Get It Lowveld

08/09/2025

Actress, mother, and ex-air hostess Jana Fischer speaks with a quiet clarity and an easy smile. Read more here: https://getitmagazine.co.za/lowveld/blog/2025/09/08/from-centre-stage-to-story-time/
Editor: Mellissa Bushby - Mellissa Tracy Bushby
Photographer: Belinda Erasmus - Belle-Grace Photography
Cover star: Jana Fischer

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Jana grew up in the Lowveld, surrounded by open spaces and long, slow summers. From early on, she knew she was drawn to drama – not drama as in chaos, but drama in the true sense: the stage, storytelling and performance. She went on to study acting, setting out on the path of a creative […]

08/09/2025

Set the foundation for a rosy summer☺️🌹
Roses grow faster in September than at any other time. The care they receive this month will set them up for a successful summer of flowering. Read the full article here:

Roses grow faster in September than at any other time. The care they receive this month will set them up for a successful summer of flowering. Summer can become a bed of roses if you are not stingy with water or nutrition during this peak growing time. The roses will be able to establish a […]

08/09/2025

We have a stellar line-up of books for this month!
South Africa celebrates National Literacy Month in September, holding National Book Week from 5 to 11 September. There are also global observances, such as Read a Book Day (6 September) and International Literacy Day (8 September). We’re celebrating with these local and international titles that will inspire, entertain, and ignite meaningful conversations – https://getitmagazine.co.za/lowveld/blog/2025/09/04/a-stellar-line-up-of-books-for-this-month/
Exclusive Books

These local and international titles will inspire, entertain, and ignite meaningful conversations. This month’s book selection offers something for every reader – gripping thrillers, investigative exposés and uplifting memoirs. The practical guides for personal growth are reflections that turn ...

21/08/2025

Cheers to Shiraz!☺️🍷
Today is SA National Shiraz Day, and it would be rude not to raise a glass to this popular and versatile full-bodied red wine. To celebrate, we have some exceptional options lined up here – https://getitmagazine.co.za/lowveld/blog/2025/08/21/cheers-to-shiraz/
Fairview Wine and Cheese

Today is SA National Shiraz Day, and it would be rude not to raise a glass to this popular and versatile full-bodied red wine. We’ll be doing so with a glass of Shiraz from Fairview, who’s long history with the wine dates back more than 50 years to 1974, when the first Shiraz was bottled […]

15/08/2025

🌹Plan ahead for a rosy summer!🌹
They bring colour, fragrance and charm into the garden - so why not make roses a standout feature? Perfect in large or small spaces, into pots, bordering a pathway, up against a wall, around a patio or overing an archway. There's no reason not to love the humble rose. All you need to know is right here – your website link here
https://getitmagazine.co.za/lowveld/blog/2025/08/15/plan-ahead-for-a-rosy-summer/
Ludwig's Roses

August is the month to plan ahead for summer, so why not include roses in your planning? They bring colour, fragrance and charm into the garden. Most new roses are vigorous and disease resistant, so there is no need to fuss over them. Roses fit into large or small spaces, into pots, bordering a path...

11/08/2025

🎉 CALLING ALL ANIMAL LOVERS.
Get your co-workers, friends, or family together for an unforgettable event of easy, fun activities at the LAID-BACK SURVIVOR PET RESCUE RELAY!
📅 Saturday, August 30
🕑 Time: 14:00 - 20:00
📍 Location: Pro Life Pet Rescue
🐾 This six-hour team-building challenge is jam-packed with fun, games, laughter, and heart-warming moments! Compete in easy games and fun challenges, enjoy a unique relay-camp-stay, and spend time with adorable, rescued pets who’ll love your attention.
🍔 Delicious food and drinks will be available for purchase.
🎁 Amazing prizes are up for grabs in categories like:
🏆 Overall winning team
🎭 Best team theme
❤️ Most generous team (in donations - cash or pet food).
💸 Entry fee: R1 000 per team (5 to 10 players).
📧 To register or donate a prize, email:
[email protected].
Your entry form includes full event details.
Let’s have fun and make a difference - one paw at a time! 🐶🐱

06/08/2025

Nataniël and Charl du Plessis return to Mbombela with a brand-new concert, packed with hilarious stories, spectacular costumes and superb music.
The performance takes place on August 19 at 18:30 at the Nelspruit Hervormde Kerk.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening - there’s only one show in Mbombela!
Tickets available at Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/313482-nataniel-in-concert-nelspruit/?ref=events-list #/
Charl du Plessis Nataniël News Page

31/07/2025

It's indulgent August! Sip on some sublime wine while you support a good cause, watch a show, or curl up with a good book. Enjoy an indulgent handcrafted raspberry liqueur, and make the most of the last dregs of winter. We chat to local lass Lungile Fakude about breaking barriers and catch up with a local family of artists. We debunk a few menopause myths and celebrate the spirit of women. We also chat about getting your garden spring ready in time for the warmer weather, and we have giveaways galore! Grab your copy now, and have a fabulous Women's Month!

Editor: Mellissa Bushby - Mellissa Tracy Bushby
Photographer: Belinda Erasmus - Belle-Grace Photography
Cover star: Lungile Fakude

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30/07/2025

When purpose meets passion, powerful things happen! This spirit was on full display at the 2025 SPAR Women’s Challenge in Mbombela, where TRAC stepped forward not only as one of the event’s largest corporate teams - with 50 employees participating - but also as a proud advocate for change.

More than just a race, the SPAR Women’s Challenge has evolved into a national movement, and this year’s Mbombela edition carried deep social relevance. With a theme centred on stopping gender-based violence (GBV) and addressing period poverty, the event served as a powerful call to action – on...

30/07/2025

🤩It’s competition time!🤩
Win a Dollie Strawberry & Wild Basil Gin hamper from Gin & Co. 😋
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