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This delicious gin is naturally sugar free as Greenall’s prefer to allow the botanical flavours to come through and provide a natural taste and sweetness that complements the juniper character. This gin is distilled with raspberries and blackberries and is best enjoyed with premium tonic water and a mint and raspberry garnish.

ROBERTSON WINERY DRY NONALCOHOLIC SPARKLING WHITE

LE CREUSET INTRODUCES A DELICATE NEW SHADE Much-loved homeware brand, Le Creuset has a new collection that’s guaranteed to leave you tickled pink – quite literally! The Shell Pink range has emerged out of the increased move towards calming tones in fashion and interiors and is inspired by the soft tones of seashells. This delicate shade will be available in a number of different items, including teakettles, casserole dishes, mugs and spoon rests. The range launches on 15 February and will be available from the Le Creuset website. 1 wwww.lecrueset.co.za

In support of your New Year’s resolutions for mindful drinking, Robertson Winery has gone above and beyond to make sure you won’t sit with a dry mouth at your next get-together. With the summer season in full swing, it’s the perfect time to have a glass of fizz and toast its bubbly excellence without excessive sweetness. You’ll wake up feeling fresh in the morning!

Ladies, this is the product for you if you want to protect your lightened hair. With its foolproof formula, the masque will strengthen and protect, form new hair bonds and restore damaged hair fibers. It can be used before, after or during the lightening process and on high-and low lights. In its travel-friendly tube, you’ll never have an excuse not to have it with you. Available exclusively at Clicks.

EARTHSAP

Earthsap specialises in creating products that only use natural ingredients, do not pose any health risks and are safe for your family, pets and the environment. These nontoxic and biodegradable cleaning products are based on pure and plant-based ingredients. Their range includes kitchen cleaner, braai grid cleaner and automatic dishwashing gel amongst others. Keep your kitchen clean the sustainable way. 1 www.faithfultonature.co.za

GHD DEEP SCARLET PLATINUM+ STYLER

This Valentine’s Day, GHD has created something truly spectacular for your woman. This limited edition styler will be the talk of the town for a long time and it would make her feel like a goddess. With GHD’s innovative predictive technology, she’ll be ready for date night in a jiff. The product feature includes the wishbone hinge, universal voltage and infinity sensors. Go on- give her something that she really wants! 1 www.ghdhair.com

LAMELLE CORRECTIVES BRIGHTER SERUM

As lovely as our South African sunshine is, it can sometimes cause hyperpigmentation, dark marks and spots. Luckily, Lamelle developed an exciting, safe and effective innovation. This serum reduces the appearance of dark spots, has an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin and is well tolerated by all skin types. It will also assist in brightening the skin and ensuring normal, healthy skin cell turnover. Be well on your way to brighter skin.

Your guide to Downtown Pretoria Pretoria Central

Pretoria’s CBD is a playground for adventurers, explorers and hedonists. With its rich cultural and political history, this area holds some of Pretoria’s most beloved historical spots.

Central Pretoria boasts beautiful, old architecture, flourishing trees and a buzz created by our rainbow nation. So, this coming weekend, be a tourist in your own city and go delve into Pretoria’s rich cultural history.

MUST-SEE ATTRACTIONS:

Hello Pretoria • February 2020 • www.hellopretoria.co.za 10 Pretoria National Zoological Gardens As the biggest zoo in South Africa, this 85-hectare space is home to thousands of species including mammals, birds, invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians. The zoo operates every day of the week and there’s easy access via the Gautrain’s bus service. It offers a jam-packed holiday program for kids, which includes nature courses, camping at the zoo and the soon-tocome rhino encounters. They also provide a list of the animals that you can expect to see, with their feeding schedules. Catch a glimpse of the wild side mere minutes away from your home! Entrance: R110 for adults, R75 for children

Q www.nzg.co.za

Union Buildings This prominent heritage site is home to the official seat of government and the presidential office. These buildings, situated atop Meintjieskop in Arcadia, offer a comprehensive view of the city. It was designed by Sir Herbert Baker in 1910 and the architecture of the Union Buildings symbolises and marks the union of the English and Afrikaans languages after years of war. The Union Buildings have also seen some historical events, including women marching against apartheid pass laws on 9 August 1956 and of course, it is here where Nelson Mandela was inaugurated in 1994 as our first democratic president. You can’t enter the buildings, but you can enjoy the scenic gardens and the two statues of General Louis Botha riding his horse and the 9m bronze statue of Nelson Mandela that was erected after his death in 2013. Entrance: Free Q www.thepresidency.gov.za/

Church Square Built in 1855, this is where the city’s first church stood proud. Unfortunately, the church burnt down in 1882, but the architecture in and around Church Square is phenomenal and still a must-see for all. Historical buildings include the Palace of Justice, where Nelson Mandela and his cronies were trialed and sentenced for the notorious Rivonia Trial. Other dignitary buildings include the Old Capitol Theatre, the Ou Raadsaal, Old Nederlandsche Bank, Tshwane Tourism and the General Post Office. Entrance: Free Q www.gauteng.net

WHERE TO EAT

Manhattan Hotel: The Rockefeller Restaurant at the Manhattan Hotel is a favourite amongst all city-goers. With 110 dishes on their menu, breakfast, lunch and dinner becomes a treat. Their buffet option is perfect for when you are ravaged after exploring Pretoria Central! Q www.manhattanhotel.co.za Words Carli Manser Images Supplied