work I’m an extrovert’, and that is definitely 

part of his success because it soon becomes clear that he loves what he 

is doing. 

‘I fell in love with real estate by mistake. As a young man, during my experimental 

and learning years, I had a passion for sales. I decided to give real estate a try and 

discovered I was very good at it! I have never looked back and absolutely love 

my career.’ 

His vision is to create a brand in real estate which is nationally recognised as 

the best in the business. His mission is to improve every day through hard work 

and discipline. 

The opportunity to work with clients from different walks of life and backgrounds 

is the best part of his job. The driving force behind his career is helping others. 

‘It’s also incredibly fulfilling being able to help people fulfil their dreams of owning 

property. It’s a satisfying feeling when you give someone the keys to their 

new home. 

‘However, real estate is a demanding job. You are always available and on call. In 

my experience, finding the perfect balance between work and your other commitments 

is the hardest part of the job. 

‘I wish I had more time in a day. I do 

my best to plan and structure each 

day the night before. I have dedicated 

time blocked to each appointment 

and task so I can maximise my ability 

to achieve as much as possible.’ 



Clinching the deal 

The most expensive property Ryan has sold is a house in Meyersdal Eco Estate 

for R17-million. 

When asked how he did it, he simply said, ‘High-end deals are very confidential. 

All I can say is it happened with a lot of persistence. 

‘Every sales job comes with challenges and requires problem-solving. The trick is 

to recognise very quickly what makes a client happy, so they don’t have a chance 

to be difficult.’ 

Looking back on his career he is firm in his answer that he will choose real estate 

over and over again. 

‘It is more rewarding than any other career. It never gets boring, teaches you 

about life and yourself and challenges you. I cannot imagine doing anything else 

and I don’t want to imagine it either.’ 

When asked about side hustles, his answer is simple: ‘No side hustles, real estate is 

a full-time job. I plan to be the best agent in the country.’ 

THE CREATIVE WHO TURNED AGENT 

Living in Glenvista, Jabulile Mazibuko grew up in Joburg South while attending St 

Andrew’s School for Girls in Bedfordview. 

‘My older brother and I were raised by my tough-as-nails mother who came from 

a disadvantaged background, but she was determined to work hard to create a 

good life for herself and her children.’ 

Thaba Trails and Kliprivier Nature Reserve are her favourite go-to spots and she 

describes the South as an area with the best views of hills and mountain sites. 

‘I love the down-to-earth energy of the people you find in the South. The community 

is reasonably small, so eventually you get plugged into the community, 

which is beautiful.’ 

Finding herself in real estate 

Jabulile studied fine art throughout school and for a year at Rhodes University. 

She always wanted to be an artist but then had a change of heart. 

‘Art, however, is still one of my favourite hobbies.’ 

Soon after she acquired her interior decorating certificate and started working on 

a few decorating jobs, she felt she needed a bigger challenge. 

‘I feel like this career chose me. An advert for a real estate agent job popped up 

on my timeline and I thought why not? I applied and was hired the following 

week. I haven’t looked back since. I am certainly glad it chose me because I would 

not have gravitated to it naturally.’ 

Although she feels she is an introvert at heart who prefers to be alone and in 

small intimate places in her personal life, her job, however, forced her to be 

more social. 

‘When I am on the job I am very much an extrovert. I enjoy meeting different 

people and engaging with them on various topics. My job entails me speaking to 

people, both buyers and sellers, daily. 

‘I have to constantly be on the lookout for new business while facilitating and 

coordinating my pending transactions as well.’ 

Career-driven 

‘As a company, we have a performance culture that values hard work. We recognise 

that hard work is at the heart of every successful brand. 

‘I am intrinsically motivated and have a deep desire to reach my full potential. I 

am also blessed to be able to work with a very motivated team and I can draw 

motivation and inspiration from my team as well. 

‘Managing a deal from start to finish is something that requires being on top of 

your game. This will ensure you will be able to foresee a problem before it occurs 

and can therefore find ways to solve it. 

‘You have to be the middleman between buyer and seller. As the agent, my job is 

to make sure I manage this relationship and ensure both parties are happy 

and comfortable.’ 

Jabulile explained tolerance is key and that you simply cannot take things 

personally. 

‘You meet all kinds of people from all walks of life and you need to be able to 

respond accordingly. Part of this job is also about understanding how to read and 

understand people so you can understand 

their needs better to match 

them to the right home. 

‘And after all of this, handing over a 

property and having satisfied clients 

at the end of the transaction is always 

the best feeling.’ 

Big deals and huge plans 

For Jabulile, planning and scheduling 

is critical in the business. 

‘You are constantly juggling a lot 

of balls and several things can fall 

through the cracks. You have to be a 

planner and run a tight schedule to 

succeed in this industry.’ 

Her most expensive property sold is in 

Eye of Africa for R5 799 000. 

‘I took the buyers to view the house 

and it was love at first sight.’ 

Any side hustles? 

‘Real Estate is my only hustle. It is a 

demanding job and to be the best 

you need to give it 100% every day, 

and that is my goal. I want to immerse 

myself in as much real estate knowledge 

as possible and continuously 

refine my craft. 

‘I am working towards acquiring my 

PDE 4, and once I am a full status 

agent I will be able to run my own 

team. From there the sky is the limit. 

‘I will choose this career again and 

again. I love selling houses.’ 

Text: CARINA VAN DER WALT. Photo of Ryan: PHALADI KHESA. Photo of Jabulile: JONATHAN MCMILLAN 22KNOTS PRODUCTION. 



PASSION IS THE SPICE OF LIFE 

Ormonde resident Edgar Nche 

was raised in Dube, Soweto, and 

mostly attended schools in the north 

of Johannesburg. 

He is all about passion. He is passionate 

about conversations and learning 

from people, certainly passionate 

about his job and what you would call 

a passionate family man. 

‘I am the only child of my mother, but 

on my father’s side I have a younger 

sister (Cynclaire) and a younger 

brother (Lysander). I also have a cousin 

(Tokelo aka Tk), whom I consider my 

younger brother from my late aunt. 

‘I am a big family man and I think that’s 

where I draw most of my energy from 

when I do get the chance to see them. 

We are all a vibrant bunch and when 

we’re all together it’s like we never lost 

time but gain a lot of great memories 

of happiness.’ 

Being more of an outdoors type of 

guy, some of his favourite spots to visit 

are Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve and 

the North Cliff Eco Park, where he can 

let go and be free to recharge. 

Describing himself as a young, driven, 

charismatic individual who has a lot to 

offer the world, he loves to explore his 

artistic side. 

‘When I do get the chance, I tend to sharpen my drawing skills on my next art 

piece. I love it.’ 

Matching character with his career 

Being an extrovert who enjoys being around others, having great conversations, 

laughing and loving happy environments, he thrives among people and takes 

the opportunity to learn from people. 

‘My passion for property developed quite early. I recall as a young boy playing 

outside with friends and then always rushing home to be in front of the TV to 

watch Top Billing. Seeing all the properties that were showcased enabled me to 

see what job opportunities would match my character. 

‘I enrolled myself into the One Learner programme in 2015, which was introduced 

by the EAAB (Estate Agency Affairs Board) and SETA (Service Sector Education 

and Training Authority). 

‘From there, I decided to do more research and self-development programmes 

while juggling my internship and varsity years, and here I am, constantly looking 

for new business/opportunities every day. This includes sourcing new sellers 

and buyers. 

‘There is an endless list of what gives me job satisfaction. I enjoy meeting new 

people and showing beautiful and amazing properties that have a different flair, 

structures and architectural styles. The best satisfaction is the final key handover, 

where I get to prepare awesome gifts and roll out amazing red carpets.’ 

The tougher side of the job, as he would describe it, is trying to make everyone 

happy with the challenge of trying to close the gap between the buyers and 

sellers and keeping the deal alive. 

Inspired by people 

Edgar explained the people he meets are what motivates him in his career. 

‘The individuals you come across in this industry are highly motivating in their 

own unique way. They have awesome life lessons to share and gift you with wisdom 

to achieve success.’ 

The key to his success is understanding that people are different and that you 

have to be sensitive to that during negotiations. To serve both parties, buyer and 

seller, equally and fairly is a priority. 

His most expensive property sold is a three-level house in Bassonia, which sold 

for R3 750 000. 

‘I had the opportunity to run with my mentors’ buyers who were looking in the 

south of Johannesburg for over two months, in three different areas. We finally 

found a property that had most of the qualities they were looking for. 

Any side hustles? 

‘No side hustles at present. For now, I need to strengthen my skills in and around 

the real estate and property industry. I would like to be well-known in real estate 

and, hopefully, later find myself back and forth closing deals in Cape Town too.’ 

And will he choose the same career again? 

‘I would choose real estate again. I believe this is one of the careers that will teach 

you more about yourself and life, as you are learning constantly. One should grab 

as many opportunities as possible with zero limits but the limits you set 

for yourself.’ 

BEHIND THE SCENES 

Working behind the scenes as the production company for Listing Jozi are Nico 

Nel and Trevor Kaplan from AlternaTV. 

Nico grew up in Port Shepstone and moved to Pretoria after school to study 

information design and as he said, ‘Fast forward through a few course changes 

I eventually graduated with a BIS Publishing Degree at the University of Pretoria.’ 

His career in publishing started at Uppercase Media soon after obtaining 

his degree. 

‘From there I was hooked on the media industry that eventually saw me doing a 

few years at MNet, more specifically looking after the marketing and PR requirements 

for kykNet’s Afrikaans channels. 

‘After my daughter and my new business, AlternaTV, was born, my wife and I 

swopped the bustling city life in Randburg for scenic Meyersdal and have never 

looked back. I guess we are back in a small town again.’ 

Trevor grew up in the north of Joburg and attended a boarding school in KZN, 



while his wife grew up in the south 

of Joburg. After getting married, they 

moved to the South. 

‘We love it here. It is a relatively small 

community and it’s not uncommon 

to bump into friends at local events 

or shopping centres.’ 

About AlternaTV 

Nico explained that with the rise of 

digital media and content creation, 

he wanted to pursue a more active 

role behind the camera. 

‘AlternaTV started as a 24/7 live 

streaming platform with various 

packages. Over the years we have 

morphed into a bespoke video 

production company specialising in 

creating digital and television content 

for some of SA’s biggest brands. 

‘We’ve also helped produce other 

local reality shows for other production 

companies. 

‘As founder of the company I basically 

look after everything.’ 

Listing Jozi comes to life 

Trevor said Listing Jozi was never a 

planned project and when they met 

up with an interesting person, who 

happened to be a high-end reality 

broker and chatted for a couple of 

hours, the show idea started and 

developed from there. 

‘We are always looking for interesting 

people and our paths crossed with 

one of the cast members at the end 

of 2019. We loved and latched onto 

the idea to create a reality show featuring 

some of Jozi’s most successful 

and high-end real estate agents,‘ 

said Nico. 

Owning the IP of the show and sourcing 

their own funding, money was 

probably their greatest obstacle. 

‘Fortunately, we found an investor 

and then it was just a question of 

producing a great show, which we 

believe we did, finding a distribution 

agency and getting our show on the 

right channel/platform, which we 

found with BBC Lifestyle,’ Trevor said. 

‘It was quite difficult to finalise the 

cast. We were looking for agents with 

a big high-end property portfolio, 

willing and interesting clientele and a 

strong on and off-screen personality 

and story,’ Nico explained. 

Covid and lockdown was a challenge 

for the world, but it allowed them 

to highlight how agents adapted to 

a new way of marketing and selling 

houses during the pandemic. 

Sourcing the cast 

They used word of mouth and industry contacts to help them meet and test 

some of the agents on camera first. 

‘We had to make sure the agents were comfortable on camera and with the way 

we work and operate, so there was a period of trial and error before securing the 

final five agents,’ said Nico. 

‘The initial cast came from referrals, word of mouth, stalking Instagram and Facebook 

profiles as well as trolling Google for the biggest agents,’ Trevor said. 

Once they started shooting they realised certain cast members were not comfortable 

on camera and then with some chopping and changing they settled 

on what they call five amazing agents - each with their own stories and ambition 

and personalities. Some of the agents are new to the game and some have 

already made a lucrative career of selling property. 

Where to now? 

‘We are immensely proud of what we had achieved. We created this show out 

of nothing during a time in our history where there were so many uncertainties,‘ 

Nico said. 

‘We hope our agents become superstars after this. They all deserve it as they are 

truly an inspiration when we witness their talents from behind the camera.’ 

‘I am extremely proud of the production and hope viewers will be able to identify 

with the agents, and will enjoy being able to take a glimpse into the homes of 

some of the super wealthy,’ added Trevor. 

‘We are in the process of doing a pre-production on the first spin-off of Listing 

Jozi namely Listing Cape Town, which we hope to get off the ground very soon,’ 

Trevor concluded. 

Be sure to tune in to the premiere of Listing Jozi on June 16 at 20:00 on BBC Lifestyle 

DStv channel 174, with new episodes every Wednesday at 20:00. 

For the latest Listing Jozi news and updates, be sure to follow: 

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/listing_jozi/ 

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/listingjozi 

• Twitter: twitter.com/listingjozi 

• Youtube: www.youtube.com/alternatvsa 

• Hashtag: #ListingJozi 

Text: CARINA VAN DER WALT. Photos of Edgar, Nico and Trevor: PHALADI KHESA. 



THE TEN 

There are ten classics in the fashion world. Ten perfect items that defy trends. 

Pieces that will always be symbols of perennial cool. The Ten, by fashion writer 

Lauren Cochrane, gives us the lowdown. 

1 4 

THE WHITE T-SHIRT THE JEANS 

Worn by Heroes and rebels ... Marlon Worn by Andy Warhol, who wanted to die in them. Katherine Hepburn, who 

Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire, wore hers to scandalise studio heads in the thirties. Brooke Shields, who let 

James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause, nothing come between her and her Calvins. Bruce Springsteen - wearing Levis 

Johnny Depp, with a biker jacket and on the cover of Born in The USA. 

a quiff, in Cry-Baby. 

How to wear them now Go vintage. Not only will you do your bit fot the planet, 

How to wear it now With jeans for but you’ll get that distressed and worn-in look for real. The classics are still the 

a stone-cold classic outfit. There’s a best. Sure most brands do jeans. But for the real thing, there’s nothing better 

reason why we have worn this outfit than the original brands: the Levi’s, the Lees, the Wranglers. If you listen closely, 

for 70 years - jeans and T-shirts go you can still hear the whisper of the mountain range. 

together like burgers and fries. The The skinny jean is still the shape of our time. Rising in fashionability in the early 

combination is a no brainer, as seen 00s, it remains 20 years later, making the shape one of the longest trends ever. 

on Jourdan Dunn or James Dean. Go Boyfriend jeans, mom jeans, dad jeans and kick flares are threatening to oust 

with dark indigo denim for the full them though. 

effect - it makes the white pop. 

2 5 

THE HOODIE 

THE STILETTO 

THE TRENCH 

Worn by Mohammad Ali - aka 

Worn by 50s bombshell Marilyn 

Worn by Soldiers 6 

in the trenches in 

Cassius Clay, as part of his workout Monroe. Drag queens - RuPaul says the First World War. Humphrey Bogart 

gear. Dustin Hoffman in Marathon “I’m six foot four - hello. And with hair, and Peter Sellers’ Inspector Clouseau. 

Man. Sylvester Stallone in Rocky. And heels and attitude ... I’m through the Ingrid Bergman, with a beret in Arch 

Trayvon Martin, who was wearing a mother-freaking roof”. Carrie - in her of Triumph. Prince with stockings and 

grey hoodie when he was shot by Manalos, Choos and Louboutins in Sex supenders on the cover of Dirty Mind. 

George Zimmerman in 2012, leading in the City. 

Megan Markle, when she and Prince 

to the Million Hoodie March, which How to wear them now Have a Harry announced their engagement. 

took place a month after his death. spin. Stilettos worn with a LBD might How to wear it now Go beyond 

How to wear it now Go XXL. For both be a classic, but it’s the equivalent khaki. A coloured trench is a way to 

comfort and aesthetics, an oversized of an overplayed song. Mix them wear the classic, while also pushing 

hoodie is a winner. Hip-hop stars with baggy stonewashed jeans or things a bit futher. Think pink, green 

like Snoop Dogg are partial to going even an out-of-the-house version of or bright red. Ochre, rust, grey 

extra-large in the hoodie department. trackpants. These pieces will give a and navy blue don’t count as 

You’ll certainly feel wrapped up. 

refresh to these oh-so-ladylike shoes. experimenting, sorry. 

3THE BIKER JACKET 

7 

Worn by Marlon Brando in The Wild THE MINISKIRT 

One. The Hells Angels. Debbie Harry Worn by Twiggy - declared by American Vogue as ‘the mini-girl in the mini-era’. 

and Sid Viscous. Patti Smith. Hellen Tina Turner in leather, Whitney Houston in pink, Melanie Griffith as Tess McGill 

Mirren. Harry Styles. Gigi Hadid. 

in Working Girl. “We are striding forth with our legs on display,” said ex-editor of 

Sharon Osbourne. 

Vogue Alexandra Shulman. “Legs that were taking us places.” 

How to wear it now No white 

How to wear it now Make like Mary and combine with a boot. The queen of the 

T-shirt and jeans. Yes, it’s tempting, miniskirt is still the source of tips - even 50 years later. But then again - DIfferent 

but, thanks to the Fonz, making like day, different mini. A-line. Ruffled. Bright. Black. PVC. Denim. Take advantage of 

Marlon is too costume-party now. the miniskirt as a modern classic. Your take comes with what you wear with it - 

Instead, contrast is your friend. The trainers, heels, sweatshirt or blouse. You decide. 

biker looks great, for example, over Practise your pose We live in the era of social media, so getting that posture right 

a floral slip dress. And go for trainers in a miniskirt can make or break a look - after all, if you haven’t taken a selfie, have 

over biker boots. 

you even worn an outfit? 



8 9 

10 

THE BALLET FLAT 

Worn by Brigitte Bardot. Audrey 

Hepburn in Roman Holiday. Amy 

Winehouse. Princess Diana. Kate 

Moss, with skinny jeans. 

How to wear them now For 

inspiration, look to Lee Krasner - 

artistic chic with cuffed jeans, and 

Audrey Hepburn - cigarette pants 

and a polo neck. 

A white shirt + ballet flats = 

underrated combination. Make your 

shirt bright white and sculptured, 

like Diana Vreeland, and wear with 

ballet flats. Something about the 

proportions give this mix the kind of 

elegance we all aspire to, but usually 

don’t have time for on an average 

Monday morning. 

THE LBD 

THE BRETON 

Worn by The sailors on the Brittany 

coast, and made famous by Chanel. 

Teenagers in France after the war 

- who used to wear these striped 

t-shirts with black slacks and ballet 

flats. James Dean and Marlon Brando 

(again), and Brigitte Bardot (ditto). 

Madonna in the vido Papa Don’t 

Preach. The Duchess of Cambridge. 

How to wear it now Think 50s French 

starlets with an update Audrey 

Hepburn. A young Bardot. Leslie 

Caron. These are the Breton icons. 

Update the look with a little from 

the Alexa Chung school of dressing. 

Keep the eyeliner flick, but team it 

with denim cut-offs and espadrilles. 

Combining It girls in an outfit gains 

bonus fashion points. 

Worn by Everyone. In 1994, American Vogue declared ‘Ten out of ten women 

have one, but ten out of ten want another because a little black dress leads the 

best-rounded life’. The Supremes - Mary Wilson, Diana Ross and Florence Ballard - 

rocked matching LBDs, Barbie had one in the early 60s, and Princess Diana made 

a LBD central to the soap opera playing out inthe royal family ... remember The 

Revenge Dress? Elizabeth Hurley - in the Versace LBD with safety pings and a tothe-thigh 

slit 

How to wear it now Don’t see it as boring. Black is background, yes, but it’s 

also the colour of chic, the colour of rebellion. Embrace those qualities - 

whchever one appels to you. That is how you’ll find a LBD that pops when 

you put it on. Jewellery is your friend. As the likes of Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast 

at Tiffany’s and Pricess Diana in 1994 attest, black looks great with sparkles. 

This is not a time to go for subtle - go big or go home. Sunglasses also benefit 

from this rule of thumb. 

Biker jacket from Woolworths 

Lauren Cochrane, senior 

fashion writer at The Guardian, 

has just released The Ten - The 

Stories Behind The Fashion 

Classics. These ten pieces, she 

says, aren’t just fashion items; 

each is an emblem, part of the 

universal language of style. 

While trends may come and 

go, they remain classics. The 

book tells the story of each 

item’s creation, its journey 

to popularity, and why it 

matters today. Great images 

of those who’ve worn these 

gems - Lesley Hornby (Tiggy) 

- poster girl for the mini, 

Brooke Shields in her Calvins, 

Bruce Springsteen in Levis, 

Andy Warhol in Breton, The 

Supremes rocking LBDs. Styish, 

sophis, sassy. Essential. Welbek, 

R347 from Exclusive Books 

Trench from Woolworths 

Reversable hoodie from Zara 

Compiled by KYM ARGO 



Bye-bye dry skin … Winter’s really never looked better 

Winter plays a cruel game with our 

skin. Dry skin. Chapped lips. And 

a suddenly lacklustre complexion. 

These are all part of the seasonal skin 

switch that happens as the days get 

shorter. But there is good news. A few 

minor tweaks, not an entirely new set 

of products, is all your skin needs to 

attain a gorgeous glow. The experts 

from Claire Hill shared some top tips 

to keep your skin glowing throughout 

Winter, and the rest of the year. 

So I don’t need to change all my 

skincare products for Winter? No, not 

if you are using high-quality products. 

They should keep your skin in tiptop 

shape all year round. Your skin 

needs the same thing throughout the 

seasons – ingredients like hyaluronic 

acid to boost the water content in your 

skin cells significantly, and high-quality 

moisturising ingredients such as 

rosehip oil that prevent that precious 

hydration from evaporating through 

your skin. It’s as simple as that. 

Do I need a specific eye product? Eye 

gel is essential all year round. The eye 

area is super delicate because it’s five 

to 10 times thinner than on the rest of 

your face, making it particularly prone 

to dryness. It also has no sebaceous 

(natural oil) glands, so it can’t naturally 

regenerate any lost moisture. While 

it’s tempting to slather on thicker 

creams over Winter, moisturising 

around eyes with a really rich product 

is counterproductive as firstly it’s too 

heavy for that delicate area, it can clog 

the skin, causing milia (small white 

lumps) and puffiness. You need a light 

gel that sinks in fast and hydrates with 

powerful ingredients that penetrate 

the deeper layers of the skin. 

WPC Eye Complex is a gentle yet 

powerful corrective treatment 

to revitalise the delicate 

skin around your eyes. The 

youth-reviving actives in this 

luxuriously silky eye gel reduce 

puffiness and inflammation, 

lighten dark circles, and smooth 

away fine lines and wrinkles 

to reveal fresher, brighter, 

younger-looking eyes. R1865 

from clairehill.co.za 


But what to do if my skin is drier during Winter? Layer up. Layering involves 

applying your skincare products in a particular order (this is good advice 

throughout the year!). The lighter product (think serum) should be applied first 

as it’s designed to penetrate your skin’s more profound levels. Then follow with a 

moisturiser that locks in the benefits of the serum and prevents the dry Winter air 

from sucking the much-needed hydration straight back out of your skin. If your 

skin does begin to feel tight, a few drops of light face oil over the top of your 

moisturiser will protect it against environmental aggressors to keep your skin 

feeling soft and your complexion glowing. 

Can I use the same cleanser as in 

Summer? A good cleanser will serve 

you just as well in Winter as in the 

warmer months. Your best option is 

a cleansing pad soaked in micellar 

water – it will gently sweep away the 

daily grime without stripping the 

skin of its natural oils. You’ll not only 

remove every skerrick of makeup, but 

you’ll also give the skin a good boost 

of soothing, repairing antioxidants. 

If you find that new sunspots have 

popped up after summer, choose 

micellar water with a melanin 

modulating active, which directly 

targets brown spots and age spots. 

What else can I do to prevent dry 

Winter skin? Tempting as it might be, 

don’t turn the heat up. Dry air will suck 

the moisture out of your skin, whether 

outside or under the blankets. Many 

Winter lifestyle habits can harm our 

skin. We spend less time outdoors 

(hello vitamin D!), we often avoid 

exercise, and we eat more decadent 

foods to boot. The effect is tangible 

… a sluggish inner equals a sluggish 

outer. Keep up your Summer routine – 

go for walks, drink plenty of water, and 

nourish your skin with the same gentle 

but effective products year-round, and 

you’ll cruise through a cold snap. 

Will moisture keep crows feet at bay? Honestly, a good eye gel should do 

more than add moisture. The skin around your eyes also needs a decent vitamin 

A dose to help strengthen the skin and slow the breakdown of collagen and 

elastin (that’s what keeps your skin bouncy and stretchy). Retinol is the traditional 

form of vitamin A for skincare. Today, we now have much gentler, plant-based 

alternatives such as Stevie (from the stevia plant), which has the same skinrejuvenating 

effect without causing any retinol-like irritation. 


Get glowing 

Investing in your skin’s never been easier 

A trio of Claire Hill beauties 

To set the stage for skin to repair damage from 

sun exposure, environmental toxins, and promote 

cellular repair, you need to effectively remove 

all makeup, thick sunscreen, and any impurities 

that can clog pores. Claire Hill’s Micellar Water 

contains tiny oil droplets (micelles) which attract 

and bind to makeup, sunscreen and grime so that 

all can be effortlessly removed from your face with 

a simple swipe. It’s also terrific for those struggling 

with hyper-pigmentation and an uneven skin 

tone. R600. • Claire Hill’s Anti-Ageing Serum is a 

wonderful skin-firming and rejuvenating serum 

that targets the sagging skin around your jawline 

as well as the vertical laugh lines that extend 

from the sides of your nose curving around to 

your mouth. Supercharged with nutrients and 

powerful actives, this luxe, fast-absorbing serum 

revitalises your complexion so that your skin looks 

naturally younger in a matter of weeks. R1100. • 

Follow up with Anti-Ageing Moisturiser – a noninvasive 

alternative to injectables. This nourishing 

moisturiser has the power to smooth away fine 

lines by naturally relaxing the facial muscles and 

eliminating excess skin tension. Luxurious and 

rich in natural oils, it also helps to replace and 

retain moisture, fight free radical damage and feed 

the skin with radiance-reviving nutrients. R1475. 

Details: clairehill.co.za 

NeoStrata … your skin will thank you! 

We’re massive NeoStrata fans, so when we heard about the new NeoStrata 

Resurface Glycolic Renewal Serum, our skin did a quick little jump for joy. You 

probably know glycolic acid is known to be the workhorse of the alpha-hydroxy acid 

(AHA) family, which is what those looking to really retexture and refine their skin’s 

surface need. It’s the key ingredient in this new serum, which speeds up cell turnover 

rate and visibly improves skin radiance, texture, and tone. There are also ingredients 

to exfoliate, and an antioxidant that helps prevent and reverse the appearance of fine 

lines and wrinkles, uneven pigmentation, enlarged pores, and roughness. Why use it? 

It targets a smoother, radiant complexion, has a high potency AHA-antioxidant blend, 

and is formulated for improved overall skin quality. Tip: You may have initial flaking, 

tingling, or irritation to the skin (for some, this may be part of the normal resurfacing 

process), which generally improves as the skin gets used to the treatment. And it 

could increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of 

sunburn. Use sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product and for 

a week afterwards. R830. Visit NeoStrata.co.za for your closest stockist. And while 

you’re there, three more products worth looking at are from the Neostrata Correct 

Intensive Renewal range … there’s a Comprehensive Retinol Night Serum, Eye 

Cream and Overnight Anti-Pollution treatment. A trio of miracle workers! 

Bye-bye uneven skin tone, 

sagging skin, fine lines! 



Intense options for specific concerns 

We’re rather enamoured with the new Endocare 

products we’ve just tried. With four products in 

the range, they’re great for those of you who’re 

looking for an intensive option for your skin 

concerns. The 

Endocare Radiance C Pure 

Concentrate 

helps to regenerate your skin, 

smooth fine lines and wrinkles and increase 

firmness. R933 • 

Endocare Radiance C Ferulic 

Edafence Serum 

is a fast-absorbing serum 

that protects the skin from damage caused by 

environmental stressors (free radicals, urban 

contaminants) and is ideal for all skin types. 

R1146 • 

Endocare Essential Concentrate 

is an 

intensive treatment ampoule that fights visible 

signs of ageing. It has a high concentration 

of active ingredients, which help renew 

collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, which are 

essential components of the dermal support 

structure. R840 • Finally, 

Endocare Tensage 

Concentrate 

has a collection of intensive anti- 

ageing vials. This concentrate helps restore 

the skin’s volume and firmness, favouring 

the reduction of wrinkles and fine lines and 

improving its tone and elasticity. R1026. 

Details: 

onlineskinshop.co.za or dermastore.co.za 

From SVR – Sebiaclear 

Micro-Peel – an 

unclogging and 

smoothing renewal water 

that targets open pores, 

spots and blackheads, 

all without drying 

the skin. R398, from 

riekiemedaesthetic.co.za, 

absoluteskin.co.za or 

shopfomo.com 

The French brand Filorga has released a few new, desirable 

beauty products. From the Global-Repair range, there’s 

an intensive Nutri-Restorative Multi-Revitalising Cream 

(R1395) which targets dehydration, established wrinkles, 

sagging contours, dark spots and a tired complexion, 

and a Multi-Revitalising Eye and Lip Contour Cream 

(R1290), specifically for the creased eye and lips contours, 

tired eyes, dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles, dehydration and 

sagging skin. If you’re looking for a product that targets 

wrinkles, stubborn imperfections, open pores, shine, 

spots, blackheads and a dull complexion, you should try 

Intensive Double Correction Serum (R1430), one of the 

excellent products from the Age-Purify Intensive range, 

an anti-ageing range for skin prone to acne and breakouts. 

Details: filorgasouthafrica.co.za 

From Exuviance, we recommend (highly!) the new 

Optilight Daily Prep – a cleanser that cleans, purifies and 

gently exfoliates, and Optilight Brightening Serum – 

formulated to brighten, exfoliate and target uneven skin 

tone. Both are brightening boons for those who need to 

minimise the appearance of discolouration from ageing 

or overexposure to the elements. R610 and R1100. Also 

look out for the OptiLight Dark Spot Minimizer with 

SFP 25 – apply before you go into the sun to prevent 

new dark spots and signs of photodamage. R990 from 

dermastore.co.za 



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FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM @ritesskinsolution 


Wine for the win 

Soup + red wine = a match made in Winter heaven 

Nothing chases away the mid-Winter chill like a big bowl of soul-warming 

soup. And for the ultimate comfort food and wine experience, enjoy 

Roodeberg 1949 with foodie Elmarie Berry’s hearty lentil and lamb soup, 

guaranteed to warm you on even the chilliest of days. 

The wine: Embracing the revival of exciting French and Spanish varieties, 

Cabernet Sauvignon forms the foundation of this Roodeberg 1949 

blend, complemented by Tempranillo, Carignan and Carménère. It’s 

a gorgeous, generous wine. You’ll smell dark cherry, blackcurrant and 

vanilla, you’ll taste cinnamon, sweet spice and ripe, juicy dark berry fruit. 

The soup: All it takes to make this flavourful lentil and lamb soup are a 

handful of healthy ingredients and a few easy steps. This recipe easily 

serves eight. 

You’ll need: 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 large brown onions, coarsely chopped; 2 

celery sticks, trimmed, coarsely chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled, coarsely 

chopped; 900g lamb, cut into 3cm pieces; 400g can diced tomatoes; 1L 

(4 cups) liquid chicken stock or liquid vegetable stock; 400g can brown 

lentils, rinsed, drained; fresh coriander to garnish 

To make: Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté 

the onion, stirring for two minutes. Add the celery and carrot, stirring for 

three to four minutes or until the vegetables are light golden. 

Add the lamb, stirring for two to three minutes or until just browned. 

Add the tomato and stock. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover 

and simmer for an hour, until lamb is tender. Add the lentils, cover and 

simmer for another 15 minutes. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish 

with fresh coriander and some lovely fresh, crusty bread. 

Steenberg is synonymous with 

Sauvignon Blanc, and the 

estate has just unveiled 

the top tier 2020 The 

Black Swan Sauvignon 

Blanc. Scents of nettle, 

elderflower and 

fynbos, which divulge 

the wine’s Constantia 

roots, are supported 

by a palate bursting 

with fresh lemon zest 

and hints of stone fruit 

and asparagus. This 

is a great food wine 

and you can order it 

for R240 a bottle from 

steenbergfarm.com 



A tribute to the feisty Nguni cow that stands proud on every bottle, 

Survivor Syrah 2019 is a true expression of the hardy Swartland. This 

big, generous, full-bodied wine brims with luscious layers of spice, violets 

and blackberries, and just a hint of oak. Winemaker Ben Snyman enjoys 

it with barbecue chicken, spicy stir-fry pork, leg of lamb or spare ribs on 

the braai … we plan on doing the same. R200 from survivorwines.com 

A trio of cheers for the apple! 

An apple a day … is easy when you’ve a 

trio of delicious options to choose from. 

‘From Orchard to Bottle’ is the core of the 

Ceres Valley Loxtonia Cider promise … 

home-grown, hand-picked, 100 per cent 

freshly pressed and naturally fermented 

apples. For a crisp, dry cider, try the original 

Loxtonia Crispy Apple Cider – a top 

contender at the annual International Cider 

Challenge and with just 58 calories in each 

bottle (considerably less than most locally 

available ciders) this low-calorie, natural 

drink ticks all the right boxes. The Stone 

Fruit Flavoured Apple Cider is a fruity, 

medium-sweet cider with bursts of bright, 

fresh peach, nectarine and apple, while the 

beer-styled Loxtonia Pale Amber Apple 

Cider is one of the more intriguing choices 

in the range … with nuances of caramel 

that meld into a smooth apple finish, it’s a 

cider beer lovers will enjoy. Sustainability 

plays a major role in the making of the 

ciders, which have a five per cent alcohol 

content and are gluten-free, vegan-friendly 

and free of preservatives and artificial 

additives. You’ll find it at leading outlets or 

order online for R99.60 for a four-pack of 

340ml including delivery on loxtonia.co.za 

You had me at Merlot. If you’re the kind 

of happy, optimistic, glass-half-full kind 

of person who views the world through 

rosé-tinted glasses, who knows it isn’t 

good to keep things bottled up and that 

life’s too short for sour grapes, you’ll 

love Winefulness – a brilliant little 

book that reminds you to ‘stop and smell 

the rosé’. Crammed with the corniest 

collection of wine wisdom ever, which 

you can’t help but laugh at, it’s all about 

practising positive reinforcement. Pinot? 

More like Pi-hell-yeah! Octopusbooks. 



Taste explosion 

Sumac is a deep red spice with a citrusy hit much used in Middle Eastern 

cuisine, that adds a vibrant lift to all kinds of foods. And the recipes from 

Sumac will certainly provide a lift to your meals ... be they breakfast 

(Jazmaz - eggs in tomato sauce with chillies), lunch (Mujaddara - lentil 

pilaf with caramelised onion) or dinner (Shorbat ameh - tomato soup 

with barley and lamb shank). The book has recipes for sharing mezze 

platters, street food (brilliant Toshka - a toasted sandwich with spicy 

meat and cheese), meat, chicken and fish options as well as more than a 

dozen amazingly tempting desserts and drinks (is there anyone, ever, 

who said no to a slice of baklava?). With recipes celebrating Anas’ family 

food traditions, along with the travels, celebrations and memories of 

loved ones, as well as personal anecdotes and snippets of really 

interesting info, the book is evocative and inspiring and beautifully 

illustrated ... delicious in every way! Murdoch Books 

‘This book’, says Cape Malay 

cooking queen Fatima Sydow, ‘is a 

dream come true. It has provided 

me with wonderful opportunities 

- from the people I’ve met and the 

memories I’ve made to the recipes 

I’ve shared. My heart is full’. And the 

book - Fatima Sydow Cooks - is full 

too ... of wonderful local dishes we 

all love. Think vetkoek, to be filled 

with mince or apricot jam, crayfish 

curry (head, legs and all), slow 

cooked beef brisket (inexpensive, 

flavourful and perfect for a cold 

Winter day), and banana fritters 

(light and golden and sprinkled 

with cinnamon). Loads more too. 

For more, click on fatimasydow.co.za. 

Human & Rousseau 

In a kitchen rut? 

Bye-bye boring, hello 

spicy ... we’ve found a 

trio of cookbooks to get 

your tastebuds tingling. 

Curried is a joyful homage to one of the world’s most beloved and 

versatile dishes – the curry . Inspired by author Cariema Isaacs’ memories 

of the slow-cooked Cape Malay curries of her childhood, as well as the 

fast-paced landscape of the Middle East, where she now lives, Cariema 

celebrates the nourishing comfort of pulses and legumes in a multitude 

of wholesome and delicious vegetarian curries for everyday cooking. For 

special occasions, there are meat and seafood curries from around the 

globe. Rice and condiments are not overlooked, and there is also a 

selection of breads, as well as delectable desserts. On our shopping list 

are the ingredients for the dal and beetroot curried stew, ( rich in colour, 

it looks almost too good to eat), the Sunday curried roast chicken (to 

give our tradional roast a twist), the no-rise blikbeker broodjies (bread in 

a tin mug - perfect for a braai) and Arabian Delights Mouhalabieh 

(a Middle Eastern version of panna cotta - beautifully decorated 

and so perfect for a dinner party). Penguin 



ADVERTORIAL 

AVO-licious 

winter goodness 

Celebrate the 2021 avo season by adding an 

avo (or two) to your family’s winter meals. 

There are the buttery, creamy, green-skinned avo 

varieties … Fuerte, Edranol, Ryan, Reed and Pinkerton. 

And then there’s the rich, nutty, dark-skinned Hass, 

Maluma Hass and Lamb Hass. It’s hard to choose a 

favourite, but we don’t have to. While we love the fact 

that South African avos are available almost all year 

round, we’re fortunate they are in plentiful supply in 

winter. Why? Well, besides tasting heavenly, they may offer 

immune support in the colder months. Did you know avos 

are high in copper, a source of fibre (5.3g fibre per 100g) and 

contain antioxidants? Copper is known to support immune 

system function. Fibre is essential for good gut health … 

around 65% of the immune system is housed in the gut, which 

regulates immunity and helps to protect against invading 

pathogens that cause disease. Antioxidants are powerful food 

components that maintain and regulate immune function, and 

avos contain the antioxidant nutrients lycopene and 

beta-carotene. So not only are avos delicious, they’re also a 

source of nutrients, and they’re versatile and super quick and 

easy to add to almost any meal. 

TIKTOK BAKED FETA PASTA WITH AVOCADO 

Serves 4 

Preparation time: 10 minutes 

Cooking time: 45 minutes 

Ingredients: 

1 large or 2 small avocados; 50g assorted cocktail 

tomatoes; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 150ml 

avocado oil or extra-virgin olive oil, divided in 

half; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 

1 block (approximately 200g) Greek feta cheese; 

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 

300g dried pasta, medium-size shape; fresh basil 

leaves, for serving. 

Method: 

Preheat the oven to 200°C. In a baking dish, 

combine half the oil, tomatoes, garlic and 

seasoning and toss to coat. Place the block of 

feta in the centre of the dish and sprinkle with 

chilli flakes, if using. Bake in preheated oven for 

40 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the feta 

is golden brown. 

While the tomato is cooking, boil the pasta in 

salted water until al dente, drain and set aside. 

Peel and dice the avocado. 

Remove tomatoes and feta from the oven, toss 

with the pasta and diced avocado and 

drizzle with the remaining oil. 

Serve hot in bowls and garnish with fresh 

basil leaves. 

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VIBRANT 

WINTER 

Compiled by: ALICE COETZEE 

We’re planting …Verbena ‘Firehouse’ for vibrant Winter and Spring colour 

on the patio and in the garden. It is a spreading verbena, up to 55cm, that 

works well as a filler in mixed containers and baskets, as well as a ground 

cover in gardens. Start it in a pot for colour on a warm, sunny patio that 

is protected from frost. As a garden plant, it needs frost protection and 

if planted now will provide Spring into Summer colour. It tolerates heat, 

grows in ordinary garden soil that drains well and likes regular, but not 

excessive watering. Its wide range of colours makes it easy to add to any 

garden colour scheme. Also resistant to powdery mildew. New colours 

include ‘Blue Fizz’ and ‘Violet Wink’. Details: ballstraathof.co.za 



Indoor plant of the month 

Peperomia ‘watermelon’ is a striking little plant with large, fleshy leaves that look like 

the rind of a watermelon. Even when fully grown, it is compact and bushy, fitting 

easily on a bookcase, desktop, windowsill or wherever its unusual leaves can be 

appreciated. This is a good plant for a beginner, as it is easy to care for. It just needs 

enough bright light and no over watering. Details: lvgplants.co.za 

Garden tasks for July 

• Prune bush roses from 20 July to 

the first week in August. Cut back 

bushes by one-third, removing 

dead wood and old stems, crisscrossing 

and weak growth. Enrich 

the soil after pruning with compost, 

fertilise and water well. 

• In dry areas, water the compost 

heap once a month to keep it active. 

• Fertilise pansies, violas, petunias, 

and primulas to keep 

them flowering. 

• Water veggies once a week and feed 

once a month with a liquid fertiliser. 

• Cover tender plants with frost cloth 

if very cold weather is predicted. 

• Water vegetables and herbs in 

containers twice a week. 

• Continue to protect conifers from 

the Italian cypress aphid with an 

organic insecticide or use insecticide 

granules sprinkled around the base 

of the conifer. 

Veggie of the month 

There is nothing sweeter than eating garden peas 

from the pod. ‘Tom Thumb’ is a dwarf bush pea from 

RAW seeds that is fun for the kids to plant in 

containers or small spaces. 

Plants grow 30cm high and 

10cm wide, which means 

that you can plant them 

10cm apart along a mini 

trellis. Pods are best when 

harvested young, within 50 

days from germination. The 

peas are sweet and crunchy. 

TIPS FOR GARDEN PEAS 

• Grow in full sun. • Plant in 

fertile, compost-enriched soil 

or potting soil. • Keep the soil 

moist, especially for plants 

in containers. • Fertilise once 

a month. • Keep on picking, 

especially to encourage new 

pods. Details: rawliving.co.za 



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Let your boots do the talking 

Let’s face it, lockdown regulations are not going to ease up soon and travelling abroad is 

out of the question. So you may as well get out your hiking gear and enjoy nature. 

Text: LEBOGANG SEKGWAMA. Photo: CLAYTON WARREN. 

Michael Waters, Richard Lewarne, Megan Evans and Clayton Warren take 

in the breathtaking views of a sunrise over the valley from the top of the 

Amphitheatre. 

Get It caught up with Delville’s First Germiston Scouts leaders to share their experience 

after they journeyed on a two-day overnight hike on the Northern Drakensberg 

mountains to the Tugela Falls. 

Clayton Warren, the district commissioner of the Eland District, shared more on 

how the hike went. 

‘We started at the Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge and hiked up to the Sentinel Car 

Park and then on to the Chain Ladders before ascending to the Amphitheatre and 

crossing to the Tugela Falls. It was fairly windy on both days, and as the sun sets it 

got quite chilly too, hence it’s important to be prepared for all weather conditions 

when hiking in the Drakensberg.’ 

Candice Warren from the First Germiston Scouts group was part of the hiking party 

and said hiking on the Drakensberg was on her bucket list for years. 

‘Experiencing the Amphitheatre in person was far more beautiful than I could have 

imagined. This was an incredible experience and I’d recommend it to anyone.’ 

Breathtaking views 

‘We started hiking just after 9am on Saturday and reached the edge of the Tugela 

Falls around 5pm. It was a good eight-hour walk with lots of stopping in between 

to soak up the beautiful views,’ said Clayton. 

Justice Kgomo said it was his first time in the Drakensberg and it was amazing. 

‘The chain ladders were an experience of a lifetime, as I’m afraid of heights. The 

route is a bit of a stretch for first-time hikers but the view it comes with gives you an 

incredible feeling you want to share with others.’ 

For Michael Waters, it was simply an amazing experience. 

‘The views were spectacular and the company even better, we got to know each 

other as a group. At the end of the day, there was a real sense of pride sitting at the 

edge of the falls looking out over the valley below.’ 

USEFUL TIPS 

What to pack for a hike 

‘When hiking in the Drakensberg be 

prepared for all kinds of weather. It 

can be full sun and 30+ degrees and 

within 30 minutes be raining and 

windy and below 10 degrees,’ 

said Clayton. 

1. Always pack wet weather gear and 

a warm jacket even if hiking for just 

a day. 

2. Ensure you have comfortable 

shoes with good ankle support and 

a wide brim hat. 

3. Carry a minimum of 500ml of water 

per hour that you will be walking 

and find out if the water in the area 

is safe to drink in case you run out. 

4. Sunscreen lotion with a decent 

SPF is a must. 

Hiking tips for injuries 

Clayton said the most common injury 

on hikes is ankle injuries, usually 

due to wearing the incorrect shoes. 

1. Firstly, never remove the shoe 

because it’s compressing the ankle 

and will help with the swelling. 

2. Depending on how far you need 

to walk, you could stabilise the ankle 

to prevent further movement 

and discomfort. 

3. Get medical assistance as quickly 

as possible. 

4. In the case of severe injuries 

where the person cannot be moved, 

especially head, neck or back injuries 

it is always best to just call the 

Mountain Club (061 461 8259). 

5. Keep the patient calm and reassured 

while waiting for rescue. 

6. Another very important note on 

hiking is The Buddy System, no matter 

how experienced you are, you 

should never hike alone, no matter 

how short, how well known the 

route, if you trip and are injured 

if you have no buddy there to 

help things can rapidly become 

quite dangerous. 



Fancy a weekend away ... without the long drive? 

African Pride Irene Country Lodge is almost on 

your doorstep - a tranquil destination with a rustic 

farm feel, the ideal place to recharge. Here are five 

(excellent) reasons why you should visit. 

ADVERTORIAL 

ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY 

without the long drive! 

Driving down the long and winding oak-lined lane leading up 

to African Pride Irene Country Lodge, you’ll feel like you’re being 

transported to another world. The scenery is so pretty and peaceful 

that you know you’ve left the city, and all the stress city-life brings, 

behind. Here are our top five reasons why you have to visit: 

1. It’s perfect for romance. The stylish, spacious and luxurious 

rooms each open onto a private patio or balcony … either with 

a gorgeous lakeside view or lush meadows from the Camdeboo 

Forest (giving you all the privacy you want). 

2. The Meadow Green Restaurant. The fresh, crisp, elegant interior 

invites you to settle down and relax for a dining experience to 

remember. The à la carte menu caters for a casual lunch or a 

sophisticated dinner ... and the food is really exceptional. The 

portions are generous, the food tasty and well-presented, the 

service discrete but attentive. It’s worth knowing that they are 

famous for serving one of the best breakfasts around, with 

everything on offer from home-baked pastries to fresh fruit. 

3. Then there is the gorgeous lounge-style River Bar. Overlooking 

the lakeside with never-ending views and gorgeous sunsets that 

rival most paintings, there is a mixologist cocktail menu and lovely 

tapas style food. 

4. It’s a great destination for an adventure-loving family. Have the 

kids with you and feel like exploring? Then head over to Irene 

Farm via the underground subway to learn more about the 

history and the workings of the farm and look for an abundance 

of farm-fresh delicacies at the shop. Go for a self-guided bird (and/ 

or tree) spotting walk or take a leisurely stroll (running or cycling 

are also allowed for the fitness fanatics) on the adventure bush 

trail. If doing as little as possible is on your to-do list, then enjoy an 

in-room movie, complete with popcorn, snacks and a milkshake. 

Relax with a marvellous picnic on their lush lawns under a huge 

oak tree, go for a craft beer, wine, gin or milkshake tasting or, the 

ultimate spoil … S’mores making at the fire pit (the kids will love 

you madly!). 

5. The (swoon) Spa. The only thing that could make your stay 

even more relaxing would be paying a visit to the multi-award 

winning Camdeboo Day Spa. You can choose from an array of 

treatments and experiences designed to help you unwind and 

feel completely refreshed. 

So … to say that this luxury upmarket hotel is nice would be an 

understatement, it’s magnificent! There is so much to do, see and 

experience, you return again and again. 

Details: Nellmapius Drive, Irene, Pretoria, 012-667-6464 or 

irenecountrylodge.co.za 

Sip on cocktails at the lounge-style River Bar overlooking 

the lakeside with never-ending views and gorgeous sunsets. 

Camdeboo Day Spa, an oasis where the main focus is to 

relax and revive the senses. 

With gorgeous gardens, a wooden jungle gym and tractors 

around every corner, a visit to the Irene Farm is a must. 


The Onyx ... a gem in the city 

A Cape escape is always a treat. And even more so when you choose a city-chic hotel. 

We’ve just spent a week in Cape Town 

… and struggle to understand why 

anyone would want to travel abroad 

when there’s such an incredible 

destination right here in our own 

country. It’s a spot that – no matter 

how many times you visit – simply 

never gets stale. 

The basics stay the same … ‘the 

mountain’ (only ever said with that 

iconic Capetonian drawl), the buzz 

along the Camps Bay restaurant 

strip, the icy sea only fools and 

born-locals enjoy (then again, maybe 

we should take a lesson from them 

… a 15-minute cold-water swim 

apparently has massive health 

benefits – from increasing your 

metabolism, helping with circulation, 

relieving stress, enhancing your 

mood, boosting your immune system 

and helping you to sleep better). 

But once you’ve done the 15 minutes 

of hell in the cold water, the cable car, 

tried tandem paragliding off Signal 

Hill and Lion’s Head, and kayaked 

along the coastline looking for 

dolphins, there’s always something 

new to discover and explore. And it’s 

one of the only major cities – if not 

the only city – in SA where staying 

in the centre of town is not only safe 

but also massively desirable. This is 

why we booked into, and loved, The 

Onyx Hotel. 

This cosmopolitan blend of hotel 

and residential accommodation sits 

proudly on Heerengracht Street, Cape 

Town’s oldest thoroughfare, and with 

its bold, architectural features and 

resemblance to the rare, striking black 

sapphire, it’s a real gem … offering 

a chic city on par with apartment 

offerings around the globe but infused 

with authentic South African vibrancy 

and authenticity. 

What’s there to love? What’s not to? 

The rooms are large, spacious and 

edgy … with everything you need 

to make your stay as enjoyable as 

possible. The location is spot on … 

it’s on Cape Town’s Foreshore, so 

right in the hub of the city’s dynamic 

urban lifestyle. There are bright lights 

and city vibes, great restaurants on 

every corner and bustling bars. Not 

that you have to leave the hotel to 

find a place to play. The hotel’s YU 

Restaurant and Bar on the 4th floor 

mixes up Insta-ready cocktails – the 

Africa Rising City of Gold cocktail with 

its candyfloss and sexy molten gold 

surface is particularly photogenic. 

Sexy city living … a blend of hotel 

and apartments to suit all lifestyles. 



You’re in Cape Town … a mountain 

view is non-negotiable! 

Don’t venture any further for dinner either 

… there’s an exotic menu of Asian-style 

tapas served with a side of a fabulous 

cityscape view. 

The hedonistic traveller looking for some 

pampering can book an hour or so in the 

Sanctuary Spa at The Onyx. Ask, when 

you’re there, which packages are on 

special … they’re always a treat (and a 

well-priced one). Book a massage, order 

a bottle of bubbly … and, after your 

treatment, relax at the indoor-outdoor 

heated pool. Bliss. 

For out-of-towners wanting to explore 

more of the wine and brandy options 

in the winelands, The Onyx’s concierge 

team has teamed up with Ilios Tours 

and can create individualised day-trip 

itineraries. Think a fascinating visit to Van 

Ryn’s Distillery in Stellenbosch, KWV’s 

House of Fire in Paarl and Oude Molen 

Distillery in the Elgin Valley, or a wine 

tasting and lunch at the many heritage 

wine estates that the Cape has to offer, 

including Simonsig. 

If a Cape break appeals, The Onyx always 

has winter packages and promotions 

worth exploring … and the hotel works 

equally well for business and leisure 

travellers, for singles, couples and families. 

Details: Visit newmarkhotels.com, email 

reservations@newmarkhotels.com or 

call 021-427-5900. 

The Onyx honestly has 

everything you need 

for the perfect stay … 

business or leisure. 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 



Spoil 

July 

A pair of stylish 

Rvlri watches 

Rvlri. Derived from the French word ‘reveler’, 

which the dictionary describes as lively 

festivities. What better name 

then, if you believe that a watch 

doesn’t only tell the time, but also 

speaks of memories and moments. 

Important ones. The exact time you said 

I do. And had your wedding dance. Or 

first met your firstborn. Another reason to 

celebrate … Rvlri offers accessible luxury 

with their timepieces, which they boast 

embody fine craftsmanship, attention to 

detail and superb quality, built on a legacy 

of watchmaking expertise. For more details on 

where you can find these stylish watches, visit 

rvlri.co.za. More revelry and celebrations … we’re giving 

away a matching pair of Rvlri watches. To stand in line to win, simply 

visit GetIt NationalMagazines on Facebook, and follow the prompts 

timeously (see what we did there!). Entries close July 23. Details: rvlri.co.za

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