My Garden Route Life & Wild News by Garden Route 101 - Better Together

20/09/2025

Just stocked up on some weekend braai essentials! 🔥 Support local 💙 Rich-Wins Firelighters

18/09/2025

Coffee, Conversations & Community ☕️

Our delivery journey took us to Brothers Coffee Roastery - the spot where the aroma of freshly roasted beans greets you before you even step through the door.

Handing over the very first edition of My Garden Route Life here just felt right. Like a good cup of coffee, our magazine is all about connection - sparking conversations, sharing stories, and bringing people together.

If you haven’t popped in yet, Brothers is more than just coffee. It’s a place “where you belong.” So grab a cuppa, settle in, and maybe flip through our magazine while you sip.

Another stop on our delivery adventure - and another story worth sharing.

17/09/2025

ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO!

The Karoo’s vibey heart is calling! Suzuki is bringing the Safari Town Festival back for its second year, this time lighting up the Oudtshoorn Recreation Ground on Saturday, 27 September. It’s set to be a day filled with music, merriment, and local flavour you won’t want to miss.

Lineup Highlights
Enjoy stellar performances from some of South Africa’s brightest artists, including Jeremy Loops, Spoegwolf, Karen Zoid, and Early B. Comedian and proud Jimny aficionado Schalk Bezuidenhout returns as MC, making sure the laughter flows as freely as the songs.

What to Expect
It’s not just music - expect a full festival experience under the wide Karoo sky:
✔ Tasty eats from artisanal food vendors
✔ Craft bars & kid-friendly zones
✔ Rugby coverage on the big screen
✔ Meet-and-greets with artists … and more!

Ticket Info
🔘 Standard adult entry: R250
🔘 Teens (under 18): R100
🔘 Kids (under 12): R60
🔘 Bambinos (under 2): Free entry

Why Attend?
Part of the wider Jimny Gathering weekend, this day is open to everyone - whether you're a Suzuki Jimny fan or just love great music, good food, and an unforgettable atmosphere.

Don’t miss out - get your tickets now at www.safaritown.co.za
and be a part of the biggest music and community celebration the Karoo has seen this year!

17/09/2025

George Golf Club ⛳️

From its rolling fairways to its warm clubhouse welcome, George Golf Club is a landmark in the Garden Route - and the perfect stop for our My Garden Route Life delivery journey.

Handing over our first edition here felt special: this is a place where history, sport, and community meet. Generations of golfers (and plenty of spectators too!) have enjoyed this course, and now our magazine joins the tradition of stories shared at the 19th hole.

Whether you play, walk the course, or just love the atmosphere, George Golf Club is proof that some spots never lose their charm.

17/09/2025

Local Stories Stop - Outeniqua SuperSpar 🛒

We love Spar - especially when it’s buzzing with new energy and local love! Today, we dropped off the first edition of My Garden Route Life at the new SuperSpar in the Outeniqua Lifestyle Centre.

Walking into this bright, welcoming store, you can feel how much care goes into every aisle, every smile from the team, and every local product they stock. It’s not just a grocery shop - it’s a place that represents the heart of our community, one fresh loaf and one friendly wave at a time.

If you’re passing through, drop in - grab a FREE magazine, soak in the vibes, maybe pick up something delicious - and say hi to the team while you're there!

More stops to come... and we’re loving how each one tells a different story of the Garden Route.

17/09/2025

Fresh off the press at Redberry Farm! 🍓

What better place to share the My Garden Route Life magazine than the home of bumper boats, bubble balls, rabbits, pony rides… and of course, the sweetest strawberries in town?

We loved dropping by Redberry Farm to hand over the very first edition - because just like this local favourite, our magazine is all about fun, family, and celebrating the best of the Garden Route.

If you haven’t been to Redberry yet, here’s your sign to grab the kids, bring your friends, and lose yourself in the hedge maze (don’t worry, you’ll find your way out eventually 😉).

Keep an eye out - our delivery adventures are just getting started!

17/09/2025

Magazine Drop at Oubaai!!

There’s something special about walking into Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa, the elegance, the warm welcome, and of course that iconic dolphin logo. Today, we had the pleasure of delivering the very first edition of My Garden Route Life to the team here at Oubaai.

It’s more than just a magazine delivery - it’s about connecting with the people and places that make the Garden Route so unique. From hidden gems to world-class destinations, we’re proud to see our publication in the hands of those who shape the region’s story.

📍 Next time you’re in the area, why not take a detour to Oubaai? Whether it’s a round of golf, a spa day, or simply soaking in the views, it’s a stop worth making.

Stay tuned as we continue our delivery journey - who knows, your favourite spot might be next!

15/09/2025

Want to hang out with Schalk Bezuidenhout and help break a world record?
Book Now! https://www.howler.co.za/jimnygathering2025

No Jimny? No problem. If you’ve been dreaming of joining the Jimny Gathering at Louvain Guest Farm (Sept 25–28) but you’re still riding shotgun in something else then Suzuki Knysna’s got your back.

They’re offering R40,000* off when you buy a Jimny right now. (Limited Time Only) That’s your ticket to the trail, the jol, and the kind of adventure only a Jimny can deliver.

The 2nd Jimny Gathering is coming to Louvain Guest Farm in the Garden Route between George and Uniondale on the R62!

Tag your ride or die buddies, your 4x4 legends or anyone who needs a lekker Jimny Jol in the Garden Route!

See you there!

Contact Jakes, The Suzuki Guy at Suzuki Knysna for all the details on their current special - T&C's Apply.
Offer valid for a limited time only!
E&OE

12/09/2025

Still driving a skorokoro? 🚙💨
Time to level up.

Suzuki Knysna is giving you R40,000 OFF a brand-new Jimny. Yes, you read that right - wheels sorted, adventure unlocked.

And there’s no better time: the Jimny Gathering 2025 is around the corner 🔜
Sept 25–28 at Louvain Guest Farm.

Don’t get left behind in the dust. Upgrade, hit the trails, and join the jol.

📍 Visit Suzuki Knysna to claim your deal.
⏰ Limited offer.

Contact Jakes, The Suzuki Guy at Suzuki Knysna for all the details on their current special - T&C's Apply.
Offer valid for a limited time only!
E&OE

12/09/2025

We had a blast at Suzuki Knysna this week delivering the very first edition of My Garden Route Life magazine 🚙✨

From the showroom to the Jimny lineup - and even a mini photoshoot with the fabulous team - it was nothing but smiles, laughs, and lekker vibes.

Huge thanks to the Suzuki Knysna crew for the warm welcome (and for making our magazine look so good alongside those iconic Jimnys 😉).

Here’s to more adventures, more stories, and more miles together on the Garden Route 🌊🌿

09/09/2025

We’ve been delivering My Garden Route Life Magazines all across the Garden Route this week - but here’s the twist…

🚨 DON’T TELL THE BOSS! 🚨
While she’s not looking, we’ve launched a sneaky Garden Route 101 Giveaway!

Here’s how it works:
💸 When this post hits 500 likes, one lucky local winner will score R500 cold hard cash!
📍 To enter, simply:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Comment below with where you think we dropped magazines this week 👀

It’s quick, fun, and just a little bit cheeky… and the best part? The boss has NO idea we’re doing this 😅

The faster we reach 500 likes, the faster someone cashes in. So don’t keep it to yourself - tag your friends, spread the word, and join the fun.

Remember: Don’t. Tell. The. Boss.

Garden Route 101

07/02/2025

Fantastic News!
Not just for Alison (Inspirational Speaker) but for South Africans everywhere!

Violence against women will not be tolerated!

OFFICIAL UPDATE
06 February 2025 🦋

I am HOME!
I truly valued my time at the rehab facility. My overall physical abilities improved and are still improving with daily physiotherapy, and the Occupational Therapist also helped me with upper body strengthening exercises, how to make a cup of coffee, how to get to the toilet, or into a car, etc.
I was pleasantly surprised to learn of the fund established by “Team Alison”, and will be forever grateful to them, and those of you who kindly and generously contributed to cover my medical expenses and to ensure a roof over my head. It allowed me to concentrate solely on my rehabilitation and recouperation.
Physiotherapy is not easy – you start off feeling useless and unable to do the simplest of things. Just being able to stand up from a sitting position was a wonderful milestone.
In preparation for me being discharged; I was allowed a short outing. It was so nice to go for a drive and see different scenery, but my double vision made me feel a bit carsick, so the next weekend we chose to spend my outing at home. What an extraordinary feeling to go home for the first time in over 2 months! Our dogs and cat were so happy to see me and I them. The day at home was wonderful – my sons made a braai (barbecue) and they also neatened my short hair.
The rehabilitation facility was very thorough in their care and did a home visit before I was discharged. In this way, the Occupational Therapist was able to advise of loose rugs that should be taken up as they presented a tripping hazard. She also advised on where hand rails should be installed in the shower.
These preparations were achieved quickly, with the consent of my wonderful landlord and a well-wisher who surprised me by donating his time and expertise to fit the hand rails. I was given the green light to GO HOME – and before Christmas too! I was so excited.
I am continuing my healing at home – my sons and my mother have been wonderful in caring for me and doing EVERYTHING for me. They are also helping me with exercises daily so that my physical improvements can continue. I remain grateful for the support of my brother, Neale, and his family.
I am slowly sifting through messages on social media and my phone – and am overwhelmed with the amount of love and care and concern that has poured in my/our direction. Your prayers and thoughts have reached me and have helped me to stay strong when it was so hard at times.
Thank you – and please don’t stop. I appreciate all the love and support so much. I am still needing to go for medical checkups so please continue prayers that these are all favourable. Unfortunately, I am back in hospital (hopefully very temporarily) as I have developed another small brain bleed. Hoping to update you soon with news that I am back home.
And yes, regarding the news about you know who going back to prison. That’s a whole different update. Let me just get better again first. But boy, is this BIG. Speak soon.
Alison.
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📸 Alison movie set, 2016