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contents<br />
WHY DON’T YOU<br />
2 Get out and about despite the winter weather with events around<br />
<strong>Bloem</strong>fontein this <strong>June</strong>.<br />
WISH LIST<br />
6 All about life’s luxuries<br />
PEOPLE<br />
12 Leaveil Ward works on his hero<br />
14 Michael Garbett on impacting artistic innovation<br />
BEAUTY<br />
16 On-trend skincare<br />
FASHION<br />
18 A perfect monochromatic look for this winter season<br />
FOOD<br />
20 Magnificent man cave meals<br />
SPOIL<br />
48 WIN a Base Camp Duffel Bag worth R3599<br />
COVER<br />
Photographer: Gypseenia Lion<br />
Venue: Fire Forged Athletics <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein<br />
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Out & About<br />
Don’t let winter weather discourage you from getting out and<br />
about in <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein this <strong>June</strong>.<br />
28 - 01<br />
Enjoy the art of Mieke-<br />
Louise at Kotzé Art<br />
Gallery. Her exhibition, titled Awake<br />
Sleeper, will launch on Tuesday 28<br />
May at 6 pm. The exhibition will be<br />
on display until 1 <strong>June</strong>. Tickets for the<br />
opening night available at R100 each.<br />
Details: quicket.co.za<br />
02<br />
On Sunday 2 <strong>June</strong>, at 4 pm you can enjoy The Rhapsody Orchestra’s<br />
Romance & Royals concert at the Odeion School of Music. Tickets are<br />
available at R100 for adults and R50 for children under 18, and pensioners<br />
over 65. Details: WhatsApp – 073-651-2611<br />
Compiled by: WARREN HAWKINS<br />
The monthly French<br />
Market @ Villa Avianto,<br />
will be taking place once again<br />
on Saturday 1 <strong>June</strong> from 9 am.<br />
An entry fee of R40 for adults<br />
and reduced fees for students<br />
and those over 60 will gain you<br />
access to food and stalls with<br />
French flair.<br />
01<br />
01<br />
Be part of a special women’s<br />
morning at Summerwood<br />
Country Estate. Jy is Vrou! will<br />
take place from 9 am on Saturday<br />
1 <strong>June</strong> with Caroline Grace and<br />
Elzaan appearing at the event.<br />
The morning will be in support of<br />
the Reddersburg Children’s Home.<br />
Tickets are R350 each.<br />
Details: Franli on 072-904-0909<br />
08<br />
Learn to bake and decorate basic sugar cookies with<br />
perfect royal icing on Saturday 8 <strong>June</strong> at the Cookie<br />
Decorating class hosted by Smart School of Cake<br />
in <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein. Bookings are compulsory<br />
and tickets are R650 per person.<br />
Details: SweetArtBfn@gmail.com<br />
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22 22 29<br />
The <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein Equestrian<br />
Centre will be hosting a<br />
Jumping Show on Saturday 22<br />
<strong>June</strong> from 8 am. There will be<br />
different classes on the day, as<br />
well as several challenges for more<br />
experienced equestrians.<br />
Enjoy live entertainment by the<br />
Belinda & Amy Band, as well<br />
as food stalls at the Preller Square<br />
Dakmark on Saturday 22 <strong>June</strong> from<br />
10 am. There will also be vintage cars<br />
on show for car lovers.<br />
Enjoy a day of<br />
performances from<br />
talented local artists at the Oh<br />
Natuurlik Lifestyle and Family<br />
Market on Saturday 29 <strong>June</strong>.<br />
The market will be hosted at the<br />
picturesque gardens at Leopards<br />
& Lace.<br />
22<br />
The Wolf Pack Tennis Academy is<br />
hosting its annual <strong>Bloem</strong>bledon Grass<br />
Tennis Tournament at the Marieko<br />
Estate from 7:30 am on Saturday 22<br />
<strong>June</strong>. Prices for participation are R550<br />
per mixed doubles team, and<br />
R375 per singles player.<br />
Details: Dawid – 084-584-4345
Book club<br />
A good book. A glass of wine. All is fine with the world!<br />
Lesley Pearse’s autobiography, The Long<br />
and Winding Road, is as incredible as<br />
her bestselling fiction ... from being found<br />
playing coatless in the snow while her<br />
mum lay dead in the house to a teenage<br />
pregnancy ... and finally marriage and<br />
children and a career as bestselling<br />
author. Michael Joseph • In André Aciman’s<br />
The Gentleman From Peru, a group of<br />
college friends meet a fellow guest at<br />
the luxurious hotel on the Amalfi Coast,<br />
where they’re marooned. A stranger - in<br />
more ways than one! Faber • Is there<br />
anything better than a new Marian Keyes?<br />
Yes. When it’s a new MK about the Walsh<br />
family. This one centres around Anna, but<br />
with loads of catch-ups with Claire and<br />
Helen and Margaret, Rachel and Luke,<br />
Mammy Walsh (as dramatic as ever), even<br />
the Real Men (remember them). And the<br />
tortured but gorgeous Joey. It’s just pure<br />
MK joy ... when she wants to emphasise<br />
something she uses italics ... all the time,<br />
which is just wonderful. Loved, loved,<br />
loved My Favourte Mistake. Book of the<br />
month! Penguin<br />
Not much more<br />
fun than Three Men<br />
in a Tub with a Rubber<br />
Duck ... Black Elephant<br />
Vintners’ playful red. A<br />
blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot,<br />
and Mourvèdre. R112 from<br />
bevintners.co.za<br />
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Wild reads<br />
The Hawks, SA’s elite crime-fighting force, have put scores of our worst criminals<br />
behind bars. In Hunting With The Hawks, investigative journalist Graham<br />
Coetzer gives a glimpse of the secretive world of this police unit. Tafelberg<br />
• Pursuing a dream instilled by David Attenborough’s television adventurers, as a<br />
young man Larry Patterson is advised to become a veterinary surgeon - his first<br />
step towards a career working with wild animals in Africa. Aiming to Save tells<br />
his story of finding adventure in Botswana ... as a vet, ecologist, survey pilot, game<br />
capture operator, hunter and then passionate conservationist. Rockhopper Books<br />
• Painting a Life In Africa is the story of Joan van Gogh - a direct descendant of<br />
artist Vincent - who has lived an unusual and adventurous life close to nature.<br />
Born in a bedpan during a locust storm was just the start of it ... she explored<br />
some of the most remote and secretive spots in southern Africa. Warm and full of<br />
humour. Rockhopper Books • For the CEO in hiking boots and the adventurer in a<br />
suit ... here’s one showing how to use adventure principles in business. Johan de<br />
Villiers flits between crocodile-infested waters and high-stakes corporate decision<br />
making in Overlanding Through the Boardroom, offering the thrill seekers, the<br />
sole entrepreneur and the season large corporation<br />
executives a philosophical compass to navigate the unpredictable wilderness<br />
and the complex corporate world. Rockhopper Books<br />
Thrills and chills<br />
A black man accused of killing an elderly, wealthy white couple. In the<br />
tumultuous year of 1968 in southern Virginia, the odds are already against<br />
him, and his white lawyer. A courtroom, Civil Rights, a prosecution’s<br />
deliberate march towards a guilty verdict and the electric chair ...<br />
no one does this better than David Baldacci.<br />
Two murders, two suspects and A Calamity of Souls. Macmillan<br />
Abigail Dean’s Girl A was superb, as is her second chilling, gripping thriller.<br />
From it’s devastating, heartbreaking opening, Day One keeps you racing<br />
along, ducking twists at every turn. A lie. A media frenzy. Conspiracy theories.<br />
A small community changed forever ... with families torn apart. The novel,<br />
explains the author, was inspired by her long fascination with conspiracy<br />
theories ... the people who believe them, the people who peddle them,<br />
and the people they destroy! Hemlock Press<br />
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Wish list<br />
We’re all about life’s luxuries this <strong>June</strong>*<br />
*actually ... always!<br />
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Festival Cheer<br />
The Vrystaat Arts Festival launched its epic programme at Central Media<br />
Park. Delighted guests were treated to a star-studded event filled with glitz<br />
and glamour and of course, the exciting headliners for this year’s festivities.<br />
The annual festival will take place from 2 to 6 July 20<strong>24</strong>.<br />
Danelle Janse van Rensburg, Justine Fortuin,<br />
and Heidré Malgas<br />
Rethabile Liphoko,Lenthea Jantjies and Deon van Niekerk.<br />
Compiled by: ABIGAIL VISAGIE. Photographs: SUPPLIED<br />
Ria Deysel, Lucas Swart, Gerhard Hoogendoorn, Valamy Vermeulen,<br />
Amaria Reynders and Dr Cobus van Breda<br />
Central Media Group CEO, Nick Efstathiou<br />
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Frida Verster, Mbali Tshabangu, Michael Garbett, Tamsyn Alexander, Saajidah<br />
Fazluddin, Atie Kamper, Maritsa Barlow, Hanro Cloete, <strong>June</strong> Pretorius<br />
Karen Combrinck and Johann Rossouw<br />
Michael Garbett and De Villiers Brink<br />
Pagout, Nic Beukes, Susan Nel, Mia Kahts, <strong>June</strong> Pretorius, C.W. Laten,<br />
and Lorenzo Dampies<br />
Papillon entertained the audience on the evening<br />
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Charne Pretorius, Maryke Myburg<br />
en Mari Grobler<br />
Madeleine Peyper en Annette Kasselman<br />
’n Glansryke affêre<br />
Willem Botha-Grimeermeesterklas in <strong>Bloem</strong><br />
Compiled by: JUSTINE FORTUIN. Photographs: GYPSEENIA LION<br />
In samewerking met Get It <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein, was dit ’n uitverkoopte affêre by vanjaar se<br />
<strong>Bloem</strong>skou. Die oggend is begin met ’n heerlike ontbyt, gevolg deur ’n<br />
opwindende optrede deur Willem Botha, dan natuurlik die baie<br />
leersame stap-vir-stap grimeermeesterklas.<br />
Willem Botha wys gaste hoe hulle ‘n perfekte<br />
lipkombinasie op die model vir die dag, Stella<br />
Brand, kan doen<br />
Justine Fortuin, Marelize Dunlop en Gypseenia Lion<br />
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Suré en Marné Clase<br />
Katlego Mogorosi<br />
Henriette en Luzaan Pretorius<br />
Lara Rossouw, Elmarie Prinsloo, Alda Fourie<br />
en Jeanré du Preez<br />
Stella Brand en Willem Botha<br />
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Vicki le Roux en Elmarie Hugo<br />
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Leaveil Ward<br />
Works on his hero<br />
Leaveil Ward is a trainer at Quest Gym, the owner of a supplement shop<br />
as well as the founder of Leaveil Ward Fitness. He also recently embarked<br />
on a new journey, working at a rehab centre in Bainsvlei where he<br />
emphasises the importance of exercise in the recovery process.<br />
Text: Justine Fortuin<br />
Leaveil started his fitness journey at a young<br />
age. According to him, he focused more<br />
on training and the gym than he did on his<br />
books. This prompted him to drop out of<br />
varsity and fully focus on his journey in the fitness<br />
industry.<br />
From dropping out of varsity to battling selfdoubt,<br />
he was forced to face adversity head-on.<br />
Leaveil believes that “fitness doesn’t require talent,<br />
only discipline,” and this discipline has fuelled<br />
his transformation from a gym enthusiast to<br />
inspiration for countless individuals seeking to<br />
improve their lives.<br />
“I was naturally drawn towards it. Even in my<br />
teenage years. While other kids would dive into<br />
PlayStation games and have fun, I used to work at<br />
the gym, and that’s how my fitness journey started,”<br />
he says.<br />
In 2013, Leaveil started his supplement store<br />
from the back of his boot. He has built this brand<br />
over the years and the business has grown<br />
tremendously into a fully-fledged supplement<br />
shop in Quest Gym.<br />
Here he also focuses on assisting customers<br />
with nutritional solutions, whether it be through<br />
supplements or on-the-go smoothies.<br />
What sets Leaveil apart from other trainers is his<br />
unique philosophy of ‘Work on Your Hero’.<br />
This concept, rooted in self-belief and personal<br />
growth, is something that Leaveil resonates with in<br />
his personal journey.<br />
According to him, the concept puts oneself at the<br />
forefront of being your own hero. He describes it<br />
as actively working towards the ideal version of the<br />
person you see in your future. It’s a mindset that<br />
resonates with everyone, from students striving for<br />
academic success to parents balancing family and<br />
career aspirations.<br />
“When you work on your hero, it is the level that<br />
you aspire to be tomorrow, and doing everything<br />
in your power to become that person today,” he<br />
explains.<br />
Leaveil believes that true confidence comes from<br />
striving to be the best version of oneself every<br />
day, and he encourages his clients to embrace this<br />
mind-set both in and out of the gym.<br />
Though Leaveil battles with self-confidence and<br />
self-doubt from time to time, he believes that<br />
he becomes a force to be reckoned with when<br />
confidence starts to flow.<br />
“When I really start working on my hero and step<br />
out of my comfort zone and push myself on a<br />
mental and physical level, that’s when my true<br />
potential and confidence kicks in. The people I<br />
work with on a daily basis also fuel my confidence<br />
even more. That’s what makes me work on my<br />
hero and that’s how I incorporate it in my own life,”<br />
he says.<br />
“I really believe confidence and humility aren’t<br />
opposites. You’ve got to be humble enough to put<br />
in the work,” he expresses.<br />
For him, the most rewarding part of his journey<br />
is not the accolades or achievements but the<br />
opportunity to stay grounded and keep laying<br />
bricks, metaphorically speaking.<br />
Leaveil advises aspiring entrepreneurs to work hard<br />
because: “Hard work separates and sets you apart<br />
from others. Hard work beats talent every day.”<br />
Looking ahead, Leaveil dreams of creating<br />
inclusive, community-driven initiatives like ‘robot<br />
workouts’, where people of all backgrounds can<br />
come together to pursue their fitness goals. He<br />
further hopes to engage with schools, sports<br />
teams, and rehabilitation centres to spread his<br />
message of empowerment.<br />
Leaveil also recently launched his Work on Your<br />
Hero fitness apparel under his company Leaveil<br />
Ward Fitness and is looking forward to building this<br />
brand in the future by adding exciting fitness gear<br />
to this collection.<br />
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“When you work on your<br />
hero, it is the level that<br />
you aspire to be tomorrow,<br />
and doing everything in<br />
your power to become<br />
that person today,”<br />
he explains.<br />
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Michael Garbett<br />
on impacting<br />
artistic innovation<br />
Text: Abigail Visagie. Venue: Kotzé Art Gallery<br />
After freelancing on exciting productions across<br />
the country, he embarked on his Vrystaat<br />
Arts Festival journey in 2015, when Dr Ricardo<br />
Peach arrived, and has made one of the Free<br />
State’s largest annual festivals his home ever since.<br />
Michael now wears the title of Director of the Vrystaat<br />
Arts Festival.<br />
“I’ve always been drawn to creative expression in all its<br />
forms. It honestly feels like the arts have been a part of<br />
me from the very beginning,” Michael said.<br />
Although many might believe that artistic talent cannot<br />
bloom in <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein, Michael begs to differ. “South<br />
Africa is a hotbed of creativity and world-class talent, and<br />
that makes <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein no exception! I’m constantly<br />
inspired by the innovative artists and fresh ideas that<br />
emerge from this vibrant city,” Michael mentioned.<br />
Although there’s never a dull moment in the director’s<br />
life, Michael enjoys the simple pleasures of home life. On<br />
his days off, Michael loves to recharge with soft music<br />
in the background and chooses between a really good<br />
book and working on a personal project.<br />
A day in Michael’s life starts very bright and early. He<br />
wakes up at 5 for light exercise, reading and exploring<br />
new music. After tackling emails and a strong coffee (he<br />
loves great coffee!), he faces the exciting challenges of<br />
the festival.<br />
“Right now, it’s all about the Vrystaat Arts Festival but I<br />
love to unwind with a final cup of coffee while catching<br />
up on international theatre design trends. Cooking a<br />
delicious meal and some follow-up work fills my evening<br />
before it’s time for bed,” the director said.<br />
Michael gushes about how incredible this year has been<br />
for him. “International collaborations have broadened<br />
my horizons and highlighted how intertwined the arts<br />
and human rights truly are. Of course, the Vrystaat Arts<br />
Festival from July 2-6 is the absolute highlight as well as<br />
setting the stage for our epic 25th anniversary next year,”<br />
Michael concluded.<br />
On a lighter note, three things Michael cannot live<br />
without, will have to be his sense of humour, music,<br />
and very good coffee!<br />
“I have a bit of an obsession with cleaning and<br />
cooking. I believe that it’s the perfect way to stay<br />
mentally sharp! (And yes, the director believes he’ll<br />
make the best househusband!) Of course, nothing<br />
beats quality time with loved ones.<br />
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Michael Garbett was fortunate enough to<br />
grow up in the charming town of Virginia with<br />
the most loving and caring grandparents.<br />
Moving to <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein aged ten sparked<br />
new adventures. His passion for the arts grew<br />
so profoundly within him, that he decided to<br />
study Drama and Theatre Arts at the University<br />
of the Free State.<br />
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On-trend skincare<br />
Your must-have skincare ingredients to include in your change-of-season regime<br />
The search for the perfect skincare regime often leads us<br />
to explore a plethora of ingredients promising radiant,<br />
healthy skin. This winter, as the chill sets in and our skin calls<br />
for extra care, the spotlight is on a handful of powerhouse<br />
elements that are not only trending but are also backed by<br />
science for their rejuvenating effects. “The key to surviving<br />
winter skin — redness, dryness, flakiness, irritation, itching,<br />
overall sensitivity — is to incorporate ingredients to help<br />
nourish, hydrate and protect the skin,” explains marketing<br />
manager for Vitaderm Ruan Winter. Among the most<br />
sought-after are Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Ceramides, Hyaluronic<br />
Acid, and Vitamin C — each offering unique benefits to<br />
combat the harsh effects of the season.<br />
Vitamin E The protective shield – Embraced for its potent<br />
antioxidant properties, Vitamin E emerges as a winter<br />
skincare hero. Its ability to neutralise free radical damage<br />
helps shield our skin from factors such as pollution, sun<br />
damage and certain foods we consume. Plus, it assists in<br />
protecting our skin from environmental aggressors like harsh<br />
winds and indoor heating which can strip away moisture<br />
and lead to dullness. It aids in strengthening the skin barrier,<br />
reducing water loss, and promoting a supple, nourished<br />
complexion—perfect for combating the dryness that often<br />
accompanies winter.<br />
Vitamin A (Retinol) The age-defying elixir – For more<br />
youthful, glowing skin, Vitamin A, especially in the form of<br />
retinol, remains an unbeatable ally. Renowned for its cell<br />
turnover prowess, retinol helps to diminish the appearance<br />
of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. In winter, when<br />
our skin's renewal process can slow down due to the colder,<br />
drier air, incorporating Vitamin A into our routines can<br />
revitalise and rejuvenate.<br />
Ceramides The moisture lockers – In the battle against<br />
winter dryness, ceramides come out on top as the ultimate<br />
moisture saviours. These lipid molecules are naturally found<br />
in the skin, forming a protective layer to prevent moisture<br />
loss. When temperatures drop, and our skin's barrier<br />
weakens, ceramides step in to replenish and restore, leaving<br />
the skin soft, smooth, and hydrated.<br />
Hyaluronic Acid The hydration magnet – Hyaluronic<br />
Acid, or HA, has long been celebrated for its exceptional<br />
ability to attract and retain moisture. In the winter months,<br />
when dry indoor heat can leave our skin parched, HA<br />
becomes a coveted ingredient. By drawing in moisture from<br />
the environment and deeper layers of the skin, it plumps up<br />
fine lines and restores a healthy, dewy complexion.<br />
Vitamin C The brightening booster – The brightening<br />
powerhouse, Vitamin C not only helps to fend off<br />
environmental stressors but also works wonders in<br />
combating dullness and uneven skin tone. As the colder<br />
months can leave our complexion looking lacklustre, Vitamin<br />
C swoops in to restore radiance and luminosity.<br />
Text Ruan wINTER • vitaderm.co.za<br />
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10<br />
For an easy, affordable beauty product for everyday use,<br />
look no further than petroleum jelly.<br />
Petroleum jelly<br />
beauty hacks<br />
In the realm of beauty and skincare, there exists a humble yet versatile hero.<br />
Petroleum jelly. This unassuming product holds a treasure trove of creative and<br />
unexpected uses for your beauty routine. ‘From nourishing lips to highlighting<br />
certain features, here are some hacks to make the most out of this classic staple,’<br />
explains Themba Ndlovu, Clere Petroleum Jelly brand manager.<br />
DIY cream highlighter Who<br />
needs expensive highlighters when<br />
you have petroleum jelly on hand?<br />
Mix a small amount of your favourite<br />
shimmery eyeshadow or highlighter<br />
powder with petroleum jelly to create<br />
a customised cream highlighter. Dab<br />
it onto your cheekbones, brow bones,<br />
and the bridge of your nose for a<br />
natural, dewy glow that catches the<br />
light beautifully.<br />
Makeup remover Stubborn<br />
makeup, meet your match.<br />
Petroleum jelly makes for an effective<br />
and gentle makeup remover,<br />
especially for waterproof mascara<br />
and long-lasting lipsticks. Simply<br />
apply a small amount onto a cotton<br />
pad and gently swipe away makeup.<br />
Not only does it dissolve makeup<br />
effortlessly, but it also hydrates the<br />
skin in the process.<br />
Lip stain Love the look of a natural lip stain? Create your own custom shade by<br />
mixing a small amount of petroleum jelly with a bit of powdered blush or lipstick.<br />
Apply this concoction to your lips for a subtle, flushed tint that lasts throughout the<br />
day. The petroleum jelly ensures your lips stay hydrated while adding a hint of colour.<br />
Lip care Dry, chapped lips are a<br />
common woe, especially during<br />
the change of seasons. Instead of<br />
constantly reapplying lip balm,<br />
consider slathering on a layer of<br />
petroleum jelly before bedtime.<br />
It creates a protective barrier that<br />
locks in moisture, leaving your lips<br />
soft and supple by morning. For a<br />
little extra TLC, mix a tiny amount of<br />
sugar with petroleum jelly to create<br />
a gentle lip scrub that exfoliates and<br />
hydrates simultaneously.<br />
soften elbows and knees<br />
Dry, rough elbows and knees can<br />
be a stubborn skincare challenge.<br />
Fortunately, petroleum jelly is up to<br />
the task. Regularly massage a thick<br />
layer of petroleum jelly onto these<br />
areas to soften rough skin and lock<br />
in moisture. For an added boost,<br />
consider mixing in a few drops of your<br />
favourite essential oil for a soothing<br />
and aromatic experience.<br />
Save those cuticles For those<br />
who love a good at-home manicure,<br />
petroleum jelly can be a gamechanger.<br />
Before painting your nails,<br />
apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly<br />
around the edges of your nails. This<br />
acts as a barrier, preventing nail polish<br />
from staining your skin. Additionally,<br />
it helps to soften and moisturise<br />
your cuticles, keeping them looking<br />
healthy and neat.<br />
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Soft feet Say goodbye to dry,<br />
cracked heels with this simple trick<br />
... before bed, massage a generous<br />
amount of petroleum jelly onto your<br />
feet, paying extra attention to rough<br />
areas. Slip on a pair of socks and let<br />
the petroleum jelly work its magic<br />
overnight. Wake up to noticeably<br />
softer and smoother feet.<br />
Brow and lash tamer Apply<br />
a small amount of petroleum jelly<br />
onto a clean mascara wand or an<br />
old, cleaned-up eyebrow brush,<br />
then brush it through unruly<br />
eyebrows and your lashes. This not<br />
only shapes and grooms them but<br />
also conditions them over time,<br />
promoting healthier growth.<br />
Eyeshadow intensifier Transform any powder eyeshadow into a rich,<br />
creamy formula with the help of petroleum jelly. Mix a small amount of petroleum<br />
jelly with your desired eyeshadow colour to create a vibrant, long-lasting cream<br />
eyeshadow. Not only does this intensify the colour, but it also helps the eyeshadow<br />
adhere better to your lids, preventing creasing throughout the day.<br />
Protective barrier for hair dye Before starting your home hair dye<br />
session, protect your skin from staining with petroleum jelly. Apply it along your<br />
hairline, ears, and neck to create a barrier that prevents hair dye from clinging to<br />
your skin. This simple step makes cleanup a breeze and ensures your hair is the<br />
only thing that gets a vibrant new colour.<br />
You’ll find affordable Clere Petroleum Jelly at stores including Clicks, Pick n Pay<br />
and Takealot. For more great beauty tips visit clere.co.za<br />
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Text Themba Ndlovu • clere.co.za
Monochromatic grey<br />
Monochromatic outfits are the latest trend. We’ve selected different<br />
shades of grey, with some black accessories, of course, to achieve a<br />
perfect monochromatic look for this winter season.<br />
This fitted coat made of<br />
a Manteco wool blend is<br />
the statement piece for<br />
this look. It features<br />
a notched lapel<br />
collar and long<br />
sleeves with<br />
buttoned<br />
openings.<br />
R499.99 from<br />
The Fix.<br />
A pair of<br />
Vivienne<br />
everyday<br />
elasticated waist<br />
pants polishes your<br />
look and offers ultracomfortable<br />
wear<br />
thanks to the wide<br />
elasticated waistband.<br />
R399 from Foschini.<br />
Compiled by: Justine Fortuin<br />
A fitted polo<br />
neck jersey is a<br />
layering essential<br />
this season. This<br />
versatile winter<br />
basic looks great<br />
worn on its<br />
own with pants<br />
and boots or<br />
layered under a<br />
coat. R279 from<br />
Foschini.<br />
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A pair of long boots will add an<br />
impeccably sleek touch to your<br />
look. They’re designed on a sturdy<br />
block heel, and faux leather upper<br />
with a metallic trim and have a<br />
zip for easy on and off. R999 from<br />
Woolworths.<br />
EYEWEAR<br />
PACKAGE DEALS<br />
With its soft crinkle<br />
fabric and frayed edges,<br />
a simple scarf will<br />
complete your anytime<br />
look. R174.30<br />
from Woolworths.<br />
The Bwanda casual crossbody<br />
bag is the perfect bag<br />
for this look. It’s rendered in<br />
a structured dome shape<br />
with smooth faux leather<br />
accents, it includes an<br />
adjustable strap and<br />
a convenient pouch<br />
pocket. R1399 from<br />
Steve<br />
Madden.<br />
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PRESCRIPTION SUNGLASSES<br />
This beanie and glove<br />
set is the perfect cosy<br />
accessories for the<br />
winter season and a<br />
stunning add to the<br />
overall look. R149<br />
from Edgars.<br />
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Whether it is chilling and<br />
playing a game of table<br />
football, also known as<br />
foosball, with the gents in<br />
your man cave, or having<br />
a boys’ night in, a decent<br />
charcuterie board is the most<br />
essential item to make that<br />
evening more spectacular!<br />
Mariza Ebersohn, founder of Life on South,<br />
shared some helpful tips the next time the<br />
boys gather for a night in at your place!<br />
Meatballs, falafels, and mini sausages are<br />
always a go-to for man-cave treats. Add a<br />
slice of chicken or even cauliflower buffalo<br />
wings to spice things up!<br />
Mariza encourages you to get the main<br />
items that you’d like to theme your board<br />
with. “Easy food that can be eaten by<br />
hand, then additional add ins can fill in<br />
the nibbling gaps to accompany the main<br />
items,” Mariza said.<br />
Great healthy alternatives to<br />
compliment your charcuterie board:<br />
Plain, Unsalted Nuts<br />
Veggie Sticks<br />
Grapes<br />
Berries<br />
Mini Rosa Tomatoes<br />
Cucumbers<br />
Pro tip:<br />
Carrots are great for dipping in a proteinloaded<br />
hummus or cottage cheese dip.<br />
Plain unsalted nuts are great as well!<br />
Looking for a way to introduce your family<br />
to healthy living? Well, charity begins at<br />
home! Introduce healthy snacks in between<br />
meals, at the breakfast table and even as a<br />
late night snack. Your hubby and soon his<br />
friends too, will include healthy eating in<br />
their daily activities and outings with the<br />
friends.<br />
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Fast<br />
flavour!<br />
Lamb chops ... without the braai!<br />
Feel like chops, but don’t want the fuss of a fire. Fret not. These air-fried<br />
chops are delicious ... and so easy. Perfectly cooked succulent lamb chops,<br />
flavoured with fragrant herbs and roasted to perfection in the Defy Airfryer.<br />
Served with lashings of herby garlic sauce, all in under half an hour.<br />
You’ll need: 8 lamb chops; 1 bulb garlic and 2 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp fresh<br />
oregano, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped; sea salt<br />
and freshly ground black pepper to taste; another 2 Tbsp olive oil<br />
To make: Preheat the Defy Airfryer to 200°C.<br />
Thinly coat the garlic bulb with 2 Tbsp of olive oil and put in the basket, set<br />
the timer to 12 minutes and 180°C. Roast the garlic until done.<br />
In the meantime, make the herb oil by mixing the herbs with some sea salt,<br />
pepper, and 2 Tbsp olive oil.<br />
Thinly coat the lamb chops with half a tablespoon of herb oil in total and<br />
leave them for 5 minutes.<br />
Replace the garlic with four lamb chops in the basket. Set the timer to 5<br />
minutes and 180°C. Roast until nicely done - keep an eye on them through<br />
the glass viewing window to avoid opening the basket and losing heat.<br />
Inside they may still be red or pink. Keep them warm in a dish and roast the<br />
other lamb chops in the same way.<br />
Make the garlic sauce by squeezing the garlic cloves between thumb and<br />
index finger, then combine with the remaining herb oil.<br />
Serve the cooked lamb chops with the garlic sauce.<br />
You get an unami burst of flavour with each<br />
grind of this new Oryx Chilli Salt... the latest<br />
flavour from Oryx Desert Salt. This hot new<br />
salt - with chilli-flakes making up 20 per cent of<br />
the volume of the grinder - comes as a result<br />
of a collaboration with Backyard Farms (BYF), a<br />
local, social-upliftment enterprise who’s created<br />
an innovative supply-chain business model,<br />
sourcing chillies from township-based, home<br />
and community gardeners. You’ll find it at<br />
premium Woolworths stores, Cape Union Mart,<br />
Pick ‘n Pay, Food Lovers Market, Dischem and<br />
Spar as well as most health shops and delis.<br />
Compiled by: Kym Argo<br />
This Defy AirFryer (model DAF 3376 DB) has a<br />
generous capacity … the extra, extra large<br />
7.6L cooking basket allows you to prepare<br />
larger meals for the whole family. Another<br />
plus we love is the convenient basket<br />
view window, so no more opening<br />
and shutting the fryer constantly<br />
to check on your meal. The touch<br />
control panel provides access to<br />
various cooking functions, and the<br />
air fryer can reach temperatures of<br />
up to 200°C. You’ll find it for R1499 at<br />
Takealot, Hirsch’s and Makro.<br />
Also look out for the new biodegradable<br />
paper-tube packaging, which is in line<br />
with Oryx Desert Salt’s #RefillNotLandfill<br />
philosophy ... you can find these smart refill<br />
boxes alongside the reusable glass grinders<br />
with long-lasting ceramic grinder heads.<br />
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Quick butter bean mash with dill salsa<br />
With a similar texture to hummus, this mash/dip is<br />
good with pita breads or sliced beef fillet. The dill salsa<br />
with briny capers and fresh herbs livens things up<br />
immensely. (Serves 6 as a dip)<br />
You’ll need for the mash: 2 x 400g tins butter beans, rinsed<br />
and drained; 30ml extra virgin olive oil; 30ml lemon<br />
juice; fine salt and freshly ground black pepper<br />
For the dill salsa: a generous handful each of fresh basil,<br />
dill and flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked; 30ml capers,<br />
rinsed and drained; 60ml extra virgin olive oil; 30ml<br />
lemon juice; fine salt and freshly ground black pepper<br />
To make: For the mash, place the butter beans, olive<br />
oil and lemon juice in a processor. Blitz until smooth<br />
and creamy. Season with salt and pepper, and pulse<br />
to combine.<br />
To make the dill salsa, bundle the herbs together and<br />
chop roughly. In a small bowl, combine the herbs,<br />
capers, olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and<br />
black pepper.<br />
Swirl the butter bean spread onto a plate<br />
and drizzle over the salsa.<br />
More good food<br />
with Bibby<br />
Spekboom Gin & Tonic<br />
A perfect elixir using local wonder-plant, Spekboom. (Makes 1)<br />
You’ll need: 60ml gin; 200ml tonic water; 30ml Spekboom Simple<br />
Syrup (place 125g white granulated sugar, 250ml water, 125ml<br />
spekboom stem, leaves plucked, one lemon with skin on, thinly<br />
sliced and 30ml lemon juice in a small saucepan; bring slowly to the<br />
boil and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve<br />
and discard the solids. Set aside to cool, pour into a sterilised bottle<br />
and seal (keeps well for 3 to 4 weeks, chilled). To serve: lime slice, ice<br />
and a sprig of spekboom.<br />
To make: Fill a highball glass with plenty of ice. Add the gin and<br />
spekboom syrup, and stir to combine. Top up with the tonic water<br />
and ‘lift’ with a drink stirrer to retain as much of the fizz as possible.<br />
Finish with lime slices and a botanical sprig.<br />
This butterbean mash, and spekboom G&T. Or pumpkin waffles with date syrup,<br />
and butternut and leek soup with browned chilli butter. Perhaps chicken and chorizo<br />
rigatoni. Bibby’s More Good Food is just page after delicious page of Dianne Bibby’s<br />
sensational but achievable recipes ... a book, she says, she hopes you’ll reach for<br />
whether planning an intimate dinner for two or hosting a dressed-in-full-feature dinner<br />
party. Breads and plant-rich salads, Indian, Moroccan and Italian feasts, salty bits and<br />
bobs and golden hour cocktails ... it is, as Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen writes in the<br />
foreword, ‘a symphony of flavours’. R480, Penguin Books<br />
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Round off<br />
your kitchen<br />
Kitchen trimmings to warm your cooking space this winter,<br />
without having to pay for a complete kitchen makeover.<br />
Combine<br />
convenience and<br />
style with this<br />
easy to use, multifunction<br />
mobile<br />
kitchen island from<br />
Mr Price Home.<br />
Add another kitchen<br />
counter to your<br />
space for R1400.<br />
Serving up winter warmers could not<br />
get easier than with this full ceramic set<br />
from Mr Price Home. Make your cooking<br />
experience easier for R339.90.<br />
Compiled by: WARREN HAWKINS<br />
Superbalist has the answer to<br />
two problems in your kitchen:<br />
This bread tin with a lid that is<br />
also a cutting board – solve two<br />
problems for R2359.<br />
@Home has you<br />
covered when it<br />
comes to a complete<br />
set of twelve kitchen<br />
utensils and adds the<br />
stylish glass holder for<br />
a total of R1299.<br />
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This two-tone printed tea<br />
towel from PEP Home<br />
will help round off your<br />
kitchen countertops,<br />
especially when you<br />
have guests over this<br />
winter. Get yours for<br />
R29.99.<br />
Keep all your wine in one<br />
place, and make sure it’s<br />
accessible this winter.<br />
Make this wine rack<br />
from Takealot<br />
yours for R499.<br />
There is no need to have your coffee<br />
bottle on display when you can have<br />
this coffee tin that matches your kitchen<br />
space for R299 from Superbalist.<br />
Do not have boring tiles. Get your hands on<br />
the on-trend black and white tile to bring<br />
a whole new look to your kitchen without<br />
doing a complete overhaul. Available from<br />
Builders Warehouse at R279 per pack.<br />
Store your fruit<br />
stylishly with this<br />
trendy fruit bowl.<br />
Available from Takealot<br />
for R<strong>24</strong>9.<br />
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Treat aching muscles<br />
and sore feet with the<br />
powerful combination<br />
of sea and epsom salts,<br />
mustard seeds, and<br />
the uplifting scent of<br />
peppermint ... Earthsap<br />
Mustard Bath Bath<br />
Salts, R89.99 from<br />
faithful-to-nature.co.za<br />
This men’s packable,<br />
ultra-warm 700-fill down<br />
The North Face 1996<br />
Retro Nuptse Jacket<br />
is ideal for everyday<br />
exploration.<br />
R7899 from<br />
thenorthface.co.za<br />
When fashion meets<br />
fitness ... overhead<br />
hooded sweat<br />
(R1499) and Koby<br />
sneaker (R1799)<br />
from Country<br />
Road at Woolies.<br />
From bodybuilding enthusiasts<br />
tired of the same old chicken and<br />
broccoli to plant-based eaters in<br />
search of protein-rich options to<br />
health-conscious seniors prioritising<br />
vitality and longevity ... Macro Mixes<br />
have a collection of high-protein,<br />
sugar-free, and calorie-controlled<br />
bakes, porridges, and pantry staples.<br />
Think Chocolate Protein Oats, Nana<br />
Loaf (love it!) and this Golden Crunch<br />
Protein Bar. Loads of vegan friendly<br />
options, too. Details: macromixes.co.za<br />
Complied by: KYM ARGO<br />
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From better to best! Say hello to these new Metaspeed Sky Paris ... a shoe that<br />
combines ASICS’ advanced technologies to support runners who want to feel and<br />
perform at their best when chasing down new personal bests. After a rigorous<br />
design and testing process, involving a number of third-party testers and<br />
more than one hundred elite athletes around the world, this latest version<br />
in the Metaspeed Sky range is lighter (by 22g), softer and bouncier.<br />
Added cushioning helps support longer distance runs across both<br />
training and competition so that athletes can save their legs for<br />
when it matters the most. Arch support and a stable platform<br />
provide for even the quickest of runs. The Metaspeed<br />
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women from Totalsports, Sportsmans<br />
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Fighting<br />
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POWER UP!<br />
Active much? We get the lowdown on the best nutrition to<br />
power up active lifestyles from dietitian Kelly Scholtz<br />
With an abundance of good weather, scenic outdoor<br />
environments and a national culture infused with a love of<br />
sports, it’s not surprising that active lifestyles are important<br />
to many South Africans.<br />
Gym, walking and hiking, running, cycling and swimming,<br />
soccer, tennis and lately, padel are popular pastimes<br />
helping us to keep fit and offering welcome respite from<br />
the daily grind. If you’ve been a sports enthusiast all your<br />
life or are just starting to explore physical activities that you<br />
enjoy, it’s essential to understand the role that nutrition<br />
plays in an active lifestyle.<br />
ADSA spokesperson and registered dietitian Kelly Scholtz<br />
says ‘Whether you exercise routinely or play a favourite<br />
sport weekly or fit the definition of a lifestyle athlete<br />
who participates in competitive events, it’s important<br />
to recognise that you have somewhat different nutrient<br />
requirements than average.<br />
Your nutritional intake must be tailored to support<br />
the additional demand for energy, as well as for the<br />
micronutrients, protein and anti-inflammatory nutrients<br />
that are required for healthy recovery from exercise. As<br />
beneficial as it is, exercise does represent a form of stress<br />
to the body. Although this is a positive type of stress, your<br />
body still requires adequate nutritional support for optimal<br />
adaptation to your exercise routine. Paying attention to<br />
your nutrition boosts not just your performance in your<br />
favourite sport but plays a preventative health role that<br />
enhances your overall enjoyment of your active lifestyle.’<br />
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Start with a balanced diet<br />
Your nutritional choices before, during and after exercise<br />
influence both performance and recovery. However, this<br />
all rests on the foundation of having an overall healthy,<br />
balanced diet. People with active lifestyles start with<br />
supporting their health, well-being and performance<br />
with a general eating regime that prioritises fruit and<br />
vegetables, legumes, lean proteins, whole grains, low-fat<br />
dairy and healthy fats such as olive and avocado oils. It’s<br />
best to focus on meals made from whole foods versus<br />
those that are highly processed. Limit your alcohol intake<br />
and the use of tobacco or nicotine products. Kelly says,<br />
‘During exercise, particularly higher intensity exercise, your<br />
body uses glucose as its preferred fuel. Glucose is usually<br />
readily available in your blood after a recent meal or is<br />
quickly delivered from your body’s stores of glycogen in<br />
the muscles and liver. In the case of lower intensity activity,<br />
your body is also able to tap into fat stores for energy. If you<br />
are training for less than or up to an hour there is probably<br />
no need to eat or drink any extra calories or carbohydrates<br />
during that session. Plain water for hydration will do. Your<br />
body can fuel a training session of that length provided<br />
you are eating a healthy diet, which enables your body to<br />
top up its glycogen stores.’<br />
Overlay your energy, macro and micronutrient needs<br />
For endurance activities lasting anywhere from an hour<br />
to up to two-and-a-half hours, refuelling during the<br />
session with 45 to 60g of carbohydrates per hour is<br />
generally recommended. There’s no need for expensive<br />
supplements or special branded products, as typical<br />
sports drinks, water and everyday foods like bananas,<br />
dates and peanut butter sandwiches can be effective<br />
during endurance activities. Kelly says, ‘The exact foods<br />
or drinks you consume can vary, and it’s a good idea to<br />
see what works for you during training rather than trying<br />
something new on race day. Individuals can have different<br />
reactions to different foods and drinks, and you don’t<br />
want to get a stomach-ache or worse at a critical time.<br />
So, if you are preparing for a sports event, then use your<br />
training sessions to test out the foods and drinks that<br />
work best for you.’<br />
Rehydrate and recharge post-workout<br />
After a high-energy sports or training session you can<br />
support your body’s recovery from the strain of exercise<br />
and promote muscle repair and adaptation with a snack or<br />
drink within 30 minutes. Optimal recovery snacks include<br />
a mix of protein and carbohydrates like milk with a banana,<br />
chocolate milk, an energy bar with lean biltong, or eggs or<br />
hummus on toast.<br />
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Nutrition for elite athletes<br />
Each year, tens of thousands of South African sports<br />
enthusiasts enter a range of gruelling endurance<br />
competitions such as the upcoming Comrades Marathon<br />
as well as numerous trail, mountain biking and triathlon<br />
events over the course of a year. Performance is important<br />
to them with this year’s best-ever time representing a<br />
significant affirmation that they are living their best lives.<br />
At this level of focus, it is most likely that participants<br />
understand the nutritional basics and are searching for the<br />
‘magic bullet’.<br />
The nutritional needs of well-trained athletes may<br />
be different to the lifestyle athlete, and Kelly explains<br />
‘Some well-trained or elite athletes participating in ultraendurance<br />
(more than two-and-a-half hours) events at high<br />
intensities may benefit from 90 to 120g carbohydrate per<br />
hour during the event, but in that case their gut would<br />
be well-adapted to this, having trained with specific mixes<br />
of carbohydrate-based products.” She therefore advises<br />
“Athletes who are serious about their events need to be<br />
thoughtful about the science of sports nutrition and tailor<br />
this to their unique requirements.’<br />
In terms of supplements, she says, “Worldwide, the<br />
sports nutrition supplement market is huge, and it’s no<br />
different in South Africa. There’s a dazzling array of athletic<br />
performance promises but too often, no evidence to back<br />
them up. As a nutrition expert with many years of sports<br />
nutrition experience and rooted in the latest science, I’m<br />
not linked to specific sports nutrition brands and products.<br />
At whatever level of athletic performance, amateur or<br />
professional, what works brilliantly for someone you<br />
compete against may fail you. The diet and supplements<br />
that power one athlete into the top ten, can sink another.<br />
My approach is food-first. From there, we can see what<br />
supplementation can boost your performance. The right<br />
sports nutritional supplements should be the cherry on<br />
top, not the meal.’<br />
One also needs to consider potential side effects of<br />
supplements, how and when to use them, and athletes<br />
need to be aware of banned substances that may be<br />
advertently or inadvertently included in nutritional<br />
supplements. Kelly concludes, “This is an industry buffeted<br />
by marketing trends. So, from time to time, you will see<br />
the market flooded with compelling content about the<br />
newest craze supplement. In response, the audience<br />
shifts focus and suddenly, we have athletes obsessed with<br />
the latest ‘magic pill’ or ‘salt’ which may not meet their<br />
specific requirement. Ultimately, this kind of blowing in the<br />
wind due to mercurial marketing forces falls far short of<br />
addressing the essential, complex and multi-dimensional<br />
needs of athletes, who must be focused on their<br />
individuality, their goals at a particular phase of training,<br />
the circumstances of their event, including their travelling<br />
and competition demands, the environment and access<br />
to food, and their nutritional preferences. The beauty of a<br />
dietitian-led, sports-specific and athlete-centred approach<br />
is that it can address this level of uniqueness.’<br />
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POWER<br />
MEN<br />
From rising stars to captains<br />
of industry, from real estate<br />
agents to tax consultants, and<br />
from entrepreneurs to education<br />
specialists, Get It is celebrating<br />
the visionaries, the thought<br />
leaders and the industry stalwarts<br />
who have built impressive<br />
careers by doing what they love<br />
and loving what they do. Here<br />
we salute the Power Men in<br />
our city; those who lead the<br />
pack in the ever changing,<br />
ever evolving and ever<br />
challenging world of<br />
modern business<br />
and industry. They’re<br />
on our radar and they<br />
should be on yours as<br />
well…
Text: WARREN HAWKINS. Photographer: GYPSEENIA LION<br />
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon<br />
Dr Nathan<br />
Kaplan<br />
<strong>Bloem</strong>fontein’s newest plastic and<br />
reconstructive surgeon, Dr Nathan Kaplan,<br />
strives to make his mark in the field.<br />
With a keen eye for detail, he blends skill,<br />
dedication, and compassion to bring<br />
confidence and healing to those he serves.<br />
A consultant plastic surgeon at Universitas Academic Hospital,<br />
Dr Nathan, has established his own plastic surgery practice at<br />
Emoyamed <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein. “I’ve created a welcoming, patientcentric<br />
environment where individuals can feel empowered to<br />
explore their aesthetic goals and address their concerns with<br />
confidence,” he said.<br />
His practice offers a wide range of surgical and non-surgical<br />
procedures, ensuring that each patient receives the care they<br />
deserve. “My goal is to empower individuals to embrace their<br />
beauty and feel confident in their own skin,” said Dr Nathan.<br />
“My inspiration to become a plastic surgeon stems from the<br />
desire to blend science, artistry, and compassion,” he added,<br />
“witnessing the profound impact that plastic surgery can have<br />
on individuals’ self-esteem and confidence.” Dr Nathan’s advice<br />
to young surgeons, is: “By combining clinical proficiency with<br />
compassionate care, you’ll be well-positioned to thrive in<br />
your own plastic surgery venture.” Away from work, he enjoys<br />
recharging by spending time outdoors with family, or doing<br />
DIY projects around the house.<br />
Get in touch : 051 <strong>24</strong>7 5066, admin@drkaplaninc.co.za<br />
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FOCUS ON POWER MEN<br />
General Practitioner<br />
Dr Henk<br />
Jacobs<br />
Dr Henk Jacobs is the owner of Dr HM<br />
Jacobs Inc & associates and <strong>Bloem</strong> Med<br />
Rehab. Besides being a medical doctor,<br />
he is a father to two beautiful girls and<br />
husband to a beautiful wife.<br />
According to Dr Henk, he has wanted to be a doctor since<br />
primary school.<br />
He started in private practice in 2011 and in 2015 he started<br />
with Greymil Physical Rehabilitation, as a rehabilitation GP for<br />
patients after strokes, major surgery, and long-term admissions.<br />
When it comes to a healthy work-life balance, he says: “I believe<br />
in a thing called a healthy imbalance. The good must be better<br />
than the bad – not balanced at all. Family first and then work!<br />
Patient care stays a high priority, but we can rest as well when<br />
we are off, good boundary setting works for me.”<br />
Dr Henk says as doctors, they tend to be overachievers and<br />
take on more than they can handle. “Sometimes our business<br />
models fail and we need to reset and restart. Handling difficult<br />
family meetings during rehabilitation is a rocky road that has<br />
to be navigated well. My current team members makes this<br />
easier.” His advice to aspiring doctors is: “Instead of finding<br />
opportunities try and create opportunities. Answering a need<br />
goes far in creating a sustainable business.”<br />
Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, family activities<br />
and movies, a Netflix series or some social media escapes.<br />
Get in touch : 051 444 2304<br />
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Text: JUSTINE FORTUIN
Financial Advisor TBS Brokers<br />
Kevin Stevens<br />
Initially from Harrismith, the 37-year-old Kevin Stevens moved<br />
to <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein to attend school at Grey College from Grade<br />
10 and nestled his roots firmly in <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein. He went on to<br />
become a proffesional local financial advisors.<br />
Text: ABIGAIL VISAGIE. Photographer: GYPSEENIA LION<br />
Kevin is a loving husband and a<br />
devoted father to three boys. He is also<br />
a financial advisor and key individual<br />
of TBS Brokers, an intimate authorised<br />
financial services provider (FSP) that<br />
consists of five employees. It was<br />
founded by Stevens in 2016.<br />
“My role model, the late Theo du Toit,<br />
was also a financial advisor and once<br />
asked me what I wanted to do for a<br />
living. I had no answer at the time.<br />
He then told me that he has a strong<br />
belief that I would thrive as a financial<br />
advisor and saw something in me. I<br />
will always be grateful to him for his<br />
belief in me,” Kevin reminisced.<br />
Kevin was forced to look for another<br />
alternative in 2013 when his<br />
professional rugby career came to an<br />
abrupt halt as his contract was not<br />
renewed. “As a newlywed, I had no<br />
other choice but to start looking for a<br />
different career path to build a stable<br />
future for my family.” This was where<br />
his mentor, Du Toit, guided Kevin into<br />
becoming a financial advisor and was<br />
enrolled as a young advisor.<br />
At 29 years of age, Kevin decided to<br />
start and oversee his own insurance<br />
brokerage. “Fast-forward eight years<br />
along the line, I have yet to regret this<br />
decision,” Kevin said.<br />
He encourages young men to put in<br />
the hard work and develop strong<br />
work ethics. “But to really make a<br />
difference and to stand out a ‘head’<br />
above the rest, you need to be willing<br />
to give back to the community, as the<br />
community in the end becomes your<br />
clients and your biggest supporters.”<br />
Get In touch:<br />
Kevin Stevens 082 087 1152<br />
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FOCUS ON POWER MEN<br />
Angels Funeral Parlour<br />
Gert and<br />
Eugene Goeieman<br />
Inspired by watching their father manage his own transport business<br />
when they were younger, brothers Gert and Eugene Goeieman have<br />
made it a mission to inspire young people in their community while<br />
making the most of their entrepreneurial journey as partners.<br />
For them it is about improving yourself<br />
as a business person, being active in<br />
your business, and also about expanding<br />
your knowledge to boost yourself.<br />
“You have to make time for stuff if you<br />
really want it to work. For your loved<br />
ones, for your business, and for the<br />
passion that you have for your business.<br />
We have a good relationship when<br />
it comes to supporting each other,”<br />
said Gert. Being able to relieve each<br />
other from responsibilities helps the<br />
brothers to respectively make time<br />
for their personal lives. Eugene, who is<br />
responsible for marketing, highlighted<br />
that it is not an easy task to start a<br />
business from scratch. It requires your<br />
full focus and attention.<br />
“If you are able to work for yourself, you<br />
must work harder than your staff. If you<br />
have a good team and you take care of<br />
each other it will work out,” he expressed.<br />
Founded a decade ago, Angels Funeral<br />
Parlour in Heidedal has gradually<br />
adapted to the ever-changing business<br />
landscape. The owners explained<br />
that the first few years were quite<br />
challenging but recently, post-Covid-19,<br />
they had the opportunity to grow.<br />
“We always have tried to come up<br />
with new ideas for the business,”<br />
expressed Gert. Their advice for aspiring<br />
entrepreneurs is that they stay away<br />
from negative and bad influences as<br />
they can impact how they think. “It<br />
depends on you and how you want<br />
to live your life moving forward. If you<br />
mingle with the wrong people and the<br />
wrong crowd, you will not be able to<br />
become who you want to be.”<br />
Angels Funeral Parlour offers funeral<br />
services across the country as well.<br />
Get in touch: 076-405-3704,<br />
angelsfuneralparlour@gmail.com,<br />
angelsfuneralparlour.co.za<br />
Text and Photographer: GYPSEENIA LION<br />
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UDY Net<br />
Larry Smith<br />
Larry Smith has always had an interest in technology, creating, and fixing<br />
electronics. He studied Computer Systems Engineering at CUT, and today runs<br />
several businesses that offer internet services within his community.<br />
“While studying, I learned how to<br />
nurture my entrepreneurial skills, and<br />
how to turn my products into money,”<br />
said the owner of UDY Net.<br />
“It was always within me to be in<br />
business and create my own destiny.”<br />
His first entity was established in 2005<br />
when he provided hardware support to<br />
his immediate community, schools, and<br />
small businesses in the<br />
Heidedal area. “What<br />
inspired me to do<br />
it was the need.<br />
“People had to go to town with a big<br />
box on their lap and they had to look for<br />
assistance.<br />
“There were no such services in our area.”<br />
Larry started working from his parents’<br />
garage and developed his businesses<br />
from there.<br />
“As technology progressed, the need for<br />
communication, connecting to other<br />
devices and the worldwide web became<br />
a need, and in 2013 I built my first tower<br />
and transmitted signals so that I could<br />
provide services to people in my area.”<br />
He started providing internet services to<br />
his immediate community. It became an<br />
essential service within his community,<br />
and he now provides internet to rural<br />
and underserviced communities in the<br />
Free State, and his experiences have<br />
inspired him to build and develop<br />
business models to cater for the lower<br />
LSM in the townships and rural areas as<br />
well as other business people in these<br />
communities.<br />
Larry enjoys combining his travel for<br />
work with travelling for leisure, as well as<br />
playing golf to blow off steam.<br />
Text: WARREN HAWKINS. Photographer: GYPSEENIA LION<br />
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FOCUS ON POWER MEN<br />
CEO of Central Media Group<br />
Nick Efstathiou<br />
“Find a problem you’re passionate about solving, research your<br />
target market thoroughly, and prioritise building a strong team<br />
to complement your skill set.”<br />
Twenty-eight years ago, on 6 February<br />
1996, Nick Efstathiou presented his first<br />
radio show on a community station in<br />
Nelson Mandela Bay. Today, he is the<br />
CEO of Central Media Group based in<br />
<strong>Bloem</strong>fontein.<br />
“On that very day, I fell in love with radio<br />
and media. I said to myself, I want to do<br />
this as a career and the rest is history. I<br />
have worked at Central Media Group for<br />
23 years now, having been promoted to<br />
eleven different<br />
positions over<br />
the course of my<br />
career. I started as<br />
a producer of the<br />
breakfast show, a<br />
sports presenter,<br />
a marketing<br />
coordinator to<br />
now being the CEO of a business I truly<br />
love. My people are amazing at what<br />
they do,” expressed Nick.<br />
Nick highlighted the CMG mantra which<br />
he has adopted in his personal life when<br />
it comes to maintaining a healthy worklife<br />
balance.<br />
“Time poverty is a real thing. Time for<br />
work and family is not always easy<br />
but we make the time to balance this<br />
effectively. At CMG a mantra that we live<br />
out each day is ‘Family First’ – a mantra<br />
we support when there are sharks in<br />
the water and leadership is required to<br />
balance professional responsibilities and<br />
personal needs.”<br />
His advice for aspiring entrepreneurs<br />
is that they should build a team that<br />
complements their skill set. It is also<br />
important for an entrepreneur to<br />
remember that success also requires<br />
cultivating their personal strengths. “Be<br />
prepared to adapt and learn as you go,<br />
and don’t be afraid to seek guidance<br />
from mentors but remember to balance<br />
their experience with your vision,” he<br />
said.<br />
Nick enjoys watching Manchester<br />
United play football, reading, and riding<br />
his static bicycle to take his mind off the<br />
business, although that doesn’t help<br />
much because he is always thinking<br />
about work.<br />
Central Media Group (CMG) is a leading<br />
media and entertainment company with<br />
a focus on reaching Central South Africa.<br />
Get in touch: 051 5050 900, 7 Christo<br />
Groenewald Street, Wild Olive Estate<br />
Text: GYPSEENIA LION<br />
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Dent Doctor<br />
Arthur<br />
Schmidt<br />
Ruan<br />
Schmidt<br />
Charl<br />
Schult<br />
Text: ABIGAIL VISAGIE. Photographer: GYPSEENIA LION<br />
Proud owner of Dent Doctor.<br />
He is a passionate, loving and fun<br />
person to be around. “I put my all into<br />
everything I do and believe in living life<br />
to the fullest. I work hard and I play hard,”<br />
says Arthur. Arthur bought Dent Doctor<br />
<strong>Bloem</strong>fontein in 2011 and expanded<br />
so much so that in 2019, he noticed<br />
the gap and opened another branch in<br />
Bethlehem. “I grew up in panel shops<br />
as a young boy as both my father and<br />
grandfather were auto body repairers<br />
who owned their own panel-beating<br />
shops. So it is safe to say that auto<br />
body repair is in my blood,” gushed<br />
Arthur. He mentioned he is fortunate<br />
enough to work closely with both his<br />
children and son-in-law. This enables<br />
the businessman to have a balanced<br />
home and work life. Arthur advised<br />
aspiring entrepreneurs to never forget<br />
one’s core values and respect. “Respect<br />
of where you come from and where<br />
you are heading. If you have a dream<br />
it is your responsibility to work hard,<br />
put in the effort and make it a reality,”<br />
he mentioned. Arthur is an avid rugby<br />
supporter and is part of the Harley<br />
Davidson Club. When he wants to spend<br />
quality time, he enjoys the open road on<br />
his Harley.<br />
Get in Touch: 081 010 5339<br />
email: arthur@dentdocbfn.co.za<br />
Recently married to the<br />
love of his life, Ruan enjoys<br />
spending time with his<br />
wife, Loami, and their two<br />
fur babies.<br />
After completing his degree in<br />
accounting in 2017, he joined the Dent<br />
Doctor team in 2022. He now manages<br />
the <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein branch alongside his<br />
father, Arthur. “It was always my dream<br />
to work with my dad, so after doing my<br />
articles the most natural thing for me to<br />
do was to join the family business.” Ruan<br />
enjoys spending time on the golfing<br />
field. “I am an eager golfer and try to play<br />
at least once a week.<br />
One of our mission statements at Dent<br />
Doctor is to give to the less fortunate,<br />
so we often support charity golf days<br />
and this then in return also gives me the<br />
opportunity to play some extra golf,” said<br />
Ruan.<br />
Running a successful business can<br />
be challenging, Ruan advises aspiring<br />
entrepreneurs to be prepared to work<br />
hard for what you wish to achieve, know<br />
that some days will be harder than<br />
others, but don’t give up.<br />
Get in Touch: 076 476 0147<br />
email: ruan@dentdocbfn.co.za<br />
Accuracy and precision are<br />
words best used to describe<br />
him.<br />
Charl finds strength in his quiet way<br />
of getting the job done. “I thrive<br />
on challenges, my greatest joy lies<br />
in extending a helping hand to<br />
others,” said Charl. He mentions that<br />
Dent Doctor Bethlehem showcases<br />
passion, resilience, and a willingness<br />
to confront challenges head-on,<br />
showing that anything is possible. Charl<br />
focuses on balancing work and life by<br />
consciously establishing boundaries<br />
between the two. He ensures that he<br />
and his wife, Ashley, take moments<br />
to disconnect from the demands of<br />
emails, meetings, and deadlines and just<br />
spend quality time together. Moving<br />
from <strong>Bloem</strong>fontein to Bethlehem<br />
was a daunting experience for the<br />
couple. They had to leave behind their<br />
comforting support system and embark<br />
on a journey of entrepreneurship in<br />
a different town. Looking back, he<br />
is amazed by the unity between his<br />
wife and him. “United by our shared<br />
determination and refusal to entertain<br />
the notion of giving up, we pressed on<br />
through the uncertainties,” said Charl.<br />
Get in Touch: 073 338 1628<br />
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Herbs to sow in Winter<br />
If you are longing for fresh greens, but<br />
it is too cold to sow anything outdoors,<br />
sow tasty herbs like chervil, mustard<br />
and chives in a window box on a sunny<br />
windowsill. If you make a mix of them,<br />
they can be harvested as cut-andcome-again<br />
baby leaves for garnishes,<br />
salads and sandwiches. Fill the window<br />
box with a damp seedling mix, sprinkle<br />
the seed and cover with a fine layer of<br />
seedling mix, gently pressed down so<br />
that it makes contact with the seeds.<br />
Water lightly and keep the soil damp<br />
while the seeds germinate. Mimic a<br />
warm greenhouse by covering the<br />
window box with plastic clingwrap<br />
while the seeds are germinating.<br />
It keeps in the heat and moisture.<br />
Remove once the herbs have sprouted.<br />
Feed with a liquid fertiliser like Margaret<br />
Roberts Organic Supercharger at half<br />
strength once a week.<br />
Good to know: If the window<br />
boxes or trays are on the inside<br />
of the window, place them a few<br />
centimetres away from the glass.<br />
Because glass is a heat conductor, the<br />
trays might get very cold overnight<br />
and burn during the day as the<br />
sun shining through the glass gets<br />
magnified. Details: www.kirchhoffs.co.za<br />
Text by: ALICE COETZEE<br />
We’re planting ...<br />
Primula Acaulis Bonnelli<br />
for the dazzling flowers that add<br />
pops of colour indoors and outdoors.<br />
These cold-hardy little primroses thrive as<br />
houseplants if placed in a position that gets<br />
bright light (but not direct sun) or as patio<br />
plants in hanging baskets or containers. Keep<br />
the potting mix moist but not soggy and feed<br />
once a month with a liquid fertiliser. Add a<br />
splash of colour to small gardens by planting<br />
Bonnelli as a border, in Winter sun or semi<br />
shade. Plant in fertile soil that drains<br />
well and keep the soil moist but<br />
don’t over water. Details:<br />
www.gropak.co.za<br />
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Time to protect young plants, prepare for Winter pruning<br />
and position your pots in bright light<br />
Indoor plant of the month<br />
Iron Cross begonia is a fancy leaf begonia that is grown as a decorative houseplant.<br />
Originally from China and Vietnam, this begonia gets its name from the dark chocolate<br />
centre marking on the leaves that resembles the Iron Cross used on shields during the<br />
Crusades. To bring out its bright green and brown colours, position this begonia where it<br />
receives bright filtered light. Keep the soil moist but not wet, and don’t get water on the<br />
leaves. When it goes into dormant mode, reduce watering so that the surface of the soil is<br />
almost dry before watering again. To provide a humid environment, especially in Winter,<br />
place the pot on a gravel-filled saucer that contains water. Details: www.lvgplant.co.za<br />
Garden tasks for <strong>June</strong><br />
• Water Winter annuals like<br />
pansies, violas, cineraria, and<br />
primulas once a week and<br />
feed every two weeks with a<br />
liquid fertiliser to boost their<br />
flowering ability.<br />
• Don’t let Spring flowering<br />
bulbs dry out. A rule of thumb<br />
is to water for 40 minutes every<br />
five days but this depends on<br />
the soil type and temperatures.<br />
• Fertilise and water Spring<br />
flowering shrubs.<br />
• This is the best time to move<br />
roses, shrubs and perennials<br />
that are in the wrong position.<br />
• Add colourful succulents<br />
to the garden as the cold<br />
intensifies their many<br />
different colours.<br />
• Protect young plants and<br />
newly planted shrubs and<br />
trees from frost with frost<br />
guard cloth. Plants lower<br />
to the ground are more<br />
vulnerable to frost.<br />
• Sharpen secateurs, long<br />
handled loppers, and hedge<br />
clippers in preparation for<br />
Winter pruning next month.<br />
Get the lawnmower serviced<br />
and the blades sharpened.<br />
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It’s always the unexpected that keeps travelling exciting.<br />
And for those who’ve been on safari in South Africa, and<br />
think they’ve experienced everything, Sibuya Game<br />
Reserve in the Eastern Cape offers up a few surprises.<br />
Yes ... it’s a fusion of luxury and environmental<br />
awareness. Yip ... it’s home to the Big Five. And with<br />
almost 400 different species in the area, it really is a bird<br />
lover’s paradise.<br />
But it’s the country’s only game reserve that is only<br />
reached by boat ... boarded at the Sibuya reception near<br />
the Kariega river mouth in Kenton on Sea, you’ll take a<br />
leisurely cruise up the Kariega River Estuary. Depending<br />
on what you discover, the gentle cruise takes anything<br />
from 45 minutes to a little over an hour ... spotting longlegged<br />
Black-winged Stilts and gorgeous Sacred Ibis and<br />
brightly coloured Kingfishers and impressive Fish Eagles.<br />
It’s a gorgeous, relaxing way to kick off your Sibuya safari,<br />
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More of the unexpected. You will be offered early<br />
morning and evening game drives a day, but there are<br />
other options too ... fishing on the Kariega is hugely<br />
popular, either from the bank or from one of the small<br />
boats, there’s canoeing on the river, and you can opt for<br />
a beach walk as well as one in the bush. Excluded from<br />
the rates, but possible to book, are deep sea fishing<br />
excursions, and beach and reserve horse riding outings.<br />
Accommodation wise, there are a trio of choices ... two<br />
luxurious tented camps and an exclusive lodge. We<br />
stayed at Forest Camp ... where each of the eight tents,<br />
connected by wooden walkways, are private and well<br />
concealed in the indigenous thicket. With king size beds<br />
and a surprisingly comfortable pull out sleeper divan, it’s<br />
a great option for those travelling with older children - no<br />
under 12s allowed. There’s also the River Camp, with four<br />
spacious tents, so great for a group of friends travelling<br />
together, and where younger children are welcome. Both<br />
camps are comfy, have fireplaces for chilly evenings, and<br />
have central living areas where guests gather for meals<br />
and game drives. The third option is the more luxurious<br />
thatched Bush Lodge, with four suites, personal viewing<br />
decks, indoor and outdoor showers and a swimming<br />
pool. Bush Lodge, unlike the other two camps, has<br />
electricity - and air-conditioning - in the rooms ... for Bush<br />
and River camps you rely on solar as they’re all about<br />
living off the grid and embracing sustainability.<br />
The area is lush, with Eastern Cape Valley bushveld,<br />
grasslands and coastal forests, so game is plentiful, and<br />
game drives thrilling with elephant, rhino, antelope,<br />
including the rare Bontebok and Oribi, and plenty of<br />
giraffe and zebra. On our visit the leopards lived up to<br />
their elusive title, but lion - in a separate, enclosed part of<br />
the reserve, were seen proudly strutting their king of the<br />
jungle stuff.<br />
Rates start at R4931 per person in low season, excluding<br />
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all meals and local drinks, morning and evening game<br />
drives, boat transfers, fishing, canoeing and bush walking.<br />
Children under 2 stay free.<br />
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