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Hartklop: A chat with Leandie du Randt & SimonΓ© Pretorius

Hartklop: A chat with Leandie du Randt & SimonΓ© Pretorius

by Renate Engelbrecht | Jul 19, 2023 | FEATURED POST 2, LIFESTYLE

The beginning of this week was filled with excitement and anticipation. Hartklop – kykNET’s latest series – was pre-screened at MultiChoice City on Monday, just before it hit television screens at 20:00 on Tuesday evening. Honestly, I was a bit sceptical about what I...
Wealth: PJ & Geo Botha’s new book, a guideline for families

Wealth: PJ & Geo Botha’s new book, a guideline for families

by Renate Engelbrecht | Jul 18, 2023 | FEATURED POST 1, LIFESTYLE

The two Botha brothers – PJ and Geo – who just released their book, β€˜Word Ryk, Bly Ryk,’ hail from Pretoria and are both directors at the wealth management company, Bovest. The book’s title translates to β€˜Become Rich, Stay Rich’ and while it might catch your eye with...
‘Die Real Housewives van die Wynlande’: BTS with stylist, Efraine

‘Die Real Housewives van die Wynlande’: BTS with stylist, Efraine

by Renate Engelbrecht | Jul 13, 2023 | FEATURED POST 2, LIFESTYLE

The six women from kykNET’s Die Real Housewives van die Wynlande and their comments certainly had viewers react in various ways. From shocked to surprised to impressed to disgusted…they’ve certainly taken us all for an emotional ride. But, words are not the only way...
Housewives of the Winelands – Have they gone too far?

Housewives of the Winelands – Have they gone too far?

by Renate Engelbrecht | May 9, 2023 | FEATURED POST 2, LIFESTYLE

I’ve been pondering what I might write (and if I should write anything at all) about the latest episode of kykNET’s Die Real Housewives van die Wynlande.Β I’ve come to the conclusion that perhaps it is something we should be pondering on…...
β€˜Boer Soek ’n Vrou’: A hunger for love (for most)

β€˜Boer Soek ’n Vrou’: A hunger for love (for most)

by Renate Engelbrecht | Feb 17, 2023 | FEATURED POST 2, LIFESTYLE

Seeing the excitement and nerves on the Boer Soek ‘n Vrou farmers’ faces as their trios of admirers finally arrived on the respective farms, was priceless. But, for one of the farmers the women’s arrival came with more nerves and tension than he’d hoped for…...
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Thank you to Sabi Sabi Collection's The Claremont Boutique Hotel's Veld & Vine Bistro for including us in an evening of very unique and special wines. 

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