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CONTENTS
WHY DON’T YOU ...
2 Pencil these events into your July diary
4 Read, listen and see
WISH LIST
6 Winter warmth winners
SOCIAL
8 Harties has talent
10 Basaarlekker
11 Kop-toe!
12 TYC awards
13 Juanita in Brits
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PEOPLE
14 Classic and timeless Arina de Witt
16 Koekedoor Gerrit van Dalen kook
in Hartbeespoort
18 Trixi Junge’s royal art
FASHION
20 Cover up
Layout
Renay Venter
Distribution
At selected outlets in Hartbeespoort,
Brits and surrounding areas
BEAUTY
22 Smoking hot
FOOD
National Sales
Shirley Frattaroli: National Sales Manager
083 633 6100
24 Warm and hearty
National Editor
Kym Argo kyma@caxton.co.za
26 Fireplaces: Fire it up!
Cover
LIFESTYLE
GARDENING
28 Brighten winter blues
TRAVEL
30 Bush luxury at its best
SPOIL
40 Winter garden beauty
Photographer:
Artery Photography & Design
Cell: 083 461 3584
Volume 4
Issue 9
JULY 2016
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A hot date!
Pencil these events into your July diary right now
Gee jou Hart …vir KerKorrel. In ‘n tyd van vergeetlike
Afrikaanse musiek in die 80’s het Ralph Rabie, oftewel Johannes
Kerkorrel, verrys, om te help om die mense van ons land se
bewussyn aan te wakker. Terwyl PW Botha sy vinger geswaai het,
het Kerkorrel onverskrokke voortgegaan en ‘n skatkis van musiek nagelaat,
van die satiriese Sit dit Af, tot die Stem van ‘n nuwe generasie en die ikoniese
Hillbrow. In Gee jou Hart vir Kerkorrel kom n klomp groot musikante
bymekaar om hulde te bring aan hierdie groot figuur. Die groep musikante
bestaan uit Kyle Grant (Adam), Elizca Coetzer, Ghapi, Nathan Smith, Marius
Marais, Leon van Zweel, Cobus Burger en Junior J Botha. Met dié lys professionele vakmeesters, gekombineer met die gehalte van Kerkorrel se musiek,
is hierdie ‘n vertoning wat nie misgeloop moet word nie.
Atterburyteater h/v Lynnwoodweg en Daventrystraat, Lynnwood, Pretoria, 20:00,
R160. 012 471 1700 vir meer inligting.
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They are lone wolves, one-man
bands, rugged individuals and
27-31 an island unto themselves. They
are solitary. When you mention
Johnny Cash, Cat Stevens, Rodriguez, Kris
Kristofferson, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel,
Rod Stewart, Van Morrison, Bryan Adams,
you know that you are travelling a solitary
musical journey! But it won’t just be them,
there will be more. Solitary SoulS is an
acoustic show with four guitars and four vomatHyS roetS het die afgelope paar
cals. The talented Johan Liebenberg, Marcus
jaar deeglik kennis gemaak met afskeid,
verlies en veranderings. Dit het hom geleer Thatcher, Jethro Butow and Kieran Renny
om aanpassings te maak en die lewe weer will take you down this road and guarantee
you an evening of superb music. So come
vierkant in die oë te kyk! Kom luister na sy
enjoy Walk the Line, Sugar Man, Brown Eyed
musiek met die boodskap oor hoe al
Girl, I Wonder, Bobby Mcgee, Wild World, Dancing in the Dark, Maggie May,
hierdie situasies uitdagings kan word wat
jou leer om alle versperrings in die lewe te Piano Man and many more. Musiekskuur @ Pretoria Barnyard Parkview Shopping
oorkom. Hy doen ‘n knap versameling van Centre, Moreleta Park 012 368 1555.
liedjies van sy CD, Rembrandt se Meisie
in die Maan, en natuurlik ook ‘n paar van
atmoSferic jazz
sy ou gunstelinge. Dit is liedjies wat nie
An afternoon of sultry,
net ten volle reg laat geskied aan sy stem
honeyed tones and
nie, maar ook ‘n skitterende voorbeeld
funky flair – a passionis van die land se beste liriekskrywers. ‘n
ate performance and musical
Nuwe vertoning, nuwe klanke, maar steeds
wizardry by this amazing Jazz trio.
Mathys! R150 (deure open 18:30, vertoning
Die Ou Pastorie, Skeerpoort. Bookbegin 20:00) Michelé, 079 341 3420 miings essential 012 207 1027.
chele@tarentaalteater.co.za.
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LuISTEr VIr LIEFDE
Een van Suid-Afrika se gewildste duetpare, Jay en Lianie May se nuwe duetalbum
met die bekende Johan Vorster en Ewald Coleske weer aan die stuur van sake,
beloof om net so suksesvol te wees soos hul vorige. Bonnie en Clyde se dubbelplatinumverkope was ‘n besliste aanduiding dat hul aanhangers gek is ook die twee
vriende se stemme saam. Jay en Lianie, wat ook elk ‘n suksesvolle solokunstenaar
uit eie reg is, het met Naweeklyfie die Ghoema vir Beste Liedjie in 2015 opgeraap.
Die liedjie maak ook weer sy verskyning op die 18-snit Vir Liefde. Die kenmerkende
Jay-en-Lianie-klank is steeds daar, maar daar is ook ‘n verrassing of twee in die mou.
Daar is Afrikaanse sowel as Engelse liedjies, van ritmiese sokkiemusiek tot ernstiger
liefdesballades en ‘n lekker 1970’s keurspel.
LISTEN LEMONADE
American superstar Beyonce’s sixth
studio album is also her second
“visual album”, following her 2013
record, and a concept album.
Lemonade was accompanied upon
its release by a one-hour film aired
on HBO. The album encompasses
a variety of genres including pop,
R&B, blues, rock, hip hop, soul,
funk, country, gospel, and rap. It
features guest vocals from James
Blake, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd
and Jack White. The album features
12 new songs. It is a conceptual
project based on every woman’s
journey of self-knowledge and
healing. It has been called a black
album, after many rumours about
husband JZ’s alleged infidelity. Said
one critic: “Lemonade wants you to
know the line has been crossed and
you’ve been offered a rare glimpse
to the other side. From the words of
Somali-British poet Warsan Shire, to
Serena Williams twerking, Lemonade
is a collection of experiences and
signifiers centred around black
womanhood. Specifically, Lemonade
looks at a version of black femininity
that is rooted in Southern traditions
and customs.”
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rEAD PrIVATE 12: THE GAMES
As the title suggests, this book is another
chapter in the life of Jack Morgan by renowned
author James Patterson, who has sold over 350
million books worldwide and currently holds the
Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York
Times best sellers. When the police can’t help you
and the press will destroy you, when you need
maximum force and maximum discretion, there’s
only one place to go - Private, the detective
agency of Jack Morgan that will get the job done,
even if they have to break a few rules to do it.
Two years ago, Jack was in Rio consulting on
security for the World Cup. The tournament went
without a hitch. Until a man died in one of the
executive hospitality suites during the final, and
the autopsy showed the cause to be a rare and
deadly virus. The story was kept from the media
to avoid causing panic, but Jack feared that the
death was no freak occurrence. Now the eyes
of the world are once again turned towards
Rio for the Olympic Games, and Jack is back
in Brazil’s beautiful capital. But before the
torch is lit, the threats come fast and furious
when Jack discovers that someone will stop
at nothing to sabotage the games. As the
opening ceremonies near, Jack must sprint
to the finish line to defuse a lethal plot set
in motion during the World Cup that could
decimate Rio, and turn the Olympics from
a worldwide celebration into a deadly
spectacle. (Penguin Random House)
Lees VReDIGeR
KyK twee GRaDe VaN MOORD
Dié nuwe Afrikaanse film herenig vir die eerste keer sedert
1989 die geliefde akteurs, Sandra Prinsloo en Marius
Weyers op die grootskerm! Sandra speel Aleksa Cloete, ‘n
bekende Kaapstadse sielkundige met ‘n topverkoperboek
wat haar intellektuele standpunt oor die liefde onderskryf,
alhoewel haar lang en gelukkige huwelik met Ben (Marius)
dit weerspreek. Hul enigste kind was gedwing om in sy
grootwordjare baie staat te maak op die liefde van sy
“tweede Ma”, die lojale huiswerker. Aleksa onderneem om
deel te wees van ‘n dokumentere realiteitsreeks waarin
daar gefokus word op haar terapeutiese werk onder vroue
wat liefde met pyn verwar en een van haar pasiënte, Tanya
stem in om die proefkonyn te wees. Ben kry ‘n massiewe
hartaanval en Tanya kom terselfdertyd by Aleksa se huis
aan met die nuus dat sy haar kêrel tydens ‘n geweldadige
argument vermoor het. Aleksa besef sy het Tanya se
emosionele toestand heeltemal onderskat en op dieselfde
tyd deel Ben ‘n belangrike besluit oor sy eie toekoms en lewe.
Soos wat die verhaal vorder word Aleksa geforseer om haar
eie integriteit te bevraagteken en ook haar bereidwilligheid
oor wat sy sal op offer vir die vir wie sy lief is. Shaleen
Surtie-Richards is van die ander gunstelingakteurs in die
rolverdeling en Gerrit Schoonhoven was die regisseur.
Winter is die ideale tyd
om in die bed op te krul
met ‘n lekkerleesboek.
As slim storielyne en
drama jou ding is,
bevat regsgeleerde
Dibi Breytenbach
se nuutste roman
al die elemente –
van plaasaanvalle,
vooroordeel en
verborge motiewe
tot grondgrypers.
Gekoesterde
raadgewer en
prokureur van ’n
skatryk suikerbaron,
Willem Maarschalk
se lewe is op vier
en veertig, ná ’n
egskeiding en
verhuising na ’n klein
dorpie in die Natalse platteland, rustig en relatief
ongekompliseerd. Tot dáárdie dag, wat hy uitgeroep
word na ’n koelbloedige moord op ’n onskuldige
meisie en gekonfronteer word deur ’n woedende skare
wat sinspeel daarop dat hulle die plaasmense vir die
moord verantwoordelik sal hou. Dan, daardie einste
nag nog, word die plaasmense wreed aangeval. Dit is
eenvoudig die verskriklikste dag van Willem se lewe.
Alle vingers wys na die politiek en dit neem nie lank vir
die plaaslike polisie om hulle verdagtes te identifiseer
nie. As regsgeleerde moet Maarschalk onpartydig
bly, maar hoe kan ’n mens onpartydig wees teen die
geweldige oormag van getuienis? Net toe Willem dink
dit kan nie erger nie, verander die saak drasties en
alles versleg. Bladsy na bladsy slurp Dibi jou dieper in
die hof se geheime, die polisie se ware omgee en by
tye onbeholpenheid, die haat van politiekery en die
noodsaak van mense om te behoort. (Lapa)
watch the DRessMaKeR
This 2015 Australian revenge comedy-drama based
on the best-selling novel by Rosalie Hamand set
in early 1950s in Australia, stars heavyweights
Judy Davis, Kate Winslett, Hugo Weaving and
Liam Hemsworth. The film explores the themes of
revenge and creativity. Kate plays a femme fatale in
the titular role. Myrtle “Tilly” Dunnage is a beautiful
and talented misfit, who, after many years working
as a dressmaker in exclusive Parisian fashion houses,
returns home to the tiny middle-of-nowhere town
of Dungatar to right the wrongs of the past. Not
only does Tilly have to reconcile with her ailing,
eccentric mother Molly, she unexpectedly falls in
love with the pure-hearted Teddy. Armed with her
sewing machine and incredible sense of style, she
transforms the women of the town and in so doing
gets sweet revenge on those who did her wrong.
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Winter warmth winners
Snuggle up with a cup of
Glühwein under a luxury throw
and grab the latest bestseller to
make the most of the coldest
month of the year.
WARM WAVES
Wave goodbye to
cold hands and arms
without hindering your
hand movements with
these cosy hand and
arm warmers R299
from Woolworths.
GOTTA
READ
There is nothing like a good book to
while away the winter nights under
a warm throw. ‘I Let You Go,’ by
Clare Mackintosh is the ultimate
page-turner. The shocking
psychological thriller follows
Jenna, who has retreated from
life after an unexpected family
tragedy. Although she hopes
for a new life and bright future,
Jenna learns she can’t escape her
past without deadly consequences.
You won’t be able to put down this
addictive read. R198 from Exclusive
Books.
FUREVER WARM
No cold will be able to get
under these beautiful Faux
fur throws. Available from
Ginger Jar, Hartbeespoort
from R1 900.
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GOODNESS IN A GLASS
Winter means it is time for an old trusted favourite to warm up the
insides. Spicy, flavourful Glühwein is packed with good stuff like
oranges and lemon, cinnamon, cloves and anise and, best of all, it’s
easy-peasy.
INGREDIENTS
• ½ orange, sliced
• ½ lemon, sliced
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2-3 cloves
• 1 star anise spice
• ¼ cup sugar
• 200 ml water
• 750 ml Merlot
• 2 tablespoons brandy to taste (optional)
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• In a large pot, combine the orange and lemon slices, cinnamon
stick, cloves, anise spice, sugar and water.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 5-10 minutes,
stirring to dissolve sugar.
• Once the sugar and spices have infused into the water, turn the
heat down to a low temperature and pour in the Merlot as well as
the brandy (if using) while stirring the mixture.
• Heat until steaming, then remove from heat. Do not boil the
Glühwein as this will result in the alcohol evaporating.
• Serve hot in mugs or glasses that have been preheated in warm
water (cold glasses will break) with lemon slices or cinnamon sticks
for decoration.
If there is leftover Glühwein after 1 hour of making it, remove the
orange and lemon slices so they do not impart a bitter taste. Store
any leftover Glühwein in a glass container at room temperature and
consume within two days.
HIP FOR DAD
The ideal gift for the dad and those
cold winter nights in front of the
fireplace is this wooden-textured
hip flask. R250 from Woolworths.
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Rebecca Ramokolo and Boitshako Mahosh
René and Chené Swart
Harties
has
talent
Harties Got Talent showcased the best of
local talent in the performing arts. The top 10
enthralled the audience and judging panel at the
final hosted by the Harties Aerial Cableway.
Sipho Nyalunga and Tebogo Kgobokoe
Winners Gudfellaz
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Cobus Burger and Meyrand Roux
Ingy Palmer
Janine Viljoen and Lizette
Saaiman
Gideon van Tonder and Belinda Walker
Kerry Goodyer, Monica and Chookie Brown
Franzina and Dylan Olivier
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Basaarlekker
Die Hervormde Kerk Schoemansdal se Bosveldbasaar het in
sonnige winterweer plaasgevind en daar is heerlik gekoop,
gekuier en musiek geluister.
Elsa en Alida Siebert
Kristin en Natasha de Swardt
Santie Breedt, Annalie Snyman en Susan Malan
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Jacques en Hanri Benadie
xxxxx
Juliet Benadie en Jaco Siebert
Kop-toe!
Laerskool Broederstroom se
ondersteunersklub (BOK) het ‘n ma-endogterdag met ‘n Mad Hatters-tema by
Green Leaves aangebied.
Annemarie en Anica Burger
Carike Loots, Esther Labuschagne
en Hantie Loots
Carien Avenant
Jonet en Elsa Wolmarans
Anname Wolmarans
Wiebke Holm
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TYC
awards
The Transvaal Yacht Club (TYC) held its
annual prizegiving at the club recently.
Members enjoyed a good social
afterwards.
Tony Money, Bernard van Rooyen and Fred Supple
Ron and Mary Gurnell
Helen and Steven Kruger
Shop 7, Safari Shopping Centre
Van Velden Str, Brits, 0250
012 - 252 0925/6
Rieta and Reinhold
Antweiler
Ralph and Robin Paterson
Shop 35, Brits Mall
Brits, 0250
012 - 250 0113
TRADING TIMES
Mondays - Fridays 08h00 - 20h00 Saturdays 08h00 - 19h00 Sundays & Public Holidays 08h00 - 18h00
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Juanita,Arod
en Charlize
in Brits
Musiekliefhebbers het in Junie op die
Brits Mall toegesak vir Galaxy Bingo se
musiekkonsert met Juanita du Plessis,
Charlize Berg en Arod.
Juanita du Plessis
Arod, Ilanka van der Merwe en Lizaan van Heyst
Erich Stapelberg,Charlize Berg en Zenda Potgieter
Foto’s: Martie van Bavel
Arod en aanhangers
Shop 100, Village Mall
Hartbeespoort, 0216
012 - 253 1105
086 241 6613
fharties@pnp.co.za
TRADING TIMES
Mondays - Saturdays
08h00 - 19h00
Sundays & Public Holidays
08h00 - 17h00
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Classic
Photos: Artery Photography & Design
timeless
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She has been dubbed South Africa’s answer to Edith Piaf and Nana Mouskouri. But after decades
on stage and many albums to her name, Arina de Witt of Hartbeespoort doesn’t have to sing
in anyone’s shadow anymore. Her warm, velvety voice spans three octaves and its rich timbre
makes it the ideal musical companion for winter.
I
ntensely private, it is a rare privilege
to interview Arina in her beautiful
waterfront home. “As a Karoo girl
small-town living suits me. I love the
anonymity and the mystery, being able
to fly under the radar. I take Chloe for a
walk in a ponytail and no makeup,” she
says while the adorable beagle insists
on being part of the interview.
Ever since Arina made her first stage
appearance at the age of five, she
knew that is where she belonged.
She studied drama at Stellenbosch
University.
Why not music? “The drama crowd
just looked like such an interesting
bunch, and singing is a performing art
too.” She continued classic vocal training
under Prof George van der Spuy.
After completing her studies she
lived in Windhoek in Namibia (then
South West Africa) for several years,
where she started doing cabaret shows,
sang opera, won a national music
competition and launched her career
in light music. It was also there that
she met legendary radio and television
personality Jan Spies.
Arina made her South African
television debut on the popular
programme Spies en Plessie with a song
by herself and Jan, Rietjiesfluit.
Her first CD was released in 1992, and
No Regrets, featuring several evergreen
romantic hits in French and English, in
1994. Since then she has released a new
album almost every two years, with
Timeless in 2014 her latest.
“It suits me that I have never been
part of the mainstream music scene. I
am not a songwriter and there are so
many beautiful, timeless classics that
resonate with my soul. Most of the
songs I perform are between 50 and 100
years old.” She sings in seven languages.
“There are so many beautiful,
timeless classics that resonate
with my soul”
Arina performs all over South Africa,
at corporate functions, ladies’ lunches
and charity events. She often combines
her shows with motivational speaking.
“My voice is such a blessing and gift
that has given me so much in my life. I
am very grateful and conscious of the
responsibility that comes with it.”
But everything isn’t always on a high
note. “I have fallen off and through
the stage – more than once - had my
bracelet caught on the back of my dress
for an entire song, forgotten my words,
lost my voice just before an important
show for VIPs, had my heel stuck in the
floorboards – you name it,” she laughs.
“I have learned that it is best to be
honest with your audience. Make a joke
– even at your own expense. The show
always has to go on!”
In a difficult economic climate
artists often have to create their own
opportunities. Arina is excited about
As Drome Vlerke Kry, a musical play
specially written for her and her good
friend, Hennie Smit, with which they will
be touring the country for the next
three years. It is the story of two worldfamous performers in an old age home
who reflect back on their lives in the
limelight over many decades and
love lost. Arina sings Edith Piaf, Maria
Callas, and Nana Mouskouri, among
others, which showcases the wide range
of her voice, her versatility in different
genres and timeless repertoire. She has
also joined forces with André Schwartz
for a programme of popular songs from
musicals, One Enchanted Evening.
Arina has been married to her varsity
sweetheart for many years. The couple
have a son and daughter who are both
married. They enjoy entertaining their
close circle at home and spending time
on the dam. Is there anything she is
not good at? “Cooking! I really have no
talent, but I do love food and eating!”
Follow Arina’s career via her Facebook
page or her soon to be relaunched
website, www.arina.co.za
WIN!! Stand a chance to win one of three Arina de Witt
CDs by entering online at www.hartbeespoort.getitonline.
co.za before 31 July 2016. (Ts and Cs apply)
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Foto: Errieda du Toit / Koekedoor
Koekedoor
kook in Hartbeespoort
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Met sy kleurvolle geblomde
hemde het Gerrit van Dalen
verlede jaar vinnig in kykers
se harte gekruip as een van
kykNET se top vier Koekedore. Sedert April vanjaar
is dié flambojante baasbakker ‘n Hartbeespoorter
en vele planne gaan nog
beslag kry in sy mooi
kombuis.
D
ie reuk van vars gebak wat
swaar in die lug hang laat
min twyfel dat ek by die regte
adres is toe ek Gerrit (59)
en sy lewensmaat se stylvolle huis
op ‘n sekuriteitslandgoed in Melodie
binnestap. Terwyl ons uit fyn porselein
tee drink en smul aan die smelt-indie-mond vyeskuimtert, vertel Gerrit
meer van die gewilde realiteitsbakkompetisie, sy toekomsplanne en sy
lewenspad tot hier.
Wat het dan skeefgeloop in die laaste
pylvak daar in die Koekedoorstoor
op Tulbach? “Koeksisters, wat soos
koekbroers
gelyk het!
Dit is iets
seweuur tot soms laataand. “Maar
dit was nietemin ‘n wonderlike
ervaring en ek het gewaardeerde
kosvriende gemaak. Ek het soveel
daardie vier weke geleer; oor bak,
oor myself, en oor ander mense. Dit
was goed vir my selfvertroue.”
Gerrit, die tweede jongste van
sewe kinders, het aan moedersknie
leer kook en bak. Sy ma, Tina, se
resepte is saam Koekedoor toe.
Na sy pa se siekte en dood kort
daarna moes Gerrit sy handelstudie
opskop. ‘n Loopbaan in die
bankwese het hom daarna regoor
die land vir verskeie bankgroepe
geneem. As gevolg van ernstige
hartprobleme moes hy vroeg aftree,
en hy en Hercules, reeds 15 jaar aan
sy sy en self ‘n baaskok, het hierna
‘n restaurant in Graaff-Reinet in die
Karoo geopen.
Sy gesondheid en die afstand
na goeie mediese sorg het die paar
Hermanus toe laat versit, waar hulle
etlike jare weer ‘n restaurant bedryf
het. Ten tye van Koekedoor het hulle
‘n restaurant in Stellenbosch besit. Toe
die plaas waarop die restaurant was,
verkoop is en Hercules se werk hom
Midrand toe verplaas, was dit weer tyd
om tentpenne op te trek. “Ons wou nie
in die stad woon nie. Hercules het al
voorheen hier gewoon en ek ‘n deel van
my grootwordjare in Rustenburg, so dit
voel soos volsirkel.
Ons bly reeds baie lekker hier,” sê
“Koekedoor was wonderlik en het my soveel
geleer; oor bak, oor myself, en oor ander mense. Dit was
wat ek toe-oë kan bak, maar daardie
dag het ek te min deeg gemaak om
behoorlik te kon vleg en my stroop
was te dik en koud. Al die deelnemers
is baasbakkers, maar die druk is erg,
hoor! Daar is heeltyd ‘n kamera in jou
gesig. Jy moet die horlosie dophou en
akkuraat bestanddele afmeet en vrae
beantwoord terwyl die kameraman
jou met ‘n valkoog dophou, want flops
maak goeie televisie,” vertel Gerrit.
Die dae op stel was lank; van soggens
goed vir my selfvertroue”
Gerrit, met wie se gesondheid dit
deesdae klopdisselboom gaan.
Op 40 het Gerrit begin naaldwerk
doen en verskeie bal- en bruidsrokke
het onder sy skeppende hande vorm
gekry, maar deesdae maak hy net sy
eie tafellinne, “presies soos ek dit wil
hê.” Eet in dié huishouding is altyd
‘n geleentheid, met ‘n mooi gedekte
tafel, fyn eetgerei en kerse.
Gerrit beplan nie om gou weer ‘n
restaurant te open nie. “‘Dis lang ure
en moeilik om goeie personeel te kry.”
Hy spits hom nou toe op markte; die
Harties Mark op die R511 Saterdae waar
hy sy heerlike koeke, terte en quiches
verkoop, en Sondae by die Cowhouse
Mark in Pretoria. “Ek het in die Kaap ook
verskeie markte gedoen en die ritme pas
my. Jy leer jou klante ken en wat werk en
wat nie.”
Maar wees gerus, die Koekedoor
het groot toekomsplanne. Een daarvan
is langtafels aan huis waar hy klein
groepies gaste op sy uitmuntende
kook-, bak- en onthaalvernuf sal
trakteer, en die ander is high teas,
kompleet met fyngebak en papierdun
komkommertoebroodjies waarvoor
Hartbeespoorters tans stad toe moet ry.
Sy trooskos? “’n Lekker lamskenkel,
maar ek is ook lief vir groente, veral
botterskorsie. Dis baie veelsydig.”
Volg Gerrit op sy Facebook-blad.
Gerrit het sy wortellkoek, wat groot lof
van die koskenner en Koekedoor-vervaardiger Errieda du Toit in sy oudisie
ontlok het, ‘n nuwe kinkel gegee. Hou
Kersfees in Julie met die heerlike, flatervrye
vrugtekoek. Kry die smullekker resep by
www.hartbeespoort.getitonline.co.za
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royal art
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Well-known potter Trixi
Junge wears many hats.
She is a kinesiologist, a
professional translator
who speaks four
languages, architectural
draughtsman,
businesswoman, but
most importantly a
potter who loves the
artistic side of herself.
A
t the foothills of the beautiful
Magliesberg, surrounded by
bush, it is easy to see where Trixi
Junge gets her inspiration from
for the earthy African wildlife-inspired
pottery she creates. Her works of art are
especially in demand in America and
the Far East and even princes wash their
hands in her unique basins.
Chatting in her natural garden
surrounded by dogs and an astounding
variety of wild birds, down-to-earth Trixi
talks about her much-loved hobby that
became a successful and demanding
business.
“My journey to this point has been
a very varied and interesting one.
Ceramics has always been a hobby
of mine, but I only turned it into a life
choice 15 years ago. As my parents
thought art was an unacceptable
career choice, I ended up studying
architectural draughting, followed by a
degree in translation. Throughout my
‘career life’, I found myself always drawn
back to pottery and ceramics,” she says.
“I opened a part-time teaching
studio many years ago while still
working as a translator and got caught
up in the continuous status struggle
between art and craft, between creating
something unique, and being able to
make a living off it.”
And then a lucky break made the
choice for her. Her husband Fritz heard
about a Saudi prince who was looking
for wash basins that feature African
wildlife. “Fritz almost forced me to
make maquettes. I was never into
painting so I did it with a scratching
technique. To my surprise the
prince loved it and ordered 20.
Suddenly my basins were being used
by royalty,” she laughs.
Trixi decided to quit her
job and do what she loved
best. “Someone suggested I
take my pottery to America
and I decided to exhibit
at the annual Safari Club
International Expo. It was
hard to get in and it took a
lot of hard work to finally get
there.” Since then she never
looked back. She exhibits at
the expo every year now and
regularly exports to America.
“I was lucky. I think I nailed the
genre quite nicely – wildlife that is
not a painting. And most important,
my creations are made to be used,
rather than just being decorative. I make
functional art like hand basins, sinks,
fruit bowls, vases, lidded jars, aroma
lamps, candle holders, salad bowls and
serving dishes. I am constantly looking
for new challenges within the confines
of the style and technique that I have
developed. Most of my work is
custom-designed,” she says.
“The method that I use on
my ceramics is a direct result
of my lack of confidence in
the use of colours, and my
love for textures: A wax resist
meets scrafitti technique. This
way allows me to experiment
with texture and monochrome
tones that provide depth. I
work exclusively in Stoneware
and my pieces are high fired, in
order to render a microwave- and
dishwasher-proof end product. I
value uniqueness and that is why I
do not use moulds.”
Every piece of Trixi’s pottery is hand
thrown and individually designed and
scratched. “ I have split my work into
my patterned ‘Trixi Originals’ and my
“Signature’ range, which consists of
once-off creations.
Because she lives a conscious, healthy
life, Trixi came upon the idea to bring
her craft together with her philosophy.
She designed and made a range of
health food equipment, like natural
pickling crocks, kombucha brewing
vessels, and a highly functional mortar
and pestle, among other things.
Besides her gallery in De Wildt she
recently also opened a pottery shop in
Hoedspruit.
“I feel strongly about the value
that artisans like myself has in our
communities and I believe that by
supporting local artisans, we take a
small step towards healing an economy
which is ruled by mass production and
cheap foreign imports.”
Visit her website www.trixijunge.com
and www.lixiware.co.za
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Collar tassel shawl
R 299 PnP Clothing
Tassle poncho
R399 Foschini
Cover up
Send the cold packing with functional, but pretty winter gear to
cover from head to toe. Choose from punchy ponchos and cosy
knits, to colourful scarves and sturdy and sassy boots.
Lace up boot R650
Truworths
Chunky Collar
Snood
R160 Woolworths
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Leather riding
boot R1 499
Woolworths
Fringe shoulder knit from R1 199
Woolworths
Over-sized scarf R399 Foschini
Wrap R399 Foschini
Tassel cowlneck
sweater R240
Pnp Clothing
Lovefur jumper R 530 Foschini
Over-sized scarf
R299 Foschini
Seamed knit cape R 999
Woolworths
Savannah boot R1899
Woolworths
July 16 Get It Hartbeespoort Brits 21
Smoking hot
4
Brush away the greys of winter with smokey and dramatic eyes, teamed with this season’s
hot-and-happening dark, pouty lips. To pull off this look, make sure you have a flawless
canvass to work on. We show you how...
THE SMOKY EYE
Start light and build intensity. To create the ultimate smokey
eye, apply a light eye shadow all over the lid. This base shade
will create a smooth surface for the darker colours to apply
evenly. Dust a medium shadow on the lower lid up to the
crease. Continue layering the medium shadow until you
get the desired intensity or apply a darker medium shadow
in the crease. Line. Apply eyeliner along the upper lashline,
making sure the line is thick enough to be visible when
your eyes are open. For added intensity and to blend the
look, apply dark shadow along the upper and lower lashlines.
Layer three to four coats of mascara for the ultimate full
lash effect.
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1. Maybelline violet vice
eyeshadow, R69.99, Clicks
2. Maybelline ashy wood
eyeshadow, R69.99, Clicks
3. L’Oreal color riche l’ombre
pure eyeshadow over the
taupe, R54.80, Clicks
4. Lancome grandiose mascara, R455, Woolworths
5. Smashbox photo op trio
eyeshadow, R360, Woolworths
6. L’Oreal super liner perfect slim
liquid eyeliner intense, R79.50, Clicks
ULTRA BRIGHT FOUNDATION
More chic and understated, a lighter
foundation with a seamless texture
and a tint of gloss, gives a hydrated and
translucent look, for a healthy aftersummer glow.
1. Clarins foundation ever lasting plus ivory
R385 Dis-Chem 2. Bobbi Brown long wear
even finsish foundation SPF 15 R495
www.bobbibrown.co.za
3. Max Factor skin luminizer foundation
golden 30 ml R245.95 Clicks
Bobbi Brown blotting papers R400
www.bobbibrown.co.za
Bobbi Brown lip balm
SPF 15 R240
www.bobbibrown.co.za
THE DARK POUT
Prep your lips by applying lip balm prior. Ensure your lips are smooth
and not dry and chapped before applying lip balm. Allow the lip balm to
penetrate the lip (ussually 5 - 10 minutes) and blot with a tissue. Define
with lip liner and concealer. Line your lip with liner that matches your
natural lip colour. To avoid constant reapplying start by applying a stain
in the colour you are trying to achieve. Apply it all over the lip and blot
off any access on a tissue. Dust a thin layer of translucent powder on top
to set it for even longer staying power. To keep colours bold and rich top
of the stain with a lipstick in a matching shade. Balance out rich lip colour
by keeping the rest of your makeup minimal and modern. Use a tinted
moisturiser to neutralise redness; brows should be groomed but natural
looking and sweep on a bit of blackest black mascara.
1. Smashbox blendable lip and cheek colour R320 2. Revlon just bitten balm stain,
Crush, R155, Woolworths 3. Revlon superlustrous blackcherry, R139, Dis-Chem
4. Bobbi Brown rich lip colour, crimson R315, www.bobbibrown.co.za
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Warm and hearty
We asked Chef Angelique from Café La Bonheur in Hartbeespoort to
share her favourite winter dishes with us. These recipes will take the
dreary out of winter and put the warmth right back in.
grilled chocolate french
toast with roasted figs and
rasberries
world
IngredIents
• 3eggs
• Halftspvanillapowder
• 150mlmilk
• 8slicesofciabatta
• 50gdarkchocolate,finelychopped
• Oilforfrying
• 6figscutinhalf
• 80gmixedberries(frozenorfresh)
• 4tbspbrownsugar
• 25mlwater
• Whippedcream
AVON Black Suede Touch, R260
from selected stores nation
wide. Details: 0860-1023-45
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steps
• Preheatovento180*C
• Placethefigsinasinglelayeronabaking
sheetandbakefor8–10minutesuntil
slightlybrowned
• Leavetocool
• Tomaketheberrysauce,placethe
berriesandsugarinapotovermedium
highheatandaddthewaterthenstir.
• Whenthewaterstartstosimmer,takeit
offtheheatandleaveaside.
• Cutaslitononesideoftheciabattaslice
and stuff with dark chocolate
• Heatoilinagrillpan.Dipthebread
lightlyintotheeggmixtureandthengrill
onbothsidesfor2-3minutesuntil
browned.
• Servewithwhippedcream,berriesand
figs
oven baked lamb shank served with
baby potatoes and veggies
It takes only a couple of minutes tp prepare – the oven takes care
of the rest. The lamb needs to cook until perfectly tender and
should drop off the bone.
IngredIents
• 4lambshanks
• 100mlcookingoil
• 2onionschopped
• 2clovesofgarlic,crushed
• 5mlsalt
• 2.5mlfreshlygroundblackpepper
• 5mlseasoningsalt
• 500mlhotmeatstock
• 200mldrywhitewine
• 240gsundriedtomatoes
• 10mlrosemary
steps
• Preheattheovento160*C
• Browntheshanksonbothsidesintheheatedcookingoilin
aheavybasedfryingpan.
• Addtheonionsandthegarlicandsaute.
• Seasonwithsalt,pepperseasoningsaltandrosemary
• Transferthemixturetoacasseroledishandaddtheheated
meatstock,wineandsundriestomatoes.
• Placethelidontopofthecasseroledishandroastfor3-4
hoursuntilthemeatistender.
• Servewithbabypotatoesandveggies.
pears poached with cranberries,
cinnamon and sweet rose wine
Craving more? Visit www.hartbeespoort.getitonline.co.za for the delicious Roasted Tomato and
Cherizo butternut soup.
IngredIents
• 4largeforellepears
• 120gcastersugar
• 500mlcranberryjuice
• 500mlsweetrosewine
• 2cinnamonquills
steps
• Addthecranberryjuice,sweetrosewine,caster
sugar,frozencranberriesandcinnamonquillstoa
casseroleandbringtoboil.
• Reducetheheatsothattheliquidissimmeringand
stiruntilthesugariscompletelydissolved.
• Peelthepearsandaddtothepot.Replacethelid
andoncetheliquidhasreturnedintoasimmer
removethelid.
• Cookthepearsfor1hour,turningafter20minutes
untilthefruitiscookedthroughandtender.
• Removethepearsandsetaside
• Bringtheliquidtoaboilandcookfor5to10
minutesuntilsyrupy
• Strainandreserve.
• Placepearsonadessertplateandspoonoversome
ofthesyrup.
• Serveimmediately.
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Fire it up!
Once the cold sets in everyone rushes to get some warmth in their bones. Nothing says
winter quite like a cosy crackling fire. We asked three Hartbeespoort businessmen what
their ideal night in front of the fireplace looks like.
Stef van Vuuren, Stef’s Table
Winter would definitely not be winter without a fire in the fireplace.
Without fail our fire burns in winter; it is the ideal companion. The
scene is set with a glass of good quality red wine in hand, and soul
foods – a hearty soup, oxtail or a bredie to warm the insides, while the
fire does the rest. Add good company and life is bliss.
Viv Rossouw, Dros Hartbeespoort
As I spend the majority of my time in the restaurant, it
is also my home from home. A fire just adds a certain
ambience and creates a relaxed and cosy atmosphere.
Warming up in front of the fire helps me unwind and get
rid of the stress of the day. My food of choice is a hearty
plate of pork ribs, washed down with a glass (or two!) of
a good quality dry red wine.
Paul Kruger, Hartiwood Films
Nothing beats bushveld television. Our family love to relax
in front of the fireplace in winter. An essential component
of a proper open fire is good quality wood. I only buy wood
from reputable and ethical sources. We usually start making
the fire around five in the afternoon, and BisiBean coffee,
pizza, biltong and blue cheese are non-negotiable items on
the menu. With Johnny Cash or Radio Kalahari Orkes in the
background, the scene is set for the perfect night in.
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Winter tipples
Compiled and written by: Kym Argo. Photographer: Melissa Huneberg
Now that Jack Frost has arrived, bringing with him cooler days and chilly
nights, we look to warm comforts. A crackling fire, a round of runny Brie, a
ripe fig, maybe some 80 per cent chocolate … and something spectacular to
drink. Here’s the pick of our favourite winter wines.
Appealing sweet,
with a spicy, nut
and plum red
fruit bouquet.
L’Ormarins LBV
2005 has a rich
mouthful, packed
with Christmas
pudding, roasted
hazelnuts and
pecans as well
as lovely dried
orange rind.
Around R165.
Robertson Winery
Constitution Road
Shiraz 2012 – all deep
purple colour, with rich
aromas of ripe plum
and blackberries, spice
notes and a hint of
dark chocolate – has
a voluptuous, velvety
palate. Serve with a
herb-crusted rack of
lamb or a hearty venison
casserole. Around R180.
Pierre Jourdan Ratafia, one of Haute
Cabrière’s iconic blends, is a classic, fortified
aperitif. Packed with rich honey flavours, this
is gloriously served at the start of a meal or
at the end, when it perfectly complements
cheese or decadent desserts. R79.
Muratie’s popular
Cape Vintage
pays homage
to the estate’s
legendary Ben
Prins, winemaker at
Muratie from 1957
until 1987. Muratie
Ben Prins Cape
Vintage 2011 is
all plum cake and
mulberry fruit and
is brilliant with
game dishes
and mature
artisanal
cheeses.
Around
R175.
With its intense ruby red colour, Plaisir De
Merle 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon is a pleasing,
full bodied wine redolent of red berries with
deliciously soft tannins and a sweet vanilla oak
finish. It’ll complement all red meat dishes, and
will mature well for 10 years or more. R180.
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Brighten
winter blues
July is usually the coldest month of the year, but beautiful
winter blooms will bring a splash of colour to your garden
right when you need it most.
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G
et rid of your winter blues
by planting cheery pansies,
snapdragons, English
daisies, tulips, irises, lilies,
orchids, gladiolus, daffodil, camellia,
azalea, dahlia, lavender, cornflower
and more from early fall through
late winter. They’ll overwinter, filling
your borders, containers, and pocket
gardens with months of flower power.
And no garden should be without
calendulas at this time of year; it
guarantees a burst of sunshine when
the weather fails you!
Look for sturdy seedlings with good
leaf colour.
Ensure that the ground is covered
with a layer of mulch, old newspaper, or
straw to protect it from frost in the very
cold areas.
Mulch over the tops of beds planted
with spring-flowering bulbs and see
that the soil does not become too dry.
When watering always do so later
in the morning when the ground has
warmed up. Avoid watering in the
afternoon.
Don’t overwater your plants in
winter. Most pot plants go into a state
of semi-dormancy in winter, so a
good watering once every 10 days is
sufficient.
Sow early crops of hardy vegetables
and herbs such as radishes, beetroot,
spinach, lettuce, parsley and garlic
chives in seed trays in a greenhouse
or tunnel in light and airy conditions.
Check out the seed racks at your
favourite garden centre – there’s often
an exciting new variety of a favourite
old vegetable to be found.
In warmer and frost-free areas
peas, cauliflower, cabbage and root
vegetables can be planted.
Make sure your bird feeder is wellstocked – there’s not much food around
in the garden for birds in the winter
months.
Asiatic lilies are available for planting
now. These tall, beauties add height to
borders and, in pots, stylish elegance to
the patio or balcony garden.
Look out for early flowering
perennials like Osteospermum daisies,
pelargoniums, wallflowers and diascias.
Aloe hedgehog, Aloe ferrox and Aloe
speciosa, sweetpeas, poinsettias and
calliandra are all flowering now. Plant
Aquilegias now for a beautiful spring
show.
PRUNING FRUIT TREES
balanced tree with an open centre.
Always cut cleanly, just above a good
strong bud pointing in the direction in
which it is desired the branch should
grow.
PRUNING ROSES
Pruning of rose trees follows much the
same lines.
1
Cut out all dead, weakly and badly
placed wood, then cut back the
remaining stems, to a good outwardpointing bud. The harder you cut back
the more vigorous the resultant growth
will be.
2
Prune a weakly-growing tree
severely, to encourage more robust
growth, prune a moderately stronggrower more lightly, and just trim back
unripe wood and preserve balance
in those roses which show a natural
tendency to grow strongly.
INDOOR PLANTS
Pruning of rose trees follows much
the same lines.
Indoor plants will not require
much water now and this
should only be given when the
surface of the soil really begins
to look dry. Most of the foliage
plants grown in pots make little
growth at this season, which is
the resting period. Keep them
out of draughts, and clean
them. Sponge the leaves over
once a week with tepid water,
and when you water them at
the roots use water of the same
temperature as the room.
Primulas, cyclamen and
cinerarias, now either in bloom
or making their flower buds, will
respond well to a little feeding
once a week, and these, will
require rather more water than
the plants which are more or
less dormant.
Begonias bloom constantly and
you can get varieties with either
single or double flowers.
African Violets are great
favourites. Be especially careful
how you water these, and don’t
get moisture on the foliage.
Steel butterfly pot plant
decoration R59.99 from Sittigs
Another good flowering plant is
the Kalanchoe, whilst geraniums
make first-class winter-flowering
plants on a sunny windowsill.
The pruning of fruit trees takes
precedence over everything this
month. There are two reasons to prune.
One is to shape, and the other to keep
the tree free from dead wood.
1
Cut all that centre stuff out first
by pruning it hard back to two or
three buds from the branch from which
it sprang. This will leave a little spur,
which is just what you want, for those
spurs will develop fruit buds for next
season.
2
Now cut back the other lateral
shoots similarly. Those long leaders
will remain, and these can now be cut
back to about one-third their length.
The final result should be a nicely
Bird feeder R85 from Sittigs
Sow delicious slab of seed from
R69 www.yuppiechef.com
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Bushatluxury
its best
A
nts in your pants and ready for
a real bush experience within
three hours’ drive?
Then best you make
your way to the Waterberg region
in Limpopo and book in at the Ant
Collection.
Comprising Ant’s Nest and Ant’s
Hill, the classic and spacious stone and
thatch homes are situated on a 12 500
acres private game reserve of pristine
Waterberg bushveld in the Vaalwater
district, which boasts 12 ecological
zones - from open grassy plains to
savannah bushveld.
This diverse topography enables
the reserve to naturally sustain over
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40 species of game; including giraffe,
sable and Roan antelope, buffalo,
nyala, gemsbok, kudu, Livingstone
eland, blue wildebeest, red hartebeest,
zebra, bushbuck, mountain reedbuck,
waterbuck, and blesbuck, to name but
a few. Bird watchers should also flock to
the area for the well over 300 species of
resident and migrant birds.
This vast array of experiences are
usually not offered in one spot, and
best of all, Ants is extremely familyfriendly. Both lodges have facilities
ideal for kids, such as the heated
swimming pool, a trampoline, sand pits,
badmintonand volley ball court as well
as a selection of toys and books.
Why Waterberg?
The Waterberg’s charismatic
beauty and bio diversity covers
14 500 square km and has been
recognised worldwide as a World
Biosphere reserve by Unesco; the
only savannah biosphere in the
world. Its size is equivalent to 80%
of the Kruger National Park and
approximately 70% has already been
designated a conservation area
and home to the Big 5 and more.
The Waterberg is immensely rich in
cultural, archaeological and biological
diversity and has a fascinating history.
It has been inhabited for at least 2 000
years, with the earliest people being
the San Bushmen. There are numerous
archaeological sites and bushman
paintings showing evidence of these
hunter gatherers.
What to do?
You will need plenty of time to give
each of the activities a try. There are the
obligatory game drives, guided walks
or walking safaris, pony rides, bug and
spoor walks, learning how to become
a ranger, horse riding lessons, fishing,
horseriding safaris, snake and reptile
talks and handling, swimming with the
horses, mountain biking, archery, rhino
tracking, Big 5 game drives and night
sky safaris. Both Ant’s Nest and Ant’s Hill
offer game viewing in the African bush
– from horseback.
For the more relaxed-inclined, there
is a heated pool to lounge around. Or
how about a relaxing half or full body
massage to rub away all the city stress?
Take a walk on the wild side on foot
with a guide for an informative and
interactive bush experience, of things
that often go unnoticed in a game
vehicle or on horseback.
There is also a library and curio shop
on the premises, or take an excursion
in and around the Waterberg, such
as a tour of Bushman paintings and
Iron Age Sites as well as stunning river
walks and picnics.
Cookin’ cuisine
Taking safaris and bundu bashing
takes its toll and you need good grub
to sustain you for all the activities you
are going to pack in. Ants’ chefs are
known for their fusion of scrumptious
home cooking and fine dining. Choose
from lunch laid out in the bush, dinner
around a fire in the boma or next to
the pool, breakfast on the deck or
under a tree in the garden or arrange
a private dinner. And don’t forget
the high-tea prior to the afternoon
game viewing. The chefs cater for
all dietary requirements as well as
simple children’s menus. Ants boasts
a comprehensive wine list and wine
tastings are also offered regularly.
Fare enough
One way to spoil a good breakaway
is to get a loaded bill at the end of
your stay with all the ‘extras’ you didn’t
realise weren’t part of the package.
At Ants, the daily rate, from R2 750
per adult, includes all local drinks
(soft drinks, spirits, beers and house
wines), horse riding, game drives and
night drives, game walks and walking
safaris, mountain biking, rhino tracking,
campouts, fishing, bug walks, the snake
and reptile handling, and bush lunches
and sundowners.
Romancing the stone
The Waterberg with its spectacular
views is the perfect wedding venue
and its secludedness makes it the
ideal honeymoon destination. Think
romantic private dinners, bush lunches,
sundowners, candle-lit baths and the
opportunity to have your own private
safari guide. Get married on the top of a
mountain or under a shady Acacia tree.
For the more traditionally inclined
there is a pretty thatched church
designed by Sir Herbert Baker in 1914
in the middle of the bush, close to the
reserve.
Bookings and information
T: 083 287 2885 • 087 820 7233
reservations@waterberg.net
www.waterberg.net/ants-hill/
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UNITS AVAILABLE
CONTACT LORRAINE COMPAAN
083 628 4909 • 012 253 2996
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SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE
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Buying / Selling
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when buying or servicing your Audi or Volkswagen.
www.hatfieldgroup.co.za 0872357973 0765963882
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Hartbeespoort
Snake & Animal Park
Operating from Hartbeespoort Snake & Animal Park
Snake & Seal Shows
on weekends, Public Holidays &
School Holidays - 12h00 & 15h00
Open daily from 08h00
We offer educational tours at the Park as well as
educational visits to venues outside the Park,
Snake Awareness Lectures and Courses at the
Park and Venues outside the Park.
Conference Venue available.
Bookings:012 253 1162 | www.hsap.co.za
S25˚43'45.50" E27˚51'30.90"
• Pleasure Boat Cruises
• Speed Boat Cruises
• Speed Boat Rentals
• Water Toys
- Tube Rides
- Wake Snake
SAMSA
SOUTH AFRICAN
MARITIME SAFETY AUTHORITY
We also cater for all functions, eg.
Weddings • Parties • Conferences
Bookings:012 253 2616 | 082 652 3140
www.hartieswatersports.co.za
Our vessels
and skippers
are SAMSA
registered
Boats/Vessels
do not
operate on
Mondays
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IFAFI APTEEK ARRIE NEL
Like us on the Arrie Nel Group and
VOTE for your favourite
Tel: 012 259 1616
Faks: 012 259 1669
R
Winkel No. 1 Silverside Centre,
Ou Wapad Straat, Ifafi
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Share
the
Warmth
This Winter
The season for steaming
mugs , crisp mornings
and cosy weekends away
is here
This winter, keep warm
with a mug of hot
chocolate in front of a
toasty fire while taking
in the sights and sounds
of our beautiful
surroundings
www.amanzingwe.co.za | info@amanzingwe.co.za
012 205 8600
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TUESDAY CHICKEN
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WACKY
WACKY WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY PRAWN SPECIAL
r150
THUNDER
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750G SPECIAL
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Craft Beer
Brewery & Bistro
0723692309
www.chameleonbrewhouse.co.za • brewmaster@chameleonbrewhouse.co.za
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Terms & Conditions Apply - While stocks last
ALL SEPCIALS FROM 12:00 • NO SHARING OR TAKE AWAYS
OPEN SUNDAY 9AM FOR BREAKFAST
MON-SAT: 11am - 10pm (012) 253 1011
Opposite Snake Park • www.squiresonthedam.co.za
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ASCOT DIET CLINIC
PERSONAL SERVICE GUARANTEES
BETTER RESULTS
Download our app. Ascot Diet in your app store
R500 per chalet
Unbelievable results within the first week
Mid-Week Tariff (Sunday Evening to Friday morning)
Our aim is to help overweight people lose weight using
our natural products and homeopathic injections.
Our products include:
appetite suppressants, vitamins, diuretics and various
metabolism accelerators prescribed at different
times during the diet program.
Hundreds of references from clients who
lost 25 - 40kg with our diet.
During your first visit we will determine
how much weight you have to lose and keep
record of your loss throughout the program.
Remember, you lose the weight you want to with
our support for the full duration of your course.
Head office: 16 Fagan Street, Randhart, Alberton Tel: 011 026 4852
Cell: 083 611 2534 (Paul) • www.ascot-diet-clinic.co.za
Sleeps up to 4 people x 1 chalets x 1 nights
Clinics :
Weekend Tariff (Friday Evening to Sunday morning)
R850 per chalet
Sleeps up to 4 people x 1 chalets x 1 nights
• Polokwane: Rina: 081 590 8233
• Northcliff: Janita: 083 415 8824
• Equestria: Karlien: 079 500 7266
• Randfontein: Marinda:
083 357 0845
• Roodepoort: Julie: 073 756 6580/
084 551 2212
• Secunda: Dr Roux: 082 898 7733
• Honeydew / Muldersdrif:
Susan: 084 999 3598
• Heidelberg: Jackie: 083 695 6309
• Tzaneen: Minette /
Leoni: 079 396 7830
• Fochville: Elmarie: 083 469 7098
• Mulbarton: Nomvula: 082 889 7054
• Rustenburg: Janine: 083 395 2554
• Mondeor: Thabea: 071 875 0481
NH005805
Tracy 072 204 6559 | info@kumbaganagamelodge.co.za
www.kumbaganagamelodge.co.za
• Ruimsig: Analize: 082 689 2906
• Sandton: Carla: 082 447 6760
• Faerie Glen: Lenay: 082 332 1539
• Kempton Park: Nicole:
079 129 0154
• Greenside: Ada: 082 353 3355
• Aspen Hills: Paula: 082 876 8284
• Bloemfontein: Judy: 083 484 6545
• The Reeds: Mariaan: 082 569 6567
• Germiston: Alana: 083 307 3771
• Krugersdorp: Retha: 076 993 0689
• Boksburg: Dominique:
083 703 5806
• Randburg (President Ridge): Mia:
072 939 8717
• Wonderboom / Brits /
Hartbeespoortdam:
Nicolette: 083 714 2870
• Sunninghill: Janine: 084 250 0556
• Raslouw Glen Pretoria:
Marinda: 082 497 0331
• Sebokeng: Mamiki: 072 972 4032
• Nelspruit: Elmarie: 072 422 7212
• Bedfordview: Licia: 082 977 1279
• Brakpan: Janine: 072 120 0541
• Meyersdal: Mandy: 082 579 5152
• Richard Bay: Nadia: 079 511 3267
• Lonehill: Beverly / Vanessa:
082 813 9539
• Lynnwood Pretoria: Matthew:
082 887 8331
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Wednesdays* & Sundays
Kids Eat FREE!
Your choice of any Pizza or Pasta from the Kids’ Menu.
Ts & Cs apply. Available all day. Only valid for kids 12 years and younger. Two kids per adult ordering a Main Meal. No takeaways.
Cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion. Excludes Breakfast and Subs. *On Wednesdays for a limited time only.
The visuals are for descriptive purposes and
meals served could vary.
9205P
Panarottis Village Mall Tel: 012 253 2699
www.panarottis.co.za
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Spoil
July
Winter garden beauty
If you are a plant lover, do not miss The Aloe Farm’s ALOE FESTIVAL
in Hartbeespoort, on until 10 July. This winter, The Aloe Farm owner
and botanist Andy de Wet’s exhibition at this breeding nursery
on the Old Rustenburg Road between Hartbeespoort and Brits
is a spectacle of colour. The aloe gardens have become a famous
attraction in the area that draws visitors and gardeners from far and
wide to admire the gardens, photograph the plants and birds, and
to purchase cultivars. De Wet is doing superb
work in the breeding of aloes and his new
Want to own one
cultivars are stunning. With a master’s degree
of these gorgeous aloes?
in botany De Wet has a proven track record
One lucky reader will be ab
in plant breeding. He is best known for his
boast a spectacular Aloe le to
Char
aloe varieties like the floriferous miniature
his/her garden. Simply go les in
to
Aloe “Hedgehog” and Aloe “Peri Peri” as
hartbeespoort.getitonline.c www.
o.za and
well as the famous bi-colour flowering Aloe
complete the entry form
before
“Charles”, and the yellow-flowering Aloe
31 July 2016.
(Ts and Cs apply)
“Egoli”.
www.thealoefarm.co.za
40 Get It Hartbeespoort Brits July 16
012 258 9909
012 253 9910
012 258 9904
for the best pizza in town
3 Tours daily: 8.00am 10.00am 2.00pm (7 days a week)
Tel: 012 258 0423 / 258 0332
012 258 9908
• 250 Seater Hero’s Restaurant at the base station
Hours may be extended over weekends to allow for sunset views, and private
functions at night. (Visit our website for extended seasonal times)