LoveLocal Upington August - September Edition 2024
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Kom ons ONDERSTEUN plaaslik, EET plaaslik en KOOP plaaslik. #lovelocal #loveUpington
Dear Readers,
EDITOR’S NOTE
We are excited to bring you the latest edition of Love Local. This publication is designed to seamlessly connect local businesses with local residents, enhancing our sense of community.
We encourage you to support the businesses that contribute to our community’s vitality. By scanning the QR codes in the ads and watching the videos on our LoveLocal Upington Facebook page, you’ll discover the unique treasures that make Upington exceptional.
To our advertisers, thank you for being the cornerstone of our community. Your involvement in this edition not only promotes your business but also fortifies our local bonds.
Join us on this journey of discovery, support, and community pride!
Together, let’s love local!
5 & 13 RUNNING & CYCLING
Explore the exhilarating world of running on page 5 and cycling on page 13 – where the thrill of the track and the open road converge!
11 SOET BOERE HOENDERKERRIE
Ons deel ‘n heerlike soet hoenderkerrie-resep op bladsy 11 - net betyds vir koue Kaapse winter
15 CROSSWORD
Unwind and Challenge Your Mind. Dive into our exclusive crossword puzzle on page 15 and see if you can crack the clues. Happy solving!
16 BOEK VAN DIE MAAND
Gebooie deur Rudie van Rensburg, ‘n gevaarlike spel tussen meester en monster. …. ‘n Reeksmoordenaar maai bekendes op ‘n streep af. En Kassie en Rooi moet hom vastrek. Maar dit is makliker gesê as gedaan. Lees meer op Bladsy 16.
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THE MONEY CYCLE
When you spend money local, your neighbours keep their jobs and continue spending money, keeping you employed and in business.
Upington Parkrun
Upington
Every Saturday @ 7:00
RUNNING EVENTS | NORTHERN CAPE
Tiernes Trail Run Kakamas
8 – 11 Augustus
Kgosi-Galeshwe Half Marathon 2024
Kimberley
Vulture Conservation Trail Run 2024
Kimberley
7 September @ 8:00
Mark van Niekerk Half-Marathon 2024
Kimberley
24 August @ 6:00
Namaqua Quest 3-Day MTB and Trail Run Event
Springbok
13 – 15 September
Okiep Country Hotel, O’Kiep
30 Aug – 3 Sept
Kalahari Kuierfees 2024
21 September
1 September @ 6:30 Upington Summer Triathlon 2024
The Lazy Hippo 3-Day MTB Stage Race 2024
KarooGariep Nature Reserve, Hanover
27 – 29 September Namaqua Flower Hiking Tours
Van Zyl Vleis 10km 2024 Kimberley
9 November @ 7:00
Teemaneng Half-Marathon 2024
Kimberley 28 September @ 6:00
Hantam MTB 2024 In Calvina
Ramskop Shooting Range, Calvinia
5 October @ 5:30
7 December @ 6:00 North Cape Mall Half Marathon 2024
30 November @ 6:00
Waterfront Guest House & Venue 3 November @ 6:15
Magersfontein 25km Race 2024
Kimberley
Scan en geniet! LoveLocal Upington #theriseoftheqrcode
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See how many local suppliers you can use this year. #1
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Skaapnek en Groenboontjie bredie
JY HET NODIG
1 kg skaapnek, in skywe gesaag
• 1 el botter
• 2 uie, gekap
• 2 knoffelhuisies, fyn gekap
• 2 groot wortels, geskil en stukke opgesny
• 250 g groenboontjies, grof opgekap
• 3 groot aartappels – geskil en halveer
• 1 groot tamatie, geskil en opgekap
• 3 tl bisto poeier aangemaak met halwe koppie koue water
• 2 tl “Royco” bolognaise cook in sauce” poeier
• 2 el asyn
• sout en peper na smaak
• Kookwater
METODE:
• Plaas nekstukke in diep kastrol, gooi genoeg kouewater oor totdat vleis mooi bedek is
• Voeg asyn by, plaas deksel op en kook dan tot droog en vleis begin potbraai
• Voeg uie, knoffel en botter by en roerbraai alles saam tot lekker bruin en geurig.
• Gooi net genoeg kookwater oor om als te bedek, plaas deksel op en kook stadig vir 40 min
• Voeg jou wortels, boontjies, aartappel en tamatie by
• Gooi nog kookwater oor om als te dek en kook stadig tot groente sag is
• Sprinkel met “knorr bolognaise cook in sauce” , voeg aangemaakte bisto by, sout en peper na smaak en roer effens deur. Laat prut vir paar minute
• Verwyder pot van plaat en laat rus vir 10 minute voor jy bedien.
• Sit voor met rys, stampmielies of lekker potbrood.
Voorbereidings Tyd: 40min
Totale Tyd: 50min
Skandeer om resep aanlyn te sien.
RAAK BETROKKE
LOVELOCALSA.COM
Why do women outlive men?
South African women are outliving men by as much as seven years. Why is this and what can men do to ensure they stay healthy?
“According to Statistics SA, life expectancy at birth for 2014 was estimated at 59,1 years for males and 63,1 years for females. This is borne out by statistics which suggest that women in this country are outliving men by a substantial margin,” says Professor Jacques Snyman, a Clinical Expert. “There are a number of reasons for this including the fact that men tend to engage in more reckless behaviour, consume more alcohol, drive at higher speeds and are less inclined to take care of their health than women.”
“In addition, women may be said to in some ways be naturally ‘hardwired’ to live longer than men,” he adds. “For instance, women have, at least until after menopause, considerably less of a risk of suffering from heart disease, a major killer in South Africa. This is because they are protected by the hormone oestrogen, which keeps their arteries stronger and more flexible.”
According to Snyman, another important reason why men tend die younger than women is that males tend to pay less attention to their health. Men are generally less inclined to have medical scheme cover and to visit the doctor when they have health concerns. Indeed, he says female members of Resolution Health are much more likely to make use of their scheme benefits than men.
Just what are the health issues that men should consider and how may they be best addressed? Snyman says prostate cancer is one of the better known male health issues but points out that there are also a host of others. They include conditions such as lung, colorectal, testicular and skin cancers; type 2 diabetes; heart disease; stroke; emphysema; and mental health problems, to name just a few.
“Some of these diseases can be avoided altogether through the adoption of a healthy lifestyle. In the overwhelming majority of cases these medical conditions can also be successfully managed if they are detected early,” adds Snyman.
“Consider the cases of prostate and testicular cancers. The treatment of these diseases has advanced at a rapid rate in recent years to the extent that they can usually be cured when they are detected early. Indeed, 80% of prostate cancer and 95% of testicular cancer cases can be cured with timeous and appropriate treatment.”
Snyman warns that it is not just older men who are at risk. Testicular cancer, by way of example, most commonly occurs in men between the ages of 17 and 35. “Males of all ages face risks and should take the necessary steps to protect their health,” he argues. “Men can address health or potential health problems if they pay closer attention to their wellbeing and follow a life enhancing lifestyle from an early age.” He suggests that men can take better care of their health in a number of ways. We can, for instance, learn to check our own blood pressure to ensure that this is within healthy levels.
Prof Snyman makes the following additional health recommendations to South African men:
• Improve your lifestyle. Eating healthily and exercising regularly have numerous benefits and assist to keep the body strong. Regular exercise is good for the heart and helps reduce high cholesterol levels and has even been shown to improve moods.
• Lose weight. There are a number of health risks associated with being obese and living a sedentary lifestyle. These include a higher risk of developing type II diabetes and high blood pressure.
• Give up smoking. Smoking can cause a range of cancers, lung diseases as well as heart disease. Quitting smoking has a number health benefits.
• Reduce alcohol intake. Excessive, regular drinking can increase blood pressure and even damage organs such as the liver.
• Manage your stress levels. Stress over the long-term can cause wear and tear to the body’s systems and negatively impact one’s sense of well-being. Men should find ways to manage stress better. Exercise and talk therapy are just two activities men can undertake to reduce stress levels.
Taking a few basic precautions can go a long way towards protecting our health. No one wants to become ill and we as South African men should be doing more to make sure that we stay strong for the sake of our families and ourselves.
Let us all take responsibility for taking care of our health, wellbeing and happiness. No one else is going to do this for us.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
GEBOOIE - RUDIE VAN RENSBURG
GEBOOIE - GEVAAR SPEL TUSSEN MEESTER EN MONSTER
‘n Reeksmoordenaar maai bekendes op ‘n streep af. En Kassie en Rooi moet hom vastrek. Maar dit is makliker gesê as gedaan.
Die moordenaar se beplanning is onberispelik en hy laat smetlose moordtonele agter. Boonop pantser deeglike navorsing hom teen foute wat reeksmoordenaars se doppies in die verlede geklink het.
Kassie-hulle is met die rug teen die muur. Weens bisarre boodskappe by die lyke, beland hulle telkens in ‘n doodloopstraat. Die slagoffers se hoë profiele veroorsaak ook ‘n ongekende mediaherrie, wat bykomende druk op die ondersoekspan plaas.
Kassie probeer tevergeefs om agter die ware motief vir die wreedaard se moorde te kom. En Rooi pak ‘n ondersoek aan wat sy loopbaan en lewe op die spel plaas.
Die Spesiale Spookeenheid se elite-speurspan tas behoorlik in die duister rond. Het hulle dié keer hulle meerdere teëgekom?
According to Exclusive Books‘ website:
SUDOKU ANSWERS
TAKING OFFLINE, ONLINE
Finding what you’re looking for is just a QR Code away! Simply scan the QR Code on any of the local businesses to find out more about what’s on offer.
Hilux GR-Sport III
Toyota South Africa Motors has introduced the Hilux GR Sport III, featuring a widebody kit and enhanced suspension for better off-road capability. Gero Lilleike tested it at the local launch.
Despite the 8th-gen Hilux nearing its lifecycle end, it remains dominant in the leisure double-cab market. The GR Sport III is its new flagship model. Competing with new entrants like the Ford Ranger and LDV T60, the GR Sport III asserts its market presence with its widebody design and off-road prowess.
The GR Sport III, designed as a 4×4 off-road bakkie, boasts a chunky widebody kit with large over-fenders, a unique black grille, and an SA-specific tubular sports bar. It’s wider and taller than the standard Hilux, with increased tracks for better handling and stability. It features BFGoodrich all-terrain tyres and upgraded suspension with monotube dampers.
Under the hood, it has an uprated 2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine producing 165 kW and 550 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Inside, it retains the standard Hilux architecture with upgrades like suede and leather trim, GR badges, and red seatbelts. The infotainment system includes Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, supported by a 9-speaker JBL audio system. However, the interior shows its age compared to newer models like the Ranger, with limited USB ports being a notable drawback.
Driving the GR Sport III reveals improved handling and ride comfort on various surfaces, though it can become jittery on rough dirt roads when not carrying cargo. Its off-road performance, especially in sand, is impressive.
Priced at R999,000, the Hilux GR Sport III targets Toyota 4×4 enthusiasts seeking enhanced off-roading capability and distinctive styling. It competes with the Ford Ranger 2.0 BiTurbo Tremor and Wildtrak X. Buyers should test drive to compare.
Overall, the Hilux GR Sport III is a strong addition to the Hilux range, appealing to offroad enthusiasts despite being based on an older model.
Specifications
• Number of Seats: 5
• Top Speed: 175km/h
• Consumption: 8.7l / 100km
• Max Power: 165kW
• Max Torque: 550Nm
• Push Start
• LED Headlights
THE PRINT OFFICE Your printing partner
At The Print Office we do more than just printing, we take every drop of your brand of passion, and turn it into a masterpiece. With more than a decade of experience in the printing field, we take creativity to new heights, bringing your customised concepts into instantly recognisable digital and litho printed brand icons.
The sky’s the limit, and our talented team thrive on a challenge to produce the finest, most impressionable, and unforgettable designs that translate into bestof-industry printing materials and binding options that not only tick every single one of your requirement boxes, but go beyond that to deliver professionalism, superior service and deadline-driven delivery parameters.
TOOLBOX
Sought after for being both robust and conveniently available at the workstation, desk pads keep your brand top of mind while providing general information and note-taking convenience. The yearlong longevity of these desk pads ensures ongoing brand reinforcement and true value for money for you, the client. Hold my place
Our selection of A3 and A2 desk pads are sure to capture attention, putting your brand message at the very heart of every client’s interaction.
OUR TOOLBOX
Let’s make a plan
WALL CALENDARS & YEAR PLANNERS
Create a unique opportunity to reinforce and anchor your brand within your client’s operations by providing indispensable tools, such as our A2 and A3 wall calendars and year planners.
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DESK CALENDARS
Providing high visibility, annual calendars remain a firm favourite for brand marketing thanks to their year-round use and various formats.
Tailored to maximise utilisation by clients, and to suit your unique neds. you can choose:
• Birthday calendars - take your brand beyond the workspace and into the home of your clients
• Tent calendars - Light, easy-to-view this format is immenseley popular within the office enviroment
• Pen stand calendar - Provide added functional to promote even longer use beond the calendar year, ensuring your brand is always vivible
For that to do list
DIARIES & NOTEPADS
Through high quality printing and dynamic design, you can ensure that during your client’s most crucial discussions and planning initiatives, your brand always remains top of mind and visible.
In an increasingly digital world, you may expect that carrying a paper diary or notepad redundant.
But that couldn’t be further from the truth, as stationery brand Papier says, the traditional paper diary and a quality notepad are chic accessories that are highly sought after. You will always wish you had ordered more.
A4 or handy A5 diaries
Customise their cover and contents and even add brand specific promotional pages. In addition, The Print Office is also able to provide and customise A5 wiro-bind diaries that provide a uniquely quirky appeal.
Notepads
Offer the most versatile, affordable, and visible brand opportunities, being used in just about every situation both in the office and warehouse/factory situation.
In most regions of South Africa July is traditionally known as the month when we prune, plant or transplant deciduous fruit trees, grape vines, roses and other deciduous plants. Many evergreens can also be moved at this time. Because the flow of plant sap is low in winter, pruning and transplanting at this time reduces the risk of infection, and the shock of transplanting.
In June and July garden centres around South Africa sell deciduous fruit trees and roses, either bare rooted or planted in nursery bags. Planting in winter when the plants are dormant gives them a chance to settle in and to start developing roots before they put their energy into spring growth.
So what are deciduous fruit trees?
The word deciduous means “to fall off” and refers to how a plant or tree’s leaves fall off in the autumn.
Trees use leaves to collect sunlight and turn it into energy (food) through the process of photosynthesis. In autumn deciduous trees shed their leaves as they are no longer needed and the amount of sunlight has reduced.
Examples of deciduous trees are:
• Japanese Maple
• Silver Birch
• Sycamore Tree
• Liquidambar Tree
• Dogwood Tree
How to prune your deciduous fruit trees?
The two basic types of pruning cuts are heading and thinning.
Thinning cuts are the least invigorating type of cut and are the most effective pruning cut for maintaining woody plants in their natural form.
Pruning, particularly heading cuts, stimulates regrowth very close to the pruning cut. Heading cuts, such as topping, dehorning and hedging, often are misused and destroy the natural shape of plants because they stimulate regrowth near pruning cuts.
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Has your business made the move?
In an era where digital attention spans are fleeting, short-form videos stand as a beacon for businesses aiming to forge genuine connections with their audience. LoveLocal, pioneers this innovative approach by offering personalised short-form videos to all our advertisers. These videos, shared across our social media platforms, not only highlight the products and services offered, but also the people behind them, fostering a sense of local pride and community support. These services are designed not just to bridge the gap between local businesses and their communities, but to transform how these connections are made and maintained.
Short-form videos cater to the modern consumer’s craving for quick, engaging, and informative content, fitting perfectly into the reduced attention span that now averages around 10 to 15 seconds. These videos, characterised by their authenticity and relatability, have become a preferred medium for storytelling, offering a potent mix of entertainment and utility in bite-sized packages.
At least 75% of people said they prefer video content marketing, with 96% favouring short-form videos for quick and effective product or service education.
We produce short, hard-hitting, low-cost, but high-quality video bites fostering stronger engagement between local businesses and residents. These videos are shared across our LoveLocal social media channels, enhancing the authentic and engaging experience for our audience, while delivering content that truly resonates with them.
It’s these micro-moments captured in the bite-sized videos that get local communities to think twice about where to spend their money.
Did you know...
By advertising your business in any of our LoveLocal publications, our team of video creators will produce a short-form video for your business free of charge, using video or photo material provided by you.
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Short videos offer instant gratification, much like snacks satisfy hunger. The constant flow of fresh, bite-sized content triggers dopamine releases, delivering an addictive burst of satisfaction. This rapid cycle of reward keeps users captivated, enticing them to consume more short-form videos.
Benefits for businesses include:
• Easy digestible to capture customers’ attention.
• Relatable and authentic content.
• Bite-sized video content that generates engagement.
• Build real personality to create a stronger connection with local customers.
It’s these micro-moments captured in the bite-sized videos that get local communities to think twice about where to spend their money.
A Comprehensive Guide
for creating engaging short-form videos
For businesses ready to dive into the world of short-form videos, here’s a guide to creating content that resonates with potential customers:
1. First and most important, shoot in vertical format:
Maximise mobile engagementby adopting a vertical video format, ensuring your content is as immersive as possible for smartphone users.
2. Start Strong:
Capture your audience’s attention within the first 5 seconds with a compelling hook that encourages further viewing. A great approach is to position yourself outside your business, allowing potential clients to see its location, then walk through the front door. Have a staff member stand at the entrance, waving and welcoming viewers in as you film.
3. Showcase your product range:
Instead of filming all the products on display, rather send us high quality product images that can rotate in the video. This trend addresses the demand for quick information and aids in driving purchasing decisions.
Generate excitement and curiosity among your audience by showcasing sneak peeks of upcoming products through intriguing visuals and teasers. These short videos create a sense of anticipation, leaving viewers eager to learn more about what your brand has in store.
4. Behind the Scenes:
Share insights into your company’s inner workings, company culture, work processes from product creation to team dynamics, to humanise your brand and foster transparency.
5. Showcase Value:
Don’t just list benefits—demonstrate the tangible value your product or service brings to customers’ lives.
6. Quality Matters:
Despite their brief nature, prioritise high video and audio quality to enhance professionalism and build trust with your viewers.
7. Educate Your Audience:
Offer quick tutorials or how-to guides that not only inform, but also entertain, establishing your brand as a go-to resource.
8. Repurpose Content:
Efficiently extend your video content’s reach by repurposing existing material into new short-form pieces or ads.
9. Emphasise Authenticity:
Focus on creating content that highlights the uniqueness of your business and connects with your audience on a personal level.
10. Music and Sound Integration:
Enhance your videos with trending sounds or music to create a more engaging and memorable viewing experience. Keep in mind that royalty free music isn’t free to download so please make sure you read the license on each site for proper usage.
Platforms to download royalty free music from:
Short-form videos are more than just a trend. They’re a strategic tool for businesses looking to thrive in the digital age. By partnering with LoveLocal, businesses can leverage this dynamic medium to not only attract, but also deeply engage with their local communities, one short video at a time.
