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Stars in our eyes We spoke to five artists about their chosen creative paths, from big shot Hollywood actor Sharlto Copley, to Lehlohonolo Mkhasibe, a sculptor working from his back yard in Soweto

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Ragga Bomb Photographer Hanro Havenga graduated less than two years ago, but he’s fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in the photography sphere

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Changing the world through art Writer Nwabisa Ngumbela caught up with some of the members of the Living Arts Emporium (LAE), who are quickly and wonderfully changing the way we view art

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Passionate and proud Music, dance and food are part of most cultures, but Latin Americans do them in the only way they know how – with passion and pride. Netanja Turner danced, ate, and drank her way through Joburg’s Latin community

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Editor’s letter and contributors’ page Must-haves: For her, him and Homegrown The reading nook Fashion: Beautifully risqué black and white garments, together with sleek hair, nude make-up, strong poses, and artistic lighting and shadows form the perfect contrasts in this fashion extravaganza Cool City Tour: Graffiti Woman-abouttown Jo Buitendach explores how graffiti and street art are bringing colour and creativity to the Inner City and helping to make Joburg a graffiti destination Décor: The book Bright Bazaar: Embracing colour for make-you-smile style by Will Taylor, with photographs by Andrew Boyd, has become an international success showing people how not be afraid of colour when it comes to décor Food: The Arts & Culture issue got the Joburg Style team thinking about the food section in a unique and different way. They say you eat with your eyes and we couldn’t agree more Kitchen Cool: Trust Leila Saffarian to keep your kitchen swanky Diary: What’s happening in and around Joburg over the next three months What’s Good in My Hood: Actor, writer, creative producer and music lover Anthony Oseyemi tells us about his favourite things to do and see, and where he shops in his hood, Northcliff International Travel: Anne Dolinschek chooses three international cities rich in culture, art and history to explore Local Travel – Parys: Julia Mafcher spent a night there to see what the ‘Jewel of the Vaal River’ has to offer Travel Snippets: Festival fun and holiday leisure around the country JWheels: The Opel brand is aiming to blitz us with a spectacular comeback, says Jongi S’korokoro; he also talks art and cars Shop Talk: A trip to Madrid inspired Christina, owner of the quirky Odd Café in Greenside, to open up her own eatery, ensuring that patrons enjoy delicious food, one-of-a-kind art, and wonderful music The Brand Page: Top SA brands Chappies, Inkomazi, Justine, and Niknaks

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72 Hours in Joburg: The arts and festivals are alive to the sound of music, inspiring creativity, dance, delicious food, craft beer, city lights, flowers, etc. For the next three months, we’re the cultural hub of the country Art Team Building Night Spots: The best wine and jazz venues Live: On stage Eat: Spring detox deliciousness Event Spaces: Eat, drink and mingle in these great locations Shop Pamper: Spring pick-me-ups Kids

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Contributors

ANNE DOLINSCHEK

Freelance features writer Pages 92 – 96 A PR girl by day and a writer by night, Anne is happiest when she can spend her days reading and writing. She loves life, discovering foreign places, grey skies, rainy days, shiny things and proper champers. She’s addicted to social media, documenting her entire life and oversharing with strangers. Anne wrote the fabulous International Travel feature about the arts and culture capitals of the world.

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CHANTELLE DA SILVA

Fashion editor, freelance fashion stylist Pages 40 – 48 Born and raised in Jozi, Chantelle’s eye for fashion and love of all things pretty started at a young age. After studying PR she headed to London where her passion for fashion was cemented. She returned to SA with one thing on her mind: working in the fashion industry.

She started as an intern at heat magazine and, we’re happy to say, styled our edgy black, white and sleek fashion shoot.

NICK BOULTON

Renowned photographer Page 40 – 48 Nick Boulton is a highly talented and respected photographer with a perfectionist’s eye for detail and years of professional experience. As one of South Africa’s top photographers he shoots beauty, catalogue, editorial, commercial, glamour and portraits. He has a relaxed, calming, down-to-earth manner, which makes for exquisite photographs. Nick shot this issue’s amazing fashion spread.

Editor’s picture: Nick Boulton, make-up: Natasha Carstens. Cover image: Greatstock/Corbis Outline/John Russo. Cover design: Steven MacBeth

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t’s all very artsy fartsy at the Joburg Style headquarters.

In the lead-up to this, our Arts & Culture issue, we’ve collected one or two more paintings, taken some funky Latin American dance classes (our publishing director did), and attended some over-thetop, creative fashion shows (that was me).

During varsity days, this time of year was always considered fun. Exam-free, care-free drama students put on their plays, and the fine art students exhibited their magnificent work in the student art gallery. Joburg has

a similar feel. For the next three months the Highveld calendar is jam-packed with foodie, arts and culture, music, dance and city festivals – all explained in our 72 hours in Joburg pages.

What better way to represent the arts than with a Hollywood A-lister? Egoli-born Sharlto Copley graces our cover and gives us an EXCLUSIVE! interview on what Joburg means to him, his style, and what he’s up to at the moment. We also spoke to award-winning local musicians Mi Casa, renowned photographer Jodi Bieber, accomplished painter Adriaan Boshoff Jr, and up-and-coming sculptor Lehlohonolo Mkhasibe.

Changing the world through art is our Big Read feature about the Living Arts Emporium who’re quickly, and wonderfully, changing the way we view art. Our fashion spread will have you look twice, three times, and maybe even four. It’s edgy, chic, sleek, black and white; polar opposites working beautifully together.

Anne Dolinschek takes us on a journey through Chiang Mai Thailand, St. Petersburg Russia, and Paris France, as she discovers the world’s top arts and culture cities. I head to Paris with more of a local slant: read what I got up to in the small Free State town of Parys.

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We spoke to five artists about their chosen creative paths, from big-shot Hollywood actor Sharlto Copley to Lehlonolo Mkhasibe, a sculptor working from his backyard in Soweto, trying to make it in this competitive industry

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HARLTO COPLEY FIRST BURST ONTO OUR SCREENS AS WIKUS VAN DER MERWE

in Neill Blomkamp’s critically acclaimed movie District 9. Who can forget the poignant last scene when Wikus, with flower in his hand, turns into a Prawn? It was this brilliant portrayal that has made Sharlto a household Hollywood name. And, although he’s a rather big deal now, he hasn’t forgotten his South African roots, and his down-to-earth manner and quirky personality are a breath of fresh air in this often egocentric industry.

Where would you like to live permanently and why? I would love to be able to live in Cape Town. It’s my favourite city in the world. I grew up in Joburg and spent my teen and young adult years there, so I always say Joburg is where my soul lives. pay cheque is going to come from. So if You can take the man out of Joburg but you’re asking “Did I go and splash out you can never take Joburg out of the on anything after District 9?” the answer man [laughs]. It’s true though. Joburg would be no, I was too old and wise for informs me as an artist and my two that by the time it happened. favourite films I’ve done, District 9 and Chappie (releasing March 2015), were What is, so far, one of the most both filmed there. The nature of our unforgettable moments in your career? industry is such that I can never stay too I would definitely say attending the long in one place. I really do lead a kind Academy Awards with District 9 was of gypsy life. The blessing in that is I get one of the highlights. I was extremely to live and work in different countries and grateful to be there, and had one of the experience different cities and cultures. best nights of my life on one hand, but on the other hand I couldn’t help feeling What do you consider your greatest a little uncomfortable with the level of achievement? Career wise I would definitely say self-importance some people have in the District 9 and getting Wikus van der Merwe into the industry. There was a huge police presence pop culture around the world. A crew member on my current and chicken wire-style fence going down film in Mississippi recently told me that his friend always dresses an entire road keeping fans away from up as Wikus for Halloween. It turns out that he’s a pretty common Halloween costume us. It reminded me of something out of in America. Poor Wikus probably wouldn’t even know what Halloween is because we don’t really District 9. It is the kind of place where you celebrate it in South Africa [laughs]. But it is one example of many of how the character has see people wearing half a million dollars travelled throughout the world. I can be in Russia, Hungary, Japan, Korea, Spain or London and worth of jewellery around their necks people know Wikus and D9, which is pretty cool. while talking about bringing fresh water to starving kids in Africa. I admire their Did you ever think Wikus would become a household name? No, certainly not growing up with sentiment and efforts, but simply cannot all the Van der Merwe jokes [laughs]. I had known Neill Blomkamp for a long time and I always felt help notice how much of a bubble they are that he was going to be a director who could make commercial, internationally successful content. So living in and the irony of the example they when I heard he was making District 9, with Peter Jackson producing, I was extremely confident that are setting. Our business sells ideals and the film would be a success. I knew that South Africans would respond well to Wikus because the values to the masses, and I often wonder crew loved watching me improvise different takes on set. But I will never forget watching District 9 if anybody stops to think of the examples for the first time with American movie fans at Comic-Con in San Diego – all my confidence drained we are setting and the impact of those from my face as I sat there wondering if they could even understand his accent. It was only when examples on societies around the world. they stood up and clapped at the end of the film, and then mobbed Neill, that I knew we had a shot at real success.

What are you most proud of and why?

I am proud of the fact that in some What did you buy with your first pay cheque? And what was it for? I am very conservative with small way I helped South African media money. I have worked essentially for myself in my own company since I was 19 years old, and my and culture get a little closer to having whole life I have been in an industry that is very fickle and where you never know where your next a permanent place on the international

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stage. The only other South African film that ever made any kind of wide-scale commercial impact on the world stage was The Gods Must be Crazy in the 80s (which happens to be the first movie I ever saw in a cinema). Sometimes young South Africans will come up to me and say: “You made me proud to be South African.” That is the greatest compliment I ever receive, and it’s not even about me. It’s not saying how amazing I am or how talented I am, but that I actually had a small impact on some young people in this country. When I was growing up in South Africa it was hard to be proud of the country – growing up we always aspired to be more like Americans or more like the English or more like anybody except South Africans. We especially did not want to identify with anybody like Wikus van der Merwe.

What do you most value in your friends? I value their loyalty, love, honesty and the fact that they’re willing to put up with my flaws and my faults. I have a very small circle of friends, most of whom I have known since childhood. I value these relationships tremendously.

spectacular action sequences you have ever seen.

I am currently in a small town in Mississippi shooting The Hollars, an American family comedy with John Krasinski, Charlie Day and Anna Kendrick. We’re having a lot of fun.

Who is the best character you’ve played? Definitely Wikus van der Merwe in District 9, but Murdock in The A-Team runs a close second.

When you’re in Joburg, where is your favourite place to go out?

Well, I am a Sandton boy originally so I usually go out in Sandton. Ever since I left Joburg in 1997, the place has changed and grown so rapidly that every time I come back there are new places to go to. While we were living in Joburg shooting Chappie, the other cast members and I often went to the Morningside Shopping Centre.

There are some great restaurants there. It is also just up the road from my old school, Redhill. Back in the old days nobody used to go to that centre but they have done it up really well in recent years.

If you could change one thIng about yourself, what would It be? I wIsh I could get myself to stop thInkIng. my mInd Is always goIng. I do try to medItate sometImes but I’m not very good. I would lIke to lIve more In the present moment.

What is your life motto? I don’t have a single life motto and there are many principles that I try to live by. Most come through some kind of spiritual tradition. One of my favourites is that in any situation, at any given moment of your life, the nature of the universe is such that you’re always being supported and challenged at the same time. Usually we can only see the good or the bad in the situation. We only see one side of the coin but there are always two.

What attracts you to a specific movie role? It is first and foremost a gut instinct, a gut reaction to the character. I am usually looking for characters that I believe I can make different and interesting and entertaining to watch for the audience. But there are other considerations. Probably the next most important one being who the director is. For example, I took Oldboy purely for the chance to work with Spike Lee.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Peace. For me the idea of happiness in the traditionally used sense is usually a short-lived, fleeting high. There are always highs and lows in life. Usually the bigger the highs the bigger the lows. I am interested in finding the peaceful middle ground and trying to live there as much as possible.

What is your most marked characteristic? Within the Hollywood community, probably my South African accent. To date I have never done a film using my own natural accent and dialect, so when I show up at meetings people often have no idea what I sound like in real life – and those that know me don’t hear people like me very often [laughs].

What films are you working on at the moment? I have just finished shooting Chappie in Johannesburg. It was a great experience and my third film with Neill Blomkamp. It was my first motion capture performance – I play the central character, Chappie, who is a robot that speaks with... Well, I will keep his accent secret for now, but I can assure you, you have never heard a robot speak with this accent in a major summer blockbuster film [laughs]. I wore a grey suit on the set and the animators animate over my movements. I was interested to see how much of me and my performance would be left in the robot after the process was completed because there is such a heavy reliance for an actor on his physical appearance. I have to say I am astounded by how much of my original performance is in Chappie. It has been like giving birth to some new kind of being and it was a really rewarding creative experience. Chappie also stars Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver and Dev Patel.

I also recently finished up the last week of additional shooting on an action movie called Hardcore that we shot in Moscow for three months last year. It was definitely the most original and experimental film I have ever made. It is shot from a first person POV – very much like a firstperson shooter video game. The whole movie was filmed on a Go-Pro camera. It is going to be something of a cross between a movie, a video game and a roller-coaster ride in the cinema, and has some of the most

Copley has recently been named as the Jaguar brand ambassador for South Africa. Jaguar Land Rover South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa is proud to announce their formal relationship with Copley.

When away from the Hollywood cameras and back on home soil, he’ll now be found driving a Jaguar. “Sharlto is a great example of a local star doing great things on the global stage,” said Peter Biven, Marketing Director for Jaguar Land Rover SA & SSA. “He makes Jaguar locally relevant while enjoying international success – quite similar to his international success from a local footprint.” Copley and Jaguar’s partnership has the potential to typify continued achievement as well as providing a platform to showcase some the world’s finest and most exclusive vehicles.

“I'm very proud to be associated with Jaguar,” said Copley. “Their new range of vehicles represent a new era for this classic, exceptional brand – comprehensively closing the door on the idea that a Jag is 'your grandfather's car'. It has become a very sexy, very cool brand and the F-TYPE Coupé is one of the most exciting and exhilarating cars on the road today.” "The F-TYPE Coupé combines high-tech innovation with raw power. It's a sexy, stylish and an utterly thrilling car to drive," said Copley. Copley will be driving a Jaguar F-TYPE in and around South Africa throughout the year alongside partner and international supermodel Tanit Phoenix. www.joburgstyle.co.za | 21

It was a chance meeting that brought South Africa’s darling Afro-Pop band, Mi Casa, together in 2011. Duda, the band’s pianist and DJ, was playing at a rooftop party in Sandton when Joao ( J’Something) and Mo-T gatecrashed the party and joined him on stage.

This little stunt had a potential to end disastrously, because the artists had never shared a stage together before.

However, it developed into something beautiful, more beautiful than any of them could have ever imagined. When they went home that night, they all knew their lives would never be the same again. A band had been formed, albeit it had no name yet.

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and Latin music can be detected in their tunes. It’s the combination of these two components that inspired the trio to name the group Mi Casa, Spanish for ‘my house’.

In the long list of the group’s accomplishments, Mi Casa recently clinched a deal with Mini Cooper as their brand ambassadors. The trio joins other heavyweight artists like DJ Fresh, Euphonik and Goldfish. “This partnership has always been our dream, but we had to build our credibility first before we could approach the company,” says J’Something, the band’s lead singer. “The partnership is only a few months old, but it’s proving to be a beast.”

The band just tied up an 18-country African tour. One would argue that this is perhaps the highlight of their career, but they insist they will not rest until they have done a world tour and can count a few Grammys under their belt as part of their achievements. Mi Casa is currently working on the second part of their African country tour; this will include a 22-city expedition of the continent.

It’s not uncommon for young and gifted artists to emerge out of nowhere and do incredible things, before fizzling out as quickly as they arrived. So, what is their strategy for staying current and relevant? “We strive to make good music. We believe strongly that we as human beings were never destined to arrive but to continue striving to be better than yesterday. So we will continue trying to be a better Mi Casa than the day before.”

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Adriaan Boshoff Jr. is the son of one of the greatest artists that South Africa has ever produced, Adriaan Boshoff. As an impressionist, he followed the likes of Monet and other greats of this movement. There are some that believe that the quality of his work and his technique in fact surpassed them, but due to the isolation of South Africa at the time, his work hasn’t been internationally recognised to that degree. One of his greatest works, however, is the legacy that lives on in his son Adriaan As humble a person as you’ll ever meet, you’d never perceive this gentleman to have as much talent as he does or that he comes from such famous stock. Society is filled with second generations that ride the coattails of famous parents. Not Adriaan . There are many that are needlessly waiting for him to paint like his famous father but he believes without a doubt that his dad wanted him to follow his own path, find his own style and subject matter, and not to simply copy him.

You’re the son of a very famous artist, and you are an artist yourself wanting to carve your own way. How did it all start for you? I grew up with art. Of my father’s three children I was the one who could draw, so he taught me how. My dad taught me that the world is open and that you can paint anything you want as long as you do it tastefully and sound from an artistic perspective. I want to technically paint LIKE my dad did but I don’t want to paint WHAT he painted. He appreciated the fact that I saw something different to what he saw in his work, and so I paint things that I’ve experienced, not what he did. What I paint has grabbed me on some level, it has inspired me and that is what he taught me. It’s pointless to paint what others see. I eat, live and experience what I paint. That is what I respected about him. I started off as a framer but I painted with my dad. I felt that the weight of expectation lifted when he passed away and that my time had come. I was 40 when I started. He was also a late starter and I think that it’s a good thing.

Many young guys don’t have an appreciation of what it takes or a strong enough work ethic.

Being an artist is not about sitting down and painting pictures. You end up disconnecting from the world because when I go out I am seeking. Two weeks before my dad died he looked at one of his paintings and said to me that he still had so much to learn.

That sense of humility is obviously something you got from him. How does it contribute to your work? Art can bite you. It has the ability to totally floor you just when you think you know it all. It can eat you alive and make you feel alive all in one. It can’t just be about sales.

Yes, we must all pay bills but the joy for me is in others enjoying my work.

What do you feel about the commercial side of the art world? I paint something once, because I put everything into it, so when it’s done it’s done. People nag me to paint something a second time but I feel it’s unfair to people who want to buy something unique.

I feel this respect for the art is what lacks in the art world and this is often to my detriment. I saw in my dad a longing, an ongoing search to be a serious artist. He once took a pot of daisies and made 400 sketches of it from all angles to understand the pot. I get angry when people simply copy work, because there is no value it in.

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You paint from an image in your mind, not a visual example. What is your favourite thing to paint? Anything with a story and a bit of fantasy. That’s why I paint the bikers and their girls.

There’s an element of fantasy and romance in it that was perfectly captured in a story told to me by the widow of a pastor. She bought a painting of a really bad-ass biker and his chick. She told me that there was once a biker on the scene before the pastor’s time and this made her wonder what would have happened if she got on his bike with him. She made a connection in my work and there was a communication between us because of it. The real bikers do what they want and the doctors or business men that buy the biker paintings fantasise about that life. That’s what I like doing; connecting people to a fantasy.

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The first camera Jodi Bieber ever held in her hands was her father’s.

He gave it to her to take on her backpacking travels around Egypt, Israel, Eastern Turkey and Europe for 10 months. She professes that the photographs were not any good, but the bug bit her hard. Since then, she’s relentlessly pursued her passion for photography.

She studied photography at the Market Photography Workshop. After completing the course she was chosen to participate in a photographic training programme at The Star newspaper. After her training, Jodi went on to photograph some of South Africa’s pivotal events, such as the 1994 elections, however it was her personal projects which fast-tracked her career to greater heights.

She received an opportunity to participate in the World Press Master Class in Holland. From there she worked on assignments for prestigious publications such as the New York Times Magazine.

Over the last 20 years, her work

has been exhibited all over the world, in museums, galleries and group exhibitions. These covetable achievements did not quench Jodi’s thirst to become the best in her field. Some of her personal projects include Soweto and Real Beauty. These projects goes against stereotypes usually portrayed.

Jodi says her journey hasn’t always been a walk in the park and blatantly refuses to classify herself as an artist. She says, that staying on top of her craft can be challenging.

Her line of work has not been without a fair share of trials, tribulations and triumphs. “I recently received a letter from a woman in Pakistan stating that she saw one of my pictures and it inspired her to become a photographer. It’s things like this that keep me motivated.”

Jodi has three published books: Between Dogs and Wolves - Growing up with South Africa, Soweto and in the last month Real Beauty. They can be bought at David Krut Book Shop and on Amazon. Her next exhibition in the coming weeks will be at The Australian Centre for Photography in Sydney.

Lehlohonolo’s love for art kicked in when he encountered a pair of izimbatata – traditional shoes made from rubber. The shoes are worn at traditional ceremonies.

He was fascinated by the amount of detail that’s put into the making of these shoes. He found himself constantly baffled by the zigzag triangular patterns and how they’re crafted by using old tyres. This encouraged Lehlohonolo to start collecting tyres from the dumps of Emndeni, Soweto, where he was born.

When he started collecting these, the only thing he had in mind was to make his own shoes, but fate had other plans for him. “I saw tyres lying around forming different shapes.”

The whole idea of making izimbatata flew out the window, and new ideas came to mind. He started making chairs, hats, coffee tables and life-size drawings, all fashioned out of tyres.

“My work is a combination of my life’s journey, and at times highlights social ills.”

Lehlohonolo attributes his love for art to his uncle. “When I was much younger, my uncle would always assist me with drawing projects.” This awoke his creative side and he started entering art competitions, each

time coming out on top. One occasion he remembers vividly is bagging the Pikitup drawing competition prize for his school. “It was to encourage learners to clean up and brighten their environment.” The winners were also required to draw on the company’s trucks. It’s feats such as these that compelled Lehlohonolo to pursue a career in art, and perhaps what made him realise this was more a calling than it was coincidence.

Today he holds an Art Diploma from the Funda Community College. He specialises in an art form called I’mbatata Mdwebo, which employs a technique he calls Imabhondobhondo.

This method consists only of tyres, nails and wood. He is also one of the founding members of Ubuhle Bobuntu, an initiative that markets artists and grooms them to reach the best of their potential. Through art exhibitions they are able to bring the necessary exposure to their works. It was through this initiative that he was chosen by Red Bull to make a logo using white - wall rubber tyre material.

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BOMB Hanro Havenga graduated less than two years ago, but he’s fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in the photography sphere. Ragga Bomb, his best project to date, was commissioned by Egg Films

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anro Havenga graduated from Vega School of Branding with an Advanced Certificate and National Diploma in Photography. He has since worked on some interesting projects such as BestRand, a photographic project based on the West Rand, and the concept of Afrikaans Amerika, which looks at the American influence on Afrikaans sub-culture. Another one of his remarkable projects is 500; this saw him taking random portraits of people he came across on his travels. He’s also done work with performing artists such as the band Desmond & The Tutus.

Ragga Bomb is a strange set of photography; it’s beautiful, with an element of darkness that is hard to ignore. It was shot for American-based artist DJ Skrillex. The musician is no stranger to things that are out of the ordinary. Skrillex is ranked as one of the best paid DJs in the world and specialises in Electronic Dance Music (EDM). He’s also responsible for the popularisation of dubstep, a genre of music that emerged in the late 1990s in South London.

“This shoot had a very strong and new approach; it was fresh and surreal,” says Hanro.

This series of photographs is one of Hanro’s most popular projects to date, and rather unexpected. He was at a wedding shoot when he met Egg Films director Terence Neale.

They spoke about working together on future projects, but Hanro never thought it would be so much sooner than he’d anticipated. “It was a last-minute thing, but a great opportunity.”

Terence, in turn, was tracked down by Skrillex’s record label based on the work he codirected for the band Die Antwoord. The images, which were shot in the dilapidated parts of Joburg such as Hillbrow, Joburg CBD and Alexandra, show a very different side of the city.

“Ragga Bomb, albeit shot in the most shady parts of town, adopted a positive direction.”

Smoke and fire was crucial in setting the tone, but the locations needed very little dressing.

The characters in the images were cast based on the energy they naturally possessed, a trick that has obviously paid off handsomely, as they stand out in the images.

Those who’ve witnessed Skrillex play live, say his music is the kind that makes thousands of people swoon with a dreamy fervour, the kind that can only be witnessed at spiritual awakenings. If the 24,638,983 YouTube video views are anything to go by, then the artist is really is gifted. And they couldn’t have chosen a better photographer to work with. – Nwabisa Ngumbela

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Changing the world Art movements have become a huge global trend. They’re made up of collective titles given to artworks and artists that share the same creative ideals, styles and time frame. Nwabisa Ngumbela caught up with some of the members of the Living Arts Emporium (LAE), who are quickly and wonderfully changing the way we view art. Photographs by MRSK / Mariska van den Brink

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alking into the Living Arts Emporium (LAE) workshop at Ellis Park Stadium, you know instantly that you’ve stepped into an artists’ workshop. There are life-size paintings lying haphazardly around the hall, works in progress, and some complete masterpieces too.

LAE was founded over a year ago by Conrad Bo to promote contemporary art made in Africa by promising and talented young artists.

“The venture was not planned. I was working at a run-down building in Maboneng when some artists came looking for space and LAE was born,” says Conrad.

He also happens to be the godfather of two art movements: Superstroke and Superblur. In the former, paintings and sculptures are executed using expressive, sometimes even violent, brushstrokes on parts of the painting and on the surface. “When mediums such as pens and pencils are utilised, they should be used in a manner that’s overly expressive to be considered Superstroke.” There are barcode lines visible throughout the paintings that employ this method. Subject matters such as Africa, light, dark, life and death are encouraged, and collages, stencils and calligraphy can be used for impact.

Superblur, on the other hand, refers to a method of creating art using the definition of the word ‘blur’. It focuses largely on making the object or classification of the art unclear or less distinct, and pays great attention to elements that cannot be heard or seen clearly. “In these techniques the abstract barcode is the symbol of the Superblur Art Movement, just like the cube can be seen as the symbol for the Cubism Art Movement,” explains Conrad. The barcode is important because it distinguishes Superblur paintings from other art movements such as Neo-Expressionism. The blurry photograph plays a big role in the execution of the Superblur Art Movement.

LAE is the home of many incredibly gifted young artists. One such creator is Ayanda Nkosi, who specialises in what she’s dubbed Modern Africanism. This is achieved by marrying Superstroke – geometric shapes, plus signs and primary colours – and Superblur. “This is the kind of art that encourages the viewer to stop, observe and think,” says Ayanda. www.joburgstyle.co.za | 35

Her colleague, Simphiwe Mlangeni, says he got his love of art from his father, who was a sculptor. “My father spent most of his time in his creative space and I feel privileged that he allowed me to be a part of his world.” Simphiwe practised drawing and sculpting by looking at his father’s sculptures and after high school he decided to pursue a career in fine art.

While the other artists noticed their gifts at a young age, May Wentworth realised her vocation was art while studying at university. “I knew I was an artist when I attended my first year as a fashion design student and simply loathed the sewing and technical courses, but couldn’t get enough of the drawing courses.” When her lecturer Andreas Schonfeld saw this, he recommended that she switch to Fine Arts.

May specialises in painting; her favourite medium is acrylic paint on canvas. “I love the immediacy of acrylic paint; it feels magical seeing textures and colours come to life on a canvas, and my greatest pleasure is the process of mark making.”

Another remarkable artist is Vincent Osemwegie from Nigeria. He’s recently had his first solo exhibition at Arts on Main, a series of ballerina paintings inspired by South Africa’s first black ballerina, Kitty Phetla. She is the first black woman to star in the theatre production Black Swan.

“I discovered Kitty at a formidable time in my life,” explains Vincent. “I was touched by the stuff that she had endured to end up being cast as the lead dancer of Black Swan. At the time I was in a rough place in my life, and Kitty revived my passion for art.”

Vincent’s paintings incorporate ‘paint drips’, a skill he accidentally discovered. The method begins by a sketch of what the artist intends to paint and is followed by varied lines achieved by hovering the brush over the sketch lines on the canvas.

There’s no denying the passion these artists have for their craft. It’s visible in their artworks.

With a platform like LAE, we might just have a few masters on our hands. >> You can catch these geniuses at work every Sunday and first Thursday of the month at Arts on Main, unit 18. If you call in advance (011 402 2000), you may just land yourself a private viewing. To liaise with the LAE, contact Desiree Brouwer, 076 238 0282

Previous spread:Vincent Osemwegie at work.This spread, clockwise from top left: Conrad Bo emulates his painting of Superstroke; Vincent Osemwegie stands behind a painting of Bantu Steve Biko; Ayanda Nkosi works her magic at the LAE workshop at Ellis Park Stadium.

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The barcode is important because it distinguishes Superblur paintings from other art movements such as Neo-Expressionism

Clockwise from top: The LAE collective pose for a snap shot. Two LAE artists doing what they know best. Art displays at the LAE workshop.

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Passionate and Proud Music, dance and food are part of most cultures, but Latin Americans do them in the only way they know how – with passion and pride. Netanja Turner danced, ate, and drank her way through Joburg’s Latin community.

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eady?” shouts an energetic César Alvarado. The infectious beat of Ole Ola, this year’s Soccer World Cup anthem, starts. Legs wide apart, César is already swaying to the samba rhythm. The group of ordinary-looking Joburgers at Dance Junxion in Rosebank can’t wait. Hips, shoulders and feet hit the groove with adrenaline-pumping Latin flair.

César calls it Adrélatin, a combination of adrenaline and Latin. Think samba, salsa, merengue and other smooth Latin moves meet cardio workout. It’s just one of the ways in which this award-winning Peruvian dancer and singer shares his passion for Latin American culture with the City of Gold.

He’s also the driving force behind Fiesta Latina.

This vibey one-day festival comes to Joburg for the third time this year. With live music, dancing, traditional games and tastes from 10 different countries, it’s a celebration of all things Latin – a piñata jam-packed with treats included. Inspired by César, Joburg Style learned more about this fascinating and exciting culture.

Latin America comprises South America and the countries on the southern border of the United States, so from Mexico all the way down to Argentina. Spanish is the language of choice, except in Brazil, where Portuguese is spoken.

Joburg’s Latin American community has been growing steadily over the years. Many Argentinians, for example, started making the city their home in the 1970s. Most Latin Americans are brought here because of their careers, explains César while we munch on some delicate, caramel-filled alfajores. He bakes these Peruvian shortbread cookie ‘sandwiches’ himself.

The rhythm will get you

Although Latin countries each have their own distinct cultures, they do have some things in common. Like the music – from the more traditional rhythms to get-offyour-bum Latin pop. “Latin American music combines indigenous, African and Spanish sounds. We are very passionate. So our songs are usually about love – new love, lost love, it doesn’t matter,” says César with a laugh.

And where there’s music, there are stilettos stomping to the beat. “Yes, being Latin is definitely about passion,” says Adriana da Cunha, a dancer from Brazil. “Also loads of body connection and expression, such as hugs and kisses. We have fewer boundaries with the body. That’s probably one of the big reasons why dancing is such a big part of our culture. It starts at a young age.”

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Latin Americans also take their cuisine seriously. Just ask Hector and Gaby Agraz, the Mexican owners of Azteca Mexican Food Products in Midrand. The factory has been producing tacos, nachos and tortillas since 1997 and now supplies most of the restaurant chains in South Africa.

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Opening spread: Peruvian-born César Alvarado in traditional dress. His Adrélatin classes are a hit at Dance Junxion. This spread (clockwise from top left): A dancer at last year’s Fiesta Latina; Afro-Brazilian drumming at Randburg High School; mestre Steve Grunberg plays the berimbau during a capoeira class; César Hurtado leads his band during a salsa evening at The Orbit; dancers doing the tango at the Argentinian Association in Marks Park.

salsas, condiments (like guacamole, mole, chilli and chimichurri) and beans are all common across Latin America. Meat, poultry and fish dishes – and their preparation – are usually specific to certain regions. But no matter the country, the flavours are as vibrant and spicy as a Latin American hitting a dance floor.

Popular drinks include yerba mate (a potent Argentinian tea) served in a special cup with a metal straw, and caipirinha (Brazil’s national cocktail), among other options which you can all try at the Fiesta Latina on 13 September.

Come one, come all

The biggest advocates for Latin passion and pride are the people, of course. “We are really friendly and love to be together,” says Denis Cardenas, the Venezuelan owner of Hashi, a sushi restaurant in Rosebank. “Family is very important, but friends can become part of the family too. Even if we don’t have a lot, we share what we have.”

And surprise get-togethers can happen at any time – without warning. “You call a friend after work, asking what they’re doing. You go over to their house. 25 people end up coming and it’s a party,” laughs Edwin Gil, the Venezuelan chef at Hashi.

How do you get in on the culture in Joburg, though? “Make a Latin American friend,” says Belén Benitez, a student whose parents moved to Johannesburg from Argentina when she was just a little girl. One of the best places to do exactly that will be Fiesta Latina. It’s a chance to feel that Latino-style passion and pride. >> Fiesta Latina is on 13 September at the Argentinian Association (Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Road, Emmarentia), starting at 1pm. R60 gets you in (kids under five enter free). More information, info@adrelatin.com >> For more information about the alfajores, contact eat@filigrana.co.za

Thought only South Africans know about braais?

The Argentinian Association at Marks Park regularly hosts asados – traditional Argentine braais. The asador (the braai master – yes, he has a title; meat is serious business for Argentinians) grills lamb, beef, chicken and sausages to perfection over hot coals.

Although the meat is just seasoned with a bit of salt and lemon, it’s delicious. A selection is served on a tray placed on a brasero to keep it sizzling, and is accompanied by salad and spicy chimichurri sauce. A Latin American favourite, caramel flan was the dessert of the day when we visited.

The Association often couples an asado with a milonga (a tango event). nora@asociacionargentina.co.za Move your feet Get a taste of live Latin American music at The Orbit Jazz Club & Bistro in Braamfontein when its resident AfroCuban salsa band, En Fuego, takes to the stage. The group is mostly made up of South African musicians but lead singer César Hurtado is from Peru. New York-style Latino sounds and popular salseros are the inspiration behind their repertoire. www.theorbit.co.za Go Brazilian Dancing, acrobatics, music and a bit of simulated combat – what’s not to like about capoeira, a Brazilian martial art?

Classes are held throughout Joburg.

Steve Grunberg, whose parents moved to Egoli from Brazil in the 1980s, is one of the local capoeira mestres. He also started an Afro-Brazilian drumming group for high school kids in the city. estivador@capoeira.co.za

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Imagine walking through your city, grey walls and streets, the general humdrum of people rushing to and from work, just trying to survive. But then you’re met by a giant blue budgie skateboarding, a green dragon rising bravely from the asphalt, or a giraffe twisting its way around a traffic light…

No, you haven’t gone mad, you’re just discovering Joburg’s graffiti culture.

When you mention the word ‘graffiti’, people’s opinions are divided. While some see it as vandalism and illegal, others see it as a strong artistic tradition bringing colour and art to cities all over the world.

Graffiti is not a new development. From ancient cave walls in France, to graffiti engravings in Pompeii, to the beginnings of graffiti as we know it today in New York and Chicago in the late 1960s, people have always felt the need to express themselves – be it in a grotto, the back of a public bathroom door, a stationary train carriage, or a five-storey building.

Graffiti came relatively late to Joburg, first arriving in Cape Town and on the Cape Flats. By the time it reached the City of Gold, the inner city was in a degenerative state and in many ways provided the perfect space for a graffiti industry to grow, thrive and evolve. With many businesses and people fleeing the Joburg www.joburgstyle.co.za | 61

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CBD, graffiti artists flocked to it, learning to paint through the creation of complex tags.

One of Joburg’s leading graffiti artists, who prefers anonymity, says he, like many other artists, became involved in the graffiti industry in the late 1990s as an offshoot of the hip-hop culture.

The problem wiTh graffiTi is ThaT words don’T do iT jusTice. words can’T express The rainbow of colours splashed over buildings, bridges and dusTbins The focus for many at the time was Club Reality in downtown Joburg, which supported graffiti artists and let them paint. From these humble beginnings, the city has seen an explosion of graffiti over the last few years, due in part to two annual festivals, The City of Gold and Back to the City.

The City of Gold is a week-long inner-city urban festival that showcases graffiti in Joburg. World-famous International and local artists work together to create a number of walls throughout the inner city.

These walls re-activate forgotten spaces in the inner city, bringing colour and art to communities sometimes left behind.

The festival also comprises film screenings, urban art tours and

gallery exhibitions. Since 2007, Back to the City, primarily a hiphop festival on Freedom Day, has taken place in Newtown – the festivities include a graffiti battle between local artists on the pillars under the M1 highway.

These two events have elevated the status of graffiti in Joburg with an increase in press coverage and local interest. This might be counter-intuitive to the fundamental principles of graffiti – an underground industry made up of illegal painting, crews and topsecret alter egos – but maybe that’s okay. As one graffiti artist stated, his point of view is schizophrenic in the sense that he doesn’t want everyone to know about it, but at the same time, the more graffiti the better.

And although the art might not be aimed at the general public, many definitely enjoy it, either taking photos, going on tours or in the case of locals who work or live in graffiti-rich areas, enjoying the colour it brings to their surroundings. Malawian street hawker Raymond Jimu, who’s based under the M1 Highway in Newtown and surrounded by graffiti daily, says he really enjoys it and the people it brings to the area, even if he doesn’t know what it means.

The problem with graffiti is that words don’t do it justice.

Words can’t express the rainbow of colours splashed over buildings, bridges and dustbins Words can’t describe the mad letters snaking over Joburg’s electricity boxes, and neither can they truly express the feeling you get when you discover a new piece or character popping out around a corner. The only remedy to this is to get out there and explore graffiti in the city. So open your mind and start searching.

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Stretching over 360 000 square kilometres, the Northern Cape offers remote locations combined with luxurious serenity. From luxurious appointed tented camps in the heart of the Kalahari desert to camping along the mighty Orange River, the open spaces of the Northern Cape lends itself to getting away from the hustle and bustle of modern living and to reconnect with those closest to you.

The vastness of the province, lack of pollution, also makes it an incredible stargazing destination.

The Northern Cape is a truly remarkable holiday destination and opportunity to reconnect with your families.

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The distinct cultural groups that make up the Northern Cape are as rich as the country’s history. Unlock the secrets of the African bush in the company of the oldest human inhabitants of the region, the ‡Khomani San. Swim in the hot pools of Riemvasmaak, discover the ancient wisdom of the Nama of the Richtersveld, a world heritage site. Explore living villages, shop at craft markets, indulge in regional authentic cuisine at local eataries and be transported to the world of our ancestors through campfire storytelling and dancing. It’s the best way to experience the heartbeat of the province and to take a bit of the soul of the Northern Cape with you when you leave.

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Whether you are stargazing in Sutherland, hunting for fossils in the Karoo or searching for San rock art deep in the caves of the Diamond Fields, experiencing the world’s richest floral offering in Namakwa, camping deep in the bush surrounded by wildlife and the famed black-maned lion of the Green Kalahari, or Kayaking down the mighty Orange River, the Northern Cape is more than an adventure, it’s an enriching life experience

7 Galactic encounters

Find the best star-gazing in the world in the Northern Cape. Be sure to visit Sutherland in the Karoo, home to the South African Astronomical Observatory for an experience of galactic grandeur.

4 family experiences

The Northern Cape has always been a familyfriendly destination. Its mix of culture, adventure, wildlife and wide accommodation choices, offers family fun that is both entertaining and educational. The province is home to six national parks and two of the country’s largest rivers, which makes it perfect for activities the whole family can enjoy ranging from game safaris, bird watching and leisure hikes to winery tours, museum visits and archaeological discoveries.

5 aQuatic action

8 fliGhts of fancy

If aerial fantasies rock your family, the Northern Cape can certainly take you places. A hot-air balloon safari over the iconic Augrabies Waterfalls, the sixth largest falls in the world, will certainly take your breath away. Supreme paragliding is available in De Aar, Kuruman, Prieska and Groblershoop.

For water lovers there river rafting on the mighty Orange River, surfing and fishing in the Atlantic along the West Coast or water skiing on the Vanderkloof Dam or 4 – 6 Day river rafting trips from Vioolsdrift through the scenic Richtersveld.

For the less adventurous there is canoeing, fishing, skiing and boating at the Northern Cape Aquatic Sports Club in Riverton outside Kimberley.

6 Botanical Beauty

From July to October, the Northern Cape is transformed from a traditionally arid landscape to a botanical wonderland when the spring flowers of the Namakwa region burst into a kaleidoscope of flowers. The blooming beauty of this region is a world-wide phenomenon.

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9 hikinG heaven

The vast open spaces of the Northern Cape lends makes it a perfect hunting ground for keen hiking families. The Goegap hiking trail outside Springbok offers a leisurely trail even suitable for children and includes a visit to the Hester Malan Wild Flower Garden. The circular five-kilometre Dassie Trail at Augrabies is a fabulously rewarding hike trailing along the edge of the gorge to an amazing viewpoint. Near the bulb capital of Nieuwoudtville, experienced hikers can tackle the Oorlogkloof routes that range from 15 – 52 kilometres.

10 mountainBikinG

The Northern Cape features some epic mountainbiking routes and the rugged terrain makes it most suitable for incredible off-road adventures.

The Aspen Trans-Karoo is an epic 240km oneday race happening annually between Ceres and Sutherland, but demarcated trails are also available in most nature reserves as well as venues such as the settlement community of Riemvasmaak.

11 wonderfull wildlife

The Northern Cape is home to six national parks, five provincial reserves and numerous private game reserves. Absorb the awesome beauty of Africa while spotting the elusive black-mane lions of the Kalahari or the iconic Oryx (gemsbok) silhouetted against the red dunes of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. Whether game viewing from a helicopter at Mattanu Private Reserve to guided hiking safaris in the Doornkloof Nature Reserve,, the Northern Cape offers a wildlife treasure both big and small.

Cool City Tour

Joburg graffiti artists to look out for: The city has some fantastic graffiti artists making their mark, including Rasty, Tapz, Fin, Bias, Mars, Dekor, Mein, Love, Rekso, Myza and Veronika. if you’re interested in the city’s graffiti, pay a visit to these places: Grayscale Gallery Grayscale is a gallery that presents exhibitions strongly influenced by street and low-brow culture and provides a platform for artists whose work doesn’t fit in a normal gallery setting. Past exhibitions have included painted skateboarding decks and souped-up sneakers. Grayscale is run by one of Jozi’s top crew’s Pressure Control Projects (PCP), and imports Montana paint, which has been developed specially for graffiti artists – so this is really your one-stop graffiti shop.

33 De Korte Street, Braamfontein 011 403 0077 www.grayscalegallery.co.za Two by Two Art Gallery Two by Two is situated right in the centre of some of Joburg’s best graffiti work – under the highway in Newtown. The gallery showcases different artists who are inspired by graffiti or gallery work by graffiti artists. They aim to supply gallery space to those who often can’t, or don’t, get to exhibit. They also sell Ironlak paint as well as graffiti books and other art supplies.

41 Gwigwi Mrwebi 081 831 3557 Newtown Graffiti If you’re looking to see some breathtaking graffiti first hand, take a trip to Newtown and wander down to Joburg’s primary graffiti gallery under the M1, featuring graffiticovered pillars and walls created primarily at the Back to the City Festival. Ambling around this area is like walking into the wild of a gritty concrete jungle covered in bright colours and crazy graphics.

Henry Nxumalo Street (Cnr Bree Street), under the M1 Highway

Clockwise from top left: Rasty Knayles, graffiti artist extraordinaire and owner of Grayscale Gallery in Braamfontein. Juliet White, owner of Two by Two Art Studio in Newtown. Westdene street graffiti.

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The book Bright Bazaar: Embracing colour for make-you-smile style by Will Taylor, with photographs by Andrew Boyd, has become an international success showing people how not be afraid of colour when it comes to dĂŠcor

Delightfully Dotty Colours and patterns have been used to create a cheerful vibe. Homemade textiles with eye catching diamond patterns, a whimsical lampshade and painted multicoloured dots introduce vibrancy to the neutral backdrop.

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A Light Touch Sometimes a subtle difference is all that is needed to create visual interest. In this room a wall mounted cabinet is painted in a soft sky blue hue to define it against the white walls.

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Will Taylor is the author of brightbazaarblog. com, one of the world’s leading interiors blogs, with over 400,000 readers per month, 2.6 million followers on Pinterest and 20,000 fans on Facebook and Twitter.

His blog was recently named as the seventh most inspiring design website in the world by the Daily Telegraph.

Bright Bazaar encourages you to experiment with schemes that vary from fun fizzy sherbet shades to vibrant yellows and lime divine, via ten colour cocktails that include The Tangerine Dream and The Monochrome Magic. Will regularly collaborates with Martha Stewart Living, Laura Ashley, IKEA, Farrow & Ball and Habitat.

From soft and delicate pastel hues to bright and bold colour statements, it’s an engaging and practical book that equips the reader with the confidence and knowledge of how to successfully show their personality when decorating with colour.

Delivered in a friendly and encouraging tone, the book reads like a helpful friend, guiding the reader through making the most out of the most important cornerstones of their life – where they live.

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The Bright Seat Below, an occasional chair is painted true blue as a reference to the art on the wall.

Neon Accent Bottom left, hanging an acid yellow scarf from a red painted sideboard balances the bold colour and ties the piece into the art on display.

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Reading Corner A painted cabinet teamed with a rocker and orange storage basket helps create a comfortable place to sit and read.

Bright Bazaar: Embracing colour for make-you-smile style was first published in 2014 by Jacqui Small LLP. The book is published locally

by Jacana Media.

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FOOD AS

The Arts & Culture issue got the Joburg Style team thinking about the food section in a unique and different way. They say you eat with your eyes and we couldn’t agree more.

Photographs Graeme Wyllie. Styling and words Leila Saffarian Food isn’t simply an entity on its own; shapes, colours, textures and flavours all enhance a meal, and the way a dish is presented often turns a humble plate of food from drab-a-dinner to an extravagant feast. Chefs, foodies and home cooks alike find and source food inspiration from different genres, such as the art and fashion worlds. Certain colours or images seen on the runway might just be enough to spark an idea in a creative chef’s mind, to adapt a dish to resemble the textures or movement of fabric. Colour blocking and the ombre effect (colour grading) have been trending within the fashion world for some time, so why not in food as well? We decided to create our own colour palettes where we could pick a single ingredient (or more) within that colour palette to create not only a tasty, but equally beautiful image and plate of food.

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Green with envy

Heading into spring, a touch of green is a must. From the light shades of star fruit and limes, to the textured leaves of mini Savoy cabbages and the dark bursts of emerald tree-like broccoli florets, we created something equally delicious from our green bounty.

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Pistachio, pumpkin seed and basil pesto

As delicious as a simple basil pesto is, pistachios add a creamy flavour to fragrant basil leaves and the pumpkin seeds add a nutty crunch. Dollop onto gourmet sandwiches with prosciutto and buffalo mozzarella, add to smooth creamed cheese for a tasty dip using home-made herby breadsticks to dunk, or simply add spoonfuls to warm, freshly made home-made pasta for a simple meal made with the best ingredients. Apart from the green palette looking beautiful, a touch of green also instantly screams “health and wellbeing”, the perfect start to spring.

Ingredients 1 small garlic clove, peeled ½ cup shelled pistachios 4 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

3 cups loosely packed basil leaves Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste ½ cup + 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Method • Place the garlic in a food processor and pulse until chopped.

• Add the pistachios, pumpkin seeds, basil leaves and season well with Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper.

• Pulse until the nuts and seeds are finely chopped.

• Add the olive oil gradually and process until well combined.

Add the Parmesan cheese and follow with a few quick pulses.

• Adjust seasoning (if the mixture looks a little dry, add a few more drops of olive oil).

• *Place in a sterilised glass jar. If not using immediately, add a layer of olive oil on top of the pesto and store in the refrigerator for one to two weeks* www.joburgstyle.co.za | 75

Seeing Red

From plump, glistening pomegranate rubies to crunchy baby radishes, sweet red peppers and juicy vine tomatoes, the red colour palette certainly adds a splash to any dining table and meal. We opted for something fresh, simple and light.

Vine tomato, radish and micro herb salad with a pomegranate dressing

Simple? Yes. Utterly delicious? Definitely! Scrumptious sweet baby radishes and juicy vine tomatoes are fabulous on their own but add a few peppery herbs and combine with a sweet, tangy pomegranate dressing and you have a winner of a salad for any dinner party. It’s equally fabulous with a few shards of sharp, salty Parmesan cheese. It’s easy, simple and will definitely impress guests. There’s something rather eye -catching about pops of red when it comes to food. A bold colour that automatically makes one think of something sweet or a little bit fiery, elements in cooking that no great food lover would want to be without...

Ingredients 500g vine tomatoes 5 baby radishes 4 tablespoons fresh pomegranate rubies Large handful of assorted micro herbs Large handful of fresh wild rocket

Pomegranate dressing 80ml extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1 fresh pomegranate and pomegranate rubies Juice of half a fresh lime Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 100g shaved Parmesan Method • Slice the tomatoes and place onto a serving plate or platter.

• Thinly slice the radishes and add to the serving platter with the tomatoes.

• Scatter the tomatoes and radishes with the fresh pomegranate rubies, assorted micro herbs and wild rocket.

• For the dressing, combine the olive oil, pomegranate juice and rubies and lime juice in a jug.

• Season well with Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.

• Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and scatter with Parmesan shavings.

Orange Delight

We used the ombre effect for this one. From the bright pop of colour with beautiful granadillas and sweet baby carrots, a mix of kumquats and gooseberries, to the lighter shades of Parmesan chunks, fresh pasta and bright egg yolks, what you have are dashes of colour and a lot of flavour.

Kumquat jam served with coconut cake

Making your own jam is easier than you think. Keep jars of this preserve in your fridge to spread on your morning toast, add to sauces or spoon between layers of Victoria sponge cake for a high tea treat. You could also just enjoy it with a rather lipsmacking coconut loaf. Some say orange is the new black and we certainly agree. Nothing quite beats the citrus notes of a lemon or orange or glossy, bright egg yolks, just waiting to be combined with handfuls of flour for silky, pale yellow homemade pasta.

Ingredients 24 kumquats, rinsed and thinly sliced 2 oranges, rinsed, sliced and seeded 9 cups white sugar Juice of 1 lemon 8 cups water

Method • Finely chop the kumquats and oranges and add to a large saucepan.

• Add three cups of water per cup of fruit. Stand in a cool place for 2 – 3 hours to soften.

• Bring the fruit mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the rind is tender. Remove from the heat and measure the cooked fruit.

• Add one cup of sugar to the pot for every cup of cooked fruit.

Add the lemon juice and bring to the boil.

• Boil, stirring occasionally, until the gel stage is reached (the temperature of the marmalade should be 105 degrees Celsius when checked with a kitchen thermometer). Remove from the heat and skim any foam that reaches the surface.

• Transfer the mixture to sterilised glass jars, leaving some space to seal. Seal the jars immediately and allow to cool in the jars. Refrigerate after opening.

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I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Here’s the inside scoop for you: this quirky little gadget really cuts the ice. The Pylones Ice Cream Scoop is the perfect kitchen product for summer and is available in a variety of bright, vibey designs.

Pylones was launched from a basement in Paris in 1985 by designer Braguette Magique, and today, has over 100 stores worldwide. Their aim is to create objects that make customers smile and take them back to their childhood, which is exactly what this Ice Cream Scoop does. www.happygifts.co.za

Famed for his incredible cake creations, which have won the hearts of cake lovers and celebrity fans worldwide, Buddy Valastro has created a range of tools, gadgets and accessories that give novice bakers the confidence to get creative. The Cake BossTM tools and gadgets provide everything needed to mix, scrape, scoop and whisk, as well as items such as a mechanical cookie scoop, handy cake lifter and superb bench scraper. www.boardmans.co.za

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The Kenwood Blend-X Pro has a 1400watt motor and goes far beyond what you’d expect. The most powerful and intelligent blender Kenwood has created; a result of many years of experience in food preparation, which meets the needs of those who are serious about food. What makes this blender so revolutionary is its MultiZone™ blade technology.

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The Kenwood Chef that South Africans love and trust now in limited edition high gloss white.

In keeping with the latest trends in kitchens, Kenwood introduces the new limited edition white Titanium Chef with polished metal accents.

Its large capacity 4.6L glass bowl has graduations for easy measuring and handles that double as pouring spouts. Complete with 3 height adjustable stainless steel bowl tools (K-beater, Whisk and Dough hook) the machine beats, whisks and kneads ingredients with ease. It also includes an additional creaming beater, with its flexible rubber edge, for soft cake mixes and a ThermoResist™ blender for blending soup, making smoothies, and even crushing ice.

Four power outlets, and a 1400W motor, provide unrivalled versatility and with an additional 20+ attachments available, there is no limit to the number of delicious recipes you can prepare.

It’s well-deserved reputation for superior quality, and unwavering reliability, make the Kenwood Titanium Chef the obvious choice for every South African kitchen.

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September RAINBOW AT MIDNIGHT After the runaway success of last year’s Factory production, Nataniël will return to the newly improved Theatre of Marcellus at Emperor’s Palace with a brand new creation, Rainbow at Midnight. www.emperorspalace.com

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EARTHDANcE Earth dance is the world’s largest harmonised music and dance event for peace. It coincides with world peace day each year and aims to raise money for various humanitarian charities across the globe. The jam happens concurrently in over 300 locations worldwide. In takes place at Woodlands Gardens in Joburg.

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BASH Neil Labute’s critically lauded Bash presents a disturbing set of portrayals of middle-class life in three short one-act plays. They’re presented by the kind of people you meet every day - ordinary except for the creeping horror of what they have to say. Showing at Theatre on the Square. www.theatreonthesquare.co.za

JESSE clEGG lIvE AND uNpluGGED The alternative rock musician burst onto the music scene in 2008 and has since become a force to be reckoned with. His debut album When I Wake Up and the 2011 follow up Life on Mars made him a platinum-selling success in the country. Catch him performing live at the Smugglers Pub. www.computicket.com

12 Sep

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THE FRAY Smash-hit band The Fray is coming to South Africa for the first time ever.

Famous songs How to Save a Life and Over My Head will be part of the exciting line-up. The band will be performing at the Coca-Cola Dome. www.bigconcerts.co.za

NEW lOOK AppROAcH South Africa Antique, Art & Design Association (SAADA) is holding its new look fair at the Wanderers Club.

The fair brings a selection of the country’s top dealers in antique, art and design together. www.saada.co.za

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28 Sep

THE BOSSO SHOWDOWN Fancy yourself a gifted vocalist, dancer or poet?

Then The Bosso Showdown is looking for the likes of you. Contestants will compete for the grand prize of R100,000 and the title of the Ultimate Bosso. Catch the showcase at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City. www.computicket.com

pIcK N pAY TASTE OF JOBuRG Pick n Pay Taste of Joburg is back at Montecasino Outdoor Event Area. Budding foodies need look no further for a feast of the senses with an array of spectacular offerings from 12 of Joburg’s top restaurants. www.tasteofjoburg.com

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01 Sep 31 Dec THE cRADlE OF HuMANKIND TOuR The full-day Cradle of Humankind tour includes visits to the Rhino and Lion Park, Wonder Caves and Sterkfontein Caves. At Cradle of Humankind, one of the world’s most recognisable heritage sites, you can learn more about the origin and survival of humanity. www.computicket.com

29 Sep DARK cITY DREAMS

The initiative is the brain child of Michael Meyersfel and was born out of his desire to show the smiling face of Alex and Joburg; because of the sad images they conjure. Michael has collaborated with a poet from Alex, Mongane Wally Serote, who’s written a poem for each of the 15 images that he took. Catch the exhibition at Phutaditjaba Community Centre School.

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02 Sep 12 Oct

BATTlE OF THE SEXES The challenge is on as male rock stars take on the divas in a rock ‘n’ roll showdown. Until the 1990s, few women claimed the rock ‘n’ roll stage. Watch these ladies take on the likes of rock band Def Leppard and superstars Prince and Billy Ocean, in a fight to win over audiences and critics alike. See it at the Barnyard Theatre Emperor’s Palace. www.barnyardtheatres.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 85

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PLATINUM JUkEBOx Platinum Jukebox is a journey of music, song and dance starting with the gramophone in the 1920s and ending with the iPod in the 21st century. Showing at the Barnyard Theatre Emperor’s Palace. www.barnyardtheatres.co.za

05 Oct

JOBURG CITY FESTIVAL Are you a Joburger, but not familiar with the inner city? This festival will introduce you to the sounds, sights, smells and tastes of the City of Gold. It is four days long with 30 shows at 10 venues, and many other things to enjoy. www.joburgcityfest.co.za

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BABETTE’S FEAST ASTRID’S CHOICE Held at Upstairs@Bamboo in Melville, in this exhibition Collette explores the old versus the new in a feast of style. www.bamboo-online.co.za

22 Oct 30 Nov WAR HORSE A remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship, the show features ground-breaking puppetry work by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, bringing breathing and galloping horses to life on stage. Catch it at the Montecasino Theatre. www.montecasino.co.za

20 Oct 25 Oct FUNNIER THEN THEM This is comedy at its best and it is showing at Theatre on the Square for one week only. It features the hilarious Deep Fried Man, Chris Forrest and Warren Robertson. www.theatreonthesquare.com

28 Oct 15 Nov DOO BEE BOOBIES A musical drag show at Theatre on the Square that features old queens you might know from TV soapies.

Like traditional drag, it features mime, rude innuendoes, and crass reflections on femininity. www.theatreonthesquare.com

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04 Oct ALL BLACkS VS SPRINGBOkS The All Blacks and the Springboks have been playing test match rugby since 1921 when the All Blacks beat the Springboks in Dunedin 13 – 5.

These two countries have played 87 matches, of which South Africa has won 34. Catch the match at Ellis Park. www.computicket.com

RMB WINEx Don’t miss this year’s RMB WineX at Sandton Convention Centre. Meet local and international winemakers, taste their current releases, and learn about the latest trends in winemaking, glassware, coolers and wine racks. www.winex.co.za

ACON ITHEMBA WALkATHON To raise awareness about breast cancer, Avon will be doing a five and eight kilometer walk at the Marks Park in Emmarentia. There will be live entertainment, food stall and kiddies trot. The first 16 000 participants to pre- register will walk away with a goodie bag. www.ithembawalkathon.co.za

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November 05 Nov 25 Dec JANICE HONEYMAN’S PETER PAN A sprinkling of magic dust and a real helicopter on stage is all that’s needed to reach Neverland in Janice Honeyman’s swashbuckling pantomime adventure, Peter Pan. www.joburgtheatre.com

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FNB WHISKY LIVE SANDTON Whisky Live is the international celebration of whisky, bringing all the whiskies of the world together under one roof at the Sandton Convention Centre. Whisky Live prides itself on the finest of whiskies, great food, and a range of education workshops and entertainment lined up to make learning about whisky both fun and stimulating. www.whiskylive.com

18 Nov 20 Dec FOREVER PLAID This Broadway musical revue was written by Stuart Ross in New York in 1990 and is now performed worldwide. It showcases the close-harmony ‘guy groups’ that reached the height of their popularity during the 1950s. See it at Theatre on the Square. www.theatreonthesquare.com

05 Nov 25 Dec MOMENTUM 94.7 CYCLE CHALLENGE Are you planning to ride this year’s Momentum 94.7 Cycle Challenge? Imagine being the inspiration for future cyclists. Consider purchasing a charity entry and choose to Ride for a Purpose. www.cyclechallenge.co.za

20 Nov KENNY G The 25th highest selling artist of all time, Kenny G, performs at the Coca-Cola Dome 15 Nov for one night only. His fans can expect to be serenaded with his classic tunes such as 29 Nov Song Bird and Silhouette.

TSHWANE COMEDY NIGHTS www.computicket.com The Tshwane Comedy Nights are back with the bang. The series features musical comedies divided as comedy part one and two. It features some of the greatest comedians ever to emerge from the country. Catch it at the State Theatre www.computicket.co.za

19 Nov DEAD LETTER CIRCUS LIVE IN SA After their critically acclaimed shows in 2013, Dead Letter Circus is back in South Africa to wow fans at the Arcade Empire in Pretoria. This time around the band will be doing a tour which starts here in Gauteng and ties up in Cape Town. www.computicket.com AT FLAMINGO DAM On the first weekend of every month catch local artists as they gather together at the Flamingo Dam, to exhibit and exhilarating selection of art, in the incredible out doors. This is a great way to get some sun, walk your pats or simply picnic with friends and family.

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HANGING OUT IN NORTHCLIFF Actor, writer, creative producer and music lover Anthony Oseyemi tells us about his favourite things to do and see, and where he shops, in his hood, Northcliff

What is your favourite thing about Northcliff? Location, location, location! The views and landscapes are beautiful, the area is quiet, and there are great spots to hang out at.

Picture: Dion Viljoen

What is your favourite thing to do on the weekend? I like visiting the Maboneng Precinct or just relaxing on my balcony.

Sometimes I move around the vicinity, doing the general things people do over the weekend — shop, loiter, catch up with friends and chill out.

without a doubt. It’s the second highest point in the city and the views are breathtaking.

You’re not a true Joburger if you’ve never… Been pulled over by the traffic cops for petty things, or broken down in the middle of the highway.

There’s never a dull moment in my hood because… We entertain ourselves; it’s where many Joburg talents are born.

For a scrumptious meal in Northcliff one must got to…

Isabella’s. The food is great, you won’t want to leave. I’m especially fond of their red velvet cake – it’s the real deal.

For someone who’s new in Northcliff, where would you suggest they go for: Retail therapy… The Zarq. They have a great selection of slick outfits.

Which is the best sundowner spot? It has to be Northcliff hill,

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Bucketlist cities Our beautiful planet has so much to offer. I wish I had the time, and of course the budget, to travel often - but even then I don’t think a lifetime will be long enough to discover and experience all that I’d like to. Anne Dolinschek chooses three cities rich in culture, art and history to explore

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et’s start with Thailand. Chiang Mai in the north, to be more precise. I am a Westerner through and through, with an Eastern European heritage, therefore Asia always holds an air of mystery for me. It’s completely out of my comfort zone and far removed from everything I know.

So why Chiang Mai? The name means ‘new city’ and even though the city is 718 years old, the name has never been changed. King Meng Rai the Great founded the city as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom back in 1296. It was not only the cultural hub of the kingdom but also the centre of Buddhism in Northern Thailand.

The city is one of few places in Thailand where you can experience both historical and modern Thai culture in one place. It has everything from centuries-old pagodas and around 300 temples to modern hotels, nightclubs and bars. Parts of the wall that protected the moated old city is still intact, as well as the four main gates that once provided access to it.

Chiang Mai has lots to offer, not only with their historical temples but it also has elephant camps, cooking and massage schools, loads of outdoor activities as well as breathtaking scenery. If you’re into the cultural side of things, there’s the diversity that the city residents offer, the cuisine and lively festivals. It boasts picturesque mountains, waterfalls and rivers. The city is definitely modern and diverse, but has kept its old-school Thai charm.

Musts: The wonderful November festivals

This includes the Naga Fireball Festival, Monkey Buffet (don’t worry, they don’t feast on monkeys), Loi Kratong and so many more.

Eat Khao Soi

Northern Thailand’s most famous dish, said to be the best noodles money can buy.

Camping

There are seven national parks that are easily accessible from the city, and tours are available. If you don’t want to camp, you can make use of one of the cabins.

Visit the temples

With over 300 temples in the city, this is a must.

Visit the museums

Museums, art galleries and exhibitions are plentiful.

Pictures: Flight Centre

St. Petersburg, Russia

Peter the Great built the city on a swamp and at the time it seemed to be quite a joke. A couple of hundred years on and it’s been dubbed one of the world’s most beautiful cities. St. Petersburg’s Baroque and Neoclassical architecture ensures a European flavour. The citizens also consider themselves to be more European than their fellow Russians. The city’s name has changed three times since its inception in 1703, starting off with St. Petersburg, Petrograd, Leningrad, and finally back to St. Petersburg in 1991. It’s still considered Russia’s cultural capital and besides famous attractions such as St. Isaac’s Cathedral, the Mariinsky Theatre and the www.joburgstyle.co.za | 93

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Clockwise from top: The iconic Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the monument to Napoleon’s 1805 victory at Austerlitz; The majestic State Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg is not one to be missed for any art lover; The Bronze Horseman, famous statue of Peter the Great; Marble Palace in St Petersburg, built from 36 types of marble for Catherine the Great’s lover.

Hermitage, there’s so much more to the city. St. Petersburg has over 100 museums to choose from.

the river end of Ploschad Dekabristov. The statue was sculpted over 12 years for Catherine the Great by Etienne Falconet.

Musts: The State Hermitage Museum

The palace was built for Catherine the Great’s lover Grigory Orlov. It is named so as it uses 36 different kinds of marble in its construction, both on the exterior as well as the interior. It also has an impressive and eclectic art collection.

Set in the superb Winter Palace, the Hermitage collection started with Catherine the Great. Nicolas I also added to the collection and he opened it up to the public in 1852. During the post-revolutionary period, many more great works were added. A definite must-visit.

Yusupov Palace

Situated on the Moyka River, it has one of the most perfectly reserved 19th century interiors in the city. The last Yusupov Palace owner was Prince Felix. Quite eccentric in his ways, this high-society darling loved cross-dressing and often attended the Mariinsky and society balls as a woman. The palace is most notoriously known as the place where Grigory Rasputin met his gruesome end in 1916.

The Bronze Horseman

This is the most famous statue of Peter the Great and can be found at

Marble Palace

The Mariinsky Theatre

The greatest venue for ballet and opera in St. Petersburg, the theatre itself is quite an attraction in its own right.

Paris, France

When thinking of Paris, I have visions of great love affairs, quaint sidewalk cafés, brasseries, gorgeous pan au chocolat and of course French champagne. The city of love is adored by all who visits it and has a magical appeal to even those who have never set foot there. The iconic Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame’s spire are visible from almost every nook and cranny of the city, but the best way to experience Paris is to www.joburgstyle.co.za | 95

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explore the back streets and the local markets like a true Parisian.

Musts: The Eiffel Tower

The tower was supposed to be torn down in 1909 but its creator, Gustave Eiffel, insisted that it could be used as a testing ground for scientific experiments and a radio transmitter later on. Aren’t we glad he convinced everyone!

The Louvre

If you’re an art lover, it needs to be at the top of your list. It’s the world’s most-visited museum and hosts pieces as old as 9,000 years.

Walk along the Seine

You will encounter the hidden gems of Paris, like bars located in houseboats, an innercity beach and you will see most of the city’s landmarks. Couples can hang a padlock on the Pond des Arts bridge and throw the key in the water to symbolise their love.

Take a tour of 31 Rue Cambon

This was Coco Chanel’s Paris apartment.

Back in the day, the apartment was situated on top of the Chanel boutique, where models would show collections to prospective buyers.

These days it is used for fashion shoots and press interviews.

The Arc de Triomphe

It’s the monument to Napoleon’s 1805 victory at Austerlitz. The monument has loads of features but one that stands out is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that lies at ground level of the Arc. It honours the 1.3 million French soldiers who lost their lives in WWI and an eternal flame is lit daily at 18:30.

I’m ready to pack my bags and book my tickets. The travel itch needs to be scratched…

Safe travels!

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Top to bottom: Take a stroll along the Seine while you are in Paris to truly experience the romance of the city; Just a couple of the over 300 temples to visit in Chiang Mai; The Louvre, no tourist should leave Paris without experiencing it.

24 HOURS IN ‘PAREE’ Local Travel

Okay (deep sigh) it was Parys, but nonetheless lovely, and foreign for a city dweller. A small quaint town in the Free State, only an hour from the Big Smoke, it’s an art and antique haven for both enthusiasts and collectors.

The pubs and grub are pretty good too. Julia Mafcher spent a night there to see what the ‘Jewel of the Vaal River’ has to offer

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Host to the first Nick Price signature golf course in South Africa Golf: Vaal de Gráce golf course has fourteen holes in the North West Province and four in the Free State. The 18 hole layout is forgiving for the average player, but still challenging to the professional who wishes to maintain a good score. Perfect for Corporate Golf Days. A Beautiful Clubhouse & Restaurant on the river side.

Weddings: Your wedding will be a lasting memory of one of the most memorable milestones of your life. Let Vaal de Gráce help you make those memories truly extraordinary.

Conferencing: Vaal De Grace aims to attract the corporate market with our modern facilities for workshops, Team Building & Conferencing.

Functions: Vaal De Grace offers beautiful Venues for special occasions like birthdays, company year end functions and others Accommodation: Have your share of tranquillity away from the busy city rush and noise. We have self catering villa’s available on this secure Estate. For golf groups, business conferences, weddings, celebrations, anniversaries, family and friends ,etc…

Tel: 056 811 2013 Stand 425 Vaal De Grace Golf Estate, Parys, 9585 Golf Email: golf@vaaldegrace.co.za - Accommodation Email: admin@vaaldegrace.co.za - Conferencing, Weddings & Functions: finance@vaaldegrace.co.za GPS Co-ordinates: 26®55’17.8”S 27®25’22.7’E

Web: www.vaaldegrace.co.za

CHERRY SQUARE At the Boutique, shop till you drop for the whole family with beautiful one of a kind Cherry Bomb outfits, John Deere, Crocs & Mellissa & Doug toys.

Over looking the beautiful main road of Parys is a restaurant that will give you a spectacular mountain view, delicious food and a cosy atmosphere.

Down stairs is The Grill a place to relax and enjoy the good company of friends and family. a Place to have a beer with your mates or to celebrate a special occasion or even a fun night out.

At Cherry on Top/The Grill we make dinning uncomplicated….

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Previous page: The beautiful and expansive Vaal de Grace.

This page: Quirky shops to explore and amazing outdoor activities, Parys has something for everyone.

ith mini Eiffel Towers and old buildings reminiscent of a bygone area dotted along the High Street, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped into a one-horse town. However, quite the contrary. The cosy coffee shops are bustling all year around, the shops teem with people, and the sidewalks are abuzz with general chatter.

I was recently invited to spend the night at the beautiful Vaal de Grace Golf Estate, a couple of kilometres outside Parys. Not being a golfer myself, I invited my boyfriend Nick along to enjoy the experience too. He thanked me profusely when he found out the estate plays host to the first Nick Price Signature Golf Course in the country.

We arrived at Vaal de Grace at lunchtime, starving, and it was recommended we try the restaurant/pub Cherry on Top in town. It’s a casual outdoor spot, located on the roof of a small shopping centre. I can imagine it would be great for sundowners in summer. Nick had the biggest, sauciest burger I’ve ever seen and I indulged in the chicken wings and a mound of chips – Tim Noakes would not approve.

We decided we’d explore a little bit more the next day, and headed back to the Estate where we were handed the keys to our luxurious mansion for the night. Looking over the Vaal River, we felt quite small in our three-bedroom, four-bathroom abode. We decided we’d definitely be back with a bunch of friends. It was great to take some time out with a magazine, listening to the sounds of the many birds by the river and in the surrounding trees.

The silence was short-lived as Nick’s alarm went off at 5pm signalling the start of the rugby. We drove up to the beautifully decorated and stylish, yet still homely, clubhouse to join the many other rugby enthusiasts. We were still quite full from lunch so after the less-than-exciting rugby match we headed back to our villa for a much-needed early night.

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Die Koffiekan lured us in. The cinnamon and sugar pancake with a mound of whipped cream on top, accompanied by a large banana milkshake, was devoured in no time.

We walked off our huge brunch and popped into some of the antique stores and art galleries along Bree Street. The best, in fact the only, way to experience Bree Street is to walk from one place to the next. Here you’ll come across just about anything you’d find in your grandparents’ homes. Some of the trinkets and knick-knacks brought back many a fond memory. The gift shops cater for a wide variety of tastes. You can buy anything from a painted tin can, crystals and paper art to jewellery, wire art and many other gifts.

The art galleries will keep you captivated and, unless you know exactly what you want to hang on your wall, the choice between outstanding works by local artists is bound to be a difficult one. You definitely need more than 24 hours in this underrated town.

Some of the amazing activities on offer in and around the area include golf, white water rafting, hiking trails, horse trails, fishing, hot-air ballooning, star gazing (very romantic), archery, mountain biking, quad biking, team-building activities, abseiling and bird watching.

Alas, we had just one night in Parys, but I’ll definitely go back to explore more (weekend getaway, anyone?). From our short time there it’s easy to see why people choose to stay at Vaal de Grace Golf Estate. It’s a mere hop from the town, the service is superb, the accommodation unparalleled, and the golf course?

Well, Nick’s smile says it all. www.vaaldegrace.co.za www.parys.info

Top: One of the many mini Eiffel Towers scattered around the town.

Middle: Fluffy and delicious pancakes at Die Koffiekan; Out-of-towners enjoying a unique cheetah experience.

Left and right: You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to antiques and art galleries in Parys.

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OUT AND ABOUT During this time of the year we tend to start feeling lethargic and the idea of a holiday sounds more enticing than ever. Here are some fun and relaxing holiday and festival suggestions

BAA-BAA-LICIOUS DAY WITH REUBEN RIFFEL 13 September

Braai enthusiasts are invited to join celebrity chef Reuben Riffel for a baa-baa-licious celebration at the Bartholomeus Klip in the Riebeek Valley. Riffel will fire up a Terroir to Table feast in

preparation for National Braai Day. He’ll be joined by resident chef and author Louise Gillett to share splendid food, and tips, straight from the open fire. The two chefs will let guests in on a few secrets to master this ultimate South African pastime.

Tuck into a hearty spread ranging from savoury appetisers to delicious desserts. www.foodroutes.co.za

SHAKALAND

The hotel is a living museum of the life and times of King Shaka Zulu. It allows its guest to relive the excitement and romance of the king’s days. Shakaland is an authentic recreation of the Great Kraal and overlooks the Phobane Lake. Enjoy watching the assegaai-wielding warriors, listen to the fascinating secrets of the sangomas, and witness traditional customs such as tribal dancing, spear making and the beerdrinking ceremonies. This cultural village is a unique resort built amid thorn trees and aloes. www.shakaland.com www.joburgstyle.co.za | 105

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Casa Do sol

Situated in the heart of the scenic Mpumalanga, this luxury four-star hotel located near the Elephant Sanctuary is a haven of soothing pools, deeply shaded glades and lush flower gardens. The hotel’s village architecture combined with the sub-tropical gardens is a sanctuary of serenity and breathtaking sunsets. It’s the perfect setting for a couple seeking a romantic hideaway, and for business travellers who want a break from the city.

Visit the Kruger National Park, it’s only 15 minutes away from the hotel. www.casadosol.co.za

roCkinG The Daisies musiC anD liFesTyle FesTival

2 - 5 October Taking place at the Cloof Wine Estate near Darling on the West Coast, Rocking the Daisies features top South African bands performing a wide variety of music. Festival goers can also expect exhilarating shows from stand-up comedy, burlesque dancing to acoustic jams. You don’t need to worry about food, as the Food Village and Traders Market will be there, offering mouth-watering goodies. Other activities include swimming, wine tasting, The Daisy Den and Art Field, and plenty of things for the little ones to do. www.rockingthedaisies.com

GourmeT Braai anD wine FesTival

11 & 18 August, 22 & 24 September, 6 & 18 October Don’t miss some delicious South African braaivleis at the Hidden Valley Wine Estate in Somerset West. Bertus Basson, South Africa’s award-winning chef and braai master, will present six days of delectable food and fine wines. There’ll be a personalised cooking demonstration by Basson for 10 parti-cipants. Most of the meals will be served with a selection of Hidden Valley’s finest wines. www.hiddenvalleywines.com

The hermanus BoTaniCal soCieTy Flower FesTival

25-28 September Take in the amazing aromas emitted by the hundreds of flowers at this year’s Hermanus Botanical Society Flower Festival in Fernkloof Nature Reserve, and you might spot some whales on your way to there. This year’s theme is ‘Plant Explorers, Then and Now’. Local flowers will be a prominent feature with some plants and flowers available for purchase. Kids get in for free and there are tons of activities that will keep them entertained while you go about looking at the flowers. www.hermanus-festivals.com 106 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

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Wine, dine and relax at Longridge Wine Estate THE RESTAURANT Gourmet with a view! Enjoy delectable bistro- fusion cuisine inspired by the freshest seasonal produce from the farm’s organic garden. Culinary consultant Marilou Marais- Ferreira and chef Bruce von Pressentin work closely together to create a sensational sensory journey, with the local produce of each season. Their masterpieces are perfectly paired with fine wines from the Longridge cellar. Tripadvisor granted a “Service of Excellence” award to the restaurant for the second consecutive year, based purely on guest’s feedback.

The restaurant also caters for intimate functions and weddings, with a private function facility situated upstairs – offering an almost 360 degree view of the vineyard clad hills, glimmering False Bay and of course the Mother City and her Table Mountain.

THE WINE Home to the award-winning portfolio of naturally produced, elegantly crafted Longridge wines, the farm prides itself in making wines according to century-old winemaking traditions of natural fermentations, no fining, no filtration and low sulpher additions.

Employing biodynamic and organic vineyard practices, Cellar master Jasper Raats and his team are dedicated to cultivating the soils in a natural way to ensure outstanding grapes by not making use of any herbicides, chemical sprays or pesticides on the farm. The winemaking team’s quest for excellence is reflected by the fact that Longridge wines have been consistently recognised for their world-class quality and have received numerous local and international awards and accolades. For the past three years, Longridge has been in illustrious company on the coveted Top 100 SA Wines list.

THE ESTATE For the perfect summer’s day out, visit Longridge Wine Estate just outside Stellenbosch.

With its amazing views overlooking the Cape vineyards and False Bay with Table Mountain as the spectacular backdrop, it ticks all the boxes. The farm and its restaurant have become increasingly popular for its relaxed atmosphere, superb food, vintage wines and generous hospitality. With warmer weather on the way, Longridge invites you to join them on the gorgeous outside terrace where big couches compels you to spend a leisurely afternoon taking in the scenery or enjoying sundowners until dinner calls.

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Children are welcome at Lawhill and babysitting services may be arranged to give Mom and Dad some well-deserved time out to paint the town red. Exploring the Mother City from this perfect base has never been easier, with many attractions within walking distance, including stunning beaches and parks. Of course, with the One & Only Hotel and Spa as a neighbour, there’s no reason to hold back on the pampering. The jet-set lifestyle offers all the thrills and luxuries of staying in a five-star hotel in the Waterfront, with the convenience, space and privacy of your very own, fully equipped apartment. It’s simply the ultimate way to stay and play in Cape Town.

You could be the lucky winner of a three-night stay for four people in one of Lawhill’s stylish two-bedroom luxury apartments valued at R17, 925. The prize is valid from 20 November to 13 December 2014 and from 1 May to 1 July 2015. All you have to do to win is send us your name, age, gender, number and occupation to info@ballyhoomedia.co.za by 31 October 2014 when the winners will be contacted. www.lawhillluxuryapartments.com

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Back to the future

More than a 100 years in the making, the Opel brand has weathered some fierce storms. Now it’s aiming to blitz us with a spectacular comeback, says Jongi S’korokoro

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Kadett Coupé, 1966-73

Manta A, GT/E, 1974-75

Rekord D Luxus, 1972-77

Monza Concept 2013

Mokka Crossover 2014

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ou know the times are changing when a major car dealership opens a new showroom in Jozi dedicated solely to the Opel brand. Opel? They must be bonkers. Yet that is exactly what Williams Hunt has done in Fourways; it is the only dealership in the country to do so.

With Opel sales on the rebound in Europe, its primary market, and two new models – Adam, a supermini, and Mokka, a dinky SUV-cum-crossover – destined for South Africa early next year, their timing may well be fortuitous. If the old proverb is to be believed, lightning never strikes twice in the same place, though it does seem that the Opel Blitz is about to electrify our automotive market once again.

The last time it did so was roundabout 1987, when Opel bossed the mighty VW GTi and Ford Escort RS Turbo on Jozi roads. That’s right, the Kadett GSi 16v was the The Boss of the hot-hatch brigade. With a pair of cams and 16 valves, its C2ONE engine was advanced for its time.

Cosworth having fettled its cylinder head, it cranked out 115kW (a big deal at the time) and raced to 100km/h in 8.0 seconds. The extra valves moved power higher up the rev range, where it was exhilarating to access: a rush of speed above 4,500rpm added a frenetic excitement to chasing the red line.

I know an Afrikaans bloke, born in Vereeniging and raised in Krugersdorp, who swears that his teenage years were filled with more fervent fantasies about owning and racing The Boss than having fun

with adolescent girls. Goes to show that Opel had quite a captive market – and you would have expected it to have kicked on from there, though sadly the German car maker went into steady decline.

Owned by General Motors (GM), it rolled out products that were striking only for their collective indifference.

So much so that Jeremy Clarkson, the celebrated petrolhead who tends to call a spade a spade, became the bête noire of GM and Vauxhall, its parent company that badge engineers Opel products for the UK market.

Clarkson famously described GM as a “pensions and healthcare” company that sees the “car-making side of the business as an expensive loss-making nuisance”. He also expressed particular disdain for the Vauxhall Vectra, saying: “I’ve always hated it because I’ve always felt it was designed in a coffee break by people who couldn’t care less about cars.”

Eish! Whether you agree with these sentiments or not, GM did go bust in the financial meltdown of the late noughties and had to be bailed out by the Yankee government. And Opel, though still marginally profitable, came perilously close to being sold off; at the time, some hacks mischievously suggested that it would be better served by again manufacturing sewing machines and bicycles, the twin pillars on which the company was founded in the 1800s.

Here in post-apartheid South Africa, with GM reintroducing the Chevrolet brand, lovers of the Opel emblem cringed when the excellent Captiva

The Boss and Super Boss The GSi 16v helped Opel conquer the hot hatch segment in the late 1980s. Known as The Boss, it shredded the VW GTi and Ford Escort RS Turbo. A later model, the Super Boss, was an M3 slayer.

and Corsa bakkie were summarily rebadged. Happily, this silliness seems to be at an end. Distinct from Chevvy, which can’t be described as a premium brand, Opel has long mastered the art of turning niche models into successful volume sellers.

While today flexible MPVs such as the Meriva is setting trends, in 1970 the Manta and Ascona tapped new vehicle segments for the automaker, selling nearly 1,2 million units in only five years’ time. Though they shared the same technical platform, they addressed different customer groups: the Manta was a dynamic sports coupé; the Ascona a comfortable family car or compact lifestyle station wagon.

And old-timers will recall the 1960s and 70s when the Kapitän, Admiral and Diplomat were ‘The Big Three’ vehicles that defined Opel’s upper-class range. It is unlikely to churn out such behemoths ever again, focusing instead on smaller vehicles featuring the allnew turbocharged 1.6 litre petrol and diesel engines that began the current renewal of Opel’s powertrain portfolio, and the compact 1.0 litre three-cylinder turbo that made its world première at the 2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show.

A glance at its Monza concept car, one of the most extraordinary designs by any car manufacturer in recent times, affirms that Opel has the knowhow to produce stunning vehicles. Its DNA has started filtering through to production level (witness the frontal aspect of the Astra OPC) and heralds a phase of renewal for the brand. Enter the Adam and Mokka, stage left.

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HONDA CIVIC TYPE R Backyard mechanics are already drooling.

BMW 525i In which Teutonic precision meets Ndebele tribal art.

LEGO MINI COOPER More playful than the real thing. No kidding.

MERCEDES SLS AMG BLACK SERIES The dark side of the three-pointed star.

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From Lego’s Mini to BMW’s art cars and Honda’s Civic Type R, you are invited to give your inner artist free reins. By Jongi S’korokoro

tart ’em young. Danish brickmaker Lego recently unveiled the original Mini Cooper as its latest Creator Expert series of kits: it has 1,077 pieces and, fully assembled, is an adorable 23cm-long replica of Sir Alec Issigonis’ classic that may introduce a new generation of kids (and perhaps a few grown-ups) to the joys of being expressive.

I love it and want one in my Christmas stocking, though I suspect Lego is in cahoots with BMW, owners of the Mini brand and past masters at subliminally convincing us that its cars are cool through a clever association with artistic expression. Long before Pimp my Ride had become a hit TV series in the States, the Bavarians were doing some seriously funky stuff with their wheels. In fact, they’ve been at it since 1975.

Being a luxury brand, you’d think they were barmy to let freaks like Andy Warhol mess with their mollycoddled status symbol.

As it turned out, however, the Pop Art genius wasn’t nearly as impactful in the, er, metal as he was on canvas.

Even our own Esther Mahlangu arguably worked a better trick.

In 1991, the Mpumalanga-born artist created the first ‘African Art Car’, decorating a BMW 525i with typical motifs of the Ndebele tribe. Why it was not incorporated in the new national flag beats me. At the very least it would have made our banner even more colourful and bedecked with an automotive metaphor for the upwardly mobile aspirations of our democratic society – especially those with Malemaesque tenderpreneur tendencies.

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But I digress. Another famous Pop Artist, Jeff Koons, recently took the art car concept to the next level. Koons decorated an M3 GT2 that competed in the Le Mans 24 Hours with bold streaks, making the car look fast even when it is stationary, and completing the theme with blasting debris at the rear that evoke teeth-rattling acceleration.

Beauty being in the eye of the beholder, some might say it sucks, though I happen to like it. Happily, the desire to bling or pimp a ride extends beyond Pop Artists. Engineers love having a crack at it too; witness the brutes that BMW with its M Division and AMG are foisting on us. The latter has catapulted the traditionally staid Mercedes brand squarely into bling territory, accompanied by the smell of smoking takkies, the sound of popping exhausts and engines that can claim kinship to a screeching banshee.

And let’s not forget about Jozi’s backyard mechanics, the kind of people who know the difference between a hot hatch and a hot rod.

How bad would they kill for something like Honda’s Civic Type R? It is coming to a Honda showroom near you.

Even without its suspension dropped, the Civic Type R will work a treat at the Rock Raceway in Brakpan. I can already see it drifting in a cloud of figure-8 smoke and hear its insane wail while putting down some rubber. And how sick would it be to customise its already striking body with some heat-reactive paint? If you think I’m nuts, so be it. At least I can blame it on Lego. >> For more car creativity, visit

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ith so many concerts, festivals and shows to choose from, it can sometimes be overwhelming. Joburg Style, together with Joburg Tourism, provide you with some of the top events to look forward to in the upcoming months.

JOHANNESBURG ARTS ALIVE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 31 August – 10 September Johannesburg’s première arts festival will infuse the city with the arts this September as the nation celebrates a full 20 years of democracy. True to tradition, the Johannesburg Arts Alive International Festival has curated an exciting mix of dance, theatre, music, poetry, comedy and visual arts for Joburg citizens over a 10-day period. Ever committed to ensuring that Joburgers are afforded a range of artistic offerings from across the world, the festival has enlisted the talents of artists as far afield as Brazil, the United States, India, France and China, among others.

A new development in the annual arts festival is that much of the activity will take place at the Joburg Theatre, one of the city’s finest performance venues. From dance, music and the staple of theatre,

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the Joburg Theatre will host a range of performances over the 10 days of the festival. This year’s edition of Dance Umbrella features a range of collaborations between South Africans and dancers from different countries. As a tribute and celebration to South Africa’s triumphant 20 years of democracy, the Festival will host a 20 Years of Democracy Diva’s concert, featuring one of Brazil’s most celebrated vocalists, Tania Maria. The vocal legend will be joined on stage by Cape Verde’s Nancy Viera, Isabella Novella of Mozambique, and South Africa’s Lulu Dikana.

In theatre, award-winning actor Charles Dutton will bring his autobiographical one-hander From Jail to Yale to theatre-loving audiences – an inspiring chronicling of his life story of triumph over almost overwhelming adversity. Popularly known for his many TV and film roles, this established Hollywood player is definitely one of the festival’s highlights, and will run at Joburg Theatre’s Fringe Theatre. Renowned stage production 9 Parts of Desire forms part of the Shared History Festival’s section of the Johannesburg Arts Alive International Festival. 9 Parts of Desire has toured the world, and will find a temporary Joburg home at the Auto & General Theatre on the Square. In homage to one of South Africa’s greatest vocalists, in

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The arts and festivals are alive to the sound of music, inspiring creativity, dance, delicious food, craft beer, city lights, flowers, and many more. For the next three months, Joburg is set to be the cultural hub of the country

partnership with the Brenda Fassie Legacy project, the Festival will be hosting the Can You Sing Like MaBrrrr? competition, for singers who believe that their stagecraft and vocals reflect the fire that Brenda Fassie brought to every performance. The 10-day festival will round off, appropriately, with the inaugural SEAexpo (Showbiz, Entertainment and Arts Expo) at Newtown’s Sci-Bono venue. www.arts-alive.co.za WORLD ORCHID CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 10 – 14 September Joburg is thrilled to be welcoming one of the world’s most prestigious and spectacular floral shows to the city during Tourism Month, the 21st World Orchid Conference & Exhibition (WOC), taking place at the

Sandton Convention Centre.

This coveted international event was bid for by a group of South African orchid enthusiasts and won in partnership with the Joburg Convention Bureau three years ago in Singapore. This is the second time South Africa is hosting a WOC. The 10th WOC was hosted in Durban in 1981. “Dubbed the ‘Orchid Olympics’, this promises to be one of the most extraordinary botanical events and floral extravaganzas ever held in South Africa, and we encourage the public to attend,” says Anthony Grohovaz, who led the initiative to bring the WOC back to South Africa and win the bid for Johannesburg. It has become a tradition for the many orchid enthusiasts who meet at this event every three years to take the opportunity for pre- and post-tours. This has an additional spin-off for the country

concerned as these registrants are generally well off and spend significant money during their stay. This multi-faceted plant and flower event is organised and staged on a non-profit, not-for-gain basis, with all surplus proceeds to benefit South Africa’s endangered biodiversity. www.woc21.org STANDARD BANK JOY OF JAZZ 25 – 27 September Jazz giants from across the globe – including four-time Grammy Award winner Dianne Reeves, National Endowment for the Arts jazz master trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, and South African musical legends Sibongile Khumalo and Jonas Gwangwa – are part of the line-up for this year’s star-studded Standard Bank Joy of Jazz. The new-look 2014 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz will take place at the Sandton Convention Centre.

Other huge drawcards include singer Ann Hampton Callaway, Filipino recording artist and cultural trailblazer Charmaine Clamor, New Orleans trumpeter Christian Scott, Independent Music Award winner Omar Sosa from Cuba, Italian jazz singer and Grammy nominee Roberta Gambarini, Cameroon’s Richard Bona, Dwele from the US, and trumpeter and composer Tomasz Stańko, regarded as Poland’s most important jazz ambassador, who will be performing with some top young jazz performers from Finland and Denmark.

Performers from South Africa include Tutu Puoane, Feya Faku and his quintet, the Mike Rossi Project, Herbie Tsoaeli and Carlos Mombelli, both of whom will be performing with their quartets.

A number of Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz winners are also on the bill, including this year’s winner Kyle Shepherd.

Germany’s Wolfgang Diefenbach is the founder and artistic director of the Hessian State Youth Jazz Orchestra, also known as Kicks & Sticks, who will be providing a big band sound at this year’s festival. Delfeayo Marsalis will be appearing with acclaimed Uptown Jazz Orchestra (UJO), who play everything from traditional New Orleans music, swing and bebop, to contemporary brass band funk.

Dianne Reeves is regarded as one of the greatest female jazz vocalists in the world.

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Mendes and Harry Belafonte, she made her name in the 1980s and has earned four jazz Grammys – an unprecedented three of which were consecutive. Reeves was the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s first jazz creative chair and the first singer to perform at the famed LA Walt Disney Concert Hall.

With four No.1 singles in the UK, three American hits and record sales of over 30 million worldwide, Billy Ocean still holds the title as the biggest black recording star to emerge from the UK and his recognisable singing voice hasn’t changed over the years. He sprung to fame with the hit singles Love Really Hurts Without You and Red Light Spells Danger before winning a Grammy Award with Caribbean Queen. Standard Bank Joy of Jazz’s move to Sandton allows the festival to continue its spectacular growth and also means that, for the first time, audiences will be able to buy a full festival pass for all four stages – Dinaledi, Conga, Mbira and Diphala – in line with jazz festivals around the globe. www.joyofjazz.co.za Pick n Pay TasTe of Joburg 25 – 28 september After announcing record numbers for last year’s event, Pick n Pay Taste of Joburg is back at Montecasino Outdoor Event Area.

All those looking to visit Taste of Joburg for the first time can expect to be wowed by the Pick n Pay Wine and Canapé Experience, the Robertsons Butcher’s Block in association with Big Green Egg, the Rekorderlig Premium Cider Lounge, the Lindt Chocolate Experience, the Castle Milk Stout Lounge, as well as the Pick n Pay Fresh Living Chef’s Theatre, and experience why Taste Festivals have become such a global gastronomic movement. “We’ve been running this event for eight years and the challenge each year is presenting the experience in a different and dynamic way. I believe that this year’s festival will again deliver an unforgettable experience, one that will thrill and delight Joburg foodies with its unique mix of food, drink and entertainment,” says festival director Justine. www.tasteofjoburg.com The fesTival of beer 27 – 28 september After the massive success of the inaugural Joburg Festival of Beer in 2013, the Festival of Beer will be returning to Jozi for another 118 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

thirst-quenching showcase of all things beer at Pirates Sports Club.

The Festivals (in both Joburg and Cape Town) have cemented themselves as the country’s largest annual gathering for brewers, beer lovers, first timers, experts, and those who are just looking for a bit of a party. It’s the ultimate celebration of brewing heritage, culture and beer craft from around SA and abroad. Look forward to hundreds of local and international beers on show, delicious food stalls, kiddies play areas, live entertainment, food and beer pairings, home brewing demonstrations, beer tours and, most importantly, sample all beers on show for free. There will also be sports broadcast on big screens, and the southern hemisphere’s most comprehensive and prestigious beer judging competition, which will take place live from the festival. www.joburgfestivalofbeer.co.za The Joburg ciTy fesT 2 – 5 october Joburg City is a thriving, vibrant metropolis, a city within the city, and a melting pot of cultures from all over Africa and all around the world. The festival’s vision is to introduce Johannesburg to Joburg City – the sights, sounds, tastes and colours. Their mission is to provide a safe, diverse, interesting, exciting, enthralling, and defining experience of Joburg City to locals and visitors.

The Joburg City Fest is four days long and takes place in over 10 venues around the city. There are over 30 shows, dozens of restaurants, scores of other events, hundreds of first-class hotel rooms, one awesome rugby match (with an unmatched street party), tens of thousands of people, and tons of fun for the whole family.

The party is happening at nine city districts and 10 anchor venues in Newtown, Maboneng, Braamfontein, Ellis Park, Constitution Hill, Milpark, Fashion District, Marshalltown (corporate mining district), and Ferreirastown. The festival is an initiative of the Joburg City Tourism Association (JCTA), a voluntary organisation/club of tourism-related businesses in Joburg City. Their collective aim is to promote Joburg City as an exceptional tourism destination to the benefit of all people living in Johannesburg. www.joburgcityfest.co.za

bierfesT 17 – 19 and 24 – 26 october Get out your lederhosen, dust off your dirndls and plait your pigtails because South Africa’s biggest, most entertaining, annual Bierfest is back for its fourth season at the Montecasino Outdoor Events Area.

From the moment you set foot in the 4,000-seater Brauhaus marquee, you can look forward to all the sights and sounds of the legendary Munich Oktoberfest. More than just a festival of beer, each moment at Bierfest is a proverbial feast of excellent entertainment, delectable authentic Bavarian cuisine, and interactive crowd participation. Let the festive strains of traditional Oompah music get you in the spirit while beautiful Fräuleins guide you to your table before they fetch your first round of beers, each especially brewed

by South African Breweries just for this event. A range of traditional Bierfest games, on-the-spot competitions, and fun audience participatory activities await as Bierfest’s own Mayor of Munich, Hans von Tipplestein, regales you with sing-alongs and hilarious stories from the German motherland.

From start to finish, the atmosphere at Bierfest is easy-going and the emphasis is on having as much fun as you possibly can before getting home safely via one of the many #DrinkSmart options. www.bierfest.co.za The fnb Whisky live fesTival 12 – 14 november The FNB Whisky Live Festival will again bring the wonderful world of whisky to Joburg, giving fans of the dram and those that are curious about the amber spirit the opportunity to sample expressions sourced from all over the globe.

Running at the Sandton Convention Centre from 6pm to 10pm each day and building on its reputation as the largest, liveliest and most entertaining whisky lifestyle show of its kind, the 13th FNB Whisky Live Festival will showcase local and international whisky brands and products related to the aspirational whisky lifestyle.

All ticket prices include a complementary tasting glass, a 2015 SA Whisky Handbook, a 500ml bottle of Valpré Spring Water, 15 tasting vouchers, and a 10% discount off purchases made at the Whisky Shop. www.whiskylivefestival.co.za

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DOING HAIR: ART AND HAIR IN AFRICA WITS ART MUSEUM EXHIBITION

20 August – 2 November This exhibition celebrates the creativity, individuality and innovation in hairstyling and art in South Africa and other parts of the African continent. The exhibition is sponsored by Black Like Me, South Africa’s iconic hair care company, that revolutionised the hair care industry in the ’80s. The political, social, cultural and economic aspects of this exhibition is exciting and highly

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS – YOUNG ARCHITECTS FROM GERMANY MOAD

28 August – 12 September Fourteen projects by architects from Germany. The selected examples from construction, interior design, urban design and landscape architecture show how they approach work, how they redefine and add to buildings, and how they create new ones.

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topical. It also looks at how hair communicates information about age, religious affiliation, social status, political ideologies and aspirations. Extraordinary objects that are used to protect, style and adorn hair, historical and contemporary artworks, barbershop posters, films and installations from Wits Art Museum and other public and private collections are included.

The exhibition is accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue and an educational resource. www.wits.ac.za

CONTAINER/CONTAINED BAG FACTORY ART

12 – 19 September Danny Myburgh is a newcomer at the Bag Factory Art, and Container/ed is her debut exhibition. Many of her charcoal drawings of ships and shipping containers are drawn on antique shipping charts and etched into old photographs taken of ships that visited Cape Town Harbour in her childhood. It explores how the formation of early childhood memories affects us. www.bagfactory.org.za

BLINDFOLDED LINE, DANCING THROUGH TIME JOHANNESBURG ART GALLERY

27 July – 9 November 2014 A line is the connector, the basis of any of the other formal building blocks of any work of art: its elements of colour, shape, texture and the use of space. Liza Grobler’s new body of work on show at JAG uses all of these formal elements in building up each work.

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18 September – 31 October Kambalu’s Sepia Rain is a series of short films, each no more than a minute, shot during his travels in Europe where he has made England his home. The films, which he calls ‘Psychogeographical Nyau Cinema’, are based on spontaneous site-specific performances. Inspired by the Gule Wamkulu (the Great Play) which has been celebrated by the Chewa in the masquerade culture of his country of birth, Kambalu approaches film making as an occasion for critical thought and sovereign activities – quirky, playful and often transgressive acts aimed at expressing a radical subjectivity with which the artist regards the world. Nyau cinema employs the medium of film and the psychology and geography of urban areas and their vicinities . www.steveson.info

JOHANNESBURG STREET (ALPHABET ZOO RESEARCH PROJECT) GOETHE ON MAIN

18 September – 12 October A recreation of the city of Johannesburg as one long street. This was achieved through printmaking, painting, photography, videography and publications. Alphabet Zoo is a street culture zine

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Saturday 9.30am–4pm. Closed Monday 011 788 1113 | www.goodman-gallery.com THE EVERARD READ GALLERY 6 Jellicoe Ave, Rosebank Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 9am–6pm. Saturday 9am–1pm 011 788 4805 | www.everard-read.co.za CIRCA GALLERY Corner Jan Smuts and Jellicoe Ave, Rosebank Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 9am–6pm. Saturday 9am–1pm 011 788 4805 | www.circagallery.co.za

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that invites collaboration with young talented artists, illustrators, publishers and designers. Behind the Alphabet Zoo project are Minekulu Ngoyi and Isaac Zavale, who are Johannesburg-based printmakers. As part of the project at Goethe On Main, they will interact with various public spaces. One of the aims of the Alphabet Zoo Research Project is to explore the possibilities of hosting the first Zine Fair or Zine Fest in the city. www.facebook.com/GoetheonMain GRAHAM’S FINE ART GALLERY 68 on Hobart, Block A Corner of Hobart & Dover Road (off William Nicol Drive), Bryanston Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 10am–4pm. Saturday 9am–2pm.

Sunday and evenings: by appointment 011 463 8253 | www.grahamsgallery.co.za GALLERY MOMO 52 7th Avenue, Parktown North Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 9am–6pm. Saturday 9am–5pm 011 372 3247 | www.gallerymomo.com DAVID KRUT GALLERY 264 Fox Street, Arts on Main Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm 011 334 1209 | www.davidkrut.com

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Team Building

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ELEPHANTS IN MAIN STREET

To Elephants in Main Street, team building has to be fun. The company started in 1995 and serves clients all over the world.

Elephants’ focus is on improving the productivity, performance, viability and corporate culture of an organisation by enhancing individual, team and leadership ability. Their focus is on building team-building skills, relationships and systems that increase people’s ability to produce. A popular activity they offer is the Amazing Race. You’ve seen similar programmes on TV, and maybe wondered about what it would be like to experience

being part of one of those races. The tension, the challenge, the clues, the roadblocks, the first team to arrive… It’s a great way to stimulate cooperation and healthy competition, and doing some positive exercise. Elephants in Main Street offer many other Creative Adventure challenges including Survivor, Mission Impossible, Cannonball Run, Senses of Safari, Paris Dakar, The Road Less Travelled, Taxi Ride and Squadron of Success.

They also offer activities in other areas: Cognitive Expressive, Cognitive Experiential, Social Energiser, and Creative Technical. www.elephants.co.za

AVALANCHE FOURWAYS

BATTLEZONE PAINTBALL

Battlezone Paintball specialise in corporate functions – great for stress relief, communication, interaction and fun. They list the following benefits of having a function with them: Identification of natural leaders, taking staff out of their comfort zone, a more social and relaxed interaction between staff members, better communication (there’s no ‘I’ in ‘team’), a chance to get back at your boss, stress relief, and just plain enjoyment. www.battlezone.co.za

Leave your serious office environment behind and enjoy making a fool of yourself (in a fun way of course) on the slopes at Avalanche in Cedar Square, Fourways. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, bumboarding, and tubing on the 65-metre ski slope. The slope has a drag lift right to the top and is easy to use for people of all ages. Plus there are cameras on the slope for footage to laugh over later. The restaurant serves snacks throughout the day and a la carte dishes in the evening.

Tuck in to the cheapest and most delicious drinks on the Square. The fully licensed bar is open for corporate functions and private parties. On offer are tailor-made corporate functions to suit the size and theme of your business. Various teambuilding activities are available as well as a range of food and beverage options which can be added to suit your needs. www.avalanche.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 125

The best wine and jazz hangouts ChurChills Churchills is the latest creation from the team who started some of south Africa’s most successful venues, such as Café Vacca Matta, FTV, Movida and Buddha Ta. located in Melrose Arch, Churchills moves away from the club scene and introduces a bar and lounge with a vibey atmosphere. With an array of the finest cigars, one of the largest selections of single malts, premium whiskys and bubbly, connoisseurs won’t be left disappointed. Bringing the ambience and vibe of an upmarket British bar, Churchills promises to be a place for all people to feel welcome. Perfect for birthdays and functions, with its stylised British décor, and commitment to scrumptious snack platters and service, Churchills attracts the trendsetters and on-the-rise go-getters of the City of Gold’s thriving upmarket scene. Churchills is the ultimate venue for corporate functions and product launches. it’s set up with the latest AV equipment, hD lED screens strategically positioned, and JBl sound throughout. There’s a dedicated smoking area. it’s undoubtedly a world-class fivestar venue. www.churchillsbar.co.za

WinniE’s soul & JAzz rEsTAurAnT

The newest live music spot to pop up at the Wendywood shopping centre. it’s a place where music enthusiasts and seasoned musicians alike can listen to the best bands in town, while sipping on the finest wines the restaurant has to offer. Footloose individuals can listen to live music on Thursdays, or join in the jam sessions on Wednesdays and watch sports on saturdays. This popular upmarket restaurant prides itself in turning patrons that are just popping by into regulars - yes, because the ambience is just that awesome.This spot also doubles up as a family restaurant, where kids have their own menu, packed with delightful treats every munchkin likes. www.winnies.co.za

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Night Spots

BROWNS OF RIVONIA

Their impressive wine cellar holds 30,000 South African and international wines, including French champagne from Bordeaux and Burgundy, as well as labels from the Rhône, Italy, Spain, Chile, Australia and California. On selected Monday evenings, the venue hosts Monday Night at Browns. This evening

is set aside to introduce wine lovers to wine-makers. Guests get to dine among countless bottles of wine, while enjoying a five-course meal, paired with the wines on the estate. Diners can visit the cellar with a professional sommelier to help them choose from a long list of some of the world’s finest wines. www.browns.co.za

3SIXTY° LIQUID LOUNGE

Specialising in cocktails and fine food, 3Sixty° Liquid Lounge offers its patrons a unique frost bar, a high-end cigar and cognac lounge, as well as live entertainment. Dining at 3Sixty° Liquid Lounge is not just about fine food and drinks, it is about a sensory experience. Digital menus on iPads showcase diverse offerings from sushi to sorbet and ostrich to antipasti. Themed Sensational Gastronomy evenings take place on the first Wednesday of every month. www.montecasino.co.za

MISHMASH

Mishmash Bar is sandwiched between Vida e Café and Mica in Greenside. The bar has one of the most affordable wine menus in Johannesburg. It boasts over 260 wines on their wine list at retail store prices. This spot is particularly ideal if you prefer the outdoor vibe a lot more than the other places on the strip. Mishmash also has comedy nights on Tuesdays that will tickle your funny bone. For the night owls who simply refuse to go home after a good dinner, you will be delighted to know that there are DJ sessions after 10 pm.

A night out at Mishmash tend to lean in the direction of spectacular.

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VINTAGE VARGA BAR

Located in Montecasino at the Cantare Dinner and Dance, Vintage Varga Bar is one of the hippest new venues in the city. The minute you trod on the red carpet you will be introduced to an old-school cabaret theatre style restaurant. Cantare offers burlesque cabaret shows and dances on a stage theater, which you watch from your dining table. If you’re looking for great wine, a luxe venue and fantastic vibes, then this is the place to be. You will also be amazed by how attentive, but not overbearing, the staff is at this little gem. www.vintagevarga.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 127

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On stage VAAL BEACH SUNDAY CHILLING SESSION

28 September Is RNB and Soul event attracts will appeal to both the young and older crowd, we talking Jazz and Afro Pop enthusiasts. The Vaal Beach Sunday Chilling Session will take place at the Dickenson Park in the Vaal. The chill session will start at 11 am, attendants are encouraged to bring camp chairs, picnic towels, baskets, umbrellas, braai stands, and cooler bags, however, there are no bottles allowed in the premises and come chill in the beautiful spring weather while enjoying performances by some of the best South African artists. If you are not in the mood to pack a picnic basket from home, then go to the venue as you are, there will be food and drinks being sold inside the premises. www.computicket.co.za

TREVOR NOAH’S NATIONWILD

1 September - 15 November South Africa’s darling comedian, Trevor Noah, together with his chums, will be going on tour bringing you Nationwild, the first of its kind. The tour, which ends in November, will see the bunch visiting no less than seven cities, it finishes at the The Space and Reef, here in Jozi. The spectacular line-up showcases the best young comedic talent in South Africa. Trevor is delighted to present this platform for the young talent he will be travelling with. www.computicket.co.za

JOHNNY CLEGG BEST, LIVE & UNPLUGGED

22 - 26 October Johnny Clegg needs little introduction – he’s one of South Africa’s best musicians. His supporters will be delighted to know that he’ll be performing live at the Mandela Theatre. It’s set to be a very intimate show including storytelling, where he talks about the events in his life, the political history of South Africa and the world that motivated him to start writing music.

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CONSTELLATIONS

8 August – 28 September A story of love, honey, and a quantum multiverse. The showcase is elegant, playful and powerfully moving. It blends the everyday and the ethereal, the actual and the imaginable, revealing that every outcome may only be the first link in a chain of cosmic consequences. The show was first premièred at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 2012 and went on to win two prestigious awards that year. See it at Montecasino Theatre.

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ALL OF ME TOUR

22 – 23 November John Legend is coming to South Africa! The nine-time Grammy Award winner, multiplatinum selling artist will entertain us with his highly anticipated All of Me Tour. The stage set will feature Legend in an intimate setting, highlighted by guitar, vocals and a string quartet. Expect to hear his smash single All Of Me from his critically acclaimed fourth studio album Love In The Future, as well as a mix of well-loved songs from his previous albums. www.bigconcerts.com

LA BAYADÈRE

12 – 28 September Applauded as one of the greatest of the 19th century ballet classics, La Bayadère returns. Loosely translated as The Temple Dancer, it’s a saga of love, betrayal and revenge played out against the natural and architectural splendours of Ancient India.

La Bayadère is a passionate love triangle in a bejewelled setting, telling the story of an Indian temple dancer and her doomed love for a warrior who is betrothed to a princess. www.joburgtheatre.com 130 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

TIME WARP

2 September – 12 October The story of Dotty, whose mission in life is to become famous. In her journey, she lands at the Cresta Barnyard Theatre stage, surrounded by great opportunities, hopes and dreams. Watch the stage light up with great covers such as We Will Rock You, Rock of Ages, Burlesque and Moulin Rouge. You’ll also be blown away by movie medleys from Top Gun, James Bond and other hit titles. www.barnyardtheatre.co.za

Est.

On the highest point, of the highest ridge in Parktown sits Emoyeni Estate. Up in the air in Zulu, Emoyeni offers sweeping panoramic views over the forest that is the Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg all the way to the Magaliesburg. Built in 1905 for the Honourable Henry Hull this Edwardian-era masterpiece hosted lavish parties for the Rand Lords of the day.

Grand Tuscan colonnades and majestic Palladian windows frame the perfect set-

ting for your event. The overwhelmingly rich interiors boast Venetian glass chandeliers and original fireplaces in every room. Wood paneling and a sweeping staircase are offset by the remarkable ultra modern frameless glass pavilion that was added by Stefan Antonoi Architects.

Emoyeni Estate offers private, multifunctional rooms and facilities, perfect for meeting rooms, boardrooms, lounges, private dining rooms & press rooms.

SPECIALITIES: Conferences Private Lunches & Dinners Gala Dinners & Banquets Award Functions & Product Launches Film & Photography Shoots Weddings Press Conferences & Briefings

15 Jubilee Street Parktown | +27 (0) 11 544 6900 | fax +27 (0) 86 503 9315 | info@emoyeniestate.co.za | emoyeniestate.co.za

Eat

Spring detox deliciousness FREE FOOD

The diner and takeaway’s quality meal options have featured in all great stores for nearly 10 years.

Free Food is nestled between Birnam and Melrose. On offer are the best quality vegan burgers, wheat- and gluten-free pizza bases, wraps and Cocoa Cocoons.

On your next visit, check out the weekly specials, they always have something new and tasty. This diner will make you wonder why you ever compared vegan dishes to rabbit food. How about a mug of their delicious chai tea? We say yes please! www.freefood.co.za

MEXICAN FRESH

Inspired by the original, clean, fresh flavours of Mexican cuisine, this restaurant offers a new taste concept while embracing the authentic flavours of Mexican cooking. The menu is wholesome and delicious. All dishes can be accompanied with a side of your choice, such as guacamole, pico de gallo (a chilli sauce), Mexican rice, fresh salsa and refried beans. All the vegetarian options can be adjusted to exclude the sour cream or cheese and be replaced with refried beans. www.mexicanfresh.co.za 132 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

CONSCIOUS 108

A vegan food café located in Greenside.

The eatery opened its doors early this year, serving tasty health food. The dinner menu changes fortnightly, so there’s always something new to try. The restaurant also offers in-house baked goods, wraps and vegan ice cream, among many other delicacies. Don’t even think of walking away to have dessert in another eatery without trying their range of delectable, freshly made goodies. Their scrumptious peanut butter and chocolate vegan cake comes highly recommended. www.conscious108.co.za

ISABELLA’S

Situated in Northcliff just off Beyers Naude. Before you’ve even tasted the food you’ll be drawn in by the enchanting décor. This branch has a level reserved for high teas and the outside area is perfect for glorious summer days. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, a healthy lunch buffet and a mouth-watering piece of cake. We highly recommend their yummy lamb open sandwich. Their food portions are not just generous, but are delicious and incredibly nourishing. Ladies, this is the perfect spot for lunches and hens parties. www.isabellas.co.za

Experience the true taste of Italy on

www.ghirardellis.co.za • Tel: +27 11 884 2632

B&B SINGLE

B&B DOUBLE

PER PERSON

PP SHARING

R990

R750

DAY CONFERENCE PACKAGE

R445

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- Arrival Tea / Coffee / Juice & Rusks - Mid Morning Tea / Coffee / Juice & Snacks - 3 Course Buffet Luncheon - Afternoon Tea / Coffee / Juice & Biscuits - Room Hire of Plenary Conference Room - Pads, Pens, Mineral Water & Refreshments

INDABA HOTEL, SPA & CONFERENCE CENTRE

CNR. WILLIAM NICOL DRIVE & PIETER WENNING ROAD | FOURWAYS | JHB +27 (0) 11 840 6600 | indaba@indabahotel.co.za | www.indabahotel.co.za TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY. OFFER SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. OFFER ONLY APPLICABLE TO NEW BOOKINGS. OFFER ONLY VALID UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2014.

Event Spaces

Eat, drink and mingle in these great spaces

TEN BOMPAS

‘Stay, meet and eat’ at the beautiful Ten Bompas in Dunkeld.

Space at Bompas is perfect for all your conferencing and event needs. There’s the boardroom that seats 16 people, the small meeting room for six people, the Winehouse restaurant that seats 50 inside and another 50 al fresco on the terraces and in the gardens, and the private dining room that seats a maximum of

CASALINGA

What better way to spend a day out of the office than in the picturesque Muldersdrift? The ideal setting for tasteful business luncheons and dinners, corporate functions or intimate dinners for two. Casalinga’s delicious fare has established it as one of Gauteng’s leading restaurants. The beautiful setting, Italian architecture, flowers and breathtaking views give Casalinga a different appeal – relaxed, yet undeniably elegant. There are five different dining areas, most of which can be interlinked. www.casalinga.co.za

20 and is located on the primary hotel property. At the adjoining conference venue there are two rooms: Big Space and Small Space. They can accommodate 70 and 30 people respectively, or both can be opened to create one space. There’s a break-away lounge and a covered terrace that can also be used for functions.

The accommodation is luxurious. www.tenbompas.com

THABA ECO HOTEL

Surrounded by Joburg’s Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve, Thaba Eco Hotel makes a great change from the stuffy office environment and is perfect for a yearend function. The hotel is known for lush accommodation, successful functions, dream weddings and delicious dining.

There are a variety of venues to select from to match your personal taste and you can tailor a menu to suit your palate. Spend the night and you’ll feel completely refreshed when you head back to the city. www.thabahotel.co.za

EMOYENI ESTATE

Emoyeni Estate is located on the highest point of the highest ridge in Parktown.

The panoramic views over the northern suburbs forest, all the way to the Magaliesburg, are simply magnificent.

Wood panelling and a sweeping staircase are offset by the remarkable ultramodern frameless glass pavilion. The Estate offers private, multi-functional rooms and facilities, perfect for meeting rooms, boardrooms, lounges, private dining rooms and press rooms. And the food? Well, it’s just as exceptional. www.emoyeniestate.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 135

Shop

Retail therapy

TEMPUR

Tempur have revealed two new-look showrooms in Rosebank Mall and Hyde Park Corner, which take sleep and bedroom design to a whole new level. They represent a dynamic shift in layout and décor compared to traditional bed stores. These two showrooms boast a unique sensory experience, encompassing soft lighting, specially written music and a distinctive fragrance.

An exclusive new range of bedside pedestals, lamps, linen and

HERBERT EVANS

Stocking the widest range of art materials in Southern Africa, Herbert Evans in both Rosebank and Fourways is any artist, budding artist, kid, student, and parent’s dream store. You can spend hours just looking through the different products, and choosing one thing is never easy. Amazing products you’ll find at the store include paint, canvas, coloured pencils, scrapbooking, crafts, stationery, paper and pads, mounting boards, gift wrapping paper, books, and studio equipment. www.herbertevans.co.za

scatter cushions complement the world-leading mattresses and adjustable sleep solutions. Each showroom continues to offer the full range of Tempur products for perfect sleep, including mattresses, pillows, adjustable bases, accessories and linen. Tempur also have three other showrooms in Joburg, two in Pretoria, one in KwaZulu-Natal, and one in Cape Town. www.pharmaline.co.za/tempur

STUTTAFORDS ROSEBANK

A revamped Stuttafords in a revamped Rosebank Mall, what could be better?

Now South African shoppers have a shopping experience tailored to their needs. This store offers an exclusive mix of international brands unavailable elsewhere. Gap, Banana Republic, French Connection, Ted Baker, Bellfield and Made in Italy will adorn the coveted fashion racks, complemented by a department dedicated to shoes and handbags, as well as a special men’s formal section. www.stuttafords.co.za

TAG HEUER SANDTON CITY

A luxurious newly renovated store for one of the world’s most coveted brands is very fitting. Tag Heuer is one of the highest rated luxury watches today, producing luxury and specialised watches for both men and women. The brand has top-rated actors and sportsmen as its ambassadors, and these watches are considered status symbols. The brand was founded in 1860 as Uhrenmanufaktur Heuer AG by Edouard Heuer in St. Imier, Switzerland and was involved with producing of punctual chronographs.

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Pamper

Spring pick-me-ups

MABULA SPA CLARINS SKINSPA

Clarins SkinSpa is a place of complete relaxation. It’s all about the human touch with no machines in site, what a welcome break. You’ll experience your own personal treatment courtesy of their highly skilled beauty therapists. Enjoy an hour, or 90 minutes, of pure enjoyment with their well known Chill Out Massage. There’s no better way to wind down after a long work week, and to ease you into the weekend.www.clarins.co.za

A visit to Mabula Spa at the luxury Mabula Game Lodge is an unrivalled experience. Try the Calabash back, neck and shoulder African Massage. Something for the men only: the Rungu Massage is an exciting new African-aligned massage.

The smooth texture, solid feel and different surfaces of the rungu tool are ideal for those who prefer a deep tissue massage, without the massage therapist using their own energy, to achieve optimum results. www.mabula.com

MOWANA SPA

Set in the tranquil bushveld gardens of the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Sandton, the Mowana Spa is a wellness sanctuary that will revive your senses, rejuvenate your body and soothe your soul. Taking its name from the majestic baobab tree of African lore and legend, the spa offers wellness journeys based on Tribal Massage in keeping with the healing spirit of the Tree of Life. Their Baobab Signature Product Range harnesses the natural moisturising properties of the baobab kernel, which produces a rich, golden oil used for centuries by African women to protect their skins against the harsh sun.

Rejuvenate with the Mowana Makoya Journey Package or indulge your senses with the Mowana Time-Out Pamper Treatment. www.mowanaspa.com 138 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

@ Indaba Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre Africology SpA pArkhurSt

The Africology Spa at Parkhurst treatments are designed to assist the body in rejuvenation, managing negative health factors like toxicity, ensuring a more natural free flow of vitality. Africology only uses all-natural ingredients that are bio-identical to your biology. They effectively enhance the integrity of your skin while simultaneously preventing premature ageing. The Spa’s aim is to ensure that the body and biology are treated in harmony. Enjoy the Majestic Awakening neck, shoulder and scalp massage. www.africologyspa.com

African Escape

SPA & STAY PAMPER JOURNEY FOR 2 PEOPLE

¶ Luxury Accommodation for 2 people @ Indaba Hotel ¶ VIP Turndown with Rose Petals ¶ Welcome Drinks & Light Snacks on arrival at MOWANA Spa @ 18h00 ¶ Full Body Massage incorporating your PER COUPLE choice of Rungu, Calabash or Hot Stones to soothe tired muscles ¶ Decadent 2-course Spa Dinner to feed Body & Soul ¶ Complimentary Local Beverages to quench your thirst ¶ Relaxing Head, Neck & Shoulder Massage ¶ Foot & Lower Leg Massage for the ultimate ‘time out’ Pamper ¶ African Liqueur & Chocolate on departure @ 23h00 ¶ Full South African Buffet Breakfast before departing the Indaba Hotel ¶ INCLUDING A COMPLIMENTARY JENNA CLIFFORD AND MATSIMELA GIFT

R2799

BOOK YOUR PAMPER JOURNEY 0861 MOWANA (66 92 62) reservations@mowanaspa.co.za www.mowanaspa.com

MeridiAn SpA

Their philosophy ‘Keep calm and go to the spa’ is a fitting one. The Meridian Spa in Bryanston provides a calm and relaxing environment. For a great spring pamper session, try the Meridian Moments Spa Package. It’s a half-day package that includes a welcome drink and warm aroma-infused towel upon arrival, dew drop ritual, a full-body aromatherapy massage, time in the relaxation lounge, organic coffee or tea and rusks, a hand and foot ritual, an Indian head massage, and refreshments and Amarula choccies upon departure. www.meridianspa.co.za

When you book the above African Escape Spa & Stay Pamper Journey you will receive a COMPLIMENTARY GIFT Handcrafted Jenna Clifford VALUED AT Rose Pendant and a MatsiMela Litchi & Rose Body Butter

R400

(ONE GIFT PER COUPLE)

TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY. OFFER SUBJECT TO SPA AVAILABILITY. OFFER ONLY VALID WEDNESDAYS TO SATURDAYS DURING THE MONTHS OF SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2014. GIFT AVAILABLE WHILE STOCKS LAST.

Children

Fun spots for kids

KIDS UNLEASHED CITY SIGHTSEEING JOBURG & SOWETO HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOURS

The most fun you will have all year! Kids love the excitement of climbing on board the red double-decker open-topped bus and enjoy their own fun and informative commentary channel–plus all kids on the bus get a free entertaining activity pack. There are 12 stops along the route, including the Roof of Africa at the Carlton Centre, the Apartheid Museum and Gold Reef City, to name a few. Join the fun, funky and free Kids Club and meet the stars, Joey the Red Bus, Nick the Mynah, Thandi Tower and the Shy Shongololo.

Kids Club members get fantastic privileges and opportunities, early bird news and updates and the awesome club newsletter, packed with special offers. As a special birthday gift, they even include free tickets for your little one and two friends. www.citysightseeing.co.za

A WALK IN THE WILDS

The Wilds Nature Reserve is one of Joburg’s most beautiful parks. The walk takes you through 18 hectares of exclusive indigenous flora on the most northerly of the city’s several rocky ridges. There are several ponds and waterfalls. This is one of Joburg’s best-kept secrets, great for school outings or a family day trip. www.jhbcityparks.com 140 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

Bring your kids to Kids Unleashed for an hour of play or bring the family for a meal at the sit-down restaurant. The play area is interactive with three jungle gyms and two ball pits. It’s a great venue for parties and functions that are child orientated, and themed party accessories including balloons, plates, hats, streamers, cups, Micky Mouse, Barney, princess, pirates and more are available in the on-site party shop. www.kidsunleashed.co.za

FRIENDLY PETS FARMYARD

Located in Ferndale, Friendly Pets Farmyard boasts secure parking and a safe, affordable environment to be enjoyed by kids and parents alike. The farmyard has a variety of animals, a huge sandpit and a jungle gym. They also offer schools Touch and Feel educational shows and a pet or farm animal show.

They can bring animals to your kid’s school, teach them about them, and tell the kids how to hold and look after them. www.friendlypets.co.za

ARTEE PARTEEZ

Specialising in creative entertainment for kids’ parties. They offer a range of fantastic Lego parties. All parties include 8-10 kg of Lego, an hour of supervised Lego games, half an hour of free play, and Lego party favours for all of the kids to build at the party and take home with them. The party supervisors are trained to provide parties of the highest quality and use their boundless enthusiasm, creativity and energy to give kids an amazing time. www.arteeparteez.co.za

Good service, Great passion A trip to Madrid inspired Christina, owner of the quirky Odd Café in Greenside, to open up her own eatery, ensuring that patrons enjoy delicious food, oneof-a-kind art, and wonderful music. By Nwabisa Ngumbela When and how did you get into the food industry? I opened Odd Café in August 2010. After a fair amount of brainstorming sessions with my husband, it was decided that the merging of art, design, music and food would be a great way to bring together artists, musicians, actors and poets to collaborate under one roof. This got me very excited but I felt there was still an element that was missing. The reusing and recycling aspect of the café completed the project and brought the shop to life. We bought old furniture and gave it a quirky facelift.

How did the idea of Odd Café come about? I saw an opportunity and gave myself the licence to experiment in the hospitality industry and, so far, I’ve learnt a phenomenal amount and enjoyed every minute of it.

How did you execute the idea in the beginning? The idea was executed with plenty of meetings with our professional marketing team. We gave free coffee to everyone in the area during the time that the builders were finishing the shop-fitting. We hired 142 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

people to give out flyers and biscuits to the people in traffic in the surrounding suburbs, and we also hired a dozen final-year graphic design students from the Design Centre (located next door to Odd Café) and gave them the opportunity to graffiti our building. That was a lot of fun.

What do you love most about the eatery? What I love most about my café is that it’s a space for people to feel at home and comfortable in. We have an amazing clientele and we ensure that they always feel comfortable.

What can you promise your patrons? An enjoyable experience, a meeting place for friends, and a home away from home.

If you could choose any dish at Odd Café as your favourite, what would it be? Our delicious Babalas Haloumi Burger is a winner.

The burger consists of caramelised onions, crispy bacon and panfried haloumi cheese all on top of a beef patty. We prepare the lightly toasted bun with crème fraiche and basil leaves, and serve

Shop Talk it with a dollop of our homemade oriental relish. All our ingredients are freshly prepared. You may wait a bit longer but freshness and quality are key ingredients to the Odd Café experience.

Where would you like to see your business in the next five years? Since Odd Café fosters young talent within the art, design and music industry, I would like the café to be remembered as the place where artists and musicians were given the platform to perform, exhibit and where their successful careers began.

Why do you think Odd Café has been so successful? Being true to my brand has made it successful. Sticking to its values and principles, which is to create a space where people fall in love with food, design, music, each other and life.

Did you expect the success your restaurant has achieved? Anybody who knows me well would describe me as creative, passionate and not scared to challenge the status quo and do something different. I am definitely a person who has guts, will take the bull by the horns and not be scared to fail. One must never expect success but strive towards it.

Pictures: Joburg Tourism

If you could change anything about Odd Café what would it be? Nada! I simply love my café and its quirkiness.

Top: Owner Christina in her café.

Below: Inside the homely Odd Café.

Left: Artworks that form an integral part of the quirky café.

Right: Strawberry smoothie and a delicious oatmeal crunchie.

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The Brand Page

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From blowing bubblegum bubbles and munching on an iconic chip snack, to drinking maas and using well-known beauty products, we’ve got your (and our) favourite South African brands covered

JUSTINE

One of South Africa’s premier skincare brands, Justine, was founded 40 years ago in May 1973.

The vision of its two founders, Veronica Devine and Paul Symes, was to launch a range of skincare products specifically designed to deliver tangible benefits in the harsh South African climate and to be formulated on par with the best international brands. Their aim was to pioneer and develop a

NIKNAKS

high-quality, no-compromise range of natural and botanical skincare treatments with elegant yet inexpensive packaging, combining the very best of nature and science. The name Justine came as an inspiration from the classic The Alexandria Quartet, written by Laurence Durrel. The heroine Justine was mysterious, dynamic, strong and determined, but always feminine and alluring.

INKOMAZI ‘Taste the good life with Inkomazi.’ This true South African heritage brand is the original rich and creamy maas, cherished and trusted for its superior taste and unsurpassed sustenance.

For over 30 years, traditional Inkomazi amasi has dominated the market, with a substantial market share. Inkomazi, which was launched in 1979, was the first branded amasi product in South Africa. It soon captured the minds and hearts of South Africans throughout the country, who consider Inkomazi a part of their heritage and culture, their way of life. Following consumer research, a need for an amasi with a smooth consistency was identified. To meet this need, Danone launched ‘Inkomazi Smooth’, giving the consumer – for the first time – a choice in types of amasi. Inkomazi Smooth still has the same rich and creamy taste consumers have come to know and love. It forms part of the deep-rooted family connotation many South Africans have grown up with.

CHAPPIES Certainly our favourite deadline snack in the Joburg Style office, Niknaks have been making South Africans snack happy since 1972. Made famous by Nik the Nak, it’s made of real maize, is oh so delicious, and is a staple at any South African braai. Niknaks has gone through various revamps in terms of the look and feel of its packaging.

The familiar Niknaks icon Nik the Nak has also been given a face-lift. The iconic character was first introduced as a middleaged comic-like character but has since evolved into a funkier, more youthful male, symbolising elements of youth culture.

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A truly iconic local brand, they may have got smaller over the years, but they still have that delicious fruity taste and make the best bubbles around. Remember blowing bubble competitions as kids? Chappies have been passed down from generation to generation, and has played a role in the lives of most South Africans at some point. The brand is particularly well known for its ‘Did You Know?’ fun facts inside the wrappers. They’ve expanded their flavour range to include watermelon and cherry.

TAG Heuer Boutiques; Sandton City & V&A Waterfront. Also at selected fine jewellers nationwide. For further information please call 011.669.0500. www.picotandmoss.co.za

TAG HEUER FORMULA 1 CALIBRE 16 Formula E is the first all- electric racing car that combines the best of motorspor ts technology and the latest improvements in clean energy. Like TAG Heuer, Formula E is an avant- garde technology which never cracks under pressure.