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Contents 18

Features 18

Defining Ubuntu Keith Bete talks to Nwabisa Ngumbela about his determination to put Africa on the map with clothing that’s deeper than the fabric alone

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The Many Faces of Mzansi Photographer Jono Wood captures the abundance of characters that occupy our beautiful country, and who paid tribute to Madiba at his memorial at FNB Stadium in Soweto

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Inner City Rejuvenation The story of how Refresh Realty aims to rid the inner city of the stigma that envelopes it by remodelling its buildings, and at the same time bettering the lives of the people who live in it. By Nwabisa Ngumbela

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A World Unknown In one of the busiest areas of the inner city are secret passages, walkways, buildings that look like nothing on the outside and yet inside hold a rich culture, delectable smells, and beautiful clothes. This is Little Addis, the Ethiopian quarter in the City of Gold. Julia Mafcher explores

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JList Joburg Style pull-out diary

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Gautrain: Read about the latest bus routes, train routes and things to do along the way

124 Pamper 127 Live 128 Eat: Jozi’s best lunch spots 131 Art 134 Coffee: Get your caffeine fix 138 Shop Talk: Kirsten Jooste tells us about 142

her hidden gem, La Marina Deli in Modderfontein Kids

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Editor’s letter and contributors’ page Desirables: For her and for him Homegrown must-haves The reading nook: We chat to two well-known South African authors about their favourite local reads and their new titles Fashion: Street Royalty – inspired by the variety on the streets of Joburg, work wear is no longer a suit-and-tie affair. Styled by Melissa MaxtedHenderson and photographed by Steve Tanchel Cool District: Jo Buitendach explores Newtown – one of Joburg’s original and unique cultural precincts Décor: Anatomy Design restored Lorraine Maisel’s exquisite vintage furniture and combined her eccentric collection of objet with contemporary elements. Julia Mafcher takes a look Food: It’s all about Shisa Nyama and braai at Sha’p Braai in Maboneng. Styled by Leila Saffarian and photographed by Graeme Wyllie Kitchen Cool: Your gadget, product and foodie app needs sorted JBar: Nwabisa Ngumbela explores the journey brandy took to land on our shores and discovers how we became the leading producer of this bellywarming liquid What’s Good In My Hood: Parkhurst resident Leigh-Ann Mol tells us about the little gems she loves in her suburb Local Travel, Lowveld: Nicky Manson experiences this majestic holiday hangout for family and friends Local Travel, Cape Town: Julia Mafcher pays homage to this scenic coastal cityw International Travel, Mauritius: Mmachigo Manase visits the exotic island and explains why it’s become such a popular choice for business people Travel Snippets: Great places to visit over Easter, for day trips and for a romantic rendezvous JWheels: Jongi S’korokoro celebrates the Aston Martin sportscar brand, shares the inside info of Victoria Beckham’s influence on our automotive lives and predicts an imminent stampede of small SUVs on Joburg roads The Brand Page: Top SA brands Amarula, Stuttafords and Mrs Ball’s chutney

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Editor’s Letter

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elcome to our new Mzansi issue. The Zulu word for south and a popular name for South Africa, this is our theme throughout the magazine. It seemed a fitting choice as the father of our nation, Nelson Mandela, passed away in December last year, and 2014 marks 20 years of our country’s democracy.

Contributors LEILA SAFFARIAN

Freelance food stylist, writer, food editor and blogger Pages 74 – 82 Previous food editor for both Your Family and Food & Home Entertaining magazines, Leila now spends her days styling for both editorial and advertising shoots, cookbooks and saying lots of things related to food on her blog, Pass The Salt. A former Capetonian who is very proud to say she has been happily adopted by Joburg, she produced and styled our unique Sha’p Braai food feature in Maboneng.

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STEVE TANCHEL

Photographer and commercials director Pages 40 – 48 Steve photographed our edgy, beautiful street-style fashion spread. His work has been featured in publications such as Wallpaper, Dazed, Elle and Marie Claire. His stills work has attracted a list of clients that include projects for Levis, De Beers, Mastercard, Lux and more. Steve made the natural transition to directing TV commercials in 2007 and is represented by Velocity Films Worldwide.

a 12-week intense fitness challenge. I’ll be tracking my progress both on our website and social media platforms, so look out for my transformation.

Our team is so excited about this issue and I really hope you are, too. Have a fabulous transition into autumn! Till next time,

Julia Mafcher

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STEVE MARAIS

Photographer Cover & pages 18 – 24 Steve shot our cover and cover feature. He challenges the viewer with his unique eye – he has an uncanny capability to translate a concept visually.

Steve’s photographic style ranges from editorial to character portraiture. He takes pride in having hands-on creative direction. By creating bizarre story scenarios subjects have to work through or act out, Steve manages to capture what comes naturally in the moment.

MELISSA MAXTEDHENDERSON

Fashion and beauty stylist Cover, pages 18 – 24 & 40 – 48 Melissa produced and styled our cover, cover feature and fashion spread. Fashion is a way of life for her, a freelance stylist who’s been plying her trade in Joburg for the past decade. From the first moment she started cutting up and redesigning her Barbie clothes as a youngster, she knew where her passion lay.

When she’s not working, she’s bargain hunting or smuggling shoes into the house.

Editor’s picture by Nick Boulton, make-up by Natasha Carstens. Cover: Keith wears T-shirt by Ubuntuism, chinos from TOPSHOP and high-tops from Converse

Hello, Mzansi!

We’ve introduced three new features: JWheels, our motoring section – in this issue our slightly off-the-wall but incredibly knowledgeable car fundi, Jongi S’korokoro, tells us about the smaller SUVs out there and we feature an indepth article on Aston Martin. Then, I explored the Ethiopian Quarter of downtown Jozi for another new section, Kulcha. Lastly, radio personality Leigh-Ann Mol tells us what’s good in her hood, Parkhurst. All three will become regular sections in Joburg Style.

Of course we’ve still got your good ol’ favourites too, like Fashion with a streetstyle twist, a dip into one of Joburg’s Cool Districts, Newtown, and a rejuvenation of some of Yeoville’s most dilapidated buildings in the Big Read. Food stylist and food editor extraordinaire Leila Saffarian takes us deep into the world of Shisa Nyama. Our cover star is Keith Bete, the founder of clothing line Ubuntuism. He speaks about oneness and why his T-shirts go beyond the material they’re made of – a perfect fit for our proudly South African issue.

Oh, before I forget, that detox I was talking about in my last letter… Well, Steve Mululu and the team at Dream Body Fitness reached out to me and now I’m in for the long haul –

For her our pick

INGLOT

HD Illuminating Loose Powder R269 www.inglot.co.za

THIERRY MUGLER

Alien Extraordinaire From R715 www.clarinsfragrancegroup.com

BUSBY LEATHER LOGO RANGE DESIGNER COLLECTION Barrel Bag R1 999 www.busbyhouse.com

VERTU CONSTELLATION Luxury Smartphone Price on request www.vertu.com

INGLOT

Freedom Lipgloss R89 02M Nail Enamel R149 www.inglot.co.za 12 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

CHANEL 2014 EYE COLLECTION Les 4 Ombres R700 Stylo Yeux Waterproof Eyeliner R330 Le Volume Waterproof Mascara R435 011 325 1000

LE COQ SPORTIF

Chaussures Lilas Leopard Price on request www.lecoqsportif.com

Desirables

For him our pick

AZZARO

AVON MEN

Club Men R655 www.azzaroparis.com

Black Suede Essential Eau de Toillette Spray R230 Black Suede Essential Deodorant Body Spray R51,95 Black Suede Hair and Body Wash R61,95 www.avon.com

NIKON

Nikon Df R36 995 (body only) R41 995 (body + 50mm f1.8 lens) www.nikon.co.za

CITIZEN ECO-DRIVE Satellite Wave Air R27,000 www.citizenwatches.co.za

LE COQ SPORTIF Chaussures Eclat 90 Price on request www.lecoqsportif.com

NIVEA MEN

Silver Protect Shaving Gel R57 Silver Protect After Shave Splash R80 www.nivea.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 13

Homegrown

JOYA

Crystal Necklace R549 www.joya.co.za

SOYLITES

Massage Body Candle R170 www.soylites.co.za

AFRICAN EXTRACTS Rooibos Moisturising Day Cream SPF15 R53 www.africanextracts.com

CARROL BOYES HEY GORGEOUS!

Super Magical Skin Conditioning Serum R195 www.hey-gorgeous.co.za

‘Face Facts’ Dinner Plate Price on request ‘Which One?’ Mug Price on request www.carrolboyes.co.za

MR PRICE

Watch Price on request www.mrp.com

Must haves

ISSAHRA

LOUISE CARVER COLLECTION

Essential Balm R570 www.hellonature.co.za

Grey Keshi Pearl Earrings R1 550 www.spree.co.za

JUSTINE

Pretty in Pastel Eau de Parfum R425 www.justine.co.za

GUILLOTINE

Tulip Wrap Dress R2 290 www.guillotinedesign.com

DAVID GREEN

Timepiececollection R3 995 www.greentimepieces.com

AFRICOLOGY

Energising Massage Oil R238 Bath Soak R295 www.africologyspa.com

JUSTINE

Fortigrain Cleansing Oil R215 Fortigrain Revitalising Solution R300 Fortigrain Day Cream R360 Fortigrain Night Cream R360 www.justine.co.za

TINSEL

Gold bunny and Dewald ring Price on request www.tinsel.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 15

Books

The reading nook We chat to two well-known South African authors about their favourite local reads and their new titles. There’s a little something different too, to get you excited about Joburg

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y favourite South African novel is JM Coetzee’s Waiting for the Barbarians”, says queen of South African crime thriller writing, Margie Orford. “The novel is relentless, cinematic, and the finest evocation of torture and fear. It’s written, of course, in the pared down and visceral prose that deservedly won Coetzee the Nobel Prize and the Booker Prize twice.”

Margie’s latest book, Water Music (Jonathan Ball, ISBN 9781868423965, R180), is the fifth in the Clare Hart series and is set in Hout Bay, Cape Town.

When an emaciated child is found on an icy Cape mountainside, profiler Dr Clare Hart is baffled that no one has reported her missing. Where does she come from, who does she belong

he author of This Way Up and A Million Miles from Normal, Paige Nick, says her favourite South African book is My Children Have Faces

by Carol Campbell. “In fact, it’s in the top three books I read last year, local or international”. She explains, “It’s a story about the Karretjiemense (the cart people) of the Karoo and I’ve never read anything quite like it. It’s well written, beautifully drawn, engrossing, and moving beyond belief.”

Paige’s current book is the second in the series of choose-your-ownadventure erotic novels. She coauthored A Girl Walks into a Wedding

by Helena S Paige (Jonathan Ball, ISBN 9780908387939, R110) with Sarah Lots and Helen Moffett. A brief to? To further complicate matters, a distraught man pleads with Clare to find his missing granddaughter, Rosa, a gifted but troubled young cellist who has abandoned her music scholarship.

In a race against time, Clare battles to unravel the two cases and locate the missing Rosa. As winter tightens its grip, she is confronted by chilling secrets in a context where criminals act with increasing impunity and the police can no longer be trusted. Amidst the frenzy of the investigation, Clare must also bear a secret of her own. Water Music is a page-turner with a masterly plot that will keep you reading to the last sentence. It is the fifth novel in Margie Orford’s Clare Hart series, which has been published to international acclaim.

synopsis: Your best friend is getting married, and she’s asked you to be her bridesmaid. So many decisions: For starters, do you ask the gorgeous mystery man you met online to come as your date? Or do you go solo to check out the talent? Once the country wedding weekend gets going, all kinds of adventures are on offer. Will you ditch your date? Dodge the disreputable best man? Or perhaps the rugged pilot you meet in the bar will open up unexpected erotic opportunities... And who knew the maid of (dis)honour had such a sultry streak? All this while dealing with the bachelorette party, the bride’s jitters, the Dress From Hell, and more. Perhaps the most tempting option is to flee with a tall, dark stranger…

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hen something a bit different is Spaces & Places 2.0 – Joburg Places by founder of Joburg Places and author of many city guides, Gerald Garner. It’s a wonderfully useful, quintessential guide to the city, Garner revealing the fabulous spaces and places of the inner-city, the northern nodes, village streets, vibrant townships and verdant suburbs.

Gerald also takes tours of the Joburg CBD. You can purchase the book on his website, www.joburgplaces.com for R320.

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Cover Profile

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Cover Profile

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he first time I met Keith Bete was in Newtown at Cama Gwini’s concert. He introduced himself as the co-founder of Ubuntuism, and his brother Simbarashe Simbarashe as the other founder. The brand is a vast clothing line, inspired by the ancient African philosophy Hunhu, Shona for Ubuntu – a quality that includes Braamfontein. It was during this second meeting that I got an inthe essential human virtues of love, depth feel of what the label is about, and who this self-effacing man compassion and humanity. is. One wonders how Ubuntuism has managed to keep its label I must admit that at the time my interest in what he afloat when others have sunk like stone. The answer is simple: it’s does waned the minute he told me he mainly designs the message behind the brand that has given Ubuntuism a staying T-shirts. With the influx of T-shirt lines that pop up and power. “When you stand for something you will fall for nothing. And vanish quicker than lamb on a spit-braai – I was certain what we stand for is deeply rooted in African greatness,” professes that he was one of the many youngsters wanting their 15 the 30-year-old South African, who was born in Zimbabwe. minutes of fame by designing clothes without a cause.

Climbing the ladder of success did not just happen overnight.

I directed our brief ‘confer’ to get the results I desired – a Education was the base for it. Keith joined Branson Centre decent quote to add oomph to the article I was working (a Joburg-based training centre for young entrepreneurs) in on at the time – and forgot about him.

2012, where he received mentorship and guidance in business When his name came up again during a brainstorming management and learned how to sustain and grow his business. At session at the office and his impressive resume was laid this point the clothing line was already operational as the company thick in front of me, I was amazed by the amount of was founded in 2009. hard work he’s invested in the brand. After all, not many One of his mentors at the centre was Angel Jones, who taught young entrepreneurs can boast having Richard Branson him the art of being succinct. “Another valuable lesson Angel as their brand ambassador; nor can they claim to have taught me was simplicity. She always told me that I should be able had heavyweight musicians such as HHP and leading to sum up an idea in one sentence, and I’ve always strived for that South African comedians like Thomas Gumede wear in everything I do,” acknowledges Keith. While at the centre, he their gear, and that’s just scratching the surface. The label met business mogul Richard Branson. “I knew then that I wanted has also received massive media mileage on TV, in print, him to be my brand ambassador, not just for the opportunities on radio and film. After taking my foot out of my mouth, this would open for me, but because I felt he is a true ‘Ubuntuist’.”

I begged to be allowed to do the interview, partly because Just as the young entrepreneur had imagined, having Branson as I felt bad that I was so ignorant the first time around. the ambassador of Ubuntuism facilitated an enviable opportunity I arranged to meet Keith for coffee at Lamuna in for the brand to attend Fast Track 100, a prestigious business event that honours the 100 fastest-growing companies in the United Kingdom. This in turn paved the way for the label to launch internationally. Ubuntuism has also done brand collaborations with Virgin Mobile, Virgin Galactic and Virgin Unite.

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Designing and selling T-shirts, hoodies and head gear is only just the beginning for the brand

In such a fickle market, I can’t help but wonder why Keith and his brother chose to design T-shirts when they could have ventured into any other business. “A T-shirt is like a blank canvas to broadcast a message on. It’s the best way to get a message across to the youth using a medium they love and respect – it’s what we call teecasting, represents this positive energy is worthy of being broadcasting on a tee.” printed and ensures the T-shirts only bear uplifting, Keith attributes his success to his motivating and inspiring messages. Another thing parents, who were entrepreneurs in that makes the brand special is the fact that no two their own right. And, of course, his slogans are the same. There’s a different message on brother, whose philosophical quotes each one. and phrases sometimes end up as a Designing and selling T-shirts, hoodies and slogan on the T-shirts. head gear is only just the beginning for the brand.

He also puts a lot of emphasis Ubuntuism plans on branching out into garment on the major role his design team, design for men, women and kids.

OneWorldCollective, has played in Every year on 10 October the brand celebrates elevating the brand. So how does the Ubuntu Day, and every Friday is Ubuntu Friday crew decide what goes on the T-shirts? when Virgin Mobile staff members across South Everything is inspired by the virtues Africa have to wear their Ubuntuism T-shirt in of Ubuntu. Therefore anything that celebration of this virtue.

The brand is not just about uniting people from all walks of life, but it’s a way of embracing oneness and putting Africa on the map for something that is positive and proudly Mzansi. So if you want to be a part of this, get your Ubuntuism gear at Sowearto in at The Zone in Rosebank and Nicolway (retailing for R230 an item).

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Cover Profile

Jozi according to Keith In keeping with our Mzansi theme, we asked Keith what he finds great about South Africa and Joburg in particular:

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The trees; it’s not just concrete everywhere.

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You get to meet people from all over the world.

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3 There are lots of opportunities and it’s the place to be if you want to make your mark.

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I love all the different cultures, sights, sounds and tastes that contribute to making this cosmopolitan African city.

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You get to meet people from all over the world.

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The many of Mzansi Jono Wood captures the abundance of characters that occupy our beautiful country, and who paid tribute to Madiba at his memorial at FNB Stadium in Soweto

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knew from the start that I wanted a different look and feel to mainstream media. I found a single spot where the rain and dark background made the perfect backdrop to focus on the characters at the memorial; both as mourners and as the essence of what Mandela had created through his legacy.

In these characters I learned to see many sides to South Africa, some representing ‘The Old South Africa’ during the struggle, while others showed ‘The New South Africa’ and the fruits of democracy – representing the equality that Mandela dedicated his life to making possible.

I saw a younger generation, my generation, of different racial groups that didn’t have to fight for equality in our society; a direct beneficiary of the struggle – not quite the Born Frees, but free nonetheless. I believe this is one of the major victories of Nelson Mandela’s legacy: a generation who could learn, integrate, and lead from an equally balanced racial background, where good ideas mean more than the colour of your skin, and a progressive mindset is socially motivated.

I also saw an older black generation who had lived under an oppressive rule for more than 40 years; a generation who practiced an unbelievable amount of patience, unity, forgiveness and love.

These South Africans were the people who decided to obey the requests for a peaceful transfer of power to the democracy we know today. These people are the reason South Africa didn’t swing into a state of turbulence and violent acts of revenge, but instead grew. These people are the guardians of ‘The New South Africa’.

I saw a nation mourning a great leader, a man of such humility that it shocked the world.

I saw a nation celebrating a full life, a life dedicated to the fertility of a nation and a man we have to thank for the country we live in today. >> www.jonowoodphotography.com

Madiba’s memorial was a true reflection of who he was, a unifier.

This can be seen from the people who came to pay tribute to him, all walks of life together as one.

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Photo Essay

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Photo Essay

Left: A Rastafarian man paying his respects to a man who lead with love and by example.

Below: A true guardian; the age of this man tells us he lived through the apartheid regime and witnessed a revolution.

Bottom: A MK veteran stands in respect to Madiba – her beret reads ‘Vote Mandela,’ a sign of her relationship to the struggle and Madiba’s vision pre-1994.

An example of our intergrated society that came together for Madiba; ebony and ivory mourning as one.

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Inner-cIty

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Big Read

rejuvenatIon Refresh Realty aims to rid the inner city of the stigma that envelopes it by remodelling its buildings, and at the same time bettering the lives of the people who live in it. By Nwabisa Ngumbela. Photographs by Dion Viljoen

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s a person who’s lived in Johannesburg for just under two years, I’m almost always tempted to cover my ears and say “away with the fib” whenever people tell me how clean and bearable the city once was. The dilapidated buildings, enveloped with a vile stench, make it hard to believe that the city was once a place where people walked freely without fear of being relieved of their valuables by petty thieves.

“Everything changed during the transition from the trendy Yeoville in the early nineties to the ‘red-lined’ and neglected suburb at the start of the new millennium,” says Michael Waugh, former resident of Yeoville and co-founder of Refresh Realty, a property management company that creates a special bond between building manager and tenant.

Having lived in this area, Michael realised there was miscommunication between the property owners and the tenants, in that the owners believed their assets had lost their appeal. “I knew from the tenants that it was their choice to move into and live in this area.” And so the concept of Refresh Realty began to germinate in his mind and came to fruition in 2004.

The company was founded with the sole aim of making a difference in Yeoville and Hillbrow; to improve the lives of the people living there. “No matter where you live, we all look for the same things: security, value for money, and clean, well-maintained homes. People want to be treated with respect and dignity and that’s what Refresh offers its clients, both the manager and the tenant.”

When people think of places such as Yeoville, nothing good comes to mind. In fact, there’s a popular misconception that some tenants freeload in this city. “Nobody lives in Joburg for free. Even the person living in a windowless storeroom in a hijacked building with a raw sewer running down the stairwell pays for that accommodation.”

Refresh Realty is nothing like any other property management company I know – the company hosts year-end parties for the children of the residents. Michael says he started this initiative when he noticed that his sister takes her kids on outings on a regular basis.

“The kids in the buildings I manage never had anywhere to go, so I organise daytrips for all of them at least once a year.”

After a couple of outings, Michael realised that the real problem the country is facing is the lack of better education, and if he could organise extra lessons for these kids, he would be making a real difference in their lives. So the company started running a Regeneration Fund on behalf of their owners. This fund is used to improve the lives of the building managers, contractors and tenants.

One of the programmes this fund finances are extra lessons for the children of the tenants. Each Saturday afternoon during school term they supply teachers who assist Grade 9 to 12 scholars with their studies. Learners are also given a balanced meal and are encouraged to use the company computers and Internet connection to assist with their school work.

Both residents and managers aren’t blind to the company’s benevolence. “I have two kids, one in Grade 9 and the other in Grade 11,” says Lydia Moyo, one of the live-in building managers at Refresh Realty. “The older one is very diligent, whereas the younger one is playful and does not pay much attention to his school work.

When Refresh Realty opened the extra classes, he was counselled and taught about the importance of education. Since then, I’ve seen a major improvement in his school work,” she says.

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Big Read

“No matter where you live, we all look for the same things: security, value for money, and clean, well-maintained homes.”

Top left: Michael Waugh, former Yeoville resident and co-founder of Refresh Realty. Left: Landscaped gardens add quality of life to the building’s residents. Above: David Mnguni, a tenant in one of the apartments.

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Living in the same building as the tenants wasn’t always easy, but enabled me to be hands-on and deal with the problems the tenants faced straight away

Top: Reginald the building manager stands outside Aronby Court where he resides with his wife and kids.

Michael shows me a letter from a Grade 12 learner who took extra lessons with Refresh Realty. In the letter she thanks the company for all the good it’s done for children like her. She wrote: “Greetings all, 2013 was a busy year. The first term was very difficult because I didn’t have anyone to help me. The second term was so much better, because that’s when we started our Refresh Realty extra classes again. Many things at school began to fall into place. I’ve improved a lot. I want to thank Mike from the bottom of my heart for making it possible for me to access the help I needed.”

I also met tenant David Mnguni, who’s been living in one of their properties for over three years. He could not praise the management staff enough. “This place has to be one of the cleanest places in Yeoville.

I’ve never lived in a place where the security is very tight and where building managers are ready and willing to help.”

It’s unusual for building managers to live in the same building they manage, but senior regional manager Reginald Bekani Ngcobo did.

“Living in the same building as the tenants wasn’t always easy, but enabled me to be hands-on and deal with the problems the tenants faced straight away,” he says.

Refresh Realty currently manages 30 properties that comprise just over 400 residential units and 30 commercial units, all located east of the city centre. The company is also actively involved on many levels in the areas where they operate. The company’s mandate is to slowly improve the physical aspect of the building, which then changes the perception of that street.

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Michael believes that if people were treated with respect it would be possible to change the social fabric. In addition to this, maintenance contractors are all independent to Refresh and wherever possible are drawn from the community in which they operate, thereby giving back to the community that pays their salaries.

Even though Refresh employs eight building managers, two operations staff, and Michael’s sister, who manages the finance and tenant relationships, Michael still wants to grow the brand to become the specialist residential property management company in Johannesburg. Although Michael’s job may seem like a lot of hard work at the best of times, there are aspects that make the lows worth it. “There are two things that I find rewarding. First is to see my employees grow and develop; it is fantastic to witness the slow evolution of someone and to see them come into themselves. And personally I enjoy repurposing buildings; to go into a derelict or vacant building and set about making the space work for a new tenant population is very fulfilling.” >> www.refreshrealty.co.za For more pictures visit

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PIT STOP Adeira, neck-piece: Quazi at Egality, sunglasses: Diesel at Moscon, crop top: Guess, blazer: Loincloth & Ashes, skirt: Marianne Fassler, shoes: Europa Art Manyano, cap: Golliath at Stuttafords, sunglasses: Diesel at Moscon, shirt: Sergeant Pepper at Stuttafords, suit: Punk and Ivy, high-tops: Converse at Stuttafords, watch: Tag Heuer at Picot & Moss 42 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

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AFRICAN ROYALTY Adeira, neck-piece: Henriette Botha, crystal pendant: Quazi at Egality, blue-and-white tunic: Joel Janse van Rensburg at Egality, brass rings: Tinsel, linen gypsy coat: Sies! Isabelle, recycled crotchet skirt: Marianne Fassler, ankle-strap stilettos: Europa Art Manyano, pith helmet: Babatunde, shirt: Tiger of Sweden, black-andwhite textured blazer: David Tlale, maroon trousers: Laurence Airline for Samsung #Amazeafrika, patent Derby shoes: Ted Baker at Stuttafords, Black Alligator Strap watch: Frederique Constant at Picot & Moss

BEAUTIFULLY BOLD Adeira,trilby: Babatunde, leather crop top: Jabulani, skirt: Avante at Egality, cuff: Phillipa Green at Tinsel, gold art deco watch: Frederique Constant at Picot & Moss, boots: Zara

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ETHEREAL Adeira, animal top: Thula Sindi, maxi-skirt: Thula Sindi, envelope clutch: Loin Cloth & Ashes, shoes: Zara, rings Tinsel, Gold Art Deco watch: FREDERIQUE CONSTANT at Picot and Moss

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WORLD UNKNoWN There’s nowhere to hide in Joburg, and yet there is. In one of the busiest areas of the inner city are secret passages, walkways, buildings that look like nothing on the outside and yet inside hold a rich culture, delectable smells, and beautiful clothes. This is Little Addis, the Ethiopian quarter in the City of Gold. Julia Mafcher explores.

Photographs by Dion Viljoen

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Coffee forms a huge part of Ethiopian culture, black with a touch of salt and there you have it.

his is Addis. Addis is here,” says Netsi, owner of Netsanet Ethiopia in Africa in the old Medical Arts Building in Jeppe Street, downtown Joburg. The shop is like a treasure trove – from foods and spices, clothes and shoes, to music, magazines and ‘other things’, as it says on her business card. I could’ve spent hours trawling around.

She also owns a small restaurant upstairs that serves phenomenal vegetarian Ethiopian cuisine. Netsi has been here for almost nine years. “I started with a tiny shop outside, and built myself up from there.” She continues, “There’s no secret to success, you just have to day, Gerald Garner from Joburg Places, work hard.” Netsi now has 50 took me to one of his favourite restaurants, staff members working for her Bersufekad, also in the old Medical Arts and has just bought her first Building. “Don’t have too much coffee,” home in Kensington. “I’m so says a trendy dressed man outside on thankful and I appreciate being the restaurant balcony. “You might start here. Back home in Ethiopia to vibrate.” Ethiopians like their coffee I wouldn’t be able to live a strong and black with salt. Apparently the life like this. I wouldn’t have salt brings out and enhances the flavour.

While I’m sitting there, just taking it this lifestyle.”

Four streets (Bree, Delvers, all in, a gentleman next to me is eating the Troye and Jeppe) and their most interesting looking meal. I’m told its surrounds make up Little saucy lentils with mince and a fried egg on Addis. It’s very easy to find top, served with the softest, most delicious a place to eat here; in fact, looking rolls. “They’re the best rolls in Little almost every second shop is Addis,” says Garner.

Most meals are served on injera, a restaurant, emitting rich, mouth-watering smells to lure a yeast-risen flatbread with a unique, you in. My tour guide for the slightly spongy texture. At first the

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Kulcha sourness takes you aback, but once you’re dunking it into the delicious stews and veggies, the flavours come together perfectly. I’m delighted to try some delectable vegetarian dishes at Netsi’s restaurant, and the tastes are bountiful.

The same man who told me I might vibrate from the coffee explains there are 88 languages spoken in Ethiopia. “I’m saying from what I know, though. I tell you from my heart,” he says. In those few words I feel the warmth of their culture, the friendliness and the genuine love they have to give. As a stranger I’m welcomed with open arms. They’re also proud. It’s how we make a living,” he explains. Their work ethic is hard to “Our culture is the best in the world,” he says. fault. “We earn, and we don’t spend. Well, we try to spend as little as I ask the group of men on the balcony what they all do for possible,” says Netsi. “You must love your work, and I do,” she adds. a living, because its 11am and they’re relaxing with coffee and Shy and modest, waitress Abebech Demkash has been living in Joburg tea. ‘Coffee man’ (he prefers to stay anonymous) says they’re for just two years. She came over because some of her family lives here all clothing store owners and they’re discussing ideas. “Most already and she wanted a better life. Coffee man says that even though people who live here, from Ethiopia, own clothing stores. he’s experienced xenophobia here once or twice before, he’d hate to go

Left: Waitress Abebech Demkash pours the perfect cup of Ethiopian coffee.

Below right: Father and daughter enjoy a traditional Ethiopian dish.

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Kulcha back home. “My life is here now.” Most of the Ethiopians live and work in the inner city.

Time flies by and it seems like I’ve spent most of the day at the old Medical Arts Building. There’s just so much to see and so many people to chat to that time becomes meaningless. However, I want to see a little more so Garner takes me to Joburg other things. He shows me a catalogue of his Mall. Unassuming from the outside, designs – they’re exquisite. “I want to take it’s bursting at the seams with tailors, my design career further,” he says. Fetene clothing stores, restaurants and barber owns the fabric store next door and is also shops inside. “It’s hidden, something a dressmaker. He’s been in Joburg for almost 10 years. “I came simply because of the better you have to discover,” says Garner.

In the barber shop, David is giving opportunities I could have here,” he explains.

I’m inspired. So many people have left a client a short back and sides shave.

There’s a queue of customers waiting behind what they know; some never return for their turn and it’s hot and stuffy, home again. They’ve built their new lives but David doesn’t seem to notice. He from the ground up. And yet they don’t carries on from one haircut to the next moan, there’s not a grumpy face in sight, and with a smile on his face. The clients leave no one utters a bad word. In fact, “We feel smiling, and not just due to their dapper blessed,” says Netsi.

So, visit the area to experience the beauty new hairstyles but because the price is of Ethiopian culture, right here, side by side. right too. It’s under R40… unheard of !

Abera owns the tailor opposite >> www.joburgplaces.com the barber shop. He alters suits and dresses, and designs clothes, among

Top right: Hidden inside the façades of beautiful old buildings are bustling shops and restaurants.

Middle right: Tailor and clothing designer Abera wants to further his design career.

Middle left: Kassa owns Little Addis restaurant in the trendy Maboneng district.

Below: Delicious vegetarian food served on injera in Netsi’s restaurant.

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Every year on 18 January the Ethiopian community celebrates Epiphany, where they take the Arc of the Covenant out of the temple and the next day walk it back. Festivities take place all along the route, with colourful clothing, wonderful singing, drumming and traditional dance and, of course, delectable food to crown it all.The temple, called Tewahedo Orthodox, is based in Berea. Right, worshippers adorned in elaborate clothing carry the Arc during the festival.

Left: Netsi owns Netsanet Ethiopia in Africa in the old Medical Arts Building.

Right: David the barber gives people great haircuts at great prices.

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Jo Buitendach explores one of Joburg’s original and unique cultural precincts. Photographs by Dion Viljoen

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he Joburg Inner City is the place to be and everyone wants to explore it. This is in part due to the regeneration of Maboneng and Braamfontein – cultural precincts known for their markets, coffee shops and art galleries.

And while I love these areas, Newtown will always have a special place in my heart. It could be its edgy nature, public art or graffiti, but what really makes Newtown one of a kind are the communities that frequent it on a daily basis. Poets, skateboarders, buskers, artists and scrap collectors – they all add their distinctive flavour to this wonderfully gritty Joburg district.

Newtown’s beginnings can be traced back to the 1890s when it was home to a large slum called the Brickfields. Cleared in 1904, Newtown was rezoned for industry.

The Municipal Market, Power Station and Workers Compound all called Newtown home in the first half of the 20th century.

Newtown as we know it today resulted from an early city regeneration project in the 1990s, which transformed the area into a free-thinking artistic space, famous for live jazz at Kippies Jazz Bar. Kippies is, regrettably, now long gone and Newtown

is once again changing, with vast cranes towering over its historic buildings. A large shopping mall and office block are in the process of being built and Newtown’s gentrification is imminent, but with any luck it will be able to retain its distinctive cultural flavour and offbeat residents, some of whom are featured on these pages. Meet them by strolling around the area.

A few Newtown favourites

Newtown has a number of excellent museums and you could easily spend a full day exploring their attractions: MUSEUM AFRICA Home to the City of Johannesburg’s Africana collection and situated in the historic old market building, Museum Africa has a huge assortment of art, photography, geology and archaeology. Look out for the fascinating Gandhi exhibition. It’s definitely worth a visit, though the staff can be pretty laidback and the displays are quite outdated. For those looking to support a good cause, the Imbali Visual Literacy project runs a fantastic craft shop in the Museum foyer.

121 Bree Street, 011 833 5624

THE WORKERS MUSEUM The Workers Museum is one of Jozi’s most underrated museums and a must visit. A former workers’ compound, this fascinating site tells the story of the many migrant workers who made Joburg their home. Their story is portrayed through photography, poetry, song and cultural items such as Basotho blankets and musical instruments.

52 Jeppe Street, 011 832 2447 SAB WORLD OF BEER The SAB World of Beer is one of South Africa’s top tourist attractions. And although it’s not for everyone, if you enjoy a beer or two and want to learn more about early Joburg and beer brewing, this is the place for you.

15 President Street, 011 836 4900 SCI-BONO CENTRE Looking for a fun day out with the kids?

Then look no further. The venue aims to educate and make science fun for the whole family. Yes, you too grandpa!

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138 Bree Street, 011 492 1134/838 9733

Coffee time MA – Museum Africa T – Workers Museum SA – SAB World of Beer S – Sci-Bono Centre M – The Market Theatre N – Nikki’s Oasis K – Kaldi’s coffee shop A– Artist Proof Studio P– Public art and graffiti

KAlDi’S COFFee ShOP For a great cup of coffee and friendly service, look no further than Kaldi’s.

Always packed with a colourful array of Newtown characters, it’s a favourite with the local Rastafarian community, artists and musicians. Kaldi’s is also known for its delicious vegan and vegetarian menu – the jerk tofu wrap must be tried. Looking to meet a local celebrity? Snoopy the resident Scotty dog is always waiting to greet you with a friendly bark.

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Newtown royalty The PRiNCe OF NewTOwN Newtown’s answer to royalty can be found in one of its most unique residents: The Prince of Newtown. A celebrated artist and musician, this crazy character is known for his whimsical recycled jewellery made from spoons, forks and just about anything that inspires him. Always there to welcome you with a smile and warm hug, Prince can be found in the park or a nearby café. Ask a local to point you in the right direction.

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Hop on - Hop off bus City Sightseeing’s iconic open-top red double-decker buses are now operating in Joburg, providing both locals and tourists with the opportunity to explore Africa’s most vibrant city. The tour runs daily (except Christmas Day) through Joburg’s CBD, making stops at Gandhi Square, the Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City, the Mining District and the World of Beer among other attractions.

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Art in Newtown ARTIST PROOF STUDIO The Artist Proof Studio is one of Newtown’s oldest tenants. This famous printing studio and training facility can always be counted on for a stunning array of limited-edition prints created by their resident artists and students. The gallery space can be visited and is the perfect place to learn about some of Johannesburg’s most exciting up-and-coming artists.

The Bus Factory, 3 President Street, 011 492 1278 PUBLIC ART AND GRAFFITI Some of Newtown’s best art can be found outside on its streets. With a plethora of public art and graffiti scattered around the area, it is well worth spending a few hours walking around the area, seeing what you can spot. Definitely look out for Angus Taylor’s Brenda Fassie tribute in Newtown Park and the Newtown Heads that are scattered throughout the area in their hundreds.

Some of the best graffiti and street art in Johannesburg can be found under the highway in Newtown. Vibrant characters and cryptic words cover the walls, bringing colour and interest to a once dingy space.

And if the art inspires you, why not pop into Newtown’s very own graffiti gallery, Two

by Two, where you can buy some graffitiinspired art, books and perhaps even some spray paint.

Two by Two Art Studio, 41 Gwigwi Mrwebi (formerly Pim) Street, 081 831 3557

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Purse aPPeal – an inVesTmenT For Home and inCome. eStaBliShed B & B + houSe. Situated in the boomed off area of Boskruin, adjacent to the Boschkop nature reserve, this low maintenance property offers 7 spacious and elegant rooms, all with en-suites and garden views . all rooms offer a TV, a dining room equipped to serve meals. this is an established B & B with good occupation rate. house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, dining room, lounge and fully fitted kitchen and spacious garden. nadira 084 663 0905 weB acceSS. ahpS00829

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ConVenienTly siTuaTed 1,5km To silVer sTar Casino this property offers accommodation on ranges from 2 and 1 bedroom thatched cottages as well as single bedsitter rondavels. all the units are fitted with air conditioning, dsTV and braai facilities. There are 8 self catering or B&B units all of which are individually furnished and decorated to create a real home-from-home experience. the receptions, storage, workshop area as well as 17 rooms for staff are well positioned on this 2ha land. the conference centre can also be used for small wedding and special occasion celebration. doina 082 339 8814 weB acceSS. ahpS00753

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THe PerFeCT exeCuTiVe enTerTainmenT Home! this modern home offers 4 large bedrooms plus a separate 1 bedroom flat with a kitchen and lounge area. The main house has 2 lounges, one of which overlooks the garden and pool area. the entertainer’s bar and dining room flow from the open-plan kitchen. a built-in wine cellar is next to the dining room. this beautiful home is not be missed!

Brett 072 616 9997 weB acceSS: ahpS00754

For more information please contact HOUGHTON OFFICE 011 728 7013 | RANDBURG OFFICE 011 792 7357

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Anatomy Design duo Andrea Kleinloog and Megan Hesse restored director of Styling Concepts, Lorraine Maisel’s, exquisite vintage furniture and combined her eccentric collection of objet with contemporary elements. Julia Mafcher takes a look. Photographs by Dion Viljoen

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L Lulu Belle watches over Lorraine’s beautiful Tretchikoff paintings.

orraine Maisel’s Sandhurst apartment tells a story.

“Everything’s got a story. I love a little story in my life and I love telling stories. This I got at the side of the road for R600,” she says, pointing at the beautifully eclectic glass cabinet in the lounge.

Inside are stunning silver skulls. Although ‘stunning’ is a word not often used to describe skulls, these really are. They’re from her shop, Religion, at 44 Stanley.

Her walls are adorned with Tretchikoff paintings, many of them originals. “I’m obsessed with art, especially Tretchikoff,” says Lorraine. “Wherever I go I sniff around smelly antique shops to find one-of-a-kind pieces. I just love doing that.” On her coffee table is an original book of Tretchikoff artwork. The inscription inside explains it was given to someone for their 21st birthday many years ago.

Lorraine has lived in her apartment for 13 years and two years ago decided she needed a change. “It needed a new look, something fresh. Change is the story of my life; I just can’t stay the same for too long.” The kitchen was completely redone and the wall separating the lounge and dining room was knocked down, opening the place up beautifully. “I must admit I was rather freaked out at the thought of the wall coming down, but the girls at Anatomy Design convinced me it was for the best, and of course they were right.” She continues, “There’s so much light now, and space to breathe. I don’t have curtains because I like the natural glow from the sun.” Lorraine’s balcony overlooks the lush complex gardens that look like a forest. “It feels like I’m living in Central Park, New York, not in the middle of Sandton.”

Andrea and Megan added quirky touches to the apartment, like the chemistry glassware set that sits on a wooden tray on the kitchen counter. It may sound strange, but it works perfectly. “I haven’t shifted anything since the renovation. I’m just so in love with it the way it is.” She adds, “My home is my sanctuary. I come home at night and find something new that I like, as if I’ve seen it for the first time.”

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with crockery that goes back many years.

Speaking about her furniture and eclectic treats, she says, “I like the unique. When I find something extraordinary in a back-street store, I feel like I’ve won the lottery.”

Lorraine shares her space with her two cats that, according to her, rule the roost.

Lulu Belle and Chloe fit in perfectly with the décor – they’re beautiful and there are no others like them. They approve of the redesign too. The couch, which Lorraine got for a steal at a second-hand store, is one of Chloe’s favourite spots to lie on basking in the sun.

Her apartment is divinely kitsch in an oh-so-fabulous way. There is no other like it, that’s for sure. >> www.stylingconcepts.co.za >> www.anatomydesign.co.za

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Lorraine’s apartment is filled with family heirlooms and one-a-kind antique pieces .

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Street eating and shisa nyama is all about keeping things casual, comfy and easy. This is how the feast begins...

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Production and styling Leila Saffarian Photography Graeme Wyllie Shot on location at Sha’p Braai in Maboneng

Putting together our Mzansi issue meant our food pages required a local flavour.

What’s more local than a well-made braai? Shisa Nyama is what we had in mind and we made a beeline to the hip and happening Maboneng district, nestled within the heart of Joburg city. SHA’P Braai feeds the masses daily with this South African way of eating. A shisa nyama style shack opens onto the street, and eating is kept casual with diners seated on overturned crates. The daily menu is scribbled onto blackboards, pap, wors and chakalaka reign supreme, and grilled chicken wings and steak are done to perfection by master braai chef Thabiso Doctor Ndlovu. SHA’P Braai owner, Modicai Mnculwane, opened his doors to Joburg Style and showed us exactly why SHA’P is known as the king of flames.

*Shisa nyama: a Zulu term meaning ‘to burn meat’. The tradition of shisa nyama began in the townships of South Africa as an informal gathering where people come together to braai cuts of meat around an open fire.

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Steak, pap and tomato and onion smoor Serves 4

This is a trio that will keep meat eaters very, very happy. Tomato smoor: a traditional Cape Malay recipe for a sauce or relish of slow cooked tomatoes and onions.

Owner Modicai Mnculwane enjoys eating shisa nyama as much as his patrons do.

Ingredients Pap with tomato and onion smoor: 1 tbsp (15ml) oil 2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced 5-6 tomatoes, thinly sliced 1 tsp (5ml) sugar ½ tsp (2.5ml) dried red chilli flakes Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper Cooked pap, to serve Method • For the tomato and onion smoor, heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, or a cast-iron pan if cooking over the fire.

• Add the onions and slowly cook over a medium heat, until soft and translucent.

• Add the tomatoes, sugar, dried chilli flakes and season well with Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper.

• Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have softened and reduced slightly. Adjust seasoning, remove from the heat and set aside.

• For the steak, combine the oil, steak spice, barbecue spice, cayenne pepper, black pepper, lemon juice and mix well. Pour over steak, cover and marinate for one hour.

• Braai the steaks over medium to hot coals, basting with any remaining marinade. Cook to your liking.

• Serve with pap and tomato and onion smoor.

Thabiso Doctor Ndlovu controls the flames and makes sure the meat is cooked to perfection.

Steak and marinade: 2 tbsp (30ml) oil 2 tsp (10ml) steak or braai spice 2 tsp (10ml) barbecue spice ½ tsp (2.5ml) cayenne pepper Grinding of fresh black pepper Squeeze of fresh lemon juice 4 x 200g T-bone steaks www.joburgstyle.co.za | 77

Mielies on the braai Serves 4

A braai just wouldn’t be a braai without a mielie (corn on the cob) or two, charred over the coals and basted with flavoured butter.

Ingredients 100g butter, softened Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped ½ tsp (2.5ml) barbecue spice 4 mielies, in their skins Method • In a bowl, combine the butter, Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper, chilli and barbecue spice. Mix well and set aside.

• Place the mielies onto a hot grid over hot coals and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, before turning and repeating.

• When half cooked, baste the mielies with the flavoured butter, turning regularly and repeating until the mielies are charred and cooked.

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Charring mielies on the braai not only looks beautiful, it adds a delicious smokey flavour too.

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Pap and wors goes down a treat with a crispy, sticky, delicious koeksister for pudding.

After all that braai action, pass a few sticky and sweet koeksisters around with cups of coffee – quick, easy and a sure crowd pleaser

Quick and easy dessert idea After all that braai action, pass a few sticky and sweet koeksisters around with cups of coffee, served in enamel mugs – quick, easy and a sure crowd pleaser.

Koeksisters: Derived from the Dutch word koekje, which translates to ‘cookie’. The Afrikaans version is a twisted or braided dough, fried and coated in a sticky, sweet, cold syrup.

Doing your own shisa nyama at home? Be sure to have the following on your table: • Bowls of chakalaka • A variety of sauces • Whole loaves of bread • Pots of braai pap • Pans filled with boerewors, hot off the braai *Recipes have been adapted slightly – SHA’P can’t give away all their flavour secrets Shot on location at SHA’P Braai, 072 810 3109, Kruger Street, Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg

For more great recipes from Sha’p Braai,

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KITCHEN COOL Leila Saffarian keeps your kitchens swanky and your gadget, product and foodie app needs sorted

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APP’SOLUTE FOODIE

Fancy heading out for a bite to eat but just can’t think of the right spot? Well, pick up your phone and download Zomato – a mobile food app that is location aware and suggests the best spots in your neighbourhood. With thousands of listed restaurants and plenty of reviews to boot, picking the wrong restaurant is a thing of the past. www.zomato.com/southafrica

LE, LE, LE, LE CREUSET

Le Creuset is like the plump, red cherry on a beautifully iced cake. It completes any kitchen look – retro, modern, even those with a touch of vintage elements. The Joburg Style team is loving the new Le Creuset Revolution® Range – a set of kitchen tools to make kitchen prep as easy as 1,2,3… A few items included in the Cherry Red range are: Apple Corer (R149), Zester (R139), and Y-Peeler (R198). www. lecreuset.co.za

BAKING MAD

Love baking? Hate all the fuss? No need to worry about baking disasters anymore thanks to NOMU Baking Kits.

The smell of freshly baked goods will be a permanent feature in your home with these indulgent treats. Chocolate and Vanilla Cake Kits, Chocolate Brownie Kit, Breakfast Muffin, as well as Pancake & Waffle Kits – weekend breakfast is now sorted. Available at NOMU’s online shop, Yuppiechef and selected delis nationwide. Retailing from R28. www.nomu.co.za 82 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

OLIVE LOVING

Rio Largo, a local olive oil supplier, decided it wasn’t good enough to just produce a fabulous product, it had to look good on kitchen counters at the same time. The elegant 1L tube (R125) contains a foil vacuum pack ensuring that light doesn’t destroy the natural flavour of the oil. Available from La Marina Foods. www.lamarinafoods.co.za

MULTI-TEMP DIGITAL CORDLESS KETTLE

A stylish delight in gorgeous stainless steel, the Cuisinart Multi-temp Digital Cordless Kettle features quality design, digital controls and a soft blue illuminated water level indicator. It allows you to set the temperature of the water between 85°C and 100°C, in increments of five degrees, to ensure you’ll always get the best-tasting coffee or tea. www.cuisinart.co.za

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roudly South African Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky, the Three Ships Bourbon Cask Finish and Three Ships Premium Select 5 Year Old were among only seven whiskies from around the world to receive a double gold at the 2013 New York International Spirits Competition. With over 37 countries competing and only half of the entries receiving awards, we find out from master distiller Andy Watts at the James Segwick’s Distillery in Wellington in the Western Cape just why these South African whiskies are currently the most talked about in the world.

Your whiskies regularly receive the top awards internationally, holding two World’s Best titles, you must be enormously proud. The fact that there is recognition

for our different whiskies shows me that we are on the right path.

This recognition fuels our passion to continue to craft whiskies which we hope one day will make all South Africans as proud of the whiskies we produce as we already are of our incredible wines and brandies for which the country is better known.

What do these awards mean for these locally produced whiskies? The international competitions we enter

represent the best whiskies in various categories from around the world. The majority of the whiskies competing represent established whisky production countries with a much longer whisky history than South African. Taking the top awards assists us in building the image of South African Whisky not only globally but amongst our local consumers. In the eyes of the international media South African whisky has established itself as a serious player in the whisky industry and the challenge for us now is to maintain the respect which we have gained.

South AfricA’S finest What’s unique about SA whisky? Our whisky industry is relatively young compared with our Northern hemisphere colleagues and although we have the utmost respect for their heritage and world class whiskies which they produce we do not yet have that tradition to hold back our enthusiasm and innovation. The South African whisky market is also unique and we have tried to create whiskies which can be enjoyed across all demographics and age groups. The South African climate also plays a major role in differentiating us from the rest of the world. We accept that our maturation losses and therefore the “angel’s share” will be higher due to a warmer climate. However, we also know that this has a positive effect on our spirits in that the process of maturation due to the higher temperatures is accelerated and we find our whiskies are exceptionally smooth at a much younger age.

There are many conventional rules on how one must consume whisky, what do you say? There is not just one way

to enjoy whisky. For example when we taste whisky we advise people to add the same amount of water (room temperate without any ice) to the whisky. This allows the flavours of the whisky to be revealed during the tasting. However, when we drink whisky we say enjoy it as you wish. The South African climate is relatively hot so a long glass filled with ice, a tot of whisky along with ginger ale and a slice of lemon or orange makes for a great summer cooler. On the other hand a cold wet winter’s evening may lead to a more complex whisky with just a dash of water. Do not be afraid to experiment to try to find a whisky whether neat or mixed which suits the occasion and style of whisky best.

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brandy Nwabisa Ngumbela explores the journey brandy took to land on our shores and discovers how we became one of the best producers of this belly-warming liquid the world over.

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f, like me, you don’t know the difference between brandy and whisky, you’ll be forgiven. As far as I’m concerned these liquids are two feathers from the same bird. It took a bit of research to realise there is a vast difference between the two. “Brandy is made from the best quality wine, using sun-ripened grapes. Whisky is made from barley, a cereal grain,” says Christelle Reade-Jahn, director at the South African Brandy Foundation.

Where brandy in South Africa is concerned, for the longest time we’ve been bagging one award after the other at the prestigious International Wine and Spirit Competition in London. No less than 11 times in the past 13 years, to be exact. But what makes South African brandy the best in the world, to deserve such recognition?

Reade-Jahn says it’s because South African brandy distillers are bound by the most stringent regulations in the world to ensure their brandies are the best. “Only the finest quality grapes are used to produce the base wine for South African brandy. Double distillation in copper potstills is followed by maturation in French oak barrels for a minimum of three years.”

In 1672, the first brandy was distilled in South Africa aboard the Dutch ship De Pijl, anchored in Table Bay harbour. The assistant chef managed to transform two leaguers (about 1,164 litres) of Cape wine into three ankers (nearly 126 litres) of brandy! The Dutch used distillation as a method of preserving wine aboard their ships. A tot of brandy was offered to the first man who spotted land. This led to excited calls of “land ahoy!” days before the vessel actually docked.

Brandy is made from high-quality wine, using mainly Chenin Blanc and Colombar grapes. The brandy is distilled in copper potstills and transformed into what is called low wine, with a 30 percent alcohol content. The low wine is then distilled a second time, concentrating it even further. The first vapours that emerge from this process are known as heads.

“This portion is discarded because it contains highly volatile compounds that emit adverse aromas,” explains ReadeJahn. A portion called the heart follows – a clear liquid known as the soul of brandy – which is the part that is bottled and enjoyed by consumers according to their preference. The alcohol content of the heart can go up to a whopping 70 percent v/v (volume per volume).

Upon the extraction of the heart, the brandy is aged in oak casks for a minimum of three years, a stage known as maturation. It is during maturation that the heart gets its distinctive amber colour.

During the maturation process, there is a complex interaction between the heart and the wood. What comes out after this is potstill brandy. The master distiller will now combine talent, experience and years of practise to blend the potstill brandies from various casks into the master blend.

This may be bottled as is and sold as potstill brandy, or be used as a component in blended and vintage brandies.

Blended brandies such as Richelieu International and Klipdrift Premium are designed to be consumed with a mixer.

Vintage brandy such as Van Ryn’s 10-yearold and Richelieu 10-year-old fits between blended and the potstill styles, a drier and wood-spice driven brandy with a palate -cleansing finish. The smoothest and most intensely flavoured brandies are those that have been potstilled. These brandies are made in the same way as the famed cognacs from France. They’re crafted to be savoured, enjoyed neat or with a drop of water, a dash of soda water or a block or two of ice.

No matter how you prefer to drink your brandy – neat, with a splash of water, in a cocktail or with a mixer such as ginger ale – there is a brandy tailored to suit your individual taste. Many brandy drinkers opt for the ‘perfect serve’, which is to simply appreciate the fruity, fresh taste of brandy neat and in a brandy balloon – just the way the master distillers intended. >> www.sabrandy.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 85

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1. COLLISON’S WHITE GOLD POTSTILL

A refreshingly different brandy distilled with the utmost care to create a fresh, light and smooth brandy with a delicate aftertaste. Collison’s White Gold oozes a sweet aroma of figs and berries. It is balanced by hints of hazelnut and vanilla and is luxuriously smooth. Serving suggestion: best enjoyed on the rocks, in a Martini glass, with a twist of lime.

Additionally, mix with cranberry juice to make a classic cocktail like a Cosmopolitan.

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2. OUDE MEESTER DEMANT

This is a matchless blend of supreme brandies, double distilled in Savalle copper potstills to attain its excellent favour. Oude Meester is a first-class brandy with a flavour that’s unlike any other. Those in the know say this brandy is best enjoyed neat to savour its purity and smoothness. However, it offers excellent mix ability – mix with ginger ale, add five drops of bitters and garnish with an orange peel to enjoy an Oude Meester Franklin.

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5. VAN RYN’S 12-YEAR-OLD POTSTILL

This exceptional potstill brandy has been aged using the Solera system, which ensures consistent excellence and smoothness. It has a pale golden amber, when the first sip tasted exudes sherry flavours with dried apricot, raisin, spicy oak followed by floral notes. It can be enjoyed neat or with a splash of water.

Gold medallist for four consecutive years, Van Ryn’s 12-yearold Distiller’s Reserve Single Potstill Brandy is also the winner of the 2008 Best International Trophy. Think of any brandy trophy award the world has to offer, and this beauty has probably bagged it. Those awards have rendered it the best brandy in the world. Van Ryn’s is best enjoyed neat with ice or a dash of your choice of mixer.

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6. KWV 20-YEAR-OLD

Klipdrift Gold presents a superior blend of potstilled brandies that have been aged for up to 21 years and have been combined to produce a super-premium brandy with a difference. Youth meets maturity in this award-winning brandy renowned for its symphony of fragrances. To taste, hold your glass in the palm of your hand to warm the brandy. Allow your first sip to linger and savour the mouth-filling layers of flavour.

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This delicately flavoured KWV is a double distilled potstill brandy, matured over a period of two decades. It has an alluring deep golden amber colour. Upon the first sip, a delicate floral bouquet and matured Port wine aroma balanced by well-developed nutty oaky flavours can be detected. The fiery liquid is best enjoyed on its own, delicately poured into a warm brandy snifter.

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THE SPOTLIGHT’S ON PARKHURST

5fm news presenter, website administrator and social community manager Leigh-Ann Mol tells us about the little gems she loves in her suburb

What I love most about Parkhurst is… its village vibe.

On weekends in the suburb I like to… entertain at home. The ‘burb becomes extremely busy over weekends, so I’ll most likely make a jug of cocktails and cook something great at home.

I like to walk my dog Joey at… Verity Park in the afternoons.

There’s no better place for cocktail sundowners than… the outside top floor balcony of Jolly Roger. It has a lovely view of the changing sky as the sun sets.

There’s never a dull moment in Parkhurst because… its residents are not necessarily nine-to-fivers. Many work from home or freelance, so our restaurants are always busy. The residents are fairly active, getting out a lot to jog, stroll, walk their dogs or browse and shop on foot. We try to shop and use services locally, so the town bustles all day with people getting on with their daily activities.

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Photographs by Dion Viljoen, supplied

I enjoy a good coffee at… I’m not a coffee drinker, but I love having a hot chocolate at Craft.

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For a five-star meal I go to… Bistro Vine or Possum’s.

They serve the best breakfast by far at…

Bottega. Such a variety!

I take out-of-towners to… Jolly Roger, because it’s a classic old pub with a great vibe, and Espresso because it was the first established restaurant along the strip, and the food and service are consistent.

The people of Parkhurst are… houseand town-proud. They spend a lot of time maintaining their homes, gardens and pavements. They love to spend time with their families, children and pets, walking around and chatting to friends at the roadside restaurants. They like to know what’s going on around them.

The best outdoor spot is… Verity Park. It’s absolutely fascinating during the week from around 6pm. If ever you weren’t sure what breed of dog you liked, this is the place to find out! There are so many well-kept, well-trained, beautiful dogs of all types out and about. And their owners are very happy to chat to you for hours about their beloved pets’ traits.

For the best ambience, go to… Nice, and also Stela a Luna. There’s a wonderfully relaxed, friendly and comfortable vibe at both establishments. And the food is fantastic.

Top right: Leigh-Ann loves a cocktail sundowner at the Jolly Roger.

Middle right: Nice on 4th has a great ambience, says Leigh-Ann. Bottom left: For a five-star meal Leigh-Ann goes to Possum’s.

Bottom right: Stela a Luna also has a great vibe, says Leigh-Ann.

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in the LIFE LOWVELD Nicky Manson experiences this majestic holiday hangout for family and friends

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Top: The beautiful five-star umSisi House within the Jock of the Bushveld Conservancy.

Middle: One of the stylishly decorated entertainment rooms with an inviting fireplace.

Bottom: Enjoy an elephant interaction experience along the Panorama Route.

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estled in the lower reaches of the Mpumalanga escarpment, where the bushveld meets the Lowveld, is a property so perfectly situated that it could have escaped from a fairytale. In fact, the area does indeed enjoy a literary connection, thanks to Sir Percy Fitzpatrick who worked on a supply route through the Lowveld: umSisi House is within the Jock of the Bushveld Conservancy, on that original road. The tale of umSisi House, named after the sacred coral trees, or koraalbome, which are indigenous to the area, is an enduring love story of two English adventurers who met on their travels, fell in love and decided to plant their roots in the Kruger Lowveld region.

I met Amanda and Paddy Bond Gunning at their beautiful five-star Country House and immediately fell in love with their labour of love. The couple run the house according to the maxim ‘At Home in Africa’. Here guests are offered a bespoke African experience with all the comforts of home and just 15 minutes from the Kruger National Park.

The layout of the house is simply stunning, with its collection of entertainment rooms, and an inviting fireplace. The open-plan kitchen and breakfast bar is where I spent most of my time – eating wonderful meals cooked by Paddy, a self-taught gourmet prodigy, while being regaled with tales of the Jock of the Bushveld Conservancy and the Kruger Lowveld region.

There is also an intimate TV room, the perfect space for a late-night movie or an early-morning game of rugby, if you’re so inclined. The floor-to-ceiling library ensures great reading material for obligatory afternoon siestas and the free Internet will keep you in touch with the rest of the world, although I’m sure you won’t want to use it.

The main living room opens up onto a large, covered veranda; the ideal spot for sundowners after a tough day in Africa. Straight ahead are views of manicured gardens and an inviting swimming pool area, which sit against a panoramic backdrop of the majestic Legogote Mountain, known locally as the Sentinel of the Lowveld.

UmSisi House has three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. They are sophisticated and luxurious, with paddle fans to fight off the Lowveld heat, while revealing inspiring views of Legogote Mountain. There are a further two bedrooms sharing a bathroom in the private cottage nearby, offering an affordable self-catering option for smaller families (maximum four) that can

Below: One of the Lowveld’s many magnificent views.

Bottom: Play a round of golf at the Sabi River Sun Golf Course.

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Above: A visit to the quaint old mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest is a must.

Right: Make a note to tour Jane Goodall’s Chimp Eden (home to rescued and abandoned chimpanzees).

also be booked together with the house for larger family groups.

Behind the house is an extraordinary landscape of scattered rocks, boulders, indigenous plants and even a rock Jacuzzi.

The property extends a further 40ha into the Lowveld, where 10kms of hiking trails have been lovingly carved out for the more energetic.There is so much to do in the area and Amanda will tailor-make any package for you. However, if relaxing is your aim, you have found the right place. Relax in the gardens and just be… Around you, the umSisi trees are in full bloom, creating a blaze of red against the blue sky of the Lowveld. And as the sun lingers, its rays lazily crawling down the mountainside like a weary traveller, you are wrapped in the warm embrace of Legogote Mountain, and you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in paradise. >> www.umsisihouse.co.za

Things to do in White River and surrounds for the whole family

The Kruger Lowveld region offers some wonderful local activities to delight, educate and entertain your family. There’s so much to see and do in the area, and some great restaurants nearby too. Book a Kruger safari in open game-viewing vehicles (if you don’t want to self-drive), visit one of the local wildlife rehabilitation centres while taking in the Panorama Route, or book an elephant interaction experience. Take the children paddling down the Sabie River or quad-biking along its banks, experience the

Treetop Challenge or zip along the tree line, drive to Graskop and Pilgrim’s Rest to try your hand at gold-panning, and visit the Silk Farm and Weavery while you’re there.

You can also tour Jane Goodall’s Chimp Eden (home to rescued and abandoned chimpanzees) and enjoy the Kaapsehoop escarpment on a horse safari. There are also many quaint towns nearby that are great for sightseeing and crafts.

Things to do in White River and surrounds for grownups

Enjoy a unique Orange Wine Tasting at Rottcher Wineries or visit the Lowveld National Botanical Garden, which boasts a tropical African rainforest section, with over 600 indigenous plant species. Play 18 holes at the Sabi River Sun Golf Course or be

completely indulged at the Wellness Centre at Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre.

Shopping

Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre has a petting zoo, galleries and boutique stores. There is also the Barnyard Theatre, a cinema and the History and Motor Museum.

Perry’s Bridge has the best reptile park in the area and is headquarters to Skyway Trails who operate the zipline and canopy tours.

And leave time to pop into Tsonga and treat yourself to some exceptional leather goods.

Some must-try restaurants are:

Magnolia Restaurant and Café, Casterbridge Ganache Café, Casterbridge Mohois, Bagdad Centre Zanna’s, Bagdad Centre.

Kruger Lowveld Tourism’s must-see’s:

From the Great Escarpment’s scented forests and tumbling waterfalls, to the majestic Blyde River Canyon with its endless vistas over the Lowveld, and the southern reaches of the Kruger National Park, where it abuts the rolling mountains and the memories of the thrilling Gold Rush that once took place here.

• The Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo • God’s Window, Wonderview and The Pinnacle outside Graskop • Bourke’s Luck Potholes, the Blyde River Canyon, the Three Rondavels • The quaint historic mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest • The replica of the Lydenburg Heads at the excellent Lydenburg Museum • The Lowveld National Botanical Gardens in Nelspruit – one of only eight such gardens in SA The “sentinel of the Lowveld” – Legogote – the mountain shaped like a sleeping lion • The Jock of the Bushveld statue on front of the town hall in Barberton >> www.krugerlowveld.com www.joburgstyle.co.za | 97

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THE BEAUTY

BEYOND

The Mother City, our sister from another mister, Cape Town.

Yes, Capetonians drive slowly, they leave work at 4pm to go to the beach, and they’re super chilled, but we love them for it. That’s why we’re paying homage to this beautiful city.

By Julia Mafcher

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place to meditate on freedom and the creative life that followed… Cape Town is again reinventing itself, and the world is invited to its renaissance,” said the New York Times when they announced Cape Town as the number-one place to visit this year. Although I am a Gauteng convert, I was born and bred in the Mother City and I felt a sense of pride at that announcement. I think many Highveld folk did too, although few might ever admit it. This is just one of many accolades Cape Town’s received lately. This year the city is also World Design Capital, which celebrates cities using design for social, cultural and economic development. You only have to walk through Cape Town’s many lush gardens, the vibey inner city and the Waterfront to see why it was chosen.

Being a recognised World Design Capital city is an opportunity to put the global spotlight on the country’s creativity and to join an international network of cities that is transforming life through design.

Enver Duminy, CEO of Cape Town Tourism, says: “This is a significant year for Cape Town, and indeed South Africa as a whole, as the city takes its place as World Design Capital 2014 and as we as a country celebrate 20 years of democracy. The spotlight is on us and provides us with the perfect opportunity to tell the world a new and interesting story about Cape Town. We look forward to sharing it with you.”

Above: The views are incredible at the Southern tip of the Peninsula, Cape Point.

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Cape Town can be incredibly overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the city. There’s so much to do, and so much to see, that it can be rather mind boggling. So, together with Cape Town Tourism, we’ve put together a mini itinerary for you, along with some added extras on the side.

Five days in Cape Town

DAY 1 TABLE MOUNTAIN AND RED CITY TOUR • Begin your holiday by sightseeing at one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

Take the cable car up Table Mountain

to enjoy 360-degree views of the Cape Peninsula. The dassies at the top are cute, but don’t feed them.

• Once at the top, explore the mountain by choosing one of three gentle walks.

Then you can take the cable car back down, or abseil your way down the world’s highest abseil site – not for the faint hearted.

• From here, jump on the City Sightseeing Red City Tour and choose from 18 stops in the city centre and surrounding area.

• Relax on the beach or enjoy a spot of lunch al fresco in Camps Bay, visit the

Mount Nelson Hotel for their famous Afternoon Tea – indulgence personified – or take the kids to Urban Park in Green Point.

• After a busy day, wrap things up with local entertainment, djembe drumming and an authentic African dinner at Gold Restaurant in Green Point.

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• Experience the beautiful harbour from the ocean by boat, yacht, highspeed jet boat or a catamaran tour, or catch the 25-minute ferry to Robben Island and explore this famous world heritage site.

• Leaving the V&A Waterfront, take a scenic drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive, winding your way between Hout Bay and Noordhoek for 9km with 180-degree views of the Atlantic.

• Stop over at Noordhoek Beach and experience horse riding in the sand with Sleepy Hollow Riding.

Have dinner at one of three great restaurants in Noordhoek Farm Village.

• Head back to the city to the various party hot spots and do some

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Below: At Green Market Square in the city centre you’ll find wonderful curios, off-the-wall clothes and good food.

Bottom left: A tour of the Cape Winelands, sampling cheese and wine along the way, is a must do.

Right: Go up Table Mountain – the cable car is quick with awe inspiring views all the way up.

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From left: A picture speaks a thousand words; the exquisite Table Mountain with the V&A Waterfront in the background.

Get a bit of history in and visit the Iziko Slave Lodge.

celebrity spotting at The Grand, Café Caprice, Beluga and Planet Bar. Or sit back and relax with a sundowner at the Grand Daddy Rooftop Bar in the CBD. DAY 3 KIRSTENBOSCH AND CONSTANTIA • Pack a blanket and start your morning with a picnic at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, the most beautiful garden in Africa.

• After plenty of walking in the garden’s 90 acres, Constantia Valley offers a perfect lunch and winetasting experience along the exquisite Constantia Wine Route, the Cape’s oldest Winelands area.

• Leaving Constantia, head towards the southern suburbs for a spot of retail therapy at Access Park in Kenilworth.

There are over 150 factory and brand outlet stores where you’ll find great bargains.

• After a relaxing day, head 20 minutes outside the city to Grand West Casino and enjoy an evening for the whole family with a casino, restaurants, bars, theatre, cinema and night club.

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walks at the tidal pools.

• Catch the ‘Flying Dutchman

Funicular’ to the top of the Cape Point Lighthouse, one of the oldest and most powerful lighthouses on the South African coast. The views across False Bay are magnificent.

• Have lunch along Cape Point’s Cliffside, at the Two Oceans Restaurant.

• Continue on to Simon’s Town to see the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.

Voted one of Tripadvisor’s 10 truly unique beaches, this little secluded piece of shoreline is fabulous for swimming.

Over 3 000 African penguins call Boulders their home.

• Unwind in the evening at one of many Indian restaurants in the CBD, including the Bombay Brasserie at the Taj Hotel.

DAY 5 HOUT BAY AND TWELVE APOSTLES • Have a leisurely breakfast before being collected by Cape Sidecar Adventures for a two-hour chauffeur-driven sidecar tour of the coast – a truly one-of-a-kind way to explore the city.

• Next, head out to Hout Bay Harbour and take a boat trip to Duiker (Seal) Island to observe the local seal colony through the glass-bottom viewing ports.

Be sure to stop at Bay Harbour Market if you’re in the area over the weekend.

• Continue along the Atlantic Seaboard

to the iconic Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa – well known for their individual and secluded open-air treatment rooms – for an authentic fynbos spa treatment.

• Top it all off with a sunset stroll on Sea Point’s scenic beachfront promenade.

Other fabulous things to see and do in the city – the everyday extraordinary

• Stroll along Muizenberg’s catwalk to

Kalk Bay and window shop in this eccentric little Bohemian town.

• Rhodes Memorial is a great viewpoint over Cape Town’s southern suburbs and has a family friendly restaurant and tea garden.

• Take some time out for a wander into the World of Birds.

• Stop to take in some arts and culture at the Gugu S’Thebe Arts & Culture Centre in Langa.

• Enjoy a lively shisa nyama at Mzoli’s Place in Gugulethu.

• Browse and shop at Greenmarket Square in the city for some great souvenirs.

• Join the many Capetonians who climb Lion’s Head at full moon. During the summer, pack a torch and picnic to see the moon rise over the peninsula.

• Take a drive up Signal Hill for a spectacular bird’s-eye view of the Atlantic Seaboard.

• Head for the Museum Mile where you can up your culture quota by exploring

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Bottom: A place synonymous with the history of our country, Robben Island, and Table Mountain in the background.

the South African National Museum, South African Gallery, the Slave Lodge and the Cape Town Holocaust Centre. Don’t forget a separate visit to the Bo-Kaap museum and District Six Museum too.

• Buy a bag of peanuts and feed the squirrels in Cape Town’s beautiful Company Gardens.

• Albert Road in Woodstock is full of creative and artisanal design shops and galleries – visit the Old Biscuit Mill, the Woodstock Exchange and What if the World.

• Take a picnic to watch the sunset at Llandudno beach and walk along Blouberg beach for a flurry of kite surfing and picture perfect views of Table Mountain.

And for kids? Here are some great places

• The Cape Town Science Centre • Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium • Artscape and the Baxter • Two Oceans Aquarium • The Scratch Patch • CityROCK • Ratanga Junction • West Coast Ostrich Show Ranch and Cape Point Ostrich Farm • Imhoff Farm Village • Spier • Fairview • The Dornier Bodega Restaurant • Franschhoek Motor Museum • Weltevreden Estate

All pictures supplied by Cape Town Tourism

As you can see, there is just so much to do! Cape Town truly is a gem of a city. >> www.capetown.travel

The business

of pleasure

in Mauritius It’s well known that South Africans love to travel to Mauritius for leisure, but how about adding some work into the mix? Not convinced? Mmachigo Manase travels to the exotic island and explains why this has become a popular choice for business people

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he way we work and do business is constantly changing. It seems the focus lately is on striking a balance between high productivity and having a healthy workforce.

Incentives can include trips to magnificent islands… add a beautiful hotel like LUX* Grand Gaube in Mauritius to the package, and what more could you wish for?

Well, it can be a difficult choice: a hammock or an executive leather chair?

It’s undeniable that balancing work and wellbeing is tricky. This is why books like The Monk who Sold his Ferrari (about an overworked lawyer who becomes a monk) are very popular. Individuals and organisations all over the world grapple with the challenge of achieving high levels of wellness and satisfaction in the workplace. With the amount of time spent at work, there’s little doubt that all efforts to make our work lives as enjoyable as possible are worth it. This is why it is making more and more business sense these days to add a bit of play and pleasure to the mix. This is also why we see a growing trend of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) travel, as it’s known in the tourism industry.

Going out of town on a work-related trip or event can be exciting, right? Even better is an overseas trip. And Mauritius? Now that’s just the cherry on top! You can savour some palm heart (a Mauritian delicacy) while working on your Palm Pilot. Forget about office politics for a moment, to enjoy some delicious prawn curry. Or why not buy yourself a turquoise tie, the same colour as the clear, tranquil ocean?

Thanks to the influx of MICE tourism, business is booming. So it made sense for Air Mauritius to partner with the country’s tourism authority, as well as the extraordinary LUX* Resorts, to offer

wellness packages to corporate clients.

LUX* Grand Gaube, on the north coast of the island, provides corporates with a bouquet of exceptional wellness and relaxation packages.

Located near the small fisherman village of Grand Gaube, on a secluded peninsula, it’s also a mere 10 minutes from the bustling touristy town of Grand Bay – if bustle is your thing, of course. The rooms, suites and villas are simply sensational, and if you’ve got work worries weighing on your shoulders, the complimentary Wi-Fi will save the day.

A refreshing alternative to other resorts on the island is the Cafe LUX*, a fabulous, barista-fuelled coffee shop where you can sit, sip, surf and Scrucap (the hotel’s collection of specially selected house wines). In the yearround heat you’ll want to try an ICI, deliciously refreshing ice-creams made from local ingredients and served in homemade waffle cones.

To indulge in the ‘me’ time of all ‘me’ times, visit the LUX* Me Spa. Overlooking the tranquil, sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean, the Spa is a natural haven where Indian, African and Asian cultures blend together. Is sport your thing? Perfect your backhand on one of the four professional tennis courts or practice your swing on the hotel’s driving range, before playing a round on one of the local world-class golf courses.

But, back to the business side of things... “Human capital is a critical component to any organisation and, as such, should be allocated the full attention it deserves,” says Carla da Silva, Air Mauritius’ Regional Manager for Southern Africa and Latin America.

“When evaluating the physical and emotional wellness of employees, management can assess the individual health risks to the company, as well as the future sustainability of its workforce, and indeed, the business as a whole.”

In order to ensure maximum benefits of this travel, the wellness package allocates time for some coaching from well-known Quick Shift Deva, Kate Emmerson. Kate is a psychologist, author and life coach who specialises in helping individuals and companies improve performance in a holistic or balanced way. She offers two themes to work with: ‘Ignite Your Life’ and ‘Power Up Productivity’. www.joburgstyle.co.za | 107

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Imagine sharpening your goal-setting and strategising skills, while enjoying an exotic meal. How about a revitalising yoga session by the sea, just before that discussion about the efficiency and effectiveness of company processes? Oh! Don’t forget you are scheduled for a rejuvenating full-body massage at the spa, after the session on communication skills… Mmm, bliss.

What, in your experience, are the top five areas that companies or employers overlook that lead to burnout or low morale in the workplace? This is the question we posed to Kate and first on her list was: lack of vitality. “Too often workplaces are focused on extremely long hours and demanding projects without taking cognisance of one’s energy, health, vitality and need for downtime,” she says. “The corporate culture dictates whether employees value their energy and bodies and treat them with respect, or abuse them through various means – whether through being too busy, excessive use of alcohol, drugs (even over-the-counter ones), coffee, junk food, lack of water and unrealistic hours all year.”

The other four areas of concern are: multi-tasking, office clutter and disorganisation, playing to strengths, and motivating values. Kate considers multi-tasking a myth. She advises thinking about living with a sense of order, discipline and respect for your space (at home and the office), so that it’s conducive to productivity.

Playing to strengths is about going with one’s natural energy instead of against it. What on earth is meant by ‘motivating values’? It’s a way that companies can boost morale by knowing what drives each person. “While a company has corporate values that underpin the working of that company, so too does each employee have their own set of personal values, their ultimate motivators and drivers,” says Kate.

The good news is that we don’t have to suffer while dealing with these issues. There are options like flying somewhere luxurious to think about things. Mauritius, and LUX* Resorts specifically, are the perfect setting for this type of corporate leisure and reflection.

So, are you ready to do some business in Mauritius?

I’d go back anytime...

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Top right: Try the LUX* specialty ICI ice-creams made from local ingredients and served in homemade waffle cones.

Middle: Working is a breeze in these beautifully stylish rooms.

Bottom right: Let go of all that stress at the LUX* Me Spa. Left: Sip on cocktails while relaxing at the pool – now this is the life!

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EASTER GETAWAYS It’s a wonderful time of year for a holiday – here are some ideas to get you started

SOUTHERN SUN ELANGENI & MAHARANI

Located on Durban’s Golden Mile, this gorgeous hotel is the perfect place to stay for a family getaway. The location alone is hard to beat.

Besides the city’s finest beaches being only metres away, the long boardwalk and many other local attractions, inside the hotel you’ll also find great family-friendly activities and facilities. With a huge variety of restaurants, bars, amenities and a spa, the reasons to relax and unwind in and around the inviting atmosphere of the hotel are too many to count. Great places for families to visit in the area include uShaka Marine World, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Valley of a Thousand Hills and the Durban Botanic Gardens. www.tsogosunhotels.com

CASTLE IN CLARENS

At Rapunzel’s Tower you’ll have the entire castle, nestled in the heart of the Maluti Mountains, at your disposal. This self-catering guesthouse (with breakfast on request) will introduce to you the world of royalty, fantasy and luxury. Rapunzel’s Tower sleeps four people; the two double rooms with en-suite bathrooms have exquisite finishes; a bath suspended 12m above ground level is all part of the experience. No detail was spared to ensure that guests enjoy a true fantasy experience, fit for royalty, no less. What better place to experience this then in the quaint, beautiful village of Clarens? It’s become known as the ‘Jewel of the Free State’, and has something to offer everyone in the family. Browse the many arts and crafts shops or relax in one of the cosy coffee shops around town. How about an ice cold beer?

Clarens Brewery brews fine hand crafted beers and cider. And if adrenalin seeking is your thing, head to Clarens Xtreme where you can choose from a number of different activities including paintball, zipline, abseiling, quad biking and white-water rafting. www.castleinclarens.co.za

A LITTLE FURTHER A-FIELD

What about a trip to Mozambique? It’s not too far and, well it’s phenomenal. In the Inhambane Province, Massinga Beach sits above a vast stretch of private beach overlooking the Indian Ocean. The Lodge caters for everyone, even families with kiddies. The Beach Bar and pool right at the edge of the warm sea provide a great spot for comfort, snacks and fruity cocktail sundowners. A variety of fun activities include beach games, kayaking, table tennis, a pool table at the beach bar, plus snorkeling, rock fishing and disc golf. Castelo do Mar is a wonderful spot for family holidays. Situated on the water’s edge at Linga-Linga, the tiny peninsula that juts into Inhambane Bay, the stylish Beachfront Lodge or Guest House caters for 12 people. Adventurous travelers will enjoy the various motorised sports and deep sea fishing. If you’re more of the relaxing type, you’ll love walking along the beach, snorkeling and just taking in the magnificent views. www.massingabeach.co.za www.castelodomar.co.za 110 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

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DAY TRIPS Can’t go on holiday this Easter? That’s okay. There are plenty of places, not too far out of town, where you can spend a day that will feel like a mini vacation

SUN CITY

Sun City is like heaven on earth – a worldfamous hotel complex, dedicated to ancient lost civilisations and modern-day pleasures. In the world-renowned holiday destination there’s as many hotels as there are activities. In the Sun City Hotel Casino, the first hotel to be built in the complex, all of the 240 rooms in the hotel overlook the stunning pool and lake. Of course there’s

also the eye-catching Cascades hotel, a gorgeous five-star wonder that overlooks the tropical gardens and pools. Go for a leisurely stroll and enjoy the Bird Aviary offerings. There are plenty of other things to do and see at the venue too. South Africa is famous for its ethnic and diverse cultures. For a glimpse of what makes up the rich and varied African society, take a quick detour to the Cultural Village where

you’ll get firsthand experience of how the different tribes of South Africa live. Don’t be shy to join in the dance, learn the tribal songs and sample the delectable traditional foods. If you’re a water-sport fanatic and a summer without a swim just makes no sense, Water World is a must-visit too. Don’t forget the amazing Valley of the Waves for a great day out. www.suninternational.com

MAGALIESBURG

Take a leisurely drive westward from the bustle of Johannesburg or Pretoria and within an hour you’ll discover Magaliesburg. This small village lies at the heart of a beautiful region of mountains, valleys, rivers and indigenous woodland, home to a variety of birds. Here you will also find a wealth of hospitality – country guest houses, hotels, lodges, stores, art and craft studios, working farms, horse and mountain bike trails and much more. If you’re an avid adrenalin junkie, try one, two or three of the many adventure activities on offer. These include the Magaliesburg Canopy Tour, micro-lighting and hot air ballooning, among others. If you prefer to be a man or woman of leisure, there are plenty of five-star spas to get your pamper on. What about some delectable cuisine? Try the great country restaurants Na-Na-Be Lodge and Valley Lodge for some scrumptious homemade food. www.magaliesburg.co.za

GOLD REEF CITY

Not technically outside the city but great for a family day out, Gold Reef City is a Gauteng landmark. From terrifying rollercoaster thrills to tamer rides for the little ones, the Theme Park offers something for everyone in its unique old mining town surroundings. Enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants in the casino complex; culture vultures will love the world-class shows in the theatres; and another thrill is the 4D cinema. You can easily spend a day here and perhaps even come back for more. www.goldreefcity.co.za www.joburgstyle.co.za | 111

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ROMANTIC RENDEZVOUS Feel like a night away from the kids? Or just need a break? Bring back the romance at one of these hotels, not too far from home

AFRICAN PRIDE MELROSE ARCH HOTEL

A mini city within the city, Melrose Arch is the perfect place to get away from your usual crazy schedules. And a night at the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel should be your first choice. This five-star hotel is chic, effortlessly luxurious, and superbly glamorous. Sound pretentious? It’s not. In

fact, the staff are so warm and friendly, it’s as if you’ve walked into a very highend home. The hotel’s well-known March Restaurant – there’s almost always a waiting list – offers an innovative fusion of global flavours with wonderful personal service. The restaurant has recently undergone a beautiful interior revamp, and boasts a brand new slow-

food menu to tantalise your tastebuds.

According to our editor, “Dinner was simply sublime!” Fresh aromas hit you as you walk into your divine room and with the soothing background music and inspiring artwork all around, it’s definitely hard to say goodbye to this oasis the next day. www.africanpridehotels.com

54 ON BATH

It seems 54 on Bath is on everyone’s lips at the moment, and rightly so. This boutique hotel in Rosebank offers couples everything they’ll need for a one-night getaway.

You’ll be wined and dined at the popular Level 4 restaurant, and don’t miss their breakfast buffet – it’s simply delicious.

In the afternoon you can soak up the sun by the beautiful pool, with cocktail in hand of course, and after dinner your luxury abode awaits with the softest of linens and a coffee machine to make the perfect nightcap. www.tsogosunhotels.com

CLICO BOUTIQUE HOTEL

If you’re in the mood for something a little more ‘boutiquey’, then this 60-year-old Cape Dutch designed hotel is perfect for you.

There are just nine stunning suites, so the one thing you don’t have to worry about is a lack of privacy. The suites either open up onto the lush gardens where you can enjoy your breakfast al fresco if you so wish, or onto the balcony overlooking the sparkling pool – great for sundowners. The smell of warm pastries in the morning or freshly baked bread just before dinner are the simple pleasures that make your dining experience that extra bit special.

The European-style cooking is reflected in the individually crafted fine dining menus that change daily. www.clico-boutique-hotel.co.za 112 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

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Jongi S’korokoro and his mates pay tribute to the Aston Martin luxury sports car brand

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lame it on Jay Kay. From the moment the English muso and his band Jamiroquai set foot in Joburg last year, my friends Lucky and Mr Pryce became Aston Martin aficionados. You may well wonder how exactly two urchins from Tembisa became enamoured of a luxury British sports car brand. It is not as though they are bereft of ambition – both being aspiring young music producers with a leaning towards Kwaito and Afro House – but you don’t exactly see an Aston Martin on the Jozi streets each day. And even if you do, it is most likely to be somewhere in the vicinity of Sandton City, not the East Rand. Nor, for that matter, would it be driven in these parts by a blinged up American rapper – which, I have to say with a wry chuckle, is the kind of role model both Lucky and Mr Pryce have emulated for most of their young lives.

“Hosh!” exclaimed Lucky and Mr Pryce in tandem after the Jamiroquai concert. I was all ears, not having been able to attend it myself. But instead of waxing lyrical about the musical performance, they plonked a copy of The Star on the table. “A large crowd of Aston Martin owners and performance car enthusiasts, gathered at Kyalami to mark Aston Martin’s centenary, were delighted when Jay Kay, the lead singer of Jamiroquai and well-known supercar aficionado, joined in the celebrations by putting in some hot laps in an Aston Martin Vantage V12.”

The next thing I knew, Lucky and Mr Pryce were off to the Aston Martin showroom in Rivonia Road, ostensibly to blag a test drive. Needless to say, the discerning sales staff politely declined their request to take one of the brutes on the road, though they did allow them to sit in the bespoke interior of a Vanquish (all carbon fibre, light alloys, Bridge of Weir leather, unique ‘hour-glass’ stitching and the smell of money – serious money). And, yes, they were also permitted to press the ‘start’ button and rev that monstrous 6-litre V12 that packs more horsepower than a herd of wild Namib Desert ponies. It was enough to tilt them over the edge.

“Whoa, tsotsi! You’ve never heard a snarl like that before in your life. It was more vicious than a caged cougar!” Lucky has always had a gift for hyperbole, but Mr Pryce backed him up. “Bra,” he smiled, “the way that engine and exhaust growled and howled and whined and popped, I thought we were being cornered by a pack of half-starved, rabid township mongrels.

You know, those umxhapho that terrorised us as kids.”

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Thus began their obsession. Lucky spent hours on the Aston Martin website, regaling me with tales of how the Aston Martin logo evolved over 100 years. He also fell in love with the classic beauty of the DB5, inevitably charmed by the 007 association; the 1963 model found its way into the glamorous movie franchise via Goldfinger, which is as clever a marketing ploy as you’re likely to see (and one that BMW briefly usurped in the 90s, only to be outmuscled by Aston Martin once Daniel Craig, the current Mr Bond, entered the picture in 2006).

Mr Pryce, on the other hand, was captivated by the Aston Martin racing heritage, showing me sepia pictures of the marque’s success in the epic 24-hour Le Mans endurance race and coming to within an inch of boring me with all the historical trivia. Admittedly, I did find some facts quite interesting. The most delightful is how, in 1914, the name of the original company changed from a rather starchy Bamford & Martin Ltd to the more evocative Aston Martin. Cofounder Lionel Martin, so the story goes, made a few successful runs at the Aston Hill Climb in Buckinghamshire and within a year a model with the new livery appeared on the market. The rest is automotive history.

Curiously, the brand changed ownership many times over the decades and arguably reached a nadir while being a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company (honestly, the hideously bland DB7 of 1994 looks like it had been designed by a committee of clipboard-toting bureaucrats in Detroit), though a turning point came in 2007 when Aston Martin was sold to a consortium of

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two leading international investment houses, Investment Dar and Adeem Investment (read: oil money).

With Aston Martin’s financial future secured, what followed was a breathtaking bouquet of models. The One-77 of 2010 is, to my mind (and I’m happy to say that Lucky and Mr Pryce are nodding their heads vigorously at this point), one of the most striking supercars ever to grace a public road or racetrack anywhere in the world. And the V12 Zagato of 2011 isn’t half bad, either.

A low-volume manufacturer that prides

itself on meticulous craftsmanship (each model is hand-assembled and quality controlled by an individual whose name is engraved on a plaque under the bonnet), Aston Martin also admirably references its racing history in a consistent manner: the recently released special edition Vantage N430 practically begs to be unleashed at Kyalami.

It’s rather garish yellow ‘lips’ combined with British racing green (you could also opt for a colour scheme of electric blue and red, and then bravely so!) may not be to everyone’s taste, but it’s right up the proverbial alley where Lucky and Mr Pryce are concerned. One day, having creamed the local music scene, I can see them strolling into the Aston Martin dealership and laying down wads of leopards for a beast like this. Hosh, my bras. Hosh! >> www.astonmartin.com www.joburgstyle.co.za | 115

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Rens Rademeyer, General Manager of Aston Martin South Africa, gives his spin on the Aston Martin brand

Q: You look like a regular bloke (no offense), yet you sell one of the most desirable brands on the planet. What does it feel like?

A: I’m always conscious of what a great honour and privilege it is to be a custodian of such an iconic brand. You can imagine that there is a great deal of responsibility that comes along with managing the profile of Aston Martin for a particular market. It took Aston Martin more than 100 years to establish their brand’s particular reputation and unique DNA. This makes working with this famous motoring brand exciting, and it always challenges you to live up to its values. At the same time you are infinitely aware that it is your duty to deliver an experience that is beyond customer expectations.

Q: Do they force you to drive one around? If so, what is your take on the attention it attracts? Is that part of the appeal?

A: I hardly feel forced! Yes, it is one of my privileges to be able to live with one of these incredible machines on a day-to-day basis.

There is always a smile or a wave from your fellow road users and adoration from every kind of South African when you arrive at a venue or park the car in public. There’s no doubt that this is one of the most beautiful cars on the planet and, like our appreciation for fine couture or newborn babies, an Aston Martin does seem to appeal to people’s love for beauty and purity. It is also worth remembering that the world’s most famous spy has had a 50-year love affair with our cars, so you can’t help feeling like a bit of a hero when driving an Aston.

Q: We have R1,5 million to spend on a car. Why an Aston Martin and not, say, a Ferrari?

A: It is such a pity that you only have R1,5 million! If I have all the money in the world I would probably have both as they are equally iconic. Yet, if I had to make this difficult choice, and it was going to be my only car, it would have to be the Aston – it’s the kind of sports car you can live with on a day-to-day basis, yet it still delivers on that pure emotional level when you walk into your garage in the morning.

Getting into that handcrafted interior and hearing the thunder of the exhaust as you start the car is an experience like no other.

Q: How many did you sell last year and have you ever sold more than one in a day?

A: In the greater scheme of things Aston Martin is one of the smallest producers of luxury sports cars in the world. They have resisted the temptation of mass production and still insist on assembling each one of the cars by hand. Putting together a car of this calibre takes time and precision, which means our production is limited. We believe that the brand is performing exceptionally well in South Africa and we have grown our sales on a year-on-year basis, but you still don’t – and probably won’t ever – see one on the road on a daily basis, even if you happen to live in Johannesburg. We did once sell a his and hers V8 Vantage – I guess that this would qualify as two in one day!

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Q: Will Aston Martin produce an SUV? If so, why?

A: Personally I hope so. They did show a concept SUV at Geneva motor show a few years back that was met with widespread approval.

Q: Who typically spends this type of money on a car?

A: We believe there are a lot of individuals out there with the means to afford a car of this calibre, yet it is a particular type of individual who desires to invest their money in a luxury or sports automobile. The kind of clients we deal with have a special love for cars and we recognise their purchase as a sort of self-reward or recognition. They have most likely amassed their wealth by being astute businessmen and women and have done a lot to the betterment of our South African economy and society by creating jobs and being involved in humanitarian efforts. We recognise their purchase as a ‘thank you to myself’ and value the fact that they have associated their success with our brand.

Q: What is your favourite Aston Martin moment?

A: Personally I really can’t choose – they are all special and deliver the Aston Martin driving experience in abundance. If I had to pinpoint the start of my particular love affair with Aston Martin, it would have to be from the Bond movies. I will always love 007’s DB5 because of its rocket launchers, machine guns and ejector seats, and of course its connection to my favourite Bond, Mr Connery.

Every time I drive an Aston, I feel the need to put on my best Scottish accent and save the world from some steelcable chewing or bowler-hat throwing villain.

Q: Where to from here? Selling spaceships?

A: It takes time to build brands as iconic as Aston Martin and I am passionate about the history and methodology that comes along with this kind of luxury brand. The stories that you are told and the way you relate them to your client builds value and passion in the ownership.

I can only ever imagine myself working with a luxury brand such as Aston Martin as I am a storyteller and love seeing the appreciation of ownership on delivery to a new brand ambassador.

Y T I L A E R A G N I T R O T S DI RI DE Ford EcoSport Fantastic styling and a whizz of an engine in 1,0T Titanium guise. Pity about the impractical side-hinge rear door, though.

Citroën C4 Cactus Refreshlingly different, though why design it with ‘air bubbles’ and at the same time give it a prickly name?

Typically French!

Renault Duster A nose job that looks worse than a Dacia, yet attractive in a robust kind of way. We love the paint job, too.

Honda Vezel Judged on looks alone, it should sell like the clappers.

But that name? Oi vey!

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Suzuki Jimny As dated as its design might be, it remains an evergreen with impressive off-road capability.

Mini Paceman The John Cooper Works model is a scorcher. Not the most practical though.

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Buckle your belts, folks! Jongi S’korokoro shares the inside info of Victoria Beckham’s influence on our automotive lives and predicts an imminent stampede of small SUVs on Joburg roads

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ver since Land Rover persuaded Victoria Beckham to put a few floral squiggles on an interior panel of the Range Rover Evoque, we should have known that we’re in for a reality-distorting ride. There’s no way they would have allowed her close to the overall interior design brief of said vehicle, but the company’s clever spin doctors obviously saw the value of cashing in on the celebrity value of the most marketable – as my gamse buddies would say on the Cape Flats – “Aromêt slet”.

Spice Girl extraordinaire, soccer mom, married to you-knowwho… just the ticket to gate-crash the Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) party. That the Evoque happens to be one of the most arresting automotive designs on the road today has obviously helped, but as far as SUVs are concerned, the game has moved on somewhat. It’s all about sub-compact SUVs now!

Where the Nissan Juke (a brave design statement, if not necessarily everyone’s cup of java) set the tone and the Mini Countryman and its two-door sibling, the Paceman, gamely followed, now accumulates a thundering stampede of new models.

In the next year or so, it will leave us all covered in a powdery dust (it is, after all, a segment of the market with a strong pretence to off-roading).

Forget about Victoria, I say; the first manufacturer who launches a dinky SUV model with a paint job known as Lira Lipstick Red, is surely going to coin it. What Jozi drivers really want is something identifiable. Spurred on by the fashion statement of our local songbird, I’d jump any curb or ramp any sidewalk with my nanana 4 x 4. [For the benefit of the uninformed, nanana is a Zulu and Xhosa term for a tiny vehicle – Ed].

In the past few months, Renault has launched the relatively inexpensive Duster – a bit of a badge-engineering trick as its DNA is all Dacia (pronounced Datcha), though not in the least less desirable for it – and Ford has lavished the EcoSport on us.

The former has a real Tonka Toy look about it, thanks to bulging wheelarches and a stance that is planted, and the latter is striking in a slender and upright kind of way, much like those lanky Kenyan models of Maasai lineage who grace some of our Joburg catwalks.

Not to be outdone, Honda will likely introduce the Vezel (whoever sucked that name out of his or her thumb ought to be sent on a long holiday; it sounds just a tad too close to weasel),

Volkswagen has already shown its intent with the Taigun concept and Audi will, as ever, follow in Big Daddy’s footsteps with the Q1.

Jeep and Fiat, lately the Tweedledum and Tweedledee of the automotive world following the Italian takeover of American automobile icon Chrysler, are working on their own sub-compact SUVs that will share the same underpinnings: the former has just unveiled the Renegade and the latter will launch the Fiat 500X. Ditto Mercedes-Benz, its model apparently earmarked as the X-class and borrowing some of the engineering genetics of the Renault Captur which, alas, does not seem destined for these shores. Mazda will pile in with the CX-3, Opel (or quite likely Chevrolet) with the Mokka, and you don’t have to be a clairvoyant to know that the Korean and Chinese brands will soon be in on the act, too.

Will you buy one? Of course you will, even if I were to tell you that it doesn’t make much sense to pay a big premium for a small vehicle that is heavy on fuel (even in 2 x 4 guise, increased wind resistance will punish you at the pump) and high on maintenance costs, when you are highly unlikely to take it bundu bashing in the first place. Let’s be honest, if you were interested in off-roading, you would surely by now have bought a Suzuki Jimny – that wonderfully underrated little tin cube that often kicks the butt of much more expensive brands in the rough.

No peeps, you’re going to buy these nanana’s by the thousands because, with their elevated ride height, commanding view of the road and muscular design, they’re going to make you feel as though you’re a Master or Mistress of the Universe, in control on tar and dirt… and most certainly in touch with the latest trend, even though it’s just a passing fad. If Citroën can launch something like the C4 Cactus – a VW Golf-sized crossover with a floating roof, split front lights and protective plastic side panels with ‘air bumps’ not dissimilar to bubble wrap – the mind boggles at what may follow; with or without the help of Vicky dearest. >> To read a road test of the Renault Duster and Ford EcoSport, visit www.joburgstyle.co.za

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Gautrain Pamper Live Eat Art Coffee Shop Talk Kids

Getting to your destination has never been easier. Gautrain will help you plan your route, assist you with bus and shuttle services as well as assist you with calculating the time and cost of visiting your destination. Finding an event, place or attraction to attend or visit makes travelling a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Log onto www.gautrain.co.za for more information about places, attractions and events featured on this map.

The Freedom Park & the Voortrekker Monument

Gauteng (Sesotho for "place of gold") is South Africa's smallest province (17 000 square kilometres), but also the wealthiest and most densely populated. It includes most of the towns strung east to west along the gold reef, from Springs in the far East Rand to Randfontein in the west. It runs down to the Vaal River in the South, and just beyond South Africa's capital, Pretoria, in the north.

For more infomation visit Gauteng Tourism Authority www.gauteng.net

Take a photo with our former president at Nelson Mandela Square.

A valid Gold Card is required to board a Gautrain bus. These can be purchased at the stations and at selected retail outlets.

Epsom Downs

Visit www.gautrain.co.za where you will be able to plan your trip accordingly.

Grosvenor Crossing

• For detailed and accurate bus route maps see station brochures or visit the Gautrain website.

• Bus tickets cannot be purchased on the buses.

• To find out where your bus is, please dial 010 223 1098.

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Johannesburg Don’t forget to visit Joburg Zoo and the National Military Museum.

Coca Cola Park Stadium is situated in Johannesburg. Access to the stadium to watch your favourite event is easy from locations within within the confinements of the city

Park Station Bus Routes J1: Park Town J2: CBD

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SARS Bright Water Commons

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Joburg Theatre Complex

Sandton Station Bus Routes S2: Gallo Manor S3: Rivonia S4: Randburg S5: Fourways

Rosebank Station Bus Routes RB5: Killarney RB2: Melrose RB3: Illovo RB4: Hyde Park

The undergound tunnel section from Park Station to Marlboro Portal is a total length of 15.5 kilometres.

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Pretoria Bus Routes P3: Pretoria P4: PTA Unisa - Groenkloof

National Zoo State Theatre

Sheraton Hotel

City Hall

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PRETORIA

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Loftus Rugby Stadium

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HATFIELD University of Pretoria

Curves Brooklyn

Menlyn Park Shopping

Little Company of Mary Hospital

Protea Hotel Centurion Waterfront Lifestyle Centre CENTURION

Amberfield Estate

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Freedom Park

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Hatfield Bus Routes H1: Brooklyn H2: Lynnwood H3: Arcadia H5: Menlyn H6: Queenswood

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Centurion Station

North-South Commuter East-West Commuter

Supersport Byles Park Bridge Eco Park Centurion Estate Golf Estate Love More Eco Boulevard Centre

Centurion Bus Routes C1: Techno Park C2: Rooihuiskraal C3: Wierda Park C4: Southdowns

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Southdowns College Tilbury Business Park

Central Park African Bank

Gallagher Convention Centre

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The first two rail cars in the direction of the Airport (last two cars in the direction of Sandton) to the airport comprise special airport cars with fewer but wider and more luxurious seats and special areas for baggage storage near the doors.

Take the Metrorail from Park Station to FNB Stadium.

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Download the Gautrain Apps, available on: • App Store • Google Play • App World

OR TAMBO Rhodesfield Bus Routes RF1: Kempton Park RF2: Emperors Palace

OR Tambo International Airport, the busiest airport in Africa, forms the centre of a multi-nodal, multi- functional enterprise with major commercial development in Ekurhuleni and is known as South Africa’s Aerotropolis.

SMS “Alert” to 32693 for service updates

Disclaimer: Please note that some of the attractions indicated along the illustrated route map may not be along the route of the Gautrain services.

Direct enquiries for more information about places and attractions may be obtained from Gauteng Tourism Authority. The illustrated route map is not to scale.

A day at the spa

DMK Salon

The DMK Salon in Kelvin is not your average salon; and the treatments are truly skin changing. DMK is a pharmaceutical brand whose products are made of botanical plant extracts.

The DMK treatments focus on specific skin conditions, such as pigmentation, scarring and acne. However, before using DMK professional formulations, DMK skin technicians need to understand skin diagnosis from a medical perspective.

The more effective the treatment, the more accurate the

Puri THai

formulation choice will be. DMK treatments and products are extremely complex and precise and are designed specifically to work with the internal function and structure of the skin and are effective in the treatment of a wide variety of skin conditions. Joburg Style editor, Julia, tried the Enzyme Therapy facial and Medi Pedi and beamed from head to toe for the next month. a definite must try.

Contact 011 262 6120

need a quick recharge before your next business meeting? or how about skipping out of the traffic to relax before your evening commute? Puri Thai Massage on Grayston Drive is the perfect antidote to the stress of your busy life. Just a quick detour down their panhandle lets you escape the drone of your daily routine. With 500m2 of space, opening onto a quiet garden and pool, you can get rubbed, scrubbed or twisted into a state of bliss. Just like the popular branch in Parkhurst, Puri Thai on Grayston is also open seven days a week, from 10am to 9pm.

So there’s no excuse for not finding time to treat yourself, whether it’s a quick head, shoulder and neck massage, an invigorating traditional Thai massage, or a decadent package treatment. if you really want to spoil yourself, try the Half Day Dream, which includes a foot scrub, two massage treatments, a facial and Puri Thai’s famous herbal tea.

Can’t decide? Go to their ‘How to decide’ page on their website, which explains all the techniques, the intensity of the treatment, and the products used on your skin, including balms and oils specially blended just for Puri Thai customers.

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Pamper

PURE ESTHETICS

This top-notch aesthetic centre in Parkmore has a fun, hip and happening vibe thanks to the great staff and owner Christina. Christina spent many years in Australia and brought back amazing knowledge on skin care and how important it is to protect ourselves from the harsh sun. They combine the latest cosmetic and aesthetic procedures with the most advanced clinically validated products to help you achieve your personal transformation and anti-ageing goals. Book a consultation now, it’s definitely worth it.

Contact 011 784 1168

VUSALELA DAY SPA

Vusalela is a one-of-a-kind sanctuary of relaxation and personal rejuvenation, where you’ll be pampered like never before. Fringed by the beauty of nature and perfectly situated on the banks of the Hennops River, facilities include a variety of massages, an open-air Jacuzzi and swimming pool. They offer an assortment of treatments to suit individual needs, complemented by their delectable light meals. Treatments include hand and foot massages, facials, full body hot rock massages, Indian head massages and a full body exfoliation.

Contact 012 371 2910

SHERBET ANGEL

Sherbet Angel is a boutique salon, a little piece of heaven situated on trendy 4th Avenue in Parkhurst. It’s the ultimate pamper palace where the angels will perform miracles of beauty and relaxation, making you feel like a goddess. When you step into this heavenly setting, you will see why Sherbet Angel won the ‘Professional Beauty Salon of The Year’ title in 2012, only a year after opening.

Contact www.sherbetangel.co.za

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Live

On stage

A LOAD OF BULL

12 March - 20 April You don’t have to be a guy, or a rugby fan for that matter, to watch this comedic show. All you need is a great sense of humour paired with an open mind. In fact, if you’re female you’re in luck: you’ll get to learn about the intricacies of rugby for your own delight. The show is peppered with double acts of sketches, songs and varying degrees of merriment. There’s an exposé on

the Blue Bulls, a history of rugby around the world, gardening advice for rugby widows, make-up tips for rugby girlfriends, and a whole bunch of other ‘handful’ tips. From the couch in front of the TV, Die Manne will take you on a jovial run through mauls, dummies, grubbers, pills and pushovers – all in simple language.

Unhinged and not alone on stage, Committie and Fridjhon bring you A Load of Bull. Showing at Montecasino’s Teatro.

Contact 011 511 1818 or www.montecasinotheatre.co.za

THE PALE NATIVES

12 April This play is one of the gems in Slabolepszy’s dramatic portfolio. The Pale Natives focuses on the surviving clan of white males in South Africa; it uses the country’s changeover of government as a backdrop.

With typical machismo, using vulgar and sexual innuendos to induce humour, Slabolepszy relates the personal angst of his five forty-plus male characters facing and handling their lives, in a turbulent South Africa. This is a guaranteed comic relief and goes without saying that it is a must-see.

Contact www.markettheatre.co.za

FOUR SEASONS

30 April – 11 May This dance phenomenon is one of the newly prescribed works for the National Studies Grade 10 to 12 curriculums. It’s a dance performance depicting the destructive aspect of the human mind towards life, towards each other and towards the earth; but it also embraces the beauty of this planet.

Maqoma takes the audience from his winter season of loss and despair through to summer, as hope for new beginnings shed light on the possibility of starting to live again. Catch the spectacular dance performance at the Vuyani Theatre.

Contact 011 838 7666 or www.vuyani.co.za

CAT SINGS ELLA

13 – 24 May This is the story of Ella Fitzgerald (First Lady of Song), narrated by London’s Jazz Cat. Cat has spent many years entertaining the international crème de la crème at the Bechsteins and Steinways of London’s five-star hotels and exclusive clubs. Her voice and piano genius sets the perfect background for Cat Sings Ella. She takes you through an exhilarating journey of Ella’s collection.

The show takes place at Auto & General’s Theatre on the Square.

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Desirable lunch spots Uncle Mervs

It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking to sit down and enjoy your lunch, or whether you’re a dweller on the go, the Maboneng Precinct have just the perfect place for you.

Uncle Mervs is a sidewalk smoothie stand that serves classic shakes, perfectly brewed coffee and bitesized prepared meals for the urbanite on the go. Uncle Mervs has the most delicious homemade muesli with fresh fruit, healthy lunch snacks of rye or seedbread with avo and tomato, poached chicken or soups.

Contact 072 211 5127

casalinga

Muldersdrift and its surrounds offer a wide variety of culinary experiences, one of which is the divine, authentic Italian country restaurant Casalinga.

They serve simple, wholesome and hearty meals ranging from stunning seafood pasta to oxtail, a wonderful selection of starters that include calamari, sardines and carpaccio, delectably smooth coffees and an indulgent dessert spread.

A unique component and part of their success is the use of natural ingredients - they organically grow all their vegetables and herbs on the grounds.

There are a number of areas in the restaurant that create a totally different experience. You can cozy up in the private dining room, drink in the view off the terrace, seclude yourself in the lounge or chill outside in the garden. What’s more, kids can run freely around the premises, kick a ball around, chase each other on the expansive lawns or enjoy the playground.

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Eat

LITTLE ADDIS CAFÉ

If you’re looking for something different, yet proudly African, Little Addis is the place for you. The café serves Ethiopian delicacies, as well as delectable meat and veggie combo injera platters. This is a must-try eatery. You’ll be moved by their hospitality.

Contact 082 683 8625

CRISP KITCHEN

Located on the ground floor of Main Street Life is an old-fashioned restaurant and sidewalk café that offers patrons a range of simple home-style food, from delectable toasted sandwiches to pasta dishes. If you need a place to host your corporate functions, look no further than this eatery.

Contact 011 039 4559

EAT YOUR HEART OUT

CHALKBOARD

Adjoining The Bioscope is Chalkboard, Maboneng’s Craft Beer Bar and Pizzeria and a relaxed spot to enjoy a drink or meal with your friends. With chalkboard walls and table tops, why not get creative while you work your way through their unrivalled selection of local craft beers?

Contact 011 039 7306

For a delectable lunch, head downtown to Eat Your Heart Out, a deli situated on the corner of Fox and Kruger Streets in Maboneng. Delicious, healthy and wholesome Jewishinspired food is on the menu daily with mouth-watering sweet treats on the counter to lure you in. The deli also offers gluten-free, fat-free and vegan-friendly items.

Contact 072 586 0600

THE BLACKENESE

This little sushi bar housed at the corner of Kruger and Main Street in Maboneng is the most talked about eatery in the city.

It boasts a full menu of delightful sushi, as well as special Afro-fusion creations and a noodle bar. If you’re a sushi lover, perhaps a class or two in the trade will help you hone your skills.

Or you can simply join other sushi enthusiasts and indulge.

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Art

Art EVERARD READ GALLERY NEW WORK

6 – 29 March This exhibition is the result of a deep fascination with the African rural subsistence way of life: human-animal conflict, women’s traditional initiation ceremonies, and indigenous tribal lore linking humans and animals. These are the realities that have shaped the content of Pam Ghurs’s work, New Work.

This series is inspired by the women’s initiation rock art in Eastern Zambia where Pam lives and where her daughters were initiated. These images explore ideas of transformation – specifically life, death, birth, thresholds and luminal states. The artist’s images, while most obviously concerned with animal life, reflect on the symbiotic and sometimes predatory relationship that artists and animals exist within, as both struggle to survive in areas that are inevitably becoming stressed by the encroachment of the increasing human population.

Contact 011 788 4805

GOETHE INSTITUT SOUTH AFRICA THE POLITICS OF BLING

6 February – 16 March This photographic story by Muntu Vilakazi looks at the rise of the black middle class as South Africa approaches 20 years as a democracy. It focuses specifically on the lifestyle of young black people in areas that still experience vast underdevelopment and a high rate of unemployment. It’s a story of a young people’s struggle with the hunger for and pursuit of material possessions in a socialite culture where to show off gives you a level of popular respect and the perception of being well-off.

Contact 011 442 3232

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STEVENSON GALLERY LOVE AND LOSS 14 February – 4 April In times of increasingly homophobic legislation enacted by African countries, and in a climate of intolerance towards homosexuals in the Western world, South Africa distinguishes itself with a Constitution that recognises same-sex marriages.

Yet, the black LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) community is plagued by hate crimes. Black lesbians are particularly vulnerable and are regularly victims of brutal

murders and curatives rapes at the hand of neighbours or friends. In 2013, Zanele Muholi documented weddings and funerals in the black LGBTI community in South Africa – joyful and painful events that often seem to go hand in hand. The show features photographs, video works and an installation highlighting how manifestations of sorrow and celebration bear similarities and are occasions that underline the need for a safe space to express individual identities. The exhibition also includes a series of autobiographical images – intimate portraits of Muholi and her partner taken during their travels.

Contact 011 326 0034/41

CIRCA GALLERY FORGOTTEN SENTINEL

3 April – 24 May Iconic Landscapes of South Africa by John Meyer will run concurrently with his Boer War Pictures. This collection of five large landscapes comments on the artist’s favourite places that he’s repeatedly returned to over the last four decades. Meyer is one of South Africa’s leading contemporary realists. He’s put his ineffaceable stamp on the genres of landscape, portraiture and narrative art. Meyer became a professional painter in 1972. Since then he has travelled extensively, painting landscapes from Nevada to Norway. He has exhibited consistently in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and South Africa, developing an international profile that few South African artists have achieved. Over the years he has become a court painter to the rich and powerful, and his subjects range from Nobel Peace Prize winners Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk, to renowned concert pianist Vladimir Horowitz.

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Coffee

Great caffeine fix spots

CROFT AND CO

If you’re looking for some good coffee, look no further than Croft & Co. The little café in Parkview is the ideal spot for freelancers as it is quiet and laid back, making the place a wonderful space to work in while sipping on a great cuppa. Coffee is not the only thing that this eatery specialises in – if you like your hot beverage with a little something on the side, try their delectable carrot cake.

Contact 011 646 3634

LIFE GRAND CAFÉ

This restaurant and gift shop in the stylish Hyde Park Corner is a popular spot among the who’s who of Joburg. What’s so special about their cappuccinos, besides the taste? Well, every cuppa comes with a different message written in coffee on the froth.

There’s nothing like a ‘Hey Gorgeous’ to get your day off to a good start.

Contact 011 325 4350 134 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

VOVO TELO

They’re probably known as the masters of bread in Parkhurst.

Vovo Telo is so passionate about making bread that when you walk past the eatery you have a hard time ignoring the inviting aromas of fresh bread, chocolate croissants and other baked goods. Apart from their bread, you’ll be blown away by their hot beverages. We highly recommend their Coffee Vovochino – you’ll never want to drink anything else again.

Contact 011 447 5939

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MOTHERLAND COFFEE COMPANY

Motherland believes in the quality of African coffee. Whether you’re grabbing something to go, or you’ve come to spend some time in their store, they’ll add an inspirational coffee moment to your day. They serve a variety of espresso-based coffee drinks using the African origin Fair-trade certified Motherland Original Blend, and also offer light snacks and delicious treats baked in-store. Motherland focuses on the craft and art of coffee, and their baristas enjoy nothing more than serving a truly excellent cup. If you’re a busy professional popping in between meetings or a young creative coming to the relaxed café to get some work done, they want you to drink the ‘Love’ they pour into every cup. Grab your cuppa in any of their cafés, whether in Rosebank or Dunkeld, and you’ll get the same great coffee.

Contact www.motherlandcoffee.co.za

FATHER COFFEE

The father of all coffees, this fabulous little coffee shop in Braamfontein serves up divine home-roasted coffee beans and brews. The menu is clean and clear-cut with no frills and flimsy add-ons. At Father Coffee, their brew is their numberone priority and they offer customers the choice of a sitdown cuppa or one to go. Their home-roasted beans are also packaged for you to purchase and take home. Their signature drink combines custard, an espresso and Red Bull to create a drink that everyone’s talking about. Sounds out of this world?

Well, you should try it. Head there for your daily fix, or to simply be part of the vibe.

Contact www.fathercoffee.co.za

THE WHIPPET

Named after Josie the Whippet, the owners’ dog, this stylish spot is a must-visit. The foodie treats are simply delicious, and the coffee? Well, they take their coffee seriously and have even created the Linden Blend, a mix of Malawian and Costa Rican beans. Their cappuccinos are smooth and strong, just the way we like it. That said, The Whippet isn’t only known for its delicious coffee and food, it also offers some beautifully crafted products for sale around the shop, like Consol preserve jar solar lamps, stylish leather bags and wallets from Cape Town brand Dark Horse, and a new addition: Babylonstoren Olive Oil and Wine.

Contact www.thewhippetcoffee.com 136 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

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Shop

SHOP TALK A hidden gem

Photographs by Dion Viljoen

La Marina Deli at the La Marina Foods factory in Modderfontein is getting both foodies and non-foodies in a flat spin. We speak to owner Kirsten Jooste

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Life is too short to experience bad food and bad service, so I felt compelled to go it alone and take it to the next level When and how did you get into the food industry? Approximately 20 years ago.

After selling my restaurant, my oyster supplier of that time asked if I would join him. I was an agent for him and had to find my own customers and my own way. This made me determined and resilient at the same time.

What inspired you to start La Marina?

Life is too short to experience bad food and bad service, so I felt compelled to go it alone and take it to the next level.

How did the La Marina Deli come about?

In my old factory I had no space, so when we designed our new one I specifically allocated an area for the deli. Travelling abroad I noticed delis all over and this inspired me. The deli allows our customers to get a good idea of what we stock.

How and where do you source all your products in the Deli from? We source products locally and import some, but the deciding factor is always quality.

What do you love most about the La Marina Deli? I love the direct interaction with our customers and seeing them enjoy our products to the fullest.

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Above: General manager Karl Franke. Top and below: Some of the delectable goodies on sale at the deli.

If you could choose any product in the Deli as your favourite, what would it be?

Difficult one. I’d hate to upset any of my suppliers, but if pushed then I’d have to go for the Organic Mozambique Prawns and the Crab Leg. I’ve heard people refer to the Deli as a hidden gem – why do you think this is so?

It’s due to the simple fact that it’s hidden within an industrial park and when you enter it, it’s like a treasure trove for all your senses.

Where would you like to see the business in the next five years? Would you like to see the Deli expand? I’d like to be retired but, alas, I know myself, and I still want to take the business to the next level – being the best supplier of quality products to the industry. I would like to make more people love food the way I do.

>> www.lamarinafoods.co.za

Children

Fun spots for kids

CRAZYKIDZ FARM

ARTJAMMING, MELROSE ARCH

Artjamming is great for kids, but don’t hesitate to get stuck in too. No drawing or painting skills are needed. The studio provides canvases, acrylic paints on tap, and tools for the kids (and you) to freely express themselves and let their creativity run rampant.

It’s ‘paintertainment’ for everyone! www.artjamming.co.za

The perfect entertainment spot, CrazyKidz Farm in Randburg gives kids an opportunity to spend some time outdoors with animals they wouldn’t normally see.

It’s a great party venue and has some historical value too: it is one of the first farms that eventually became Randburg, and they still have the original windmill and farm dam on the property, just behind the animal housing. There’s also a fabulous little shop that will keep kids busy with arts and crafts. www.crazykidzfarmyard.co.za

LITTLE COOKS CLUB PANETTONE CAFÉ, ZOO LAKE

Panettone Café at Zoo Lake Sports Club boasts a fantastic family restaurant and an amazing kiddies’ party venue. Enjoy their excellent a la carte menu while the kids play in a safe, secure environment.

What better way to spend a leisurely Sunday or a school holiday than by languishing in the garden area while the little ones get rid of their surplus energy? For parties they offer free venue hire, with a jumping castle and a myriad jungle gyms, slides, swings, a trampoline and even a private lapa area. Their dedicated events coordinator will organise all your décor, entertainment and party bag requirements – which means you can relax and enjoy the party too. www.zoolakesportsclub.co.za 142 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

Get back to food basics with your kids in Christine Phillips’ Little Cooks Club kitchen in Bryanston. Little Cooks Club started as a programme to introduce children between the ages of 2 and 15 years to the basic principles of cooking and nutrition. The main aim of this is to encourage an awareness of healthy eating by having fun while learning an important life skill. Educational skills covered include language skills (food terminology), maths skills (measuring), colours and shapes, science, social skills and fine motor skills. Christine has started a series of cooking classes for parents and domestic workers focusing on healthy and simple recipes for the entire family.

Her intention with these family recipes is to keep families connected through food. www.littlecooksclub.co.za

SANBI Biodiversity for Life

Nine Picture-Perfect havens of biodiversity

Experience SANBI’s nine National Botanical Gardens that offer you a unique taste of South Africa’s rich biodiversity. These tranquil edu-adventures in nature are close to some of the country’s most popular and vibrant urban cities.

The Gardens feature an array of facilities such as restaurants, function rooms and conference venues as well as activities including hikes, picnics and shopping.

Moreover, capture your own special moments in SANBI’s exquisite landscapes!

VISIT us on www.sanbi.org SANBI - Celebrating and championing biodiversity for the benefit and enjoyment of all South Africans

The Brand Page

Love these...

South Africa has produced some of the most iconic brands.

This is the first in our series of top Mzansi labels

AMARULA Bush coffee (a splash of Amarula added to your cup of coffee on a game drive), Amarula on ice after a big meal and a Dom Pedro flavoured with Amarula... mmm delicious! There are so many ways to drink this delightfully creamy beverage. We all know the ad with the elephant (a reference to the wild African bush) picking the vital ingredient, the marula fruit, a taste so unique it’s loved the world over and called the true Spirit of Africa. Amarula Cream is the only South African brand to have made it on to the list of the world’s top 100 premium spirits brands in terms of volumes sold, according to Impact Databank, a US-based company that is a leading source for drinks statistics and analysis. The list features brands that sell in excess of a million 9-litre cases annually. It’s a favourite among the world’s best bars located in many of the trendiest cities, from London to Paris, Moscow, New York, Singapore, Tokyo and Buenos Aires. An international survey, polling the top 100 go-to glamour drinks spots, has placed it on the top 10 list of the most popular and talked about liqueur brands. >> www.amarula.co.za

MRS H.S. BALL’S A curry, stew, or even hot Sunday roast wouldn’t be the same without the good ol’ faithful Mrs Ball’s chutney in its iconic bottle. Amelia Ball started making the chutney in 1914 (the recipe was passed down by her father) on a small scale as gifts and sold at church bazaars. It soon became so popular that the Ball kitchen was transformed into a makeshift production line. As demand continued to increase, Amelia and her husband sought the help of Cape Town businessman Fred Metter, who started marketing the chutney and procured both the octagonal bottle and oval label. In 1962 Amelia died at the age of 97, at peace that the secret recipe was known only to her son and grandson. >> www.mrsballs.com

STUTTAFORDS An iconic brand, Stuttafords is an internationally recognised fashion company that’s made a name for itself as one of the premium department store groups in Southern Africa. Stuttafords quickly grew from very humble beginnings back in 1858 to one of the most well-known, cutting-edge clothing, beauty & fragrance, and home ware suppliers today, largely due to its continuously impressive dedication to impeccable product and service standards. It’s your passport to luxury. Whether it’s women’s fashion, men’s fashion, accessories, footwear, intimate wear, cosmetics, or anything from the bath and body departments, Stuttafords pride themselves in bringing the best the world has to offer to African shores. Stuttafords believes that shopping should be an experience that you enjoy and savour, and that it certainly is. >> www.stuttafords.co.za 144 | www.joburgstyle.co.za