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Stefan Weitz

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Hoe lekker is dit net om kind te wees, ek is so trots op die klein prinsessie. by @stefan__weitz

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25 days ago

It's been a crazy few months, been diagnosed with cancer, starting a new job, trying to be the best dad for the sweetest little girl, still want to be the strong husband for my beautiful wife. Being positive when speaking to my family, because i don't want them to worry.

But to be honest, I'm tired of feeling shit every single day. Sometimes I don't know where I will get the strength to get through a day. I'm gatvol taking all the medication every single day and the worse is that my treatment that is working, is the one that's giving me the worse side effects. At times it feels like this is still a bad nightmare. Doctor say it will get better with time, but then you can't handle the pain anymore and end up in hospital just to manage the pain. You surrounded by patients that is all very sick and you can see the pain on their face... you can hear how someone just received the news that they have cancer and unfortunately time is limited. Last week just open everything that I tried to block out.

I know I don't always need to be the strong husband, friend, dad, brother, child. I know that its okay to say that I'm not doing okay. But why am I still fighting it, it's already hard just living with cancer? Also need to remind myself its okay to go through the emotions and to be scared, it's okay to feel weak!

Thank you everyone for the massive support the past few month, it doesn't go unnoticed and I'm sorry for not always responding immediately. Your support and love give me the strength to get through this.

Much love Stefan! by @stefan__weitz

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5 months ago

Stefan shares what makes VUUR different.

Flavour. Fire. People.

That’s where it starts.

But it’s also the surrounds, the produce, and the relaxed space we create that make it truly special.

A place to slow down. To connect. To just be.

Join us this May and June for the VUUR Experience — where fire warms more than just the plate.

Make your reservation by clicking on the link in our BIO, by visiting the @dineplan_app or emailing us on info@vuurrestaurant.com taken in VUUR by @stefan__weitz

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5 months ago

As everyone know by now, the year didn't start as per how I planned it. But something exited did happen in-between all the not so lekker things...

After almost 7 incredible years @thehoghouse I decided to start a new chapter in my chef career. I want to thank the amazing team at Hoghouse for all the support I received over the years. I enjoyed every moment and thank you for each and every service we gave only our best. Thank you for all the incredible guest, without you we will not be able to do what we love so much.

This decision was definitely not easy, but I want to challenge myself. Everyone that knows me, knows how much I enjoy a fire. For me there is something very special when you cooking with fire. That's why I can't think of a better place to start this new chapter then @vuurrestaurant. I can't wait for my first service at Vuur and all the new memories we will create. @shaunscroobychef thank you for the opportunity.

Thank you to my wife @claassenweitz for all the support and for being a incredible mamma to our beautiful daughter.

Cheers to new adventures! by @stefan__weitz

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9 months ago

Na 2 weke in die hospitaal is ek by die huis. Nog in baie pyn, maar dit is baie lekker om by die huis te wees. Geniet julle dag! by @stefan__weitz

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9 months ago

On the 12th of January 2026 in room 4B everything changed for the rest of our lives. After struggling for years with pain, hospitals in and out and most tests coming back negative and some doctors actually thought it's all in me head.

Last week Saturday I had severe abdominal pain and it continues Sunday, Sunday evening I struggle to breath and Shantelle quickly rushed me to hospital. While waiting for the the dr. we said to each other most probably they will not find anything.

Dr. done blood tests / scans and said she's not happy with the result and want to keep me for the night and my dr. will see me the following day.

Dr. came to see me in the afternoon, he sit next to my bed and I knew something is wrong. He ask is someone mentioned to me whats wrong with me. I replied no doctor. He mentioned that my spleen and liver are enlarged, red blood cells are low, infection reading high, but my white blood cells are extremely high (should be 12 and mine is 119)

Dr. look at me and said I'm so sorry but you do have Cancer, I just started to cry and he tried to explain but I didn't hear anything. My world just stop, I'm so scared, what about my beautiful family. What about all the plans we had. I do have alot of respect for my doctor that never gave up on me and take is time to explain everything to me in detail.

Its confirmed that I have Chronic Myeloid Leukemia(blood cancer), we waiting on the bone marrow results to see what stage. but hope that the medical aid approved treat and I can start asap. Im still in hospital and they manage my pain at the moment. The next few days I'm high risk when treatment starts.

It been extremely difficult telling my family and friends. Its not easy telling your mon and dad that their son have cancer. But everyone support me so much.

To Shantelle and Sadie I love you so much, you are my rock. Shantelle you so positive and your smile is giving me strength. I'm so scared , but I know I'm not alone.

Please pray for me and my family, also that medical aid will pay for all my treatments I need. taken in Vincent Pallotti Hospital by @stefan__weitz

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9 months ago

Vandag verjaar my Sadie, 3 jaar terug het jy in ons lewe gekom. Jy maak my hart so bly, elke dag saam jou is n fees. Lekker verjaar Sadie! Pappa en mamma is baie lief vir jou my kind. by @stefan__weitz

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a year ago

What a incredible experience at Soetmelksvlei, @babylonstoren never disappoint. The farm is stunning and take you back in time. Super friendly staff, with a lot of respect and love for the animals. We had lunch at the restaurant, a harvest table with something for everyone. The lamb ribs is most probably the best I ever had, done to perfection on the fire. Will definitely be back soon! by @stefan__weitz

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a year ago

Cucumber pickle, super easy to make and one of my favorite things to eat with meat.
You will need the following:
•1 Cucumber
•1 Red Onion
•250ml Red Wine Vinegar
•125ml Water
•85ml Brown Sugar
•10ml Olive Oil
•5ml Mustard Seeds
•5ml Coriander Seeds
•3g Fresh Dill
•3g Fresh Thyme
•pinch of salt

1. Start by cutting the ends of your cucumber and thinly slice into rings. Place cucumber, fresh thyme and dill in a bowl.

2. Peel and sliced the red onion. Heat the olive oil in a pan and sautéed the red onion till its caramelized, remember to season the onions. (I prefer if the onions are slightly charred). The cooking process can take 5 to 10min. Once the onions is ready add it to the cucumber.

3. In a saucepan add your red wine vinegar, water, brown sugar, mustard seeds and coriander seeds. Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 5min.

4. Mixed the cucumber, red onion, thyme and dill and pack it in a sterilized jar. Pour the hot pickle liquid with the seeds over the cucumber and seal. If you don't have any jars, you can use a airtight container.

Place you pickles in the fridge, allow at least 24hours for all that lovely flavours to develop before you start enjoying them!

Lekker eet! by @stefan__weitz

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a year ago

Vandag 12 jaar getroud met die mooiste vrou, ons stap al n lang pad saam my lief. Dankie vir als wat jy vir my doen en die wonderlike mamma wat jy vir ons kind is. Ek hoop ons het nog baie mooi jare saam. Baie lief vir jou @claassenweitz! by @stefan__weitz

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a year ago

What a incredible day at @frankiefennermeatmerchants, I love working with good quality meat. The staff is super friendly and their knowledge about the different cuts is something to experience. They know exactly where the meat is coming from, age to perfection and cut to your preference. They take huge proud in their work. As a chef this makes my work easier, just keep it simple! by @stefan__weitz

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a year ago

Die journey is nie altyd maklik nie, maar kos help my net om my self te kan wees en te doen wat ek van hou. Kook uit die Hart, dan sal dit nooit voel soos werk nie! by @stefan__weitz

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a year ago