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eMALAHLENI • MIDDELBURG
Try our recipe for
BILTONG QUICHE
Donnalee Robberts
Magic in Stroomop
SPRING Nature’s way of saying let’s party!
SHOPPING, PEOPLE AND LIFESTYLE IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
SEPTEMBER 2018
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CONTENTS
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OUT AND ABOUT
04 Pencil these dates into your
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05 What’s new on the book and
Editorial movie scenes.
Middelburg: 013 243 1434
eMalahleni: 013 656 2490 WISH LIST
Manager 06 All about spring
Roland Kolesky
Tel: 013 243 1434 SOCIALS
Editor 08 Buitelugpret by Devoetpadkloof
Tobie van den Bergh 09A cut above the rest.
tobie@mobserver.co.za 10 Afval en skaapkoppe help met
Tel: 013 243 1434
bouprojek.
Advertising 11 Middelburg Chamber of Com-
Middelburg: 013 243 1434 merce celebrate Women’s Day.
eMalahleni: 013 656 2490
getitads@witbanknews.co.za
PEOPLE
Advertising Manager 12 Donnalee swem ‘Stroomop’
Henriëtte Pieterse
Tel: 013 243 1434
henriette@mobserver.co.za WIN
14 Win with Thule Sleek
Proof Reading
Ronel Badenhorst
BEAUTY
National Group Editor 15 Profile Hair Studio maak jou
Kym Argo
kyma@caxton.co.za drome waar.
16 Spring Fling
National Sales Manager 18 Sterre in haar oë
Shirley Frattaroli
Cell: 083 633 6100
shirleyf@caxton.co.za HEALTH
19 Sleep well, live fully awake.
Distribution
Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg is
distributed free of charge. For a full list of FOOD
where it is available phone 013 656 2490. 21 Biltong Quiche on the menu
Published by CTP Limited
DECOR
Front cover credit: Ronny Hall 22 ‘n Nuwe uitkyk op ontwerp
GARDENING
24 September gardening fun.
TRAVEL
28 Views that will take your breath
away.
18
29 Fancy a G&Tea weekend?
Issue 111 SPOIL
September 2018 32 Spring Spoil. Celebrate spring
with a sundowner picnic.
Out &About HOT SEPTEMBER ACTIVITIES
01 Genadefees “AP-kaners” word
plesierig en nooi inwoners uit om
hul basaar by te woon. By die AP Kerkter-
• Middelburg Vlooimark by Middelburg
Care Village. R50 per stalletjie. Gratis
toegang. 082 747 1002.
629 5979 of 083 632 4354 kan jou meer
daarvan vertel.
• Hospice bak pannekoek by hul kantore
rein, Ritastraat 7 om 09:00 begin.
01 Paul Mthimunye Big Walk. Tickets
R20 per person. Jabu Skhosana 071
12 Nashua Neon Fun Run hosted by
Laerskool Kanonkop and Rooies
Atletiekklub. A 4.9 km and 10 km run
in Kogelstraat 22 in Middelburg teen R5
per pannekoek. Bestellings word gedoen
by 013 243 5713.
500 5041.
• NG Kerk Rietkuil hou “50 jaar van
genade”-fees vanaf 09:00 by Laerskool
from 19:00. Call Thea at 082 717 4522 or
Theuns 083 630 8729.
• Voortrekkers vir Graad R tot matriek
28 - 30The Witbank Pro-Am Open
will be happening in September.
Entry is R2 000 per day and it includes
Rietkuil. Bel die Kerkantoor by 013 297 vanaf 16:00-17:00 by Eikestraat 35. Bel green fees, halfway house and dinner.
1339. Tanya by 082 941 1414. More for information or to enter, contact
• Middelburg Vlooimark by Middel-
burg Care Village teen R50 per stalletjie. 15 Amazing 4x4 Day Olifants River
Lodge. Call Priscilla: 082 894 3134
Marius Muizen: 083 231 3883 or the Pro
Shop: 013 656 3109.
Toegang is gratis en vir navrae, bel Joey by
082 747 1002.
or Jacky: 082 892 3029 or go to info@olif-
antsriverlodge.co.za for more information. 29 ENGEN Pitch & Polish workshop
Portuguese Hall (Nita Avenue, Del
05 Voortrekkers vir Graad R tot
matriek vanaf 16:00-17:00 by
In support of the Xeroderma Pigmento-
sium Society
Judor 4). Free entrepreneurial workshop
and competition. Spend the day in a
Eikestraat 35. Bel Tanya by 082 941 1414 vir
meer inligting 15 CMR Middelburg Charity Golf
Day at Kranspoort Golf Club. Call
fun-filled learning environment with
guidance on how to pitch your business
07 - 9 Dad advice camp New Life
Church. This camp is designed
to help set a manly foundation for boys
Hannami or Janet at 013 282 7261.
• Middelburg Vlooimark by Middelburg
Care Village. R50 per stalletjie. Gratis
idea effectively. For more info SMS “YES” to
43719, at 50c per SMS or register online at
pitchandpolish.com.
before they reach adulthood (especially
for boys in Grade 4 to 9). The cost is only
R280 per boy. Book your child’s space
toegang. 082 747 1002.
19 Hervormde Kerk Biltong en
Brood-aand by Pienaardam.
29 Middelburg Vlooimark by Mid-
delburg Care Village. R50 per stal-
letjie. Gratis toegang. 082 747 1002.
here: www.nlchurchwitbank.co.za/dad- Bespreek jou plek by 013 282 7816 of 082 • Kuier- en dansaand saam met bekend-
advice-camp. Contact 013 656 6428. 563 5631. es soos Boeboe, Vaatjie, Daniel Hoffman,
07 - 9A 4.9 km Vintage Fun Run from
19:00 at Kees Taljaard Stadium. R30
entry and R5 entrance. Call Elbie Helberg
• Voortrekkers vir Graad R tot matriek.
16:00-17:00. Eikestraat 35. Tanya 082 941
1414.
Rea le Roux en Anton Fitchat vanaf 19:00
by Eagle Inn. Kaartjies beloop R150 per
persoon. Bel 079 154 5393 of 082 403 0144
082 428 4156 or Anita Roos 082 374 7671
for more information.
• Hartland Landbouskou en skaapkop-
21 Helpende Hand gholfdag saam
met bekende persoonlikhede soos
Marulaboom en David Conrad (Binne-
vir vooraf besprekings.
aand by Pienaardam. Bel 013 282 7816 or landers) by die Middelburg Buiteklub. Bel
082 563 5631 om meer te weet. Carin du Plessis by 072 106 5231 of Zillika
• Jaarlikse Driespesie hengelkom- Lötter by 079 600 6691 vir meer inligting.
petisie by Forever Resorts Loskopdam.
Bella Honeyborne 082 388 3220 kan meer
inligting verskaf.
22 Middelburg Vlooimark by Mid-
delburg Care Village. R50 per stal-
letjie. Gratis toegang. 082 747 1002
• Hoërskool Middelburg 1988 matrieks
hou 30 jaar reünie. Bel Priscilla by 082 894
3134 om deel daarvan te wees.
26 SAVF Maatskaplike Dienste hou
’n Mini-mark en Nagwedloop. Bel
013 282 4413 om ’n stalletjie te bespreek.
08 The Gorge Trail Run and MTB
Ride Series at the Gorge. Call Ryk
Diepraam at 083 528 9586 or info@buf-
• Voortrekkers vir Graad R tot matriek.
16:00-17:00. Eikestraat 35. Tanya 082 941
1414
falogorge.co.za.
• Marble Hall NG Kerk Lentefees. Stal-
letjies is beskikbaar teen R200. Bel Junia
28 AP Kerk Gholfdag ten bate van
teologiese studiefonds by die
Middelburg Buiteklub. Antonie van Staden
079 888 5858 of Jaco 082 464 1641. by 082 994 2733/4 of Riaan van Dyk 083
04 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg September 2018
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Magnificently portrayed and produced, The Children Act follows the story of Fiona May, a
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the fate of a Jehovah’s Witness child refusing a blood transfusion lies in her hands. Said to
be one of Emma Thompson’s most moving performances of her career. Also starring Stanley
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Wish List All about Spring
Childhood memories
There is nothing better than cooling off cream cones. They take a generous single
on a hot day than with an ice-cream. serving of ice cream and after eating all
Most childhood memories are made the ice cream you can drink the melted
of ice-cream dripping down the cone ice cream. It is easy to clean and Bisphe-
onto your hand. We discovered Silly nol A (BPA) safe. A set of two will cost you
cones that takes eating ice-cream to R179.
the next level. It is unique reusable ice Details: https://www.yuppiechef.com/.
Take a seat
Take the best of the classics
and mix it with contemporary
pieces for a fresh and new
look. We sat on the Jonathan
Velvet Occasional Chair in
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comfort of the chair. The
metal frame piece creates a
sleek silhouette in any room.
For this timeless piece a price
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Text: Zita Goldswain
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You won’t go wrong buying this product
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Cooking and baking at its best
No one will be able to resist delicious it cool down. The product is also ideal
pumpkin fritters morning, noon or for campers or something different at
night. This is where this handy pre-mix a braai, just use your cast iron pot over
complete with pumpkin and cinnamon coals, add oil in the pot and bake. Left
comes in. All you need to add to the pre- overs also freeze very well to be heated
mix is 100ml water and two eggs, mix up again to enjoy at a later stage. This
and bake. Gone are the days of pealing product is available at Outdoor Ware-
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21 reasons to open a bottle of FAT Bastard
Life, like FAT bastard, should be filled to other way to describe it other than “Well,
the brim and enjoyed in large, delicious now that’s a FAT bastard!” You’ll find these
gulps. And this year, this well-loved, deli- fruit-driven, rich and round, food-friendly
cious, full-bodied range of wines, is cele- range of wines at your local wine stockist
brating 21 years of living large. So named for between R75 and R85 for the white
because when first created by Thierry wines and between R110 and R120 for the
and Guy, they created it with gusto, pour- reds. To celebrate the twenty-first, we’re
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September 2018 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg 07
Christo Pieters.
Buitelugpret by
Devoetpadkloof Kobie Smith.
Dit was weer eens ’n geval van helikopterritte, stalletjies, warmwaterswembaddens,
waterglybane en ziplines by Devoetpadkloof se Buitelewe Skou!
Omphile Mohlala. Erika Haasbroek.
Photos Sjani Campher
Willem Pienaar. Nomonde Mchabela en Frik Janeke.
06 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg September 2018Ansuette Schalenkamp and Tyla Cubitt. Wynand Henning.
A cut above the rest
Hermansdal was turned into a fantasy world during the Inebrya
workshop. The workshop that was held on July 23 saw different
genres of beauty come together to create a mystical ambience.
Models were dressed up, hair and make-up attended to and
photographers had a ball as all the detail made each scene one
that just had to be photographed
Riaan Oberholzer and Carien de Klerk and
Jessica Kruger. LT Basson. Nolene Owen.
Photos: Zita Goldswain.
Chané Hutchison.
September 2018 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg 07Babsie en Deon Wentzel. Magdaleen en Jim de Villiers Julie enand
Jackie Kobus Booyens.
Deon Simonato.
Afval en skaapkoppe help met
bouprojek
’n Stewige R93 103.30 is ingesamel vir Die BAR-aand wat ’n afkorting vir die drie samel om ’n muur om die perseel te bou,
bouprojekte by die Suid- Afrikaanse geregte, beesstert, afval en rooibok is, dakke te herstel en die kombuis op te
Vrouefederasie Immergroen Aftreeoord was op Vrydag, 27 Julie gehou. knap.
se BAR-aand. Die funksie was gehou om fondse in te
Gert, Elsabé en Christiaan Bosch Jannie en Daleen Sans.
Photos: Zita Goldswain.
Adri en dr. André van Jaarsveld. Kris en Johanette Rozmiarek.
10 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg September 2018Sterna van der Merwe. Tarnelle Solomon and Cheryl Nelson. Rika Baxter and Chantél Visagie.
Middelburg Chamber
of Commerce celebrate
Women’s Day
An exceptional woman is desirable, intriguing, and
someone who believes in herself. She celebrates who
she is and what she does by acknowledging every thing
from the littlest to the big. On August 10 the Middelburg
Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrated women
during the annual Women’s Day.
Guest speaker, Liz Meiring had everyone in stitches with
her witty comments and tips to make everyday a hassle-
free dress-up and make-up day.
Liz Meiring.
Fotos: Zita Goldswain
Carolyn Henderson, Roelien Els, Helanie Nel and Cornelia Jelliman. Cathrine Phahlane.
September 2018 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg 11Donnalee
The lady behind
swem ‘Stroomop’ Donnalee is oortuig daarvan dat as ons mekaar net
werklik kan begin sien die wêreld ’n beter plek sou
wees
kon nie beter gewees het nie, want min
het ons geweet of kon ons toe voorspel,
dat drie jaar later in dieselfde jaar wat
ons ons film sou maak en vrystel dat
vroue reg oor die wêreld stroomop sou
swem, dat vrouebewegings hulle stem
sou laat hoor, dat vroue sou opstaan vir
hulself, vir gelyke regte, teen onregver-
digheid en ongeregtigheid, opstaan vir
dit waarin hulle glo.”
‘Stroomop’ speel in die Noord-Kaap op
die Oranjerivier af. Dis ’n deel van ons
land wat so ongenaakbaar en rou is,
maar so bitterlik mooi dat dit op jou
bors druk en dit vir jou moeilik maak om
asem te kan haal.
“Ek het die voorreg om ’n karakter te kon
vertolk wat so rou en eerlik was saam
met vier ander fenomenale vroue wat
almal braaf genoeg was om saam met
my op hierdie reis te gaan om soveel
D
wonderlike en moeilike elemente van
onnalee Robberts skaal nie “Ek het ’n groot hart vir vroue en wou vrouwees te kon ontdek.”
af nie. Dié aktrise, skrywer, die persepsie van “Jy is moeilik as jy Ons almal ken die vroue, perfekte ma,
vervaardiger en bemarker van stroomop is” uitdaag en sê nee, jy is braaf perfekte loopbaan, perfekte gewig,
eMalahleni en haar verloofde, om in vandag se tyd stroomop te gaan, perfekte vrou.
Ivan Botha se nuutste fliek ‘Stroomop’ teen die norm en druk van onrealistiese Donnalee is oortuig daarvan dat as ons
is met ope arms verwelkom deur die persepsies en wêreldse verwagtinge wat mekaar net werklik kan begin sien die
publiek en kritici het net goeie woorde jou probeer definieer. wêreld ’n beter plek sou wees. ’n Veiliger
gehad vir die fliek. “En sodoende het hierdie idee en droom plek om net eerlik en weerloos in te kan
‘Stroomop’ volg die lewe van vyf baie “my Stroomop” geword. ’n Idee wat so wees, om onsself in te kan ontdek. As
unieke, baie uiteenlopende vroue wat baie uitdagings gehad het, logistiek ons mekaar net kan sien, mekaar se seer,
almal iewers op hierdie rivier wat ons die gewys, storie, finansieel, tyd, natuurel- mekaar se moeilik, mekaar se onseker-
lewe noem, besig is om te probeer kop emente en nog meer. Maar ons kon net hede en meer belangrik mekaar se mooi
bo water hou, besig is om te verdrink nie ons rûe op ‘Stroomop’ draai nie. Vyf net werklik kan sien en waardeer, as
onder die druk van die definisie van unieke vroue wat lewe op die skerm ver- ons met ons harte kan kyk en nie agter
perfek wees. Vroue wat rondgemaal dien het, hulle seer en stories wat gedeel mure net ons eie seer en tekortkominge
word in van die grootste golwe wat die moes word.” sal projekteer en reflekteer nie, sal die
lewe somtyds oor ons laat rol, of wat net Hierdie film en avontuur was tot en met
Teks Zita Goldswain.
wêreld ‘n plek word waar ons hand aan
doodeenvoudig meegesleur word en hede nog hul mees uitdagendste projek hand die rofste waters kan aanvat en
hulself verloor in ’n stroom van wêreldse ooit. saam die son en die rivier en die avon-
verwagtinge. “Ek was reg vir hierdie uitdaging, reg om tuur kan vier.
Donnalee het ’n tydjie afgeknyp en met dit vierkantig in die oë te kyk, my roeis- Gedurende jou lewensreis gaan jy party-
ons gesels oor die ‘Stroomop’ in haar pane te gryp en die diep donker waters maal voel of jy verdrink, partykeer gaan
lewe. emosioneel en fisies aan te pak. Die tyd dit vir jou voel of die water te diep en te
12 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg September 2018donker en te rof is en die golwe oor die
klippe jou vul met vrees.
“Jy gaan jouself tien teen een probeer
oortuig om om te draai en dat dit mak-
liker gaan wees om jouself maar net weer
in die vloei van die stroom te verloor of
erger nog, in te oordeel, in te dieet, in te
forseer en in te verander ... vir wat? Net
om ’n plakker op jou voorkop te kan plak
wat aan wêreldse tendense en vereistes
voldoen? Om in te pas in ’n voorkoms of
menswees wat gegiet is uit persepsies?
Ons moet ophou om op al die verkeerde
plekke te soek. Alles wat ons nodig het
om alles te oorkom en alles te wees wat
ons gemaak is om te wees is reeds daar,
binne in ons, dit wag net om ontdek te
word!”
Die verfilming het sy eie hindernisse
gehad.
“Dit was vir ons belangrik om daardie
onbeskryflike mooi wêreld ten volle op
kamera te probeer vasvang. Ons het
dikwels probeer om 360 grade te verfilm
maar omdat die wêreld daar letterlik
op party plekke so afgesonder is. Dit
het ons meeste dae omtrent twee ure
se 4x4, bootry en voetslaan gevat om
tot op ‘stel’ te kom. Dan was daar geen
wegsteekplek vir ’n span van 60 mense
nie. Dit het beteken dat met sulke skote
moes al 60 van ons plek vind om weg
te kruip agter klippe of in rotsskeure of
in gaatjies en dit was die snaaksste ding
elke keer as Ivan ‘cut’ skree hoe almal
soos rotsdiertjies vanuit elke gaatjie klim
en agter elke rots uit verskyn. Op baie
van die skote sien jy ’n verlate natuur-
skoon prentjie maar in realiteit is daar ’n
span van 60 mense wat agter en in alles
moontlik verskuil staan of sit of lê.”
‘Stroomop’ is klaar en ons het vir Don-
nalee gevra wat is volgende op haar
moet-doen-lysie.
“Wat druk so erg op die hart dat die pen
dit moet skryf? Jy wroeg met al die vrae,
soek diep binne jouself, probeer die
psige van die mens op straat vasvang.
Speel met verskeie konsepte net om
weer terug te kom na daai idee wat jou
wakker hou in die aande, wat jou in die
oggende uit die bed kry. Wat ek eintlik
probeer sê, is jy kies nie jou volgende
storie nie, die storie kies jou.”
Alles wat ons nodig het om alles te oorkom en alles te wees wat
ons gemaak is om te wees is reeds daar, binne in ons,
dit wag net om ontdek te word!
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Dit is elke skoolmeisie se droom om op haar matriekafskeid te lyk asof sy sopas in die nuut-
ste Instagram-filter geval het. En by Profile Hair Studio in die Fountain Corner Sentrum kan
jy nie nét jou like -telling op sosiale media opstoot nie, jy sal ook met ’n reuse glimlag die
haarsalon verlaat!
M
onique de Lange is aan die Studio kry jy gereeld koffie en tee. Maar • ’n Proeflopie vooraf sal seker jou senu-
stuur van sake hier en die sa- sodra jy uitstap, kan jy gerus ’n vonkel- wees paai, maar soms is dit ’n onnodige
lon se vriendelike en kundige wynglasie of twee klink; jy sal meer as uitgawe. Gesels eerder met jou haarsti-
personeel (drie stiliste en twee tevrede wees met hoe jy lyk! lis - buitendien lyk hare nooit twee keer
operateurs) sal jou sommer vinnig op jou * Volg hulle op Instagram by @profile- dieselfde nie!
gemak laat voel. Want ’n meisie (en ook hairstudio en gaan smaak hul Facebook- • Hare wat ’n dag voor die tyd gewas en
die manne) voel en lyk op hul beste wan- bladsy (Profile Hair Studio) vir meer foto’s uitgeblaas is, werk makliker as wanneer
neer hulle op hul gemak is. en spesiale aanbiedinge. jy dit op die dag was.
Monique is vir die afgelope 10 jaar Monique se wenke vir ’n perfekte • Iets vir die kêrels!
in Middelburg en het haar haarsny- matriekafskeid! Sny jou hare eerder ’n week voor die
erekleure (as jy wil) by Tshwane North • Kies ’n styl wat by jou pas en wat matriekafskeid. Sodoende lyk jou hare
College en ’n salon in Pretoria verwerf. jou persoonlikheid weerspieël. Jou nie té vars gesny nie en jy gee vir jou
Haar Middelburgse salon maak egter metgesel wil immers nie skrik as hy jou meisie meer ruimte tydens haar besoek
nie net voorsiening vir blinkoog- sien nie! by die salon. Kom loer egter wel in vir ’n
matriekmeisies nie - jonk en oud geniet • Modes verander gedurig. Kies dus iets vinnige stylering op die dag. Dit neem
voorkeuraandag by die stiliste. sags en natuurlik, sodat jy nie met jou net vyf minute - ons weet julle sukkel
Een van Profile Hair Studio se sterk tienjaarreünie jou kop skud wanneer jy maar met dit!
punte is juis dat hulle oorgenoeg indivi- na jou foto’s kyk nie.
duele aandag aan hul kliënte gee; daar is • Onthou, die hare van tydskrifmodelle
dus geen vervoerbandbenadering wan- se dikte en tekstuur is anders as joune
neer jy hulle besoek nie! en dit maak ’n reuse verskil in die ein-
Wanneer Monique nie besig is om dresultaat.
hare met haar skêr te kloof nie, sweet sy • Die sterre maak gewoonlik van haarver-
Teks: Johann Gresse
by CrossFit Middelburg se box en woon lengings gebruik wanneer hulle op die
haarsalonwerkswinkels by. Sy gaan rooi tapyt verskyn. Kies iets wat by jou
immers weer die komende naweek die haarlengte en tekstuur pas sodat dit nie
#Matrixcolorfestival bywoon, waar die jou ouers ’n plaas se prys kos nie.
wêreldbekende Danielle Keasling ’n sessie • Hou in gedagte dat ’n vlegsel op ligter
gaan aanbied. hare gewoonlik meer uitstaan, terwyl
Tydens ’n besoek aan Profile Hair dit op donkerder hare wegraak.
September 2018 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg 15Complied by KYM ARGO • Photographs by ELSA NIEMOLLER
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Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb is an explosion of floral scents ...
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fresh and radiant, and Sky di Gioia – all dew-fresh rose centifolia with
lychee, crisp pear and peony (from R1260).
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Mavala mini nail colour in
Lemon Drop, (R87 from
Dis-Chem) • Morlage
& Yorke Frangipani &
Ylang luxury soap (R59
from @Home Stores) •
Crabtree & Evelyn Citron
and Coriander body wash
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This month we’re all about spring
hues … daffodils and tulips,
sweet peas and dahlias, freesias
and hyacinths. Blooming blissful.
Brand new from Crabtree & Evelyn is this
pretty and oh-so-lovely Rosewater and Pink
Peppercorn hydrating gel (R750) • Bathtime
bliss with Crabree & Evelyn Pomegranate
and Argan Oil soap (R180) • The new kiss-
proof Water Lip Stain from Clarins has a
barely-there feel that doesn’t budge for
up to 300 kisses! (R300 ... R1 a kiss sounds
good to us!) • GOSH but this is a lovely
range. For spring flirting, we’re winking
with GOSH Catchy Eyes mascara (R157)
and for a matte gloss that lasts and
lasts through the day (trust us ... it’s
exceptional), GOSH Liquid Matte
Lips (loads of shades, but our fave
is Chinese Rouge, R187, only from
Truworths and Foschini).Sterre in haar oë
’n Jong skolier van Hoërskool Middelburg, het van Portugal af teruggekeer waar sy teen
die mooistes van die mooies gaan deelneem het om die Miss Teen Star Universe kroon.
C
hanté Geel (16) het dinge nie opstaan, want ek weet hoe dit voel om vir haar land opgetree aan ’n weeklange
altyd maklik gehad nie. Sy het aan die ontvangkant te wees,” sê Chanté. kompetisie. Toe sy tydens die kompetisie
haar sussie, wat 13 jaar oud was, Haar ma het haar laat modelwerk doen haar enkel swik en haar ligamente skeur,
aan die dood afgestaan toe sy in ’n poging om vir haar selfvertroue het dit haar nie gestop nie en sy is kort
net vyf was. Haar sussie se dood het haar aan te leer nadat Middelburg se skoon- daarna, hoë hakke en al, weer op die
erg getref en klein Chanté was daarna ’n heidskoningin ghoeroe, Andries du Preez verhoog om voor 2 000 toeskouers deel
erge introvert. haar in die Middelburg Mall raakgesien te neem.
As jong kind het Chanté met al wat ’n het. En skielik was daar in die plek van die Die kompetisie was nie kinder-
allergie is gesukkel, sy is met ADHD gedi- klein eendjie, ’n pragtige swaan. speletjies nie. Chanté moes onder andere
agnoseer en is ook kleurblind. Op skool is Sy is sedertdien al as Mej. Junior Mid- 03:00 een oggend ’n vraag beantwoord
sy ook erg geboelie. delburg Fotogenies, Pre-Teen South Africa oor wat sy as gelyke menseregte sien.
Maar iets het in Chanté gebeur, en in Photogenic, Mini Miss Teen RSA Congeni- Sy het, anders as die ander deelnem-
plaas dat die lewe haar knak, soos soveel ality, Mej. Tiener Middelburg, Mej. Tiener ers wat met mooimaakspanne by die
ander, het die jong skoonheid besluit Loskopvallei en Miss Teen Star Universe kompetisie opgedaag het, haar eie hare
om haar struikelblokke in leer-sporte te South Africa gekroon. en grimering gedoen.
verander. Deur modelwerk het Chanté betrokke Chanté het is as eerste prinses
Chanté het besluit om vir haarself, geraak by liefdadigheid, iets wat haar baie gekroon. Sy is ook genooi om aan Miss
asook ander wat in dieselfde bootjie as sy nader as enige kroon aan die hart lê. Teen International in Brasilië te gaan
is, op te staan. Chanté is onlangs na Portugal waar deelneem.
“In ons generasie is daar so baie sy aan die Miss Star Universe kompeti- Sy bedank graag haar borge, familie
kinders wat geboelie word. En niemand sie teen kroondraers van ander lande en vriende wat haar tot op hede onder-
doen ooit iets daaraan nie. Maar ek sal deelgeneem het. Sy het as ambassadeur steun het.
Teks : Jana Boshoff
18 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg September 2018Sleep well, live
fully awake
“We don’t know we are sleeping while we are
doing it. Sleep is a perceptual hole in time. In
essence sleep is not being awake”
W
e did a local survey on fatigue. Tiredness leads to health effects; look at your bed and make sure you are
sleeping habits and were it increases the risk of injuries or other sleeping on a quality bed with good
astounded by the outcome. accidents and reduces performance quality pillows and then shut all the
Armed with statistics Get It standards.” noise out.
visit local sleep doctor André van Jaars- That brings us to the next question: This sleep doctor agrees with the
veld for more insight on sleep. What causes fatigue? statement made by Thomas Dekker,
The survey showed that 35% of the André summed it up in six words, “Sleep is the golden chain that ties health
case studies uses medication to fall quantity sleep, quality sleep and sleeping and our bodies together.”
asleep, 20% get too little sleep. disorders that steals your sleep. Did you André has been involved in the well-
Understanding sleep is a complex know there are 76 different recorded ness industry for over 30 years. He is
study and André took the time to explain sleeping disorders? the chief executive officer of BSS Africa
it in layman’s language. “You may also end up experiencing whose core business is to establish fit for
“We don’t know we are sleeping while microsleep in the day. During these work and fatigue management programs
we are doing it. Sleep is a perceptual episodes, you will fall asleep for a few in the workplace.
hole in time. In essence sleep is not being seconds or minutes without realizing With that all said it is time to say,
awake,” he said. it. Microsleep is out of your control and “good night, sleep tight, don’t let the
During sleep, the body moves can be extremely dangerous if you are bedbugs bite.”
through five different stages of both driving. People do not understand this
rapid eye movement and non-rapid eye phenomenon.”
movement sleep. Over the course of the Missing out on the recommended
night, the body will go through this five- seven to nine hours of shut-eye nightly
stage cycle four to six times, spending an does more than make you feel groggy
average of 90 minutes in each stage. and grumpy.
Each stage of sleep serves a unique “It is like taking your car for mainte-
restorative function, including muscle nance to ensure top performance. Your
Text and photo’s: Zita Goldswain.
recovery, hormone regulation, and mem- body goes through maintenance every
ory consolidation, making it essential to night when you sleep.”
allow enough time to cycle through all André advises that we set a bedtime
sleep stages. Without a full night of sleep, routine, “go to bed the same time every
your body and mind are deprived of the night. Get the same amount of sleep
essential elements needed to help you each night; avoid eating just before you
conquer the day. go to bed. Put away your cell phone and
And that is when fatigue comes in. laptop. Stay away from caffeine and en-
Fatigue often follows a poor night’s sleep. ergy drinks and work in a bit of exercise.”
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Accredited with the Council for Medical Schemes, Org35 & the Financial service Board, FSP 17112 T’s & C’s applyBiltong Quiche
on the menu
Although biltong may be a delicious snack on its own, there are several recipes which show
that it is not just a healthy snack; it can form part of an even healthier meal.
W
e popped into Java Junction This recipe is so versatile. It is Bant- bacon and mushroom or ham and
recently to try and squeeze ing friendly as it contains no carbs. It mushroom. It can even be a healthy
the recipe for Biltong can be made into various sizes and veggie dish with spinach and feta or
Quiche from local restaura- containers as well. Be imaginative and just roasted veggies.
teur Sherene Grobler. swop out the onions and biltong for
Ingredients Method
Text & photo: Zita Goldswain
150 g biltong, chopped Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
100 g onions, chopped Spray the pan you will be using properly.
120 g cheddar cheese, grated Mix the chopped onions and chopped
8 eggs biltong in a mixing bowl. Mix the eggs
250 ml cream and cream together and add the biltong
Salt and pepper and onions to the egg mixture. Lastly add
the cheese, salt and pepper. Bake for 30
minutes until cooked and firm.
Serve with a salad.
August 2018 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg 21Corien Botha saam met Juan Myburgh.
’n Nuwe uitkyk op ontwerp
’n Oud-leerling van Hoërskool Middelburg is besig om naam te maak as mede-ontwerper
van unieke meubels. Corien Botha het vroeër hierdie jaar begin werk by Luvarre, ’n meubel-
ontwerp besigheid wat verlede jaar gestig is.
C
orien is die dogter van bekende gekry het. en al die aspekte rondom dit.
Middelburgers Christo en Ma- Corien het direk na Btech haar na- “My gunsteling deel van die ontwerp-
griet Botha. graadse studies begin by die Universiteit proses is as ek met my hande kan werk.
Sy het haar laerskoolloop- van Pretoria, waar sy haar honneurs Die proses van ontwerp fassineer my ook
baan aan Laerskool Kanonkop voltooi en (2017) in Binne-Argitektuur behaal het. elke keer. Om terug te kyk na waar mens
was daarna in graad agt en nege in HTS Vandat sy kon onthou is sy dol om te begin het met ’n idee en waar mens
Teks: Daleen Naudé
Middelburg. Vanaf graad 10-12 was sy ’n ontwerp, nuwe dinge uit te toets en om geeïndig het, is altyd ’n verrassing.”
leerling aan Hoërskool Middelburg. dit te maak. “Dit is tot vandag toe steeds Sy sê die meeste van die tyd is die
Sy doen haar voorgraadse studies by so en dit is juis hoekom ek binnenshuise beginpunt en die eindresultate totaal
die Tshwane Universiteit (TUT), waar sy ontwerp gaan studeer het.” verskillend. “Maar daardie eerste gedagte
haar diploma (2015) en BTech (2016) in Haar grootste passie in ontwerp is is altyd nodig om die nuwe ontwerp
Binnenshuise Ontwerp (Interior Design) verseker interieure artikels soos meubels vlam te gee.”
22 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg September 2018Omdat ontwerp so ’n groot rol in haar Dit is juis daarom dat sy so opge- jaar ’n uitdagende hoogtepunt vir alle
lewe speel, sê Corien dat sy verseker wonde en toegewyd om vir dié nuwe ontwerpers.
nooit verveeld sal wees nie, want daar is besigheid te werk en vertel meer van Corien sê haar toekomsdrome be-
altyd iets nuuts om te ontwerp of iets om wat hulle doen. hels om eendag haar eie besigheid te
te verbeter. Luvarre se meubels word alles hê wat spesialiseer in multifunkionele
“Ek glo daarin dat ontwerp nie net as gemaak van beton, staal, hout en leer. binnenshuise ontwerp wat gekom-
’n instrument gebruik moet word om iets “Ons uitkyk op meubels is dat dit funk- bineer word met die ontwerp van
mooi’s te skep nie, maar om die lewe van sioneel, maar ook ’n kunswerk moet multifunksionele meubels. “Ek glo dat
ander te probeer verbeter, verander en te wees. Ons glo dat ’n meubelstuk geen dit die perfekte kombinasie is, want dit
vergemaklik.” agter- of onderkant moet hê nie, jy gee my die geleentheid vir soveel meer
Corien se gunsteling ontwerp is moet die meubel in die middel van die kreatiwiteit.”
multi-funksionele meubels. “Dit is vir my vertrek kan sit, omdat alle kante van die Nog ’n droom is om haar meester-
persoonlik elke keer uitdagend as ek iets meubelstuk afgerond is. Ons fokus ook graad te behaal.
multi-funksioneels probeer ontwerp. baie op detail en die fyner afwerking “Ek glo ook met mense wat meer en
Om te probeer dink hoe ek ’n tafel, stoel, van elke stuk.” meer begin soek na ’n unieke ervaring
lessenaar of spieëlkas nog ’n funksie Hulle was vanaf 8-12 Augustus een by restuarante en hotelle dat bin-
kan gee, sonder om weg te vat van die van die uitstallers by die “100% Design” nenshuise ontwerp nog belangriker
oorspronklike funksie van die produk, is uitstalling wat saam met Decorex in gaan word. Ek is baie opgewonde en
’n baie groot uitdaging.” Midrand by die Gallagher Convention passievol oor my beroep, dis ’n wêreld
Sy verduidelik dat dit dan ook moei- Centre gehou is. Dié uitstalling is elke van sy eie en ontwerp is die toekoms!”
liker is om materiale te kies, omdat die
materiaal nou meer as een funksie moet
akkommodeer.
Corien sit op een van die stoele wat
sy help ontwerp het in hul reeks.
September 2018 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg 23Gardening
September
W
e’re planting …spring
flowering Cape daisies.
There are so many
colours, gardeners are
spoilt for choice, but we couldn’t
resist Serenity ‘Blushing Beauty’. As a
garden performer this Cape daisy (aka
Osteospermum) it is anything but shy;
its eye-catching blooms smother the
neat, compact plants which thrive in
the garden as well as in containers.
Plant in full sun in well composted
soil and water regularly. Once plants
are established, they need less water.
It pairs beautifully with Serenity ‘Blue
Eyed Beauty’.
Best for indoors … Ranunculus
‘Sprinkles’ is a pot ranunculus is that
is fuller sturdier and half the height
of garden ranunculus. The flowers are
large, brightly coloured; real show-
stoppers. Plants flourish in a cool
room indoors, at the front door, or on
the patio. They flower best if exposed
to sun or bright indoor light. Water
pots every third day, remove dead
blooms and fertilise with a liquid feed
to extend the flowering period.
Get the roses ready…for next
month’s big show
There’s a month to go before the
roses burst into bloom. To get the best
out of them, Ludwig’s advice is to wa-
ter deeply twice a week, fertilise with
Vigorosa in mid-September, and spray
with organic Ludwig’s Insect Spray to
keep pests away. To extend the flow-
ering period of hybrid tea roses, pinch
off 30% of new shoots. This strength-
ens the roots, encourages new leaves
and the pinched-off shoots will flower
later, which lengthens the flowering
period.
Visit www.ludwigsroses.co.za for more
information.
24 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg September 2018Garden tasks for spring
Spring has arrived, the garden is coming alive. Here are five gar-
den tasks to help the garden on its way.
• Boost spring flowering annuals with a liquid fertiliser like
Margaret Roberts Organic Supercharger and summer peren-
nials with Vigorosa.
• Water deeply once a week or twice if day temperatures start
to rise) and mulch beds to keep them moist.
• In warm, frost free areas, summer annuals like asters, mari-
golds, zinnias, bedding dahlias, nasturtium, phlox, portulaca,
Shirley poppy, lavatera, cosmos, cornflower, and cleome.
• There is still time to divide and replant clumps of perennials,
prune hydrangeas and a trim groundcovers.
• Water lawns once a week or every second week, fertilise with
5:1:5 if you didn’t do so in August and start mow regularly. To
encourage the lawn to establish deep roots, which makes it
more drought tolerant, set the blades high so that the grass
blades are a little longer than usual.
August 2018 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg 27The breathtaking view at Machado Stud.
Views that will take your
breath away The lodge has three trout dams where guests
can catch and release to their hearts’ content
I
f you are looking for a weekend away, as in the living areas, that come with the road less travelled by and reach the
somewhere that feels far from home a steady supply of wood. Indoor braai lodge from the Belfast/Dullstroom Road
but is right on your doorstep, Machado facilities, DSTV compatible tv’s, and fully via a dirt road that snakes through a
Stud is the place to go. equipped kitchens are just some of the mountainous wonder world (note that
Texr and photo’s: Jana Boshoff
Situated on a working farm, guests are facilities available. a 4x4 is strongly recommended for the
treated to good and proper farm-style The lodge has three trout dams gravel road).
hospitality, stripped of unnecessary fancy where guests can catch and release to During our visit we had John Hunter
shenanigans, framed by a breathtaking their hearts’ content. Bring along your from The Village Angler in Dullstroom
view. own tackle or visit The Village Angler in showing us the ropes when it comes to
Machado Stud Fly Fishing Lodge offers Dullstroom for expert advice. fly fishing. Fly fishing royalty Alison and
self-catering cottages, with the smallest Machado Stud Lodge is easily ac- Patrick O’Brien taught us how to tie the
accommodating two to four people and cessible from the N4, with the turnoff perfect fly. Alison O’Brien is 2017 Na-
the largest up to ten. Facilities include just after the Machado Toll Plaza on the tional Ladies Champion and also part of
fireplaces in some of the rooms, as well Schoemanskloof Road, or you can take the Commonwealth Fly Fishing team that
Husband and wife team Alison and Patrick
O’Brien work together to land a trout. The fly mimics a dragon fly.
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SeptemberNyari, the hostess and Ntombi Khoza (cook) who
made sure our bellies were full at the lodge.
John Hunter shows one of the
flies that mimics an insect.
Padded against the cold weather, Alison O’Brien shows off her catch.
partook in the Commonwealth Games area. Drizzling rain drove us back indoors
at the beginning of August. from the dam. As I came running, I
After spending some time with stepped all over the freshly mopped tiles
the O’Brien couple and Mr Hunter, it on the stoep of the house. I apologised
dawns on you that fly fishing is not profusely to the lady who watched me,
simply the act of catching a fish, it is mop in hand, as I scrambled to get out
all about slowing down, reading the of the rain.
environment and respecting nature. Instead of being irritated, she greeted
To catch the big one, you have to me with a warm smile, trumping the
get to know weather conditions. As Mr warmth from the fireplace inside.
Hunter explains, trout is very sensitive “Don’t worry my darling! You are wel-
to a change in weather conditions come!” she put me at ease whilst inviting
and will drop down to colder water for me inside.
optimal oxygen intake in low pressure Novatus Machekano, the farm
systems. A net to catch insects that live manager, was ready to take us on a
in and around the dam can give fisher- walkabout around the farm at the drop
men valuable information on what fly of a hat.
to use. In short, Machado Stud will give you
The ‘swish-swish’ sound made as good food, serenity you will struggle to
the fly line flies through the air, is hyp- find elsewhere and sincere hospitality by
notising and serves as a relaxation tool any one of the hospitality team, from the
that will compete with anything the marvellous cook to the friendly cleaner.
best yoga retreat can throw at you. Google them to get more information
During our visit a cold front hit the about the lodge.
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September 2018 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg 25Carina Franck
by
28 Get It eMalahleni • Middelburg September 2018Fancy a G&Tea weekend? Oh
my ... such a treat
Fancy a G&Tea weekend? Oh my ... such a treat
Your choice, when you’re heading for the Cape Winelands, is huge. Loads of really gorgeous
destinations tempt. But we’ve recently (and thankfully) discovered a new, utterly desirable,
boutique option ... The Light House Boutique Suites in Paarl. And to add to the attraction ...
G&T Weekends. Just. Pure. Bliss.
A
collaboration between The Light afternoon teas more tasty ... just ex- Cheese is hugely recommended, as is a
House Boutique Suites and traordinary. For someone with no formal wine tasting at Avondale and dinner at
Paarl’s award-winning distillery, training, Hendrik, together with his lovely the incredible Faber restaurant.
Wilderer Gin, these weekends team, dishes up the most perfect break- The Light House can sleep up to 10
include a participative live distillation ex- fasts imaginable ... and although they guests, with children over 12 years
perience, enjoying three or four different don’t offer dinners as a matter of course, welcome, but if you book exclusive use of
gin cocktails, a scrumptious full after- we’d advise you to beg ... it’s worth grov- the villa children of all ages are welcome.
noon tea and an informal light dinner. elling! If you’re there for a while, there are There are gin weekends planned for
But love gin as we do, it’s certainly not many excellent restaurants in the area. September (dependent on a minimum
the only reason to book into The Light For golfers, nearby courses include booking of three rooms or six people).
House. Pearl Valley at Val de Vie Estate (an award- Details: For rates and more info, contact
The historic town of Paarl is just a hop, winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf reservations on 021-863-4600 or www.
skip and jump away from Franschhoek Course) and the Paarl Golf Club at the thelighthouse.co.za
and Stellenbosch, and a short 45 minute Boschenmeer Golf Estate.
drive from Cape Town, so it really is an Those who aren’t heading out with
ideal base for those who’re wanting to clubs, can spend a lazy day on the sun
explore the area. terrace, with a dip in the swimming
Elegant, luxurious, comfortable, this pool if the sun’s out; for those with more
guest house has just five creatively- energy, there’s biking, trail hiking and
themed and seriously well-appointed horse riding.
suites - perfect if there’s a small group of And then there’s everything wonder-
you travelling together. ful to discover in the area ... the wine
The guest house is run by two farms, obviously, as well as family outings
designers - the hugely talented and like Butterfly World (the largest but-
oh-so-likable Darryl and Hendrik ... who terfly sanctuary in Africa and a magical
add exceptional experiences and special experience for children and adults),
touches that take this spot from a-place- the Crocodile Park and Lion Park, the
to-stay to OMG-I-want-to-live-here-for- Heritage Trail, with fascinating architec-
ever. The towels are fluffier, the bedtime tural details. Besides enjoying the wine
water-and-chocolates more stylish, the route, a visit to Spice Route and Fairview
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