JANUARY 2018
ARIYA: THE WARRIOR
A strong personality with a warm heart. Little Ariya Jumman was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in May 2016, which is driven by the EBV Virus and has an underlying auto immune deficiency. At this stage further diagnosis and treatments will cost close to R500 000. “Ariya was 2 years old and she had a swollen lump on her left shoulder. We took her to her paediatrician and he referred us to a surgeon at Flora Hospital to drain a suspected abscess. However, when the surgeon cut he found a mass instead. We were then referred to Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre in Johannesburg.” "The Oncologist proceeded to follow through with all the necessary testing; Bone Marrow Aspiration, Lumber Puncture along with several other procedural blood tests and scans.”
two weeks and she had a Colostomy bag put in between December 2016 and January 2017. The histology report came back and Hodgkins Lymphoma was found on the walls of the colon. The oncologist advised us the way going forward.”
very supportive to our sensitive situation.
Ariya has a loving brother Arik Jumman who is two and a half years old and very smart for his age. He understands everything that his sister is experiencing. Ariya loves dressing up and watching cartoons. Her favourites are Doc The Oncologist had advised the couple of the Mcstuffins, Sofia The First and PJ Masks. Her concerns that they have and how it will affect Favourite movie is Trolls. Ariya is full of life and her treatment. One of which is the possibility is always leaving an unforgettable impression of an underlying Immune Deficiency given the on everyone she comes across. She has a soft toy dog , which she has from birth and she atypical presentation initially (deltoid mass) loves this dog more than anyhing in this world. and current bowel wall recurrence, the extreme sensitivity to chemotherapy and the “We only want the best for Ariya and for to persistent neutropenia and at times Lymphopenia even months after completing have a shot at life. We have created a fundraising campaign and to date we have received treatment, and the current presence of just over R4000 to our R500 000 target. Please EBV-lymphoproliferative disorder. The help us make this possible for her by visiting Oncologist plans to seek the opinion of an www.backabuddy.co.za. alternatively open up immunologist on this specific matter. your cellphone camera and scan the QR Code Ariya will do bloods for HLA testing and on the right which will lead you to Ariya’s bloods for the Immunologist, thereafter the Fundraising page. For further info you can Immunologist will take more bloods to send overseas to get a definitive diagnosis on her email me at reshawnjumman@gmail.com. immune deficiency. The cost to send bloods BackaBuddy is a South African online crowdfunding platform that is designed to help overseas is R20 000. individuals raise funds for causes they are passionate about. Whether your donation is in If a match is found in SA the transplant will cash or prayer we are eternally grateful to you cost R500 000. My medical aid threshold is R300 000 and thereafter they pay up to 80% for helping us.” And through everything little Ariya stands strong and tall! Fighting her fight. on oncology and I’m liable for the 20%.
“In May 2016 after about 2 months of testing, Ariya was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Stage 4 Cancer at the age of 2 years 5 months. Upon diagnosis and using a P.E.T CT Scan, the Oncologist informed us that they had found 5 internal tumours If there is no match in SA they will check affecting her Shoulder, Spleen, Chest, Lung internationally and if there is match overseas and Pelvis.” it cost’s roughly R400 000 to bring that marrow back to SA which the Jumman’s “Words cannot explain our emotional medical aid cannot cover. The Jumman’s trauma,” said Avisha and Reshawn Jumman. have an enormous concern as they cannot afford these treatments. “She was sent in for many operations before treatment started. The only words we heard The family appeals to the community to the Oncologist say was, “Ariya’s case is very please help Ariya to get the funding she unusual.” We were advised that it is not needs so she will be able to get the treatment common for her age and how the lymphoma she needs. presented itself it was not a classic case of Hodgkin’s. Chemo therapy started and she The transplant is only performed in Pretoria completed 6 cycles of aggressive or Cape Town which Ariya will be in complete Chemotherapy in December 2016.” isolation for the time being this of which the couple would require to stay nearby the Whilst on treatment Ariya always suffered hospital. with low blood counts and was in and out of various hospitals due to multiple infections. The Cupcakes for Cancer foundation has The couple tried together with the hospitals been supportive with funding and Avisha and to keep Ariya in isolation and eventually Reshawn cannot say thank you enough. Avisha opted to take time off from work to Howver the couple require additional give her the best care she could whilst Ariya assistance to get this Bone Marrow testing was going through her treatment. She then and transplant done as well as a diagnosis on had 22 days of radiation at Rand Clinic and te unknown deficiency little Ariay has. after a few months went into remission. “Besides the doctors’ bills we will get In June 2017 an attempt was made to do a in-between the abovementioned procedure Stem Cell Harvest, however, this was as well as imported drugs to help her, we are unsuccessful due to the fact that little Ariya’s still lift with a R55 000 Shortfall payment from veins were too small at the time and her December 2017,” said Reshawn. blood was clothing. She spent a further 3 weeks in hospital. “We have no alternate options and we need to get the diagnosis on this unknown “ Since the beginning of August 2017 Ariya deficiency so the medical teams involved can spent atleast 5 weeks in hospital due to an try to treat her. If everything goes according obstruction in her colon of which the to plan, the doctors have assured us that Gastroenterologist treated her for being there will be some positive outcomes for her impacted. The problem still persisted after and her wellbeing.” treatment and we then looked for further help. We were then assisted in getting a “Avisha and I come from very close, caring second Gastroenterologist involved of whom and supportive families whom are always discovered a mass causing a partial willing to do anything for Ariya. It is because obstruction in the Colon through a of this support from our family members that Colonoscopy and a Gastroscopy. She was both Avisha and myself have the strength to then referred to Sandton Medi Clinic to have take each day as it comes. the mass removed.” We are grateful to the companies we are “Surgery was done and Ariya was in ICU for employed at whose Management staff are
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on Saturday, 24 February 2018. This challenging race is a Comrades and Two Oceans qualifier and attracts more Comrades qualifier athletes than any other race. Entries close 01 February 2018
8. Broken English 1. Amy Winehouse and Best Friends The Rhumbelow Theatre Presents to the city of Pietermaritzburg, the music of legendary Amy Winehouse and Best Friends on 28 January 2018. If you were one who adored this iconic lady and her irresistible tone, this is an event you really do not want to miss out on. Tickets available on Computicket.
take place on the day from 7am. If you have registered through the www.quicket.co.za please bring a screenshot or proof of entry with you to the event. Lots of lucky draw prizes to be won! For further queries please contact: schigumbura@cansa.org.za
5. Business Conference
On Saturday 24 February 2018, Tsogo Sun in association with Golden Horse Casino will be hosting, Schalk Bezuidenhout and Loyiso Madinga. Together the two are two of South Africa's best dancers, singers, actors and fire breathers. They have certainly
become household names among comedy lovers and with sold out runs of Bezuidenhout’s one man show, ‘Second Language’, as well as Madinga’s show, ‘Born Free-ish’, these two young comedians have started building a fan base that is a lot more solid than their English. And now they are joining forces to make you laugh! 'Broken English' will provide you with more laughs than grammatical errors and is certainly a two man stand-up comedy show that you dont want to miss! Tickets available at tsogosun.com
Calling all business owners and aspirant business owners. Are you looking to start a business or take your business to the next level in 2018? Are you looking for a business plan that will attract funding? Do you struggle with cash flow and have clients who don't pay? Do you have basic contracts in place with your employees, suppliers and customers? Do you have a plan in place to grow, invest and manage your wealth? Would you like to know how to leverage enterprise and supplier development opportunities?Do you want to grow the visibility of your business? If you answered yes to any of these questions you should attend for practical advice and motivation for 2018 on 9 February 2018 at the Ilawu Hotel. Tickets sold online at www.webtickets.co.za
6. Aquelle Midmar Mile 2018
2. Pre Valentines Day Night Market 2 February 2018 from 6pm to 9pm at 200 Zwartkop Road, Prestbury. Join in and enjoy the Artisan food and crafts prepared by locals Maritzburgers. There will be a R5 entry fee.
3. Soofie Night Market A Night Market with lots of yummy food and shopping at 189 East Street Pietermaritzburg. See you on Saturday the 3rd of February! *No alcohol/ drugs or weapons permitted on our premises*
4. Gijima for CANSA
The Midmar Mile held at the Midmar Dam north of Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu Natal will take place from 10 February 2018 to 11 February 2018. The Midmar Mile is the worlds largest open water swimming event. The Midmar Mile draws thousands of competitors each year, both serious international athletes and Olympic medallists to recreational swimmers. The Midmar Mile swim gains its name from its location (the Midmar Dam) and it's distance (+/one mile).
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7. The Medihelp Maritzburg City Marathon Entries are open for The Witness Medihelp Maritzburg City Marathon that will start at 5:30 on Sunday, 25 February 2018. This race is currently the most popular marathon and half marathon combination in KZN, with generous cut-off times and more than one race distance to choose from. The 2018 race will also boast two trail runs along the Umsindusi river banks
The Cancer Association of SA (CANSA) PMB will be hosting a 5km family fun run called Let's Gijima & get CANSA Active. The run will be starting at Camps Drift, behind the clubhouse. This year the Gijima for CANSA will be hosted on the 4th February 2018, World Cancer Day and are inviting young and old alike to get active, healthy and have some fun with the whole family. Registration takes place @ 6:30am and the race starts at 8am. Registrations will
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PROTEC CLASS OF 2017 EXCELS
UPGRADES TO ST ANNES CARDIAC LAB
The class of 2017 at Protec achieved a 100% pass rate and a 100% bachelors admission or university entrance rate.
The cardiac catheterisation laboratory at Netcare St Anne’s hospital has been re-opened after extensive upgrades, including technology to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases using minimally invasive interventions instead of open surgery.
They also obtained 105 subject distinctions, including nine Mathematics and 13 Physical Science distinctions. Students attending Protec’s Saturday
and vacation school enrichment programmes consistently outshine both KZN and national benchmarks. The top nine students PICTURED BELOW; Back: Anele Dladla (Wits Metallurgical Engineering), Nondumiso Bhengu (Wits - BSc Geology), Eveline Munyaradzi (Uni Pretoria Engineering & Env Geology), Lebotsa Letjeloane (UCT - Electrical & Computer Engineering), Sphiwe Kunene (UCT - Astrophysics), Nkanyiso Vilakazi (UKZN - MB ChB). Front: Sisanda Zondi (Forestry - US or NMMU), Thabiso Sibiya (UCT Chemical Engineering) and Londeka Ndlovu (UKZN - Pharmacy)
At the heart of the technology is a state-of-the-art Siemens Artis Q (ltr) Catheterisation Laboratory unit manager Tracy Scannell with registered nurses Shami Maharaj, Charlene Stanley and Kevin Singh. imaging device with new generation X-ray tube and a flat detector that decreases radiation doses and enhances both 2D and 3D imaging.
LEARN A HOBBY AND MAKE MONEY The Bhika School of Fashion presents to us their annual cake decorating classes. From small cup cakes to large wedding cake, novelty cakes, moulding flowers, lace work, ribbon craft, flooding, crimping – how to make and use different techniques in icing and much more. With 49 courses offered and years of experience you wont go wrong! Classes start on 14 February 2018 from 1pm to 3.30pm.
LIFT OFF WITH ADRIANA GRAFTPRENEURS bring you the most interactive business networking event to hit PMB on Thursday.
from your area. Seize new ideas, opportunities and trends to get you moving in a positive and accelerated direction.
We begin our 2018 campaign by hosting ADRIANA MARAIS.
“Networking is an essential part of building wealth. For a small business owner, networking can also be a source of support, fresh ideas and new business opportunities” Armstrong Williams
Who is ADRIANA? Adriana is one of the last 100 MARS ONE PROJECT ASTRONAUT CANDIDATES. She is also the Head Of Innovation for SAP.
Don’t forget to bring along business cards and promotional material for other attendees.Tea, coffee and snacks provided. Cash bar available.
Join us on the 1st of February 2018, from 3pm to 7pm when we will be talking all things related to new business practices as well as get to know more about Adriana and her achievements.
Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting our hosts Anthea [AppCity] or Tremaine [BLACK Snowflake Productions]. Tickets sold at R100 per person. Contact Anthea: 076 027 7715 (anthea@appcity.co.za) or Tremaine: 074 899 8868 (tremaine@blacksnowflake.co.za) for any further information.
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FOOD
valentines surf and turf for two Ingredients For the Herb Oil: • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper For the Surf and Turf: • 6 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails intact) • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Juice of 1/2 lemon • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, plus 2 to 3 sprigs • Freshly ground pepper • 6 slices pancetta (about 2 ounces) • 300g piece beef tenderloin, trimmed • Sea salt • 8 asparagus spears • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Valentines Dinner We have you sorted this Valentines - something for everybody! You’re welcome...
Directions
1. Make the herb oil: Pulse the parsley, chives and olive oil in a mini food processor until smooth. Thin with water, if necessary, and add 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Transfer to a small bowl, cover and set aside. (This can be done up to 2 hours ahead.)
5. Broil the shrimp until the pancetta is crisp, about 2 minutes per side. Meanwhile, microwave the asparagus until tender, about 2 minutes. Slice the beef into 4 pieces. Serve with the shrimp, herb oil and asparagus.
2. Sprinkle yeast on top. Wait for 10 minutes or until it gets all foamy.
4. Knead for 6-8 minutes until you have a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (add a bit more flour if you need to).
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4. Heat a medium ovenproof skillet over high heat and add the butter. When the foam subsides, sear the beef until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Using tongs, hold the meat and brown the sides. Transfer the skillet to the broiler and cook until a thermometer inserted into the beef registers 125 degrees F for medium rare, about 4 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board to rest while you cook the shrimp.
raspberry pink velvet cake with raspberry cream cheese frosting Topped with fluffy meringues and edible 2. Beat butter and sugar on medium speed flowers, this pretty-in-pink raspberry velvet with an electric mixer until light and creamy, cake is about as springy as it gets. 1 to 2 minutes. Add 1 cup raspberries, and beat until smooth, 15 to 20 seconds. Add Ingredients eggs, one at a time, beating until blended after each addition (mixture will look For the Cake: curdled). Beat in vanilla. Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in flour mixture and • Cooking spray buttermilk alternately, beginning and ending • 385g cups cake flour, spooned and with flour mixture, just until flour is incorpoleveled, plus more for pans rated. Mix in food coloring, if desired. Divide • 1 tbsp. baking powder batter among prepared pans. • 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt • 225g unsalted butter, at room temperature 3. Bake until a wooden pick inserted in • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar center comes out clean, 23 to 25 minutes. • 4 cups fresh raspberries, divided, plus Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes, then more for decorating invert onto wire racks to cool completely. • 4 large eggs • 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 4. Toss together preserves and remaining 3 • 3/4 cup Buttermilk cups raspberries in a bowl. Place one layer • 3 drops pink food coloring, optional on a cake plate and top with 1/2 of the • 3 tbsp. seedless raspberry preserves preserve mixture; repeat one more time. • Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and meringue kisses and edible flowers, for sides of cake with frosting. Decorate with decorating meringue kisses, edible flowers, and raspberries. Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting: 5. To make the frosting, beat butter and • 125g (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room cream cheese on medium speed with an temperature electric mixer until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. • 115g cream cheese, at room temperature Beat in raspberries, vanilla, and salt, until • 1/4 cup fresh raspberries raspberries are broken down, 15 to 20 • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract seconds. Reduce mixer speed to low and • 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt gradually add confectioners’ sugar until • 3 cups of confectioners’ sugar blended and smooth after each addition, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 3 (8-inch) cake pans. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
1. Mix a little sugar into the warm water.
3. Pour into a large bowl. Add flour, salt, olive oil. Combine.
2. Prepare the surf and turf: Toss the shrimp, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped thyme, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Wrap each shrimp with a piece of pancetta. Preheat the broiler. Arrange the shrimp on a foil-lined broiler pan. 3. Season the beef with sea salt and pepper, press the thyme sprigs into the meat and set aside. Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus. Put the asparagus in a microwave-safe dish with 1/4 cup water and a pinch of sea salt.
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• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour (may substitute whole wheat flour for 1 cup of the all-purpose) • 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast • 1⁄4 teaspoon salt • 1 cup warm water • 1⁄2-1 tablespoon olive oil • cornmeal, for sprinkling
individual fruit brownie trifles Ingredients For the Brownies • 150g unsweetened chocolate, roughly chopped • 3/4 cup unsalted butter • 1/4 cup water • 1 cup sugar • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar • 2 large eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 2 punnets of raspberries • Mini chocolate chips, for garnish For The Whipped Cream: • 1 1/2 cups chilled heavy cream • 1/3 cup sour cream • 3 Tablespoons sugar • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Grease a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set it aside. 2. In a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine the chocolate, butter and water. Cook, stirring, until the chocolate and butter are melted. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the sugar and light brown sugar, mixing until combined, then add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix for 2 minutes. 3. Add the flour and salt and mix until
5. Cover and let rest for 20-30 minutes. Lightly grease two 12-inch pizza pans. Sprinkle with a little bit of cornmeal. Divide dough in half. Place each half on a pizza pan and pat it with your fingers until it stretches over the whole pan. Try to make it thicker around the edge. If desired, pre-bake at 220 degrees for 10 minutes. 6. Then spread with pizza sauce and use the toppings of your choice. 7.Bake at 220 degrees for 10-20 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot. Makes 2 12-inch pizzas.
combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a cooling rack. 4. Once the brownies have cooled completely, invert the pan onto a cutting board and cut into 1/2-inch brownie croutons. Make The Whipped Cream: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the heavy cream, sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract on high speed until soft peaks form. Assemble The Trifles: Fill each serving dish with alternating layers of brownie croutons, whipped cream and raspberries. Garnish each trifle with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips and serve immediately.
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Home Decor Trends 2018 – We Predict The Key Looks For Interiors We've seen the previews from all your favourites on the high street and beyond; and trust us when we say there is plenty to look forward to! Here’s our round-up of the top home decor trends to look out for to help you stay ahead of the curve in 2018.
This dining set look super stylish in contemporary walnut wood, the dark shade showing off the natural beauty of the grain.
Last year saw us filling our homes with totally tropical jungle prints, flamboyant flamingos and just about anything and everything metallic we could get out hands on! So what does the year ahead hold in the trend stakes? Here are our top predictions for home decor trends to keep up with in 2018…
Earthy shades of clay, terracotta and ochre feature on global-inspired prints, which will play a key role this season. The patterns, materials and textiles all have a natural, raw feel to them, making them extremely tactile.
1. Rich pigments Grey may still be the neutral of choice for many interiors, but colour is set to be bolder this year. We’re feeling braver with colour choices – on both walls and furniture pieces, as sofa colour choices of late have demonstrated. Moody interiors are more popular than ever, too, with brooding violet, navy and striking emerald green all key colours for 2018. The rich new shades that make up the spring/summer palette are all beautifully enhanced further on furniture pieces in luscious velvet! 2. Glam dark woods Furniture is set to head to the dark side this year. We’re stepping away from pale, bleached woods that were hugely popular thanks to the Scandi trend of recent years. 2018 is the year where darker wood tones signify a resurgence for retro glamour, and provide a new take on modern luxe. While this dark trend has been bubbling on the back burner for some time, this year it’s ready to take over completely. But are you ready, that’s the question? Metallic handles and legs are the perfect finishing touches to add an extra glam feel. And a fusion of walnut, gold, brass, black and marble gives a more sophisticated feel to many high-street pieces. Retro shapes, such as these wishbone-style dining chairs, are made timeless thanks to rich wood stains.
3. Global goodness Travel always influences interiors trends, with this spring being no exception. The new Fusion collection from John Lewis takes its influence from the beautiful colours and patterns seen in the cities and palaces of Rajasthan.
Patterns featured on soft furnishings and serve-ware are inspired by traditional block printing. Try mixing small scale Ikat prints with larger paisley-inspired designs. 4. Artisan textures Texture is a big thing this season! Furniture has a natural handmade feel with materials such a rattan and wicker the stars of the show. Textiles take a playful role with lots of embellishments, raw edges and appliqué details – all irresistible to the touch. So much can be achieved by simply playing with textures and materials. Whether it be woven wicker furniture, macramé cushions or mixing marble with metal (perfect for modern lamp choices) don’t underestimate the power of embracing and combining different textures. Whatever the colour palette, mixing textures can instantly create another layer of decoration and interest. We love the use of macramé, seen in almost every new collection on the high street from cushions to wall hangings. A simple pendant can transform a space, providing an instant touch of on-trend styling at very little expense. 5. Tropical prints A continuation from last year, the tropical trend is still going strong – with the retro Swiss cheese plant being a hero alongside palm leaves. The trend has evolved for 2018 – it’s less about vibrant carnival brights and more about mixing plenty of lush, energising greens.
Rich shades of green look striking against on-trend darker furniture choices and the charcoal and navy walls that are so fashionable for home decorating right now. Look out for the key elements to help to create this look in your home. Think large scale leaf prints, oversized insects, safari wildlife and exotic birds. Just to mix things up, and include those who can’t be seen with green presumably, House of Fraser has created an on-trend design in alternative bold colours. Thanks to the all-over palm print this set still feels totally tropical. 6. Metallic accents The addition of luxe metallic touches is not new, but the big difference this year is the choice of metallic finish – think less copper and rose gold, more brass! Brass is the most sophisticated and organic of the metallic colour palette. Brass furniture pieces, mirrors and accessories all help to add a luxurious finish to any room – soft pink and emerald green both accentuate brass and gold tones perfectly. Lamps and smaller accessories are the perfect way to inject a new trend into a room without having to invest in larger, expensive furniture pieces. Mix brass with marble for an on-trend feel for lighting in 2018 7. Pineapples reign supreme The humble pineapple is back on top as the trendy motif to adorn your home for this spring/summer. Last year the cactus print pipped the pineapple in the popularity stakes, but it would appear the tables have turned. Although the cactus is most certainly not going anywhere, it’s taking a back-seat to the pineapple once again… There are even pineapples for the bathroom in the spring summer collection at George Home – there’s literally a pineapple for every room this season. Botanical prints Flowers and botanical prints are always in fashion, it’s just a case of what makes them feel new. This season prints have gone small-scale – straight out of an artist’s sketchbook or forager’s handbook.
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COMPETITION ENDS 13 FEBRUARY 2018
This Valentines, we’d like to giveaway 5 Double Cine Centre Movie Tickets to 3 lucky couples. To enter all you have to do is,
3. Together with your Full Names and Surnames, tell us your perfect love story and why you should win the these tickets.
1. Take a selfie with your partner that shows the countless ways you love them.
4. Any Facebook shares to the pictures will be counted as additional entries. So the more the merrier!!!
2. Thereafter email them through to social@blackincmedia.co.za or post them to the GalaxyNews Facebook Page.
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Creating waves in the fashion industry The Bhika’s School of Fashion Design (Pietermaritzburg) student designer of the year 2017, Sbonelo Sosibo has made big waves in the fashion industry. Giving Pietermaritzburg something to brag about, he has made history and has been chosen for the Durban Fashion Fair (DFF), African Fashion International (AFI) and the Mr Price Foundation programme.
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He is a very motivated designer with young ideas in the making. Bhika’s School of Fashion Design (Pietermaritzburg) wishes him all the best in his fashion design career.
3. Sbonelo Sosibo in a garment designed by himself. 4. Sbonelo’s 2nd year collection 5. Sbonelo’s 2nd year collection
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How To Get Rid Of Dark Circles And Bags Under Your Eyes Nothing makes us look more knackered than bruise-like dark circles and puffy eyes. But what’s really causing them? We get the truth and reveal tips and tricks to banish the bags for good.
What Causes Eye Bags And Dark Circles?
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Are the result of decreased proteins and lipids, • Tiredness…slows down our blood and which are circulation, which shows around the eyes as related to puffiness and dark shadows. your genes, • Iron Deficiency…can manifest itself around the excessive What You Need To Know About sun eyes with almost bruised rings. Your Eyes exposure or behavioural • Salty And Processed Food…are the worse At around 0.33mm thick, the skin factors. culprits for causing fluid retention, resulting in around your eyes is three to five Cover them temporary eye puffiness. times thinner than the rest of the face. That up with a peach-toned colour corrector, such as ‘so sleeping with your face down can exacerbate means the area is lacking in all the juicy • Food Allergies…can cause constant puffiness. Urban Decay Naked Skin Colour Correcting Fluid eye swelling and bags.’ collagen and elastin that protects and Wheat in particular has been known to contribute in Peach (for fairer skin tones) or Deep Peach (for plumps skin. And, according to Guinness darker skin tones). to dark circles. World Records, the eye’s six muscles make Our skin, muscles and bones naturally change as around 100,000 micro-movements a day, so we get older, making it more difficult to manage. • Certain Medications…that dilate blood vessels Hero Ingredients That Can Help Eye Bags And ‘The skin starts to sag and underlying fat it’s the area that gets the biggest workout. can increase blood flow around eyes, which Dark Circles becomes prominent, causing significant eye Tired eyes? Literally. causes shadows. bags, wrinkles and dark circles.’ Caffeine-infused eye creams constrict blood The Problem vessels and can help diminish purple and blue • Genes…play a huge part in dark circles, fine shadows and reduce puffiness. lines and wrinkles. The eye area has very few oil glands, which What You Can Do To Make Your Eye Bags And Dark Circles Better? makes it naturally dry and weakens its Hyaluronic acid is a master at attracting water • Alcohol…leads to dehydration, which leaves hydrolipidic film [a protective cover made of molecules, plumping out lines and reducing dark Give the area around your eyes a daily massage eyes inflamed and irritated. sweat, sebum and water]. These factors, circles. plus movement and thinness, mean the area to get the lymphatic system working (a network of tissues and organs that help drain toxins). It is is prone to lines. It’s also usually missed How Make-Up Can Help Cover Dark Circles Vitamin E soothes and strengthens the skin’s advised by Teresa Tarmey that the extremely when applying SPF [the best topical defence system against free radical aggressors. delicate eye area should be treated as gently as And Eye Bags defence against visible skin ageing]. Vitamin A, or retinol, is a powerhouse at reducing baby’s skin. fine lines by boosting collagen and encouraging 1. Blue Undertones the creation of new cells. However, it’s essential What Can Make Your Eye Bags And Dark Here’s how: Are the pigment of oxygenated blood showing to choose an eye-friendly formula. Circles Worse? 1. Apply eye cream to your fingertips to through thin skin. It gathers during sleep, which is prevent friction. Eyes are sensitive, and they’re particularly Peptides are a gentle option if your skin can’t 2. Always start in the inner corner of your eye why blue or purple circles can be more reactive to changes of fluid levels in the prominent in the morning. Cover them up with a tolerate retinol. and move outwards. body, which results in puffiness. ‘Gravity can yellowor pink-toned colour corrector. 3. Use your finger and thumb to lightly pinch also make a notable difference,’ explains the skin as you move along, improving consultant dermatologist Dr Justine Hextall, microcirculation. • Stress…directs blood to essential organs, leaving you with a paler complexion that makes dark circles more noticeable.
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MOTORING PAGES Extreme conditions: 2018
Ford Everest 2.2 XLS awd Words by Gordon Hall Pics by Quickpic
Historically, October 4th has been quite a day. Christiaan Huygens patented the pocket watch in 1675, Mexico became a republic in 1824, Portugal did the same in 1910, UCLA was founded in 1880, the Orient Express made its first official run from Paris to Istanbul in 1883, the USSR launched Sputnik 1 in 1957, followed that two years later with Luna 3 photographing the dark side of the moon and Schumi retired on that day in 2012. Closer to home, Ford SA started building Everest SUVs and Ranger pickups on October fourth, 2016. There are eight models available here. Five have the 2.2-litre TDCi motor with manual or automatic and in two trim levels, XLS and XLT. The rest are 3.2 automatics. The only way to get 4x4 with stick shift is to buy one like our test rig, a 2.2 XLS. It’s semi-stripped, competent and probably the most “honest” version of all. You forego a few nice touches like lane keeping aids and blind spot monitoring, leather upholstery, electric seat adjusters, dual zone automatic
climate control, adaptive cruise control, rain sensing wipers, auto-on headlamps, front parking sensors, active park assist, MyKey, auto-dipping interior mirror and a few minor trim items. You also downgrade from the über fancy Sync3 entertainment setup with navigation and touch screen to Sync1. You still have six airbags, ABS brakes with all the acronyms, fog lamps and disc brakes at each end, backup sensors, ordinary cruise control with limiter, a reversing camera and full-time awd with downhill crawl and terrain management. There’ll be more on that later. Tyres are off-road-practical 265/65 R17s. Running boards are optional, as is a tow hitch, although the socket wiring, trailer anti-sway and adaptive load control are built in. All-wheel drive – Ford calls it permanent 4WD – is achieved via a torque on demand transfer case that monitors individual wheel speeds every sixteen milliseconds, with clutches controlling torque split front to rear. Drive is biased rearward - approximately 90-95 percent during highway cruising. Low range and diff-lock can be selected separately.
couple of oddments stashes. The Sync1 music centre includes a CD player and, although a bit awkwardly shaped, the box under the central armrest holds ten discs in standard jewel cases.
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The numbers Price: R544 900 Engine: 2198 cc, four-cylinder diesel with variable geometry turbocharger Power: 118 kW at 3700 rpm Fit and finish is quite good although grinches Torque: 385 Nm between 1500 and 2500 rpm Zero to 100 km/h: About 11.8 seconds might gripe about dash and door panel Maximum speed: About 175 km/h surfaces being hard. Build quality is solid, the Real life fuel consumption: About 9.6 l/100 km view outward is clear, controls are well placed Tank: 80 litres and work smoothly and the 11.7 metre turning Luggage: 400-1050-2010 litres Tare: 2368 kg circle is as tight as can be expected from a GCM: 5900 kg vehicle this big. Maximum braked towing capacity: 3000 kg Ground clearance: 225 mm Everest offers possibly the best balance of Approach/departure/rampover angles: comfort, charisma and competence among 29.4/25.0/21.5 degrees mid-range seven-seaters and this “entry-level” Maximum wading depth: 800 mm version could be the most practical of them all. Warranty: 4 years/120 000 km including 3 years roadside assistance Service plan: 5 years/100 000 km at 20 000 km intervals Voted “Volkswagen Dealer of the Year 2014 & 2015”
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Getting back to Terrain Management, a rotating knob on the console selects automatic response (the machine thinks for you), grass-gravel-snow, sand, and rock crawl modes. Choosing this last one prompts an instruction to select 4LO first. It also locks the transmission into first gear but it’s only necessary for extreme conditions. We negotiated our Tenderfoot Trail with its fairly steep hill that’s liberally decorated with loose stones, in auto mode and (normal) first gear, easily. In other words the Everest yawned disinterestedly, so if you want to take a pretty wagon out bushwhacking, this one’s ready. Because it’s based on the Ranger pickup the fully sized steel spare hangs below the floor with jack and tools in a recess under a flap in the load area. The sixth and seventh chairs, usually folded into the floor, lift and deploy easily although limited headroom and tight access mean they’re best reserved for little people. Full belts, head restraints and cup holders are provided. Knee space varies because the second row can be slid back and forth through about ten centimetres – possibly compromising comfort for those seated there. Useful touches include entry- and panic handles all ‘round; adjustable fan speed, air direction and temperature controls for those in the back; three dome lights so everybody can see and enough living space for grown people. There are seatback pockets, door bins, a big cubby, a dash-top recess and a
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PROTEAS STREAMROLL INDIA | BOK COACH DELAY | EPL DISHES OUT DRAMA | 2018 SPORTING ATTRACTIONS THE Indian cricket team arrived on South African shores as the world’s number one ranked test outfit. Coach Ravi Shastri and skipper Virat Kohli hyped up their team’s chances and went as far as saying that they would indeed become the first sub-continental side to sneak a test series win against the Proteas. Fast-forward three weeks and it’s ‘Operation: Epic Fail’, as the men in green proved far too hot to handle and India’s reputation as strugglers away from the comforts of home, once again and seem to have great depth in all confirmed! departments going into the tough It was a huge wake-up call for a team who had just won nine series on the trot (albeit in familiar, dry conditions) and a welcome source of revenge for a Proteas outfit who were embarrassed in India in 2015 due to some seriously questionable pitches. What would have made it even sweeter was that the series was secured in Centurion on a wicket that resembled an Indian turner. I am sure Faf du Plessis had some choice words for the curator as he had requested some grass and greenery. So where did it all go wrong for the supposed world number one team? Firstly, the BCCI’s decision to cancel warm-up games well and truly came back to bite them as well as the poor scheduling leading up to the first test. Playing for almost three consecutive years on flat-bed wickets and then suddenly facing the likes of Morne Morkel and Kagiso Rabada on green tops is bound to get you caught cold. Also, why was there a need to schedule yet another series against Sri Lanka that only ended days before the team’s departure to Africa? Ideally they would have liked to have arrived three weeks or so prior to the first test at Newlands to acclimatize to local conditions. Very poor planning and this is ultimately what cost them dearly. Poor team selections as well as a captain with a hot-head, also added to their woes. With more tough away tours in 2018, better scheduling and planning are advised as well as a change in mind-set if they are to prevail in tough English and Australian conditions. Positives that the team could take away include the emergence of a genuine pace-attack (they seriously troubled our batsmen) and the performance of all-rounder Hardik Pandya who is definitely one for the future. As far as South Africa go, the team are very close to officially becoming the world’s number one ranked team again
Australian series which will be one for the ages. The unearthing of 21 year old Lungi Ngidi (aptly nicknamed ‘Lambo-Ngidi’) is simply one mere example of why this team has such a bright future to look forward to. Ottis Gibson has truly revitalized the squad and already taken them to greater heights. AB de Villiers is in the form of his life and Dale Steyn is still fighting hard to get back to his glory days. I predict a glorious 18 months ahead leading up to the 2019 World Cup.
almost certain to secure La Liga this year, the poor chap is almost guaranteed a winner’s medal in a mere four months’ time.
(just kidding). Can he finally spark the Red Devils? Time will tell. The biggest news though had to be Phillipe Coutinho’s transfer from Merseyside to Catalonia and the man can finally win some silverware! Five years with the Reds and zero titles is bound to hurt. With Barcelona looking
Print deadlines prevent me from commenting on the outcome of the third test at the Wanderers but if day one is anything to go by (in which India’s batting line-up collapsed yet again) then a white-wash could be on the cards. The circus then moves on to Durban for the first of six ODIs (I will be attending so look out for my report in my next column) and three T20s. Make no mistake - India will compete in both white-ball series and it will a tight affair of exciting matches.
IN CLOSING, it seems there is so much to look forward to. Get the sunscreen out and those vocal chords tuned up – it’s time to start cheering on your favourite sports teams!!! Enjoy, cheers.
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THE SPRINGBOK brains trust is still toying with the emotions of all their die-hard supports having still not resolved the Allister Coetzee coaching debacle. Can we get rid of the guy already? This delay is bound to hurt the team as we welcome England (world number 2) in June. The new coach needs time to prepare and strategize, preferably before the start of Super Rugby. God help us if the announcement is made in April or May with no time execute pretty much anything. An even scarier thought though is if Coetzee is somehow retained. It will then be safe to start planning a Springbok funeral ad cremation thereafter.
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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE fans would have endured a rollercoaster of emotions as all clubs were caught up in the rigmarole of the transfer window this past month. Alexis Sanchez’ move from Arsenal to the red side of Manchester was met with shock and awe. Sanchez will now be the highest paid player at the club and can now take up his new role of left-back in the 10-0-0 bus formation
2018 will dish up a variety of sporting goodness. There is also the UEFA Champions League knockout stages coming up in February, of course the FIFA World Cup (the highlight of the year), not to mention all the local cup competitions such as the FA Cup and Cop del Rey. The Formula 1 calendar looks jam-packed (can Lewis Hamilton do it again?) as does the ATP tennis schedule. Super Rugby begins in earnest next month (go Sharks) and the first golfing major gets underway in April (Masters).
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