Jhb West - July 2025

JOBURG WEST

MORGAN-LEE BAM

Where statement silhouettes

meet unstoppable ambition

DE OUDE KRAAL

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Feasts, fashion, feel-good

beauty and fireside reads - this

issue brings all the warm vibes!

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04 Cake picnics, couture nights, concerts, and Christmas in July

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SOCIALS

10 Morning of glam, giving, and grace

book club

06 Magic. Fantasy. Love. And why you should never win an argument!

WISH LIST

08 Looking at Winter through rose tinted glasses

People

12 Morgan-Lee Bam is already turning heads – not only for what she’s

wearing, but for what she’s making happen behind the seams

Beauty & fashion

18 All-over gorgeous – our top beauty buys

20 Effortless layers, luxe textures – glam meets cosy

food & wine

22 Feeding a crowd or wooing a plus one? We’ve got you

24 Rotisserie chicken – your no-fuss, no-fail dinner hero

gardening

26 Winter’s never looked so red-hot in the garden.

travel

32 En route to the Cape? Treat yourself to a stay at De Oude Kraal

win

04 Tickets to Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show

34 A bottle of Guess Iconic

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WILLEM BOTHA.

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A hot date!

Cake picnics and couture nights to clay crafting, concerts, and Christmas in July

If you have a date for the Get It diary page, email the info at least a month in advance to rialienf@caxton.co.za

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Winter just got a

whole lot jollier

... Craft XPo’s

Christmas

in July is coming to town, and it’s

bringing all the festive cheer you can

handle. There will be treats (hello,

fudge and biscuits!), handmade gifts,

decorations and much more. décor.

Whether you’re shopping early or just

vibing with the cosy holiday spirit,

this market is the ultimate escape.

Until July 27 at the Silverstar Outdoor

Event Area. 9am to 8pm. Entry is free.

Details: silverstar.co.za

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Can’t get tickets to the Bokke

games? No stress. You can still

soak up all the gees and catch the

action. Put on your green and gold and

come cheer for the boys – and here’s

the kicker – rock up in your Bokke

jersey and you’ll score a free game

of padel. Now that’s what we call a

winning combo. July 5, July 12 and July

19 at Café Vinha at IPR (Indoor Padel

Revolution) in Honeydew. Details and

bookings: 072-916-0287.

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Get ready ... Brendan Peyper

is hitting the stage with all the

energy, charm, and chart-topping

hits you love! From Lekkerder op my

Trekker to Insomnia, this is one night

of country-rock-meets-Afrikaanspop

you don’t want to miss. 7pm at

Barnyard, Silverstar. Tickets cost R350

via barnyardtheatre.co.za

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If you love fine art

and delectable

food, then a long table

dinner with celebrated

artist Derric van

Rensburg is a must. You

can look forward to a

cosy evening of creative

conversation, gorgeous

gallery surrounds, and

a beautifully curated

three-course meal, plus a

welcome drink, of course.

From 5:15pm at Alice Art

Gallery in Ruimsig. Tickets

cost R450 per person or

R800 for two. Details and

bookings: 011-958-1392/

083-377-1470.

WIN

TICKETS

Worth the drive…

Wackadoo! Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad are heading to Jozi for the first time ever

with Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show. Follow Bluey and her family through a full

day of fun — from sunrise to bedtime — as the kids try everything to get Dad off

that beanbag! Expect all the games, giggles and cleverness of the hit TV show,

brought to life with puppets, music and stage magic. It’s a must for fans of all ages

and the perfect school holiday treat. July 9 to July 20 at the Teatro at Montecasino.

Tickets from R100 per person via showtime.co.za or ticketmaster.co.za.

We’re giving away two sets of four tickets. To enter, head over to

@GetItJoburgWest on Insta or Facebook and follow the prompts.

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Get ready for a night of fashion fantasy as

Hollywood Costumes and Heidi Couture present

the Winter Wonderland Fashion Extravaganza. Hosted

by the charismatic Somizi Mhlongo and Lizz Meiring,

this glamorous evening promises jaw-dropping couture,

unforgettable runway magic and serious A-list vibes.

Expect a luxe three-course meal, goodie bags, and

dazzling moments that’ll leave you breathless. Tickets cost

R880 per person. Tarlton Gardens Venue, Krugersdorp.

Details: hollywoodsa.co.za or follow @HeidiCoutureSA or

@hollywoodcostumes on Facebook.

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Ready to get your

hands a little

dirty - and your soul a

little soothed? The Clay

Workshop & Essential

Oil Seminar is the perfect

mix of creativity and calm.

Learn about the magic of

essential oils, then craft your

very own delicate clay bird

to take home. All materials

are included, and Healing

Grace’s natural products

will be available to shop on

the day. R300 per person

from healinggrace.co.za.

From 9am at Hartzgemaak

(26 Matroosberg

Street, Krugersdorp).

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Ready for the

ultimate sweet

escape? Don’t miss the

cake picnic, a delicious

day out where cake is your

ticket in. All you need is

one cake (baked or bought,

as long as it serves 10–12

and meets the size specs)

plus R50 per person, and

you’re in for a cake-tasting

experience like no other.

Think endless slices, a cake

box to fill, a fork in hand,

and chilled vibes under

the sun. The Moon and

Sixpence, Muldersdrift.

Details: WhatsApp 082-251-

8043 to apply for your entry.

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Celebrate womanhood and good vibes at

a Women’s Day morning full of inspiration,

connection, and feel-good moments. The inspirational

Amore Bekker will be joining as a guest speaker, bringing

her signature warmth, wisdom and wit. 10am at El-Flora

Church, Discovery. Tickets cost R200 per person and

include a light meal. Book with Bernice on 082-588-0010.

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Book club

Magic. Fantasy. Love. And why you should never win an argument!

Compiled by: Kym Argo

A quiet bookseller. An old book, filled with strange writing and mysterious

drawings. And a handwritten message at the front ... This is the Book of Doors.

Hold it in your hand, and any door is every door. So a special, magic book.

But where there is magic, there is power, and there are those who will stop at

nothing to possess it. Gareth Brown’s The Book of Doors ... spellbinding. Penguin

• A luxury hotel. A precious antique. A theft. And a head maid who dusts for clues,

determined to crack the case. Drama and intrigue in Nita Prose’s The Maid’s

Secret. Harper Collins Publishers

An emperor must bring his reign to an

end. Eight contenders - exceptional

warriors, thinkers, strategists - will

compete to replace him. Magic,

murder and dark forces in The Raven

Scholar by Antonia Hodgson - an

epic fantasy novel. Hodderscape

Don’t Believe A Word by Susan Lewis

centres around a podcast host who

is fascinated by a young woman’s

mysterious childhood. Raised by

her aunts. Never knew her parents.

And stolen. Perfect for a true-crime

investigation podcast. Except the

aunt claims it’s all a fantasy. Lies,

family secrets, danger. All you want

in a riveting book club read. Harper

Collins Publishers • Madly excited

about Atmosphere. Love a Taylor

Jenkins Reid novel ... she’s brilliant

at transporting readers to iconic

times and places, creating complex

protagonists, and telling passionate

love stories ... this time it’s love among

the stars. Penguin

For these and more brilliant book club reads,

visit exclusivebooks.co.za


Cavalli Estate’s Shiraz 2023 is a

bold new vintage - with spicy

layers of black pepper, cinnamon,

and cloves, harmoniously balanced

by dark cherry and fine dark

chocolate. Aged in a combination of

stainless steel and seasoned oak,

it has a refined, medium-bodied

profile ... all elegance, purity, and

drinkability. Love the new sleek,

moody packaging too.

R160 a bottle from

cavalliestate.com

A reclusive billionaire with no interest

in relationships outside his small circle.

With one exception. The woman

who is engaged to his oldest friend.

A beautiful, successful, glamorous

supermodel. Engaged, but it’s no

love story. Instead it’s a business

arrangement that suits both parties.

Until it doesn’t. Ana Huang’s King of

Envy - book five in the Kings of Sin

series, comes with a playlist, and a

warning - explicit sexual content and

harassment, and graphic violence - so

is not for sensitive readers. Piatkus

Table for Two is a collection of six

short stories - all set in New York,

and a novella set in Golden Age

Hollywood. The short stories, most

of which take place around the year

2000, mostly involve ‘a pair of family

members or strangers facing each

other across a table to confront some

new reality in their lives’, explains

author Amor Towles, adding

that he feels they may have

sprung from a conviction in

his subconscious that our lives

can often change materially

due to a single conversation at a

table for two. Penguin

You may follow Jefferson Fisher on

Instagram, where you’ll find him

sharing hints on communications

from the front seat of his truck. This

trial lawyer and speaker’s down-toearth

strategies will help you, whether

it’s handling a heated conversation,

dealing with a difficult personality,

or standing your ground with

confidence. Without ever having to

win an argument! Written simply,

with anecdotes and lessons learnt,

he says, from his daily grind in the

real-world trenches of arguments,

disagreements, heated debates and

difficult conversations. His IG posts

are brilliant, so is his podcast, and so is

The Next Conversation. Penguin Life


Wish list

Looking at Winter through rose tinted glasses

On our decor wish list ...

we rather fancy this oak, wave frame

mirror. Pop on top of a chest of

drawers, or hang on a wall

in the entrance hall ... R2999

from Woolworths.

Compiled by: KYM ARGO

Baking is a piece of cake with Tom Oxford and Oliver Coysh’s Bake

It Easy. From the No-weigh Lemon Cake (made with mayo) to the

Tres Leches Mocha Cake, they’re all one-pan, easy, delicious cakes

you can whip up in minutes. Weekend treat sorted! Some yummy

puds too ... Easy Apple Crumble, Peach Cobbler, Tiramisu. Quadrille,

R485 from Takealot.


We’ll be honest. We do love a home baked cake

... fresh from the oven. But sometimes you just

need an instant fix. And these Yummy Cakes

Cake Bars are a sweet, quick option. Strawberry,

chocolate, orange, vanilla (and a decadent

Choco Donut). You’ll find them for around R8.99

from Pick ‘n Pay, Checkers, Spar and Dis-Chem.

Yoga your way

Yoga on demand. When you want it. Where you

want. Yes, please. The Shala Yoga Studio recently

launched SA’s first on demand yoga app ... a

platform which aims to make the transformative

practice of yoga accessible to everyone, anywhere,

at any time.

Shala refers to a yoga studio or dedicated space for

you to practice ... it’s a Sanskrit word meaning house

or home. And The Shala, founded by Tamsin and

Thomas Sheehy, is a massively popular yoga studio

in Cape Town ... but with the launch of the app, we

can now join the classes online. There’s a great range

of options, led by highly trained and passionate

instructors, each with their unique teaching styles

and specialities. You can access a variety of classes

designed to cater to all levels, from beginners to

advanced, allowing for a personalised experience

that supports individual growth and transformation.

The app is designed not only for yoga practice but

also as a resource for mindfulness and holistic living.

So you’ll find curated content that encourages

a lifestyle steeped in wellness, compassion,

and self-awareness.

Details: You’ll find the Shala Yoga app on the Apple

App Store or Google Play Store, R100 for a one week

subscription, R240 for a month or R2400 for a year.

The Takkleberry team say these are too comfy to take

off, and too cute to keep in bed. Couldn’t agree more.

Watermelon loungy linen pj set, R1890 (with free

shipping) from takkleberry.co.za

In a blink of a (white) eye

You’re tired. Stressed. Your eyes are red. And you’ve a hot

date with a new man. A board meeting where you have

to impress. A night out with your husband. And those red

eyes make you look even more tired and worn out - even

if you’re using the best makeup and skincare. But thanks to

a cult-favourite product loved by some of the world’s most

glamorous women, you can now look more youthful from

the first glance. Hollywood icons like Jennifer Lopez, Brooke

Shields, Drew Barrymore and Naomi Campbell swear by

Lumify - the newly launched eyedrops that vanquish red

veins within 60 seconds, leaving your eyes clear, bright and

refreshed for up to eight hours. FDA-approved (the US health

authority), they are available without a prescription, are safe

for sensitive eyes and contact lens–friendly, and these eye

brighteners need just one drop per eye for instantly dramatic

results. R580 for 2.5ml, R980 for 7.5 ml from Makeup by Ryno,

WhatsApp on 071-688-0242.


Delia le Roux, Tania van Niekerk

Johann Raubenheimer, Lee Scott,

Janadia Jacobs, Willem Botha

Anita Pretorius, Marlé Pieters

Morning of glam,

giving, and grace

Talk about a glam day out! The Willem Botha Makeup Masterclass at

Silverstar Casino, hosted by Friends of Bethany House Trust, truly ticked all

the boxes. The event was packed with glow-up tips, glam moments, and

of course, Willem’s signature charm (and that golden voice!). A venue full

of beauty lovers and besties, delicious bites, bubbles, and all the feel-good

vibes - all in support of the incredible work done by Bethany House Trust.

Already counting down to the next one.

Michelle Lessing, Mandi Barnard

Sue-Ann de Beer, Alichia Jansen


Lea Venter, Charlene Burger

Estie Ellis, Melinique Ellis

Monique Venter, Anél Bosch

Christa Boelema, Marilize

Ueckermann, Ina Pelser

Hettie Koch, Anrika Bruinders

Wilnarie Prinsloo, Marné Thessner


Fashion, f lare

& fierce ideas

Morgan-Lee Bam is already turning heads – not only for what she’s

wearing, but for what she’s making happen behind the seams. With an

eye for style, a love of statement silhouettes, and a hands-on approach to

everything from fabric picks to photoshoots, this rising trendsetter is carving

out her space in the fashion world … one chic outfit at a time.

Text: RIALIEN FURSTENBERG. Image: WILLEM BOTHA.

While most teens are stressing about

TikTok trends and trig tests, 17-yearold

Morgan-Lee Bam is busy building

a fashion empire from her lounge.

One minute she’s approving fabric

swatches with her mom, the next

she’s juggling online orders. Oh. And

she’s also in matric.

From matric learner to

haute couture

It all started three years ago, when

Morgan-Lee was still walking the

corridors of high school, daydreaming

not about parties, but about puff

sleeves and power suits. The spark?

Watching her mom, Maritza Bam, run

her own clothing brand.

“That’s really where the love for

fashion developed. I didn’t exactly

plan to start a brand at that age, but

once I started playing around with

designs and fabrics, it just clicked.

Fashion felt like home.

”Her very first online launch included

just 10 garments – and though small,

it was mighty. That collection marked

the start of something beautiful.

And then there’s the name – Boslief.

It’s playful. It’s proudly South African.

And it’s full of heart.

“In Afrikaans, boslief means sweetheart

or darling. It felt like something our

customers could connect with,

familiar, local, and warm.”

It’s also a subtle nod to her love of the

bushveld, where nature, simplicity,

and quiet beauty reflect the essence

she hopes to bring to each design.


One girl boss, one glam mom

Morgan-Lee may run the show, but

she’s got her mom right by her side -

her biggest supporter, go-to sounding

board, and all-around wingwoman.

“Working with my mom is amazing.

We’re so similar but also totally

different … which weirdly works. You

learn a lot about someone when you’re

building a brand together!”

It’s a partnership built on trust,

late-night chats, lots of coffee and a

shared love for creating something

meaningful. And it gets even

better. Her mom also models the

Boslief pieces.

“It’s so special seeing my mom wear

the pieces we’ve worked so hard on.

She’s beautiful, and she just gets the

brand. Plus, it shows that Boslief is truly

for women of all ages.”

Fashion with a purpose

In a world bursting with fast fashion

and fleeting trends, Boslief is

something refreshingly different.

“We design for women who want to

feel confident, comfortable, and classy.

Our style is all about statement and

timelessness. We don’t follow trends.

We want to create pieces that stay

beautiful and relevant. Today, next year,

and beyond.

Think classic silhouettes, quality fabrics,

and effortless flair. Whether you’re on

safari, running errands, or heading to

a glam event, a Boslief piece should

make you feel like you … just a little

bit elevated.”

Her fave part of the process? The

creative bits, of course.

“I love curating the designs and

figuring out which fabrics will bring

them to life. We go for quality over

quantity. Always.”

Creative director. Stylist.

Slay queen.

But fashion design is only half of what

she does. Morgan-Lee also wears

the hats of creative director, stylist,

shoot producer, and content curator.

Sometimes all in the same day.

She plans and styles Boslief’s

photoshoots, books photographers,

scouts venues, coordinates hair

and makeup, and directs the

entire aesthetic.

“I love the creative chaos of shoot days,”

she says, clearly in her element. “It’s a

Soft, snug and feminine — this rib-knit

dress hugs in all the right places with

gentle stretch and all-day comfort. The

off-shoulder neckline, waist-defining fit

and subtle slit bring just the right touch

of elegance. Style with boots by day,

heels by night. Image: RDK Photography.

Hair: Antoinette de Beer, EA Academy.

lot of planning, but seeing it all come

together is the best feeling.”

Her hands-on approach ensures

Boslief’s look and feel are consistent,

considered, and completely true to the

brand’s ethos.

Business plans & school notes

Let’s not forget, Morgan-Lee is still

in high school. While her classmates

stress about finals, she’s managing

orders, planning shoots, and answering

customer queries.

“It’s a balancing act, for sure,” she

laughs. “But homeschooling definitely

helps me juggle everything better.

I get to plan my days around both

Boslief and my studies.”

And she’s not slowing down anytime

soon. Her future plans include

studying child law, psychology, or

business law. Fields that connect

with both her interest in people and

her entrepreneurial spirit. “Whatever

I choose, I’ll keep growing Boslief

alongside it.”

The grit behind the glam

Behind the dreamy photos and

polished pieces, there’s a real

challenge. Being taken seriously.

“People sometimes assume that

because I’m young, I can’t possibly

know what I’m doing. But I’ve learnt

to use that doubt as motivation. I’m

not here to prove anything. I’m here to

build something.”

One of her biggest mindset shifts

came from reading High Performance

by Jake Humphrey and Prof

Damian Hughes.

“It really changed how I think. It helped

me realise that I can conquer anything

– if I put in the work and believe

in myself.”

Quiet strength, big vision

Despite her confident presence as

an up-and-coming businesswoman,

Morgan-Lee describes herself as “quiet

and reserved … but with a sharp sense

of humour.” And if you know her, you’ll

know that’s spot on.

Her personal style? “Comfortable, but

still classy. Off-the-shoulder knitwear

is a staple. And I’m hoping low-rise

jeans never make a comeback. (Same,

girl. Same.)

She’s inspired by brands like Ukraine’s

Miss Diamond, known for their strong,

feminine designs and attention to

detail. But her ultimate goal?

“To help women of all ages feel

amazing in what they wear. Clothing

isn’t just something we throw on. It’s

a form of self-expression. It should

mean something. It should make you

feel powerful.”

Advice from a young

trailblazer

For other young dreamers out there,

Morgan-Lee keeps it real. “Go all in!

Chase those dreams and work hard

for them. Just know, not everyone will

cheer you on. And that’s okay. You’re

not here to please everyone. Stay true

to why you started.”

Her go-to mantra? “All waves eventually

pass. Every challenge, no matter how

tough, is temporary.”

As Morgan-Lee balances textbooks

with textiles, one thing’s clear. She’s

not just stitching together a brand

– she’s tailoring a legacy. With quiet

confidence, fearless ambition, and

a wardrobe full of bold moves, she’s

turning the fashion world into her own

personal runway.

Watch this space … her best looks are

still to come.

Details: boslief.co.za or follow

@boslief on Facebook and boslief_co

on Insta.


Text: JUSTINE FORTUIN Photograph: SUPPLIED

Manufacturing and Technical Manager at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) – South Africa

Khethelo Maphalala

Khethelo Maphalala leads with a focus on quality, people, and performance. He emphasises scientific

quality assurance, operational discipline, and leadership that empowers teams, all while preparing for a

future where AI and human collaboration will shape manufacturing excellence.

Khethelo has a dual background in mechanical

engineering and finance. His professional journey

has spanned roles in packaging engineering,

private equity, and supply chain technology

before taking on his current position, where he

leads manufacturing operations for one of the

country’s most high-profile beverage companies.

Khethelo believes that working for Coca-Cola

demands a global standard of excellence. “If you

are the operator at a filling machine, you should

be trying to be the number one operator in the

world because you are filling the number one

brand in the world,” he said.

This mindset is reflected in how teams are

developed and performance is measured.

According to Khethelo, striving to be number

one drives growth at both individual and

organisational levels. “If we hire the right people

and invest in them properly, they deliver the best

performance, and that performance ensures

customer satisfaction and protects our market

share.”

Product quality is a core part of his mandate.

Khethelo distinguishes between quality control

and quality assurance, preferring the latter

for its focus on systems that build long-term

confidence.

“Our job is to make sure that the products

we produce tomorrow will meet customer

requirements. That requires a scientific approach.

We need to empower our quality specialists,

especially microbiologists, to apply their training –

not just do admin.”

In his view, modern manufacturing requires more

than firefighting. “We need to move away from

breakdown management and towards focused,

continuous improvement,” he said.

Drawing comparisons with routine car

maintenance, Khethelo emphasises

standardisation and preventative maintenance

as essential elements of a reliable production

environment. “We expect our cars to work

because we drive them consistently and service

them on schedule. The same logic should apply

to factory equipment.”

On sustainability, Khethelo frames environmental

responsibility as an operational efficiency

issue. “Less waste and better energy and water

usage ratios naturally reduce environmental

impact,” he said. But he also stresses the

social and governance aspects of ESG. “We

focus on diversity in teams and promoting

from within. Governance is binary – you’re

either compliant or not – but inclusion and

operational efficiency take ongoing effort.”

Khethelo’s view is that leadership must

balance high expectations with support. “My

style is to define the end goal and let

people find the path – but

the key is adapting your

approach to fit the person

you’re leading.”

Looking ahead, he sees

the rise of AI-human

collaboration as a

defining trend. “Jobs

won’t be taken by

AI, but by people

who use AI. We

need to ensure

our people

are equipped

to keep pace

with this shift.”

For young

professionals,

his advice is

simple: “Excel

where you

are. That’s

what gets you

noticed. Just

deliver in your

current role.”

Get in touch:

011 842 2600

Human Resources Business Partner at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) – South Africa

Willie van Wyk

ADVERTORIAL

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has been named a Certified Top Employer, recognised for

its inclusive culture, leadership development, and commitment to employee growth, wellbeing, and

sustainability offering more than just jobs, but purpose-driven career opportunities.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has officially

been recognised as a Certified Top Employer, a prestigious

accolade that reflects the company’s commitment to

building a dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready workplace.

“Being recognised as an Employer of Choice is a reflection

of our commitment to building an inclusive, developmental

culture – a place where people want to join, stay, grow, and

build careers,” said Willie van Wyk, Human Resources Business

Partner at CCBSA. “It’s a positive reflection of how we support

our people and create opportunities.”

The Top Employer certification is awarded following a

rigorous evaluation by the Top Employers Institute, which

assesses companies based on their people practices.

According to Willie, CCBSA’s successful certification stems

from its ‘People First’ strategy, which emphasises leadership

development, employee wellbeing, and equal opportunity.

Key initiatives that led to the recognition include CCBSA’s

comprehensive employee engagement surveys. These

are conducted annually, completely anonymously, and

help identify areas for improvement across the business.

“These surveys help us understand how our employees feel

and where we can improve,” said Willie. “We then turn that

feedback into real, actionable change.”

The company also boasts strong leadership development

and career growth programmes. From mentorship to

monthly performance conversations and structured

development plans, employees are encouraged to grow

professionally. “We offer more than just a job – we offer

purpose and long-term career paths,” Willie expressed. This

includes opportunities for international mobility and access

to education for employees and even their children.

Diversity and inclusion remain central to CCBSA’s HR strategy.

More than half of the company’s leadership roles are filled

by women – a point of pride for Willie. “We aim to reflect the

communities we serve,” he said. “Whether it’s in major cities or

small towns like Kuruman, we are committed to developing

local talent.”

Despite challenges – including aligning national strategies

with local conditions across wide regions like the Free State,

North West, and Northern Cape – CCBSA has maintained high

engagement through robust planning and communication.

“We rely on strong leadership and ethical decision-making to

guide us,” Willie explained.

The road ahead, according to him, includes preparing the

workforce for rapid technological shifts. “We must align our

people strategy with emerging trends, especially around

digital skills and artificial intelligence,” he said. “Our youth

development programmes are key to building a workforce

ready for the future.”

Willie added that sustainability remains a top priority –

from environmental practices like water conservation and

recycling to broader social impact. “We aim to refresh Africa

every day, not only through our products, but by building

stronger communities.”

He concluded: “Our goal is to be the most admired company

in Africa. That starts with serving our customers and

communities with integrity, passion, and a relentless focus on

doing the right thing.”

Get in touch: 011 842 2600

Text: JUSTINE FORTUIN Photograph: CLEMENT MATROOS

Regional Logistics Manager at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) – South Africa

Gareth Brandon

Gareth Brandon, Regional Logistics Manager for Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, is transforming

Africa’s supply chains by driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.

Text: WARREN HAWKINS Photograph: SUPPLIED

Regional Logistics Manager for Coca-

Cola Beverages South Africa, Gareth

Brandon, is a logistics veteran with a

mission to transform supply chains

across Africa.

With 24 years in the field, 23 spent

within the Coca-Cola system, his

journey began as a teenager, inspired

by his father’s delivery business. “My

father ran a logistics company between

Johannesburg and Durban for 18 years,”

he recalls. “My brother and I worked as

truck helpers during school holidays

from age 13. That exposure pushed me

to follow in his footsteps.”

For Brandon, logistics drives economic

growth. “Logistics can be a significant

growth enabler for businesses in Africa

by enhancing supply chain efficiency,

reducing costs and delivery time,

and increasing access to markets,”

he explains. Streamlined operations

and technology adoption are key to

unlocking Africa’s trade potential.

Logistics also shapes corporate

reputation. “Ensuring on-time deliveries

with accurate tracking, handling

products with care, and offering flexible

delivery options builds customer

satisfaction and trust,” Brandon

says. Aligning with brand values

requires sustainability standards and

transparency. “By integrating brand

values into logistics, companies can

enhance their reputation and create a

competitive advantage,” he notes.

Brandon champions Coca-Cola’s “Zero

is Possible” philosophy. “Zero harm. Zero

fatalities. Zero compromise when it

comes to the safety of our people and

communities,” he states. Achieving this

involves optimised processes, AI, data

analytics, and collaboration. “Crossfunctional

collaboration and strict risk

management are key to mitigating risks,”

he adds.

Sustainability is central to his work. “We

focus on reducing carbon emissions

through route optimisation and

lowering fuel consumption,” Brandon

says. He sees AI-driven tools and

warehouse systems revolutionising

African logistics. “These innovations can

optimise routes, predict demand, and

reduce waste, delivering efficiencies and

cost savings,” he predicts.

Despite challenges in Africa’s logistics

environment, including poor road

conditions, complex regulations, and

slow technology adoption, Brandon

remains optimistic. “Investment in

infrastructure, streamlined regulations,

and digitalisation can make the sector

more efficient and competitive,”

he suggests. Emerging trends – AI,

e-commerce, and eco-friendly practices

– offer opportunities. “Companies

must embrace these trends to

stay competitive,” he advises.

Brandon’s advice to young

professionals is practical:

“Add value through

problem-solving, stay

curious, and embrace

technology. Build

resilience and strong

relationships.” He

values integrity

and decisiveness,

urging

newcomers to “start

at the bottom, be open

to learning, and you’ll

set yourself up for

success.”

Collaboration fuels his

success. “Partnerships

enable improved

efficiency, innovation,

and economies of scale,”

he says, citing third-party

logistics and industry

associations as examples.

His vision is clear: “My vision

is efficient supply chains with a

strong emphasis on sustainability

and innovation.” Leading by example,

Brandon is shaping Africa’s logistics

future.

Get in touch: 011 842 2600

Commercial District Manager at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) – South Africa

Amos Ngobe

Commercial District Manager at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, is

driving local economic growth through innovative thinking and sustainable partnerships.

ADVERTORIAL

Reflecting on his journey as

Commercial District Manager at

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa

(CCBSA), Amos Ngobe shares that

seeing their customers achieve

ongoing success is what motivates

him, as it affirms they are heading in

the right direction.

“Seeing the customers we have

helped and developed, today

owning a supermarket is rewarding.

There are guys who started as

hawkers, we came into their lives

helped with the trade applications

and the necessary skills to manage a

business. Now that person has a fully

operational supermarket.”

Ngobe emphasised that prioritising

their customers has played a crucial

role in their business strategy. He

noted that involving customers

in the planning phase fosters a

sense of partnership, which in turn

encourages more innovative ideas.

“So what we’re doing now is that

instead of sitting alone in my office,

I go to the customer and together

we develop a joint business plan.

I give my input, the customer

does the same, and then together

we formulate an execution plan,”

Ngobe mentioned.

For Ngobe and his team, involving

customers in the planning phase is

just the beginning. He explains that

they also support their customers by

providing them with the essential

training needed to successfully

run their outlets. According to him,

“we always align our commercial

objectives with our customers’

needs. That simply means that our

marketing programmes are tailored

to our customers’ marketing needs.

We also have a huge investment

in developing the local market.

For example, we have Grow My

Business, where we empower small

outlets with the necessary skills and

knowledge on how to operate their

business. We also provide signatures

for their outlets and place coolers as

well.”

Given how competitive the market is,

Ngobe mentions how important it is

to stay ahead of their competition by

initiating innovative strategies. “I have

seen the rise of digital integration

in informal trade. So, what we have

done is establish WhatsApp ordering.

So our customers can easily place

an order on WhatsApp, and in 10

minutes the order will be captured,

they would then receive an order

number and a date of delivery,” he

also touches on how important it is

to build and maintain trust with their

customers by establishing methods

to keep them happy. “We have also

upsized our cans from 400ml to

500ml without a price increase for

the consumer.

While discussing their marketing

campaigns, Ngobe shared a

recent campaign that was

warmly received across the

country, bringing smiles

to many faces, saying “the

Share a Coke campaign

really brought a lot of

excitement in the

market, it showed

real engagement

from people.

You would

get people

rushing to

outlets to

purchase

the Coke

that has

their

name.

Social

media has

also played a

huge role as more people post with the cans

that have their names.”

Get in touch: 011 842 2600

Text: CLEMENT MATROOS Photograph: SUPPLIED

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It’s all texture and feels, prints and natural tones ...

we’re thinking glam meets warm this July.

Fluffy cuff faux

leather gloves

R249 from

Woolworths

Fluffy shoulder

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adjustable

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R329 from H&M

on Superbalist

Suede leather

ankle boots,

R1199 from

Woolworths

Fluffy headband, R199

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double-faced

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coat with

faux fur lining,

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zara.com


This scarf, with eye-catching

print and fringe detailing, features

an ultra-soft finish for next-level

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Stripe long-sleeve

crew neck jersey,

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Ackermans

Fluffy-trim

crossbody bag

with two straps,

R429 from H&M on

Superbalist

Peony leopard print

boot in leopard print

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and block heel that's

always on trend. R1899

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Casual, comfy,

warm boots, R139.95

from Ackermans

We’ve never met an

animal print we didn’t

love. Faux fur long coat,

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Winter food & wine

A feast with friends or dinner à deux ... we’ve got you covered.


Aubergine and courgette parmigiana with Spier’s 21 Gables Pinotage

If you’ve non-meat eating guests joining

you for dinner or a braai, this is a brilliant

option ... one that doesn’t skimp on

richness or flavour? Think roasted tomato

sauce, roasted veggies, and glorious

melted cheese ... this parmigiana delivers

all the comfort of lasagne or pizza, without

the gluten and meat. Serves four to six.

You’ll need: 30-45ml olive oil (plus extra), 2

medium-large aubergines, cut into 1cm

slices, with end stubs removed, 400g

courgettes, cut in half lengthways and

trimmed, salt & pepper to taste, 2 or 3

cloves garlic, finely grated, 660ml tomato

passata, 30ml (2 Tbsp) tomato paste, 5ml

(1 tsp) dried origanum, 10ml (2 tsp) sugar;

2 to 3 cups grated mozzarella cheese, 1

cup grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil

leaves for serving

To make: Heat the oven to 220°C. Brush

a large baking sheet (or 2 medium

sheets) with oil, then arrange the slices

of aubergines and courgettes in a

single layer.

Brush the vegetables lightly with more oil,

season with salt & pepper, then roast for

about 15 minutes until soft and the edges

start to brown slightly. Remove from the

oven and set aside.

In the meantime, add 30ml of olive oil and

garlic in a medium pot over medium heat,

stirring for a minute.

Add the passata, paste, origanum and

sugar, and season with salt & pepper,

stirring. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10

minutes, then remove from the heat and

set aside.

Lower the oven to 200°C.

To assemble, place a layer of roasted

vegetables in the bottom of a deep

medium oven dish, top with half the sauce

and half the mozzarella and parmesan,

then repeat with a second layer of

everything, ending with parmesan. Bake

for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown

and bubbling. Remove and serve hot,

scattered with fresh basil leaves.


The wine ...

With a robust bouquet of violet intermingling with ripe blackberries

and cherries and accented with graphite notes, Spier’s 21 Gables

Pinotage is a match made in heaven for the robust flavours of this

Parmigiana. On the palate, it mirrors the dish’s decadence with its

full-bodied nature, generous ripe Black Forest cake-like flavours,

and velvety, dense tannins for a surprisingly opulent finale. R400

from spier.co.za

Skillet-fried chateaubriand with truffled aioli and sage-salted fries with Spier’s 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon

The wine ...

With this dish, we’d serve the 21 Gables Cabernet Sauvignon, a classic and

perfect with the richness of the steak. With a sumptuous, aromatic profile

of cassis and violet with a hint of cedar and pencil lead, this full-bodied and

concentrated wine has a smooth finish, making it a perfect match for this

exceptional dish. R400 a bottle from spier.co.za

Prime steak like Chateaubriand calls for

a touch of culinary finesse. With this

in mind, the preparation of this dish

has been kept simple, allowing the

excellent flavour of the meat to take

centre stage. This is the perfect dish for

a shared celebration meal for two.

You’ll need:

For the aioli: 2 XL egg yolks, 10ml Dijon

mustard, 1 small garlic clove, a few

drops of truffle oil, 30ml (2 Tbsp) fresh

lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar), a

pinch of salt, about 100ml canola oil

For the sage-salted fries: 30ml (2 Tbsp)

salt flakes, 3 to 4 sage leaves, finely

chopped, 2 to 3 cups oven-bake potato

fries, cooked to your liking, for serving

For the steaks: About 500 to 600g

mature Chateaubriand steak at room

temperature, 60ml butter, 2 to 3 sprigs

thyme, 1 clove garlic, bruised

To make: Start with the aioli. Add the

yolks, mustard, garlic, truffle oil, lemon

juice, and salt to a cup that fits a stick

blender. Blend briefly with a stick

blender, then add the oil in a thin

stream while blending continuously.

Continue mixing and adding the oil

until you have a thick mayonnaise.

In a pestle & mortar or small blender,

blend the salt and sage until you have

a pale green herb salt. Set aside. Before

serving with the steak, bake your fries

until golden brown, then season with

the sage salt as soon as they come from

the oven.

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Use kitchen string to tie the steak into

a neat thick round so it doesn’t flap

open, then season both sides with salt

and pepper.

Heat a skillet to the smoking point, add

the butter and thyme and immediately

add the steak. Char on each side until

crusty (about 3 minutes a side), then

carefully transfer the skillet to the oven

to cook for 7 to 10 minutes, depending

on your preference.

Remove from the oven and transfer

the steak to a plate for resting at least

10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Serve hot with the sage-salted fries and

aioli on the side.


Take one

rotisserie chicken ...

When you’re late home from the office. When you’ve unexpected guests. Heck, when

you just can’t be bothered fussing ... a rotisserie chicken is a life saver. Dinner’s served!

Compiled by: Kym Argo and megan brett

Chicken pie

A chicken pie without any fuss. The family will ask for this on repeat again and

again. Serve with a green salad, or petits pois and corn kernels. Easily serves four,

or six if there are young children at the dinner table.

You’ll need: One rotisserie chicken, (skin and bones set aside), meat shredded

into bite size pieces. One packet each of portabellini mushrooms and button

mushrooms, sliced. Two large white onions, or one onion and equal parts leeks,

chopped. 4 tablespoons butter. 250ml chicken stock - home made is best, but

a cube is fine. 250ml fresh cream. Four heaped tablespoons each of butter and

flour. Two teaspoons each fresh thyme leaves and rosemary (stalks removed,

roughly chopped), or three-quarters of a teaspoon each of dried. Salt and pepper

to taste. One packet store bought phyllo pastry, and an egg yolk mixed with

a tablespoon milk to make a wash.

To make: Pre-heat your oven to 180 deg.

Melt the butter in a large pan, and gently fry the onions and leeks until soft. Fry

the mushrooms in the same pan until lovely and browned. Once veggies are

cooked, add the chicken stock and cream, and bring to a simmer.

Make a roux with the butter and flour, add to the pan and stir until thickened.

Add your shredded chicken, and spoon everything into an oven proof dish.

Cover with phyllo pastry, brush with the egg yolk and milk mixture, and make a

few slits in the top of the pie. You can, if you feel like going fancy, decorate the

top with extra pastry.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown.

Don’t waste those bones!

Home-made chicken stock tastes incredible ... and it’s so easy. Every time you

have a whole chicken, roasted or rotisserie, keep the bones and make stock,

which you can then pop into the freezer for when you need.

When you’ve removed the meat from the bones of your rotisserie chicken, put

the bones and skin into a heavy based saucepan along with one peeled and

quartered onion, three carrots, unpeeled and chopped into big chunks, two

stems celery, with the leaves, a couple of parsley springs and half a tablespoon

of black peppercorns. You can add one or two bay leaves, if you have on hand.

Cover completely with water - three litres should do it. Bring to the boil, then

turn down heat and gently simmer for an hour before checking ... it should have

reduced by half. Strain through a fine sieve. Leave to cool, and then scrape off the

fat on the surface, before storing in the fridge if you’re using within a day, or in

the freezer in a well-sealed container.

Chicken stroganoff

Rich, delicious, and on the table in

less than half an hour. Serves four.

You’ll need: One rotisserie chicken,

(skin and bones set aside), meat

shredded into bite size pieces.

One large onion, chopped. One

packet mushrooms - button or

portabellini, sliced. 59ml fresh

chicken stock. 125ml fresh

cream. 125ml sour cream. One

tablespoon Dijon mustard. Paprika,

salt and white pepper to taste.

Chopped parsley for garnish. Pasta,

egg noodles or mashed potatoes,

and one lemon, quartered, to

serve.

To make: In a large pan over

medium high heat, melt butter

and cook onions for a minute or

so. Add the mushrooms and cook

until deeply golden.

Add the chicken stock and fresh

cream, stir well, then add the Dijon

mustard, a generous shaking of

white pepper and paprika, and salt

to taste.

Bring to a simmer and let reduce

for five minutes or so, stirring every

now and then.

Add the shredded chicken, heat

for a minute, then add the sour

cream and adjust the seasoning

to taste.

Remove from heat, sprinkle with

parsley and serve with pasta,

egg noodles or mash and a

lemon quarter for each person to

squeeze over before they tuck in.



Red hot

Adding warmth to Winter ... peppery radishes, fiery coloured

flowers and red heart shaped leaves

If you are looking for a little culinary heat, grow radishes in a deep window box

on a sunny windowsill or any sheltered, sunny place. Radishes need warm soil

for germination so positioning is important. A good option is a Gusta Garden

planter with a cultivation hood so that growth can be started in a sunny room

indoors. The hood provides a warm, moist microclimate and when temperatures

rise, the planter can be taken outdoors.

Radishes grow so fast that it’s a great way to get kids excited about gardening

and growing their own food. Seeds germinate in three to eight days and are

ready for picking in three weeks. The nicest radishes are pulled before they are

fully grown. Regular watering will produce crisp, tasty radishes but water in the

morning so that the leaves are dry by the evening.

Try these:

• Radish Cherry Belle is the perfect quick nibble or salad ingredient. This cherry

red radish has snow-white flesh.

• Radish Sparkler is round in shape with a deep red colour and a distinct white tip

covering the lower part of the root. It is crisp, juicy and solid.

• Radish Watermelon has crunchy white flesh with bright pink to magenta centre.

When cut, the radishes look like tiny watermelons. The flesh has a mild, slightly

sweet flavour. Slice thinly to display their vibrant colour.

Details: www.kirchhoffs.co.za and www.rawliving.co.za

Text: ALICE COETZEE


We’re planting …calibrachoa Bakari for its fiery, flame

coloured flowers that spill over hanging baskets and

containers. It’s warm on the eye, just what’s needed

to brighten the patio. This vigorous calibrachoa grows

into a mounded and trailing plant, 25 to 40cm high

and wide. Make sure it gets plenty of sun to bring out

its full colours and keep it sheltered from draughts.

Keep the soil lightly moist and feed monthly with a

liquid fertiliser for flowers.

Details: ballstraathof.co.za

Garden tasks for July

• Prune bush roses from mid-July.

• To prevent frost damage or disease, water plants in the

morning so that the leaves are dry by evening.

• Water spring-flowering bulbs once a week for at least

40 minutes.

• Cover tender shrubs, flowers and veggies when frost

is predicted,

• Strengthen veggies to withstand the cold by feeding

with a liquid kelp fertiliser.

Indoor plant

of the month

Alocasia Red Secret is

one of the more unusual

members of the ‘elephant

ear’ family. The large

heart-shaped leaves have

a metallic bronze glow, but

its secret is the burgundy

red underleaf. It is easier to grow than

it looks and its strong point is that it

adapts to different light conditions,

growing faster with bright light and

slower with low light. Water when

the soil feels partially dry. This unusual

Alocasia originates from Asia and Eastern

Australia and is found beneath the

forest canopy.

Details: lvgplant.co.za


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4

The rooms

reasons to visit

De Oude Kraal

Stay in one of the two dozen or so luxury rooms or

garden suites, or the Merino Farm rooms - around 500m

from the main house, these offer the option of selfcatering,

with private outside braai areas with glorious

views of the farm. The rooms are super comfy, with

sofas and fireplaces and coffee stations ... it’s all four-star

rated accommodation with country-style hospitality

and atmosphere.

If you’re travelling down to the Cape later this year,

the perfect - and we do mean perfect - stopover

is De Oude Kraal Country Estate and Spa, just

outside Bloemfontein. In fact, we’d suggest a two

night stop-over, since there’s just so

much to enjoy at this brilliant

estate, which is at the

centre of a 3000 hectare

working merino

sheep farm.

The spa

Could there be anything more enjoyable after a long drive than a

full body massage? We think not. The award-winning spa - set in

the gardens - has single and double treatment rooms, where you

can lie back and relax with a massage, facial, or wrap. There are all

the treatments you expect - manis and pedis and waxes - as well

as a Swedish and infra-red sauna, a steam room, pool and Jacuzzi.

Packages and journeys, too ... well worth pre-booking.

The activities

There’s something for absolutely every guest.

From an hour long horse ride with a guide

to a half hour hand-led ride for the children

to bird watching, and clay pigeon and .22

shooting. There are mountain bike and hiking

trails, a sheep farm tour - two hours on the

farm bakkie - besides sheep, the farm as cattle,

horses, chicken, pigs ... it’s the most marvellous

two hours for children. There are also eco farm

runs and sundowner drives and farm safaris,

where you can look out for the Springbuck,

Blesbuck, Sable, Njala and Gemsbuck, who

aren’t shy ... often grazing just outside the

rooms. The ostriches came over for a sneak

peek at us too, and there was a peacock

showing off his fine colours on our veranda for

much of our stay.


Let’s talk food. It is the highlight of a venue where highlights are plentiful.

Owner Marie Lombard is passionate about her food, and it shows on

every plate. She’s all about using the freshest, locally sourced produce,

sustainable and ethical farming practices, simplicity done perfectly. The

four course fine-dining experience served in the main farmhouse each

evening is a treat ... we enjoyed a pork belly in a coke sauce with apple

mousse and a bacon chip to start off with, a glorious hake and mussel

seafood course with black risotto, followed by aged fillet with a nettle

sauce and slow baked lamb from the farm, along with three proper

old-school Afrikaans farmer veggie side dishes (another highlight!), and

a crème brûlée pud that finished the evening off sweetly. There’s also

an a la carte restaurant, with easy but no less impressive dishes ... if you

order a pizza, burger or salad, know it’s going to be extraordinary! A

great option if you’ve youngsters, but plan accordingly since it’s open

only from 11am to 3pm, with a three-course set-menu lunch on Sunday.

You may, if you’re lucky, have your visit coincide with one of the special

events the hotel’s known for ... wine makers dinners and festivals and

special occasion celebrations. The rate includes a full, and jolly hearty,

breakfast, and afternoon tea and cakes, served at the main house daily.

The food

Info

Rates are from R1485 a night for two adults,

children 4 to 12 pay R440 each, children up to

the age of three stay free. Rates include buffet

breakfast, the sunset waggon & tractor drives.

Details: deoudekraal.com

Compiled by: Kym Argo


Spoil

July

A bottle of Guess Iconic ...

a feminine, sexy July Spoil.

The modern femininity of Guess Iconic translates classic values of a young, sexy and timeless lifestyle

while merging it with sensuality, glamour and sophistication. It’s all about inner radiance, luminosity and

unwavering confidence ... with a floral scent that includes mandarin and pink peppercorn, orange blossom

and ylang-ylang, geranium and bergamot. You’ll find it from R1099 at Foschini and Guess stores.

For a chance to win a bottle of Guess Iconic Woman,

visit @GetItJoburgWest on Instagram or Facebook and follow the prompts.


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Jhb West - July 2025

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