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FOR THE
SECRET SOFTIE
For the dad who claims he
doesn’t “do” Father’s Day but
quietly keeps the card forever,
check out the hampers and
custom mugs at NetFlorist or
design your own gift on Nifty
Gifts.The “Father Figure” Mug
lands the dad joke and the love in
one hit.
• Photo Socks with your
face on them? Slightly
weird. Surprisingly
sentimental.
• A Snack & Coffee
Hamper keeps things
simple and comforting.
• And this card from
ThatBloke says what
we sometimes forget:
“Thanks for the lifts
FOR THE DAD WHO’D — and the life advice
RATHER MAKE A MEMORY you gave disguised as
jokes.”
Not every gift comes in a box. to Do in Joburg.
Sometimes, the best thing you can give Because years from now, he won’t
him is time. remember what you bought.
• Take him axe-throwing at He’ll remember that laugh. That lunch.
Bearded Viking or Lumberjack That moment.
Yard — nothing bonds like
chucking steel together. Final Word? Make It About Him
• Book a graffiti walking tour in
Maboneng and hear the stories Forget perfect. Forget Pinterest. Just
behind the colour. make it real.
• Head to Walter Sisulu Botanical
Gardens with padkos, a Whether it’s chilli oil, a photo of your
blanket, and no plan. face on his feet, or a walk through a
• Or explore Johannesburg’s street market in the winter sun — the
hidden gems with these guides: best gift is the one that says:
o Unusual Things to Do “I know you. I see you. And you matter.”
in Johannesburg This year, skip the rope of soap. Give
o TimeOut’s Best Things him something unforgettable.

Final word: Make

it about Him

FOR THE DAD WHO HAS
EVERYTHING (EXCEPT THESE)
He might think he’s seen it all — but has he unwrapped sushi
socks, tactical aprons, or magnetic wristbands?
Let him loose on ThatBloke or Nifty Gifts and wait for the
raised eyebrow.
• Sushi Socks: still technically socks, but now they’re
ironic.
B Y NIC OLA KILL OPS • The Beard Trimming Apron with suction cups turns “
the bathroom into a clean-up-free zone.
• The Tactical BBQ Apron features pockets, loops, and
a built-in bottle opener — it’s the Batman utility belt
of braai.
• And the Skull Whiskey Decanter Set lets him sip like a
villain in a Bond film.

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