City Views December\January 2013

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December 2013 / January 2014

remembering

MADIBA... in the Cape Town Central City

Hunt down Unique buys to be found in the CBD >> page 4

Celebrate New Year’s Eve on the Grand Parade >> page 6

Cape Town Summer Market gears up for a festive season >> page 7

Safe, Clean, Car i ng an d Ope n for B usi n ess

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CityViews December 2013/January 2014

saying goodbye to an ICON

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ust as we were putting this issue to bed, we heard the sad news that Nelson Mandela had passed.

And it struck us: how do you say goodbye to an icon? Then it dawned on us that Madiba is still here: he’s in the footprint he’s left on the Central City — his appearance on the balcony of the City Hall in 1990; his years leading the country from Parliament; the Foundation that bears his name and the building that houses it. His image and memory are woven into the very fabric of our downtown.

So, on page 3, we celebrate Madiba in the Central City and remind you of the many places where you will always be able to find him, feel him, and remember him.

And even though we are sad, we also celebrate a special time of year, one that — this time around in particular — will remind us how important it is that we are with those we hold dear and with whom we want to create new memories. For us, the Cape

Town Central City is a wonderful place in which to make those memories.

Summertime brings long days spent at outdoor cafes or a stroll down our beautiful streets, lined with some of the most unique offerings to be had.

On pages 4 and 5 we’ve chosen a selection of these.

This month will also see the City hosting a New Year’s Eve party on the Grand Parade to ring in Cape Town’s 365 days as World Design Capital 2014.

And it’s also the time of year when we launch our annual free publication, the Best of Cape Town Central City guide, which you’ll be able to find in hardcopy at outlets across the CBD or by contacting our office. The guide appears online as well (visit www. capetowncid.co.za/our-work/ communications/best-of-the-capetown-central-city-guide/). Plus we’ll be distributing it once again in the CBD with the December edition of The Big Issue. If there’s a venue you’re looking for within our boundaries that you

can’t find in the guide, remember you can do a search for it on our website (www.capetowncid.co.za) under our “Explore our CBD” section.

Reflecting back, 2013 saw us achieve our 13th year of clean financial audits (see our latest annual report at www. capetowncid.co.za/about/annualreports), and a sample of what we’ve been busy with over the past year appears in our dashboard below.

This year we also achieved a number of “firsts” in the CBD, and indeed in South Africa, often together with our partners, namely SAPS and the City. It’s with the latter that we shared a “first” when Muneeb Hendricks, manager of our Safety & Security Department, became one of the first 32 graduates of the City’s Special Law Enforcement auxiliary officer squad. These officers have full peace officer status and can enforce bylaws, and we congratulate the City on this initiative.

Another “first” is that the CCID now has a dedicated Facebook

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page (www.facebook.com/ CapeTownCCID ) where we post daily updates on news and happenings in the CBD. You can also follow or tweet us on Twitter (@ CapeTownCID). Plus remember to put our 24/7 CCID hotline number into your cell (082 415 7127).

In the meantime, and until our next issue, have a hot, happy and above all safe and secure festive season in the Cape Town Central City.

Tasso Evangelinos COO of the CCID

City Views is a free community paper published by the Central City Improvement District. It is our vision to ensure that the Cape Town CBD is Safe, Clean, Caring and Open for Business for all who use the Central City, whether they live, work or play here, or are passing through.

Published by: The Central City Improvement District (CCID) www.capetowncid.co.za 021 419 1881

Contributors: Content: Carola Koblitz , Judy Bryant Photography: Lisa Burnell, Ed Suter, Diana Lucas, Paul Watson, Carola Koblitz

Contact: Editor: Carola Koblitz carola@capetowncid.co.za Managing Editor: Aziza Patandin aziza@capetowncid.co.za

Design: Infestation www.infestation.co.za 021 461 8601

What have we done for you over the 2012/2013 financial year?

URBAN MANAGEMENT WASTE REMOVED USING MECHANICAL SWEEPERS:

A dashboard outlining just some of the work of the CCID as reported in our most recent Annual Report:

20 210 kgs

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT 293 CLIENTS

DRAINS CLEANED:

1743

ROAD MAINTENANCE REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN:

1 482

ROAD MARKINGS PAINTED:

255

WERE ASSISTED/REFERRED TO SHELTERS, INCLUDING;

SECURITY

91 adults

received services at shelters ARRESTS MADE TOGETHER WITH OUR PARTNERS:

2 268

RENDERED MOTOR VEHICLE ASSISTANCE

376 times

17 adults

assisted to health care facilities

279 CCID CIGARETTE BINS CLEANED amounting to:

40 adults

of cigarette butts

referred to Straatwerk for an employment opportunity

INCIDENTS OF GRAFFITI REMOVED:

1 518

1 095 kgs

58 adults

PARKING-RELATED FINES ISSUED:

11 842

amounting to

R4 800 000

CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVES CONDUCTED:

127 752

RESPONDED TO MEDICAL AND RESCUE CALL OUTS

227 times

reunited with family

8 mothers with children assisted

87 children

assisted through preventative services

WARNINGS ISSUED:

37 523

2000 CARE BAGS AND

600 CHRISTMAS BAGS

22 ILLEGAL DUMPING FINES ISSUED: amounting to

ILLEGAL POSTERS IDENTIFIED:

8 353

R22 000

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SAVE THESE NUMBERS ON YOUR PHONE WASTE REMOVED BY J&M CLEANING TO LANDFILL:

802 tons

STRINGS & STICKERS REMOVED:

12 138

If you live or work in the Central City Improvement District, be sure to save these numbers on your phone.

CCID 24-hour hotline number: 082 415 7127

DISTRIBUTED

SAPS Control Room: 021 467 8002 CCID Social Department: 082 563 4289 You can also Tweet us:

RENDERED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE

1 314 times

ILLEGAL TRADING OFFENCES DEALT WITH:

138

COMMUNICATIONS 586 PAIRS OF NEW SHOES WERE DISTRIBUTED

R8 703 017

IN PR VALUE GENERATED FROM 252 ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS, AMOUNTING TO OVER

81 million exposures

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Clockwise from bottom left: Abseilers install Madiba’s image on the side of the Civic Centre; Arnold Smith of the CCID participating in 18 July; the City Hall from where Madiba addressed South Africa in 1990; his image appears throughout the Central City on craftsmen’s work.

madiba magic Along with the rest of South Africa, Cape Town has lost a father. Nelson Mandela – Tata Madiba – will be mourned as long as he is remembered. But while he may have left us in body, his spirit can be seen throughout the Central City, both in images that are transient as well as those that form part of the everyday landscape of the downtown.

As you enter the CBD, one of the first things you currently notice is a giant artwork of Nelson Mandela on the Civic Centre, promoting the Nelson Mandela Legacy public exhibition on the Concourse level of the same building. The installation was no easy feat to undertake: from the original A3-sized drawing, a high-definition scan was produced to upscale it. This was in turn cut into 660 separate pieces for individual windows, and a team of abseilers took four days to complete the task of putting it into place.

The multimedia exhibition inside the building is a celebration of all things Madiba. Chronicling his childhood through to his mature years, the display pays tribute to the former freedom fighter and inspires locals to emulate his legacy and engage more with the city.

The exhibition is just one of the examples of how this great statesman is revered in the Central City.

Buildings, statues, art, crafts and installations throughout the CBD offer so many opportunities to reconnect with the iconic leader and

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remind us constantly to uphold his vision of nation-building and compassion.

Madiba will forever be linked with our iconic City Hall located on the Grand Parade to the west of the Castle. Only hours after leav-

ing Victor Verster Prison in Paarl, on 11 February 1990, Mandela made his first public speech after

his release, speaking from its balcony. The City Hall is currently em-

blazoned with massive banners of Madiba in a year-long City of Cape Town celebration originally of his legacy, and which has now coincided with his passing.

As South African leader between 1994 and 1999, Mandela spent many years presiding over parliament. Today, the public is welcome to come inside and observe the floor where the first democratically elected president delivered many of his historic speeches. And just outside the building, at the Roeland Street entrance, a pile of stones has collected over the past few months, the evidence of Capetonians wishing ever hopefully for his recovery.

Mandela rhodes place in Burg Street is an amalgation of four historic old buildings that have been restored around a modern tower block. Housing residential as well as hotel accommodation, the building is also home to the Mandela rhodes foundation

which has seen over 200 scholars assisted in the first 10 years of its existence. The atrium of the building boasts a monumental chicken wire art statue of the great man (seen on the cover of this issue), made by Masimba Jefta (Jeff) Mwazha. Jeff is just one of many highly talented craft producers

and designer makers whose beautiful handmade works have been inspired by the great statesman.

From a good Central City vantage point – like the tenth floor of The Terraces on Bree Street, where the CCID offices are situated – you can view robben island. It is here that Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years of his incarceration.

And of course, every year on his birth,18 July, the spirit of Mandela is evoked when Capetonians dedicate 67 minutes of their time to a good cause. This year, volunteers from the CBD got involved in everything from helping in Central City soup kitchens to dropping off blankets at the Cape Town Tourism Visitor Centre. At the Civic Centre, the Mayor, city staff and DHL Stormers rugby team partnered with FoodBank South Africa to package donations into hampers.

As Nelson Mandela himself once said: “In Cape Town resides part of the souls of many nations and cultures, priceless threads in the rich diversity of our African nation.”

Madiba could just as well have been describing his own connection with the Central City, which will continue to hold him in its soul as its people appreciate the legacy he has left behind.

This article is a special feature marking the passing of Madiba.

Our usual “City Views welcomes” section will return in our February/March 2014 issue.

CCID’s roving photographer exhibits in Paris Many of the images that appear in City Views as well as in the CCID’s latest Annual Report, are captured by freelance Cape Town-based photographer and author, Ed Suter. Ed is the creative talent behind the published collection Sharp Sharp which looks at great style on the streets of Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. As a result of this work, he was invited by the Parisian arts centre, La Gaite Lyrique, to take part in a month-long celebration in which four photographers participated, projecting their images in the gallery each for one week of the month; the other photographers were Liam Lynch, Zanele Muholi and Roger Ballen.

Of the event, Ed says: “It was incredible: it was a real honour to be part of this event and I was particularly pleased to exhibit pictures abroad that showed a South African city, and the colour and style to be found there.”

For more information on Ed Suter and his work, visit http://edsuter.com

Useful numbers in the Cape Town CBD Here are the numbers for services offered by the CCID’s partners in the Central City (namely SAPS and the City of Cape Town), as well as our own 24-hour number. Be sure to put these into your phone or scan the QR codes directly.

Alcohol & Drug Helpline

Social Development: Adults

Disaster Risk Management

Social Development: Children

SAPS Central City

Traffic Police

Emergency Ambulance, Health, Noise & Fire

0800 435 748

0800 872 201

080 911 4357 / 021 597 6000

0800 220 250

021 467 8001/2

0860 765 423

107 (landlines) /021 480 7700

(24 hrs)

(24 hrs)

Traffic Signal Faults

Metro Police

Law Enforcement

Cable Theft

Prepaid Electricity Meters

0860 001 948

0860 765 423

021 596 1999

0800 222 771

0800 220 440

(24 hrs)

(24 hrs) CCID Safety and Security

Refuse Collection, Water Issues, Street Lights and Electricity

082 415 7127

0860 103 089

(24 hrs)

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FAsHION, bAUbLEs & bLING

Hot shops The Central City is jam-packed with working studios, street markets and owner-run shops stocked with bespoke products that you would struggle to find in your average shopping mall, making Cape Town’s “downtown” a must-visit for gifts with a difference. With over 1 200 retail experiences in the CCID area, here follows a selection of just some of these – be sure to visit our website (www.capetowncid.co.za) to find more!

mADE WITH LOvE The unique beauty of handmade, and the knowledge that you are supporting local craft producers and small businesses, adds extra cachet to giving.

Try these CBD outlets for products with heart: African Home Crafts A fantastic array of craft products, each made from beads, wire, metal and recycled materials and paired with the story of its creator.

This is a great place to find quirky Christmas decorations.

41 Caledon Str, 021 461 1700, www.africanhome.com

The Gallery Shop A wonderfully quirky spot to find local, made-by-hand items — everything from linen ware to bowls made from beads, as well as a variety of accessories.

48 Church Str, 021 424 0517

Mogalakwena Craft Art Gallery Mogalakwena (meaning “fierce crocodile”) showcases a project that economically uplifts Pedi women, offering innovative, contemporary designs behind a great cause: embroidered soft furnishings, bed and table linen and beaded items, with unique textiles and textures. 3 Church Str, 021 424 4512, www.mogalakwena.com

Skinny Laminx Illustrator and designer Heather Moore’s prints take pride of place on textiles – to buy on their own, or made up into cushion covers, aprons, tea towels, purses and even children’s clothing. 201 Bree Str, 021 424 6290, www.skinnylaminx.com

African Image African artefacts and crafts, purchased at source. From fun, bright accessories such as fashion bags and wire baskets to woven textiles and wooden vessels.Cnr Church and Burg Strs, 021 423 8385, www. african-image.co.za

Festive outings are a good excuse to treat the family to some new clothes or seasonal accessories.

Kalila Bright semi-precious stones and rolled gold for earrings, rings and necklaces, handmade by Keelin Pincus, who is inspired by the adornments she found in Israel, India and Madagascar.

Keelin also advises on the healing and gemmological significance of the stones.

219 Bree Str, 083 254 1000, www.kalila.co.za

Lucky Fish Funky, locally made T-shirts and accessories such as sunnies and belts. 43 Long Str, 021 422 3801

Mungo and Jemima

01 These venues and a whole bunch more appear in our latest, free Best of Cape Town Central City 2014 guide. To find out where to obtain copies or view the guide online visit www.capetowncid.co.za/our-work/communications/best-of-the-cape-town-central-city-guide. Also visit the “Explore our CBD” option on our website (www.capetowncid.co.za) to find venues by map.

sPECIALIsT sHOPs

WIth styles to suit the more discerning shopper, ownerdesigners Kirsty Bannerman and Marian Park-Ross offer their own labels, Coppelia and Good, as well as labels such as Dear Dorothy, Love Water Love and Unknown. Pair with bags, jewellery and shoes from local brands like FSP, Skermunkil and Goodie Two Shoes. Cnr Long and Church

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This store has been in the Cape Town CBD since 1997, and is run by owner Caroline Rillema. A huge range of over 1 500 South African wines to suit all pockets, plus an extensive stock of European brands. Enjoy on-site events, tastings and advice from the knowledgeable staff.

Matador Centre, 62 Strand Str, 021 419 8984, www.carolineswine.com

Mali South Bright, beaded African clothing that brings old traditions to zingy new life. Tailoring services are available if you want your own bespoke piece.

92 Long Str 021 426 1519

Olive Green Cat This collaborative design studio is shared by established jewellers Ida Elsje and Philippa Green.

Choose from girly and delicate floral-inspired pieces, or zingy perspex. 76 Church Str, 021 424 1102, www.olivegreencat.com

Philip Zetler Jewellers Established over half a century ago, this shop buys, sells, designs and manufactures. It specialises in certified diamonds and Kruger rands; watch and antique jewellery collectors could find a prized piece.

54 St George’s Mall, 021 423 2771, www. philipzetlerjewellers.co.za

Bling with an urban edge… this is where the young and beautiful go for rings, cuff-links, monogrammed bracelets and pendants. 59a Long Str, 076 270 6372 pierre-estienne.com

Prins & Prins

The African Music Store

Caroline’s Fine Wines

This is where leatherwear and beautiful jewellery combine in Chloe Townsend’s leather label, Missibaba, and Kirsten Goss’ intricate and detailed jewellery. Choose investment pieces that will last long beyond the New Year. 229 Bree Str, 021 424 3453, missibaba.com, www.kirstengoss.com

Pierre-Estineer Designers & Engravers

Tucked along pedestrianised lanes and inside arcades, are shops run by individuals who are just passionate about what they do.

From hip hop to reggae, choral music to drumming, you’ll find the whole spectrum of music from the continent in this shop adorned with posters signed by famous African musicians. Discover unknown, up-and-coming musicians or purchase the top seller, a double CD called The Great South African Trip.134 Long Str, 021 426 0857, www. africanmusicstore.co.za

Missibaba/Kirsten Goss

This studio is situated in the grand old Huguenot House, an authentically restored 18th century building.

Find classically elegant or show-stopping designer pieces at this family-owned business. Take in their Museum of Gems and Jewellery showcasing South Africa’s rich diamond history.

Huguenot House, cnr Loop and Hout Strs, 021 422 1090, www.prinsandprins. com

Urban Rural Growers Emporium (Urge) Urge is a synergy of urban and rural living and food — a centrally situated convenience store, coffee shop, wine bar and deli with gourmet street food. Fresh produce and wine sourced from local farmers in and around Cape Town are available for the eco-aware.

6 Buiten Str, 021 424 4951, www.urgecapetown.co.za

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Honest Artisan Chocolate

Sturk’s Tobacconists

Pure, old-school chocolate handmade in Cape Town from raw (unroasted), organic Ecuadorian cacao sweetened with agave nectar — sold in a beautiful old shop with wooden floorboards, an ancient cash register and fittings that hark back to yesteryear. Packaging designed by local artists.

66 Wale Str, 021 423 8762, www.honestchocolate.co.za

Hand-blenders of individual smoking mixtures and stockists of cigars, pipes, papers, matches and more, Sturk’s has been doing brisk business since 1793.

Customers have included governors of the Cape and state presidents.

54 Shortmarket Str, 021 423 3928, www. sturkstobacconists.co.za

Strs, 021 424 5016, www. mungoandjemima.com

Second Time Around Join collectors sourcing vintage wear, and select your own gently worn one-offs.

This shop has been around for over 40 years. Search through racks of dresses, rows of boots, handbags in all shapes and sizes, crazy hats and trousers in a variety of styles.

196 Long Str, 021 423 1674

Woodhead’s This leather company has been around since 1867 so it really knows it’s business. It stocks not only game skins and swatches of leather (if you feel like undertaking your own leatherware projects) but it also has a great range of finished goods from sheepskin boots to bags and wallets. 29 Caledon Str, 021 461 7185, www.woodheads.co.za

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kIDs’ sTUFF The festive season is a magical time for little ones. Spoil them with a carefully chosen present.

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Pick up big brand children’s clothing, furniture, prams and toys without breaking the bank. Stocks high-end, secondhand but gently worn items. 201 Bree Str, 021 422 4911, www.merrypopins.co.za

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01. Kirsten Goss & Missibaba

Brick Forge

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One of the biggest Lego shops in SA, this is a one stop shop for best-sellers and new releases, toys and collections. For kids of all ages. Shop 9, Church Street, 021 424 0929, www.brickforge.net

02. Sturks Tobacconists 03. Honest Chocolate 04. Merry Pop Ins 05. Field Office (with designers James Lennard & Luke Pedersen l to r) 06. Olive Green Cat 07. Skinny Laminx 08. Prins & Prins

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HEART OF THE HOmE The Central City offers a remarkable range of homeware in all styles, shapes and colours to pretty up your space.

Chandler House

05 photographers to group exhibitions featuring international artists.

63 Shortmarket Str, 021 422 2762, www. erdmanncontemporary. co.za

Association for the Visual Arts

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OLD AND LOvED Reflecting the CBD’s character is the wide range of shops dealing in antiques and the eclectic.

Church Street Antique Market Wander past stalls laden with silverware, ceramics and collectibles at this open-air market. Bargain for that special something

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for yourself or a friend’s collection. Church Str, between Burg &Long Strs

Cape Town Coins & Collectibles This funky shop specialises in coins and notes, but also buys and sells vintage jewellery, cameras, toys, porcelain and glassware from every era. Find vintage matchboxes from across the globe and ZuidAfrikaansche Republiek coins. 66 Church Str, 021 423 6881, www. coinsbymail.co.za

07 Long Street Antique Arcade Get your antiques “hit”, with a myriad of shops to be found in one small arcade.

Militaria, clocks, vintage clothing, jewellery… it’s all here. 127 Long Str, 021 423 2504, www. theantiquearcade.co.za

Silvercraft Restoration Centre Silver, copper, brass, cutlery, and candlesticks to buy, or bring your heirlooms to be repaired or replated. 178 Bree Str, 021 423 4463

GALLERIEs GALORE Vibrant spaces show drawings and sculpture, photography, prints and mixed media.

See what appeals – a small print in a teeny frame, or a largescale art installation discovered at a student exhibition.

Edge Glass Gallery Founded by glass artist Nelius Britz, this is the country’s only glass gallery. Tucked away in a tiny lane, it represents local and international artists, while the on-site studio also accepts commissions. Be dazzled and delighted by the swirling colours and organic shapes. 29 Vredenburg Lane, 021 423 3370, www. capeglassstudio.com

Erdmann Contemporary & The Photographer’s Gallery ZA Owner-run gallery, with an established international reputation. From street

The AVA Gallery, in partnership with Spier, is Cape Town’s oldest nonprofit, members-based, public benefit organisation and art gallery. It showcases contemporary South African art in all media. 35 Church Str, City Centre, 021 424 7436, www.ava.co.za

The African Portrait The African Portrait was established in 2004, specialising in oils on canvas and mixed media, focusing on portraiture and compositions celebrating Africa in all its diversity and beauty. Cnr Long and Hout Strs, 021 426 1886, www. theafricanportrait.com

The Black Box Gallery A gallery devoted to introducing new artists and interesting ideas, a good place to source fresh talent. 52 Church Str, 021 423 3075, www. blackboxgallery.co.za

Youngblood Arts and Culture Development A fantastic arts and culture platform for emerging and established artists, performers and creatives. The corporate social investment platform of UAL Shipping, making art a sustainable form of income is the aim of the work done here. 70-72 Bree Str, 021 424 0074, ybafricanculture.com/ youngblood

Michael Chandler believes strongly in pieces made with integrity, using materials that are locally sourced and locally made. From auction room finds to aprons, ceramics and embroidered scatter cushions, all have been selected with his discerning eye. 53 Church Str, 083 423 2001, www. chandlerhouse.co.za

Field Office The Field Office is a meeting place, an office-away-fromthe-office, a café, and also the showcase of functional design by talented duo Luke Pedersen and James Lennard. Find simple, high quality products ranging from seating and lighting to desks and tables. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and coffee while you browse. 37 Barrack Str, 021 461 4599, www.fieldoffice.co.za

Moroccan Warehouse No need to travel to a faraway souk – you can find everything from leather cushions to stools, bowls, lanterns, tiles and floor coverings in this jam-packed shop. Tiny tea glasses in a variety of colours make great gifts. Cnr Commercial and Buitenkant Strs, 021 461 8318

Stable Innovative SA designers, artists and artisans showcase their work in a professional retail environment. Lighting, furniture and accessories from cutting-edge creatives.

65 Loop Str, 021 426 5094, www.stable.org.za

Still Life A decor store that will make any home feel loved and cherished. Cushions, decorative clothing hooks, ceramics and frames are locally made. 229c Long Str, 021 426 0143, stilllife-decorstore. blogspot.com

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hat could be more relaxing than doing your festive season shopping among scampering squirrels, in the shade of old oak trees and with the scent of roses wafting on a cooling breeze? Yes, it is possible to tick off your “to-do” list in a botanical garden in the heart of Cape Town. Of course, you can also eat, party or simply spend some quality time with your favourite people in the fresh air, surrounded by historic ambience.

Now in its second year (and the reincarnation of what was previously the Adderley Street Night Market), the Cape Town Summer Market promises even more choice in vendors, upgraded lighting (courtesy of The Company’s Garden and the City) and accessibility. It will accommodate about 250 enterprises, with preference given to those selling locally produced goods. Visitors can choose from hand-crafted homeware and stylish clothing and jewellery to tasty food and slow-brewed craft beers.

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The Company’s Garden will once again set the scene this festive season for the Cape Town Summer Market, to run from 14 – 30 December 2013*.

and wine bar; HWK Art, with handmade metal art pieces and leather wear; Mercantile Arts and Crafts with children’s goods, bags and accessories; and Karoo Worx for sisal vessels, lights and ceramics.

Says event organiser, Toby Chance, managing director of Adele Lucas promotions: “Moving the Adderley Street Night market into The Company’s Garden was quite a challenge. We had to retain the loyal vendor and visitor following of the former market while attracting a new product profile which would appeal to a broader audience. Cape Town and the Western Cape are home to many emerging businesses in the creative industries and we have made a special effort to accommodate these and provide these small businesses with a muchneeded market outlet.”

Stalls will be up from 14 December until 30 December (excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day). The market runs from 12h00 until 23h00, with festivities revving up early evening with live music.

“visitors can choose from hand-crafted homeware and stylish clothing and jewellery to tasty food and slowbrewed craft beers.”

For enquires email ctsummermarket@gmail.com

*Please note the market will be closed on 25 and 26 December.

Make it snappy With a camera on nearly every type of cellphone, photos are free, evocative reminders of holiday times… and the Central City offers wonderful public artworks as colourful backdrops.

Check out the four public sculptures, funded by the JK Gross Trust, that offer both stately and humorous backgrounds. The John Skotnes work “Mythological Landscape” was erected in Thibault Square in the early 1990s, followed in 2000 by Brett Murray’s controversial “Africa” (featuring Bart Simpson!) on the corner of St George’s Mall and Waterkant Street.

Fritha Langerman and Katherine Bull’s “Come to pass” was unveiled

in 2004 at the intersection of St George’s Mall and Shortmarket Street. Johann van der Schijff’s “Arm Wrestle” is outside the Association of Visual Arts gallery on Church Street.

Some of the latest public art includes a cheerful nautical scene at 99 Harrington Street, by Xanele and Jeremy Puren, while another mural, at 75 Harrington Street by renowned artist Falko, illustrates how a goldfish grows only as big as its pond. Smile, snap, and share!

Lekker in Langa Bridging town and township, the Cape Town Summer Market now has a twin event: the Langa Quarter Summer Market, in the city’s oldest township.

With over 40 stalls to choose from, this is a chance to scoop up last-minute holiday season gifts from vendors selling top-notch local goods and crafts as well as enjoy live music, yummy local cuisine and much more. Patrons can also sip a brew at the beer garden or soak up the sun while listening to sultry jazz tunes performed by local musos.

Tour guides will be on hand for those who want to explore the area, and art lovers can check out the 10 homes on Rubusana Street, within the Langa Quarter, that have been transformed into galleries.

This market takes place just off the N2 at the old St Louis Primary School (corner of Rubusana Avenue and N’Dabeni Street). It runs from Friday 20 December to Tuesday 24 December. Entrance is free, apart from a tip for the optional local guides.

To find out more call 076 530 5065 or visit www.langaquarter.co.za L to R: “Mythological Landscape” by John Skotnes; mural by Falko; “Africa” by Brett Murray.

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Advocating for a good read

Welcome to lazy days and the delights of summer page-turners.

Here’s our suggestions on where to find good reads and rare literary collectables – for your own bookshelf or as memorable gifts.

CLARKE’S BOOKSHOP Find new, second-hand and out of print books on Southern Africa, including African non-fiction and Southern African art. Also a wide selection of general second-hand books. 99 Long Str, 021 423 5739, books@clarkesbooks.co.za

Author Andrew Brown’s awardwinning books take readers not only across Cape Town but into Africa.

However, he’s also an advocate who has had his offices right here in the Central City for 22 years, close to the High Court in Keerom Street. City Views spoke to him about his love for the Central City and what he had on his own holiday reading list.

THE BOOK LOUNGE This independent bookstore (see image above) prides itself on the many interesting book-related events that it hosts. Browse the eclectic selection and enjoy a cup of coffee in the lounge area. Saturday morning is story time for young readers. 71 Roeland Str, 021 462 2425, www.booklounge.co.za

ULRICH NAUMANN DEUTSHE BUCHHANDLUNG A Cape Town institution since 1966 and a favourite with its large German community, this shop stocks books on Southern Africa as well as the translated works of local authors. 15-19 Burg Str, 021 423 7832, www.naumann.co.za

SELECT BOOKS For rare and out of print as well as new books, including Africana, Anglo-Boer War, Cape Town and its environs, botany, fauna, furniture, literature, travel, hunting and sport (especially rugby and cricket). 232 Long Str, 021 424 6955, www.selectbooks.co.za

VAN SCHAIK Visit this legendary academic bookstore for specialist subject matter; you won’t be surprised that it won the academic bookseller of the year award for the second consecutive year.

22 Long Str, Cape Town, 021 418 0202, www.vanschaik.com

Instant access Tablets and e-book readers make a good read just a click away. Now, free wireless internet access in parts of the CBD makes it even easier to link in. For example, The Company’s Garden has introduced public Wi-Fi hotspots (look out for signage to alert you to the Wi-Fi zone parameters; including the restaurant and the area outside the aviary), and similarly, free Wi-Fi is sponsored by Connected Space in Harrington Street. Like other Wi-Fi zones, users are directed to an URL where they can log in. A support line (072 979 5056) helps anyone struggling to connect. Each user has a 100MB daily cap.

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few years ago, Andrew broke with tradition, moved out of the rental accommodation prescribed by the Bar Council, and together with legal partner Norman Arendse, bought a dodgy two-floor abode down a dingy lane off Long Street and, out of their own pockets, turned both the building and the entire lane around. Today Venken Lane, Andrew’s legal home away from home, is a beautifully cobbled lane lined with huge planters.

It is, in fact, quite Dickensian and makes an apt background for both Andrew the advocate as well as Andrew the author. To date, he has five books under his belt including four novels Inyenzi, (about the Rwandan genocide), and crime novels Coldsleep Lullaby (for which he won the 2006 Sunday Times Fiction Prize), Refuge and Solace. His non-fiction work, Street Blues, reflects on the 14 years he’s spent as a reservist sergeant with the SAPS. And which of these would he recommend for a holiday reading? “Coldsleep Lullaby or Solace.

The latter is very much a ‘Cape Town’ story dealing with Cape Town locales and issues.

For his own reading pleasure, he turns to the likes of William Boyd (“His dry take on James Bond in

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If he could motivate for change in any way, he says he would like to see the area around the High Court become more of the type of legal precinct found in other cities. “Of course what you really want to avoid is for the CBD to lose the legal fraternity to another area. This is what happened, very sadly, in Johannesburg when everyone moved away from the downtown High Court area and scattered all across Sandton.

“Keerom, on the other hand makes a great vicinity for the legal fraternity – besides the fact that it’s home to the high court, it’s a beautiful street with wonderful history, and if it’s promoted properly as a legal precinct it would attract not just advocates but other legal firms, and we’d see a lot more building restoration and renovation – from Queen Victoria, across, Keerom into Long Street and the many side streets.

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With his characters inspired by locals, it’s no surprise that Andrew is enamoured with the CBD: “I love the sense of activity.

I love walking along Long Street and being able to choose from 20 different coffee shops or lunchtime venues. I also love not hearing English, whether it’s another language coming from a tourist or the immigrants that have made this their home. Long Street really is the heart of the City.”

When asked about the street’s sometimes dubious reputation, Andrew responds: “I’ve been here for 22 years and I’ve seen a huge turnaround, and crime seems to be much ‘softer’ compared to 10 or even 5 years ago. There was a time when there was no ways I could walk along Long Street after dark.”

He’s also a big fan of the MyCiTi service: “It’s impressed the pants off me. It’s clean, efficient, friendly and the vibe on board is great.

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