From Farrarmere – Hayley-Michelle Reitsma with daughters Cassidy-Skyla (17), Brookelyn-Rogue (16) and Dakota-Jade (10).
The prize-giving for the City Times Moms & Daughters and Dads & Sons Photo Competition was held at The Secret Garden on Saturday (June 8), where the top five finalists and the winner of the Editor’s Choice photograph came together with City Times staff for the announcement of the overall winner and runners-up.
Editor of the City Times Lana O’Neill welcomed the finalists, their families and guests and explained the competition was aimed at recognising the important role parents play in society, and to wish the moms a belated happy Mother’s Day and the dads a special day too on Father’s Day, June 16.
The photo competition will be held again next year, under a different theme.
Our top five were determined by online votes and the final decision rested with five independent judges – Darren Lustig (Kodak, Northmead Square), Juanita Croukamp an Lesego Modubu (The Spectacle Corner, Northmead Square), Lisa Johnson (Northfield Methodist Church) and Zamera Reinhardt (Rustinique Art & Frame, Northmead Square).
• First place: Entry from Hayley Reitsma, of Farrarmere.
• Second place: Entry from Natalie Herzer, of Goedeburg.
• Third place: Entry from Ridwan Suleman, of Rynfield.
Thank you to everyone who entered and a special thanks to our generous sponsors: Emperors Palace, Pick n Pay Oakfields, Pick n Pay Farrarmere Square, Face Value, The Secret Garden, Meat World K90 Centre, Overland Liquors High Road, Lakeside Mall and Ster-Kinekor Northmead Square.
Fourth place: Nolthando Ngobese (left) and her mom Sylvia won a R500 Pick n Pay Oakfields voucher, wine from Pick n Pay Farrarmere Square and a R250 Lakeside Mall voucher.
Fifth place: Mariamah Naidoo (left) and her daughters Lavish (24) and Kershia won a R500 Pick n Pay Oakfields voucher, wine from Pick n Pay Farrarmere Square and two double movie tickets for Northmead Square Ster-Kinekor.
Third place: Ridwaan Suleman, his wife Jolene and daughter Tasmia won a R450 beauty voucher from Face Value, wine from Pick n Pay Farrarmere Square, and a R400 The Secret Garden voucher.
Editor’s choice: Rob Smit and his son Malakai won a hamper filled with biltong and other treats from Meat World, wine from Pick n Pay Farrarmere Square and a gift pack from Overland Liquors High Road.
An entry from Rob Smit, of Benoni AH, with his son Malakai (10) did not make it into the top five, but was named Editor’s Choice.
From Western Extension – Kershia Naidoo (28) with her mom, Mariamah Naidoo, and sister, Lavisha (24).
From Rynfield – Ridwaan Suleman, who sent in a photo of his wife, Jolene, and daughter, Tasmia (18).
From Crystal Park – Sylvia Ngobese with her daughter, Nolthando (24).
First place: Hayley Reitsma, her daughter Dakota-Jade and husband Oscar won the grand prize of a one-night stay for a family of four, including breakfast, at the three-star Peermont Metcourt Hotel at Emperors Palace, valued at R2 230, and a R1 116 dinner voucher for Rosetta’s buffet restaurant, inclusive of bottomless soda and wine. They also received a gift box from Overland Liquors High Road and wine from Farrarmere Square Pick n Pay.
From Goedeburg – Natalie Herzer, who sent in a photo of her husband, Mario Saincic, and their son, Franco Herzer (two months old).
The prize-giving was held in the tranquil and quaint setting of The Secret Garden restaurant, at the Uncle Tim’s Centre. Back: Arno and Karla Steenkamp (The Secret Garden). Front (from left): Clyde Meela (Caxton Local Media Central East special projects manager), Carlene du Toit (Caxton Local Media Central East sales manager), Lana O’Neill (City Times editor), Annalize de Vaal (The Secret Garden), Heila Brophy (City Times sales manager).
Second place: Mario Saincic, his wife Natalie and two-month-old baby Franco won a hamper of biltong and other treats from Meat World, wine from Pick n Pay Farrarmere Square and a gift pack from Overland Liquors High Road.
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