Get It Lowveld

31/01/2025

💛It's fabulous February🥰! This month we chat to dynamic power couple Chaz and Gizelle Taylor about love, family and reaching for the stars. Henry-John Williams and Natascha C talk frankly about a love of a different kind as they celebrate 21 of a shared passion for making beautiful music.
We chat to an expert about that favourite classic, fire engine red lipstick, and indulge in a bit of food nostalgia - with a luxurious twist. Renowned Lowveld artists Cyril Chiburre and Simon Atwood give us a glimpse into their world, and BUCO Nelspruit share a few expert gardening tips. 🪷🪴🌷🌻
All this and so much more, including our fab February Spoil, an Italian love affair in a bottle, a bottle of vibrant Da Luca Prosecco to be exact. So why wait? Grab your copy now before they are gone, and Happy Valentine's Day to all our readers!🥰

Mellissa Bushby - Editor
Photographer: Belinda Erasmus - Belle-Grace Photography
Make-up artist: Zuandri Jonker - Zuandri Jonker

27/01/2025

❤️Valentine Spoil ... An Italian prosecco love affair❤️

Encapsulating Italy's spirited passion, effortless style, and timeless elegance, this Valentine’s Day we’re loving the vibrant, refreshing taste of Da Luca Prosecco.🥂

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply the joy of living, Da Luca Prosecco is the perfect companion. Fresh and vibrant with just the right amount of sparkle, it’s all gorgeous peach and apricot aromas infused with citrus and floral notes leading to a zingy fruity palate with a subtle touch of sweetness — culminating in a refreshingly crisp finale.

Lovely as an aperitif, Da Luca also brings a touch of glamour to your table when you serve it - well chilled - alongside fresh oysters or a ceviche. It also pairs beautifully with prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella. And from antipasti to pasta, pizza, and seafood, it’s an ideal accompaniment to most Italian dishes.

Also, look out for the Da Luca Prosecco Rosé and Da Luca Sparkling Rosé. Three bottles, three expressions—each with its own charm. Salute!

You’ll find it at Makro, Pick ‘n Pay and Tops at Spar for R190 a bottle, or online on dalucaprosecco.co.za.

To stand a chance of winning a case, simply like this post, follow us and tag a friend. Entries close 25 February. Winners will be selected from across all digital platforms and will have to collect their prize from their local Get It office.

Da Luca Prosecco

23/01/2025

Discover more at BUCO Nelspruit - your one-stop shop for building supplies and beyond. From a carwash and nursery to power tool repairs, we also have an on-site a barber, and cozy coffee shop. Open 7 days a week, come experience the BUCO difference! https://getitmagazine.co.za/lowveld/blog/2025/01/23/indulge-in-a-sip-and-trim-at-buco/
BUCO Nelspruit

Discover more at BUCO Nelspruit - your one-stop shop for building supplies and beyond. From a carwash and nursery to power tool repairs, we also have an on-site a barber, and cozy coffee shop. Open 7 days a week, come experience the BUCO difference!

21/01/2025

📣📣Get It Lowveld offers custom packages for every client. Contact us now to reach your customers!😉

15/01/2025

🌸Nicole Mellor has always been fascinated by beauty and wellness. Growing up, she loved nothing more than learning about how our skin and body work, so somatology felt like a natural path to follow.
Aesthetics by Nix was created to offer customised treatment plans that deliver real results, the goal was to combine a holistic approach to skincare and wellness with evidence-based treatments, focusing on natural, healthy outcomes.
https://getitmagazine.co.za/lowveld/blog/2025/01/15/enjoy-radiant-and-glowing-skin/

Nicole Mellor has always been fascinated by beauty and wellness. Growing up, she loved nothing more than learning about how our skin and body work, so somatology felt like a natural path to follow.

15/01/2025

🥳To a beautiful start to the new year ....🥳

So clever ... no greasy hands on the beach. Mineral Fusion Brush-On Sun Defense with broad spectrum SPF 30, R949 from takealot.com

New from W.Beauty ... a range of brilliant fragrances just in time for the new year. So well priced, too, so great for gifts. R699 from Woolworths.

Softlips Tint Lip Conditioner. Rose, Bronze and Pearl ... get all three. R36.95 from Clicks and DisChem

Mineral Fusion 3-in-1 Color Stick luminous colour for cheeks, eyes and lips. R620 from takealot.com

All we want this year is ... firmer, more radiant looking skin. Unwrap Avène Hyaluron Activ B3 Day Cream, for that, and more. Glow on. R740 from Dermastore, Clicks and DisChem

When you’re hopping from the pool to the dance floor, your hair needs to be in top condition. Inoar’s Hair Therapy Shampoo and Hair Therapy Conditioner improves the hair’s condition from the inside out, leaving it light, soft and supple. Great for all hair, but particularly chemically and colour treated hair, and damaged hair that is fragile and prone to breakage, which leads to split ends and frizzy hair. R935 each for a generous 500ml bottle from inoar.co.za

14/01/2025

As the holidays and new year approach, there’s no better time to give your house a makeover, especially if you are spending the season at home, from adding an accent wall to upgrading your patio.

As the holidays and new year approach, there’s no better time to give your house a makeover, especially if you are spending the season at home, from adding an accent wall to upgrading your patio.

13/01/2025

Savoury waffles with whipped ricotta & smoked trout😋

This easy yet luxurious recipe, served with Spier Cap Classique Brut, is perfect for a breakfast or brunch treat.

Turn brunch into a celebration by pairing these waffles with Spier Cap Classique Brut. The wine’s exuberant bubbles and golden hue complement the crispy waffles, while its apple and citrus notes enhance the smoked trout. The Cap Classique’s balanced mouthfeel and good acidity cut through the richness of the whipped ricotta. Serves four.

You’ll need: For the waffle mixture- 2 XL eggs, 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup sour cream, ½ cup milk, 1½ cups cake flour, 1½ tsp baking powder, ½ to ¾ cup finely chopped spring onions (plus extra for serving, optional), ½ cup finely grated hard cheese (Parmesan / Pecorino / Gruyère), salt and pepper, to taste

For topping - ½ cup sour cream, 230g ricotta cheese or smooth full cream cottage cheese, 200g cold smoked trout/salmon ribbons, a small bunch of chives, finely sliced, for serving
For the creamy mustard vinaigrette - 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 3 tsp fresh lemon juice, 3 tsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp honey, salt and pepper, to taste

To make: Prepare the waffles and whipped cheese. Whisk together the eggs, oil, sour cream, and milk in a medium mixing bowl. Add the flour and baking powder and stir until almost mixed, then add the spring onions and cheese until no floury bits remain (do not overmix). You’ll have a thick mixture. Set aside while you prepare the whipped cheese.

To prepare the whipped cheese, mix the sour cream and cheese in a small blender until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Prepare the vinaigrette. Put all the ingredients into a medium jar with a lid, then shake until well blended. Set aside until ready to serve.

Cook the waffles and assemble. Heat a waffle maker. Spoon the mixture into the hot machine and cook until golden brown. Serve warm, topped with a dollop of prepared whipped cheese, ribbons of trout, and freshly chopped chives. Finish with a drizzle of the prepared vinaigrette, then serve at once.

Tip: Leftover waffles can be stored in the fridge for up to two days and refreshed in a toaster. If you want to serve all the waffles warm at the same time, pre-toast them in advance, then refresh them in an oven at 180°C for a few minutes.

08/01/2025

Twinkle twinkle ... the 2025 Sky Guide Southern Africa is perfect for stargazers ... be they novice, amateur or professional. Struik Nature / Astronomical Society of Southern Africa, R180

Struik Nature Club

07/01/2025

Almond, chocolate & orange cantuccini

Cantuccini are the biscotti of Tuscany. Traditionally served with Vin Santo, they’re equally delicious dipped into a chilled dessert wine or good espresso.

When you bake these, double up. Keep a batch for yourself, and the other wrap up with a bottle of dessert wine ... a brilliant hostess gift.

You’ll need: 2 cups cake flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, pinch of salt, 2 eggs, 5 pumps NOMU Vanilla Paste, grated zest of 2 oranges, 100g almonds (skin on), roasted and coarsely chopped, 60g NOMU Decadent Hot Chocolate chunks

To make: Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl and set aside. Mix the eggs, Vanilla Paste and zest together. Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a wooden spoon. Add the nuts and NOMU Decadent Hot Chocolate chunks and stir to combine.

Divide the dough mix in half and roll each into a log shape, about 30cm long and 5cm wide. Place the logs onto a buttered and floured oven tray, making sure there is space between each one for spreading. Bake for 25 minutes until firm and light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

Reduce the oven temperature to 90°C. Whilst still warm, thinly slice the logs into 1cm slices and place on a greased oven tray. Bake further for approximately 4 to 5 hours, turning halfway through until completely dried out and crisp.

For more decadent recipes, sign up for the NOMU recipe mailer ... which not only pops sensational recipes into your inbox, but is also massively entertaining. Details: nomu.co.za/recipe-mailers

06/01/2025

Trust BIC to support your child at every stage of their education
In what feels like the blink of an eye, your child will go from gripping crayons with tiny hands to confidently signing their matric certificate.

BIC South Africa understands that every scribbled letter, tricky timetable, spirited debate, and late-night exam session is a meaningful step on a child's journey toward completing their education.

From the nervous excitement of stepping into preschool for the first time to the intense academic pressures of high school, here’s how parents can support their children, no matter what stage of their education they’re at – https://getitmagazine.co.za/lowveld/blog/2025/01/06/trust-bic-to-support-your-child-at-every-stage-of-their-education/

Throughout all these phases, having the right tools can help your child at every stage of their education. BIC offers reliable, affordable stationery that children can count on - from sturdy pens that power through endless assignments to vibrant markers that bring creativity to life.
BIC’s commitment goes beyond quality products. Teaming up with organisations like Zero Dropout to improve school settings, mentor students, and offer the resources they need to succeed, as well as BIC’s Buy a Pen, Donate a Pen initiative that has donated over 16 million pens to underprivileged learners across South Africa, it’s clear that when you choose BIC, you’re not just equipping your child with tools for their success - you’re also playing a part in helping children across the country chase their dreams.

Whether you’re shopping in-store or online, BIC has everything you need for back-to-school, and every pen purchased from leading retailers like Pick n Pay, Checkers, Spar and Takealot contribute to this cause. Together, we can turn statistics into success stories, one pen at a time.

BIC South Africa helps parents support their children with the right tools to help their child at every stage of their education.

06/01/2025

On a beach vacation? We’ve got you!

Head to H&M for the new Summer 24 range, wherein swimwear, bandeau pieces, crochet knit bikinis, triangle tops and tie-up details reign. Accessories include chunky gold-tone earrings and necklaces inspired by seashells and coral, beads. In H&M stores and on superbalist.com

Winnie woven slide, R1599 from Country Road.

Boho inspired fringed textured fabric tote, R799 from Woolworths.

You’ve got the FieldBar Drinks Box (check out the new Lobster Red box) ... now you need the Lucy the Leopard Seabed beach towel. R1199 from fieldbar.co.za

A chilled coffee on the beach. This Douwe Egberts ready-to-drink Ice Mocha Latte Break is delish, as is the Cappuccino Break. Hot tip: Have a massive sip, then fill up with Amarula and give a little shake ... perfect holiday treat. You’ll find them at your local supermarket.

Institut Esthederm Bronz Repair protective anti-wrinkle and firming face care, which protects your skin and optimises natural tanning. R1050 from skinmiles.com, cosmetology.co.za and Woolworths.

Oversized Ava straw hat, R499 from Poetry

Starfish earrings, R199 from Superbalist.com

06/01/2025

Four thrilling page turners for the holiday...
Erling and Evy live in a home left to Erling by his parents - even the furniture
remains unchanged. When he dies of a heart attack while riding his bike, Evy is
left in the creepy old house alone ... a place where she increasingly feels unsafe. Helene Flood’s The Widow ... spooky stuff. MacLehose Press

When smart, wealthy Emma meets kind, handsome widower Matthew, her friends are at first delighted, but then worried. Could he be a fortune-hunter? Emma thinks not. What she does think, however is about being second best. It’s all jealousy and suspicion as she becomes obsessed with Matthew’s first wife ... and then events take a dark, dangerous turn, and she has no idea who to trust. Love an Adele Parks novel, and First Wife’s Shadow is great! HQ

Oh bliss. A new Patricia Cornwell. Identity Unknown is a Dr Kay Scarpetta novel ... which kicks off with her being summoned to retrieve a body at an abandoned theme park ... the body turning out to be someone she once loved. The investigation alternates between otherworldly forces and something far more evil closer to home. Sphere

When Jess was 13 her mum went for a walk, and never came home. Now, 15 years later, bones have been discovered in the woods, and she returns to the small, claustrophobic town where she grew up, a town where her sister still lives, and where the list of suspects responsible for her mum’s murder grows more ominous. Justine Champine’s Knife River is twisted, thrilling, clever. Manilla Press

HQ Stories Penguin Random House SA

06/01/2025

Fevers in children are one of the main reasons parents rush to a doctor or a hospital. But, in most cases, a fever is caused by a harmless virus and symptoms can be eased at home with the help of Panado. However, there are times when your child will need a doctor's attention.

To learn more about what warning signs to look out for according to your child's age, read the full article on our website - https://getitmagazine.co.za/lowveld/blog/2025/01/03/understanding-fever-thresholds-in-children/

Regardless of age, certain symptoms paired with a fever require immediate medical assistance. The following red flags should never be ignored:
Uncontrollable crying; Not moving or limpness; A rash or purple spots that look like bruises and weren’t there before your child got sick; A stiff neck; A headache; Difficulty breathing; Seizure; Stomach pain

While fever can be uncomfortable for your child, there are ways to manage symptoms. Panado’s paediatric range includes peppermint flavoured syrup in convenient 5 ml sachets, strawberry flavoured syrup, peppermint flavoured alcohol and sugar-free syrup, and peppermint flavoured infant drops with a dosage dropper.

Always administer using a medicine measure or a syringe. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Dosage details can be found at https://panado.co.za/dosage-calculator/ and are calculated according to your child's age and weight. Panado products are available at Baby City, Pick n Pay, Checkers, including Hypers, Shoprite, Clicks, Dis-Chem, and Independent Pharmacies. For more information, visit https://panado.co.za/.

Panado SA

in most cases, a fever is caused by a harmless virus1b and symptoms can be eased at home with the help of Panado®.

17/12/2024

☺️Eeek, it’s almost Christmas🥳, and if you’ve not already been bitten by the festive décor bug, perhaps these trends and ideas – from earthy tones and sustainability to warm and stylish vintage touches - will help you create the perfect holiday season atmosphere.

𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀: Bring in gold, silver and copper accents for a luxurious feel. Mix with jewel tones like emerald, sapphire and ruby to give a regal and festive touch. Use metallic ornaments on trees and mantels, and complement them with rich velvet fabrics.

𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰: Go for a minimalist look with white and neutral-coloured decor. Use light woods, clean lines, and subtle geometric shapes. Incorporate warm lighting with lanterns and string lights for a cosy hygge vibe. Keep the tree decor simple with white, grey or neutral-toned ornaments.

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗺𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱: Create a magical atmosphere with frosted ornaments, fake snow, and glittering snowflakes. Use icicle lights and silver and white hues to give an icy, winter wonderland effect. Add polar animals like reindeer or owls in plush or wood forms. Snow globes and delicate snowflake decor will add a fun, whimsical touch.

🎄And we've got even more tips on our website! Think vintage style Christmas, personalised decor, tablescapes and centrepieces and how to transform your home into a holiday retreat. Read all about it here - https://getitmagazine.co.za/lowveld/blog/2024/12/04/add-some-festive-magic/

Eeek, it’s almost Christmas, and if you’ve not already been bitten by the festive décor bug, perhaps these trends and ideas – from earthy tones and sustainability to warm and stylish vintage touches – will help you create the perfect holiday season atmosphere.   Metallic and jewel tones Br...

13/12/2024

Gallery: Hailing from a small town in Phalaborwa, Semakie Mlombo moved to Mbombela 14 years ago for work purposes. She decided to embrace the beauty of nature and vibrancy of her new home town and hasn’t looked back since.
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Hailing from a small town in Phalaborwa, Semakie Mlombo moved to Mbombela 14 years ago for work purposes. She decided to embrace the beauty of nature and vibrancy of her new home town and hasn’t looked back since.