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Talking trash Editor Melanie Reeder-Powell has sustainability on her mind.

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to the indomitable Margaret Hirsch speak is a real wake-up call. For one, she sleeps just four hours a night, from midnight until 4am. When asked how she gets by on so little sleep, her response is quite simply that by now she would have wasted years of her life asleep, while there are far more important things to do with her time. I did the calculations; if one assumes an average night’s sleep is eight hours, minus Margaret’s four hours, multiply by 365 days for one year and that equates to 1 460 hours or 60 days that we’re asleep per year, when, like Margaret, we could be doing something constructive. Now, I’m not suggesting that we all should be getting by on four hours’

what to do 31 Jan The Rockwood Theatre at Sibaya launches Hollywood Hits, a vibrant showcase of classic and contemporary film songs, from ‘Fame’ and ‘Footloose’ to ‘The Greatest Showman’. Tickets available at rockwoodtheatre.co.za or 031 161 0000. 01 Feb Catch Arno Carstens Live at The Rockwood Theatre at Sibaya Casino and Entertainment. Show starts at 8pm and tickets are available on suninternational. com 02 Feb I Heart Market is holding their summer sale at Moses Mabhida Stadium. The market begins at 9am and ends at 2pm, so get there early to bag some bargains! 02 Feb It’s snake season, so perhaps it’s a good idea to know how to identify and handle snakes, deal with snake bites and offer basic CPR. Presented by Absolute Health Services, this day-long course costs R700, from 8am at North Coast Venomous Snake Park in Tongaat. Email nick@absolutehealth.co.za 03 Feb Help Concha Café and Bakery raise money for Sables Creatures by participating in their Pooch and Family 5km Beach Run/Walk from 8am. Entry fee is R20 for children and R50 for adults. If you’re looking to adopt a pet, there will be furry friends waiting to meet you. Bring bags to pick up after your pooches! Email sablescreatures@gmail.com or Whatsapp 073 352 2836. 06 Feb Join Weylandts for a ‘his and hers’ evening of cocktails, snacks and a lifestyle expert as guest speaker. Gentry and Scatter Studio will also be on hand. Email carmen. dupreez@weylandtshome.co.za 09 Feb Head to the KZN Vegan Market on Uitsig Road in Durban North for clothing, fresh produce, books, gifts, food stalls and live music from 10am. Call 084 032 3686 for info. 07/08 March The Parlotones will be performing both new and old material at the Suncoast Barnyard Theatre. Tickets can be bought at barnyardtheatre.co.za and cost R200.

sleep (although I know many parents and night-shift workers who do!), but it certainly got me thinking about the time we’re given in any single day, and how we choose to spend it. If we have a sleepless night, chances are we spend that time scrolling through our phones, observing the world at large from a safe distance. Perhaps we pick up a book, or resort to ‘Netflix and chill’, but very few of us can say we spend that time (or any free time for that matter), constructively. Margaret Hirsch is a doer. She is not only behind appliance empire Hirsch’s, but she is an active philanthropist who owns and oversees safe havens for women, has skills’ development programmes like cooking schools to teach women not only how to cook, but how to start and operate their own businesses. She believes in empowerment and growth, but also in the power inherent in the individual to break barriers and effect change in the world. Her focus is on uplifting women, but there are many meaningful ways in which individuals can spend their time. For us here at Life & Style, we’ve had sustainability on our minds this past week. I think we can all agree by now that our ‘throw-away’ lifestyle is unsustainable. From singleuse plastic to an endless cycle of e-waste and disposable tech, (the USA alone disposes of 9.4 million tonnes of e-waste per year) our daily life choices are placing immense strain on the natural world. But did you know that, here on the North Coast, we have residential estates that are choosing to put nature first, committing to rehabilitating ecosystems, and minimising electricity usage? Did you know we have some of the world’s best e-waste companies on our doorstep in Shakashead? Did

you know that Ballito is home to an incredible zero-waste store, where you can fill up your reusable glass bottles with anything from organic honey to non-GMO popcorn, eliminating the mounds of plastic you accumulate from your monthly groceries? Did you also know that there is an organisation called The Right to Repair, who are calling on global industries to change their manufacturing processes so that our vehicles, appliances and tech can be repaired and not tossed in a landfill after two years? You can find the South African branch at right2repair.org.za. (It was initially founded for the motor repair industry, but the ethos is quickly spreading to other industries.) These initiatives are the result of individual choices; people who have chosen to spend their time effecting change, minimising waste, offering consumers ethical options, and hoping to positively impact the world around them. The pages ahead are filled with their stories. We learn about the incredible ways landscape architecture can positively impact the environment on page 7, and discover how two scientists in Richmond are changing the beauty industry with their organic, fair-trade, and probiotic brand on page 8. We also pick up some tips from the experts at Dolphin Coast Waste Management on our refuse and recycling processes, and our handyman extraordinaire Allen Petrie offers advice on upcycling for your home or small business. So, what will you do with your time over the next two weeks?

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T the height of South Africa’s property boom, between 2004 to 2008, houses were selling within weeks, if not days.

In 2019 the property market is completely different. Pressures on disposable income as well as the perceived uncertainty as the country heads towards the upcoming election, keeps the current property market far from balanced. “Buyers caution” has slammed the brakes on spending and buying properties. These factors are resulting in properties staying on the market between three to six months and many (despite repeat advertising) for a year or even longer. The result is a current oversupply of residential property across most price sectors. Richard Gray, CEO of Harcourts South Africa, refers to three specific problem areas, namely: price, location and the condition of the property. Of these, the most critical and yet easily remedied ‘problem’ is price. If a property isn’t priced in accordance with prevailing 2019 market conditions, it won’t sell. Overpricing is one of the key reasons for properties spending too long on the market. Sellers who won’t accept that pricing has to be based on what the market will pay, rather than what they want in their pockets, are likely

to end up selling for a discounted price a long way down the line. When the price is right, then regardless of most other problems, there will be a buyer for it. The second problem is ‘location, location, location’; the age-old watchword of real estate. The less desirable the location of the property, the less options the seller has. Properties in areas characterized by high crime or encroaching industrialization are likely candidates for long stays on the market, unless they are priced accordingly. Third on Gray’s list are defects, or condition. A defective property is going to chase buyers away. Most buyers want to buy a place that’s fit for them to move into and start living in. While some are prepared to do cosmetic improvements, most people don’t want to undertake major repairs. The buying pool for defective properties is extremely small, comprising only the bravest or most desperate buyers who are looking for a bargain. Properties that, despite being advertised week-in and week-out and fail to sell, become stigmatized. One of the first questions a buyer will ask an estate agent is why the property has not sold. Often there is nothing wrong with a house that’s been on the market for a long time. In reality, it’s mostly a quality home that was just over-priced when it was listed. When buyer interest hits zero,

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Don’t know your berms from your bibs? Dr Rosie Carey, trail-runner and mountain bike aficionado, unpacks all the jargon you need to know before you hit the dirt.

TARTING mountain biking is daunting on all sorts of levels. Not only do you have to negotiate the gear and kit, and face the challenges of single track, bridges and steep downhills, but you also need to learn a new language.

Anyone who has started mountain biking as a novice will know exactly what I mean; mountain biking has its own language. It’s like a dialect of roadriding jargon, which in itself is a whole new language. So, before we progress any further, I am going to provide you with a useful glossary of terms to get you through this series of biking articles and then hopefully comfortably onto the trails. If you’re serious about starting mountain biking, cut this article out and stick it on your fridge, take a photo of it or keep it handy on a clutter table somewhere – anything that allows easy accessibility, because you may find yourself referring to it often: Berms: Built-up embankments on a trail, usually on a corner. ‘Riding the berm’ allows you to take the corner faster and keeps you flowing on the single track. Once you’re confident on single track, start playing with testing out the berms. Once you’ve got the hang of it, they’re fun! Bibs: Cycling shorts that don’t have a waistband but rather have straps that go over your shoulders (imagine something like old-fashioned braces, but you wear them under your shirt). The benefit of wearing a bib is that it stays in position nicely, ensuring a more comfortable ride and minimising chafe. Specialized makes fantastic Hook-Up bibs which mean that you don’t have to get completely undressed for a toilet stop. (Visit specialized.com to purchase.)

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RECENTLY read a story of a yacht that had been abandoned about 10 years ago by a young female sailor who was attempting to sail solo around the world at the age of 13.

The yacht was found floating off the Australian coast after it had been abandoned off Southern Africa, which brings to mind the story of the nurdles that were lost off a Mediterranean Shipping Company container ship in Durban Harbour in October 2017, and are now ‘roaming’ the seas. Three container loads of these plastic pellets destined for overseas fell off the ship during a violent storm, which

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HE 22nd of January this year marked the 140th anniversary of two legendary battles that were fought on the same day at the start of the Zulu War in 1879. The Battles of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift are the stuff of legend, spurring blockbuster movies and an enduring tourist trade to the region in which they were fought. The battlefields near Dundee in northern KZN are well preserved and visited by thousands annually. If you are interested in these things, there is an astonishing, little-known relic of these times close by that you might be equally interested to explore someday. When I first came across it, I had a sort of Brigadoon moment – the mists of time parted and, for a moment, I was back in the 19th century.

It stood at the end of a long farm track on a commanding rise overlooking the surrounding plains above the Buffalo River. As I approached, I walked softly as one does in the presence of those long gone. I could feel the sights of the Martini Henry rifles trained on me as I moved towards the heavily armoured oak door. “Let me pass, I come in peace” I whispered, and there I stood, inside the most atmospheric ruins in the region. We lived and worked in these parts when my interest in the history of Zulu War created an opportunity for Sue and me to join our friends, the Rattrays in a battlefield tourism venture that would

take us a long way from the world of media production where we had first established ourselves. At the time, I took it upon myself to do some digging through the archives in search of evidence that might remain from the period to expand our battlefield tour operations. In an 1878 edition of The London Standard newspaper I came upon a description by war correspondent, Charles Norris-Newman, of a substantial fort that had been built in our region as a barracks for the Dundee detachment of the Natal Mounted Police and refuge for the local citizenry ahead of the coming war with the Zulus. It sounded promising and a bit more research indicated that it was still there, derelict but intact, and I found it! “Fort Pine is a new fort half-way to Dundee constructed by Captain Hime, RE, the Colonial Engineer, and Major John Dartnell, the Commandant of the Natal Mounted Police, out of a grant of £1 000. The walls are of stone, about 12-feet high and broad in proportion, with double-storied towers at two of the opposite corners. There is accommodation for 25 officers and men and stabling for 30 horses, storerooms, offices and magazines.” They would need all of that and more because by January 25th 1879, hundreds of civilians with wagons, livestock and equipment as well as men of the Buffalo Border Guard and Newcastle mounted

Rifles had converged on Fort Pine. They were all seeking protection from the Zulu hordes that were expected to cross the Buffalo River border into Natal. The Colony was then in complete military disarray following the devastation of the central column of the British invasion force at Isandlwana three days earlier and the atmosphere at Fort Pine must have been dreadfully tense until the war ended some six months later. The Zulus did not cross the river and, today, Fort Pine stands abandoned and in ruins, but if you listen carefully you can still hear the whispering of those who once sheltered here. They left behind them a ghostly memorial to a military campaign that cost the lives of thousands of people in our beloved country and shattered the old Zulu order. There is still water in the well and the armoured door on the east side still stands firm, but time has taken its toll and this historic building is sadly falling apart. Just a few kilometres south-east of Dundee off the R33 on the road to Greytown is the turnoff to Rorke’s Drift. Follow that road for about 5km and way off to your left, across open, empty fields stands this amazing relic of the Zulu War. Not many people know it’s there and because it’s on private property, permission must be obtained from the

farmer to cross his land, but it’s well worth the effort. A visit to the battlefields of the Anglo Zulu War can be a deeply moving experience and a visit to Fort Pine is a poignant way to end your adventure.

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DESIGN 7

BE YOUR OWN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 1.Bernice advises you “leave the leaves”. Constantly raking up dead plant matter in your garden is detrimental to the soil – rather leave them be, and they’ll add vital nutrients to your soil. “Nature is way ahead of us,” she adds. Trust that it will get the job done just right. 2. Plant food, says Bernice, even if you only have pots on your apartment balcony, choose a few hardy herbs and perhaps some tomatoes, as they don’t require a lot of space.

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3. Bring nature into urban environments wherever possible. 4. Your soil health is everything, and is the very essence of landscaping. Nurture it and it will provide.

Big developments often have the stigma of wanting to decimate vegetation to make way for buildings and people, but a few local developments are bucking this trend and putting nature first, as more companies realise the restorative power of green spaces.

E have the joy of balancing human need with nature, states landscape architect Bernice Rumble of Land Art Studio, who places the psychological wellbeing of people at the forefront of her designs.

Gone are the days when manicured flower beds and pure aesthetics govern landscape design in retail and domestic spaces. There’s been a noticeable global move toward taking a whole lot more into consideration, such as the environment, sustainability and dwindling precious resources like water. But landscaping doesn’t have to be considered a luxury. It can be a vital part of maintaining eco-systems, re-establishing indigenous plant life, preserving wildlife, and saving water. As our world evolves, so must our treatment of it. Landscape architecture is not a madeup word for a glorified gardener, it’s a registered profession with a required Bachelors’ degree attached, combining the principles of architecture and design with plants and landscapes. Bernice and her team are tasked with restoring some of Sheffield’s sugarcane fields to their former glory as naturallyoccurring biomes, as part of Zululami Luxury Coastal Estate. These biomes include coastal forest, coastal grasslands, and wetlands, but first up was the equally mammoth task of clearing all the alien vegetation. “Alien vegetation is completely invasive and fast growing,” explains Bernice. 250 Bluegums were cleared off the estate, saving a considerable amount of water since these invasives are known for their high water consumption. Zululami recognises the importance of putting value into green space, explains Bernice, and they’ve designated 12 hectares of open space where no development is allowed. “This is a no-go conservation node,” she adds, and will

be dedicated to the preservation of the natural heritage. Neighbouring development, Elaleni Coastal Forest Estate, almost had the opposite task at hand, but espouses similar values when it comes to the treatment of the land. Barry Lewin, brand and sales manager for Elaleni, is a passionate champion of their magnificent 17-hectare swamp fig tree forest, which sits on an existing wetland and is the last of its kind in Kwa-Zulu Natal. Barry refers to their project as a “reverse engineered model”, where they focus on the landscapes first, and then the build. While Elaleni had no vast tracts of sugarcane to clear, they adapted their development around the forest and existing habitat, rather than forcing nature to succumb to their needs. In fact, it’s as if the swamp fig tree forest is the very life force of the place, and a source of inspiration from the common areas to the residential spaces. This is evident from the raised wooden walkways and communal areas, which blend quite seamlessly into their surroundings, allowing residents to take time to appreciate the abundant green spaces, and watch and wait for a glimpse of the elusive Cape Clawless Otter or the Fish Eagles. The focus is to tread lightly. Landscape architect Lucas Uys of Uys & White Landscape Architects is behind the green spaces of Elaleni, which are deeply etched with symbolism and subtle references to the cycle of life. The causeway at the entrance is an intricate play with water and concrete, inviting you to cleanse yourself of the days’ troubles before crossing the border into the estate. At the first intersection of roadways, an ever-evolving dance of vines, metal and solar panels form Elaleni’s Eternal Forest Circles, a striking structure which is both an ode to the estate and a metaphor for the intertwining of natural elements,

human needs, and harnessing the power of nature. Elaleni homeowners are required to reduce their electricity footprint by 50 percent, specialised street lights are hip-height to reduce light pollution at night, and the estate roads are farm-style “middle mannetjies” eliminating the need to create tarred roads. Similarly, Bernice explains that there’s no old-school manicuring happening at Zululami, but rather a “touch lightly” approach to allow nature to take its course. “’Production Parks’ are spaces where we will offer secondary public areas incorporating food gardens,” she adds, so that the landscape helps to contribute to a sense of community and communal sharing of edible produce. The Production Parks are not jut for the fun of it; Bernice feels that simple acts like eating wholesome, naturally produced food, moving moderately and regularly, spending conscious, meditative time in natural surroundings, and having a sense of communal living and support, are integral to longevity and wellbeing. Bernice and her team were also responsible for transforming the Ballito Lifestyle Centre’s green spaces and

BLUE ZONES OF THE WORLD Loma Linda, California Nicoya, Costa Rica Sardinia, Italy Icaria, Greece Okinawa, Japan “sterile” water into natural water that is now teeming with life. She believes in the importance of subtly reminding people to interact with nature, and her designs include these interactions and nuances, such as the wishing well and water feature behind new restaurant 45 on Eat Street, where she invites children to take their shoes off, and sit with their feet in the cool water. Her recent work is underpinned by the so-called Blue Zones of the world, which are home to the highest concentrations of centenarians. In Bernice’s opinion, the North Coast has all the requirements and potential to become one of these Blue Zones, with our healthy ocean, temperate weather and penchant for an active outdoor lifestyle. And if landscape architects have anything to do with it, it appears this goal is not far from reach.

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Striving for Sustainability

Dee and Trevor Steyn are scientists at heart, with an inherent awe of the natural world. In a laboratory in Richmond, the Durban-born couple are developing skincare that’s breaking new ground from Stockholm to South Africa.

N 2002, Dee and Trevor launched their first 3 moisturisers, all of which had to be refrigerated because they refused to pollute their product with preservatives, and it appears their stoic dedication to doing no harm to people or the environment has held fast ever since.

Trevor holds a Master’s degree in chemistry, while Dee holds a Bachelor of Science degree, and between the two of them the world of skincare seems to hold a world of possibility and innovation. Their brand, Esse, a vegan, cruelty-free, and fair trade range of skincare, is now the third biggest salon brand in Sweden, with global distribution and international recognition. Trevor and Dee met as students at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, married in 1995, and are now parents to seven children, the youngest of which is nine years old. Trevor’s initial research revolved around pharmaceuticals and indigenous plants and his supervisor

at the time influenced his thinking quite significantly. “I’m a bit of a hippie at heart,” confesses Trevor, and his research began to shift to reflect this. His work was initially based on the Kigelia, commonly called the sausage tree, and after a bumpy start with some initial partnerships that didn’t work out, he and Dee began a salon based at a beauty college in Pietermaritzburg. “Back then, organic was a new concept, and there were basically no organic standards in South Africa,” explains Trevor. Now, Esse is certified by Eco Cert (an international organic certification standard started in France in 1991) and we are audited twice a year.” The standards are strict, and all ingredients are traced to source. “For example, if there are four-and-a-half tonnes of Jojoba, the invoices are inspected, it’s tracked back to the farmer, and the onus is on us to ensure everything is above board,” Trevor adds. In addition to their strict organic protocols, Trevor and Dee also felt their business needed to adhere to fair trade regulations, meaning their ingredients would come from sustainable sources in areas in need of development. They are registered with PhytoTrade Africa, which is dedicated to the development of Fair Trade and environmentally sustainable natural products, overseeing the

sustainable harvest of plants by communities Pictured at the Esse Ballito store opening are Bonita Blok, in Zimbabwe, Zambia, store manager Ballito Lifestyle Centre; David Gaylard, creative Namibia, Malawi, designer; Dee Steyn, marketing and PR; Trevor Steyn, founder; Botswana, Swaziland Karen Ridge, sales; Richard Stretton, architect and South Africa. In February 2015, Esse launched a Their products are also probiotic serum containing 1 billion registered as vegan and cruelty-free, microbes per millilitre, which aimed to meaning they do not use animal testing, help create the perfect microbiome on or include any ingredients tested on the skin’s surface, which can help slow animals. the ageing process. Esse’s various certifications are a big Esse’s thinking is that microbes deal, but then came the ground-breaking permeate deeply into the skin’s US-based Human Microbiome Project structure and can work with your own research, and Trevor and Dee’s first cells to perform the complex chemistry reaction was disbelief. “It sounded too that keeps skin looking radiant. unbelievable to be true,” says Trevor. A quick tour of the Richmond The project was the first major laboratory shows just how intricate the research probe into characterising the development process is, using sterile human microbiome, and analysing it’s air facilities, and processing under role in our health. nitrogen, it’s no wonder Esse is only one A University of California San Diego of three probiotic skincare ranges in the professor recently told the BBC: “You’re world. more microbe than you are human.” Trevor and Dee carry the essence of Trevor adds that there are around 10 microbes for every human cell, with our Esse throughout the brand, and their new concept store in Ballito is an ode major microbial regions being the gut, to sustainability. Built in collaboration the skin, the lungs and the urogenital with ‘green’ architect Richard Stretton, tract. everything from the shop fittings to What does this have to do with furnishings was considered. acquiring beautiful skin? Well, it turns The wood is all local, and even the out it could be essential to effective glues and finishes had to be ethical skincare, and our over sanitised products, from the manufacturing bodies, constantly stripped of naturally process to considering the emissions of occurring microbes, are seemingly in all the building materials. The result is need of being restored to their natural a concept store that’s not only beautiful, state. with state-of-the-art skincare, but it “The research was so monumental creates an experience you can feel good we couldn’t ignore it,” says Trevor, about. but the real challenge was to harness the science for skincare, and to keep Visit esseskincare.com microbes alive in cosmetics.

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SUSTAINABILITY

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This channel focuses on making your closet and beauty products more eco-conscious, and inviting minimalism into your home.

The Minimalists

Joshua and Ryan have a massive global following, with podcasts and published books available too.

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Our resident DIY and décor guru Allen Petrie unpacks practical repurposing for your home.

OU read about it all the time. “be green, recycle, upcycle, repurpose, use sustainable methods and materials, blah blah blah……..”

So what does it all mean? How do you apply it to everyday living? And more importantly, how do businesses position themselves as “conscious” in an increasingly challenging market? We spend a great deal of time trying to address these issues in a way that people can relate to. We recognise that it’s no longer a marketing fad, that will be replaced by rampant consumerism in the next year or two. Coming from marketing backgrounds, we know a fad when we see it. What’s happened globally is a collective consciousness of our environment that extends way beyond the usual “tree huggers” and other such stereotypes. It’s all lead by information and the sharing thereof. Never before have consumers and producers had so much information at their fingertips. They are informed, have stronger opinions than ever, and are willing to let their wallets do the talking. While no one company, (perhaps with the exception of the likes of Apple) can change the behaviour of millions of people in a few years, we believe that if we all do our small part, we can truly make a difference. These are some guidelines for Sustainable materials We are firmly behind the notion that each producer has a choice to use sustainable materials. The timber used in our furniture is sourced from

certified partners, with the right credentials. Our fabrics are sourced from reputable companies and even our paint and woodcare products are carefully selected to ensure that we have as “green” an offering as possible. Support local There are so many local producers that need support, so businesses should actively seek to engage with as many of them as possible to help the local economy. Our suppliers are carefully selected based on quality workmanship, superior materials and sustainability. The Maker Movement The appreciation of craft and of ‘making’ has become a mainstream thing in recent years and the proliferation of online makers on YouTube has spawned a new generation of craftsmen and women. I believe skills should be shared, so running courses and skills’ development is important. Green design Architecture and interior design are heavily influenced by sustainability and everything from home layout to finishes, textures and materials can be used to create a more natural home environment. Your home is your sanctuary, and it’s no surprise to see that customers are spending more time and money on what’s known as “cocooning”. Design cues taken from nature are increasingly commonplace in homes and home accessories are as much as part of design as hard fixtures. In the extreme climate of coastal KZN, good design is critical.

ALLEN’S GREEN LIVING TIPS • Use water-based wood care and paint products. They’re safe, easy to use and clean-up is a breeze. • Before you throw something away, think about how else you can use it. Plastic PET bottles have so many uses.

• Save water and get some “life-like” plants. You get the look without the hassle. • If you can – make it! If you can’t, learn how! • Small home accessories make a big difference – scent diffusors are a great way to make a home smell beautiful • Paint old furniture items to give them a new lease on life – Annie Sloan paints are easy to use and come in lots of beautiful colours.

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ZERO WASTE SPACE

The Zulu word azikho, meaning ‘nothing’, is the perfect name for Ballito’s very own zero-waste store.

ERO-waste shopping is generating big buzz overseas, and pioneering local mom and daughter-in-law Jody and Shayne Walters-Girout are ahead of the pack, since Azikho is already in its second year of trade. Their dedication to natural and sustainable living is infectious, and their ethos carries through to each product on their shelves.

What’s more, they are “zero waste to source”, meaning their own delivery system with their largely local suppliers doesn’t create waste either. Situated in Gregory Park on Garlicke Drive in Ballito, the store is based on the idea that consumers shouldn’t be faced with mountains of plastic and single-use waste products when shopping. The store also stocks a wide range of organic and sustainable products, where the overriding theme is to tread lightly on the earth, and to nurture and nourish our bodies naturally. But the real attraction is the zero-waste space, and the process is simple; stock

up on glass bottles or containers of your choice, or purchase these in the store, and bring them with every time you shop. You can top up on organic honey, non-GMO maize meal and oats, unsprayed almonds, and even super-effective multipurpose household cleaner, made with orange oil. Their range is impressive and what’s more, it costs you less to top up in the long run since you’re not having to pay extra for packaging and labelling. They also stock plastic-free reusable products such as bamboo toothbrushes and bees wax re-usable wrapping for food storage, organic garlic bulbs (that are packed with flavour and aroma), baby products, live probiotics, skincare and cosmetics, gifts, spices and more. If you’re too busy to pop in, they also have an online store with free delivery to the North Coast, and a nationwide delivery fee of R99. Visit azikho.com

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“It’s interesting to note,” says Sasha, “that poorer areas tend to reuse more of their plastic, for example a two-litre Coke bottle will be reused to carry water, while higher income areas tend to use plastic bottles once and discard them.” The plastic that comes out of lower income areas is also far cleaner than the Once delivered to landfill, waste is crushed and compacted under 70 tonnes plastic waste from higher income areas, since the usage is higher per item. using machinery, and chemicals are Once collected, plastics are cleaned applied to further degrade the waste. in a washer, then shredded into chips. (Incidentally, did you know the Stanger These chips are then remade into foodlandfill is deemed a “hazardous” site?) grade plastics or virgin pellets. Dolphin Coast Waste Management Sasha takes note of the London model, is the official transport and logistics which encourages households to partner with KwaDukuza Municipality, separate their recyclables by supplying and they haul and process thousands of smaller bags in varying colours, tonnes of waste monthly. This volume included in the rates and taxes, and is only set to grow, as the KwaDukuza penalties are added to those who don’t region grows and develops. comply or who have additional waste. CEO Sasha Marot explains that, Dolphin Coast Waste also highlight contrary to popular the need belief, recycling ‘The UN has estimated that we generate for more is important but creative 60 million tonnes of electronic waste reducing and endeavours, reusing your waste per year, and in the US, 416 000 and is is even more hence the helpful to alleviate smartphones are discarded every day.’ logistics and the pressure on transportation partner of Litter4Tokens the waste processing and recycling (litter4tokens.co.za), a local initiative industries. Domestic recycling actually offers only a small percentage of relief to started in Shakashead encouraging people to bring in their recyclables and the volumes of waste, but nevertheless, exchange them for household goods, Dolphin Coast Waste do have their clothing and food. recycling collection station in Umhlali Interestingly, Sasha adds, the North at the bus stop on Salt Rock Road, and Coast is also home to a branch of Sasha adds that every little bit does licensed light and lamp recycler Reclite, help. From collection point, recyclable waste and e-waste experts Sims Recycling Solutions and Indalo Electronic goes to Mondi, Mpact Recycling and Recyclers. Planet Care, who Sasha identifies as Very recently, there’s been a call for the some of the main collectors. “Right to Repair” which began with the For the domestic recyclers, a good tip is motor industry, and is spreading to other to flatten out cartons and plastic bottles areas. since volume is an issue. But domestic Right to Repair South Africa is a or large-scale corporate recycling relies Section-21 company concerned with the wholly on individual moral buy-in and increase in irreparable goods which are regular participation. then discarded, increasing the volume of Some of the North Coasts’ biggest housing estates have their own recycling waste we create. The UN has estimated that we generate 60 million tonnes of sorting yards, where larger volumes electronic waste per year, and in the of recyclable waste can be collected US, 416 000 smartphones are discarded and processed, and it would help if every day. If that isn’t yet another wake more developments did the same, but up call, we’re not sure what is. reducing our waste is still key. ANDFILLS are a real wake-up call, and if you’ve never seen one, Google it, or better yet, visit one. The sight of the enormous volume of waste we produce is frightening, and one day a saturation point will be inevitable.

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UMAN beings have ingested bone broth since the first hunter gatherers, and has always been a staple of the Paleolithic, or Paleo, diet; an eating plan based on the foods thought to have been consumed by our ancestors who roamed the earth more than 10,000 years ago. “Bone Broth consists of animal bones (fish, chicken, lamb, beef etc.) that have been either pressure-cooked or slow-cooked anywhere from 8-24 hours in water,” explains dietitian Kim Martin. “This process causes the bones to breakdown and release calcium, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium as well as collagen and gelatin proteins. So in theory a bone broth is a low-calorie, high-protein food that is rich in bone- and jointsupportive nutrients.”

In 2014, sciencedaily.com reported that a University of Michigan-led study showed that the fat tissue in bone marrow is a significant source of the hormone adiponectin, which helps maintain insulin sensitivity, breaks down fat, and has been linked to decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity-associated cancers. Health gurus like New York Times bestselling author and health and science journalist Max Lugavere (Genius Foods), Dr Eric Berg, and Dr Josh Axe all tout the benefits of broth, and there is certainly evidence to suggest it can be a healthy addition to your diet, but there are other researchers, including published articles from Harvard University, raising concerns over high concentrations of lead (since lead accumulates in the bones of animals), sodium and potassium in bone broth. Kim Martin adds, “A recent study (2017) in the journal Food and Nutrition Research did an analysis on the nutrient profile of bone broth and found that a good quality bone broth (cooked over a long period of time and with added vinegar) may only contain about five percent of your daily recommended dose of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. It is worth noting that this study does not take into account adding vegetables to increase the nutrient profile, and the relative absorption of the minerals found in this broth versus supplemental forms.” “For clear reasons, adding a number of vegetables to your bone broth will boost the vitamin and mineral content, and it has been found previously that food-derived vitamins and minerals may be better absorbed than supplemental

Bone broth is being touted as an elixir of health, aiding in weight loss, joint and gut health, skin appearance, and overall vitality. We take stock of this ‘miracle’ brew.

forms, depending on the product.” Kim further explains that the “other main component of bone broth, the amino acid profile, is often used to promote frequent use of this purported ‘superfood’. Bone broth is a good dietary source of collagen, which contains 19 amino acids and is also the most abundant form of protein in our body. A lack of collagen has been linked to several inflammatory diseases including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.” What’s clear is that no two bone broths are the same, and the nutritional value is dependent on the recipe. Gina Fors Neilson, who some may know from Durban’s legendary 9th Avenue Bistro, where her and husband Graham have been serving some of the best bistro food to Kwa-Zulu Natal for years, is a vehement advocate for bone broth. “In May last year I realised my daughter Elle was about to turn five and I still hadn’t lost the baby weight I’d put on,” explains Gina. “I felt depressed about it, and spent lots of time researching various eating plans - especially fasting. Bone broth just kept popping up as an amazing diet tool for weight loss and general health so I knew I needed to get some.” Gina’s main concern was weight loss, but she soon experienced other added health benefits. “It has changed my body in so many ways. First, I noticed the inflammation in my joints went down - I could finally get my wedding ring over my knuckle. Then I started losing weight. I replaced my dinner with a large cup of broth.At the three-month mark I noticed my skin looked revitalized and my pigmentation was better, my nails are super strong and I feel 100-times better.” Gina admits that this could also be due to her intermittent fasting, and being closer to her goal weight, but she is still a big believer that broth is key; so much so that she started a business making and selling it, called Dr Broth. “We consulted with dietitian Kerryn With, who recommended making the broth into a health elixir so we make sure all our broths have turmeric, ginger and garlic as they also have amazing health benefits.” So the question remains, chicken or beef? “There are slight differences in the type of protein and nutrients that they contain,” explains Kim. “Chicken broth may contain a higher omega 6 ratio,

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UKUBHALISWA KWABANTULAYO NGONYAKA WEZIMALI KA-2019/2020 Umkhandlu waKwadukuza ukhipha isimemo njengokomyalelo weNqubomgomo yaloMkhandlu ngokuhambisana neNqubomgomo kaZwelonke mayelana nezibonelelo zezidingongqangi kulabo abantulayo, ukuba bonke abahlomula kulezizibonelelo, esikagesi kanye nokuqoqwa kukadoti, beze bazovuselela izicelo zabo. Ngokunjalo laba abanomholo wenyanga ongama R3500 nangaphansi kwalokho ngenyanga usuhlanganisiwe, bamukelekile ukuba bazobhalisa. QAPHELA: Sicela ukunazisa ukuthi izicelo zenu kumele zihambisane nefomu eligcwaliswe emabhange wonke ukuqinisekisa isimo sakho sezimali, lelofomu uzonikwa lona lapho wenza isicelo sakho. Uhlelo lokubhalisa luzolandelwa ngalendlela elandelayo:

QAPHELA: Lemininingwane ebhalwe ngezansi iyadingeka kuwowonke umuntu ozobhalisa noma ngabe uyaqala ukubhalisa noma ngabe uvele uyahlomula. OKUDINGEKA KUHAMBISANE NESICELO SAKHO 1. Umazisi wakho kanye nabo bonke ohlala nabo ekhaya 2. Izitifiketi zokuzalwa zabantwana ohlala nabo 3. Izincwadi zokuhola zabo bonke abasebenzayo nabathola imali yesibonelelo kuhulumeni 4. Isitatimende sezidingongqangi ozikhokhelayo kumasipala noma intela yomhlaba 5. Ikhadi likagesi eselisebenzile noma leli othenga ngalo 6. Isitifiketi sokushona komninimuzi uma engasekho 7. Izitifiketi zokushona kwabazali kubantwana abazobhalisa uma bengasekho abazali bonke 8. Amagama amabili ezihlobo nezinombolo zazo zezingcingo 9. Uma ofaka isicelo eqshile akathole incwadi efungelwe (affidavit) kumnini wendlu eyisiqinisekiso sokuqasha. uMkhandlu waKwadukuza oholwa wuMeya, ukhansela NR Mthembu, uyabonga kakhulu ukusebenzisana ngokubambisana nomphakathi waKwadukuza namaphethelo.

REGISTRATION OF INDIGENT CONSUMERS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR 2019/2020 Notice is hereby given that, in terms of Kwadukuza Municipality indigent Support Policy in line with the National indigent policy, Kwadukuza Municipality invites all indigent support beneficiaries within its area of jurisdiction to review their indigent status. All other consumers, whose total household income per month is not more than R3500 as per the policy, are also invited to come and register for the indigent benefits. NB: Please note that the bank verification for all applications is a prerequisite for qualification and hence all applicants will be issued with a form to complete with the banks before approval. This registration process is only for the free basic services benefits for electricity and the concession for refuse removal that Kwadukuza Municipality provides. The registration processes will be as per the schedule below:

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INVITE THE OUTDOORS IN Wi t h a r a n g e o f n e w o u t d o o r f u r n i t u r e a n d a c u r a t e d s e l e c t i o n o f i n d o o r f u r n i t u r e a n d homeware that reflects the raw textures of Mother Nature, this season is all about b e a u t i f u l l i v i n g â&#x20AC;&#x201D; t h e B a l l i t o w a y. V i s i t o u r s t o r e t o d a y a n d g e t i n s p i r e d .

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