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Karla Pretorius • Protea Netball

February 28, 2021

There’s only one way to succeed in anything, and that is to give it everything • Vince Lombardi Meet Karla Pretorius. Player of the Tournament at the 2019 Vitality Netball World Cup. The first South African to feature in the Australian Super Netball league. Named one of the Mail & Guardian’s TOP 200 Young South Africans. Vice-captain of the SPAR Proteas. Dietician. Currently playing for Sunshine Coast Lightning, Karla is a Protea and Kovsie Netball LEGEND. We’re very proud to introduce to you one of the most hard-working, determined, down-to-earth, kick butt Bloem girls we know – Karla Preroius. Name: Karla Surname: Pretorius Age: 30 Profession/Life’s…

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Shandor Potgieter • OFM

November 15, 2020

“I personally like being unique. I like being my own person with my own style and my own opinions and my own toothbrush” Ellen DeGeneres Meet Shandor Potgieter. Radio host. Muso. Influencer. Family man and all-around COOL dude. To say the edgy rock-‘n-roll tattooed, long-distance-running, OFM Good Morning Breakfast host is NO ordinary guy, would be putting it mildly. But then again, who wants to be ordinary when you can be unique?! Always in the mood for a good vibe and a lekker laugh, meet the very witty, very entertaining Shandor Potgieter. Name: Shandor Surname: Potgieter Age: 29 Profession/Life’s work:…

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The Social Food Club

March 9, 2020

The Social Food Club 9 James Scott St, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, 9301 Instagram @socialfoodclub_ What’s in a name? In the case of The Social Food Club, it’s everything. When passionate owners Jamandi Bekker (of the #LekkerBekkers – winners of MNet’s My Kitchen Rules season one) and Petri Coetzen (the Brand virtuoso behind the legendary Mystic Boer) decided to collaborate on their à la mode eatery, they decided to harness all things they love the most: good food, lekker people and creating good vibes. Enter The Social Food Club – the eclectic Kitchen Bar on James Scott Street, where everything – from the…

Style

Sporty Chic • How To Wear SweatGear Leggings To Work (and beyond)

October 10, 2019

SweatGear designed by Minnette • Hello Smart Blog

Yes, it may sound odd to sport your trusty SweatGear gym leggings to the office. BUT when dressed up with work-wear pieces, these sporty chic bottoms can be the secret to creating a polished-yet-comfortable look. For anyone who thinks leggings are strictly for working out, take a look at Chanel and Prada’s Spring/Summer 2019 runways. Both featured leggings and bike shorts! If there’s anything these designer examples have taught us, it’s that the comfortable staple is not only quite on point from a fashion-forward sense, but it has a proper place alongside your polished wardrobe pieces. And (when done right) can absolutely…

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Best of Hello Smart Blog 2018

December 6, 2018

Can you believe it’s the end of the year? 2018 has certainly gone by in a wink of an eye and now it’s that time of year when everyone is thinking about beachy holidays, planning their Christmas shopping and wondering how on earth 2018 flew by so quickly? And what a year it’s been here at OFS Smart Repair and on Hello Smart Blog… We’ve had BIG developments and BIG changes, but most of all, we had the BEST time! We met kick butt women in business, Annette Griesel of Little, Margaret Whitfield a.k.a the lovely music maven DJ Magpie and our very own Director…

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Imperial Volvo Bloemfontein

November 5, 2018

Imperial Volvo Bloemfontein Zastron St, Bloemfontein Central, Bloemfontein www.imperialbloemfontein.co.za Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower – Steve Jobs Situated in the heart of mid-town Bloemfontein is the beautiful bespoke showroom of Imperial Volvo Bloemfontein. A modern retail space of contemporary design, chic Scandinavian furnishings and outstandingly stylish Volvo vehicles. The Volvo retail experience concept is one of many important parts of the innovative Volvo way forward and goes far beyond what you see on the surface. Volvo is a brand that believes everything starts with people. What makes them different from other car companies is the principle of…

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Busi Maile • Smart Repair Group

September 25, 2018

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower • Steve Jobs Meet Busi Maile. Intelligent, innovative and determined. Busi is as much a lady as she is a leader. Impeccably stylish and graciously smart, she is the dynamic CEO of C3 Auto Body Repair Academy, one of only three Merseta accredited auto body repair training centres county wide, as well as the Director of Stakeholder Relations & Procurement of OFS Smart Repair and the Smart Repair Group. A truly gifted and talented young professional, Busi started her first business in her 20s, a unique training program enabling disadvantaged youth to train and qualify as auto body repair…

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Smart Food • The Thai inspired blushing pink salmon burger

September 12, 2018

Spring is in the air The change of season brings about a switch in my mood for food that lifts my spirits and my energy levels. Soft pink blossoms on trees evoke feelings of happiness and encourage me to get out of my winter slump with fresh healthy food. This Thai inspired blushing pink salmon burger is complimented by Graham Beck’s Gorgeous Sparkling wine, just what’s needed to keep me in the pink. Ideally the pink salmon burger should be served with a chilled glass of Gorgeous Sparkling wine and shared with friends for an afternoon of laughter. Shopping lists…

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The Bloem influencers to follow on Instagram • Smartguy edition

June 28, 2018

Bloem influencers to follow on Instagram • Tony Peng

Why the Influencers trend is catching on in SA marketing and the names you should get to know. Instagram is where we go to find all that’s fresh, trendy and creative. Growing rapidly year on year, now more than ever, Instagram is one of South Africa’s MAJOR relevant social media platforms. A rise in social media users in South Africa Research firm World Wide Worx reported that Instagram users in South Africa increased 32% between 2016 and 2017 with another 8.5% growth during 2017 and 2018. This is a trend that is in line with smartphone penetration in the country.…

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Bella Casa Trattoria

March 1, 2018

Bella Casa Trattoria 31 President Steyn Avenue, Westdene, Bloemfontein Bella Casa on Facebook Fancy something delicious, hearty and all-a-round delectable? Well, we know just the place! Situated in the leafy suburb Westdene in Bloem is the delightful Bella Casa Trattoria. A trendy hub of friendly, efficient service and fabulous flavoursome food. The saucy handmade pastas are marvelous and the wood-fired thin-based pizzas an absolute must. Rated by Eat Out: SA’s best guide to SA’s best food, as one of the 500 hottest restaurants in SA for an impressive 4 years running, it’s no wonder Bella Casa is such a firm favourite…

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