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Patron | Brett Shuttleworth
Why do people call our patron Brett Shuttleworth the ‘Rockstar of Motivational Entertainment?’ SA Celebrity Magazine asked Ruphali Mahendra Rajani to pose this question to Brett and this is what he had to say: “From a young age, I had a natural ability to hold people’s attention and entertain them. I have further evolved myself by undergoing the highest level of training with one of Hollywood’s most prominent acting coaches, John Kirby, and further going through one of the most rigorous Coaching and Trainer programs at one of the world’s leading consciousness coaching academies, of which I later became a Director. I use my life formation and background as a policeman, professional sportsman, celebrity, supermodel, actor, entrepreneur, corporate director, speaker and father to inspire, motivate and entertain audiences around the world. I have travelled or worked in 16 countries to date to make a difference in people’s lives, creating a ripple effect of love globally. The impact of my work ranges from making souls smile, to motivating sports teams to win, and making a difference on a corporate’s bottom line – this is what I’m absolutely passion about! It’s probably this level of love, passion and commitment, which touches people and leads them to refer to me as the Rockstar of Motivational Entertainment! What is my message through my talks? My message: If I could give you one gift today, I would give you the ability to see the beautiful gift of love you are already. I not only believe that you are already everything you seek… but what you are ultimately seeking for is seeking you, and that is Love, the ultimate success!”
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Ambassador | Brumilda van Rensburg
It is a superbly beautiful day in Houghton, Johannesburg: the weather is mild and gentle, the afternoon an orange and auburn glow as the sun sinks behind huge trees. Brumilda van Rensburg, iconic actress and patron of the Foxwood Theatre, is opening the Foxwood Arts Festival. She handles the occasion with the ease and aplomb that have been inculcated in her over years of public speaking. She looks stunning, dressed in a turquoise dress showing off her fine figure, a worthy and glamorous Patroness of Arts. The event is one of many she attends but tonight is special. She has forged her links with the owners of Foxwood House over many years. The circle of people listening to her are enchanted by her sincerity as she reminisces not only about the arts but also the value of friendship. Brumilda is so much more than the glamorous star of top-rated soap operas. Too few are familiar with her brilliant work as serious actress. She has brought to her interpretations of leading roles in Shakespeare and Chekhov i a razor-sharp intelligence and great innate talent. She is an accomplished artist with a sense of self-confidence that only years of experience can create. She is indeed a woman of many parts. Brumilda, brilliant actress, iconic soap star, an established and beloved member of the glitterati. Those epitaphs come to mind, but her close circle of friends know her so differently. As the candles are lit in the Foxwood House gardens, they gather closely around her. They know behind the carefully orchestrated public appearance is a woman of substance and a committed and caring friend. A worthy Patron of the Arts, certainly. Article: Pieter de Vos
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WEBSITE | CMDC. CO.ZA
Brand Publicist | Clive Maistry Accomplished Television and Radio Personality | Mr. South Africa Finalist 2014 Clive Maistry, known as CM to his friends, has already done extensive work in the Entertainment Industry, ranging from On-air Presenting to Directing, Voiceovers to Acting, Radio presenting and Broadcasting. CM started out with Clearwater Productions®, as a Promo Director back in 2004, producing broadcast content for M-Net, M-Net Series channel, MNet Movies 1 & 2, M-Net Action and numerous others on the DSTV bouquet, ranging from their Sunday Night Blockbuster festivals to promoting brand-new shows - both local and international. He has worked with clients amongst the likes of Carte Blanche in assisting with content inserts as well as strategically piecing together their new look that was launched back in 2009. Other clients include broadcast brands ChannelO and Africa Magic. With his extensive, vigorous yet vibey and cutting edge outlook on the Entertainment and Broadcast Industry, he adds to “CliveMaistryDotCom aka CMDC”, a media business he started in 2010, an additional powerhouse of talent and enthusiasm. You would have heard him on the national broadcaster 5FM’s weekend breakfast show with entertainment veterans Elana Afrika and Mark Gillman. He also hosted an entertainment-based show on The University Of Johannesburg 95.4FM for a further 3 years. Visually you would have seen him on SuperSport Blitz (Channel 201 on DSTV) where he has done a multitude of things, including presenting and content production. CM also does extensive work with TellyTrack (Channel 239 on DSTV) South Africa’s Only horseracing channel, including presenting (to present) a magazine show on the channel called “The Racing Roundup with Clive Maistry”. Clive has gone on to become one of the newest presenters on The Tech Report (channel 409 on eNCA) and a brand ambassador to leading health and supplement brand McNabs #FeelGood. CM won the Face Of Desired Spirit Model Search 2014 title and also became one of the faces of Sorbet-Man SA, which launched in August 2014. This year, Clive Maistry was also hand-picked, with 15 other big named celebrities, and was partnered up with 16 horses, 16 charities and 16 media partners for the Annual running of the R2MILLION Peermont Emperors Palace Charity Mile 2014. He raised R30 000 for his charity on the big day – The Umkhathizwe Primary Aftercare Center . Next stop is one of the biggest events in Joburg – The Gauteng SANSUI Summer Cup. Clive was chosen with 19 other top celebrities in the country to ambassador the day as well as compete in the infamous annual highlight - the Celebrity Dash. Clive was recently chosen as the voice of ZeeWorld on DSTV that will be launching in February 2015. One of his biggest public accolades to date is Clive Maistry – Mr. South Africa 2014 Finalist.
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Executive Editor | Pierre de Villiers tvpierre.com
Mr Commonwealth SA 2015 candidate Pierre de Villiers is a well known South African TV personality of 20 years. Pierre is a Celebrity Self Help Speaker, TV Soap Star, TV presenter, newsreader and Foxstar Model. He is also an internationally celebrated Forbes acclaimed Reality Self Help Author of the book “Dear Pierre” with Google overflowing with both book and author title. Pierre studied Psychoanalysis added to his degree in Public Relations and lectured Life Skills at UJ - the University of Johannesburg for several years. After his academic career he set up Private Practice the last 12 years as Self Help Therapist and was recently coined ‘WORLD SELF HELP GURU’ by the United States press.
Contents
December 2014 | Email: editor@sacelebrity.com
10. Michael Mol 12. The Beverly Hills 16. Daniele Pascal 20. Dunstone Wines 24. Freek Robinson 26. BMW 325i Convertible 27. Emil Jansen
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tv personality
MICHAEL MOL Michael Mol didn't go for career counseling. As a result he's become a medical doctor, an executive producer, TV presenter, international speaker, business consultant and a founding member of a multi-national company called Hello Doctor. His twitter profile sheds more light: “A husband to one, father to three, friend to few, a stranger to many… but not to God.”
‘He suffers from an incurable addiction’
Fifteen years ago, this energetic young trauma doctor carried his charisma from the casualty room over to the small screen and anchored Top Billing, South Africa's longest running prime time television magazine show, for more than a decade. Then as Executive Producer and presenter he melded his passion for medicine and media and created two new TV series called “Hello Doctor” and “The Dr Mol Show” with a vision to educate, empower and inspire South Africans to live their best lives, by being the healthiest they can be. In between he co-founded TomorrowToday, a futurist consultancy helping individuals and organizations to better understand the way the world works, and trends that will affect us in the future – and later took up tenure as CEO of Sportron International. Today he's a product architect and director of Hello Doctor – a gamebreaking company, that has spread globally, operating in several countries in Africa as well as Indonesia - using mobile technology to “give everyone access to a doctor anytime, anywhere.”
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In 2015 Michael's first book “The Best Day of your Life” will hit South African shelves. Aside from being a former Mr. South Africa and a Professional Speakers Association Speaker Hall of Fame Award winner, he suffers from an incurable addiction … an insatiable thirst for adrenalin! From From sky-diving out of a hot-air balloon, to running the bulls in Pamplona, to scuba diving under an frozen lake, to wing walking on a bi-plane, to surfing the great Zambezi white waters on a body board, completing two Cape Epics and flying to the edge of space in a russian mig and bungi jumping off the highest bridge in the world …backwards! There's nothing that he would shrink back from … yet! Michael resides in Cape Town, South Africa - has been married to Jacqui since 1994, has three children, Joshua (13 yrs), Rachael (11 yrs) and Naethan (5 yrs) and is no longer on the safe side of 40.
five star acommodation
The Beverly Hills
‘Fifty years later it puts a lot of other 5 star hotels to shame’
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The grande dame of Kwa Zulu- Natal, Beverly Hills hotel, opened her doors in December 1964 , and this year sees her celebrate an extra ordinary 50 year journey. It was Sol Kerzners' first hotel, and took its name from the famous Beverly Hills hotel in Los Angeles, Hollywood as Kerzner felt it epitomised glamour, sophistication and elegance and became South Africa's first true five star resort hotel.
‘It was Sol Kerzners’ first hotel’
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In 1969 Kerzner partnered with S.A. Breweries and Southern Sun hotel group was born. In 2012 the Southern Sun Hotel Group merged with Tsogo Sun Gaming & Tsogo Sun Holdings to create Tsogo Sun, now South Africa's leading hotel and resort company, operating over 95 hotels and 14 casinos in 7 countries through out Africa and the Seychelles. The Beverly Hills is wholly owned by Tsogo Sun and remains its flagship property.
‘And remains its flagship property’
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‘A strong culture of intuitive service’
The Beverly Hills continues to surpass global standards of hospitality and meet the changing needs of todays' guest. The Hotel is one of Kwa Zulu - Natals' most well -known landmarks, and has ensured she remains the leading destination on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal. The hotel is headed up by General Manager, John de Canha, hotelier extra ordinaire. He brings with him a strong culture of professional, intuitive service and thus the hotel enjoys a reputation for exceptional service delivery.
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Daniele Pascal Acclaimed actor, playwright, French chanteuse Dr Danièle Pascal is a multi- platinum selling recording artist and a household name in South Africa. This Ambassador of the French Chanson has received several theatre and service awards. She is renowned for her interpretation of the music of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Leonard Cohen and the French Café Song genre. What many do not know is that she owns her own theatre and so we caught up with her whilst on her current Jacques Brel Tour to hear more.
‘It’s also home to the Villa Pascal Theatre’ Villa Pascal is an elegant, charming, French styled Guest House / Chambres d'hôtes/B&B and Theatre that exudes a warm cosmopolitan atmosphere. Villa Pascal is the home and residence of acclaimed French chanteuse Danièle Pascal and Eugène Lebreton who personally welcome guests.
Villa Pascal offers affordable accommodation with facilities for conferences and meetings, functions and weddings, live entertainment and dinner theatre, film shoots, product launches and special events. They are wheelchair friendly and speak English, Afrikaans and French.
Situated in the heart of Durbanville, a mere 20 minutes from the Cape Town City Centre, Stellenbosch and Paarl, this Provençal Villa is set in a lush eco-friendly organic garden that boasts delicately scented paths of lavender and jasmine, an overwhelming abundance of indigenous plants and trees, flowers, herbs, vegetables and birdlife. Framed by picturesque mountain views in the background, is an inviting swimming pool.
Villa Pascal is also home to the very popular Villa Pascal Theatre, a premier entertainment landmark in the Western Cape.
This superb destination venue is a delightful refuge for the corporate and leisure traveller where they can escape the busy city life. The music and theatre lover will find their visit truly unforgettable, and the day visitor will find our high teas very appealing.
This intimate and upmarket venue offers top entertainment by local and international performers. It features a fully equipped multipurpose function venue known as "the Cape’s only Theatre in a House” Celebrating unsurpassed service excellence since 2003, The Villa Pascal Hospitality Team will make your visit utterly enjoyable and memorable - that we guarantee.
For more visit: villapascal.co.za or go to danielepascal.co.za
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State of the Art
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wines
Dunstone Boutique Wines Invited to stay at the Dunstone Estate in the Western Cape recently we had the chance to sample their delectable food, their impeccable service, friendly hospitality and all round five star experience - with the most beautiful views. With only a few bedrooms available for guests on the estate, my bedroom was exquisitely furnished and could not have been any more comfortable. I decided to invite good friend Matthew Krone (from the Krone Cap de Classique empire) to join us for dinner at the estate and he gave the Dunstone Rose the thumbs up, with a heavenly smile to boot Editor.
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Dunstone Wines is a small family owned vineyard lying on the foothills of the Hawequa and Limiet Mountains in Wellington, South Africa. The winery is set on the lower slopes of the estate. Dunstone was established and built in 2006 when wine making was brought onto the farm by Abbi and Lee Wallis and Abbi’s father, Robert Frith. All the terroir driven single vineyard wines are made with love and passion. The cellar is open Wednesdays to Sundays, or by appointment on Mondays and Tuesdays. The cellar is also home to the Stone Kitchen Restaurant. The restaurant is open Wednesdays to Sundays for breakfast, light bites and teas. At nights reservations are essential for dinner.
‘A small family owned vineyard’
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‘Peace and tranquillity awaits’ Peace and tranquillity await at this luxurious and romantic wine and fruit estate, set in the heart of the Cape Winelands, South Africa. Dunstone Country House lies at the foot of the historic Bainskloof pass, Wellington, Cape Winelands, South Africa. Escape the big city and accommodation of Cape Town, and enjoy the peace and quiet of the beautiful town of Wellington. Dunstone Country House is ideally located to explore the Western Cape. Only 45 minutes from Cape Town, 15 minutes from Paarl and 30 minutes from Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Situated at the foothills of the mountains, down a dirt gravel road, amazing views and the sound of nature welcome you. If you want to escape to a place with no traffic or town noise then this is the place for you. Five well appointed guest suites are housed in the converted stables or farm cottage: all enjoy stunning views of the mountains, flowers and vines. All modern comforts are provided, including private veranda, television with Dvd player, air-conditioning, tea tray and pure cotton linen or enjoy self catering in the guava orchard. A beautiful guest lounge has amazing views over the vineyard, mountains and valley beyond, with a large library of DVDs,books,. honesty bar and snacks. Their accommodation offering consists of 5 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms - three in converted stables and 2 in a converted farm cottage - and one two bedroom self-catering cottage.
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‘Their wines are made with love and passion’
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sa legend
Freek Robinson Main anchor for eNuus, Current Affairs Anchor of “Robinson Regstreeks”, Media Trainer, MC, Speaker, Facilitator, Conference Chair and all round evergreen TV Personality Freek Robinson is a busy man. We manage to pin him down between everything he does for just a few Q and A’s.
‘While promoting understanding and tolerance’ How does it feel knowing that you have been such a big part of SA television history Freek?
Do you feel that you have inspired viewers or somehow made a difference or improved their lives?
I have been privileged to be part of the evolving TV industry in SA since before it started (1975). It is just amazing how fast technology has changed the industry. It means you have to stay abreast with technical developments in addition to being informed about news events. It is exciting and challenging. In my news career I had a very traumatic introduction.
I know for certain that we have made a difference in the lives of fellow citizens. By putting the spotlight on things that are wrong, you often jolt politicians or officials into action. In asking probing questions and moderating public debates, you invariably help citizens to find answers to pressing issues while also promoting understanding and tolerance.
As a young reporter I was sent to cover the Soweto riots on the second day of the protest. I was nearly killed and just managed to escape. I am sure it played a part in my development as journalist – realizing that you are often exposed to danger but you must remain calm and cool headed. Other milestones that helped to mould me as journalist and person, were my stint in London as foreign correspondent, covering the '94 elections, my interaction with Nelson Mandela and my experience as current affairs anchor and producer.
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What is the single most important aim, passion or purpose that drives you forward in your career? It is to make a difference. I do not see my role simply as a journalist that must convey information. Nor am I some kind of foreigner parachuting into situations just to report and then to disappear as if I am not part of the living reality. Throughout my career I have tried to be objective, to treat all people of whatever persuasion, race or creed with respect and fairness.
luxury convertibles
BMW 435i Tsogo Sun’s Deputy CEO, Kevin Page’s brother Chris Page is the founder of SA Celebrity Magazine. Recently booked into Tsogo’s 5 star Beverly Hills Hotel in Umhlanga KZN he was asked to test drive a BMW 435i Convertible for a few days. This is what he thought - in his own words - Ed.
‘The power of freedom is tangible’ Some may say that freedom is a feeling, others may say it is an experience. Either way both sides would agree that it is not a tangible object. That is because they have not driven the new BMW 435i Convertible! After sitting behind the wheel of this super car I am now convinced that the power of freedom can be touched and tangibly felt. Her luxurious, spacious interior and sleek exterior lines is a pleasure on the eye. The purr and sometimes roar of her powerhouse beneath the bonnet tantalises the ears.
The smell of the leather seats pleases the nose and the feeling of the very responsive steering wheel is a pleasure to grasp. When something satisfies all of the senses like this vehicle, it can only put a smile on ones face. have driven many cars over the years and I must say that none have given me such a feeling of power, pleasure and pure joy as the BMW 435i. What a privilege is was to be able to put the roof down, feel the roar of the engine and the wind in my hair as I cruised along the coastal road as if calling on the dolphins to swim alongside me in the turquoise waters.
dentist to the stars
Emil Jansen As a public figure and current soap star in Binneland it is imperative that I look my best at all times. I have to attend functions, gala openings and events virtually on a daily basis and then smile with perfect perly whites. Referred to Dr Emil Jansen in Centurion, Johannesburg I had my teeth whitened with tremendous results - and feedback from many a photographer since. Allow me as Executive Editor to introduce you to Emil Jansen.
‘That I look my best at all times - Ed’
Why is Oral Health Important for Men? Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health and, according to surveys and studies, their oral health is equally ignored. Good oral health recently has been linked with longevity. Yet, one of the most common factors associated with infrequent dental checkups is just being male. Men are less likely than women to seek preventive dental care and often neglect their oral health for years, visiting a dentist only when a problem arises. When it comes to oral health, statistics show that the average man brushes his teeth 1.9 times a day and will lose 5.4 teeth by age 72. If he smokes, he can plan on losing 12 teeth by age 72. Men are also more likely to develop oral and throat cancer and periodontal (gum) disease.
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