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Tip: To determine how long the pool pump has to run to complete one filtering cycle, divide the capacity of the pool (in litres) by the flow rate of the pool pump (in litres per minute) to arrive at the number of minutes needed to filter all the water once.

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Contents

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Features 18

It’s a kinda magic With their talent and good looks, the world is Chiano Sky and Federico Fernandez’s oyster. Julia Mafcher chats to them about life, style and inspirations

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Portraiture as taxidermy Photographer Ben Skinner is a craftsman besieged by today’s disposable, corner-cutting culture, says Michael Schmidt

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A smoke-screened metropolis Joburg film noir, His Majesty’s Building, is a whodunit written and directed

by Nhlanhla Masondo. Its intrigue brings exciting developments to the film industry, reports Kagiso Mnisi

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The dream weavers Clive van den Berg and Carina Comrie are at the height of their power with the Freedom Park exhibition, says Lauren-Kate Bydawell

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Editor’s letter Desirables: Bang-on trend must-haves Techno Freak: Great gadgets for everyone Books & e-books: Dive into our pick of the best books to read and download Enviro: Find your inner greenie Fashion: Styled by Natalia Fernandez and photographed by Jurie Potgieter, Le Carnivale captures a travelling troupe of talented performance artists as they march to the beat of their own creative drum and take us on a journey of cultural music, free

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spirit dance and poignant poetry Cool District: New meets old in Linden, Joburg’s hottest cool spot, says

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Jo Buitendach Décor: Design deity Marianne Fassler’s Johannesburg home is as colourful,

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quirky and one-of-a-kind as her

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couture creations Food: Executive Chef Arnold Stuurman creates culinary magic at the Palazzo Hotel’s

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JList Joburg Style pull-out diary 97 Gautrain: Read about the latest bus routes, train routes and things to do along the way 98 Art 103 On Stage 106 Pamper 110 Children 113 High Tea 114 After Work Drinks 117 Eat: Fresh 121 My Place: Cornuti Stella e Luna 125 Shop

Medeo restaurant Kitchen Cool: Quirky accessories and useful cooking appliances J-Bar: Neat, on ice or mixed with soda, there are no rules when it comes to drinking whisky,

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says Julia Mafcher Local Travel: Whether it’s flowers, fresh fish or heritage sites you want to see and experience, hidden gems abound along the Cape’s

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spectacular West Coast International Travel: Books and movies can only show us so much. In a country so vast, beautiful, rich in culture and colourful, like India, it takes a journey of a lifetime to experience its real soul. A journey on

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a luxury train, perhaps?

The Back Page: Funny man/puppet Chester Missing has the last word

EDITOR Julia Mafcher julia@ballyhoomedia.co.za ART DIRECTOR Tumi Sibambo GRAPHIC DESIGNER Justine Kerr COPY EDITOR Anita van der Merwe EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Mmachigo Manase INTERN Nwabisa Ngumbela CONTRIBUTORS Jo Buitendach, Natalia Fernandez, Chester Missing, Kagiso Mnisi, Ben Skinner, Hugh Fraser, Lauren-Kate Bydawell, Jurie Potgieter, Michael Schmidt, Dion Viljoen, Garth Ensley

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PUBLISHER Gina Borthwick gina@ballyhoomedia.co.za MANAGING DIRECTOR Eric Bornman PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Dion Viljoen SALES MANAGER Janine Borthwick janine@ballyhoomedia.co.za SALES TEAM Robyn Botha, Clinton Thomas Editor’s picture by Nick Boulton, make-up by Natasha Carstens. cover shot at Askari Lodge

love new beginnings and change, especially exciting ones like this. So, hello everyone, I can’t wait to get to know all of you. I’m so thrilled to be working on a fabulous product like Joburg Style. My first month has been a whirlwind. A manic deadline with late nights, take-away pizza in the office – we had curry once – and, most importantly, many laughs while we were putting this beautiful magazine together.

Funny thing, deadlines. While we’re dealing with them, we swear never to leave things to the eleventh hour again. And then, when the next one rolls round, we’ve clearly forgotten our promise and the same things happen.

In fact, maybe we like deadlines – they drive us, push us to work harder.

Perhaps successful entrepreneur Nolan Bushnell had it spot on: “The ultimate inspiration is the deadline.” So, let’s see what this deadline produced.

You’ll notice we’ve kept the new season in mind for this issue. The stunning colours reflect those beginning to emerge outside. I just love spring; what’s not to love? Everything is so cheery. And with the jacarandas in bloom and the first of those fantastic Highveld storms, we’re reminded how lucky we are to live in a place like this.

Our shining cover stars are the beautiful Chiano Sky and dreamy Federico Fernandez. They talk about life, love, and everything in between. For fashion we called on talented performance artists to strut their stuff, resulting in a sublime feast for the eyes. We journey to India in our international travel feature and, locally, we showcase everything the West Coast has to offer. Ben Skinner wows us with his magnificently shot photographs in our Photo Essay, and we take a tour of Marianne Fassler’s divine home.

I’m also very happy to announce our new section on books and e-books, which is set to become a regular feature. I’m a bit of a bookworm myself, so let me know if you’ve read anything wonderful lately, I’d love to hear about it.

Let me stop right there and let you get to the rest of the magazine.

Enjoy the spring in your step and get stuck in. Till next time,

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Joburg Style is published quarterly by Ballyhoo Media. Opinions expressed in Joburg Style are not necessarily those of Ballyhoo Media. No responsibility can be accepted for errors, as all information is believed to be correct at the time of going to print. Copyright subsists in all work in this magazine. Any reproduction or adaptation, in whole or in part, without written permission from the publishers is strictly prohibited and is an act of copyright infringement that may, in certain circumstances, constitute a criminal offence.

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Gadgets

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This revolutionary ultra-large screen Samsung 85-inch high definition UHD 85S9 is now available in selected DionWired stores. The state-of-the-art 85S9 has four times the resolution available on existing full-HD displays. This means crystal clear and vivid picture quality. The 85S9 also includes Samsung’s proprietary up-scaling engine that can convert HD or full-HD to UHD-level picture quality by restoring detail information to create greater precision for real-life picture excellence. The unique design creates the impression that the TV is floating within its frame and showcases the classic, minimalist concept with a large, 85-inch display.

A single cable is discreetly wired into the base, while a separate 1-connect box combines all other inputs into a central location, eliminating clutter. The Samsung 85S9’s immersive audio experience matches its screen excellence with 120-watt array speakers built seamlessly into the frame, providing six times the sound of conventional TVs. Special introductory price of R385,000. More information: www.samsung.com or www.dionwired.co.za

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This revolutionary 39.6cm notebook is designed to create the best touch and type experience. The R7 features a repositioned keyboard and a HD touchscreen mounted on a revolutionary ‘Ezel hinge’ that allows it to flip, reverse, lie flat or float. Offering a superior audiovisual experience, the R7’s features are complemented by a premium sound system with Dolby Home Theater and four eight-watt speakers. The audio channels automatically reverse when switching modes. With four modes of operation, it can be used as a notebook, a tabletop pad, a display, or switched into ‘Ezel’ mode, allowing the screen to float over the keyboard at various angles.

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Books

Books & e-Books Dive into our pick of the best books to read and download. By Julia Mafcher THE NEW SAFARI: DESIGN/ DECOR/DETAIL BY MANDY ALLEN (PHOTOGRAPHY BY CRAIG FRASER AND EDITED BY ROBYN ALEXANDER), Quivertree Publications, ISBN 978-0-9802651-0-1, R395 Documenting the most evocative elements of the architecture, the interior design, and the handcrafted aspects of the best-designed lodges. The designers and architects provide insight into their motivation for the look and concept of each lodge, and what emerges is an intelligent, inspiring and accurate book about the spirit and sophistication of southern African safari design. These are dwellings that, while rooted in Africa, possess an international appeal that’s beginning to influence aesthetic ideas around the world.

TASTE THE WORLD WITH JENNY MORRIS BY JENNY MORRIS, Sunbird, ISBN 978-1-9202897-5-1, R295 Jenny Morris revisits her favourite travel destinations and cooks her way around the world. This culinary adventure takes her to 13 different countries where she recreates a feast of authentic dishes. Using ingredients that are readily available locally, Jenny brings a world of flavour to your table. Whether you try the succulent Greek mountain lamb or a fragrant Moroccan beef and prune tangia, Jenny will take your taste buds on a voyage of discovery.

SPRINGBOK FACTORY: WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A BOK BY LIZ McGREGOR, Jonathan Ball Publishers, ISBN 978-18684246-9-6, R195 Imagine a Springbok rugby player as a finished product coming off an assembly line. What components are required?

What does it take for them to cohere into a successful team? Liz McGregor spent two years interviewing players, coaches, wives, girlfriends, mothers and teachers.

She spoke to the doctor, physio, sponsors, brand managers and the logistics guy. She also spoke to SARU. What she discovered is as fascinating as it is complex.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR A HEATWAVE

BY MAGGIE O’FARRELL, Random House, ISBN 978-0-7553587-9-3, R140 The stunning new novel from Costa Books Award-winning novelist Maggie O’Farrell: a portrait of an Irish family in crisis in the legendary heatwave of 1976.

TAKEDOWN TWENTY: A STEPHANIE PLUM NOVEL

BY JANET EVANOVICH, R161.93 Stephanie Plum has her sights set on catching a notorious mob boss. If she doesn’t take him down, he may take her out. With bullet holes in her car, henchmen on her tail and a giraffe named Kevin running wild in the streets of Trenton, Stephanie will have to up her game for the ultimate takedown.

HIGH HEAT: A JACK REACHER NOVELLA

BY LEE CHILD, R46.55 Thriller master Lee Child returns with an exclusive e-book novella. In the midst of a savage heatwave and an infamous murder spree, a blackout awakens the dark side of the city that never sleeps - and a young Jack Reacher takes action as only he can.

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This summer, get yourself a pair of eco-friendly sunglasses from Hout Couture. The locally designed wooden frames, complete with polarised lenses, are made from responsibly sourced, organic material. Each stylish, eco-friendly pair is ultracomfortable and timeless with unique patterns and grains. See what eternal summer looks like through Hout Couture lenses.

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Wine

Avondale winery makes extraordinary wines approved by Mother Nature herself.

The well-tended vines lead to excellent grapes, bursting with fresh flavours that are evident in the individually-styled, classic wines full of life and character.

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Cover Profile

IT’S A KINDA MAGIC With their talent and good looks, the world is Chiano Sky and Federico Fernandez’s oyster. Julia Mafcher chats to them about life, style and inspirations

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Cover Profile

When

these stars walk into a room, they own it. Not just because they’re gorgeous – that’s uncontested – but because their talent knows no bounds. I must admit I might have been a little bit intimidated at first, but there really was no reason to be. They’re both humble, down to earth and are just living for the moment loving what they do.

Chiano Sky started singing at the age of 10 and at 17, while waitressing at Simply Asia, was scouted by a well-known South African DJ who sent her demo to EMI Music. She was signed a week later. “I was just out of high school and still needed to discover who I was,” she says. It took her six months to write music for her first album Lipstick, and with the help of Andre Scheepers, her first single debuted on the radio in August 2011. Sick, Sick was a smash hit and her second single, Walking Away, maintained its spot on Highveld’s top 40 chart longer than any other song.

Considering she’s only 20, with her whole life ahead of her, her career has been more than impressive to date. “My music doesn’t fall into the average pop genre and I never wanted it to. It has a lot of jazz and blues influences. However, my style isn’t set in stone; I’m still experimenting and learning all the time. More than anything, a track has to inspire me and drive me. There’s no specific rulebook when it comes to music. I’m still finding myself,” she says. Chiano Sky describes herself as an “old soul” and attributes her love of music to the likes of Marvin Gaye and Nat King Cole. “I absolutely love oldie classics,” she laughs.

Although born in Cape Town, she was raised in Joburg and has lived in the City of Gold her whole life. “I don’t think people understand how wonderful the city is,” she says. She isn’t an allnight club-goer and would much rather spend time at her home in Rosebank. That’s not to say she doesn’t like a party every now and then. “I love going to places like Liberation Café in Melville where my friends and I can pick our own songs on the Jukebox and have a dance. I’m also a big fan of Beefcakes in Illovo; it’s an environment you can freely express yourself in.”

She also likes to frequent places like Arts on Main and the Neighbourgoods Market over the weekend. “I can put a quirky outfit on, enjoy the good food, and just relax.” When it comes to fashion, Chiano Sky says her style is unique. “I love trawling through secondhand and charity shops for one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. Of course, every now and then I like a good Sandton shopping sesh. I mean, what girl doesn’t?”

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As real as the girl next door, Chiano Sky says she’s sure of who she is and is very comfortable within herself. “In this industry you have to stay realistic throughout the whole process. I’m never going to be everyone’s cup of tea and I’m okay with that. I’m not stressed out about too many things; you just have to go with the flow in this game of life.” What a great philosophy.

Her name suits her perfectly. “My mom is quite eccentric and always loved the name Luciano. So when I came along, she had to use it in some way.” And Sky? “Well, my mom always said, ‘The sky’s the limit.’” And, it certainly is for this star.

Federico Fernandez is oh so charming.

This multi-talented, multi-faceted and multiinstrumentalist musician, actor, poet and producer arrived in South Africa from Buenos Aires 13 years ago, where he made a name for himself as a model in Cape Town. He fell in love with the country, the people, the vibe of Joburg and, most importantly, his wife.

The 36 year old has founded and embarked on three music projects. Son of 1000 is a rock band which has toured the country and their singles have been played on various radio stations. Project Libertad is a Latin band taking inspiration from Santana, and then there’s the alternative/electronica project Federico has

coined The F-spot, reminiscent of Massive Attack and Radiohead. “I want to take my listeners on a journey to an alternate universe and have them experience something they’ve never experienced before.” He adds, “I make music for people to dance to. It’s sexy with a hippy element to it.”

Federico is currently putting the final touches to his book called Idiosyncrasies, a prose and sometimes rhyme book of exquisite poems. On top of that, he has been acting for years and has landed many lead roles in commercials, locally and internationally. He’s also featured in films – his last role was as a terrorist I’m not stressed out about too in the series Strike Back many things; you just have to go season 4. “I live by this with the flow in this game of life motto: Live your life as if this will be your last day on earth,” he says.

And his style? “Well, that’s easy. I’m all about comfort, while looking slick, with a little bit of grunge inspiration in there.” You can’t help but notice Federico’s beautiful tattoos. “They’re a tribute to my family, my father and other icons, like the legendary Jimmy Hendrix.”

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Photo Essay

Portraiture as taxidermy

Ben Skinner is a craftsman besieged by today’s disposable, corner-cutting culture, says Michael Schmidt 24 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

Opening page: Marc brooding at home. This page: Manik.

Photo Essay

Annie corseted in an institutional cloakroom window.

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Photo Essay

t first sight, he strikes a Bowie-like figure: tall, lanky, pallid, androgynous, and clearly a man-out-of-time. Ben Skinner’s time is not the future, but the Victorian era with all its dandyish sensuality and imperial bloody-mindedness, bound by a thin hide of civilisation.

His woolly mutton-chop sideburns and Daliesque curled moustache are the most apparent signs of his predilections. His pale eyes, coolly appraising behind his round tortoise-shell glasses, give warning of the deep arrogance of a craftsman besieged by today’s disposable, corner-cutting culture.

For Skinner is not only a perfectionist in his tailoring – whipping up with a dash and consummate ease a woman’s pantsuit of breathtakingly daring construction and sublime fit – but he appears to excel at anything he puts his long-fingered hands to, from setbuilding to photography.

His studio, at 61 Sixth Street, Parkhurst, bursts at the seams with insights into his unusual competencies and is the location of bespoke corsetry firm Arwen Garmentry, run by Skinner and his partner Arwen Swan. The studio is not only the showcase of Swan’s refined and exacting wearable works-of-art in lush brocades, silks, satins and exotic fabrics, but is also the couple’s home, an aviary for a bewildering array of species, and a workshop where a small staff conjure wonders on their sewing machines.

Rowdy candy-striped corsets jostle for space on the rails with svelte silvery evening gowns, while a display case boasts antique top hats, gloves, eyeglasses and medical instruments, and the gleaming steel jib of a former X-ray machine provides the desk with an arc of light. A railway signal, shorn off its mountings by an elephant near Victoria Falls, recalls Skinner’s Zimbabwean origins. When Skinner fires up the beautiful old St Marco cappuccino machine, the room is transformed into a salon where intellectuals and artists joust.

But when the crowds have gone, the studio becomes Skinner’s photographic playground. Mostly he shoots for Swan’s discerning and conservative market, as shown on her website www.arwen.co.za, but frequently he lets his considerable imagination run riot.

With digital photography, many lazy practitioners simply shoot tons of images and spend a lot of time fixing their errors with Photoshop. Not Skinner; his work ethic sees him building his own sets, then spending an entire morning getting the lighting just right, whether it is bleached-out, ethereal, hard-etched, or sunk in gloom like an Old Master oil painting.

His “models” are startlingly real – few of them conforming to bland, shapeless fashion stereotypes – so you will find corpulent women and hirsute men. But whatever their physique, his unerring eye draws out of them an inner essence. As an African portraitist, Skinner is aware of the traditional fear that photographs entrap the soul; like an eccentric Victorian collector with a butterfly-net, he stalks them, follows the path of their fear and captures that instance of self-recognition. True to his surname, he incisively gets under their skin.

Many of these images are nudes, but not the human body idealised; here there is both an unblinking honesty and the intrigue of an inner story suggested by the moment in which the viewer finds them. Playfulness abounds, as in his ‘Fairy Tale’ series, but also a distinct undercurrent of the macabre, as with his ‘Bad Nurses’ series of nightmarish surgery. And the detournment of convention is signalled by a planned series turning political figures such as Black Panther Bobby Seale and apartheid architect HF Verwoerd inside out. Not yet published or exhibited, this demanding young man is sure to soon be recognised as one of Africa’s most exciting new portrait photographers.

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Photo Essay Marcia in red.

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Photo Essay

A self portrait (an arrogant craftsman).

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Photo Essay

Schmidt, charged with the words (of this piece).

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A softer Arwen.

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Ben/Benjamin Skinner represented by the Redhead Studio

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Joburg film noir, His Majesty’s Building, is a whodunit written and directed by Nhlanhla Masondo. Its mystery, intrigue and suspense brings exciting new developments to the local film industry, reports Kagiso Mnisi

In the still of the night, the femme fatale (Thishiwe Ziqube) and private eye (Luthuli Dlamini) go through events of the tragedy that befell the city.

is Majesty’s Building (HMB) film features the meditative Dick Dibe, a sleuth trying to uncover the murder of Freddie, played by Jacques de Silva. Freddie is lodged in angst and his troubles are as mysterious as the city he lives in. He contemplates moving out of his parents’ home, whose detachment from his reality almost disqualifies them as his guardians.

Morbid and paralysed, even in the presence of his classically beautiful, cigarette-flicking girlfriend Maria (Thishiwe Ziqubu), De Silva says he referenced a close friend, “who spends his life plotting retributions in an attempt to protect himself from hurts that haven’t and may not ever happen” for the role. This, he says, “gave insights into Freddie’s feeling of carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders”.

The tragedy plays out when Freddie falls to his death from a highrise building and the trusted honcho of the force, an over-worked Lieutenant Fitzpatrick ( Justin Strydom), trailed by his two stooge officers, declares it suicide after finding a note.

As a noir, the movie ventures to a place that has never been locally explored. South African film, often fixated with half-giggle comedy, has never played around with the themes so prevalent in HMB. The film, which initially entered the market through Mzansi Magic’s Bubble Gum Film Factory, currently lives on the net for purchase – well within Masondo’s sometimes left-field strategies.

As a filmmaker, his origins are known by his fans, mostly film heads, through documentary works such as Don’t Kick The Tweeter and Black Box Suite. HMB’s closing sequence of a whirlwind within a desolate inner city is memorably one of those flukes that any director could wish for in their production. Masondo explains this by saying, “Whatever Joburg force was present on that night gave the documentary a good dramatic closure with little battery power to spare.”

In regards to HMB’s online campaign, Masondo says, “The verdict is still out on how the film is doing with sales. Our friends at AfricaFilms.tv have yet to give us a rundown of the numbers to date,” revealing the inexactness of online movie-selling.

Modern-day business philosophies never let up to preach the need for multiple platforms when delivering content. Thought leadership would say that multiple forms of delivery give the consumer more choices, equalling more revenue. However, in the wake of movies and television series enduring relentless pirating on websites such as Pirate Bay, the likes of HMB have a difficult task in achieving maximum sales breakthrough.

The reality is that audiences are forever engaged in finding ways to gain access to content without spending a penny. Masondo goes on to say, “The DVD’s release will be at the end of July and the numbers on that will also take some time to come in, it being our first time to put a film online. Everything is pretty much a trialand-error exercise.”

In its consistent nod to Joburg, the movie has longitudinal sweeps of the city’s buildings, evoking art deco. In his nocturnal drives going through events that led to Freddie’s demise, Dick Dibe becomes scenario architect against the backdrop of Jozi. Describing this, actor Luthuli Dlamini says, “The night’s appeal helped a great deal” in www.joburgstyle.co.za | 35

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Above: Between a barrel and a hard place – the feuding Marcados, played by Usha Khan and Denver Vraagom.

Right: During intermission: Director, Nhlanhla Masondo and Jacques de Silva.

Below: Sirens about town, Ephrahim Gordon as agent Smith heading to the crime scene.

allowing him to “be immersed in the film’s universe”. Every plume he blows is a thought spared: Was it Maria, Freddie’s parents or maybe the wretched city itself ?

In factual terms, HMB is situated on Commissioner Street, in the Johannesburg CBD. It was originally built in 1903, replacing the Methodist Church building that had been on that site since 1887. It was previously called His Majesty’s Theatre, and functioned as such until it was rebuilt in 1933 and renamed His Majesty’s Building.

Speaking about his fascination with the city, Masondo muses, “Johannesburg is my home; I was born and have lived here all my life. I’ve always been curious of its history and I guess I’m going to tell a lot of stories about the place and the people, real or imagined.”

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Khahliso Matela, director of Kingdom In The Sky, counts Masondo as “one of the storytellers who are tackling impediments As a noir, the movie ventures prevalent in the scene” and “a well-needed challenge to the status quo”. From the a place that has never been perspective of a score, the production was locally explored created in a way that defies period, by the team of Kennith Moyo and Nkosinathi Mathunjwa. An ambience of keys accompanies Dick on his conquest to uncover the city’s murmurs; this preoccupies the deep recesses of his mind in looping nostalgia.

Joburg metropolis is often linked to themes of romanticised aspiration or drudgery; however, it exists on a completely different plane through HMB. It’s vacant and alluring. The film is almost a cynical whisper to those who know the city well, that knowledge recognises daytime sprawls just as a smokescreen engineered to distract us from the provocatively sexy secrets of the night. It’s a story that affords its makers a healthy challenge to ensure that it gets seen beyond the immediate and spoken about in the same terms as any story from a major city elsewhere on the globe.

His Majesty’s Building can be purchased online at: http://www.africafilms.tv/en/film/ details/1061_HIS_MAJESTY_S_BUILDING DVD copies can be ordered via: hmb@ mindyourhead.co.za.

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Top: Dedicated man of the force, Lieutenant Fitzpatrick (Justin Strydom), on a stakeout. Top right: Production team Sifiso Khanyile, Solomon Moremong and Faith Baloyi. Above: The Femme Fatale, Maria, played

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Left: Auteur in thought – Masondo previewing a shot.

Yuill, shirt and leather bowtie: Stiaan Louw, pants: Markhams, boots: model’s own

Manthe, dress: Thula Sindi, earrings: Lovisa

Soula, dress: Klûk/ CGDT, accessories: Lovisa, gloves and head scarf: China Mall Hillfox

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Federico, shirt and suspenders: Mr Price, pants: Stiaan Louw, boots, model’s own Jurie (photographer), shirts: Stiaan Louw, waistcoat: Markhams, top hat: stylist’s own

This travelling troupe of talented performance artists march to the beat of their own creative drum and take us on a journey of cultural music, free spirit dance and poignant poetry. The arts are alive and well

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THROWING KNIVES Yuill, shirt and bowtie: Stiaan Louw, waistcoat: Mr Price, pants: Markhams Soula, top and jacket: Robot, high waisted panties: Stuttafords, earrings: Lovisa, shoes: Mr Price, stockings: China Mall Hillfox

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THE SERIOUS SONG Yuill, pants: Stiaan Louw, T-shirt: Cotton On, waistcoat: Woolworths, suspenders: Mr Price, boots: model’s own Federico, shirt and pants: Stiaan Louw, boots: model’s own | Vintage twins, pants: both Markhams, boots: model’s own, scarves: China Mall Hillfox Manthe, dress: Klûk/CGDT, cuffs: Robot, gloves: China Mall Hillfox

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WALK IN THE WOODS (from left to right) Winray, pants, shirt and waistcoat: David Tlale, boots: Mr Price Manthe, sequin dress: Thula Sindi, boots: Mr Price, stockings, gloves and head scarf: China Mall Hillfox Vintage twins, Lebohang, pants with suspenders: Markhams, T-shirt: Mr Price Lee–Che, pants with suspenders: Markhams, shirt: Stiaan Louw Yuill, shirt and bowtie: Stiaan Louw, pants: Markhams, waistcoat Mr Price Soula, dress: Robot, shoes: Mr Price, feather boa: China Mall Hillfox

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GYPSY SISTERS Natasha, dress Klûk/CGDT, boots: Mr Price, bangles and necklace: Lovisa, gloves and head scarf: China Mall Hillfox Natalia, dress: Vesselina Pentcheva, necklace: Mr Price, gloves: China Mall Hillfox

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alking around Freedom Park is an experience that evokes stories and truths about the living history of our nation, Mzansi. Freedom Park is an expanse that is situated in Pretoria (Tshwane) overlooking the city centre, the Union Buildings and the bordering railway homes. The main attraction is the //hapo museum, which exhibits a guided story journeying through South Africa’s history. It was officially opened

by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe on 22 April this year.

Touring around the building with Johannesburg artist, curator, and museum and exhibition designer Clive van den Berg was a real privilege; he is the mastermind behind the creations of the interactive exhibition in //hapo.

The name //hapo, meaning ‘dream’, reflects a traditional Khoi and San wisdom: ‘A dream is not a dream until shared by the entire community.’

The building is a memorial of freedom and democracy in South Africa, starting from the early beginnings 3,6 billion years ago. //hapo exhibits seven different periods, or epochs, starting with the African creation story in the Earth epoch, and ending at the current period of Nation Building and Continent Building.

The design inspiration behind //hapo is about telling a story based on the traumatic history of South Africa, and seeing how viewers will

interact with and respond to it. Lighting, sound, multimedia and designs are used to make //hapo an interactive and responsive space.

Clive walked through the spaces of //hapo explaining the thought behind each design element. Every area and surface in //hapo is cleverly thought out and researched. The room of the Peopling epoch has a curved wall with a mantled laser cut-out metal structure mapping out the journey of stacked people across the world. The word ‘Desire’, a slave ship’s name, is visible on the wall. For this particular epoch, Clive researched archives to understand where each slave ship was travelling, their names and the length of each journey. He also read diaries of slaves to hear their stories. In this way, Clive was able to breathe life and realism into a traumatic time many years ago.

An intellectual who is deeply passionate about his designs and how viewers will reflect on and relate to them, Clive is well known for his work done on heritage sites such as Constitutional Hill, the Worker’s Museum, Satyagraha House and countless others. Another Johannesburg artist, graphic designer Carina Comrie, has worked with Clive on many heritage projects for the past decade, and she played an important role in the design for //hapo. Their work complement each other; the graphics act as a ‘visual translator’ to the museum’s content, explains Carina.

Clive van den Berg and Carina Comrie are at the height of their imaginative power with the recently opened Freedom Park exhibition, says LaurenKate Bydawell. Pictures

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Top: A collection of products from the industrial developments in South Africa’s period of industrialisation and urbanisation. Above: Screens projecting contemporary African cultural activities (such as music videos) in the Nation Building and Continent Building epoch.

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Clockwise from top left: The glowing walkway towards the first epoch, Earth; a rock in the Earth epoch resembling the early beginnings of its creation; pipes portraying African reeds that form part of the creation story in the Ancestors epoch; a collection of historic tribal weapons; a collection of material resembling the emerging textile industry during South Africa’s period of industrialisation and urbanisation.

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Walking into the museum you are confronted with bursts of significant pieces of inspiring and informative words. This illustrates how Carina uses simple and effective means of description.

Clive and Carina work together to ensure that the graphics, language and means of communication work together with all visual designs. One of the boards displays the words of Nelson Mandela, epitomising the importance of Freedom Park: “The day should not be far off, when we shall have a people’s shrine, a Freedom Park, where we shall honour with all the dignity they deserve, those who endured pain so we should experience the joy of freedom.”

The Earth epoch room glows red and orange with geometric plates lining the walls, closely resembling an underground cavern. Clive and I sat watching the screen depicting the African creation story through animation, enthralled by the sounds and lights that capture this significant tale through the ancient tradition of oral storytelling.

Learning to always reflect on “what we remember, why we remember and the things that are missing” is important as an artist, Clive says.

He says an exhibition is not simply a display of images but a “sensory experience”, one in which there is no option to be an unresponsive viewer.

Freedom Park demands more of a person; it demands some sort of emotional response to each period of South Africa’s life. It evokes all the senses to absorb and reflect more on the historical significance of each moment and moments to come in our nation.

Not everyone will relate to all of the history, but everyone will certainly be moved by it. More information: www.freedompark.co.za

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New meets old in Joburg’s hottest cool spot. By Jo Buitendach

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inden is a quaint suburb made up of charming brick houses and shops with a village atmosphere in the middle of Johannesburg’s concrete jungle.

Well known for its schools, churches and public pool it has always been a favourite with families, but in recent years property prices have risen, with the city’s hip crowd moving in.

Linden has also recently been given a shot of retail cool! Joining the suburb’s old-school stores are a bunch of new kids on the block. These include coffee and craft shops, florists, home décor and production companies – all mixed in with Linden’s old favourites like Arthur Bales haberdashery, Linden Cycle and Paputzi’s Restaurant, to name a few.

Linden’s history goes back to the 1890s when it was a farm, named after one of the original owners. Later the fertile soil in the area was discovered and it became orchards of peach trees. By the 1930s many families had moved into the area, paving the way for the suburb that exists today.

This area has a lot to offer. We recommend setting aside a morning to explore the suburb, taking in its fabulous

coffee shops, restaurants, and antique and second-hand shops and craft spaces.

Here are some of Linden’s best offerings

THe WHippeT Named after Josie the Whippet, the owners’ dog, this stylish spot is a must-visit. Delicious treats on offer include the Whippets Delight: a poached egg unusually but deliciously fried in tempura batter. We also recommend the yummy homemade Whippet burger that oozes mozzarella cheese, and don’t forget to finish the meal off with their famous milk tart. The Whippet also takes their coffee seriously and has even created the Linden Blend, a mix of Malawian and Costa Rican beans. That said, The Whippet isn’t only known for its delicious coffee and food, it also offers some beautifully crafted products for sale around the shop, like Consol preserve jar solar lamps (fitting, as Linden was once famous for its peaches), stylish leather bags and wallets from Cape Town brand Dark Horse, and a new addition: Babylonstoren Olive Oil and Wine. Cnr 7th Street and 4th Ave, Linden, 011 782 7310, www.thewhippet.co.za

CHeese GourmeT One of the best reasons to visit Linden is definitely Cheese Gourmet. This corner shop is a Joburg highlight and offers a huge selection of over 140 boutique farm cheeses from brie to boerenkaas and everything in between. This is a great shopping experience and experts are on hand to help you choose, to give advice... and to offer samples, of course! This gem doesn’t only sell cheese, you’ll also find an array of yummy accompaniments like pickles, jams, olives, oils, tapenades, honeys and sausages. They even stock divine milk tart and chocolate chilli flavoured fudge.

Cheese Gourmet is a foodie’s dream and the adjoining Cheese Café even more so. It serves up yummy breakfasts, freshly baked breads, scrumptious soups (we recommend the gnocchi, meatball and tomato variety) and of course cheese platters. And for those with a sweet tooth? Pick cheesecake, naturally.

Cnr 3rd Ave and 7th Street, Linden, 011 888 5384, www.cheesegourmet.co.za LinDen CyCLe If you are cyclist, you will already know this Joburg institution.

Opened 28 years ago, this shop provides the local community and experts from all over the continent with all their cycle needs. From toddlers choosing their first bike to experts needing technical help – this really is your one-stop bicycle shop with helpful staff on hand to give you all the advice you will need.

63 3rd Ave, Linden, 011 782 7313 sakHiLe: THe sTreeT-siDe fruiT seLLer Anyone who knows Linden will be familiar with Sakhile who sells naartjies, avocadoes or strawberries on the corner of Milner and 5th Ave. For the last nine years he has been around with a smile, a fist pump and a nickname for his customers. Sakhile’s favourites for his regulars are ‘Mama Mia’ or ‘Miss California’. The added bonus, of course, is his delicious fruit.

Cnr Milner and 5th Ave Crazy mama’s Boere Cuisine On the hunt for a real home-cooked meal? Look no further than this unique spot. Crazy Mama’s will cater for any function but also has a daily home-cooked meal ‘take-out’ menu, perfect www.joburgstyle.co.za | 55

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Conferencing and Events with a difference The beautiful 4 star Soweto Hotel offers conferencing with a difference.

for busy working parents looking for a nutritious and fresh balanced family meal. Their offerings are a perfect alternative to fast food and include sticky pork ribs and paptert, hearty oxtail stew and samp.

71 7th Street, Linden, 082 869 1066, www.crazymamas.co.za THE BLUE ROOM From the geniuses who brought us Big Blue and Kitsch and Kool, The Blue Room is worth a visit for some of the best midcentury modern décor items. It is a treasure trove of Art Deco and retro furniture and also offers a plethora of kitsch décor items. Favourite buys are kitsch plastic tomato shaped sauce bottles, Tretchikoff cushions and 1970s style ceramics.

57 3rd Ave, Linden, 011 888 4163, www.bigblue.co.za BIG BLUE CLEARANCE STORE Looking for a bargain, but still want to be unique and stylish?

Head over to the Big Blue Clearance shop in Linden. This is where the Big Blue chain send all their unbought stock. You can pick up a T-shirt with a fun logo, beautiful dresses made of bright fabrics and wax print hats – all at a discount price.

57 3rd Ave, Linden, 011 888 1754, www.bigblue.co.za STIR RESTAURANT AND BAR Linden’s newest addition is Stir Restaurant and Bar, a cosy and stylish spot serving fusion South African, Mediterranean and European Cuisine. They also offer an array of craft beers on tap.

Shop 3, 71 7th Street, Linden, 011 782 3567

Good news is that the 2012 rates will apply until 31 March 2013.

Once you have arrived in South Africa’s most famous township, packed with people and places to experience, we’d like to suggest you plan your itinerary from the luxurious balcony of the Soweto Hotel whilst overlooking the Kliptown community and bustling markets below.

Teambuilding options to combined with conferencing include: • Bicycle or walking tour of the Kliptown community and historic Freedom Square; • Bird watching picnic; • Quad biking from the base of the famous Orlando Towers or • Stroll through the wonders of Vilakazi street visiting Mandela’s House; The Hector Peterson Museum and en-route stop at a local shebeen.

Meals can be served in the award winning Jazz Maniacs restaurant buffet style or a traditional Shisa Nyama (braai) on the hotel stoep.

Whatever option you select, Soweto Hotel looks forward to welcoming you in true Kasi style Enquiries: sales@sowetohotel.co.za or 011 527 7300

ARTHUR BALES The Bales family opened their first Johannesburg shop in 1902, and the Linden store in the late 1960s, from where it has served the sewing, knitting and crafting community ever since. Still run by the Bales family, a visit to this shop is a treat. It offers a vast selection of material including Rowan Yarns and Westminster Fabric (for quilting) as well as wool, patterns, buttons and many other things that you may need for your next craft project. The family will be opening a newly redecorated space in the next few months and will offer a number of workshops for those wanting to learn to sew and knit. They also offer a mail-order service for those not living in Johannesburg, so there is no reason to miss out on the Arthur Bales experience.

62 4th Ave, Linden, 011 888 2401, www.arthurbales.co.za

Past Experiences offers walking tours of Joburg.

For more details contact 011 678 3905 or visit www.pastexperiences.co.za

Cnr Union Ave & Main Rd, @ The Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication, Kliptown, Soweto Tel: + 27 (0) 11 527 7300 | Fax: + 27 (0) 11 527 7330 E-mail us on: sales@sowetohotel.co.za | website: www.sowetohotel.co.za

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Décor

Design deity Marianne Fassler’s Joburg home is as colourful, quirky and one-of-a-kind as her creations. Textured, layered and loud, reminiscent of a Jackson Pollock, this space is just that: a masterpiece.

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he spacious double-storey house dates from the 1930s. Despite renovations to accommodate a large family with husband Charles Bothner, as well as the on-site Leopard Frock studio, it retains many of its graceful original Art Deco period features, such as etched glass windows, plaster ceilings, wide arches and a brickwork fireplace.

Though the home is rooted in and respectful of the past, the eclectic character of the interior has been shaped over the years by the couple’s myriad collections: contemporary South African art (much of it large scale), sculptures, installations and street craft; East, West and North African artefacts; once-off retro furniture pieces; sentimental items; and belongings collected on travels.

The house is anything but clean-lined minimalism, and yet the strident pink, deep ochre and earthy aubergine tones blend to perfection. Textiles bear both abstract and figurative prints and display equally bright colours – be their origin Moroccan, Indian, Ghanaian or the local flea market. And, of course, leopard print – a motif synonymous with the designer’s work – can be seen on pieces throughout her home.

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The interior and exterior are dotted with indigenous references entrance by a small herd of wirework goats and sheep, while a life-sized Nguni cow sculpture stands sentinel over the porte-cochere. There’s something delightfully fitting about such an Afrocentric home being bordered on one side by the Johannesburg Zoo, where lions’ roars often punctuate the auditory landscape. These elements, in combination with the rustic boma fence that encircles the property, evoke the atmosphere of an urban kraal.

Geoffrey Armstrong designed the fireplace installation and Fassler added the fairy lights and Mexican figurines in an act of embellishment that have now become part of the sculpture.

The living room is a distinct area where the designer’s love affair with South African art and craft – in all its guises – is revealed. A Simon Stone floor mosaic is a striking feature and lends itself as a great conversation starter. In fact, the whole house is one!

The ‘gallery passage’, which features William Kentridge artworks, leads into the fantastical Tretchikoff room. The hot-pink ‘Tretchi’ room is a shrine to the Russian-born South African artist Vladimir Tretchikoff, whose work, though classified as kitsch, has become highly collectable and sought after.

Fantastical, loud, kitsch… Call it what you will, Fassler’s home is creativity personified.

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A culinary adventure Executive Chef Arnold Stuurman at the exquisite Palazzo Hotel’s Medeo restaurant effortlessly transforms this transcendent, sophisticated setting into a Mediterranean playground where guests are continually awed at the culinary magic created by this homegrown maestro

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ver wondered about the culinary delights the Queen, royals and celebrities indulge in? Stuurman is the right person to ask. He counts among his many guests the Queen of England, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey, and a host of iconic figures from around the globe. Trained in South Africa, Stuurman has gained priceless experience during his travels and worked in several world-class international hotels in London, Egypt and Chicago.

He’s back on local shores, and we can’t contain our excitement. Stuurman believes that the kitchen is the heart and soul of any hotel, and that the passion of the chef and the kitchen staff translate directly into a great dining experience. His passion for food and hospitality stems from fond memories of spending school holidays and weekends in his grandmother’s kitchen, transforming modern pantry ingredients into outstanding food.

In 1995, Stuurman travelled to Norway with the SA Junior Chefs Team and two years later he was recognised as the Young Chef of the Year. On his early success, Stuurman says it opened him up to the world of cuisine where he could hone his skills and take his cooking techniques to greater heights. How many people can say they’ve received a personal ‘thank you’ from Oprah for delicious food? Well, Stuurman can. This is just another feather in his impressive cap.

According to Stuurman he doesn’t have a signature dish. However, he fondly recalls the first dish he perfected as a trainee: the indulgent Lobster Thermidor. Now, it’s all about Medeo at the Palazzo where he’s taken its Mediterranean-inspired menu and stunning dining experience to a grand new level, one that is on par with any top restaurant in the world.

The restaurant at the Palazzo hotel provides an exclusive setting overlooking the magnificent Tuscan-styled gardens of the hotel. The menu is infused with Mediterranean flavours and dishes are presented with Chef Stuurman’s creative flair.

Together with a list of especially selected South African and international wines, Medeo is an altogether sublime dining venue and experience.

Medeo serves breakfast (06:30 – 11:00), lunch (12:00 – 15:00) and dinner (18:00 – 22:30), all of which can be enjoyed al fresco on the terrace.

Executive Chef Arnold Stuurman serves up culinary delights at the Palazzo’s Medeo Restaurant.

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Slow-roasted pork belly with a warm Waldorf salad Previous page: Roasted lamb loin served with mash potato, asparagus tips and wild mushrooms. This spread, clockwise from left: Interior of Medeo; seafood risotto; slow-roasted pork belly with a warm Waldorf salad.

Ingredients Deboned pork belly 1 red apple 1 green apple 1 spring onion 4 walnuts White wine vinegar Ginger

Dried apple pieces Apple cider Apple juice Celery Crushed garlic Sliced onions

Preparation • Marinate the pork belly in a mixture of apple cider, apple juice, dried apples, celery, sliced onions, crushed garlic and ginger for 4 hours.

• Slow cook the pork belly in the marinade for about 5 hours at 160°C, covered.

• Allow to cool in the mixture overnight.

• Remove from the mixture and save the liquid in another pot. Reduce the liquid until half and keep for sauce.

• Cut 3 squares from the belly approximately 3cm x 3cm per portion.

• Cut the green apple and red apple into thin slices and then into julienne strips, and keep in lemon water to stop discolouring.

• Slice the spring onion at an angle and save.

• Crush the walnuts.

Plating • Heat up the squares of the belly in the sauce until hot.

• In a hot pan toast the walnuts until lightly brown, then add a touch of oil, spring onion and the apple.

• Toss until warm, add a touch of vinegar and season with salt.

• Arrange the squares in a line in the middle of the plate.

• Place the warm Waldolf salad on the one side.

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Reader Event The Divine KiTchen Journey into the heart and soul of the Southern Italian Kitchen, for one night only, with Medeo at the Palazzo and Joburg Style.

There’s no mistaking the simple joy and delight that emanates from the Southern Italian Kitchen. Expect a four-course meal of flamboyant flavours that are sure to excite your tastebuds! Encompassing the ingredients and dishes of the divine Amalfi Coast, the menu is fresh and light, a perfect Italian summer taste sensation.

Each course is paired with a glass of fine wine, while the decadent Italian desserts are served with either a grappa or limoncello. The meal is completed with either an American coffee, espresso or cappuccino.

Date: Thursday 14 November Time: 19:30

venue: Medeo at the Palazzo, No. 1 Montecasino Blvd, Fourways Dress code: Elegant cost: R300 per person inclusive of the above. Any other items over and above for guests’ account.

Seating: Numbers are limited. 4 x tables of 8 people only. Reservations to be made directly through Joburg Style.

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The whisky

voyage By drinking, tasting, smelling and learning about this liquid gold you’ll embark on a fantastic taste and pairing journey. Neat, on ice or mixed with soda, there are no rules when it comes to drinking whisky, says Julia Mafcher “The interest in whisky is currently at an all-time high,” says Andy Watts, master distiller of Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky and the Three Ships range of whiskies.

Watts explains that what’s driving whisky globally is the anticipation of new and established markets growing worldwide as the immense interest in this “wonderful spirit” continues to expand. “Here in South Africa, it could be the international appeal of whisky, or that it’s seen as aspirational and as a sign of ‘you’ve arrived’,” he adds.

Whisky is a natural product made from only three ingredients: grains (barley, maize etc), yeast and water. It has to mature in wooden casks for a minimum period of three years where further flavours are extracted into the whisky. You get various flavours and styles of whisky, which suits the palates of a wide range of consumers.

There are three types of whisky, Watts explains: malt whisky, made from malted barley and distilled in copper pot stills; grain whisky made from maize or wheat, distilled in a column still; and blended whisky, a combination of malt and grain whisky. “Although the romance of the whisky industry lies in malt whisky, it’s the blended whiskies that are by far the most popular. The lighter and softer grain whiskies mellow the full-bodied malts and create a blended whisky that appeals to a much wider audience due to the ease with which it can be enjoyed.”

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I believe the most exciting thing is that consumers are starting to realise that the enjoyment of whisky is a journey… it’s not just one brand which is meant to be enjoyed on every occasion than standing their own against the famous and iconic international brands.

International writers and bloggers are lauding the efforts being made in South Africa in broadening the whisky horizon.

Whisky is very subjective and very much about what the individual enjoys.”

So, what makes our whiskies unique?

“We don’t have over 500 years of whiskymaking tradition like Scotland and Ireland. We are young and can be very innovative. We are still busy creating our own identity.”

He adds, “The climate in South Africa is much warmer than that of our Northern Hemisphere colleagues and, although this increases the ‘angel’s share’ (that portion of whisky lost to the atmosphere during each year of maturation), the resultant whisky tends to be smoother and softer at a much younger age".

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easier to explain the different styles and flavour profiles of whiskies, and the desire to start the journey is leading more and more people to discover whiskies that they probably wouldn’t have considered before,” Watts says.

Now, there are many people who frown upon others that mix whisky with their favourite soda. Is it really so taboo? “Absolutely not,” says Watts.

“It’s about what you enjoy. Whisky can be used as the base for some amazing long-glass cocktails and sundowners.

Some whiskies obviously mix better than others – these are usually the lighter styled whiskies – but the fun is in experimenting and we encourage people to find the right mix while doing it responsibly.”

Karen Chaloner and Sian Neubert saw the potential of this smooth blended liquid in South Africa when they launched the Whisky Live Festival in 2003. “In the past 10 years we’ve seen a double-digit growth in the whisky market among the emerging middle class,” says Chaloner.

She continues, “We wanted to create a

safe, unpretentious environment where people could taste and understand it.”

Whisky Live showcases the largest collection of whisky under one roof, in the country. “We want to show people that when it comes to whisky, there are no rules. It’s a very versatile drink. The crowds are getting younger each year and visitors are usually between the ages of 25 and 35,” Chaloner adds.

So the barriers have undoubtedly been broken down. From a drink that was once seen as intimidating, it’s now just as accessible to people with different tastes and varying budgets.

Whisky Live Festival takes place at the University of Johannesburg, Soweto Campus from 24 to 26 October and at the Sandton Convention Centre from 6 to 8 November. See you there.

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Whisky 1. JOHNNIE WALKER PLATINUM LABEL

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Simply put, it’s the richest, most precious crafted 18-year-old Blended Scotch Whisky John Walker & Sons has ever made. The origins of Platinum Label can be traced back to the earliest days of the Walker family business when they and subsequent generations of Master Blenders crafted ‘private blends’ for favoured customers, directors of the company and for private gatherings. Inspired by the idea of these ‘private blends’ created for special occasions, Johnnie Walker Master Blender, Jim Beveridge, crafted Johnnie Walker Platinum Label. Crafted from single malt and grain whiskies, each matured for a minimum of 18 years, Johnnie Walker Platinum Label is a complex blend with deep layers of flavour that perfectly balance the diverse character of the distilleries from which it is born and the wood in which it has rested. It is a delicate smoky blend, embodying the characteristic full flavours of Johnnie Walker Scotch Whiskies, reflecting a strong, sweet and elegant Speyside style. It has a rich, dark and intense flavour that rewards those who take the time to savour it.

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2. THE GLENLIVET SINGLE MALT WHISKY

The birth of the single malt that started it all… It began in the early 1800s high up in the Scottish Highlands in a remote area perfect for distilling whisky illegally, called Glenlivet.

Such was the reputation of its whisky that it was King George IV‘s whisky of choice during his visit to Edinburgh in 1822. Then in 1823 an Excise Act was issued to encourage legal distilling. One man decided to seize this opportunity to achieve his vision of perfect whisky. He took the first legal license in the parish of Glenlivet in 1824. That is why to this day The Glenlivet is known as ‘The Single Malt That Started It All’.

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3. SINGLETON

Most whiskies begin with the ingredients, but Singleton began with an idea: to do everything possible to make the best tasting single malt whisky in the world. Since the 19th century, the malt master for flavour and quality has specially selected the casks.

This tradition lives on today and ensures the prime standing of Singleton. This is how Singleton remains Scotland’s most progressive malt whisky – perfectly balanced, naturally rich and smooth. Singleton has sweet, fruity notes and lingering, pleasurable warmth. The nose is approachable and rich, dominated by toasted hazelnuts. Then rich fruits, both stewed and dried, take over with notes of soft brown sugar. As a single malt Scotch whisky, Singleton is produced from only water and malted barley at a single distillery by batch distillation in pot stills.

4. BUNNAHABHAIN

The Bunnahabhain unchill-filtered 12-, 18- and 25-year-old single malt whiskies represent whisky in its purest form with a full depth of flavour, aroma, colour and character.

The Bunnahabhain 25-year-old single malt, produced on the world-famous whisky producing island, Isle of Islay, has been awarded gold at the 2013 International Wine and Spirits Competition held in London. Applauded by the judges for its “delicate floral, dark sugar, caramel and coffee flavours with tremendous seaside character” they christened this 25-yearold as “a gorgeous gentle giant”. It’s best to enjoy this warm and welcoming single malt neat or with a dash of water to really savour its wonderful combination of flavours.

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5. THREE SHIPS

The Three Ships range of whiskies has earned many firsts for the South African whisky industry. These distinctions include the first single malt, the first blend of South African and Scotch whiskies, a 100% locally blended whisky and, more recently, the first South African whisky to take the title as the World’s Best Blended Whisky at the 2012 annual Whisky Magazine’s World Whisky Awards. The Three Ships range consisting of Select, Premium Select 5 year, Bourbon Cask Finish and the limited-edition 10-year-old single malt, are all crafted by master distiller Andy Watts, who has been the distillery manager for the last 22 years.

6. BAIN’S CAPE MOUNTAIN WHISKY

Awarded World’s Best Grain Whisky at the 2013 World Whisky Awards, Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky is proudly South African and the country’s first 100% single grain whisky. It’s uniquely double matured – first for three years in specially selected oak casks previously used only for bourbon, then for a further two years in a new set of ex-bourbon casks to allow for maximum interaction between the wood and spirit. The whisky is turning heads internationally by adding yet another gold award to its already impressive list of accolades. It has just taken gold at the 2013 International Wine and Spirits Competition, for the fourth consecutive year. The award also follows hot on the heels of the gold and best-in-class it received at the 2013 International Spirits Challenge in London, competing against whiskies from around the world.

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Hidden gems abound along the Cape’s spectacular West Coast.

Whether it’s flowers, fresh fish or heritage sites you want to see and experience, the perfect spot to do this from is Club Mykonos resort in Langebaan, Julia Mafcher discovers

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he West Coast has gone crazy, flower crazy. At this time of year flower power is what it’s all about, and my, are they beautiful. The ideal one-stop gateway to the abundance of flowers and many other fabulous sites is Club Mykonos resort, which offers a host of onsite activities too.

Set in the picturesque Langebaan Lagoon, Club Mykonos is a playful Mediterranean destination offering a variety of experiences.

Over the past three years the resort has undergone a complete revamp, including upgrades to the kids’ play centre, wellness spa, dining areas, casino and conference centre.

The resort has also renovated 200 of its 241 units and added an information centre for guests. Part of the resort’s investment included security upgrades, the addition of a boatyard facility, extending the private marina and refurbishing the jetties.

You’ll need at least three or four days to explore the West Coast, and you’ll probably want to stay longer once you get a taste of it. There’s no rule as to where your journey along the coast should start. The West Coast National Park, just inland from Saldanha Bay’s secluded harbour, is a must visit.

Thousands of seabirds roost on sheltered islands, pristine golden beaches stretch endlessly into the early morning mist, and brooding salt marshes are home to vast concentrations of migrant waders from the Northern Hemisphere. During spring the strandveld is embroidered with a tapestry of multi-coloured flowers, while in the Postberg section, antelope can be seen in a setting that’s as unique as it is idyllic.

The town of Langebaan is the kite surfing capital of the West Coast. As the weather begins to warm, kite surfers from around

the world flock to the white sandy beaches.

If you’re not feeling that adventurous, the town’s restaurants offer food you’ll certainly want to write home about. For the freshest fish and seafood around, make your way to the open-air Langebaan beach restaurant Die Strandloper. To the accompaniment of live traditional guitar music, meals are served in individual courses extending over a leisurely three- to four-hour period.

The central focus is an open braai area where everything from black mussels in wine to ‘really strong’ coffee takes its turn.

Traditional treats include fish curry, angelfish and snoek, smoked angelfish, snoek with sweet or steamed potato, plus waterblommetjiebredie.

With sand underfoot and blue skies above, it’s a setting to rival all settings.

Boesmanland Plaaskombuis is an informal outdoor seafood, African food and boerekos eating experience. Food is made the traditional way and every day all the dishes are prepared on open fires in big black pots and served on enamel plates. Their famous soetsuurdeeg bread is prepared with a salt and potato ferment yeast and baked in a woodfired oven – delicious! An absolute favourite for sundowners is Pearly’s restaurant, found on the town’s main beach.

Also in the area you’ll find the West Coast Fossil Park, still an active dig site. Take one of the fossil tours and enjoy a fascinating journey into the past, five million years back.

If you feel like a short drive, visit the lovely town of Darling. What a special place!

When in Darling, a must-visit is Darling Brew’s taproom, Slow Quarter, located on the main road. This microbrewery was founded by Kevin Wood three years ago and has fast established itself as one of the more well-known craft beers in South Africa. Not wanting to be branded as simply premium,

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handmade or craft beer, for that matter, they decided on slow beer. The name highlights their slow fermentation process and suggests a reason why people should choose it over mass-produced beer. Being a naturally brewed beer, Darling Brew also appeals to the more health-conscious beer drinker. Slow Quarter aims to pair each of the Darling Brew beers with a selection of inspired light meals that enhance the unique flavours found in their artisan beers.

Head to Evita se Perron, a cabaret theatre started by Evita Bezuidenhout aka Pieter Dirk Uys, South Africa’s famous satirist.

Something of an institution, Tannie Evita’s home comprises an 80-seater theatre, Evita se Kombuis restaurant offering a selection of boerekos with a twist, and Bambi’s Berlin bar, the only wine bar in the world to offer Evita Blanc, Evita Noir and Evita Amber wines.

Don’t forget to pop into the Bapetikosweti duty-free shop or Boerassic Park, a garden in the shadow of huge trees that takes satire to a new level.

After your Evita wines, why not make your way to Cloof Wine Estate? Its beautiful vineyards aside, Cloof produces intense, bold-flavoured wines from grapes grown under extreme conditions. Among its products are a Decanter 5-star award winner, a champion Shiraz and numerous airline selections. Cloof offers simply delicious daily tasting-room lunches.

There’s so much to do on the West Coast, but if you’re not up for a busy schedule there are many activities to choose from right on your doorstep at Club Mykonos. There really is something for everyone. For those who like to be active on holiday, enjoy a game of tennis

on one of the three tennis courts located at the Health & Leisure Centre, brush up on you putt with a round of mini-golf, get your heart pumping on the squash court, or take part in one of the many adrenalin-rushing water sports on offer.

Food is a big part of any holiday and Club Mykonos has taken care of that for you. Eateries include Bouzouki Restaurant, a Greek taverna with breathtaking views of the marina and the lagoon. They offer an à la carte menu with a variety of dishes: from salads, pastas, pizzas and burgers to seafood and tender meat. Watch the sun set with fruity cocktails in hand at the Beach Bar, always a hive of activity. Lekka By Die See is an informal beach restaurant that serves mouthwatering seafood, and pizza for those who aren’t the greatest seafood fans.

After dinner head to the Mykonos Casino to try your luck at the slots and tables. Known as the place for a great family holiday, kids are catered for too. Little ones will love Club Onos clubhouse and you’ll have to drag your teens away from the games room.

No more excuses. The West Coast is a gem just waiting to be explored. And you’ve got the perfect place to do it from, so go on and book your holiday.

Clockwise from above: Club Mykonos’ informal beach restaurant Lekka By Die See; Darling Brew’s selection of ales and beers; wine tasting at its best at Cloof Wine Estate; Evita Se Perron in Darling is a must visit; kite season’s coming up in Langebaan.

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Passage to IndIa

Books and movies can only show us so much. In a country so vast, beautiful, rich in culture and colourful, like India, it takes a journey of a lifetime to experience its real soul. A journey on a luxury train, perhaps? Pictures by Garth Ensley, supplied

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rom EM Forster’s 1924 iconic novel A Passage to India to the more modern films Slumdog Millionaire and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, for many years authors, poets, artists and filmmakers have been fascinated

by India. The birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, Bollywood, one of the world’s most famous cricketers, Sachin Tendulkar, and subsequently the popular Indian Premier League, India is as rich in groundbreaking ideas as it is in talent and heritage.

With so much to see, read and talk about, experiencing India by rail may just be the best way. The Luxury Trains is a leading luxury train company in India offering holidays by rail. In their words, “We’re the company with a passion for rail tours and luxury train experiences in India.”

The company is one of the largest luxury train operators in the country and is also one of the biggest consolidators for Palace on Wheels, Royal Rajasthan on Wheels and Deccan Odyssey. The Luxury Trains is also the worldwide marketing partner for The Golden Chariot. Let’s take a closer look at their trains and what they offer.

The Indian Maharaja - Deccan Odyssey draws inspiration from the private railways and stately saloons of the bygone Indian royal families. It’s a magnificent way to explore the Indian sub-continent and the sightseeing trips and excursions will take you to some of the most spectacular places, including those on the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

The Palace on Wheels takes you on a seven-day journey through the desert state of Rajasthan, covering the ‘Pink City’ Jaipur, the ‘Golden City’ Jaisalmer, the ‘Blue City’ Jodhpur, the ‘City of Lakes’ Udaipur, the National Tiger Reserve of Ranthambore, and continues onto the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra. On board, every luxury is provided to ensure your journey through the former princely states of Rajasthan is memorable. For the past 20 years the train has been rated as one of top 10 rail journeys in the world.

The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels is designed and embroidered in a contemporary royal style. The journey to the land of kings, majestic forts, incredible palaces, temple towns, diverse cultures and varied landscapes starts from Delhi. Discover the wilds of Ranthambore, visit the magical Udaipur, the intriguing sagas of forts and palaces of Jaipur, the art and sculpture of the temple of Khajuraho, the spiritual experience at Varanasi and the world wonder Taj Mahal.

Splendor of The South provides an exclusive and absolutely fantastic voyage through Southern India. It covers the whole of South India and touches the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. You’ll begin your journey in Bangalore, thereafter you will travel to the historical temple cities of Mamallapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Thanjavur, Madurai and Kanyakumari. www.joburgstyle.co.za | 89

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In Pondicherry you’ll visit the former French Colony. The beautiful beaches of Kovalam are a sight to see and you’ll be taken by boat through the palm-fringed and silent canals of the Backwaters to Kochi, the lively port city on the Arabian Sea, and finally back to Bangalore.

The Golden Chariot – Pride of The South begins its expedition in Bangalore and traverses through the sandalwood city of Mysore, visiting Srirangapatna, Mysore Palace and the Nagarhole National Park (Kabini). You’ll then continue to the historical sites of Shravanbelagola, Belur, the 11th century Cradle of Hoysala Architecture, the World Heritage Sites of Halebidu, Hampi, Badami and Pattadakal and finally the golden beaches of Goa. The Deccan Odyssey starts in Mumbai and travels through Sindhudurg Nagari, Goa, Kolhapur, Aurangabad, Ajanta and Nashik. It’s a truly mesmerising Maharashtra experience aboard the Deccan Odyssey.

Each coach on the train has its own butler to look after guests’ wellbeing. The passenger coaches sport a cosy corner perfect for a quiet chat, a game of cards or a relaxing read. The business centre is complete with Internet access, a PC, printer, fax machine and telephone and the indulgent, delicious meals are served in the two restaurant cars. The intimate bar invites guests for a nightcap or a glass of one of India’s finest wines. To top it all off, the train has its own spa

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Need to spend some quality time with the family?

Buffalo City is the perfect destination for you and your loved ones to relax and enjoy each others company. Spend time together at a number of beach resorts, go inland and enjoy the tranquility of the country side with adventures the whole family can enjoy.

Fun for the whole family!

To book your next family holiday contact: Tel: +27 (0)43 736 3019, Email: tourismunit@buffalocity.gov.za www.buffalocity.gov.za

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where you can enjoy a steam bath, a soothing massage or, if a workout tickles your fancy, you can get one in the small but well-equipped gym.

A journey on any of the Luxury Trains is a truly out-ofthis-world, incomparable experience through the mystical,

magical land of India. India’s tourism authority, aptly named Incredible India, sums it up perfectly: Come, seek and discover.

Match India’s rhythms to your heart, its colours to your mind, and find a travel experience that is uniquely your own. More information: www.theluxurytrains.com

For more India travel pictures visit

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September 1 – 10

4–6

Arts Alive Festival The Festival takes place at various venues in and around the city and features the very best in home-grown theatre, dance, music, visual art and general entertainment.

Contact www.arts-alive.co.za or 011 788 1631

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Sandton City Fashion Circus Hey fashionista, Sandton City is where it’s at. Top international brands like Mango and Guess come together with some of South Africa’s best-known labels like Nicci Boutique and Marion at this thrilling style celebration.

Contact 011 217 6000

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Colour Me Crazy 5km Run & Colour Fest A kaleidoscope of colour, energy, dancing, music and fun all in one crazy event the likes of which South Africa has never seen before.

Contact 021 439 3249

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Jonathan Butler’s Grace and Mercy Tour kicks off in Eersterust, Pretoria, in celebration of Heritage Day and the launch of the Jonathan Butler Foundation.

Tickets from R100–R500, on sale at www.computicket.com

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5–8

Moshito Music Conference & Exhibition Africa’s leading music conference and expo and an essential part of the diary of all involved in aspects of the music industry. It takes place at the Newtown Cultural Precinct. Contact 011 838 9145

South African Tattoo Guaranteed to delight both young and old. Held at Montecasino, the event will dazzle and inspire you with never-before-seen combinations of South African and international acts.

Contact 011 510 7995

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18 Sept – 13 Oct

Joburg Day Music Festival Listen to The Parlotones, Goldfish, Locnville, Blackbyrd, Elvis Blue, Jack Parow and Daniel Baron to name a few. It takes place at Crocodile Creek Polo Club.

Tickets www.computicket.com

21 – 24

Good Food & Wine Show Pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence as the country’s premier food, wine and lifestyle experience. Guaranteed to inspire and delight you. Held at the Coca-Cola Dome. Tickets www. goodfoodandwineshow.co.za

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Entertain yourself with Trevor Noah’s It’s My Culture at Montecasino’s Teatro. Tickets from R120–R280 and are available at Computicket.

Contact 011 510 7472

Go big at the MTN Festival at Montecasino. From food and movies to live music, theatre, gaming, street entertainment, comedy and children’s activities, there’s something for everyone.

Contact 011 510 7995

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2–6 2013 Galencia Property SA Derby The most anticipated event on the equestrian calendar takes place at the Kyalami Equestrian Park in Johannesburg. Don’t miss the after party on the Sunday.

Contact 011 702 1657

Joburg Bierfest Taking place at Montecasino, this is a recreation of traditional Bavarian beer festivals. Halls will be draped in traditional style and guests can enjoy an array of Bavarian cuisine supplied by the finest local purveyors of German food.

Contact 087 985 0635

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23 – 25

Out in Africa Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Nu Metro Hyde Park Launched in 1994, it’s now Africa’s biggest gay and lesbian film festival and will host three international guests.

Contact 021 461 4027

RMB WINEX 2013 RMB WineX is about showcasing the greatest range of wines, varietals and wine styles in one place, on one night, at Sandton Convention Centre. Shop ‘til you drop and fill your cellars with bestsellers.

Tickets www.computicket.com

25 – 26

Jozi Book Fair, Museum Africa Marshalltown The fair showcases small progressive publishers, publishers of indigenous works, independent writers and publishers with a social justice agenda.

Contact 084 377 3018/3

Macbeth Showing at Ster-Kinekor cinemas nationwide, National Theatre Live will broadcast Manchester International Festival’s production of Macbeth, with Kenneth Branagh as Macbeth, and Alex Kingston as Lady Macbeth.

Contact 082 16789

24 – 26

FNB Whisky Live Festival SOWETO Since its inception 10 years ago, Whisky Live comes to Soweto for the first time and will be held at UJ’s Soweto Campus.

Tickets www.webtickets.co.za

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Avon/Justine iThemba Walkathon A fun day out for the whole family, aimed at generating breast cancer awareness. Begins and ends at Marks Park.

Register online on www.ithembawalkathon.co.za or contact 0861 927 325

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Jazz in the Cradle A contemporary jazz concert in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site.

The event is promoted by the NIROX Foundation and Gallery MOMO in the lawn amphitheatre of the NIROX Sculpture Park.

Contact 011 327 3247

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Sisters with Blisters Join 1st for Women and Jacaranda FM and walk against the abuse of women and children at Blue Hills Equestrian Estate, Midrand.

Contact 011 234 7860

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Sanlam Investments FoodWineDesign Fair Close to 100 talented exhibitors in the food, wine and design industries who cook, harvest and create artisanal works of wonder for a living. The Fair will be held at Hyde Park Corner.

Tickets www.webtickets.co.za

FNB Whisky Live Festival Taste some of the finest local and international whiskies at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Tickets www.webtickets.co.za

15 – 17

The Messiah Complex Comedian, actor and author Russell Brand’s show is a dissection of various social and religious figures and the reality of their lives through comparisons of each other. Go see it at Teatro Montecasino.

Contact 011 510 7472

Look & Feel Good Expo SA’s premier health, beauty, fitness and wellbeing event, held at the Coca-Cola Dome.

Contact 086 111 5318

momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge Now in its fourteenth year, the Cycle Challenge promises to be a great one, having been voted ‘Road Race of the Year’ for the last three years.

Contact 011 017 2700

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Soweto Mushroom Festival Celebrate mushrooms at Soweto’s prestigious Maponya Mall with tastings, lots of spot prizes and loads of interesting mushroom facts.

Contact 011 325 6006

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South African Open Championship The SA Open Championship goes back to the classics and will be hosted by the prestigious Glendower Golf Club.

Contact 011 783 4455

The Nutcracker Ballet Back by popular demand, the season features local stars from South African Mzansi Ballet and guest artists at the State Theatre, Pretoria.

Contact 012 392 4000

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SANSUI Summer Cup Joburg’s premier equestrian and fashion affair, proudly hosted by Gauteng, is set to glam up Joburg’s social and sporting calendar at Turffontein Racecourse. This year’s theme is ‘Colour to Conquer’. Tickets www.computicket.com

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Have bus (and train), will travel The Gautrain and the subsequent Gautrain buses have changed public transport as we know it. Here are some hotspot highlights at each of the stations and along the various bus routes

From the Union Buildings to Soccer City, fascinating places, attractions and destinations are scattered along Gautrain’s train and bus routes. Museums, sport stadiums, shopping centres and landmarks are easily accessible using the Gautrain system and other public transport modes.

Your Gautrain Gold Card is your ticket to get to know Gauteng better.

PARK STATION

Cafe culture is widespread in Joburg, with small hassle-free joints in every corner of the city. One such place is Darkie Café, where you can have freshly brewed early morning coffee, accompanied by a hot plate of breakfast. If you are in Park around the noon, pop in for a plate of their local and international specialities.

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Located along the bus route is Constitutional Hill, famous for incarcerating the likes of Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Joe Slovo. It also houses the Constitutional Court.

Also visit the Joburg Theatre complex and the Metropolitan Centre in Braamfontein.

ROSEBANK STATION

Well known for its shopping, retail and entertainment environment, look out for the entrance to the Rosebank Station along Oxford Road.

Stop at

The Zone is an urban centre with a distinctly imaginative style. The shopping experience features most sought-after quality fashion boutiques and delicious eateries.

SANDTON STATION

Architecturally designed to represent two mining shafts, Sandton Station is the station where man meets machine. Lights express the blue skies and golden African sunsets.

Stop at

The financial hub of Africa, host to one of the continent’s most prestigious and largest

shopping centres, Sandton City. You’ll find everything from high end international stores such as Top Shop and Zara to the finest local eateries as well as the renowned Nelson Mandela Square.

RHODESFIELD STATION

Ekurhuleni, the area in which this station is situated, is the international industrial and agricultural gateway to Africa.

Stop at Gautrain has added the popular Emperors Palace onto their bus route. The latest route starts at the Rhodesfield Gautrain station, travels through Pretoria Road, onto Jones Road and into the entertainment resort.

Situated alongside OR Tambo International Airport, Emperors Palace Hotel Casino combines timeless classical elegance and sheer excitement. So use this new route to its fullest.

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Art Drop your chin/Dress my hair, 2013. Archival pigment print, 111cm x 111cm. Photograph taken by Carla Crafford.

GALLERY MOMO CELEBRATES 10 YEARS! Congratulations are in order. Monna Mokoena’s Gallery MOMO has been successfully expanding horizons in art and mind for a decade. To mark this very special occasion, Gallery MOMO has organised a commemorative and retrospective exhibition to run from 21 November to 31 January.

Leading up to the celebrations, it’s business as usual, and they are doing what they do best by proudly presenting the amazing work of Ayana V Jackson.

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she calls ‘Poverty Pornography’, contemplating photographic representation of non-European bodies dating from the turn of the 20th century through to the present day.

She restages existing images as nudes in order to explore the emotional tension one feels when observing these polemic and often violent photographs. The intention being that the viewer is simultaneously drawn to and yet repulsed by the originals in a similar way they may be attracted yet potentially shamed by the naked female form. This work combines the

two in order to question the seductive language of photography and the ideas it can communicate and perpetuate.

Gallery MOMO will also be participating at the Joburg Art Fair from 27 to 29 September – you’ll find them in the coveted Booth 1. Of course, no celebration is complete without good music. We can look forward to the next instalment of Jazz in the Cradle, organised by the gallery, scheduled to take place mid October.

Contact 011 327 3247 or www.gallerymomo.com

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JOHANNESBURG ART GALLERY (JAG) OFF THE BEATEN PATH: VIOLENCE, WOMEN, ART

8 September to 17 November Art Works for Change and JAG are working together to host a worldclass exhibition tackling one of the most pressing social issues facing South Africa and the world: gender-based violence and the continuing subjugation of women. Art Works for Change create contemporary art exhibitions around the world to address critical social and environmental issues. The aim is to harness the powers of art to promote awareness, provoke dialogue and inspire action.

This is the context for Off the Beaten Path: Violence, Women and Art, a multimedia travelling contemporary art exhibition that utilises works by world-class artists to promote awareness of the root causes of violence against women; to create empathy for women’s stories; to foster a dialogue about the pervasiveness of violence against women; and to inspire the belief that women and girls can be empowered with new behavioural choices.

The exhibition is curated by Randy Jayne Rosenberg. Participating artists include Marina Abramovic, Agency Volontaire, Yoko Inoue, Masami Teraoka, Hank Willis Thomas and Miwa Yanagi.

Contact 011 725 3130

SOUTHERN GUILD MUSEUM OF AFRICAN DESIGN (MoAD) LAUNCH EXHIBITION

THE ART VAULT, PARKTOWN NORTH ALBERT REDELINGHUYS EXHIBITION: LIFE. LOVE. NATURE.

12 September The Art Vault Gallery will be hosting an exhibition on Thursday 12 September of works by well-known South African artist Albert Redelinghuys. Redelinghuys is a versatile artist who achieves extraordinary realism whether painting a landscape or still life. He was born in Hartswater in the Northern Cape and obtained a Diploma in Graphic Design in 1991 from the Pretoria Technikon. He lives and works in Nieu-Bethesda. With an academic background in design and interest in all things creative, encompassing garden design, his move towards painting was a natural progression. His painting is a personal and spiritual experience of life and love within the ancient traditions of Western art.

Contact 082 080 9571 or www.artvault.co.za

24 October to 3 November In honour of world-class functional art, art that becomes a part of daily living, Southern Guild (SG) – the largest collection of contemporary South African design – launches MoAD. It will be housed in a reinvented Art Deco industrial building in the Maboneng Precinct of Johannesburg. SG has been the leading platform for collectible local Art Deco for over 10 years.

Following an exceptionally successful year on the international exhibition circuit, and in recognition of the importance of being the first museum dedicated solely to African design, the show will carry the most extensive SG collection to date. Included will be dynamic new pieces from 100 of the country’s top designers, artists and ceramicists as well as iconic work from SG collections of the last four years.

Some of the works to be showcased are from revered designers and artists such as Gregor Jenkin, Brett Murray, Cameron Platter and talented new comers such as Atang Tshikare.

Contact 044 877 0719 or www.southernguild.co.za

VISIT THE LUTHULI MUSEUM:

LUTHULI MUSEUM LI MUSEUM Let the spirit of Luthuli speak peak to all

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ART AFRIQUE GALLERY WELCOME TO BONGISM EXHIBITION 19 September

Art Afrique Gallery, located in the Legacy Corner on the fourth level of The Da Vinci Hotel in Sandton, has a reputation for housing the ‘jewels of South African art’ – and is proud to host ‘Welcome to Bongism’, a solo exhibition, tracing the evolution and transformation of the artist Bongi Bengu. The exhibition is a four-day countdown to our annual Heritage Day celebration.

Bongi’s work has been virtually absent from the art scene for the past four years and this exhibition serves as a re-launch into the art world. ‘Bongism’ is a way of thinking, a philosophy with the purpose of helping transform people and encouraging them to discover who they are.

There are six elements of Bongism: healing through visual art, healing through dance and movement, documenting and researching the visual arts, teaching art to schoolchildren (this process imparts the knowledge and skills to understand and appreciate art as a form of communication) and curating exhibitions (hosting of diverse social or topical issues through active facilitation and curatorship).

Contact 011 292 7113 or www.artafrique.co.za

THE BAG FACTORY EXHIBITION AT JOBURG ART FAIR

27 to 29 September The Bag Factory is going to the Joburg Art Fair where it will be presenting selected works created during the David Koloane mentorship programme. The works will be the outcome of a project initiated by the Gauteng Provincial Government that celebrates the contribution of founding member, Dr David Koloane, to both the Bag Factory and the visual arts scene.

Two young artists, Ross Passmoor and Ziyanda Majozi, have been selected to participate in a mentorship residency with permanent resident artists Pat Mautloa, Nicola Taylor and David Koloane at the Bag Factory. The work on show represents a process of exchange and creative dialogue, a process fundamental to the Bag Factory’s ethos. The Bag Factory is a leading visual-arts nonprofit based in Newtown. This collective artists’ space was founded to provide disadvantaged SA artists with subsidised studio space.

The project arose out of the Thupelo workshops and was the first of its kind in South Africa.

Contact 011 834 9181 or www.bagfactoryart.org.za

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DANCE UMBRELLA 2013

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Dance Umbrella – a celebration of dance on stages all over Joburg from 31 August to 14 September. Dance Forum, in partnership with the Johannesburg Arts Alive International Festival, offers you the opportunity to enjoy exciting, new and commissioned works from both local and international choreographers.

You can look forward to five international companies, 15 new works from South African choreographers, along with the Stepping Stones programme featuring 30 choreographers.

Contact 011 648 7385

DOCTOR’S ORDERS

If you love to laugh, you definitely want to get to the The Fringe at Joburg Theatre for this show. SA’s Comedy Doctor, Riaad Moosa, is on stage from 20 September to 1 October. He kicked off his Doctor’s Orders World Tour with all new material on March 2013 to visit every city and tiny town in SA, as well as venturing out beyond the borders to prescribe his dose of laughter to the world.

Winner of the 1st Annual South African Comic’s Choice Awards, Riaad recently flexed his comedic and dramatic acting muscles when he played the lead in the internationally acclaimed movie Material. As one of the country’s most popular and acclaimed funnymen with a unique style, he certainly seems to have the remedy for the nation’s ills at the moment: a healthy dose of laughter, straight up – hold the aspirin. Skirting around relatively taboo topics with charm and ease, he promises to split your sides and keep you in stitches at the same time.

Contact 011 877 6800

ONE ROCCO, TWO PIANOS

Popular pianist Rocco de Villiers is back at Montecasino from 4 to 29 September. And, so that everyone can see his hands, he plays on two pianos (maybe even simultaneously). After the very successful Beautiful Beautiful Piano show in 2012, two platinum status albums and a gold status DVD, Rocco brings a brand new show to the studio.

Contact 011 511 1818

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FESTIVAL White Star Quick is a proud associate of the Limpopo Music Festival and we are giving away an all-expense paid trip for two to the festival including accommodation at the Ruby Stone Boutique Hotel.

Don’t miss the unforgettable jams of Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukudzi, Donald, Dr Malinga, Khuli Chana, Thebe, Big Nuz and many more.

Where: Polokwane Rugby Grounds.

When: 23rd November 2013.

Time: 13h00 to late.

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CASPER GOES KAKIE

Every bit as preposterous, ridiculous and absurd as you’d expect it to be.

Casper de Vries’s notoriously off-kilter sense of humour has made him one of the country’s most popular comedians.

Following the incredible success of MASS Hysteria, where he performed in English, nogal, with the crème de la crème of South African’s comics, there’s been a huge demand for him to do an entire show in colloquial South African English. So if you’re eager to understand this funnyman, be sure to get a ticket and head over to the Theatre Of Marcellus at Emperors Palace from 5 to 29 September.

Contact 011 928 1297

THE ZULU

Following the triumphs of its world premiere at the 2013 National Arts Festival in Grahamstown and its ground-breaking seasons in Zululand, Swaziland and Pretoria, Mbongeni Ngema’s The Zulu will be at the Market Theatre from 18 to 22 September.

Famed for the string of international stage blockbusters he’s created and produced, including Asinamali, Sarafina!, Magic at 4am, Mama, The House of Shaka and Lion of the East among others, Ngema, one of the giants of South African theatre, returns to the stage as an actor for the first time in 27 years. He’s crafted a spellbinding oneman show, performed to the accompaniment of noted maskanda star Matshitshi Ngema, which melds memories of his childhood spent in the heart of Zululand.

Directed by Christopher John and designed by Sarah Roberts.

Contact 011 832 1641/2/3

HAYANI

Hayani is the voice of a generation nearly lost and forgotten, yearning to be heard. It’s home-grown storytelling at its finest, which will tug at your heartstrings. Drama for Life is bringing the sensational piece back to South Africa at the Market Theatre from 18 September to 27 October.

The play explores the stories of two young South African males who travel back home and, in so doing, they journey towards a better understanding of who they are and what it really means to be a South African. Along their journey they recollect their memories – painful, awkward and funny – of childhood and teen years, in an honest and enriching tale.

Directed by Warren Nebe, Hayani takes place against evocative live music composed by Matthew Macfarlane and a striking set designed by graffiti artist Mak1One. Contact 011 832 1641/2/3

ALADDIN PANTO

Experience a mysterious world of wishes, commands and miracles: Book a ticket to secure yourself a magical seat at The Mandela at the Joburg Theatre, for the new star-studded and fun-packed production of Aladdin. Grab your magic carpet and come on an exciting adventure with Aladdin as he ventures into the Cave of Treasures to retrieve the legendary lamp containing the most outrageous genie of them all. Watch out for the evil sorcerer who’ll stop at nothing to get his hands on the lamp…

Starring Jeremy Mansfield. From 2 November to 29 December.

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A day at the spa AFRICOLOGY AT THE MASLOW HOTEL

The latest venture from the country’s leading ethical and natural spa and skincare brand is its dedicated spa at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton. This luxury spa is setting a new standard in the spa industry by combining health-focused assessments and treatments with a truly indulgent pampering experience.

Its status as a truly sensational spa was sealed when they won a World Luxury Spa Award for outstanding achievement in service delivery over the past year. The Spa has all the facilities to make your visit magical, including six beautifully designed treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, a rasul, a coldwater walkthrough, a hydro-pool, relaxation area and outside deck area. As the hotel is particularly popular with business travellers, the spa menu has a special focus on stressrelieving and balancing treatments that caters for this audience. In addition, there is a wide choice in holistic manicures, pedicures and grooming treatments available.

Contact 010 226 4688

THE PYRAMID DAY SPA

This quiet haven, launched in 2010, is the winner of top awards and a favourite sanctuary for many high-profile clients. It’s a step away from some of South Africa’s biggest corporate offices in the CBD, and yet manages to take its guests into a quiet palatial realm of comfort and rejuvenation.

This peaceful oasis will make everyone feel like Egyptian royalty with a wooden decked pool area, chilled ‘secret garden’ with a hammock between two tall trees, cosy dining area, sauna, steam rooms, jacuzzis, friendly staff, and hidden treasures like the Journey to Hathor treatment.

Offering everything from facials, massages, body wraps, reflexology, manicures, pedicures, waxing, make-up and eyelash extensions, guests keep returning to the Spa not only for its award-winning design and professional staff, but because they can be assured of quality treatments at reasonable prices.

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LIFE DAY SPA ROSEBANK

A member of the Spas of Distinction Collection, Life Day Spa Rosebank provides a new experience based on established practices. Spa facilities include a heated indoor spa pool, flotation pool, sauna and steam room.

Life Day Spa Rosebank offers the first hybrid nail colour from Shellac, combining the ease of polish with incomparable high-gloss shine and extended wear. Their 2D Skin Analysis System can determine exactly what your skin needs beyond what the eye can see, using RGB (normal daylight) and UV flash technology, which allows the spa therapists to personalise your specific skincare needs.

Contact 011 447 2255

BABOR BEAUTY SPA IN MORNINGSIDE

Mo Beautiful You at The Wedge Shopping Centre in Morningside is the first of its kind in South Africa, making it an exclusive and unique concept. The experience of a BABOR Beauty Spa philosophy is one not to be missed.

You’ll be introduced to a unique feeling of wellbeing that brings out your natural beauty. Wellness by nature, natural care and effectiveness go hand in hand with sensual luxury and indulgence, while the power of BABOR beauty treatments will renew your skin – for a natural, younger complexion. Harmony between the body, mind and soul is what the luxurious atmosphere of the spa hopes to achieve. Beauty treatments include skincare, deluxe antiageing, male exclusive grooming treatments, Doctor BABOR cosmeceutical treatments, customised body treatments, massages, hand and feet treatments, nail services and eyelash extensions.

Contact 011 783 1056

TANAZ HAIR, BODY & NAILS

This Joburg beauty institution in Illovo is spacious, relaxing and offers worldclass services. The salon’s primary goal has always been to provide great service which allows you to feel comfortable and at home. The 20-plus strong team (including award-winning stylists) follows a thorough consultation system to ensure every visit provides your best individual solution. Tanaz provides the whole package: hair, body, nails and bridal treatments and services.

Contact 011 786 2976

TOAST & CO

toast & co in Craighall Park is a stylish environment that combines pampering nail treatments with a unique shopping experience. Much more than mainstream mani’s and pedi’s, toast & co offers luxurious treatments in a relaxed and inspiring space. Highly skilled therapists, a great range of OPI nail colours and fabulous comfy chairs make this a memorable event. Nail enhancements and waxing are also on the menu. The retail side offers a unique and ever-changing range of bags, shoes and accessories.

Contact 011 325 5184

KAELLO HAIR SALON & SPA

This is a modern, upmarket beauty salon you must visit. Situated in Blairgowrie, Kaello Hair Salon & Spa offers a wide range of professional hair and beauty treatments, along with nail and spa treatments for those extra pampering needs. They also have some of the best hairdressers, beauticians and make-up artist in the city, so your visit will definitely be a memorable one.

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Children

Great spots for kids PAPACHINOS

Fantastic playgrounds and delicious meals – why leave your cuties behind when there are perfect family spots like this?

Papachinos offers a diverse menu of fine meals, is known for their great pizzas, highquality service and being very child friendly.

This group of restaurants has branches in Clearwater, Pineslopes, Silverlakes and Midrand, and now in Morningside too. They have a fully supervised kiddies play area with race tracks and all. The best thing, though, is their ‘make and bake’ pizza experience.

Children can roll their own dough, and choose four toppings to put on their pizzas.

Contact www.papachinos.co.za or 011 783 1090

SMUDGE

Oh, to be young at art! This amazing place is like a dream art house for children (and parents, and grandparents). It’s sectioned into different play spaces and designed specifically to encourage children to explore their creativity through art, dress-up, music, reading and playing. Kids are free to go wild and explore. Yummy snacks are always supplied. It is a safe, warm and friendly space which allows endless hours of joy. Open most days of the week, Smudge also caters for special events and birthday parties.

Contact www.smudgeart.co.za or 011 501 0234

EAT PLAY LOVE

Say yes to unlimited play in the sun for your little ones, while you relax and enjoy tea and cake or delightful pastries nearby in a lovely garden environment. This sweet restaurant has a well-equipped playground, and an indoor play area with plenty to keep kids entertained: ball pond, book corner, dress-up area and arts and craft room. Eat Play Love employs friendly and well-trained childminders to keep an eye on the little ones at all times.

Contact 082 550 1659

SCI-BONO

Experience serious hands-on fun with your kids. One visit to South Africa’s largest science centre is proof that science is marvellous and entertaining.

The centre includes an exhibition hall, an education centre with computer and science labs and a career centre. SciBono also caters for birthday parties and conferences.

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KID’S TRAFFIC LAND

Traffic Land is a play land specially created for kids to learn the rules of the road, the right way. They get to ride battery-operated cars or bikes on make-believe roads with traffic signs and robots. The ultimate learning through play, Traffic Land started off as mobile birthday party entertainment unit and are now located at the Balfour Park shopping centre.

Contact www.kidstrafficland.co.za or 073 329 8510

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Welcome to Micasa

The name Micasa means “my home�. This Manhattan style establishment has been designed to give our guests a feel of being at Home and Hotel at the same time. Located in the White River in the province of Mpumalanga. The facility caters for business guests and those seeking exclusive leisure. We have gone out of our way to create a unique and stylish establishment to attract both local and international guests.

Accomodation

The facility boasts nine luxurious ensuite bedrooms, each decorated with its own theme to capture the imagination of our guests. All our rooms are fitted with top of the range finishes, dressed with elegant furniture and other accessories that best decides the living comforts of royalty.

Attractions

Micasa Luxury Suites is strategically located to give our guests easy access to some of the most exhilarating tourism attractions in Mpumalanga. We offer our guests tours to the Kruger National Park and the Panorama route which consists of dramatic landscapes, rivers and breathtaking waterfalls.

Business

Our two storey establishement has proven to be popular destination for both business people and holiday makers. Our luxurious facility boasts a conference room with built in sound and video technology for use by our guests.

20 Impala Street White River | P.O. Boz 4742 Nelspruit Tel: +27 (0) 13 750 2523/2692 | Fax: +27 (0) 86 662 6701 Email: info@micasaluxurysuites.co.za| www.micasaluxurysuites.co.za

High Tea

Cuppa tea, anyone?

HER MAJESTEAS SALON

You’ll time travel by teapot to 1864 when you visit the charming, lovingly restored Victorian-style Her Majesteas Salon in Heidelberg. Wittily misspelt, HMS (for short) pays tribute to the Victorians for popularising the art of taking tea. Expect delectable slow-cooked food, from pot pies to quiches and salads, beautifully presented home-baked cakes and tarts, and over 160 teas to choose from: full leaf, loose leaf and pouches, served in glass teapots and gorgeous teacups.

Contact 079 334 7579

LA VIE EN ROSE

Sitting in the lush, beautiful La Vie en Rose gardens, it’s hard to believe you’re in the middle of bustling Illovo. Owners Rony and Yanky have created a happy, calm, exclusive space for you to indulge in their culinary delights and vast tea selection. From Japanese cherry flavour to mint and rose – you name it, they’ve got it.

Contact 011 268 6144

TASHAS LE PARC

Hyde Park’s tashas le parc is a French-inspired branch of the restaurant chain we love.

With their patisserie counter featuring delights to die for – think shiny macaroons, delicate éclairs, perfectly formed petit fours and a mouth-watering range of cakes – you’ll need to wash it all done with tea off their dedicated tea menu. Don’t leave without trying their melt-in-the-mouth salted caramel macaroon, it speaks for itself.

Contact 011 325 5008

THE SAXON

Located in the upmarket leafy suburb of Sandhurst, The Saxon Boutique Hotel, Villas & Spa is renowned for the elegant ritual of late afternoon high tea. Truffles and temptations, pastries, crèmes and savoury decadences, each an individual masterpiece, are crafted by the creative passion of the Saxon pastry kitchen. A high-tea classic, the simple scone, is simply divine and specially imported clotted cream from the Cape provides the perfect complement.

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Drinks

Have a cold one SIX COCKTAIL BAR

THE LACUNA BAR

Located within The Maslow Hotel, The Lacuna Bar is as stylish, chic and understated as the hotel itself. With a large range of delicious fruity cocktails, and smooth fine wines, it’s the perfect spot to relax, mingle and people-watch after work. Also available are delicious tapas-style plates, as well as local and international draught and bottled beers. When the weather is fine, sundowners can be enjoyed on the terrace.

Contact 010 226 4600

One of the city’s favourite after-work haunts, SIX Cocktail Bar is located on the bustling 7th Street in Melville.

The bar is known for their speciality cocktails and over the last seven years has got them down to a fine art. SIX recently had a makeover and now looks better than ever. It’s a stylish, mellow space with art on the walls and some 60 different drinks on the menu. Classic tracks play in the background and you could easily spend an evening there, drinking, talking and chilling out.

Contact 011 482 8306

THE ISLAND BAR

Southern Sun Hyde Park’s Island Bar is a hub of activity every evening. Hip and fabulous, outside on the pool deck is the place to be in the summertime where you can sip your cocktails while enjoying the beautiful Highveld sunset.

Contact 011 341 8080

SAN BAR

See and be seen at the ‘oh so cool’ San Bar on the deck of the Sandton Sun. This trendy, contemporary bar provides a spectacular view over the city and offers a wide range of fine wines, beers, and signature cocktails. Choose between executive lounge seating, bar seats, and booths to enjoy your evening to the max.

Contact 011 780 5000

WOLVES CAFÉ

This fantastically quaint establishment in Illovo is the perfect place for a quiet craft beer or two. The décor is eclectic and vintage, providing an informal atmosphere. Things get going on a Thursday with their live music nights, and Friday from 16:30 is Beer O’ Clock. ‘Nice beer. Nice music. Nice cake.’

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Fresh food spots THE GREENSIDE CAFÉ

The Greenside Café is not just a vegetarian and vegan haven serving food that’s prepared with integrity, love and mindfulness for human beings and the planet. It also encourages people to go green and save the planet. The café has an amazing deck and a garden complete with play facilities for kids. You can consider it a place of refuge from the madness of everyday life.

Contact 011 646 3444 or www.thegreensidecafe.co.za

FRUITS & ROOTS

A proud in-house vegetarian restaurant located in Hobart Corner Shopping Centre, Bryanston. Fruit & Roots is different from the run-of-the-mill health shop. It’s a perfect venue for a pleasant meal with like-minded foodie friends.

Contact 011 463 2928 or www.fruitsandroots.co.za

GINGKO

Focusing on seasonal ingredients is what inspires Gingko in Parkview to create new specials and unusual dishes every week. On their breakfast, lunch and buffet menu you’re likely to find scrumptious dishes such as quiches, baked foods, curries and an assortment of salads. Want to experience their food in your own home? Then you’ll be delighted to know that Gingko has a catering service.

Contact 011 486 3361 or www.gingko.co.za

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CAFÉ STRIVE

Located in Morningview Shopping Centre in Sandton, Café Strive is a fabulous spot for food connoisseurs who’ll go for nothing less than 100% natural. Their menu includes sugar and gluten free foods and, with summer just around the corner, don’t miss their Eat Yourself Fit Buffet from 12-3pm daily.

Contact 011 783 5146 or www.cafestrive.co.za

BE LEAF

Be Leaf in Sandton is a great place to hone your culinary skills by creating your own unique salads from the best ingredients on offer. They have a great menu for breakfast and lunch with other healthy and tasty options, including delicious sandwiches and wraps. They also offer an organic fair trade coffee from Bean There and a combination of freshly squeezed juices and smoothies. Don’t leave the eatery without trying their homebaked muffins and selection of snacks.

Contact 011 023 9424 or www.be-leaf.co.za

CAFÉ ZING

Café Zing is the resident restaurant for The Regent Luxury Apartment Hotel in Morningside. The Regent was voted the World’s Leading Residential Apartment in 2010 and Africa’s Leading Apartment Hotel in 2011. Café Zing caters for residents and tenants of the hotel, from CEOs of leading companies to families and young executives. They offer breakfast and lunch in the restaurant, dinner for conferences, catering for corporate cocktail parties and launches, room service and in-house dinner party catering.

Contact 011 581 0232 or www.cafezing.co.za

LEAFY GREENS CAFÉ

With the dictum “Straight from the farm and onto the table”, food at Leafy Greens Café doesn’t get any fresher than that.

The Café in Muldersdrift serves handpicked fresh produce that comes straight out of their organic gardens. Leafy Greens is a partially raw food, vegetarian-friendly café and the menu is based on what’s in the garden, and that which is seasonally and locally available.

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MY PLACE Cornuti Stella e Luna Piero Carrara talks about his Italian roots, his foodie inspirations and the latest member to the divine Cornuti brand, Stella e Luna in trendy Parkhurst

Where did the idea for Cornuti al Mare come from and why did you open in Plett in particular? My parents bought a house in Plett in 1979 and we have been holidaying there as a family ever since. In 1987 I opened Cornuti Illovo, and on a holiday in Plett in 1993 I was chatting at the dinner table with some locals and mentioned the building that now houses Cornuti al Mare, saying that it would make such a good venue for a Cornuti. Someone at the table knew the owner and we were introduced. Nineteen years later Cornuti al Mare is still there.

Tell us about why you decided to come to Parkhurst.

And where does the name Stella e Luna come from?

I have wanted a good site in Parkhurst for a long time, so when Nick and Andrea from The Leopard approached me wanting out of Parkhurst, I did not hesitate. Stella and Luna are the second names of my two daughters.

What do you think it is about Cornuti that makes people come back for more? One Sunday lunch with a bunch of friends at my parents’ house, we made pizzas in our wood-burning pizza oven – the difference was they had super-thin bases and such original toppings that were found either in the fridge or pantry. That is how it all started and I feel very comfortable saying we were the originators of thin-based pizzas with interesting toppings. Since then many have copied the concept, which has been very satisfying to see.

How does Cornuti differ from other ‘chain’ restaurants? I design and build all the Cornuti’s myself, and I find the best possible teams to help me run them. The food will never be the same in each Cornuti, but our pizzas are our foundation and strength – the rest are simply more reasons to come back again and again.

When you first started out, did you think it would be such a success? And did you always want to open up more than one restaurant? The first shop in the Grayston Shopping Centre, 28 years ago, was built with the most ridiculous budget: R5,000 was the investment from each partner. It was pretty much all we could get our hands on back then. When it came to purchasing the raw materials we ran out, and George Coppin (my then partner Mark’s father) kindly lent us R2,000 to purchase stock, provided we pay him back as soon as we could. We made a profit in the first week and paid him back. We were young and having lots of fun and we made the pizzas ourselves.

How does Stella e Luna differ from other Cornuti’s?

Stella e Luna is small and the challenge was to create a functional jewel of a shop. As I was negotiating for the shop, the ideas started formulating in my head: the bench seating, the bar, the outside foldable deck, the pizza section, the seating around the pillar, the lighting and roof details. It all came to me quite naturally and I loved watching my vision come together so well. www.joburgstyle.co.za | 121

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What is your signature dish? Cornuti is ultimately about pizza, and we do it well.

What is your favourite dish? And why? At Cornuti Stella e Luna we have introduced a new concept of eating based on the Venetian version of tapas, called cicheti this is what you will find all the gondoliere, boat taxi drivers and hotel staff eating at the various cicheterie in the back streets of Venice. The idea is to sit at a table, order various small plates of different foods, and to share them with friends at the table. Start with our dips while you wait for your mains.

They’re served with our super-thin pane di musica, or music bread, grisini and other in-house baked breads. My father was born in Verona and that same concept of eating happens there too; they are neighbours after all. Cicheti must be washed down with an Aperol Spritz (an orange-based aperitivo mixed with prosecco and a dash of soda). It is the right way to eat, relaxed and delicious.

What do you love most about being a restaurateur? There isn’t much out there that is more satisfying than watching people having a good time in your establishment. Creating the team and environment, and the menus that get all this right, is what I enjoy doing.

What is your food philosophy? Food is about flavour and that only happens with honesty – when the finest ingredients are married and combined by passionate people that strive to get it right. We are not about fine dining; we are about eating good food in a fun and casual environment.

If you weren’t in this industry, what would you be doing? I would be building things – I love architecture and creating spaces.

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Retail therapy

THE WINDMILL GIFT SHOP

The Windmill Gift Shop brings you a collection of gorgeous products. The shop, located in 4th Avenue in Parkhurst, is about tons of fun and plenty of colour, with a collection of homeware and décor products. The Windmill stocks locally produced products and most of the merchandise is stocked from small businesses that employ previously disadvantaged women.

Contact 011 788 6214

MALVA

‘Your one-stop spot for living, working and breathing.’ Malva occupies the space on the ground floor of the seven-storey Main Street Life building, a block shy from Arts on Main. At Malva you can expect to get anything from organic fashion, gourmet cupcakes and pop-up theatre. Walking through the store is like a dream. Better yet, it’s like walking through a high-end magazine.

Expect to be dazzled by the home décor, fashion, fine art and theatre, all in one spot.

Contact 084 308 2024

CLAUDIA CLOTHING

Located in the BluBird shopping centre, this isn’t your average clothing boutique. It’s rare to find a unisex store that caters for people with different styles. From fashion slaves to people who follow their own dress code, you’ll find local and imported pieces for men and women here. Many of the lines stocked in Claudia Clothing are unavailable anywhere else in South Africa, and owner Claudia is always sourcing new high-quality ranges overseas and locally.

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TAPENADE OLIVE SHOP

FRANK R THOROLD

Thorold is probably the city’s oldest bookshop, and after 70 years it still offers book lovers many hours of serendipitous browsing. A hidden gem, Thorold is a one-of-akind store. Located in the building next door (and up an old beautiful elevator) to The Guildhall, Thorold provides important and rare African publications to some of the most recognised universities around the world, and supplies law material to major Johannesburg firms. The store is filled with amazing old maps and rare prints.

Contact 011 838 5903

The store is bursting with several dozen varieties of olive oil, jars full of tapenade, beautiful olive printed linen and crockery, and beauty products like olive body polish and cream, olive shampoo and conditioner, olive soap and scrub, not to mention olive jams, smoked olives and olives in blueberry dressing. Owner Nanette Kornelius says there’s a growing olive export market, but local supply cannot keep up with demand, despite there being around 120 olive farms in the country.

The products in her shop are from the top 25 olive farms in the Cape.

Contact 011 478 5378

KIGIS CANDIES

MILLER’S ANTIQUES

Indulge your fancy for French and English-style antique furniture by popping into this store with its vast collection of beautifully crafted furniture.

Owner Carmit Bamberger makes regular visits to Jepara in Indonesia where a thriving industry in this furniture takes place, supplying stores all over the world. Most items are fine mahogany, with a range of finishes and upholstery of your choice. You’ll find dressers, dining-room tables of all sizes, mirrors, magnificent beds, settees, and a large selection of chairs.

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When you enter the doors of Kigis Candies in Germiston, you’re greeted by a delicious array of handcrafted confectionery treats, and bubbles of sugar and glucose sweetly simmer in shining pots. You’ve arrived in a golden era where merry-go-rounds and Ferris wheels charmed young and old alike.

Rows of brightly coloured candy lollies swirl into an arching rainbow, finally dipping down into a golden honeycombwalled treasure chest full of nougats, fudges and chocolate covered delights.

Mmmm… Delicious.

Contact 011 902 3525 or 011 824 3404

CITY OUTFITTERS

When Converse stopped its USA production of its legendary sneakers in the late nineties, a shop owner in Jeppestown was smart enough to buy up as much stock as he could. City Outfitters consists of two stores – the original store was started in 1934 by Ismail Hassen Dajee, and the second is the large blue store on the corner of Macintyre and Marshall Streets. A trip to the neighbouring gentlemen’s store City Hall is also recommended.

Contact 011 614 6793

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veryone is trying to score points out of the Marikana massacre. It’s a matter of time before Angelina Jolie tries to adopt a miner. One year afterwards, almost nothing has been done. So why are we still pretending we have ubuntu?

Do poor people have ubuntu, and rich people have ADT? We have lost our political compass, my friends.

On the one hand there are the lighties who don’t know better – kids who think ‘the struggle’ is a Facebook group.

Kids whose big question for the ANC is: if Bonang Matheba leaves, will they still fund the SABC? Right now politics is all about the youth market. The Rainbow Nationalists (purveyors of the cult of the Rainbow Nation) call them “born frees”. The ironic thing about being a born free is it only applies to you if you are loaded. Poor people in shacks are free in the same way as free-range chickens are free. We call them free to anaesthetise our middle-class sensibilities. “Born free” should go in the same bin as “black diamond”. White marketers started calling newly middle class black people black diamonds because behind every black guy with a resource is a white guy trying to mine it. Just ask the workers at Lonmin.

As a country we do have many complex, culturally inclusive spaces, but we also have many that are not. In comedy and the media the middle class of all races seem to love racist, condescending stereotypes, unless they come from an outspoken black woman called Kuli Roberts. Why? Apart from the fact that Kuli, like Bantu, has a first name that borders on hate speech.

The centres of economic power culturally and structurally shut people out.

How do you have a commission of enquiry into the killing of poor people that require them to pay money to be involved? It’s like when they had an international conference on HIV/AIDS in a city called Bangkok. It’s like a guy with a Breitling watch and R16 million tax bill claiming to represent the poor. It’s like an apartheid beneficiary telling black people to be non-racial. It’s sad.

Chester Missing is SA’s top puppet political analyst. Follow him on twitter @chestermissing

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