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The hands of time A status symbol, a collector’s item, a piece of sentimental value, or simply a way to tell the time, watches have evolved dramatically over the years to provide us with more than ever
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Breaking the mould Our cover star, musician Toya Delazy, chats to Julia Mafcher about her style, Joburg, inspirations and indulgences
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The spirit of Soweto Local and international award-winning photographer Jodi Bieber gives us insight into her beautiful, thought-provoking photographic book, Soweto
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Joburg’s movers and shakers Writer Leigh Crymble spoke to local industry leaders paving the way in the barista, public relations, finance, eventing and restaurant spheres
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Chinaburg From drinking tea in Kramerville and buying rice in the CBD, to eating Mandarin in Hyde Park and learning about dragon dancing, Netanja Turner explores the City of Gold’s Chinese culture
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Editor’s letter and contributors page Desirables: For her, him and homegrown Fashion: Top fashion brands, voted by you, showcase their hottest new looks Cool Street: An avenue of discovery – Jo Buitendach takes some time out to explore Jan Smuts Avenue and unearth its many gems Décor: Spaces to create in – Ballyhoo Media underwent an office revamp. We take you behind the scenes of how it all began and what it took to get it to where it is today Food: Keeping it cool – Is there anything more delicious than something creamy and icy when the warm weather hits? Words and styling by Leila Saffarian. Photography by Graeme Wylie Kitchen Cool: Keeping your kitchen swanky and your gadget and product needs sorted JBar: Wine and wine estates The fine list – Joburgers love the finer things in life, and could there be anything more fine than a smooth glass of red or a chilled glass of white wine? If you’re heading down to the Cape coast, a day in the winelands is a must Travel Snippets: Get your 2015 off to a relaxing start – whether it’s a family or romantic holiday you’re looking for, stay in these exquisite places and enjoy what the cities have to offer JWheels: Our favourite motoring writer, Jongi S’korokoro, sizes up the MercedesBenz brand and reflects on roadsters and convertibles
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Diary: What’s happening in and around the city over the hot summer months 72 Hours in Joburg: There’s no time like the present to explore the City of Gold – the roads are clear, the weather is fine, and the people are friendly Art Live: On stage Markets Kids: The top 10 things to do with the little ones over the holidays Attractions: The city’s top 10 hot spots Pamper: Summer indulgence Eat: Joburg’s top 10 steakhouses
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SÉBASTIEN OGIER, 2014 WORLD RALLY CHAMPION Sébastien Ogier has one goal: to win. After a year of intense preparation working on his new WRC car, he came back to compete at the top of his game in 2013. He became World Rally Champion with 9 victories, and just won the title again. Like TAG Heuer, he aims to achieve his best and never cracks under pressure.
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EDITOR Julia Mafcher | julia@ballyhoomedia.co.za SENIOR DESIGNER: CREATIVE DIRECTION Tumi Sibambo | tumi@ballyhoomedia.co.za SENIOR DESIGNER: ART DIRECTION Justine Kerr | justine@ballyhoomedia.co.za COPY EDITOR Anita van der Merwe JUNIOR FEATURES WRITER Nwabisa Ngumbela CONTRIBUTING FOOD EDITOR Leila Saffarian PRODUCTION MANAGER Kgomotso Mataboge CONTRIBUTORS Jo Buitendach, Dion Viljoen, Graeme Wyllie, Jongi S’korokoro, Netanja Turner, Jurie Potgieter, Jodi Bieber, Leigh Crymble
Joburg Style photographic staff proudly use Nikon products COVER CREATIVE DIRECTION Steven Macbeth DESIGN Tumi Sibambo and Justine Kerr PHOTOGRAPHY Jurie Potgieter PRODUCED AND STYLED by Julia Mafcher and Justine Kerr HAIR AND MAKE-UP Prudence Segami CLOTHING Toya’s own; trousers: Top Shop PROP Mic from MusicWorx | www.musicworx.co.za COVER STAR Toya Delazy SHOT ON LOCATION at Randlords | www.randlords.co.za PUBLISHER Gina Borthwick | gina@ballyhoomedia.co.za MANAGING DIRECTOR Eric Bornman PUBLISHING DIRECTOR Dion Viljoen SALES MANAGER Janine Borthwick | janine@ballyhoomedia.co.za SALES TEAM Robyn Botha, Martin Green, Loftus Chiromo FINANCIAL MANAGER Anup Govan DISTRIBUTION Mashudu Mufhadi ON THE DOT PUBLISHER Ballyhoo Media: A division of Ballyhoo Trading Company Reg No 2007/207595/23 14 Sixth Street, Parkhurst, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2193 PO Box 3125, Parklands, 2121 Tel: 086 111 4626 Fax: 086 670 6429 PRINTED BY LEITAM BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
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team. We’ve produced four fabulous issues, which is no mean feat. Thank you for taking the journey with us. Have an amazing festive season, relax, and most importantly, be safe.
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CONTRIBUTORS
LEIGH CRYMBLE
Content consultant, blogger, columnist Pages 29 – 32 Leigh Crymble, best known for her online persona Le1ghLo, is a beauty, fashion and lifestyle columnist and blogger. With a Masters in Applied English Language and Linguistics, Leigh’s interests lie in online media, marketing and communication. Leigh wrote Joburg’s movers and shakers feature about five top local industry leaders. www.Le1ghLo.com 10 | www.joburgstyle.co.za
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Photographer Cover and pages 20 – 21 Jurie studied fine art at Rhodes University. His father was a great photographer and always carried his Rolleiflex with him. The time spent with his dad developing film and printing photographs influenced his love for image making. Since moving to Joburg, he’s worked with the most amazing people. Jurie shot our cover. jurie.carbonmade.com
NETANJA TURNER
Freelance writer, blogger Pages 42 – 45 From straw bale houses and fashion week to smartphone technology and vehicle engines, Netanja has been writing about anything and everything for the past 13 years. On her blog, Bear With Me, she writes about all the cool things in Joburg. In this issue Netanja explores Joburg’s Chinese culture. www.bearwithme.co.za
Editor’s picture: Nick Boulton, make-up: Natasha Carstens. Cover image: Jurie Potgieter, Leigh Crymble picture: Tabitha Dillschnitter
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et’s start off with some very exciting news: For the second year in a row, Joburg is the most visited, most popular city in Africa, according to the 2014 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index. Beating the likes of typical touristy cities Cape Town, Cairo and Durban, this is a huge achievement. Considering this, the fact that it’s our Best Of issue is very befitting. So, what makes this the Best Of issue? Well, we’ve got top international photographer Jodi Bieber showcasing her amazing work from her book Soweto in our photo essay. Leigh Crymble writes about Joburg’s movers and shakers – five top people in the city’s five top industries. Our fashion features the most popular brands, as voted by you in our online poll. Our resident foodie master Leila Saffarian put together an ice-cream delight feature, Keeping it Cool. We’ve also got Joburg’s top 10 steakhouses, the city’s top 10 attractions, and the top 10 things to do with your kids this summer in the always informative JList section. And then there’s our cover star, Toya Delazy. She marches to the beat of her own drum, is a trendsetter, and fits in perfectly with Joburg Style. The cover was shot at Randlords, undoubtedly the best venue in Joburg, and the iconic city skyline provided the perfect backdrop for this issue. It’s New Year’s resolution time. Do you believe in them and do you have any? Let me know. Since 2015 marks my last year in my 20s, I’ll certainly have a few. It’s been an extremely busy year, with highs and lows, but I’m so proud of our
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The hands A status symbol, a collector’s item, a piece of sentimental value, or simply a way to tell the time, watches have evolved dramatically over the years. Here are (some century-old) brands that have stood the test of time
TAG Heuer Over the last 150 years, TAG Heuer has established a reputation as the unrivalled path-breaker of Swiss watch-making. Founded in 1860 by Edouard Heuer, its many watch-making firsts include the first oscillating pinion in 1887, still a key component of contemporary chronographs; the Mikrograph of 1916, the first stopwatch accurate to 1/100th of a second; the first automatic chronograph movement with micro-rotor, in 1969; and the first tourbillion driven by belts in 2014, the Monaco V4. The brand partners with people and projects who, like them, have changed the times and made their mark: 2013 Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo; F1 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes and its world champion Jenson Button; five-time Grand Slam tennis champion Maria Sharapova; the new FIA Formula E Championship, the world’s first electric car racing series; Sebastien Ogier and his World Rally Championship-winning team Volkswagen Motorsport; the Automobile Club of Monaco and the Monaco Grand Prix; actordriver Patrick Dempsey; and film stars Cameron Diaz, Leonardo
Di Caprio, Steve McQueen and Shah Rukh. TAG Heuer’s latest campaign, ‘Don’t Crack Under Pressure’, captures the mental strength of the brand’s ‘Dream Team’ – athletes and partners who reflect the company’s shield. TAG now enters the world of marathon running: The ultimate expression of mental endurance. CHopArd Happy Sport Medium Automatic Two Tone Last year, to celebrate the brand’s 20th anniversary, the new Happy Sport Medium Automatic was unveiled. The famous moving diamonds added an unprecedented mechanical dimension to their enchanting natural charm. Today, Chopard provides a new two-tone backdrop composed of three models: the Chrono, the Automatic and the Power Control, all dedicated to the most prestigious of the classic Grand Prix races. The new Grand Prix de Monaco range offers a complete range of watches featuring functions as varied as the three main types of car engines: V6, V8 and V12. The collection also sees the introduction of
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a new shade. Yellow is one of the basic colours in the racing palette. The vibrant and highly visible hue represents the speed and danger with which drivers live constantly. The luminescent hour-markers, the hands and the case-back are all designed to ensure that the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique Automatic, Power Control and Chrono models are as easy as possible to wear and use.
signature of the Zenith manufacture. On the case back, a sapphire crystal engraved with this same tongue inscribed with ‘The Rolling Stones Edition’ reveals the El Primero 4061 movement, the world’s most accurate mass-produced mechanical calibre which beats at a frequency of 10 vibrations per second, timing to 1/10th of a second.
Zenith Zenith, creator of the El Primero movement in 1969, has teamed up with the Rolling Stones with the launch of the El Primero Chronomaster 1969. The watch is the first in a series of limited edition watches by Zenith. The two chronograph counters, 30-minute at 3 o’clock and 12-hour at 6 o’clock, are bedecked in the same colours as the original El Primero model of 1969. The 12-hour chronograph is also overlaid with the famous Rolling Stones logo, red tongue and lip design. These historic colours are associated with the iconic aperture in the dial over the beating heart of the movement, a
Victorinox A company with the status of a national treasure in Switzerland because of its most legendary product, the Swiss Army knife, Victorinox has just celebrated its 130th anniversary. To mark the special occasion, Victorinox Swiss Army created I.N.O.X, a new watch that pays tribute to the history and industrial know-how of the brand. I.N.O.X demonstrates a level of robustness never before achieved in watch-making. Designed to withstand unusual stress, it’s passed a ruthless battery of 130 strength tests. Picot and Moss 011 669 0500 www.joburgstyle.co.za | 17
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Longines Based at Saint-Imier, Switzerland, since 1832, Longines celebrates 182 years of non-stop craftsmanship and watch-making expertise that reflects a strong devotion to tradition, elegance and performance. It has generations of experience as the official timekeeper at world championships and as a partner of international sports federations. Longines is a member of The Swatch Group SA, the world’s leading manufacturer of horological products. Now, it has re-issued the successful Longines Heritage 1935 timepiece. The watch was originally created for aviators but went on to prove popular among the general public. This new model has an original look that evokes the timepiece on which it is based. As is typical of watches intended for use in aviation, the matte black dial is decorated with large white Arabic numerals and is coated with Super-LumiNova. The swatch group south Africa 011 911 1200 18 | www.joburgstyle.co.za
omegA omegA master Co-Axial In 2013 Omega created the first truly anti-magnetic watch movement, setting a new quality standard in Swiss mechanical watch-making. The name? OMEGA Master Co-Axial. In 1894 a pocket watch was fitted with the Omega movement – a mechanical movement that changed the industry. Omega has reached many milestones, including the first company, in 1932, to be entrusted with the timing of the Olympic Games, the first watch to be worn on the moon in 1969, the first Central Tourbillon Watch in 1994 – all leading up to 2014’s OMEGA Master Co-Axial. omegA seamaster Aqua Terra 150m collection A tribute to Omega’s rich maritime heritage. The dial design recalls the wooden decks of luxury sailboats. It features a lacquered silvery dial decorated with the Teak Concept pattern and a date window at 3 o’clock. A scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects
this unique dial. This certified chronometer is powered by the OMEGA Master Co-Axial calibre 8500, which is resistant to magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss. The swatch group south Africa 011 911 1200 CiTizen Citizen introduces the Eco-Drive SATELLITE WAVE F100, their flagship model for 2014. It boasts the world’s fastest satellite signal reception speed and world’s thinnest design with quicker hand movements to display the precise time anywhere in the world. In 2011 Citizen took watch technology to new heights when it launched the EcoDrive *4 SATELLITE WAVE, the world’s first watch capable of syncing with satellites in space. Two years later, in 2013, Eco-Drive SATELLITE WAVE – AIR was created. Since its inception, the SATELLITE WAVE series has enjoyed accolades from all corners of the earth. A pleasure to wear, all speed and technology come with this watch. 011 257 6000
BREAKING THE MOULD Musician Toya Delazy is unlike anyone you’ll ever meet she’s a leader, not a follower, and she dances to the beat of her own drum. Julia Mafcher chats to her about style, Joburg, inspirations and indulgences. Photographs Jurie Potgieter
What is it about Joburg you love the most, and why? The cosmopolitan lifestyle, variety, and the constant movement. There’s always something happening. When you’re in Joburg, where do you like to hang out and why? I like to hang out in places that are underground; I keep it on the low-down and hang out mainly with my friends. You can catch me in Greenside – I’m a pint-drinking and pool-playing type of person. Who is your style icon? Princess Lethuxolo Buthelezi, she had an impeccable sense of style. She dressed liberally, combining her culture with modern-day fashion. How would you describe your style? At the core its vintage street wear; I’m calling it PaTTernBlock. You basically wear different patterns, but wisely, so you don’t end up looking like a quilt. Who/what inspires you and why? I’m inspired by travelling. I enjoy seeing the world and being exposed to different cultures. In my opinion, if you grow up in one place you lose out on a lot of different cultures, so my inspiration is triggered by exploring and seeing new things. Which historical figure do you most identify with and why? My great-grandmother Princess Magogo Ka Dinuzulu. She did the unthinkable and broke gender roles by being a praise singer at a time when the role was reserved for men. When everyone was going one way, she thought of an alternative route. She made it happen. She was tenacious and I’m inspired by that – by not just taking what you get, but by putting some thought into it and creating your own trend. What makes you happy? Good food, road tripping, travelling, love, 20 | www.joburgstyle.co.za
the beach… These are a few of my favourite things. What did you buy with your first pay cheque? I bought myself a weighted piano for my studio. As a pianist it’s always been my dream to get one. What are you most proud of and why? At 18 I told my family I was leaving home to focus on a career in music and I actually made it happen. Three years later my debut album, Due Drop, went gold and I won three SAMA Awards. Being nominated at the BET Awards for Best International Act Africa was a huge achievement, as well as recently having the opportunity to perform at a sold-out show at the world-renowned Apollo Theatre in Harlem. We don’t always have to be conventional to be relevant. What do you value most in your friends? They treat me the same. They didn’t change in the way they treat me because of the fame. I love that they are there for me and advise me. What is your life motto? Before you pray, believe. Before you speak, listen. Before you spend, earn. Before you quit, try and before you die, live. What is your most marked characteristic? I’m hard headed. When I face resistance, I believe I’m doing the right thing. I do things for myself, not for the approval of society. They say nothing great ever comes easy, so I’m willing to nurture my dreams. When I look at what I’m doing now, I’m looking way further... One day it will all fall into place and my day will come.
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fter a few quiet months, Toya’s new album, Ascension, dropped at the end of October and her first single, Forbidden Fruit, is receiving major airplay and rave reviews. It’s not surprising, since her authenticity, bubbly personality and energy shine through in her music and her style.
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he book Soweto came about when a French/Swedish friend, Axel Gylden, made me aware that there were very few contemporary photographic books on Soweto. Early on in my photographic career, shortly after the 1994 elections, I would ask the picture editor of The Star newspaper if I could go and make my own photographs in Soweto. I remember as the light softened in the late afternoon, the gogos (grandmothers in Zulu) on the streets used to say, “Don’t stay too long, the tsotsis (criminals) will be out after dark.” Finally, they would ask me, “From which country are you?” Fast forward a couple of years and, on returning to Soweto with Axel, I knew some things had certainly changed when we visited the new Maponya Mall. The fact that an upmarket shopping centre existed in Soweto had symbolic connotations for me. In my mind it was a symbol of change. It was an image rarely portrayed in the international media. How would I approach my project, with a population of over 900,000 people (consensus of 2001) and approximately 32 suburbs? I knew that one of the references to Soweto in the mind of an outsider would be of Hector Pieterson, who was killed in June 1976. Or perhaps the famous Vilikazi Street, or Baragwanath Hospital, or poverty, HIV/Aids or even the dusty crimeridden streets of Soweto, which I found to be not all true. I saw so much more to Soweto. The book which it finally became is by no means an A-Z of Soweto. Once you start spending time in Soweto you realise how diverse and different we are as a nation. Children play on the pavements, soccer matches are being refereed in the streets, and adults are chatting or gossiping or flirting with neighbours, friends or lovers. Music systems can be found belting out different sounds on the stoeps of two homes next to each other. My favourite meals in Soweto came from being fed at weddings or birthdays. Large pots of meat, pap and salad. I loved the more low-key places like Tshidi’s Place in Dube. I loved Panyaza Shisa Nyama (Pub and Grill) in White City Jabavu. The coolest of the cool in the trendiest cars hang out here. Many of these people moved to the suburbs but return every weekend as they prefer the vibe here. A trend that is developing strongly in Soweto is wanting to be self-sufficient in the township.
The number of sub-cultures among the youth is ever-growing. Fashion, bling and hair is big in Soweto. I decided to photograph at the famous Hector Pieterson school. The main issue at the beginning of term was not politics but girls turning their school uniforms into fashionable clothing items. Girls wearing wigs were singled out that day. They were told to embrace their natural beauty. The people I chose to photograph all had something special that drew me to them. Sowetans, I found, like photographs and they were excited at the possibility of another side of Soweto being shown. Sowetans are incredibly friendly and it takes only a greeting to get invited into someone’s house. I felt very safe in Soweto. Many people said to me that the community became tired of the crime in Soweto and now the police and community are working very close together. It was said that on every street there is a resident who is on the Community Policing Forum.” - Jodi Bieber THE yEAr 1996 WAS A turning point for Jodi. She was chosen to participate in the World Press Masterclass in Holland and started working on assignments for publications such as the New York Times magazine. At the same time, Jodi also worked on special projects for non-profit organisations such as Doctors Without Borders. Over a 10-year period (1994–2004) Jodi focused on South Africa – photographing youth living on the fringes of society. This work finally found itself a home in a book: Between Dogs and Wolves – Growing up with South Africa. It was published and released in five countries in 2006. Soweto was published in partnership with the Goethe Institut and Jacana Media in May 2010. Her latest book, Real Beauty, was released in English/German by Pagina in June 2014. Her iconic photograph of a young mutilated Afghan woman, Aisha, featured on the cover of Time magazine in August 2010 and Jodi was awarded the 54th annual World Press Photo of the year award for the image. She has previously won nine World Press Photo awards. Her latest solo show, Quiet, was shown at the Goodman Gallery. Her mid-career show, Between Darkness and Light, travelled through Germany last year and was at the Wits Art Museum from April to July 2014.She is represented by The Goodman Gallery. www.jodibieber.com www.joburgstyle.co.za | 23
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Opening spread: Orlando West Swimming Pool, Orlando West, Soweto 2009. Left: Nomthandazo and Kgomotso Letsebe, Meadowlands, Zone 5, Soweto, 2010. Top: On the bed, Tholakele Mdluli, Nancefield Hostel, Klipspruit, Soweto, 2009. Above left: Fish and chip shop, Chiawele, Soweto, 2009. Above middle: Giramundo Flamed Grilled Chicken, Diepsloot, Soweto, 2010. Above right: Diepsloot Hostel Conversion Project, Soweto, Diepkloof, 2009. Last page: Dressed to kill, Andrew Sithebe, Molapo Ext, Soweto, 2009.
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was once asked which part of Japan i was from after serving a client sushi. i laughed and replied that i was not Japanese, i was Blackanese. The name then stuck,” Joburg-based entrepreneur Vusi kunene recalls. fast forward two years, and Vusi is now a proud, and successful, restaurateur with his restaurant in Maboneng, The Blackanese, drawing in large crowds. working his way up through restaurants and coffee shops, Vusi learnt the necessary skills to be in the food industry before launching The Blackanese brand as a mobile food unit at the weekly Market on Main market. “for me, Joburg is about opportunity. i moved here looking for opportunity. and i continue to find it. Joburgers are always willing to experience new things – making this city, and Maboneng in particular, a great spot to be based.”
with a full menu of afro-asian creations, a noodle bar and sushi, The Blackanese has become one of Joburg’s most popular restaurants. “i loved the idea of fusing two cultures, so i decided to do this with my restaurant – to make creative asian dishes for an african palate.” according to the restaurateur, your eyes always eat before your mouth does, so the visual appeal is just an important as the taste. “i put a lot of time and effort into the presentation of my food.” his specialities? “Biltong strawberry sushi with bean curds are very popular. i like creating unusual dishes that at first might confuse my customers but soon after delights them.” Vusi adds, “and you don’t need to use chopsticks. This is africa – so using your hands is fine.” www.theblackanese.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 29
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Joburg local Keri-ann Stanton iS the managing partner at engage Joe public, a year-old pr agency that is part of the Joe public group. “i’m a Joburg girl through and through. engage Joe public is based in Joburg, because why would we want to be anywhere else? We have just relocated to a space far better suited to our growing size.” ‘Johustleburg’, as Keri affectionately calls it, is where it all happens. “it’s where most head offices are, where most people travel through, and it’s where the money is. We at engage Joe public pride ourselves on being able to have media and influencer relationships across provincial, local, and global borders, and being based in Joburg helps us be at the centre of it all.” an industry leader in the public relations space, Keri thrives in the often high-pressurised pr environment. “an ongoing consideration for me is what defines us and set us apart from the other pr agencies. We decided to focus on growing our brand belief, something i am really passionate about.” What this means for engage Joe public is that all pr strategies are centred on creating real, relevant content. “The cornerstone of our approach is to engage in both a corporate and consumer space in truly meaningful ways. “This was best seen in the first ‘veggie only’ Veggieparty for kids that we created for mccain as well as the recent manhattan ice tea ShoplikeanewYorker campaign.” a fan of loft-living in milpark, you’re likely to find Keri at the StanleybeerYard at 44 Stanley or the melt bar in melville. “Joburg has so much to offer when it comes to dining out. For client lunches, it’s usually a toss-up between the troyeville hotel or Koi in rosebank.”
Daniella FranKiSKoS StarteD pink Vanilla as a hobby in 2003 while gaining experience in the hospitality and eventing industry. Six years later, she decided to take the plunge. “i always had a passion for events, so i knew this was the perfect fit for me.” based in Sandton, Daniella attributes much of her company’s success to an energetic team that inspires her creativity and ignites her passion. “being in vibrant Joburg helps, too. most of our clients have their headquarters in gauteng, making Joburg the central location for events.” Daniella and her team are kept busy with event organisation, coordination, management, and marketing tasks. “Joburg is hugely competitive and this can be overwhelming at times. The fast pace and, at times, cut-throat industry really keeps us on our toes. however, being thrown in the deep end is the fastest way to learn and this is exactly what we have been able to do here. ” When people think of event planning they often only see the glamorous side. “precision in timing, the close attention to detail, the design and layout of the event, managing guest lists and rSVps, pre- and post-planning, etc. is a lot of work. but on the day of the event, when everything comes together, it is all worth it.”
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Best of… finance: executive associate, Discovery LimiteD With a degree in electronic engineering, Kailas nair has a fairly unconventional background for the financial world. after graduating, he joined a management consulting firm where he worked across several sectors. “i found the most enjoyment when it came to anything financial, so i later joined the revenue services to get more firmly rooted in the financial world,” Kailas says. a few years later, after some ngo work, Kailas joined discovery limited at their sandtonbased headquarters. “although some people only know discovery for the role they play in healthcare, we are in fact positioned to be one of the best insurance organisations in the world in the near future.”
and if you’re working in financial services on the african content, there is nowhere else to be but Joburg. “Joburg is well situated to run a global business like discovery. our geographical distance from other financial centres matters less today given advances in communication technology. today, timezones matter more than travel time. Joburg shares five hours of the working day with new York and hong Kong – i don’t think we could have run our business as effectively from the Us.” according to Kailas, Joburg’s greatest strength as a financial focal point lies in its dual nature – a city with a formal highincome market that is well developed, as well as an informal, emerging segment. “The interplay of these two worlds means we have an exciting market structure, perfectly positioned for creating innovative financial services and assurance products – which is what we’re all about at discovery. “in the grander scheme of things Joburg is quite a young city, having only been around for just over 100 years. since inception, Joburg has always been the economic engine of south africa and currently a substantial amount of our country’s wealth is generated here.” The thriving financial industry aside, Kailas enjoys living in Joburg. “There is a vibrant energy here: it never feels stagnant. i love that we are constantly reinventing ourselves as a city. There is still so much untapped potential. From as early as the gold rush days in the late 1800s, Joburg has always had an allure – attracting new people to the city – and, a century later, it continues to have this same appeal.” www.discovery.co.za
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BEST OF... SOMMELIER: FIVE HUNDRED It was a few casual vIsIts to the wInelands that whet lloyd Jusa’s appetite for wine. as restaurant manager and sommelier at the award-winning fine dining restaurant five hundred, based at The saxon hotel, lloyd hosts and educates the crème de la crème of Joburg society every day. “during semester breaks, while studying in cape town, I worked as a waiter on the camps Bay beach front where very often the well-heeled tourists enquired about the vinous offerings. This is what prompted me to visit the winelands and hone my wine skills. “other than distinguishing between white and red, dry or off-dry, drinkable or corked, I don’t think my interest extended beyond the basic etiquette. don’t get me wrong: I loved the intimidating side of wine, the ‘whys’ and ‘ifs’, but the holy Grail was not until I saw a Master sommelier do a blind tasting. The almost fanatical descriptions he gave of the four different reds in front him would make almost any corporate-geek-turned-wine-aficionado green with envy.”
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so, what’s it like being a sommelier in Joburg? “The city of Gold; what’s not to love about it? The passion for life, the hunger to succeed, the relentless pursuit of gastronomic delights and supremacy. It’s almost like writing code. at times you only know the end product or destination without much direction and you have to find that perfect balance between intrigue and realism.” lloyd loves creating things and has made it his mission to connect with customers, anticipating their needs and finding the perfect wine to create memories on the dining table. “wine on its own can be wonderful and an experience in itself – like the string section of an orchestra – but it’s somewhat limited in terms of the notes it can play. food can be soulful, powerful and soothing, but again it’s a limited production. It’s the mindful pairing of food and wine that creates the notes and flavours that only a full orchestra can produce.” lloyd says that Joburg is the next big thing when it comes to wine. “The wine culture is surprisingly more developed than the rest of the country. People not only know what they want, but demand the rarest wines that only true devotees can purchase. I love that progressive energy.” so, what is a true wine connoisseur’s favourite wine to drink? “There are so many. If I was banished and confined to an island and given a choice of one wine to take with me, it would have to be the eisen & viljoen normandie 2010 (small boutique winery in franschhoek). It has an earthy tight nose, palate big, round and full, classic wet gravel, cedar and wet tobacco. It has a generous elegance with flavoursome whiffs of mocha, blackcurrant, and a long lingering farewell.”
The conTroversial, many-people-love-To-haTe (buT sTill can’T resist listening to), Gareth cliff announced he was leaving his popular morning show on 5fm earlier this year to a reaction he didn’t even expect himself. The response of sadness and disbelief from his many fans and listeners was overwhelming, he says. “it motivated me even more to create something new for my audience.” Gareth launched – what he calls ‘unradio’ – cliff central in may. after a few teething problems here and there and some initial confusion from the general public, the station seems to have found its feet and has taken off exponentially. listeners can tune in via the social app Wechat or on the website via live streaming. it’s always been Gareth’s goal to branch out and do his own thing. “i think that’s anyone’s goal, really – either because you want to have creative freedom or financial independence – or both.” on the state of broadcasting in south africa at the moment, Gareth says it’s where it should be. “stable but predictable. The time is ripe for change. i spend a lot of time looking at international trends and we’re on target to take the next big leap.” he adds that broadcasting is more power than ever. “We have it on our mobile devices and we can have what we want on demand – this is the exciting thing about living in the 21st century.” Gareth is proudly patriotic and says his number one place to live would be “right here. right now.” “Joburg is the new york of africa, it’s an energy centre. people in the city have things to do and are fired up to do it. There’s a lot of ambition in the air.” in the next few years Gareth intends for cliff central to become the preeminent global content hub for original, diverse, sexy programming of all kinds – visual, audio, blog, meme, and social. What does he love most about his job? “The tremendous energy and excitement that accompanies every time you switch on the mic – that, and the people i work with.”
bonGani mazibela, The ceo of ulwazi Group, is on a roll, sweeping up an array of coveted business awards, from the black business Quarterly award to the latest – entrepreneur of the year. bongani, a civil engineer by trade, confesses to being an entrepreneur at heart, which is why he moved into business. “i always say that if you want to get into business, you must do something you love – get involved with something you’re passionate about and put everything into it! That’s the best business formula for me. “While i’m involved in every aspect of the company, it is important to learn how to delegate and mentor others. a key element in business is delegation – you have to empower your staff so they can learn and grow. ” The businessman is also very passionate about social responsibility and says the matter is very close to his heart. “as a true corporate citizen, you have to plough back into the community. you have to recognise the community’s needs as well and invest back into it. i always say to young people that it doesn’t matter what your background is, look at me – i grew up poor without any parents and look where i am today. if i can do it, so can you. you don’t have to bring your past into your future. yes, we must recognise our past, but you don’t have to always bring it along with you – you need to get rid of the old stuff and move on.”
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The incredible TalenT behind The cloThing label loincloTh and ashes, anisa Mpungwe, says never in her wildest dreams did she think her name would become so well known. “i didn’t even know i’d be making clothes for people outside my family. My goal was never fame-driven, it was about making people feel good about themselves and knowing that with each person i dressed, i’d learn a little bit more about why we dress the way we dress.” visit anisa’s style icon is cameroon’s first lady, chantal biya. “i know many raise their eyebrows w.joburgstyle.co.za
when they see her but i find her style inspiring. beyond its loudness is a message; and that is to be yourself and be yourself confidently and without being apologetic. She is a woman who probably grew up with similar restrictions most of the women in my life that i call ‘mum’ did, yet she has the flair i find very attractive.” What inspires this diverse designer? “i find everything inspiring; a thought, a conversation, a scent, current affairs, you name it. if you look through history, a lot of information is taken from images from different eras. The clothes depict what was happening at that specific time. as long as my inspiration is relevant to its time and still praises the female form, then it’s all good.” anisa says what she loves about Joburg is its authenticity. “its where, if you work hard, all your dreams are made into reality. Working in town really puts my ideas of how fashion should be in perspective and it challenges me a lot. Thinking of what people like to wear and actually knowing what people like are two totally different things. i learned that in Joburg. in the banking district i see women who love a good high heel and a fitted pencil skirt. in the fashion district i see chinese inspired haircuts with side blue dip dies, braids and crop tops. in the design district there are hipsters galore; some are photographers and others are owners of buildings. i mean, what’s not to love here? “We are africans, so we automatically have the confidence and flair to be vocal in our dress sense. and, well... people fly from across the world just to know and understand our culture; if that’s not star power i don’t know what is.”
SOUTH AFRICA’S pIOneeRIng first independent black-owned coffee business, Sihle’s Brew, is based in Randburg and has soared in popularity since it first launched in 2012. Coffee originator, roaster, and barista Sihle Magubane is the man behind the brand and thanks to his close attention to detail – from sourcing and personally selecting the coffee beans to roasting and retailing his products himself – Sihle’s Brew is fast becoming a household name. “My life changed for the better when my coffee adventure began a decade ago. In 2003, by chance and luck, I was selected for a training course at the Ciro Coffee Academy and was able to obtain an International Barista Certificate.” Before this, he worked as a gardener and struggled to support his family. “I fell in love with coffee. And I believe that love was returned as I built up my knowledge in this field.” After gaining the necessary experience, Sihle realised that he didn’t just want to just sell coffee – he wanted to be fully involved in the holistic process of coffee making. For Sihle, Joburg provided the perfect platform for doing this. “A big part of my success has been thanks to living in Joburg. Joburgers have the palate for excellently roasted coffee beans and are hungry, or let’s say thirsty, for artisan coffee. They also have a desire to know more about coffee – how to store it correctly and how to get the most flavour out of the beans, taking the coffee experience back to their own homes and not just reserving it for coffee shop visits. “My coffee is now available from Food Lover’s Market in the nicolway Shopping Centre and a percentage of my profit goes towards training underprivileged potential baristas. I’d love to set up a training centre.”
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China burg buying rice From drinking tea in Kramerville and e Park and in the CBD, to eating Mandarin in Hyd anja Turner learning about dragon dancing, Net ture. explores the City of Gold’s Chinese cul Photographs Dion Viljoen
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he tea leaves in the tin are shrivelled, almost mummified. But once they hit the warm water, they unfurl slowly like magic. The tea was harvested in spring, explains Patrick Cui, a tea master. “Smell it,” he says, lifting a small cup. “Then drink it slowly. Enjoy every sip. Tea calms the mind and helps you to relax. It’s nature in a cup.” I’m at Norick Interiors in Kramerville. Patrick and his Chinese South African wife, Nora, own this store that specialises in high-end Chinese classical furniture, antiques, ornaments and accessories. He left Beijing for South Africa in the 1990s and Norick Interiors has become his way to share his culture. It’s one of the few Joburg places where you can experience an authentic Chinese tea ceremony. A painting of Lu Yu, the sage of Chinese tea, hangs behind Patrick. In front of him are all the tools of the tea master: different teapots, small cups, spoons and tins of fragrant tea. While learning about the art of drinking tea, Patrick also talks about being Chinese, about growing up with values based on Confucius’ teachings like honesty, loyalty, being hard-working and tolerance. He even asks about the year I was born to share a bit of Chinese astrology. There’s more to Chinese culture in Joburg than its many China malls. So, inspired by Patrick, I set out to learn more, especially from those who have called the city home for as long as they can remember.
A tale of two Chinatowns
The city has a large and established Chinese community with between 300,000 and 400,000 people. Its history dates back to the days when Chinese were brought to the city to provide cheap labour on the mines. Since then, numerous families have settled here. In the 1970s and 80s specifically, the city saw an influx of Taiwanese people, and in the 90s, Chinese from mainland China started to arrive. Together, they have helped to give Joburg one of its claims to fame – two Chinatowns. Mandarin becomes the language of choice once you pass through the impressive arches of New Chinatown on Derick Avenue in Cyrildene. This street is packed with Chinese supermarkets, exotic vegetable stalls, beauty salons, IT stores, pearl milk tea shops and much more, catering for a growing community, which has been given a
jumpstart with the new arrivals from mainland China. Across town in Commissioner street, you’ll find Old Chinatown. This is where the city’s first Chinese community settled, many of whom can trace their roots to the Guangdong province in southern China. They speak Cantonese or Hakka and the subsequent generations identify themselves as Chinese South Africans. Swallows Inn, Joburg’s oldest Chinese restaurant, is still here, as well as various heritage buildings (look out for the blue plaques). Ufrieda Ho, author of Paper Sons and Daughters – Growing up Chinese in South Africa, calls it the Chinatown of her childhood. “These days, the influx of Chinese people is helping to make the local culture more diverse,” she says. “But one thing you have to keep in mind is that there are communities within communities. Culture will also always be very personal. You decide what you want to hold onto.” Wanting to know more, I visited an Old Chinatown stalwart, the Sui Hing Hong supermarket, run by Walter Pon and his parents before him. They immigrated to Joburg at the beginning of the WWII and Walter, who has become one of the most respected members of the Chinese community, was born here. At Sui Hing Hong you can buy anything from Chinese herbs and kung fu shoes to rice and red ‘lucky’ papers with ornate golden lettering. Walter describes the latter as visual reminders of the good things that we all want in life. “Yes, we use these papers and put them up everywhere. And red means luck,” a Chinese lady at Sui Hing Hong told me earlier, pointing at some on the walls in the shop. “You can call the Chinese superstitious, or perhaps it’s rather a way to think positively,” laughs Walter, when we meet at his brother’s fireworks shop across the road from Sui Hing Hong. He explains that Chinese people believe that fireworks chase away bad spirits. The negative has to make way for something positive.
Rice, respect and the dragon dance
Walter doesn’t look his 74 years. His secret is drinking green tea and eating plenty of rice. “I’m Chinese, I love my rice,” he says and smiles. He also does tai chi, a Chinese martial art, but quickly points out that he’s “very bad it”. Nonetheless, he gets up to provide an impromptu demonstration. He explains that local Chinese culture has become
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very Westernised. Yet, things such as respect, especially for elders, are all mentioned by the people I spoke to. Walter reckons that if I wanted to be strict about it, I should actually call him Mr Pon. Values such as these are why Emma Chen, the owner of The Red Chamber in Hyde Park, says she loves being Chinese. She has been living in Joburg since the 80s and her restaurant is regarded as one of the best in the city. “My generation has been taught to be very considerate and not to impose on others. In Chinese culture, there’s also a great emphasis on being reciprocal, ” she mentions. ‘Face’ is another critical aspect. You shouldn’t lose ‘face’ or show anger or irritation or let someone else do so, as this can negatively impact your relationship, Patrick mentioned earlier. No matter how Westernised the culture becomes, some traditions are kept. Like clan dinners where ancestors are remembered, or handing out red envelopes with money to kids at Chinese New Year celebrations. Eating noodles (chow mein) on your birthday, because it signifies a long life. Or always serving tea with both hands as a sign of respect and in turn tapping the table to say thanks if you’re the recipient. “And if you’re Chinese, you’ll also always be prepared to welcome more people to your table,” says Bridget Ah Ling. Bridget has been involved in lion and dragon dancing for 12 years. She explains that the lion dance signifies protection and is performed to chase away evil spirits and bless businesses. The auspicious dragon dance is all about celebration. Bridget emphasises that you have to know the basics of kung fu – “not karate, that’s Japanese” – if you’re going to do these dances right.
Getting your Chinese on
“You may observe certain Chinese ways of doing things when you’re eating in a restaurant or when you’re walking in Cyrildene, but you won’t necessarily pick up on the culture,” says Emma. “So my advice is to befriend a Chinese person.” The New Year celebrations, which take place in February 2015, should provide ample opportunity to do exactly that. These festivals include dragon and lion dancing, traditional music and fireworks. It’s a chance to get more insight into being Chinese in our city.
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Did you know? • Basketball is one of the main sports in China. “In Joburg, we have three Chinese clubs that accommodate people of all ages, even children as young as five. It’s not just a sport, but also a chance for Chinese people to socialise,” says Pauline Karfor, a committee member of the Southern Gauteng Basketball and Sports Committee. Clubs throughout the country usually get together for the Annual Chinese Easter Sports Tournament, where basketball is one of the main attractions. www.sacsa.za.org • A Taiwanese dragon boat is a slim racer with a hand-painted dragon’s head at the prow and tail at the stern. Decorated in bright colours, each boat can hold a crew of 18, sitting side by side, including a drummer who sets the pace for the crew and a flag-catcher at the head. The Gauteng Dragon Boat Association promotes the sport in Gauteng. www.gdba.org.za • Tai Chi is a type of martial art that originated in China and is one way to get a bit closer to the culture in Johannesburg – with some health benefits to boot. Leo Ming, left, has classes at Parktown High School for Girls on a weekly basis and can be contacted on 083 378 0468. Or call Edward Jardine at the International Tai Chi Society on 011 616 1472 or 083 267 1134.
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Jo Buitendach takes some time out to explore Jan Smuts Avenue, and unearths its many gems. Photographs Dion Viljoen, supplied
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f you live in Joburg, chances are you’ve driven down Jan Smuts Avenue countless times. For most of us it’s an effective way of getting from one place to the next. But if you take time out and explore the approximately 13 km it runs, you’ll discover Jan Smuts has loads to offer, including some great green spaces, fantastic fashion, and delicious culinary treats. Green Spaces Looking for some open-air fun? Why not try Zoo Lake? It’s one of the city’s most iconic green spaces. The park offers a jogging track, rowing boat hire and a great public swimming pool. Pack a picnic, take the dog and kids and enjoy an afternoon under the warm Joburg sun. The Johannesburg Zoo has a place in the heart of many Joburg residents and is the perfect way to spend a day. For the ultimate experience, the zoo offers night tours and campouts. It’s a rare opportunity, and amazing experience, to fall asleep to a lion’s roar right in the heart of the city. Dunkeld’s The Sweat Shop has the biggest selection of running If you love pottering around the garden, then a visit to The Garden Shop is a must. With a fantastic shoes in South Africa, so for running enthusiasts this is a must on your selection of plants, garden tools and a large array of exploration of Jan Smuts Avenue. With a seriously knowledgeable staff, bird feeders, you definitely won’t go home empty- a huge range of styles and more importantly sizes, even the pickiest handed. You can also grab a light lunch or slice of customer will leave happy. cake at the on-site Munch Café. Cuisine and Coffee A favourite with the ladies who lunch, the fabulous Parks Cafe is the Keeping Fit Body Tec Rosebank is the perfect solution for spot to relax at between grocery shopping and a manicure. Regulars people with busy schedules (most Joburgers). Using swear by the food. Specialities include the homemade chicken pie electro muscle stimulation, you only need to do one and the croque-monsieur. You can’t leave without trying a slice of the 20-minute session a week to see a difference. Barry creamy cheesecake. Continually receiving rave reviews, DW eleven 13 is one of Joburg’s Willis provides one-on-one attention and the trainers are friendly and easygoing. This innovative concept best restaurants. In the words of acclaimed chef Marthinus Ferreira, what makes the restaurant great are the unique textures and flavours, is definitely worth a try. cutting-edge ideas and keeping up with international trends. The menu changes seasonally and the restaurant has recently added a whole new Left: The main entrance to Lizamore & dining experience, The Grazing Room, which specialises in tapas. Associates. This page, clockwise from Spanish food is all the rage at the moment and Jan Smuts Avenue top left: Zoo Lake; Hadeda courtyard; has a tasty answer to the trend: Vicky Christina’s in Craighall Park. Get Ad Vintage display window; Touareg a group of friends together, order a bunch of yummy tapas and share. leather tassles at Kim Sacks Gallery. Favourite dishes are the paella and chicken liver pate and, just to add
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to the fun, they have Spanish dancers performing every Saturday and Sunday evening. If you’re hip and hungry, then head to the food and wine bar Warm and Glad. The space is aesthetically cool, the staff friendly and the food scrumptious. Serving some seriously good comfort food, you will definitely become a regular. Attached to the restaurant is their retail store The Jungle, which has a good selection of design and art books. Artistic Inspiration Did you know Joburg has its own ‘gallery strip’, much of which is focused on or near Jan Smuts Avenue in Parkwood? Popular stops are David Krut, Everard Read and the Kim Sacks Gallery, which showcase everything from African artefacts to artworks by some of South Africa’s leading contemporary artists. Visit them all but definitely spend some time at the renowned Goodman Gallery, which has been at the forefront of the Joburg art world for decades. They have regular exhibitions featuring greats like William Kentridge and Willem Boshoff. From top: The popular Goodman Gallery; friendly barista at Parks Café; second-hand records at Music Worx.
Retail Therapy Hadeda is an exciting explosion of colour and all things awesome. An expert in everything Mexican and South American, the shop is a treasure trove of amazing finds. Fabrics of the Imagination is a stand-out piece featuring pin-up girls, Frida Kahlo and flaming hearts. The brightly coloured tiles are a real find, and the varied selection of intricate mirrors and other decorative items will keep you coming back again and again. If looking chic is your thing, Hermanna Rush is perfect for you. A French-Spanish inspired brand that manufactures locally, their flagship store in Parkwood offers a stunning range of women’s clothing and www.joburgstyle.co.za | 49
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accessories. Think classically cut dresses in bright prints, perfect for any special occasion. Offering clothing in regular, odd and plus sizes, Hayley Joy Fashion Boutique is many women’s answer to looking and feeling great. This boutique offers a fabulous one-on-one experience that doesn’t just aim to provide you with a great outfit, but rather to change lives (which, let’s face it, feeling good can do). The in-store range has a great selection of figure-flattering options and they even stock leather pumps in hard-to-find sizes. The Finer Details Joburg Zoo, Jan Smuts Avenue, 011 646 2000 Zoo Lake, cnr Jan Smuts Avenue The Garden shop and Munch Café, cnr Jan Smuts Avenue and Chester Road, 011 447 2368, www.gardenshop.co.za Body Tec Rosebank, 160 Jan Smuts Avenue, 011 447 4967, www.bodytec.co.za The Sweat Shop, Dunkeld West Shopping Centre, cnr Jan Smuts Avenue and Bompas Road, Dunkeld, 011 325 2568, www.thesweatshop.co.za The Parks Café, The Parks Shopping Centre, cnr Jan Smuts and Wells Avenue, Parkwood, 011 447 0250 DW eleven 13 and The Grazing Room, Dunkeld West Shopping Centre, Corner Jan Smuts Avenue and Bompas Road, 011 341 0663, www.dw11-13.co.za Vicky Christinas, The Colony Shopping Centre, 345 Jan Smuts Avenue, 011 325 1263, www.vickycristinas.com
Clockwise from top right: Priest, a coffee bar-cum-creative space; atmospheric interior at Vicky Christinas; a delicious Africaninspired meal at Moyo Zoo Lake.
Warm and Glad and The Jungle, Albans Square, 357 Jan Smuts Avenue, 011 781 0455, www.warmandglad.com Goodman Gallery, 163 Jan Smuts Avenue, 011 788 1113, www.goodman-gallery.com Hadeda, 151 Jan Smuts Avenue, 011 788 5774, www.hadedashop.com Hermanna Rush, The Parks Shopping Centre, cnr Jan Smuts and Wells Avenue, Parkwood, 011 447 0617, www.hermannarush.com Hayley Joy, Dunkeld West Shopping Centre, cnr Jan Smuts Avenue and Bompas Road, 011 325 2488, www.hayleyjoy.co.za
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BEFORE SALES OFFICE
RECEPTION
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Eric Bornman and Gina Borthwick left Cape Town to start their own publishing company, Ballyhoo Media, in the City of Gold. They shared their story about where it all began and why they decided it was time to give the company a facelift. Photographs Dion Viljoen HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
It had always been Gina and Eric’s dream to start a publishing company. “The company was established in 2007 with the vision to start our own magazine titles.” They wanted to start a magazine centred on the Joburg standard of living. It was here that the idea behind Joburg Style was conceptualised. “We believed it would be best to get ourselves to Joburg, and look for an opportunity to go at it alone,” explains Eric. In 2007 on 15 October, Ballyhoo Media finally came to life, with both Gina and Eric starting off as full-time employees. They were given a contract to sell the advertising space in the University of Stellenbosch’s business journals. During the first production of Joburg Style, the founders sold advertising space, a field in which they have a world of experience. However, since they were the only employees, Gina had to handle the major part of the editorial content. The first edition of the magazine went on shelf at the beginning of May 2008. “The launch issue was fully supported by the City of Joburg. They loved the idea of a magazine dedicated to the upliftment of the city’s image and reporting on the positive side of things.” This was no mean feat for a magazine whose office was a bedroom at Gina’s parents’ house. One of the biggest challenges they had to face was waiting for their landline. This was debilitating because their jobs mainly revolved around a telephonic advertising sales approach. As if that wasn’t challenging enough, they had to share a laptop with a dreary internet connection speed. And that’s how this now award-winning publishing company began.
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT…
After publishing the first issue of the magazine, the founders moved. Once again, the second bedroom assumed the role of an office. At this point the company was making enough money to employ their first in-house designer, Tumi Sibambo, who’s still with the company today. “We bought a set of second-hand workstations and set them up in a very tidy space but it wasn’t long before the lounge, dining and TV room became sales offices and admin areas.” With the company having made it past the two-year mark, they bought premises in Parkhurst, where the offices are located today. “We did some initial structural renovations to the building to better suit our purposes, and this is the same office space that we are now changing.”
BALLYHOO GETS A FACELIFT
The business generates content for publications across the print and digital platforms in a rapidly changing industry that requires innovation and creativity to stay relevant. “We’ve had
to turn all the space available at our disposal into fully functional offices as the company continues to grow, but when you look at an ad agency setup and other companies in the design and creative industries, they always have very cool offices that are designed to stimulate creativity. As we enter our eighth year, we thought it would be fitting to create a more visually stimulating space with some creative elements that can inspire us to greater heights.” Eric has a penchant for fine art. So it will come as no surprise that Ballyhoo Media’s facelift is a permanent art exhibit featuring work by local artists. “We featured these artists in our recent Arts & Culture edition and they graciously agreed to donate some pieces to the cause.” Every room has been designed around a central piece of art, with the reception and boardroom as gallery space for other work. People who are interested in the art on display have been directed to the artists. Some of the pieces have already been sold. So what’s next for Ballhyhoo Media? “One day, when we buy the buildings around us and fulfil the vision we have for the Ballyhoo Media campus, complete with skybridge and in-house coffee shop/restaurant, we will have gone full circle! I still sit with my sales team but look forward to one day driving the business from a corner office with a view.” www.joburgstyle.co.za | 53
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THE PEOPLE WHO MADE IT HAPPEN
IT IS Design created and project managed the new Ballyhoo Media office revamp. We chatted to Darren Bester about the process. How did you get involved in this project? We were contacted by Greenside Design Centre to see if we would be interested in assisting the publishing company with their offices. I met with Eric and loved the idea of the talent swop he was proposing. How did you come up with the specific concepts for each room? The main focus for the entire concept was the amazing collaboration between Ballyhoo Media and up-and-coming artists. We were seduced by the wonderful artwork and wanted this to be the focal point of each space. This allowed for the spaces to simply evolve from this starting point into plays on colour and texture, while some of the elements became a play on the techniques adopted by the various artists. We wanted to create interesting spaces where creativity could be birthed but also where the art could ‘live’. What were the main challenges and why? The limited budget is always a concern but it requires that we come up with effective solutions to fit the budget. What has been the most exciting part of this project? When we had to do the Joburg skyline technique in the sales department. We knew the effect we wanted would be tricky but we did not think we would have so much fun doing it. The masking of the wall was time consuming and laborious but when the time came to add the ‘Pollock’ type effect, it was a really freeing experience. We often get bogged down in our day-to-day design work but I saw a fire and sparkling light in my team’s eyes as we splashed, laughed and enjoyed creating the technique. The true joy was when we removed the mask the following day to reveal the skyline. We have all grown to love this iconic symbol of our city but this time we truly appreciated it. It is always important to have fun when you are creating, and that was definitely the highlight of the project for me. What do you think of the finished product? Has it met your 54 | www.joburgstyle.co.za
expectations? I am happy with the finished product so far but my view does not really count. A true reflection of a successful space is if the end user is able to grow and enhance the space further. I think that with time the staff will add their stamp to the interior and then it will truly be a space to create in. I look forward to coming back in a few months to see how everyone is enjoying their spaces. IT IS Design 011 708 5882 MAGICODE (PTY ) LTD, the innovative and design-oriented office furniture suppliers and space planners, provided the colourful and space-effective furniture for the three teams of Ballyhoo Media. MAGICODE provides services for all types of businesses, including corporates, government facilities, small and medium enterprises, and various private residential properties. Over the years the company has grown from strength to strength in satisfying and fulfilling their clients’ needs with high levels of service and excellent quality products. Their vision is to continuously create unique office environments for employer and employee. The company provides products, services, and designs which provide clients with full value for their money and which maximise the workplace environment. In terms of social responsibility, MAGICODE sources, where possible, first and foremost from local manufacturers, products that are durable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly. We spoke to Claudia Panzeri about the process. What was the brief given to you? Eric stated the amount of desks that were required and explained that the aim was to create a creative environment for the staff at Ballyhoo Media to work comfortably in. Why does the specific furniture chosen work in this space? The sales office room configuration called for a long, narrow work area, which is what we provided. The finance office is small and had to accommodate three people. This area required space planning and furniture design, which we designed to work well in the space. The design and editorial office required a more modern feel and look, giving room for personal creativity. We created this feel in a restricted space. We chose the mesh
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IS THERE ANYTHING MORE DELICIOUS THAN SOMETHING CREAMY AND ICY WHEN THE WARM WEATHER HITS? WORDS AND STYLING BY LEILA SAFFARIAN. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRAEME WYLIE Chocolate, vanilla and strawberry are proving to be the favourite flavour choices, as well as a fruity, zesty and refreshing lemon variety. Making your own ice cream and lollies from scratch is as easy as one, two, three…
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Very Chocolatey Ice Cream Ingredients 250g milk chocolate 150g dark chocolate 100g unsalted butter 150g castor sugar 150ml water 4 large egg yolks 2 cups (500ml) double cream Method 1. Break the chocolate and place it in a heat-proof glass bowl, along with the butter, over a pan of simmering water (the bottom of the bowl shouldn’t touch the water). Stir until melted and remove from the heat. 2. In a small saucepan, dissolve the sugar with the water. Increase the heat and boil for 5-6 minutes until a light syrup forms. 3. To test if the syrup is ready, place a small drop of syrup onto a cold plate. If a thread forms when stretched between your fingers, the syrup is ready. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. 4. Using an electric whisk, beat the egg yolks in a large bowl. Slowly start adding the warm syrup. Continue mixing until the mixture is thick, pale and mousse-like. 5. Add the melted chocolate and mix well to combine. 6. Place the mixture into an ice cream machine and churn until frozen. 7. Serve the rich ice cream in sugar cones with loads of coloured sprinkles.
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Ingredients 6 egg yolks 2 tbsp (30ml) castor sugar 2 cups (500ml) milk 1 vanilla bean, split or 2 tsp (10ml) vanilla bean paste 300ml double thick cream Method 1. Place the egg yolks and sugar in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until thick and pale. 2. Place the milk in a medium saucepan and add the vanilla. Heat over medium heat until scalding point. Remove from the heat and set aside to infuse for 10 minutes. Discard pod if using a vanilla pod and reheat the milk to scalding point.
3. Strain the warm milk over the egg mixture and beat until just combined. Return the mixture to a clean saucepan and place over a low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon. Do not boil. 4. Pour the custard into a bowl and place over a bowl of ice to cool. Cover the surface of the custard with cling film to prevent a skin from forming. Place in the refrigerator to chill completely. 5. Whisk the cream into the cold custard until well combined and pour into an ice cream machine. Churn until frozen. 6. Remove the ice cream from the freezer, beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth, then return to the freezer. Repeat this step 2 or 3 more times (beating the ice cream prevents the formation of ice crystals). 7. Serve the creamy ice cream with fresh blueberries for a quick and easy dessert. www.joburgstyle.co.za | 59
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ORIGINAL Majestic elephants are known to walk for miles for the delicious taste of Africa’s exotic marula fruit as it ripens under our golden sun. Growing wild in only one place on earth, it’s this unique fruit we use to craft Amarula Cream, the ultimate African original experience.
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Lemonade Ice Lollies Ingredients 1¾ cups white sugar 1 cup (250ml) water 1½ (375ml) cups lemon juice 7 cups of water Wooden ice lolly sticks Method 1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and 1 cup (250ml) water. 2. Bring to boil and stir to dissolve all of the sugar. Allow to cool to room temperature, cover with cling film and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. 3. Remove any seeds from the lemon juice. Combine the chilled syrup with the lemon juice and remaining 7 cups of water. Mix well and set aside. 4. Divide the lemonade between plastic ice lolly moulds and place in the freezer for 20 minutes. 5. After 20 minutes, insert a wooden ice cream stick into each mould and return to the freezer to freeze overnight or until frozen. 6. To serve, dip the bottoms of the mould in hot water for a few seconds before taking out the lollies.
GIVE THESE LOLLIES A GO WHEN HAVING A DINNER PARTY OR BRAAI. FOR AN ADULT VERSION, ADD A SPLASH OR TWO OF PIMMS TO THE LEMONADE MIXTURE BEFORE FREEZING.
Cheats Strawberry Ice Cream To turn that creamy Vanilla Bean Ice Cream into something pink and fruity, simply follow these easy steps: 1. Add 350g chopped fresh strawberries into the prepared vanilla bean custard mixture. 2. An additional 2-3 tbsp of homemade strawberry syrup can also be added. 3. Place the mixture in an ice cream machine and churn until frozen. www.joburgstyle.co.za | 61
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KITCHEN COOL Keeping your kitchen swanky and your gadget and product needs sorted
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SodaStream has reinvented itself and is now a chic, aesthetic addition for any kitchen. SodaStream is an ‘Active Green’ solution that minimises the large ecofootprint caused by plastic bottles. There are over 60 flavours to choose from, and now that summer’s around the corner, why not whip up some delicious cocktails? www.sodastream.co.za
UP IN THE AIR
The Avance Collection Airfryer XL combines rapid and precisely circulating hot air with an optimal temperature profile and unique ‘starfish’ design. It boasts up to 80% less fat when cooking your favourite foods. It can ‘fry’, grill, bake and roast. The Avance Collection Airfryer XL comes with a smart pre-set mode that remembers your most-used settings, automatic shut-off and digital touch panel controls. www.philips.com 62 | www.joburgstyle.co.za
PIzzA TImE
How about this for a quirky kitchen gadget? It’s time to score some points in the kitchen with this funky soccer-inspired pizza cutter. Made of stainless steel and plastic, the Macho Pizza Cutter is a great conversation piece when having friends and family around to share some pizzas. For the man out there who loves soccer and pizza (don’t they all?), it’s a winwin all round. www.happygifts.co.za
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The Kenwood White Titanium Chef has been designed to knead, beat, whisk and fold ingredients with ease. Using microprocessor technology, the variable speed control also provides consistent speed and increases gradually for total user control. With a powerful motor, allowing high, medium and slow speeds, the Titanium Chef really is the ultimate kitchen machine. Available at Dion Wired and Hirsch’s R5,600
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NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto’s Mini Me is a contemporary-styled nifty creation designed to deliver maximum coffee enjoyment with minimal fuss. Aspiring baristas will be impressed with the professional standard 15-bar pressure that produces perfect coffee crema. There’s no need to stock up on milk or other coffee paraphernalia, simply slot in any of the 11 NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto flavour capsules of your choice. www.dolce-gusto.co.za
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the fine list Joburgers love the finer things in life, and could there be anything more fine than a smooth glass of red or a chilled glass of white wine? If you’re heading down to the Cape coast, a day in the winelands is a must. We’ve got the top wine estates you just have to visit
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lthough there are many strict rules for winemaking, Boschendal winemaker Lizelle Gerber says the most important rule is to respect what nature has given us, and to protect the flavours of the grapes as they are brought to the cellar. Legend has it that many years ago an unknown man forgot a bunch of grapes in a jar and they began to ferment. Invited by the aroma, he took a sip and minutes later he was laughing. He asked his friends to try the merry berry juice, and that is how the first wine was made – or so the story goes, according to Lizelle. Whether you choose to believe it or not, the universal truth is wine is one of the most loved drinks across the globe. Think of Boschendal and you are swept away to an idyllic setting in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley, where the historic Manor House offers sweeping views of the encircling Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains. Anyone lucky enough to have visited a New World attitude. Boschendal bottles as many as 500,000 cases of wine per annual cycle, including the the estate will recall a tranquil setting where families enjoy “le pique nique” iconic 1685 range, which is presented in a unique rounded bottle and was introduced in beside the iconic pavilion that graces 1985 to celebrate the estate’s 300th birthday. the lush tree-lined gardens and rolling The second oldest producer of Cap Classique in South Africa, Boschendal is also proud lawns. The picnic tables are under shady of its sparkling wine heritage, which includes being crowned the producer of the best trees or big umbrellas. For those wanting South African Cap Classique in 2013. It is therefore appropriate that one of the estate’s something more casual, grab your picnic crown jewels is a sparkling wine, the Jean le Long Prestige Cuvée – a Chardonnay-only basket, a bottle of wine, one of the big Blanc de Blancs. bean bags or picnic blankets and find a “We sourced the Chardonnay grapes from cooler regions, which are most favourable spot anywhere on the picnic lawns. for elegance and minerality,” says Lizelle. “And we selected vineyards that are well While the estate is justifiably proud matured in age to ensure the natural balance and complexity that are integral to Jean of its heritage, which extends back more le Long.” than 300 years, it is very much part of While skilled in the art of winemaking, Lizelle believes the key to enjoying wine is the modern world when it comes to the discovering which styles suit your palate and best match your favourite foods: “Wine art of making wine. Their philosophy is connoisseurs need to be able to identify what they smell and taste, but for the most part to balance tradition with contemporary wine should not be taken too seriously and should simply be enjoyed.” innovation to produce classic wines with www.boschendalwines.com
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Haute Cabrière Enveloped by the exquisite Franschhoek Mountains and deeply rooted in history and heritage, Haute Cabrière, the Home of Pierre Jourdan Cap Classique, is one of the winelands’ most beautiful food and wine destinations. Here you’ll experience a passion for wine, the culture of wine pairing, and the art of sabrage. Haute Cabrière’s tasting room offers an exclusive wine experience: An auditorium within the Pinot Noir barrel maturation cellar, as well as additional tasting facilities, ensures you’re able to enjoy Pierre Jourdan and Haute Cabrière wines in their natural habitat. Every Saturday, Haute Cabrière’s cellar master treats guests to the ultimate in wine theatre: You’ll be whisked away on the intimate journey through Haute Cabrière’s history and wine philosophy. The use of a famed French cavalry sabre to open bottle after bottle of Pierre Jourdan Cap Classique, adds the perfect amount of dramatic flair to this exceptional adventure. Depending on their preferences, guests can choose between various wine tasting experiences, ranging from informal tastings to more formal cellar tours, which include a detailed history on the estate. At Haute Cabrière Restaurant, great wine and superb food come together to create memorable experiences. Head chef Ryan Shell continues to delight locals and tourists alike with his seasonal cuisine paired with the estate’s impeccable wines and Cap Classiques. There are a variety of menus on offer, including the Taste of the Seasons blackboard menu, the Delicious Little Things menu (between 15h00 and 19h00) and the Vintage Menu. So whether you’re after a light meal on the terrace, bountiful seasonal fare with a great view, or a gastronomic journey all paired with award-winning wines, it’s all on offer at Haute Cabrière. www.cabriere.co.za
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Longridge Wine estate Home to the award-winning portfolio of elegantly crafted Longridge wines, Longridge Wine Estate, located just outside Stellenbosch, prides itself in making wines according to century-old winemaking traditions, with minimal interference in the vineyards and the cellar. 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. The farm and its restaurant have become increasingly popular for its relaxed atmosphere, superb food and wines, and inviting hospitality. With warmer weather on the way, Longridge has added divine summer picnics and sundowner platters to their country cuisine offerings. It’s the perfect summer’s day out. Enjoy delectable country cuisine, inspired by the freshest seasonal produce from the farm’s organic kitchen garden. Culinary consultant Marilou Marais and chef Bruce von Pressentin work closely together to create a sensational journey, with the freshest produce of each season. Their culinary masterpieces are perfectly paired with fine wines from the Longridge cellar. www.longridge.co.za
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Black ElEphant VintnErs Black Elephant Vintners aren’t your typical wine producers on the outskirts of the Franschhoek village. They introduce fun into serious winemaking while still capturing the taste and terroir of the Franschhoek valley in their wines. So how did it begin? Following on from the sale of Black Elephant Investment Holdings’ stake in Noah Financial Innovation in 2011, cofounder Kevin Swart uprooted his family and moved from Joburg to Franschhoek where he purchased a boutique wine farm, La Petite Vigne. Six months later, his business partner and co-founder of Black Elephant Investment Holdings, Raymond Ndlovu, followed suit and the Ndlovus joined the Swarts. Having contracted Amistad Wine Company to assist in the winemaking at La Petite Vigne, Kevin set about learning the art and quandaries of winemaking while Raymond joined Invenfin to further hone his passion for business and private equity. A chance discussion in November 2012 between Black Elephant and Amistad lead to the joining together of Black Elephant’s business skills and the Amistad winemaking expertise. In January 2013, winemaker Jacques Wentzel joined the team, and Black Elephant Vintners was created. Black Elephant Vintners produces and represents premium wines from their own barrels and other boutique estates that share their wine style and philosophy. The company produces quality wines that embody the region, the terroir and character of the grape. The brands reflect a raw, uncompromising and uncomplicated winemaking style that communicates their passion and commitment to the process of untainted winemaking. The labels capture and celebrate the character and personality of each blend, with each wine becoming a performance on its own. The company, the people and its wines are strong in character and personality. The overall result is a wine performance that is unique and not necessarily repeated – a wine performance that is unplugged. www.bevintners.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 69
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ENJOY AN EARLY 2015 BREAK
Whether it’s a family or romantic holiday you’re looking for, stay in some of these exquisite places and enjoy the sights and sounds that the cities have to offer
THE TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL AND SPA
This little gem, along Cape Town’s Atlantic Ocean coastline, will stop at nothing to make sure your stay is a memorable one – from the time you check in to the moment you leave. All the magnificent rooms have fantastic views. We recommend the sea-facing suites for the perfect experience. To feel utterly relaxed, try out the hotel’s spa. Don’t worry about where to have breakfast or dinner. The Azure restaurant has got it covered. Ask the sommelier which fine wines will best complement your meal. There aren’t many hotels that deliver like this one. www.12apostleshotel.com
AFRICAN PRIDE MOUNT GRACE COUNTRY HOUSE & SPA
Nestled in the Magaliesburg Mountains, an hour’s drive from Joburg, the hotel offers tranquillity with an award-winning luxury spa. It’s all about ‘the luxury of time’ at African Pride Mount Grace Country House & Spa. The Romantic Retreat offer from R950 per person sharing per night includes luxurious accommodation for two adults with breakfast buffet and 25 percent off dinner in the Twist Restaurant. Offer is valid all weekends and selected weekdays until 31 January 2015, and is also valid seven days a week between 10 December 2014 and 18 January 2015. Terms and conditions apply. www.africanpridehotels.com/mountgrace
THE BUSHMANS KLOOF WILDERNESS RESERVE & WELLNESS RETREAT
In the Cederberg lies a place of unparalleled beauty: Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve. It’s the ideal place to retreat to when you start feeling bogged down by the hustle and bustle of the city. Your itinerary will include nature drives, where your friendly tour guide will show you indigenous plants. If you’re lucky you may spot a Cape mountain zebra or eland. Don’t leave the reserve without visiting the stunning rock art sites, which span over centuries. You will definitely enjoy all the delicious fresh food that’s readily available. www.bushmanskloof.co.za
the newly launched experience from SA Forest Adventures in Constantia. www.saforestadventures.co.za Walk the tree tops of Kirstenbosch – Known to the locals as the ‘boomslang’, referring to its curving form through the trees, this wonderful experience will leave you exhilarated. www.sanbi.org
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a pace, tempo and proximity that allows you to really enjoy it. Pedego electric bikes are for hire in Hout Bay and Blouberg. www.pedego.co.za Slip down one of the longest ziplines in Africa – Try one of the longest zipline tours in Africa at
Shop local crafts at The Watershed – The Watershed is the ultimate platform for bespoke craft and design. Curated by Trevyn McGowan, the internationally recognised co-owner of The Source, the space is the ultimate legacy to Cape Town’s year as World Design Capital. www.waterfront.co.za Enjoy trendy city restaurants – Bocca in Bree Street, Molten Toffee and Chalk and Cork in Kloof Street, New York Bagels, Miao in De Waterkant, Hardpressed Café and Borage Bistro in the Portsmouth Building, and Flat Mount coffee roasters in Woodstock. www.capetown.travel
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ONCE UPON A THREEPOINTED STAR
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y late friend Giempie Wardien, an erstwhile gammat vannie Kaap – his choice of words, not mine! – who had moved to Joburg in pursuit of his personal fortune, had a thing for Mercedes-Benz cars. He would spend hours ogling late model Mercs at places like Carcol Executive Auto in Greenside (those were the days before you could google just about anything) and hatch his plans. Once his savings allowed it, Giempie would buy a dilapidated, mid-60s 220S from someone who knew someone who knew a Karoo sheep farmer, and restore it to a pristine condition. It would take him a while to get it back on the road, but eventually he would call to invite me for a drive from his home in Maraisburg along Commando Road and Empire Road, to show off the beauty in town. It had chrome bumpers and decorative strips running the length of its tail fins – and white-wall tyres, of course.
No longer content to be a mere status symbol, Mercedes-Benz is producing muscular sportscars such as the new AMG GT. Jongi S’korokoro is suitably bedazzled
In addition, it wasn’t resprayed in black, navy blue, bottle green or an anemic beige (the colours of choice in those staid, conservative days when the three-pointed star was the ultimate status symbol), but a rather bright and garish gold, in deference both to the city Giempie loved to call home and his Malay lineage. On the dashboard were all kinds of bling, including a decorative nodding dog, and the seats were quite a sight, bedecked in lime green and pink covers crocheted by Mrs Wardien. Approaching the leafier (and in those days mostly whites-only) suburbs of Auckland Park and Melville, Giempie would lean over towards me, crack a mischievous smile – in the process revealing a gold-capped front tooth – and say, “How about some fun, captain?” He would wilfully swing the Merc towards the prejudicial gates of the Johannesburg Country Club, much to the consternation of the guards on duty. They
would turn us away, of course, but Giempie always loved scoring an innocuous point, cackling at them out the window as he gunned the golden mothership for the exit. I sometimes wonder what he would have thought of modern Mercs, especially given the new direction the company has taken. Ever since it bought AMG (an once-independent engine production and development company that specialises in tuning Mercedes-Benz cars) in 1990 and entered the Formula 1 racing circus, first as an engine supplier to McLaren and later purchasing the Brawn F1 outfit to establish its own works team, the brand has become more synonymous with high performance and edgy design than stately decorum. Out went its traditionally restrained design language and emphasis on safety measures, and in came a raft of models boasting more steroidal, testosterone-fuelled features. If the Mercedes-McLaren SLR and the
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Many aspects of a storied history The new AMG GT, left, a Porsche 911 slayer; motivated by an exceptional hybrid powertrain, the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team, above, has been unstoppable; Karl Benz created the first petrol-powered car, bottom left, in January 1886 – a legacy that gave rise to the famous emblem and bonnet decoration, bottom left.
SLS gullwing trumpeted this new dawn, the brand couldn’t have wished for more exquisite timing in launching their latest scorcher. Not only does the new AMG GT twitches its figurative flared nostrils and snorts at the prospect of dethroning the venerable Porsche 911 from the top of the sports car pile, but its debut coincides with Mercedes winning its first outright F1 championship title since 1955. It’s a milestone almost as momentous as Karl Benz’s creation of the first petrolpowered car in January 1886, and Gottlieb Daimler and engineer Wilhelm Maybach’s conversion of a stagecoach by the addition of a petrol engine later that year. The Mercedes automobile, incidentally, was first marketed in 1901 by Daimler (it was named after the daughter of a board member). The first Mercedes-Benz brand name vehicles were produced in 1926, following the merger of Benz’s and Daimler’s
businesses into the Daimler-Benz company. Many moons later, another merger (this time an ill-fated dalliance between Daimler and Chrysler) seriously dented Merc’s enviable reputation for reliability and durability. Beset with the challenge of making the transatlantic corporate marriage work, it took its eye off the ball, as it were, inadvertently leading to plummeting quality ratings in the late 90s and early 2000s. Happily the other pillar of Merc’s reputation – innovation – remained resolute and helped the brand forge ahead once more. These days, the Stuttgart operation can hardly put a foot wrong. Having sorted the reliability issues with its mainstream passenger vehicles, its flagship S-Class (laden with the latest technological gizmos and opulent features) has sold a record 100,000 models in its first year of production. And the smaller C-Class is receiving plaudits for sporting the most luxurious cabin in its segment.
Not to be outdone, the go-faster division, AMG, recently announced buying a 25 percent stake in Italian motorcycle maker MV Agusta, giving it access to the technical know-how behind lightweight threecylinder engines. With BMW having taken the lead in this regard with its i8 and i3 subbrands, drawing as it did on the expertise of its own motorcycle division, and Audi having acquired Ducati a year or so ago, the race to achieve a convergence of mobility systems is heating up between the top three premium brands. The Mercs of today and tomorrow may not quite resemble the kind of elegant models Giempie Wardien used to dream about, but such was his love of the marque that I doubt he would have minded it. If nothing else, the addition of more chrome (fake or not!), more horsepower, bolder paint jobs and more expressive wheel rims would have pleased him tremendously. www.joburgstyle.co.za | 73
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Mazda MX-5 Mk4 The most egalitarian roadster has just become irresistible.
BMW 2-Series Convertible Sophisticated drop top for the ngamlas.
Jaguar F-Type Project 7 Only if you, or your daddy, is an oligarch.
Alfa Romeo 4C Spider The ailing Italian brand finally regains its mojo.
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If roadsters and convertibles are increasingly falling out of favour, Mazda does not seem to care. Jongi S’korokoro applauds its new MX-5 for being a fresh take on a timeless classic
et’s start with a bit of entertainment trivia. If you’re too young to know the song The Ballad of Lucy Jordan by Marianne Faithful and have never seen the movie Thelma & Louise, then you probably won’t understand why the convertible is so indelibly etched in the collective Western consciousness. At the age of 37, sung Ms Faithful with her famously rasping vocal chords, Lucy Jordan realised she’d never drive in a sports car (read convertible or roadster) through the streets of Paris with the warm wind in her hair. The poor tortured soul was trapped in the convention of marriage, children and suburbia; if you’re curious about what happened to her, gun for Google or yank the YouTube chain. But for a wall-to-wall, full-power automotive metaphor, go straight to Thelma & Louise, an epic buddy movie with a strong feminist message and a 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible that symbolises the spirit of rebellion and joys of the open road. Director Ridley Scott got it down pat – right down to a soundtrack that featured, among others, Ms Faithful’s plaintive song. When the late Shel Silverstein penned the lyrics of The Ballad of Lucy Jordan, he obviously understood the collective yearning for a poetic, carefree, wind-in-your-hair kind of lifestyle that the convertible invokes. This raises the question why, if most of us feel instinctively called to it, so few manufacturers seem to care. In the 1960s and 70s, some British brands like MG, Triumph and Jaguar did a fairly good job of it – but look what’s become of them! The Yankees used to make relatively cheap convertibles (such as said Ford Thunderbird) that were accessible to the public, but the double obsession with safety and performance has been the death of them. As for the Germans, they wickedly turned the convertible into a fiefdom of status; an expensive luxury available chiefly to the ngamlas
of Saxonwold, Westcliff and Sandton. To add insult to injury, Audi won’t even send the brilliant new TT Roadster our way, irrespective of our perceived monetary might, though BMW will thankfully make some amends on behalf of their Teutonic brethren by releasing the 2-Series Convertible. It will, of course, cost an arm and a leg, though not as much as the 4-Series drop top or the much acclaimed, and super desirable, Porsche Boxster. With Jozi’s warm summer months ahead of us, I’d love to get my hands on a bespoke Jaguar F-Type Project 7. Fat chance! Try as I might, I can’t even get Jaguar to lend me a standard F-Type convertible, let alone their latest siren call to open-air ecstasy. And Alfa Romeo’s hugely covetable 4C Spider sadly won’t make it to our showrooms for at least another year. Which brings us to Mazda and its legendary MX-5. First launched 25 years ago, the MX-5 is to the motoring public what the French revolution was to democracy. A more egalitarian convertible – or roadster, if you like – has yet to see the light. And the good news is that the fourth iteration of this iconic model has not only been put on a diet (making it more agile and economical) but will soon spearhead the Japanese brand’s long overdue relaunch in South Africa. For those of us who still care about affordable automotive fun, this is great news. And seeing that I’m well beyond the age of 37 and have only ever travelled through Paris in a dreary cab, I can’t wait to take the new MX-5 on a test drive to Parys instead. Haak Vrystaat! – as my passionate, rugby-watching Afrikaans friends are prone to shout. And viva Mazda, viva! Its perseverance, despite slumping global convertible sales, is worthy of a celebratory toyi-toyi. >> For more automotive fun, visit
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80s vs 90s There have been debates about which era was the best. It doesn’t matter which decade you support; get rocked, experience old-school music, and sing along to tunes you love the most. Showing at the Barnyard Theatre in Cresta. www.barnyardtheatre.co.za
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19 Dec THe dino exPo Catch this breathtaking outdoor showcase of life-size moving dinosaurs, complete with activities for kids and adults alike. There will be dinosaur fossil digging, recreating dinosaur fossils and face painting. Taking place at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens. www.computicket.co.za
Holiday Pony CamP If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids this holiday, think IEA Elite. Your kids will enjoy activities such as horse riding, campfires, theme parks and ice-skating. This could be one of the best five-day holidays your kids will ever have. 087 750 6235
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Jill sCoTT The number-one lady of Soul music will be in South Africa performing her Grammy Award-winning hits for one night only. Catch her at the Coca-Cola Dome as she belts out her smooth sounds of vast soprano infused with jazz and hip hop. www.computicket.co.za
madame zingara afTer forever Tour Madame Zingara’s After Forever Tour is a spectacular dinner cirque with special enchants, captivating all who pass through her stained-glass doors and enter her magical world. Don’t be left behind on this magical journey, catch the show at Montecasino’s Outdoor Event Arena www.theatreofdreams.madamezingara.com
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19 – 20 Dec THe Way i see iT Don’t miss the king of clean comedy, Barry Hilton, as he performs his riveting new show, The Way I See It, at the Lyric Theatre. His new show gives audiences a peek inside the goings-on in his quirky head. The comedian has an uncanny talent for finding the ludicrous and humorous in daily situations. www.goldreefcity.co.za
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en fuego Catch this salsa band performing at hip jazz lounge The Orbit. This international ensemble have performed globally with The AfroCuban All Stars, Incognito, Bebo Valdes, Lionel Richie, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela and many other accomplished local and international musicians. www.theorbit.co.za
Play An exhibition of sculpture, photography, film and performance taking place at the NIROX Sculpture Park in the Cradle. The exhibition explores the notion of play as an art form. www.niroxarts.com
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diAmonds And PeArls A tribute to two of the most successful recording and performing artists of all time, Neil Diamond and Celine Dion. There will be surprise dedications and duet performances. Showing at Barnyard Theatre Cresta. www.barnyardtheatre.co.za
The PerfecT cuP Join Michael Bester and Thomas Dancer at the Perfect Cup as they perform their best jazz tunes. Tables are limited so be sure to get there early. The jazz sessions take place every Saturday. www.perfectcup.co.za
11 Jan 31 Jan dis-chem hAlf mArAThon In celebration of their 14th anniversary, Dis-Chem Pharmacies will be hosting a half marathon at the Bedfordview Virgin Active, heralding the start of 2015. www.dischem21.co.za
AdAm When the three-man band first burst into the scene in 2010, people shot down their dream of becoming musicians, claiming the industry had no place for them. Now they hold a number of awards. Catch them at the Carousel Entertainment Centre. www.computicket.co.za
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Jeeves & woosTer in PerfecT nonsense Enjoy an evening of raucous comedy in the company of Gussie Fink-Nottle, Madeline Bassett, Sir Watkin Bassett, Dahlia Travers, Roderick Spode and Constable Oates. A show not be missed at the Pieter Toerien’s Studio Theatre, Montecasino. www.montecasinotheatre.co.za
28 Jan 8 Mar Killer Queens Get ready for an explosion of electric charge as the Killer Queens pay tribute to the music legends Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, Elton John and Michael Jackson. The performance takes place at the Barnyard Theatre in Cresta. www.barnyardtheatre.co.za
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30 Jan criTicAl mAss rides Do you love cycling? Then join the critical mass rides taking place in Joburg CBD every last Friday of the month. Everyone rides together at a slow enough pace to maintain the group and take in the scenery. It’s about appreciating the city, not racing through it. jhb.criticalmass.co.za
rAggA nighTs Every Ragga enthusiast knows Bassline, Newtown, is the place to be on Thursdays. Join Jah Seed, Admiral and Bobotical as they set the house on fire. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes! www.bassline.co.za
31 Jan KiA rewind The 80s fesTivAl What could be better than seeing seven top international artists, such as Billy Ocean, Go West and others, performing in one show? This concert, taking place at Carnival City, promises to be one of the most spectacular events of the year. www.rewindfestival.co.za 80 | www.joburgstyle.co.za
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14 Feb Ultra SoUth africa Having hosted the biggest musical event of last year, Ultra and Electric are ecstatic to announce that they will be doing it again in 2015. Be a part of this special moment in history. www.ultrasouthafrica.com
travel expo Catch the Flight Centre’s annual Travel Expo taking place at the Coca-Cola Dome. The event brings you directly in touch with leisure travel suppliers, for undoubtedly the best travel bargains of the year. www.travelexpo.co.za
27 Feb 1 Mar london GoeS to SoUth africa The opening of London Goes to South Africa was such an astounding success that the organisers have decided to do it again. It promises to be one of the most spectacular shows for 2015. Catch it at Carnival City. www.londongoessa.com
14 Sep 28 Feb the foUndation collection Don’t miss the largest art collection ever created by the late Sir Hugh Percy Lane of Ireland, which will be exhibited at the Johannesburg Art Gallery. He’s a renowned art collector, dealer and connoisseur of Old Master paintings. www.artthrob.co.za
19 Feb 8 Mar elviS the Show with nathan Belt Don’t miss the incredible concert featuring a live band and all the charm and showmanship of the King himself, as impersonated by Nathan Belt. After this show you will understand why Elvis Presley Enterprises have dubbed Nathan one of the best. This is your chance to relive the magic and thrill of the rock star. www.joburgtheatre.com
4 Feb 15 Mar the SoUnd of laUGhter Catch the ever hilarious Alan Committie’s brand new show, The Sound of Laughter. It is faster, better and will have you bending double with laughter; in it he will also be sharing his thoughts on turning 40. At Pieter Toerien’s Main Theatre, Montecasino. www.montecasinotheatre.co.za
20 – 22 Feb Jozi film feStival Catch the annual Jozi Film Festival, in Maboneng and Cinema Nouveau Rosebank as it showcases films made by SA and international filmmakers. It’s dedicated to enrich local audiences through the language of film. www.jozifilmfestival.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 81
Durban is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city, South Africa’s second largest city and the country’s most popular leisure destination. With mild winters, hot summers and golden beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, the city is a melting pot of cultural diversity, sunshine and scenic natural beauty. Visitors get to experience the sights and sounds of this typically African city which is both alluring and fascinating, with a wealth of influences to entertain and enthral with traditional zulu dancers, rich cultural heritage and cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Experience the best of Durban’s World-Class Hospitality
Sand, sun and surf at the Golden Mile A mile of golden beaches on the eastern edge of the city extends from the exciting uShaka Marine World near the harbour entrance all the way to the Suncoast Casino, Hotels & Entertainment World with its restaurants, cinemas and gambling halls. Durban is one of the few cities in the world that offers world-class surfing waves. You can also enjoy swimming, fishing, jet-skiing, snorkelling, diving, canoeing, windsurfing and kite surfing. Durban’s mild all-yearround climate and 19°C-24°C water temperature make it a summer AND winter beach holiday destination.
A whole world to explore at uShaka Marine World At the southern end of Durban’s Golden Mile is Africa’s largest marine theme park and one of the five largest aquariums in the world. uShaka Marine World incorporates fresh and sea water, lush vegetation, and the recreation of a 1920s cargo shipwreck. Enjoy the heart-stopping rides at Wet ‘n Wild, dining and unforgettable shopping experience. After all the action, you can spend a lazy afternoon sunbathing or sipping sundowners at Moyo Café on the uShaka Marine pier.
Durban is a sophisticated cosmopolitan city, South Africa’s second largest city and the country’s most popular leisure destination. With mild winters, hot summers and golden beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, the city is a melting pot of cultural diversity, sunshine and scenic natural beauty. Visitors get to experience the sights and sounds of this typically African city which is both alluring and fascinating, with a wealth of influences to entertain and enthral with traditional zulu dancers, rich cultural heritage and cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Experience the best of Durban’s World-Class Hospitality
Sand, sun and surf at the Golden Mile A mile of golden beaches on the eastern edge of the city extends from the exciting uShaka Marine World near the harbour entrance all the way to the Suncoast Casino, Hotels & Entertainment World with its restaurants, cinemas and gambling halls. Durban is one of the few cities in the world that offers world-class surfing waves. You can also enjoy swimming, fishing, jet-skiing, snorkelling, diving, canoeing, windsurfing and kite surfing. Durban’s mild all-yearround climate and 19°C-24°C water temperature make it a summer AND winter beach holiday destination.
A whole world to explore at uShaka Marine World At the southern end of Durban’s Golden Mile is Africa’s largest marine theme park and one of the five largest aquariums in the world. uShaka Marine World incorporates fresh and sea water, lush vegetation, and the recreation of a 1920s cargo shipwreck. Enjoy the heart-stopping rides at Wet ‘n Wild, dining and unforgettable shopping experience. After all the action, you can spend a lazy afternoon sunbathing or sipping sundowners at Moyo Café on the uShaka Marine pier.
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IN THE CITY Whoever says there’s nothing to do in Joburg over the summer holidays clearly don’t have their facts straight. In fact, there’s no time like the present to explore the City of Gold
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or the second year in a row, Joburg is the most popular destination city in Africa, followed by Cape Town, according to the 2014 MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index. This is a huge achievement, one that Joburgers are extremely proud of, giving locals and foreigners even more of a reason to enjoy the city to its fullest. Joburg Style, together with Joburg Tourism, have put together a comprehensive A-Z list of what you need to do when visiting Egoli. 12 DECADES HOTEL The hotel pays homage to the city’s history. With rooms conceptualised by some of South Africa’s most celebrated artists and designers, it traces the history of Joburg from 1886 to 2006. ALEXANDRA TOWNSHIP Known as Alex to most, it was established in 1912 on land owned by a farmer, Mr Papenfus, who tried to establish a white residential township there, naming it after his wife Alexandra. However, because it was, at the time, a considerable distance from the city centre, this was not a great success. Consequently, in 1912 Alexandra was proclaimed a so-called ‘native township’. The fact that the township was proclaimed before the South African 1913 Land Act, meant it was one of the few urban areas in the country where black people could own land under a freehold title. ARTS ON MAIN A multiple creative experience in one venue. Features include a restaurant, event and exhibition spaces, an outdoor cinema and a rooftop bar. Developed in a newly converted early 1900s bonded warehouse, Arts on Main aims to preserve the historical aspects of the building and contribute to the Joburg CBD’s urban regeneration.
BIKING THROUGH SOWETO Experience Soweto on two wheels. Go out for a few hours, a half-day or full-day bicycle ride, around the streets of Soweto. Visit historical sites, meet people, sit down and have a drink at the shebeen, and enjoy a delicious local lunch. BILL HARROP BALLOON SAFARI It’s sunrise and the silence of flight is punctuated only by the occasional blast of powerful burners and the faint call of a bird or animal far beneath. The thrill is indescribable. After landing, savour a delectable and generous champagne breakfast at the new and beautifully appointed club house, pavilion and restaurant, where you’ll be filled with the warmest memories. CARLTON CENTRE TOP OF AFRICA The Carlton Centre is the tallest building in Africa, hence the ‘Top of Africa’. It was the tallest building in the southern hemisphere when it was originally completed. The building houses both offices and shops, and has over 46% of the floor area below ground level. GAUTRAIN STATION The Gautrain has made many locals’, as well as tourists’, lives a lot easier. It travels at a maximum speed of 180km per hour and links the airport to various stations around the city in just under 12 minutes. LESEDI CULTURAL VILLAGE Guests are taken to the Ndebele village where a welcome by all the people of Lesedi takes place. The programme begins with a multimedia presentation on the history and origins of today’s Rainbow Nation, followed by a guided tour of the five homesteads. www.joburgstyle.co.za | 85
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MARKET THEATRE A visit to Joburg would be incomplete without a night out at this internationally acclaimed theatre, made famous as the first integrated theatre. MONTECASINO BIRD SANCTUARY This amazing sanctuary, located in the city’s northern suburbs, is the only facility of its kind throughout the entire African continent and is home to the largest private collection of African cycads, as well as an amazing 142 bird species. MUSEUM AFRICA A fascinating window into the cultural history of South Africa. The Bushman rock paintings in the South African Rock Art Museum are one of the finest collections of San artwork in the world. Life-like displays of shanty towns and shebeens give a true feeling of life in the townships and squatter camps. NEIGHBOURGOODS MARKET This award-winning market features speciality traders every Saturday, creating a weekly platform for local farmers, fine-food purveyors, organic merchants, bakers and distributors, grocers, fish mongers, butchers, artisan producers, celebrated local chefs and micro enterprises.
Guests are then escorted to the boma for traditional singing and dancing. LION PARK This magnificent park, situated only 30km from Joburg, comprises 200 hectares of grassland and forests. Many species of game can be sighted here. See prides of lions in the lion enclosure with their cubs. There’s also a petting zoo for kids. MANDELA HOUSE Nelson Mandela’s house on Vilakazi Street was built in 1945. He moved there in 1946 with his first wife, Evelyn Ntoko Mase, and their son. They got divorced in 1957 and from 1958 he was joined in the house by his second wife, Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela (Winnie).
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NELSON MANDELA SQUARE This is a place of power and vitality, of high finance and of glamour. It’s tangible, palpable. Sandton thrives on a fast-paced energy. It’s the commercial, business and entertainment hub of South Africa. NELSON MANDELA YARD, 46 7TH AVENUE The humble abode Nelson Mandela occupied when he first came to Joburg during the early 1940s. The yard and the room that he rented are to be developed into what will be known as the Mandela Yard Interpretation Centre. NEWTOWN PRECINCT MARY FITZGERALD SQUARE The Square is named after Mary ‘Pick-handle’ Fitzgerald, who came to South Africa from Ireland in 1900, and was South Africa’s first female trade union organiser. The square was officially named after her in 1986. On 2 July 2005, Mary Fitzgerald Square hosted the Joburg leg of the Live 8 series of concerts organised by Bob Geldof. ORLANDO TOWERS Have a quick stop at the Orlando Towers or, if you’re brave enough, bungee jump between the two.
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PEACEMAKERS MUSEUM The exhibition of Nobel Laureates is about peacemakers – men and women from all corners of the globe – who have dedicated their lives to make the world a better place. PILISO FAMILY HOME The Piliso home is one of the original core houses built in Alex in the 1940s. It was the home of Topsy Piliso, a well-known activist in the 1950s and founder of the Anti-TB Association. ROSEBANK PRECINCT For all things trendy, street style, and the latest international stores. The renovated Rosebank Mall has transformed the area into a world-class precinct. SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE (SCC) One of the mega venues in Johannesburg, the SCC is arguably southern Africa’s most advanced convention centre. SANDTON SHOPPING CENTRE Another mall that has undergone a major refurb, Sandton City is one of the city’s flagship and most-visited centres. THE SOUTH AFRICAN MUSEUM OF MILITARY HISTORY Every conflict that South Africa ever took part in is depicted at this very interesting, thought-provoking museum. Veterans 88 | www.joburgstyle.co.za
and reserve soldiers see the museum as their headquarters. Today the museum has a collection of 44,000 items ranging from medals, uniforms, weapons, vehicles and memorials from the Anglo-Boer War. THE SOWETO HOTEL The Soweto Hotel and Conference Centre is conveniently located just five minutes from the world-class Maponya Mall. It offers four-star hotel and conference facilities catering to all your needs. THOKOZA PARK AND REGINA MUNDI CHURCH During the apartheid era and at the highest peak of the Soweto uprising, the church became a symbolic place as most public meetings, rallies and the funerals of victims of the police were held there. VILAKAZI STREET The only street in the world where two Nobel Laureates, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and Nelson Mandela, lived. You may even be lucky enough to be entertained by talented African dancers. WALTER SISULU SQUARE OF DEDICATION Known to many as the gateway to Soweto, the Square is where people all around South Africa gathered to draft a masterpiece that was to become the foundation and the cornerstone of our constitution, The Freedom Charter.
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THE REFUSAL OF TIME – WILLIAM KENTRIDGE JOHANNESBURG ART GALLERY
9 November 2014 – 1 February 2015 Experience William Kentridge’s biggest exhibition work yet. His work will be presented in three major art venues in Johannesburg, starting in the first week of November and running until early February 2015. The Johannesburg Art
SUMMER PARTY: A TRIBUTE TO LIFE, TO SUMMER AND TO BEAUTIFUL THINGS GRAHAM’S FINE ART GALLERY 3 December 2014 – 17 January 2015 Graham’s Fine Art Gallery will be ending off 2014 with a fresh display of artworks. This is a varied display of artworks by Bassa Aspinall, Paul Blomkamp, David Epstein and internationally acclaimed artist, Mustafa Maluka. www.grahamsgallery.co.za
Gallery will be hosting The Refusal of Time. The Goodman Gallery will be exhibiting a series of landscape drawings made on the pages of a 1906 ledger from East Rand Proprietary Mines. Wits Art Museum will be showing an extraordinary collection of tapestries, created in conjunction with Marguerite Stephens’s weaving studio, plus associated works. 011 725 3130
FOUND NOT TAKEN STEVENSON GALLERY
11 November 2014 – 6 February 2015 Angolan photographer, Edson Chagas’ debut solo exhibition, Found Not Taken. He’s said to have walked the streets of Luanda, London, Newport and Wales collecting discarded objects, rearranging and photographing them. They’ve been taken out of context and photographed with different backgrounds, transformed into abstract icons that animate the city. www.stevenson.info
#TRANSITIONS: IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHENTIC QUEER BY DEAN HUTTON GOETHE-INSTITUT
19 November 2014 – 30 January 2015 Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Cape Town and back to Johannesburg: Dean Hutton takes an iPhone and explores queer visual culture in South Africa and further afield. The Goethe-Institut proudly supports the Joburg Photo Umbrella, presenting #Transitions by Hutton as part of the festival. www.facebook.com/GoetheSuidAfrika www.joburgstyle.co.za | 91
WITNESS AN ANCIENT TRADITION WATCH AN EXOTIC DANCE FIND WHAT YOU SEEK
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THE BENEDICTION OF SHADE II JOBURG: CITY OF TREES DAVID KRUT GALLERY
1 November 2014 – 31 January 2015 The Benediction of Shade II is a group exhibition featuring a large selection of artists who have engaged with the figure, idea or metaphor of the forest or the tree in different ways through various media. This will also see interplay between nature and the urban environments such as Johannesburg running in subtext in the exhibition. This show is an extension of the successful The Benediction of Shade, curated by David Krut Project Cape Town in 2013. This current showcase will run across all three David Krut spaces in Johannesburg (gallery, bookstore and print workshop). 011 447 0627
LORENZO NASSIMBENI, CITY BELOW THE NIROX PROJECTS
18 January – 10 February 2015 City Below is an exhibition exploring and exposing the existing subterranean architecture of the city of Johannesburg. The exhibition will see the unveiling of an Invisible or Imagined City represented in the form of a large mural. This showcase is composed of a layering of subterranean spatial elements inspired by the writings of Italo Calvino. His narrative is an extension of the Drawing on Origins Workshop hosted by the NIROX Foundation and GIFA (Gauteng Institute for Architecture) in 2012. The workshop saw the creation of Nassimbeni’s first Invisible or Imagined City, based upon the architecture of the caves of the Cradle of Humankind. In City Below, Nassimbeni extends the lines representing the organic spaces below the surface of the Cradle of Humankind, to the subterranean treasures of the CBD of Johannesburg, in the creation of a second Invisible or Imagined City. These treasures take the form of unused tunnels, decommissioned mine shafts, storm water drainage networks and urban caves. www.niroxarts.com
ALSO CONSIDER ITHUBA ARTS GALLERY 100 Juta Street (entrance on Biccard), Braamfontein By appointment info@artsithuba.co.za | www.artsithuba.co.za
GOODMAN GALLERY 163 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood Gallery hours: Tuesday to Friday 9.30am-5.30pm, Saturday 9.30am-4pm, Closed Monday 011 788 1113 | www.goodmangallery.com
GALLERY MOMO 52 7th Ave, Parktown North Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm 011 327 3247 | www.gallerymomo.com
IN TOTO GALLERY 6 Birdhaven Centre, 66 Andrew Street, Birdhaven Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm 011 447 6543 | www.intotogallery.co.za
CIRCA GALLERY Corner Jan Smuts and Jellicoe, Rosebank Gallery hours: Monday to Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm 011 788 4805 | www.circagallery.co.za
ARTISTS UNDER THE SUN Zoo Lake, cnr Westwold Way and Jan Smuts Avenue, Parktown Gallery hours: First weekend of the month Saturday and Sunday 9am-4.30pm 011 432 1482 | www.artistsunderthesun.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 93
Live
On stage DJ SHIMZA ANNUAL ONE MAN SHOW
25 December Ashely Raphala, also known as DJ Shimza, is back again with his ‘one man show’. Well, it’s not really a one man show, seeing as how it features some of SA’s finest musicians. This memorable concert sees the DJ roping in musician friends and colleagues to perform for thousands of music lovers from all over Gauteng. The concert, now in its sixth year, will feature heavyweight musicians such as AKA, Cassper Nyovest, K.O, OkMalumKoolKat, Ricky Rick and Bucie among many others. Be sure to put on your dancing shoes and join this amazing performance at the Mehlareng Stadium in Tembisa. www.computicket.co.za
JAMES BLUNT
14 — 15 February 2015 Five-time Grammy award winner James Blunt and his six-piece band will be mesmerising fans at the Big Top Arena and at Gold Reef City. He rose to stardom in 2004, after the release of his debut album Back to Bedlam. His single, You’re Beautiful, catapulted his prominence, and sold over 11 million copies around the world. Furthermore, it topped the UK Albums Chart. We’re excited he’s decided to make merry with us. www.viagogo.co.za
KAHN
11 February 2015 After 12 years as lead singer of The Parlotones, Kahn Morbee is going solo. He has a commanding stage presence and a reputation of bewitching the crowds with his vocal abilities. His artistic and musical contributions on all seven of The Parlotones studio albums have received critical acclaim, and his solo project is likely to follow suit. The artist is said to attribute his musical influence to a variety of genres. www.barnyardtheatres.co.za
THE VENGABOYS
12 December With global sales of well over 20 million and singles that have sold over five million copies, the Vengaboys have not only proved to be the best Dutch group, but are also a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. The multiplatinum pop-dance group will be performing at Carnival City Casino. Fans can expect top-of-the-chart hits such as Up & Down, We Like To Party, Boom Boom and many more. www.computicket.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 95
Live
THE SCRIPT
THE FOO FIGHTERS
13 December This rock band has been making beautiful music since they burst onto the scene 19 years ago. Their self-titled debut album was a smash hit and topped most radio stations in the United States and in 11 other countries. Their catalogue, which includes tracks such as The Shape, has bagged 11 Grammy Awards and sold over 25 million copies across the world. The Foo Fighters will be doing what they do best at the FNB Stadium. www.computicket.co.za
7 February 2015 The Script will be gracing us with their presence once again. The group is famed for going multi-platinum throughout the world; we’re talking nothing less than 20 million records, per album. Their current single, Hall of Fame, has been a worldwide numberone hit with over five million sales. The Irish band will be touring the country in support of their new album, No Sound Without Silence. They’ll be accompanied by local bands Gangs of Ballet, Beatenberg, Good Luck and Shortstraw at their concert at Crocodile Creek in Lanseria. www.bigconcerts.co.za
Put your kitchen on an energy diet this summer A stove is one of the appliances that uses quite a lot of electricity in the home, and cooking accounts for up to 8% of the electricity consumption in an average household. Quick, easy and electricity smart cooking will give your food preparation appliances a break and get your electricity bill into shape this summer. Visit www.electricity-smart.co.za for recipes and cooking tips to help you save time, effort and energy this summer. This energy diet is brought to you by Eskom
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Spend lazy afternoons wining, dining, and relaxing at the beautiful Longridge Wine Estate
THE ESTATE The eye catching seasonal transition of the view never seizes to leave a lasting impression – rolling hills clad in greens, hues of sand, caramel and splashes of blue. The glistening bay, almost resembling mirrors, compel visitors to linger longer. With warmer weather on the way Longridge invites you to join them on the gorgeous outside terrace where oversized couches welcome visitors to take in the scenery and enjoy a glass of wine until dinner calls. THE WINE Organic agriculture and natural wine making processes, according to century-old winemaking traditions of natural fermentations, no fining, no filtration, and low sulpher additions, set these award winning wines apart. It’s an art rather than a mass produced product. 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 end of October saw three new releases in the portfolio of wines under the Ultra Premium label – an exceptional Vouvray-styled “Ou Steen” Demi Sec Chenin Blanc from low yielding historic vineyards and a Bordeaux inspired red blend – the 2012 Ekliptika, together with the 2009 Longridge Vintage Reserve Brut. Early indications are that these newcomers will continue the farm’s reputation for producing award-winning wines with four and a half stars being award to both the Brut and the Ekliptika in the 2015 John Platter Wine guide as well as top scores awarded by Jancis Robinson MW. THE RESTAURANT It’s not only in the changing scenery that we know warmer weather is on its way – we can tell by the way rich, creamy soups and warm starters are making way for fresh red salads, carpaccio duo with mustard panacotta, venison and summer styled beef fillet. Its gourmet al fresco with a view. The cuisine is inspired by the freshest seasonal produce from the farm’s organic garden. 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 affairs such as weddings and birthday celebrations, with a private 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.
Contact the cellar on 021 855 2005 or mail info@longridge.co.za Restaurant 021 855 4082 or mail restaurant@longridge.co.za | visit www.longridge.co.za
Markets
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The best of... Markets
FOURWAYS FARMERS MARKET
THE RANDBURG FLEA MARKET
10am – 3pm Sundays There’s a variety of best traders in town that offer an assortment of goods, from organically grown vegetables, herbs, farm eggs to locally made cheeses. Get there early enough to catch breakfast – if not, don’t miss their lunch! Wash it down with some bubbly or fresh juices. A word of advice, go there on an empty stomach. 011 465 5276
THE SHED ON ROUTE 59
6pm – 10pm Friday night market, 8am – 3pm Saturdays The Food and Artisanal Craft Market is situated next to the R59. The market boasts a variety of food, food supply vendors as well as artisanal beer and wines. There’s also a small restaurant within the market called The Waffle Shed. This little eatery serves the best and probably the most scrumptious Belgian waffles in the south of Joburg. 081 011 9456
10am – 5pm Tuesday – Friday; 10am – 5.30pm Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays Situated in the heart of the Brightwater Commons shopping complex in Randburg, the flea market has plenty of amazing stalls to browse through. The market has something for everyone. The best part about it is that the stalls are undercover. www.randburgfleamarket.co.za
HILLFOX FLEA MARKET
9am – 5pm Weekends and public holidays Hillfox is famed for its bargain shopping. The market attracts well over 250 traders from all over the province. You’ll enjoy the market best on a relaxed and sunny weekend. Plenty of safe parking and access to ATM machines. Sunday concerts usually feature some of the best South African musicians. Grab lunch at their food court. www.craft.co.za
THE WHOLEFOOD MARKET
9am – 3pm Sundays The WholeFood Market offers its consumers a great meeting place for like- minded people driven by the need to preserve natural resources. The market encourages its patrons to change their lifestyle by using eco-friendly products. Browse through the food stalls, meet the traders and, of course, sample their delectable seasonal recipes. Or shop for unique craft art, which is also on sale. www.wholefoodmarketsa.com www.joburgstyle.co.za | 99
Children
Top 10 things to do with kids
COLOR CAFÉ HYDE PARK
ACROBRANCH
Let the kids unleash their energy by swinging from tree to tree at the Acrobranch Park in Melrose. It consists of four courses and is equipped with zip lines, swing bridges and Tarzan swings. The courses are all family friendly and are safe for children as young as three years old. There’s ‘Sprinting Cheetah’ for adrenalin junkies and ‘Stalking Leopard’ for testing balance. www.acrobranch.co.za
CRADLE OF HUMANKIND
Head a little out of the city to Maropeng for a family trip that promises to be both fun and informative. The interactive Learner Centre is a hit. The highlight is undoubtedly the underwater boat ride that guides you through the history of the earth’s creation in an inspiring way. Interested in fossil displays? Tour through the Sterkfontein Caves, the home of the historic Mrs Ples. www.maropeng.co.za
NORTHGATE ICE ARENA
Children love a bit of ice time, and it’s a great respite from the summer heat. With music playing, it really is a lot of fun. There’s a kiosk that sells cold drinks, sweets, chocolates, chips and pies, as well as a Fontana Bakery on site and a range of restaurant and fast food outlets in the mall – ice-skating is a hungry business! Professional instructors are on hand to help the newbies out. www.theicerink.co.za
Always a hit with the kids, round up the troupes for a fun few hours at Color Café. Just let the kids’ imagination and creativity run wild. Little ones choose a piece of raw ceramic to paint or a mosaic item instead. Everything is supplied, so no need to worry about bringing anything extra. While the children paint, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee. It’s a great place for parties too. www.colorcafe.co.za
A-MAIZE-ING MAZES
The fact that A-Maize-ing Mazes has been around for 10 years is testament to how popular it is. The highlights are the Elemental Maze and the Maize Maze. The Elemental Maze is open from June to December and the Maize Maze is open from February to June. This year, the Maize Maze is a ‘DinoMaze’. They’re open from 10am – 5pm on weekends and public holidays, but ticket sales close at 2.30pm. www.honeydewmazes.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 101
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Children
PLANETARIUM
The Johannesburg Planetarium is the perfect place for the young ones to learn about planets, stars and constellations in a fun way. Special children’s shows are on offer: travel with Thomas the Astronomer in his giant rocket to the game reserve, then on to the moon and beyond! There’s also the option of having a space travel birthday party here. www.planetarium.co.za
SCI-BONO
This fun, interactive science museum offers science and technology programmes that the kids will just lap up. It’s the largest science centre in southern Africa. From Lego pits and mini construction sites, to understanding the principles of electromagnetism, the exhibits cater for curious minds of all ages. Make sure to visit the Science of Soccer – the world’s first completely soccer-themed science exhibit developed by Sci-Bono. The centre offers a programme of events. www.sci-bono.co.za
CITY SIGHTSEEING HOP-ON HOP-OFF TOURS
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. 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, fascinating facts, local history as well as riveting stories and legends. www.citysightseeing.co.za
TUTANKHAMUN
An amazing historical journey. The exhibition Tutankhamun – His Tomb and His Treasures takes place at Silverstar Casino’s entertainment venue from 2 December to 1 March. Visitors are afforded the opportunity to experience the treasures of the tomb. Included in the exhibition is a multimedia presentation showcasing the story behind the exploration and excavation, the history of Tutankhamun, and insight into ancient Egyptian culture. www.tut-exhibition.co.za
WALTER SISULU NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDENS
The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens in Roodepoort was opened in 1982 and is the second youngest of the eight National Botanical Gardens in the country. It’s great for fun nature walks or to enjoy a picnic in the garden among the wonderful indigenous plants. The littlies will love the animals. Overall, the atmosphere is beautiful and tranquil. You can enjoy a family meal at Eagles Fare restaurant too. www.sanbi.org www.joburgstyle.co.za | 103
Attractions
Joburg’s top 10 experiences
THE SAB WORLD OF BEER
The first of its kind, this museum illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid. It’s a beacon of hope, showing the world how South Africans are coming to terms with their oppressive past and working towards a future they can call their own. www.apartheidmuseum.org
The SAB World of Beer ranks as one of South Africa’s top two tourist experiences, offering nearly 50,000 visitors a year a uniquely memorable encounter with the magic of beer and brewing. The very informative tour traces beer’s origin some 6,000 years back and demonstrates the beer-making process. There’s also a pub where visitors can enjoy refreshments — of course beer is involved — after touring the facility. www.worldofbeer.co.za
GOLD REEF CITY
THE MABONENG PRECINCT
APARTHEID MUSEUM
Experience one of Africa’s greatest entertainment theme parks, created around an authentic 19th century goldmine. The theme park offers a wide range of features and the casino complex buzzes 24/7. Visitors return time and time again to experience Gold Reef City’s world-class facilities, including a number of restaurants to choose from, enjoying a show at one of the theatres, gaming, and an exciting 4D-movie experience. www.goldreefcity.co.za 104 | www.joburgstyle.co.za
MUSEUM AFRICA
This free museum in the vibrant Newtown Precinct is situated on Mary Fitzgerald Square. Museum Africa focuses on the culture and history of South Africa, Joburg and the South African War, or Second Anglo-Boer War. It’s also host to regular art exhibitions. www.museumafrica.org
Focused around the galleries, studios and offices of Arts on Main, the Maboneng Precinct is one of the flagships of Joburg’s urban renewal programme. Many galleries are free to the public and give a unique glimpse into South Africa’s contemporary art scene. Every Sunday Arts on Main hosts the Market on Main, where you can enjoy delicious food and drink from countries around the world, along with typical local fare. www.mabonengprecinct.com
Attractions
CONSTITUTION HILL
Nowhere can the story of South Africa’s turbulent past and its extraordinary transition to democracy be told as it is at Constitution Hill. This National Heritage site has witnessed over a century of South Africa’s history. From soldiers who fought in the Anglo Boer War at the turn of the century, political prisoners and resistors, to the repressive apartheid regime, the youth caught up in the Soweto Uprising and the dawn of democracy, Constitution Hill has witnessed it all. The site was injected with a new meaning and energy when it was chosen in the mid-1990s as the site for the Constitutional Court. www.constitutionhill.org.za
LILIESLEAF FARM
In the early 1960’s, Liliesleaf Farm in Rivonia provided the perfect ‘safe house’ from which leaders of Umkhonto weSizwe (MK) — meaning ‘the Spear of the Nation’ — could operate. It was, to all intents and purposes, an operational farm and the black people seen on the farm were, to the world around them, labourers employed to do the farm work. Nobody was aware of the important work that was done here and the place of refuge it provided for the ANC leaders. In July 1963, police raided the farm and arrested Walter Sisulu, Nelson Mandela and other members. The capture of key leaders and discovery of the operation ‘Mayibuye’ (plans to overthrow the South African Government through violence), led to the Rivonia Trial. It’s a place of fascinating historical insight. www.liliesleaf.co.za
ORIGINS CENTRE
Opened by ex-president Thabo Mbeki in 2006, the Origins Centre is a worldclass museum dedicated to exploring and celebrating the history of modern humankind, telling the story of the emergence of human beings and humanity in Southern Africa. It offers visitors a unique experience of Africa’s rich, complex and mysterious past. The Centre boasts an extensive collection of rock art from the Wits Rock Art Research Institute (RARI), affording visitors the opportunity to view the earliest images made by humans, found in SA. www.origins.org.za
MONTECASINO
JOHANNESBURG ZOO
The Johannesburg Zoo is one of the most popular local and tourist attractions, situated in the leafy northern suburbs of the city. Founded in 1904 and covering 81 hectares, Joburg Zoo houses over 320 species, totalling about 2,000 animals. It’s open to the public 365 days a year and is perfect for family outings. www.jhbzoo.org.za
Located in Fourways, Montecasino is known for being Gauteng’s number-one entertainment destination, having been voted Best Casino, Best Entertainment Complex, Best Cinema Complex, and Best Place to take Visitors. Not a month, or week for that matter, goes by without an amazing production at the Teatro, there are countless restaurants, and the Bird Garden is a must visit for kids and adults alike. There’s also a wide range of accommodation to choose from in the Montecasino precinct. www.montecasino.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 107
Pamper
Summer indulgence
TOUCH SPA @ SEASONS
Located within the Seasons Eco Golf Estate, just 45 minutes outside Joburg, the spa and treatments at Touch Spa @ Seasons are inspired by the four seasons of the year. Their unique Seasons Hydro Journey consists of a Rasul, three kneipp plunge pools, and a flotation therapy pool that leads out to the beautiful outdoor spa garden with a hot and cold Roman pool, as well as a cascading
MIDORI ECO SALON
Midori Eco Salon in Green Park, Sandton, is an eco-friendly haven. The brainchild of interior designer and owner Anisha Patel, the salon’s glamorous design was implemented using only recycled and organic materials. There are also a range of luxury features, including a shuttle service, and Wi-Fi iPads at all grooming stations. The must-experience is the Spring Special, which includes a 45-minute Midori V-Bar Treatment and a 15 minute head, foot or neck massage. www.midorisalon.co.za 108 | www.joburgstyle.co.za
water garden. Enjoy the Ultimate Rejuvenation seven-hour treatment that includes time in the flotation pool, Rasul chamber, body wrap, Swedish massage, foot massage, Indian massage, classic facial, and a delicious lunch. The Male Executive treatment includes time in the flotation pool, a Swedish massage, classic facial, and a classic pedicure. www.touchspaseasons.co.za
AMANI SPA, HYATT REGENCY
Located on the 6th floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Amani Spa is a premium wellness facility with direct access to the hotel’s exclusive swimming pool and fitness centre. Four treatment rooms allow for an utterly private moment in time. Visitors have at their disposal a Hydro Facility and a spacious relaxation area. Why not try the Slimming Detox Journey? It’s a two-and-a-half hour treatment including a specialised body polish, a wrap, and slimming massage. www.amanispas.co.za
ZORGVLIET SPA
Located at the Riviera on Vaal Hotel & Country Club, a luxury destination along the Vaal River. The newly renovated spa is the perfect spot to rejuvenate your body, and get out of town for a while. When it comes to indulgence you can’t get much better than Zorgvliet Spa. The Summer Sizzle special is just R685 and includes a Kalahari Khoi Khoi back, neck and shoulder massage, a Kalahari Tsamma hand treatment and a Kalahari Calabash foot treatment. www.zorgvlietspa.co.za
SWANI WOMEN’S BOUTIQUE SPA COCOON
Cocoon is Maboneng’s own spa, yoga, dance and healing centre offering customised treatments for the stressed urban dweller and a space designed to escape the bustling city. With a daily yoga and dance programme, breathwork sessions and an on-site integrative medical doctor, Cocoon offers a space to take time out and reconnect. Their beauty treatment and massage menu, designed in collaboration with Terres d’Afrique, offers another option for effortless destressing in the heart of the city. Cocoon is located on the 5th floor of the Main Change building. www.mabonengprecinct.com
Swani is a unique and innovative urban boutique spa for women, seamlessly blending a trendy and hip beauty and wellness hot spot with an inviting, relaxing and professional spa atmosphere. The spa defies the traditional and pushes the boundaries to bring you something fresh and contemporary – just like the modern woman. With the rising push for organic skincare around the globe, Swani provides clients with a completely green experience. All products used in their facial and body treatments and sold in the retail boutique are either natural or organic – friendly to your body and the environment. Do something for you, and try the This Is My Day five-hour package. It includes a Coffee Bean Body Exfoliation, a Cocoa Wrap, a Signature RAIN Facial, a Bespoke Pedi, a Bespoke Mani, and some light snacks. www.swanispa.com
MatsiMela Home Spa offers you the finest take-home body care products that are a feast for the senses. Whether the products are a spoil for yourself or someone special in your life - make a point of visiting us! For a list of our national stores or to shop online please visit www.matsimela.co.za
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Eat
Our top 10 Joburg steakhouses
THE LOCAL GRILL
The food is well prepared and presented with care. It’s no wonder they have been bagging one Steakhouse Award after another for the past three years. And this year they won both The Wolftrap and Eat Out awards. They’ve been voted the number-three restaurant in Joburg by Diners Rossouws Guide. We absolutely love their dependability. www.localgrill.co.za
THE BULL RUN
Situated in Sandton CBD, the Bull Run is famous for their tasty chunks of beef. Try their signature Jalapeno and Feta Fillet. For those who don’t like it too hot, we recommend a delicious plain fillet, with the restaurant’s famous scrumptious mash and some pepper sauce. The food is offered with no complicated processes, what you see is what you get. There’s also an in-house butchery. www.thebullrun.co.za
TRUMPS GRILL
Trumps Grill, situated at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, is famous for its cushy dining, mouth-watering food and laid-back ambience. This steakhouse holds the number-one spot for its sales of Karan beef. This is where you should go when you’re looking for pure beef, be it steaks or burgers. www.trumps-grill.com
THE BUTCHER SHOP AND GRILL
The only complaint you’ll ever have when eating at The Butcher Shop and Grill is that their portions are too large. Even so, the bulkiness does not compromise on the tastiness of the meat. Their food comes with a choice of a fresh salad or equally fresh veggies. You’ll find little to fault at this restaurant. www.thebutchershop.co.za
ALPINE RESTAURANT
Conveniently situated on 83 Braam Fischer Drive, Ferndale, is a gem called Alpine Restaurant & Butchery. Take your time to enjoy their juicy cuts of dry aged beef, soaking in the elegant ambience. Alpine Restaurant has built its stellar reputation on providing the ultimate dining experience. Every cut is dry aged to a minimum of 21 days. 011 781 5455 www.joburgstyle.co.za | 111
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THUNDER GUN
TURN AND TENDER
There has to be a reason why Turn and Tender restaurants are always jam packed – it’s their food! Ask any of the friendly staff which steaks they recommend and their suggestions are on point all the time. Their steaks are cooked to perfection and whatever side dish you’d like with your meal, rest assured it will be absolutely delicious too. www.turnntender.co.za
WOMBLES
In a world full of armchair critics, it takes a really great restaurant to promote itself as the best steakhouse in town. Wombles certainly lives up to this name. Choose your piece of steak from the 11 cuts available on offer, and allow the capable chefs to grill it to perfection. Also impressive is their excellent service. Whatever you do, leave room for dessert – it is also some of the best in Joburg. www.wombles.co.za 112 | www.joburgstyle.co.za
THE GRILLHOUSE
Meat lovers will absolutely love The Grillhouse and their scrumptious T-bone steaks. Another favourite dish is their fillet on the bone; it simply melts in your mouth. Perhaps this is the reason they have been rated as the best steak house in Africa and one of the top 15 steakhouses in the world. Pop into The Grillhouse, in Rosebank or in Sandton. www.thegrillhouse.co.za
Since it’s inception in 1984, Thunder Gun has been serving huge chunks of juicy beef. We adore this steakhouse for their consistency. You’re assured a scrumptious meal and efficient service. The eatery, tucked away in Beyers Naude Drive, prides itself in serving the best meats — be it ribs, skewers or fillets, you’ll get value for your money. You’ll enjoy it all the better if you like the pub vibe. www.thundergun.co.za
MEAT CO
This eatery is famous for its delectable beef. You can count on well-seasoned, tender meat. If you’re trying out the Meat Co at Melrose Arch, sit outside to enjoy the sunset. This steakhouse also caters for large groups of people, so bring all your friends for lunch or dinner. Careful though, the generous portions might leave little room for dessert. www.themeatco.com
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