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Ed’s letter In December we said goodbye to SA’s greatest son, tata Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. The entire world mourned with us and for a moment their eyes were fixed on us as we demonstrated our strength in diversity. We are an awe-inspiring lot. This in turn means that more people will want to come here to experience that spirit that makes us dance despite adversity. It’s also a time to look at life differently. It’s a time to travel our country. Join the Juice team as we visit destinations where the diversity of South Africa makes us smile.

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Editorial Editor Ingrid Jones ijones@mikatekomedia.co.za 021 417 1186 Art Direction GAPdesign Brand Co-ordinator Charlene Williams Copy Editor Kirsty Wilkins Contributors Keith Bain, Nikki Benatar, Brian Berkman, Sarah Duff, Alicia English, Lauren Goldman, Ishay Govender-Ypma, Simon Hartley, Candice Landie, Dawid van Lill and Jocelyn Warrington PRODUCTION Reproduction New Media Repro Printer Shumani Printworld

ADVERTISING Advertising Sales Director Desireé Johnson Advertising Sales Manager Nick Armstrong nick.armstrong@mikatekomedia.co.za 021 417 1188 or 083 412 4904 Sales Executive Merle Philander merle.philander@mikatekomedia.co.za 021 417 1149 or 083 700 2700 Sales Executive Liam Marinus liam.marinus@mikatekomedia.co.za 021 417 1130 or 071 291 4446 executive directors Bulelwa Mtsali, Desireé Johnson and Ingrid Jones

Juice is published by Mikateko Media (Pty) Ltd. Physical address: New Media House, 19 Bree Street, Cape Town, 8001 Postal address: PO Box 872, Green Point, 8051 Telephone: 021 417 1111 www.mikatekomedia.co.za disclaimer The opinions expressed in this magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the Board and Management of Mango Airlines (Pty) Ltd. All correspondence about the magazine should be directed to Mikateko Media. All prices correct at time of going to press.

FOR MANGO Corporate Affairs and Communication Hein Kaiser heinkaiser@flymango.com Circulation 18 780 (January to March 2013)

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LETTERS PINTRAVELS WORLD OF MANGO

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Dear Juice WINNING LETTER

ONLINE CHAT

Heartfelt congratulations to the management and staff at Mango. The customer service was outstanding and the on-board experience was exceptional on my recent fl ight from Durban to Cape Town. I read about the benefits of winglets in October’s Juice magazine – it was fascinating. There was also mention of the new bucket seating; I’m sitting in one now and the legroom improvement is remarkable and ingenious. I’m 2m tall and normally sit in the exit seat for the extra legroom. I tried another seat and there’s a distinct advantage – they even recline! The benefit to passengers in terms of comfort and to the environment in terms of fuel savings is amazing. Go, Mango! – Mitchell Brooke

Thank you, Mango [for your new route to George]. It’s high time! I’m so happy I’ll now be flying on Mango for a wedding in April. – Hettie de Klerk Roesch Happy birthday, Mango! As a travel agent, I have booked many clients on domestic flights with you and have been on a couple of business flights myself. It’s a great airline – keep it up! – Elaine Carney Love @FlyMangoSA – so much legroom for those of us with extra-long legs. – @Silindile001

NOVEMBER

WINNERS OBAKU WATCHES Warren Needham CAPE TOWN THEN AND NOW BOOK Brian van Vuuren FRESHLYGROUND AND AFRICA LOUNGE COLLECTIVE CDs Veronica Bradford Don Thankge Elaine Edelstein FIELD GUIDE TO THE BATTLEFIELDS OF SOUTH AFRICA BOOK Jim Hunneyball

@FlyMangoSA Best airline that keeps time and it has the best service. – @mudaulive

WIN! Stand a chance to win a hamper including a 750ml bottle of Amarula, a six-pack of coasters, a cocktail shaker, a mini cocktail booklet, two glasses, an ice brick, Carrol Boyes tongs, a key ring and a box of chocolates. Send your letter and contact details to mangojuice@mikatekomedia.co.za. See below for competition details.

JUICE COMPETITION RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Competitions aren’t open to the directors, partners, employees, consultants, publishing, advertising and promotion agencies and associated companies of Mikateko Media, Mango or their immediate families and partners. 2. Participation constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions of the competitions published in Juice. 3. Prizes are not transferable and cannot be exchanged for their cash value. 4. Unless otherwise stated, prizes do not include transport to and from venues or locations. They exclude any other expenses incurred by winning participants. 5. Terms and conditions apply to delivery of prizes. Should you live outside of an easily accessible area, alternative arrangements have to be made. Juice and associates will not necessarily carry the cost of these arrangements, but we will assist where possible. 6. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence can be entered into. 7. Mango and Mikateko Media reserve the right to make media announcements and/or publications about competition winners. 8. If winners can’t be reached within three months, their prizes will be forfeited. 9. Prizes are available while stocks last. 10. All prizes are subject to availability. 11. Prizes will be distributed only within the RSA. 12. Juice reserves the right to edit letters and unsolicited material.

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1. PORT ELIZABETH Tegan Smith 2. ZEBRAS Geoffrey Piggot Hayward 3. YOUNG PIROGUE RIDER Pierre van Heerden 4. VIEW OF CAPE TOWN FROM A MANGO FLIGHT Jessica Hopley

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SEND US YOUR PHOTO AND WIN Winner Tegan Smith has received six bottles of OBiKWA wine in a limited-edition crate. OBiKWA offers Chardonnay, Moscato, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc to entice white-wine lovers, as well as a dry Pinotage RosĂŠ. Those who prefer reds can pick from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage and Shiraz. If yours is the winning photo, you will receive the prize pictured in the same issue where your image appears. Your picture could be used in any month after you have submitted it. See page 4 for competition details.

5. ZANZIBAR Richard van der Spuy 6. CAMPS BAY SUNSET Andrew Lailvaux 7. CAPE AGHULAS Thapelo Mahlangu 8. KARIEGA GAME RESERVE Andrew Lailvaux 9. DURBAN Marinds Tissink 10. CLANWILLIAM Ingrid Louw 11. LIGHTNING STORM Charl Els

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Congratulations to Durban’s Sibuyselo Shabane! This is the second time King Shaka International Airport took the honours.

Yinon Levy gives us four facts you may not know about South Africa’s runways.

AIRCRAFT use taxiways to manoeuvre around airports, and runways for takeoff and landing. Commercial aircraft take off and land at high forward speeds so that the wings can create the lift required. Runways are designed with this in mind. AT HIGHER ALTITUDES, the air becomes thinner and engine performance reduces. Fully laden aircraft therefore require a longer runway to achieve takeoff velocity at higher altitudes. OR Tambo, at 5 500ft (1 700m) above sea level, features one of the longest runways in Africa. Its western runway is nearly 4.5km long, compared to Cape Town’s 3.2km runway, and covers an area of 265 000m2 (26.5ha). That’s an area that can accommodate 265 suburban houses with sizeable gardens. AS THE BUSIEST AIRPORT IN SOUTH AFRICA, OR Tambo is the only one that has two long parallel runways. The eastern runway is shorter and is usually used for landing, with the longer western runway for takeoff. THE STRENGTH OF THE SURFACE required is determined by aircraft weights before takeoff, with the largest aircraft potentially weighing nearly 600 tonnes. Runways are constructed by laying layers of gravel and asphalt to support these weights, while asphalt also offers good skid resistance for efficient braking. The asphalt layer can be as deep as 40cm below the runway’s surface and is designed to last about 20 years depending on usage and weather conditions.

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1. Hein Kaiser (far right), who handles the corporate affairs and communication for Mango, at an event in Zanzibar. 2. Mango staff at the recent International Civil Aviation Day in Bloemfontein. 3. Mango and the Joburg Ballet celebrated a world-first performance on the opening night of the festive classic The Nutcracker at the State Theatre in Pretoria.

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Thank you! “We at Ajax Cape Town FC would like to convey our genuine gratitude for the excellent service we have received from Yusuf Mahomed and Nicolette van den Berg from your office for the last two years. They are willing to help us in times of urgency, and do so in a friendly and helpful manner. “That’s why have decided to book all our flights with your airline and even convinced Vasco Da Gama FC to do the same. It’s an absolute pleasure to work with Yusuf and Nicolette. We know that they will go the extra mile to meet our needs. Yusuf is always available to assist us, be it after hours or at the last minute. Thank you, Yusuf, for your excellent service, friendliness and genuine willingness to lend a hand. Mango can be truly proud of you.”

PARK & WAIT

Picking up friends or relatives at Lanseria International Airport? You can now use the new waiting area to avoid unnecessary parking expenses. The facility, called “Ring & Ride”, is located along the entrance road to the airport. Guests can follow the signs into the new parking lot, which is free of charge for up to one hour if you wait in your car.

We salute George

Above Expresso presenter Graeme Richards was on board the first flight to George on 18 November 2013, along with Mango CEO Nico Bezuidenhout and his wife. Fire engines sprayed the plane with water as it pulled into its designated bay.

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mangoes • If we could peg one food capable of conjuring Decemberholiday nostalgia, it has to be the decadent mango. Of the 75 000 tonnes of mangoes our local growers produce every year, South Africans consume around 20 000 tonnes. • We’re fortunate to have an abundant supply of this subtropical fruit countrywide from the peak of summer in December to the start of autumn in April. • If you’re watching your weight, consider mangoes your diet angels because they’re virtually fat free. Even though they’re infused with a natural sweetness, an entire fruit will cost you fewer than 273 kilojoules. • In some countries, mangoes are used to treat a variety of ailments. They’re rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, copper and vitamin A. • Mangoes also contain betacarotene, which may help to slow the ageing process, reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer, improve lung function and reduce complications associated with diabetes. December 2013

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WATER R10

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FRUIT JUICE R10 ICED TEA R15 SOFT DRINKS Coke, Coke Light or Lemonade R12 Appletiser or Grapetiser R15 BEER R16 CIDER R18 WINE R30

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CRISPS R5 CHOCOLATES R15 PEANUTS R5 JELLY SWEETS R10 BILTONG R30

KIDDIES’ COOL BAG

Red or white

TEA OR COFFEE R10 HOT CHOCOLATE R12 THE COOL BAG INCLUDES:

A bag, Jungle Beat DVD, puzzle fridge magnet, colouring book, crayons and a competition page. If you purchase the cool bag on board, you’ll also receive a packet of chips and juice. R80

WI-FI PRICES

One-way pass: R50 Valid for three hours from activation. In-flight access only.

One-day pass: Prepaid online account: Top-up R65 Valid for 23 packages for R50, R100 or R250. hours from acti- areBilled atto R1availability. per minute. Valid for *All items subject vation. In-flight in-flight access plus 3G, ADSL and access only. Wi-Fi hotspot access on the ground.

SMS bundles: R10 (five SMSes), R18 (10 SMSes), R25 (15 SMSes) or R30 (20 SMSes).

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8. PLAISIR DE MERLE GRAND BRUT R145 (LEADING WINE OUTLETS) 9. TWO OCEANS SHIRAZ ROSÉ R35 (LIQUOR RETAILERS NATIONWIDE) 10. ROMY BLUE HEEL R1 199 (WWW.ERATO.CO.ZA) 11. 2014 CRAFTER’S DAILY PLANNER R185 (MAJOR RETAIL OUTLETS) 12. iHEALTH BLOOD PRESSURE WRIST MONITOR R1 299 (iSTORES NATIONWIDE) 13. TRANSFORMER LUGGAGE BY TRAVELITE FROM R999 (FRASERS) 14. WAKABERRY FROZEN YOGHURT R11 PER 100G (WWW.WAKABERRY.CO.ZA) 15. ERIKS GOAT’S MILK GOUDA PRICE ON REQUEST (WWW.FAIRVIEW.CO.ZA)

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Hangover: optional

More than a century after famed US architect Frank Lloyd Wright declared that “form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union”, Inhouse Brand Architects applied this mantra to the design of four Joburg township taverns. In an attempt to elevate the often rudimentary interiors of traditional shebeens, architect Aidan Hart and his team came up with an innovative point-of-sale bar grille that not only looks smart and sophisticated, it’s also ultrahandy. The metal trellis recalls old-school beerhouses, plus it has a lockable security hatch and built-in bottle openers, eliminating the need for superfluous utensils. Slim, nê? It’s no wonder that this nifty design has already scooped four awards and is being introduced to the rest of the country as we speak. inhouse.ws

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January 2014

On a scale of one to 10, Sauvignon Blanc gets full marks on the hangover scale for its uncanny knack of leaving you with a hellish headache. Generally, the kopseer associated with a hangover is due to dehydration. But if, like me, you’re sulphursensitive, the throbbing is exacerbated after drinking wine that’s high in sulphites. However, if you choose to drink Stellar Winery’s No Sulphur Added Organic White, hangovers are a thing of the past. Over the past decade, this Namaqualand winery has perfected its process to ensure that no sulphur is added at any stage. “This is made possible through minimising exposure to oxygen, keeping the grapes cool, high standards of cellar hygiene and the use of good-quality, healthy grapes,” says winemaker Klaas Coetzee. “Not adding sulphur allows for a more natural wine, with the flavours coming through as cleaner and more transparent.” www.stellarorganics.com

3 It’s electrifying

BMW’s new i3 electric car – to be launched in SA in September – is causing quite a buzz. The experts say one of its standout features is the absence of sound – even when you “put foot”, not a peep is emitted from under the bonnet. Its feather-light body is made of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic and it takes eight hours to fill the lithium-ion battery pack, or as little as three hours with a fast-charging iWallbox that comes with the car. Motoring journo Denis Droppa did the sums for us. “Even at Eskom’s high tariffs it should cost about R25 to R30 to charge the car fully – about a third of what you’d spend on running a petrol or diesel vehicle. With the i3’s selling price around 30 percent higher than a regular BMW 1 Series, the break-even point should come at around 50 000km.” www.bmw.com

4 Say no to trans fats

If you’re (even a bit) health conscious but find food labelling indecipherable and tedious, you might want to get yourself a TellSpec – a key-ring-sized device that tells you what’s in your food if you point it at your potential meal or drink, press a button and wait for it to beep. Within seconds, it will have identified any allergens, chemicals, nutrients and kilojoules. Developed by Canadians Isabel Hoffman and Stephen Watso, TellSpec’s threepart system includes a spectrometer, a unique algorithm that’s connected to the cloud, and an easyto-read interface. Available in South Africa in August. tellspec.com

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Some people define culture on a global level, while others think of it as a personal philosophy. We spoke to three South African authors to get their take on how it influences their writing. WORDS: LAUREN GOLDMAN (@INDIBTTRFLY)

“Local authors need to move away from angsty books and write universal stories that could be set anywhere. But just as we feel we’ve moved on from politics, we’re back there again. We should remember that we’re just people. While all of this is going on, we’re still people. ” – GAIL SCHIMMEL, author of Marriage Vows

“I’m actually into American writers like JD Salinger. My favourite author is probably JM Coetzee. I was taught the standardised English, the ‘proper’ English. I do think it’s important to break the boundaries. The Bible says, ‘The young shall not be like the old’.” – Nathan Trantraal, author of Chokers en Survivors

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“There are such different cultures in South Africa. They each live their own lives and go about their daily business. Also, we’re so scared to write about that bigotry – everybody’s got it somehow. It doesn’t have to be a big, scary Nazi thing.” – Mark Winkler, author of An Exceptionally Simple Theory (of Absolutely Everything)

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DR IMRAAN COOVADIA FROM UCT SHARES HIS OPINION ON THE EVOLUTION OF SOUTH AFRICAN LITERATURE.

SISTER-SISTER. BY RACHEL ZADOK Rachel Zadok’s second novel rises above all expectations. The story of apparently inseparable twins transforms into something much darker and intriguing.

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JUICE RECOMMENDS

CHOKERS EN. SURVIVORS. BY NATHAN TRANTRAAL Nathan has produced a collection of poems that shows the reality of life on the Cape Flats. Don’t be put off by the Afrikaans – it’s worth translating. Although (let’s face it) some phrases aren’t as colourful in English!

PENUMBRA. BY SONGEZIWE MAHLANGU Any graduate who has felt like they have just became another clog in the great machine will appreciate Songeziwe’s take on urban life in Cape Town. Beyond the glorified tourist destination, the Mother City brims with the untold stories of modern youth.

“Writers are looking for a definition of our society and it’s super difficult to find, even on a practical level,” he explains. “Who reads our books and why so few (in my case, anyway)? South African artist William Kentridge says that we’re a post-anti-apartheid society, which is very clever and accounts for many of the problems certain writers face. In my view, that isn’t nearly bleak enough to describe my experience. I don’t think we’ve managed to put on paper the weird, imaginative facts about our society yet – first of which is the deepening informal segregation in many places and in the increasing entrenchment of almost absolute power in the small elite. My guess is that, contrary to all expectations, we’ve created something a lot like an eastern European communist culture – you have some freedom to pursue your writing or other activities as long as they don’t challenge anybody’s interests. I’m a middle-aged writer. I’m meant to take a pessimistic view.”

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Techno travel

Our roundup of the trends for teens, and gadgets that sound like something you’ve seen in a sci-fi flick. WORDS: LAUREN GOLDMAN (@INDIBTTRFLY)

2014 TRENDS

• CURVED PHONES will make it easier to view images and text on the larger-sized screens. • Keep a lookout for devices that work as an INDOOR GPS SYSTEM. Essentially, customers will receive appropriate marketing messages depending on where they are in a store. Trust marketers to have a hand in the future. • The PAYPAL APP will change the way you make payments across the world. When you enter a store, you’ll be able to check in using the app. Then, when you exit, the cashier can authorise the transaction – without you even removing your phone from its pouch.

TRENDS FOR TEENAGERS Stats show that trendsetters are moving on from Facebook, which has been leading with 42 percent rating it as their social-media choice. However, it’s falling. Fast. This year, only 23 percent listed it as their most important site.

PINTEREST With 70 million users. YOUTUBE Cameras and cellphones have made uploading vids a lot more accessible. GOOGLE+ Now the second-largest social network. TWITTER Twenty-four percent now list it as their most important social medium – making it the fastest-growing network. Stats from businessinsider.com and ivn.us.

DStv Walka 7 Catch up on your favourite shows with this handheld portable TV – it will bring all your can’tmiss series straight to you on the go and give you access to DStv Mobile. Unless you’re a DStv premium subscriber, though, you’ll pay R49 per month.

Canon PowerShot SX280 HS This pocket-sized camera has 20x zoom, GPS and Wi-Fi. But the real selling point is that you can show your mates back home what a fantastic time you’re having on holiday by sharing your pics via social media.

Skullcandy Roc Nation Aviator headphones Tired of hearing grandpa tell those same old stories? Tune out the drone with these awesome headphones. Not only do they offer high-quality sound, they also look like aviator sunglasses – tres cool.

We asked Craig Sanger, sales manager for Computer Mania, what the bestseller in the 13- to-19-year-old category was in 2013 – and what teens look forward to in 2014.

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“Samsung is always a winner. But a good-value product is Prestigio (RRP R1 100),” he says. “This product is affordable and great for playing movies, listening to music and browsing the net using Wi-Fi. Tablets have been on the rise and we predict that they will remain popular during 2014.”

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Pinotage

As proudly South African as pap and potjiekos, Pinotage is an indigenous red wine grape, first bred in 1925 by Abraham Perold, a chemist who later became the first Professor of Viticulture at Stellenbosch University. The uniquely South African varietal comes from a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, and is a national treasure at home, with a popular following overseas too – not only with winemakers (who favour its easy growing) but also with wine fans, who applaud its full flavour.

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Rooiberg Winery Pinotage Reserve 2012 Springfontein Jonathan’s Ridge Pinotage 2010 The Back Roads Pinotage 2012 Anura Pinotage Reserve 2011 Diemersdal Pinotage 2012

Platter’s

If ever there was a name synonymous with the local wine industry, it’s John Platter. Since 1980, Platter’s guide – which features more than 7 000 quaffers over 600 pages – has been the Bible of local wine. The 34th edition (available at book stores or www.wineonaplatter.com) contains a record-breaking 80 wines with a five-star ranking and more than 60 local brandies, grappas and sherries. 24

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6. L’Avenir Pinotage 2011 7. Lyngrove Platinum Pinotage 2012 8. Manley Pinotage 2011 9. Rijk’s Reserve Pinotage 2009 10. Wildekrans Pinotage 2011

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When it comes to fortified wine, South Africa has deservedly earned another feather in its viticultural cap. Legend has it that credit for local production of the sweet liquor, which is made by adding spirit to a red-wine base before maturation, goes to Portuguese sailors who brought their native tipple to our shores centuries ago. Typically enjoyed as a dessert wine, it goes down just as well in cocktails, including this ruby-hued knockout.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? WELL, WHEN IT COMES TO WINEMAKING, IT SEEMS PETER AND PAUL ARE THE MONIKERS TO HAVE! Peter Bayly Peter and his wife, Yvonne, snapped up a farm in Calitzdorp in the Karoo where they now produce port from Tinta Barocca, Touriga Naçional and Souzão grapes. Says Peter: “South African wines are grown in some of the oldest soils on the planet and in the most beautiful settings. This, plus their first-rate quality, is cause to celebrate.” www.peterbayly.co.za Paul Cluver Known as the “wine pioneers of Elgin”, the Cluver family – Paul Cluver IV and his siblings – has been producing wine since 1985. “South Africa has so many great producers and we offer amazing value for money,” says Paul. “The rest of the world is only starting to discover this now.” www.cluver.com And Mr P You shouldn’t judge wine by its label but you’re forgiven for doing so when you see the Mr P Pinot Noir – an elegant fruity offering from Iona, whose label was designed by Rozy Gunn, co-owner of the estate and an art graduate who boasts as much skill with a paintbrush as she does with Pinot Noir. www.iona.co.za

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BREATHALYSE Make use of a disposable breathalyser before getting behind the wheel.

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To be one with nature, whether successful with a catch or not, seems to be the allure for many recreational fishermen (and -women).

Words: Ishay Govender-Ypma (@Foodandthefab)

“Fishing is about being out there, pretending to outwit something with a brain the size of a pea, finding peace and solitude.” – Fly-fisherman Craig Thom

wo fishermen cast their lines in silence on a crisp morning along the Breede River, accompanied only by a chorus of birdsong rising with the sun. “Fishing is about being out there, pretending to outwit something with a brain the size of a pea, finding peace and solitude,” says Craig Thom (see left), fly-fisherman and owner of Stream X fly-fishing shop in Milnerton Ridge, Cape Town. “A sandwich always tastes better on the stream, although at times you get carried away and forget about eating.”

West Coast star

Along the roadside on the West Coast, you’ll find lines of dry, strong-smelling fish for sale. Bokkoms are a food source akin to biltong. In Paternoster, chef Kobus van der Merwe (see above), who runs the popular Oep ve Koep restaurant, is creating a quiet revolution with his food philosophy. “My menu is dominated by sustainable seafood such as black mussels, cultivated oysters and locally farmed dusky kob combined with wild picked local

seaweed and endemic herbs,” he explains about his casual fine-dining concept. Bokkoms are a local staple and significant food source in these areas, but Kobus isn’t using the Southern African mullet, the usual choice, which is on the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative’s (SASSI) orange list. “The traditional method of fishing used to catch mullet is known to impact juvenile fish stock, especially when done

in estuaries and lagoons,” he explains. “I started making my own bokkoms using sustainable maasbanker. It’s a slightly fattier fish, which yields a more satisfactory result.”

Kobus serves thin slices of succulent bokkoms on a salad of shaved pear, celery, pickled onions and sea lettuce. “My aim is to serve food that reflects the region I’m cooking in,” he shares. www.flymango.com

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The fisherman’s daughter Julie Carter (below right) grew up in a ﬁshing family. “My father’s family in Gansbaai was poor and my dad had to ﬁsh to ensure they had food,” she explains. “I grew up with my father and brother using every opportunity to go to sea.” Julie started selling fish at markets. She opened her deli, Ocean Jewels, in

Woodstock, Cape Town, in November 2012. “I prepare, sell and cook ﬁsh at the deli,” she says. “It’s a great way to interact with customers and encourage people who are fearful of cooking with ﬁsh.”

SNOEK EXPEDITIONS Snoek, known to put up a mighty ﬁght, is a popular ﬁsh in the Cape. Half-day expeditions on charter boats leave from Hout Bay or Simon’s Town and cost between R6 500 to R8 000 for a maximum of eight people. Try: Hooked on Africa Contact Sean Amor on 021 790 4332.

Julie’s Cape-style snoek basting

Cape Boat Charters Contact Alan Blacklaws on 083 544 6748.

Ingredients • 10ml lemon juice • 40ml apricot jam • 2 cloves garlic, crushed • Salt, to taste • 15ml grainy mustard • Freshly ground black pepper • 30ml ﬁsh spice • 1 egg, beaten (it helps the mixture stick to the ﬁsh)

Method 1. Melt butter. Add lemon juice, jam and seasoning. Heat until the jam has melted. 3. Once the mixture is cool, add the egg. Mix. 4. Baste the ﬁsh frequently with this mixture as you braai it.

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SUSTAINABLE SPORT

The Marine Living Resources Act was promulgated in 1998 to protect local marine life, and in 2000, an emergency was declared in the South African commercial fishing industry. The repercussions of depleted ocean life have been widespread and recreational fishermen should be well aware of the measures they must take. While we have more than 2 200 salt-water fish species in SA, their numbers have come under enormous threat over the years. All recreational fishing requires a licence and fishermen must adhere to a “catch size and bag limit”. The licence and information on the limits are available at post offices around the country.

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festival fuel Celebrate the festive season the Col’Cacchio pizzeria way with Italian-inspired food, excellent wine and warm generosity. Choose from our impressive variety of gourmet pizzas, delicious salads and fresh pastas. Kids are given dough to play with and can draw up their own pizza designs on our brown paper ‘bases’, making Col’Cacchio pizzeria the perfect place for the whole family. Kick back, relax and enjoy the holidays with us.

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You could win a prize and have your photo published here! Email your highresolution picture, contact details and the story behind your image to mangojuice @mikatekomedia.co.za with “Juice Spectacular” in the subject line.

PHOTOGRAPH This image was taken at the Hely Hutchinson Dam at the top of Table Mountain. A fire had destroyed the vegetation, giving the scene a graveyard look. A red T-shirt was hanging from a pole. It felt like a natural fit to convert the rest of the colour image to black and white. This emphasises the symbolism regarding the history behind the five dams on top of Table Mountain. Read more about the dams at www.houtbayheritage.org.za/page29.html. PHOTOGRAPHER Deidre Nortje CAMERA BlackBerry 8900

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You could win a Timberland Campton watch. It’s water-resistant up to 10 ATM, measures 4mm in diameter and comes with an ion-plated gun metal top ring and crown. To view the full collection, visit www.cjr.co.za. If yours is the winning photo, you will receive the prize pictured in the same issue where your image appears. Your picture could be used in any month after you have submitted it. See page 4 for competition details. www.flymango.com

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Africa’s finest Environmental scientist David Bristow and safari innovator Colin Bell’s book celebrates responsible and sustainable safari operations in sub-Saharan Africa.

Africa’s Finest is part reference, part coffee-table book. It took close to three years to compile in collaboration with a group of independent environmental scientists. It’s illustrated with photographs taken by more than 50 of Africa’s most talented photographers. “We hope it will become a game changer in the safari tourism industry by helping to reverse many of the negative trends and declines in Africa’s wildlife,” say David and Colin. The book offers a blueprint for the ideal safari and wildlife industry in terms of best practice in nature conservation, community relations and partnerships, renewable energy, and waste management. “If this blueprint is followed, replicated and improved on over time, and the entire safari industry undergoes a neartotal makeover, the continent’s wild places, animals and the rural communities still reliant on them have a chance of surviving the pressures of the 21st century. Africa’s Finest offers a light at the end of the safari tunnel,” they explain.

Meerkats at Tswalu in the Kalahari. PHOTOGRAPHER Gus van Dyk

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1. Hippos wallowing at the Katavi National Park during the dry season. Photographer Michael Poliza 2. Tanzanian baobabs Photographer Eliza Deacon

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3. Dhows off Azura Quilalea Lodge on Mozambiqueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quirimbas Islands. Photographer Candace Marshall-Smith 4. Coconut crab on Chumbe Island in Tanzania. Photographer Martin Harvey

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5. Chumbe Island Lodge near Zanzibar. Photographer Martin Harvey 6. African civet cat scavenging off an impala. Photographer Pete Oxford 7. A whale off the Plettenberg Bay coastline. Photographer Colin Bell

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8. Sunrise over the Drakensberg Mountains at Three Trees Lodge. Photographer Graham DeLacy 9. Indian Ocean whale shark and a snorkeller. Photographer Sijmon de Waal 10. Serengeti leopard at Singita. Photographer Gary van Wyk 11. Oxpeckers sitting on a warthog. Photographer Pete Oxford

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Calling the ancestors Bushmans Kloof in numbers

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LUXURY ROOMS, SEVEN DELUXE SITES, ONE SUITE AND ONE SUPREME SUITE

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Bushmans Kloof in the Cederberg may just be the place to find your healthier inner self and connect with the ancestors in the process. Words: Brian Berkman (@BrianBerkmanZA)

he praying mantis lives in the tuft of hair on the forehead of the great eland. This, according to legend, is what the San Bushmen believed of their god. Listening to Simone Wood-Callander, field guide at Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat, decode the rock art on our first outing into the Cederberg mountains stirs something in me. I can’t quite put my finger on it. Do I feel connected to these ancient peoples? Or do I sense the weight of open space around me? A moment later we see a green mantis in the grass, still dewy from the early morning. How wonderful that the San imbued this tiny creature with the holiness of a god, while the giant eland only comes second among their deities. Perhaps it’s an indication of how they thought that we, puny and slight compared to the vastness of nature, can feel powerful despite our size. Simone points out a curled-up figure painted around a hole in the rock. The San believed that cracks were an opening to the god consciousness and such images might represent their ability to transition between our world and the next.

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On wine and zebra The great appeal of a stay at Bushmans Kloof is that you decide how to use your time – sleep in and spend the day lying next to the pool or, as we did, try to learn something about ourselves from our ancestors. Imagine having free access to the Rudner collection, for instance – a priceless museum-quality display of original magic sets, beading, hunting kits and knives – or to their resident archaeologist. Here are more reasons why a two-night stay is simply not enough…

The morning nature drive is an 8am send-off, including coffee and rusks, to see more than 35 mammal species including eland, bontebok and the 43-strong herd of Cape mountain zebra, the largest privately owned group of this endangered species. There’s also a large herd of springbok that pronk by, jumping into the air with all four legs forming a pirouette when they hear the sound of the vehicle. There are no large predators at Bushmans Kloof, which means that the usually skittish animals are more relaxed. It also means that guests can walk around the reserve on their own – a rare treat when visiting game lodges.

What I loved most about our stay was being able to explore by ourselves. The mountain

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Gauteng, Southern Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading investment destination Welcome to Gauteng, place of gold and treasure trove of South Africa. Being the only province with three Metropoles, Gauteng is home to corporate South Africa and more than 70 financial institutions. Gauteng, the investment destination of choice. www.gauteng.net

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It’s so dark that shooting stars or shards of space debris as tiny as a grain of sand appear to streak through the sky. hikes are well marked with piled-up stone cairns every few metres to point the way. The feeling of squeezing through a crack in a low cave to come face to face with unexpected rock art is thrilling.

Photography: Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve & Wellness Retreat, courtesy images

Weighing in

Brian Berkman was so well known for his girth and voracious appetite that a cartoon of him surrounded by food and wine became his logo. Newspaper gossip columns would also report on his greedy lifestyle. As a restaurant critic for the Cape Times and freelance dining-out writer, Brian and his appetite preceded him. Then, in July 2011, weighing 153kg and faced with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes, hypertension and chronic back pain, he sought bariatric surgery to help him shed weight. A series of coincidences meant that the planned surgery was delayed. By this time, Brian shed about 30kg by following a diet of smoked chicken breasts and broccoli. He decided to withdraw from surgery and take back his life. Now, more than 70kg lighter and no longer on medication, he follows a rigid no-sugar, nostarch, no-alcohol, lowcarb diet that allows him to engage the world in a more adventurous way: he’s been kayaking in Madagascar’s southeastern river system, mountain climbing in the Cederberg, on a horseback safari in Bela-Bela and down the rapids of the Zambezi. www.brianberkman.com

Taking mountain bikes down to the dam for an early-morning paddle is a great way to get the day going – and it also makes it easier to enjoy the extraordinary food included in your room rate. As a follower of The Paleo Diet (see thepaleodiet.com), I found many easy choices and opted for fillet steak with a green salad for lunch. The afternoon tea buffet is a tempting display of cakes and savouries as well as fresh fruit.

If you enjoy wine, they have an enviable cellar and clued-up sommeliers who can help you discover an interesting option rather than just push the most expensive bottle. It’s a Red Carnation property, the company that also owns Bouchard Finlayson Estate, and their wines are available at cellar-door prices. I was pleased to overhear a conversation between a

winemaker and the food-and-beverage manager – and was impressed by the passion and depth of knowledge I witnessed.

The rooibos tea bush (Aspalathus linearis), the Cederberg’s most famous export, was in flower during our visit. It was the San who knew to dry and ferment it before brewing it. The local fynbos – and rooibos in particular – is used extensively in the menu under executive chef and deputy GM Floris Smith.

The standout experience was a private dinner at Kadoro – a shell of an 18th-century farmhouse under a huge blue-gum tree. If the main lodge feels like a million miles from city life, then Kadoro, 30 minutes away, feels like another galaxy. Translated from the !Xam dialect of the San, Kadoro means “tinderbox of stories”. Arriving after dark, we noticed the spindly shadows of blue-gum branches cast by the candles and paraffin lanterns that marked the path. Huge logs were ablaze in the fire pit. As chef Matthew van Vuuren prodded at the embers, a cloud of sparks rose up to the stars. That’s how the Milky Way was formed, according to San legend. In the blue-black sky, the stars were brighter than I have ever seen. Simone’s laser pointer seemed to reach them with as much ease as they reached us – drawing Scorpio’s question-mark tail with the red light. Here, it’s so dark that shooting stars or shards of space debris as tiny as a grain of sand appear to streak through the sky. I counted four shooting stars while we were outside.

Tracing history

Sitting beside the fire pit after dinner got me thinking again about our ancestors – about those who have trodden this path before us. Ten thousand years ago it was the San, later the Khoikhoi, later still the Boers who farmed here and the English who tried to wrestle control from them. More recently the McAdam family sat around a fire here and imagined returning the agricultural land to its natural state and preserving the ancient rock-art heritage. It was then the Tollman Family who stared into the flames and imagined this property as a worldfamous premium hotel that would win every international hospitably award worth having. Now I sit beside this fire, looking up at the same stars, feeling the same magnetic pull from some of the most ancient rocks on earth. At Bushmans Kloof, it’s as if time concertinas to bring all of human existence and imagination into each moment and then expands again to leave us blissfully alone.

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Getting into a helicopter feels presidential. Whether you’re being dropped off at a state function or going whale watching, the rush of adrenaline is the same. WORDS: INGRID JONES (@JONESINGRID)

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ust before my 50th birthday, I went on a stomach-turning yet mind-blowing experience to view Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard from a small Cessna 172 RG (which stands for retractable gear). This year, my family went with the same Aghulhas 360 crew on a helicopter fl ip to see the whales off the Hermanus coastline from the air. The weather was perfect – not a leaf was stirring. The sun glistened off the helicopter, which was standing like a giant blue praying mantis in front of the hangar. My teenage daughter was more excited about the pictures she was going to post on Facebook than listening to the instructions. My husband was dressed like he’s the president, hat and all. Soon we were strapped in, headphones on and tuned in. The blades started whirring as the final cross checks were done. We had liftoff. It’s still difficult for me to get into a small plane and fly over the mountains after what happened to former cricketer Hansie Cronje in the Outeniqua Mountains. The pilots assured us that it would not happen on their watch.

Main image The view over Somerset West with False Bay on the right. If you don’t want to go whale watching, you can tailor make your flight instead. Right The Jones family poses with the flight crew of Agulhas 360 before lift off.

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Above left to right Because of the helicopter’s huge glass windows, there are panoramic views of your surroundings. It’s easy to spot the 11 calves swimming with their moms.

on whale patrol

Travelling in a helicopter is very different from travelling in a small plane, however. The helicopter is faster, you have a 360-degree view of what’s happening and the thrill is just so much more intense. In no time we were flying over Somerset West towards Hangklip and Hawston. Below us, a new world unfolded. Neat street planning, the rapid urban spread of Khayelitsha, a river running through the township and lots of green spaces were visible from the air. As we reached Hawston, the wind started picking up. No worries, the pilots said, it will make our return journey quicker because the wind will be at our backs. I had Hansie on my mind, but kept quiet and concentrated on the waves crashing onto the rock formations below us. Silence fell. The beauty of the coastline took my fear away. Instead a lump as big as Table Mountain settled in my throat about how abundantly blessed we are on the southern tip of Africa.

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The best time for whale watching is from June to December. Peak calving season is July and August. It’s around this time that we can expect to see moms swimming with their calves in the sheltered bays. Hermanus has some of the best land-based whale-watching spots from the scenic cliff tops around the town. To see the whales from the air was a rush. The joy of a helicopter is that it can hover, change direction, return to a great sight or follow the whales without getting too close to infringe on their space. I believe that if the whales know they are being watched, they put on a show, like children in a pageant. The calves were swimming next to their mothers. One, two, three, four … 11 little ones. On cue one of them breeched. Time passed in slow motion. Goose bumps. It was over too quickly. We flew back over Hangklip and then hovered just before we dipped down towards the sea’s surface. Close. Almost skimming the waves. Man, it’s a rush – and all in less than two hours.

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Local travel bloggers share their resolutions for 2014.

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Sarah’s

Words: Sarah Duff (@SarahDuff)

Blog of the month www.passthemap.com

Jeff Tyser and Kerryn-Lee Maggs are freelance creatives in the Joburg ad industry who decided to take a few months off last year to travel around seven countries across Southern Africa. They set up a blog in the process to show their friends and family they were still alive. They’re currently backpacking through Nepal and India, and are already planning the next adventure. What were your favourite places from your 22 000km Southern African trip? There were so many! The space, silence and sense of total isolation we felt in the Namib Desert were awe-inspiring. Wild camping on the edge of the Okavango Delta in a tiny hiking tent was both terrifying and exhilarating. The warmth and optimism of the Zimbabweans were truly humbling. Malawi with its beautiful lake and people made us want to live there forever.

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Where was your best place to stay? We stayed at an amazing little spot on Ilha de Moçambique called Ruby’s. The owners spent two years restoring a 400-year-old house to create the most charming backpackers we’ve visited. The most underrated place you’ve visited is... Makuzi Beach near Chintheche in Malawi was a little bit of paradise. We spent more time there compared with any other place on the trip. Think free kayaks, prolific bird life, potjies on the beach, a ridiculously friendly local fishing community and a magic little campsite on the edge of a glorious, bleached-white beach. What advice would you give people who dream of taking time off work to travel? If you really, really want to do something, the only person holding you back is you. Once you’ve done that first big trip, it becomes a lot easier to do again. In fact, it gets quite addictive!

A new year is the time for creating travel plans for the next 12 months. It’s also about making resolutions: travel greener, take more family holidays or spend less time checking emails on the road. Five bloggers give us theirs.

1. Sarah Khan

I want to explore Africa. I’m dying to eat pizza in Zanzibar, go on safari in Zambia, experience the Namib Desert, fly over Vic Falls, eat Indian food in Mauritius and lie on the beach in Mozambique.

2. Ishay Govender-Ypma

I plan to spend quality time exploring the places I’ve skimmed over or missed in South Africa. I would love to explore the Wild Coast on a road trip from Durban to Cape Town, and travel slowly between Darling and Lamberts Bay. Sabie in Mpumalanga and Zululand are also on my wish list!

3. Andrew Brauteseth

My travel resolution is to send more postcards from places I’ve visited. There’s something magical and analogue about getting a cheesy postcard from a friend in a distant place. I want to be that friend.

4. Adel Groenewald

I plan to take my bicycle on road trips and explore the towns I find myself in from behind the handlebars, free from the confines of a car.

5. Meruschka Govender

I have two resolutions: to go to at least one African festival I haven’t attended before (AfrikaBurn is high on my list) and to spend more time in the Northern Cape. It’s the part of South Africa that I’m least familiar with and I would love to get to know it better.

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Juice takes a look at the contents of Ashraf Garda’s travel case.

bag? What’s in his

Do you mostly travel for business or leisure?

Mostly for work. I take lots of same-day or overnight flights, mainly presenting my SAfm radio show at special events.

Your type of luggage?

Suit bags are my number-one choice for same-day or overnight travel. If it’s longer, I go with a roller case. Speed is of the essence.

As seen on Twitter

Ashraf Garda describes himself as a broadcast authority, a champion of South Africa, and a presenter on SAfm and Special Assignment. Follow @AshrafGarda.

things ashraf can’t travel without

My wife Jamela taught me to be a roller; she’s the most organised person I know, so my shirts are packed with great care and a prayer.

Neither. As a TV presenter I consume information all the time via headphones, so I give them a rest. I have perfected the art of sleeping on a plane; I don’t need earplugs to block out the noise. I have been known to sleep before takeoff.

How many pairs of shoes do you take?

I pack more than most. I need to cover my bases: formal, casual, slippers and running shoes.

Hand cream is a must. I won’t go anywhere without it. I also take shaving cream, a spare pair of spectacles and an earpiece for TV presenting. Definitely no to an electric shaver. I need the lather...

What do you take in your overnight bag?

Are you a roller or a folder?

Headphones or earplugs?

What’s in your grooming bag?

I take a plug, my cellphone and iPad charger, and a positive attitude. After all, I represent myself, my country, my radio or TV show, and the hopes of the people I interact with daily.

A laptop or tablet?

An iPad; I haven’t used a laptop in two years. You don’t need to take your tablet out at the security check.

What do you read on board? Often it’s two books. I’ll read one on the outbound flight and the other on the return flight. They’re all factual, mainly about leadership or current affairs as well as biographies.

You never travel without... My wife and children’s prayers that I return home safely.

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GAUTENG Words: Charlene Williams (@callme_charli) 1. Game and nature reserves

The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden in Roodepoort has several trails for hikers of various fitness levels, including a walk to the bottom of the waterfall (see left) and another to the top of the ridge. Pack a picnic and enjoy a relaxed afternoon afterwards. There are also regular concerts. www.sanbi.org/gardens 2. Adventure

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Suspended catch air device (SCAD) diving (see above) allows for an unattached and controlled freefall from a height of 70m inside one of Soweto’s Orlando Towers. Unlike bungee jumping, the diver is completely without attachments. It’s the first of its kind inside a cooling tower worldwide. www.dirty boots.co.za

spectacular locations throughout Southern Africa as well as closer to home. If you don’t own a kayak, you can hire one from them. www.kayaktours.co.za

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Bruce Springsteen (1 February) For the first time in his 30-year music career, Bruce Springsteen, along with the E Street Band, will be performing in South Africa at the FNB Stadium in Jozi. Tickets available from Computicket. www. brucespringsteen.net Kendrick Lamar (8 February) is bringing his Good Kid m.A.A.d City tour to South Africa. Experience this hip-hop star perform with supporting acts such as Khuli Chana at the Johannesburg Stadium. Tickets from Computicket. No under 18s allowed. www.kendrick lamar.com

4. Galleries and museums

The Collectors Treasury, situated on 244 Commissioner Street in Jozi, is the largest seller of used and rare books in the southern hemisphere. It includes a collection of more than one million books, about 50 000 collectables and more than 300 000 vinyl records. 011 334 6556/7 The Spaza Art Gallery in Troyeville is a nonprofit gallery established in 2001 where exhibitions, poetry readings, music, theatre and comedy are showcased. It provides a platform for cultural exchange and skills development. You can

also enjoy a meal at the restaurant, supplied by the on-site vegetable garden. www.spazagallery. wozaonline.co.za

They cater for anything from two people to groups of 60. The owner Zandi enjoys being an ambassador for South Africa and

wants to eradicate sterotypes by showcasing the fun side of the township. www.aahaah.co.za

5. Township Treasure

Aahaah Shuttle & Tours offers a soccer tour and breakfast in Alex with lunch in Soweto, all of which take you to lesser-known venues.

Hot tip “Visit Orlando Towers for a day of extreme adventure with Dirty Boots in Soweto. We offer five new activities for your bucket list: abseiling, bungee jumping, power swing, rap jumping and the new suspended catch air device (SCAD).” – Gary Radcliff from Dirty Boots

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KWAZULUNATAL Words: Candice Landie (@candice_landie) 1. Game and nature reserves

iSimangaliso Wetland Park, formerly Greater St Lucia Wetlands Park, incorporates a variety of habitats from the Ubombo Mountains to grasslands, forests, wetlands and coral reefs. This World Heritage Site stretches along the Zululand coast from Maphelane in the south to Kosi Bay in the north, and offers some of the most diverse African wildlife and outdoor experiences. www. nature-reserve.co.za

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2. Museums and galleries

iSandlwana Battlefield Guide The Anglo-Zulu War is a long-debated part of South Africa’s military history, with the Battle of iSandlwana being one of the most fervently discussed events. Tourism Radio has teamed up with Anglo-Zulu War historian Frank Allewell to produce the iSandlwana Battlefield Guide – a first of its kind for iPhone and Android. The guide breaks down the events of iSandlwana into chronological order, features high-quality images of the battlefield today, an historic collection of portraits and journal entries from many of the men involved. www.tourismradio.co.za

3. Performance

The Whitney Houston Show (2 to 5 January) Local talent Belinda Davids will perform the pop icon’s most memorable hits at iZulu Theatre, Sibaya Casino. Blessed with a four-octave vocal range, Belinda’s musical inspirations are Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, Donny Hathaway, Michael Jackson and (of course) Whitney Houston. Tickets are available from Computicket. www.computicket.com

Hot tip

“The annual Café Society Awards has made KZN a leader in the country when it comes to producing coffee and baristas. The Best Franchise Coffee Shop awards went to Woolworths Gateway, Beaver Creek Coffee Estate and Café, Coffeeberry Café and Factory Café.” – Organiser Ingrid Shevlin www.promote communication.co.za

4. Adventure

Paragliding is described as the skill of flying an inflatable wing craft. The Drakensberg offers a “ridge lift” – a wave of wind that blows up the escarpment. Warning: the thrill may be addictive! www.paraglidingtours.co.za

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free state Words: alicia English (@AliciaEnglish1) 1. Game and nature reserves

4. Township treasure

2. Adventure

Tshepong “Place of Hope” Centre in Khubetswana Township is home to Phaphama Youth Development, a nonprofit organisation that offers free community health and welfare services. They will be spreading some early New Year cheer during their back-to-school campaign this month by donating books, stationery and learning material to underprivileged children in the area. 078 245 1709

Olivia Game Lodge is tucked away in the bush 35km outside Bloem on the N1. Wildlife includes cheetah, white and brown lions, leopards, rooikat, buffalo and black wildebeest. It’s also great for bird-watching, game drives, bow hunting and 4x4 adventures. www.oliviagamelodge.co.za

Bungee jump from the 50mhigh Kings Kloof Bridge in Krugersdorp for an adrenaline rush. Jumps include forward or backward dives and waist jumps. The site is open all year round and the minimum age is 12 years. www.earthadventures.co.za

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3. Museums and galleries

Die Blakermaker is the oldest steel artist in Parys. Loosely translated as “the candlestick maker”, Die Blakermaker exhibits unique artwork depicting anything from plants to geckos. The gallery, located in Bree Street, is open from Tuesdays to Sundays and on public holidays from 9am to 5pm. dieblakermaker@parys.co.za

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“Golden Gate is still my favourite when it comes to treating visitors for the holidays. It’s only 18km outside Clarens and is a must if you’re in the area. There’s a variety of wildlife and the views are magnificent.” – Ntsebe Mofokeng, director of Phaphama Youth Development

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WESTERN CAPE Words: Kirsty Wilkins (@kirsty_wilkins)

2. Adventure

1. Game and nature reserves

De Hoop Nature Reserve This 36 000hectare World Heritage Site, situated about three hours from Cape Town in the Overberg area (see below), is

home to more than 260 species of birds, including fish eagles and pelicans. The area is also known for its whale watching between June and December. Choose from accommodation such as cottages or campsites through the De Hoop Collection, then go hiking, mountain biking, stargazing or quad biking. www. dehoopcollection.com

Rent a motorbike Unleash your inner biker aspirations by joining a motorcycle tour and hightailing it out of Cape Town. Take on a 14-day journey to Durban or a seven-day adventure along Route 62 on a Harley, or an offroad trek to Windhoek. You can also rent Harleys, BMWs or a Ducati per day. www.capebiketravel.com 3. Galleries and museums

Grapes, Gourmet and Gallery evening (8 January) Once a month, Harveys at Winchester Mansions in Sea Point will merge art, vino and food (see above). An exhibition by a local artist leads into a fivecourse meal, each paired with a glass of wine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this month from Uitkyk in Stellenbosch. The next event on 5 February will feature Buitenverwachting in Constantia. harveys@ winchester.co.za 58

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4. PERFORMANCE

L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (11 January) Dress up in blue and white for the 152nd L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate at the Kenilworth Race Course in Cape Town. Aside from betting on the horseracing, you can party up a storm at the official afterparty (situated at the Style Lounge Village Entertainment Marquee) to the beats of local and international DJs. www.lqp.co.za

Velokhaya Life Cycling Academy – the “home of cycling” in Khayelitsha (see main image) – was founded in 2003 to teach young people from disadvantaged communities about riding BMXs or road bikes. But it’s more than learning a sport: it provides kids with life skills such as teamwork and perseverance. A group from Velokhaya also leads a bike ride through the township as part of the monthly Coffee Mob event, with stops at the Velokhaya BMX Oval and Lookout Hill. www.velokhaya.com

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travel province guide 4. Museums and galleries

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EASTERN CAPE Words: Liam Marinus (@LiamMarinus) 1. Game and nature reserves

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve (see above) covers 22 000ha of private wilderness and is situated along the Great Fish River. www.kwandwe.com

The GFI Art Gallery in Port Elizabeth showcases a wealth of work by local artists (see top left). They also work with various charities such as the Missionvale Care Centre. www.gfiartgallery.com

2. Adventure

3. Performance

Glenmore 4x4 Trails If you’re itching to test your 4x4, Glenmore Farm, 35km from Willowmore, is the perfect place to do just that. There are five trails covering a total of 70km, which are accessible all year round. www.baviaans. co.za/glenmore

Bryan Adams (29 January) is coming to South Africa for his Bare Bones tour (see above) and will be performing at the Feather Market in Port Elizabeth. Tickets are available from Computicket. www.bryanadams.com

The Wilderness Foundation was put in place to protect the wilderness through social and educational programmes. If you have always had a passion for South African wildlife, get in touch to see what you can do to help. www.wilderness foundation.co.za

Hot tip “Fish Eagle Manor House B&B offers a place to rest in beautiful surroundings on the Nahoon River in Abbotsford.” – Manager Patt Dunn www.fisheaglemanor.co.za

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Greg Maloka considers good radio to be about finding a healthy balance between music and conversation, telling the stories of the people who tune in, so there’s a legitimate connection with their own reality.

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ON CHILDHOOD DREAMS “During the ’80s, my uncle – a photojournalist who had to leave this country – sent me recordings of a New York radio show that played the music we loved listening to. That intrigued and excited me, especially listening to the presenting. I decided to make my own radio show. I took songs, plus adverts off the radio, and recorded links using a microphone I’d been given. And I’d do it over and over till I got it right. Just for fun.”

ON BALANCE “Radio is about a perfect balance. My interest lies in music along with great conversation. I love engaging in conversation, discussing issues from all kinds of angles with all kinds of people. I’m not a huge fan of news because it’s always bad. I listen to it because I have to know what’s happening but I don’t follow it religiously.”

ON COLLECTING ITEMS “I like classic cars, but my collection consists of one vintage vehicle. I’m really into wine. And whisky. I was intrigued to learn that the Japanese made it! The items I collect most are music and wine.”

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collective As a teenager growing up in Diepkloof, Greg Maloka toyed with the idea of having his own radio show. Today he oversees a station.

Words: Keith Bain (@Soberholic)

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It’s a special kind of talent and persistence that oversees the transformation of a childhood dream into a successful career. Growing up, Greg Maloka’s New Yorkbased uncle would send him recordings of international radio broadcasts. He understood the music those shows were presenting and the format inspired him to start producing his own fantasy station. He’d piece songs and adverts together, using his own voice as the link, and record everything on cassettes. Since then, tenaciousness and hard work have seen him rise to his position as the managing director at Kaya FM, where he influences the lives of about 1.62 million

On music “My affection for music comes from my father. I started gathering records quite young. If you look through my collection, you’d be confused initially. But when you look deeply, you realise that all my music has a common thread: soul and jazz. Even when I listen to other genres, whether hip-hop, house music or fusion, there must be an element of soul or jazz. My collection contains everything from Duke Ellington to George Duke. What I listen to is determined by the mood I’m in.”

listeners. There were no shortcuts: it was personal endeavour rather than connections or chance that helped him. On discovering a campus radio station as a student, he did whatever it took to get involved, starting out by producing a show for the station’s manager. When he heard about the launch of YFM, he punted his ideas to earn himself a place on the team that launched the station. His enthusiasm was such that he initially volunteered, struggling financially but determined to do what he loved and believed in. Eventually he worked his way up to station manager and was later headhunted to run Kaya FM. Greg refers to his station’s demographic as Afropolitan, a growing community of upwardly mobile people trying to make

On Joburg “One thing I don’t like about my city is the lack of great live music venues. Cape Town is blessed with places to go to listen to music; Joburg doesn’t have that unless there’s an event, so Jozi is fragmented in a sense. You do get pockets of activity, like Jazz in the Cradle, which is a great outdoor event. I guess I’m very particular.”

sense of their own economic empowerment. He believes his station has a role to play not only in entertaining but also helping people navigate their expanding realms of possibility, informing their choices and fuelling their aspirations. It’s why he considers good radio to be about finding a healthy balance between music and conversation, telling the stories of the people who tune in, so there’s a legitimate connection with their own reality. Greg’s biggest passion, though, is his commitment to the youth. He believes young people from disadvantaged backgrounds must work extra hard to achieve their dreams. He knows what it takes and he’s determined to inspire a new generation of Afropolitans.

On the future “In five years’ time I hope to be doing exactly what I’m doing right now, just a hell of a lot better. Aside from Kaya FM, I’m involved in quite a few other things, mostly to do with music and content. I also co-own a small radio station in Lesotho and am involved in strategy development for blue-chip companies. I want to reach out to more young people and inspire then to do great things.”

On inspiring others “I gave a talk at a school many years ago to share my story. A year later I bumped into a young guy who’d been at that school. He told me that I was the reason he was working where he was. He said I’d planted the seed in his head that, to achieve what we want in life and to improve our circumstances, we need to work extra hard. He said I’d changed his approach to life. Hearing that was quite powerful for me. I’ve always wanted to be someone who inspires others.”

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With the Sunday Times Business Leader of the Year 2013 title under his belt and almost 37 000 Twitter followers, Michael Jordaan is in the mix! Here, FNB’s former CEO gives us a glimpse into his plans for 2014. WORDS: NIKKI BENATAR (@NIKKIBENATAR)

hen Michael Jordaan announced he was leaving FNB after a decade-long tenure at South Africa’s oldest (and most innovative) bank, there was a lot of speculation as to what South Africa’s most progressive banker would do next. His tech-savvy credentials and pioneering approach to business led us to predict it would involve a start-up. Now it’s official. We can confirm that this is indeed the case: the 46-yearold entrepreneur recently launched MonteGray Capital, a private-investment vehicle that focuses on disruptive technologies, with offices in his native Stellenbosch. For those who have no clue what disruptive technology is and had never heard of the term until now, Wikipedia defines it as “a business or

technological innovation that improves products or services in ways that the market does not expect”. “Disruptive technologies have the potential to change the rules of the game,” explains Michael. “When successful, they can also create value in a short time. Nevertheless, they are risky and need a keen commercial mind. MonteGray Capital is set up to provide finance and add strategic value to small start-ups run by creative and highly competent management teams.” Michael’s new venture opened its doors this month with only two staff members. “I hope to keep it lean,” Michael told MyBroadband. “My major expense is a super-fast fi bre connection, which allows me to operate as if the world is flat from a wonderful lifestyle location. I will therefore only invest small amounts and provide incremental funding as the business grows. As such, I’m not dependent on outside capital.” www.flymango.com

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In addition to this entrepreneurial endeavour, Michael will be honouring the responsibilities of his new roles. The first is at Mxit, the homegrown Stellenbosch-based mobile-messaging company, where he chairs the board as an independent, non-executive, unpaid member. The second is at Stellenbosch University, where he is serving as an economics professor. “I believe strongly in giving back and there are so many opportunities in South Africa to do so,” he says. “Like many others, I am passionate about education.” And then there’s Bartinney, the wine farm in Stellenbosch where he lives with his wife, Rosemary, and their three daughters. “We were fortunate to buy back this old family farm after it had been in foreign hands for a number of years,” says Michael. “The lifestyle is great, although the cash flow of a wine estate is horrible. Drink the product, don’t buy the farm!” he laughs.

A time vampire

Something that clearly takes up a fair amount of Michael’s time is Twitter, the microblogging social-media site that boasts more than 240 million users. “In my job as FNB CEO, Twitter helped to break down the barriers to customers. I was able to gain immediate feedback if something was wrong and solicit some great ideas for free. Now it’s more a way to stay on top of trends and have fun.” But the father of three is aware of the allconsuming nature of cyberspace. “Twitter can be a time vampire; I don’t want to irritate my family and friends by staring at my phone when I should be spending quality time in the real world. As much as I love my gadgets, it’s important that they don’t rule me. I find this as tough as everyone else. My advice is to set slots for power mailing and then turn off the sound for incoming mails and messages. Answer them when it suits you: don’t let the sender determine the priority.”

Michael’s advice for school leavers “Entering the job market is something most parents would advocate. I think this is well-intentioned but wrong advice. We should encourage youngsters to become entrepreneurs. “Look after your body. It’s the best investment you’ll ever make. It’s not by accident that the

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most common drinking toast is to your health. Sadly, most of us only realise how important a healthy body is to our happiness when we get older. Even though Michael went into the navy (he was conscripted in 1990), he says: “I certainly wouldn’t go to the military.

WHO IS MICHAEL JORDAAN?

Some lesser-known facts about the person behind the public persona. Do you ever wake in the night? If so, what do you do? I tend to wake up at 2am full of ideas and struggle to fall asleep again. I would rather have fewer ideas and sleep better. What’s your best source of news and information? My best source of news is not the dailies, as those have largely become a frantic screaming match. I prefer to read weeklies, such as The Economist or insightful analysis from The Daily Maverick. This also reflects my investment philosophy: you can go crazy if you watch share prices daily. I prefer to understand the bigger trends and for that, you have to cancel out the noise. Other websites I like include Quartz (qz.com), Bloomberg (bloomberg.com) and Financial Times (ft.com). But nothing beats a proper book! Favourite series or book? The art form of our era is a good TV series. The longer time span allows for more character and plot development compared with movies. I love everything from Game of Thrones to Breaking Bad. My favourite screenwriter is Aaron Sorkin, who created The West Wing and The Social Network. What do you consider good investments for South Africans? The best investment tip is to pay off your debt. It’s the highest after-tax return at the lowest possible risk. Only after debts have been paid, should one expand into an equity portfolio using low-cost exchangetraded funds.

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I’d rather advocate travelling around the world doing odd jobs to afford it, studying more or starting a business. It’s much less risky to start a business when you’re young, as you have so little to lose and so much experience to gain.”

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D-day minus 3 Buy some of your favourite food in case you don’t like what’s on offer on the flight.

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Try these tips to keep up with the professional sportsmen while flying. WORDS: DAWID VAN LILL

D-day minus 2 Eat light meals. Soup, fruit, juice and salad will do.

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D-day minus 1 A sesame or cereal bar

A sandwich

Rice or oat cakes

Nuts or dried fruit

Juice or a sports drink

D-DAY

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In 2013 Olympic gold medallist Chad le Clos had to perform at his best in many different countries:

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PEOPLE LAST WORD

2014 A cursory prediction

It’s a new year and almost anything can (and will) happen. Some things, however, are more likely to occur than others. After extensive consideration, we present our predictions for the major forthcoming events. WORDS: SIMON HARTLEY (@SILVERSTREAK2OV)

Steve Hofmeyr and Dan Roodt annex a hillock on a farm in the Karoo and declare their own nation.

Having finally offended and shafted every talented student film-maker in South Africa, Die Antwoord run out of people to make music videos for them. Having to rely solely on the merits of their music, they fade into obscurity, gradually reintegrating into the Oranjezicht community by walking the dog around the reservoir every evening and eating brunch at Melissa’s on Saturdays. Waddy/Ninja takes a job at Ogilvy as a brand consultant. 72

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Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama launch a relaxation and meditation tape series featuring looping tracks of their signature styles of laughter. Google, Apple and Samsung announce that they’re all the same company. The joke’s on us.

The South African advertising industry undergoes a formal, voluntary rebranding process and is henceforth known as the Awards Industry. Shortly thereafter, the Loerie Awards is renamed the Super Bowl World Series Cup of Advertising™.

Helen Zille executes a Nonhle Thema-style Twitter meltdown as rifts between her, Mmusi Maimane

and Lindiwe Mazibuko erupt following prolonged subtweet provocation by Lindiwe. Tony Leon reminds everyone that he’s still alive by writing an op-ed for Business Day. Among many other things, he condemns the tweeters.

Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama launch a relaxation and meditation tape series featuring looping tracks of their signature styles of laughter. The business crumbles as the partners descend into a mire of professional jealousy and allegations of unnecessarily sexy laughter.

Gareth Cliff stages a tearful on-air confession. He admits that he’s in fact Darren Scott, having hollowed out and inhabited the shell of Gareth’s body for the better part of a year in a desperate bid to return to broadcasting.

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On the Sunday of their first weekend in isolation, they are defeated in a brief bout of fisticuffs with a local band of farmers in retaliation for rebranding a herd of sheep that had wandered “into sovereign territory”. Steve reports the incident as hard proof of organised farm attacks. The farmers dismiss him and his girl child (translation) as silly boxes (translation), which confuses and delights the international press.

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