Nov 21 - Ballito Umhl

BALLITO • UMHLANGA 

A fresh take on 

BEAUTY 

Today’s batch 

of homemade 

deliciousness 

INSPIRING 

NORTH COAST 

SPORTS LEGENDS 

Nikita is following her 

HAPPINESS 

SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD 

NOVEMBER 2021

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Cover: Nikita Gouveia, @justbe_lifestyle 

Shot by: Robyn Rose Photography 

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Hair & makeup: Volenti Laurentina, 

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6 Hello Summer ... we’ve been waiting for you! 

People 

8 Wine and music pairing and a potjie and punch party! 

10 Meet our lovely cover star Nikita 

12 Courageous and determined, Umhlanga para surfer David 

is heading to the USA to represent his country! 

14 Adventure athlete Andrew Erasmus tells us about running 100 miles 

Fashion & Beauty 

17 Young Ballito entrepreneur Gemma launches her activewear range 

18 Exploring a fresh take on beauty 

20 Fashion meets art . . . we meet Adele Grace 

food 

26 Delicious, homemade spoils from Today’s Batch 

30 What better way to celebrate the start of the festive season than 

with cocktails with friends and family!? 

32 We love a new gin discovery - and this one’s made here in Ballito 

home & garden 

34 Holiday season decor spoils 

36 Pure garden charm this November 

kids 

40 Fashion spoils for the littlest family members 

43 Junior mountain biking champs - all from the North Coast! 

travel 

46 Itching to travel? Go off the grid and visit Paternoster in 

the Cape West Coast 

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A hot date! 

Dinner spoils & the annual Christmas country fair! 

If you have a date for the Get It diary page, email the info at least a month in advance to leah@getitnc.co.za 

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Why not treat yourself and your partner to a romantic date 

night spoil to welcome in the festive season this month? 

There are very few places as elegant and romantic as The Oyster 

Box Hotel’s stylish Grill Room, headed up by renowned KZN chef 

Kevin Joseph. This beautiful restaurant, which has been serving 

up wonderful cuisine and gracious service for more than 70 years, 

recently updated its menu - and it definitely has our stamp of 

approval! The food is sophisticated without being pretentious and 

full of wonderful surprises and flavours. The Crispy Citrus Crayfish 

is a must-try as a starter, as are the Pan Seared Scallops. For mains, 

we can highly recommend the Norwegian Salmon, Silent Valley 

Wagu or Prawn and Crab Ravioli. The desserts are, of course, visual 

and flavour masterpieces and the wine selection absolutely onpoint. 

Treat yourself to dinner at this gorgeous spot ... you know 

you deserve it! Details: 031 514 5000 

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One of our very favourite diary events of the year is set 

to take place this month and we cannot wait. This year’s 

annual Christmas Country Fair at Collisheen Estate will run over 

three days, from 25 to 27 November (which includes a weekend 

day for the first time ever!). The theme this year is Silver Linings 

– Community and the fair has loads of beautiful new creatives 

lined up, as well as an incredible Christmas Fair stand, filled with 

exquisite, handmade Christmas spoils. Think ‘Christmas in a box’, 

table runners, table cloths, napkins, cutlery holders and décor - all 

in rich colours and botanicals. Saturday will see the guys enjoying 

rugby on a big screen, a braai and craft beer for sale and there 

will be a children’s entertainment and craft area where they can 

write letters to Santa! Now in its 69th year, the fair is the Christmas 

Fair Fund’s biggest fundraiser of the year. The well-known, trusted 

NPO distributes funds to carefully selected organisations on the 

North Coast, with their focus being on education and health. 

Tickets must be booked online (www.quicket.co.za) and there is a 

special, discounted two-day ticket on offer. Entrance is R65 (kids 

13 and under are free) and there is a pensioner’s rate of R50 at the 

gate on Saturday. The fair will do late trading on Friday until 7pm, 

with live music, late shopping and a champagne and gin bar! 

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There are very few things that make you feel as good 

as doing something special for someone in need. The 

wonderful Santa Shoebox Project, now in its 16th year, 

allows members of the public the chance to share a 

little joy with an underprivileged child at Christmas 

time. Over the years, the NGO has identified eight items 

that should be included in each box: a toothbrush, 

toothpaste, an outfit of clothing, facecloth, soap, school 

supplies, a toy and sweets. All items must be new and 

age-appropriate. Gateway Theatre of Shopping have 

partnered up with Santa Shoebox and have become 

one of the official drop off points (next to Ocean Basket 

in the Palm Court from 4 to 6 November). Before this 

intense collection weekend, the mall’s info desk will be 

collecting boxes from 1 October to 3 November as well. 

Last year just over 1 600 shoeboxes were pledged for 

Umhlanga and this year the charity hopes to increase 

this number. To get involved simply registering on the 

website: www.santashoebox.org.za and select a child 

to pledge to by their name, age and gender. A QRcoded 

label is generated, which must be secured to the 

shoebox, to ensure your box reaches the right little one. 


Book club 

Murders and mysteries and red hot reads 

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Blizzards. Strikes. Bodies. Power cuts. Terrorist threats. And Showaddywaddy’s 

Greatest Hits topping the album charts. 1979 started off badly, and it got worse. But, 

for journalist Allie Burns, someone else’s bad news was the sound of opportunity 

knocking. So it may well be the winter of discontent, but she’s one of the few women 

in the newsroom, and she’s chasing her big scoop. In 1979, the first of Val McDermid’s 

Allie Burns series, the journalist and a colleague are exposing the criminal underbelly 

of respectable Scotland, risking, obviously, making powerful enemies. Things hot 

up when she uncovers a home-grown terrorist threat, and comes up with a plan to 

infiltrate the group ... a move where putting a foot wrong could be fatal. Val’s upped 

her already sky-high thriller level in this one ... it’s not only the icy weather that makes it 

chilling. Little Brown • It’s Karen Rose. And there’s a cult. Do you need to know anything 

more before you rush out and buy this one? FBI Agent Tom Hunter is chasing leads to 

find the cult that damaged some of his closest friends. They managed to escape, but 

one of the cult’s leaders is hunting them down. He’s out of control; the only person 

who he may listen to is cult leader Pastor, a person no outsider has ever seen. When 

serious injury has Pastor having to venture outside the cult compound, it’s Tom’s 

chance to act, and bring the cult down. You had us a cult ... you know Say Goodbye 

is going to be gripping, thrilling, and keep you up all night. It’s the third in the 

Sacramento series – read Say You’re Sorry and Say No More first, if you can, but this does 

also read well as a stand-alone. Headline 

We’ve recently discovered Nalu wines ... a small selection of excellent wines, each of 

which stand for something the Nalu team are passionate about. This month we’re 

loving the Nalu Sauvignon Blanc 2020, a pale straw-coloured wine with light green 

hue ... fresh with the tanginess of green figs and a zesty citrus twist. Lovely, and even 

more enjoyable knowing by drinking this, we’re supporting the Two Oceans Aquarium 

Education Foundation. Nalu (with a Hawaiian origin, means surging surf or what we 

call wave) is inspired by the nature of SA, including its coastline and sea life, and a 

percentage of every bottle is donated to the foundation. R68 from naluwines.com

Wish list 

Hello Summer. We’ve been waiting for you. 

This gold Double Pebble necklace 

is a wear-all-Summer-long accessory. 

Wear alone, but it’s also the perfect 

addition to the current layered 

necklace look. There’s a single version 

with just the gold-plated brass pebble 

(R380) but we fancy this one, which 

has a labradorite stone too. R490 from 

themakerycollection.com 

Compiled by: KYM ARGO 

Can you feel how the energy in the air is changing? A new season, a new 

attitude, new alternative options to old favourites. One of these is the 

continuing shift to exploring alternative beverage options .... we’re talking 

lower alcohol and less sugar. So if the trendsetters are to be believed, 

and we have no reason to doubt them, Symmetry Botanical Tonics are 

certainly going to be the popular choice this season. Not only is the range 

alcohol-free, but the tonics also contain a quarter less sugar compared to 

regular versions ... so bye-bye secretly counting calories! The range includes 

citrus, spice and floral tonics - each the perfect balance of savoury, tart 

and bitter. Simply mix 50ml of the tonic with between 150 and 200ml 

carbonated water and enjoy as is or use as a mixer. 

R200 a bottle from geometricdrinks.co.za 

If island is your style, 

you’ll love these 

coconut palm and 

tropical pineapple 

hooks. A decent 

size (18 cm high), 

they’re handmade, so 

they’ll have those lovely variations 

and imperfections that make 

them so special. R385, from 

pilgrimagespaces.co.za 

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If you’ve been to Bali, you’ll have seen these gorgeous 

Balinese Ceremonial Umbrellas ... which are used 

on ceremonial occasions and religious 

festivals. Decorative and beautiful, 

you’ll find this sunshine yellow 

umbrella and stand on 

pilgrimagespaces.co.za 

for R3350 

We’re completely 

besotted with these Coral 

Scalloped vases and bowls. 

Empty, they’re eye-catching, 

sculptured pieces of art to 

show off. But you can also 

fill the vase with blooms, 

the scalloped bowl with a 

delicate salad. They’re top 

of our decor Wish List this 

Summer. R529 and 495 

from woodkainteriors.com 

For a beach wedding. 

Or a Maldives holiday. 

Or a glass of bubbly 

on Sunset Rock. These 

may well be the most 

beautiful earrings 

we’ve ever seen. 

Imported from the 

Bahamas, these Hops 

and Buns earrings 

are limited edition, 

cost R1800 a pair, and 

can be ordered via 

bloomfieldbespoke on 

Instagram. Swoon! 


Wine & music 

Kevin Swart with Wineology owners 

Vanessa Appleton and Peter Hilditch 

Guests were enthralled as they donned their headsets 

and sipped ice-cold wine and bubbly at the official 

opening of Wineology, a boutique wine store at Sage 

Centre in Salt Rock. The wine and music pairing event 

saw Fanschhoek-based winemaker Kevin Swart of Black 

Elephant Vinters sharing wonderful tales of being the 

‘misfits’ in the wine industry and ‘rebels of the vine’, with 

each wine paired with a song to create a memorable 

wine-tasting experience. 

Sonia Whitaker and Pam White 

Fred and Laura Watts 

Don and Cheryl Gaughran 

Potjie & punch 

Twelve teams came together in Salt Rock recently for the ultimate 

potjie and punch challenge to raise funds for the North Coast 

Courier Orphan Fund. Hosted by Matt and Tamin Coningham, the 

event saw the teams going head-to-head, competing for the best 

potjie, best punch and best overall theme and ambience. Over 

R10 000 was raised for the charity and loads of fun had by all! 

Jayden Blesovsky, Jeanne Engela, 

Brannan Jahnig and Justin Christoforos 

Lyall Berkeley, Warren Fourier, Pierre Jansen van Rensburg, Mandy 

Franz, Kirk Berkeley, Hendrika Liebenberg and Kevin Franz 

Richard de Rauville, Timmy Wise, 

Brendon Green and Bruce Wacher 


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True surrender 

It’s not often that you meet someone who is as focussed and confident about 

their direction in life as Nikita Gouveia. Our November cover girl is a former 

world dance champion, a yoga and meditation practitioner and she recently 

launched a beautiful lifestyle brand. 

Text: Leah Shone | Photographs: Robyn Rose Photography | Hair and makeup: Volenti Laurentina 


f ever there was someone who truly ‘lives the brand’, Nikita is that 

person. The name of her company, JustBe, is much more than 

just a name. It is her mantra. Her motto. And the way she lives her life. 

“I’ve lived by this principle for most of my life. Life can be distracting, 

but all you really have to do is, ‘just be’. Be authentic, follow your 

intuition and leave the fear of other people’s opinions behind you.” 

Originally from Johannesburg, 32-year-old Nikita has been living in 

Ballito for three years. Before that, the world was her playground. “I 

have always been a free spirit and I wanted to travel. My mom made 

me study after school, but as soon as I completed my marketing 

degree, I was off.” 

Nikita started dancing when she was young. She competed in 

Latin American and Freestyle dance competitions from the age of 13 and even 

represented South Africa in the world dance championships in England in 2010. 

When she started looking for jobs overseas, dancing was the most obvious 

way to get there. “I am not a planner. I am very spontaneous. When I got a job 

dancing at a hotel in Mexico with 30 other dancers, I didn’t realise no one else 

really spoke English! I had to teach myself Spanish quickly,” she laughs. “I was also 

told that I had to lose 10kg’s when I got there as I was bigger than the other 

dancers. It was a very tough time.” 

After Mexico, Nikita spent six months in Ibiza and then went to India. “I didn’t 

want to stay in one place for too long and I always travelled on my own. I like 

making my own decisions.” Although she didn’t have a job in India, Nikita says 

she knew she’d be able to ‘hustle’ and make it work. It was in Mumbai that she 

discovered the Bollywood dancing scene and got a job working as a cheerleader 

for the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket league. 

On a trip to Northern India, with hardly any money and nowhere to stay, Nikita 

found herself living in an Ashram. “I was told that I could stay there for free for a 

week, as long as I did ‘services’ like cooking, cleaning and gardening. And that 

was where I discovered yoga,” she says. “Every day you have to do yoga and 

meditate and a spend few hours in ‘noble silence’. I was hooked and immediately 

started researching more about the 

practice.” 

Nikita went back to Mumbai for 

a month to do one last IPL gig in 

order to have enough money to pay 

for a yoga teacher training course. 

Although she never intended on 

teaching yoga, Nikita ended up 

doing three courses. “I just wanted 

to completely indulge and immerse 

myself in the practice.” 

Her next job was as a dancer on an 

Italian cruise liner. Six months later, 

she returned to South Africa and 

moved to Cape Town. “I got a job as 

a waitress and, because I had never 

done it before, I ended up dropping a 

lot of cocktails,” she laughs. After that, 

Nikita worked in marketing, where she 

says, she learnt a lot. She also met her 

partner, Andy, who lived in Ballito. She 

moved to Brettenwood to be with 

him three years ago. “I never thought 

I’d move for love, but here I am,” she 

smiles. “I’m still a very free spirit, but I 

love that it’s quieter here and I am less 

distracted. That, along with my age 

and experience, have allowed me to 

figure things out and consolidate who 

I am and where I’m going.” 

Nikita’s brand has three branches: a 

marketing and branding company, 

yoga and mindfulness classes at 

Brettenwood Coastal Estate and the 

retail side, Just Be lifestyle. 

Not just a yoga brand, Nikita says Just 

Be is for those who have a lust for 

life and who are eager to embrace 

their uniqueness. The range includes 

locally handcrafted cork bags and 

wallets and bright colour and print 

yoga apparel. All of the bags are 

named after one of the places Nikita 

has been. “I’ve travelled to 32 different 

countries, learning about different 

cultures and embarking on thrilling 

journeys. I’ve tried to grow from every 

situation and experience and draw 

inspiration from the people I’ve met 

and places I’ve seen.” 

Details: www.justbelifestyle.com, info@ 

justbelifestyle.com, 072 645 0364, FB: @ 

justbelifestyle, IG: @justbe_lifestyle 

Win Stand a chance to 

win a small sling bag from 

Nikita’s new collection. 

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platform @GetItMagNC 


Para surfing legend 

Determined, resolute, ambitious and slightly obsessive. 

This is how South African para surfing champion David 

Williams’ friends and family might describe him. We think 

he is also incredibly brave and inspiring. This is his story. 

Text: Leah Shone 

How does someone who only took up a sport a year ago, go on to win the 

national championships and be chosen to represent his country overseas? 

Determination, courage and a passion for the sport he has fallen in love 

with, that’s how. A bilateral congenital amputee, David knows a thing or two 

about determination and courage. Born without legs, David has had to work 

harder than most to achieve success in his 34 years of life. But that hasn’t held 

him back. In fact, one might say it’s made him stronger. 

Despite having only started surfing just over a year ago, the Umhlanga 

IT specialist recently won the KZN para surfing championships and went 

on to be crowned the SA para surfing champ in the kneel division. Now 

he’s getting ready to represent his country in the ISA world para surfing 

championships in the USA in December. 

When he was born, David’s parents were told he would never walk. “My 

mom was adamant and, even though it was incredibly painful and hard, 

she persisted with the prosthetics until one day I was walking.” As a young 

child, David never thought he was different to anyone else until he started 

going to school. There, he says, he suffered years of bullying. “I’ve only started 

talking about it quite recently. The bullying was bad. Kids will be kids, I guess, 

and often I just laughed along with them when they teased me.” Those 

experiences had a long-lasting effect on him and influenced the person 

David became. “One of my favourite sayings is, ‘love all, trust few, harm none.” 

After school, David got a job at the bank. Five years later, despite having 

no experience or qualifications, he applied for a temporary job in software 

testing at Dervico. “God only knows why I thought I could get job, but for 

some reason, I did!” Adamant to prove to his peers (and himself ) that he was 

the right guy for the job and get a permanent position, David and spent the 

next two years studying as much as he could and worked his way up to test 

manager. He is now an IT quality assurance manager for Mr Price. 

Although he attempted able-bodied sports at school, it was only when David 

was 24 years old and met South African Paralympic athlete Tyrone Pillay 

that he discovered the world of disabled sports. “I found a swimming coach 

in Durban and started participating in hundreds of disabled races at ablebodied 

galas. I am very competitive and slightly obsessive when I decide to 

do something and I threw myself into swimming training. I did well, even 

breaking a few records and trying out for the Rio Paralympics. I also tried my 

hand at adaptive rowing, where I also placed in several provincial events, but 

I never quite made the cut to represent SA. ”At the beginning of 2020, David 

was invited to try out adaptive surfing with a non-profit organisation called 

Made for More. “I was nervous. I have feared the ocean my entire life,” he says, 

“but the Made for Me team were amazing. They made me feel so incredibly 

safe and welcome from the first day. I will never forget the way I felt when I 

caught my first wave. I fell in love with surfing immediately.” 


Since then, David says surfing has been about just having fun. “When 

you’re training for swimming or rowing, you know you are training to 

compete. When I’m surfing, I’m just out there having fun and conquering 

fears!” 

David was invited to participate in the KZN para surfing champs in March 

this year and was blown away when he won. He was automatically 

entered into the SA champs. “I can’t say it was a dream come true, 

because I would never have dared to dream this. Surfing was so far out 

of my mind and my world and it was just such an honour to compete 

against the top para surfers.” 

With his family and friends there to support him at the SA champs in 

May this year, David headed into the water with a goal of just having fun. 

In the end though, he took first place and became the SA para surfing 

champ in the kneel division. “It was the best sporting event of my life. My 

mind literally went blank when they called my name,” he says. Now David 

will join the rest of the SA para surfing team as they head off to compete 

in California in December. He and his team mates are raising funds to 

get them to the event through their respective Backabuddy pages. 

“Representing my country and wearing SA colours is the biggest dream 

come true for me. I wouldn’t have been able to get here without the 

support of my incredible girlfriend, Kayla, who has stood by me through 

all the good and bad times. I’m also so grateful to Elton Lee Irleand Els 

surfboards for sponsoring my boards and fins and all my other sponsors 

and the people who have donated to our fundraising drive.” 

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Trail running champ 

When it comes to road running in SA, the Comrades Marathon is seen as the ultimate 

challenge. In the trail running world, it’s completing a 100 Miler. Salt Rock’s Andrew 

Erasmus recently placed second in the popular Karkloof 100 Miler - for the third time! 


“It was probably the toughest mental 

journey I’ve ever been on,” says Andrew 

about his recent 20-hour endurance 

run in the Karkloof valley, just outside 

Howick. “But I have to go back next 

year. I have to win it,” he laughs. 

Andrew, a 39-year-old landscape 

manager, has become well known in 

the South African trail and endurance 

running circles. He almost always 

finishes on the podium and often wins 

his races. 

He is highly competitive and loves 

pushing boundaries and trying new 

routes and challenges. He also loves 

helping fellow runners achieve their 

goals. 

Growing up in Johannesburg, both 

Andrew and his twin brother Steven, 

who he is very close to, were skilled 

athletes, particularly in running 

disciplines. 

Andrew moved to Cape Town after 

school and, at the age of 24, joined 

his brother who was already living in 

Ballito. “I had stopped doing sports and 

started partying, probably a little too 

hard. It was my brother who convinced 

me to get into mountain biking when I 

moved here and it completely changed 

my life. I started enjoying a healthier 

lifestyle and became a better person.” 

Although he competed in a few 

mountain biking races, Andrew says 

he always ended up with a puncture 

- or getting lost! “My brother got me 

to do some adventure races with him 

(which includes running, paddling, 

cycling, swimming and abseiling) and 

we realised we did really well in the 

running part. So, we branched off and 

focussed on running.” 

Andrew’s first marathon was the Sani 

Stagger, which he did in preparation for 

the Comrades Marathon in 2010. 

He discovered his love for trail running 

when he and his brother took part 

in the Mnweni Marathon - a selfnavigated 

trail race in the Drakensberg 

– in 2012. They placed fifth and vowed 


they would come back the following year and win it, which they did. After that, 

Andrew dived into as many races as he could. He s was sponsored by Salomon 

and says his then fiancée (now wife) Louise, was very patient while he spent 

almost every weekend running in the mountains! 

Amongst his many achievements, Andrew has placed second in the Fish River 

100km twice and won in the African X mixed team stage race. In 2018 he came 

third in the extremely challenging Ultra Trail Drakensberg 100 Miler. He took 

some time off from races when his daughter was born in 2019 and the 2020 

lockdown put things on hold a little longer. 

This year, he has managed to achieve a FKT (fastest known time) for the 

Drakensberg Northern Traverse, as well as for a new project called Sea to Summit, 

which saw him and a fellow runner being the first to run over 355km from 

the lowest point in South Africa (Durban) to the highest (the peak of Mafadi 

Mountain in the Drakensberg) over three days. 

“I love long distance runs. You have to plan carefully and really get your training 

right. You want to have had enough training to be competitive at the start, 

without being injured. It’s also important that you plan your race and nutrition 

carefully. Mental strength is hugely important. You can beat people who are 

faster runners than you if your mind is stronger than theirs. I often jokingly say 

that distance runners simply have the ability to suffer a little more than others ...” 

Andrew came second in his first Karkloof 100 Miler in 2017 and had a great race. 

He finished just three minutes behind the winner. This year was a little different. 

“It was probably the worst race of my life,” he admits. “I got really sick about 20km 

in and couldn’t keep any food down. 

I was lucky to have my brother and 

an incredible crew to help push me. 

Every time I saw them, I got the rush 

of adrenalin I needed to get me 

going again. At halfway, I was about 

five minutes behind the leaders in 

third and fourth place, but I was 

completely empty and just wanted 

to sit down. Steven wouldn’t let me 

and encouraged me to start chasing 

the leaders. About 4km later I was 

finished. I could barely put one foot in 

front of the other, but he wouldn’t let 

me lie down. It was one of the darkest 

places I’ve been to, mentally, and he 

really helped me through it.” 

Despite being ill and running in 

nearly 40-degree heat, Andrew took 

second place. “It was a really cool 

achievement. Pulling myself out of 

that horrible place mentally was very 

hard, but I guess that’s why we do 

races like this - to see how far we can 

push ourselves. I couldn’t have done it 

without my fantastic team, though.” 

Andrew says the reason he loves the 

Karkloof 100 is because there are 

loads of spectators, as well as crew 

and pacers. “It’s special. There are so 

many people rooting for you and 

finishing with a pacer is great because 

you get to share that moment with 

someone.” 

So, what’s next for the adventure 

athlete? “Next month a group of us 

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Active comfort and elegance 

The athleisure fashion trend seems to be here to stay … and we couldn’t be happier. The 

latest activewear range to hit the North Coast was created by a young entrepreneur who 

wanted to make it easy for people to go from doing everyday life straight to gym, with ease! 

Feeling comfortable and looking 

stylish. It’s the ultimate fashion goal, 

right? Add versatility and the fact 

that this range is made to suit all 

body types … and you have a pretty 

awesome combination! 

Founded by 20-year-old Ballito 

resident Gemma Limbert, Gaia 

Activewear is all about making 

women feel good about themselves, 

while at the same time making their 

lives a little easier. 

“I used to go to gym when I was in 

matric, but often had to cancel with 

my trainer because I just didn’t have 

time to change into gym clothes. 

My mom, who is always rushing 

from work to gym, had the same 

problem. My goal was to create 

interchangeable outfits that would 

make it easy to transition from 

leisurewear to activewear quickly and 

easily.” 

Fashion was never the direction 

Gemma saw herself going in, but 

when Covid forced her to stay home 

instead of going overseas to study 

architecture as planned, she decided 

to start her own business. 

As the daughter of Mangwanani 

founder Erin Limbert, Gemma 

says she grew up surrounded by 

entrepreneurs. “I loved my childhood. 

We moved around a lot when I was 

little, but settled in Zimbali when I was 

five years old. We travelled extensively 

and I hope to continue travelling for 

the rest of my life. I’ve already been to 

18 countries,” she says, smiling. 

Although she was never strong at academics at school, Gemma says she did very 

well in her matric year and was accepted to study architecture at the Queensland 

University of Technology in Australia. “But then Covid happened and, because I 

was still so young, I didn’t want to go so far from home and risk being stuck there 

on my own.” 

Forced to keep herself busy while at home, Gemma came up with the idea of 

Gaia Activewear. “We are an entrepreneurial family. My sister and I were always 

dreaming up business ideas growing up and we would talk about them at the 

dinner table. She even has a collection of logos and business names that we 

came up with,” Gemma laughs. 

“I never wanted to study fashion design, but I have always loved fashion and 

feeling confident in what I’m wearing. I know if I have a good outfit on, I’m going 

to have a good day!” 

It is the versatility of the items, she says, that really sets the brand apart from 

others. The range includes seamless, ribbed leggings and shorts and bra sets 

in a variety of beautiful, neutral colours. Another thing worth mentioning is the 

fact that items are suitable for all body types. “I was never the ‘skinny girl’ growing 

up and finding comfortable exercise clothes was a challenge. They always 

seemed to be made for smaller bodies. I was determined to create a brand that 

comfortably fits all body types. I’m passionate about promoting body positivity 

for all shapes and sizes.” 

Giving back – to those in need and the environment – are important factors 

that Gemma hopes to incorporate into her brand as it continues to grow. 

She has goals of making Gaia completely environmentally-friendly and would 

like to create a channel that allows her to lift up those from disadvantaged 

communities. “The aim is to eventually manufacture everything locally and I see 

us going into Africa and building hospitals and schools one day. I know these are 

big dreams, but I think we can get there. This is an ethos we learnt from our mom 

and my sisters and I all love giving to others. It makes us happy.” 

Details: @gaiaactive21 

Win Gaia 

Activewear is 

offering one reader 

the chance to win 

a Gaia hamper 

worth R1000. To 

enter, find this 

post on our social 

media platforms 

@GetItMagNC & 

follow the prompts. 


Summer’s all midi dresses and relaxed 

silhouettes, and sexy tailored sets 

that take you from client meeting to 

cocktails with friends. The new Witchery 

range has just hit the stores. 

Credit card ready, steady, and go! 

Details: woolworths.co.za 


A fresh take on beauty 

Rule number one of self-care. Treat 

yourself. This little Lulu and Marula 

Calming Bath and Body Kit has two 

travel-size products, crammed with floral 

ingredients like neroli, geranium and 

ylang ylang that will transport your mind 

to an exotic seaside paradise. There’s 

a comforting bath oil that scents the 

room to melt away stress and a seriously 

moisturising body balm that will leave 

you feeling fabulously relaxed. R435 

from luluandmarula.co.za 

Blue skies, hot days and cool scents. All sorts of 

Summer loving going on right here. 

For the man in your life ... Acqua di Gio Profondo Lights 

Limited Edition from Giorgio Armani. With fresh 

intensity and a glow-in-the-dark bottle, it’s all green 

mandarin and bright cardamom essence, powerful 

marine accord with rosemary and cypress essence, 

vetiver essence and patchouli. Heavenly. R1950, 

exclusive to Foschini. 

When the temperatures rise, you 

need to change to lightweight 

products. This QMS Active Glow 

Tinted Day Cream is a sheer, 

colour adaptive cream, with 

SPF15 and vitamins. It helps to 

blur imperfections, revealing 

glowing, even skin. It’s an ideal 

day cream for Summer. R885 from 

futurethis.co.za • From the French 

Berdoues brand, this Collection 

Grands Grus Azur Riviera is a 

refreshing aquatic fragrance, with 

notes of algae, mixed with sea notes 

and orange blossom. Long lasting, 

it’s for both men and women, so 

share share. R1595 from Foschini and 

Truworths stores, and online from 

orleanscosmetics.co.za 

Organic skincare. Without water. The 

Nuxe Bio Organic skincare range 

has taken its green revolution to the 

next level with the launch of five new 

essential skincare products. With an 

environmentally friendly approach 

to formulation, they are reducing 

the use of water to preserve this 

resource. The Cleansing Oil and Balm 

Deodorants are formulated without 

a single drop of water and the 

ultra-rich soaps have a solid format 

incorporating very little water. There’s 

a Botanical Cleansing Oil (a makeup 

removing oil and a shower oil, 

R675), the Balm Deoderant (applied 

with fingertips to the armpits, feels 

like cream and gives 24 hour deo 

effectiveness, R335), and Ultra Rich 

Solid Soap Cream (solid soaps for 

face and body, with invigorating 

and gentle options, R215). As you’d 

expect, all packaging is sourced from 

responsibly managed forests, and is 

100 per cent recyclable. 


Art meets fashion 

A skilled stylist and the 

co-owner of a successful 

boutique retail brand for 

many years, Adele Grace 

discovered her hidden talent 

and passion for painting 

during lockdown last year. 

Now she is collaborating 

with top fashion houses and 

has even launched her own 

fabric and wallpaper range. 


It is quite remarkable when fashion, 

art and décor collide. Adele, one of 

the founders of the well-known Adele 

Catherine retail range, is all about 

finding the beauty around her. “I love 

what I do. I live by the Elsie de Wolf 

quote that says, “I will make everything 

around me beautiful and that will be my 

life.”” Having recently relocated to Ballito 

from the Midlands, we asked Adele 

about herself and her new collection. 

Tell us a bit about your career and 

background. 

After studying graphic design I went to 

work in the advertising industry where I 

was introduced to the world of styling. 

I loved it and was able to work with 

Durban’s top brands and models. This is 

where I discovered a huge love for visual 

merchandising and product sourcing. 

Tell us about your range. 

Catherine and I opened our first 

Adele Catherine store in 2016 in Kloof, 

alongside the Bellevue Cafe. This isn’t 

your typical retail space. It’s full of charm 

and soul and opens onto a nursery 

stocked with a special collection of 

indigenous plants. In 2018 we opened 

our second store in Joburg in the 

BluBird shopping centre. We recently 

also launched our online store. Most 

of our products are handcrafted and, 

whenever possible, locally sourced. 

This beautiful Ella Sol kimono is a result 

of the art meets fashion collboartion 


The very talented Adele 

We are lucky to work with a wide range of incredible 

artists who work in many mediums – from ceramics and 

photography to water colour, fashion and jewellery. We 

offer a curated selection of lifestyle products, from home 

fragrances to fashion, décor and gifting. 

When did you first discover your passion for painting? 

I am going to take this opportunity to wear my heart on 

my sleeve and be very honest. I hit rock bottom during 

the first lockdown. It was then that I discovered my 

hidden talent and love for painting and I’ve never looked 

back. It was a huge blessing for me emotionally as well as 

financially and it has brought me so many opportunities. 

A true case of ‘after rain, comes flowers’. I have since 

launched a wallpaper and fabric range in collaboration 

with T&Co and The Silk & Cotton Co called The Adele 

Grace Mbali Collection. 

Tell us about your fashion collab with Ella Sol Clothing. 

Kelly from Ella Sol approached me with a dream that she 

has had since starting her brand and I welcomed the 

opportunity to explore textile. She dreamt of blending 

her love for art with fashion and being able to combine 

something local and extraordinary with current trends. I 

feel very honoured to be part of this venture. We are both 

‘growing with the flow’. 

Where do you draw your inspiration from? 

I draw my inspiration from images that make me feel 

something … either joy or aspiration. I celebrate the 

strength of the female form and like to show African 

woman in a beautiful, sophisticated way, portraying 

strength and stirring emotion. With my fashion styling 

background I love fashion images, and have also painted 

some fashion pieces that are feminine and true to who I 

am and what I personally love. I have also recently started 

drawing inspiration from nature as my daughter York is an 

absolute wild child and inspires me every day with all her 

discoveries. My Mbali wallpaper and fabric collection is 

based on my daughter and our time together outdoors. 

Details: IG@i.art.adelegrace, www.studioadelegrace.com, 

IG@shopadelecatherine, www.adelecatherine.com, IG@ 

ellasolclothing, www.ellasol.co.za

Promotion 

The Market turns 4! 

When it comes to fresh, seasonal produce, artisanal delights and tasty treats from local 

entrepreneurs, The Market at Lifestyle Centre has been North Coast residents’ one-stop 

foodie haven for the past four years … here’s to many more! 

Home Grown is passionate about supplying fresh whole 

foods to the local community. Their delicious wares 

include local, organic & seasonal produce, free range eggs, 

organic milk, full cream cheeses, yoghurt, hormone free 

meats, artisan salamis and so much more. 

The delectable 

breads and pastries at 

Yoli’s are a feast, and 

more recently their 

delicious breakfast 

and lunch menu 

has been a huge 

hit with customers, 

especially with a view 

into their production 

area where you can 

watch the bakers 

handcraft their range, 

accompanied by live 

music from resident 

weekday morning 

pianist, Nolan. 

Cumin & Coriander has a 

passion and flair for Indian 

cuisine. Made fresh daily, their 

offering ranges from deliciously 

filled samoosas’s, the most 

scrumptious bunny chows on 

the north coast, to roti’s and 

daily curry specials. 

Scoop Ice Cream is a 

small batch artisan ice 

cream passionate about 

making the best seasonal 

ice cream and sorbets, 

waffles, milkshakes, ice 

cream cakes and vanilla 

sugar cones, made 

by honest hands 

committed to using 

the best sourced 

local ingredients. 


Speciality roasters, who 

love great coffee, Science 

of Coffee at The Market, 

sells only the highest 

quality coffee beans from 

Africa. Passionately driven 

by science, Science of 

Coffee micro-roasts 

coffee to an art. 

Simple, quality and value for money are what 

form the basis of Bird & Co. Chicken and Pizza 

are the main focus. Their pizzas are traditional 

thin base, wood fired and made with premium, 

fresh ingredients only. Their chicken offerings 

include burgers, wraps, strips, wings, livers, as 

well as de-boned thighs and chickens. 

Chocolate and Fudge offers 

locally handmade chocolate from 

the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The 

range of products is cocoabutter 

based which makes it truly 

artisanal and healthier. 

Robsons is one of 

South Africa’s oldest 

craft beers that 

pioneered bottle 

conditioned beers 

in South Africa and 

introduced beer 

lovers to IPA’s, Steam 

Beer and sparkling ales. 

Enjoy Robson’s Durban 

Pale Ale, Robson’s East 

Coast Ale, Skhokho 

Lager Hammer or Of 

Thor, amongst other 

fine craft beers. 

Olive–A–Twist offers 

a range of delicious 

olive products which 

include Atlas Olives with 

peppadew and dried 

chilli, olives stuffed with 

almonds, sundried olives 

in orange juice and orange 

zest with rosemary, along 

with mouth-watering olive 

products: olive feta bowls, 

olive butter, tapenade and 

olive mayonnaise (both 

vegan friendly). 

At Wozza Meat Co. you can expect 

to get the best meat, poultry, biltong 

and so much more, combined with 

the best service! It’s like visiting the 

local butcher of old. Owner Warwick 

Taylor delivers only the best with 

35 years of farming and meat 

experience behind him. 

Street Food offers a fusion of Mediterranean, 

Middle Eastern and Asian influences. You can 

choose from succulent, marinated and flamegrilled 

Pork Ribs, freshly made Schwarmas with 

a choice of protein, or authentic Asian Stirfries. 


Promotion 

YES CHEF’s extensive range of caramelized onions, pestos & 

sauces are produced in small batches so they are fresh and 

explosive in flavour. With 8 varieties of fresh pesto’s to choose 

from such as the moreish mushroom, leek & feta or the divine 

red Mediterranean pesto, your festive cheeseboard will be a 

crowd pleaser. 

Select your freshly-made sushi piece by piece or tuck 

into lightly battered fish & chips, calamari or fishcakes 

with a Thai dipping sauce. You can also choose from a 

selection of fresh fish (caught and supplied daily) or to 

take home, from FISH. 

We are Food is a family run business 

that prepare wholesome, tasty and affordable 

frozen dishes that can be enjoyed anywhere. 

It’s quite simple, they want to cook for you as 

you would cook for your own family in your 

own home… maybe a little better! Vegetarians, 

vegans, as well as those with dietary requirements, 

We are Food has also catered for you. 


Orchids & Exotics 

stock the most beautiful 

orchids, carnivorous plants, 

platicerium’s, tilandsia’s and 

so much more. Orchids 

& Exotics is an absolute 

must-visit in The Market! 

Delagoa Bay has a range of ready 

to cook, premium boned and 

deboned flattie chickens, premarinated 

for a minimum of three 

days. Every chicken comes with 

a ButterPod that is spooned over 

your chicken after cooking. Their 

offering includes chilli coriander, 

original piri butter and a lemon 

herb and rosemary thyme.

The Deli offers all the products you would expect to find 

in an authentic European deli, including delectable Italian 

cured meats, German smoked sausages and traditional 

salamis local, imported and specialty cheeses, and unique 

pickles and condiments to 

complement your meat 

or cheese board. 

The TREE Natural Café space is full of 

healthy treats, scrumptious breakfasts, 

lite lunches, (perfect for those warm 

summer days), fresh and delicious 

zesty salad bowls, smoothies and 

freshly pressed fruit and veggie juices 

can be found at the juice bar. 

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A taste of 

today’s 

batch … 

Nothing beats tucking into a slice of 

hot, homemade bread with a generous 

slather of butter or yummy sauce to 

dip it into. Brettenwood-based mother 

and daughter team, Annie and Angela 

Batchelder recently started a ‘side hustle’ 

that has quickly grown into an exciting 

(and yummy) business venture. We’ve 

tasted the goods ... and we are sold! 

Text: Leah Shone | Photographs: Robyn Rose Photography 

Food and cooking have always been an important part of 

the Batchelder home. “We grew up in the kitchen. There was 

always music on in the background and we all got involved 

in whipping up amazing meals and trying new recipes. As a 

family, cooking is definitely very much part of who we are,” 

says single mom and qualified chef Angela. With a fun play on 

their surname, Batchelder, Ang and her mom Annie recently 

launched their home-based industry business called Today’s 

Batch. Having grown up in Durban, Angela qualified as a chef 

after school and then went overseas where she spent the 

next 14 years as a head chef on yachts. She returned to South 

Africa three years ago and is now a single mom to her 7-yearold 

daughter. Annie is a self-dubbed ‘serial entrepreneur’. She 

started a lampshade business, a sun hat business and a sports 

management business and has been organizing the wellknown 

Amashova cycle race for the past 30 years. When Angela 

returned home she joined the Amashova team. “With events 

being put on hold for the past year and a half, cooking became 

a welcome distraction,” says Annie. “My mum, Annie and I have 

always cooked together and friends were always asking for a 

bottle of our chilli or marmalades, so we started making enough 

to have on hand for friends and family when they came around. 

During the KZN riots, when bread wasn’t available, we started 

making enough sourdough bread for our neighbours. Before 

we knew it, we were struggling to keep up with the 65 loaves 

we had pre-ordered every week!” 


Annie and Angela Batchelder

Since then, the Today’s Batch menu has grown substantially and they now have 

an offering of over 17 products … and it’s still growing. The logo and look and 

feel of the brand are simple, clean and elegant and the name, Annie says, was 

a no-brainer! “We want to show how easy it is to put a few things together and 

make a show-stopping harvest table that will cater for even the fussiest eaters. It’s 

a great way to entertain that is also affordable.”The signature Jalapeno Coriander 

Sauce is a definite must-try on the menu. With a mild bite, it can be added to 

almost anything. “It’s definitely become one of our hot favourites. It came about 

when we were trying to taper down our original chili sauce for a friend who 

couldn’t handle the heat.” The sourdough bread is absolutely delicious and 

Annie and Angela have one or two new ideas up their sleeves, which they’ll be 

launching at this year’s annual Christmas Country Fair at Collisheen Estate from 

25 to 27 November. For now though, their range (which, apart from the chili and 

sourdough, also includes marmalades, chimichurri, kalamata olive tapenade, 

spicy chili mayo, jalapeno mayo, melt-in-your-mouth pecan biscuits and pickled 

veggies) is available to order via whatsapp or through their social media pages. 

Details: Whatsapp: 082 367 9263, @todays_batch

Promotion 

hosting made easy 

The end of the year is fast approaching and it’s time to celebrate with friends, family and 

colleagues. Take the effort out of your entertaining by ordering one of 

Lifestyle SUPERSPAR’S delicious platters online or in-store today 

The Wraps Platter 

Chicken or Beef? Add a bit 

of sweet chilli, a helping of 

some veggies and it’s a wrap! 

Food is an integral part of any occasion, 

whether it’s to celebrate a milestone, 

make merry with friends and family over 

the festive season, or see in the new 

year! The team at Lifestyle SUPERSPAR 

knows just how to make entertaining 

easy! 

Arrange a stress-free event with Lifestyle 

SUPERSPAR’s delicious hand-prepared 

range of platters and products, all made 

to order with only the finest quality 

ingredients. Simply browse their online 

shop or in-store catalogue to choose 

from a delectable range of party-ready 

deli platters, warm or cold, savoury or 

sweet, meat or veg, or select one of their 

delicious sushi platters. With 24 different 

platters to choose from, there’s sure to 

be something to suit your occasion! You 

can also order selected breads, rolls or 

sweet treats from their bakery. 

Now all you need to do is pop into 

Lifestyle SUPERSPAR and collect your 

goodies. It couldn’t be more convenient! 

We have compiled a selection of our 

favourites; what are yours? 

Not sure how many platters to 

order? There are two size 

options available: one serves 4-6 

people and the other serves a party 

of 8-10. Simply make your selection 

online or instore!

The Chicken Platter 

Chicken wings and bites with kebabs and 

mini pies, a few samoosas, some spring 

rolls and a sweet chilli dip. 

The Rolletjie Platter 

Get the party started with these miniature 

filled rolls. (A meat free option is available 

on request). 

The Meat Free Munchies Platter 

A tasty selection of quiches, potato balls, 

samoosas, veggie spring rolls, jalapeno 

rissoles, cheese puffs and a sweet chilli dip. 

The Fiery Feast Platter 

Spicy chicken kebabs, Peri Peri wings, 

spicy bites, samoosas, and jalapeno 

rissoles with a chilli sauce dip. 

The Sticky Wings And Strips Platter 

BBQ and Sweet and Sticky wings with crispy 

Chikka Chicken Strips. 

The South African Platter 

The platter’s a hit with boerie skewers, 

cheese grillers, SPAR Hot Chikka Wings, 

sausage rolls, samoosas, chicken kebabs, 

ribbetjies, meat balletjies and a BBQ dip. 

The Fruity Kebab Platter 

It’s a fresh fruit frenzy with seasonal fruit 

kebabs and yoghurt to dip. 

The Crudite Platter 

A yummy mix of carrots, cucumbers, 

celery, olives, stuffed bell peppers, 

pineapple, cheese and tomato skewers 

with a creamy cheese dip to dunk. 

The Sushi Platter 

The Sushi Party Platter B consists of the 

the following: Sashimi, Maki, Salmon 

Roses, California Roll & Sandwich. 

The Cheesy Platter 

Blue and gouda, camembert and cheddar, 

sliced white cheese and more, grab a bite 

and say “cheese”! 

It couldn’t be easier to 

order your platters! 

Itsy Bitsy Delights Platter 

The little one’s are sure to love this mix of 

potato balls, sausage rolletjies, chicken 

bites, ribbetjies, cheese puffs, cocktail 

cheesy viennas and pizza squares with 

tomato sauce. 

The Tempting Treats Platter 

Little doughnuts and scones with lemon 

meringue tartlets, assorted cupcakes and 

chocolate eclairs. It’s shweeet! 

www.lifestylesuperspar.co.za 

Shop 25, Cnr DouglasCrow Drive and M4 Ballito | 0329468800 | lifestyle10@retail.spar.co.za 

Open 7am - 7pm, 7 days a week (including public holidays)

Promotion 

It’s cocktail hour 

Restrictions are easing, numbers are going down and we are finally starting to get out 

and socialise again! Whoop! We can’t think of a better way to catch up with friends 

than over a drink at one of these hot North Coast cocktail spots … 

The Lighthouse Bar 

No matter where you sit in the Lighthouse Bar, the imposing 

Umhlanga lighthouse is visible everywhere. At the long 

bar inside, in one of the cosy conversation areas or on the 

magnificent terrace, with 180-degree views of the Indian 

Ocean coastline, this rendevouz spot is a firm favourite with 

locals and visitors … and arguably the hottest on the North 

Coast for spectacular sunsets and sundowners. Amongst the 

many amazing cocktails shaken up by their award-winning 

mixologists is the signature ‘Umhlanga Schling’ cocktail (based 

on the famous Singapore slinge), which has been ‘Durbanised’ 

using local ingredients like pineapples and sugar cane. 

Details: The Lighthouse Bar, The Oyster Box, 031 514 5000, 

restaurants@oysterbox.co.za, www.oysterboxhotel.com. 


SandBar Restaurant 

The SandBar is a stylish a la carte 

restaurant and cocktail bar on 

the beach in Umdloti, just 7kms 

north of Umhlanga Rocks. They 

specialise in delicious seafood, 

fresh sushi and pork loin ribs. 

Their talented cocktail barman 

will mix up your favourite 

beverage while you relax and 

take in the 180-degree sea views 

of the Indian Ocean. SandBar 

also offers a wide variety of 

excellent wines that will not 

disappoint. So, if you looking for 

a seaside restaurant with great 

cocktails and food … SandBar is 

the one for you! Details: SandBar, 

30 North Beach Road, Umdloti 

Beach, info@sandbarkzn.co.za, 

031 568 2140, IG: @sandbarkzn 

Dantè Restaurant & Bar 

As we welcome in summer, Dantè Restaurant & Bar in 

Umhlanga have introduced their new sushi and cocktail 

menu. There is so much to experience at this exquisite, 

multi-level venue. Enjoy the hypnotic sea views from their 

rooftop cocktail bar and lounge or dine in their restaurant 

area. There’s also an oriental-themed bar, gin bar, cigar 

bar and a private signature room. Their slogan, ‘dine, drink 

and discover’ couldn’t be more fitting. Details: hello@ 

thedanteexperience.co.za, www.thedanteexperience.co.za, 

FB: The Dantè Experience, IG: @the_dante_experience

show time! 

The time has come to whip out those cocktail 

glasses, stock up on ice and get ready to host your 

friends and family for some festive season fun. 

This spicy creation from Umhlanga’s hottest new 

cocktail spot, The Beach House, is sure to impress 

your guests! 

The Fallen Siren 

You’ll need: 50ml good quality tequila, 25ml 

cinnamon syrup, 25ml orange juice, 25ml 

lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon activated charcoal. 

To make: Place all ingredients into a shaker. 

Shake hard shake with ice and then strain 

into a glass filled with ice. Flame cinnamon 

over the cocktail (check out some Youtube 

videos on how to do this safely) to garnish 

and zest with orange peel. 

About The Beach House 

Cocktails feature front and centre at newly opened The Beach House 

restaurant and bar in Umhlanga. Situated in the heart of Umhlanga Rocks, 

this contemporary, vibey spot generously serves up strong drinks, cool 

cuisine and good times! Offering a wide selection of unique and authentic 

cocktails, customers are encouraged to interact with the bartenders, so you 

feel a part of the entire process – from glass selection to ingredients and 

garnish! The restaurant has a funky ocean and beach theme and an awardwinning 

mixologist in the house to whip up your beverage of choice or 

surprise you with one of his unique hand-crafted drinks. 

Details: 20 Protea Mall, 3 Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, IG: @thebeachhousedbn 


Fearless & flavourful 

It was the beautifully simplistic and elegant white bottle with cork lid that first drew 

us to Karoa Cara White gin, but the wonderful flavour and passion of the Ballito 

founders kept us captivated. 

This is unlike any other gin you’ve 

ever tasted. Not only does it have 

the wonderfully unique flavour 

combination of spearmint and 

cardamom, but it’s also South Africa’s 

only cloudy gin on the market. 

“We like to think of ourselves as 

trend-makers rather than trend 

followers,” says Mntunzini-based cofounder 

Janie Barnes. “My husband 

and I both have rebellious spirits. We 

like to go against the grain and do 

things differently.” 

Originally a farm girl and horse 

trainer from Namibia, Janie, with her 

husband Elwin, first started toying 

with the idea of distilling about five 

years ago. Elwin is an engineer and 

the couple moved to Mtunzini in 

Zululand from Gauteng 11 years 

ago. 

“We watched a documentary about 

distilling and thought it would be a 

good business idea,” she says. “We bought a small, 5-litre still (that was full 

of leaks and hardly worked) and starting experimenting. We never made 

it to drink ourselves, this was always going to be a business.” 

Now the couple, along with their business partners and close friends 

Sonnia and Harold Kruijer, have a fully-fledged, Ballito-based distillery 

where they make the country’s only cloudy gin. 

A true labour of love, Janie (who owns her own beauty salon in Mtunzini) 

says it took over two years to get this product on the shelves. There was 

lots of blood, sweat and tears as well as waiting for licenses and legalities 

and, of course, hundreds upon hundreds of hours spent perfecting the 

flavours. “When we started, the gin craze had just taken off and everyone 

was using florals and citrus flavours. In true ‘us’ style, we decided to do 

something completely different. Elwin had actually experimented with 

spearmint while he was doing his distilling course and the instructors 

told him not to do it, as it’s a very difficult flavour profile to balance. Of 

course, that made us want to do it even more,” she laughs. 

Balancing the botanicals in a gin is a very precise and calculated process 

and, because they wanted the spearmint and cardamom to be the 

dominant flavour profile, theirs is a contemporary rather than a traditional 

London Dry gin. 

All the botanicals in the gin are grown on an organic farm in the Cape. It 

has grapefruit, lime and lemon peel, as well as juniper, coriander, calamus 

root, cardamom and, of course, fresh spearmint leaves. 



Karoa Cara co-founders 

Elwin and Janie Barnes 

“Growing the spearmint was a challenge at first, but we’ve 

managed to perfect it,” says Janie. “We literally pick the 

fresh spearmint on the morning of distillation.” 

Commenting on the gin’s cloudy appearance, Elwin says it 

was something they researched extensively before going 

ahead with. “It’s been done overseas and the concept just 

resonated with us. Why go to so much effort to create 

the flavour and make a botanically-rich gin only to strip 

out the essential oils to make it appear clear? You get the 

most beautiful pearlescent glow when you add ice and 

tonic to our gin. It actually looks beautiful.” 

Because the gin itself is so full of flavour, you don’t need to 

add anything to it other than regular tonic water and ice. 

The taste of spearmint is not too strong and you don’t get 

it straight off the bat, but it starts to come through after a 

few sips. 

The exquisite bottle is, of course, a big draw card for the 

Karoa Cara White edition. We wanted to keep it clean, 

simplistic and elegant. We import our bottles and print 

directly onto the bottle rather than having labels,” says 

Janie. 

The White edition is the premier edition and the first in 

their range, but the couple says there are more to come. 

They will be adding a vodka as well as a more affordable, 

fun gin option soon! 

A few gin drinking tips … 

• The bottle with the most awards and stickers doesn’t 

necessarily contain the best gin 

• When you first open a bottle of gin, pour a single shot 

and give it a good smell with your mouth open. You 

should be able to pick up the flavours and identify the 

botanicals. 

• Never swirl gin! You’ll just release the alcohol and burn 

your nose. 

• A good gin should be so well balanced that it doesn’t 

need a ‘fruit salad’ added to it to enhance the flavours. 

Keep it simple and go back to the basics: gin, a good tonic 

and lots of ice! 

Details: @karoa_cara_distilling_co, available at Tops at 

Lifestyle Centre Ballito, selected boutique liquor stores and 

online: www.theginguy.co.za for between R450 and R475.

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Whether you’re taking it outdoors this year or spending more of your downtime inside, 

we think these beautiful, local décor spoils are the perfect way to spruce up your home 

for the festive season! 

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An elegant entertaining 

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Pomegranate 

Situated in the heart of Umhlanga lies Pomegranate 

- a proudly South African shop that stocks beautifully 

created and unique finds, all sourced from local 

entrepreneurs. Shop exclusive home, décor, fashion 

and flowers in one beautifully curated space. Their 

team would love to meet you. Details: Shop 16, The 

Umhlanga Centre, 189 Ridge Road, Umhlanga, 031 

561467, @pomegranate_durban 

Adele Catherine 

Adele Catherine stocks a range 

of incredible local and imported 

home fragrances, which look 

beautiful and add a subtle layer to 

your home’s interior experience. 

Your sense of smell is the closest 

link to memory of all our senses 

… and what better way to create 

special holiday memories this 

season than by gently infusing 

your home with your 

favourite scent? Details: 

www.adelecatherine. 

com, 031 7172789, 

Bellevue Campus, 5 

Bellevue Road, Kloof 

House of Tan.Decor 

Make a bold statement in your entrance hall, 

kitchen, bedroom or entertainment area with 

gorgeous Raffia Pendant lighting. There are 

a variety of different styles available and they 

can be custom made to size. They also stock 

fabric printed wallpapers, monkey ceiling lights, 

macrame rope lights and swings, rattan shades, 

hand painted scatter cushions and upholstery. 

Details: Tan: 078 695 4636, IG: @houseoftan.decor

moki.store 

Moki has joined the hub of home decoration 

stores in Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga 

Rocks. Pop in for unique finds, ranging from 

homeware and décor, indoor plants, clothing, 

gifting, books and furniture. Moki is also 

the perfect store to get a little something 

for yourself or someone special. Details: 21 

Lighthouse Road, Beacon Rock, Umhlanga, 083 

494 6892, www.moki.store @moki.st0re 

Macalli Outdoor Furniture 

Macalli Outdoor Furniture It’s time for 

holiday season spoils! Create the extra 

room you need by simply decorating 

your outdoor spaces. Bring the ‘outdoors 

inside’ using natural hues and beautiful 

outdoor furniture - whether it’s a new 

lounge set or an outdoor dining set 

for a new entertainment area to enjoy 

the company of friends or family. Free 

delivery nationwide. 

Details: www.macalli.com 

Leopard Moon 

Leopard Moon provides 

a styled décor solution by 

bringing objects together in 

a unique inspired narrative. 

Each story is produced in 

limited editions, ensuring 

the Leopard Moon 

client has a distinctive, 

extraordinary space. Their 

bespoke collections allow 

the client to instantly 

redecorate their spaces 

with one click. Details: www. 

leopardmoon.co.za, IG: @ 

leopoardmoonbespokedesign 

ONE; mind body soul 

ONE; Mind, Body, Soul is a local brand with a purpose! 

A collective of like minded people and collaborations 

who’s product offering of on-trend fashion, homeware 

and wellness products is centered around conciousness 

and sustainability. Carefully sourced fabrics and materials 

in an array of colour, texture and print with the utmost 

attention to detail creates a beautifully surprising finish 

with a plucky edge! You can find them at the Umhlanga 

Arch on the retail high street, at the Studios - Ballito 

Lifestyle Centre. or online at onemindbodysoul.co.za 

Homestead Décor 

A well-chosen rug can completely 

change the aesthetic of a room 

and, just like a good pair of shoes 

can complete an outfit, so too 

does a rug complete a room! If 

you can’t quite convince your 

other half, why not pop into 

Homestead Décor and get one 

on appro … they’ll soon change 

their mind! Details: Homestead 

Décor, Umhlali Old Main Road, 

www.homestead-decor.co.za 


Pure garden charm 

We’re planting… Scabiosa ‘Flutter’ 

pure white. Because a sprinkle 

of white flowers throughout 

the garden makes it sparkle, 

especially at night. Butterflies too 

love the flowers, which inspired 

the name of this spring to autumn 

flowering perennial. It is a neat, 

mounded plant for garden beds, 

borders and containers. Plants 

grow in sun or semi-shade, 

need regular but not excessive 

watering and fertilising once a 

month. It is very disease resistant. 

Details: ballstraathof.co.za 


Indoor plant of the month… 

Get into the festive spirit with Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera). This is a green-leaved 

succulent that produces brilliantly coloured pink, red or purple flowers at the end of their 

hanging stems. Even though they are succulents, they need evenly moist soil when in flower 

and a humid environment. Place plants in a position that receives good indirect light, but not 

sunlight. Plants will flower for several weeks. They look fabulous in a hanging basket, which 

encourages the plant to produce more stems, or place in a position where the stems can 

cascade. Apply a liquid fertiliser every two weeks once the buds form. Details: lvgplant.co.za 

Garden tasks 

for November 

• For non-stop flowers in 

shade and semi-shade plant 

Impatiens ‘Beacon’, Sunpatiens, 

New Guinea impatiens and 

begging begonias. • For 

sunny spots there’s alyssum, 

antirrhinum, bedding dahlias, 

bedding salvia, celosia, 

chrysanthemums, dianthus, 

gazanias, nemesia, portulaca, 

vinca and zinnias. • Watering 

is the most important task, 

and all plants will benefit from 

deep watering twice a week. 

Mulching keeps the soil moist 

for longer and encourages 

earthworms. • Spread a 5.1.5 

granular fertiliser around to 

feed the flowers, lawn, and 

shrubs to replace nutrients 

taken up in spring. Water well 

afterwards. • Summer veggies 

can still be sown this month. 

Cucumber “Crystal Apple’ (RAW) has the 

shape of a Granny Smith apple with a 

pale, greenish-white skin, but the taste is 

pure cucumber with a tang. The smooth, 

creamy fruit is best eaten young, and is a 

bright, crunchy addition to salads. It is a 

compact growing plant. 

Details: kirchhoffs.co.za 

or rawliving.co.za 

Veggie of the month: 

Cucumbers are a super salad 

veggie; crunchy, cool on the 

tongue and calorie free. They 

grow easily from seed, and for 

good germination sow two 

to three seeds in one hole. 

Don’t ask why, it just seems to 

work! If you don’t have space, 

grow cucumbers vertically, by 

tying and training them onto 

a wooden trellis, along a fence, 

tee-pee or home-made frame. 

Cucumbers grown this way 

are less likely to suffer from 

powdery mildew because the 

leaves stay dry. 

Cucumbers need plenty of 

water during hot and dry 

periods. The best form of 

watering is flood watering so 

that the leaves don’t get wet. 

Feed with a balanced fertiliser 

(2:3:2) two or three times during 

the growing season. 

Text: Alice Coetzee 


WIDE OPEN SPACES 

TRELLIDOR ESTATE SHUTTER 

Yes, it’s possible to live in them and be safe too! 

Barrier security is not one of those ‘feel 

good’ products like delicious food or 

gorgeous jewellery. That was until Trellidor 

started creating designs that looked nothing 

like security products. We chatted to two 

rising stars within Trellidor, who showed us 

some fabulous new innovations and how 

they blend in with our coastal lifestyles. 

Darryl Wakefield is the Trellidor Retail and 

Commercial Manager and Gabriel 

Veerasamy is Sales Manager at the company’s 

new flagship store in Umhlanga. Both 

have had long histories with Trellidor and 

seen it grow from supplying steel sliding 

gates and burglar bars to developing a 

whole range of options that can be adapted 

to modern living. “We’ve seen changes in 

customer demand all over the world,” says 

Darryl, who was previously General Manager 

of Trellidor Ghana, a hub for the region, 

including Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Sierra 

Leone, Ivory Coast and Gambia. He 

returned to the Durban head office as 

International Business and Project Development 

Manager before taking on his current 

role. 

“Housing developments are mushrooming 

everywhere. All of them need some sort of 

protection, either from criminals or from 

more natural problems like mosquitoes, 

monkeys and snakes. This type of home 

often doesn’t need the strongest security 

products, but they certainly need something 

to deal with these challenges.” So the 

Trellidor engineers set about creating 

designs that would do the job expected of 

their products without detracting from the 

light, bright, open, multi-purposes spaces 

we live in today. 

First up is Clear Guard, a woven stainless-steel 

mesh screen with a neat aluminium 

frame. The screen blocks out just about 

anything you don’t want inside your home, 

but it’s also see-through, so you don’t lose 

that all-important connection between your 

indoor and outdoor areas. “We have a 

well-priced model that is popular for homes 

in estates, especially golf estates where

wayward golf balls are a danger! We have 

fitted it around entertainment areas, next to 

windows and doors and in passages,” says 

Gabriel, an award-winning Trellidor Sales 

Consultant. 

“People love Clear Guard because it keeps 

out flies, mosquitoes and monkeys, all of 

which are a problem in Durban and the 

coastal areas. It also helps with internal 

climate control and filters out harmful UV 

rays.” 

The second design that Darryl and Gabriel’s 

customers are keen on is the Estate Shutter. 

This is a well-priced aluminium louvre 

shutter. Its appeal lies in its clean lines, 

uncluttered exterior, and versatility, fitting in 

with any style of architecture and interior 

design. 

“It’s a great buy because it is a shutter, 

blinds and burglar proofing in one product. 

It helps to insulate against noise, heat and 

cold when the shutters are closed, and it is 

an attractive room divider in open plan 

homes that have to be used for many 

purposes, like work, play and entertaining.” 

There are more great designs to see, so 

Darryl and Gabriel encourage people living 

in Durban, Ballito and surrounding areas to 

visit the Trellidor showroom at 99 Umhlanga 

Rocks Drive. 

“We have a friendly team of people there 

that will show you the full range of options 

and give you expert advice if you need it,” 

says Gabriel. 

TRELLIDOR CLEAR GUARD 

QUICK HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS FROM TRELLIDOR 

• Install barriers on all doors & windows to stop burglars getting inside. 

• Update locks on doors & security barriers if you’re not sure who has duplicate keys. 

• Check battery back-up systems are in working order. 

031 569 5000 99 Umhlanga Rocks Drive www.trellidor.co.za 

Trellidor and The Ultimate Crime Barrier are registered trademarks of Trellicor (Pty) Ltd.

Just so nu nues 

Adorable range of baby and toddler wear, made locally 

There are matching 

mom and me 

outfits. So cute! 

Nu nues. A quintessentially South African phrase used, so 

often, when talking about a particularly adorable babe 

(aren’t they all?). A word that has its origins in the French 

language - nu nues [pronounced nooh - noohs] meaning 

naked or bare. What this refers to is the French effortless 

and minimalistic approach to dressing little ones like mini 

Parisiennes! Now, we’re all over Nu Nues locally. 

This new classic baby and toddler range is 

environmentally friendly, plastic-free and locally made 

using only fair trade, natural textiles to make this world 

better for our Lé Petit. 

Rochelle Bailey, owner of Nu Nues, started her 

entrepreneurial journey when her son was born, and she 

found herself “with a five-week-old baby in my arms, not 

knowing what I was going to do when my UIF money ran 

out.” She started off by opening a small design agency, 

but after a few years of not enjoying it, decided to start 

doing what she really wanted to do for a long time, which 

was fashion focused. And right there, in the middle of a 

pandemic, Nu Nues was born! 

She explains: “The most important part of this journey 

has been having my son around me while growing the 

business. My objective was always to have him close by 

while I worked doing something I love.” 

That she did. And from teaching herself how to 

lockstitch on YouTube and working in her son’s 

bedroom, Rochelle now has a successful online store 

where you’ll find Nu Nues full range of adorable baby 

and toddler wear, all made from 100 per cent cotton, 

as well as memory blankets and decor. Delivery around 

SA available. Details: nunues.com, Instagram @nunues_sa, 

Facebook @nunuesinsa 

Compiled by: Kym Argo 

Clothes for babes and toddlers ... 

(and cool stuff for mums, too) 


Ballito cycle stars 

A group of young mountain 

bikers made Ballito proud 

when they walked away 

winners of each of their 

respective categories at 

the South African national 

cross-country mountain 

biking champs held in 

Pietermaritzburg recently. We 

found out a little more about 

these young champs … 

Text: Leah Shone | Photograph: Karen Mackridge 

Joshua Johnson (13), Drive 

Train Academy 

Josh, who is already well known in 

the mountain biking world, came first 

in the sub junior boys category. He 

started riding at the age of four on the 

dusty dirt roads of Zambia and moved 

back to his parent’s hometown of 

Ballito when he was seven. After 

competing in the Spur School Series, 

Josh realized his love of competing 

and he went on to win the series in 

2018 and 2019. He has two KZN titles 

under his belt as well as the KZN road 

champ title for 2019 and 2020. He was 

also the SA Cup winner in 2019. In 

2020 he joined Drive Train Academy 

under the professional training of Ty 

White with Shiptech Petroleum as his 

official sponsor. This year Josh was in 

the sub junior category which saw 

him racing against boys all older than 

him. 

Sophie Bircher (9), Sugar Rats 

Club 

Sophie, who placed first in the nipper 

girls category, is in Grade 3 at Umhlali 

Preparatory School. She started riding 

when she was seven years old and 

joined the Sugar Rats Club at the start 

of 2020. She soon started competing 

in the Seeff Lap Series, where her 

parents realised her natural ability 

Sophie Bircher, Madison Bateson, Errin Mackridge and Joshua Johnson 

for cycling. She competed in the KZN XCO series and came second in KZN 

champs at the age of eight. She was soon promoted into the Sugar Rats Racing 

team, where she has flourished. Being the youngest in the team, she has had to 

work extra hard to keep up with the group but has proven she is a force to be 

reckoned with. 

Madison Bateson (11), Sugar Rats Club 

Madison took first place in the Sprog Girls category. She started cycling at the 

age of six years old, following in the footsteps of her older sister Chloe (who 

recently competed in the UCI World Champs overseas). Madison has always 

loved the outdoors and single track and is never afraid to try anything new. She is 

also part of the Sugar Rats Racing Team. 

Errin Mackridge (14), Drive Train Academy 

Errin is an incredibly talented and passionate young cyclist and rides for the Drive 

Train Academy. She came first in the sub junior girls category at the SA champs. 

Errin has been riding from very young, but discovered her passion for the sport 

when she competed in the Spur Schools Series in 2017. Always supported by 

her family, Errin takes her racing career very seriously. This has been a big year for 

her, as she has managed to reach her goals of becoming both the KZN and SA 

champ in her age category. “I wouldn’t have been able to tick these goals off my 

list without the help of my friends, team mates, family and coach, Tyrone White. 

She hopes to become a professional cyclist and compete in both the Olympics 

and The World Cup Series. 

Three other Ballito youngsters also did exceptional well, finishing on the podium 

at the SA champs. They are: Liam McIntosh (second, nipper boys) and Seth and 

Lila Aszalos (who placed third in the sub-junior boys and third in the sprog girls 

categories respectively). 


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Off the grid 

Exhale. Relax. And reconnect with the natural world, at this 

environmentally-friendly Paternoster guest house 

Compiled by: Kym Argo 

There are, we recently discovered, so many reasons to visit Paternoster on the Cape’s West Coast. All 

whitewashed cottages, long stretches of beach and icy waters (for those who believe in the benefits 

of cold water swimming). More (mostly really exceptional) restaurants than you’d imagine in a small 

seaside town, and plenty of adventure for those who like to do more than lie in the sun sipping 

cocktails. 

Plenty of places to stay, too ... with our first option being the Gonana Guest House. Why? Well, firstly 

it’s perched right on the Bekbaai beach on the quieter side of town, with endless views out over the 

ocean, and bordered by the Columbine Nature Reserve. Originally a family home called Whalesong, it’s 

now owned by Swedish entrepreneur and interior designer Jonas (namesake of the biblical whale tale!) 

Sandström, who, together with his partner, has transformed the house, and made it Paternoster’s first 

sustainable and environmentally conscious guest house ... another reason why it’s should be top of the 

where-to-stay list. 

If you care about the environment, and by now don’t we all, Gonana is effectively off the grid and is 

completely environmentally ethical. Solar power provides the electricity, rainwater feeds the house, 

there are water wise showers and grey water is recycled for loos and use in the indigenous gardens. 

With his motto of ‘think global, buy local’, Jonas used only local builders and contractors, furniture was 

crafted locally, even the blankets, hand towels and bathroom amenities were made locally. 

But off the grid by no means indicates less luxury. The eight guest rooms are charmingly decorated ... 

all natural hues and feel-me textures; some lead directly onto the beach, others open up onto terraces 

or onto the pool. There is one self-catering room, which makes sense to book if you’re planning on a 

longish stay, and from mid-December, two four-sleeper self-catering cottages will be available. With 

fully equipped kitchens, dining areas and patios, these are perfect for those wanting total privacy. 

Guests meet in the upstairs room-with-a-view ... where there’s a jolly excellent breakfast served, as well 

as endless teas, refreshments and local snacks (think Darling Toffees) for in-between-meal-treats. 

For lunch and dinners - guests walk into town and choose an eatery that appeals. There’s Wolfgat 

(ranked Best Restaurant in Africa this year), the amazing Voorstrandt, right on the beach and with great 

views alongside your fish and chips, and Waffle Wharf at Whales Rib, where the waffles are sweet and 

generously sized. A highlight is Leeto ... unexpected, as we weren’t thinking fine dining, but it is - and 

we say this not at all lightly - world class. It’s our must-do choice. A. Maz. Ing! 

For those adventurous travellers - there’s e-biking with Wow e-Bikes along the beach or up to the 

lighthouse in the Cape Columbine Reserve (loads of va va voom power to get you up the inclines and 

through the deep sand), kayaking (with plenty of seal spotting and, if you’re lucky, whale sighting, too); 

or just long walks along the beach (to work off that waffle). 

Gonana is derived from the Zulu word embrace ... it’s fitting not only for this warm, welcoming 

guest house (which is newest member of the Cape Country Routes stable), but for the town, too. A 

really lovely destination for your next holiday. Rates from R1620 a night, the self-catering cottages 

from R1400 a night for the unit, and there are always specials worth enquiring about. Details: 

capecountryroutes.com and gonanaguesthouse.com 


Can’t get to the coast this year? This is almost as good as the real thing. Get 

lost in the pages of Wild Seas, by National Geographic photographer Thomas 

Peschak, who, when he’s not underwater, calls Cape Town home. In the book 

he’s documenting the beauty and fragility of underwater life and the majesty 

of wild coastlines. From gregarious gray whales in the waters of Baja California 

to manta rays in the Maldives, from sharks in a feeding frenzy to sea turtles 

the size of bears ... the book shows off the gems of the oceans as well as the 

darker side - the pollution, overfishing and climate change. Page after page 

after glorious page of images - from southern Africa and the Galápagos, the 

Seychelles and the Maldives, and so many more spectacular destinations 

which he explored with little more than a mask, fins and a camera. A 

magnificent buy, which will bring joy long after the Summer beach holiday is 

over. HPH Publishing, R750 at book stores or from hphpublishing.co.za. Once 

you’ve poured over the book, watch Peschak’s TED talk Dive Into an Ocean 

Photographer’s World, which has been viewed more than a million times. 


Spoil 

November 

We’re 

Summer skincare from QMS 

starting our New Year resolutions 

early. As in right now. Only we’re calling 

them our New Life resolutions and our 

first one is to make sure we protect our 

skin all through Summer with the best 

products we can find. 

QMS Medicosmetics were formulated 

by an aesthetic surgeon, lecturer and 

international authority on skin aging and 

skin regeneration. And two products we 

think are essential in our new life regime 

are the QMS Cellular Sun Shield SPF 50+ 

Sunscreen Lotion, and the QMS Active 

Glow SPF 15 Tinted Day Cream. The 

suncream is a powerful formula with UVA/ 

UVB sun protection, as well as in innovative 

DNA-repair complex. It’s lightweight, so 

is easily absorbed and protects against 

premature signs of skin aging caused by 

sun exposure. The Active Glow (previously 

known as Sport Active Cream), is a 

lightweight, sheer, colour adaptive cream, 

with a SPF15 and minerals. It helps blur 

imperfections, so your skin glows with an 

even colour. It’s an ideal day cream, and like 

the sunscreen lotion, is suitable for all skin 

types. You’ll find them for R1120 and R885 

respectively at futurethis.co.za. We’ve giving 

one reader this pair of QMS products. 

Head over to our Instagram page 

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FINAL PHASE NOW SELLING 

LAND FROM R1,45 MILLION | HOMES FROM R3,9 MILLION | APARTMENTS FROM R2,3 MILLION 

Tyler Smith: 

Courtney Smith: 

Donald Manda: 

tyler@zululamiestate.co.za | 072 822 8589 

courtney@zululamiestate.co.za | 079 881 6177 

donald@zululamiestate.co.za | 078 061 3081 

VISIT OUR ONSITE SALES OFFICE 

www.zululamiestate.co.za

Prince's Grant Coastal Golf Estate 

3 3.5 2 

R8.5m 

Sole Mandate 

4 3.5 2 

R3.75m 

Sole Mandate 

Noelle 076 745 8605 

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PRINCE'S GRANT: the way life should be lived

Nov 21 - Ballito Umhl

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