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Sep 11, 2025
A passion for natural ingredients sparked the creation of Antjie’s Handmade Naturals - a proudly South African bath and body brand that continues to draw attention for its locally made, handcrafted product, now stocked in 34 Checkers stores across the Western Cape.
Affectionately known as Antjie, founder Nicolene Gericke started making soap in her kitchen to create a gentle, natural alternative for her sensitive skin. “In 2002 I made a New Year’s promise to myself to start making my own soap – something I already had an interest in,” she recalls. “It was something practical, and something I really enjoyed doing.”
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