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From the Editor’s in pursuit of the breathtaking winelands

PUBLISHING EDITOR Ronald Nair SALES DIRECTOR Cindy Nair PHOTOGRAPHERS Joe Dreyer Abri Kruger Joannette Kruger Inecke De Kock Andre Van Niekerk WEBSITE DESIGN Cellvation Media SALES Liza Schreuder MEDIA Reon Siyaya CONTRIBUTORS Helette & Samantha Du Toit Mia Russell, Maggie Follet

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eading Legacy is the celebration of various individuals and brands that has consistently pioneered, thus creating a phenomenal footprint within their sphere of influence. Journey with us to some behind the scenes interviews, breathtaking locations, culinary experts and fashion aficionados creating the latest Issue Leading Legacy This issue has allowed us to stretch considerably, yet excited to know that this, once a blank canvas has now become the latest issue to the Affluence Magazine.

With each Affluence publication we promise to uphold the standard of authentic individuality through the content of each issue. Never to duplicate yet stay within the parameters of our monthly theme.

Ronald Nair Editor in Chief

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Contents

Interview with Marius Van Der Merwe

24 The Legacy of Happiness

04 Featured House SAOTA - Chaning the Face of Design

Interview with Lebonheur Croc

48 How to Overcome Digital Burnout

18 Featured Getaways Birkenhead House Hotel

Interview with Dion Chan

64 Featured Wine

54 Desire to Inspire

96 Kings of the Kitchen

56 Lasting Legacy

100 Perfect Pairing

With KLUK CGDT

The Genesis of The Rola Group

Beyerskloof

Reuben Invites Series

Chef Craig Cormack & Bertus Basson

70 Legacy Photographers Interviews with the famous foursome

74 Extreme Makeover Competition Paying it Forward

82 Perfecting Beauty Isa Carstens

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hink svelte sophistication, breathtaking design and cool, classy, contemporary-chic style and Stefan Antoni immediately comes to mind.

Creating pieces of architectural art that ooze pure glamour – some of which can only be described as ethereal – Stefan Antoni has changed the face of design, as we know it.

Driven by the dynamic combination of Stefan Antoni, Philip Olmesdahl, Greg Truen and Phillippe Fouché, SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects has taken architecture and design to new heights.

With strong roots in South Africa and a well-known reputation on the international scene, in fact now over 80% of their business is worldwide, SAOTA capitalises on a unique understanding of an ever-evolving industry to offer expert services to the corporate, institutional, commercial and residential marketplace.

An innovative and dedicated approach to the execution of projects, both internationally and locally, have won the firm numerous awards and commendations from some of the most respected institutions worldwide and made SAOTA a globally sought-after brand.

Energetic, dynamic and extraordinarily talented,

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Stefan Antoni takes the helm at SAOTA, founding the firm in the late eighties and growing from strength to strength ever to since. His love for design was borne, when as a child, he had a magical encounter in a huge cathedral under construction and knew then he wanted to be an architect. On completion of his Bachelor of Architecture degree at the University of Cape Town in 1985 (which he passed with a first class pass), he went on to set up Stefan Antoni Architects , the architectural practice which is known today as SAOTA - Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects.

“In the eighties, the architecture scene was very flat.

I was totally naïve and enthusiastic, but always had little private jobs on the go – an alteration here and an addition there – and I built up clients that way,” says Antoni.

“Since then, the architecture industry has developed incredibly and become much more competitive. Clients are better informed and the Internet exposes us to what is happening in the world, so it has become an international playing field as opposed to in the eighties, where we only worked locally.”

Sharing his passion for design and architecture are senior partners / Directors, Philip Olmesdahl, Greg

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Truen and Phillippe Fouché, who each bring their own knowledge, expertise and flair to the business.

After graduating from the University of Natal in 1995, Philip moved to Cape Town and began working for Stefan Antoni Architects in the same year. Superb organisational skills, exceptional design and excellent management abilities saw him moving quickly through the ranks and he was made partner in 2002, with a key role in running the business.

Greg Truen completed a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Natal in 1991 and practised in Durban joining Stefan Antoni Architects as a Project Architect in 1995. Three years later, he was made partner, where his interest in current affairs and creative innovation continue to contribute towards the success of the firm.

On completion of a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Pretoria in 2001, Phillippe gained extensive experience in institutional, educational, residential, and urban design projects, before joining the SAOTA team as a Project Architect in 2008. With a strong interest in vernacular design, sustainability and a responsive design approach, Phillippe’s forté is to explore unique solutions that both meet the client’s requirements and fit into the context as a whole.

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revamp of a popular bar called the Fireman’s Arms to the breath-taking behemoth homes of Fresnaye and Clifton, the firm also has a number of international masterpieces to boot, including Zilwa by the Banyan Trees, Sushi, Popenguine and Sinndia by Baobabs and a few very sculptural villas in Switzerland.

Inspired by Jean Nouvel, who is always coming up with great new ideas, Antoni strives to create ‘timeless works of great spaces, simplicity and the least amount of fuss to make a great and powerful statement, even if it is an understated one’.

When asked what he thought contributed towards being a Leading Legacy Brand, Antoni feels that one needs to be distinctive.

“People must be able to identify work that is being produced is something a little bit special or exceptional. To me, it’s all about building a community or family of people that feel like they belong to something special.”

This principle echoes throughout the firm’s 110-strong workforce. Merging their passion and enthusiasm for design and creative expertise, they are able to tackle challenges head-on and produce the exceptional work we see.

“We are all architects,” says Antoni, “we split the projects up between ourselves and are all involved in design. Philip and Greg oversee the two main teams consisting of project leaders and teams that see projects through from inception to completion.”

“Everyone who joins our company is passionate about design and in this way, we grow each other. We challenge each other to be better and drive our love of design to greater heights. In this way, it’s not a job really, it’s our passion and we live and breathe it.”

Nearly three decades of architecture and design have produced a company portfolio that would be hardpressed to beat. From their very first design project – a

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Smeg: redefining architecture in domestic appliances What makes Smeg truly unique is their revolutionary view of domestic appliances as working pieces of art.

This marriage of form and function is evident in Smeg’s collaboration with leading architects. Design visionaries such as Guido Canali, Renzo Piano and Mario Bellini have all breathed life into Smeg appliances, sculpting architectural masterpieces for kitchens all over the world. Each of these experts has contributed succinctly to the Smeg way – Technology with Style – creating luxury distinctive appliances that express unique style by perfectly combining design, superior performance and attention to detail.

The elegance of these creations is perfectly complimented by ergonomics and performance, using the latest developments in technology to craft appliances that are truly ground-breaking and environmentally sustainable.

Smeg kitchen solutions are the epitome of design, ergonomics and functionality, allowing people to fall in love with their kitchens over and over again.

The Smeg headquarters designed by Guido Canali

Focusing on Guido Canali Guido Canali is a modern architect. His architecture, never boastful, welcomes nature, buildings where the protagonist is the environment and not the author, places where people can work well, a space where light is central. Canali remains a true architect even when he puts his designer’s hat on, engaging with the creation of serial objects, however small and linked to daily life. The handle designed by Canali for Smeg for the first time in 1988 is a bold statement. Its form imprints in our unconscious and categorize its origin even before we see the six circles and the four characters that compose the famous trademark. And yet, that small object is a very refined movable architecture: a formal note, a relief that enhances the ‘graphic’ of the glass and steel facades where it stands out. Nevertheless, the collaboration between Smeg and Guido Canali is not focused on developing products, it’s a relationship that goes even further and that resulted in the creation of Smeg’s headquarters. The structure has, in fact, been heralded as a true icon of innovation in Italian architectural design. Winning different prizes as an example of Bio-architecture it also featured at the International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world. Designed with a shared vision to truly enhance the relationship of the building with nature, it is a synthesis of architectural beliefs and care and concern for local environs and people who live near the site. With over 65 years of expertise and a devout passion for design excellence that is both timeless and responsible, Smeg remains synonymous with the unrivalled luxury and performance expressed in exclusive and outstanding creations and encapsulated in its trademark, “Tecnologia che arreda” – Technology with Style.

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Timeless design. Made to be efficient.

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Interiors Globally LOCAL DESIGNER GOES GLOBAL INTERIORS BY M Interiors WRITTEN BY Maggie Follet

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n July of 2012, Cape Town-based company, M-Interiors, tweeted, The sprawling, soaring World Trade Centre in Abuja has been described as, “Nigeria’s premier address for retail, office space and residential …

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an island of prestige and privacy, poised to become the most discerning destination of power and sophistication in Africa.” But, while others may be daunted by the sheer scale and exacting nature of the task – being commissioned by the Churchgate Group, Nigeria to design the décor for the luxury landmark complex is

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actually all in a day’s work for Van der Merwe, who founded M-Interiors in 1995 – and has since expanded his repertoire to include consulting services, interior design, project management and complete turnkey interior solutions, not to mention creating bespoke designer furniture for high-society clients.

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Now – almost two decades later – the impressive M-Interiors design portfolio ranges from exclusive residential dwellings, to hotels, exclusive lodges and corporate buildings the world over – and the inimitable Marius van der Merwe stamp can be found in upmarket suburbs and coastal resorts throughout South Africa, Affluence Magazine

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from Bishopscourt Plettenberg Bay – as well as in Florida, USA; Estepona, Spain; the UK; Sardinia; Greece; Italy, and the Nigerian cities of Abuja and Lagos … and every M-Interiors project, regardless of scale, reflects the same restrained elegance that has become his trademark: interiors are clean and linear, merging with architectural and natural landscapes, in a subtle – often gently quirky – interplay of colour and texture that is minimalist, but far from sterile.

Although Marius’ regular overseas contracts enable him to keep abreast of international style trends, his interior designs favour a look of timeless sophistication that transcends fickle, transient fashion fads.

Recipients of worldwide acclaim in the rarified arena of interior décorating, M-Interiors have been featured in numerous top local and international design and decor publications, including Habitat; VISI; Tatler and Home Owner.

Earlier this year, Van der Merwe’s own beautiful, stylish Camps Bay home, which he shares with the financial director & partner, Chris Steyn, was featured on the long-running, popular lifestyle magazine-programme, Top Billing – which allowed South African TV viewers a glimpse into the signature flair and impeccable personal taste this gifted local designer has lavished on his own private space.

Now acknowledged as a luminary in his field, the suave, accomplished, global design icon of today is assuredly a far cry from the little boy who admits to having practised his fledgling interior design skills, by rearranging his parent’s lounge furniture after church on Sundays!

The M-Interiors showroom at located Shop no. 2, media quarter 47 somerset road, de waterkant Tel +27 21 418 3158 Website: www.m-interiors.co.za

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The Birkenhead House is an elegant and luxurious boutique hotel with million-dollar views Written By: Mia Russell

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Spectacularly situated in South Africa’s mecca for whale watching, the Birkenhead House is an elegant and luxurious boutique hotel with million-dollar views. Beachcomber-chic meets contemporary cool in an artful blend of style and opulence throughout the hotel. Add to that a laid-back, relaxed ambiance, an exquisite fusion of local and international cuisine and outstanding service and you have an award-winning mix in this stylish seaside retreat.

Named after the British troop ship that sank in Walker Bay in 1852, the Birkenhead Hotel basks above the azure waters of the rugged Cape Coast in Hermanus, with breath-taking views over Walker Bay and easy access to the ivory white sands of the region’s two best

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beaches. Tastefully designed for luxurious comfort, the hotel offers beautifully appointed suites with sumptuous furnishings, ornate antiques, and magnificent ocean or mountain views. Intimate en-suite bathrooms are havens of tranquillity with deep Victorian bathtubs, large walk-in showers, and deluxe bespoke toiletries, while modern amenities abound, with air-conditioning, digital televisions, DVD players and wireless Internet for added convenience.

Resting adjacent to the hotel is the Birkenhead Villa, a modern and unpretentious private six-bedroomed villa for larger groups and families. Designed to maximise the magnificent ocean views, spacious, open-plan living spaces surround a sheltered outdoor garden and Affluence Magazine

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pool area, while cool, clean minimalist lines house elegant, contemporary interiors in natural accents that reflect the surrounding landscape. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors invite in the view and a manicured garden and pool area are perfect for entertaining.

Elegantly furnished guest rooms enjoy wonderful vistas with private balconies and spacious en-suite bathrooms.

King-sized beds can be converted into twins if required and under-floor heating offers warmth and comfort in winter. Complimentary mini-bars are available in each room and original South African artworks will delight art-lovers. Designed for absolute relaxation, luxurious en suite bathrooms with large baths and walk-in showers accompany each room with sleek finishes and deluxe toiletries.

A beautifully manicured garden and pool area at both the hotel and villa offer ample space to relax and soak up the views. Sleek sun loungers beckon sun-worshippers, while

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contemporary outdoor sofas, tables and chairs create chic entertaining areas. A shimmering swimming pool and elegant umbrellas offer cool respite from the heat of the day. Birkenhead House offers an exquisite fusion of local and international cuisine, ranging from modern African Cuisine and fresh Cape seafood, to traditional French fare and strong Asian and Italian flavours. Scents of warm, freshly baked bread and muffins will coax you from your bed for a scrumptious continental breakfast, or lunch lightly on fresh salads, homemade sandwiches, and wraps by the sparkling pool listening to the waves crash on the rocks below.

For dinner, savour seasonal delights from the ever-changing dinner menu in the tranquil ambience of the candlelit dining room or in the privacy of your elegant suite. Unwind in the luxurious spa, with pampering massages and reflexology treatments, soak up the sun by the infinity pool or toast the rosy hues of a spectacular

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African sunset after a day by the sea. Take in the incredible views of endless white beaches and the tumultuous Indian Ocean with an energising hike along the rugged cliff-tops above Hermanus and remember to keep an eye out for Southern Right Whales, who visit these shores during spring.

The quaint fishing village of Hermanus has long attracted visitors to its shores to watch Southern Right whales gather in the bay, however the little town has much more offer. The surrounding natural beauty of the Overberg Mountains and pristine white beaches makes for amazing hiking trails along the mountains and coast; a plethora markets, boutiques and galleries are the perfect place to take a stroll and fresh, local ingredients create superlative cuisine.

Discover the history of the village with a visit to the Old Harbour Museum or take a scenic hike along the cliff tops of the Fernkloof Nature Reserve. Take an

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unforgettable trip to Dyer Island or go shark-cage diving with Great White Sharks in the indigo waters of the Indian Ocean. Rent a bike and explore the historical fishing village at your own pace or head out for an invigorating hike along the rugged cliff-tops amidst the cry of seagulls and the crashing of waves.

Spend a day on one of the magnificent beaches of Voëlklip, (‘bird rock’ in Afrikaans) or Kamma Bay, which are ideal for safe swimming, or the beautiful Grotto Bay, which is one of the country’s finest beaches.

Birkenhead House │ 119 11th Street, Voelklip, Hermanus │ Telephone: +27 (0) 28 314 8000 Fax: +27 (0) 28 314 8015 │ www.birkenheadhouse.com │info@birkenheadhouse.com

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Happiness Legacy of

A piece of Crocodile Heaven called home

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Le Bonheur owner, Rachel Elizabeth Van Zyl (also known as Auntie Rice to friends & family) & General Manager, Graham Moss enjoying a leisurely stroll through the popular Crocodile farm’s beautiful rose garden.

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The Nile crocodile is a resident reptile in many of South Africa’s game reserves, but no longer roams free in the country Le Bonheur offers an interesting insight, unrivalled views and safe interactions with this fascinating creature.

The Cape’s Winelands offer more than just world-renowned, award-winning wines and spectacular scenery - tucked away amongst the rolling vineyards in the tiny hamlet of Simondium is the Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm. Home to over 1,000 Nile crocodiles, plenty of babies. Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm is a wonderful way to spend a day with the family, learning more about the ancient Nile crocodile and enjoying the picturesque surroundings. The Nile crocodile is a resident reptile in many of South Africa’s game reserves, but no longer roams free in the country, so Le Bonheur offers an interesting insight, unrivalled views and safe interactions with this fascinating creature.

Run by the same family for generations, the farm’s French name translates to ‘happiness’, which is jokingly described by passionate tour guide Stephan Braun as being so because, “everyone is happy when they come back alive from the croc pond.” While this might ring true, the real joy behind a visit to this fascinating farm is the chance to experience something uniquely different just a scaly tail’s length from home.

Owner of the farm, Rachel Elizabeth Van Zyl (known to the family, locals & frequent visitors as aunt Rice) tells the story of the farm’s humble beginnings.

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“I was one of twelve children in a large family that moved around a lot. We lived all over the country, including Namibia and finally came to settle in Paarl. I had a love of teaching, so went to Stellenbosch University to study an education degree and got a teaching post in Gouda, where my boyfriend had a farm.”

After getting married and living in Gouda for a while, their farm was bought out by a huge conglomerate from Natal and they decided to move on, finding a charming piece of land that was once part of an old wine farm in Babylonstoren. And the rest they say, is history…

“It was a wonderful piece of land – 43 hectares of good farming land, orgrinally used for wine farm, then converted into a fruit & olive, finally decided to turn it into a crocodile farm. My husband fell in love with the idea of breeding and farming crocodiles after visiting his brother in Johannesburg and that was that!”

The first crocodiles arrived on the farm in 1986 from Natal and were introduced to their new home.

“I have to admit I was scared of them at first, but my husband loved them! We had a scary experience once, when we were

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moving one of the crocodiles into another pen and it turned and bit my son, but luckily it wasn’t a fully grown crocodile and he survived the bite!”

However, there were a few challenges to overcome with introducing and breeding crocodiles in the Cape. Being cold-blooded creatures, the Cape winters would prove too cold for crocodiles to breed and stunted their development, making their growth rate very slow. After a few years of trial and error, they decided to open another farm in Mpumalanga (Transvaal) to breed the crocodiles, as the weather was warmer and more conducive to breeding, which is where all the breeding for the farm take place today.

“All of our crocodiles are bred up north due to the warmer weather and better breeding conditions, and the farm down here in the Cape is merely for tourism purposes – for people to come and visit, experience and learn more about these magnificent and beautiful creatures.”

Guided tours take visitors over open dams along a series of ramp ways where the toothy grins and jagged backs of the crocodiles can safely be viewed in their natural environment, against the backdrop of the magnificent Cape Winelands surrounds. Deceptively cute baby crocs can be held and touched by volunteering visitors and during the summer months, live feeding frenzies of these fresh water carnivores can be viewed in awe.

ants that bask in the sun, Le Bonheur is much more than just a crocodile farm. The farm is a CITES registered breeder and tanner of the African Nile crocodile with a working, on-site tannery that produces a range of crocodile products from one of the world’s most sought after exotic leathers. A resident retail outlet offers an extensive range of Nile crocodile leather product, such as designer belts, wallets, handbags and furniture made from all colours of this magnificent hide, and a lovely waterfront restaurant serves a full day breakfast and an interesting menu of crocodile meat dishes, including their famous homemade croc pie.

The well-stocked dam teems with bass and tilapia and offers catch and release fishing during the day. Enjoy a pre-booked picnic basket with wine, cheeses, meats and more to enjoy on the waterside greens on the lawns while the family tries their hand at catching and releasing the resident fish.

“Seeing crocs is one thing, but it’s not every day you get to hold one,” says Stephan. “Children can go home and proudly tell their friends that they touched a crocodile – they don’t have to mention how small it was.”

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Set amidst the rolling hills and indigenous fynbos of the Western Cape’s famous Garden Route, the malaria-free Gondwana Game Reserve offers an intimate and luxurious African safari experience. Holding the distinction of being the only fynbos reserve in the world that is home to free-roaming Big Five game, as well as endangered species like the Cape mountain zebra and

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black harrier, this exclusive reserve is set on 11,000-hectares of breath-taking beauty with endless mountain views and green rolling hills blanketed in colourful fynbos. A symphony of style, bushveld architecture and the beauty of nature merge to form the unique and eye-catching Xhosa-styled Kwena Lodge, which offers luxurious accommodation in the form of

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authentic, thatched beehive huts with deluxe amenities.

Spacious, open-plan suites are tastefully furnished and have clay pot fireplaces, deep baths, skylights for stargazing and private patios commanding spectacular views. Relax in the privacy of your own suite or enjoy the comfortable, interactive living spaces of the camp as a whole. An elegant lounge and bar are connected with

the surrounding wilderness and large sliding doors and windows flood the contemporary-modern interiors with natural light. A large infinity pool is the perfect place to unwind after a safari and soak up the views, while Gondwana’s spa offers pampering massage and body treatments using the luxurious Africology product range, which makes use of South Africa’s indigenous plants.

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“This exclusive reserve is set on 11,000-hectares of breath-taking beauty with endless mountain views and green rolling hills blanketed in colourful fynbos.”

Dine alfresco-style under the stars around the roaring fire as you listen to the sounds of the African night around you.

Larger families and groups can enjoy the seclusion of a luxury private bush villa on the reserve, which offer spacious, open-plan living, and incredible views.

Situated within a vast, safe area, which is fenced for freedom of movement and inhabited with plains game, the elegant Afro-chic bush villas offer multiple room options, tastefully designed living spaces that flow out expansive decks with breath-taking views, and modern amenities for absolute comfort.

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Expect superb cuisine from the kitchens of the nearby Lehele Lodge, where you will be treated to culinary creations made from homegrown, organic produce, free-range game, and herbs from the lodge’s own kitchen garden. From fortifying treats on early morning game drives to sumptuous breakfasts, languid lunches and indulgent dinners, expert chefs will produce delectable delights that will leave you wanting more. Enjoy fine dining in the elegant camp dining room or dine alfresco-style under a starry African sky around the traditional boma campfire.

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The lodge also boasts a well-stocked library, as well as an expansive outdoor area featuring an infinity swimming pool overlooking Gondwana’s beautiful valleys – perfect for post-safari evening sundowners.

Gondwana’s ideal locale will allow you to enjoy a plethora of exhilarating activities on and around the reserve. Track the Big Five with experienced guides on morning and afternoon game drives or experience the wilderness by night on a spotlit night drive. Get up close and personal with nature on guided bush walks led by experienced rangers and trackers or enjoy horseback safaris, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and bird watching in the reserve’s protected area.

Venture further afield for a game of golf on one of the championship golf courses at Pinnacle Point, Pezula, Oubaai and Fancourt or explore the myriad of charming coastal towns along the Garden Route that offer

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stunning swimming and surfing beaches, local vineyards, and many adventure sports such as deep sea fishing, shark cage diving, and paragliding.

Gondwana Private Game Reserve is accessibly situated 25 minutes outside the bustling coastal town of Mossel Bay and a mere four hours’ drive from Cape Town. George Domestic Airport is only a 45-minute drive from the game reserve (transfers provided) with daily flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town International airports.Gondwana Private Game Reserve Heuningkip Farm, R327, Mossel Bay, 6500 Tel: +27 (0) 21 5550807 Mobile: +27 (0) 74 582 4861 www.gondwanagr.co.za reservations@gondwanagr.co.za Skype: gondwanareserve

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The Glen’s Hidden Gem Camps Bay Retreat and Private Nature Reserve

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“The five-star Camps Bay Retreat, set on four acres of lush green nature reserve, is an opulent and tranquil sanctuary for the soul. Set within a fouracre estate, a mountain meditation pool, thickets of indigenous trees and splashing waterfalls and streams make it a peaceful paradise.”

Resting on the wooded slopes of Lion’s Head and overlooking the exclusive seaside suburb of Camps Bay beach, the five-star Camps Bay Retreat is an opulent and tranquil sanctuary for the soul. Set on four acres of lush green nature reserve, a mountain pool, thickets of indigenous trees and splashing waterfalls and streams make it a peaceful paradise.

A select choice of luxurious accommodation options are offered, from the elegant Earl’s Dyke Manor, the contemporaryDeck House, or the deluxe Villa. The Deck House and The Villa are surrounded by the natural beauty of trees and mountains and have breath-taking

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views of theTwelve Apostles Mountain Range and Atlantic Ocean, while the Earl’s Dyke Manor elegant, yet opulent, and superbly comfortable.

Suites are exquisitely furnished in contemporary-chic décor and exude a tranquil elegance and charm.

Spacious en-suite bathrooms offer havens of serenity in which to escape with deep-sunken baths and walk-in rain showers,while modern amenities abound, including climatecontrol, satellite television, wireless Internet and fullystocked, personal minibars.

Dining is an unforgettable experience at Camps Bay

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Retreat where their fine dining restaurant in the original manor house serves a daily menu of gourmet fare for breakfast, lunch anddinner. Gourmet dishes are paired with celebratedwines from the region, best experienced as a candlelit, three-course affairs. Warm, elegantly furnished interiors and an open fireplace create a cosy ambiance, while the sound of crashing waves from the Atlantic Ocean below adds a magical touch.

The estate offers guests special features and facilities such as a private tennis court, access to a fully equipped gym, organised hiking and nature trails and three magnificent swimming pools with breath-taking views of the Twelve Apostles mountain range and the Atlantic Ocean. An exclusive spa and wellness centre offers indulgent body treatments, massages and unique nature baths,tucked away on a wooden deck veiled in natural surroundings.

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Magnificently situated on the edge of the Atlantic at the foot of the Twelve Apostles Mountains, Camps Bay is one of Cape Town’s premier tourist destinations. A palm tree-lined beachfront, trendy cafés filled with beautiful people and a laid-back village feel make this sea-side locale a glamorous piece of heaven. Join the locals inenjoying the sublime sunsets with cosy picnic supperson the beach or relax at one of the cosmopolitan sidewalk cafés and watch the world go by. Head to the V&A Waterfront for some retail therapy or take a memorable drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive for some of the most beautiful views in the world.

Camps Bay Retreat 7 Chilworth Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005 Telephone: +27 (0)21 437 8300 / (0)21 437 9706 Fax: +27 (0) 21 438 0485 / (0)21 438 4433

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HyperChrome Ceramic Touch Dual Timer

Travel at the Touch of A Finger

Rado’s hero for 2014 showcases the brand’s pioneering spirit, as well as its material mastery and technological innovation. The Rado HyperChrome Ceramic Touch Dual Timer won’t only meet all of your expectations, but will go above and beyond what you thought was possible for a ceramic timepiece.

Ceramic touch technology returns in five new models of the HyperChrome family. With a main dial displaying the time where you are now and

the small dial at 6 o’clock showing the second time zone, this is a watch made for globetrotters. The main time display is set by activating the watch using sensors at the top of the case, the small dial using the ones at the bottom. By sliding your finger along the left hand side of the case you can make hours fly by and on the right hand side the minutes. The minutes on the two time zones are synchronised to guarantee accuracy and both minute hands will move during time setting on the main dial.

As seasoned travellers know well, 15 minutes is the smallest difference between world time zones and the quartz movement in this new Rado watch makes changing this interval super simple as well as ultra quick. Technology has made possible what cannot be achieved with a mechanical watch: a 15 minute leap forward or back across time zones.

The first time zone is displayed on the main dial. The second time zone is displayed on the small dial at 6 o’clock. Activation is always a two-step process to avoid any unwanted changes in time setting.

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For the person who travels this is the perfect timepiece. Lightweight, hypoallergenic and scratch-resistant it can stay on your wrist whatever you have planned. In full high-tech ceramic you won’t even need to take it off to get through airport security.

Need to change the second time zone to the main display as you cross time zones?

No problem. The touch technology of this timepiece enables you to touch the ceramiccase at 9 and 3 o’clock simultaneously and watch time fly as the Rado magic swaps the times on the dials. Slim, streamlined and featuring the now famous Rado monobloc case construction, the new Rado HyperChrome Ceramic Touch Dual Timer is the perfect package for the breakthrough technology which sits inside the case.

It’s a complication that’s simple to use and doesn’t need a crown.

Rado HyperChrome Ceramic Touch Dual Timer is the perfect package for the breakthrough technology which sits inside the case.

Presented in matt black with rose gold coloured details and a stylish leather strap, shiny white for a dashing dose of flamboyant style, polished black on a ceramic bracelet, ground-breaking shiny cool grey with rose gold coloured details or matt cool grey with rhodium details there’s a model guaranteed to go with your travel wardrobe. The Rado HyperChrome Ceramic Touch Dual Timer: it won’t slow you down and you’ll never lose your cool.

It’s a complication that’s simple to use and doesn’t need a crown.

This watch has no crown. It is activated and the time is set by touch only. The high-tech ceramic case has 6 sensors and the two sides of the case are the active touch zones. This watch has a 2nd Time Zone function, which is synchronised with the main one.

The first time zone is displayed on the main dial. The second time zone is displayed on the small dial at 6 o’clock. Activation is always a two-step process to avoid any unwanted changes in time setting.

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HOW TO OVERCOME

DIGITAL BURN Written By: Mia Russell Photography By: Vivid Blue

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Innovator, Creative Thinker,Design Consultant & Visionary Extraordinaire

Dion Chang is regard as one of South Africa’s top trend analysts and social commentators. Always one step ahead of the trend, Dion is the owner of Flux Trends, a trends analysis firm that specialises in tracking shifting social dynamics and understanding consumer mind-set.

With over 15 years of experience in the magazine industry, which gave him constant exposure to the ever-changing relationship between brands, consumers and the communication channels that bind them, Dion now uses a global perspective to source new ideas, gauge the zeitgeist and identify cutting-edge trends and focusses on translating global trends to ensure relevance for South African business.

Heading into its tenth successful year of business, Dion’s company Flux Trends has gone from strength to strength.

Started as an agency for forecasting trends in the market, distilling and editing the barrage of information that surrounds us on a daily basis and predict upcoming changes and trends.

“Flux Trends distils the barrage of information that is hurled at us in the digital era. We identify and analyse macro trends (everything from politics, religion, youth culture, media, entertainment and technology) that influence social dynamics and therefore, our business interactions.”

“We package this information into digestible chunks, allowing small or corporate companies to assess the

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current landscape and formulate new, forward thinking, marketing, branding and business strategies,” says Dion.

The company is also responsible for launching the ground-breaking Flux Trend Review, an annual review that deciphers the upcoming trends for the year and shape the way we live, work and consume.

One of these startling new trends is that of ‘digital burnout’. Burnout is described as ‘the condition of someone who has become very physically and emotionally tired after doing a difficult job for a long time’, while ‘digital burnout’ stems from living in two parallel worlds – that of the present and physical existence and that of the virtual and digital existence.

On top of living out a physical life of work and play, we add to that the virtual world of digital, which is fast taking up precious time that should be spent unwinding and relaxing. With ‘fast’ being the operative word, nothing in the digital world happens slowly, which is what ultimately makes us feel that life seems fly by faster and faster every year, thus causing a mental and physical breakdown and finally, burnout.

“This ‘always on, always connected’ lifestyle is what is fuelling digital burnout. It has rewired our brains to be on a permanent multi-tasking mode,” says Chang.

“Just watch people at an airport, or any place where they are required to wait for any length of time: they

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will no doubt, be locked into their mobile devices.

No one simply stares into space anymore.”

Living in two worlds means double the amount of work – whether it is physical or mental and, not surprisingly, this type of burnout is on the rise.

“We now essentially work the equivalent of 24 months in 12, and because it stems from our virtual existence, we don’t see it coming, with potentially devastating results.”

Which is why Change believes a mid-year break is crucial.

“A mid-year break is the answer to coping. Some are snatching an odd long weekend away, and bush breaks are becoming more popular because of their non-digital nature. When someone takes a mid-year break or long weekend, it is no longer seen as an indulgence, as it might have been five years ago. In a digital age, a mid-year holiday is now a necessity, and ‘digital detox’ the new buzzword.”

However, once there, the road back from digital burnout can be a long one. Once you are hit, a fortnight’s holiday won’t help, and Chang warns that even a three-to six-month break might not restore you to digital wellness.

“It takes some people three years to recover and five years before they feel happy again.”

While prevention is better than cure, this might be easier said than done in today’s world. Thus, the interesting new movement known as the ‘Modern Mindfulness Movement’ is helping people to stay present. An ancient technique used by Buddhists for thousands of years, this non-spiritual and non-religious meditation practice is ironically becoming ‘an essential life skill in the digital age’.

“One of the most popular mindfulness exercises is eating a single raisin, in 6 slow steps: from observing it (as you would if you were an alien visitor), to smelling it, feeling its contours, rolling it in your mouth and then only biting and tasting it.

For many this sounds absurd, but for those who have tried it, will tell you how surprisingly difficult it has become to focus on a single task. It is the lost art of omni-tasking,” With a unique ability to see the world from a different perspective and gauge trends ahead of the curve, as well as an innate ability to question and shift an audience’s perspective, Dion is in great demand, with corporate companies turning to him as a brand consultant and specialist activator. Dion currently writes a trend column for City Press and contributes to various print publications and online portals as a freelance journalist and social commentator.

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Sante Hotel & Spa Nestled in Cape Town’s famous Winelands, Sante Hotel and Spa is the escape each and every one deserves.

This beautiful establishment has had visitors from all corners of the globe-most of whom return each year to re-live their wondrous memories made at the hotel.

Sante Hotel and Spa is an unprecedented establishmentÂŹ catering to those who seek pure relaxation and those who want to reconnect with their minds, bodies and souls.

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The Hotel is also home to the prestigious Bakwena Day and Deluxe Spas which has fast become the most popular relaxation destinations in the area.

With spectacular views of the wine lands and the Paarl Mountain Range, Sante Hotel and Spa is an establishment over-flowing with absolute opulence.

This summer, why not spoil your loved ones and most importantly yourself with a holiday with an absolute difference.

Bookings for the December to January period is currently open.

Please visit www.santehotel.co.za for more information.

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ADVANCING Aesthetic Technologies Summer is almost here and it’s time to start thinking about your skin. Conveniently located across the country, Skin Renewal Clinics offer a full range of medical anti-ageing treatments including injectables, dermal fillers, laser hair removal, facial rejuvenation and skin resurfacing. Managed by professional doctors who are experienced in cosmetic and aesthetic medicine and anti-ageing treatments, as well as teams of qualified and experienced nurses and therapists, you can be assured that your skin is in good hands!

Founded by Dr Maureen Allem in 2005, after working in the cosmetic and aesthetic medicine industry for several years, the specialist aesthetic centre was started as a result of the advances in aesthetic technologies, which provided alternatives to the more traditional surgical procedures that had been practised for the preceding decades. The development of the new laser, light, radio frequency and ultrasound technologies specifically provided a cost effective means to improve the quality of the skin and also treat a wide range of skin and body conditions and the Skin Renewal Clinics have grown in leaps and bounds ever since.

In an ever-continuing quest to provide the latest, best and most dependable new technologies, Skin Renewal launched the new Body Renewal and Health Renewal brands in 2009 and 2013, respectively, in response to a high level of demand for body related services and treatments. Specialising in body contouring, spider vein removal, laser hair removal and other body related treatments, Body Renewal concentrates on body treatments and services, while Health Renewal specialises in medical weight loss, neutraceuticals, bio identical hormone replacement and the general improvement of the quality of life through healthy living.

Give your skin a kick start this summer and head to your nearest Skin Renewal Clinic for a professional evaluation of your skin’s needs.

Question & Answer with Dr Maureen Allem You were one of the first to give clients an alternative to lengthy and expensive procedures, but how was the “injectable” concept received by the public?

I’ve had great clients from the start, and some of my very first clients still come to me for treatments. I suppose it’s like anything – there are those who believe and then there are those who don’t. As a whole though, South Africans are definitely more conservative than the rest of the world.

Where did the idea and passion come from, did you always want to be a Cosmetic Dr.?

I qualified as a medical doctor in 1987 and after 10 years in the conventional medical profession, where I ran a medical ward in a provincial hospital, I made a move into the executive health field for 7 years, where I did annual medicals and life-style assessments for top executives nationally.

Through my involvement in my patient’s life-style choices, I became more and more interested in aesthetics and in particular in the non-invasive treatments to rejuvenate the face and body.

I travelled to Belgium in 2002 to train with Dr Koen de Boulle, who is considered a top injector in Europe.

I started an aesthetic practice doing Botulinum Toxin (such as Botox and Dysport) and dermal filler treatments for patients.

I continued to stay abreast of this dynamic and fast moving field, as I still do today. I’ve worked with some inspiring specialists in the field from whom I’ve learnt a lot. I’ve also been fortunate to train others, which kept me on my toes.

The drive to expand the clinic from the one to a franchise if we can call it that, was this in your vision for yourself or how did it come about?

As demand for non-invasive treatments grew, the business gradually grew too. Today, we offer anti-ageing, non-invasive treatments for the face and body. But more importantly, we promote general well-being and health for our clients. We encourage our patients to find out where a problem stems from, as apposed to just treating a symptom.

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I now have a team of doctors working with me in the 17 branches of Skin, Body and Health Renewal.

(Also, just for the record, a medical business can’t be franchised according to South African law. The Skin, Body & Health Renewal clinics are all privately owned.)

Being a Mother, what challenges were you faced as many Mom’s out there want to start a business but the thought overwhelms them.

Looking back, I realize that I didn’t set enough boundaries. We spoil our kids too much trying to overcompensate, but the fact is, we don’t do them any favours by doing that.

What challenges did the first Skin Renewal face as an Aesthetic Clinic and how were they overcome?

At the earlier stages of the business, there was no real training available here. It took a great deal of effort to educate myself in this field, and still continue to do so today.

As training options back then were very limited in this field, I took educating myself very seriously, hence the decision to train with Dr. Koen in Belguim.

Since the very early days I took every opportuntiy to read articles and attend conferences that could possibly benefit me, and still spend a lot of time researhing today, to ensure that we stay abreast of this very dynamic industry.

Do you feel more and more South Africans are becoming receptive to the treatments offered and the clinics?

More and more South African clients are becoming receptive to the treatments and the clinics, but South African consumers are much more conservative than in the States and Europe. In comparison to the American market, only 10%.

The average South African wants to know what is it that Skin Renewal offers them to better their lives, because Plastic and Aesthetic treatment is perceived as “for the rich” You want to ensure that the correct product is used, and you also want to ensure that qualified people do the treatments. There are many products available at a lower price point, often administered by an unqualified person, but this is dangerous and not advisable.

You can’t hide a bad procedure with baggy clothes, so doing it right is very important.

With the opening of a new clinic sees new Dr’s joining the team, what criteria is used to maintain the standards that you have set as a Brand and as a Clinic?

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for them to be ready to see their own patients. I’ve recently put a ‘Doctors Protocol Document’ together to ensure that our clients experience the same treatment from all the doctors on our team. I spend time in all the branches, and touch base with all my doctors on a regular basis.

Do the Dr’s become franchise owners or how does it work?

No, they are all employees. It is not allowed to franchise a medical business in South Africa. We are however investigating a share scheme for all our employees at the moment.

Tell us more about your bursary programme you have running for post graduates: We work with the major beauty schools in South Africa, who all offer a 3-year course, with a 1 year post grad degree. We offer a bursary to 4 students to complete their post grad year, to the value of R60,000-00 per student.

3rd year students motivate to be granted the bursary and are selected following an interview with the team at Skin Renewal.

During their post grad year, they also gain experience at Skin Renewal as part of their practical.

In 2009 the Body Renewal brand was introduced, give us more detail on this please Body Renewal was started as clients wanted a body to compliment their revitalsed faces. Body Renewal has two distinct areas: weight loss and body sculpting.

Weight has to be managed with a medical weight loss programme before the body sculpting technologies can be used.

Complementary treatments such as cellulite reduction and fat freezing, hair and vein removal, stretch mark treatments and hand, neck and décolleté rejuvenation is also available.

What sets Skin Renewal apart from other leading Clinics?

We never stop researching what is happening in this very dynamic industry. As we offer a holistic approach to health, we encourage all our patients to get to the source of a problem if there is something. Acne, for example, is often caused by something deeper, and even though it can be treated, we try to find out what the cause of the problem is, thus promoting optimum health – from within.

What tips can you give readers to better their daily lives?

Look after your overall health at all times. When something isn’t right, don’t just treat the symptoms – do your best to find out where the problems stem from.

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Written By: Mia Russell Photography By: Joe Dreyer “Our brand is not only about clothes, but rather life and a holistic experiential, boundary-blurring approach to style,�

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ashion aficionados and designer extraordinaires, Malcolm KLûK and Christiaan Gabriël Du Toit are the driving force behind the award-winning SA fashion house KLûK CGDT. B Synonymous with svelte sophistication in design and fabrication, as well as uncompromising standards in service and quality, KLûK CGDT comfortably takes its place as one of the top design brands in the country.

An enterprising and evolving partnership that has been in existence for over 10 years, this dynamic duo hit the fashion scene in 2003 and haven’t looked back since.

Combining their passion for design and vision of bringing South Africans an international experience of fashion, Malcolm and Christiaan created the label to represent this ideology, which is starkly evident in the careful consideration and attention to detail that goes into each and every garment.

and completed his final year apprenticeship under famed designer John Galliano. He then returned to South Africa to forecast fashion trends and design for various South African labels, as well as working as the fashion editor for Cosmopolitan magazine, before opening his own lifestyle studio in De Waterkant in Cape Town.

Christiaan grew up in Worcester in the Western Cape and studied design at the Cape Technikon Fashion School, where he was awarded the coveted prize of ‘Most Promising Designer’ during his time there. He went on to win awards at the Nederburg Collections in 2001 and 2002, before joining forces with Malcolm to start the KLûK CGDT brand.

“This collaboration represents the pinnacle of our separate creative processes, with each of us bringing speciaised expertise and unique visions to the partnership.”

Inspired by top international design brands such as Givenchy and Lanvin, Malcolm uses his vast international experience (he has been mentored on design projects

by Phillipe Starck, Jimmy Choo, and American Vogue’s Hamish Bowles) to bring international trends and style to our shores. Following the design principles of style, sophistication and quality, which he says are “the true marks of a contemporary identity”, he wanted to introduce an international flare to the local scene and take South African fashion to the next level.

Born and bred in Durban, Malcolm studied fashion at the internationally renowned St. Martin’s College in London

“Africa is the new frontier in fashion and South Africa, with its infrastructure is a good starting point.”

“Our brand is not only about clothes, but rather life and a holistic experiential, boundary-blurring approach to style,” says Malcolm.

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However, it takes two to tango and the brand’s success is undoubtedly due to the fact that there are two incredibly dynamic minds working in harmony to create exquisite pieces. While Malcolm takes a more holistic approach to design, Christiaan focusses on attention to detail, culminating in an award-winning formula.

Singapore Fashion Weeks, as well as Arise Fashion Week in Delhi, Mumbai and Lagos, where they were awarded the

“We decided that for everything we do, if both of us like something it is twice as nice. If we feel strongly about something we talk it through, over the years we have come to know each other and developed a common language,” says Malcolm. “Apart from sharing the workload, Christiaan is very detail oriented, where I look more holistically. He has a great instinct and is a nicer person.”

“You can measure yourself much better through the response internationally. There are friends or nepotism…you either have to be good enough or get out of the way.”

Producing six collections a year, which can be bought in their boutiques in Johannesburg, Cape Town and now Pretoria, as well as at various trunk shows across Africa, the brand is equally well known for their bridal and couture gowns. Winning coveted awards both locally and internationally, including the ‘Best Red Carpet Designers’ at the Africa Fashion Awards and ‘Best Red Carpet Designers’ by Marie Claire Magazine Prix de Excellence, KLÛK CGDT is unrivalled for their ‘Red Carpet Style’.

The brand has enjoyed well-deserved success on the international scene, featuring at some of the world’s top fashion events such as the New York, Russian and

‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and ‘African Designer of the Year’.

When asked whether he has advice for local designers who want to go overseas and show at international fashion weeks, Malcolm simply says, “Look after your local customers first. There is no pot of gold at the end of any rainbow.

Be successful here first and then everything else is an added bonus.”

Their impeccable taste has now also extended into their own home ware range. Both designers believe that fashion, home, ambiance, smells and tastes are not isolated pleasures, but form part of a holistic style-inspired lifestyle.

Described as a ‘nostalgic moment of great fashion, hospitality and delicious lingering smells’, KLÛK CGDT takes centre amongst South Africa’s leading legacies.

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Current Image from left to right: Marius Claassen, Theo Claasen, Shané Claassen (Theo’s daughter) and Mr Laurie Claasen.

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“Mr Claassen became the sole owner of the then Rola Motors business in 1974, and was later joined by both his sons, Theo and Marius” Situated in Somerset West in the glorious Helderberg region, Rola Mercedes-Benz offers unsurpassed style, sophistication, and outstanding service. With a broad range of the latest models on the market, attractive packages of quality products combined with the best in class, comfort and safety features, and a passionate sales team, this sleek dealership offers the very best in quality service and delivery.

Motors in 1974. Rola Motors was named after Mr Cloete’s Namibian farm which previously belonged to a couple Rose and La Cock. Both Laurie and Helmine’s sons, Theo and Marius Claassen joined the family business after graduation. Evolving into a group of companies representing 16 Motor Brands, Theo today heads up the Group, with Marius heading up a division of the Group.

Rola Mercedes-Benz (MH Cloete Enterprises) today falls under the Rola Motor Group, which was established in 1962 by Mr MH Cloete, father in-law of Mr Laurie Claassen. Mr Laurie Claassen, supported by his wife Helmine, joined the business in 1963 and under Kiewiet Cloete’s mentorship, became the sole owners of Rola

Although the family group has developed over time into a corporate business enterprise with a diversified business portfolio, the same values, the focus on people development and the principles of strong customer relationships that were instilled by the founder, Mr Laurie Claassen, are still evident today.

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Always looking ahead to the future, the Rola Group is planning on setting up an ‘Automotive Retail Academy Always looking ahead to the future, the Rola Group is planning on setting up an ‘Automotive Retail Academy’, where training and up skilling of people in the industry will take place in order to give back to the industry and the community.

“Our vision will be to set up a training institution that focusses on the soft skills side of the customer interface and sales process. The process of mentoring and coaching will be followed to enable students to fully understand the detail of the know-how and the

In addition to the new car and pre-owned car business, a spacious commercial division was established in the Strand in December 2006 and provides sales and servicing of commercial vehicles.

Over five decades the Rola Group has acquired and traded in different new and pre-owned vehicle brands, endorsing and serving them with the Rola customer experience of excellence and integrity, through which the Group has earned its reputation.

application thereof in serving the customers’ needs through the sales process.”

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Design, illuminated.

The new Mercedes-Benz CLS Coupé.

Mercedes-Benz introduces the first-ever lighting technology that’s as advanced as the human eye. New integrated MULTIBEAM LED headlamps adjust 100 times per second just like the human eye. A lighting innovation that forms a central part of the car’s aesthetic character and radiates sensuousness. Available for the first time with a 9GTRONIC gearbox, standard on the CLS 350 BlueTEC and CLS 500. Book your test drive today at the number below or visit www.mercedes-benz.co.za

Standard with the new PremiumDrive Maintenance Plan. Finance Provided by Mercedes-Benz Finance and *Insurance, a division of Mercedes-Benz Financial Ser vices South Africa (Pty) Ltd., an Authorised Financial Ser vices Provider (Licence no. 18 604) and Credit Provider (Licence nr. NCRCP80).*Underwritten by either Regent Insurance Company Ltd. (FSB. 25 511) or Alexander Forbes Insurance Company Ltd. (Licence nr. 30414). Vehicle specications may vary for the South African Market.

Rola Motors No 1 Pacic Close, Somerset Crossing, Somerset West, 7130 087 550 2816 | www.rolamercedesbenz.co.za | rolacrm@rola.co.za

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There’s a surprise pleasure that comes when a stranger remembers your name. The act has been part of the stock in trade of top hotels and restaurants since the earliest days. Yet in spite of its simplicity, this hospitality is often what distinguishes the ordinary from the legendary.

Let no-one doubt that while hospitality is big business, it is an art, practised by individuals, that lingers and is easily recalled long after its passing. And like any practitioner of art, excellence is achieved through the patient acquisition of skill.

If you’re thinking of going into the business, then this is the ingredient that likewise differentiates an ordinary school of hospitality from a legendary one. It is a view embraced by The Private Hotel School, the Stellenbosch enterprise whose alumni feature at some of the world’s leading hospitality establishments.

The golden thread of its founding philosophy “developing tomorrow’s best, today” – connects every aspect of the enterprise. The Private Hotel Sschool was

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established in 2005 and was initially located at the famous Lanzerac boutique hotel and spa. A few years later, it took occupation of its own purpose-built facilities situated among vineyards and scenic fields a few minutes outside Stellenbosch. Foremost in anyone’s first encounter with the school is its academic programme and so it should be because it is unique in many respects. The Private Hotel School is registered as a private higher education institution and all programmes are registered by the Department of Higher Education and training. It is the only South African institution offering an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality Education. It is also an approved centre to offer City & Guilds qualifications and is the master licence holder of the internationally renowned American Hospitality Academy.

The school has also been appointed by EuroCHRIE, the federation chapter of the International Council for

Tourism and Hospitality Educators, as the regional area consultant for Southern Africa. . Dr Deborah Johnson, vice-dean is tasked with developing stakeholder engagement and reviewing quality standards for education and training for these regions.

It is thanks to these kinds of arrangements and others with international associations that The Private Hotel School students can pursue top notch education, even while working overseas.

But the key to any aspiration to excellence lies (once again) with individuals, and particularly with leadership. At The Private Hotel School, this role is fulfilled by Susina Jooste whose career in both education and hospitality spans over 30 years. She holds a Masters Degree in Education and has plotted the curriculum in this arena at the school.

Nonetheless, she shuns any limelight, insisting that the high level of mentorship and coaching students receive is really the work of a network of skilled professionals on

The Private Hotel School lecture team.

On almost any day, the campus is abuzz. Students, some dressed in kitchen whites, others in suits move between classes or take a break in the shade of the school’s ivy-covered main building. Every aspect of the industry they are about to enter is represented on campus in some form or another including kitchens, a restaurant and accommodation – in a training-friendly format. Classes are small, focused and hands-on.

Most of these students will be headed for internships, like their predecessors, across South Africa and internationally – thanks largely to the relationships that The Private Hotel School has built with the industry’s top chefs, managers and property owners. People like the esteemed industry veteran Alan Rombuergh, have become even more involved with the school and is one of several widely experience professionals who serves on its advisory board. The result of the school’s structure, diversity and quality of education has seen many of its Affluence Magazine

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“Developing tomorrow’s best, today” The golden thread of its founding philosophy

alumni become integral parts of diverse high-end establishments in South Africa and abroad.

Among them are:

Dan Sardeli, currently Gm at Saruni Lodge in Masai Mara, say “going to The Private Hotel School was honestly the best thing I have done with my life so far.

It taught me everything I need to know about the industry, front and back of house. Most importantly it taught me how to run a business, either hospitality related or not.

Johannesburg-born Laura Strachan, who completed her internship at DW eleven-13 in Gauteng, describes her experience at the school as having been “challenging, empowering and professional”.

- Kate Fairfield completed a Diploma in International Hospitality Management and went on to work on a privately owned 145ft Benetti super yacht. “I have seen the world, travelling from Namibia to Brazil, the Caribbean to Miami, the Bahamas and South Hampton,” she declares. Ester Malan went on to work in publishing, as a food assistant with national top-selling magazines

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Huisgenoot/YOU. “The Private Hotel School taught me to stick to deadlines, which is extremely important in our industry. It also provided me with the stepping stones and opportunities needed to be able to do what I do today. You have to have the fundamentals right, in order to succeed in your future career, and the Private Hotel School was responsible for building mine.”

- Andre Craye relocated to Johannesburg to launch his own wine tasting and training enterprise. “The Private Hotel School opened up a world of possibilities through education in the classroom and practical experience.

My future was conceived there.”

Rated as one of South Africa’s leading hospitality training establishments, The Private Hotel School is among the very few that is building the legacies that will be remembered for generations to come.

Learn more about The Private Hotel School.

Visit www.privatehotelschool.co.za, follow it on twitter @pvthotelschool, connect on its facebook page or call 021 881 3792.

For great starters and excellent finishers, Peruse our menu:

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Pinotage THE KING OF

The Legendary Beyers Truter from Beyerskloof Written By: Mia Russell

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Beyers’ in 1991, at the International Wine and Spirit Competition, he became the first South African to win the prestigious title of ‘International Winemaker of the Year’, and did so with none other a fruity Pinotage, unknown to the rest of the world.

With a reputation that has gone beyond that of mythical proportion, Beyerskloof Wine Estate has comfortably taken its place among the award-winning wine estates that South Africa so proudly calls their own.

Nestled in the heart of the glorious Cape Winelands, just outside of the well-known town of Stellenbosch, Beyerskloof is co-owned by the man who rescued the one true ‘mzansi’ cultivar from a destiny of brandy distillation and bulk jug wine.

Beyerskloof Cellar Master Beyers Truter was the first South African to win ‘International Winemaker of the Year’ in 1991, and much to the international viticulture community’s surprise, did so with Pinotage, a varietal that had been written off by British wine masters visiting South Africa in the 1970s. Inspired by top-quality oaked Pinotages he had previously tasted, and doggedly determined to prove them wrong, he devoted himself to working around the clock in an effort to perfect the misunderstood varietal, believing resolutely in the yet-untapped promise of its character.

“In the early days no one else followed up, but I experimented,” says the now-renowned winemaker.

“Pinotage is a great varietal in the vineyard, and I felt that if you just treat it well, you can make it work.”

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Since then, Beyers has grown in leaps and bounds and taken the humble Pinotage with him to new and lofty heights through hard work, determination and an absolute passion for the robust red grape.

Beyerskloof Farm’s original name was Nooitgedacht, which for five generations belonged to the Beyers family before Jan Andries Beyers sold it in 1895. A direct descendent of Jan Beyers, and the sixth generation to farm this land, Beyers Truter clearly has the ‘Midas’ touch.

He did not always want to be a winemaker. As a child, he dreamed of being a professional rugby player and later in life, his love of people and wanting to make a difference in their lives drove him to study medicine to become a doctor. However, after six months of trying to combine rugby, student life and studying – a precarious combination as best – he decided to pursue a career in winemaking instead.

After graduating from Stellenbosch University with a degree in vini- and viticulture in 1978, he started working with the Deciduous Fruit Board, monitoring the quality control of export table grapes, before joining Kanonkop Wine Estate as winemaker in 1981. Gaining invaluable

knowledge and expertise – his first Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded the best table wine at the Stellenbosch Wine Show - he went onto to co-found the Beyerskloof farm in 1988 where he has successfully cemented a grand – almost legendary – reputation in the industry as the quintessential ‘king of Pinotage.’

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“I like red wines, but Pinotage is my favourite of course. If you handle Pinotage with love and care, it will produce an excellent wine, with classic balance and will last 20 years and longer. I recently had a Lanzerac Pinotage 1963—it was great.”

The story of Pinotage is not as sweet. Initially cultivated almost by accident in the earlier part of the 20th century, Pinotage – the result of a marriage between Pinot Noir and Hermitage (also known as Cinsaut) – claims a contentious and tumultuous past. For many years, due to mass planting and poor production, the robust red was relegated to the wayside as a cheap, low-quality quaffing wine, one that could not be taken especially seriously, and suitable only for blending, bulk consumption and brandy distillation.

However, Beyers’ passionate commitment and steadfast trust in the underdog paid off and in 1991, at the International Wine and Spirit Competition, he became the first South African to win the prestigious title of ‘International Winemaker of the Year’, and did so with none other than a Pinotage, a cultivar that was not only deemed ‘dead’ a decade earlier, but that, until then, was quite unknown to the rest of the world.

The secret to his success? Truter firmly espouses the belief that what you put into the vineyards, you get out in the wine. “You have to have passion and you have to work hard, but wine is God-given,” says Truter, a reverent man who puts on no airs and graces.

“Farmers and surfers must have bruised knees from praying.”

It is this belief, coupled with a commitment to innovation and forward thinking, and a drive to constantly improve and increase their offerings that have won the estate an impressive array of awards over the years, ranging from a Michelangelo and a Gold Veritas to numerous trophies at the International Wine and Spirit Competition.

“We make an effort to stay creative all the time,” explains Beyerskloof’s marketing manager. “So we started experimenting with Pinotage and doing things with it that you wouldn’t normally expect, like making Port” Thus, in addition to developing well-oaked, top-of-the-range takes on South Africa’s signature variety, the farm also produces both a berry-rich Pinotage Rosé and a crisp Brut version of this Pinotage-based pink. Beyerskloof also started to engineer a solid selection of world-class red blends, including the well-balanced classic Cape blends Synergy and Synergy Reserve and the award-winning Bordeaux-style Field Blend.

Similarly, the estate itself has grown and evolved over time and is now home a new visitor centre featuring a larger contemporary tasting room, an intimate hearth-warmed lounge area, conference facilities and the ever-popular Red Leaf Restaurant.

A true family-run business, Beyers owns and works at Beyerskloof with his son, Anri who joined him after his studies at Elsenburg and his daughter, Corné, who is involved in the hospitality side of things at the Red Leaf Restaurant.

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Question What camera do you use and why?

Anwser I use the Canon eos 5d mark 3, great camera, full frame and canon lenses are pin sharp.

Question Whose work has influenced you most?

Anwser Henry Cartier Bresson just the way he captured everyday life in a timeless fasion.

Question What would you describe your style of photography as?

Anwser Reportage combined with some styled elements.

Question What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

Anwser This is a difficult one, probably that I should focus more on people and reactions of people and always above everything else stay humble and never stop learning.

Question what is the one gadget you cant do without on a shoot?

Anwser My trusted old and faded reflector.

Question Amongst the gadgets that you own, is there something that you wish you hadn’t bought? Why? Anwser A very expensive location flash head kit, I really do prefer natural light and over the years have learnt to manage any natural light situation with skill and sometimes a glass of wine!

Question What is your favourite location that you have worked at?

Answer Definitely Lourensford Wine Estate, endless locations for any shoot, great weather and beautiful light the whole year round.

Question Who is the most famous person you ever photographed and what kind of shoot was it?

Answer My hero Nelson Mandela, for the World Wildlife Fund, a very short portrait session.

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Question What camera do you use and why?

Anwser As I travel a lot covering weddings and other photo shoots all over the world, I need reliable professional camera equipment that can deliver results of the highest quality with superior performance, speed and a fully integrated imaging system. I use 1x Nikon D800 36.3 megapixel FX-format HD-SLR camera and 2 x Nikon D700 cameras.

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Question Whose work has influenced you most?

Anwser I have been inspired by many amazing photographers.

Some that come to mind are Sybrand Cilliers’s “bridal landscapes” , Jean Pierre Uys’s Black and Whites, Sue Bryce’s posing techniques, Brooke Shaden’s artistic expression, Anne Lebovitz’s style of lighting and use of bold colors ……and many many more. I try NOT to imitate the style of others…. I use photographs I admire as a source of inspiration and encouragement. I try to recognize the stylistic consistency of other photography masters and strive for the same consistency in my own work.

Question What would you describe your style of photography as?

Anwser Dramatic! Glamorous! & Good lighting! ….. I think creating a visual style is important and that other can recognize that style. I see myself as a photographic artist. I rarely take traditional shots but prefer to find artistic ways to photograph, people. I try to capture images with lots of drama, artistic beauty and a touch of glamour. I like to utilise dramatic backgrounds, creative lighting and glamorous styling techniques to achieve this.

Question What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

Anwser I love this Bible verse…. “There is nothing better if life for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.”

Question What is your favourite location that you have worked at?

Answer My recent Campaign Shoot in Vail Colorado USA.

Question Who is the most famous person you ever photographed and what kind of shoot was it?

Answer Celebrity Robert Irvine is an English celebrity chef Eddie Maple legendary horse racing jocky from USA fA André le Roux du Toit for De Kat Magazine, Sonja Heroldt, Francois Henning better known by his stage name Snotkop and also Wicus van de Merwe

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Name: Inecke De Kock Company: Inecke Photography Question: www.ineckephotography.co.za

Question What camera do you use and why?

Anwser Nikon D800, my personal favourite high resolution full frame camera. It has an amazing ISO range which allows you to photograph in low light situations. It also offers superior pewweed and handling that is a must for any professional photographer Question Whose work has influenced you most?

Anwser A photograph for me is the person’s behind the lens perspective of people and things… their unique way of seeing life as we know it. In order to create your own brand I find it very important to find your own style… that something that makes you unique and different. My biggest influence is God for giving me the talent to capture those true moments/connections between people that can’t always be described but only seen and felt.

Im also blessed with an amazing support team since I was a student, that offerend me guidance in a photography, personal and business sense Question What would you describe your style of photography as?

Anwser Natural with a vintage feel. I believe that every person has something beautiful about them, we as photographers has the honour of seeing their beauty, even though they don’t see it themselves, to capture it and make visible for others to see too Question What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

Anwser To stand your ground Question What is your favourite location that you have worked at?

Answer Mauritius and Clarens has an amazing nature scene and tranquility. My favourite wine farm in the Western Cape due to its variety of different locations is Lourensford Wine farm in Somerset West.

Question Who is the most famous person you ever photographed and what kind of shoot was it?

Answer I have photographed Trevor Immelman’s and Ryk Neetlings birthday cerebrations. Also did a dinner shoot for the Springbok team as well as Bertus Basson and Ruben Riffle.

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Name: Andre Van Niekerk Company: Vivid Blue Question: www.vividblue.co.za

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Question What camera do you use and why?

Anwser I have a Canon 5D mark 3. Quiality camera with good specs. High Iso for shooting in Low light Question Whose work has influenced you most?

Anwser Jerry Ghionis, Jacki Bruniquel, Jani B, Jean-Pierre Uys Question What would you describe your style of photography as?

Anwser Mixture of natural documentary style and striking posed images. Every Wedding is different, and I shoot according to the couple personality and wedding Question What is the one thing you wish you knew when you started taking photos?

Anwser How much admin you have to do Question What is your favourite location that you have worked at?

Answer Leeds Castle in England Question Who is the most famous person you ever photographed and what kind of shoot was it?

Answer Johnny Clegg at a function, Anc Members at the wedding of the year 2010, 2 rugby playes, John Maxwell.

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EXTREMEMAKEOVER Writen By : Mia Russell Photography By : Inecke Photography Location : Private Hotel School

Competition

Contestants shared their motivation to sponsors and guests, why their nominees were selected to be a winner on the evening.

Kim Meiring explains why she entered her friend Lynette Vigeland while guests pay tibute to these deservent winners. Liezl van Heerden and Dina Kok of Wembley Medi Spa enjoyed the evening and expressed how greatful they were to be a part of the Competition and eveing.

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A star-studded evening at the Private Hotel School in Cape Town saw the announcement of the winners of our Extreme Makeover Competition that was held earlier this year.

After a difficult judging process, five nominees were selected and were whisked to the hotel school in chauffeur-driven style. They were greeted with canapĂŠs and a glass of bubbly on arrival, before enjoying a delectable gourmet dinner and world-class service.

Hosted by Leona Erasmus, who chatted amicably about true inner beauty and always looking for the silver-lining in life, the

Mrs Charmaine Sam and Jamie Leeuwendal, winners of the grand Prize is being congratulated by Lisa Brown. Guests and sponsors enjoyed the evening and prize giving. The intimate evening was well received by all who attended growing the Affluence family.

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winners were announced, much to the delight of both the nominees and sponsors.

To quote Florian Seidler, vice-president of Mercedes-Benz South Africa: “The C-Class is a best-seller that has always been a trendsetter in the mid-size luxury segment.

This is also true for the new C-Class as it comes with qualities usually reserved for higherclass vehicles – environmentally responsible, technologically advanced and high levels of comfort and driving enjoyment.”

The winner took home an array of wonderful prizes, including a two nights’ stay at the luxurious African Pride 15 on Orange, with spa treatments included; a full makeover and cover shoot for the latest Affluence magazine by make-up artist, Lisa Brown, fashion designer Jagadi Couture and snapped up by Joe Dreyer.

The winner was also the recipient of a full cosmetic makeover from the renowned Dr Kamlen Pillay at the Wembley Medi Spa. 5th Place: Lynette Bantom 4th Place: Naomi Jansen 3rd Place: Cindy Ann Aspeling 2nd Place: Francia Marie De Bruin 1st Place: Charmaine Sam Take-home prizes included garments for all the winner from local designers at the Cape Town Fashion Council, as well as specials offers from Three Cities Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa, Maison Chablis and Brenaissance.

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Guests were treated to a 3 course meal by the Private Hotel School, who really impressed all with full flavor gourmet dishes.

The Private Hotel Schools chefs and waitors are still in training but more than equipped to run events and private functions.

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The Beauty Within - Charmaine Sam

Born and bred Capetonian Charmaine Sam was the winner of the recent Extreme Makeover Competition that was held earlier this year at the Private Hotel School in Cape Town. We caught up with Charmaine after her win and got to know more about this superstar mother and grandmother whose life is all about family!

How did it all start?

“I was born in Woodstock to a large family. My father was a construction site manager for a large construction company and we moved around a lot following his work.

He would build houses in developing towns, so I got to see many of South Africa’s little towns growing up.

We were in Tulbagh in 1969 during the earthquake and people were living in tents – it was quite something!”

Were you a close family?

I was one of nine children – ‘one for each town’ as we always used to joke - so yes, we were close. My husband, Desmond was an only child, so it was quite an experience for him to join such a huge family, but he immediately became one of us.”

And you now have your own beautiful family?

“When we got married, Desmond and I decided we wanted to have a large family as well and had five

wonderful children. Looking after all of them was a full time job, so I became a housewife and dedicated my life to my family.”

“As wonderful as a large family is, there are always trials and tribulations to deal with and it hasn’t been easy road.

One of my sons unfortunately got involved with drugs and at the same time, my husband fell very ill, which was a difficult time for all of us. I just prayed for both my son and husband and trusted that God would deliver them from their troubles. My husband sadly passed away soon after my third son’s wedding, but we were so grateful that he was able to share that happy day with us all.”

“My youngest son also fell very ill and was taken from us, which hit the family very hard, after the passing of their father – ‘Tubs’ had a good heart and contagious laugh. However, my prayers were answered when my second son fought for his life in rehab and is now on the road to recovery. He has his own business and is doing so well, which makes me very happy.”

Charmaine Sam now lives with her daughter and three sons and has six grandchildren who visit every weekend and on holidays. Her house is filled with the love and laughter of children, as it was when she was growing up, and she is famous for her delicious cheesecake and other delectable homemade treats that she bakes herself.

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For those in the know, the Isa Carstens Academy in Stellenbosch, and now in Pretoria, is the place to go if you want to follow a career in the health and wellness industry. Offering an Internationally recognised Diploma in Somatology, as well as an array of beauty and wellness treatments, the academy has built up a reputation of excellence through adherence to international quality standards and the value of trusted relationships.

Established in 1978 by internationally renowned therapist, businesswoman and educationalist, Isa Carstens, the Isa Carstens Academy has since held the distinction of being one of the most reputable learning institutions for those wanting a career in the health and wellness industry. A woman of stature and vision, Isa wanted to create a facility that offered the best possible training in the field of Health and Skin Care therapy in the country and that she did. The Academy became the first South African school recognised by the Swiss-based CIDESCO (Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie) and has since won numerous business awards for service excellence.

Always striving to stay ahead of the curve and be the superior service provider to the industry, Isa studied abroad and brought the latest technology and training methods that Europe were using back with her to use in the academy. Sharing her extensive knowledge and experience freely, she was invited to make presentations

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at various CIDESCO World Congresses and was the founding member and president of the South African Institute of Health and Beauty Therapy (SAIHBTh), now called South African Association of Health and Skin Care Professionals (SAAHSP). In 1994, she was awarded the first Mèdaile D’Esthetique for Educational Services

by CIDESCO for her outstanding contribution to education.

Following in the footsteps of her infallible mother, Isabel Carstens-Roos took over as Managing Director of the Isa Carstens Academy in 1993 and went on to lead the academy to a place in the finals in the Old Mutual and Business Partners for Service Excellence competition. In 2007, Isabel Carstens-Roos was awarded the Médaille du Mérite (National Order of Merit) for high standards and professionalism by CIDESCO. Resonating the values and principles of the academy as laid out by the incredible mother and daughter team, the alumni of the Isa Carstens Academy can be found all over the world today, working as owners, managers and/or therapists in wellness centres, cosmetic houses and on luxury ocean liners, as well as in the field of medical aesthetics or as lecturers.

With a passion for the industry and a commitment to excellence, the Isa Carstens Academy offers a holistic approach to beauty and business and inspires innovation and vision.

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“The Academy became the first South African school recognised by the Swiss-based CIDESCO (Comité International d’Esthétique et de Cosmétologie) and has since won numerous business awards for service excellence.”

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Kings of the Kitchen

Written By: Mia Russell Images By : Inecke Photography The evening started off with a wine-tasting session, featuring Hidden Valley wines, accompanied by canapes in the Vista Bar and Lounge.

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passion for unusual cuts of meat and his beloved smoking machine! Overture has been an Eat Out Top 10 winner for the past 5 consecutive years and is also the recipient of 3-stars of the prestigious.

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As part of the Reuben Invites Series, braai pros Reuben Riffel and Bertus Basson (of Overture restaurant), shared the kitchen at One&Only Cape Town for one night.

Hidden Valley Wine Farm and Reuben Riffel combined to create an unforgettable menu showcasing Bertus’s passion for unusual cuts of meat and his beloved smoking machine!

Wine-tasting session, featuring Hidden Valley wines, accompanied by canapes in the Vista Bar and Lounge.

Wine-tasting session, featuring Hidden Valley wines, accompanied by canapes in the Vista Bar .

Wine-tasting session, featuring Hidden Valley wines, accompanied by canapes in the Vista Bar and Lounge.

Wine-tasting session, featuring Hidden Valley winess.

The Riffel-Basson duo joined by head sommelier Luvo Ntezo, a master and Aubrey Ngcungama, the master of ceremonies . Reuben and Bertus explained their culinary roots and influences with the guests. The Riffel-Basson duo joined by head sommelier Luvo Ntezo, a master and Aubrey Ngcungama, the master of ceremonies.

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thing of beauty is a joy forever. This old adage is most applicaple to the grandest old dame who ever graced Stellenbosch - and is still adorning, charming and enticing the entire region with her luscious bounty and timeless beauty. She has had more facelifts and extensive surgery than any Hollywood star, yet managed to maintain her flawless elegance and youthful appearance. Her army of suitors, shamelessly vying for the succulent fruits hidden in her voloptuous hills and vales, come from the world’s noblest and richest elitist circles. Presidents and senators such as Bobby Kennedy still bask in her glow and feast on the crème de la crème from her festive tables.

More than 300 years after a colony of settlers fell in love with this ethereal vision on the fertile banks of the Eerste River, the birthland of the Lanzerac Hotel on the outskirts of Stellenbosch is world-renowned for its unsurpassed natural beauty and bounty. The history of this historical landmark in the Western Cape is as rich and colourful as the fruit and wines that it yield and the people who

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growed and cultured it into multi-award winning artisan produce. Today, the 5 star Lanzerac Hotel and Estate need no introduction or frivolous fanfare. It is the place where Royalty, the Nouveau riche and the man on the street are equally at home and guaranteed to find unprecedented world-class hospitality, outstanding service and the best wines and cuisine that the Cape Winelands have to offer - in breathtaking surroundings.

This 300 year old private working wine estate has won innumerable coveted awards since the very first Lanzerac wine was bottled in the mid 1900’s.

The latest addition to this impressive victory streak is the new Lanzerac Delicatessen where head chef Stephan Fraser and his team bake and brew a gastronomical feast that just landed them on the nominee list for the coveted Klink Award for the best Deli on a Wine Farm. The new deli, which is part of the latest facelift and transformation of the estate under the management of a British Consortium, adjoins the recently remodeled and renovated Tasting Room. It is Stephan’s job to balance

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“Lanzerac has been awarded the prestigious Diamond Award in the 2014 Diner’s Club Winelist Awards.”

and blend his culinary creations with the subtle rejuvenation process aimed at renewal without compromising the timeless character and stature of the estate. Says Stephan, who traded a professional football career in Whales for the equally pressurized and intense métier of saucier due to an injury: “The landscape and estate is beautiful, but if the food is bad, you fail the whole experience.

We strive to bring the freshness of outside into the meal. You need to please all kinds of clients by creating the experience - the executive for a meeting, the holiday goers, people visiting the Spa, restaurant goers and special occasions.

The deli is a totally new experience to the estate.

Clients have the option of enjoying a relaxed outdoor lunch on the terrace or sitting inside with cheese platters. We cater for both the local and international palate by culminating South African cuisines and flavour with European style.”

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Contact Details: Tel: +27 (0)21 887 1132 Fax: +27 (0)21 887 2310 Bookings: res@lanzerac.co.za Twitter: @HotelLanzerac Web: www.lanzerac.co.za

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In a fun, new wine project that follows in the footsteps of the previous launch of an ambrosia called ‘Collaboration’, well-known chefs and business partners, Bertus Basson and Craig Cormack have once again teamed up with winemaker Louis Nel to produce another easy-drinking white wine for all occasions.

Made from Stellenbosch’s finest chenin blanc varietal, and light-heartedly called ‘Betsie Says’, the trio set out to create ‘a food-friendly wine with complexity, that would not overwhelm a dish’, and they have done just that.

A tropical, fruity mix of apricot, dried peach and citrus characters greets the nose and continues onto the palate, with ‘a subtle nuttiness and a lingering finish.’

Not the first collaboration of its kind, chef Bertus Basson of Overture fame and his catering company partner Craig Cormack opened Sofia’s at the wine and olive estate of Morgenster in Somerset West in 2010, as well as creating

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and launching their first wine project with a label called ‘Collaboration’.

As well as heading up the kitchen at Overture Restaurant, Bertus offers a range of services from restaurant consultations and culinary workshops to catering for private events, while business partner, Craig Cormack, owns a successful catering company named The Goose Roasters, as well as a brand of imported salts called Amoleh.

Craig and Bertus also own Die Wors Rol, one of Cape Town’s über-cool and super-trendy food trucks, forming part of the fast-growing ‘Food Truck’ scene in the city.

Borne from their love for hot-dogs and desire to create an informal dining concept, this little culinary caravan can be found at stylish weddings, special functions, and local markets.

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CREATING A BUZZ FOR YOUR BRAND

Queen Bee Hospitality Marketing was founded by Letishia Charles in October 2014. She provides social media content management, consulting and brand marketing with a primary focus on the hospitality industry, in particular boutique hotels, guest houses, B&B’s and restaurants.

After completing a diploma in Travel & Tourism at the Cape Town College, Letishia entered the hotel industry and worked in various upmarket establishments in Front Office positions for a number of years.

Starting at the Waterfront City Lodge as a Front Desk Receptionist, she quickly moved up to supervisor at Ambassador Hotel and the Le Vendome Hotel. Letishia then settled at The Collection by Liz McGrath, based at the Cellars-Hohenort Hotel, as the Reservations Manager. After 4 years at the Collection, she moved on

to Hout Bay Manor, a 5-star gem in the Republic.

During her 7 years at the Manor, as Front Office & Reservations Manager and later as Sales & Marketing Manager, Letishia was an integral part of the re-branding of the hotel with particular emphasis on the social media identity of the business. It is this experience and knowledge that enables Queen Bee Hospitality Marketing to provide an effective way of reinforcing your business with your current network and to attract prospective ones.

Letishia is a vibrant, creative and professional individual who brings a host of valuable skills to Queen Bee Hospitality Marketing.

She combines experience, passion and enthusiasm for the hospitality industry to provide the best possible service to her clients.

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Working against all odds and kicking off her business in just one small room, Claudia’s hard work paid off and the spa grew in leaps and bounds.

Nestled in the heart of Somerset West’s on the Paardevlei Farm, Mai Day Spa is a tranquil and welcoming escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Established by Claudia De Kock as a haven of serenity, Mai Day Spa offers visitors five-star beauty and wellness treatments, ranging from massages, body wraps, beauty and slimming treatments, facials, micro-needling, and more, and is surrounded by some of Cape Town’s most breath-taking scenery.

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Johannesburg-born, Claudia grew up with a passion for the beauty and wellness industry. After completing her post-matric studies, she joined the ever-popular world of cruise ship employment to work as a beauty therapist, where she gained her first insights to the industry. Far from glamorous, hours were long and hard and Claudia found that while the salons were exceptionally busy, clients never received the pampering and nurturing that should be expected from a spa or beauty treatment.

With this in mind, and the goal of wanting to give customers more than ‘just a massage’, Claudia returned to South Africa to open her own salon on a game farm in Johannesburg.

Working against all odds and kicking off her business in just one small room, Claudia’s hard work paid off and the spa grew in leaps and bounds. Eventually Claudia was the proud owner of a four-storey spa with no less than 10 treatment rooms, an indoor heated pool and a small on-site restaurant, where she continued to work for six years.

The dream of one day living on a vineyard and the desire to create a better life for her son drove her to pack up her life in Johannesburg and make a move to Cape Town, where she is currently based today. Surrounded by the magnificent Helderberg Mountains in Somerset

West, Claudia now runs an exclusive spa, where visitors are pampered in style, with a wide range of beauty and wellness treatments.

Realising her dream of creating a spa where guests could enjoy an indulgent and overall experience, from both the inside and out, Claudia has big plans to branch out in the future, and to share her expertise and passion for creating a true sense of tranquillity and inner peace through the art of touch.

Mai Day Spa c/o R44 & De Beers Avenue Paardevlei, Somerset West (opposite Cheetah Farm) Telephone: +27 (0) 21 851 8979 www.maidayspa.co.za info@maidayspa.co.za

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