Innholdsfortegnelse for Vol. 17 i House and Leisure

My childhood was a joyous mix of many a farm visit. During week days after school, we would explore the neighbouring Constantia wine farms on our bicycles, and over weekends, we would venture a little further afield to visit my mom's family farm in the Koue Bokkeveld, just beyond Ceres. For a city kid, farm life was the life! My mom grew up on a fruit farm, so most of my early memories are of us exploring the many orchards with our cousins - playing between the apple, pear, plum, peach or apricot trees, with either one of these juicy fruits as treats. In the winter months, it was time for our yearly trek to the Karoo. There was nothing more thrilling than being on the back of a bakkie,…

The Wild Story Inspired by her globe-trotting past (she was raised in the UK and southern Spain), Kat Macpherson's deep curiosity for the world is packaged in her latest creation - The Wild Story. She introduces her debut collection as ‘crystal-crowned magical objects’. They're products in three parts: a scented candle in a handmade porcelain vessel with an embossed brass lid that doubles as display plate for a third element, the crystal ‘crown’. They're incidental sculptures, aromas and holding spaces for rituals. ‘Each Wild Story vessel is layered with form, function and ritual, crafted to last a lifetime. Every stone carries an energy and intention, and I love seeing how people explore old and new parts of themselves in choosing which ones resonate with them the most,’ explains Kat. @thewildstory…

The Shepherd's Cottage, De Aap Private Nature Reserve, Prince Albert (Perfect Hideaways)…

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When the idea for Weylandts’ new Castle Gate store crossed Chris Weylandts’ mind, he knew it had to be spectacular. It would have to be the bold blueprint that defined a new era of evolution for the brand he has carefully built over the last 60 years. Weylandtstudio's creative director, Eloise Thompson, set out to bring his vision to life. The brief: to create a Weylandts destination store that not only served the greater Gauteng area, but also carved a place for purposeful connection - with the self, its surroundings and nature. Built to act as a ‘third space’ the store was imagined to inspire gathering, encourage lingering, and foster a sense of community. What is most striking about this space is the holistically integrated language of its design ethos.…

Somewhere between the mountains and the sea, in the folds of Hout Bay, Iming Lin's Meuse Farm breathes with a quiet magic. Here, on a hectare-and-a-half of rich, living soil, she cultivates not only vegetables, but a philosophy that flavour, community, and care for the Earth are inseparable. Eight years ago, Iming Lin stood at the edge of a horse paddock in Hout Bay and sowed the first seeds of what would become one of South Africa's most thoughtful small-scale farms. Today her farm, cultivated with an ethos rooted in ecological stewardship and vibrant flavour, supplies some of Cape Town's leading restaurants, and quietly redefines what it means to farm with soul. Iming's journey from avid home gardener to professional grower was sparked by a realisation that farming could be…

die plaas The 2025 harvest may be resting in barrels, but life at La Motte Wine Estate is far from quiet. After two years of considered renovations, the Franschhoek estate is welcoming guests once again - not with fanfare, but with warmth, intention and a refreshed sense of place. Anchored in heritage and shaped by contemporary tastes, the newly revealed werf invites visitors to savour a thoughtfully curated experience of food, wine, culture and Connection. ‘This is more than a reopening - it's a return to what matters,’ says the La Motte family. ‘We've reimagined the farm not by changing its essence, but by bringing its soul into focus.’ From a family-friendly brasserie and refreshed farm shop to immersive wine tastings and cultural encounters, the werf reflects La Motte's enduring…

My father was the first person who instilled in me a reverence for nature. Like many South African families, we spent a lot of time camping, hiking, going on game drives, and learning tree and plant names. This is how I inherited a love of the bush - it's still where I feel most myself. And I still have the first bird book my parents gave me when I was nine, with an eagle feather tucked next to their inscription. So, when I was given an opportunity to go gorilla-trekking in Rwanda, my father was the person I chose to join me. Someone whose love of nature would find true inspiration in a country where renaissance has centred around conservation. Wilderness Bisate Reserve, the company's newest property in Rwanda and…

‘The garden lies in an old human place that has grown and evolved over time, but is entirely of the Karoo, its history and its lifestyle’ - Franchesca Watson, landscape architect ‘Over 25 years ago, during our honeymoon, my husband and I were captivated by the untamed beauty of the Karoo. Within that vast landscape, we sowed the seeds of a dream to one day call a piece of it our own. This longing to cultivate a sanctuary grew with our family; we always kept an eye out for the right land, knowing that the perfect moment might never arrive. Then came the day we stumbled upon De Kruis. It might not have been the right time - our children were still at home and our careers demanded our attention…

‘The slow, Mediterranean feel of Riebeek-Kasteel shaped much of the home's mood. It reminds you a bit of Tuscany’ - Ruben Rossouw, owner and designer The sun hangs low over the rooftops, casting a mellow light across the gentle hills. Cicadas drone in the heat, a familiar backdrop to the clink of glasses from a long, unhurried lunch beneath a wisteria-draped pergola. Time slows down here, marked by shifting shade, the soft rustle of linen, and the lazy sprawl of a lovable English bulldog on a sun-warmed patio. A bottle of chilled Swartland wine rests on the table, the fresh air carrying hints of herbs and dry earth. Everything feels quiet, still and easy. When designer Ruben Rossouw and editor and poet Fourie Botha first found this small cottage in…

‘The source of inspiration for this relaxed house was the Serengeti itself - the scale and colour of the grasslands and their softness and movement’ - Georgina Pennington, Singita group head of creative direction Somewhere in the middle of East Africa, in the shade of a tropical garden, a group of Maasai women dressed in bright reds and blues and purples and pinks chatter in Swahili, smiling and laughing with ease. Between them lies an enormous canvas that is being meticulously worked on by their many hands. They have been invited to recreate their homeland, their manyattas, using only wooden beads, needles and cotton thread, as well as their ignited imaginations after a special flight over rural Tanzania that some of them joined before embarking on the project. In Tanzania,…

Belinda Blignaut is a master of the in between: the city and the mud, earth and fire, words and performance, the ancient and transient, artefact and artwork. Her studio resembles a museum of clay; hundreds of samples of specimens and soils, clumps of rock, snake skins, dried plants, quartz, and ash and medicinal plants used for glazing. Attempting to summarise Blignaut's practice is a challenge that would defeat the point. But there are words that can be applied to her pioneering, embodied and experimental work. Words are, after all, its origin. They lie at its core, as does healing in more recent years. From there, the manifestations of her artistic expression grow This basic notion of birth, and rebirth, in cycles, is intrinsic to the work. Blignaut is an interdisciplinary…

‘Harvest always reignites my passion for wine,’ says Banele Vakele. ‘I love how the aromatics take over the cellar. In comes the cinsault with its bright red fruit and candy floss, followed by grenache with cherries, and the white pepper from the syrah.’ The 2025 harvest is uniformly being hailed as one of the Cape's greats. It also happens to mark the last for Banele as assistant winemaker for Savage Wines. This comes as a plan set in motion five vintages ago reaches its unofficial due date. While assisting Duncan Savage in his urban winery in Salt River, Banele has been quietly growing his own brand, Tembela Wines. ‘People might say Duncan is kicking me out,’ laughs Banele. ‘Untrue as that is, it's always fun to cause some drama, as…

art Nico Mosemola (1) Having discovered ceramics under Hylton Nel's mentorship, Nico became the first of the celebrated School of Nel. His work, infused with wit and bold glazes, reflects biblical and animal themes that blend elegance with playful charm – often inspired by Staffordshire figures and African art, as in these pieces Dog with a Bone and Greenglazed Hound and Hare. Nico's distinct style honours his teacher while showcasing his own mastery, and his work continues to influence South African ceramics today. Katherine Bull (2) An artist and educator whose multimedia practice explores perception, cognition, and the role of technology in art-making. Katherine's, her work reflects on memory, embodiment, and interspecies relationships – with dogs a recurring theme, such as Reclining Dog, an expressive series of oils on canvas…

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In the twilight of this past summer, I had the urge to travel back to Witklipfontein Eco Lodge near Parys in the Free State - a place tucked somewhere between memory and meaning. Once, during an artist's residency there, the landscape had imprinted itself on me with a muted force, quietly rearranging how I experienced time, space and my place within it. Once there, I wandered its familiar paths foraging for fragments of the time I spent there, hoping to gather the scattered pieces of memory, to make sense of a story that continues. A year ago, when I embarked on a three-month artist's residency (awarded and funded by the Southern African Foundation and Fellowship for Contemporary Art, founded by Pierre Lombart) alongside artist Heidi Fourie, we were both quietly…

‘What on earth is a garden?’ asks Koos Bekker in Babylonstoren's opening essay. When he and Karen Roos arrived at the farm, three centuries after its establishment, they set out to explore this question as the new custodians of the land. The answer unfurls in this new book, which is an ode to a landscape that is neither just farm, nor garden, nor botanical collection, but something more: a living sanctuary. Brought to life by our very own LOOKBOOK Studio, the book pairs delicious visuals with grounded storytelling to capture the rhythms of the farm - its daily workings, seasonal shifts and deep-rooted philosophy: a love for the ancient art of growing: It guides the reader through what to expect on a visit, while also offering a journey in its…

Rockwood Farmhouse, Karkloof, KwaZulu-Natal (Perfect Hideaways)…

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‘It's in the silence, in the shadows, in the contours you carry with you.’ Artist Louis Olivier is reflecting on the inspiration he draws from his surroundings, about the ways in which place shapes the energy and instinct behind his work. ‘The landscape here seeps into the Work. It slows you down. It offers space to listen and sharpen the senses.’ At the foot of the Maluti Mountains, in the tranquil village of Rosendal, Olivier has found a landscape in step with his sensibility. From the strands of a lifelong dream, an existing structure and his own fixation on the mysterious space between materiality and spirit, he has fashioned a workspace that helps cultivate the inner quiet he craves. Having lived with a longing to root himself in a place…

If the International Space Station happened to drift over the Swartland in mid-April, the astronauts on board would have had a tough time figuring out what they were looking at. As we drove towards the Swartland Revolution, it was curious enough from the ground, too. The rolling fields of wheat and vines peeled back like an old-school kiddies’ View Master, slowly revealing a mammoth structure of hay bales. The site took seven months to build in an open field, somewhere down the road from Adi Badenhorst's Kalmoesfontein farm. Everything had to be brought in - water, electricity and, thankfully, gin and tonic, which we were handed as the hay maze swallowed us whole. Suspend all belief here as it may well have been signposted. Revolutionary propaganda was papered all over…

Preservation of the land and its past lies at the heart of everything at Vergenoegd Löw The Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, one of the oldest working farms in the Cape of Good Hope. Home to vineyards, two restaurants - Geuwels and Clara's Barn - accommodation and a spa, the estate offers guests an authentic Cape experience. At Geuwels (opposite), diners can enjoy breakfast and small sharing plates for lunch, featuring traditional South African flavours and dishes reimagined in a modern way by chef Drikus Brink, under the guidance of renowned culinary personality Bertus Basson. The restaurant overlooks the on-site vegetable garden, where some of the produce used in the kitchen is sourced, ensuring the freshest flavours are showcased on the plate. At Eat Out 2025 two-star restaurant Clara's Barn (left),…

‘Our lives in the city were so rushed; we were always chasing the next thing. Living here has brought us a sense of relief’ - Julia Wiemers, owner On a crisp afternoon in the Bovlei Valley, a table stands empty on a lawn after a leisurely brunch. Behind it, the handsome facade of an 1815 Cape Dutch homestead conjures a backward glance into life on a wine farm two centuries ago. The table is thoughtfully but unpretentiously laid with a checked cloth and a scattering of small posies. The wine glasses are drained, and the wind dances with the cloth. The guests have moved on to play a few rounds of foosball. It's a scene brimming with simplicity and warmth, perfectly capturing the mood of its creators. Julia and Pieter…

‘We wanted to respect and amplify what was there; to be true to what existed but also to what was added’ – Amé Venter, architect The owners of this property, The Farm House, bought it in 2018 as a weekend home. With backgrounds in banking and advertising - both stressful and demanding careers - they were drawn to the possibility of a slower pace and lower-profile lifestyle in this under-the-radar Overberg village. At the time, the place they called home was a terraced Victorian in Tamboerskloof, Cape Town. It had been lovingly restored to their exacting standards, with the help of designer Andre Loock of Cape architecture firm Objek, to accommodate a sociable city lifestyle that included punishing weekly commutes to Joburg for one partner. The decision to move into…

‘The early morning sun over the garden, with the awakening of an abundance of life and birdsong, makes it a magical place to be’ – Hannes Stander and Daniel ‘DP’ Ferreira Over the past 17 years, Hannes Stander and Daniel ‘DP’ Ferreira have been hard at work at Highacre, their property on South Africa's Garden Route, creating a harmonious haven that is their ‘home, retreat and playground’ that now also hosts intimate gatherings and regular overnight guests at Sylvan and Floreo cottages. DP, who has a degree in fine art, and Hannes, who studied landscape architecture, purchased the property that is now Highacre Garden almost two decades ago. They were attracted in part by its location - on the edge of Knysna Forest, a wilderness area located close to the…

‘I wanted to respect what was already here and embrace its imperfections. The walls hold so much history and I wanted to create a space where you could still feel that’ – Cornel Strydom, owner When interior designer Cornel Strydom and her husband Neill purchased Zevenfontein, which neighbours their Karoo farm, they didn't expect to find a forgotten cottage hidden in the landscape. The structure had been abandoned, its walls blackened by fire. But Neil saw something in its quiet resilience and sent Cornel a video. ‘He said, “Look at this gem,” and I knew immediately it was something special,’ she recalls. The burnt walls, the simplicity of the structure and the way it sat in the landscape all spoke to her. Rather than viewing the fire-scarred walls as damage…

As you step into Coral + Hive's beautifully curated showroom and workspace to attend a weaving workshop, any fear or doubt in your abilities or lack of knowledge quickly melts away. You feel connected from the moment you arrive. Carefully written place cards have been thoughtfully placed at each person's loom and the atmosphere is more than warm and inviting; it's almost familial. There is a quiet confidence here, and a deep trust in our host's ability to gently guide us into this newfound skill. We're introduced to two warm and infectious women, our host and founder, Jeannine Birch, and our teacher and master weaver, Thembisa Sam. Trepidation fades through a warm, engaging conversation and the gentle promise of ‘I am here to help you, darling, we will do this…

In a time of ubiquitous technology and artificial intelligence, there's a growing desire for the handmade, the individual, the considered - and what could better satisfy this hunger than an artfully made loaf of sourdough? It comes as no surprise that the gorgeous loaves made by Capetonian Ronel de Jager have developed such a devoted following. Although Ronel has worked in the hospitality industry for a while (with a wholesale coffee business), her bread journey started with a baking course on the brink of lockdown. As a natural creative with a talent for painting and a love of portraiture, Ronel quickly realised that she could make something special. ‘I discovered that I could paint on the bread,’ she explains, ‘something that I hadn't seen anywhere else.’ The results are the…

WIN! Scan the QR code above for a chance to win a prize from Chommie's brand-new Mother City collection, valued at R5 000! Welcome to our 3rd edition of Dog and Leisure, the furry friend to the latest edition of House and Leisure Volume 17 (Harvest). In this season's guide for you and dog, discover pet-friendly winter destinations to explore, enter drool-worthy giveaways, and learn from the professionals in canine care. Meet the adorable, adoptable stars of our shoot in partnership with TEARS Animal Rescue… (and take one of them home!) Have a look at our round-up of top dog decor and accessories, and see what's happening in the world of international doggie trends. For the cultured pup (or human), explore art and literature, and don't miss our resident Aristocat's…

DOGS: When you say your favourite material is cork, does that mean you'll finally design me a bed with the same plush, warm finish? I promise I won't chew it… or at least I'll try not to… HUMAN: Haha, I love the idea of a cork bed! While I can't promise it'll be as plush as your favourite spot, cork does have that warm, cosy feel. Plus, it's a sustainable material, which makes it even better! We specialise in cork, so I'll definitely keep both comfort and sustainability in mind if I ever design one for you! And if you ever want to chill outside in the summer, we could even design you a cork house - you'll have the best of both worlds. DOGS: Your benches are artworks in…

stays Fur-friendly farm stays If you're daydreaming of a getaway where your doggo is not just tolerated but truly welcomed, Perfect Hideaways has you covered. Their team has carefully curated a collection of dog-friendly stays across South Africa, each one ensuring your pup is treated like family. After all, what's a farm stay without muddy paws, scenic strolls and cosy spots close to the fire, where both you and your four-legged friend can feel right at home? perfecthideaways.co.za @perfecthideaways Drakenskloof: Wellington, Western Cape This a soul-stirring mountain retreat in the Cape Winelands where dogs can roam free on trails, splash in rivers and snooze in the sun. With rustic charm, thoughtful luxury and deep roots in conservation, it's the perfect rural escape for families - paws and all - to reconnect…

advice Ask the Aristocat Dear Aristocat, My human claims it's ‘stealing’ when I help myself to unattended snacks on the kitchen counter. But isn't food left at snoot height basically an open buffet? Who's really at fault here - me or their poor kitchen management? - Culinary Opportunist Dear Culinary Opportunist, Oh, welcome to the world of ‘selective law enforcement’ - a classic human pastime. While they may call it stealing, I say it's a brilliant interpretation of ‘finders keepers’. (Besides, you never know when you'll ever eat again, am I right?). So to avoid wasting away from starvation, while also levelling up your snacking game, only go for the lush stuff. Don't waste your precious time with the dry pellets and go straight for the imported charcuterie or the…

From nostalgia-evoking drinks cabinets in walnut and oak, to poplar burl nightstands with elegant curves and fine detailing, and luxurious daybeds, sofas and armchairs upholstered in rich velvet and chenille, Lemon's designs are renowned for perfectly balancing the minimal lines of our contemporary Zeitgeist with the classic allure of old-world opulence. The brand's latest showcase, ‘A Room with a View’ follows suit: its April debut at Alcova 2025 in Milan presented three collections, each intentionally placed within heritage Milanese spaces as part of Salone Internazionale del Mobile. ‘A Room with a View’ joined international thought-leaders, innovators and creators at this year's Fuorisalone - ‘outside the Salone’ - a calendar of more than 1 000 events and activations that exist adjacent to the world's largest furniture and design trade show. Alcova,…

Thuúla Haven, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Overberg (Perfect Hideaways)…

Buffelsdrift, Ladismith, Klein Karoo (Perfect Hideaways)…

Spier has always been a purposeful expression of our family's values, starting with my late father's acquisition of the property in 1993, a 620-hectare farm with the Eerste River running through it. His deep love for restoring old buildings drew him here. There are 21 Cape Dutch gables across the farm - more than any other farm in the country - and the oldest wine cellar in South Africa. His passion for heritage architecture was matched by his support of the visual and performing arts and his commitment to building communities. My brother, Adi's, focus has always been social justice, addressing inequality and building a more inclusive future for everyone. When my partner, Angus, and I moved from London to build a family home on Spier 20 years ago, we…

As winter wraps the world in a hush of soft light and slower rhythms, the desire to retreat indoors - to nest, to gather, to linger - comes naturally. Expansive windows spill golden light across textured fabrics, friends gather for long dinners, and deep sofas invite languid conversations or moments of solitude. In this spirit, a new collection by Mobelli offers a vision of home that's both grounded and generous, where natural tones of wheat, rust and forest green echo the landscape outside. This is a sanctuary for the senses: where design meets emotion, and where every piece helps curate the perfect space for connection, cocooning comfort and memories that linger long after the season has passed.…

At Hazendal Wine Estate in the heart of the Cape Winelands, the concept of harvest stretches far beyond the vine. Through a rich fusion of winemaking, visual art, ecological thinking and community engagement, Hazendal has become a truly 21st-century estate - where heritage meets imagination and each season yields not only a vintage, but a vibrant expression of culture. The estate's Artist Series | Limited Edition* bottle captures this spirit with sparkling clarity. The label, designed by renowned South African artist Athi-Patra Ruga, wraps the Prestige Brut Cap Classique 2017 in myth, motion and memory. Titled Indlamu, the artwork honours traditional Zulu and Nguni dance and celebrates cultural vitality through a dreamlike figure coiled in anticipation. The critically acclaimed wine - elegantly aged for seven years - is a study…

Veld Wolfgat, Paternoster West Coast Along the West Coast, Chef Kobus van der Merwe has shaped his culinary philosophy around foraging. His signature strandveld cuisine draws deeply from the wild vegetation and unique ecology of Paternoster. At his award-winning restaurant, Wolfgat, the menu changes constantly, crafted from ingredients foraged daily by the chef and his team from the nearby dunes and tidal pools. @wolfgat Ocean Beyond, Buitenverwachting Constantia, Cape Town The Origins of Flavour is a collaborative project between chefs Peter Tempelhoff and Sebastian Stehr of Constantia's acclaimed Beyond Restaurant, and Dr de Vynck. It has led to the rediscovery and celebration of some of South Africa's early oceanic ingredients and is brought to life through a first-of-its-kind dining experience. In accordance with foraging regulations, the team harvests the likes…

‘The house fulfils our dream of fjord views and wild landscapes with grazing animals, plus space for various projects’ - Stine Bang and Bøje Lomholdt Collaborating with the Copenhagen-based Norrøn architects, Danish couple Stine Bang and Bøje Lomholdt have reimagined a traditional Danish farmhouse while living their dreams as organic farmers. The property showcases raw concrete surfaces, asymmetrical lines, and landscapes reflected in expansive windows. With subtle references to southern Denmark's historic architecture, the interiors feature earthy tones complemented by warm oak and brass finishes. Outside, grunting pigs roam the forest, solar panels rest discreetly on the thatched roof, and dawn shimmers across the lake that has sprawling views of the flat fjord landscape. The farm produces home-made sausages, has 250 newly planted vines, and grows organic beetroot, carrots, parsnips…

‘The house feels expansive… it makes you feel like you're absolutely part of this magical place’ – Piers Taylor, owner and architect Architect Piers Taylor has been visiting Corfu since 1970 - first as a baby with his parents and brother for long summer holidays, and later with his own family. He feels more at home on the island than in his native England, and for many years yearned to build a house of his own on Corfu's unspoilt southwest coast, a landscape of mountains, olive groves and smallholdings. Nothing in Corfu moves fast: in 2014, he bought a steep, awkwardly shaped piece of land, in 2021 he began building, and finally in 2024 he completed the house. Taylor's vision was deliberately low-key - as far removed from the conventional…

‘I've always wanted to live on a farm - to be in the middle of open space, not boxed in’ - Steyn Bronkhorst, owner After living for some time in a dense residential development, Steyn and Alette Bronkhorst found themselves longing for wide open spaces. ‘I've always wanted to live on a farm - to be in the middle of open space, not boxed in,’ says Steyn. A friend who lives in the neighbourhood tipped them off about a new country estate in Kyalami with stables and freeroaming wildlife. When they visited, standing in the rolling veld with views in all directions, Steyn says, he could envision a house in the open veld: simply a home in its setting. The estate was close enough to the city and their son…

Garden designer Leon Kluge appeared calm at his recent award-winning ‘Between Two Worlds’ exhibition at Hazendal Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, despite the upcoming months seeming far from quiet. Afterwards, eight show gardens were waiting in line, as major projects including Sterrekopje Healing Farm in Franschhoek, were moving forward in the background. He spoke about them as though they were simply the work of another season. His steadiness has deep roots. A grandmother was a painter. A grandfather served as curator of the Bettys Bay Botanical Garden, and Leon's father later held the same post in the Lowveld. Surrounded by art and plants from childhood, he learned to judge a place by what grows there. Formal landscape studies added structure, and time in European nurseries taught him that sound ideas begin…

Being a roaster is a special calling in the coffee world. It requires both scientific precision and creative flair, along with the ability to repeat that combination effectively 6kg at a time, over and over again. For Shewaan Khan and his customyellow 6kg coffee roaster at Yellow Jacket Coffee, this came naturally. As with many people who find their way into coffee, Shewaan has an alternate life, in his case a successful printing company. He has always considered himself a creator, turning other people's dreams into reality, first through his father's printing business and then his own. Through coffee, he has found a new craft to master and share with the world, with great success. He and his team won the coveted Roastery of the Year title at the Coffee…

In the pages of House and Leisure Volume 17 (Harvest), it's the gardens, the architecture, and the crafted interiors that shine - but what of the paws that patrol these spaces, the dogs who make a house truly feel like home? As the season leans into winter and the earth's gifts gather around firesides and feasting tables, it feels only right to give these companions their moment. From Knysna, where Hiram and his pack of Boerwindhonde stride through the garden of Hannes Stander and Daniel ‘DP’ Ferreira like noble sentinels, to Riebeek-Kasteel, where McGuyver the English bulldog dozes in a dusty spot of sun – a stoic figure at the heart of a poet's quiet country dream. In Wellington, Abel, Sibbel and Ollie blend into the fabric of the Wiemer…

Jude If dogs were grouped into human stereotypes, there would only be one way to label this totally chilled out dog: Jude the surfer dude. Sweet-natured and the epitome of a good boy, Jude is patiently waiting for the relaxed, light-filled family that he deserves. Jude wears an Adjustable dog collar in Aurora on Orange from Chommies and a denim shirt from H&M. Patti Patti (above) is a 2.5-year-old sterilised female tan and white Pittie mix with a gentle and playful spirit. She's full of life, fun, and affection, bringing a spark of joy wherever she goes. Patti is a wonderfully loving girl who thrives on human connection and adventures. She's bonded with Bullet a beautiful staffie mix male - help them stay together in a loving home. Patti wears…

Scan this QR code to read more about Frances van Hasselt, as featured in House and Leisure Volume 5 (Retreat). Hi, I'm Mildred, head of quality control at Frances v.H Mohair. I have a fine eye for quality and live my work to the fullest, in every aspect of my life. If anything, one must be consistent. This is my first attempt at writing, but I just adore Charl and the Dog and Leisure team, so I said, ‘Fine, for you, I will try.’ As I was saying, I can't quite explain my knack for the finer things in life, I think I was born this way… Apparently, Dachshund people claim that this is a common trait. I'm not sure, I don't quite understand dogs. I'm into humans. I just…