Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2015 i Fairlady

The interviews with Born-Frees who are coming of age this year on page 60 are fascinating for many reasons, but one of the most striking for me, when reading through them to select the five we published, was the recurring theme of absent fathers. One of the interviewees even said it was better that his dad had died when he was young, because he would have been a bad influence. Only two of the five we chose have fathers who are actively present in their lives: one was raised in Orania, and the other is the daughter of two gay women, who also has a strong relationship with her biological father. Where are these other men? Why are they not fulfilling their roles as fathers? According to research by UJ’s…

My parents didn’t have the money to send me to university. I wanted to become an accountant but I knew that studying would be a financial struggle for my family. After I finished matric in 2003, I took a year off to decide what I wanted to do. The recent Cape fire was hectic. I don’t think people realise how huge the blaze was. There were times when we had more than 10 teams working on one line. I would go from Muizenberg, to Hout Bay, to Noordhoek and back. I also assisted by filming the fire, making sure that our firefighters were okay, and that the media was kept in the loop. I was the first female firefighter in Uniondale, my home town. I came across a Working on…

Gary Chapman has been a family and marriage counsellor for 30 years – and after decades of listening to couples voice their concerns (and complaints) about their relationships, he had an epiphany. ‘My encounters with couples through the years brought me to realise that what makes one person feel loved does not necessarily make another person feel loved,’ he says. ‘For a number of years, I have been helping couples in the counselling office discover what their spouse desired in order to feel loved. Eventually, I began to see a pattern in their responses. I decided to read the notes I had made over 12 years and ask myself the question: when someone sat in my office and said, “I feel like my spouse doesn’t love me,” what did they…

1 Beyoncé Giselle Knowles is born in Houston, Texas in 1981. 2 At elementary school, she signs up for dance classes and her singing talent is discovered by her instructor. 3 At the tender age of seven, Beyoncé wins a school talent show singing John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’, beating contestants almost a decade older than her. 4 At eight, Beyoncé and childhood friend Kelly Rowland audition as performers and are cast (among others) in the band Girl’s Tyme – later Destiny’s Child. 5 Beyoncé’s dad Matthew Knowles quits his job to manage the group in 1995. 6 Destiny’s Child records their debut album in 1996 under Sony Music. 7 Two members of the group, LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson, leave, publically blaming Matthew’s management and his favouritism of Beyoncé. 8 Destiny’s…

Season to taste… Almost every recipe contains these three little words. For most of us, food without salt is lacking in flavour at best, and unpalatable at worst. But besides bringing out flavour, salt (or sodium chloride), is an important way of preserving food: meat, fish, veg – think of cabbage, as sauerkraut and kimchi. And as this lessened our dependence on seasonal availability of foods, salt has played an important role in the history of the world. It’s been a means of trade, valuable enough in Venice and Genoa to wage war over. In the American War of Independence, the British intercepted salt shipments to prevent the rebels from preserving their food. It’s been taxed, too: Gandhi organised the Salt March to protest against the British salt tax. Scholars…

Marcellino Fillies ‘I have turned out “ok-erig”.’ ‘My dad was on the boats – fishing – and there was a fight. Someone threw him overboard… They found his clothes a long time afterwards, but not his body. So I never knew him. I don’t even have any photos.’ ‘My mum, Lucintha, got someone else – Redwaan Ahmat. They had my little brother, Ethan. But then they broke up… That time was very, very tough. My brother was about three or four and I was about seven. My mum had to work to provide for us. So I had to look after Ethan. At five o’clock, I’d fetch him from crèche. I’d make him supper, wash him, play with him, and then put him to bed. In between, I tried to…

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Spicy cayenne cashew nuts Serves 4 FOR THE SPICE MIX 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tsp poppy seeds 1 tsp cayenne pepper Big pinch chilli flakes 2 tsp sea salt flakes 1 tsp ground white pepper 200g cashew nuts, toasted 2 tbsp olive oil Fresh rosemary sprigs to serve 1. Place the paprika, cumin, poppy seeds and cayenne in a small frying pan. On a low heat, dry-fry the spices until fragrant and until the poppy seeds ‘pop’. Remove from heat, stir in the chilli flakes, sea salt and pepper. 2. Place the cashews in a flat tray and toss with olive oil to lightly coat. 3. Sprinkle over the spice mix, toss the nuts very well to coat, adding extra salt and pepper if required. 4.…

Ladies, it is time to don your superhero spandex and step up to the brandy plate. For not only is brandy fiery and delicious and therefore an excellent thing to be drinking in winter, but it is also – with soda – a rather lovely lunchtime drink if you’re watching your calorie intake: a tot of brandy with soda comes in at 72 calories, whereas a glass of white wine is about 120. On top of all that, we feel compelled to point out that it is your patriotic duty – South Africa produces loads of really good brandies, and we punch way above our weight in the international brandy arena. In July last year KWV’s 12 Year Old won the 2014 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) and Van…

Simple solution Armed with a bar of soap, Dr Myriam Sidibe wages war against disease… Imagine that 60 planes full of babies under five crash every single day. That’s the number of kids, currently, that never make it to their fifth birthday. Diarrhoea and pneumonia are among the top two killers of children under five, and the best thing we can do is to wash our hands regularly – with soap. It is one of the most cost-effective ways of saving children’s lives: it can save over 600 000 children every year. It can reduce diarrhoea by half, and respiratory infections by a third; it can have an impact on reducing flu, trachoma and SARS. In the case of cholera and ebola, one of the key interventions is handwashing with…

4 WAYS WITH POTATOES 1. Creamy potato bake Preheat the oven to 190ºC. Thinly slice 700g new potatoes and layer them in an ovenproof dish, seasoning with a sprinkling of grated nutmeg and a little white pepper and salt between each layer. Whisk together 1 cup cream, ½ cup chicken stock and 2 eggs; pour this over potatoes. Top with a little parmesan cheese and a few thyme leaves. Bake for 30–40 minutes until potatoes are cooked through. Serve topped with sprigs of fresh thyme. 2. Potato crisps with rosemary salt Grind together ¼ cup coarse sea salt and ¼ cup rosemary in a pestle and mortar until fine and bright green. Set aside. Slice 3 potatoes extra finely, preferably with a mandolin on its finest setting. Heat 2cm vegetable…

Ask Linda van der Poel DipCABT (NOCN UK) Cert CABT animal behaviourist and positive reinforcement trainer Q I have recently rescued a stray kitten. He is doing well except that he keeps going under my bed instead of using his litter tray – please help? Linda: Cats prefer to use substrates that they have been accustomed to while they were learning where to eliminate as very young babies, so try a new substrate such as sand. You can gradually add the kitty litter you prefer after he becomes accustomed to it. Be sure to clean the area he has soiled, cover the area with building plastic and place his tray under the bed, or simply restrict his access to your bed. Cats are fastidious about their toileting areas, so…

The Rosacea & Couperose range is an effective self-treatment that reduces the symptoms of Rosacea – and it’s perfectly suited for long-term maintenance.The various elements of the formulation work together to restore the skin’s natural barrier and reduce redness. The Tri-solve Complex with Trehalose repairs and moisturises the skin barrier by replacing ceramides, cholesterol and free fatty acids. The innovative mix of bisabolol, wheatgerm extract, echinacea angustifolia, boswellia serrata and fruit extracts of zanthoxylum bungeanum calms hydrates and softens the skin, while the green pigment reduces blood vessel visibility and redness. Apply Dermalex Repair two to three times a day on the affected area. Do not use the Dermalex products on open wounds. A specialist should be consulted in case of pregnancy. Dermalex Rosacea is advised for patients over the…

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winning letter Happy Birthday FAIRLADY! I recently moved, and while ploughing through my treasure trove of books and magazines that I cannot bear to part with, I stumbled upon previous birthday issues of FAIRLADY – what luck! I read them from cover to cover and noticed that no matter how much things change, they always remain the same. The years may come and go but one thing is for sure, FAIRLADY will always be around. My late mother introduced me to FAIRLADY when I was a young girl. She said it was ‘the only intelligent magazine for young ladies’ – quite the compliment! Clearly that comment made an impression, because I’ve never missed a copy – even when I lived abroad. Thank you for making my life richer…

BUSINESS: SIYABONGA CERAMICS Owner: Siyabonga Fani Start-up costs: The initial start-up cost was R50 000. Profit: ‘It all depends on the product itself. You can sell some items for 200% more than it cost to make them, but then you still have to deduct salaries, rent, electricity etc.’ Siyabonga’s father could draw just about anything, and his mother collected paintings she found at garage sales – it’s what inspired him to be an artist, he says. When he was nine, he’d draw cartoon characters he saw on TV. In fact, he was so good at it that friends would come over so he could teach them how to do it too. Naturally, Siyabonga wanted a career that allowed his creativity to flourish, and it was during his studies that he…

‘Most definitely,’ says Chapman. ‘[If] the child does not feel loved, he/she will grow up with many internal struggles and during the teenage years will go looking for love, often in the wrong places. It is extremely important that parents learn how to love children effeactively.’ For his book, The 5 Love Languages of Children, Gary teamed up with psychiatrist Ross Campbell. Together they discovered that, for children to grow into emotionally healthy adults, they need to learn how to receive and give love in all five languages – something that can be tough for parents. If you’re uncomfortable with words of affirmation, for instance, you may be raising a child who will also struggle to voice their feelings. But the good news, says Gary, is that all the love…

Fear stops many of us from raising our issues or concerns at work. It’s the case for 85% of US and European business execs surveyed (and we’re probably no different). That’s a big problem, says Margaret Heffernan. In her book, Wilful Blindness, she uses examples like abuse in the Catholic church, BP’s failure to adhere to safety standards, the rise of Nazism in Germany and the US subprime mortgage crisis to examine the repercussions of this fear. Heffernan’s point is that we choose to close our eyes to issues that should be obvious. Why? We’re afraid of conflict and getting embroiled in arguments we don’t know how to manage and are bound to lose, she explains in her inspiring TED talk titled ‘Dare to Disagree’. She adds that research shows…

‘In May last year I was on my way out of the house to write a test at Tuks. This was roughly two weeks after I had had a metal plate removed from my left leg, so I was still on crutches. I was walking down the stairs when my crutch slipped and I fell and hit the back of my head against the step. I came round with our gardener and domestic worker putting ice on my head. I had no idea where I was or who they were. When another person I didn’t recognise arrived, I realised that something weird was going on because he looked really concerned about me but I didn’t know why. It was my dad. At this point my body registered that something was…

The Mayo Clinic gives this advice: • Lose weight – if you’re overweight, losing 4,5kg can help reduce your blood pressure. • Exercise regularly – 30 minutes to an hour of activity most days of the week can lower your blood pressure by 4–6mmHg. • Eat fruit and veggies – these are good sources of potassium, which lessens the effects of sodium on blood pressure. • Keep tabs on the tipple – in small amounts, alcohol can lower your blood pressure by 2–4mmHg. But that benefit falls away if you have more than one drink a day (for women and men older than 65), or over two a day (for men younger than 65). And don’t binge; more than four drinks in succession causes a sudden, big increase in blood pressure. • And you’ve stopped…

We’re looking for entrepreneurs who are changing our world one small business – and one great idea – at a time. Why? Because we believe in women, and we believe in women doing business. And we know that the economy of South Africa depends on us creating successful businesses for ourselves that also create opportunities for others. Because the first 1001 days (basically, the first three years) is the most challenging time for start-ups, Santam has created a platform where entrepreneurs who have reached this milestone share their experiences and give their hard-earned advice to new entrepreneurs. The Santam blog features topics ranging from what it takes to survive the critical first 1001 days to user-friendly infographics and videos. Do you have what it takes, or know someone who does?…

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Lemon and honey creams Serves 4 2 cups milk Zest of 1 lemon 4 eggs, beaten 100g castor sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp cornflour, dissolved in a little water FOR THE TOPPING ¾ cup honey Lemon zest to garnish 1. Add milk and lemon zest to a medium-size pan over a medium heat and bring to a simmer. Meanwhile, in another bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale. 2. Gradually whisk hot milk into the egg mixture. Return mixture to saucepan and add vanilla and cornflour. 3. Whisk over a medium heat for 5–6 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and pour into 4 ramekins. 4. Allow to cool, then place in the fridge to set overnight. 5. Pour honey into a pan and boil for 4–5…

The Girl on the Train Paula Hawkins (Riverhead Books) Rachel takes the train into London every day. Not that she has to – she was fired from her job months ago (but if Cathy, her roommate, finds out, there will be hell to pay). She feels that she’s come to know the couple who live near her regular stop. As she stares out of the window, sipping her early morning pre-mixed gin and tonic, she fantasises about their seemingly perfect lives. (Rachel is a hot mess, in case you haven’t caught on.) One day she spots something shocking – and when the wife goes missing, Rachel feels she has to come forward. Unfortunately, she’s a less-than-ideal eyewitness – she’s unstable, gets blackout drunk on a regular basis (those morning G&Ts…

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FAIRLADY CONSUMER BEST BUY 2015 ACER ASPIRE E-SERIES (E15-571) CORE I3 – 15.6” About R6799 from Incredible Connection A versatile, good all-rounder with strong battery life – performance was good for a budget laptop. The Core i3 processor provides enough performance for everyday tasks, but struggles for speed if pushed hard with demanding applications. Sound quality: Not as dynamic as some others on test; it also doesn’t help that speakers sit underneath the machine. Low frequencies had limited bass (hollow, with weak highs) and lacked clarity. Screen quality: We found the display one of the weaker components of the system. Image quality was dim and grainy, deteriorating slightly when viewing off-axis. Colour accuracy was adequate. Ease of use: Sleek style with a sleek, ergonomical design. This model has a solid…

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The Pug is standing stoically in the tub. He is looking straight ahead, although occasionally he turns his head to fix me with a long, baleful stare. The stare means: I know where you live. And I do not forget. I am sure in his previous life as a gigolo, bath day was never like this. He would have been leaning back in one of those high-backed Victorian baths you see in westerns, brandy in hand, hat tilted over his eyes, pot belly protruding manfully from the foam while young women in loose blouses (and matching morals) poured jugs of steaming water over him. But now that he has been rescued from that awful life, circumstances could not be more different for The Pug. Today it’s just me and Lemon-the-boxer…

WHAT EXACTLY IS LADIES THAT LCHF (LTL) ? We’re so glad you asked – because it’s designed especially for you if you’re: • wondering why you aren’t losing weight – even though every man you know seems to lose as soon as he so much as says ‘LCHF’ • not sure exactly what – and how much – you can eat • struggling to plan meals and come up with recipes for your LCHF lifestyle If that sounds like you, we’ve got you covered! Our 6-week online programme is designed specifically for women like you. We know women often struggle to lose weight, so we’ve carefully engineered a course that will work. And don’t worry – your husband and kids can do it with you too. • We tell you…

She’s not bossy, she’s the boss. And she’s not afraid to show it. Beyoncé’s name has been on our lips since the late ’90s, when she led the popular girl group Destiny’s Child – and her influence in the industry that she’s helped define shows no sign of waning. In fact, Queen Bey has far transcended her music career. You can now do a university course in the superstar! Rutgers University in the United States offers ‘Politicising Beyoncé’, a Women’s and Gender Studies course examining contemporary feminism and sexual and racial politics through the lens of Beyoncé’s music and music videos. That’s pretty much the ultimate sign that you’re a cultural icon, wouldn’t you say? This level of megastardom might turn most mere mortals into nightmarish divas, but not Beyoncé.…

When the Moscow-based Imperial Ice Stars performed in Cape Town recently, I sat paging through the programme during intermission. The 24 Olympic, World, European and National Championship level skaters hold more than 250 competition medals between them and, according to their bios at the back, every single one had started skating at the age of four or five. I think there was one who waited until the ripe old age of six. What a loser. I’m kidding, of course, but my point is this: our culture reveres prodigies – the Mark Zuckerbergs, Justin Biebers and Miley Cyruses of the world. Forbes magazine publishes an annual ‘30 under 30’ issue, detailing the achievements of standout 20-somethings and teens in just about every industry. Just look at media darling Tavi Gevinson: the…

Dr Endel Tulving, an Estonian Canadian experimental psychologist and cognitive neuroscientist, has done groundbreaking research in this field. According to his paper, ‘Episodic Memory: From Mind to Brain’, episodic memory is more vulnerable than other memory systems to neuronal dysfunction, and is probably unique to humans. It makes mental time travel through subjective time from the present to the past possible, allowing you to re-experience your own previous experiences.…

Yegs Ramiah – Santam executive head of brand Stories of successful entrepreneurs abound – people with grit who’ve made it against all odds, working tirelessly to achieve their goals. For Yegs Ramiah, Steve Jobs tops that list: ‘He believed in his product when not many others did. He never compromised on his ideas, beliefs and desire to change the world, from which we learn that mistakes and setbacks are a critical part of innovation.’ But there are many great entrepreneurs in our own country too. ‘We may not be Silicon Valley, but our resilience and commitment is no different. And South Africa has much to offer aspiring entrepreneurs. Ours is a one-of-a-kind country, home to diverse people with diverse needs,’ says Yegs. ‘This brings vast opportunities for business. Also, this…

Melasma, or pigmentation This is one of the biggest skin concerns linked to hormonal changes. Mainly found on the forehead, nose, cheeks and upper lip, melasma usually occurs during pregnancy or with the use of some oral contraceptives, says aesthetic physician Dr Sly Nedic. When the body releases more oestrogen than usual, an imbalance occurs that causes the melanocyte cells in the skin to produce more melanin. Because melanin is responsible for skin colour, too much of it causes an uneven skin tone. Pigmentation can also worsen in summer because of overexposure to sun. The take-home message? If you’re pregnant or on oestrogen-based birth control, limit your sun exposure and apply a good sunscreen regularly, especially if you’re spending the day outside. Try Neutrogena’s Visibly Even Daily Moisturizer SPF30. Prevention…

You will need: FOR THE PASTRY 350g flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp mixed spice 175g cold butter, cut into small cubes 1 egg yolk 1–2 tbsp ice cold water FOR THE FILLING 2 tbsp butter 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ cup golden syrup 4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced Juice of ½ a lemon 1 tbsp flour 1 egg, beaten for egg wash 2 tbsp light brown sugar for sprinkling on top STEP 1 Add flour, salt and mixed spice to the bowl of a food processor. Blitz for 30 seconds. Toss in cold cubed butter and blitz again until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. STEP 2 Add egg yolk and a little water and blitz until the mixture comes together in a ball. Add a little more…

trend TO TRY DIY decals Looking for a quick and easy way to give your walls a new look? Tania from Pretoria-based creative studio Stickaroo gave us some tips on how to decorate with decals. Will decals work on any wall? ‘We don’t recommend walls or surfaces that are textured, bumpy, rough or newly painted. Stickaroos work best on smooth, clean surfaces. Simply wipe the wall with a damp cloth an hour or so before applying your decal.’ We’ve just painted the room. How long should we wait? ‘Two to three weeks. Decals might have trouble adhering to newly painted walls, or the adhesive will stick to the paint and damage the paint when you decide to remove it.’ How do I remove them? ‘Simply peel up the edge and…

pick OF THE MONTH IF YOU DON’T HAVE GREEN FINGERS, THIS FUN PLASTIC LOLLIPOP TREE, (R79) MR PRICE HOME, IS JUST FOR YOU. IT NEEDS NO WATERING OR PRUNING! HOW TO look after your lawn THIS WINTER During winter, the northern and central parts of South Africa can experience extreme cold and drought, unlike the neighbouring areas that have either a tropical climate or winter rainfall. If your winter is both icy and dry, these tips will protect your lawn and ensure that you have healthy grass when summer comes around. 1 Water your lawn in the morning rather than in the evening so that the water is absorbed before temperatures drop below freezing. Try to water less frequently, but thoroughly, as this teaches the roots to reach down to…

CHOOSING THE PERFECT LAPTOP IF… • You’re on a tight budget An inexpensive laptop is perfect if you just need to perform standard tasks. But you won’t get as much processing power as in a desktop model. Also, in cheaper models, design is often compromised, so they can be bulky. BEST FOR: Basic computing • You want to replace your desktop Desktop replacement laptops are bulky, so they’re the least portable. But in power and features they’re comparable to a PC. The screens are large, too. BEST IF: You’re after a powerful laptop • You’re always on the move An ultraportable laptop is light and slim. Look at the new ultrabooks too – they deliver power and responsiveness. BEST FOR: When you’re on the go. • You need an entertainment hub A multimedia laptop…