Jet Club E-Mag | Feb/March 2022

jetclubafrica jetclub.co.za

FEB/MARCH 2022

EXPERT TIPS ON LASTING

love

DECADENT DESSERTS TO SPOIL YOUR SWEETIE

PRETTY

DATENIGHT

LOOKS

ISSA RAE LIVING HER BEST LIFE

Heartwarming Valentine’s Day crafts

Parents’ guide to teen dating

o REGULARS 2 ED’S WORD 4 LETTERS 7 GIVING BACK 8 YOUR BENEFITS 12 CELEB PROFILE Insecure’s Issa Rae 54 ASK SIS THEMBI 64 NAL’IBALI

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022

LOOK

LIFE

FAMILY

18 Date-night makeup ideas

32 Meet the wilderness guide unlike any other

43 Teen dating advice for parents

BEAUTY

INSPIRATION

STYLE ADVICE

20 How to wear prints with style

LET’S TALK

34 PES – What’s it all about?

FASHION TRENDS

22 Cute kids’ fashion you’ll love 24 Sleepwear and lingerie that should be on your wish list 26 Workwear for men and women

66 REVIEWS 70 STARS

CAREER

36 How to market yourself for that next job MONEY

38 Taxes and working from home PSYCHOLOGY

72 LAST WORD With Masandi

PARENTING

HOME

56 Décor ideas for a shared kids’ bedroom FOOD

58 Valentine’s Day approved desserts from Reynold Poernomo’s new book KIDS’ CORNER

62 Heart-inspired crafts to gift

40 How to set boundries with your ex RELATIONSHIP

46 Tips on lasting love from relationship experts HEALTH

MEMBERS

WIN

48 Advice health experts would share with their friends

6 FREEBIES 68 MINDGAMES

58

HEALTH

52 Are your headphones causing hearing damage?

18

22

UPFRONT

ED’S LETTER

HelloFAMILY I

EMAIL KOKETSO:

jetclubeditor@tppsa.co.za

We speak to experts about their triedand-tested and most often-shared relationship advice. jetclubafrica jetclub.co.za

JET CLUB MAGAZINE

FEB/MARCH 2022

EXPERT TIPS ON LASTING

love

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

was first introduced to Issa Rae and her magnetic personality with the critically acclaimed dramedy television show Insecure in 2018. On page 12, we take a look at this outstanding actress, producer and writer’s journey.

If watching some of our favourite television shows, our own experience, and chatting with friends and family teach us anything, it’s that relationships are beautiful yet tricky, and require work and dedicaton. On page 46, we speak to experts about their tried-and-tested and most often-shared relationship advice. And on page 40, we offer professional guidance for those having difficulty establishing boundaries with an ex. I love seeing people in love and enjoy celebrating weddings, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day because love is such a wonderful thing. But, as the mother of an adolescent daughter, the prospect of her dating filled me with dread for many years. For parents like me, experts offer advice on teen dating for both parents and their teens on page 43.

For those heading out on a date, we give date-approved makeup tips on page 18 to help you look your best, and on page 58 feature delicious treats to serve to your loved ones.

We have not forgotten about our junior Club members. On page 62, we’ve included Valentine’s Day heart-inspired crafts you can make and gift. Enjoy!

With love from myself and the Jet Club team,

DECADENT DESSERTS TO SPOIL YOUR SWEETIE

PRETTY

DATENIGHT

LOOKS

ISSA RAE LIVING HER BEST LIFE

Heartwarming Valentine’s Day crafts

Parents’ guide to teen dating

ON OUR COVER

DIVISIONAL EXECUTIVE MARKETING JET Riamari Schoombee DIVISIONAL PRODUCT MARKETING JET Marcelle Wilson BRAND MANAGER JET CLUB Carmen Davis THE PUBLISHING PARTNERSHIP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Mark Beare MANAGING DIRECTOR Susan Newham-Blake PRODUCTION DIRECTOR John Morkel EDITOR Koketso Mashika ART DIRECTOR Sue-Maé Easton SENIOR DESIGNER Tina Reddell COPY EDITOR Wendy Maritz RETOUCHER Natassja Dunckley PROMOTIONS COORDINATOR Shantel Peskin MANAGING DIGITAL EDITOR Ayesha Smedley SENIOR DIGITAL DESIGNER Michelle Pienaar ACCOUNTS & ADMINISTRATION FINANCIAL DIRECTOR Naeema Abrahams HR MANAGER Elizabeth Wolfe ADVERTISING SALES Tessa Fenton-Wells email: tessa@tfwcc.net • tel: +2721 795 0430 • fax: +2721 795 0349 EDITORIAL ADDRESS Box 15077, Vlaeberg 8018 • email: jetclubeditor@tppsa.co.za • tel: +2721 424 3517 • fax: +2721 424 3612 PRINTING Novus, Cape Town ISSN 1607-9728 PRINTED for The Foschini Group (Pty) Ltd Registration number: 1988/007302/07

MICHAEL ROWE/CONTOUR

BY GETTY IMAGES

Published for The Foschini Group by The Publishing Partnership (Pty) Ltd, 9th floor, Tarquin House, 81 Loop Street, Cape Town 8001. Copyright The Publishing Partnership (Pty) Ltd 2022. All rights reserved.

Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without prior permission of the editor. The content of all articles in Jet Club magazine (‘the magazine’) is intended to provide useful information for its readers. All opinions expressed are those of the authors and not The Foschini Group. While The Foschini Group makes every effort to present accurate and reliable information in the magazine, The Foschini Group does not endorse, approve or certify such information, nor does it guarantee the accuracy, completeness, efficacy, timeliness or correct sequencing of such information. Information contained in the magazine may not be current at the date of publication. Use of the information contained therein is voluntary and reliance placed thereon should only be undertaken after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, efficacy and timeliness. Readers should seek independent medical and other relevant professional advice from a person who is licensed and/or knowledgeable in the applicable area before acting on any opinion, advice, direction or information contained in the magazine. Products featured in the magazine are subject to availability. Prices apply to RSA, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Eswatini only, and may vary elsewhere. All prices include VAT and are correct at time of going to print. Offers are available while stocks last.

Printed by

A division of Novus Holdings

USE ANY OF THE BELOW CARDS TO SHOP AT JET

GET WHAT YOU WANT

USING ANY TFG ACCOUNT CARD TO SHOP IN JET

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

5

Share your and your family’s experiences as Jet Club members, or send us a photo of yourself with your Jet Club magazine.

YEARS OF GREAT SERVICE

In 1969, when I was 27 years old, I lost my husband in a terrible accident in the Western Cape. At the time, I had three children. The youngest had just turned a year on the day of the funeral. I was also pregnant with a daughter at the time.

She was born in August 1970.

In order to provide for four children, I had no choice but to look for a job. Then a friend recommended me to a Jet store in the Northern Cape.

I started there as a cleaner, but was soon promoted to cashier. When customers approached, I was there to serve them to the best of my abilities. In those days, you could only buy using cash or lay-by. I worked very hard to reach my target because the

lucky

you

MEMBERS

WIN

GIFT CARD

employee with the most lay-bys won a prize.

Thank you so much, Jet, for the affordable clothes. Over the years, I was able to clothe my children and put food on the table. I would lay-by for the next season, so the kids would have clothes in time, and I would not be strained financially. I am now a pensioner and still a proud Jet account holder and Jet Club member.

Thank you, Jet management, for the good job I had over the years. God bless you, and stay safe.

SARA KATRINA LEBRETON, Concordia It is always heartwarming to hear from longstanding Jet family members. It is fantastic people like you who make Jet what it is. Thank you for your service and support over the years. Yours is our winning letter, Sara. You have won a 5 00000 Jet Gift Card. Happy shopping! – Ed

ya y ! ytaforyyou! jus ya y ! ya y !

THE WRITER OF THE WINNING LETTER GETS A JET GIFT CARD WORTH 5 00000

THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT

I opened a Jet account in February 2017, and it has been very helpful to me over the years. I am taking care of my five siblings. My father lost his job in 2017, and my mother was also not working, so it was a difficult time for us, but I managed to take care of them because of the account. I was able to buy clothes for the kids and the elders. I could also get bedding and electrical appliances. I did not have to go anywhere else.

That is how I’ve managed to take care of my family. And my Jet account is still there for me.

KGOTHATSO SEBOKO, Soshanguve Your family is fortunate to have such a caring and supportive sister and daughter. May you be blessed for your kindness. I do hope things get better for you and your family. You have won a 25000 Jet Gift Card. – Ed.

HOW TO ENTER: Send your letter, with your full name, address, phone number and 19-digit or 16-digit Jet Account Card number, to The Editor, Jet Club, Box 15077, Vlaeberg 8018, or email jetclubeditor@tppsa.co.za, or fax +2721 424 3612, or SMS your comments to 37826.

(Each SMS costs R1. SA readers only.)

IMAGES: FREEPIK, SUPPLIED

WINNING LETTER

CLUB

SEND US YOUR PHOTO

LETTERS

ya y ! y just a fo y ! y a ryyo!u ya y !

GIFT CARD

YOU COULD WIN A 2 00000 GIFT CARD! LINDA HARPER,Alberton

‘Me & my favourite mag’

HOW TO ENTER:

GRANNY MATEBELE, Rustenburg

A good, clear photo stands a better chance of being published. Send your photo using the keywords ‘Me & My Mag’ and include your name, 19-digit or 16-digit Jet Account Card number, contact number and postal address, to jetcompetitions@tppsa.co.za, or post to Jet Club Me & My Mag, PO Box 15077, Vlaeberg 8018. See page 11 for terms and conditions.

‘My magazine’

THANK YOU

NOLUTHANDO MHLAULI, Vosloorus

‘Me & my mag’

ya y ! juyst a fo y ! y a ryyo!u ya y !

00

lucky

you

GIFT CARD

5000

GIFT CARD WINNER > Anisha Brown, Malabar

250

00

GIFT CARD WINNERS > Eugene Davies, Eldorado Park > Sherelle McLachlan, Merebank

For sending us your pictures.

You have each won a Jet Gift 00 Card to the value of 2 000

SAMANTHA LEE-ANN HAROLD, Pretoria

‘My fave mag’

MEMBERS

WIN

OUR WINNERS

Congratulations to these lucky members of our Jet Club family! Oct/Nov 2021 magazine winners: BLOCKWORD

REMEMBER

> Tania Grobler, Port Elizabeth

> Akisha Kirthachand, Chatsworth

DIGITAL BODY LANGUAGE BOOK

> Valencia Govender, Chatsworth

FIND THE WORD

TOM AND JERRY SUZUKI CAR

> Johanna Fundisi, Randfontein

I AM A GIRL FROM AFRICA

> Mervyn Wallace Kock,

> Phindile Precious Nkabinde,

Randfontein

Mpumalanga

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

5

MEMBERS

WIN

giveaway Win THE BATMAN IS FINALLY HERE!

1 OF 5 THE BATMAN HAMPERS VALUED AT 1 30000 EACH

IMAGES: SUPPLIED

The popularity of Batman is a worldwide phenomenon. He is one of the world’s most popular comic-book characters, so it’s unsurprising that The Batman is expected to be one of this year’s biggest hits. Starring Robert Pattinson in the lead role, The Batman will finally hit theatres on 3 March 2022, following numerous Covid-19-related delays.

With Robert’s debut as the Caped Crusader, we’ll see an entirely new Bat cast and villains.

Robert, who is best known for playing Edward Cullen in the Twilight films, is also a huge Batman fan, so he is well aware of the privilege of playing the character. He recently admitted that seeing himself as the Caped Crusader was surreal.

To mark the film’s release, we’re offering five lucky Jet Club members the chance to win a fantastic The Batman hamper. Each hamper contains a Batman pin badge, keyring with projection torch, pen, multi-tool with wallet, phone ring stand, wireless phone charger, cap, T-shirt and credit card wallet.

SMS ‘batman’ to 37826 to stand a chance of winning 1 of the 5 hampers.

See The Batman movie review on page 66.

For competition terms and conditions, see page 11.

co.za Find more competitions and giveaways on the Jet Club Facebook page @JetClubAfrica and jetclub.co.za!

JETCLUB.

NGO

focus

LIFE

GIVING BACK

We salute these two charitable organisations for their great work. TEXT KOKETSO MASHIKA

SPOTLIGHT ON CHOSA

CHOSA works tirelessly to assist communities in protecting the most vulnerable members of society. Find out how they continue giving hope to children around the country.

C

hildren of SA (CHOSA) is an organisation whose primary focus is to work with child-focused grassroots organisations ranging from after-school programmes to orphanages and schools. Its mission is to assist other organisations to build their capacity, offer mentorship, establish networks and provide funding.

‘Children are the most important human beings in our society; we try by all

means to ensure that they are fed, have access to quality education and are safe,’ says CHOSA project coordinator, Lolwetu Sibidla.

For example, an early childhood development initiative in Mfuleni started in a shack, but with the support of CHOSA, is now housed in a new structure.

Currently, they are working on 13 partner projects, and the plan is to increase this to 16. They also plan to broaden their network

GET INVOLVED

To lend a helping hand or make a donation to CHOSA in order for them to continue expanding their network and supporting additional charities and programmes, contact them at info@chosa.org or www.chosa.org or call 021 531 1961.

in order to reach more supporters this year. CHOSA depends on donations from individuals and organisations that share the same vision.

SPOTLIGHT ON THE PAPILLON FOUNDATION

The Papillon Foundation is still committed to assisting the vulnerable and destitute two decades after it was established. This is how.

IMAGES: UNSPLASH

T

he Papillon Foundation celebrated 20 years of community work in 2021.

The organisation, founded in 2001 by husband and wife Stephen and Marian Smith, works to support communities and other NPOs. The primary goal of its national programmes is to assist vulnerable and impoverished people through trauma counselling, donating computers, providing training, offering rape and abuse survivor support, as well as food donation projects. Their mission is to work with other NPOs and community members to enhance the lives of

people in the Western Cape and other African countries.

As Marian explains, ‘This is our calling. We are here to help others.’

Together with another NPO, they recently started a coding project. ‘We plan to expand access to training for more young people as we take the project from pilot to full implementation this year,’ she adds. ‘After training, participants will be able to write the accredited coding certification exam.’ Even those who are unable to write the exams can still find employment in the IT field or start web-developing businesses, for example.

GET INVOLVED

Would you like to contribute and assist The Papillon Foundation in reaching out to more communities and helping other charity organisations?

To volunteer or make a donation, email the Papillon Foundation at info@papillonfoundation.com.

At the moment, the foundation is able to raise the money required for their many projects through crowdsourcing.

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

7

SECTION

ARTICLE

YOUR JET CLUB

BENEFITS!

IMAGE: FREEPIK

Great value for you and your family

22

OCT/NOV 2021 jetclub.co.za

SECTION CLUB BENEFITS ARTICLE

SPOTLIGHT ON

Rewards VOUCHERS With today’s high cost of living and increasing food prices, it’s never been more challenging to save and stay within your budget. We recognise the importance of saving for our Jet Club family.

That is why, each month, Jet Club offers massive savings to our valued members. With a click of a button, you can now use your monthly vouchers at Dis-Chem pharmacies, Shoprite, Checkers and Checkers Hyper stores, as

BECOME A JET CLUB MEMBER FOR ONLY

well as selected fast-food restaurants such as KFC, and others.

For your convenience, you can now access your vouchers via WhatsApp. Your wiCode will be sent to you once you’re validated as a Jet Club member. Simply show the cashier the wiCode on WhatsApp to receive your discount.

All of our efforts are focused on making our members’ lives more enjoyable, more affordable and more rewarding.

46

00

PER MONTH

HOW TO JOIN JET CLUB > ONLINE

jetclub.co.za > IN ANY JET STORE > PHONE

Contact customer services 0860 834 834

GOT A QUERY ABOUT THESE JET CLUB BENEFITS? > PHONE

1. Dial *130*3272*01# and

Dial *130*3272*01# and we’ll call you back.

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR NEW BENEFITS 1. Use our Jet Club WhatsApp bot to access your monthly rewards vouchers. Simply save this number (+2766 505 4108) and chat to us.

OR call 0800 00 45 45 (SA & Namibia) or +2711 991 8258 (Botswana, Lesotho & Eswatini).

2. Dial *130*3272*01# and we’ll call you back.

3. OR call 0800 00 45 45 (SA & Namibia) or +2711 991 8258 (Botswana, Lesotho & Eswatini).

FUNERAL CLAIMS

Have your ID with you and select the number that corresponds with the benefit you wish to access.

4. You can also dial *130*3272*48# to redeem your EXCLUSIVE monthly grocery vouchers.

PLEASE NOTE: Terms and conditions apply to all Jet Club benefits.

Visit www.jetclub.co.za/p/benefits.html for more information.

For existing claim queries, contact Hollard at 0800 25 24 67 or email jetclubclaims@hollard.co.za THE DEATH BENEFIT IS UNDERWRITTEN BY HOLLARD LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED, A LICENSED LIFE INSURER IN TERMS OF THE INSURANCE ACT 18 OF 2017.

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH MONTH 2021 2022 23 9 jetclub.co.za

YOUR BENEFITS Being part of the Jet Club family means you save much more on the basics so you have more to spend on the fun stuff.

YOUR FAMILY

> Voucher to use at Dis-Chem

pharmacies every month > Educational Support benefit with Study Master > Support and advice through the Personal Health Advisor (PHA) benefit: Medical Assistance, Teen Advice, Baby Careline and Bereavement Careline > Trauma and Assault benefit > HIV Prevention Programme, including medication if needed > Monthly grocery coupons to shop at Shoprite, Checkers and Checkers Hyper stores

YOUR SAVINGS

> Monthly shopping voucher

to use at any Jet store > Your Exclusive Birthday Voucher in your birthday month > Monthly grocery coupons to shop at Shoprite, Checkers and Checkers Hyper stores > 120 00000 competition giveaways in each issue of the magazine > Huge savings up to 4 times a year at the Jet Club Exclusive campaign in Jet stores > Fast Food vouchers to use at KFC, Hungry Lion or Nando’s (only one outlet selected per month)

YOUR LIFE

> FREE Will drafting benefit

– get your Last Will and Testament drawn up by professionals, when and where it suits you > Funeral benefit that pays up to 5 00000 cash.

Claim must be submitted at any Jet store > Legal Assist benefit > Repatriation of Mortal Remains (transportation of the deceased to their home town) benefit > Spa discounts, travel deals and health & fitness offers

YOUR LOOK

> Exclusive Jet Club

fashion magazine with celebrity interviews, trend news, fashion advice and lifestyle tips > Exclusive offers on selected fashion in-store IMPORTANT NOTE: Terms and conditions apply. All these benefits should be accessed through the Jet Club Helpline for Jet Club to be liable for benefit payment. However, Funeral benefit claims should be made at any Jet store. To qualify for benefits, you must be a member for at least 3 months (pay 3 consecutive Jet Club premiums). Account payments and Jet Club premiums must be up to date.

For full terms and conditions, visit www.jetonline.co.za/club-terms.

JET CLUB VOUCHERS 1. Vouchers may be used for merchandise at any Jet store. 2. The following goods may not be purchased with a voucher: sale goods, reduced merchandise, cell phones, laptops, tablets, navigational devices, Gift Cards or airtime purchases. 3. Vouchers are non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash or be used as payment towards a Jet account. 4. Vouchers may not be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer, and expire on the date stated thereon.

LIFESTYLE VOUCHERS (DISCOUNTS) & TRAVEL CONCIERGE DESK 1. Jet Club members will have access to discounted lifestyle benefits through various channels under the following categories: Travel, Automotive, Leisure and Entertainment 2. Discount partners as well as savings and deals are subject to change without prior notification. 3. Discount partners have multiple redemption processes and these must be followed in order to receive the relevant savings, deal or benefit. 4. No saving, deal or benefit provided by discount partners are redeemable for cash. 5. EASA is not liable for the service rendered to members by any discount partner or other third party. 6. Discount partner’s individual terms and conditions will apply. 7. Call centre to access discount partners is available 07h00–19h00 (Monday to Friday). 8. Call centre is closed after hours, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

9. Should members call outside of the operating hours, an after-hours message will be played, providing call centre hours, within which the member will be assisted.

TRAVEL CONCIERGE DESK Our travel agents will find you the best possible deal within your budget and assist you with making the booking and other travel arrangements. 1. This service is an access and information service only; all transactions will be between the member and the benefit partner. 2. The call centre is only accessible Monday to Friday, 07h00-19h00 and Saturday 08h00-12h00.

The call centre is closed on Sundays and public holidays. 3. The call centre does not facilitate payments. 4. Service provider products and services terms and conditions apply. 5. The service is only available to members unless otherwise agreed with client.

6. Membership will be verified by the call centre at the point of interaction as per the client’s verification criteria. 7. Members may use the benefit as often as they wish. 8. Terms and conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

CLUB

BENEFITS

TO USE YOUR BENEFITS CALL OUR HELPLINES

The experts are waiting for your call, 24/7.

Have your ID or account number ready before you call. Dial the relevant number below and follow the prompts:

BENEFITS DIRECTORY

Prevention 1 HIV/Aids Programme & Counselling

HOW TO ENTER JET CLUB COMPETITIONS

Teen Advice 2 Health, and Baby helpline

> IF YOU LIVE IN SA, SMS the

4 Legal Assistance

Only Jet Club members whose account and club premium payments are up to date may enter. keyword of your preferred giveaway (found on the giveaway pages), with your 19-digit or 16-digit Jet Account Card number and ID number to 37826 by 19 March 2022. Each SMS costs R1. SA readers only.

> IF YOU LIVE IN BOTSWANA,

LESOTHO, NAMIBIA OR ESWATINI, post your name, address, phone number and 19-digit or 16-digit Jet Account Card number, with the giveaway keyword (found on the giveaway pages), to Jet Club Giveaways, Box 15077, Vlaeberg 8018, or email your details, with the keyword and your card number, to jetcompetitions@tppsa.co.za by 19 March 2022.

IMAGES: FREEPIK

Dial 0800 00 45 45 (SA & Namibia) or +2711 991 8258 (Botswana, Lesotho & Eswatini)

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: All Jet Club members whose account and club premium payments are up to date stand a chance of winning. The winning names are randomly drawn.

Cash winners will receive a call from the Jet Club promotions coordinator, requesting your bank details in order for your winning funds to be deposited into your bank account. We will request your consent to publish your name and photograph in the magazine (and you have the right to decline). To verify your winning or to follow up on your prize delivery, please call the Jet Club promotions coordinator on +2721 424 3517.

COMPETITION TERMS AND CONDITIONS All competitions in Jet Club magazine are open to Jet Club members only, who are 18 years of age or older (with the exception of competitions for children). The competitions close on 19 March 2022 unless otherwise stated, and entries must reach us no later than noon on this closing date. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Winners must notify TFG if not wanting to participate in any marketing activity or have their image or name used in any way. Any information disclosed by entrants will only be used to contact the entrant, should they be selected as a winner. Errors and omissions excepted. Sponsoring parties are not responsible or liable for any or all losses, rights, claims and actions in connection with, or resulting from, participation in competitions or acceptance of prizes. Winners may not win a Jet Club magazine competition more than once in a 90-day period. Any winners drawn who have won in the last 90 days will be disqualified from the competition and another winner will be drawn. Entrants may send as many entries as they like. Any prizes unclaimed after 6 (six) months will be forfeited.

For full competition Ts and Cs, go to www.jetclub.co.za

of 3 Repatriation Mortal Remains benefit

Lifestyle 5 Discounted benefits / Travel Concierge

6 Rewards vouchers For Educational Support Services, please visit www.studymaster.co.za or www.studiemeester.co.za Or press 7 to speak to a teacher.

*130*3272*01#

> USSD: Dial and we’ll call you back OR

*130*3272*48# to access

your monthly grocery vouchers.

> Use our Jet Club WhatsApp bot to access your monthly rewards vouchers. Simply save this number (+2766 505 4108) and chat to us. > For the Wills Benefit, email

wills@wills4free.co.za or send us a WhatsApp on 081 313 9321 FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT US AT WWW.JETCLUB.CO.ZA

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

11

CELEB

PROFILE

Owning HER Over the years, Issa Rae has received numerous accolades for her work as a producer, actress, game-changer and activist. She is a three-time Black Reel Award winner, an NAACP Image Award winner, a three-time Primetime Emmy nominee, and a BET Award winner. We take a look at her life and career. TEXT KOKETSO MASHIKA

A

vision board created from magazine pictures and headlines hangs on Issa Rae’s Los Angeles home-office wall. It was made nine years ago, during a period of unemployment.

It features an HBO logo, the words ‘TV writer’, a desire to own a home with a pool, and to fall in love.

DEAR UNIVERSE ‘I created a vision board with my team members in the conference room of my downtown apartment and put it away,’ she captioned an Instagram post in December 2020. ‘I discovered it and framed it two years ago when moving, astonished at how much had come true,’ she adds. Admittedly, it looks like the vision board worked. She has landed HBO deals, is an actress, TV writer and producer, and has fallen in love. She was recently announced as part of Twitter’s biggest celebrity campaign to date, alongside Megan Thee Stallion and Demi Lovato. The campaign encourages

12

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

manifesting as a new year resolution and invites users to tweet their goals just like Issa and others did years ago.

In less than a decade, she nailed a lifetime’s worth of visions – all this at the age of 37.

A PIECE OF ISSA The Los Angeles-born Issa is known for keeping her personal life private. She acknowledges that she prefers to build boundaries between her job and personal life. ‘I believe that in the short time I’ve been in the industry, I’ve watched how many people who are front-facing lack peace, and that always bothered me,’ she explains in an interview with The Independent. She acknowledges, however, that this has not always been the case. ‘The more I started to seep out, the more I felt like people took ownership of me and my decisions and things that I did. That’s just not something that sat right with me, and I found that I don’t like to be the >>

SOURCES CONSULTED: WWW.INDEPENDENT.CO.UK, INSTAGRAM.COM, HELLOBEAUTIFUL.COM, NEW.YAHOO.COM, SELF.COM, ETONLINE.COM, VANITYFAIR.COM, DAILYMAIL.COM, STYLERAVE.COM, USMAGAZINE.COM

power

SECTION

ARTICLE

jetclub.co.za JANUARY 2023

3

SECTION

4

ARTICLE

JANUARY 2023 jetclub.co.za

CELEB

PROFILE

IMAGE: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES

There’s something really nice about having a piece of me that no one knows about or no one can talk about except for the people who are part of my life. subject of conversations that I don’t initiate.’ Despite the fact that she knows there will be aspects of her life that must be made public, she has made the conscious decision to ‘be in charge of the narrative and select when and how to disclose those pieces’. On a Monday morning in July, she posted on Instagram that she had secretly married her partner Louis Diame in the South of France, surrounded by close friends and family. In the pictures she looks breathtaking in a custom Vera Wang ivory sweetheart strapless gown with a chapel-length ivory veil. ‘I still try to be private about my personal life, but that was something that I knew was going to be shared, and I just wanted to share it on my own terms,’ she says. ‘There’s something really nice about having a piece of me that no one knows about or can talk about except for the people who are part of my life,’ she said in an interview with Vanity Fair. ‘Self-care means having a separate, private space for me,’ she adds. While Issa admits to being a workaholic, she does spend time building relationships in her life. For example, she sets calendar reminders to text or call a friend or loved one. ‘It’s depressing to realise, ‘Oh, we really have to make an effort to see each other,’” she said about the challenges that come with navigating friendships in her mid-30s.

SELF-CARE Keeping personal boundaries is not the only way Issa practises self-care. In the

pandemic’s early days spending a great deal of time at home, Issa’s favourite method of self-care was waking up as early as 4am to go on a walk alone.

While on her walk, she listened to the news to stay informed about current events. According to her, journalling is something she also started and now does on a daily basis. ‘Waking up at four makes me feel like I have a window of time just for me. I think that’s my form of meditation because I don’t meditate,’ she adds.

THE BEGINNING Morning walks are a recurring theme in Insecure, her semi-autobiographical HBO series about balancing love, friendship and self-discovery as a late 20-something. Issa, born Jo-Issa Rae Diop, was 26 years old in 2011 and disillusioned with her attempts to get into Hollywood. As a result, the Stanford University graduate launched a YouTube web series titled The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. Issa portrayed J, a young woman navigating the social awkwardness of her late adolescence.

The show soon accumulated millions of views and generated great enthusiasm, particularly among black women, who had been longing for characters who accurately and humorously depicted their lives. Awkward Black Girl’s success paved the way for her 2015 New York Times best-selling memoir of the same name, as well as for Insecure. The HBO dramedy, in which Issa stars >>

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

15

CELEB

PROFILE

SOME OF ISSA’S FAVOURITE THINGS:

Self-care means having a separate, private space for me was co-created with veteran writer Larry Wilmore, and has been consistently excellent over its five-season run. As the fifth season’s final episode wrapped up in December 2021, it gave Issa more free time to pursue her other interests.

THE WORKAHOLIC Issa has no plans to slow down anytime soon, evident in her growing celebrity status, hectic schedule, and fulfilling personal life. On the movies and television front, she will appear in the next Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel. In addition, she just struck a five-year deal with HBO and parent company Warner Media in which the network has exclusive television rights to her projects.

Issa is also producing Rap Sh*t, a forthcoming HBO Max comedy series that chronicles the reunion of two high-school buddies who join a rap group. Then there’s another HBO Max project titled Sweet Life: Los Angeles, an unscripted series about gorgeous and driven 20-somethings living in the South of Los Angeles. The show recently premiered on the network.

There are also several other projects in development, including a relaunch of Project Greenlight, a reality show produced by Matt Damon and Ben

16

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

> Her favourite book is Waiting

by Ha Jin.

> The best birthday present she ever received was a surprise dinner with loved ones. > Her favourite holiday is Thanksgiving. > Give her hard-shell tacos and double-decker tacos from Taco Bell anytime – it’s her favourite fast food. > She enjoys unwinding in Malibu. > She loves falling asleep to ocean sounds. > The song she constantly plays in her car is ‘No Problem’ by Lil’ Scrappy.

Affleck, that provided funding and support to young filmmakers.

On the business front, Issa also recently announced that her company Raedio has secured a development contract with Audible’s digital audiobook and podcast platform. As part of the exclusive deal, Raedio will produce and curate audio content spanning multiple genres, including non-fiction and comedy.

If her current and previous work are any indication, we should expect to see a lot more of Issa.

FOLLOW ISSA

@Issa Rae Presents @issarae @IssaRae

IMAGE: PEXELS

‘You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it.’

Edith Head.

Look

PAGES 18–30

HOW TO WEAR PRINTS WITH STYLE & MAKEUP LOOKS FOR DATE NIGHT

e l z z Da ON LOOK

BEAUTY

DATE NIGHT For date night, you may want to turn up the romance a notch. To help you look and feel your best, we share the secrets to creating flirtatious looks.

TEXT NTHABISENG MAKHOKHA

FULL-ON GLAM

Shimmer, glitter, and yes, more shimmer – that’s what a full-on glam look is all about. So, if you’re a girly girl and love everything that sparkles, then this is the look for you.

ACHIEVE THE LOOK: Don’t be afraid to add different elements of shine.

For example, try glossy lips, glitter eyeshadow, and shimmery accessories for a more synchronised look.

IMAGES: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES

HINT OF COLOUR

Nothing says playful and fun like a touch of colour on the eyes or lips. To make this work for you, choose a bold colour that works well with your skin’s undertone – these are the natural colours underneath your skin’s surface. They are usually red, yellow or blue.

ACHIEVE THE LOOK: Use neutral colours on the rest of your face to avoid a look that’s too busy. If you like, match your lipstick or eyeshadow colour with one accessory, like your bag, earrings or even your nails.

18

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.

JBG Cream Eyeshadows 3999

JBG Fashion 12 Colour Eyeshadow Palette 9999

CUT CREASE

This eyeshadow technique is used to provide a unique and edgy look and is just as glamorous as the full-on glam look. The difference is that you can achieve it with different colours and forms, making eyes appear more prominent. When a lighter shade of eyeshadow is smudged across the crease of the lid, it produces a dramatic contrast that gives the appearance of large and well-defined eyes, which is both an optical illusion and a makeup trend.

ACHIEVE THE LOOK: To make your cut crease pop with any colour, base your eyeshadow with a white eyeshadow primer or the lightest shade of concealer.

JBG products available at selected Jet stores. Visit jetclub.co.za for a list of stores.

just be gorgeous

JBG Concealer 4999

JBG Fashion 12 Colour Eyeshadow Palette 9999

NATURAL GLAM

SMOKEY EYE

IMAGES: UNSPLASH, GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES

This is a classic look that offers just the right amount of glam. For evening occasions, the smokey eye has always been the go-to look. Not only does it bring sophistication to the eyes, but it’s also romantic and seductive.

ACHIEVE THE LOOK: Go easy on the accessories and always pair your bolder eye makeup with a nude lip. Too many colours or bold elements can make your makeup appear too heavy.

JBG Fashion 6 Colour Eyeshadow Palette 4999 JBG Lengthening, Mascara 4999

This makeup look is still glam, but appears lighter and more natural.

The look is both edgy and refined and uses monochromatic colours like beige. Think a luminous complexion, faded eyeshadow, and a neutral lip instead of going full-on glam with multicoloured eyeshadow and tons of glitter.

ACHIEVE THE LOOK: Play with different forms and textures but stick to the same colour. For example, use a sheer beige eyeshadow and a glossy nude lipstick.

Then contour your face to make your features stand out.

All JBG products are:

JBG Moisturising Lipstick 3999 JBG Fashion 6 Colour Eyeshadow Palette 4999

LOOK

STYLE ADVICE

PULL OFF THE

pattern TREND

With a few styling tips, you can master the art of wearing prints like a pro.

TEXT NTHABISENG MAKHOKHA

P

rints offer a bold way to make an ordinary outfit stand out. From monochromes and geometrics to florals and animal print, they can be used to flatter, accentuate or minimise different body shapes. And there are a number of ways to make the most of these striking patterns.

BASE COLOURS

GEOMETRICS

Although geometric prints are bolder than most, they can give you an air of sophistication. They come in different shapes, but the most common are triangles, houndstooth and quadrilaterals (squares). If you fancy a clash of prints, wear houndstooth items together or triangles and quadrilaterals – and you can also try mixed geometric prints together, so long as the colours are complementary or similar.

BODY SHAPE: These flatter any body shape; how well they sit on the body depends on the garment’s structure. Fullerfigured women should avoid larger prints and bright colours that could make their shape appear wider and, instead, opt for smaller prints in more muted colours.

20

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022 | 2

IMAGES: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES, PEXELS, FREEPIK SOURCES: GLAMOUR.COM, INSTYLEWOMAN.COM, COSMOPOLITAN.COM, CURVY.PLUS

Unless you’re wearing print on print or a single printed item like a dress or jumpsuit, it’s always a good idea to choose a plain coloured item to go with your printed piece. While black and white prints go with any colour, others may need a little matching.

FLORALS & ANIMAL PRINT While florals give a more relaxed feel, animal print can take on different looks for any occasion. Bigger florals look good on maxi dresses and loose blouses, while smaller floral prints are great on fitted and formal items like suits and shift dresses. Because they’re so busy, animal prints look great paired with anything black, brown or beige – like a black biker jacket, brown boots, a black blazer, or a pair of black or beige slacks.

BODY SHAPE: These work well with all body shapes; the trick is to keep the fit slightly loose – but not baggy – and the print to one item.

Anything more than that could look too busy.

BLACK & WHITE

Anyone can rock a black and white printed outfit featuring polka dots, or horizontal or vertical stripes.

These prints look especially good with plain black base items or denim – think a black-and-white houndstooth jacket over denim or black flares. Then, add a pop of colour with an accessory for a striking and complementary contrast.

BODY SHAPE: Vertical stripes make fuller figures appear slimmer and elongated, while horizontal stripes lend a wider or fuller appearance. The size of the stripes also has an impact, with bigger stripes having a widening effect and smaller stripes a narrowing one.

These effects are heightened by black-and-white stripes.

LOOK

FASHION

PRETTY IN

Red

THIS VALENTINE’S DAY, FALL IN LOVE WITH THESE ADORABLE KIDS’ OUTFITS.

Girls Active Dresses 11999 Girls Tees from 5999

PHOTOGRAPHER: PAULO/HERO CREATIVE. MAKE-UP ARTIST: CHERYL PARKER/SUPERNOVA. STYLIST: KIM COE/BIRD ON A WIRE. MODELS: CHLOE/FIREFLY KIDS, SAADIQAH/D&A KIDS, WALUTHANDO/D&A KIDS, MAYIHLOME/D&A KIDS

Boys Tees from 3999

Girls Tees from 5999

Girls Activewear from 8999

Girls Leggings 9999

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

23

LOOK

FASHION

ROMANTIC

daze

DRESS TO IMPRESS – OR IS IT UNDRESS TO IMPRESS – THIS VALENTINE’S DAY WITH OUR COSY SATIN OR SEXY LACE SETS.

LADIES PJ SETS

139

99

EACH

Ladies 2-pack Bras

16999 Ladies Teddies

PHOTOGRAPHER: PAULO/HERO CREATIVE. MAKE-UP ARTIST: CHERYL PARKER/SUPERNOVA. STYLIST: KIM COE/BIRD ON A WIRE. MODEL: STACEY/TWENTY MODELS

19999

Ladies 2-pack Panties 9999

Ladies 2-pack Bras

16999

Ladies Chemises

19999

Ladies 2-pack Panties 9999

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

25

LOOK

FASHION

DRESSED FOR

success UPDATE YOUR WORKWEAR THIS YEAR WITH THE NEW SEASON’S OFFICE WARDROBE. FROM SMART-CASUAL TO SHARP SUITS, WE HAVE IT ALL.

MENS PRINTED SHIRTS FROM

199

99

EACH

TREND TIP For an easy update to your wardrobe, pair denims with your formal attire and get an effortlessly smartcasual look.

MENS SHIRTS FROM

149

99

PHOTOGRAPHER: PAULO/HERO CREATIVE. MAKE-UP ARTIST: CHERYL PARKER/SUPERNOVA. STYLIST: KIM COE/BIRD ON A WIRE. MODEL: ZWELETHU/TWENTY MODELS

EACH

Mens Jackets 74999 Mens Pants 21999

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

27

LOOK

FASHION

THE

polished

PROFESSIONAL WHETHER CORPORATE OR CREATIVE, LOOK STYLISH WITH THESE OFFICE-APPROVED LOOKS.

LADIES DRESSES FROM

249

99 EACH

Ladies Fashion Shirts

17999

PHOTOGRAPHER: PAULO/HERO CREATIVE. MAKE-UP ARTIST: CHERYL PARKER/SUPERNOVA. STYLIST: KIM COE/BIRD ON A WIRE; MODELS: STACEY/TWENTY MODELS, AMBER-LEE/D&A

Ladies Pants 15999

TREND TIP A classic white shirt is a staple in any office attire. Pair with a pencil skirt for a sleek yet classic look.

Ladies Shirts 15999 Ladies Skirts 12999

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

29

LOOK

FASHION

Ladies Shirts 17999 Ladies Skirts 14999

TREND TIP

Dresses are versatile, making them the ideal workwear staple.

The right style can take you from work to dinner.

Ladies Dresses 14999 Ladies Heels 17999

Ladies Dresses 24999 Ladies Heels 17999

IMAGE: PEXELS

‘Life is like riding a bicycle.

To keep your balance, you must keep moving.’

Albert Einstein

f Li e

PAGES 32-54

TAX ADVICE, MARKET YOUR SKILLS TO SECURE THE JOB & EXPERT RELATIONSHIP ADVICE

MEET THE

Black Lion Sicelo Mbatha is a wilderness guide like no other. More accurately, he’s a spiritual nature guide, and his mission is to help people reconnect with nature and heal. TEXT LYNNE CLEMENT STAFFORD

Above: Sicelo and Bridget in Kirstenbosch Gardens in Cape Town.

Right: Sicelo celebrates San rock paintings on one of the five-day ‘Soul Medicine Journeys’ in the Drakensberg.

32

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

LIFE

I

magine a world in which there is no waste or greed.

This is the wilderness world, and it’s Sicelo Mbatha’s world.

Sicelo founded Umkhiwane Spiritual Journeys in 2014, and runs wilderness trails in KwaZulu-Natal, from Hluhluwe-iMfolozi to the Drakensberg. The name ‘umkhiwane’ is a tribute to the sycamore fig tree. ‘The umkhiwane or sycamore fig tree can rightly be called the giving tree,’ writes Sicelo. Tourists and the community alike benefit from the company’s wilderness excursions.

IMAGES: BRIDGET PITT, SUPPLIED, GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES

FINDING BEAUTY IN NATURE Black Lion: Alive in the Wilderness is Sicelo’s new book, co-authored with Bridget Pitt, an environmental activist, author and art teacher.

Ironically, we have Covid-19 to thank for it. About 10 years ago, Bridget went on a walking trail

The purpose of the book is to help people find the beauty in nature.

with Sicelo over six days and five nights. ‘I was blown away by how he held that space,’ she says. She later did another trail with him, and they talked casually about writing a book.

‘Then lockdown came, and Sicelo’s work flew out the window,’ says Bridget. So she got on the phone and convinced him this was their opportunity.

Sicelo gathered his journals, read his notes and sat down at his computer. He and Bridget worked together – he in KwaZulu-Natal and she in Cape Town – to produce a truly life-changing book. It tells his story, from the six-year-old who herded his family’s goats to his work today, which brings healing through rediscovering nature. The encounters he’s had with animals, from baboons and black mambas to lions and elephants, are by turns terrifying, agonising, and miraculous, but always

INSPIRATION

enlightening and inspiring.

‘The purpose of the book,’ he says, ‘is to help people find the beauty in nature, to reconnect with it, and with themselves.’

A WELCOME PUNISHMENT The book is not without moments of supreme irony and humour. For example, he recalls a time when, as a young schoolchild, his ‘punishment’ for perceived wrongdoing was working in the school garden.

The child whose very soul was itching to escape the confines of the classroom was never happier than when being ‘punished’, working with the soil and feeling at one with nature.

After witnessing the heartbreaking grief of a mother baboon mourning her dead baby, Sicelo says he understood that ‘one of the keys to repairing our broken relationships with other species is to start appreciating the depth of their emotions’.

WIN A COPY OF BLACK LION: ALIVE IN THE WILDERNESS

By Sicelo Mbatha and Bridget Pitt (published

by Johathan Ball, 27500).

We have two copies of this magnificent book, signed by the authors, to give away . To stand a chance of winning one, use the keyword ‘blacklion’ and see how to enter on page 11.

jetclub.co.za FEB/MAR 2022

3

ssst !

P HEARD

SECTION

ARTICLE

ABOUT

PES?

The Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) was launched in response to the financial havoc caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Could it help you? TEXT: GLYNIS HORNING

T

he Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) was launched in October 2020 in response to the toll that Covid-19 took on South Africa’s already struggling economy. The aim is to boost employment by creating jobs and to keep those in vulnerable sectors like textiles, agriculture and beverages employed. This is achieved through a range of programmes in 15 national government departments working with the private sector. According to Public Works Minister Patricia de Lille, the focus is on ensuring that the jobs created ‘provide meaningful work experience, so participants become work-ready’.

The targets are mainly young people and women, from artists and creatives to cultural- and heritage-sector workers, subsistence farmers, and those involved in rural roads maintenance and environmental initiatives.

South Africa has one of the most unequal societies in the world, and unemployment is the biggest cause of its income inequality, says Dr Kate Philip, PES programme lead. PES is a way of ‘supporting South Africa on a trajectory of more inclusive growth’, she says.

2

FEB/MAR 2022 jetclub.co.za

LIFE

LET’S TALK

PHASE 1

The first phase of PES ran from October 2020 to March 2021. It was announced that more than 550 000 jobs and livelihoods had been supported out of a target of nearly 700 000, with beneficiaries mainly being young people (84%) and women (58%).

The main programme was a Basic Education Employment Initiative. About 320 000 young people were employed as assistants at 22 000 schools across the country and paid a national minimum wage (R3 500 a month), which they could spend in their communities, helping to support local businesses.

IMAGE: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES

PHASE 2

➤ To find out more about

PES and to monitor its progress, visit www. stateofthenation.gov.za/ employment-stimulusdashboard.

Launched in October 2021, this sees a further allocation of R11 billion from the National Treasury being spent on continuing some Phase 1 initiatives and introducing many new ones. Could some, like these, help you? ➤ A Presidential Youth Employment Intervention: President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on young people to register for the new SA Youth service network on the SAYouth.Mobi platform (available data-free) to help them find jobs, learn how to prepare for the world of work, or, as the platform puts it, ‘how to start their own hustle’. ➤ A Social Employment Fund: This focuses on work that achieves the common good for communities, such as community safety, urban agriculture initiatives, and upgrading informal settlements. It is hoped private partners will create 50 000 jobs. ➤ An Innovation in Public Employment in the Metros programme: This calls on metros to create jobs with social value, such as employing the homeless and training young people with skills to digitise city records, in the hope of making them more employable in the private sector, says Philip. ➤ An initiative with the Department of Communication and Digital Technology: This is establishing a Broadband Access Fund to support connectivity for 50 000 households, which is critical in employment searches.

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

35

LIFE

CAREERS

GET THE JOB

you want

Are you ready to move into another role but unsure how to market your skills to potential employers? Here’s how to sell yourself. TEXT DAVID FORD

T

he good news is that nine out of 10 employers prefer to hire candidates who have some work experience rather than none at all. Therefore, any experience you have will be an advantage. The key is to present this experience favourably and effectively on your CV. Here’s how.

1

CUSTOMISE YOUR CV FOR POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS

Employers can tell when they’re receiving a generic CV as opposed to one that has been tailored to suit the role they’re advertising.

This can be a time-consuming process, but it’s worth the effort. Do some research about the company – discover what values are important to them, and reflect these in your CV. Then, be sure to relate all of the skills you mention to the role you are applying for. For instance, if you’re interested in a client-facing position, ensure you highlight examples of interpersonal skills on your CV, such as customer-service situations you have handled successfully in the past.

36

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

2

ADVERTISE YOUR HARD SKILLS

Hard skills are specific abilities that an individual gains through experience. These are skills that can be demonstrated clearly and measurably. You need to be honest on your CV about the hard skills you have, but you must advertise them. Don’t assume that the employer ‘already knows’ or ‘doesn’t care’ about these skills – this is where your work experience can play strongly in your favour. Examples of hard skills you should advertise on your CV include computer skills (ability to work with Microsoft Office, proficiency with email, etc.) and organisational know-how (experience with point-of-sale systems, staff management or customer-service systems).

3 IMAGES: PEXELS, FREEPIK

EMPHASISE YOUR SOFT SKILLS

For those with limited work experience, it is a good idea to emphasise your soft skills on your CV. These skills refer more to the kind of person you are: your character traits and values, and how you relate to others and manage your relationships.

There are different kinds of soft skills, and it is simple to relate these to some aspect of the work experience you already have. Think back on the different scenarios you have faced in the workplace so far, and try to find examples of soft skills such as good communication skills. These are necessary (and desirable) for any job role.

Similarly, problem-solving skills, the ability to collaborate and any other people skills should feature prominently on your CV. Be sure to specifically mention any leadership experience you have (even if this is mentoring other entry-level workers at your current job) and give clear examples where your customer-service skills have shone through.

4

ENSURE THAT YOUR CV LOOKS PROFESSIONAL

Finally, be sure that your CV is professionally formatted and error-free. Companies tend to receive many applications, and a badly-formatted CV full of spelling mistakes and grammatical errors could rule you out at the first hurdle. Online applications such as Grammarly can help you check your language before you send out your CV.

If you’re now working from home due to the pandemic, the good news is that you may be able to deduct certain home-office expenses for tax purposes.

DEAR MR TAXMAN TEXT GLYNIS HORNING

W

orking from home is becoming the new normal for many salaried employees (those who get less than half their salary from commission). These workers have now joined the freelancers, independent contractors and commissionearners who’ve always worked this way. If you’re among them, you may be able to claim for expenses, provided you fulfil the requirements laid out by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), or the equivalent in your country.

CONDITIONS FOR WORKING FROM HOME In South Africa the following requirements are set out in the Income Tax Act for salaried employees, namely: You practise a ‘trade’ – which includes ‘every profession, trade, business, employment calling, occupation or venture’.

So, by simply being employed you satisfy this requirement, say tax consultant Laurence Mbokwane and tax attorney Elanie Nunez of Tax Consulting South Africa.

1

LIFE

2 3

Your expenses have been incurred in the production of your income.

Your home office is not just a table in the corner of the lounge, but a room specifically equipped for you to do your job, which usually means it has a computer, printer, desk and chair.

You use it regularly and exclusively to do your job – not to watch TV, sleep guests, or even to store non-work related books or paperwork.

You perform more than 50% of your work duties in the home office (you work there for at least six months of the year).

4

IMAGE: FREEPIK

5

THE EXPENSES YOU CAN CLAIM FOR If you can prove to SARS your compliance on these points, you may be able to deduct the following expenses from your income: ➤ A portion of your rent of the premises. (Calculate this on the percentage of floor area your home office occupies in square metres, relative to the total area of your home.) ➤ The cost of repairs and maintenance to the property, relative to the home office. ➤ Expenses incurred in connection with the premises, such as bond interest, rates and taxes, levies, electricity and cleaning costs. ➤ Cost of wear and tear on office equipment that you own.

(SARS lists depreciation rates on computer equipment and office furniture on its website.) ➤ The costs you incur in running your home office, such as cellphone, bandwidth, fibre, internet and stationery, aren’t specified in the Income Tax Act,

MONEY

SARS requires that you retain records for five years after filing a tax return. says Mbokwane, and SARS advises that these must be reimbursed by your employer.

However, ‘commissionearners, sole proprietors and independent contractors will be able to deduct most of their business expenses,’ he says.

HOW TO CLAIM To claim for your home office deduction if you’re a salaried employee, you need documents proving you’re entitled to it.

• Get a letter from your employer confirming that you’re allowed to work from home and stating the reasons why.

• Keep a running spreadsheet of the days you work at home (as opposed to from your employer’s office) and keep careful records and details.

• Retain all the invoices and statements of your expenses.

• Have a building plan of the premises to indicate the floor area of your home office, and photographs.

You will need all this documentation when you fill in your claims, and may need to produce them if audited, says Nunez. This will happen if SARS decides to examine your tax return for the year more closely, to verify that your income and deductions are accurate, and this is more likely if you make home-office deductions. (SARS has said it will work hard to detect non-compliance.)

BE ORGANISED Carry a separate wallet for slips from work expenses, and empty that each day into a labelled box or folder. Keep separate folders for each receipt category, such as equipment, repairs and stationery. SARS requires that you retain records for five years after filing a tax return.

Nunez and Mbokwane warn that claiming for a home office deduction can have adverse Capital Gains Tax implications if you own your home and later sell it, so discuss this with a tax consultant or accountant.

NEED TO KNOW DATES: The 2022 tax year is 1 March 2021 to 28 February 2022; the 2021 tax year is 1 March 2020 to 28 February 2021.

Individual tax filing dates were 1 July to 23 November 2021, and for provisional taxpayers, 1 July 2021 to 31 January 2022.

MORE INFO: Call the SARS Contact Centre on 0800 00 7277 and select option 0, or visit sars.gov.za.

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

39

LIFE

PSYCHOLOGY

BOUNDARIES

&

After a breakup, you’ll inevitably have to deal with your ex, especially if you have children together. As a result, establishing clear boundaries is essential to maintaining good relationships with everyone involved.

TEXT LISA WITEPSKI

40

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

I

n a relationship, there are three entities involved: you, your partner, and the relationship itself. But, while the relationship might be entirely separate from the people in it, it’s made up of their hopes and dreams.

That’s what makes transitioning from partner to ex so difficult, explains relationship coach Steph Dawson Cosser.

IMAGE: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES, PEXELS

your ex

THE BENEFITS OF BOUNDARIES Boundaries are guidelines, rules and limits that a person sets for themselves to determine acceptable and appropriate behaviour from others.

Setting and observing boundaries promotes a pleasant and healthy relationship while it endures and after it ends. However, when boundaries are ignored, issues of power imbalances may arise.

‘Although our boundaries are invisible, we are very aware of them from an emotional point of view,’ Steph says. ‘So, when someone transgresses a boundary, we feel that we have been disrespected.’

The result? A dysfunctional relationship that makes it hard for the two of you to get along, and this can ultimately affect your children. >>

Although our boundaries are invisible, we are very aware of them from an emotional point of view.

WHAT DO UNHEALTHY BOUNDARIES LOOK LIKE?

1

The inability to say no. For example, allowing your ex to come over unannounced even when you don’t want them to.

2

Being overly reliant on your ex’s perspective. For example, always going to them for financial or career guidance.

3

Oversharing personal information. This includes allowing them to check your emails or phone messages.

4

Being overly interested in their problems. For example, asking them about their lives and giving them relationship advice.

LIFE

PSYCHOLOGY

HOW TO IMPOSE BOUNDARIES Imposing boundaries isn’t merely a way to protect yourself; if you share children, it’s also about making your kids feel that their parents have created a safe space for them,

even though the relationship has ended. This begins with you, says Steph. ‘Unless you know your strengths and weaknesses, what you like and dislike, you won’t know where your boundaries begin and end, or how to enforce them.’

Spending time getting to know yourself, learning to trust your instincts and being gentle on yourself as you discover who you really are can often be the first steps towards beginning to set healthier boundaries and then implementing them.

➤ State how you feel about the important issues. For example, do you feel comfortable with sharing friends, or would you prefer to start new friendships? ➤ Social media can be tricky.

You might agree that this is a no-go zone for both of you. ➤ Acknowledge that this is a difficult process. At some

42

point, both of you will start taking strain. Let your ex know when you have reached this point. ➤ Politeness and respect are non-negotiable. If you share children, your ex will be in your life forever, which can be difficult if you no longer have positive feelings towards them. However,

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

treating each other well will make the situation much easier – but if you find it difficult to be civil face to face, agree on an alternate form of communication. ➤ Ask a mediator to get involved if emotions are running high. They’ll be able to give objective input and guidance.

IMAGE: GETTY IMAGES/GALLO IMAGES

SETTING BOUNDARIES WITH YOUR EX

LIFE

PARENTING

YOUR TEEN STARTED

dating

NOW WHAT? Dating, while often daunting for parents, is a normal part of being a teenager. So, how do you guide your teen when they start this phase of their lives?

IMAGE: PEXELS

TEXT JULIA LAMBERTI-MORREIRA

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

43

SECTION

W

ARTICLE

hile many parents may feel anxious about their teen dating, it’s important to remember that this is a perfectly normal and healthy part of adolescence. In fact, experts agree that dating helps teenagers build social and relationship skills. ‘As kids enter the teenage years,

hormones kick in, and young people naturally become more aware of their attraction to others,’ explains Dr Esther Price, a Johannesburg-based clinical psychologist. ‘Teen dating also offers the next step in learning about trust, care, identity, conflict and relating healthily to a romantic partner,’ she adds.

A WHOLE NEW WORLD…

Parents also need to recognise that today’s teen dating scene differs significantly from that of previous generations.

‘Today’s children start dating earlier,’ explains Price.

Cellphones and the dominance of social media have also changed the teen dating experience.

LIFE

PARENTING

CLUB BENEFIT

PERSONAL HEALTH ADVISOR HELPLINE

For free advice on mental or emotional health issues, Jet Club members can call our helpline SA & Namibia

0800 0045 45 Botswana, Lesotho & Swaziland

+2711 991 8258 Visit jetclub.co.za for more information.

COMMUNICATION IS KEY

IMAGES: PEXELS

A teenager’s brain tends to be more impulsive, and their regulating skills are not yet fully developed, explains Price.

‘Thus, it’s harder for them to resist certain urges and to navigate some of the challenges that come with dating.’

Therefore, it is critical to foster a caring and supportive dialogue with your teen around dating, sex and relationships.

Initiating open and ongoing conversations around the pros and cons of sex is equally important. However, if you struggle to communicate with your teen, you can access help, information and resources online or call the Jet Club Personal Health Advisor for support services.

DEFINING DATING RULES Parents also need to guide and set limits for teens. For

Parents have to find ways of being open and non-judgemental so that they can help set boundaries in a way that doesn’t stop their kids from communicating with them.

DR ESTHER PRICE

instance, Price recommends teens only start dating when they are emotionally mature and ready to manage the pressures and responsibilities of dating. She suggests the age of 16 as this is when most teens start showing an interest in dating. Boundaries must also be highlighted. ‘They protect teenagers from being hurt, manipulated and taken advantage of in a relationship,’ explains Price. This is important given that statistics indicate that one in three teenagers and young adults

between the ages of 16 and 24 have experienced some kind of abusive dating situation, adds Price.

A SOURCE OF SUPPORT

‘Parents have to find ways of being open and non-judgemental so that they can help set boundaries in a way that doesn’t stop their kids from communicating with them,’ she explains. This will help nurture an open, respectful, and trusting parent-child dynamic, allowing you to best support and guide your teen.

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

45

LIFE

RELATIONSHIPS

EXPERTS’ TOP RELATIONSHIP

tips

W

hen it comes to maintaining a healthy body and mind, we go for our annual checkups, eat healthily, rest, and work out regularly. But how do we maintain a loving romantic relationship? We asked three relationship experts for the advice they most often give their clients.

Here’s what they said.

‘NORMALISE QUALITY COMMUNICATION’

‘A healthy relationship requires constant, open and honest communication, a lack of which often leads to blow-ups and resentment,’ says personal

In a sea of suggestions, it can be challenging to find good relationship advice.

Our relationship experts offer their best advice for a strong and happy partnership.

TEXT ROBYN MACLARTY

development and relationship coach Thembi Hama. However, she adds that it does not always have to focus on a problem; it could just be joking or checking up on each other. ‘Couples who develop this habit will find it easier to discuss serious issues when they arise,’ she adds.

If you’d like to introduce a tricky subject, try the following talking points: Ask your partner a specific question about something you’d like clarity on.

Highlight what you wish they would start (or stop) doing to better the relationship, and why.

Ask if there’s anything they’d like you to start (or stop) doing, and why.

1 2 3

In every relationship, each partner wants to know that they are loved, valued and appreciated. common goals you both share.

4Review Don’t forget to try the compliment sandwich: ‘If you’d like to address something you’re unhappy about, include lots of praise both before and after introducing the topic,’ she says.

‘KEEP INTIMACY ALIVE’

‘Intimacy is your deepest connection to your partner,’ says Tracy Ziman Jacobs, a relationship and intimacy coach. It is sometimes mistaken for intercourse.

There are five types of intimacy that she believes couples should develop: Physical intimacy includes everything from holding hands and cuddling to kissing.

Emotional intimacy is feeling safe enough to share your innermost feelings in order to be a supportive partner.

Intellectual intimacy is the ability to share your thoughts and ideas, for example, discussing the news, work issues or brainstorming.

Spiritual intimacy can include connecting with your partner through faith.

Social intimacy involves things you enjoy doing as a couple such as cooking together.

1 2

IMAGES: FREEPIK, SUPPLIED

3

4 5

‘Simply being aware of each of these types of intimacy, and

addressing whether any of them requires attention, can bring couples so much closer,’ she adds.

‘MAKE VALIDATION AND AFFIRMATION A PRIORITY’

‘In every relationship, each partner wants to know that they are loved, valued and appreciated,’ says Nozi Nyawose, a clinical psychologist and host of Honey TV’s Love Me or Leave Me. Show validation by: Speaking to each other with respect and kindness.

Responding with empathy and understanding.

1 2

Show affirmation by: Complimenting your partner.

Showing appreciation for the time and work your partner has put into a situation.

1 2

‘It is important to hear kind words from the people we appreciate and value the most,’ she advises. ‘Tell your partner regularly, preferably daily, something that you admire or desire about them.’

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

47

LIFE

HEALTH

e c i v d A HEALTH EXPERTS WOULD GIVE THEIR FRIENDS THE CARDIOLOGIST

‘Steer clear of processed food.’

A heart-healthy diet is one low in salt (which is associated with high blood pressure, a serious risk factor for cardiovascular disease), as well as cholesterol and saturated fats. Avoid processed foods like deep-fried foods, as these usually have a high salt content and contain hydrogenated fats (also called trans fats), which contribute to heart disease.

Up your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables and omega-3-rich fish like salmon and mackerel, which are heart-healthy. Avoid or limit red meat. It is also very important to get screened for diabetes, exercise regularly (at least three times a week), stop smoking and maintain a healthy weight (a BMI of between 17 and 25). Stress (especially chronic stress) may put us at increased risk of heart attack, as it leads to unhealthy levels of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which could adversely affect our heart.

Dr Yasmin Bera, cardiologist and specialist physician

2

JANUARY 2023 jetclub.co.za

The amount of health information out there can be overwhelming. Most of us know the basics (or think we do), but the more we read, the more confused we get. To gain clarity, we asked eight experts to weigh in.

TEXT ROBYN MACLARTY

THE SLEEP EXPERT

‘Cut back on the booze.’

Never consume alcohol within one hour of bedtime. It may help you to feel drowsy initially, but it disrupts sleep in the second half of your sleep cycle. More importantly, if you’re a snorer, alcohol can depress breathing even more and cause the development of sleep apnoea, a condition characterised by pauses in breathing. Long-term complications of sleep apnoea include obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. If you want to sleep more soundly, cut down on alcohol (or, better still, stop drinking it altogether), and also only exercise in the morning (exercising before bedtime can cause you to become overstimulated). Make time for leisure, stay away from stimulating technology (your computer, phone or TV) for at least 90 minutes before sleep time, wake at the same time every morning (including weekends), and don’t allow yourself more than eight hours in bed.

Dr Irshaad Ebrahim, co-founder of The South African Society of Sleep Medicine and various sleep clinics throughout South Africa

SECTION

THE DIETICIAN

‘Eat colourful food.’

Deeply coloured fruit and vegetables provide us with the essential micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) needed to maintain health.

The pigments that give foods their distinctive colour contain phytochemicals like antioxidants, which slow down ageing and disease onset, and improve general health. Think yellow bananas, orange papayas and butternut, purple beetroot, blueberries, red peppers and strawberries, and dark-green veggies.

Portion control is also essential for longevity, so ensure that your daily calorie intake doesn’t soar to unhealthy levels, causing you to gain weight.

Excess weight is a risk factor for chronic lifestyle diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

Kelly Lynch, registered dietician

THE ANTI-AGEING SPECIALIST

IMAGES: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES , PEXELS, FREEPIK

‘Drink enough water, stress less.’

Drinking six to eight glasses of water a day is essential to maintaining health as it helps your body flush out the toxins that prevent it from functioning and repairing itself optimally.

It’s also very important to keep your stress levels down. Cortisol and adrenaline – hormones your body produces when stressed – are cardio- and neurotoxic (meaning they impact the health of your heart and nervous system), while also causing elevated blood pressure, a risk factor for stroke and heart disease.

Cortisol suppresses the growth hormone and opposes the immune-enhancing and anti-cancer effects of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone).

It also increases body-fat percentage and promotes insulin resistance. Take short naps, spend quality time with friends, develop hobbies and interests, keep a check on your finances, meditate, develop time-management techniques, get moving, change your diet, smile, think positively, stop smoking, communicate clearly, learn to assert yourself positively, feel good about yourself, learn to express your anger respectfully, don’t rehash past mistakes

and failures. And don’t forget to drink plenty of water!

Dr Craige Golding, specialist physician at the Integrative Medical Centre >>

ARTICLE

THE GP

‘Have fun.’

Advances in medicine and healthcare over the past 100 years have played an enormous role in improving people’s lives. Life expectancy is increasing, especially in developing countries. The harms of smoking, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle are well documented and, as a healthcare professional, it would be remiss of me not to encourage patients to address these issues. But one aspect that is overlooked and one I believe in is people should have fun. Having fun gives fulfilment to life. Selfactualisation, happiness, loving relationships, caring for oneself and others, taking time out, job satisfaction, being connected to the world around us, engaging with life and trying to enjoy it as much as possible, all make our time on earth much more satisfactory. There is more and more evidence that people who feel fulfilled live happier and longer lives. So, while giving up smoking (better yet, never starting), maintaining a healthy weight and being physically active are important, don’t forget to also have fun.

Dr Leon Geffen, family physician in private practice and honorary senior lecturer, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, UCT

50

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

THE DENTIST

‘Only floss between the teeth you want to keep.’

Flossing is just as important for oral hygiene as brushing twice a day, as it’s the most effective way of removing plaque from between teeth, where your toothbrush can’t reach. When you brush your teeth, you are only cleaning about 20% of your teeth’s surfaces. So without flossing, 80% of your teeth are not being cleaned and this can lead to dental health problems. Flossing daily removes plaque and food particles between and below the gum line. If there is plaque left between teeth and near gums, it can cause inflammation. This is the first phase of gum disease, called gingivitis. If gingivitis is not taken care of, it may develop into periodontitis, a severe stage of gum disease. So, flossing is important if you want to keep your natural teeth all through your life. An old dentist proverb goes: ‘You don’t have to floss between all your teeth, just the ones you want to keep!’ If you’re not sure how to floss correctly, ask your dentist or oral hygienist.

Dr Shahnaz Khan, dentist, Kromboom Dental Centre

LIFE

HEALTH

THE OSTEOPATH

IMAGES: UNSPLASH , PEXELS, FREEPIK

‘Keep the curve.’

The worst thing for your back is to sit all day long. And, unfortunately, most of us are guilty of doing this. Not only is this bad for your health generally, it’s also terrible for your back. Human beings are not designed to sit on chairs all day, and most people sit incorrectly, even on ergonomically designed chairs. The result is weakened, fatigued tissues in the lower back and buttocks, and a stiff back, which will most likely lead to injury down the line. The correct way to sit is to always make sure that there is a slight concave curve in your lower back. To encourage this curve, shift your butt all the way to the back of the seat, as far as it will go, so your behind is actually providing support to your back. Conversely, when your tailbone is tucked under, it robs your back of support.

I encourage clients to keep a note stuck to their computer screen with the words ‘Keep the curve’, so they are reminded to sit correctly. It’s also important to maintain this lower-back curve whenever you’re exercising or picking something up off the ground – in which case you should always squat, with your back at a 45-degree angle.

Never, ever bend over.

Dr Guy Ashburner, registered osteopath

THE DERMATOLOGIST

‘Use SPF 50, every day.’

Nothing will ever beat the benefits you get from the daily use of sunscreen (SPF 50 with full UVA protection). It protects against ageing and skin cancer, and there is no cosmetic that can achieve that with the same certainty. The earlier you start, the better, and teach your kids to do the same – make it a routine like brushing teeth, as prevention is always better than cure. Take care choosing the right product.

Find a good-quality base that you like (e.g. a lotion, cream or spray), then just stick with it. The difference will show in your skin: fewer age spots and wrinkles, and a much lower risk of skin cancer. What more could you want from a routine that takes about a minute of your time?

Dr Dagmar Whitaker, dermatologist

LIFE

HEALTH

ARE

H

ES

HON P D A E DAMAGING

We all love the escape music gives us, but turning up the volume on your earphones may result in hearing damage.

TEXT ANNE HAHN

A

World Health Organization (WHO) study estimated that in 2015 over a billion young people worldwide were at risk of developing hearing loss because of listening to loud music.

About 50 percent of people aged 12 to 35 are putting their hearing at risk because of loud sound, mainly through personal audio devices like smartphones.

A 2021 WHO report predicted that one in four people (about 2.5 billion) will have some form of hearing loss by 2050. Since prevention is better than cure, take action now.

EARLY HEARING LOSS

Audiologist Roxanne Kohne, branch manager of the Ear Institute, Cape Town, says hearing loss is rising worldwide. In terms of early hearing loss, she says she mainly sees young adults with

52

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

YOUR HEARING

?

Headphones are better as they do not exert as much sound pressure into the ear canal as the insert earbuds do.

noise-induced hearing loss from their youth. ‘Some parents do bring in their younger children (aged seven to 16 years) for hearing tests as they’re concerned about excessive noise exposure. But, most of the time, their hearing is still within normal limits, and that is the perfect opportunity to educate and advise the youth about healthy listening habits.’

THE DANGERS OF TOO LOUD, TOO LONG

The WHO campaign ‘Make Listening Safe’ states that it is not only the volume level but the length of listening time that causes the damage. They advise a maximum decibel (dB) level of 85 for any sound, but other studies suggest a range of 65 to 85 dB is safest. Roxanne says, ‘The loudness determines the time one can expose one’s ears to loud sound, without causing harm. The louder the dB level, the shorter the exposure time.

It’s difficult to give an exact “safe” period without knowing the dB levels, so I always inform parents that they shouldn’t hear the sound coming from their child’s headphones; if they can, then it is too loud. I encourage listening breaks as opposed to continuous listening. I think two hours continuously is safe at a low level before a break.’

IMAGES: PEXELS

EARBUDS VS HEADPHONES?

Is there a difference between earbuds and headphones in terms of hearing damage?

‘Headphones are better as they do not exert as much sound pressure into the ear canal as

the insert earbuds do,’ says Roxanne. So when using earbuds, be aware that the volume should be lower and listening period shorter.

SETTING HEALTHY NOISE-LEVEL LIMITS

Try using sound-level measuring apps to set noiselevel limits. You can download Sound Meter and Noise Detector for Android or NIOSH Sound Level Meter for iOS for free. ‘While not 100% accurate, the apps do provide insight into dB levels,’ says Roxanne. ➤ Asking a young adult to refrain from visiting noisy entertainment environments isn’t completely realistic.

Instead, educate them about earplugs and other excellent custom noise protection that is available.

CLUB BENEFIT

PERSONAL HEALTH ADVISOR HELPLINE

For free advice on health issues Jet Club members can call our helpline.

SA & Namibia

0800 0045 45 Botswana, Lesotho & Swaziland

+2711 991 8258 Visit jetclub.co.za for more information.

Q&A

ADVICE

Ask

SIS THEMBI Q.

Our resident expert, Sis Thembi, offers sound advice and is ready to assist Jet Club members anytime.

TINY MAHIDO, KIMBERLEY, ASKS: WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP MY BABY SLEEP BETTER?

My son is now 15 weeks old but doesn’t sleep for longer than two hours at a time. How can I get him to sleep better?

Q.

so eager to learn, he wakes himself up. Try giving him some uninterrupted time to practise rolling over or sitting up during the day. Full feedings during the day and just before bedtime can help prevent him from getting hungry in the middle of the night. At bedtime, keep the room dark to

BOKANG BALA, RUSTENBURG, ASKS: HOW CAN I TREAT MY RECEDING HAIRLINE?

At 38, my hairline started receding. I decided to cut off all my hair, hoping it would grow back healthily.

My hair is growing well now; however, I still have a receding hairline, which is affecting my self-confidence. I don’t know how to treat it.

A receding hairline may be the result of damaged hair follicles or there may be a medical reason hair growth is being disturbed. This may require medication such as prednisone or finasteride (Propecia). These pills help overcome an overactive immune response and help promote hair

growth. If you want to try to slow or reverse hair loss, medications such as minoxidil (Rogaine) may be helpful.

Hair restoration surgery is another option and involves transplanting small sections of scalp and hair follicles from the back of the head to areas where hair growth has stopped.

encourage better sleep. And when it’s time to wake up, make sure the room is full of natural sunlight. Light helps the brain learn the sleep-wake cycle.

Babies need roughly 10 to 12 hours of sleep a night at this age. Establish a bedtime routine that includes a bath, and a story or a lullaby.

CLUB BENEFIT

PERSONAL HEALTH ADVISOR As a Jet Club member, you have access to health experts 24/7.

SA & Namibia

0800 00 45 45 Botswana, Lesotho & Swaziland

+2711 991 8258 Visit jetclub.co.za for more information

GOT A QUERY? Call 0800 00 45 45 (SA & Namibia) or +2711 991 8258 (Botswana, Lesotho & Eswatini), then select the relevant option.

Alternatively, dial *130*3272*01# and we will call you back. *Names have been changed to protect identities

IMAGE: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES

The good news is that if your baby is experiencing sleep regression (a change in sleeping pattern), it may mean he’s going through a growth spurt or that his brain is developing. Sleep regressions can last up to four weeks. This is when your baby is working hard to improve newfound skills and may be

IMAGE: PEXELS

‘Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.’

Jane Howard

Family KIDS’ BEDROOM DÉCOR INSPIRATION, SWEET TREATS & VALENTINE’S DAY GIFTS FOR YOUR LOVED ONE

PAGES 56–72

FAMILY

HOME

DIVIDE &

conquer

Creative and affordable ways to design a shared bedroom your kids will love. TEXT ESTEE KERSHOFF

W

ith ever-increasing living and property costs, many people simply can’t afford to move into a bigger home when their family expands. This may result in siblings having to

1

share a bedroom. We’ve put together 10 tips to help you create individual areas that will allow each child to have space for personal reflection and development.

Happy decorating!

2

DOUBLE UP

Where possible, let each child have their own items such as a bed, lamp and storage so that everything doesn’t have to be shared.

By kitting out the bedroom with multiples, each child will enjoy a sense of ownership. And it will avoid unnecessary outbursts.

Dino Led Light R9999 Dino Clock R9999 Unicorn Plush Toy R6999

DIVIDE TO CONQUER

Placing a simple room divider or large bookshelf in the middle of a bedroom is a great way to separate the room without breaking the bank. This way, each child will have their own space and privacy to do their activities or relax.

3

HANG A CURTAIN

4

MAKE IT PERSONAL

Another affordable way to give each child privacy is to put up curtains around the beds, which can be drawn, for instance, when one child wants to sleep, and the other is still busy with homework or would like to read before bedtime.

7

UP, UP AND AWAY

Gain extra floor space by utilising the walls where you can. Floor-to-ceiling shelving, for instance, is a great way to add loads of storage. Or how about wall-mounted, fold-away desks?

Allow each child to add personal items, which reflect their style or hobbies, to their section of the room. For example, they could have different bedding in complementary colours, have their name stencilled on the wall or a place to stack toys.

5

INVEST IN MULTIPURPOSE FURNITURE

IMAGES: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES,, UNSPLASH, SUPPLIED

If there is a budget, use it for furniture pieces that can double up, for example a bed that has storage space underneath it or in the headboard.

6

SECTION LIFE ARTICLE HOME

8

EQUAL SPACE

To avoid arguments, always make sure the room is divided equally.

9

CLEVER CONFIGURATION

Smart room configurations can help you win valuable space and create privacy. Use opposite ends of the room for each child, beds with back-toback headboards or high beds with a workspace underneath.

PROVIDE AMPLE STORAGE

Storage, like a shelf, cabinet or woven basket, is a must. By creating a small area with storage for your children’s items (add a little rug or bean bag), you’re not only solving the mess problem but also carving out a small space for them to enjoy together.

Dino Storage Trunk R19999

10

OPT FOR MINIMAL DÉCOR

Instead of a theme, decorate a shared room using colours and/or patterns. Doing this creates a more cohesivelooking whole, and it will certainly be easier than trying to fit dinos and Princess Ella on the same wall. Make it fun by allowing the kids to each choose a colour or pattern and then find a way to combine it all. Pinterest is an excellent source of inspiration. Plus, it will only cost a tin or two of paint and some masking tape.

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

57

s t e e w S FOR YOUR SECTION

ARTICLE

SWEETIE Treat your sweetest with these delicious desserts from The Dessert Game by Reynold Poernomo.

NOTES:

WIN 1 OF 2 COPIES OF THE DESSERT GAME by Reynold

Poernomo to the value of 43500 each (published by Murdoch Books). To stand a chance of winning one of these magnificent books, use the keyword ‘dessert’ and see how to enter on page 11.

2

FEB/MAR 2022 jetclub.co.za

You can replace the freezedried mandarin segments with fresh orange segments.

Use any leftover ganache to make amazing hot chocolate or heat it and pour it over the ice cream alongside the lava cakes.

FAMILY

CHOCOLATE LAVA S’MORES SERVES 4

My s’mores version has a touch of oomph without being overly sickening. You’ll need to start this recipe about 4 to 5 hours in advance.

GANACHE CENTRES

INGREDIENTS 150ml thickened (whipping) cream 150g 55% dark chocolate 15g unsalted butter

{ { COOK’S NOTE

If you don’t have an immersion blender, use a whisk or regular blender.

2. Whisk in the eggs and egg

METHOD

yolks. Add the flour and salt and whisk until the batter is thick and smooth.

3. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease four 7cm cake rings with butter and tightly line the bottoms with foil to create a base, then grease the foil bases.

5. Place the cake rings on a baking tray. Alternatively, grease four 8.5cm ramekins with butter.

6. Transfer the chilled batter to a piping bag and half-fill the greased moulds, then place a frozen ganache round in the centre of the batter. Make sure the ganache is sitting directly in the middle of the batter. Pipe more batter over the ganache until the moulds are threequarters full.

7. Bake the lava cakes for 18 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the Italian meringue.

8. Allow the cooked cakes to cool for a few minutes, then run a small knife around the edge of each one to loosen them and turn them out.

and palm sugar in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir occasionally until melted and combined.

INGREDIENTS 180g white (granulated) sugar 50ml water 90g egg whites

METHOD

1. Pour the cream into a small

saucepan and bring it to a simmer.

2. Put the chocolate in a heatproof jug. Pour in the hot cream and, using an immersion blender, blend in the chocolate.

3. Add the butter and blend until glossy and smooth.

4. Pour the ganache into four 5cm (2-inch) diameter silicone mini muffin moulds.

5. Place in the freezer for 4 to 5 hours or until frozen solid.

LAVA CAKES

INGREDIENTS 150g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 150g 60% dark chocolate 65g dark palm sugar (Jaggery) 3 eggs 3 egg yolks 40g plain (all-purpose) flour Pinch of salt

1. Combine the butter, chocolate

ITALIAN MERINGUE

FOOD

METHOD

1. We’ve got leftover egg whites,

so we may as well turn them into meringue…

2. Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Once the syrup reaches 100°C on a sugar thermometer, place the egg whites in a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and turn the speed to medium-low.

3. As soon as the syrup reaches 118°C, remove the pan from the heat, turn the mixer to medium speed and slowly pour the syrup onto the egg whites in a thin stream down the side of the bowl. Turn the mixer to full speed and whisk until the bowl has completely cooled down.

ASSEMBLY Freeze-dried mandarin segments Grated citrus zest, to garnish (optional) Edible flowers, to garnish (optional) Ice cream of your choice, to serve METHOD

1. Stand each lava cake on a

serving plate.

2. Place a spoonful of the

meringue on the side of each cake. Work it upwards, making little peaks with the back of the spoon.

3. Use a blowtorch to brown the meringue.

4. Lightly brown the freezedried mandarin segments with the blowtorch.

5. Garnish each lava cake with the mandarin segments, some citrus zest and edible flowers, if using. Top it all off with a dollop of ice cream and cut into that bad boy to see it ooze. >>

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

59

SECTION FOOD FAMILY ARTICLE

INDIVIDUAL PAVLOVAS

sugar in a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk until medium peaks form.

4. Sift the cornflour onto the mixture and whisk at full speed until stiff peaks form.

5. Transfer the meringue to a piping bag fitted with a 3cm round nozzle.

6. Carefully pipe four large dollops of meringue onto the tray, about 7.5 cm wide and 5cm high. (Alternatively, spoon the meringue onto the tray and shape it to the desired size).

7. Bake the pavlovas for

The pavlova itself is the perfect vessel for so many different flavours and toppings throughout all of the seasons.

INGREDIENTS 150g egg whites (see Notes) 300g caster (superfine) sugar 10g cornflour (cornstarch) METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 100°C

(200°F).

2. Line a baking tray with

50 minutes or until slightly beige in colour.

8. Remove the tray from the oven and allow the pavlovas to cool completely.

9. Once cooled, gently poke a hole in the top of each one – the pavlovas should be hollow with a marshmallowy base.

NOTES:

You’ll need about 4 egg whites for this recipe, depending on the size of the eggs.

{ {

baking paper.

3. Combine the egg whites and

COOK’S NOTE

Use a whisk if you do not have a mixer.

BOOZY BERRY PAVLOVAS SERVES 4

These little touches are a beautiful upgrade of the classic.

MACERATED BERRIES

INGREDIENTS 5 large mint leaves 100g blueberries 100g strawberries, quartered 50ml bourbon or whisky 70g soft brown sugar Grated zest and juice of ½ lime METHOD

1. Roll the mint leaves and chi

fonade – that’s a fancy way of saying finely chop the mint leaves. You want to chop them, not bruise them, so make sure your knife is really sharp.

2. Combine the berries, bourbon or whisky, brown sugar, lime zest, lime juice and mint in a bowl and lightly toss together.

3. Refrigerate the mixture for 30 for 45 minutes to allow the berries to release their juices.

4

ELDERFLOWER CHANTILLY

INGREDIENTS 300ml thickened (whipping) cream 45g caster (superfine) sugar 30ml elderflower syrup

1. Combine the cream, sugar

and elderflower syrup in a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk until stiff peaks form.

2. Transfer the elderflower chantilly to a piping bag (or store it in an airtight container in the fridge if you’re not using it straight away).

ASSEMBLY 4 individual pavlovas 1 lime

FEB/MAR 2022 jetclub.co.za

1. Fill the pavlovas with the

elderflower chantilly and then spoon the macerated berries on top, letting them overflow, with the juices dripping down the sides.

2. Use a microplane to grate lime zest over the pavlovas.

Serve immediately.

SECTION

ARTICLE

CRÈME CARAMEL

I’ve added Baileys to this beautiful dessert because it actually helps to remove any eggy flavour, but you could also use a touch of rum. These are best enjoyed either chilled or warm.

Seeds of 1 vanilla bean Rind of 1 lemon, peeled into strips 4 eggs 2 egg yolks 180g caster (superfine) sugar

CARAMEL

METHOD

INGREDIENTS 200g caster (superfine) sugar METHOD

1. Put the sugar in a small, dry

saucepan over medium heat.

2. Cook the sugar, stirring

occasionally as it melts and gently caramelises. Continue cooking until the caramel is a deep amber colour – it should be 160-166°C on a sugar thermometer and at a smoking point without burning.

3. Remove the pan from the heat and carefully pour the caramel into six 180ml ramekins so that it reaches 1cm up the sides.

4. Set aside for the caramel to harden.

CUSTARD

INGREDIENTS 500ml full-cream milk 30ml Baileys Irish Cream liqueur

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C. 2. Combine the milk, Baileys,

vanilla seeds and lemon rind in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.

3. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl until fluffy.

4. Slowly whisk in the hot milk mixture, being careful not to scald the eggs. (This is called ‘tempering’ the eggs).

5. Strain the custard mixture into a jug and scoop out any foamy bits floating on top. (You can use a blowtorch to lightly ‘kiss’ the surface of the custard to remove any rogue bubbles.)

Set aside to cool to room temperature.

6. Pour the custard mixture on top of the caramel in the ramekins, leaving a 1cm gap at the top.

7. Place the ramekins on a wire rack set in a roasting tin and

pour in enough water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Cover the roasting tin with foil.

8. Bake the crème caramels for 25 to 35 minutes or until they are set but wobble when given a slight shake. (If they’re overcooked, the custard will be too firm and there will be a lot of air bubbles around the sides).

9. Remove the roasting tin from the oven and take the crème caramels out of the water bath.

Set aside to cool a little, then either serve warm or place in the fridge to chill.

10. To serve, run a small knife around the edge of the custard to release it from the ramekin.

Carefully flip it onto a serving plate and lift off the ramekin, allowing the caramel to spill over the side. Serve immediately.

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

61

FROM THE

heart Valentine’s Day heart crafts that are as enjoyable to create as they are to receive. TEXT TINA REDDELL

1

HEART COOKIES

Nothing says ‘I love you’ quite like delicious homemade heart-shaped cookies. And they’re simple and fun to make with your children.

2¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ cup sugar 1 large egg 1½ tsp pure vanilla extract Toppings:

4 large egg whites 4 cups icing sugar 1 tsp lemon juice Food colouring in desired colours Sprinkles ➤ How to make it: 1 Whisk together flour, baking

powder and salt in a large bowl.

2 In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer or whisk.

3 Add the egg and vanilla to the butter mixture.

4 Gradually add the flour mixture, until just blended.

5 Shape dough into two disks and roll each out on wax paper to a thickness of 4mm.

6 Chill until firm: 30 minutes in the refrigerator or 15 minutes in the freezer.

7 Heat oven to 180°C. 8 Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a heartshape cookie cutter, cut out the cookies.

9 Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until cookies are golden brown on the edges.

10 Allow to cool on sheets for

5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool down.

11 Now, beat the egg whites on high speed until foamy.

12 Switch to low speed and gradually sift the sugar into the egg whites until incorporated.

13 Add the lemon juice and beat on high speed until the icing is thick and forms stiff peaks.

14 Add the food colouring if you’re using one colour for the whole batch. If you want to use a variety of colours, separate quantities of icing into different bowls and add the various colours to each bowl.

15 Smooth icing on cookies with a spoon or piping bag and decorate your cookies with sprinkles.

IMAGES: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES

➤ You need:

FAMILY

2

KIDS

FELT HEART DECORATIONS

Using just five simple materials, you can create these beautiful hearts to decorate your home.

➤ You need:

Blue, pink and yellow felt (or colours of your choice) Thread to match colours of felt Needle Stuffing material – this can also be scrap fabric Glue

➤ How to make it: 1 Cut squares from your felt.

These can be any size you like (cutting squares first will make it easier to draw a heart).

2 Draw hearts on the squares.

3 Cut two big equal-size hearts for each ornament.

4 Then cut two smaller hearts in a different coloured felt.

5 Using the thread, stitch the two hearts together. Keep the stitches an equal distance

apart for a neat finish.

6 Continue stitching until you reach two centimetres before the first stitch you made (so you have a small opening).

7 Use the opening to insert stuffing in the heart.

8 When you have filled the heart, continue to stitch the heart closed.

9 Finish your ornament by glueing the little hearts onto the big hearts.

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

63

A BIRTHDAY PRESENT

d a d r o f RETOLD BY ANN WALTON ILLUSTRATIONS BY MAGRIET BRINK

I

t’s Dad’s birthday today,’ said Mom. ‘Oh, I want to get him a present!’ said Alex. ‘What should I give him, Mom?’ ‘We have to go to the shop to buy some flour for Dad’s birthday cake,’ said Mom. ‘We will try to think of a present for Dad on the way to the shop.’ ‘Okay! I’ll carry the shopping bag,’ said Alex. So Alex and his mother set off. Alex ran ahead of his mother on the well-trodden path.

It was a lovely day. The sun was shining through the pine trees, and onto the pine nuts that had fallen to the ground.

Alex picked one up. ‘Look, Mom. What is this?’ he asked. ‘It’s a pine nut,’ said Mom. ‘It looks as if it has a wing,’ said Alex.

‘That’s so it can float on the wind and find a good place to grow into another pine tree,’ said Mom. ‘All these pine nuts on the

GET CREATIVE

Suggest to your children that you make presents with them for someone special using things that can be collected outside.

64

ground have fallen from the pine cones on the trees.’ Can I taste one?’ asked Alex. ‘Yes, but we have to get it out of its shell first,’ said Mom, and she crushed the shell with a stone.‘Here you are,’ she said and gave Alex the little nut. ‘It tastes good!’ he said. ‘Do you think Dad would like some for his birthday, Mom?’ ‘Maybe,’ said Mom. So Alex picked up lots of pine nuts and put them in the shopping bag. As they walked along, Alex noticed the sun reflecting off some stones. He picked one up.

‘Look at this brown stone, Mom,’ he said. ‘It is so smooth.

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

Do you think Dad would like it for his birthday?’ asked Alex.

‘Maybe,’ said Mom. So Alex put the smooth brown stone in the shopping bag and off they went.

Then Alex saw some wild blue flowers next to the path. ‘Look at these flowers, Mom,’ said Alex.

‘They’re the same colour as the sky.’ ‘They are little wild flowers, and they’re facing the sun,’ said Mom. Alex picked one. ‘Do you think Dad would like this blue flower for his birthday, Mom?’ he asked. ‘Maybe,’ said Mom. Alex put the little blue flower in the shopping bag.

Just then Alex and his mother reached the shop. Mom

FAMILY

All these pine nuts on the ground have fallen from the pinecones on the trees. bought flour to make Dad a birthday cake. She also bought little candles to put on top of the cake. When they got home, Mom baked the birthday cake and Alex took the pine nuts and the smooth stone and the little blue flower out of the shopping bag.

‘Oh, no! Look,’ said Alex, ‘the little blue flower is curled up, and its face is closed.’ ‘Yes,’ said Mom. ‘Wild flowers like to show their faces to the sun, and they like to stay in the ground.’ ‘Oh,’ said Alex.

‘Why don’t you draw a picture for Dad for his birthday?’ said Mom. ‘Good idea,’ smiled Alex.

He fetched his crayons and some paper to draw a picture for Dad. He drew a house with a red roof.

Then he drew a big green tree next to the house. He added a garden path all the way from the front door to the edge of the page, and he drew blue flowers all along the path. He drew the blue sky at the top of the page and also a big yellow sun. Then he drew green grass at the bottom of the page. Finally he drew Dad, Mom and himself standing on the grass.

Then Dad came home from work. ‘Happy birthday, Dad,’ said Alex and gave him his presents. First he gave Dad the pine nuts. ‘I love pine nuts,’ said

Dad. Next he gave Dad the smooth brown stone. ‘What a special stone!’ said Dad. ‘I’ll keep it in my pocket for luck!’ Then he gave Dad the drawing. ‘Oh!’ said Dad. ‘This is our house and our tree and here we are! You, Mom and me. And I really like the blue flowers along the garden path.’ ‘Those blue flowers are the same blue as the sky,’ said Alex.

‘Thank you for my birthday presents, Alex,’ said Dad, and he gave Alex a big hug. ‘I think we should plant some wild blue

KIDS

flowers,’ said Dad. ‘We’ll plant them all along our garden path, just like the flowers in your picture.’ ‘Good idea!’ said Alex.

‘I’ll help you plant them, Dad!’ After supper Mom lit the candles on Dad’s cake. Dad blew them all out in one big whoosh!

Alex and Mom sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dad. ‘I love finding presents for you, Dad,’ said Alex with a great big smile.

This story was provided courtesy of the Nal’ibali reading-for-enjoyment campaign. For more information about the campaign and to access children’s stories in all South African languages visit www.nalibali.org or WhatsApp ‘stories’ to 060 044 2254. You can also find Nal’ibali on Facebook (@nalibaliSA) and Twitter (@nalibaliSA).

Nal’ibali – it starts with a story! * Re-read the paragraph that describes what Alex drew in his picture. Can your children draw a similar picture?

Unwind Music, movies and books to make your free time more exciting. TEXT JASON CURTIS & KOKETSO MASHIKA

with MOVIES

MEMBERS

WIN WIN!

MOONFALL (SCIENCE FICTION) STARS: PATRICK WILSON, HALLE BERRY, JOHN BRADLEY ON SCREEN: 4 FEBRUARY 2022 An unknown force causes the moon to fall out of orbit and head on a collision course with Earth in this sci-fi film, written and directed by Roland Emmerich. With only weeks until impact, NASA executive and former astronaut, Jo Fowler (Halle Berry) is convinced she holds the key to saving the world. But only one astronaut, Brian Harper (Patrick Wilson) and conspiracy theorist, KC Houseman (John Bradley) believe her. They embark on a space mission only to discover that the moon is not what we think it is.

THE BATMAN (ACTION, ADVENTURE) STARS: ROBERT PATTINSON, ZOË KRAVITZ, COLIN FARRELL, JOHN TURTURRO ON SCREEN: 4 MARCH 2022 Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) has spent two years forcing criminals to run for cover. When a serial killer targets Gotham’s elite, a trail of cryptic clues leads him into the underworld. There he meets Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz), the Penguin (Colin Farrell), Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), and the Riddler (Paul Dano). As the scope of the perpetrator’s schemes becomes clear, Batman must forge new relationships, unmask the villian, and bring justice to Gotham City’s long history of power abuse and corruption.

Release dates of films are correct at time of going to print but might later be changed.

IMAGES: FREEPIK, UNIVERSAL MUSIC, SUPPLIED

A COPY OF LOVE AND ABOVE OR ADULTING 101 To stand a chance of winning one of these books, use the keyword ‘love’ or ‘adulting’, and see how to enter on page 11.

with MUSIC VARIOUS ARTISTS MOTOWN – A SYMPHONY OF SOUL UNIVERSAL MUSIC

Legendary label Motown delivers 11 classic tracks, reimagined by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

Using the originally recorded vocals and adding new harmonies from Beverley Knight and Mica Paris on two tracks, you’ll enjoy the best of the Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, and many more.

BILL CHARLAP TRIO STREET OF DREAMS UNIVERSAL MUSIC

This album captures the evergreen classics Grammy Awardwinning pianist Bill Charlap and Kenny and Peter Washington have performed together over the past 25 years. Their chemistry and talent shine through in every track.

WOUTER KELLERMAN AND DAVID ARKENSTONE PANGAEA JUST MUSIC

Every now and again, an album comes along that connects people through a common, familiar theme. Pangaea is one such beautifully produced album. Wouter’s flute sours, calling for unity in divided times and valuing earth and nature. The combination of these two music icons is an instrumentally driven joy that promotes calm and reflection.

with BOOKS ADULTING 101 BY JEN THORPE (KWELA, 26000) The truth is that being an adult can be challenging, what with having to navigate murky expectations about work, relationships and finances.

In this engaging read, Jen Thorpe discusses everything she wishes she knew as a young adult. Covering subjects like budgeting, human rights, sexual health, surviving heartbreak, and financial independence, this is an excellent guide that reflects on the real-life skills and advice that young people need.

LOVE AND ABOVE

BY SARAH BULLEN (TAFELBERG, 29000) Journalist Sarah Bullen and her filmmaker husband Llewellyn appeared to be a perfect couple.

However, after Llewellyn is diagnosed with a brain tumour, they embark on a world of rituals as he pursues a shamanic path to combat cancer. Then Sarah also falls ill and has a near-death experience while in a coma. She returns with a message, which becomes a road map for her to rewrite her life story and initiate a new way of living based on joy and love.

jetclub.co.za FEB/MARCH 2022

67

WIN

DOWNTIME

MIND JET CLUB BLOCKWORD 022

games

Word puzzles to exercise your mind

Fill in all the words in the blockword, then find the keyword that is made up of the ringed letters numbered 1 to 13.

Theme for this Blockword puzzle: TRANSPORT 1

2

3

4 5

6

8 9

11

10

12

13

68

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

BLOCKWORD COMPILED BY BARRIE THOMSON, FIND THE WORDS: INPRA

7

TO ENTER THE BLOCKWORD: USE ‘JCB22’ and the 13-letter keyword, and your 19-digit or 16-digit Jet Account Card number and ID number. See page 11 for details of how to enter Jet Club competitions.

TO ENTER FIND THE WORDS: USE ‘FTW39’ and the alternative theme of the puzzle, and your 19-digit or 16-digit Jet Account Card number and ID number, and see page 11 for details of how to enter Jet Club competitions. SEE JUNE/JULY 2022 ISSUE FOR SOLUTIONS

FIND THE WORDS 39

MEMBERS

WIN

Two Jet Club members will each win a

2 00000 GIFT CARD for the first correct Blockword and Find the Words entries drawn

See page 11 for details of how to enter Jet Club competitions.

FIND THE WORDS INSTRUCTIONS:

This is a theme puzzle with the subject A present for you. Find the listed words in the grid. (They may run in any direction but always in a straight line. Some letters are used more than once.) Ring each word as you find it and when you have completed the puzzle, there will be 13 letters left over. They spell out the alternative theme to the puzzle.

Anniversary Artwork Aunt Birthday Bracelet Care Chocolates Choice Choose Daughter Delight Diamond

FIND THE WORDS 37 SOLUTION ALTERNATIVE THEME: A GREAT ATMOSPHERE

JET CLUB BLOCKWORD 020 SOLUTION RINGED LETTERS SPELL: EMPLOYEE

Facial Flowers Friend Gift Grandparents Gratitude Holiday Indulgence Jewellery Massage Necklace Painting

Personal Ring Spa Surprise Thank you Tickets Treat Unexpected Unusual Wedding

What the stars have in store for you and your loved ones this month. TEXT TANYA OBREZA

21 March to 20 April March sends a tremble through your sector of secrets, hinting at hidden romance. Should the affair go public, it’s good news for some and disastrous for others.

Of course, singles have a better time of it. But whether single or settled, this month finds you in the mood to spend. At work, you attract influential company. A temptation to mix business with pleasure, perhaps? It’s your call.

TAURUS

21 April to 20 May So many areas of your life have been left simmering, with your career also in the melting pot. Take heart. March encourages physical, mental and spiritual renewal, this time with you as an active contributor. So many outworn habits and attitudes have to go. And when feeling this vibrant, it stands to reason that your magnetism is at its full strength. Embrace life, and it will love you back.

GEMINI

21 May to 21 June Gather your talents and prepare for career commitments, Gemini. Whether it’s a new job or starting a business, you’re capable of handling anything. Just remember to enjoy the moment.

March carries considerable energy,

70

so there’s also time for play. Make the most of invitations, but for couples, a partner must offer you independence. As for finances, work harder to spend harder.

CANCER

22 June to 22 July Sometimes the best form of defence is attack. Even so, you could be opting for overkill this month. Sure, be assertive if others are out to undermine you, but what they’re saying can’t all be wrong.

Compromise is key. Solitude, meditation and reflection – these are the things that would benefit you most. Your talents haven’t been forgotten. Plans for your moment of glory are underway.

LEO

23 July to 22 August While half of the zodiac might be ready to self-destruct, that doesn’t mean you have to join the queue. Most problems arise through people’s unwillingness to back off, so it’s up to you to lead by example.

It’s just a case of powering into top gear and crashing through any self-doubts. Meanwhile, a very friendly Venus is networking on your behalf, so make the most of new introductions

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

VIRGO

23 August to 22 September Logic and instinct have

had their differences lately, but they finally reach a truce, resulting in peace of mind. Many Virgos find themselves in an emotional state of grace, bordering on spiritual ascendancy. Friends and family could have something special in store for you, so trust them. But as old habits die hard, trusting someone else’s plans may take getting used to. Succumb and enjoy.

LIBRA

23 September to 22 October Many people believe the more you do, the more you get to do. Over the next year, the cosmos rewards many of your previous efforts. You’ll be super busy, but should the unexpected happen, don’t fight it. You’ve been waiting for something big to happen and, finally, Jupiter creates new business opportunities. Planetary influence also steps up the social pace. What follows could be lasting love or friendship.

SCORPIO

23 October to 21 November Often, life’s chaos distracts us. We’re forever planning for the future, forgetting that in order to manifest what we want, we must live in the present. Of course, it’s the worry that usually clouds our judgement. March reminds you not to fret. Mostly, you have all you need, and you’re moving in the right

IMAGES: GALLO IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES

ARIES

direction. Everything will fall into place soon enough as past struggles are replaced by growing optimism and fun.

SAGITTARIUS

22 November to 21 December Feeling confident? Great, because you now finally get to call the shots. No matter what mayhem the cosmos creates for the rest of us this month, most Sagittarians should have fun, achieve an important ambition or rise over any opposition. But not without some effort. Although auspicious planets surround you in March, you can’t expect everything to fall in your lap.

If you want something, go after it.

CAPRICORN

22 December to 19 January March promises increased cash flow. Although the cosmos is keen to squander money on your behalf, if the budgets tally, then spend guilt-free. If single, there’s a sense of adventure in the air.

For dissatisfied couples, it’s more of a make-or-break time. At work, retraining or networking allows you to rediscover your true potential.

It’s all a matter of making the right contacts and then choosing the right direction.

AQUARIUS

20 January to 18 February A glow of sensual satisfaction replaces professional interests with playful passions restoring morale. If in a relationship and emotional barriers have become too high, it is time to dismantle them. Be honest with those you love, especially after the 20th, when a fateful meeting could prove tempting. Singles also throw caution to the wind. Clandestine affairs, however, could leave you exposed.

TREVOR NOAH, 20 FEBRUARY 1984

PISCES 19 February to 20 March

At last, Pisces, here’s a year that holds the promise of success. So, when unexpected offers come in, you’ll be keen to take advantage. Your optimism and determination also make a powerful package. By July, prosperity surrounds your home and family – care for a timely bonus or good fortune? The sale or purchase of property could also help to increase wealth. Meanwhile, love interests also flourish. Singles are offered more choice, and couples become more intimate. Make room in your schedule for a trip for two.

LIFE

LAST WORD

&

CATCH MASANDI ON THE SOCIALS @Masandi @masandiworld @MasandiWorld

with MASANDI

Durban-born R&B/soul singer and songwriter Masandi has opened for international superstars of the likes of Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and R&B phenomenon Trey Songz. His star power is one of a kind, and the overwhelming popularity of his new single ‘Amagate’ has undeniably established him as an Mzansi star. He tells us how it all began. TEXT KOKETSO MASHIKA

AND YOUR MUSICAL JOURNEY FROM THERE? I continued to be more active with music in the church and school, joining the church choir and the school brass band. I started playing the trumpet in Grade 8 and got my colours by the time I was in Grade 10. I later joined a hip-hop collective, Niche Fam, where I became the lead

Q.

72

singer and dominated the hip hop scene in Durban. In 2015 I got signed to Cash Time and went Indie in 2017. I then signed to Warner Music in 2020.

YOUR SOUND IS DIFFERENT. HOW WOULD YOU CLASSIFY IT? I call it Afropop soul with a blend of hip hop.

Q.

WHERE DO YOU GO FOR INSPIRATION? I take it from personal and other people’s real-life experiences.

Q.

YOUR NEW SINGLE ‘AMAGATE’ WAS RECEIVED WELL. PLEASE TELL US MORE ABOUT IT? It’s a song about feeling good and free. People have responded so well to the song and the video. It’s been amazing.

Q.

FEB/MARCH 2022 jetclub.co.za

Music was always around me.

YOU ARE ALSO AN ACTOR, WHAT IS YOUR FIRST LOVE, MUSIC OR ACTING? It definitely has to be music!

Q.

IMAGE: SUPPLIED

HOW DID YOUR LOVE FOR ENTERTAINING COME ABOUT? My upbringing really influenced me. I come from a musical family; music was always around me, especially at church. That’s where I got my first big platform to sing for a crowd and discovered I had a gift. My parents were choral singers back in the day, and my grandmother was one of the original members of Mahotella Queens.

Q.

BE A LIFESAVER A stem cell transplant is the only lifesaving treatment for many patients with blood disorders

Zaid, 8 Sickle cell anemia

BECOME A STEM CELL DONOR TODAY dkms-africa.org

Live your monate with more value and more Prepaid LTE data.

50% MORE VALUE

50% MORE VALUE

Prepaid LTE data

Prepaid LTE data

4GB

10GB

WAS

WAS

6GB 15GB NOW

NOW

3GB 3GB Anytime data

Night Surfer data*

Valid for 14 days.

R49

7.5GB 7.5GB

R99 R99 Anytime data

Night Surfer data*

Data valid for 61 days for Anytime and 31 days for Night Surfer.

Get it now in-store Dial *180# to load Download Telkom Prepaid app Call 081 180 T&C apply. E&OE. Go to www.telkom.co.za for more information. Deals valid from 1 February 2022 and subject to change and availability. Deals and prices are subject to change and changes will be published on www.telkom.co.za. *Night Surfer data available on Telkom network between 12am and 7am.