from 10am - 5pm. Tickets cost R125. Call 022 448 1545 or email olivefestival@gmail.com for more info.
Iron Maiden 18 May Internationally acclaimed rock legends return to SA for The Book of Souls tour with melodic metal band, The Raven Age, as their supporting act. The performance features hits from Maiden's new studio double album The Book Of Souls, which debuted at No 4 in South Africa. This is Iron Maiden's first time performing in South Africa with new vocalist, Bruce Dickinson. Taking place at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, at 8pm. Tickets from R510 - R905 at www.computicket.com Riebeek Valley Olive Festival 7-8 May Returns with olive-related offerings, craft beer, live entertainment, food and wine. A weekend Olive Passport provides a tasting glass, complimentary shuttle services and access to all the participating venues. Children under 18 enter free. Taking place at various venues throughout Riebeeck Valley
High Tea Festival 21 May The inaugural High Tea Festival showcases teas of the world, tea sets and products, food, clothing, champagne and more. Prizes in the lucky draw include jewellery and two tickets to Thailand. The dress code is formal. Sip on champagne while shopping, tasting teas of the world, enjoying caviar and tantalising food all in a beautiful, stunning environment. There are beautiful diamond and pearl jewellery to be won and you could be the lucky person to win the grand prize which is two tickets to Thailand in the lucky draw competition taking place on the day of the event. Taking place at the Old Mutual Conference and Exhibition Centre, Rhodes Dr, Newlands from 1.30 pm. Tickets cost R300 from www.computicket.com Shades of Love 7 - 22 May A three-part program put together by international dancer and director, Ashley Killar, that juxtaposes the different sides of love through the work of composers such as Britten's Towards Illusion, Bartok's The
Mysterious Mandarin and Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand. Taking place at Artscape Opera House, at the following times: Wed 7.30pm | Fri 7.30pm | Sat 2pm & 7.30pm | Sun 3pm. Cost: R120 – R220 (evenings) | R100 – R180 (matinees) and are available at www.computicket.com
Good Food & Wine Show 27- 29 May A culinary event which includes food and wine tastings, talks, exhibitors and celebrity chefs. This year's theme Fresh explores sustainability, urban farming and nutrition. The event is hosted by Fiera Milano Exhibitions Africa. Taking place at the CTICC. Time and cost to be confirmed. Call 021 702 2280 or email daniel@fieramilano.co.zafor more info.
Working Moms: Our Modern Heroes Family Matters Mediation Nina Mensing 082 458 8044
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What is your favourite way to relax? Watching Masterchef or reading a book in bed. Your top tip for juggling work and family life? My husband and I run an installation business. I also run two side line businesses – Kidz Art Framez and Sunshine Swingz. I use mornings to work, whilst my daughters in school and the evenings when she's asleep. Where did the inspiration come from to start your own business? Kidz Art Framez – large amounts of artwork brought home on a weekly basis – the frames allow you to interchange so their latest piece is displayed. Sunshine Swingz – I was looking for a good quality swing for my daughter and didn't find very many on offer. What do you find most challenging about motherhood? I love everything about being a mom, but I do struggle dividing my attention between family and work. What's your favourite family day out? A braai at friend's houses Qualities you'd like for your child? Confidence, honesty, kindness
What is your favourite way to relax? Being with my family and sitting with a glass of wine, a magazine and music. Your top tip for juggling work and family life? Remaining super organised and trying to keep a healthy balance between the mental, spiritual, emotional, physical and financial. Where did the inspiration come from to start your own business? I have always been entrepreneurial and have never been able to let a good opportunity pass by. I love building on something and seeing it grow. Most importantly I love making my clients happy with giving them good products and service and lastly of course, I love being financially independent. What's your favourite family day out? Lately I have been loving going down to Dunes Restaurant in Hout Bay. The view is beautiful. Otherwise any adventure with the family is good such as Tenpin bowling, the beach etc Three qualities of yours you'd like your children to inherit? Respect, Gratitude and Faith.
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What is your favourite way to relax? Out in nature walking my dog, riding my motorbike, SUP'ing and of course sitting around a campfire... Your top tip for juggling work and family life? Time management and a good balance between work and family time. I have also brought my boys up to be independent . Where did the inspiration come from to start your own business? I need to be my own boss in order to manage my time around my family, and to have the creativity to do what I want. What do you find most challenging about motherhood? Despite being a full time single mother, I don't find motherhood that challenging. However this is due to myself and my boys having a very close relationship, and the fact that I live opposite the school! What's your favourite family day out? A day on the Palmiet River, with our canoes, a picnic and our dog. Three qualities of yours you'd like your children to inherit? Good work ethic, responsibility and respect
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What is your favourite way to relax? Nothing compares to spending quality time in nature, at our caravan at Theewaterskloof Dam. Growing up on a farm it's probably a way of getting back to my roots. Your top tip for juggling work and family life? Delegate efficiently through proper training. Where did the inspiration come from to start your own business? It naturally stems from the way I grew up. There was nothing 8-5 about the way my parents raised me nor about the way I run my business today. What do you find most challenging about motherhood? Those rare but dreadful moments when my children choose my husband over me. I fleetingly feel like a failure as a mother, but then realise how traditional roles have changed. What's your favourite family day out? In really bad winter weather we pack a picnic and drive over the Mountain to find a warm sunny spot to sit in the car, eat and enjoy the view. Three qualities of yours you'd like your children to inherit? Perseverance, Generosity and Integrity
Tel: 021 797 7948 Francis Slabber
Wynberg, Tokai Village, Fish Hoek, Claremont
What is your favourite way to relax? A good book, being around friends and watching my daughter play. Your top tip for juggling work and family life? My wonderful and super-efficient support team at the office and at home. Where did the inspiration come from to start your own business? I always say that I didn't give birth to it- I raised it. I bought into the practice when I was still very wet behind my ears and had a wonderful mentor in my partner. She eventually retired and let me run with it. What do you find most challenging about motherhood? Guilt. I spend a lot of time at work, and often not just in body but in mind and sometimes feel like I'm not always present. What's your favourite family day out? I love art but I'm not very good at it! I love spending a day with my husband and daughter at Clay Café. Three qualities of yours you'd like your child to inherit? My never-give-up attitude, my fighting spirit and my empathy for others.
Amalia van Niekerk
082 372 8637 Turn off the R27, opp Langebaan entrance
What is your favourite way to relax? Reading, watching a good movie and playing netball. Your tip for juggling work & family? Have a good support team – I can trust my team fully while I flit around between Thali Thali and the kids' busy schedule. Also teaching my kids to be independent is essential. Where did the inspiration come from to start your own business? Even farming with grapes, we were always involved with entertaining guests. Thys would take guests out on game farms and I would do the catering. I also did flowers and décor for weddings. Thali Thali was a natural next step. What do you find most challenging about motherhood? Keeping up with the kids hectic schedules and trying to plan around it. Knowing when you are enough – loving enough, strict enough, around enough… What's your favourite family day out? A braai in the veld – a camp fire is a great way to get our family communicating and having fun! Three qualities of yours you'd like your children to inherit? Diligence, independence, self-confidence
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PASSIONATE ABOUT CARS
By Danni Thunell Ende
This month we met up with the owner of the newly launched Topwash car wash service in Camps Bay, Terence Burchell. Terence is an absolute car fanatic who saw a gap in the market for a luxury car wash service with extremely high standards, attention to detail and which is owner supervised. For those passionate about their cars this will be a real treat... Have you always been a car fanatic? Yes- my folks tell me I knew the name of every car on the road when I was 3 and my first word was “car�. What is your earliest motoring memory? I have so many. My fondest is when my dad used to take me to Ashley's sports car dealership in town on Saturdays to look at all the supercars. What inspired you to launch Topwash? I always thought there was a lack of proper car washes where the staff were trained and knew how to clean cars properly without damaging them. I've had my car damaged a few times and decided that I could do better. What is your vision for the brand? I'd like to open a few more branches around Cape Town. What makes you different from typical car wash services? The products we use and the attention to detail as well as the fact that our staff are properly trained and owner supervised.
Describe the process of your black top of the range wash- what makes it so special. It' is a full restoration on your car including an interior and exterior valet, engine compartment and undercarriage degrease and high pressure wash and a full paint correction using an orbital buffing machine in 3 steps to get rid of scratches and swirl marks and then we apply wax to protect the paint. What can a customer do in the area whilst they wait for their car to be finished? We have a waiting area with a coffee and tea station and DSTV and lots of reading material as well as offering a pick up and drop off service for you or your car. What is the fanciest car you've had come to your car wash since you opened? Porsche 911 GTS, Audi RS7 and a few AMG Mercedes-Benzes which are my favourite Any advice for other aspiring entrepreneurs? Don't be scared to take chances and get out there and do it!
Terence Burchell and his assistant, Antonio Longari
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