Innehållsförteckning för August 2018 från Fairlady

International Women’s Day on 8 March has always struck me as a little odd. It just seems somewhat arbitrary – a bit like International Talk Like a Pirate Day. I suspect you all already have that highlighted in your diaries, but if it’s somehow slipped your mind, just a reminder that it’s on 19 September. You’re welcome, matey. Arrrr. These days there are days for everything: apparently today is Pineapple Day – who knew? It all becomes a bit annoying and meaningless. But I’ve always loved South African Women’s Day, because it commemorates something real and essential and magnificent: the sunny August day in 1956 when nearly 20 000 women – led by the absolutely formidable Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa and Sophia Williams-De Bruyn – marched on the…

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Baking bread BY MARLI MEYER Ah, sourdough. The thick, earthy crust and holey, chewy centre slathered with farm butter and finished off with a sprinkling of Maldon sea salt is a simple weekend feast. It’s what I’d usually pick up at the market, where capable bakers have expertly proven, scored and baked hundreds of loaves. My mom bakes bread and has always praised the meditative power of the process, sometimes scribbling quotes on her blackboard wall in the kitchen, like this one from a café sign: ‘Bread is the warmest, kindest of all words. Write it always with a capital letter, like your own name.’ It stuck with me, so when I had to come up with a new skill I’d like to learn, bread baking was the clear winner.…

Thrill ride ‘Have fun,’ they say, as I climb into the Long Tom Toboggan ride at Misty Mountain in Mpumalanga. My heart is racing as I get into the small plastic seat, and all I can think of are the guide’s final instructions: ‘Whatever you do, don’t brake.’ When you’re whizzing down a mountain at 45 kilometres an hour, shaking from side to side (to the point where you feel like you’re losing control), that’s all you want to do. But although you can pull the brake lever to slow down, you can’t stop completely: you’re on a track, so you would block the path for the person coming up from behind. The ride – all 1,7 kilometres of it – lasted only about three minutes, but was totally worth…

Who: Mapitso Thaisi Company: Shweshwekini Active Wear Pty Ltd Website: zando.co.za/shweshwekini Move over Superwoman, Mapitso has entered the scene – and she’s not planning on going anywhere anytime soon. This woman shows us that nothing is too much to handle if your head is set on success. Apart from being the owner of this successful swimwear and active wear brand, Mapitso also juggles a full-time job with completing her master’s. Shweshwekini Active Wear is a range inspired by the Basotho shweshwe patterns used for traditional dresses and outfits. With this brand, says Mapitso, she’s able to pay homage to her culture – the Basotho. Shweshwekini Active Wear is still very new, but Mapitso already has plans to take it global (if everything works in her favour it might even…

More than 50% of the homes damaged by last year’s fire in Knysna weren’t insured – and many of those that were, weren’t sufficiently insured. Q: I took money out of our home loan to pay our son’s school fees – would it have been cheaper to take out a separate loan for that? A: There are two things to look at when taking out a loan: the interest on the debt and the time you have to pay it off. Let’s say you had taken out a personal loan to pay the school fees. The current average interest rate for such a loan is 22% a year, and you have five years to repay it. But your bond has an interest rate of 9,5% a year, with…

Some time ago I was going through a stage when I was battling to sleep. I’d toss and turn, doze off and wake up, and worst of all, my legs were cramping for what felt like the entire night. Of course, I was constantly complaining about it. Friends recommended all kinds of quick fixes – some worked better than others. One day my gran, tired of my moaning, advised me simply to eat a small handful of almonds before bed. I dismissed it as an old wives’ tale but thought I’d try it anyway. And it really seemed to help (maybe only psychologically, but hey, I’ll take it!) The interesting thing about almonds, I later discovered, is that they’re rich in magnesium, calcium and potassium – and all three minerals…

ULTIMATE MAC & CHEESE Classic mac & cheese is comfort food at its best. It’s all about keeping it simple but using the best cheese you can get your hands on. We’ve used a mix of vintage cheddar with plenty of bite, a nutty Gruyère and a generous whack of Parmesan. Smoky speck or bacon adds depth of flavour and complexity. A simple salad dressed with a piquant vinaigrette is an ideal side. Serves 4 Prep time: 20 min. Cooking: 35 min • 400g dried macaroni • 70ml olive oil • 100g rindless bacon or speck, cut into lardons • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 120ml dry white wine • 2 tsp Dijon mustard • 2 tsp thyme, plus extra to serve • 600ml pouring cream • 200g vintage…

Every summer in the US, Bill Gates publishes his annual beach-reading list. This summer, he says, his preoccupations are: ‘What makes genius tick? Why do bad things happen to good people? Where does humanity come from, and where are we headed?’ And these are the titles he’s looking to for answers: 1. Leonardo da Vinci By Walter Isaacson ‘When he wanted to understand something – whether it was the flow of blood through the heart or the shape of a woodpecker’s tongue – he would observe it closely, scribble down his thoughts and then try to figure it all out,’ says Gates. 2. Everything Happens For A Reason And Other Lies I’ve Loved By Kate Bowler When Kate Bowler, a professor at…

✭✭✭✭ KENWOOD CH580 500ML; 500W ABOUT R749; YUPPIECHEF.COM Quick, efficient and versatile, this works well on a range of foodstuffs. It processes vegetables and herbs quickly and finely into uniform pieces. The four irreversible blades are sharp, shredding various foods finely. It’s easy to operate: push the button halfway for speed one, and all the way down for speed two, though it can be tricky to distinguish between them. It’s lightweight for easy handling, and compact; also easy to dismantle and clean. The bowl capacity is sufficient. VERDICT: Powerful, great at a variety of tasks and good value for money. ✭✭✭ KAMBROOK BY SMARTLIFE (SBP233) 800ML; 400W ABOUT R379; CLICKS User-friendly and affordable, this appliance works relatively well, chopping soft vegetables and herbs to an even consistency. Some hard veg,…

MARLI MEYER We are so proud of features writer and digital editor Marli Meyer for winning the prestigious PETCO (South African PET recycling company) award for her really excellent story on single-use plastics in our December issue: ‘The last straw – our big fat single-use plastic problem.’ Marli wrote the story after characteristically in-depth research and unearthed some fascinating – and terrifying – facts. These stories can often leave readers feeling depressed and helpless, but Marli included a section called 22 Small Changes You Can Start Making Now! which laid out a very simple game plan, accessible to all of us, on easy everyday ways we can change the status quo. A brilliant piece and a great award. Well done, Marli! Watch her interview on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ OoBKWHmcZiI DR…

Sweet Lionheart The Sweet Lionheart Gurls (their nickname, not mine) are actually from Cape Town, but a friend went to one of their textured buttercream workshops in Joburg and said it was a blast. The Gurls, she says, were ‘lovely, kind and helpful’ and they really took the time to help you get the cake decorating techniques right. Since they’re based here, the Cape Town workshops are a bit more varied: they have a biscuit stack and rocket pops workshop, a painted buttercream workshop and one where you learn to make a ‘flamingle’ cake, which looks really fun. In a few hours, you learn all kinds of cake decorating techniques, you get to take your creation home and you get a bubbly break. What’s not to love? Go to sweetlionheart.com/workshops/…

‘If you’re South African and are going to complain and live in fear, I always say then you must leave. If you stay here, you must play your part.’ When Mandy Wiener and I finally manage to schedule a gap to do this interview (she has been criss-crossing the country promoting her instantly bestselling new book, Ministry of Crime, while my teenagers have been playing up, rendering me a disorganised wreck), she is under a duvet, at home in Johannesburg, laid low by flu. After the interview, she WhatsApps me to say, ‘Sorry for being average.’ Well. Hmm. Her biography calls her a multi-award-winning reporter, specialising in investigative reporting and legal matters. It goes on to detail her coverage of the trials of former National Police Commissioner Jackie Selebi and…

• A warm jacket – it can get a bit chilly in the forest below. • Comfortable walking shoes with grip: the walkway planks get very slippery with all the spray from the waterfall. • A camera, binoculars and, if you’re into birdwatching, a good guidebook on birdlife in the region. • An umbrella or raincoat for rainy days or when the waterfall is full. • Something to drink, or stop at the café for a quick bite. • When you get outside, have some cash on hand to buy an art piece or crafty creation. This is a lovely memento and will help someone else put food on the table.…

Who: Rianette Leibowitz Company: SaveTNet Cyber Safety NPC Website: www.savetnet.com Rianette was so shocked by the terrible stats of young people who have committed suicide because of cyberbullying that she made it her mission to change it. She started by investigating the issue: who the role players were and why it was such a big problem. She discovered that child pornography and many other darker issues had a huge presence on the Net we so regularly surf. SaveTNet Cyber Safety NPC, her company, was born two years later. It aims to save lives by creating awareness of how to engage in responsible digital engagement and by helping victims of cybercrimes. Rianette was selected 1st Runner-up in the GovTech Women in ICT Awards 2016, but says her greatest achievement is…

Baby Couture COURTENEY VILJOEN Start-up costs: ‘My parents lent me R13 000 to start the business. This included exquisite branded packaging that would speak directly to our clients. I wanted to offer a truly personal experience, so this part was incredibly important to get right from the beginning – first impressions last!’ Turnover: ‘I started the business from home in November 2016 with no support staff, and it has grown steadily every month since. I’ve employed someone to help with the day-to-day running. Some of my suppliers have had to employ additional staff to keep up with demand too.’ Baby Couture offers moms and little ones ‘a stylish alternative to the overly sweet stereotypical nursery or child’s room’, says Courteney Viljoen. The business sources and manufactures modern bedding, luxury baby…

It can relieve PMS symptoms. A 1991 study showed that magnesium supplements significantly reduced period pains and improved mood. Magnesium can help to moderate high blood pressure. According to a 2008 study on elderly people with type 2 diabetes in Mexico, magnesium proved as effective as antidepressants in the treatment of depression. It can reduce insulin resistance in people with metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes. It can ease inflammation, which is linked to ageing, obesity and other diseases.…

Q: I have an 18-year-old daughter who is in matric. She suffers from extreme anxiety and battles to sleep, which causes even more anxiety. I’m loath to have her take sleeping tablets or anxiety meds – can you suggest a herbal remedy as an alternative? A: As a mother to young children, I’m starting to learn how frustrating and worrying it can be to look on as your children struggle. I imagine by the time you have teenagers, guiding them through life choices and supporting them is really difficult. It sounds as if you need some support yourself, and my first thought is that this isn’t a problem you or your daughter should be managing alone. Mental health is perhaps the most important health issue this generation will…

POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE Draping and an asymmetrical hem add interest to a simple one-colour dress. Style it up with sunshine-yellow accessories and sunnies for a summery twist. IN THE BAG Keep your hands free for after-work drinks with a belt bag: it’s perfect for all your essentials, hits a high fashion note and cinches you in at the waist – win-win-win! OFFICIAL STATEMENT We’re all about interesting necklines at the moment. If you opt for a demure, high-neck style, amp up the look with big, bold statement earrings – accessories are the least expensive way to update your outfits! ONCE IN A BLUE MOOD To make your wardrobe go further, buy items you can wear in every season, like this midi dress. Wear it with heels on a not-too-warm, not-too-cold…

Looking for a citrus fruit that’s healthy, easy to peel and practically seedless but also has the perfect balance of sugar and acid? Try ClemenGold – a soft sun-ripened citrus fruit hand-picked by selected growers from across the globe. Inside, the fruit is a deep, beautifully vibrant orange. ClemenGolds are perfect for this show-stopper of a cake, which is so simple to make and truly delicious – tangy and citrusy, with a marvellous nutty crunch. CLEMENGOLD CAKE Makes 2 x 20cm cakes • 3 ClemenGolds, unpeeled • 5 cloves • 200g butter, softened • 200g castor sugar • 4 jumbo eggs • 250g cake flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 2 tbsp pistachio nuts, chopped • ½ cup milk • ½ cup cream, whipped • 2 tbsp pomegranate rubies…

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Leo 23 Jul – 22 Aug Smile and wave, mein Schatz, the spotlight is a warm and cosy place to be. Brimming beneath the surface is a confident kitty bubbling with innovative ideas, fantastical solutions and a deft hand. Do what you must (as one must), and then do what you want – a frisson of self-indulgence won’t detract from your regular responsibilities and positively global reputation for reliability. Virgo 23 Aug – 22 Sept Less is more, except when you’re on pointe socially and professionally – which you are, naturally. This is a good period for memorable moments and deal-clinchers; the usual proviso, though, is putting yourself out there. Shuffling about at home in slippers and PJs might have its appeal, but putting off vegging out yields greater rewards…

WINNING LETTER Mindful choices I have to say I was quite taken aback by one of the choices on the ‘Stuff We Love’ page in your May 2018 issue. There has been so much publicity and awareness around single-use plastic that it was quite shocking and, I believe, irresponsible, to see a picture of a plastic bottle of flavoured water on this particular page. Even more ironic is the article ‘Refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, rot’ (May 2018) with its strong message about reducing our waste. Yes, other products listed on the ‘Stuff We Love’ page are also in plastic containers and so it becomes tricky, and where do we draw the line? It starts, I believe, in the conscious choices we make as consumers and retailers. While plastic bottled drinks,…

‘ I feel that eating is so much about grabbing the moment.’ Nigella Lawson pitter-patters barefoot across cool tiles in a high-ceilinged Victorian kitchen. Between set-ups for the photoshoot, she has slipped back into her simple black slacks and T-shirt and come foraging for lunch. The larder is stocked with every delicacy imaginable but the queen of British home cookery goes straight for a crusty loaf of sourdough bread and spreads a slice thickly with sunshine-yellow cultured butter. She washes it down with a cup of English breakfast tea strong enough to stand a spoon in. ‘Perfect,’ Nigella observes with that cryptic half-smile she sometimes employs on-screen when contemplating caramel. ‘I’m very particular about bread and butter,’ she adds. Whether making short work of a bunch of parsley with her…

Why the name Don’t Be Late For My Funeral ? ‘One of the central themes of the documentary is death, and how different cultures deal with death. When my mom died there were about 20-plus people at her funeral; Margaret told me she is expecting between 200 and 300. In the film she speaks of how, in her culture, funerals take place on a Saturday morning. Since her burial place is a couple of hours outside of Joburg, she wants me to arrive the day before so that I won’t be late; she has even said she will ask her neighbours to ensure that they can accommodate me, as her house will be full.’ Which films have inspired you the most? ‘I enjoy films with strong female…

Who: Tebogo Anna Mashego Company: Ditsogo Projects (Pty) Ltd Website: www.ditsogoprojects.co.za When Tebogo realised that women were not tapping into male-dominated industries, she resigned from her HR job and went in hard. Today she owns Ditsogo Projects (Pty) Ltd, a Rustenburg-based company specialising in metal fabrication of underground materials, steel engineering and welding maintenance. ‘Being a woman in this industry, I always need to prove to my male counterparts that I can deliver good quality and excellent service – on time,’ she says. Her biggest hurdles include lack of access to markets, funding for big projects, cash flow management and lack of access to infrastructure, technology and systems that can help grow her business. She’s won many awards, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneurial Winning Women award in 2014.…

Join us for an exclusive luncheon as we honour South Africa’s top female entrepreneurs at the 4th annual FAIRLADY Santam Women of the Future Awards! TV and radio personality Masechaba Ndlovu will be your MC as we celebrate entrepreneurship, honour our finalists and announce the FAIRLADY Santam 2018 Woman of the Future, Rising Star and Social Entrepreneur. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and network with our prestigious judges and finalists as well as media personalities and businesswomen while enjoying a delicious 3-course meal with drinks. Santam will be awarding the FAIRLADY Santam Woman of the Future R50 000 in cash, while the Rising Star and Social Entrepreneur winner will each receive a R20 000 cash prize. The three winners will also receive other fantastic prizes from our competition sponsors.…

BEGGING YOUR PARTNER TO HAVE HIS PROSTATE CHECKED? It might be time to stop. The biggest study ever conducted on this recently showed that there is very little benefit to routine tests for prostate cancer – and that they can even do harm: regular testing didn’t lead to a decrease in deaths from prostate cancer but sometimes led to other problems like impotence or incontinence. GENERATION O (FOR OBESE) Millennials are well on their way to becoming the fattest generation in history, Cancer Research UK predicts: seven out of 10 will be overweight or obese in their mid-thirties. Why? Because although they love the idea of healthy eating, few actually eat that way – high-calorie convenience foods are easily available and replace cooking at home. That, a lack of regular…

This is how it works: 1. Download the Spree app for Android or iOS. 2. Use your mobile phone to take a picture of any fashion item featured on our pages. 3. Open the app, and tap the search icon. 4. Select SEARCH BY IMAGE. 5. Tap on PHOTO LIBRARY. 6. Select the picture you took earlier. 7. Tap SEARCH. 8. When the product appears on your screen, take a screen shot and share it on Facebook or Twitter. 9. Tag @Spreecoza (on Twitter) or@Spree.co.za on Facebook and use the hashtag #FLYSpree30K. 10. Hold thumbs and wait for our call! CLOSING DATE: 31 AUGUST 2018 SPREE is South Africa’s most fashionable online store, offering women’s and men’s apparel as well as kids’ and babies’ clothing from local designers, suppliers and…

WARLIGHT BY MICHAEL ONDAATJE The book starts with such a startling sentence: ‘In 1945 our parents went away and left us in the care of two men who may have been criminals.’ And the shocks keep coming. Nathaniel and Rachel’s parents are supposedly packing up their lives to move to Asia – their father has been promoted and the new office is abroad. Their mother will follow him, and in the meantime the teenagers will stay behind to start at a new boarding school. When at home, they’ll be left in the care of complete strangers: The Moth (Walter) and an ex-boxer, The Pimlico Darter. At first Nathaniel and Rachel are very suspicious of the two men, but Nathaniel soon develops a relationship of sorts with the Darter, who is…