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AMILY structures are complicated; I suppose because love is so complicated!

Gone are the days when dads were the sole breadwinners, leaving early in the morning and coming home late at night, when children had to be seen and not heard. Gone, too, are the days when a hetero-normative, nuclear family is the only ‘acceptable’ kind of family. The stereotype persists, but the reality is that fathers, or father figures, much like families, come in all shapes and sizes.

These days, dads are changing nappies, pushing prams, doing school runs, and holding little hands during doctor’s visits.

Men are having to re-define their roles in 2019, which is, in my humble opinion, a good thing.

I’ve recently met some new friends through my children’s school.

The parents own their own business, with offices in Cape Town and Jo’burg. The dad has shifted his priorities so that his commute always coincides with dropping off the children at school. He flits between three cities, and yet 6-9 June: Green Fingers he manages to hardly ever miss Sibaya Casino and Entertainment Kingdom a morning drop-off. Simply Sun Park is hosting The Cannabis Expo, being a presence, rather than an showcasing innovative products and absence, can be a powerful thing for a father to do. businesses from across the globe with There are many reasons for all facets of the industry represented these shifts in ‘who does what’ from across the agricultural, medicinal, at home. One is most obviously financial, legal and lifestyle sectors. Visit the change in conventionally www.TheCannabisExpo.co.za gendered roles in family structures, and the rise of gender 8 June: Soul Food equality.

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The charming children`s book Charlotte’s Less rigid work schedules Web by EB White comes to vivid life in can also account for the shifts in stereotypical gendered parenting Greg King`s enchanting stage adaptation.

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roles. ‘Hard work’ no longer equates to a conventional nine-to-five job. Research has shown that working environments that take emotional intelligence into account, and consider employees’ lives outside of the workplace more, make for happier and more productive workers.

The rise of technology has also opened up career doors for entrepreneurs who are bound simply by their own potential. We’re working much smarter, not harder, juggling multiple projects and endeavours. Flexitime is our newfound friend!

This generation of parents is far more present and involved in their children’s lives. Does this pose its own problems in its extreme form? Absolutely. But before you all shout ‘helicopter parent’ at me, that’s not the case at all; as with everything, balance is key.

Whether you’re a dad, or a father figure to someone, a step-dad, stand-in-dad, or stay-athome dad, you’re contributing an important role to society, and this edition of Life & Style is a celebration of you, and the role you play in raising our children.

We’ve got your health and wellbeing covered on pages seven and eight, with our wellness experts’ take on male menopause, and eating for longevity. We chat to father and business leader Thobani Msimang on page three, and we pinned down our essential gifting guide for Father’s Day on page 10. Our travel feature offers some expert advice on where to head if you’re keen to explore fly fishing, and if you do celebrate Father’s Day, we suggest heading to Ballito’s very own Portuguese deli and bakery Concha Café, for a delicious breakfast or Portuguesestyle brunch with your pops! We profile them on page 12.

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North Coast Real Estate are proudly promoting local artists at Sonatur Health and Wellness at the New Salt Rock Shopping Centre. Join them for cheese and wine on the opening night from 5pm, Friday the 14th, and celebrate a night of art. The works will be displayed from the 14-16 June, so be sure to stop by if you can't make the opening. The featured artists are Sharneen Thompson, Wendy Fundudis, Emma Robb, and Lara de Jager.

22 June: Fit Family

Women’s Health Fit Night Out will once again be visiting our neck of the woods, and this time it’s bigger and better and is heading to Moses Mabhiba Stadium, People’s Park East. The workouts are next level, with celeb trainers and goodie bags packed with loot from adidas, Montagu, Fry’s Family Foods and Powerade. Tickets are available on quicket.co.za

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• Be mindful of your own actions, not those of others.

• Concentrate on health and light.

• Get excited about another person’s ideas.

• Learn to wait; once you can wait, you can do almost anything.

• You become what you think about all day long.

• Nothing can make your life more beautiful than perpetual kindness.

• Send a thank you note to your child’s teacher.

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We featured Xavier Clarisse’s incredible leather pendant lights in Life & Style some time ago, and now the Durban-based Frenchman has delivered a showstopping leather jewellery range. “Our Linear range is crafted from locally sourced, veg tanned, bovine leather and hand crafted in our studio in Durban,” explains Xavier. “I have always been influenced by my surroundings in my design and this range of fashion jewellery is no different. I was inspired by the diversity and vibrantly colourful melting pot that Durban is all about.”

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THOBANI MSIMANG - MAKING A DIFFERENCE

THE VOICE of Ballito

Dave Charles sat down with father and business leader, CEO of Eureka Capital Pty Ltd and member of the board of the Zimbali Estate Management Association, Thobani Msimang.

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E’S come a long way from his roots of the rural village near Dududu on the South Coast.

His grandfather was a political activist and natural entrepreneur who had to constantly invent ways of trading below the radar of the massively restrictive Apartheid administration to make ends meet.

Thobani’s late mother, Nancy Msimang, who had very little formal education, was a driving force in the family and hugely instrumental in ensuring that her children went to school. It was a 25-km slog on foot to school and back for little Thobani and with no electricity or running water at home, life was never easy in the village.

At a tender age, he began to take an active interest in the politics of the African National Congress – a dangerous pastime in a region deeply riven by political strife.

By standard nine, when he was sent to join his older brother living with an uncle in Umzinto to further his education at Sizophumelela High School, his political activism had intensified.

These were violent and dangerous times and many young activists paid the ultimate price for their commitment.

Thobani’s older brother was gunned down in the room where he himself lay hiding from the security police during a crackdown.

These were terrible times but through it all, Thobani matriculated with exemption - the first from his village to do so - and he wanted desperately to further his studies at university.

But there was no money for that, and so he took a year - a gap year before it became fashionable – to work as a waiter at the Blue Waters Hotel in Durban to finance his first year at the University of KwaZulu Natal.

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department to help fund his university fees. It was at UKZN that he met Zipho, a commerce student who would later become his wife and business partner.

Thobani graduated with an Honours degree in Education and Master’s Degrees in Development Studies and International Trade and Banking.

He was quickly recruited by Telesure, a major insurance company where he was instrumental in developing a host of innovative solutions and products still in vogue today.

A stint in the banking world followed where he had the opportunity to engage with the international business community through a three month Canadian sabbatical and from there he moved into the private sector where he has built a solid reputation and a dynamic business portfolio that continues to grow and flourish.

Thobani attributes his success largely to the relationship he has with his wife, Zipho who he describes as a meticulous organiser and the love of his life. He is the dreamer and she is the strategist and together they make a dynamic couple both in business and socially.

They live in Zimbali with their teenage daughters and young son and are deeply committed Christians. Their faith shines through in every aspect of their lives.

Thobani recently became the first black man to serve on the board at Zema and he remains committed to the ideal of building a better future through service to the community – “you are who you are because of others…”

They believe in people and are invested in the future of our country by continuing to make a difference in every way that counts.

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TOP-NOTCH TECH FOR DAD

No one could be better qualified to give us the best gadget gift ideas for dads than tech blogger and dad, Marc Forrest.

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LOVE Father’s Day. Even though in my house I’m lucky to have every day feel like Father’s Day, that one special day in June makes it all count. Being a gadget guy, I’m pretty sure that these are the perfect gifts for any dad!

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Dave Charles let’s the vertiable dogs out, and finds a few gems along the way.

DJI OSMO ACTION CAM

The latest addition from the team at DJI is the perfect Father’s Day gift for the outdoor adventure dad, or even just the weekend warrior dad who needs some footage to show off his skills on the mountain bike trails.

Coming up against the popular Go-Pro brand, the DJI Osmo Action Cam is in a league of its own when it comes to stabilization. After all, the DJI team have perfected gimbals and stabilizations in their more commonly known drones.

The Osmo Action offers 4k HDR video recording, Dual Touch Screens (perfect for selfies while surfing) and is also fully waterproof up to 11m underwater.

If your dad is the adrenaline junkie (we all dream of being) and likes to show of his skills to the world on video, then the DJI Osmo Action is a must.

Price: R6999, available from myistore.co.za

O CREATISTA PLUS NESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE

Let’s be honest; coffee fixes everything. Dads around the world know this, and I can vouch for this theory!

The Nespresso Creatista Plus coffee machine is like having a Barista in your own home. With a built-in frothing steam pipe, and auto temperature control, this is a musthave.

The machine offers eight different beverage selections so whipping up a Flat White better than some of the coffee chains happens with merely the touch of a button.

The best thing about this coffee machine is the fact that it heats up in three seconds, so there is no waiting around for the perfect cuppa to be made.

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GARMIN INSTINCT SMARTWATCH

Smartwatches seem to have become the ubiquitous, must-have accessory.

With health and fitness becoming more and more of a priority as dad gets older, this gift is a subtle nudge for the father figure in your life to take better care of himself.

The Garmin Instinct is a great “starter” fitness watch for anyone who is looking to get into the game.

It offers a battery lifetime of up to 14 days, and also offers full GPS functionality for tracking your rides and runs. You can also monitor your heart rate, activity and stress using the built-in app on your phone.

The watch is built to US Military standards 810G which means it can withstand thermal and shock

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N Saturday morning we took our German Shepherd puppy to Townsend Park. There’s an excellent dog school that trains there on Saturday mornings and we are hopeful that young Otis will take to it better than his predecessor, who was expelled for conduct unbecoming. Well, to be fair, she wasn’t actually expelled, but she was far keener on trying to eliminate the competition that learning the ropes, so we decided that, discretion being the better part of valour, we would excuse her from further participation.

It was while we were back there this week that I noticed a well-dressed elderly gentleman in a wide-brimmed hat, picking up the litter and plastic bags in the park. He wasn’t making a show of it, just calmly collecting the litter and cleaning up the park. I wanted to thank him for what he was doing but Otis was being particularly vocal at that point…I think it was the hat…he doesn’t like hats!

I saw the same man on Sunday, quietly cleaning up the litter just off Ballito Drive. He is one of the angels among us who take it upon themselves to make a difference by doing what they can to make the world a better place.

Of course there are those who dismiss this sort of thing as of little consequence in the scheme of things.

The world is in a mess and the problem is so massive that the actions of one man like this make no difference whatsoever, they say. But they are wrong.

Anyone who takes it upon themselves to do something positive for the planet, no matter how inconsequential it may seem, is connecting with the universe in an extraordinary way.

“Few will have the greatness to bend history itself, but each of us can work to change a small portion of events. It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and

resistance.”

-Robert F. Kennedy We all have the potential to make a difference - to send forth that ripple of hope to create the tidal wave of positive energy that we need to clean up our country on every level. And it begins with you and me. Let’s do it!

One way of making a positive contribution is to spread the word when you discover something excellent.

Here’s my recommendation, if you enjoy good food as much as I do.

One of my favourite restaurants in Ballito at the moment is Vicolo at the Zimbali Wedge shopping centre. It’s part of the Old Town Italy family and the attention to detail here is extraordinary, but don’t be intimidated by the address – it’s absolutely affordable and totally

welcoming and accessible. Everything on the menu is next level and the house wine is surprisingly good.

There’s a wine and ciccheti special

on right now that you should explore.

They also have an awesome Italian deli range of produce to-go, and they serve excellent coffee.

If you haven’t tried it yet, do yourself a favour - you’ll love it!

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FOODS FOR GENTS’ LONGEVITY The adage goes that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but it may also influence his lifespan.

It’s a fact that women live longer than men, but according to Life & Style in-house nutrition expert Kim Martin, opting for these 6 foods can positively impact how long men live for.

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OMEN do tend to outlive men, and studies have attributed this to changes in the way our cells handle the ageing process, namely telomere shortening.

Without going into the complex process, essentially each time our cells divide our telomeres are susceptible to shortening. Shorter telomeres over time leads to accelerated aging (amongst other health conditions).

There are a few factors that influence telomere shortening including stress, sedentary lifestyles, and a poor diet. Stress management and regular exercise are also of the utmost importance, however there are also food choices a man can make to support his long-term health.

1. SALMON Fatty fish, of which salmon is the king, is rich in two nutrients that enhance longevity. The first is Omega 3. As the primary anti-inflammatory agent in our diets Omega 3 is important for heart health, joint health, memory and cognitive functioning, as well as the integrity of every cell membrane in the body. It is considered an important nutrient in the prevention of prostate cancer.

The second nutrient is vitamin D. Primarily, we obtain active vitamin D from the sun, but often our lifestyles (long working hours) and a healthy fear of skin cancer keep us from spending sufficient time in the sunlight.

Aim to eat a serving of fatty fish (salmon, herring, sardines, or mackerel) two to three times per week. There are also plant-based sources of Omega 3 and vitamin D such as flax or chia seeds and mushrooms respectively.

2. SPINACH Dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach are superfoods. Spinach is low in calories, relatively cheap, and rich in a number of important nutrients. There are two minerals that make spinach a great food to eat regularly: iron and magnesium. Iron is important for oxygenation of the blood, and as such for boosting energy levels and exercise performance, among other things.

Spinach is one of the best dietary sources of magnesium, which is necessary for a healthy metabolism, regular heart rhythm, maintaining muscle and nerve function, blood pressure, and even the immune system. Magnesium is also considered preventative for prostate cancer.

Aim to eat a cup of dark green leafy veg daily.

3. RED PEPPER Forget oranges, red peppers are one of the most concentrated dietary sources of vitamin C. Vitamin C serves as a master

antioxidant and is important for cancer prevention as well as a healthy immune system. For men’s health, studies have suggested that vitamin C may help improve fertility in men by increasing both motility and total sperm count.

Include a variety of vitamin C sources on a regular basis. Aside from red peppers, good sources include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, potatoes, spinach, and tomatoes.

4. PUMPKIN SEEDS Pumpkin seeds are one of the great dietary sources of the mineral Zinc. Zinc is a key mineral used by the body in metabolizing nutrients, immune functioning, DNA and protein production, and cell division. Zinc is also especially important for men as it enables the body to produce testosterone, so regular intake of this mineral is vital for male fertility and sexual health.

We can obtain zinc from other dietary sources such as chicken, beef, lamb and other protein sources. However, with a lot of us cutting down on our animal protein intake it is prudent to consider adding a sprinkling of seeds to our meals. This will become especially important for men struggling with low testosterone levels.

5. BEETROOT Enhanced blood flow, decreased blood pressure, and improved physical and sexual performance are just a few of the health benefits of the humble beetroot.

Beetroot is rich in a variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are cancer preventative and liver supportive.

Beetroot is a rich source of nitrates, which are important for dilation of the blood vessels. They help to normalize blood pressure, as well as enhancing blood flow to all parts of the body.

Variety in the diet is important, so the suggestion here isn’t to eat beetroot every single day. Include a cup of beetroot as part of your regular rotation of fruits and vegetables.

6. OATS A lot of men don’t get enough fibre. Oats is a great dietary source of fibre. Fibre helps the digestive system to “detox”, eliminates waste from the body, and keeps bowels functioning. There are many health conditions that can result from inadequate fibre, especially over long periods of time. Prevention is the key here, and the recommended intake is 30 grams of fibre daily. Foods rich in fibre include oats, wholegrains, fruits and vegetables, legumes, and nuts and seeds.

Good health begins with a healthy diet.

At Lifestyle Health we advise getting your diet right first, and then pursuing adequate supplementation where necessary.

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Managing MALE MENOPAUSE Yes, there is such a thing! Male menopause, or andropause in colloquial terms, has only been recognised in the past few years and, although a lot of research has been done around it in that time.

Dr Rosie Carey unpacks this often overlooked men’s health topic.

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HE general public is often unaware of the symptoms and management of male menopause. It may well be worth your while reading this article if you (or a loved one) is a male over 45.

Male menopause is more correctly known as androgen decline in the aging male (ADAM) or late onset hypogonadism (LOH). Both of these terms describe fairly accurately what happens in male menopause.

In female menopause, the production of female hormones declines rapidly, making the symptoms obvious and very easily identifiable.

In andropause, male hormone levels drop more gradually which makes the symptom onset more insidious and the condition less easy to identify.

Over the age of 40, testosterone levels in men drop on average by around one percent per year. Over the first 10 years, this makes a barely noticeable difference, but by the time that you are 60, your testosterone may have dropped by 20 percent and you will be experiencing the effects of lowered testosterone levels. It’s important to note that not all men experience this drop in testosterone.

Blood tests are necessary to accurately

monitor testosterone levels.

The symptoms of andropause are often simply put down to old age, and the opportunity to treat them is missed.

The most common symptoms include: - Increased fat deposition around your abdomen - Decreased muscle bulk and/or strength - Decreased libido - Fewer spontaneous erections - Memory loss - Sleep disturbances - Fatigue - Depression

management of andropause

The first step in management is to get an accurate diagnosis. Many people attribute erectile dysfunction to male menopause when in fact it is the result of cardiovascular disease or diabetes, a side effect of medication or a combination of both. You will need to make an appointment to get blood tests

“Over the age of 40, testosterone levels in men drop on average by around one percent per year.”

done and to get an accurate diagnosis before you can take steps to manage male menopause.

If you are diagnosed with andropause, you may require testosterone replacement therapy. This is similar to hormone replacement therapy in women and is surrounded by as much controversy. Testosterone replacement therapy has been associated with increased risk of prostate cancer and possibly heart disease, so it is imperative that a correct diagnosis is made before starting therapy and that a doctor manages your testosterone replacement.

Testosterone replacement therapy does usually reverse most of the symptoms of male menopause, but the decision to go onto treatment needs to be made in an informed manner together with your general practitioner or urologist.

Like with most things medical, healthy lifestyle does help to contain the symptoms of andropause. This would include a healthy diet and regular exercise. Depression, if it is severe enough, may need to be assessed and treated by your doctor. There are various herbal supplements that claim to treat andropause, but I would be wary of anything that doesn’t have sufficient scientific backing behind its claims.

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ince her early teens, Emmerentia de Roche had always been self-conscious about her teeth. Her family never had the financial means to improve them so she resigned herself to opening her mouth as little as possible.

Or at least until she became a participant in Mooimaak, kykNET’s popular makeover show.

The dental wizard that is Dr. JJ Serfontein gave Emmerentia a lifechanging smile makeover while the Skin Renewal team led by Dr. Graham Duncombe and therapist Liza Schoeman used a series of treatments to turn back the hands of time.

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Another way the Skin Renewal team helped increase Emmerentia’s collagen supply was via Dermapen treatments. These involve running an electric needle across the skin to create micro ‘wounds’ that inspire a ‘repair’ process that’s essentially collagen synthesis. Later, she would marvel at how it improved her skin’s texture and also helped lift mild pigmentation.

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Last but not least, Emmerentia was given a 3D Liquid Facelift. This completely knife-free procedure involves injecting botulinum toxin to relax the look of wrinkles and dermal filler to plump areas that have lost volume. The latter helped subtly augment her lips, a good thing as she had beautiful new teeth to show off. “I’m now super happy to smile 24-7!”, she said. “I feel like a new person!”

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Portuguese perf ection

Just under three years ago, popular day-time eatery Concha Café opened its doors. More recently, an expansion saw the bustling beachfront spot increase it’s offering to Mediterranean deli retail goods, and an increased capacity bakery churning out decadent pastries and piping-hot breads.

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ITHIN the first five minutes of sitting down with Diogo Barendse, one recognises the sheer volume of customers stopping for a handshake or a hug as testament to his hands-on approach at his popular beachfront eatery, Concha Café.

“Ballito is largely about three things,” comments Diogo; “family, fitness, and fun, and we want to cater to all of those things,” and cater, they do.

Concha has always been about community; surfers and joggers alike happily leave their keys in Concha’s trusty hands while they head off on their morning fix. On their return, Diogo has ensured a private hot shower around the corner from the café is readily available to freshen up before heading back to work, cappuccino and freshly baked pastéis de nata in-hand. Even your pooch is catered for, with special menu items

and fresh water bowls dotted around.

The family are well known in Ballito circles, having holidayed here for many years before finally deciding to pack up their Jo’burg lives and go coastal for good. Diogo’s sister Sara married into the Durocher-Yvon family: Patrice, wife Cynthia and their son Fabien, owners and founders of Coco de Mer Boutique Hotel, housing the exceptional Fiamma Grill. Diogo even helped build the entire pool deck of Fiamma, and it wouldn’t be the first time he was happy to get his hands dirty to improve the family businesses!

Driving frequently between the business and the family’s residence down the road in the Ballito village meant that they passed the preexisting corner diner daily, and when opportunity arose, they didn’t hesitate to take over the property, but it required an extensive, hands-on, overhaul.

“We’d already done the hard yards at Fiamma,” explains Diogo, suggesting they’d already established a loyal customer base, and learnt the ins and outs of business in Ballito, “so opening Concha felt like a natural progression.”

They did a soft opening in October 2016, and from the start captured the beachfront breakfast and lunch trade with their Portuguese-inspired fair and freshly baked goods.

It’s evident that Diogo cares very deeply about restoring the Ballito village to its former glory, and he is heartened by the influx of new businesses to the area, along with other newer owners who recognise the importance of genuine customer care,

and delicious, quality food.

“We also have The Big Blue!” he gestures, waving his hand toward the spectacular coastline in front of Concha. In addition, Concha has created a European, al frescostyle dining experience on the surrounding sidewalk, but it wasn’t without its constraints – it’s hard to believe Diogo and his team push out so many meals and baked goods from such a tiny kitchen.

“It’s 22 of the most awkward square metres you could have worked in!” he laughs, and a few short months ago, Concha Café realised their dream of expanding into the space next door (what used to be The Beach Hut, and then Kelly’s.)

“We did everything ourselves,” he explains, “working 18-hours a day, from the plumbing to the electrical boards.”

Did we mention these guys are not afraid of hard work?

With their increased storage facilities, larger bakery, and now a foodie retail haven of imported European produce, Concha have also started catering from their new space, offering both sweet and savoury platters. Stuck for a dinner idea on your way home from work?

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meal. He credits his aunt, Xandra, for the Portuguese influence the food adopts, and her repertoire is an echo of his family’s heritage; as they say, the proof is in the pastéis de natas!

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THE GRAPEVINE

Did you know that the North Coast has its very own wine? What started out as a pilot project is now, nearly 10 years later, a pioneering Villard blanc vineyard with social upliftment at its heart.

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know-how. ivery The name was inspired by the birthdate of Free Del King Shaka Zulu. The name is significant for obvious reasons, it’s a nod to indigenous heritage, and the intent is to make it a source of pride for the 46 people involved in the vineyards.There The South African wine industry has taken is also the notable knock-on effect of creating centuries to hone and develop world class new jobs in small communities, and Enterprise products, yet it’s becoming increasingly hard to iLembe is happy to see the positive effects of this ignore the historical inequities, from the division on the local economies in the three municipal of labour to the economic rewards (but that’s an areas. article for another day).

“The first two to three years formed the The Enterprise iLembe Economic biggest part of the training,” Development Agency is Daniel. “We taught the attempting to address, not “The vineyards are spread explains community everything from just socio-economic divides between three local pruning to spraying, and they in agriculture, but also the politically loaded wine municipalities of Mandini, were nearly in tears when we had to cut back for the first time,” industry, with their multifaceted Seventeen87 project. Maphumulo, and Ndwedwe, essentially reducing the plants back to “sticks”! where cooler climes and The wine is a labour Currently, the 10.8 total of love, and an exercise in more suitable inland condi- hectares produces around 12 patience, since growing tions have helped establish 000 bottles per annum with the grapes is hardly the fastest winery based at Sugar Rush Park, 032 586 1384 | 078 751 8945 | 27 Sandra Road, Ballito open Mon-Sun 10am-10pm way to make a buck; the first the Villard blanc plants.” just outside of harvest is only viable three Ballito. These years after planting. boutique batches are perfect for Since 2012, the project has been under the events and private sales at this guidance of Enterprise iLembe’s viticulturalist stage, as the project continues Daniel Maerkl, who has been based here fulltime to establish itself. to focus on Seventeen87. The vineyards are One of their main aims spread between the three local municipalities is sustainability says Nathi of Mandini, Maphumule, and Ndwedwe, Nkomzwayo, CEO of Enterprise where cooler climes and more suitable inland iLembe, and this entails the conditions have helped to establish the Villard inevitable dance between blanc plants. costs and income. Enterprise But it’s not just the environmental conditions iLembe is committed to that pose a challenge. Since it’s an entirely ensuring the stability of the rural project, the communities had never seen project, and part of this lead to a grapevine, nor did they know how to plant or tend to them, and training had to begin in earnest the decision to bring in other cultivars to expand the range of from day one.

For Your Coastal Getaway wines under the Seventeen87 “They’re hardly impressive looking plants!” umbrella, to suit a variety laughs Daniel, and it was only when these of palates, from a cabernet “sticks” in the ground began to shoot their first sauvignon to a chenin blanc. flash of greenery that the communities really Visit enterpriseilembe.co.za bought into the idea. for more information, or email The locals are the chief beneficiaries of the cheryl@enterpriseilembe. project, while Enterprise iLembe operates and Lifestyle Centre Boulevard Centre co.za oversees the project on their behalf, offering an opportunity to both empower and train New Salt Rock Centre Ballito Junction individuals, imparting skills and business ESPITE the humid climate, sandy soil, and many other obstacles to growing grapes, our very own Villard blanc cultivar is being grown, harvested, and turned into wine, right here on our doorstep.

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HOT SHOT We asked local photographer Barry Bowditch to give some thought to his top choice of photograph that epitomises North Coast living.

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recognise Barry’s signature work, from weddings and corporate functions to landscapes and quintessential beach shots, he is frequently capturing our picturesque life on the KZN North Coast.

A BIT ABOUT BARRY

“I was born in Johannesburg. My late father was my mentor and friend, as well as being a great photographer. We spent many a night in his darkroom, bonding and producing magic, and that is what photography is to me; pure, beautiful, wonderful, magic.

I was given my mother’s used Kodak Brownie at age seven and my first brand new Canonnet Junior, for my sixteenth birthday.

I shot my first wedding at age 21 and the bridal couple could only afford a spool of 24, so my gift to them was a 36-exposure film. I was nervous then, and some four hundred weddings later I still battle to sleep the night before a wedding.

From those humble beginnings we have grown to three photographers and five

editors. My wife Denise handles all the paperwork. We shoot every genre of photography, but weddings are still my favourite, I'm very much a people person and insist on an engagement shoot before each wedding, so that come the big day the bridal couple become our friends.

SUM UP THE NORTH COAST IN FIVE WORDS

Diversity in all its forms.

WHEN YOU ARE NOT TAKING PHOTOS, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

Sleeping! I think I drive my wife mad,

because we can never go from A to B without stopping several times. I see the world in pictures. I don’t even go to the shops without a photography backpack; you just never know what awaits you.

TELL US ABOUT THIS SHOT

I always strive for a favourite image, and most times I meet the criteria, but this photo was taken of a beautiful couple. They are special friends, who own the farm where I captured this shot, only a few kilometres inland from Ballito.

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Perry Bikes is KZN’s largest multi-franchise bike dealership for husqvarna, Suzuki, Polari, Linhai, Sym, Aeon and Triumph motorcycles. Vernon Perry visited the Afternoon Drive.

Dave chatted to Ward 22 by-election candidates Geoffrey Chennels representing the African National Congress and Privi Makhan from the Democratic Alliance about their plans for the area as they seek to influence support in the run up to the polls on June 18th.

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Johnson who was on The Voice in the United States. I now have an exciting opportunity to go to Orlando, Florida to perform and showcase my talent in front of agents, industry professionals and talent scouts.”

Scouts from across the mainstream entertainment sphere all attend, from Disney to Nickelodeon, all looking for the next big thing in drama, singing,

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modelling and dancing.

The competition is fierce, but Matha is insistent on putting in the hours of work, something she learnt from her parents who have always instilled in her the value of education, and effort.

She seems extraordinarily disciplined for such a young person – she is studying a full-time Bachelor of Commerce degree in entrepreneurship in Durban, at the same time as undertaking her musical theatre and voice training under the guidance of coach Sunny Sibiya, as well as taking piano lessons.

She lists Beyoncé and Janet Jackson as some of her idols, but Matha recognises icons like Miriam Makeba and Jabu Khanyile too, with a penchant for South African country genre Maskandi. It’s obvious from her knowledge of a broad spectrum of artists that her repertoire is suitably extensive.

To demonstrate, Matha spontaneously breaks out into an original song during our interview before explaining how she writes her

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It’s not about being a superhero or being Chuck Norris for a day, but about the wealth of power in your hands when you are able to recognize a danger and are equipped with the skills that allow you to be in a position to act or react, when your life depends on it.

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Clad in my street gear, sneakers, leggings and a t-shirt, I was comfortable yet not quite certain what to expect. I was excited though, mostly about the possibility of walking away with a certificate in butt whooping.

Joined by Pierre (the attacker), Thinus's relative, who would become my new "human punching bag", we sat down and were given a description of what the course entailed, a more detailed description on the psychology behind selfdefence and understanding the threat, your emotions in a moment of distress and the S.A.E. (Scream. Attack.

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To get in touch with Matha, follow her on Twitter @mathmnisi or email her on matha.mnisi@gmail.com.

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own material.

“You have to allow yourself to feel emotion, but then you must find your way out of it,” she says, adding that she draws on multiple genres and experiences in order to write, not only music, but poems and stories as well.

“I am set to leave on the 30th of June and the ARTS will be taking place from the 2nd of July until the 7th of July 2019,” she adds.

And her ultimate goal for the trip?

“Well, to get call backs of course!” she laughs.

Rethabile Hlalele, host of 88FM’s Lunch with Thabi, went full Chuck Norris and tried out the C.O.B.R.A. self-defense system.

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yet she can find a jazzy edge and inject maturity when she needs to, making her a versatile young performer who has her sights firmly set on the big time.

Originally from Newcastle, and now studying in Durban, Matha is one determined young woman.

An A-student from St. Dominic’s Academy, Matha sang her heart out in the school choir, and knew from the age of eight that she was destined to perform. Now, thanks to a recent call back following an audition in Johannesburg, she’s heading to the USA in one months’ time for the audition of her life with ARTS International, an internationally recognised organisation aimed at recruiting only the best performance talent across the globe.

“I auditioned for IATS (International ARTS Talent Showcase) in October of 2018 and received an invitation to the ARTS (Applause Rising Talent Showcase) from Kim Myers, an international talent scout,” explains Matha.

“One of the mentors present during my audition was musician Blaze

Local aspiring singer Matha Mnisi will soon be jetting off to Orlando, Florida for the audition of a lifetime, at the invitation of ARTS International, a platform attracting the likes of Nickelodeon and Disney talent scouts.

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If dipping your toes in the trout waters of the KZN Midlands sounds appealing to you, Andrew Fowler, chairman of the Natal Fly Fishers Club, offers his expertise on where to head, and what you’ll need if you’re a novice.

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N the eyes of the trout fisherman, KZN is blessed with a geographical feature of relevance to those in search of cold, clear waters. That feature is an area of high ground, which extends from the eastern-most tip of Lesotho, to the top of the iconic Inhlosane mountain, and encompasses rolling hills and farmland from Mooi River to Kamberg, to Boston to Lotheni, and the Dargle.

For reasons unknown, all the trout rivers in this area are distinguished brown trout streams. With Browns being a relative rarity in South Africa, it makes the area a unique one for the discerning fly-fisher in search of this prized quarry.

Added to that the preponderance of farm dams stocked with hard fighting rainbow trout, and you have yourself a veritable mecca for proponents of the long rod.

Visiting fly fishers should seek out rivers such as the Bushman’s near Giants Castle, the Mooi, flowing through the Kamberg, and the Umgeni in the Dargle. On the fringes of this area are the Lotheni in the south, and the Injasuthi

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There are of course others like the Elands, the Yarrow, the Little Mooi, the Inzinga, and countless small tributaries that are explored by the die-hards who hold their secret fishing spots close to their chests.

For those visiting the Midlands in search of trout fishing, accessing good waters requires a little homework, and some trial and error type exploration, for much of this water is on private land, and even that which is available to the public requires some digging to uncover.

As a starting point, be sure to look up Wildfly in Nottingham Road, who sell day tickets and membership from their fly shop in the village. One can also browse the Midlands Meander brochure or website for accommodation venues, several of which boast decent fly fishing waters.

Those with a longer-term interest, who plan to make regular visits from the coast, would do well to consider membership of the Natal Fly Fishers

Club (NFFC), which has access to some 17 river beats and 30 dams. While this club does not sell day tickets, it does aid and support several ventures that do, by either managing their waters, and/or listing details on a community “day tickets” tab on the club website.

Examples are the NFFC’s own Bushman’s River Community fly-fishing project, and the KZNFFA’s Thendela waters on the Mooi.

Several other waters are managed by the NFFC for its member’s benefit, but as a spin-off, also for the benefit of visiting anglers accommodated at various farm cottages.

These farm stays offer access to fly-fishing that would otherwise be the preserve of only privileged club members. Amongst the best are Riverside Cottages on the Mooi at Kamberg, and a little further downstream, Maxwell farm cottages, both of which offer top-notch dam fishing, together with river water.

Copperleigh Cottage in the Dargle similarly overlooks a pristine rainbow trout lake.

WHERE TO GET YOUR GEAR

Getting kitted out for your fly-fishing venture is not difficult: KZN has several good shops, from Kingfisher’s branches in Durban, Kloof and ‘Maritzburg, to Wildfly in Nottingham Road, and Xplorer’s new concept fly-fishing shop in Briardene.

Those shops are all manned by enthusiastic fly-fishers who offer good advice, but expect to be shown a 3 weight 8ft rod for the rivers and a 5 weight 9ft rod for the dams.

If you are starting out, a 4 weight will comfortably cover both rivers and dams.

The trend is for floating lines nowadays.

Select and spend on your line first and foremost, matched to a rod that suits it, and with those key elements taken care of, then consider the reel and other paraphernalia which is all secondary, but a great deal of fun.

Flies are readily available, but fly shops will encourage you to immerse your time between fishing trips, in the art of fly-tying, which is a consuming pastime all of its own.