reCONNECT Connecting People Connecting Business August 2014 ISSUE 25 Follow us @ reconnect magazine on Facebook.com Twitter.com ISSUU.com
WIN WITH PAYS TRIBUTE TO ALL SOUTH AFRICAN
WOMEN Health, Wellness & Beauty 10% off Nail Beauty Kits from Planet Nails Claremont see pg 5 www.reconnectmag.co.za Distribution area: Constantia, Claremont, Newlands, Bishopscourt, Lansdowne, Rondebosch, Observatory, Mowbray, Kenilworth
Advertise your Business in reCONNECT Magazine - Contact Bradley on 0836959495 Health, Wellness, Beauty, Home Improvement, Gardening, Business, Events, Lifestyle
Emergency & Local Community Numbers Animal Welfare Services Animal Welfare (All Hours) Equine Emergencies S.P.C.A. (All Hours) or S.P.C.A. Emergency (a/h) Small Animal Emergencies TEARS TEARS Emergency
021 692 2626 083 326 1630/31 021 700 4140 083 326 1604 021 674 0034 021 785 4482 083 651 6343
Emergency Services 24/7 Locksmiths 021 671 8669 Disasters 107 Police Flying Squad 10111 Ambulance 10177 Poison Information 021 931 6129 Poison Information 021 689 5227 Risk Management Centre 24hr 080 911 4357 Environmental Services Mountain Fires Fire Control Centre (All Areas) Fish Hoek Fire Station Lakeside Fire Station Wynberg Fire Station Simon’s Town Fire Station
021 590 1900 021 590 1900 021 782 9082 021 788 1843 021 797 6108 021 590 1900
Clinics: Belvedere Dental Centre Bowwood Baby Clinic Cavendish Medical Centre Claremont MD & Dental Chapel Street, Woodstock Constantiaberg Clinic False Bay 24hr Station Road, Claremont
021 674 7503 021 674 5521 021 674 0434 021 683 1237 021 465 2793 021 799 2911 021 782 1121 021 671 1148
How to Find us: Editor, Marketing and Advertising: Bradley - Brad@zamserve.co.za Artwork & Graphics AshleyFortuin.co.za- Ash@zamserve.co.za Cover Art: stock art & freedigitalphotos.net Find us on www.reconnectmag.co.za
Lower Maynard Rd, Wynberg X Factor Lifestyle Medical Hospitals: Constantiaberg 24hr Crescent Clinic (psychiatric) Life Kingsbury Hospitals Red Cross Children’s Tokai Medicross Victoria 24hr
021 797 5190 021 674 1011
Child Line:
08000 55 555
Law Enforcement SAPS, Lansdowne Road
021 657 2250
Magistrates Court Wynberg
021 799 1800
021 799 2196 021 762 7666 021 670 4300 021 658 5111 021 715 7063 021 799 1111
Municipality / Council Wynberg 021 700 2500 South Peninsula 021 784 2000 Plumstead 021 710 8000 Electricity Services (General, faults) Emergencies 0800 220 440 Faults 0860 103 089 Eskom supply areas 0860 037 566 City of Cape Town Accounts 0860 103 089 E-mail (General enquiries) electricity@capetown.gov.za Visit http://www.capetown.gov.za 0860 103 089
DISCLAIMER: All rights reserved. All advertisements have been accepted in good faith. Ideas and opinions advertised are NOT necessarily those of the Editor or staff. reCONNECT Magazine cannot be held responsible for perceived errors in advertisements or any consequences thereof. Although reCONNECT Magazine warrants that we check all editorials and artwork supplied, reCONNECT magazine or its Holding company cannot be held liable for any damages arising as a result of your dealings with the advertisers.
12 Rounds Boxing 072 863 4249 Baby Bear Clubhouse 082 469 6718 Beauty in Motion 073 691 1650 Budget Treefellers 084 797 6308 Denzel Pedro Smit 082 962 1395 Dr YV Chetty 021 697 4809 Emily Donn (Curtain/ Blinds) 021 797 9872 Eternal Child 021 712 2536 Face It Fitness 083 203 0309 Faisec 021 372 4834 Gentle Dental Care 021 797 2233 Jolly Carp Organic 074 302 3254 Joly Carp Coffee & Cake Shop 082 688 5215 Justine 073 324 7537 Kenwyn Martial Arts Centre 021 696 0902 MS Brakes (Mobile Service) 083 737 0457
Advertisers
Nature's Choice 061 360 5500 Nu Pharmacy 021 674 1044 Planet Nails 021 801 7621 RC blinds 074 259 1802 Realtor of Excellence (Tamzin) 082 678 4886 Rhythm Nouveau Dance Com 078 708 0735 Safe Kids 079 492 4385 Summer Room 071 802 9200 Swarma Zone (the) 078 300 3828 Thai Massage - Hatyai original 021 685 0184 The Eye Guys 021 761 8363 The Venue 021 697 5515 TLC 072 046 5290 Tommys Book Cafe 021 761 3258 Truly Truly Sewing 082 412 9051 Zamani Art & Design 083 695 9495
I am Woman, Hear Me Roar! The Rise of Women Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship is growing rapidly worldwide as many discover that the concept of a ‘permanent’ job is nothing but an illusion. Recessions, downsizing and retrenchment have seen many companies cut staff leaving shell-shocked employees jobless almost overnight. Entrepreneurship to date has been a largely maledominated arena, but women entrepreneurs are slowly starting to take up a bigger slice of the entrepreneurial pie! The contribution of women in the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector influences the economy and overall wellbeing of the country in a more far-reaching way. Why? Because women tend to reinvest their profits in their families and in educating their children and thereby reducing the cycle of generational poverty. Starting a small business doesn’t necessarily have to involve premises, capital and staff. Entrepreneurs come in different forms. Below are some alternatives if you are thinking of giving your job the boot and going it on your own. 1. Do something you love. Take your passion or hobby and turn it into a small business. This could be anything from
sewing, cooking, dancing, art or teaching horseriding! The possibilities are endless. 2. Freelance Many writers, graphic designers and web designers are going it on their own. In tough economic times, companies that need to cut staff end up outsourcing to a freelancer when they need to. 3. Become a consultant or independent contractor Are you a marketing guru, PR whiz, genius accountant or have experience in management consulting? Why work for someone else? Put your skills to use as a consultant. Being a solopreneur is often the easiest way to start. But many who have started as a one-man (pardon, one-woman) show have grown their businesses into something bigger. Remember, small businesses provide jobs to many people and play a vital role in creating a buoyant economy. Editorial by :Deevra Norling, Freelance Writer. Email: deev67@gmail.com or follow on Twitter: @ deevranorling
Opening Winter Special Offer valid until the end of August 2014
10% off 60 or 90 min Thai Oil Massage Massages from R300 per hour
NOW IN YOUR AREA The vibrant Newlands Quarter is home to several excellent high end clothing shops, hairdressers, a nail bar and several well established eateries including landmark coffee shop Vida e caffè. The centre has been revamped and also hosts a Wednesday morning food market.
60 min massage for R330 90 min body scrub and facial massage for R395 All waxing less 30%.
Tel: 021 685 0184 Email: info@hatyai.co.za 202, Newlands Quarter, Cnr Dean & Main Street
Mon - Sun 9am - 8pm
Health Wellness & Beauty
Regular exercise through walking, running, cycling at least 20-30 minutes three to five times a week aids in over all health and especially heart health. Let's push ourselves physically to run the extra kilometer, to do an extra class at gym, to choose the stairs instead of the lift, to park further from entrances so that we can fit in an extra walk, to discipline ourselves with what we choose to eat and drink. Do what you can when you can, even a few minutes a day, regularly and notice amazing results to your overall health and well-being.
As colds and flu do the rounds in winter it becomes increasingly important to look after our health by staying warm, eating plenty of fresh produce, and making sure we’re getting all the nutrients we need. See our interesting articles and suppliers. Stock up on your vitamins and supplements at Nu Pharmacy – check out all their great health savings! With all the focus on health, wellness, and sleeping in as late as possible in the mornings, beauty tends to take a back seat at this time of the year – but this does nothing for our mood. The old adage, “when you look good, you feel good” holds true, so give beauty a chance this winter and check out the great savings on your favourite cosmetics in store. If you’re wondering how to achieve some of your favourite beauty looks, we’ve got that covered with our experts ... We’ve got everything you need to be healthy and beautiful this winter, so get your copy of reCONNECT and take advantage of our large selection of health, wellness and beauty advice form the professionals and our partners.
04 |reCONNECT Magazine | AUGUST 2014
Printed By: SED Printers www.sedprint.co.za
reCONNECT connecting with business women Lucille Fabe (Owner of Planet Nails Claremont).
How did it all start for you? It started 6 years ago .... I just got tired of being in the banking sector and decided to take on something new and this venture intrigued me because it focuses on women, beauty and sustainability, a key factor needed to enhance and promote successful women in business. Give three words that best describes your business? Retail, Wholesale , Training Where do you see yourself and the business in 3-5 years? Well hopefully we will still be trading from this store, I have just renewed our lease for 5 years. I want to expand our business to outside of the Cape metropole area and I am looking at doing more marketing to clients along the West Coast area especially as well as the Overberg areas and hopefully I will be able to do more training out there as well.
05 |reCONNECT Magazine | AUGUST 2014
Printed By: SED Printers www.sedprint.co.za
Health & Wellness
06 |reCONNECT Magazine | AUGUST 2014
Printed By: SED Printers www.sedprint.co.za
Out & About
07 |reCONNECT Magazine | AUGUST 2014
Printed By: SED Printers www.sedprint.co.za
Food, Recipes, etc Banana Ginger Cake
125 g unsalted butter 125ml brown sugar 125ml caster sugar 5ml vanilla 2 eggs 375ml cups self raising flour, sifted 2.5ml bicarbonate of soda, sifted Pinch salt ¼ cup full cream milk 3 very ripe bananas mashed 5ml ginger, grated 50g candied ginger, chopped reheat oven to 170º C.
This month we focus on Women’s Health as we celebrate the important role women play in our world! Most Woman not only have busy homes to attend to but also busy careers and many demands. It’s so important to stay healthy and nourished to be able to meet those demands. Eating a healthy balanced diet will ensure that you are able to work hard and keep illness at bay. Here are some of my favourite choices to boost your health this month: Brown lentils: Making sure you get a good dose of “slow” carbohydrates in your diet will make sure you keep your energy levels flowing throughout the day. Low in calories and high in nutrition, lentils are also easy to cook and a great way to extend a meal, not forgetting how reasonably priced they are! They are a great source of folate and magnesium, which are big contributors to heart health. They make a great choice for people who are diabetic or insulin resistant as they are very high in fibre which means carbohydrate digestion will be slow.
08 |reCONNECT Magazine | AUGUST 2014
Using a mixer, cream the butter, sugars and vanilla until pale and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time mixing thoroughly each time. Add flour, bicarbonate and salt and fold in with a wooden spoon until incorporated. Add milk, banana and gingers and fold in. Grease and line a loaf tin with greaseproof paper. Pour the cake batter into the tin and bake for 40-60 minutes until an inserted skewer comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 5 - 10 minutes before removing the cake from the tin and then cool on a cooling rack. Serve warm with custard for a winter treat or with cream of ice-cream for those warmer days! This cake can also be served as a tea-time treat. Cover the cake with a dripping icing and top with walnuts or candies ginger...
Flaxseeds: This incredible SuperSeed contains the highest amounts of B vitamins, magnesium, and manganese than any other seed and is rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids which are a key force against inflammation in our bodies. It is also incredibly high in both soluble and insoluble fibre which is probably why flax has cholesterol lowering effects. Flax is also perhaps our best source of lignans, which convert in our intestines to substances that tend to help balance female hormones. There is evidence that lignans may promote fertility, reduce peri-menopausal symptoms, and possibly help p Dried Blueberries: One of my favourite snacks dried blueberries pack a serious nutritional punch. They are low in sodium and in calories, but rich in Vitamin K which helps your blood clot efficiently and also plays a crucial role in bone health. There is also evidence suggesting that vitamin K helps cut the risk of bone fractures, especially in postmenopausal women who are at risk for osteoporosis.
Printed By: SED Printers www.sedprint.co.za
09 |reCONNECT Magazine | AUGUST 2014
Printed By: SED Printers www.sedprint.co.za
Security & Home Improvements
10 |reCONNECT Magazine | AUGUST 2014
Printed By: SED Printers www.sedprint.co.za
Business Support
Growing your business through nurturing
Considering that we're in the month of August, when our world stops to celebrate women, I cannot but think of the impact and influence women have on GROWTH. Having considered that, I thought about how women raise their children from babies to adulthood through NURTURING. As business owners, we often think that we can lead our businesses to success...alone. We tend to miss or overlook the fact that our most important asset is indeed our staff. Whether big or small they do have a tremendous role to play in the successful growth of our businesses. So, like mothers, we too need to know that the people in our businesses need to be fed - with encouragement, recognition, security and hope. That process is called, nurturing. It is interesting that a mother does not only nurture and give attention when she has spare time or when it is convenient, she understands that this
is a daily act, imperative to the growth of the child. Since we often refer to and treat our businesses as our "babies", why then are we not nurturing our staff. It is a fact that when our staff know that they are more than "just a number" and that they do matter and will grow and deliver in terms of their potential. People perform on the level that we believe that they can perform on. People are desperate for encouragement and are influenced most by those who make them feel the best about themselves. So let us henceforth show them love, respect, a sense of security, recognition and encouragement for as they grow, so too will our businesses grow! Email: dpsmit.zecan@webmail.co.za Tel: 082 962 1395 / 021 906 0976 Twitter: dpsmax Websites: www.johnmaxwellgroup.com/ denzelpedrosmit
Join Cape Flats Development Association (CAFDA), A Child protection organisation, in our quest to collect as many packets of instant soup or noodles, for the less fortunate, this winter. Your donation of just one packet will warm the heart and stomach of someone in desperate need. Drop-off point at Cafda Office Grassy Park. For more information, please contact Lee-Anne on 021 706 2050.
Winner of El Rodizio Competition Elise Grondein 11 |reCONNECT Magazine | AUGUST 2014
Winner of Nature's Choice Competition Brenda Rix Printed By: SED Printers www.sedprint.co.za
THE PALMS BRAND NEW DEVELOPMENT FIRST PHASE NOW LAUNCHING!
Ottery, Southern Suburbs
R 639, 000
E
R FO
L A S
NEW DEVELOPMENT SPECS: -
65m2 Apartments 2 Bedrooms
-
Granite Kitchen Tops
-
24/7 Security Village Lifestyle Centre with Pool & Club House Occupation November 2014
-
*Includes all costs
ONLY 5 UNITS LEFT FOR SALE! TAMZIN MARTIN
C 082 678 4886
Southern Suburbs
E tamzin@realgroup.co.za www.realtorofexcellence.co.za