Innholdsfortegnelse for March - April 2022 i Fairlady

Pretty much like everyone else in the world, our family has been caught up in the Wordle bubble for weeks now. But something strange is happening: the more I do it, the worse I get. In the beginning (falsely modest cough), I usually ended up coming in first – or at least in the top two in the household. But now I tend to languish at the bottom. My husband, on the other hand, is killing it. There are many reasons this is annoying, not least because he’s an architect and I’m a writer, and he should just stay in his lane. Although, now that I think of it, he also often wins at Scrabble, and Boggle, and Snatch… I may have to rethink my career. Apart from that minor…

Minimalist and elegant, Obaku watches epitomise the global brand Obaku Denmark’s Zen philosophy of focusing on the essentials in life. The fusion of the Nordic and Oriental traditions of simplicity starts in Denmark, where designers Christian Mikkelsen and Lau Liengård Ruge bring to life their ideas for new Obaku watches, before their designs travel to the Far East to take physical form. To see the full range of women’s and men’s watches, visit obaku.com…

Naqiyah Mayat AUTHOR, CREATIVE, MOM OF FOUR ‘I wear clothing that conveys my personal and professional personality. I try not to get boxed in by trends, but rather wear clothes that make me feel like my best self.’…

Naqiyah Mayat You’ve mentioned your love of pyjama suits on your Instagram account. What is it about this look that speaks to you? I appreciate that it’s soft yet structured, and comfortable yet stylish! A pyjama suit is the ultimate form of getting dressed without actually dressing up; it’s chic and enables you to transition from brunch to dinner just by changing your shoes and makeup. It’s also the easiest way to start experimenting with prints, and if you don’t feel comfortable wearing them out, you can always turn them into homewear. Sneakers or heels? Comfort is king. I know that no one says, ‘Wow, you look so comfortable in that,’ but we are seeing the rise of sneaker culture, and there’s been considerable interest in and fascination with sneakers.…

START-UP COSTS: ‘Initially, I invested less than R6000. We’ve been fortunate to have been part of incubation programmes that included some funding, and to have won various start-up competitions.’ TURNOVER: ‘From our first year of trading we saw more than 100% annual growth, with the exception of the past two years, during which the business grew by about 60%.’ Inspired by the rich diversity of foods available on the African continent, Sipamandla Manqele has created a unique and accessible range of health foods featuring indigenous African ingredients. Local Village Foods started trading in 2016. Tell us how it came about. My business journey has been long and colourful! Local Village Foods started out selling freshly slaughtered chickens. I’d found a farmer in Mpumalanga who supplied these hard-bodied chickens that we…

PROF ARMANDA BASTOS, head of the Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of Pretoria Why we think she’s brilliant: On her first field trip to the Kruger National Park as a veterinary researcher, Prof Bastos was part of the research team involved in the encephalomyocarditis virus vaccine trial in African elephants. She’s since spent most of her career using a molecular approach to determine the origin, persistence and spread of diseases of animal and public health concern. Her research generates data to improve both diagnosis and vaccine protocols that will be most effective against new strains of disease. She believes that if the risks and causes of disease transmission are understood, we’d be more likely to develop the strategies we need to balance human needs with the needs…

‘INKorea, seaweed soup is traditionally eaten for breakfast on your birthday, in celebration of your mother,’ says Jina Byun. Korean women traditionally ate miyeok guk, as the soup is called, for a week after giving birth. Rich in calcium and iodine, it was a good source of iron to replace the blood they had lost. It’s also very hydrating, which is especially important while breastfeeding. The soup reminds mother and daughter alike of their connection and love for each other. But when there’s an important exam to write, the soup is a no-no, birthday or not. ‘Seaweed is very slippery, and we believe it can make you ‘fall down’ in an exam. So we don’t eat the soup on exam days!’ Predominantly made with sea mustard (Undaria pinnatifida), miyeok guk…

‘The most important ingredient in any cacao practice is the intention with which you work.’ Discovered more than 5000 years ago by Mayan shamans, cacao – or ixcacao – was considered the food of the gods. Today, clinical psychologist Alice Coelho, a certified cacao ceremony facilitator, hosts cacao rituals at her Pretoria home. ‘Ixcacao is considered to be the sacred seed that holds deep wisdom and the ability to heal both heart and soul,’ she says. ‘The energy of sacred ixcacao is gentle, nurturing, supportive and nourishing.’ According to Florencia Fridman, who facilitates cacao ceremonies in New York, ceremonial cacao is genetically different from 99% of commercially available cacao. ‘It is grown from heirloom strains. It is minimally processed to allow all its beneficial nutrients to be absorbed.’ ‘The most…

Beauty Mokgwamme exudes positivity and energy: you feel recharged just from being around her. When we meet, she’s just four days away from giving birth to her third child, yet she’s calm, relaxed… and at work. She is totally committed to her job as manager of Mohair South Africa’s Empowerment Trust Programme. Beauty is passionate about farming, but it wasn’t always her dream. She grew up in rural North West, the younger sister to two adoring older brothers. Her father worked in Rustenburg on the mines, sending money home every month. Her mother was a domestic worker who infused the family with the values of love, caring for and accommodating others, respect for land and animals, and honesty. Everything changed when Beauty’s father died. The finances dried up and her…

For Melissa-Joy, managing a career, two young children and several income streams is all in a day’s work. Apart from being the digital communications manager for an international entertainment company, she also runs St Jude Communications, a boutique PR agency, and immerses herself in a variety of freelance projects, working with some of the biggest brands in South Africa. When it comes to managing cash flow, Melissa-Joy believes in keeping things separate and simple. Her fixed income is paid into her primary bank account; her freelance and business income is paid into a second bank account; and a third bank account is set up for day-to-day expenses. ‘My primary bank account is used to pay big expenses such as my bond and electricity,’ she says. Any money left over after…

CIDER FRESH FROM THE VALLEY The true essence of the apple – ‘from orchard to bottle’ – is the promise of every Loxtonia Cider, made with hand-picked apples in the Ceres Valley. Produced on the farm with home-grown, 100% freshly pressed and naturally fermented fruit, the Loxtonia range of award-winning ciders offers a taste for every palate. For more on these refreshing products, visit loxtonia.co.za SEAL OF APPROVAL Clover Fresh Milk is the only fresh milk that carries the Clover Triple Protect seal, giving you the tastiest, freshest and most nutritious fresh milk possible. Choose between full-cream, medium cream and low-fat variants. Available at all major retailers nationwide in 2L, 1L, 500ml and 250ml packs for your convenience. HOME IMPROVEMENT The AMC Gourmet Kettle will add that something special to…

3 FAB RECIPES JUST FOR YOU 1 CONFIT TANDOORI CHICKPEAS These chickpeas have had their fair share of Insta fame for a multitude of reasons. The first being that the simplicity of the dish makes it really quite attractive: throw everything into a pan and pop it into the oven, leaving it to its own devices (and you to yours). The second being that slow-cooking the chickpeas in oil without added liquid makes them super soft, allowing all the aromatics to break down into the oil. Lastly, this dish can easily be made ahead and served later; it only improves with time. Substitute Greek yoghurt with a non-dairy alternative for a vegan meal, and serve with rice. SERVES 4 PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES •…

BENNETT READ ALPHABOT Compatible with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi; R2 699; Makro An affordable, functional and user-friendly robot vac. In our tests, suction power was not as good as the other vacuum cleaners’, but performance was adequate. It vacuumed up debris, but only a small amount at a time, and it struggled with pet hair and polystyrene balls. It couldn’t get from a bare floor onto a thick carpet. Mapping and navigating areas weren’t as smooth as with the others: it mapped in an unsystematic pattern, bumped into obstacles and repeated spots it had already done, and battled to navigate smaller spaces, particularly corners. It has a wonderfully quiet motor. The battery lasted about 90 minutes on continuous use. The cleaner is easy to switch on and start up. The Smart Life…

ACROSS 1. Lobster 6. Cleaver 10. Suffering 15. Ireland (poetic) 18. Indulge 19. Ramble 20. Boars and sows 22. Purify 23. Intimidate 24. Gallows loops 25. Canadian whisky 26. Detest 28. Location 30. Extravagant (1,1,1) 31. Ascend 32. Exploits 33. Resonate 34. Fresher 35. One time 37. Closing 39. Camouflaged 40. Cartel 42. Ages 45. Housing complexes 48. Prima donna 49. Dingy 50. Hudson River metropolis (3,4) 53. Rhyme,… Willie Winkie 54. Lagers 56. Sci-fi author, Jules… 59. Put up 61. Destructive tearaway 62. Stupid (idea) 63. Humour 64. Fixed (menu) 65. Sharpen 66. Definite article 68. Satirical attackers 69. Gear 70. Great leaders 71. Alternatively 72. Drinking vessel 73. Rocket launch procedure 74. Body of water 76. Deep 78. Nudged 80. Monarch’s rule 81. Fails to concur 84. Went…

Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason Like its title, this brilliant novel is perfectly pitched between humour and tragedy. Why does Martha keep ‘burning her own house down’, as her cousin puts it? What is it that makes her want to damage herself and everyone around her? There was buzz around this book last year, but I think there should have been more – it’s by far the best-written novel I’ve read since Brood by Jackie Polzin. I absolutely loved it. Happy Culture Cucumber & Mint Kombucha This delicious drink is a treat – very refreshing, and also excellent for your gut biome. (Good gut health is now being linked to increased immunity to the effects of long Covid.) There are other lovely flavours in the same range too. Potion…

‘I’ve learnt to appreciate having a few good-quality staples to mix and match with some unique pieces. Keep it simple… with a hint of interesting.’…

Kaley Cuoco knows the film and TV business inside out; she basically grew up on set. But now she’s entering a new phase in her career: she started up a production company and she shrewdly optioned a book for TV that has been a huge success. Basically, small-town Penny from The Big Bang Theory suddenly got big. She starred in nearly 300 episodes of the beloved sitcom, but the actress received her first Emmy nomination last year for her lead role in The Flight Attendant. She was also nominated for a Golden Globe, among others. On the day of the Globe nominations, Kaley was caught off-guard when a press outlet referred to her as a ‘newcomer’ – after 30 years in show business! ‘Was I able to reinvent myself overnight,…

5 SCIENTISTS TO WATCH 1 PROF SHEETAL SILAL, associate professor in the Department of Statistical Sciences, University of Cape Town, and director of the Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa Prof Silal is an expert in the development of mathematical models used to predict the dynamics of infectious diseases. Her research uses mathematics to model the elimination of malaria in Southern Africa and the Asia Pacific region. When the pandemic struck, the World Health Organization invited her to join its international task force of mathematical modellers to examine the dynamics of the outbreak in Wuhan. 2 DR TASNIM SULIMAN, associate lecturer in virology, University of the Western Cape Dr Suliman was the first South African scientist to isolate a laboratory culture of the SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) virus. A post-doctoral research fellow, she currently works…

Kizomba is an African style of music and dance, its name derived from kizombada, meaning ‘party’ in the Angolan dialect Kimbundu. Kizomba derives from the Angolan semba, and is inspired by other African styles as well as Caribbean zouk. Kizomba now refers to several genres, including Angolan kizomba, Cape Verdean coladeira, ghetto zouk and tarraxinha. Urban kiz denotes the more linear style popularised in France. Kizomba is a dance intended for a family setting, but can be as sensual as desired. It is a close partner dance characterised by smooth movements, with no real basic steps. It’s all about the connection. ‘If she’s smiling, she’s happy,’ says dance teacher Braulio Faria. ‘I dance because it is God’s calling. And it’s a gift… When we’re depressed, going through bad times with…

Tracy Lindner When Tracy closed the door on a corporate career, she was driven by the desire to tackle projects with greater social impact, and to create space for her side-hustle, Lindnr, a home decor business. Bills still needed to be paid, though, so she launched Creatively, a digital consulting, design and branding business. Knowing your worth as a free-lancer is something Tracy feels strongly about. ‘Clients pay for the value that you add, not just your physical time. And one must avoid competing on price – there’s always someone cheaper.’ Tracy manages her family’s finances, and she needs to earn enough to cover the bond, her insurance cover (disability and salary protection) and investments. She uses a spreadsheet to track monthly expense and projected income, which she updates quarterly.…

Global obesity statistics are at an all-time high. In 2016, the World Health Organization reported that nearly 2 billion adults were overweight, of which more than 650 million fell into the obese category. Local estimates are that two-thirds of South African women and about one-third of South African men are either overweight or obese. Solutions to the problem are complex and often expensive but, as the pandemic highlighted, obesity is dangerous. Could a prescription drug be the answer to the problem? Dr Jocelyn Hellig, a specialist physician and endocrinologist who has a practice at Life Kingsbury Hospital in Cape Town, believes weight-loss medication can be used to help some patients, although she emphasises that a change of diet and increased physical activity do help some people to lose weight, so…

1 FOR FOOL-PROOF CHIC For a look that is simultaneously old-school and contemporary, understated and luxurious, you cannot go wrong with top-to-toe neutrals: a camel trench, tailored trousers in tan, a white shirt or soft cream sweater, and lace-up brogues. Add plain gold jewellery (just a little) and a great handbag, and truly, you will look and feel like a million dollars. 2 FOR CLASSY SEX APPEAL If one classic is good, why not combine two? The trench and the little black dress are an irresistible combination, and you can amp things up with strappy heels or pumps, go street style with sneakers or boots, or channel Audrey Hepburn with ballet flats. 3 FOR EFFORTLESS EVENINGS If you’re looking to update an evening look while also staying warm and feeling…

ACROSS 1. Umpire 6. Grain part 11. Pined 15. Florida resort 16. Yay! 17. Legal novelist, John… 18. Quantifiable feature 21. Succumbed 22. Chattered 23. Ornamental cave 24. Disco light 28. Body pouches 30. Weary exhalation 32. Merriment 35. Maritime 37. Girls 38. Costumes,… dress 40. Sensual dance 43. Skewered 45. 46-stringed instruments 47. Nachos sauce 48. Netherlands capital 52. Meadow 53. Wandered aimlessly 56. Opportunity 58. West African country,… Leone 60. Protrude 61. Rockies state 62. Bombs 64. Crescent 65. GP 67. Tie or cravat 69. Garlic mayonnaise 72. Cutting into 75. From Bangkok 77. Current (1,1/1,1) 78. Pen fluids 79. Paved enclosure 81. Submit oneself to 83. Gangway 84. Postpone (court case) 86. Ebb and flow 87. Ascend 90. In unison (2,3) 92. Oohs and… 93. Alone, by……

WINNING LETTER TWO HEARTS I am on holiday in Cape Town, having lived here previously for many years, and was both interested and thrilled that Suzy Brokensha, as well as being a wordy nerdy, highlighted the word ‘hiraeth’ (Editor’s letter, January/February 2022). I am originally Welsh and know what it’s like to have your heart in two countries! I love the word and concept of hiraeth – it’s what I get when I hear the Welsh or South African anthems, it’s what I feel when I meet people who encapsulate either of these wonderful countries. The language of the soul, the call from the inner self… but don’t forget the tears. Anne Macdonald Ed: I’m so charmed to hear that hiraeth is a word you know well, Anne – it’s too…

‘My look is clean and edgy. I like things that are off-the-wall, distressed, unusual – to pair with regular things like jeans.’…

The Cooksister Rimona Kirshenbaum START-UP COSTS: ‘I started my business with about R5000. Back then I used to work on the basis of cash on delivery, which meant the cash I had in my pocket from a sale was what I grew with.’ TURNOVER: ‘We’re a small business, but I am very proud of how much we’ve grown. We push out thousands of jars a day, with a small but impactful team. We’ve been fortunate to continue trading (and thriving) in spite of the pandemic.’ After a long and lauded career as a Silwood-trained chef, Rimona took her skills and passion into her home kitchen, bottling her uniquely flavoured sauces and preserves. Was it a risky move to leave your career to start your own venture? I was the head chef…

1 SHE LOVES DOGS (AND HORSES) Kaley has a huge heart for animals – her production company is named for Norman, a beloved dog she had for 14 years. More recently, she adopted Dumpy, a senior dog (check out his Instagram account, @adventurers_with_dumps). She’s also an accomplished equestrian and has competed in show-jumping events under an alias. 2 SHE LIVES ON A RANCH Kaley and her then-husband Karl Cook built a massive home and accompanying horse ranch in a gated community in Los Angeles, where they care for a slew of animals, including 25 horses! The couple officially separated in September last year after three years of marriage, but Kaley still lives there. 3 SHE THINKS BRAD PITT IS HOT ‘My crush is and always will be Brad Pitt,’ she…

Managing multiple income streams is a family affair in Dikeledi’s house-hold. Apart from running Dynamic Timz Coaching, her own strategy consulting and coaching business, she also manages a number of other businesses with her husband, Anthony Ewa. This includes two guest houses, a metal recycling business and an auto refurbishing business. Dikeledi’s parents owned a few businesses in the rural town where she grew up. ‘Of course, no one used the word “entrepreneur” in those days,’ she says. After more than a decade in the banking industry, she jumped ship and joined her husband, who’s a serial entrepreneur. She started Dynamic Timz Coaching and took on the financial management role in the family businesses. She keeps business and personal finances completely separate. Each business has its own bank account and…

The trench may have begun life in the wardrobes of English men, but ever since the 1940s, when French women adopted it as their own, it’s become as quintessentially Parisian as the Eiffel Tower. Contrary to the Kenzo coat worn by the heroine of Emily in Paris, you won’t see many shocking-pink trenches in the city, and definitely not combined with knee-high socks, Louboutin heels and an Argyle sweater. What you will see is French women of all ages, from style icons to students, wearing their trenches with confidence and flair. Here’s how they do it. ◗ Go knee-length or longer and choose a neutral colour like camel, navy, olive green, brown, terracotta or black. ◗ Invest in the best quality you can afford and check the buttons, hem and…

Tempeh absorbs flavours well, so take care to get your seasoning just right. These moreish deep-fried risotto balls, a Sicilian classic, are stuffed with mozzarella. They’re delicious served as a finger food with a red pepper and tomato chutney. Or serve them as the main course with fresh rocket, shavings of Grana Padano and lemon wedges on the side. FLATBREADS MAKES 4 LARGE, 6 MEDIUM Flatbread is the simplest and oldest of breads, made daily in homes around the world. You can make the dough and keep it in the fridge for up to four days, ready to be rolled out and used when needed. Here, it’s served with hummus, but it’s so versatile: brush it with garlic butter, serve it with scrambled eggs for breakfast, or serve it with…

BUYER’S GUIDE • All five of the robot vacuum cleaners we tested have a mopping function too. • Four of the five run on 2.4GHz but not on 5GHz. Only the Hobot appliance works on both frequencies. • Three of the five have a HEPA filter, which is good at capturing small particles like dust. • The appliances all have an app that you download and use to create a cleaning schedule and track cleaning progress. • Robot vacs have the capability to map the layout of a room using cameras, sensors, lasers and smart technology, and to store this information. Fall-detection sensors stop them from falling off stairs. • Generally speaking, the more you spend, the more choice of cleaning modes you get. • The brushes will determine how…

Turn to page 171 for the solution to MegaXword 178, page 184 for entry details, and page 185 for winners’ names. ACROSS 1. Temper flare-up 5. Far-reaching (4-7) 11. Implies 15. Feather wrap 16. Fit… fiddle (2,1) 17. Wise sayings 19. Countries’ pennants 21. Germ-free 23. Solitary 25. Wading bird 27. Newer 28. Tibet’s… Lama 30. Rome’s former currency 31. X, Y or Z 32. Respect 33. Remark upon 34. Colonised 35. Encountered (3,4) 36. Cuts wood 38. Rupture 40. Executive jet 42. Corporals (1,1,2) 44. Pack (away) 45. A dime a… 46. Meringue ingredients 48. Greasier 49. Freezes,… over 50. Italian sparkling wine 51. Claim 52. Boyfriend 53. Humour 54. Title 55. Nodule 56. Radio crackle 58. Abates 59. Wings it (2-4) 61. Looks fixedly 63. Web page address…

IT’S 3 am and still 32°C of hell out there. I am not where I should be, which is lying peacefully under the civilised whirr of the ceiling fan in my lovely quiet room next to my deeply sleeping husband. I’d like to repeat that, actually: my deeply sleeping husband. Such a lovely phrase… Something to do with all those ee’s. All that ease. Instead, The Pug and I are beached on the cold slate of the bathroom floor, where I am becoming increasingly sweaty and flustered trying to show him how to cool down. It should be clear to any vaguely sentient being that lying prone, tummy against the stone to maximise the area of exposure, would be the sensible approach in this situation. Darwin dictates that for a…