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March/April 2020

Western Seaboard

Index

I N D E X I N D E X I N D E X What’s on in Cape Town Events and happenings around the Mother City

Red Bull King of the Air Scenes from the 2020 edition

Go West Places to visit and things to see along the West Coast

Head to the Water Cape Towns’ tidal pools are having a moment

Out with the Old Heart FM DJ Paul Playdon turns to the team from CTM for his home makeover

Sundowners with a view Our favourite spots to catch the sunset

A Fresh Encounter Discover the newest places to work, eat, meet, shop and play at the V&A Waterfront’s Dock Road Junction

Put your Best Foot Forward Elim Spa Products are now available at The Marly Spa

Lifestyle Hacks to Transform your Health

Keep Home of Hope’s Doors Open The non-profit children’s home in Table View is asking for public support

On the Ball We chat with Johannes Jones about the sports programme he started on the Welbeloond farm

Lovely Langebaan Find out more about Langebaan, its leisure offerings, and what makes it a great place to live

Generation Schools Founder Jevron Epstein shares his vision for the students of his schools

Providing a Hand Up SALT empowers vulnerable women and children in the community

The Magic of Christmas The Santa Shoebox Project’s Debbie Zelezniak tells us about some of the popular items from last year’s shoeboxes

Beautiful Objects, Beautiful Stories

NOTE FROM

THE PUBLISHER Dear readers and community members, We are inspired to announce the launch of Purely Local Northern Suburbs and Western Seaboard that now, along with Atlantic Seaboard, totals three targeted regions within the brand stable. This is a continuity of our plan for expansion of the Purely Local vision, mission and purpose. As a media company that publishes multiple news press, magazine and digital brands, it has been a very encouraging journey that has reinforced the fact that our readers and advertisers alike share a heart for the value of embracing community. Purely Local represents the philosophy that encapsulates the power of positive influence, heartfelt and purpose-driven content, realness through beautiful design and the delivery of stories specifically aimed at targeted areas. With a clear purpose at our core, I would like to reinforce our goals across both the print and digital platforms: • We wish our magazine to make a difference with local charities • We wish to inspire and motivate local business, celebrating and supporting the businesses investing energy into uplifting their communities. #Gamechangers will feature this area of the brand across social media and all formats. • We wish to be the best vehicle for beautiful storytelling that raises localised content. • We see the brand as one that speaks to multiple generations. • Mainstream brands will have an opportunity to target their messages, making them more relevant and at the same time, invest in the sustainability of a purpose driven platform. • A truly purpose-driven community platform has a responsibility to inspire the youth and help them visualise their dreams. The #PurposeJourney initiative is aimed directly at this objective. The world we live in is fast-paced, globally disruptive and overwhelming in many respects. Complacency will never make change. Martin Luther King Jr. once said that you don’t have to see the whole staircase to take the first step. Well, this brand represents our step to motivate change at a micro community level. Please do enjoy our product and engage with us! Warm Regards

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Miss Universe Our very own Zozibini Tunzi toured the city in style as the City of Cape Town teamed up with the Cape Town Carnival for a very warm welcome.

Cape Town Pride The city’s LGBT+ community took to the streets for the Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras, promoting inclusivity and equality, and creating a space for individuals to celebrate who they are.

Firefighters Cape Town’s first ever all-women firefighting crew, from NCC Environmental Services, were among the 150 firefighters to help contain a blaze in Noordhoek.

Design Indaba Multitalented Sho Madjozi kicked off the 25th Design Indaba conference, which once again hosted a line-up of global speakers that inspired and challenged the creative community.

Photo Credits: Cape Town Pride: David Lee | Firefighters: Charl Steenkamp and NCC Environmental Services

Google celebrated its 15th anniversary and revealed the most highly-rated Cape Town venues, according to its users – so here’s a look at the top 3 restaurants, bars and tourist attractions:

RESTAURANTS

La Petite Colombe (Franschhoek) | La Colombe (Constantia) | Moro Gelato (Sea Point)

BARS

The Gin Bar (City Centre) | Cause Effect (V&A Waterfront) The Biggest Little Beer Shop (Belville)

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Parapax Paragliding (Porterville and Hermanus) | Muir Street Mosque (Zonnebloem) Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden (Newlands)

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Lifestyle

What’s On IN CAPE TOWN Take a look at what’s happening in Cape Town this month

OVER 50s

KOVE

Cricket

Love Picnic

WORLD CUP

10-24 MARCH

29 MARCH | ALPHEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Sponsored by Evergreen Lifestyle, the Over 50s Cricket World Cup takes place in venues across Cape Town over two weeks. All matches start at 10:15 in the morning and entrance is free. This is the second Over 50s Cricket World Cup (the first took place in 2018) and is an incredible opportunity to see cricketing legends like Allan Donald in action. www.over50scricket.com

Join the Kove Collection for a grand picnic to raise funds for the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital and the Peninsula School Feeding Association. Picnickers will enjoy live entertainment alongside their delectable basket of artisanal fare, as well as various tasting stations – including a premium selection of wines, gin, beer, cocktails and Champagne. R800 for a picnic basket for two, special children’s menu available priced at R135. Tasting vouchers at R150 each and a general access ticket is priced at R80 per person. www.kovecollection.com

Kirstenbosch

SUMMER CLOSING CONCERT

KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS | 5 APRIL Closing off the summer, Kirstenbosch’s last concert for the 2019/2020 summer features Andrew Young and Don Vino. Don’t miss your last chance to enjoy this iconic Cape Town event! Tickets are between R170 – R220, and can be purchased at www.webtickets.co.za

Galileo OPEN AIR CINEMA

UNTIL 25 APRIL 2020

With venues in and around Cape Town and a fantastic schedule of movies, there’s something for everyone. Movies are shown at Kirstenbosch on Wednesdays and Thursdays, at Century City, V&A Waterfront, Meerendal Wine Estate and Steenberg Farm on rotating Fridays, Kelvin Grove on select Sundays and various wine estates in the Cape Winelands on Saturdays. If the weather turns, the Zip Zap Dome is used as a back-up. Tickets from R190. www.thegalileo.co.za

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

CTICC | 27-28 MARCH

Lighting up the stage at Africa’s Grandest Gathering will be some of the best local and international music icons, including PJ Morton from the USA, Jacob Collier from the UK, Abdullah Ibrahim, Jonathan Butler – with special guest Candy Dulfer from the Netherlands, Kwetu Trio (featuring Aaron Rimbui, Herbie Tsoaeli and Ayanda Sikade), Lira, Mandisi Dyantyis, MF Robots from the UK and South Africa’s Nduduzo Makhathini. General access tickets for the 2020 festival are available at Computicket at R999 for a Weekend Pass and R649 for a Day Pass. www.capetownjazzfest.com

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CAPE TOWN

CBD | 21 MARCH

Carnival

Take to the streets for the annual Cape Town Carnival! Streets in Green Point will be closed from 3PM, giving you free access to fun, food and music, and then the Carnival starts at 7PM with unbelievable floats and thousands of musicians, dancers, singers and performers. This year’s theme is Incredible Journey: Sounds of South Africa. General entrance to the Carnival is free, a seated ticket is R350 and hospitality ticket is R1390. www.capetowncarnival.com

WHOLESUN BREAD CAPE TOWN BIG WALK

OPPOSITE CAPE TOWN STADIUM | 21 MARCH

Get your takkies on for Cape Town’s biggest walking event! Choose either the 5km or 10km walk, or the 8km fun run – you’ll take in the scenic Sea Point prom and finish at the Green Point track, where there’ll be live entertainment, food stalls and a prizegiving ceremony. Beneficiaries for the event include the Academia Library, Red Cross Children’s Hospital, PinkDrive and Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children. Tickets cost R45. www.capetownbigwalk.com

Lifestyle

TAKE TO THE

Skies

The most prestigious big air kiteboarding competition took place on Kite Beach in Blouberg this February, as the 8th edition of the Red Bull King of the Air returned to Cape Town.

A highlight on the Cape Town kitesurfing calendar, the 2020 Red Bull King of the Air saw the very best board-riders from around the globe head to our shores for almost two weeks of action, adrenaline and a whole lot of wind. The location was chosen for its spectacular view of Table Mountain and, the real drawcard for a competition like this, consistent wind speeds of around 30 knots at the right time of year. The competition drew a crowd of 10 000 people and saw 24 elite kiteboarders taking part. This year’s edition was won by Hawaiian-born Jesse Richman, his second win since 2013. Nick Jacobsen came second, with Aaron Hadlow coming third. “This is incredible,” said Jesse Richman to Sport24. “This is magical and it is amazing to have my newborn daughter here and share it with this crowd.” Richman took first place after 34 heats and seven hours of competition on a day that saw consistent winds from early on and was the biggest single day of Red Bull King of the Air competition ever, on the 6th of February. Sportive Director Sergio Cantagalli commented: “We managed to score the perfect day. It was arguably the best day we were going to get during the weather window. It is very unusual that we could start so early on in the day and have consistent conditions throughout.”

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W E S T Go Lifestyle

It’s probably no surprise to you that the West Coast is filled with gems – it’s on your doorstep after all! However, we bet you didn’t know how many places there are to explore. West Coast Way has put together a list of 101 things to do, broken up over 6 different routes that you can self-drive or use to design your own day trip. Below, we take a look at 10 of the interesting and varied attractions you can visit on the West Coast – and we hope it inspires you to get out there and explore!

!KHWA TTU SAN HERITAGE CENTRE

Combining adventure, relaxation and culture, !Khwa ttu is dedicated to creating a new understanding of the phrase ‘San Spirit Shared. Pay them a visit for San guided tours, a restaurant, accommodation, museum, shop and gallery. You can also explore the space by mountain bike.

EVITA SE PERRON This is home to ‘Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout’, the world famous alter-ego of Pieter Dirk Uys, South Africa’s best-known political satirist and impersonator. Evita se Perron is a transformed train station with two cabaret venues, a restaurant and a bar.

GROOTE POST Groote Post is an 18th century farm situated in a lush green valley threaded by the meandering Klawer River. Although renowned for award-winning wines and great cuisine, the farm offers farm drives to spot a wide variety of buck, as well as ostrich, Black wildebeest and zebra. There are also scenic nature walks and the farm forms part of the famous West Coast Spring Flower Route. Don’t miss out on their monthly market on the last Sunday of every month.

BARTHOLOMEUS KLIP IN HERMON A wonderfully restored Victorian homestead on an operational wheat and sheep farm, Bartholomeus Klip is just outside Riebeek and 15 minutes drive from Wellington. There’s a long history of hospitality at Bartholomeus Klip, and it’s best experienced during their legendary Sunday lunch. Children can run around barefoot while you enjoy a relaxed lunch made with local, seasonal quality produce.

What's your favourite West Coast gem? Let us know @PurelyLocalCT

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Lifestyle VELDDRIF Situated next to the Berg River, Velddrif is a traditional fishing town where the Cape West Coast delicacy known as “bokkoms” has its origins. “Bokkom Laan” is the first road to have been built in Velddrif and was recently granted heritage status – it’s also where bokkoms, or Velddrif’s biltong, are made. If you’re looking for more than fish biltong, though, Velddrif also boasts pristine beaches and a host of restaurants and coffee shops.

CARMIEN TEA ROOIBOS Grown exclusively along the West Coast of South Africa, the rooibos produced here serves as a base to the infusions offered by Carmién Tea. Carmién Tea now offers these flavour pairings at their picturesque Bergendal-Carmien Rooibos farm in the Citrusdal valley, which you can visit for a tour and tea tasting - email tea@carmientea.co.za to book.

CRAYFISH TRAIL The Crayfish Trail Company offers a Five Day Option and a Two Day Option. But there are more possibilities as they can tailor-make an experience just for you, depending on your abilities and interests. The Crayfish Trail links a series of quaint coastal towns and noteworthy farms including Elands Bay, Steenbokfontein, Lamberts Bay, Doring Bay, Big River Bend and Papendorp. Each has its own unique story and something special to offer the intrepid explorer. Open 7 days a week. Starts 90min outside Cape Town.

AURORA Auroria is one of those little unheard-of towns, close to Redelinghuys and Goedverwacht. In the 18th century, Abbé Nicolas de le Caille set up an observatory in Aurora and went on to, somewhat controversially, conclude that the earth was pear-shaped. Starlit skies and Aurora’s remote location make it a spot where you can truly unwind and find some peace of mind. The town has a beautiful church at its centre and there are surprisingly well-known restaurants to enjoy.

THALI THALI GAME RESERVE

Thali Thali is a game lodge on the R27 at the Langebaan turn-off and boasts 3-star accommodation for up to 28 guests: a spacious farmhouse, self-catering chalets and spacious luxury tents. Daily game drives and archery are on offer. Enjoy the West Coast Cuisine restaurant with lapa, bar and look-out deck.

West Coast Way: www.westcoastway.co.za Fryer’s Cove: www.fryerscove.co.za Thali Thali: www.thalithali.co.za !Khwa ttu San: www.khwattu.org Crayfish Trail: www.crayfishtrail.co.za Aurora: www.velddriftourism.co.za

Velddrif: www.velddriftourism.co.za Bartholomeus Klip: www.bartholomeusklip.com Evita se Perron: www.evita.co.za Groote Post: www.grootepost.com Carmien Tea Rooibos: www.carmientea.co.za @WestCoastWaySA

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HEAD TO THE

water

With a long and rich history that in some cases date back to Victorian times, Cape Town’s tidal pools are something special. Cape Town's tidal pools bring you all the fun of getting outside and having a salty swim in breathtaking surrounds, but they're safer the open waters – plus there’s something quite exciting about experiencing this beautiful city from a different angle. They’re shallow enough that even the least confident swimmer can enjoy them, plus the barrier walls are perfect for propping yourself up to gaze out over the ocean. And if you’re lucky, the water might just warm up a bit during the day when the tide’s out. It’s no wonder that the pools are having a bit of a moment - you’ll find Capetonians launching a number of tidal pool challenges, whether it’s to take a daily swim or to visit every tidal pool in the Cape over the year. It’s nothing new to some though – in Kalk Bay, the Swim-Risers meet for a daily swim at the Dalebrook tidal pool as the sun rises, and there are groups who tackle Camps Bay, Saunders Rock and the Langebaan Lagoon regularly.

COLD AS ICE When the water’s chilly (let’s be honest, that’s most of the time), it might feel like quite the chore to take a dip in one of the tidal pools around the Cape Town coastline. However, cold water immersion is popular amongst athletes for aiding muscle recovery, and it’s said to have a number of benefits for the average joe as well. They include: • Enhancing immunity: Stimulates the release of immuneboosting substances in your body • Increasing metabolism: Increases your fat burning potential • Rejuvenation: You’ll feel younger, more alive and more vibrant • Upliftment: Releases mood-boosting endorphins that’ll make you feel happy

CAPE TOWN TIDAL POOLS How many have you swum in? Bordjes Drif (Cape Point) Buffel’s Bay (Cape Point) Camps Bay (Camps Bay) Dalebrook (Kalk Bay) Glencairn (Glencairn) Harmony (Strand)

“It opened our eyes to secret gems around Cape Town. In total, we found 29 tidal pools - some manmade and some natural. Each tidal pool had a different story, from unusual location (such as Venus Pool - a natural tidal pool in the Cape Point National park) to groups of people who swim on a regular occasion." Liezel van der Westhuizen, MC and Media Personality, on the Tidal Pool Challenge she undertook last year.

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KEEPING IT CLEAN

Kalk Bay 1 and 2 (Kalk Bay)

A passionate group of Capetonians have been working with the city to find healthier cleaning protocols for the tidal pools. Thanks to community support, they were able to buy and test a high-pressure system to keep the pools clean and safe to walk around. The aim was to replace the old method of cleaning which involved draining the pools and using chemicals to clean, which naturally affected all the sea life living inside the pools. Together with the City of Cape Town, they’ve been testing the new method of cleaning on four pools in False Bay with great success. Recently, theygot confirmation that the City will manage tidal pools as ecological systems, with the intention to work towards chemical-free management in all pools around the peninsula by the end of 2020. Dalebrook and St James are already chemical free. “This is the best news we could possibly have imagined and we would like to thank all the tidal pool community for all the help and support through this time,” said the group on their Instagram page.

Maiden’s Cove 1 and 2 (Camps Bay)

Find them on

Kommetjie (Kommetjie) Miller’s Point (Simon’s Town) Milton (Sea Point) Monwabisi (Khayelitsha) Saunders (Bantry Bay) Shelley Point (Glencairn) Silwerstroom (Melkbosstrand) Soetwater 1 and 2 (Kommetjie) Sparks (Gordon’s Bay) St James (St. James) Strand (Strand) Strandfontein (Mitchells Plain) Wooley’s (Kalk Bay)

@CapeTownTidalPools

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Out WITH THE OLD When Heart FM DJ Paul Playdon had just two months to turn a fixer upper into his dream home, he turned to the team from CTM.

After getting married in 2018, Paul and his wife Jade bought their first home – a 3-bedroom duplex with 2.5 bathrooms. However, the entire house needed a full revamp, from floor tiles to wall tiles, toilets to taps and sanitaryware, and it needed to be completed quickly as the couple were scheduled to move in. And that’s where CTM came in. One of the benefits of using CTM is that the customer gets a professional installer with a guarantee on all work done. The installers are in constant contact with CTM and the client, and they’re always on site. “The CTM team and their installers were brilliant!” says Paul. “I could just sit back and let them do the work. The installers completed the job ahead of schedule which was important for us as we needed to move in.” Today, they’re happily settled into their beautiful home, where they’ve created a warm and modern feel. “My wife grew up with wooden floors and always liked the look,” says Paul. “When we saw the wood-look tiles at CTM it was an obvious choice. When it came to the bathrooms, I wanted to recreate the feeling of walking into a bathroom at a 5-star hotel with all the beautiful, modern finishes – and the grey and white theme seemed to perfectly align with that vision.”

So what’s Paul’s favourite part? “While I love the entire house, I LOVE my shower in the en suite bathroom and the big bath in our second bathroom,” says Paul. “I came from a small apartment with a cramped shower and it’s so nice to now have space - the bi-slider doors are great too!”

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Lifestyle

Sundowners WITH A VIEW There’s no doubt the Western Seaboard is packed with scenic spots, but here are our favourite for a sundowner or two.

On the Rocks

You can’t get closer to the ocean than this – sometimes you’ll actually feel sea spray! On the Rocks boasts a sophisticated menu with a focus on Cape seafood, but the real star is the location. The restaurant’s been going for more than 55 years in its spectacular setting, overlooking Table Bay and Robben Island, and it’s an excellent place to watch the sun go down.

www.ontherocks.co.za | 45 Stadler Rd Boubergstrand

Blue Peter

A firm favourite, Capetonians flock from all over the Peninsula to enjoy sundowners at the Lower Deck Bistro at Blue Peter Hotel. Wooden tables and rolling green lawns are the perfect place to chill and unwind and watch the sun go down over the Atlantic Ocean. Pizzas are made in a woodburning oven and there are 8 local beers on tap.

www.bluepeter.co.za | 8 Popham St, Bloubergstrand

Pakalolo

If it’s cool enough for the Red Bull King of the Air kitesurfers, it’s cool enough for you! Pakalolo was chosen by the Kite surfers from all over the world to be the hangout and by Red Bull for the afterparty. With a great cocktail selection, chilled vibe and a drop-dead view of Table Mountain, it’s no wonder the spot is so popular. The menu is as chilled as the venue, with a selection of burgers, wraps and Tex Mex.

www.pakalolo.co.za | 14 Beach Blvd, Table View

Have you got a favourite sundowner spot? Let us know @PurelyLocalCT

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Die Damhuis

The iconic Damhuis restaurant is housed in a Heritage building, one of the oldest buildings in the Western Cape. Here, they serve up fresh seafood and traditional cuisine with views over Table Mountain, so stay for dinner after the sun dips under the horizon. Family friendly and relaxed, with a play area for the kids, this is the perfect place to end your day.

www.diedamhuis.co.za | 32 Beach Rd, Melkbosstrand

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A Fresh Encounter

Located on the doorstep of the city and a gateway to the vibrant V&A Waterfront neighbourhood, Dock Road Junction is the V&A’s invitation to discover the newest place to work, eat, meet, shop and play.

SEATTLE COFFEE CO. Take a break from your usual fave Seattle Coffee Company store and pop into their concept space on Dock Road in the V&A. The store is the first of its kind in the Seattle Coffee Company family where you can taste their single origin whole bean range in a variety of different ways at their alternative brew bar. Think Rwanda, Sumatra, Guatemala and Colombia syphoned, aeropressed or plunged, or simply enjoy your favourite classic drink, The Way You Like It.

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SEALAND GEAR An experience store that’s a first for the brand, and the world! Sealand Gear is a Cape Town born, globally recognised brand of environmentally smart high-end bags, accessories and apparel. Co-founder and business visionary, Mike Schlebach, says: “We have wanted a space to host events and express our educational voice for some time and we are excited that we have found the right bricks-and-mortar space to showcase Sealand’s full brand and lifestyle offering.” Sustainability is a driving force behind the business, which upcycles waste materials – specifically yacht sails, tents and advertising billboards and banners – for its products. Sealand Gear currently diverts approximately five tons of waste from landfill and prevents 108 tonnes of CO² emissions per year. Visit the store to find out the full story!

Unit 6, Dock Road Junction

COMING SOON: iSTORE Dock Road junction offers plenty of open air parking. Dock Road Junction | Canal District | Corner of Dock Road & Alfred Road | V&A Waterfront

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iStore will soon be opening a bigger and better store at the Dock Road Junction. The space is a newly imagined home for all things Apple and is part of a roll-out of stores that will feature bigger locations and a refreshed design. With the launch of iStore Meets last year August, iStores are becoming a base for Apple enthusiasts to host and attend events, training, workshops, inspirational talks and live music performances monthly. The future monthly lineup at the iStore includes an array of industry experts from music, art, illustration, design, video, coding, photography, health & fitness, education and business.

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Put your best foot forward Elim products now stocked at The Marly Spa

Products from the premium spa brand Elim are available to purchase or experience at the luxurious Marly Spa in Camps Bay. Here are some of the products you’ll be able to explore at the spa: The Full Restorative Pedicure is designed for women that want a pedicure with guaranteed results. After all, even the best outfit can be upstaged by cracked heels. The Full Restorative Pedicure at The Marly Spa uses the MediHeel range of products from Elim, which boast a fine, subtle fragrance. The range is made with facial grade ingredients such as collagen and acids - in fact, think of it as a facial for your feet. If you’re more concerned with your hands than your feet, try the antiaging manicure treatment at The Marly Spa that uses the MediHand range of products.

Another Elim product on offer is the bestselling Liquid Shimmering Mist. This beautifier is the ultimate feel-good and gives you a fine dust of gold shimmer for your summer skin, with an enticing French fragrance. You’ll also find the Elim BodyScience Pregnancy Survival Kit at The Marly Spa, which contains all the essential products for your pregnancy beauty care needs and leaves your skin well-hydrated. BodyScience is a natural and nutrient-rich system and the kit contains only soap-free products, namely a Soapless Shower Gel, Exfoliating Body Polish, Restorative Body Cream & Argan Body Gloss – a fast absorbing dry oil spray.

To book your treatment or purchase these Elim products: The Marly Spa 021 437 1287 | To find out more about the products: www.elimspaproducts.com

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Inspire

Lifestyle hacks

to transform your health The questions are always the same – how do I lose weight? How do I get myself to gym? How do I get fitter and stronger? But the real focus shouldn’t be on the end-goal, it should be on the follow-through. By Emma Jooste

The only way to make change is to stay consistent, make it a lifestyle, and do things the right way. While it’s tempting to jump onto the instant gratification train (I, myself, have done it a million times!) let’s be real - short cuts will never lead to long term success. Overall health is a marathon, not a sprint. Having said all that, here’s some honest advice to get you through the unrealistic and boost you into your healthiest reality! • Look at yourself in the mirror, take a deep breath and start loving yourself right now: In this body, at this point, at this weight. Acknowledge where you are and appreciate the fact that you’re alive and kicking! If you can’t love your quirks and nuances now, you won’t after a transformation either. Change your mindset and start seeing the good. Practise gratitude and learn to compliment yourself! • Be realistic about where you’re headed and make the journey absolutely magical: This process should be challenging but also fun and rewarding. Do activities that you find enjoyable, eat wholesome foods that you enjoy and create a manageable routine. • Commit to the process: Tell yourself from the beginning that it will be tough and some days you won’t want to stick to your program. Commit regardless; for yourself, your worth, your health, your body and your outcome. This is about you and you’re only going to continue if you find yourself and this process valuable. • Reward yourself regularly: And no, this doesn’t mean with food! If you’ve set a mini goal and smashed it, then reward yourself with something you enjoy. A pamper session, new shoes, a massage, a picnic on the beach with your better half. This is totally up to you but make sure to boost yourself regularly. • Keep things spontaneous while being consistent: Just because you are staying active and eating healthily does not mean it needs to be boring. Try new healthy restaurants, cook beautiful meals, try a variety of exercises, get a training buddy, join a group class, get outdoors, hike, bike and get into the water. There are so many amazing options, so be sure to try them all and decide what works for you! Each new season and goal calls for a new regime. • Have an actual plan, don’t just wing it: Results require a game plan. A basic eating guide, workout plan, and goal list. These basic tools are

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accountability tactics. If you don’t have something to stick to, it makes consistency that much more difficult. • Learn to rest: In between the exciting activities, grinding in the gym, meal prep and goal smashing – remember to take a breath. Get in that 8 hours of sleep, take a power nap, go for a rejuvenating walk alone, do something for yourself. These small things may seem irrelevant but they are just as important as every other step. Rest is great for physical recovery, mental reset, hormone balance, water retention, and overall mood enhancement. • Life is a balance: Don’t pick the steps you think you can execute and leave out the rest. Each step is as important as the next. They work hand in hand and complement each other. This is how you make a lifestyle. This is how you practice balance. Every step, every day. Sometimes the things we don’t want to do are the things we need! My challenge to you is not to just acknowledge these things – actually apply them. The application part is your first step in the right direction. You have the tools; you know what this journey entails, now commit and put it into practice. Commit so fiercely that even on the bad/uncomfortable/tired days, your commitment kicks in and the application speaks for itself. Make yourself proud by prioritising your health, body, mind, soul, the journey, your goals and your longevity.

Commit to the challenge. Commit to the mentality. Commit to yourself. You are worthy! Emma Jooste is a qualified personal trainer, dance teacher and nutritionist based in Cape Town. Fully emerged in the health and fitness industry, Emma contributes fitness segments to the Expresso Morning Show, speaks at wellness events, writes for various local media agencies and creates content for a fitness App. Emma has 7 years’ experience and is passionate about the psychology behind every individual’s unique health journey! Warrior Warehouse | emma.jooste@warriorwarehouse.co.za 083 231 2160 | www.warriorwarehouse.co.za @the_fitbae | @emma.jooste1

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Community

Keep Home of Hope’s doors open

For the last 14 years, Home of Hope, a registered non-profit children’s home in Table View, Cape Town, has provided a safe and loving home to over 20 abused, abandoned and neglected children in the Western Cape. But due to unforeseen circumstances, they’re calling on the public to help keep their doors open. “Most of our children have been with us since they were babies. Each child has their own story and their own obstacles, mental or physical, to overcome. Some of the children in our care who were abandoned in dustbins to die, violently abused, raped, hungry and neglected due to poverty, infected with HIV and AIDS and those who were born bearing the effects of excessive drug and alcohol abuse by their mothers during pregnancy. With limited resources, we do our best to give them the love and care they deserve. We are the only family they know, and our sanctuary is what they call ‘home’,” says Eleanor. In 2011, Home of Hope, started a special needs school, Amathemba, a name which means ‘our hope’ in Xhosa. The school which is one of the few of its kind in South Africa, caters specifically to children born with learning disabilities as a result of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

On the Ball

Playing sport is good for children – it builds their bones, makes them strong, and teamwork teaches them to work together to achieve a common goal. That’s why Johannes Jones brought his friends from the Summer Greens New Apostolic Church to introduce the children at the New Apostolic Church on the Welbeloond farm to different kinds of sports, such as cricket, soccer and golf. Three years ago the children at the farm started playing soccer and today they are playing against neighbouring farms and enjoying their newfound skills. The children have also learned to play golf, using donated sets of golf clubs, and spend time training for fitness and agility. Through the project, Johannes has watched fathers join in the fun, creating an incredibly positive atmosphere and helping to cement family relationships and a sense of community. He hasn’t done it alone though - his employer Metropolitan and its CSI team has helped with financial support and to purchase soccer gear. “Johannes is changing lives in our community for the better,” says Ingrid Anderson, project manager at Welbeloond. “Children are happier and not getting in trouble with the law. He has built trust with the children and parents, and is going above and beyond our expectations.”

How did the Sports Programme begin? We have a small church on the farm and I was asked to run with a programme. I am still enjoying every moment of it! I believe we can all come together and uplift the community through sport, but only if we get involved.

At the end of September, Home of Hope was left without financial aid, leaving the organisation with no option but to make use of their reserve funds, which have now been depleted. For the first time in 14 years the organisation faces the harsh reality of having to close their doors, without the funds to cover salaries of their 32 loyal employees that work in the children’s home, special needs school, working care farm, charity shop and office administration, as well as their water and electricity bills.

Can you tell us a bit about the programme? Currently we play cricket, golf and soccer. The sports programme takes place on a Saturday, normally twice a month. We choose a sport to play based on how many children are available on the day. In future, we hope to create clinics, mini soccer leagues and more team events.

What sort of benefits are you seeing for the kids? We have seen an improvement in communication, personal development and self-esteem in the children. Additionally, the kids are further away from drug exposure and stay out of trouble.

Is there anything else you’d like to achieve with the programme? I would like to host an awards ceremony for the children, awarding them with trophies for their participation, development, achievements and improvement. Additionally, I would like to see a container erected on the farm grounds to be used for meetings, counselling of the children and to play board games etc.

To appeal to the public for support, Home of Hope has created a crowdfunding campaign on donations based crowdfunding platform, Backabuddy. “Our children know what it feels like to be abandoned, not feeling like they belong or having a place to call their own. We have promised to protect them from harm and give them a loving home and the brightest possible future. We hope the public will support our BackaBuddy campaign so we can continue caring for these beautiful children,” says Eleanor.

Home of Hope’s crowdfunding campaign went live on the 22 October 2019 and has to date raised R 316 137.47 towards the fundraising target of R400 000. To give a donation, visit their BackaBuddy campaign page on www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/save-our-home

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Community We take a closer look at the suburbs that make the West Coast tick, including the leisure offerings, property market and why it’s a great place to live.

Lovely

With its beautiful turquoise lagoon bordered by the West Coast National Park, it’s easy to see why Langebaan is a popular holiday and weekend destination. Over the last decade, the same attractions that have drawn holidaymakers to this small town on the West Coast, have resulted in a growing resident population, swapping the big city for a more peaceful existence. “It’s a small town, but we have everything we need right here and if you really miss the big city lights, Cape Town is just over an hour’s drive away. We’re surrounded by beautiful nature and time just passes a tad slower here,” says Elmien Gotsell, Black Eagle Brewery, who went from being a regular weekender to a full-time resident 14 years ago. Some residents work in nearby Saldanha Bay where the Industrial Development Zone status has brought international investment, others tap into the tourism and hospitality market with local businesses. And some find the one-hour commute to Cape Town worth it for the lifestyle and sense of community. “We have an awesome community of friendly and loving people, always supporting where they can,” says Tomas Smith, Thoban Chefs, who moved here from Joburg eight years ago for a peaceful environment to bring up his children. Everyday life is easy. “It takes me five minutes to get to work and to the shops. Langebaan doesn’t have any traffic lights and only recently got traffic circles,” says resident Tracy-Lee Campbell. “We have some great local general practitioners in Langebaan, a medical centre has just popped up, and there are great hospitals in Vredenburg, which is 20 minutes away.” As soon as the workday is over, the beach and lagoon beckon, with surfing, fishing, kitesurfing, sailing, swimming and much more right on your doorstep.

Property From being a small town with a large proportion of holiday homes, Langebaan is now growing apace with a wave of new developments underway. Club Mykonos at the far end of the beach just outside town is now backed by Long Acres Country Estate. Langebaan Country Estate is set just back from the beach between the town and the resort, Calypso Beach offers beachfront properties, Myburgh Park on the hills behind the town has spectacular views over the lagoon, and there are still plenty of empty plots available to build a dream home.

Schools Perhaps surprisingly for such a small town, Langebaan has a choice of private schools in addition to the state primary school, which is a fair indication of how much the resident population has grown. The schools also draw students from the neighbouring West Coast towns. Curro Langebaan goes all the way from three months to matric and has a boarding facility too, Topolino is parallel medium with English and Afrikaans classes up to Grade 7, and Longacres is dual medium from Grade 1 to 9 with an affiliated bilingual preschool at Seeskulpie Educational Development Centre.

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How can you not love Langebaan with its beautiful surroundings? Langebaan is all about nature, the sea, perfect weather and awesome people. It always has a holiday vibe. It’s a place where you still feel safe to let your children run wild. TOMAS SMITH, RESIDENT

Langebaan Written by Kit Heathcock

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“I love our beautiful lagoon which offers great water sports such as fishing, kite surfing, surfing, SUP, paddle skiing, and diving,” says Tracy, “and our gem, the West Coast National Park, has beautiful flowers during spring, lovely wild life, and bird watching. Kraalbaai is a must for a tan and swim, and a beautiful 16-mile beach where you can occasionally spot whales.” Various sections of the lagoon are designated for powerboats leaving other areas free for wind-power, and the furthest reaches are reserved for nature and wildlife, the pristine waters bringing a rich variety of migratory birds to visit. On land you can escape into nature, cycling, hiking or running. “I love going for a walk or a run on one of the golf estate’s beautiful trails. You have magnificent views of the lagoon and the town from there, and if you’re lucky you might spot the black eagles,” says Elmien. If you ever need more than nature, beach and water, the Mykonos resort is full of facilities from a heated pool to casino, Sunny Park offers water slides and putt-putt, there are two golf courses, regular fun runs and markets, and, of course, a variety of restaurants and bars for the social gatherings at the end of a day of sea, sand and surf.

EAT Pearlys: a beachfront landmark serving everything from seafood to pizza and breakfasts Thoban Chefs: sushi and Asian eats Black Eagle Brewery: craft beer and pirozhkis Kokomos: a wide variety of burgers, pizzas, pasta and seafood with a view of the lagoon Die Watergat: local sports bar with pizzas and langarm dancing Pirates: steakhouse and pub Marc’s Beach Bar: seafood, mussels, pizzas, cocktails and more

NATURE West Coast National Park: spring flowers and wildlife Birdwatching all around the lagoon West Coast Fossil Park including horse-riding trails and MTB trails Kraalbaai beach in the National Park: swimming in clear lagoon waters, and sunbathing Explore the underwater marine world with Langebaan Divers Thali Thali Game Reserve: game drives

PLAY Beach and lagoon for all water sports Sunny Park: water slides, putt-putt, trampolines Club Mykonos Resort: Greek-themed resort with kalivas, restaurant, kids club, marina and casino Golf at the Langebaan golf course Parkrun on Saturdays Denlyn Park Market last Saturday of each month March/April 2020 | 17

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School Focus s l o o h c S n eneratio G

”We want Generation School graduates to be kind to people and to the planet, to be able to speak what’s on their mind and in their heart without hurting the people around them. To think for themselves,” says Jevron Epstein, founder of Generation schools. Since opening the first school in Sunningdale in 2016, campuses have sprung up around the Peninsula with 7 in total today (Bergvliet, Hermanus, Hout Bay, Imhoff, Melkbos, Noordhoek and Sunningdale). Their vibrant and engaged community-driven schools are challenging the traditional educational model, creating a space for students to ask ‘Why?’ in a rich, multi-generational learning environment that respects the individual growth of the learner and allows them to find their passion. Entrepreneur and father of two, Jevron’s initial interest in education was sparked by his early school experiences. He studied at schools in Swellendam and McGregor to address what was suspected to be Asperger’s Syndrome, and realised then that the traditional school system didn’t fit him and the way his brain worked. He went on to study finance and accounting and when he met his wife, a teacher, he began to question why schools were designed the way they were, with little agility and lots of uniformity. He decided then to open a school, designed from the ground-up to offer a different type of education. The aim? To inspire curiosity, fuel knowledge and invite experience.

Generation Schools offers a consistent learning stream from 0 -18 years old, with mixed age groupings that allow children to work together and learn from each other – just like in the real world. Up until 12 years old, the school follows Montessori philosophies, and from 12 onwards the school is governed by the Cambridge Education model. Here, learners are given projects and tasks centred around the work they’re learning, shifting into the final phase which focuses on abstract thought, engaging with learners around the world and culminating in A Levels. Students are able to graduate with additional credits than they would traditionally receive in school, allowing them to study overseas. There’s a big focus on technology as well as bringing the world to the school through visiting guests such as astronomers, doctors and SPCA. Meals are eaten together and have been designed by registered dieticians, with little fat and sugar used and various dietary requirements catered for. “To make education relevant you can’t build one school. To truly change the system, you have to offer education to profession,” says Jevron. In an

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Jevron’s been lucky enough to meet some incredible people - we asked him who the most inspiring were, and why: Barack Obama (Former US President): “Impressed by his ability to communicate effectively. He’s very passionate and charismatic, but the way that he was able to construct language and his thoughts and make it into something relevant to his audience was incredible. It’s very powerful.” Bernard Fanaroff (Astronomer and former director of the Square Kilometre Array): “People that ask the big questions, about society and the world, throw into perspective how inconsequential some of the issues we deal with are when there are bigger questions to be answered.”

exciting development, the school has partnered with the Cornerstone Institute to offer tertiary education – and Generation Schools will house, under one roof, primary, secondary and tertiary education. Cornerstone is an independent, not-for-profit higher education system that’s been going for almost 5 decades. The institute was founded on the Cape Flats to teach black theologians that were excluded from attending universities due to the oppressive Apartheid regime. Cornerstone Institute is rooted in equality, focusing on the development of leaders, and advancing human dignity and social justice – a fitting partner for such a forward-thinking school.

“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” Get in touch www.generationschools.co.za 021 205 5922 info@generationschools.co.za

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Empowering vulnerable women and children in the community, and improving quality of life through education and nutrition, SALT is a non-profit Christian organisation that stands for Sharing Abundant Life Together. We take a closer look at some of the projects they coordinate.

ISIDIMA Focusing on assisting women and vulnerable children in SALT’s surrounding community, SALT offers guidance, nutritious meals, medical assistance, food parcels and clothing. SALT cares for senior women, safety parents, high health-risk women, vulnerable women and vulnerable children. Their casework varies from providing support to a safety mother to intervening where there is an at-risk child in need of health or social intervention. SALT has launched information workshops (mainly centred around health and safety) as well as small Pay-it-forward programs. “Although our cases are highly confidential, we can confirm that we have had much success in supporting many safety moms, intervening with severe at-risk children, and supported people in receiving qualifications and job/internship placements,” says the SALT team.

“In 2019, 460 Medical Cases were seen by our Medical Volunteers.”

SALT Projects | Corner of Wood Drive and Blaauwberg Road 021 557 3948 | info@saltprojects.org.za | www.saltprojects.org.za

SCHOOL FEEDING

FINISHING STRONG

To think that one child would go to school hungry every day is heart-breaking. To know that thousands do every day is an injustice.

49% of all learners who start Grade 1 drop out of school before reaching Grade 12. SALT aims to break this trend by providing financial, motivational, and educational support to students who are striving to complete high school in the Dunoon/Milnerton area.

Teachers are concerned that they are seeing an increase in the number of children coming to school without having had breakfast or with no lunch packed for the day. This is due to poverty in the home, and many of these schools fall into areas where the government does not accommodate school feeding programs.

“The key pillar of our program is extra educational support,” says the SALT team. Senior students (Grade 10-12) benefit from Saturday tutor workshops and a weekly homework centre. Financial support is key in equipping students with the right tools and resources, including school uniforms, stationery, access to internet/textbooks.

Statistics confirm that malnourished children perform at a lower level than children who have 3 balanced meals a day. Malnutrition also affects the emotional health of a child and can suffer from depression as adults as a direct result. SALT provides breakfast and lunch to several primary schools

“Last year SALT gave out 60 636 meals in schools in the Table View area.”

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Inspire

The magic of Christmas The Santa Shoebox Project has been bringing joy to thousands of children every year

After 14 years and approximately 858 673 donated shoeboxes, what started as a humble initiative collecting 180 boxes has now grown into one of the biggest charity drives in the country, impacting the lives of not only the recipients but also those doing the giving. Each year donors pledge and drop off lovingly created shoeboxes filled with all eight required items (toothbrush, toothpaste, facecloth, soap, sweets, toys, school supplies and an outfit of clothing) – and more. Private individuals, families, schools, social clubs and corporate teams, join one another in reaching underprivileged children living in and around their own communities. Debbie Zelezniak, chief executive officer of The Santa Shoebox Project, answered a few questions for us:

HOW WAS THE RESPONSE LAST YEAR? All the supporters last year were overwhelmingly generous! We received more sponsorships of goods and essential services than ever before – enabling us to distribute gifts to more than 100,000 children.

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WHY DO YOU THINK IT’S BEEN SUCH A SUCCESS? The personal connection of a donor choosing their beneficiary child by name, age and gender I believe is what keeps our beloved project going from strength to strength each year. We are unique in being able to track the donor’s shoebox all the way from the moment they pledge to the magical moment the child receives their box. This – along with the absolute JOY of knowing you’ve made a positive impact on an underprivileged child’s life – is what has ensured the project’s success.

HOW HAS THE EXPERIENCE CHANGED YOU OVER THE YEARS? Working with the teams of volunteers who give freely of their time, energy and expertise each year, has given me the gift of true appreciation. This is of course amplified beyond measure by sharing both the joy of giving with the donors and the joy of receiving with the beneficiary children. I challenge anyone to walk away unchanged after hearing a 12-year-old girl exclaim unreservedly, “My eie seep! My eie seep!” [“My own soap! My own soap!].

WHAT WERE SOME OF THE POPULAR ITEMS IN THE SHOEBOXES LAST YEAR? Last year we encouraged donors to include a reusable shopping bag in their shoeboxes. The young children struggle to repack all their precious goodies into their box, and a reusable bag makes it easy to carry everything home. Books are proving more and more popular each year. For the younger children, one particular long-legged, woolen-haired cloth doll appeared in thousands of girls’ shoeboxes, as did balls and cars in virtually every boy’s shoebox. The older children received additional sanitary and hygiene items, which are always a hit.

ANY PARTICULAR STORY YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT THE SHOEBOX JOURNEY THAT STANDS OUT? When a project has been running for 14 years, firsts are very rare. Last year we had three! An 18-year old young man in Secunda received a voucher for driving lessons and test from his generous donor. Then, a father sent us images and video of his daughter unpacking, sorting and playing with the contents of her shoebox at home, the evening after the celebration at which she received it. Lastly, a volunteer attending a celebration was gifted a shoebox of thanks by a child attending the facility, containing chips, a sucker, a Chappies bubblegum, three marbles and a fresh apricot – quite possibly the most precious shoebox we’ve ever received. To pledge a Santa Shoebox for this year, visit their website and register. Pledging opens on the 1st of September and closes the day before drop-offs. Santashoebox.org.za info@santashoebox.org.za @SantaShoebox

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BEAUTIFUL OBJECTS, beautiful stories Every year the Design Indaba team challenges creatives from around SA to nominate 10 objects that stand out for being not only aesthetically pleasing, memorable, and zeitgeist-capturing but also socially impactful, sustainable, functional, relevant, and even humorous. Take a look at the 2020 nominations:

DAWNING | THEBE MAGUGU

Manthe Ribane, performer and creative director for ArteBOTANICA, has selected local designer Thebe Magugu’s ‘Dawning’. This installation, which was launched at Somerset House during London Fashion Week, was intended to represent South Africa. The impactful presentation used text from the South African constitution as a centrepiece, while celebrating African women forging their own path.

NWA-MULAMULA CHAISE | RICH MNISI “The designs pay homage to his late great-great-grandmother, whose teachings have lived on in his family (Nwa-Mulamula means ‘guardian’ in the Tsonga language). Their rounded, sensual forms represent a central matriarch and pay tribute to the oftenunsung role African mothers play. It’s visceral and real,” says Lukhanyo Mdingi, fashion designer.

TIAAN NAGEL’S SUMMER 19/20 CAMPAIGN ‘REMEMBER YOU ARE’

“Inspired by a piece of writing from Ntokozo Mbokazi, these images are deeply moving – they feel poetic, expansive and calming, but also invoke real drama. The play of light, richness of colour and environmental mood are truly remarkable,” says Jodi Balfour, South Africanborn actress.

ZENANDE | ZIZIPHO POSWA’S MAGODI SERIES The series of monumental ceramic sculptures is inspired by traditional African hairstyles. “It’s one of my favourites from the series because of its beauty, variety of techniques, and lovely uncertainty and discomfort in the proportions (which I love),” says Seth Shezi, GQ’s Best Dressed Man for 2018

ROBINSON THE RAFFIA DOG | CHOMMIES “It originated as a literal brand extension to display Chommies’ animal accessories, and I fell in love with the story of Robinson the raffia dog. I chose this object because it sparks immediate joy for its comical yet very realistic interpretation of this dog breed. Every Chommies product is handcrafted by talented local artisans – in this case, a maker in Hout Bay,” says Charl Edwards, editor of House & Leisure magazine

‘OPEN’(2019) | WILLIAM KENTRIDGE TREVOR STUURMAN SELF PORTRAIT | TREVOR STUURMAN

“To me, this image is the most beautiful – not the chair, or the background, or the fashion, but the African artist who has come into his own, found his own voice, and brings the light of Africa to the world through our unmistakable aesthetic. The image shows a creative king, someone who represents the progress African artists have made on the world stage,” says Sunu Gonera, film director

“I love the fact that the object shows not only form and beauty but also process (the plaster original would transfer into the monumental bronze). It’s dynamic and somewhat confrontational, ready to engage the world around it. I love the coming together of art history, the personal and the political,” says Elana Brundyn, founding CEO of the Norval Foundation.

DELICATE BRACELET | IZANDLA ZETHU AFRICAN JEWELLERY

“I like the fact that it’s made from corrugated iron sheet, a piece of material South Africans are very familiar with. The material got me thinking about the meaning of beauty, and how art should be honest and truthful. I like the fact that this piece has been handmade from recycled material,” says Blessing Ngobeni, artist and activist.

SCULPTED EARRINGS | GITHAN COOPOO

SOROBAN INSTALLATION AT FYN RESTAURANT | TRISTAN DU PLESSIS AND CHRISTOF KARL

“The abacus-inspired bead feature is made up of thousands of recycled wooden discs and spans the entire restaurant. It adds to the African and Japanese design aesthetic. The chandelier was inspired by the Japanese abacus – it’s aesthetically pleasing and functional, in that it fills the space to reduce the noise level,” says Rashiq Fataar, founder and director of Our Future Cities.

“I chose a design piece that’s timeless, non-trendy, and has a sense of boldness and courage about it. It’s a beautiful handmade product that feels like a piece of art worn on the ear. There’s something special about crossing boundaries between art and fashion, and Githan does it so well – his work is elegant and also rooted in craft and his own personal narratives,” says Sindiso Khumalo, textile designer and ethical manufacturer.

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