NEW! Ellie
This puzzle represents a blend family history, personal memories and a profound connection with the African bush.
The elephant, often seen as a symbol of wisdom and grace, is the overarching reminder of the journey of life, encouraging us to walk it with grace, just as the elephants move through the bush with a calm and dignified presence.
Kuda
This puzzle challenges the mind and aims to evoke deeper contemplation and appreciation of life’s journey and interconnectedness.
This artistic and authentically designed elephant is named Kuda to honor the artist who created the image. The puzzle shapes, mainly elephants and birds, are mirrored on either side to create symmetry and balance, thus emphasizing harmony and the dual aspects of life. This is also a representation of reflection and the gratitude that comes with contemplating the Puzzelize journey. Some multi-piece shapes featured are the Celtic Knot representing spirituality and a Meditation Motive honoring the continuous journey taking place as Puzzelize evolves.
Riverlution
This puzzle was crafted in partnership with Grasshopper Geography, who designed the striking map of Africa’s river basins using satellite images. This 342-piece puzzle features unique shapes such as a camel over the Sahara, a flamingo over the Great Rift Valley, and other iconic images representing important geographical features across the continent.
“If I have ever seen magic, it has been in Africa” – John Hemingway.
A large reversible raindrop-shaped piece in the heart of the puzzle significantly pays homage to our collaborator and has the Grasshopper Geography logo engraved on the back.
Experience the magic of multi-piece shapes with an elephant that only comes to life when the four pieces are put together, along with the beloved Flame Lily. Proceeds from this puzzle go directly to Hennops Revival, an organization that is tirelessly working towards the restoration of our precious waterways.
Giraffe
The beloved Giraffe puzzle captures the uniqueness, pride and untamed charm of this fascinating African animal. As you connect the pieces of this puzzle, we expect that some of them will hold a special meaning for you too, adding to the overall experience.
Giraffes stand tall with their heads held high, embodying the idea of looking towards the future, recognizing patterns, and cautioning those who may be unaware. Just in the same way, buying this jigsaw puzzle will support Cupcakes of Hope in their mission to aid children with cancer. By doing so, not only are you helping the children, but also spreading awareness about the early warning signs of cancer in children. Cupcakes of Hope helps families of children with cancer to cope with the strains and challenges presented.
Rietvlei Rhino
The Rhino, a magnificent animal, holds a special place in our hearts as a symbol of the battle against poaching. This puzzle, with its stunning design, is made up of 221 pieces. Each piece is uniquely shaped, featuring various wild animals, trees and birds representing the fauna and flora of Southern Africa. It’s a guaranteed source of fun for the entire family!
By purchasing this puzzle, you’ll be contributing to the ongoing efforts of Hennops Revival in restoring our precious waterways.
Heal the Hennops
This beautiful, colourful fish design consists of 106 pieces. Each piece is a unique shape, such as a fairy, bird, frog and many others. It is sure to entertain young and old.
The proceeds of this puzzle will help Hennops Revival become ever more effective in restoring our river back to health.
Marlene's Butterfly
This beautiful, colourful butterfly design consists out of 206 pieces. Each piece is a unique shape, such as different wild animals, trees, birds etc.
Initially this puzzle was intended help Marlene pay for the treatments she needed outside of the medical aid cover. Now the funds will be used in consultation with her children to honour her legacy.
Doodle Bee
This Doodle Bee puzzle is a representation of the work and heart of Africa. It consists of 130 pieces. Each piece is a unique shape, highlighting the work of the local outreach initiative like the reproductive system and the worker Bee spreading joy.
The puzzle will provide sustainable sanitary alternatives to care centres and contribute towards upgrading dormitories in care centres and packaged food drives for the homeless. A great cause and a thoughtful gift.
PUZZELIZE
If you have a passion – Puzzelize it!
Born of Covid, or was it bored of Covid, I decided to design and develop unique puzzles instead of just building them. Also as a result of Covid I found a deeper sense of responsibility to my community – charity begins at home! I formed a relationship with Hennops Revival, initially supporting the Homeless Shelter which was set up in the Lyttelton Town Hall, and later cooking food together with a whole band of friends for the waste pickers and informal dwellers living along the river banks. Now the focus is back to cleaning up the Hennops, a river I played and picnicked next to during my childhood growing up in Irene. (Horror! That was almost 50 years ago)
THE INSPIRATION
The Hennops River inspired my first jigsaw puzzle. The fish represents the return of healthy aquatic life, and the actual shapes of the individual puzzle pieces are representative of some of the nature that was found next to the river back then, and some that still is, (I sometimes hear a Fish Eagle from my patio). The fairy piece represents Tarryn – the small, beautiful and very capable founder of Hennops Revival who works her magic in the community and in (literally) the river.
Other pieces hold significance namely the snake that represents healing, the scrub hare and scorpion were rare finds during recent river cleanup operations, crabs used to be very prevalent in the river up till 10 years ago. We had a Paradise Flycatcher nesting in our garden when we built our home in Centurion twenty years ago.
The proceeds of this puzzle named ‘Healing the Hennops’ will help Hennops Revival become ever more effective in restoring our river back to health.
Watch this website for more puzzles supporting more causes close to home and in my heart.
– Linda Liebenberg
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Linda grew up in Irene. She was a Springbok gymnast and Springbok platform diver in her youth. She studied pharmacy at Wits and owned Irene Pharmacy for many years. Now more involved in the holistic healing process, she is a Bodytalk Practitioner. She headed up springboard and platform coaching in Pretoria for 8 years and relocated to Cape Town in January 2021. Linda has been married for more than 25 years she has 2 adult children. Cydney is studying in Chicago on a diving scholarship and Julian, who is a CrossFit enthusiast, works in the marketing industry.