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Fairlady|May/June 2024What I’m loving…If you’re reading this, you will have noticed that our cover price has gone up. The publishing team made the difficult decision to do that because, as you are all too aware, the cost of living has gone up dramatically, which means producing FAIRLADY becomes way more expensive. Things are pretty tough out there, but we are determined not to compromise the quality of the work we produce. Thank you for continuing to be a loyal reader, because you allow us not to have to do that. These days, like us, you’re probably weighing up everything you put into your shopping basket, and we appreciate, more than we can say, that one of those items continues to be our magazine. It’s time to go to the polls again this month,…4 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024WHAT WE’RE loving RIGHT NOW!Gimme, gimme, gimme Confession time. I’ve never watched Mamma Mia! (the movie or the stage show). I know, I know, where have I been? So when my cousin came to Cape Town with the production I took the opportunity to tick this classic off my list. The show is set on a Greek island. Bride-to-be Sophie invites three men from her mother’s past to the island in the hope of finding out which one is her father. Cue dancing, singing and drama! Directed by Janice Honeyman, this production features familiar faces from stage and screen, including Kiruna-Lind Devar as Sophie; Gianluca Gironi as Sky, Sophie’s fiancé; and Emmanuel Castis, Matt Newman and Tiaan Rautenbach as the ‘dads’. But it’s Donna and her Dynamos – Gina Shmukler, Ilse Klink and Kate…5 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024THE PAARL in the CROWNWhen I was growing up, my gran lived in Paarl. She had one rule when we came to visit: you weren’t allowed to complain about how hot it was. Because, believe you me, it is boiling in summer, and we’re all well aware, thank you very much. So here’s my first tip: if you’re planning a li’l Paarl breakaway, opt for spring or autumn. Or even winter. We went on a rainy weekend in June last year, and that was pretty magical. Here’s what we got up to… DAY 1Historical walking tour Hybré van Niekerk loves Paarl, and her enthusiasm for the town she grew up in is infectious. She took us on a stroll along Main Road, stopping periodically to tell stories, point out landmarks and share anecdotes. Did…11 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024DANCING WITH DISTRACTIONYou’re not crazy. You’re not lazy. You’re not selfish. Or broken. Or stupid. Or overly sensitive. You have ADHD. For women learning for the first time that they have the condition known as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, these words can be life-changing. Redemptive, even. Finally, they understand why they’ve always felt they had to work so much harder than others just to be ‘normal’. Why their lives feel so chaotic, their emotions so overwhelming, and their energy reserves so easily spent. Yet women are far more likely than men to receive a diagnosis later in life, to be misdiagnosed, or never to be diagnosed at all. Boys are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than girls in childhood, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which until recently…13 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024Just trying to fit in, REALLY‘Inconsistent sizing is a societal mirror reflecting a deeper issue of unrealistic standards.’ In the dystopian labyrinth that is a shopping mall, where every clothing shop holds promise and every garment beckons with its own allure, there lies a persistent thorn in the side of many women: inconsistent sizing. We’ve all been there: You walk into a shop, confident in your measurements, only to find that a size 34 in one brand feels like a size 30 in another, and in yet another it’s a size 38. No, you haven’t gained (or lost) weight in the 100 steps it took you to get from one shop to the next. Like a toxic ex-boyfriend, the clothing industry is quite literally trying to gaslight you. ‘It’s a big problem I’ve encountered with…10 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024KIA ORANAfrom Rarotonga!When my daughter told me that she and her husband were leaving Australia and moving to the Cook Islands, I admit I burst into tears. How much further away could this daughter go? Well, now I know how far – and trust me, it’s far! I gave them time to settle in before I booked a seat on a 14-hour direct Johannesburg-to-Sydney Qantas flight, then a 7½-hour Jetstar flight to Rarotonga. I left Sydney at 9pm on a Tuesday night, and arrived at 7am on the same Tuesday. The Cook Islands group is situated in the South Pacific, below the equator and more or less on the same longitude as Hawaii. The 15 islands are spread over about 2 million km2 of ocean, and are divvied up into the Northern…10 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024MEET THEjudgesPROF THULI MADONSELA The former Public Protector of South Africa and full-time commissioner on the South African Law Reform Commission, Professor Thulisile Madonsela was one of the 11 technical experts who helped draft the South African Constitution. She has an extensive background in applied constitutional, social justice and administrative law principles, mainly based on her public service years and her investigation of improper conduct in state affairs as Public Protector. A regularly sought-out keynote speaker, Thuli has written, taught, presented papers and published for decades on these matters and on ethical leadership, good governance and gender mainstreaming. Thuli is currently the director of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) in the Faculty of Law at Stellenbosch University, and a professor of law occupying the Law Trust Research Chair in Social…4 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024WELCOME TO7 STEPS TO YOUR START-UPPLUS! You can now purchase individual modules for R250 per module WHO CAN JOIN? You don’t have to be an entrepreneur or have a business background! This course is for anyone who wants to start a business, grow a business or earn extra income. WHAT DO I GET? 1. Access to all the course material online – you can do the course in your own time. 2. A proper understanding of every aspect you need to know to run your own business successfully, including how to turn a good idea into a marketable product. 3. Insight from successful entrepreneurs Lesley Waterkeyn and Dawn Nathan-Jones, and the opportunity to learn from local case studies. 4. An excellent online business course for a fraction of the cost you’d normally pay for such…1 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024A FINE LINENoticing some redness on your face that just doesn’t go away? If you look closer, or (heaven forbid) get the magnifying mirror out, you’ll most likely see that the blotchiness consists of thin, spidery veins, hence the nickname ‘spider veins’. ‘Broken capillaries are dilated or enlarged blood vessels just beneath the surface of the skin,’ says New York dermatologist Sejal Shah. They typically tend to appear around your nose, on your cheeks, on your chin, and on your legs as you get older. Spider veins on your legs are not the same as varicose veins, for the record. ‘Spider veins are finer, more thread-like veins, whereas varicose veins are much bigger, coming from the “main” veins in the legs,’ explains Dr Vanessa Lapiner, specialist dermatologist and co-founder of Atlantic Dermatology…8 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024Risottodelizioso!Risotto rice is round-grained with an opaque centre. Varieties include arborio, carnaroli and vialone nano rice. These all retain their shape and ‘bite’ during cooking, and absorb a large amount of liquid while releasing their starch to create risotto’s signature creamy texture. PREP + COOKING TIME: 45 MINUTES PREP + COOKING TIME: 45 MINUTES SEAFOOD RISOTTO SERVES 4 • 1.5 ℓ (6 cups) fish or vegetable stock• 450 g fresh calamari, cleaned• 12 large uncooked prawns (500 g)• 30 ml–45 ml (2–3 tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil• 1 large onion, chopped finely• 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely• 400 g arborio rice• a pinch of saffron threads• 180ml (¾ cup) dry white wine• 180ml (¾ cup) tomato passata• 8 black mussels (250g)• 10ml (2 tsp) finely grated lemon rind• a handful of…6 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024Cheers!Wine Concepts on Kloof This fabulous specialist wine shop, owned and run by Sue and Neil Proudfoot, stocks a curated collection of the best South African wines (not always the ones you’d expect) across a good price range. The shelves are absolutely bristling (in a very ordered way!) with more than 250 South African brands. Sue, who has a diploma in wine and recently graduated from the Michael Fridjhon Wine Judging Academy at UCT’s Graduate School of Business, has a deep knowledge about wine, and her love of and insight into the wines she tastes shine through. Wine Concepts has an online store and shops in the Lifestyle on Kloof Centre in Kloof Street, Gardens, and in Newlands, Cape Town. wineconcepts.co.za ‘Light reds are a great winter option for people…2 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024fyiLet’s do brunch BRUNCH WITH A VIEW Mantra Café in Camps Bay, with its enviable location overlooking the beach and the Atlantic Ocean, is brimful of lush plants inside. The breakfast menu features classics with a contemporary spin, like eggs royale with soft-poached free-range eggs, Franschhoek smoked salmon trout and Hollandaise sauce served on toast with slow-roasted tomatoes; and spelt-flour flapjacks with crispy bacon, roasted berries and maple syrup. And if you agree that a proper brunch involves co*cktails, how about a classic mimosa or a savoury bloody Mary? mantracafe.co.za ALL-DAY BREAKFAST What sets Pantry by Gemelli in Bryanston apart? A vibey New York brunch atmosphere and gorgeous, chic interior. The menu offers everything from old-fashioned oatmeal to classic spreads. Three of the signature dishes are the hangover bun with…3 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024PUZZLESCryptic crosswords ACROSS 1. Take a firm hold on car control (6) 8.Set of bells to get in and join the argument (5) 9.There’s strife in crossing a footballer (7) 11. It is about measurement consisting of verses (8) 12. Don’t go on putting energy into a lawsuit (5) 15. Some dress a rich Hindu lady in it (4) 16. Only half stop being a bit fishy (3) 17. Got chilled as 1st December returned, in short (4) 19. As nimble as the Italian appears in senility (5) 21. It is vast and boundless, and in 16 it starts yodelling (8) 24. Ariel turned on King Edward at a previous time (7) 25. Should be running smoothly, being lit (5) 26. Tended one who turned red with sun (6) DOWN…14 min
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Fairlady|May/June 2024LettersWINNING LETTER ‘Give our farmers a break!’ I have just finished reading ‘The “pest” in pesticides’ (March/April 2024) – with much dismay! I am a commercial apple farmer in the Elgin Valley in the Western Cape, and I can confidently say that this article is not true of our commercial farmers in South Africa. Whether we export our fruit, veg, animal products or grains, or supply them to local supermarkets, all farms are subject to an annual audit. The most popular audit is the GLOBALG.A.P. one (G.A.P. stands for ‘good agricultural practice’), which includes the way we look after our staff, how we treat the planet and environment, and how we deal specifically with spray residues and chemicals on our harvested products. While harvesting, we have to submit to a…5 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024SEASON TICKETSA LEG UP Skinnies are taking a back seat this season. Opt for jeans with wider legs or ’90s straight legs and a high waist, in a dark wash or grey, and perhaps some embellishment! BOOT CAMP Ankle boots are a sure-fire bet for winter, be it rain boots, Chelsea boots or buttery-soft suede booties. And a stylish pair of riding boots remains a wardrobe classic. THAT’S A WRAP Still searching for that perfect trench? The odds are in your favour this year! Neutrals make for versatile styling staples, although there’s also something to be said for a statement coat. JACKET REQUIRED There’s something for everyone in the jacket department, whether you’re in the market for a cool bomber, a striking blazer, or a quilted puffer or parka. MOTHER OF…3 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024Getting into the mind of SA’S ‘MINDHUNTER’The mid-’90s was generally a time of hope in South Africa, but a dark cloud hung over our new democracy as a slew of serial killers stalked some of our most vulnerable citizens. It was during this time that Micki Pistorius became the first criminal profiler working for the South African Police Service. Micki helped to identify and catch some of South Africa’s most prolific killers, including Norman Afzal Simons, known as the Station Strangler; Moses Sithole, who committed the so-called ABC Murders; and Cedric Maake, dubbed the Wemmerpan Killer. She describes those first six years as head of SAPS’ Investigative Psychology Unit in her memoir Catch Me a Killer, which has been adapted for the screen with Charlotte Hope in the lead role. You may remember Charlotte as Myranda…6 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024Tricks of the trade1 Be open to change ‘Don’t take your size as a given,’ Kelly says. ‘Think of it as a fresh start every time you shop a new brand.’ 2 Try, try and try again Tracey says that even in this ecommerce world, it’s important to try on clothes as much as you can. ‘Remember, if you don’t try, you won’t find the top that truly flatters your figure.’ 3 A TikTok hack Cherné credits TikTok for this hack, which she says actually works. ‘Wrap the waist of the jeans around your neck from behind, like a cape. If the ends just touch in front, it’s a good fit for your waist. If they don’t touch, it’s too small; if they overlap, it’s too big.’ 4 Stick to brands that work…2 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024Setting theRECORDSTRAIGHTAfter procrastinating for months, Megan* finally tackled a niggling bit of admin: installing the Discovery Bank app. Discovery Bank touts itself as offering a regular bank account that also rewards you for savvy financial behaviour – Vitality for your money. Opening a new bank account was as simple as the ads had promised, but when she opened the app, Megan found something she had not expected: Discovery somehow knew things about her that she’d never shared with them. There, listed in the app, was her full employment history going back several years, as well as the details of her bond and even information about investments she had with other companies. This was, to say the least, unsettling: how did Discovery have this information? But what really caught her attention was…6 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024WellbeingDEPRESSION MYTHS In his book The Devil You Knew, psychiatrist Ian Hickie debunks five common myths around depression: Myth 1 YOU NEED TO FIND THE CAUSE The reality for many people who experience clinical depression is that they may never know how they landed in this ever-deepening black hole. The real goal is not to find the cause but rather to find the ladder out of the hole, as quickly as possible. Myth 2 THE MAIN SYMPTOM IS SADNESS Unrelenting and unexplained jet lag is a better description of the depressive experience than a sad mood. Myth 3 YOU NEED TIME OFF It’s a myth that people with depression always need time off work to get well. ‘We say we don’t get well to go to work, we go to…4 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024…AND THISjust in!First bloom Kate Spade’s newest fragrance opens with zesty Primofiori lemon, crisp Granny Smith apple and sweet orange. The floral heart evokes white camellia petals, orange blossom and ylang-ylang; and the drydown reveals warm, creamy notes of cedarwood, sandalwood and cashmeran. ‘Just like a bouquet of beautiful flowers, the fragrance projects a spectrum of colours, from the brightest to the most enveloping, projected onto delicate petals that bloom at the heart of a woody, musky comforting trail,’ says perfumer Sophie Labbé. Kate Spade New York Bloom (R1499 for 100ml EDT) OUR TOP 3 PICKS: GENTLE CLEANSERS These are three of our favourite gentle cleansers for washing off makeup without stripping your skin of moisture. 1 Eucerin Even Pigment Perfector Gentle Cleansing Foam (R249) Personally, I wouldn’t call it a foam…3 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024BEST TRENDS foreverPrinted knitwear A printed kimono-style knit adds a splash of colour and a playful touch to an otherwise all-black outfit. Leather skirt It doesn’t even have to be leather – there are so many good pleathers these days you can’t even tell the difference. Dress it up with boots or tone it down with sneakers. Knee-high boots Everyone’s wearing them! Show off your knee-highs by pairing them with a shortish dress and tights, or wear them with a midi skirt or dress in the same tonal range. Bomber jacket A bomber gives your capsule wardrobe an instant update. This one is reversible, so you’ll get double the amount of wear out of it! Cowboy core You don’t have to go all in with the boots, the fringed jacket and the…3 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024Welcome to the FAIRLADY HOT midlife mett-off!Shedding those extra kilos around menopause – and even after – can be challenging and frustrating. We’ve been there! We understand! That’s why we’ve developed a six-week eating plan specially for women going through the stages of menopause. SIGN UP NOW!ONLYR599 TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR MENOPAUSAL WEIGHT GAIN Are you frustrated by the extra weight that seems to have suddenly appeared, and won’t go away no matter what you do? You’re going through hormonal changes along with increased stress levels, disrupted sleep and the natural ageing process – all of which are likely to make you gain weight. On this meal plan, we suggest what to eat and when to eat to help you lose weight and keep it off! JOIN US IF YOU’RE A WOMAN OVER THE AGE OF…1 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024Panel report➊ NOBLE HILL CRUX MATARO NOVA MOURVÈDRE 2023, R135 This natural wine spent only 18 days on the grape skins and underwent natural fermentation. We found it deliciously soft and subtle, but interestingly, when we returned to it after tasting the others, it seemed a little unfinished and unbalanced in comparison. ➋ RADFORD DALE VINUM GAMAY NOIR 2022, R214 Gamay Noir is slightly easier to grow than Pinot Noir, and it produces a similar but slightly more affordable wine. Our panel loved this – no matter how often we came back to it, it stood up: aromatic, slightly spicy and exquisitely balanced. ➌ LA BRUNE THE VALLEY PINOT NOIR 2023, R240 Another favourite, this wine was made by Nico Grobler, who used to be the cellar master at Eikendal Vineyards.…2 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024Test HouseWE TESTED: COFFEE MACHINES SIEMENS EQ700 (TQ703R07) R20 999; Yuppiechef Best on test This fully automatic machine boasts a sleek design and barista-quality coffee. It offers three aroma types and 15 preset options, including hot water, warm milk, foamed milk, café latte, latte macchiato, espresso and tea – all fully customisable. Performance was impressive. It took less than a minute to grind the beans and produce excellent hot espresso with a velvety crema. The espresso shots were consistently hot. The cappuccinos and lattes were a bit of a let-down, as the crema extracted first and then the coffee, but the taste made up for it. It’s expensive, but the machine offers exceptional quality with minimal effort. And you can control it via the Home Connect app, Amazon and Alexa. You…6 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024FAIRLADY NEWSLETTERJoin A SPECIAL GROUP OF FAIRLADY READERS TO GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT AND GIVEAWAYS Do you need more than a bimonthly fix of FAIRLADY? If your answer is a resounding YES, we have just what you need. Our weekly newsletter – delivered directly to your inbox – will help you stay in the know. Here’s what you can expect every month: Be part of the FAIRLADY book club for the ultimate guide to good reads and the wines that go best with them. Take a peek at the stories we can’t stop talking about. Read our reviews of products we’ve given the once-over in Test House to help you choose items that suit your needs and your pocket. Get the lowdown on the fashion and beauty picks we’re adding to our…1 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024TheRADICAL new NOTION of AGEING‘Forget about your face… Get at the fear that is making you think that the fact that your face is wrinkled is going to ex out a bunch of opportunities for you.’ Interviewer: ‘Do you think there is beauty in ageing?’ ‘Well, when you say [that], aren’t you really saying, “Do you think it’s possible for other people to find ageing beautiful?” And, like, I just don’t give a sh*t.’ This is actress and film director Justine Bateman (58) responding to an interviewer on the current affairs show 60 Minutes Australia, talking about her new book Face, which is based on the radical notion that there is nothing wrong with her face, or yours, or anyone else’s. (Her website is literally called theres nothingwrongwithyourface.com) Not the wrinkles. Not the sunspots.…8 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024SKIN IN THEGAMEGrowing up, I was your typical active kid. But I was also the kid with the suite of allergies, eczema and asthma – a combination that frequently occurs together, known as the ‘atopic triad’. Apart from the odd flare-up, these conditions remained under control (with medical supervision) and I lived a normal life. As a teenager, I was lucky to outgrow many of my childhood allergies, as well as my eczema. This reprieve lasted well into my twenties. In my mid-twenties, I found myself in a particularly stressful season of my life. I was in a toxic workplace, and my home situation was unstable. What started as a small eczema patch along the line of the bra strap on my back ended up spreading into a full-body flareup over the…7 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024‘I was a little nervous before we started’Juliette Binoche is a formidable actress, famous as much for her melancholy beauty as she is for her ability to inhabit entirely the often tragic roles that she plays, pushing herself to extremes in order to do so, sleeping rough to prepare for her part as a homeless woman in Les Amants du Pont-Neuf (The Lovers of the Pont-Neuf Bridge) and then nearly drowning in the Seine while filming it. She has won an Oscar for her performance as a grieving nurse in The English Patient, as well as multiple film awards at European festivals. Since she started acting in her teens, she has appeared in more than 65 films, as well as on TV and stage, with masses of research undertaken for each role. Itis an impressive work ethic…9 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024Africa GOTHIC‘The city of Durban on South Africa’s East Coast falls psychically somewhere between Miami and New Orleans,’ author Lauren Beukes wrote in The New York Times. ‘It’s sugarcanesticky and portside-seedy, a little glam, a little Miss Havisham. Add vervet monkeys and a turbulent colonial history and Durban Gothic should already be its own genre. That it’s not means Shubnum Khan gets to set the tone with her magical and only gently haunted haunted-house novel The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years.’ Published locally under the title The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil, Shubnum’s latest novel has been getting rave reviews – and not just from the probably-only-slightlybiased ex-Saffers. In January 2024, it was chosen as an Indie Next Pick (by independent bookstores across the US voting for their favourite books) as…12 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024CallingALL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS!Over the past decade, the Santam Women of the Future Awards has showcased the success, innovation and resilience of South African women who have dared to dream big. In celebration of a remarkable 10 years, we aim to be even more impactful as we continue to celebrate the brilliance of women in business. So, whether you recently started a new business, or you’ve been running your own enterprise for a while, we want to hear from you! We believe women who run their own businesses can change the economy – and the future – of our country. Winning one of the three Santam Women of the Future Awards is a game-changer: the winners will benefit from cash prize money; mentorship from the judge of their choice; luxury products from Lancôme,…4 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024‘The pain is all in your head’Sané du Preez was busy planning her wedding eight years ago when she had sudden chest pains. ‘I thought I was having a heart attack!’ She was 33 years old, worked as a medical management consultant, and was a high-performance Free State provincial netball player and athlete. Her GP sent her to a cardiologist, who ran tests but found nothing wrong. The chest pains persisted, and she began having intense gut pain as well. A gastroscopy and a colonoscopy revealed nothing. By now, her muscles also ached constantly, but a neurologist was unable to diagnose a problem. From being constantly active, Sané found herself chronically tired, to the point of not being able to get out of bed. ‘Within a year, my life was turned upside down. I quit sports…10 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024POP of colourImagine you have 10 minutes to do your makeup. Or you’re packing for a trip, picking out just a few key products to take along. Your go-tos are probably concealer, maybe a skin tint of some kind and mascara. Right? The basics. But don’t dismiss the power of a pop of colour. In a pinch, the right lip or cheek tint can double as multiple products; you can usually dab them on with your fingers and they really do the most in terms of brightening your complexion. So let’s talk lip and cheek colours. 2024 lip trends What are some of the top trends in terms of lip colours for 2024? Brace yourself, because we have some controversial news. Concealer lips are back, says Cape Town makeup artist Sebastine Pepler.…8 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024WALK OFF YOUR BELLY IN 6 WEEKSWell, you only need to put one foot in front of the other with FAIRLADY’s six-week walking workout programme and healthy meal plan. Walking is one of the best forms of exercise there is. Any able-bodied person can do it anywhere – and because it’s low-impact, it’s easy on your joints and your risk of injury is low. This at-home workout programme is suitable for every fitness level, and gives you everything you need to trim centimetres off your waist, plus sculpt and tone your figure if you want to take it to the next level. You’ll receive weekly walking targets, workouts to keep you strong and fit, and a nutritious low-carb meal plan to give your body the right fuel – one less thing to think about! No gym?…1 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024THE BOLDand the bountifulColour is flavour, so try to get as much colour on the pork shoulder as possible. CRISPY FISH TACOS MAKES 3 TACOS • 1ℓ (4 cups) canola oil• 110g hake fillet• 5ml (1 tsp) salt, plus extra for seasoning• 2.5ml (½ tsp) ground black pepper• 130g cake wheat flour• 15ml (1 tbsp) garlic powder• 15ml (1 tbsp) paprika• 375 ml (1½ cups) sparkling water• 30g cake wheat flour seasoned with½ tsp salt• 60 g green cabbage, sliced thinly• 80ml (⅓ cup) pico de gallo (recipe on page 142)• 3 warm corn tortillas• fresh coriander for garnishing PICKLED JALAPEÑO AND CORIANDER SOUR CREAM • 180ml (¾ cup) sour cream• 10 g pickled jalapeños• 80ml (⅓ cup) chopped fresh coriander• 2.5ml (½ tsp) salt 1. Place the canola oil into a deep-fryer…9 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024BOOKS◗ First Lie Wins BY ASHLEY ELSTON Evie Porter is in Louisiana to do a job. Her job is Ryan Sumner – and finding out everything about his business for her boss, the mysterious Mr Smith. To ensure it all goes smoothly, she manoeuvres herself into a relationship with Ryan, who doesn’t know that he is a mark or that everything Evie has told him about herself is fake, including her name. One night, out with Ryan and his fancy friends, Evie is introduced to Lucca Marino, who happens to be dating Ryan’s friend. There’s just one problem: Lucca Marino is an impostor. Evie knows this for a fact – because she is the real Lucca Marino. Who is this woman really, and why has she assumed Evie’s true identity?…6 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024TURN UP THE HIITYes, it can only be Saturday Night Fitness, South Africa’s biggest workout party! This year, we celebrated our endorphin rush at Grand West Casino against a backdrop of lights, music and lots of lycra. The back-to-back workouts kicked off with a high-energy warm-up with Ceri Hannan, followed by the legendary Queen Fitnass’s HIIT class. If you’ve ever watched her skip or box jump on her wildly popular Instagram, you’ll know that no one does HIIT quite like her! This was followed by a body positive dance class with the crew from Rockingheels and a beautiful, grounding yoga session with the inimitable Noks Jada from Earthchild Africa. The finale was a major mood booster – a fun, challenging dance cardio class with Fitness Icon! Between all the action, we had Siv…1 min
Fairlady|May/June 2024Training for a Black BeltI read somewhere that somebody – whom I don’t know at all and couldn’t care less about (all looking very vague so far, but it will get more precise as we go along, I promise) – was awarded a Black Belt in Mixed Marital Arts. Yes, Marital. I know it should have read ‘Martial’, but I was thrilled: anyone can do a high kick, but being good at marriage is a real achievement. I am deeply grateful for excellent subeditors (looking at you, Kay-Ann), for being sticklers for accuracy and thereby keeping us all sane, but there are occasions when a typo or a mispronunciation can offer a sudden piercing and beautiful insight. My husband once worked with an electrician who called motion-detector lights ‘emotion-detector lights’, and frankly, we could…3 min
