Hello Festive Season 2012-2013

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As another year draws to a close, The Hello Cape Town Team would like to thank each and every contributor to our beautiful publication. We very proudly uphold our advertisers as the finest in their fields and recognise them as the best value for money.

In this edition, we discuss the current and future plans that our sponsors, the City of Cape Town, have established to ensure a globally competitive city and improvement of the quality of life for its residents. We discuss hot topics ranging from investment opportunities and Cape Town’s World Design Capital 2014 status to smart living choices. These commendable initiatives are certain to hold our City in good stead for many years to come.

We bring to mind the laudable achievement of South Africa’s very own pioneer company, Irvin & Johnson (I&J), as they celebrate their centenary and demonstrate their formal commitment to sustainable seafood initiatives. The I&J Sustainable Seafood Policy was developed in consultation with WWFSASSI with the aim of transforming the landscape of the seafood industry.

I&J has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Durban’s uShaka Marine World and Cape Town’s Two Oceans Aquarium, one of the key tourist attractions in both cities and a strong supporter of marine education and conservation programs.

We explore the Green Point and Oranje-Kloof City Improvement District’s (CID) excellent work through the efforts of Marc Truss and his fantastic team as they provide enhanced management and top-up services, including security, cleansing and marketing for the areas. We list some of their reputable tenants ranging from first-class fashion boutiques to some of the most admired galleries and interior design venues available in South Africa.

During this festive season, all our teams (Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town) would like to invite our readers to venture into our pages to discover our celebrated South African social and physical landscape as we are blessed with some of the worlds most diverse, beautiful and vibrant venues and people.

During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made another edition of the Hello Festive Season publication possible.

And in this spirit we say, simply but sincerely Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year!

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16. A Role Model City 17. A Role Model City 18. A Role Model City 19. A Role Model City 20. My City Map To Hout Bay 21. The Lookout Deck 22. Garden State 23. Garden State 24. Garden State 25. The Peninsula Hotel 26. Sports and Recreation 27. Sports and recreation 28. Sports and Recreation 29. Village and Life 30. World Design Capital 2014 31. World Design Capital 2014 32. Travel Smart 33. Monkey Valley Beach Nature Resort 34. Travel Smart 35. I & J: Fishing for the Future 36. I & J: Fishing for the Future 37. I & J: Fishing for the Future 38. I & J: Fishing for the Future 39. Smart living 40. Smart Living Choices 41. Philips AirFryer 42. Solid Waste Management 43. Solid Waste Management 44. Solid Waste Management 45. Inverdoorn Game Reserve and Iziba Safari Lodge 46. A Design Hub of International Quality: Green Point and De Waterkant

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INVESTING IN CAPE TOWN petitive city and a vibrant economy that is able to provide the majority of its residents with a means to earn a reasonable living and benefit from its growth. The Economic and Human Development Department is structured into different branches, which all work toward developing the economy and spreading its benefits. The areas covered by the department includes these programs: • Local area economic development • Business support and skills development • Business area management • Economic development facilitation • Economic information and research Wesgro Wesgro is the official trade and investment promotion agency for the Western Cape. The City contributes R7-million to Wesgro’s R19-million annual budget, with the rest provided by the provincial government of the Western Cape. Wesgro’s strategy is aligned to the City’s Economic and Human Development Strategy, as well as the province’s Micro-Economic Development Strategy.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES External finance The City uses external loans and bonds to finance infrastructure such as roads, sewage pipes and electricity distribution equipment. Three bonds have been issued thus far, with the last being a R2 billion bond in March 2010. Bond announcements are made via the press and on the official website.

The Treasury Department has many functions. One of the most important of these is its responsibility to raise new loans, service existing loans, account for external loans and ensure that the City complies with the terms of its loan agreements.

An external loan is a long-term liability repayable to an external financial institution over a number of years, together with interest. It is used to finance the outlay of capital assets funded by the External Financing Fund (EFF). Capital Assets are funded through the issue of municipal bonds or the obtaining of external loans from financial Institutions.

The City has issued three bonds thus far to raise external finance. These bonds have raised R4,2 billion as part of the City’s R7 billion Domestic Medium Term Note Programme (DMTN), and are listed on the JSE (formally the Bond Exchange of South Africa).

Economic development Investors can contact the City’s Economic and Human Development Department (EHD), its agencies and partners for investment opportunities.

The EHD Department is responsible for promoting economic growth, job creation, reducing poverty and monitoring inequalities in Cape Town, through a number of projects and programmes, such as Small Business Week, the Business Voucher Support Programme, and the Smart City Strategy.

The department’s work is guided by its Economic and Human Development Strategy (EHDS), and aims to ensure a productive and globally com-

Over the last five years, nearly 15 000 jobs have been created thanks to the agency. Most of these have been in the skilled sector. This last financial year saw 2 388 jobs created in Cape Town and 2 693 in the rest of the Western Cape (excluding call centres). Wesgro attracted R605-million in investment into the city’s R123.9-billion economy, attracted R5.45-billion in investment over the last five years.

Wesgro is the official Destination Marketing, Investment and Trade Promotion Agency for the Western Cape, located in Cape Town.

They are the first point of contact for foreign buyers, local exporters and investors wishing to take advantage of the unlimited business potential in the region. Visit Wesgro’s publications portal for relevant trade and market analysis specific to your investment and trade interest. They provide an extensive list of services for medium and small businesses in order to help with their establishment’ growth and exposure.

Services that are provided for investment interest parties include: Accessing Finance- This involves the facilitation of meetings with potential funders, private individuals, banks, private equity firms and public funds amongst others. Wesgro’s knowledgeable investment team will be there to offer their expert opinion according to your individual financial requirements.

Advocacy- Wesgro aims to identify constraints to investors and alert decision makers to the negative effects that certain policies have on the business environment.

Immigration- Wesgro has established sound relationships with external immigration consultants.

As part of our service offering they assist clients in obtaining work permits, visa’s and letters of support, amongst others.

Incentives- Wesgro is adept at sourcing incentives for foreign and local investors. DTI, incentive

consultants: SMEDP (Small Medium Enterprise Development Programme, PAA (Productive Asset allowance), EMIA (Export Marketing Investment Assistance), EIP (Enterprise Investment Programme) and IPP (Industrial Policy Projects).

Location Benchmarking- This is a process that entails the provision of information based on the Financial Times tool, which highlights competing locations and compares the costs and quality of a specific location.

Market Intelligence-The Agency provides sector and market specific information collated by investment specialists, as well as Wesgro IQ (research unit). Wesgro offers up-to-date information on economic profiles, sector intelligence, and trade conditions in various regions and countries, as well as trade and investment intelligence and business opportunities for Western Cape businesses.

Marketing Support- This includes promotional support of members and clients through Wesgro’s core mediums of communications, such as the company Website, Monthly E-Newsletter and Annual Report.

Matchmaking- Wesgro’s strategic relationship with industry players, government authorities and the business community within the Western Cape enables it to provide a unique matchmaking service. In addition Wesgro’s networks, joint ventures, partnerships and suppliers’ database broadens its scope and matchmaking offering.

Retention & Expansion- Wesgro provides an aftercare programme to existing clients. It aims to ensure that investors are satisfied and assists clients with challenges that arise during their daily operations. This is done through regular courtesy visits to investors located within the Western Cape.

Site Location- Wesgro assists in identifying specific site requirements derived from the needs and operations of the enterprise in question. Once the list of requirements has been established Wesgro utilizes its extensive database and networks across the private and public sector in order to short list potential sites.

Services that are provided for exporting companies that are located in the Western Cape include: Inward Buying Initiatives- Each business and each market is unique. Foreign buyers often engage in visiting markets to meet with potential suppliers of products and services.

Outward Selling Initiatives- Overseas exhibitions and outward selling mission allow the Western Cape exporter access to major buyers, governments and supply chains in overseas markets as well as advice on forming international joint ventures and partnerships.

Wesgro Exporter Development Programme (EDP)The Export Development Programme is an opportunity for established Western Cape based SME companies to improve their international trade management knowledge and expertise.

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INVESTING Western Africa Trade Corridor- Wesgro has been actively promoting the Western African Trade Corridor since 2004. Promoting intra-African trade is an important and on-going project that is not only conducive to business; it also promotes the strengthening of political ties and stability. The NEPAD initiative, along with the establishment of the African Union, has increased interest in trading with the continent while also beginning to lay the foundations of integration.

When interested in buying products that are sourced from the Western Cape provinces, services provided include: Group Buying Missions- In order to make your procurement from the Western Cape easier and effective – Wesgro assists inward buying group missions.

Individual buying missions- Increasingly Wesgro has been receiving requests from the procurement offices of large private foreign companies.

For comprehensive information and means of affiliation please visit http://wesgro.co.za. They are located at 12th Floor, Warldorf Arcade, 80 St George’s Mall, Cape Town. Tel: 021 487 8600.

solution to anyone operating in this space. From an individual with a business idea, but no plan to get it off the ground; to a business owner in the first few years of operation requiring access to an incubator environment; or an established business owner looking to take their venture to the next level – it just got a whole lot easier with the development of the new online resource.

Lavendra Naidoo, General Manager of The Business Place eKapa, the Implementing Agency of the Cape Town Activa initiative, commented on this latest announcement that will see technology driving economic development: “Every internet café, public library and smart phone just became an Activa branch, thanks to the new user-friendly web portal. We are very excited that this resource-rich portal will now be accessible to anyone with an internet connection, negating the need to catch a train or take a taxi to an Activa centre.”

By connecting entrepreneurs to organizations keen to support their endeavours, exciting business potential is maximized. Cape Town Activa bridges the gap between where these small business owners are currently and where they want to be. In addition, the initiative seeks to contribute to the development of human capital by creating a mechanism to make job-seekers in the city more employable and direct them towards support services wherever possible.

A key component of this business ecosystem is the support organization network. These organizations provide a myriad of skills, training, information and tools for entrepreneurs that offer a catalyst to

CAPE TOWN ONE STEP CLOSER TO BECOMING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL CAPITAL The City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic, Environment and Spatial Planning, Alderman Belinda Walker, yesterday launched the Cape Town Activa Web Portal. The portal boasts a vast array of online resources, tools and links for those who want to start and develop a business or secure employment support in Cape Town.

Cape Town Activa is a City initiative that aims to develop a world-class ecosystem for entrepreneurs and job-seekers that will transform Cape Town into a city that is open for business and attractive to outside investors. Cape Town Activa was established to create an enabling environment for enhanced collaboration among public and private sector stakeholders interested in entrepreneurship.

With the launch of the portal, www.capetownactiva. com, the City’s vision of becoming a lucrative economic centre for entrepreneurship and small businesses is now one step closer to being realized.

Cape Town Activa seeks to lobby issues facing entrepreneurs and small business owners, ultimately giving them a unified voice, and provide a first stop

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economic development. For any organization looking to offer such support and become involved in a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem mandated by the City, the possibility of an exciting partnership awaits by registering on the Web Portal www.capetownactiva.com to ensure the best possible service offered to the citizens of Cape Town.

Alderman Belinda Walker said: “Cape Town is positioning itself as an Opportunity City for entrepreneurs and we continue to work on removing barriers to entry. Cape Town Activa is one of our chief initiatives which will create the enabling environment that will allow entrepreneurs to seize these opportunities.”

“All players in this exciting space are encouraged to get connected and explore the potential for renewed business prospects in Cape Town and citizens to make use of the information and support provided by the web portal,” Alderman Walker added.

Cape Town Activa ultimately aims to develop a world-class entrepreneurship and job-seekers ecosystem that transforms Cape Town into the entrepreneur’s city of choice on the continent and a city open for business for outside investors. With the launch of Cape Town Activa’s new web portal, the initiative is one step closer to reaching this goal.

Visit www.capetownactiva.com.

Join the other online conversations with Cape Town Activa on Facebook at www.facebook.com/capetownactiva or on Twitter at @ctactiva

IN CAPE TOWN FUTURE CAPE TOWN A City Development Strategy: What is it and why does Cape Town need one?

A City Development Strategy (CDS) is a strategic tool that has been developed and used by cities in South Africa and around the world to create a long-term vision to support and direct growth. It is uniquely developed and sustained through public engagement in order to create a collective vision that paves the way for a better future envisioned by the city’s leaders and residents.

A City Development Strategy (CDS) includes an over-arching long-term collective vision, strategic levers and strategies and the identification of possible targeted interventions. Using the CDS, key stakeholders, both inside and outside of city government, act with deliberate intent and move forward in a consistent, deliberate direction in pursuit of the collective vision.

The goals of a CDS include the development of a collective city vision and action plan to increase investments to expand employment and services, and systematic and sustained programmes to reduce poverty and to improve governance and management.

Many developing cities, Cape Town included, face a challenging future unless better strategising, incorporating long-term forward planning and foresight, becomes the norm. Resilience is becoming as important as competitiveness in urban performance.

Although a City is expected to lead the process, local ownership and inclusion is essential. By involving a broad range of stakeholders to input to the long term vision and strategy, this inclusion should inspire and motivate collective action.

Collective action by a wide range of stakeholders within their respective areas of responsibility will also involve cross cutting interventions and most often, difficult choices.

A CDS assists to drive Cape Town and its residents towards a prosperous future. It is expected that a longer term focus and direction, a collective vision, a clear long term strategy and plan – supported by new partnerships and outcomes will take Cape Town from its current position to a more sustainable future.

EACH TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION PROPAGATES IN TWO DIFFERENT PERIODS The first half sets up the infrastructure and lets the markets pick the winners; the second half reaps the full economic and social potential.

These resolve in establishing and following infra-

structure priorities: Water & waste: enhance re-use and recycle with a low-skill employment focus built into the service delivery model of all municipalities ; Transport-oriented settlement planning and land-use regulation, based on maximizing new revenue streams ; New building standards for both top-structures and subterranean infrastructures, phased in gradually to achieve carbon per capita targets ; Reinforce a green economy regional innovation system to facilitate a cost-effective transition to the new resource standards.

How ready is the western cape to join the eco-industrial age?

Can the Western Cape Engage & Address its Unique Development Challenges?

The CDS project team has also been working closely at aligning with the Western Cape Government Future Cape 2040, which is a process for a vision and brand for the Western Cape Province.

This process is being managed through the newly formed Economic Development Partnership.

A way forward for the CDS for Cape Town 2040 was proposed and approved by the Executive Mayor in November 2011, including a governance proposal and process plan. The main steps in the City of Cape Town CDS process and indicative time frames are summarised as follows: January – February 2012: Step 1: Planning and preparation February 2012: Step 2: Context and Vision framework February – April 2012 Step 3: Vision development through stakeholder engagement May 2012: Step 4: Vision and strategy framework June 2012: Step 5: A draft CDS for Cape Town – Cape Town 2040 - which includes a proposed draft vision and strategy with some drafts of City and sectoral interventions July 2012 onwards: Step 6 &7: This includes a broader public engagement for the consideration of the daft vision and strategy Once confirmed, an implementation plan is expected to be prepared for the identified interventions and the monitoring and evaluation thereof

of the approved CDS process plan for January / February – June 2012, involves four broad work streams: - A stakeholder engagement process that includes interactions with the neighbouring municipalities - A communications process - A content building process - An overall project plan and process management The work streams are being managed by the service provider’s team of experts working closely together with the CDS project team, guided by the Executive leadership and a City of Cape Town CDS Task Team as per the CDS project governance.

There will also continue to be close interaction and alignment with the WCG Future Cape 2040 process. Follow Cape Town 2040 via: http://CapeTown2040.capetown.gov.za In the meantime Cape Town is constantly changing and growing. To ensure that the city remains a quality place in which to live, work and invest, as well as to visit, it needs a plan to guide this future growth and change in the best possible way. This plan is known as the Cape Town Spatial Development Framework (CTSDF).

The CTSDF is a long-term (20+ years) plan that will be used to manage the spatial growth and development of Cape Town. It provides the overarching framework for the City’s new policy driven land use management system.

The CTSDF has been approved in terms of two different sets of legislation. It has been approved as a component of the City’s Integrated Development Plan in terms of the Municipal Systems Act (Act No 32 of 2000, section 34) ‘MSA’ and Land Use Planning Ordinance (No 15 of 1985, section 4(6)) ‘LUPO’.

It, together with the Provincial Spatial Development Framework (PSDF), is the spatial planning document applicable to the municipal area of Cape Town that has the highest legal status. The sections of the CTSDF that are most important are the policy statements, policy guidelines and the Cape Town Spatial Development Framework.

In January 2012 a service provider was appointed by the City of Cape Town to facilitate and develop a long term vision and strategy for Cape Town 2040.

When assessing a development application the City will need to determine whether an application is consistent with the CTSDF and PSDF. If the application is not consistent with the CTSDF and/ or the PSDF the developer will need to apply for an amendment from the delegated authority.

The process for the implementation of steps 1 – 5

Applications to amend the CTSDF must be submit

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INVESTING ted in terms of both the Section 3 (4)(b) of the Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations in the MSA and Section 4(7) of LUPO. What are the big ideas guiding Cape Town’s growth and development?

The preparation of the CTSDF has been guided by the desire to make Cape Town a more sustainable, equitable and economically vibrant city. The ideas and spatial building blocks that will put Cape Town on this development path, and shape where and how the city grows, are described below:

How do we get there?

STRATEGY 1: PLAN FOR EMPLOYMENT, AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES The interventions that will help achieve this include the following: • Maintain the assets of Cape Town, such as its

infrastructure (airports, road network, etc.), natural environment, universities and other social facilities, which attract investors, visitors and high-skilled labour; • Help small and large formal businesses as well as informal business to set up and trade in appropriate locations, by facilitating their access to information and land, and by simplifying application procedures;

Resilience and adaptive capabilities Cape Town’s spatial organisation must be flexible in order to be able to respond and adapt to changes such as rapid urbanisation, infrastructure and service backlogs and climate change.

A city within a region Cape Town’s functional interrelationships with neighbouring towns (such as Stellenbosch), require greater co-ordination in planning, budgeting, growth and resource management.

Natural assets The natural features (such as the mountains, biodiversity and coastline) that make Cape Town a unique and desirable place to live, work and play should shape where and how the city develops.

The multidirectional accessibility grid Cape Town’s spatial organisation must shift towards a public transport-orientated and grid-based movement system that facilitates convenient access to the city’s opportunities and amenities. Activity routes and development routes are key elements of this grid.

Areas of land use intensification A diverse mix of land uses should be concentrated in accessible, high-opportunity locations on and adjacent to the accessibility grid. Areas of land use intensification include areas well served by public transport and close to job and social facilities.

Development edges and growth directions City growth should be managed through urban and coastal edge which contain sprawl and protect natural, heritage and urban areas. Identified growth directions will serve to direct urban expansion in the medium to longer term.

Destination places Landmarks or locations that are significant points of attraction, and form part of Cape Town’s unique identity, should be preserved and new destinations developed, particularly in underserved or neglected areas.

Spatial implications of urban growth drivers and trends

Map 3.2 Spatial implications of urban growth drivers and trends

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CTSDF STATUTORY REPORT 2012

Tygervalley, Century City and Claremont/Newlands. The overall growth pattern that of further in these areas.

The wholesale and isretail sector is concentration more concentrated in the Further analysis where shows that insurance financial services are northern suburbs, incomes are and relatively high.

High-value mainly clustered in large centres, while the business services sector residential development has also fuelled strong growth along the is more dispersed.

West Coast and in Somerset West. Small businesses, especially The wholesale and retail sector is more concentrated in the in thenorthern retail sector, have suffered the dramatic growth suburbs, where incomesfrom are relatively high. High-value in shopping malls; these have become to the residential development has also fuelledmore strongcommon, growth along the West Coast and inretailers.

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• Carefully manage urban development in areas that malls have been developed in Gugulethu, Mitchells could Plain, put people in danger or affect quality of life, for example too close to airports and Koeberg • Support the development offrom a goodcentral public industrial is shifting areas areas to more Khayelitsha and Athlone/Vanguard. s Manufacturing Nuclear Power Station and refuse sites ; transport system that conveniently takes people to peripheral areas, which cheaper land and less congestion. wherever they live, work offer and play; and moregrowth. intense use of land across the Manufacturing is shifting from central areas more This shift is being driven by relocationsindustrial as well• Encourage as bytonew allow higher densities in areas with good • Encourage areas, shops, businesses, higher-density peripheral which offer cheaper land andcity, lessand congestion.

Manufacturing is generally found totolocate be declining centrally publicin transport, at concentrations of employment, residential development and industries This shiftwell is being bytransport, relocations as well as by new development growth. and/ or social facilities as commercial on routes serveddriven by public namely l located industrial areas, where it is being displaced by wholesale wellinascentrally in areas of high amenity; activity and development routes,found so that to people can Manufacturing is generally be declining reach them moreas easily. and retail asindustrial well finance, insurance and business services located areas, where it is being displaced by wholesale • Protect the city’s rural and farming land from sectorand activities. retail as2:well as finance, insurance and business services STRATEGY MANAGE URBAN GROWTH, urban development; AND CREATE A BALANCE BETWEEN URsector activities.

BAN DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMEN• Use an urban edge to reduce urban sprawl and TAL PROTECTION A greater number of vacant industrial sites areprotect available natural, in agricultural, cultural and heritage 24 A greater number of vacant industrial sites are assets; available in and peripheral locations. New industrial development has occurred

The following more specifi c interventions peripheral locations.

New industrial development has occurred

are proposed: primarily in more peripheral areas, such as Somerset West, • Use a coastal primarily in more peripheral areas, such as Somerset West, edge to protect coastal processes and protect residents from the possible impacts of Saxenburg (Blackheath), Killarney Gardens and Capricorn • EnsurePark that Park the spatial development of Cape Town Saxenburg (Blackheath), Killarney Gardens and Capricorn climate change, such as sea-level rise. takes place in a planned and efficient way ; 25 25 Park, Park, while most central areas now fullydeveloped. developed. while most central areasare are now fully

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STRATEGY 3: BUILD AN INCLUSIVE, INTEGRATED, VIBRANT CITY

• Plan and manage development in a way that makeseconomy responsiblein usespace of resources and integrates The economy space planning and in infrastructure provision;

Actions that will help build a vibrant city, where people have more equal access to the city’s

• Minimise the negative environmental impacts of new development in the city ;

• Transform the apartheid city by encouraging a better social and land use mix in neighbourhoods • Identify land for subsidised and other forms of affordable housing in order to help create opportunities for housing delivery • Encourage the effective use of publicly owned land • Guide the City’s budget and decision making to ensure that all communities have access to an adequate and broadly similar range of social facilities, open spaces and public institutions • Protect and enhance the unique sense of space and value of the diverse cultural and scenic assets and heritage that Cape Town offers • Create more great places that are easy to reach and can be enjoyed by all. Existing examples of such destinations are Sea Point Promenade, Kalk Bay and Kirstenbosch. New great places could be developed on the Athlone power station site, in the False Bay and Silwerstoomstrand coastal nodes and Durbanville wine lands.

CURRENT SITUATION Some figures and facts:

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- By 2030, another 1.3 billion people will live in emerging-market cities, more than the total population of today’s developed-market cities.

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- The US and EU continue as major powers till the 2030s, after which China will typically lead for up to 50 years, while India comes up from behind.

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vestment and job creation in or near these areas;

amenities and opportunities, include the following:

- Approximately 170 people join the middle class every minute globally. Approximately 460 million people in emerging-market cities will enter the middle class between 2010 and 2015, an increase of 70 percent. At that time the number of people considered to be middle class in South Africa is expected to raise from 17 million to 22 million (middle-class house holds are those with an annual income exceeding $10,000).

- Around half a million individuals in the Western Cape were unemployed in 2011 Q1, up from just under 400 000 in 2008, representing growth of 9.1 per cent per annum over the three-year period. Provincial employment appears to have been stagnant over the period at around 1.8 million.

- Edible fruits and nuts is the Province’s biggest export earner (ZAR 10.6 billion in 2009) which is 20% of all exports. But will lose competitiveness in a carbon constrained world (as will most sectors).Western Cape is the second biggest exporter is mineral fuels, oils and distillation ( refineries) and the 3rd biggest export is “spirits, beverages, vinegar” which is agricultural.

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FUTURE ATHLONE project is financially viable and should prove attractive to developers.

The next phase Between November 2010 and July 2011, a project team prepared the new scope of works for Phase 2 of the redevelopment study. The planning of this phase will take two to three years to complete.

The results of the pre-feasibility study and the comments and concerns raised by the public will be used to draw up a detailed business plan. This phase will include a detailed development framework, for which the City will appoint an expert, multi-disciplinary consulting team. The City will advertise tenders for the appointment of this team during the second half of this year.

Solutions to problems

REDEVELOPMENT OPTIONS After 22 months of investigation and analysis, and an extensive public participation process, the City has finalised its study into the redevelopment of the Athlone power station site. The Spatial Planning and Urban Design Department has presented the pre-feasibility study to the Utility Services Portfolio Committee and the Planning and Environment Portfolio Committee (PEPCO). PEPCO will consider the recommendations in order for the next phase of the study to commence.

The pre-feasibility study determined that development of the site is financially viable, and that a mixed-use type of development will be the most suitable and financially sustainable option.

The Athlone power station was partially decommissioned in 2003, but the facility still houses equipment used for the transmission of electricity.

The preferred scenario

A significant part of the pre-feasibility study entailed creating different types of scenarios for the redevelopment of the 36 hectare site (about the size of 40 rugby fields). These ranged from no development at all to complete development.

The project team's analysis identified a mixed-use development with the following land use breakdown as the preferred scenario: Residential: 22.2% Retail: 12.3% Commercial or business: 30% Public institutions: 21.5% Light industry: 7.4% Athlone Refuse Transfer Station: 6.6% The above scenario is not final and may change significantly during further planning phases of the project. Another round of public engagement will take place during the next phases of the project, when the necessary statutory processes of environmental investigation, rezoning and subdivision take place. The Spatial Planning and Urban Design

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Department is currently in the process of finalising its report on the feasibility study and concluding the consultant’s appointment. It is anticipated that these reports will be ready to table before the relevant Committees for consideration toward the end of this year. This will conclude the pre-feasibility investigation phase of the project and, dependant on the Council decision, work will commence on the next phase of the project.

The historical red brick buildings are to be retained where possible for public use, such as a cultural centre. The existing electricity and wastewater infrastructure will also be retained. Provision is to be made to link the site to future integrated rapid transit (IRT) routes, and there is also potential for building a railway station. Financial analysis of the preferred development scenario showed that the

Problems identified in the pre-feasibility study, such as access to the site, the problems associated with the Athlone Refuse Transfer Station and odour from the Athlone Wastewater Treatment Works will be studied in order to find workable solutions. The study has shown that the enhancement and upgrade of these two facilities, as well as other services infrastructure on the site, are fundamental to the success of the re-development.

A detailed transportation plan will be drawn up to address access concerns, with the team focusing on public and non-motorised transport and the creation of a pedestrian core. In parallel with the further planning of the site, decommissioning of the power station will start. This planning phase will include further public engagement on, among others; re-zoning, subdivision and environmental impact assessments. On completion of Phase 2, it is expected that the various development options will be marketed to developers through the City's tender processes.

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NOVEMBER 2012

ROCKING THE DAISIES 4-7 October, Cloof Wine Estate, Darling The build-up to the 7th edition of Rocking the Daisies started! Over the next months all you need know will be added to the new website as and when is it ready. Each year there are changes, new additions and farewells, but one thing is for sure… it only gets better! The most notable change is that we will be opening the camping on Thursday evening for all those keen party animals and there will be campsite entertainment to boot. Stage times have changed with an earlier start on Friday and an earlier close on Sunday. www.rockingthedaisies.com

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL 3-4 November The Cape Town International Kite Festival brings together people from around the world in a celebration of kiting and creativity, to generate funds for Cape Mental Health Society, raises awareness of the importance of mental health and highlights the link between physical and mental well-being. www.capementalhealth.co.za 021- 447 9040

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 12 - 14 October 2012 The Cape Town International Boat Show has grown steadily and is presently unrivalled as the biggest annual get together for the boating and water sports industry in South Africa. Demand for space ensures that the event will be even bigger than in previous years. This annual Show, THE super showcase for boating, water sport and related industries, takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre and the V & A Waterfront. www.boatshow.co.za

THE FNB WHISKY LIVE FESTIVAL 3-5 October, CTICC Showcasing whiskies from all around the world, the FNB Whisky Live Festival has grown into the largest, liveliest whisky and lifestyle event of its kind, attracting more visitors and brands than any other whisky festival – globally. Whether you’re already a passionate connoisseur of the elixir that is whisky, a first-time taster, or an every-man enthusiast keen to learn, see, taste more, the FNB Whisky Live Festival has something for you. Every glass of every dram – new or old – holds some new mystery, some new discovery. www.whiskylivefestival.co.za 021-8800180

and enjoy South African music in an intimate, safe and healthy environment. With Cape Town being widely regarded as the party destination of choice for many South Africans comesyears end and brings the option for a non-mainstream professionally run event. www.rocktheriversa.co.za

JANUARY 2013

KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER SUNSET CONCERT SEASON For Capetonians and visitors the internationally renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is the place to visit, not only for its beauty but for the hugely Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts that draw audiences from far and wide. With healthy mix of old and new the concerts attract capacity crowds from every age group and the music genres represent the best sounds on circuit.

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CAPE TOWN FESTIVAL OF BEER 23- 25 November, Hamiltonn's Rugby Club South Africa’s largest festival of beer is back and this year’s celebrations will be even bigger and better! The three day festival celebrates all things beer, with world class brewers, local micro-breweries, awesome local entertainment, great food and activities. There will be over twenty breweries, more than fifty different beers and no less than seven different styles of brewing to taste or buy. http://capetownfestivalofbeer.co.za

DECEMBER 2012 ROCK THE RIVER SA Rock The River SA was created out of the need for an alternative New Year's Eve event, outside of the city, where fans could go relax

CAPE MINSTREL CARNIVAL 2 January While new year always arrives with a big bang in the Mother City, it’s the Cape Minstrel Carnival, known as TweedeNuweJaar (second new year), that gives the celebration its local colour.

The Cape Minstrel Carnival is Cape Town’s longest-running street party, tracing back to old slave traditions during the days of the Cape Colony. Historically celebrated on January 2, the one day Cape slaves were given off every year, the carnival is still marked today, typically on January 1, by merrymaking, music and a parade: Performers from local communities, dressed as minstrels and waving parasols, dance and sing their way from Zonnebloem, formerly District Six, through the city centre.

L'ORMARINS QUEEN'S PLATE 7 January, Kenilworth Race Track Dress code: Strictly Blue and White L'Ormarins Queen's Plate race is one of South Africa's premier horse races over 1600m and a weight-for-age contest in line with the world's most prestigious Grade 1 events. The event features a further nine races on the day. This historic horse race was first held in 1861 in honour of Queen Victoria. When she died the race became the King's Plate during the reigns of Edward VII and George VI but reverted to its original name in 1953 after the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne.

L'Ormarins Queen's Plate on January 8th 2011 will be the 150th running of this race, which makes it the oldest race in the South African racing calendar.

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YEARLY Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II is represented by the British High Commissioner and the celebrated sponsor, L'Ormarins Wine Estate. www.lqp.co.za

SUIDOOSTERFEES 29 Jun- 3 Feb www.suidoosterfees.co.za

MARCH 2013 DESIGN INDABA EXPO 1-3 March, CTICC The Largest Gathering of Local Design in South Africa There’s no better place to experience South Africa’s blossoming creativity than at the Design Indaba Expo. It is the premier showcase of exceptional local design across all disciplines, including advertising, architecture, craft, décor, fashion, graphic design, interior design, jewellery, digital media, publishing, product design, visual media and more. www.designindaba.com

APRIL 2013

FEBRUARY 2013 THE J&B MET 2 February www.jbmet.co.za 021 700 1808

CAPE TOWN PRIDE 24 February- 4 March Cape Town Pride is a Section 21 Non-Profit Organisation that is committed towards being inclusive and encompassing. The annual Cape Town Pride Festival is a celebration of our wonderful diversity, and also creates awareness around issues impacting on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities locally and throughout Africa.

Cape Town Pride is driven by volunteers who give of their time, effort and energy freely, with energy and passion. http://capetownpride.org

COMMUNITY CHEST CARNIVAL Food, family and fun are the special ingredients for the annual Community Chest Carnival, hosted at Maynardville Park, Wynberg. A cherished tradition for Capetonians promises enjoyment for young and old, all in support of our community.

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African event as No.4 in the world, outshining events such as Switzerland's Montreaux Festival and the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland.

The festival’s winning formula of bringing more than 40 International and Local artists to perform over two days on five stages has earned it the status of being the most prestigious event on the African continent. Known as Africa's Grandest Gathering, the festival which will be in its thirteen year when it takes place on Friday 30 March and Saturday 31 March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Once again Cape Town International Jazz festival will thrill loyal and new fans with world class music. www.capetownjazzfest.com

INFECTING THE CITY- public arts festival Project of the Africa Centre, every year in February, Infecting the City emerges from the bricks, flagstones and pavements of the City to challenge Cape Town's idea of art, itself and its streets.

THE CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL A long the Fun Walk We celebrate our diversity – our diversity of culture, language, colour, race, gender and sexual orientation. We celebrate the fact that we are not the same. The wonder of our recent history is that, although different and diverse, we cohere in a single identity. The diversity which we celebrate in Cape Town, in particular, (because of the large tourism and scenic nature of the city) is diversity on a global scale. Cape Town remains the tourism centre of the country.

It is also a city which is populated by a vast array of foreign nationals from a wide variety of nationalities. The Carnival celebrates this breadth of our African identity. www.capetowncarnival.com CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 30-31 March, CTICC Festival has grown into a hugely successful international event since its inception in the year 2000. Attendance figures have increased from the initial 14 000 to 34 000 in the last 12 years.

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DECOREX SA 25-28 April, CTICC Come along to Decorex Cape Town 2013 for an interior design experience expressing the Mother City´s innovative energy. A hotbed of captivating colours, forms, shapes and silhouettes of the moment, the award-winning exhibition offers an abundance of choices. Browse through a star line-up of leading brands, emerging talent and trends hot off the home fashion catwalks. Stock up on the new and the nouveau, make the most of free how-to workshops and show specials or simply soak up the spectacular displays and provocative room settings. www.decorex.co.za

TASTE OF CAPE TOWN Green point Cricket Club This unique festival will once again bring together the city’s most acclaimed restaurants and carefully selected exhibitors to attract Cape Town’s most dedicated and sophisticated foodies. Taste of Cape Town brings together the city’s finest restaurants, award- winning wineries, premium drink brands, artisan producers, boutique exhibitors and fantastic entertainment. http://tasteofcapetown.com

MAY 2013 GOOD FOOD & WINE SHOW 23- 26 May, CTICC For over a decade The Good Food & Wine Show has pushed the boundaries of excellence as South Africa’s premier food, wine and lifestyle voice. They are constantly heating things

PLANNER up, searching for innovation, stretching the imagination of their exhibitors and combining flamboyance and joie de vivre into unforgettable events that are quite simply, world class. www.goodfoodandwineshow.co.za

ion! African Fashion International (AFI) along with the Cape Town Fashion Council and SA and Cape Town Tourism, expertly selected the designers participating in this fashion week in a strict curatorial process and invited them show, rather pay to take part. www.afi.za.com

watching in the world. www.whalefestival.co.za

JUNE 2013 VODACOM FUNNY FESTIVAL Baxter Theatre, UCT Loving Capetonians descend on the Baxter Theatre Centre in Rondebosch for the ever popular Vodacom Funny Festival. For one hilarious month, from June 13 to July 10, the world’s top jokesters will be tickling our funny bones with their laugh-a-minute acts. www.baxter.co.za

ENCOUNTERS South African International Documentary Festival It is always with excitement and anticipation that the presented programme to the public wills much all expectations. We continuously strive to surpass our past successes, despite the many constraints we work within.

The team of reviewers scoured through hundreds of entries to compile a programme of international and SA films. www.encounters.co.za CAPE TOWN BOOK FAIR 15-17 June, CTICC We promise to bring you books galore and special guests that will delight any book fundi.

This three day event will be an extravaganza of literary entertainment for both booklovers and the book world. Be a part of this the literary story that has over the years established itself as the best platform for the literary world to gather and trade in the business of publishing. www.capetownbookfair.com

NANDO'S COMEDY FESTIVAL Artscape Opera House www.comedyfestival.co.za

AUGUST 2013 WOMAN'S ART FESTIVAL At the Artscape The festival is geared towards providing a platform for women to be celebrated, and creating an environment for change to take place. Gender equality and rape are among the social issues to be interrogated via creative expression.

CREATIVE WEEK CAPE TOWN A whole host of creatives – from architects and artists, to authors and advertising experts – converge on Cape Town from across South Africa and abroad each September. What brings them? A series of festivals, events and award ceremonies, at the heart of which is Creative Week Cape Town.

HOMEMAKERS EXPO A gathering of South Africa's finest home improvement product and service providers, HOMEMAKERS Expo is South Africa's premier home lifestyle consumer show.

From sleek bathroom fittings and the latest in kitchen appliances to sublime new furnishings and the latest paint techniques - you'll find it all at this fab home improvement event! Incorporating a spectrum of South Africa's best product and service providers, the exhibits range from basic home improvement products to beautiful décor accessories. www.homemakersonline.co.za

SEPTEMBER 2013

JULY 2013 MERCEDES- BENZ CAPE TOWN FASHION WEEK The Cape Town Fashion Week showcases some of the most promising designers in African fash-

THE TWO OCEANS HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL Every year, southern right whales travel thousands of miles to the Cape south coast to mate and calve in the bays. Join the villagers of Hermanus for an entertainment-packed festival, in the town with the best land-based whale

www.creativeweekct.co.za OPEN BOOK FESTIVAL An annual literary festival, the first of which is happened in 2011. A truly international festival that attracts top writers and an audience from around the world; A fantastic showcase of the best of South African writing; Making a significant and sustainable contribution to our future by building a love of reading and books among the youth of Cape Town.

An initiative of The Book Lounge.

http://openbookfestival.co.za

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SAFETY TIPS AND ADVICE FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON • The public is requested to report any emergency (including medical, crime, fire and traffic) to the 107 emergency number from a Telkom line. Cell phone users need to dial 021 480 7700.

• As part of the Safely Home campaign of the Provincial Government, and to ensure that holidaymakers have a safe trip, motorists are encouraged to ensure that their vehicles are in a sound roadworthy condition and are therefore urged to make use of the Traffic Services’ free roadworthy testing.

• The public is advised to swim in designated bathing areas on beaches which will be indicated by yellow and red flags positioned by lifeguards on duty.

• Beachgoers must pay close attention to the shark warning system of the Shark Spotters, and must always follow the instructions of the lifeguards on duty.

• Residents and visitors to Cape Town are requested to be mindful of the fact that the festive season coincides with the Cape’s long, dry summer season, which brings an increased and much higher risk of runaway fires. The casual tossing away of your cigarette, unauthorised burning of refuse or rubbish and making fires in non-designated areas could lead to a fire of devastating proportions. Residents and visitors are therefore requested to practice extreme caution around any action that could result in the ignition of a fire of any kind. Keeping the vegetation on your premises/property trimmed, clean and well maintained, extinguishing cooking or braai fires after use, switching off all electrical appliances after use and limiting children’s access to matches and lighters will minimise the risk of fires starting or spreading.

• Summer is also the period that sees an increase in the incidence of diarrheal disease. Washing hands before preparing food and after toilet use, ensuring that food is prepared in hygienic conditions and kept refrigerated, as well as keeping flies away from prepared food, are some of the measures that should be taken to prevent diarrheal disease. Severe dehydration can cause death in children following diarrheal disease and parents are encouraged to visit their nearest health clinic as soon as possible if children under five years have continuous diarrhoea, refuse to take in fluids (or not sucking for babies who are still breast or bottle-fed), are lethargic, or have sunken eyes or fontanelle. On weekends and public holidays children must be taken to the nearest 24 hour Community Health Centre (Day Hospital).

• Residents of Cape Town that will be away on holiday must ensure that they visit their clinics and

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Day Hospitals before leaving to ensure that they obtain their vital medication, such as T.B. medication, anti-retrovirals, family planning and other chronic medication, for the period that they will be out of town. Alternatively, their appointment cards can be taken with them so that the local primary health care clinic closest to their holiday destination can be accessed.

WHEN ON THE ROAD: 1. Obey the rules of the road and carry you drivers license with you.

2. Plan the route to your holiday destination and allow you enough time to reach the destination.

3. Make sure that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition before departure. All lights and indicators, windscreen wipers, brakes, steering, exhaust system and tyres should be carefully examined for faults.

4. Do not overload.

5. Try to avoid driving after dark if possible.

6. Have a good rest before you embark on your journey.

7. Take safety breaks every 2 hours or 200km.

8. Do not drink and drive – Use a designated driver!

9. Try to recognize potentially dangerous drivers on and pedestrians alongside the road and keep well clear of them.

10. Be visible – drive with your lights on.

11. Headlights should be dipped well before an approaching vehicle is within range of the main beam.

12. Always wear your seat belt and see that everyone in the car is wearing theirs.

13. Drive defensively.

14. Stay within the speed limit at all times.

15. Only overtake when it is absolutely safe to do so.

16. Maintain at least a 2 second following distance - this distance should be increased at night, in foggy or rainy conditions and when the road is wet.

17. Expect others not to be as obedient to the law as you are.

18. Be courteous towards fellow road users - keep your temper and resist the temptation to retaliate.

19. Avoid distractions while driving – Be alert at all times!

20. Remember that emergency info is available on your cellular phone at ArriveAlive.mobi Share these suggestions with your family and friends – And may you and your family have a happy and safe festive season!!

Advice from www.arrivealive.co.za

NEW YEAR’S EVE: ONE ROOF TWO PARTIES Traditionally, it is towards cities like New York, Sydney and Rio de Janeiro that the world looks to when the countdown to the New Year begins. This year however, it’s time for the eyes of the world to turn toward South Africa and witness a mega entertainment event with a distinct African flavour.

Industry trendsetter espAfrika, the driving force behind the Cape International Town Jazz Festival, together with the Cape Town International Convention Centre will host the “One Roof Two Parties” New Year’s party on 31 December 2012 at the CTICC The inaugural “One Roof Two Parties” will cater for party-hungry audiences, with one showcasing the classy and classic at “Africa’s Grandest Gathering” and the other, “Electrospheer” hosting the best of dance, techno and trance. Both events will embrace the city’s cultural diversity and offer the best of local and international musical talent. The “Grandest Gathering” in the Ballroom is a dinner and dance event that includes a cabaret, four-course dinner, wine and champagne at midnight. Recent and old-school hits will be a sure hit, as will the 13-piece band.

At the same venue, but under a different roof will be another kind of party. “Electrospheer” will appeal to the “hip and trendy” and I-phone generation and this interactive dance and techno extravaganza will offer various retail areas where generational and popular brands will be showcased. The outdoor experience will include skate board ramp with DJ’s, food court, bars, toilets and smoking-lounges With espAfrika at the helm, this event will no doubt be catapulted onto the world stage and become yet another highlight and “not to be missed” event on Cape Town’s entertainment calendar.

Please contact visit: www.espafrika.com or call 021 6710506 for more information

A ROLE Highlights of the 2010/11 financial year Highlights of the 2010/11 financial year

Cape Town is tops … again > Cape Town was once again named the world’s top travel destination > Cape Town is tops again in the TripAdvisor 2011 Travellers’ Choice…

Destination Awards, beating international competitors London andtop New York to the prize.

Cape Town was once again like named the world’s travel destination in the TripAdvisor 2011 Travellers’ Choice Destination Awards, beating international competitors like London and New York to the prize.

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Water quality recognised > Water At the 2010/11 Department of Water Affairs Blue and Green Drop awards, the City quality recognised of Cape Town’s drinking-water quality achieved a Blue Drop score of 97,61%, and At the the 2010/11 of 11 Water Blue and Green awards, the City CityDepartment took home of Affairs the 40 Green DropDrop certificates awarded nationally. of Cape Town’s drinking-water quality achieved a Blue Drop score of 97,61%, and the City took home 11 of the 40 Green Drop certificates awarded nationally.

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City beaches are the best beaches areBlue the Six City of Cape Town’s beaches earned Flagbest status and two received pilot Blue Flag status. The awards recognise the cleanliness and safety of the beaches, and theand fact that theypilot have adequate facilities and Six of Cape Town’s beaches earned Blue Flag status two received Blue Flag status.ablution The awards recognise theparking, are environmentally sound and adhere to of international tourism standards. cleanliness and safety the beaches, and the fact that they have adequate ablution facilities and parking, are environmentally sound and adhere to international tourism standards.

New routes launched > New MyCiTi MyCiTi routes launched > Cape Town’s public transport system took another big step forward with Town’s public transport system took another big step forward withmain route theCape launch of several new MyCiTi services, including the first the launch of several services, including the first mainbus routeservices. between Table View new and MyCiTi the city centre and four feeder between Table View and the city centre and four feeder bus services.

Eighth consecutive unqualified audit Eighth consecutive unqualified audit received Auditor-General received fromfrom Auditor-General The City remains focused on goodand governance, continues to comply fully with the The City remains focused on good governance, continues to and comply fully with the required legal accounting for as legislative well as all financial legislative required legal accounting frameworksframeworks for government, as government, well as all financial requirements. requirements.

Cape Town is 2014 Cape Town is 2014 World Design Capital World Design Capital This announcement confirms the relevancethe of the City’s approach This announcement confirms relevance of the City’s approach of using make Cape Town Cape an evenTown better an place to live in. place to live in. of design usingto design to make even better

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MODEL CITY Promoting life in the “slower lane” > The first walking and cycling lanes of the new MyCiTi transport system were launched as part of the City’s commitment to promoting greener and healthier public transport.

Green Goal takes gold The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Host City Cape Town Green Goal programme won the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sport and Environment award. The Cape Town 2010 Green Goal programme was selected from among 43 projects from 34 countries.

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The City set itself a target of installing 200 water access points (taps) in informal settlements during the 2010/11 year. This target was significantly exceeded, with 511 taps installed.

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reduced the percentage unaccounted-for water from 26,6% to 22,2%

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This significant improvement on previous efforts is well ahead of the target of 22,5%, and demonstrates the effectiveness of the City’s water balance and loss reduction strategy.

Energy consumption reduced by 10,3% A key environmental sustainability indicator for the City is its ability to reduce electricity consumption below projected unconstrained electricity consumption figures. During the 2010/11 financial year, the City exceeded its target in this regard.

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recognised for effective water management The City of Cape Town became the first ever recipient of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) water demand management (WDM) award – which recognises the achievements of organisations that have worked towards improving understanding, awareness and implementation of WDM measures.

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Review of the 2010/11 financial year

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WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A ROLE MODEL CITY Cape Town joined 17 other cities around the world who have been awarded ‘Role Model City’ status by UNISDR, the UN office for disaster risk reduction. It is also the second African city to be designated as a role model city by the UN; the first was St. Louis, Senegal. This special status is recognition by UNISDR that the South African city has made great strides in disaster risk reduction (DRR) and is now a leading exponent of the U.N.’s global strategy to encourage local governments to become more active in disaster management. “Our success is largely attributed to the fact that there is political buy-in in the Western Cape on issues related to disaster risk reduction. The process took years of constant engagement with political leaders and now we are glad because they understand what we are doing and they give us the necessary support which makes our job easier”, said Greg Pillay, Head of the new Cape Town Disaster Management Centre.

Cape Town faces risks from fires, floods and more recently from drought. Role model cities are part of the World Disaster Reduction Campaign (2010-2011); Making Cities Resilient – My City is Getting Ready! which is a rallying call for all mayors and local governments to make as many cities as possible as resilient as possible. It is also an invitation for local community groups, citizens, planners, academia and the private sector to join these efforts.

According to Helena Molin Valdés, Director a.i., UNISDR, “The Campaign showcases the best practices as well as success stories of certain cities who have implemented good risk reduction measures. Leading by example is often the most effective way to encourage others to follow suit. Highlighting what can be done and showcasing the gains to be accrued from making a city safe from disasters is at the heart of the Campaign.” A key factor determining designation as a role model is for a city to demonstrate its good practices in building resilience and safety in at least five out of the Campaign’s Ten Essentials for Making Cities Resilient. Conversely once selected, a role model city must provide opportunities to other local governments from which they can learn.

Among eight Essentials met by Cape Town are: the establishment of a comprehensive DRMC; city-wide disaster risk assessment; investment in risk reducing infrastructure; safe schools and health facilities; risk-compliant land use regulation; strengthened local disaster risk management; protection of ecosystems and natural buffers; establishment of early warning systems and preparation of new flash floods guidance. UNISDR and partners developed this 10-point checklist as a starting point for those wishing to join the Campaign. Equally important, is that commitment to these Ten Essentials, will spur local governments and other agencies to implement the Hyogo Framework for Action 2005-2015: Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters, adopted by 168 governments in 2005. The 16 other role model cities are Lienz, Austria; Mashhad, Iran; Kristianstad, Sweden; Santa Fe, Argentina; District of North Vancouver, Canada; Santa Tecla, El Salvador; Mexico City, Mexico; Chengdu, China; Bhubaneswar, India; Mumbai, India; Governorate of Albay, Philippines; San Francisco, Philippines; Hyogo Prefecture, Japan; Bangkok, Thailand; Bonn, Germany; and Venice, Italy.

Sources:United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Secretariat - Africa (UNISDR AF)

MEASURING COMMUNITY SATISFACTION The City of Cape Town’s annual Community Satisfaction Survey provides invaluable insights into the perceptions of Cape Town residents and businesses of the services rendered by the City. The results of the survey are used to inform operational planning and service delivery improvement.

The fourth annual survey was conducted by a contracted independent service provider,who, using statistically valid and reliable samples, completed 3 000 face-to-face interviews with Cape Town residents and 700 telephonic interviews with Cape Town businesses.

Nature reserves were rated highest in environment and conservation, showing a significant improvement from the previous survey.

Law enforcement scores remained relatively stable.

Action against illegal dumping, illegal land settlement, and noise and other disturbances needs to be further addressed.

Fire and emergency services continued to be important to residents and have shown some improvement, particularly in terms of the training and quality of service of emergency rescue workers.

Health is a key concern for the people of Cape Town. While scores remained average to low, especially concerning waiting times at clinics, all scores have shown some improvement on last year, 2009/10.

Essential services (refuse collection, sewerage and sanitation, storm water, electricity and street lighting) continued to be an area of relative strength for the City, except for perceptions regarding affordable electricity, over which the City has limited control.

Water services, previously one of the highest-rated services, showed some decreases, particularly in terms of the management of water restrictions and the affordability of water.

Housing scores have shown some improvement in the provision of housing options for the poor and acquisition of more land for subsidised housing.

Managing the growth of existing informal settlements requires urgent attention. Poor perceptions of these services are affecting the City’s overall rating.

Public transport perception scores continued to rise.

Perceptions of the Mayor and of senior City management in dealing with City issues have improved from 2009/10.

Libraries were the highest-rated service within the City’s community services, followed by stadiums, recreation and community centres, civic halls and beaches. The maintenance of parks and the equipment in parks were the only community services with a below-average performance.

Residents’ main identified priorities for the City remained job creation, crime prevention and the provision of housing. Fighting corruption remained a priority, but has shown some decline since last year. Access to primary health care is increasing in importance.

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Businesses

The City’s service delivery in terms of billings, payments and essential services remained highly regarded by businesses.

Key priorities for businesses remained the continued work by the City to reduce corruption, and to ensure roads are maintained and potholes fixed.

Other areas requiring attention are greater visible presence of traffic law enforcement on the roads, Metropolice in areas of business, and the provision of safe and affordable public transport – although these have shown some improvement.

An area that is becoming a major concern for business is affordable electricity tariffs and reasonable water rates. These are starting to affect how businesses rate the City’s overall performance.

When it comes to the City’s interaction with businesses,there was a decline in perceived performance since 2009/10.

Businesses were asked to what extent they benefited financially from the 2010 FIFA World Cup TM. Only 7% of the business surveyed indicated that they had derived great financial benefit, while 66% said they had experienced none.

54% of businesses rated Cape Town as an excellent World Cup host, 35% said very good, and 8% rated it as good. Overall, 87% of businesses were very positive that the City used the World Cup to position Cape Town for sustainable economic growth and development going forward.

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Chapter 2

The results of the 2010/11 survey revealed that overall perceptions of the performance of the City of Cape Town have increased significantly, with respondents generally indicating that services have improved across most of the City’s service delivery areas. A summary of the main results follows below: Residents

businesses Overall perceptions 2010/11 62% of residents said that, overall, the City of Cape Town’s 80% of businesses said that, overall, the City of Cape Town’s performance was good, very good or excellent (up from

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The Lookout Deck Hout Bay arguably boasts one of the best views in the Western Cape. Situated on the water’s edge in the Hout Bay harbour, the restaurant boasts breathtaking mountain and ocean views.

The restaurant has an extensive menu including: premier seafood, freshly caught line fish from the local fisherman, live Cape rock lobster, succulent LM prawns, juicy black tiger prawns, fresh steamed black mussels, as well as the finest cuts of A-grade meat. There’s a great selection of appetizing salads, lighter snack baskets, wood-fired pizzas and hearty breakfasts.

Japan meets Hout Bay with a new Sushi Bar on the deck.

Wasabi greets Sashimi with Maki & California rolls and more on the side!

The Oyster Bar continues to draw cheers with Champagne accompanying chucked live oysters.

The bar stocks local and international beers, including Peroni, Stella and Castle Lite on tap. The wine list reflects the wine growing regions of the Cape.

Enjoy sensational sundowners and cocktails whilst listening to local live music on selected evenings.

Open daily from 10am for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

The restaurant caters for all functions including private, corporate & year end parties For further information & reservations, contact us: THE LOOKOUT DECK HOUT BAY - HOUT BAY HARBOUR Tel: (021) 790 0900 * Fax (021) 790 0922 reservations@lookoutdeck.co.za * www.thelookoutdeck.co.za

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GARDE THE COMPANY’S GARDEN – RECENT DEVELOPMENTS The landscape character of the Company’s Garden is what makes it a unique historical garden. The Dutch ‘baroque kitchen-garden’ grid style was later overlaid by the Victorian ‘romantic / pleasure-garden’ style which was popularised in the mid-18th century by the great English landscape architects of the time.

All new landscaping work is kept in the character of the Victorian period to conserve the heritage of this important historical garden. Two historical buildings situated in the Garden were renovated in 2008 to restore their heritage character, and as interesting architectural features in the Company’s Garden. These are The Bothy, which is situated in the lower portion of the garden near the National Library, and the other was the old Directors’ House which is now the new Visitors’ Centre situated near the restaurant.

The renovations to the two buildings include new paving surrounds designed to be historically typical of the Victorian period and the adjacent landscaping highlights their period character.

1. Renovation of The 'Bothy' Built in the 1850’s this is the oldest building in the Company’s Garden. The word ‘Bothy’ derives from an old Scottish term meaning ‘booth’ - a term referring to workers’ quarters. This old house has had many uses throughout its history, such as the gardener’s quarters, curator's house, seed store and National Library committee room. Renovations were completed during 2008 and the house has been restored to its former charm on the basis of old drawings found by the City of Cape Town’s Heritage Resources Department. New plantings and a new pathway were laid. The pathway reconnects the historical sinuous path which was laid in Victorian times.

themselves and get a picture of the historical nature of the area.

Granite paving stones are laid in the pathways in certain areas which show the relevant place names and reference numbers relating to the numbers on the map in the brochure, as well as on the signboards. Information relating to the particular place can be found in the Self-Guided Walk Brochure.

5. The Paddocks pathways and landscape The Paddocks is an oak-wooded open area with lawns adjacent to the National Art Gallery and was originally a Victorian menagerie for various forms of indigenous wildlife including small and large antelope and zebra. In later times it was used as paddocks for government horses, and this is where it obtained its name.

The intersecting pathways have been renewed with ochre-coloured brick paving, in keeping with its rural character and design principle.

The circular area at the centre of the Paddocks used to house a bandstand in the late 19th century.

This was demolished in 1934 and was planted with Pin Oaks in 1937 to commemorate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. The clay-laterite hard surface that was reminiscent of the time, was recently re-surfaced using the same material.

Much of the landscaping surrounding the Paddocks has been renewed and the lawns given careful attention so that visitors can relax and enjoy a picnic on well-maintained turf-grass. This is the area of the Garden used for the hosting of events and functions, and bookings can be made by contacting the manager.

6. The Lions’ Gate In Victorian times, lions were kept in the grounds of what is now Cape Town High School. The gates for the original lions’ enclosure remain as portals

2. Renovation of the Director’s House The Director’s House is a fine example of Victorian architecture. It was formerly the residence of the curator of the Company's Garden and thereafter the residence of the director of City Parks. Gaps in the historical sinuous pathway near the Director’s House were also re-connected with new paving to complete the winding, historical layout of this path.

3. The Visitors Centre The Director’s House has become the new Visitors’ Centre and Information Office. The Visitors’ Centre consists of four rooms in the Victorian house which chronologically follow the development and history of The Company’s Garden from its origins through each major period, until the present day. The display is mostly pictorial and gives an excellent overview of the significance and importance of this historical garden.

4. Directional signage New directional signage has been installed at the five main entrances to the Company’s Garden.

These signs show the garden layout as well as the surrounding precinct so visitors can orientate

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on either side of the upper end of Government Avenue. Due to weathering and age the Lion’s Gate was showing signs of structural decay and was recently repaired by a skilled restorer.

7. The Delville Wood Memorial area The paving at the axis of the Delville Wood Memorial area has been renewed. The new paving links the two sections of the memorial area and creates a visual flow to the Paddocks.

8. The Aviary The Aviary, located in the centre of the garden near the restaurant, which was built in the 1930’s to replace an older structure, was in need of a facelift and improvement. To effect this, consultations with city architects, landscape architects, heritage professionals and horticultural managers were initiated.

The historical design and facades of the original Aviary were kept but the interior and mesh panels were completely renovated. New water-features, structural supports and panels were re-built and installed as well as tiered plant bed containers built and landscaped. The Aviary is populated by various finches, canaries, doves and quails. The water features are planted with aquatic plants and goldfish and koi add colourful interest.

9. Government Avenue In 2011 Government Avenue was upgraded as part of the Non-motorised Transport Network development in greater Cape Town. This thoroughfare is a legislated pedestrian walkway and is one of the institutions of Cape Town.

When Simon Van Der Stel arrived as Governor in 1679 he made many improvements to the garden, one of these was widening the original walkway through the middle of the original garden layout to

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the dimensions we know today as Government Avenue. Before it was planted as an oak-lined avenue it was bordered with orange and lemon trees.

In 2011 new paving designs were laid at the several entrances to the garden along the avenue which create a ‘sense of entry’ and improve on the grey cement pavers laid in the 1970’s. New edging was laid along the entire length of the avenue using historical granite bricks gained from excavations of old cobble roads in Lower Loop Street. Twenty-five new benches were installed along the top end of the avenue to replace the aged concrete-ended benches.

All the existing paving was re-levelled where necessary so walking along this ancient promenade is safe for the public.

10. Historic gates and fences Historic cast-iron gates at three entrances to the garden were renewed by a specialist heritage restoration company, as well as many of the cast-iron fence panels which had been damaged by fallen trees.

11. The Public Toilets This fanciful neo-gothic building in the lower end of the garden had a complete interior renovation in 2011. The recent renovations were completed in collaboration with the City of Cape Town’s Heritage Resources Department and the provincial Western Cape Heritage Department. Cape Town made a

number of significant improvements to prepare for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. As the “green heart of Cape Town,” it attracted many visitors, and the projects in 2009 and 2010 took that into account.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There are many ways to contribute to the improvement of the Company’s Garden - via assistance with marketing, advertising, construction, electronic hardware and of course, greening initiatives. If you are interested in ensuring that our natural heritage has a sound foundation of conservation, and in making a contribution to the greening of Cape Town, then you may consider making a donation to the Company’s Garden Trust Fund (managed by the Western Cape Heritage Association).

Another way of supporting the Company’s Garden is to donate memorial park benches or drinking fountains. These will bear a plaque with an inscription of your choice.

Corporate Business is invited to participate in greening projects in and around the Company’s Garden. In this era of concerns about global warming and reduction of CO2 emissions, it is a matter of social responsibility to contribute something to the green environment to help offset business’ carbon footprint. There is no better way to show your company’s concern than to contribute to our

heritage and environment in one project – the conservation of South Africa’s oldest garden.

For more information on public participation contact: Manager: Rory Phelan, Tel: 021 400 2521/2621/2821, Email: rory.phelan@capetown. gov.za, Address: Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town(at the top of Adderley Street) .

NEW ENTRANCE FOR DURBANVILLE ROSE GARDEN City Parks is currently upgrading the entrance to Durbanville Rose Garden.

This work includes the construction of a small entrance building in the Cape Dutch style with wheelchair and pedestrian access as seen on the sketch in this page.

The building provides a welcome desk and an information and display area. Other work to be undertaken shortly in terms of the 2009 master plan, which was compiled and approved for the rose garden, include additional footpaths and edging to the rose beds.

R30 MILLION UPGRADE FOR THREE CAPE TOWN PARKS The Westridge Gardens in Mitchells Plain was selected as one of three parks to benefit from a

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GARDEN STATE rejuvenation project, collectively valued at R30 million. The improvements will be funded by the Department of Environmental Affairs in partnership with the City of Cape Town.

The project was scheduled to commence in late May and will take 16 months to complete.

Michelle Robertson-Swift, the landscape architect heading the planning team, says the master plan will see the existing play area, skate park and the rose garden being improved. “More pathways will be added to the existing structures and a BMX track will also be included. The existing play area will be more educational, which will boast motor and gross motors skills,” she says. Play equipment to assist with literacy and numeracy skills, catering for various age groups, will also be included.

Bongio Simelane, the director for Focus Project Management which is responsible for the upgrade, said Mandela Park in Delft and the E Section Park in Khayelitsha will also form part of the project.

“The key intentions is to improve the sites and existing development and to make it more attractive,” he said.

Situated in Maynardville Park, Wynberg, this spectacular green wooded park has earned itself the reputation as one of the best-loved outdoor theatre venues in the Cape Region. It offers its patrons both a 500 m2 wooded park for pre-show picnics and drinks, as well as a unique wooded 720 - seater theatre setting. Most famous for the annual Shakespeare-in-the-Park, it has, over the last 50 years attracted an average attendance of 20 000 patrons per year, a strong focus of which is the Schools in the Western Cape. The Shakespeare sees up to 8000 scholar’s grades 9 to 12 from as far afield as Heidelberg.

The rose garden will be expanded and the design will include permanent structures where wedding ceremonies can take place. Indigenous trees will be planted and seeds from the trees will be harvested.

MAYNARDVILLE OPEN-AIR THEATRE

The History

In the mid 1950's, Cecelia Sonnenberg and Rene Ahrenson were well-known South African actresses and they conceived the idea that the then little-used park in Wynberg would make an ideal open air theatre. Cecelia had contacts in the Cape Town City Council. She and Rene eventually bullied the councillors into creating a stage and raked auditorium

for them to mount a production of The Taming of the Shrew. By a happy accident they had met Leslie French in England and persuaded him to come to Cape Town to direct and act in the play. He was a celebrated stage and film actor who had started as a boy in the Ben Greet Players and had gone on to star in Lillian Bayliss' Old Vic productions and was famous for his performances in the open air theatre in Regent's Park in London.

Just before he was due to board the mail-boat for Cape Town, Leslie received a telegram from Cecelia and Rene telling him not to come because they had "cold feet". Leslie's response was typical. He sent a cable back: "Buy hot water bottles, I'm coming out". That first production at Maynardville in 1956 of "The Taming of the Shrew" ran to packed houses for a month and thus started a legend...

In a period when it was not easy, the cast and audiences were always multi racial. Many people who are now leading lights in SA theatre started out or enhanced their careers in those early productions; Roy Sargeant, Ralph Lawson, Michael McGovern, John Whiteley and Lyn Hooker, to name but a few.

Cecelia and Rene also lured many overseas actors to Maynardville, some of whom, like Michael Atkinson and Keith Grenville, settled here and have enriched the South African theatre ever since.

Today the Maynardville Theatre Trust, together with Artscape, continues to carry the banner of Classical Theatre and Dance at the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre. Last summer the shows included Solitaire & Graduation Ball with Cape Town City Ballet and Shakespeare's Comedy of errors. For the coming season please follow: www.maynardville. co.za .

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Year-End Festivities Office Parties (including crackers and hats!)

Join your colleagues and celebrate the year-end at The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel with this all-inclusive Dinner Dance Package every Thursday night. We are offering a three-course set menu including mince pies, coffee as well as LIVE MUSIC. All this from only R205 per person. Maximum capacity 80 pax and a minimum75 of 40 pax guarantees an exclusive venue.

We also have a fantastic selection of other choices for your office year-end party, both buffet and set menus.

Three course meals including mince pies and coffee R1 75pp from R205 per person

Christmas Day Buffet This delicious Christmas Buffet includes an eclectic array of cuisine from salad starter, various traditional Christmas roasts followed by a selection of tasty desserts and coffee – R250 per person Price includes live music, hats and crackers!

Half price for children under the age of 12 years

New Year’s Eve – Cocktail Dance Party Herald in the New Year with your friends and family.

Enjoy a welcome drink, live music and a large selection of festive finger food served at the various Fish, Red Meat, Cape Malay and Dessert Stations. All guests will be seated and waiter service will be available for only R270 per person Don’t forget our theSunset Deck which is the free ideal venue for sundowners and our fine dining restaurant, Sunset Restaurant with live music on Thursday evenings. Every last Thursday of the month, we have a Wine and Dine Evening with R1 a different winery each month offering an exceptional 5 course meal including wine at R225 per month

313 Beach Road, Sea Point, Cape Town (t) 021 430 7777 • (f ) 021 430 7776 www.peninsula.co.za • confer@peninsula.co.za

SPORTS AN It's our goal to encourage a healthy lifestyle for all of Cape Town's residents by offering a wide range of well-maintained and managed sport and recreation facilities. Our various activities aim to uplift the standard of living of residents, especially those in disadvantaged communities and vulnerable groups such as the youth. Besides being an excellent stress reliever active participation in sport and recreation promotes a balanced healthy lifestyle.

Our facilities and programmes are not only within easy access of the communities they serve but are also of a world-class standard. They attract international investment by positioning the city as a premier sport and recreation destination.

Whether your sport and recreation pursuits are at a highly competitive level, or are less strenuous and non - competitive, we encourage you to use our facilities to get active, and reap the rewards!

RESEARCH STUDY CHANGES CITY’S APPROACH TO DELIVERING SPORT AND RECREATION SERVICES AND FACILITIES Only 24.6% of adult residents in Cape Town participate in physical activities in their spare time, yet 60% of them rate themselves as healthy. Almost 90% of Capetonians do feel that sport and recreation is important for communities in Cape Town, and Capetonians are most interested in recreational programmes like health and fitness, arts, crafts and games, rather than formal sports such as soccer and cricket. These are some of the important findings of a study that investigated what will make communities in Cape Town become active participants in sports and recreational activities. The research, the first of its kind to be done by a municipality in South Africa, was commissioned by the City’s Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department to inform its new Recreation Strategy that is currently being drafted.

According to Gert Bam, Director of Sport, Recreation and Amenities, they commissioned the study to better understand how residents perceive the Department’s services and programmes. This information will be used to provide residents with what they really need and to identify the areas that the Department needs to improve on. “Very little research has been done in the past at Provincial or Local Government level about the provision of recreational facilities and services to communities.

The information that such a research study would generate is essential in guiding our delivery of services in such a way that everyone will participate,” said Bam. The City commissioned Mthente Research and Consulting Services to conduct a baseline survey with Cape Town residents in September 2010, to assess their participation levels in sport and recreation activities and to identify the barriers and motivators to participation.

The research team conducted interviews with internal and external stakeholders and then did a quantitative survey with 1500 residents in different communities across Cape Town. More emphasis was placed on lower income areas to accurately reflect Cape Town’s population demographics.

The researchers measured participation levels of these 1500 people in physical activities, their participation in City activities and programmes, popular activities among them, their satisfaction with the City facilities in their areas, their satisfaction with staff at the City facilities, reasons for not participating in sports and recreational activities, what it is that will make them participate and what facilities and activities they would like to see in

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their areas. Some of the findings include: 24.6% of the surveyed adults participate in physical activities in their spare time, yet 60.2% of adults rated themselves as healthy. 45.9% of children (of the surveyed adults) participate in physical activities when they are bored, with 66.4% participating in sport and recreation. Residents highlighted lack of facilities (51.3%), lack of money (36.8%) and lack of time (27.1%) as the main reasons for not participating in sport and recreational activities.

97.8% of people said they are aware of the facilities in their communities. When asked what facilities they would like in their communities, responses varied only slightly by demographic groups. The most common responses were multi- use game areas (27.1%), swimming pools (15.6%), community halls (12.9%), sports fields (12.2%) and parks (9.3%). Soccer (7.4%), walking (5.6%), aerobics (4.4%) and running (2.4%) are some of the sport’s most people indicated they participate in. This, however, varied significantly between demographic groups.

Only 5.3% of residents have participated in a City programme in the past year, and 56.3% of this 5.3% said that they are satisfied with the programmes.

Only 18.4% of residents know who to speak to for information about recreational programmes in their community. Even fewer (15.1%) have interacted with staff. Residents said that having programmes for all ages (91.8%), making the area safe (91%) and introducing programmes that the community wants (90.6%) will increase participation amongst

adults.

“Many of the research findings confirm that a number of aspects of sport and recreation facilities, programs and events that we provide are well targeted, and are making a positive difference to the lives of many people, both young and old.

Conversely, some of the findings identify areas for improvement.

“For example, more than 90% of the surveyed adults said that they want facilities that will make the area safer and that we must introduce programmes that all adults can take part in. This shows us that most residents want sport and recreational programmes and facilities that will not only improve their health and fitness, but that will help build their communities. This is an important finding for us that will change the way we plan our delivery of programmes and facilities,” said Bam. Following the research findings, the Department will now focus on, amongst others, delivering services and facilities according to a community’s preferences, increasing the visibility of recreation staff, capitalising on the things that motivate residents, and importantly, form partnerships to implement the necessary changes.

Councilor Brett Herron, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services, said that this research is an important first step in improving the general health of Capetonians. “It was particularly insightful to learn what type of facilities the communities prefer and what sports they are most interested in.

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3D model of the renewed Green Point Athletic Stadium This is extremely helpful information for the City as it enables us to give the communities the facilities and programmes they want and need, which more than 90% of the surveyed adults said will lead them to participate in sports and physical activities.

We are very excited about taking this research further and turning Cape Town into a physically active, healthy city.

Master Plan, outlining the reconfiguration and upgrade of the common. The plan was implemented in two phases. Phase 1 involved works done before the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and Phase 2 involved works done after the tournament. The Cape Town Stadium (Phase 1) remains an iconic building and the primary structuring element within the Urban Park.

“We regard sports and recreation as an important development tool – contributing not only to youth development, but also to the development of communities. The research will be a useful guide as to how we deliver on this mandate in the future. It is important that we engage will all role-players and stakeholders on the way forward.” The City intends to share this research and newly gained knowledge with other spheres of Government, as well as sporting federations, academic institutions and NGOs to explore partnerships in improving participation levels in sport together.

However, the park would also accommodate various sporting and recreational facilities, many of which have a legacy of being conducted on the common for decades. These include cricket, tennis, bowls and athletics. The old Green Point Stadium, which was partially demolished at the start of Phase 1 works, was identified to be upgraded to accommodate, primarily, athletics and would form part of the Phase 2 works programme.

NEW GREEN POINT ATHLETICS STADIUM SET TO BECOME TRACK AND FIELD HUB IN WESTERN CAPE Sport and recreation has always played a fundamental part of any community. With this in mind, the City of Cape Town is committed to providing world class, safe areas where members of the community can gather to have picnics or run races.

The Green Point Common has always been a central gathering place, not only for the Atlantic Seaboard community, but also for schools and sports clubs across the peninsula. In 2008, the MEC for Environment Planning and Economic Development approved the Green Point Urban Park Landscape

As stated in the Record of Decision (ROD), the reconstructed Green Point Athletics Stadium must provide for athletics facilities and a soccer field within the track to be used for practice purposes.

A concept design for the new stadium was developed, aimed at retaining the remaining stands of the old stadium and preserving the sentiments and history associated with it. A new and improved track, with every memory still intact. The 3 500 seats that remain of the old stadium are being upgraded to a 5 000 seat, state-of-the-art athletics facility, which is expandable to 7000 seats for special events.

The architects have refined the incomplete halfmoon shape of the remaining stands with a hi-tech steel roof and have added a notional head and tail to create a streamlined, futuristic border around the new track, and the aesthetic beauty inherent in

the design emphasises and complements the Cape Town Stadium.

The new facility has been designed to accommodate people with disabilities and is serviced by a parking forecourt with 396 bays. Lighting will only be provided for practice purposes and not for televised or major night time events, in compliance with the Record of Decision (ROD). The design process included a broad consultation phase with a wide spectrum of the public, including Western Province Athletics, who provided valuable operational insights that, amongst others, ensures that the new facility meets the technical standards set by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Construction on the new facility began in January 2012 and are scheduled for completion by the end of February 2013, costing approximately R81 million. “This is just one more indication of our commitment to making Cape Town a world-class destination for any kind of sport. We have the facilities and the willingness to ensure that they are the best you can get in the field. It will also help consolidate the Green Point Urban Park as a Metropolitan area that offers a variety of recreational and sporting facilities,” said Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services, Councillor Tandeka Gqada.

The timing of this construction coincides with the closing of the Bellville Velodrome for re-development in October 2012, a process that could take up to five years and will leave the athletics community without this valuable resource. However, until the completion of the Green Point Athletics Stadium, the community can utilise the facilities at the Parow Stadium and the centre in Blue Downs.

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SPORTS AND RECREATION Upon completion, the Green Point Athletics Stadium will prove to be a hub for athletics activities in the Western Cape. The facility will be used in 2013 to accommodate the Western Province Athletics Championships (including the senior and WP Schools/junior championships) and possibly the SA Athletics Championships in April 2013.

DISTRICT 5 FITNESS PROGRAMME- A SHINING EXAMPLE

The CPUT Athletics Club, previously accommodated in the old stadium, will have a brand new home and access to IAAF facilities. These will also be available for the many school and club meets that have been taking place in Green Point for many, many years. The facility could accommodate both national and international athletics events and it is likely the facility will be optimally utilised throughout the year, with the possibility of over-utilisation that will have to be carefully managed.

The Sport and Recreation Department is running a fitness programme at the Proteaville Recreation Centre in Bellville South. The department registered 17 people on the first evening of the programme which started in September 2011. As of February 2012 the total has grown to approximately 115 people, who participate on Monday and Thursday evenings. The programme is considered a great success as people come from as far as Delft, Belhar, Elsies River, Parow, Kraaifontein, Kuilsriver, Brackenfell, Bellville and Bellville South communities. The department has registered 231 different people since the programme started and their sentiment is the same – they have been waiting for something like this for a long time!

“The Green Point Athletics Stadium stands to become the centre of athletics throughout the Western Cape, allowing the establishment of clubs and creating a safe and enjoyable environment within our communities where children can run, parents can cheer and people can express their love for all things track and field. With this, we are preserving the memories of many years and making memories for many years to come,” said Councilor Gqada.

The programme is co-ordinated by Mark Butler (Facility Officer), GarronMatroos (Recreational Relief Assistant) and CleolynnCloete (Volunteer Co-ordinator). The department formed a partnership with City Health with the result that nutritional, blood sugar, blood pressure and Body Mass Index assessments take place. Another partner is Herbalife and they offer a range of products that individuals may sample or purchase.

District 5 Fitness Program

The department started a Learn to Swim Programme that is being hosted at the Bellville South Swimming Pool. Facility Officer, Karin November, as well as the pool’s senior lifeguard conduct the training. The programme grew from 45 people in the first week to more than 100 people by the third week, and there are no signs of the growth stopping! Many individuals have indicated that these programmes have brought about a change of lifestyle and an attitude adjustment. Centre’s like Proteaville Recreation Centre are used for community upliftment, contributing not only to youth development, but also to the development of communities and the fostering of social cohesion.

Programme Information: Fitness Programme When: Every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (depending on availability of the facility) Where: Proteaville Recreation Centre Time: 18:00 – 20:00 weekdays and 08:00 – 09:00 on Saturdays Activities: Zumba, Taebo, Hip Hop Abs, Aerobics Learn to Swim Programme When: Every Wednesday Where: Bellville South Swimming Pool Time: 18:00 – 19:30 Fun Walk When: Every Tuesday Where: Proteaville Recreation Centre Time: 18:00 – 20:00 Activities: 3 to 5 km fun walk For more information on these programmes contact Garron Matroos 021 951 6281 or Mark Butler 021 951 6282.

PRINCESSVLEI ECO ADVENTURE CENTRE

Princessvlei eco adventure centre

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PrincessVlei is located within the boundaries set by

Grassy Park on the eastside, Retreat in the south, Bergvliet in the west and Plumstead in the north.

The purpose of this facility is to provide an educational outdoor adventure recreation centre.

PrincessVlei Eco Adventure centre is designed to challenge and empower youth and adults by using outdoor adventure recreation obstacles. Adventure recreation is based on outdoor activities perceived by the participants to include elements of danger and adventure.

This facility is intended to host camps and teambuilding events to enable self-belief and teambuilding objectives. The centre offers 13 low rope activities that include various obstacles designed to overcome fears of trust, gain a better understanding of team mates, build relationships, create better levels of understanding and enable team mates to enhance their communication and listening skills among themselves and with others.

The facility hosts school groups, religious youth groups (Sunday school,confirmation etc), community organisations (NGOs, CBOs). This facility in particular caters for people who require a teambuilding outcome for a particular group.

Team building isn’t merely something organisations do because it creates harmonious work groups, or is fun to do. It is a way to bring out the power of collaboration among individuals. It is a proven method for blending the talents, skills and inherent creativity of diverse people.

This idea of collaboration is behind the strategic decision to empower the work groups to leverage skills, time and resources for their own benefit and that of the organisation.

Much of the problem of making teams successful in the workplace stems from past perceptions of what teams are, and ignorance of the powerful principles underlying them. Teams are a formal way to actualize collaboration. Team building is thus a process of awareness- building.

It’s helping people to understand that they are greater collectively than individually. It is an understanding that most of our decisions will be better when some degree of collaboration is applied.

FACILITIES: • 3 dormitories consisting of 2 rooms per dorm; each room sleeps 6 people • Facilitator’s quarters that sleeps 4 facilitators or teachers • The facility sleeps 40 people • Each dorm has its own ablution facility consisting of a shower, toilets and hand basin.

• A grassed courtyard area • A conference hall seating a maximum of 50 people • A fully-fitted kitchen with crockery and utensils.

The kitchen includes double door fridge, an industrial oven, a microwave and 2 double sinks.

• Sand -volleyball court CONTACT DETAILS: Cnr Roscommon and Elfin Roads, Elfindale; Tel: 021 761 7036/021 761 2936; Fax: 021 797 2368;

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WORLD DESIGN THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN’S SUCCESSFUL BID TO BE WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL 2014 The World Design Capital title is awarded biannually by the International Council for Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID) to give global prominence to cities that use design for their social, economic and cultural development.

Founded in 1957 and active in 50 countries, ICSID has awarded the World Design Capital designation three times – to Torino, Italy (2008); Seoul, South Korea (2010) and Helsinki, Finland (2012).

The World Design Capital title is awarded in advance, allowing winning cities sufficient time to plan, develop and promote a year-long programme of World Design Capital-themed events for their designated year.

this context, Cape Town has much to inspire the world. Ours was – and is – a proudly African bid, with the ultimate goal of achieving a sustainable, inclusive and more liveable African city, rooted in the strengths of our people and communities – to “Live Design. Transform Life.”

CAPE TOWN’S DESIGN LEGACY The year 2014 represents a significant milestone for Cape Town and South Africa, marking 20 years since we embraced freedom in 1994. For this reason, 2014 will be a momentous year, as we take stock of the challenges and gains of our transformation, and celebrate the achievements of the past two decades, both as a city and as a country.

Since the advent of democracy in 1994, Cape Town has undergone a process of reconstructing and reconnecting a city that had been physically, socially, economically, culturally and emotionally divided for many decades.

As part of this city-led process of reunification and transformation, a large number of public and private programmes and projects have, since 1994, been geared towards delivering the type of innovative thinking, entrepreneurial spirit and successful implementation that will ultimately transcend boundaries to reconnect Cape Town in structure and spirit, for the benefit of all citizens.

WHO IS CO-ORDINATING CAPE TOWN’S WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL 2014 PROGRAMME? The City of Cape Town is in the process of setting up the necessary structures and positions to ensure the year-long World Design Capital 2014 programme lives up to our bid promise. Already, a vital network of partners from local and provincial government, the creative industries, academia and the media, as well as local design leaders and citizens from all walks of life, have pledged their support.

WHY DID CAPE TOWN BID FOR WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL 2014?

Cape Town’s World Design Capital 2014 bid concept “Live Design. Transform Life” focused strongly on socially responsive design. Our bid recognised and mobilised Cape Town’s considerable design resources towards addressing the legacies of our city’s apartheid past.

It is aimed specifically at dealing with the vast imbalances that exist in our society and was organised into three broad themes: rebuild Cape Town through community cohesion; reconnect Cape Town through infrastructural enhancement; and reposition Cape Town for the knowledge economy.

The global landscape has changed irrevocably in recent years. Devastating economic and natural disasters have had a sobering effect on all aspects of life, including design. There is a growing need for practical design thinking, participatory methods and people-centred solutions to real problems. In

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understood as a key driver of sustainable social and economic development; that design is embedded in city development processes; that design skills and excellence are developed in Cape Town, South Africa and the continent; and that citizens are empowered to embrace design as a tool for transformation.

As the first developing nation city to be awarded World Design Capital 2014, we will use the designation as a catalyst for collaboration, knowledge sharing and networking across the African continent, and with other developing nation cities.

Our World Design Capital 2014 events will be leveraged to celebrate and showcase the tangible successes and transformative vision that earned Cape Town the designation, and to share our challenges and lessons more widely.

Globally, Cape Town will gain a reputation as a leading producer of creative design solutions to the complex challenges of our time – an African city of design-led innovation and inspiration.

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In 2010, we proved that we as a city (and a country) are able to compete on a world stage, hosting one of the most successful World Cups in recent years and the first on African soil.

The World Cup has provided Cape Town with the backbone of significant infrastructural enhancements and a renewed sense of civic pride. Our aim was to build on this legacy through our World Design Capital 2014 bid, to celebrate our successes and showcase them on a world stage.

CAPE TOWN’S DESIGN VISION Cape Town will use the World Design Capital 2014 opportunity to transform our city into one of the most inclusive, sustainable, liveable and productive on the African continent.

By harnessing the problem-solving powers of design and designers, and the creativity and resourcefulness of communities across our city, we will find innovative solutions to our most pressing on-the-ground challenges.

We will identify, nurture and promote projects that offer tangible evidence of how design can improve lives, bridge historic divides, reconnect our city in structure and in spirit, rebuild social and economic inclusion, and reposition Cape Town for a truly sustainable future within our uniquely South African and African context.

Through World Design Capital 2014 we will strengthen partnerships throughout our city – between government, business, NGO’s, academia, designers and communities.

Working together, we will ensure that design is

REBUILDING COMMUNITIES: CASE STUDY 1 How does a city like Cape Town, once torn apart by the legacies of colonialism and apartheid, and still in the relative infancy of a new democracy, approach its vastly different peoples with a view to inclusivity, reconnection and creating a city for all?

First and foremost, it must rebuild its communities.

This case study looks at three examples of how rebuilding is taking place in low-income communities in particular, and how we are using design to alleviate the problems around social housing.

RECONNECTING INFRASTRUCTURE: CASE STUDY 2 Apartheid not only caused ideological disconnects in the City of Cape Town, it also disconnected entire communities in terms of the supply of infrastructure and services, and in turn disconnected them from employment opportunities and other resources. In the second of our case study sections, we outline three projects that illustrate just how the “reconnection” is starting to take place – reconnecting people to the places they must have access to in order to experience economic opportunities and quality of life.

REPOSITIONING FOR THE FUTURE: CASE STUDY 3 Sustainability, densification and the knowledge

N CAPITAL 2014 economy are all key phrases in Cape Town’s plans for the future, not only in terms of developing its local skills base and economy, but also in terms of becoming a significant contributor to and player in the international landscape. Part of the City of Cape Town’s vision is to become “… one of the greatest cities in the world to live, work, invest and discover.” This final case study considers diverse ways people are starting to realise this vision – from innovative technologies developed in Cape Town and a design showcase to rival the best in the world, to the development of a model for a sustainable future.

Make sure you show Cape Town your support by becoming a fan on FaceBook ensuring you get the latest updates, by downloading the “I Support…” button and by blogging for the cause.

TABLE MOUNTAINS' SUNSET SPECIAL FOR THE SUMMER CABLEWAY OFFERS FOUR MONTHS OF CAPE SUNSETS AT HALF THE PRICE After endless rainy days and winter chills, Capetonians can finally gear up for longer days and beautiful sunsets this summer. The Table Mountain Cableway half price Sunset Special is exactly what visitors need to lift their spirits by taking a trip up the mountain to enjoy the magnificent views of the Cape Peninsula.

The popular Sunset Special, which allows visitors to take a half-price ride up the Cableway from 6pm daily, kicks off on 1 November 2012 and runs until the end of February 2012. Adults pay R102.50 and children just R50 to experience magnificent views and the sun setting over the Peninsula.

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Visitors wanting to avoid queues, savour delicious food from the Café or enjoy retail therapy from the Shop and be the first up the mountain can purchase a Sunset Package that includes a half price return ticket and a voucher (R100 for adults and R50 for children) that can be used at the Café or the Shop at the Top. The combo costs R192.50 for adults and R95 for children and can only be purchased online. Visitors with Sunset Package tickets can pinch the best sunset spots by catching an early ride up the Cableway at 5:30pm.

Welcome summer in style, and admire the Mother City in shades of pink, orange, red and gold by buying your Sunset Special tickets from 1 November onwards — see you at the top!

The Table Mountain Café offers a trendy menu that caters for the changing demands of the Cableway’s visitors.A selection of pre-packed light meals is available from the gourmet deli. Meals may be complemented with a selection of fine wines. All that will cater perfectly for your picnic up the mountain.

At New Year's Eve Visitors can catch the last cable car up the mountain at 11pm and celebrate the new year in style before descending at 1am.

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Terms and conditions apply. The Cableway operates weather permitting. For information call (021) 424 8181 or visit www.tablemountain.net The Cableway does not operate in strong winds. Please call our Information line on +27 (0)21 424-8181 to ensure that we are open on the day of your planned visit.

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MY CITI- OUR WAY Beat the fuel-price blues: take a bus or train In light of current significant fuel price hike, the City of Cape Town urges all motorists to consider their transport and mobility habits and see where these can be changed to minimise the impact of the increase.

Residents and motorists are asked to consider public transport wherever possible or to walk or cycle in order to take the sting out of the price hike that kicked off.

Motorists are paying now 37% more for fuel and 30% more for diesel than they were paying in January last year, according to fuel costs listed on the Automobile Association website.

The Automobile Association calculates that car owners who bought a new or second-hand car with a 1,6-litre engine capacity for R125 000,00 and travel about 12 000km per year will pay a total of R3,60 per kilometre on average when all costs are considered. This includes the costs of depreciation, licensing, insurance, and petrol.

The City is committed to providing an integrated multi-modal public transport network in the coming years, which provides a seamless, convenient, affordable, and safe public transport service to all Capetonians.

Whilst we are still some way from achieving these objectives, and while using current public transport may not yet be desirable for all of our residents, we are asking residents to use this time of massive fuel price hikes to consider how they can minimise their reliance on private vehicle usage or minimise their consumption of fuel.

Increasing private vehicle ownership and usage (particularly single occupancy vehicles) in Cape Town is not sustainable, and it is for this reason that the City, in partnership with the National and Provincial Government, is rolling out the integrated rapid transit project.

The City has also recently launched Travel SMART. The Travel SMART programme is about connecting and revitalising communities and working towards sustainable transport, i.e. Any means of transport with a low impact on the environment.

It includes: public transport-oriented initiatives; active mobility (also known as non-motorised transport and including walking, cycling and skateboarding); lift-clubbing; low-emission vehicles; promotion of healthy lifestyles; and building or protecting urban transport systems that are fuelefficient, inclusive, and space-saving.

The capacity of the current transport infrastructure is under increasing pressure, resulting in longer peak periods, worsening congestion, and wasting valuable time in traffic – not to mention the everincreasing cost on the pocket of the commuter.

Further details of the Travel SMART programme are available on the City’s website at: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/TravelSMART/ Pages/default.aspx

Public transport really is the way of the future: it is much cheaper, less stressful, and more environmentally friendly than travelling by car. It is a crucial factor in building a sustainable Cape Town, and helping to increase the live ability of the city.

For shorter distances, we urge people to walk or cycle. There is a growing network of cycling paths in Cape Town, and cycling or walking is an efficient way of staying fit and healthy as well as saving money.

We would like everyone in the city to have fun investigating all of the public transport options close to their homes, and start taking the train or buses wherever possible – for commuting to work and school, as well as for going out to visit friend.

Let’s do all that we can to grow a public transport culture in Cape Town.

TRAVEL SMART We all know how important transport is in connecting communities to work, home and each other.

Travelling SMART however, means more than that. It means getting to our destinations safely, in a cost effective manner and with the lowest possible environmental impact.

It’s about building urban transport systems and networks that are fuel efficient, inclusive, safe, space-saving and healthy. It includes public transport, active mobility (also known as non-motorised transport), lift clubs and low emission vehicles.

We are encouraging employers and residents to consider the City’s Travel SMART programme as well as how they can contribute to sustainable transport and a liveable city. Where use of existing public transport is not possible, we ask that residents consider lift-clubbing or active mobility.

A major reason why we, as a city, need to learn to travel SMART is that there are just too many cars on our roads – particularly those with only one occupant (a single occupancy vehicle or SOV). In comparison to other modes of transport, SOVs are energy inefficient and contribute significantly to pollution.

The MyCiTi bus system has been operating an interim limited service for over a year. In this time the service has seen a massive appetite from our residents for quality public transport and we have enjoyed nearly five million passenger trip journeys.

This impacts negatively on the air we breathe, our health and global climate change. Plus we’re all experiencing longer peak periods, worsening congestion and valuable time wasted in traffic - not to mention the ever-rising costs on our pockets!

We are working hard to extend the MyCiTi services across the entire city, and working with Metrorail to improve the quality of the current train service. The MyCiTi bus system provides universal accessibility which means that people with disabilities will find it much easier to make use of public transport than in the past.

About the travel SMART programme

The roll-out of the myconnect card, which will eventually be able to be used to pay for all public transport fares across the country, will help make day-to-day travel more convenient for commuters and allows for monthly budgeting ahead of time – along with a myriad of other benefits.

The cost of travelling on public transport is a fraction of the cost of running a private car. Another consideration is that public transport costs increase

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only once a year – not whenever there is a rise in the price of fuel.

Originally aimed at reducing the trips travelled by its own staff, the City’s Travel SMART programme was extended as a pilot project to a number of large employers in the central city to assist them to create a mind shift among their own staff and provide information - and where possible, options - to encourage the use of more sustainable ways of travelling to and from work in order to: Increase the use of more sustainable travel options; Reduce SOV use; and Reduce vehicle emissions.

Through the City of Cape Town website, the Travel SMART programme can now be accessed by all Capetonians in order to help reduce SOV and assist everyone across the City to become Travel SMART.

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A leader in sustainable seafood I &J is a major stakeholder in the South African fishing industry, the largest right-holder in the hake fisheries and a significant buyer of seafood products. As such, our company’s prosperity is intricately linked to the sea, and particularly the productive deep-sea hake stocks which we harvest, process and market all over the world.

Having fished successfully for more than 100 years, I &J is aware of the responsibility it has to manage these stocks carefully and harvest them with long-term vision and commitment. That is why I &J has signed a landmark participation agreement with the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative (WWF-SASSI) and captured its commitment to the environment in a progressive I &J Sustainable Seafood Policy. This comprehensive document promotes sustainable seafood and sets out the standards to which I &J strives to adhere, and the standards expected from its suppliers.

I &J is also a founder member of the Responsible Fisheries Alliance, a partnership between industry and conservationists that is striving to entrench a culture of responsible fisheries practices in the South African fishing industry.

Respect, care and concern for the environment is one of I &J’s core values and we will continue to focus intensively on entrenching sustainable business practices.

Ronald Fasol Chief Executive Officer

Fishing for the Future

The I &J story The story of Irvin & Johnson begins in the early years of the last century when a young Englishman named George Irvin joined an adventurous and unpredictable Swede, Carl Johnson, in a fishing venture. It was an unlikely alliance, but the Irvin & Johnson partnership laid the foundation for what was to become an iconic South African company: I & J. The company grew quickly, surviving the Great Depression and the Second World War. In 1949, control of I & J passed into the hands of one of the leading mining houses on the Witwatersrand: Anglo-Transvaal Consolidated Investment Company Limited – a relationship that persists to this day through I & J’s holding company, AVI.

After South Africa’s historic 1994 elections, I & J began to expand into the international market and by 2000, the company was focusing intently on “sustainability” – a buzzword in international seafood markets. In 2004, the South African hake trawl fishery became the first hake fishery in the world to achieve certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). All I & J products made from South African hake bear the blue eco-label of the MSC, a guarantee that they originate from a sustainable and well managed fishery. Being part of the MSC program sets I & J apart from many of its global competitors and ensures that the South African hake it offers customers today will continue to be available in the future.

By the early 1950s, I & J was smoking, canning and freezing fish.

It was among the first companies in the world to develop and market a frozen fish finger. In 1955, an advertising campaign for I &J’s Frikkie Fish Sticks caused a sensation: there were cooking demonstrations and tastings at OK Bazaars and other stores, while Frikkie and his Mermaid friend, Seabell, appeared at festivals and street parades around the country.

Fish fingers became an I & J classic, and they remain so to this day.

By 1960, Irvin & Johnson was a household name and by the 1970s, the company boasted one of the biggest and most advanced fishing fleets in the Southern Hemisphere. In the 1980s, the historic Deep Water Hake television campaign helped I & J to transform the once humble hake or “stockfish” into sought after I & J DeepWater hake.

In 2012, I & J made the strongest possible commitment to sustainable seafood by signing a Participation Agreement with the Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative, WWFSASSI, cementing its position as a leader in sustainable seafood.

I & J has an unrivalled history as pioneer and innovator, and an enviable reputation for quality. The recent inclusion of the words “Since 1910” on the I & J logo celebrate the fact that I &J has been a trusted name in quality for over 100 years.

A unique partnership The recent signing of a participation agreement with WWFSASSI has underlined I & J’s commitment to the environment.

The agreement represents a formal commitment by I & J to work with WWF-SASSI towards the goal of ensuring that,

by December 2015, the fishing company only sells seafood products that are: •

Certified by the Marine Stewardship Council; or

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Certified by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council; or

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Green-listed by WWF-SASSI; or

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The subject of a time-bound fishery improvement project or bycatch management plan, as approved by WWF-SA.

According to WWF South Africa, I & J is the first fishing company in South Africa to make such a strong public commitment to sustainable seafood.

For more information about I & J’s commitment to the environment, please view the I & J Sustainable Seafood Policy which is available at www.ij.co.za As a SASSI participant we are committed to: - Offering our customers Green-listed options.

- Supplying our customers with information about all of our seafood products.

- Improving the sustainability of our seafood range.

Ask us about our green-listed options. www.wwf.org.za/sassi

I&J CEO Ronald Fasol, signed the WWF-SASSI participation agreement with Morné du Plessis, CEO of WWF Southern Africa.

Long-standing support for the Two Oceans Aquarium I &J has been associated with the Two Oceans Aquarium ever since the facility first opened its doors in 1995 and for the past 17 years, I & J has helped to provide a daily meal to at least 3 000 animals – from the most delicate reef fish to the sharks and other large predators housed by the aquarium.

I &J’s monthly fish donation amounts to about two tons of pilchards, hake, squid and mackerel.

In recognition of I & J’s long-standing support of the Two Oceans Aquarium, a massive two million litre circular tank is named “the I & J Predator Exhibit”. Feeding time at this exhibit is one of the highlights of a visit to the Two Oceans Aquarium.

In addition to the monthly supply of fish food, I&J has extended their Two Oceans Aquarium support by sponsoring the new I&J Young Biologist course which will run at the Aquarium in March 2013. The company also sponsors the children’s party venue at Shoreline Café, official restaurant of the Two Oceans Aquarium.

Here I&J’s lovable “Marine Heroes” are used to make children’s parties fun, with an environmental education slant.

I &J’s sponsorship of the Two Oceans Aquarium is a logical choice for the fishing company. I & J is making an important contribution towards the sustainable management of fisheries through its advanced policies and partnerships. At the same time, the Two Oceans Aquarium has established a remarkable reputation as a high quality tourist attraction and a centre of marine

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biological research and conservation. It plays a key role by raising awareness of the marine environment, marine resources, and the pressing need to use and manage marine ecosystems wisely, with longterm commitment.

The synergies between I &J and the Two Oceans Aquarium are obvious and I &J is proud to be associated with this world class facility.

I&J to sponsor uShaka attractions In April 2012, I & J entered into a sponsorship agreement with uShaka Marine World, one of the key tourist attractions in Durban and a strong supporter of marine education and conservation programs.

In terms of the sponsorship agreement, I & J is the official sponsor of uShaka’s Snorkel Lagoon and Ocean Walker attractions. At the I & J Snorkel Lagoon, visitors can put on a mask and snorkel and experience the wonder of the marine environment up close, in a totally safe environment.

The Ocean Walker is a novel attraction that allows visitors to uShaka Marine World to walk slowly along the floor of the Open Ocean exhibit as the fish, rays and sand sharks glide gently around the tank, unperturbed by the human presence. uShaka Marine World is a wonderful platform from which to promote I & J’s sustainable seafood products and the company is delighted to have secured this sponsorship agreement.

Both the I & J Snorkel Lagoon and the Ocean Walker attractions are being re-branded to reflect the colours and identity of I & J. I & J is also acknowledged as a key sponsor on the website of uShaka Marine World: www.ushakamarineworld.co.za

I&J has been a trusted name in quality for over 100 years.

SMART LIVING Every time you switch on a light, drive your car,

run a bath or put out your rubbish you’re making a decision that affects the environment. Natural resources – water, coal, oil, land and fresh air – will run out if we use them at a faster rate than they can replenish themselves. There are many indications that this is already happening. Households have a significant cumulative impact. To make sure that there are enough resources to go around – enough for current and future generations – we need to manage our resources well, using what we have efficiently and fairly.

life on earth, such as plants,animals and birds.

When one part weakens or disappears, every other part within this complex web is affected.

introduce plants from other areas, they may breed with related wild species to form hybrids, which undermine conservation efforts.

The Cape Floral Kingdom is the smallest of the six floral kingdoms on earth, and the one with the highest density of plant species. It has over 9 000 different plant species and many animal species, and is also one of the global biodiversity hot spots.

It is important to understand why biodiversity is important and what you can do to protect and enhance it.

Different places in Cape Town present a variety of different growing conditions, including varying rainfall, wind exposure and soil type. Therefore, a single list of plants will not suit everyone. For more information on suitable species for your area, visit www.plantZAfrica.com.

Many of us are aware that we should be doing this, but are often unsure about what to do and how to do it. The Smart Living handbook aims to provide you with information and practical actions to implement – to protect the environment, save money, and make your home a safer place to live in. We can make a difference.

INDIGENOUS GARDENING AND PLANTING TREES

SAVING THE EARTH AND SAVING MONEY

•• Soils in Cape Town gardens are mostly suitable for fynbos or strandveld plants,provided the area is sunny throughout the year. Fynbos plants (proteas, restios, buchus and heaths) will grow well in acid, sandy soils. Strandveld plants (read on fora list of species) will grow well in most sandy soils. Soils require little preparation. Fynbos, in particular, dies when fertilisers are added.

The wonderful thing about saving water and electricity and reducing waste is that it will save you and the City of Cape Town much needed money.

The actions recommended in this handbook are easy and relatively cheap. Where an item maybe a bit more costly, they offer information on the long-term savings. Also worth considering is that when you buy an appliance, you pay more than just the selling price – you commit yourself to paying the cost of running the appliance for as long as you own it.

These energy and water costs add up quickly.

Therefore remember, when you buy a new appliance, rather switch to one that will be energy and water-efficient. These usually cost no more than their less efficient counterparts, but will save you money over the years.

The 4th edition of the full handbook can be downloaded from the cities official web site at: www. capetown.gov.za. In there you'll find an array of practical and useful tips that varies from just changing household habits to smart green technologies that in the long run will reduce not only once carbon footprint but will also have a reduction impact on the overall expenses.

Surprisingly, none of the suggestions will force you to make any compromise in regard to your standards of living, but will surely have an immediate positive impact on your household health.

Moreover you'll find the handbook to be an updated source for suppliers and professionals in all the fields and from all the areas of Cape Town.

One major aspect of the handbook refers to the ways in which homeowners can still maintain an enjoyable garden while transforming it to a more sustainable feature in the household. All these tips fall under the biodiversity chapter.

Biodiversity is a series of relationships in a complex web, which is also referred to as ‘the web of life’. Our natural environment includes rivers, wetlands, coastlines, mountains as well as all the

In Cape Town, indigenous plants mostly means fynbos or strandveld species. The following tips for establishing a successful indigenous garden (including the planting of trees) mostly refer to these types of plants:

•• For trees, make the soil as nutrient-rich as possible, including compost, bone meal and rock dust. Depending on the area in which you live, you should mulch the soil to protect it from the sun.

(This prevents the roots from drying out.) You can also plant indigenous ground covers and use these as living mulch. Your local nursery will be able to advise you on the best options.

•• Plant as many trees as possible to green the earth and our urban areas. Planting trees will depend on the size of your plot – if it is small, your indigenous garden will need all the sun it can get. Refer to the table below to use smaller, indigenous (water-wise) trees.

•• Water well for the first two years, which is the most important time when establishing plants.

Even if you live on a small plot, planting a garden will help to stabilize soil, prevent dust and sand from blowing into your house, create shade to cool the house, and provide a space for animals and plants to live. You therefore create an ecosystem and support biodiversity. It is important that our Cape Town gardens are filled with indigenous plants. Over along period of time, these plants have developed along with local animals in a complex system of life, which we must support rather than disrupt in order to retain the various forms of life in the system.

There you will find information on gardening by veld type, and a list of plants for water-wise gardening. Note that this list includes species from outside the city as well. In addition, the Kirstenbosch Outreach Greening Programme has produced a booklet on how to create an indigenous garden, called “Greening South African Schools”, which is available at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Society Bookshop.

Information and plants are available from indigenous plant nurseries. Most general nurseries will also have a selection of plants, and the nursery staff will be able to guide you in selecting plants for your garden’s soil type.

REDUCING LAWNS Lawns require immense amounts of water and maintenance. A more resource-efficient lawn may be planted using local buffalo (Stenotaphrumsecundatum) and couch) Cynodondactylon) grasses, which are adapted to low-nutrient soils and dry summers.

Alternatives to lawn are to minimise the actual area used, or to consider decking,paving or mulching in those areas. The best alternative, however, is to plant a totally indigenous garden.People tend to reduce lawns by replacing them with hard surfaces, such as paving or stones over impermeable plastic (i.e. plastic that does not let water through). Hard surfaces in your garden prevent rainfall from penetrating the soil and replenishing the water table and local wetlands. Rather use alternatives that allow penetration, such asporous paving that allows plants to grow through gaps (like ‘grass-over’ pavers), gravel or wood chip mulch.

In addition,local plants have developed in Cape Town’s harsh, sandy conditions, and,once established, require little supplementary watering – which reduces the amount of water you need to keep your garden beautiful. If you live close to Table Mountain National Park, a nature reserve or a natural vegetation remnant, it is important that you plant local, indigenous species. If you

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SMART LIVING CHOICES BEST CHOICE Traditional electric geysers typically account for 40–60% of your household’s electricity use.

Although it initially is more costly to install, a solar water heater (SWH) is a much more economical and environmentally sound option over time.

SOLAR WATER HEATING (SWH) SWH relies on the abundant energy of the sun, of which South Africa receives a great deal throughout the year. We have one of the highest insolation (sunshine) rates in the world. Although SWH systems may use an electric backup for cloudy/ rainy days and night-time heating, they use far less electricity overall. This means ‘free’ hot water, less pollution, and hot water despite power failures.

SWH systems require little maintenance once installed, and typically last longer than 20 years (especially the flat-plate systems, which are simpler, though not quite as efficient as the vacuum-tube systems). The overall saving on annual electricity costs is around 30%.

An SWH system with electrical back-up for an average home of four people will cost you R10 000–R15 000.

This includes the Eskom Demand-side Management, or Eskom DSM, rebate of up to 40% on the cost of the SWH system, if it is purchased from an approved supplier (see www. eskomdsm.co.za for details). Some companies also offer financial arrangements when an SWH is

purchased, whereby people pay for the system from the savings made on electricity costs.

water that flows out of a shower head,without affecting the quality of the showering experience.

Keep in mind that electricity prices have nearly doubled in the last five years, and are set to climb significantly as new power generation infrastructure needs to be built. Therefore, the savings will also increase significantly each year.

This is done by adding air to the flow of water, increasing the size of water droplets much like a high pressure hose. A water-efficient shower head saves up to 50% of water, and also reduces water-heating electricity consumption.

In addition to your financial saving, you will prevent some 2,400 kg of carbon dioxide from entering our atmosphere in just one year of installing an SWH. If you urgently need to replace your geyser, but cannot afford an SWH yet,install a hot-water cylinder that is SWH-compatible.

Various models and brands are available, though they generally work best with a high pressure geyser or water pressure upwards of 200 kPaor 2 bar.

Water-efficient shower heads are available from around R300.

Then simply install a solar collector later. An SWHcompatible geyser is generally better insulated than a conventional hot-water cylinder, and is fitted with additional inlet and outlet pipes to provide for the thermosyphon effect.

BATHS AND SHOWERS Most people think they are saving water by showering instead of bathing. The average shower uses about 20 ℓ of water each minute, while an average bath holds 150–200 ℓ. Therefore, if you shower for longer than five minutes without a water-efficient shower head, you are not saving water. Showering only saves water if you reduce the water flow rate and take shorter showers. A shower exceeding five minutes will use as much water as an average bath.

In terms of the City’s new Water Bylaw, the maximum flow rate from any shower head may not exceed 10 ℓ per minute.

TAPS AND BASINS Tap aerators and flow-restrictors can be fitted onto bathroom and kitchen taps, reducing normal tap flow from 20–30 ℓ per minute, much of which is wasted, to a more sensible 6–10 ℓ. These water-efficient devices channel water through a small screen that is screwed onto tap openings. This can reduce the water flow from your tap by 50–75%,while the water pressure remains the same.

Tap aerators should screw on easily, and cost approximately R35. However, only threaded taps can be fitted with aerators. If your taps are not threaded, you can purchase a thread adapter. Always remember to check the required water pressure(kPa) for the products to work effectively.

For more details download the Smart Living Handbook from www.capetown.gov.za

WATER-EFFICIENT SHOWER HEADS Water-efficient shower heads deliver around 6–10 ℓ of water per minute. They reduce the amount of

How do solar water heater s(SWHs ) work?

SWHs make use of a simple, reliable technology. The systems usually have two main components: •• A flat, black panel called the ‘solar collector’, through which water flows and is heated by the sun.

•• An insulated storage cylinder, where hot water is stored ready for use. The black solar collector panels are placed on a north facing roof, and are at their most effective when placed at an angle of around 35° in Cape Town. (The angle at which you mount the collector should roughly correspond to the latitude of your location.) The storage cylinder may either be on the roof (a ‘close coupled’ system) or inside the roof (a split system).

Being black, the solar collector absorbs heat from the sun. This warms the water in the collector. As heated water is less dense than cold water, it rises to the top of the tank, while the heavier cooler fluids sink. As the cold water in the cylinder is displaced downward, it moves through the collector, where it is heated by the sun. This water movement ‘cycle’ is known as the ‘thermosyphon effect’. When there is no sunshine, the thermosyphon effect stops. When the hot water cylinder is below the collector a pump is required to circulate the water.

However, good tank insulation will ensure that the water inside the tank remains hot for a longtime. Some systems use vacuum tubes instead of a flat panel.

Vacuum tubes are good for Cape Town conditions, because, unlike Gauteng, we do not have hail that can damage the delicate tubes. These tubes also work better in cloudy conditions.

However, the flat panels tend to last and stay effective for much longer compared to the tube systems, which can lose their vacuum over time and get damaged more easily. Remember to buy a unit that has been approved by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)– do not just go for the cheapest one available.

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SOLID WAS The City’s Solid Waste Management Department

is responsible for waste collection, area cleaning and waste disposal in the Cape Town municipal area. Their goal is to integrate waste management services in such a way that they will be able to not only provide basic services, but to minimise the effects of waste on human and environmental health and augment its associated economic activities.

It is estimated that households generate 46%, industry 27% and commerce 26% of waste in the City’s municipal area.

In the 2007/8 financial year 2.1 million tons of waste was land filled in the City’s three landfill sites, whilst in 2008/9 1.7 million tons was landfilled and 1.6 million tons in 2009/10. This was less than the projected growth estimates of 2006/7 when the City's Integrated Waste Management (IWM) policy was adopted.

In 2006/7 14% of waste was diverted from landfill sites, and was recycled or reused instead. In 2009/10 this figure increased to 19.67%. Most waste has economic value – recycling and reuse creates economic activity and minimises health, socio-economic and resource impacts, thereby reducing the amount of waste that ends up in expensive landfills.

The department’s focus is on preventing pollution and waste at source, instead of on treating and disposing of waste once it has been generated (‘endof-pipe’ waste management). A new bylaw enables the department to strictly enforce the IWM policy.

People in Cape Town are beginning to practice waste minimisation techniques, and are producing less waste and recycling and reusing items. However there is much to be done – by our department as well as households, industry and commerce.

Our functions are carried out within the City’s social, economic, health and legislative obligations, in collaboration with other departments such as Environmental Resource Management, Water and Sanitation Services, Spatial Planning and Urban Design, Planning and Building Development Management, Health, 107 Emergency Services, Economic and Human Development and Tourism and Integrated Development Planning (IDP).

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE! 1. Reduce the waste you produce: - Try not to buy over-packaged products, such as plastic wrapped vegetables in polystyrene trays.

- Buy in bulk, as this gives you more products and less packaging.

- Buy refills and concentrates - these usually involve less packaging - Buy local products.

- Choose less heavily processed products.

- Try to buy only what you need.

- Choose durable items rather than products that will soon need replacing.

- Repair broken items, or pay someone to repair them for you.

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Every year we throw away enough waste to fill a row of trucks from Cape To drop-off sites instead!

STE MANAGMENT

own to Gauteng. This pictorial map sh ows the journey waste takes from our homes to landfill – or, hopefully, to

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SOLID WASTE MANAGMENT - Make your own gifts and gift wrap instead of always buying new items.

- Print using both sides of the paper saves money on buying paper and on storage and postage. It is also easier to fold and staple - Only print what is necessary: for example, information on fax or printer cover sheets is usually unnecessary or can be included in the main document.

- Make electronic copies accessible. When an electronic database or document is more "accessible" than a paper version, people often choose to print less, thus saving paper.

2. Re-use items before they become waste - Reuse by taking items such as cardboard toilet roll cores, boxes, jars, margarine tubs and scrap paper to local schools for their projects.

- Choose returnable or re-usable containers.

- Reuse a product as many times as possible. If you have no further use for it, find someone who does.

- Many charities welcome donations of unwanted gifts, clothes, furniture, toys and books.

- Return glass bottles with deposits to shops for reuse.

3. Recycle your waste – many waste types can be reprocessed into useful items - Very important! - Buy recycled – choose tissues, rubbish bags, stationary, hand towel and toilet rolls made from recycled materials (it should be indicated on the label – don’t worry, they are

Cans (drink and food cans): - Rinse them out -Squash them if possible to save space (after rinsing!)

- Find out where to drop off cans here Glass (bottles and jars): - Rinse them out - Find out where to drop off glass here Tetrapak (Milk and juice cartons): - Will be recyclable soon in Cape Town - watch this space - Find out more about Tetrapak recycling at www.tetrapak.com - Flatten and store for future recycling Used motor oil: - Do you service your own car?

- If so, save the oil in a sumpy which can be bought from the Rose foundation (021 - 448 7492) - Find out where to drop off your used oil on http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Solidwaste2/Pages/ ReduceReuseRecycle.aspx Electronic Waste (computers): - Find out who refurbishes e-waste for re-use - Find out who recycles e-waste Plastics: - Rinse out plastic bottles/tubs - Look for a symbol like this on your plastic bottle,

NO.

PLASTIC TYPE

EXAMPLES

1

PET (polyethylene terephthalate)

clear coke, cooldrink or bottled water bottles

2

HDPE (high density polyethylene)

white or coloured milk, juice or shampoo bottles

3

PVC (polyvinyl chloride)

bottles used for turpentine, methylated spirits etc. or shampoo and juice

4

LDPE (low density polyethylene)

most plastic bags

5

PP (polypropylene)

certain yogurt, shampoo bottles etc

6

PS (polystyrene)

includes “styrofoam” packaging and hamburger boxes etc

7

Other

includes a wide variety of plastics, including computer screen casings

perfectly safe).

- Separate waste at home into organic waste, plastic, glass, tin cans and paper. All these can be recycled into useful products.

- Drop off many of your recyclable wastes at the 20 City of Cape Town Drop off points.

What is recyclable and where else can you drop it off?

Paper and cardboard: (white office paper fetches the best price): - Flatten cardboard boxes before dropping them off - Try to separate white office paper from magazines and newspapers - Find out where to drop off paper and cardboard

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tub or bag: -The number inside the symbol indicates the type of plastic - Most wanted for recycling = PET (No.1), HDPE (No.2) and LDPE (No.4) Start a garden compost heap - Organic kitchen and garden waste can be added to the compost heap, or used to feed pets or birds. If you feel you don’t have the time or inclination to do your own recycling, arrange to give your recyclable waste to one of the many informal waste collectors who depend on recycling for their livelihood.

To find out more about waste minimisation or recycling programmes, contact the Waste Wise call centre.

RECYCLING FACILITIES Many other recycling facilities exist for the public and business sector. The City of Cape Town have grouped these facilities into the following categories: • Collections from Schools • Collections from Households • Collections from Businesses • Onsite Waste Management / Recycling Companies • Buy Back Centres • Private Drop Offs • Home Composting Bin Providers • Worm Composting Bin Providers • General Recycling Bin Providers To access the full database please visit http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Solidwaste2/ Pages/OtherRecyclingFacilities.aspx The City has partnered with retailers such as Pick n Pay, in the past few years to promote recycling initiatives. Woolworths has a recycling initiative partnering with Engen and Nampak. Waste paper, plastic, glass and tins for recycling can be dropped off at selected Engen stations.

VISIT A RESOURCE CENTRE Invitation to visit re-vamped Resource centre at the Athlone refuse transfer Station (arts) The City’s Solid Waste Management Department is striving to create awareness of the cause and effect of poor waste management and the benefits of integrated waste management.

Important partners are educators, learners and their families. In an effort to expose learners to the waste stream journey, the City offers learners the opportunity to visit one of its refuse transfer stations. The Athlone Refuse Transfer Station (ARTS) in Bhunga Avenue, Langa, has been in existence for eight years, but was revamped and re-opened last year.

A visit to the ARTS is an interactive educational experience in waste and in waste management, waste avoidance and responsible waste disposal.

The visit includes an informative audiovisual and the experience of ARTS as a working plant giving educators and learners an insight into the waste stream journey.

Please note: The visit to the ARTS is recommended for learners from Grade 4 and up and all school groups must be under adult supervision. Groups are limited to 30 individuals per group. Split tours may be requested but this is subject to availability of staff.

If you are interested in booking a visit for your school/organisation, you can download a booking form here or phone Tel: 021 400 4776 for a booking form to be faxed to you. The City of Cape Town and ARTS are looking forward in welcoming you at the ARTS Resource Centre.

a design hub of greenpoi CAPE QUARTER AFRICA NOVA

CELEBRATING A DECADE OF CID SERVICES IN GREEN POINT AND ORANJE-KLOOF Over the past decade Cape Town CBD and surrounds has benefitted from the top up services provided by four pivotal City Improvement Districts (CIDs) – which are now termed as SRAs (special rating area). The Central CID got the ball rolling in 2001, soon followed by the Green Point CID (GPCID) six months later, the Oranje-Kloof CID (OKCID) in 2002, and then the Sea Point CID. The first questions many people ask are: “what exactly is a CID and what does it do?” A CID (referred to as a SRA in accordance with the City’s By-Law) is a geographical defined area in which businesses and residents agree to pay a levy in proportion to their total basic property rates value.

A CID is designed to top-up the levels of service that the municipality provides; it in no way replaces or reduces the current services that the local authorities provide. Over the past five years the GPCID and OKCID have successfully pooled resources and staff, and have set a precedent for this style of top-up services. Says GP/OKCID CEO Marc Truss, “The GP/OKCID works closely with local authorities and the community to identify where supplementary assistance is required.

Services include security, cleansing, public open space upgrades and marketing.”

Green Point and Oranje-Kloof both showed serious signs of urban degeneration and distress up until the introduction of the CIDs in the early 2000s. Over the past decade there has been a significant reduction in crime and litter; development of old and new buildings, providing a platform for the establishment of new businesses and relocation of existing businesses within the CID boundaries, as well as enhanced residential accommodation. There is a steady stream of both residents and visitors meandering through the streets, enjoying what the areas have to offer.

Strong relationships with businesses, residents and other entities such as SAPS, Law Enforcement, Metro Police, Vetus Schola, the City of Cape Town and their various line departments are vital to the success of a CID. High visibility, effective communication and quick response times are all closely linked, and equally important to a CID. The GP/OKCID security staff are on duty 24 hours a day, every day. As a testament to this, Arnold Bettendorf, owner of Arnold’s on Kloof Street, says, “The GP/OKCID team is doing a really good job and often goes beyond the call of duty…

We like the fact that they are highly visible, easily contactable and when there is an issue they sort it out quickly.”

Keeping the streets clean and encouraging urban regeneration are also high priorities for the GP/ OKCID. Repaving vast sections of the walkways, adding wheelchair ramps, painting road markings and planting trees are all examples of this. Says Marc Truss, “We strive to be the City of Cape Town´s leading supplementary service provider to nurture a safe, clean, attractive and accessible business and residential environment. It’s all about juggling and prioritising, creating a vibrant hub to live, work and play; yet keeping track at all times of why a CID came into existence.”

GP CID CONTACT NUMBERS GP CID Patrol Vehicle 082 214 3228 GP CID Shift Manager (24 hrs) 071 670 3019

OK CID CONTACT NUMBERS OK CID Patrol Vehicle 082 217 1386 OK CID Shift Manager (24 hrs) 071 670 3019 www.gpcid.co.za

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Season’s Greetings & A Prosperous New Year

Africa Nova is a dynamic, up-market shop highly regarded for its unique blend of art, craft and contemporary design. Perhaps best described as “New African”, the house style is urban, edgy and vibrant with echoes of the traditional forms of old Africa.

The cornerstone of Africa Nova’s trading ethos is the support and nurturing of local artists, crafts people and designers. The store’s wonderful displays showcase some of the best of Africa’s artistic talents. www.africanova.co.za Cape Quarter Tel: 021 425 5123

ALEXANDRA DEL LAGO Created out of passion for travel and the love of discovering new niche fashion labels that have not yet been overexposed.At Alexandra Del Lagothey aim to offer you a selection of great designers from around the world - a mix of established labels we love but could not find in SA, as well as designers we've discovered, met and learned to love through our travels.

We believe fashion is an expression and extension of yourself... if you buy pieces that represent you; they'll pretty much be with you forever. We love mixing up high-end labels with lower-end ones without compromising on quality... from time to time you'll find some decor pieces or home wear pieces as well... if we love it, we like to share it! www.alexandradellago.com Shop A08; Level A, Cape Quarter Extension Tel: 021 418 0625

BANKS KITCHEN BOUTIQUE With the widest and latest range of kitchen appliances, stylish pots and pans, crockery, cutlery, glassware and more, BANKS is your perfect kitchen shop! If you’re cooking up a storm in your restaurant, catering for hundreds or simply preparing a meal for the family, you’ll find everything your kitchen desires at BANKS www.banks-shop.co.za Shop D05, The Square Tel: 021 425 5678 10 Piazza St.John, Sea Point Tel: 021 433 2448

BARAKA At “Baraka”, which means “a blessing” in Swahili, customers are taken on a passionately inspired journey to a world filled with an eclectic mix of esthetically appealing objects... They specialize in

f international quality int / de waterkant a mix of Furniture, Décor and Gifts. From quirky retro pieces ‘till beautiful handmade objects.You will find handmade leather note books and photo albums, hand crochet hats, vintage children books, cool & affordable jewellery, out-of-the-box art, quirky vintage once-off pieces, the biggest selection of scarves in Cape Town, unusual “non-curio” African pieces, Panama Hats, handbags and more.

Baraka never sleeps - they get in new stock a few times a week - and it constantly changes. www.barakashop.co.za Shop 13 A, Dixon Street Tel: 021 425 8883

BIG BLUE We salute the diversity and uniqueness of South Africa and, thanks to our unique range of products, our style-savvy customers always have a good laugh and a memorable experience. We have 22 Big Blue stores around the country – the great news for those of you who don't have a local store is that now you can shop online from anywhere! www.bigblue.co.za Shop B05,The Square, cape quarters extension Tel: 021 418 7777

CAMPO MARZIO DESIGN The company is determined to revive the original activity by designing, producing and marketing products and writing accessories for the business world. The aim is to maintain a high level of quality craftsmanship with a trendy new design.

The uniqueness of the concept had immediate success that grew exponentially on the occasion of the Jubilee of the Roman Church in the year 2000 when Campo Marzio Design had the opportunity to produce a special collection of rare and precious fountain pens for the Vatican Museums. The pens

produced for the Vatican Museums are the seal affixed to the century that saw the birth of the workshop activity – the pride of three generations of Roman craftsmen who reached their goal of seeing a fountain pen in the hands of the Holy Father. http://campodesigninternational.com/ The Square, Cape Quarter Tel: 021 418 0720

CARMEL ARTDealers in fine art

imports, and filled in the gaps with desirable and tempting gifts and decorative goodies, not to mention beautiful jewellery. www.cocoli.co.za Shop 15A ,The Square Cape Quarter Extension Tel: 021 421 0499

COLONIAL HOUSE DESIGN

The Chocolate Studio offers specialised training workshops to entry level chefs, non-professionals and chocolate enthusiasts and is endorsed by Lindt's Master Swiss Chocolatiers. The studio shop offers retail items including Lindt recipe books, fondue sets, an assortment of pralines, Lindtcouverture and specific chocolate apparatus. www.chocolatestudio.co.za Shop B104, Cape Quarter Tel: 021 831 0360

Philip Tyers' handwriting includes carved hardwood, chrome and mirrored surfaces against a foil of luxurious fabrics. His bespoke furniture pieces ensure a complete synergy for all CHD projects which are as diverse as trendy nightclubs and secluded luxury lodges in distant African lands.

Nicky Tyershas a gift for reading her clients needs, be they slick yet functional hotels in a bustling city or a comfortable family home in the country.

Nicky developed her eclectic eye during her travels through Asia, Europe and South America, bringing an exotic influence to her creations. Her diverse range of design disciplines, beyond architecture and interior design, as well as an ability to integrate with her client on projects ensures consistent quality throughout the process. www.colonialhouse.co.za Shop a17, Cape Quarter Tel:021 421 1467 ( http://www.heartworks.co.za/ - gardens )

COCO LI

DILLION & JADA

Coco li was opened in August of 2004 by sisters Lana Goslett and Leigh Tzouvanni.

It was inspired by a love of all things beautiful and a passion for sourcing locally designed and produced treasures.

Over the years, with the experience they have gained, they have put together a mix of unique clothing collections that you can mix and match from a selection of SA designers, as well as some

The Dillon&Jada store is serious about fashion-forward fun.

Creative director and designer, Wendy Visser, embodies the ethos of Dillon&Jada; charismatic, eccentric, and undeniably poised, she believes that fashion is too fleeting to be taken so seriously, but should rather be enjoyed with joyful abandon, by not embracing flash trends but rather the immortal image of style. www.dillonandjada.com Tel: 021 425 3779

Cape Town’s largest contemporary art gallery exhibiting a superb selection of paintings by leading South African artists in a variety of media and subjects. www.carmelart.co.za Cape Quarter Square Tel: 021 421 3333

CHOCOLATE STUDIO

ER24 to work alongside GP/OKCID ER24 recently joined the Green Point and Oranje-Kloof City Improvement District (GP/OKCID) in an initiative to provide medical care to all members of the public. ER24 has undertaken this project on a six-month basis, with the view to extend it if it is a success.

This follows a 10-month trial that the GPCID undertook, where they provided medical assistance free of charge to anyone that required intervention by the medical team. This was particularly effective as the GP/OKCID personnel are generally the first respondents to any incident in Green Point or Oranje-Kloof.

In order to be in a position to provide medical assistance in a prompt and efficient manner, ER24 will have their personnel stationed at St Andrews Square on the corner of Buitengracht Street and Somerset Road, with a branded emergency response vehicle, manned by a highly trained Medic, supported by a fully equipped ER24 ambulance based at the V & A Waterfront for transportation purposes. This will all be in conjunction with the services of the GP/OKCID deployment strategy.

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a design hub of international quality greenpoint / de waterkant GALLERIA GIBELLO

Inspired by the adventure of life, Caroline’s work conveys a strong sense of beauty and reverence for freedom and spirit. The essence of her irrepressible and infectious joy and love of life is transmitted through the multitude of images she has captured throughout her life. Her yearning to explore and experience the diversity of life in its myriad forms is a passion that has cultivated a delicate and sensitive eye for texture, light, colour and, most noticeably, context. Whether it is in the sky, high up on a mountaintop or driving through the expanse of a vast African desert in her Land Rover, Caroline brings a unique and singular vision to her work, seeing beyond the obvious.

Caroline has a particular affinity with the continent of her birth, Africa, and her current series of work, entitled ‘Heaven and Earth’ is an ongoing African Portfolio which she exhibits from her gallery in Cape Town, Galleria Gibello. From India to China to the deepest reaches of the Amazon Jungle, exotic destinations and cultures are the backdrop to the many adventures that inspire Caroline’s work.

Her work is exhibited internationally and has found homes in all corners of the globe. www.galleriagibello.com Shop 31, Cape Quarter Square Tel: 021 425 0439

GONSENHAUSERS FINE RUGS

DRIFTERS XTREME SPORT

Drifters Extreme Sport is a Camping, Hiking, Rock climbing & Adventure pursuit specialist retailer. We are the leading technical gear specialists for all your outdoor gear needs for any adventure from the Drakensberg to the Himalayas, Cape to Cairo and anywhere in between. Our customers have stood on the Seven Summits, sailed the seven seas, run, biked, hiked and climbed at all points of the globe.

Open seven days a week, Drifters is there for the customer, with unbeatable service and exceptional product knowledge, the friendly and dedicated staff will do what they can to kit you out with the best of what you need. The Drifters Outdoor Club was established to bring like-minded people together to enjoy the wonderful world of the outdoors.

The club will host outdoor and indoor events and from time-to-time also have social get-togethers. www.driftersoutdoor.co.za Shop A03, Mezzanine Level Tel: 021 418 4511

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EUROCASA EuroCasa is a brand name which represents the design, elegance and perfection of Italian-made products.

Coming from solid Italian origins but with an international reach, EuroCasa is a leader in top of the range furniture and kitchens, and is a spokesperson throughout South Africa for the values associated with the design and production of Italian-made goods. www.eurocasa.co.za 1 Dixon Street Tel: 021 418 0726

FREE RANGE JEWELS The design direction is not hampered nor restained.

Design concepts does not have to conform to a certain criteria and the designer is free to explore whatever the creative mind or a client presents.

The focus on nature and organic shapes is a personal preferance of the designer, who is a rock -and-tree hugger!

Shop 37, Cape Quarter, The Square Tel: 021 418 3607

Gonsenhausers fine rugs specialize in quality oriental rugs and carpets from all of the major weaving centers of the world. Gonsenhausers offer exceptional service including out of house decorating advice, approvals, and certificates of authenticity, exchange guarantees, cleaning and restoration. Well patronized by Cape Town’s top interior designers and architects, this institution continues to provide great value. In touch with world trends Gonsenhausers offers a wide variety of styles; whether you are looking for a casual accent Persian rug for the den or an opulent hand-knotted oriental carpet for your living room, the range of designs and fabrications you can view on these pages will satisfy virtually every taste and decorating need. www.finerugs.co.za The Square, Cape Quarter Tel: 021 425 8998 The Palms, Decor & Lifestyle Centre, 145 Sir Lowry Road Tel: 021 462 4819

GLOBAL HERITAGE Global Heritage is the leader in the field of oriental antiques in South Africa – as it is the only gallery in the country where art and furniture from the Han (202 BC – 23AD) to Qing Dynasty (1644 -1912) can be purchased with confidence. They also have a range of very rare Ming Dynasty (1368 -1644) furniture and art on the floor.

a design hub of greenpoi All the pieces are personally sourced in Mainland China by Brenda van Dijk and Johan Joubert. www.globalheritage.co.za Dixon Street, Cape Quarter Tel: 021 419 3133

JUST CRUIZIN COOL CLOTHING Since 1985, Just Cruizin , has been manufacturing 100% cotton clothing. From humble beginnings on Greenmarket Square, Just Cruizin has grown and developed into a “proudly South African” lifestyle brand. The Just Cruizin woman enjoys top quality clothing, with a strong focus on simplicity, comfort, ease and versatility.

We manufacture and wholesale, cool cotton, casual garments, inspired by nature, using natural fibers and the over dye process to achieve our beautiful soft muted shades. www.justcruizinclothing.com Cape Quarter Tel: 021 418 2122 No. 90, Long Street. Tel: 021 424 2106

LOULISA EAST MEETS WEST Passionate about 2 things: Quality and keeping the traditional handcraft of spinning, weaving and blockprinting alive. We sell only pure natural fibers, silk, cashmere, wool and cotton.

Scarves, pashminas, throws, silk and cotton tops. www.loulisa.net Cape Quarter extension, Square Level Tel: 021 421 2672

MARTIN OSNER “In my spiritual walk I experience hours of peace and contentment when behind the lens of a camera. I have never doubted my love for photography or my burning passion for art.

It is something I could never stop. It’s what I do, it‘s what I love, it’s who I am.” The Martin Osner Collection is a series of Limited Edition Prints, individually numbered and signed and embossed by the artist. www.martinosner.com , www.fingerprintcollection. com Shop 14A, Cape Quarter Piazza Tel: 021 790 6494 MIKINO Specializing in evening wear, Bridal wear and for the every occasional wear with that special little black dress. Our own in house designer will make your dress of your dreams come true.

We cater for all sizes and styles. Accessories, shoes and handbags to match your outfit. You will find our service professional, welcoming and ready to attend to whatever your needs are.

Tel: 021 418 0730

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MISS LYN Miss Lyn offers a wide range of high thread count, pure cotton linen, duvets and towels.

Manufactured under the supervision of Lyn Currer at its Cape Town plant, Miss Lyn is renowned for its stylishly luxurious high quality linen. www.misslyn.co.za Shop 13, New Cape Quarter Tel: 021 425 0588 MODUS VIVENDI It’s about how you live and others wish to live…

Inspired by nature and the world around us, each product in the Modus Vivendi showroom reflects the way we want to live. Modus Vivendi are stockists of the five top Italian brands in furniture. Having received worldwide acclaim for its unrivalled quality and style, the Natuzzi group leads the Modus Vivendi experience while the Spagnessi, Calligaris Ego and Cattilanitalia brands serve as excellent companions to a life of comfort and luxury. While constantly striving to bring the buyer only the finest quality, all products in the Modus Vivendi range remain affordable to the more discerning individual, making the way we want to live, a reality. In addition to its fine selection of quality furnishing, Modus Vivendi offers a range of exclusive kitchens. Designed by internationally-renowned contemporary designers, Snaidero kitchens rank among the most sought after in the world. Each kitchen is fitted with the world’s top German brands in appliances while renewable products used in the manufacture of cutting tops, cupboards, taps and basins incorporate the latest in modern materials, designed to last a lifetime. www.modusvivendi.co.za Tel: 021 418 1834 NAPLining Stores Created by Carina Marescia and her daughter, Tamryn, who share a love for the functional and beautiful yet honest and simple, preferably with a raw edge and almost always neutral in its colour of charcoals, greys, white and stones. Every now and then, a wild moment of colour- they believe people and all growing things are the colour, so our living space and what we wear should almost always be neutral, allowing us to be the colour in every day.

The NAP stores are bursting with individually, locally selected items from decor, clothes and accessories to stunning furniture pieces. Indulgent finds include olive oil hand cream, sexy silver, leather and pewter jewellery, burning biofires, comfy linen sofas, driftwood mirrors and glass light balls.

We love anything that falls into the category of “FEEL GOOD”. www.napliving.co.za NAP living &café-Shop 001, Cape Quarter, De Waterkant, 021 421 6482; NAP gifts & décor- Shop

B5, Mainstream Centre, Hout Bay; NAP BLACK clothing & accessories- Hout Bay, 021 790 6283 PRÊT-À-POT Inspiring our shapes is the everyday environment, sources such as architecture, landscape and nature. We are always evolving and introducing new and exciting form, texture and colour to our work.

The collective ability of our staff brings ideas to life - ideas, to captivating items you can rely on. www.pret-a-pot.com Shop A07, Cape Quarter Tel: 021 418 4814 PHILIP WULFSOHN JEWELLERY It began as purely a workshop providing the public with a service facility to commission special pieces of jewelleryie.

Engagement rings, anniversary gifts as well as remodelling of old jewellery. Included in the service was an excellent repair service. This estabishment epitomizes what Philip Wulfsohn Jewellery is all about, stylish with the essence of quality and special attention to detail. The trendy shop now also carries a vast range of prêt-a-porter jewellery for those impulsive or urgent buys. http://www.philipwulfsohn.com Shop A14, The Square, Cape Quarter Tel: 021 421 2628 THE GREEN SHOP The Green Shop came into being as we found that there was just too little which is ‘green’ available in our beautiful country. The intention of TGS was to source and offer products which were eco-friendly in one way or another. It’s no small task as these types of products are not as common as you would think. We are constantly looking for locally made products but also supplement the range with goodies from abroad. www.thegreenshop.co.za SHOP 30, Cape Quarter Tel: 021 419 9605 THE LISA KING GALLERY A fine art gallery representing over 45 artists whose works are a variety of mediums and styles. Offers a small selection of exotic glassware, chandeliers and sculpture. www.lisaking.co.za Shop B14, Cape Quarter Tel: 021 421 3738

f international quality int / de waterkant THINK SHOES

G’S MENSWEAR

Organic Health Shoes.

Naturally Beautiful.

We design and manufacture only shoes with an individual character, offering maximum comfort and produced using the least amount of natural resources possible.

Think! Shoes has and will always be a niche product, made for people who have a sense of individuality and who see sustainability as more than just a short-lived trend. www.thinkshoes.co.za Level 1, Cape Quarter Tel: 021 418 4503

It was a venture which was not planned, but according to owner Godfrey Chalklen,” it just happened”. Godfrey always had a love for underwear, so it made sense to open a Men’s underwear store.

Realising that underwear was just not enough, swimwear and active wear has become part of what is available in store.

As the stock constantly changes, one would not find a large quantity of the same styles or brands. This applies mainly to swim wear and active wear, G’s Men’s wear believes nothing is worse than going to the club or beach and every second person is wearing the same as you. www.gsmenswear.com Tel: 021 421 2944

UWE KOETTER JEWELLERS When you commission an item of jewellery from them, you are involved at every stage. They have meetings together, go through multiple design reviews, and ensure no detail – however small – will go unmissed. It is a collaborative effort, an experience that is memorable, and signals a personal juncture in your life to create something truly unique – something that no one else has.

The final item is treasured forever. www.uwekoetter.co.za Cape Quarter Tel: 021 425 7770 VICTORIAN BATHROOMS This prestigious destination is a montage of luxury bathroom ware, interspersed with running water, soft music and fragrant bath products.

Feast your eyes on classic bathroom decor with a contemporary twist. Fine detailing and distinctive, graceful proportions ensures that every display is perfect for even the most discerning client.

Refresh your body with French Accent’s bath fragrances, including Cote Bastide, Savon de Marseilles and Geo F Trumper. And at your leisure page through the comprehensive selection of bathroom books whilst sipping on a cup of Mariage Freres tea. www.victorianbathrooms.co.za Shop 123, The Square Tel: 021 418 0855

DIXON STREET

ORIGIN INTERIORS Inside the blacksmith’s work area of the historic 1812 building in which FIBRE DESIGN is set you’ll find an eclectic treasure trove of custom designed bronze furniture and lamps, exquisite jewelry and bags, limited edition glassware and ceramics, sexy leather and Perspex boxes and a gorgeous range of down filled cushions and embroidered throws. It is the heaven of interior designer Beth Murray.

Tel: 021 418 068

SOMERSET ROAD BOARDMANS Boardmans started out as a hardware store called Sam Newman’s. In November 1982, Tom Boardman bought two retail outlets in Cape Town, and the first home store in South Africa was born. http://boardmans.co.za/ 39 Somerset Road Tel: 021 425 7745

HÄSTENS A bed fit for a king!

Hästens is proud to have been appointed Purveyor to H.M. the King of Sweden. In a world of mass-produced beds, Hästens stands alone in its belief that there is only one way to create a true masterpiece – by hand. Every Hästens bed is crafted with pride and care, using natural products by a team of skilled craftsmen in our historic facility in Köping, Sweden.

Each handmade bed is built bespoke to fit your personal specification. This is the way we have built beds for more than 150 years, and it is a philosophy that has been handed down for five generations.

The difference is not merely something you can see, but something you will feel naturally, night after night. www.hastens.com 55 Somerset Road, Corner Somerset & Highfield Road Tel: 082 561 0174 JEWELRY REPLACEMENT CONSULTANTS They offer a wide variety of exquisite pieces of jewellery ranging from your inexpensive items to your individually handmade exclusive pieces. You get to choose! They also have qualified jewellery designers in their offices, so with their expertise and your vision combined they can make up your dream piece. They have top quality goldsmiths making all our handmade items.

So therefore have an excellent reputation and make well-crafted beautiful pieces of jewellery. www.jewelleryreplacements.com Unit 11, Greenpoint Mews, 99 Main Road Tel: 021 433 0108

CRÉMA DESIGN HOME FURNISHINGS

THE LOUNGE FACTORY

Well known exclusive importers of contemporary modern designer furniture and lighting. Timeless pieces for indoor and outdoor, contract and residential spaces. The unique Créma Design collection showcases indoor and outdoor furniture design, office furniture,custom made carpets, interior and exterior lighting solutions and ever changing ac-

The Lounge Factory has been established since 1973 in Cape Town, South Africa. Sole owned by Sid Mafcher who prides his business on service excellence.Offering quality products and adding that personal touch with all its clientele. The Lounge Factory is based on the highest calibre of business ethic. The lounge Factory offers a bespoke design service to all requirements and FREE advice on your interior. Specialising within the Western Cape their services and delivery

FIBRE DESIGNS Fibre Designs turns the age-old craft of textile weaving into rugs and floorware of the finest quality. Fibre Designs introduces a choice collection of innovative hand-woven carpets created for modern living.

Each original textile is crafted by master weavers using only the finest yarns and hues. http://fibredesigns.co.za/ 16 Dixon Street Tel: 021 418 1054

cessories.

The Cape Town showroom exhibits, the exclusive collections of: Adelta– EeroAarnio, Arketipo, Bloom, Cherner, Foscarini, Successful Living from Diesel with Foscarini, Moooi, Moooi Boutique, Nanimarquina, Stua, Tom Dixon… This current design portfolio promotes original signature designs, alongside exciting, contemporary pieces. www.cremadesign.co.za First Floor, “The Portside”, Upper Portswood Road Tel: 021 434 06610

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a design hub of greenpoi is national. The Lounge Factory is a wholly South African-owned company which specialises in artfully designed, exquisitely crafted seating solutions for both residential and commercial applications.

The company remains committed to the preservation of the traditional values of quality craftsmanship and reliability and all products are covered by a comprehensive 10 year workmanship guarantee. http://theloungefactory.co.za/ 49A Somerset Road Tel: 021 419 6137 PEACE RIVER INTERIORS We do our own curtain and blind make up and use our own installation teams. We import most of our own fabrics directly. Our decorators will design your home at no additional costs, our factory will manufacture and our in house team will install. Proof that you can get everything under one roof! We pride ourselves on having curtained hundreds of homes, guest houses and 5 Star Hotels.

Peace River Trading are now the agents and stockists of Mottura electric curtain rail and roller blind systems. With this top of the range Italian system, they are now able to offer an automated solution for home or office. These systems are extremely reliable and surprisingly affordable. www.peaceriver.co.za 59 Somerset Road Tel: 021 421 1910 POLTRONA FRAU Poltrona Frau inaugurated its first mono-brand showroom in the south of the African continent, in Cape Town. In collaboration with George Giorgio, architect of great expertise for design, who will help clients to realize new opportunity for furnishing luxury houses and will provide architects and designers working tools on projects within the commercial and residential sectors.

The experience begins out on the street.

The windows are like stages with a view over the Poltrona Frau world. The light is filtered through a decor that reproduces a stylised macro of Pelle Frau® leather.

In its centenary year Poltrona Frau demonstrates Italian savoir faire and the values connected with design, craftsmanship and creativity that have made it, and its collection, a household name.

With this new opening it confirms its key role as a spokesperson for the values of Italian excellence. www.poltronafrau.com SHAKUR OLLA The Art of Style - 100% Afro Chic - The brand that is synonymous with exclusivity, luxury, sophistication and style.

Crafting his goods from the

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finest materials ensures that Shakur Olla has created a true lifestyle brand that encompasses all facets of the lifestyle of yachts and champagne. www.shakurolla.com Somerset Road Tel: 021 447 7101

SOMERSET SQUARE ILIFA DESIGN Warisan furniture decorates high class hotels and resorts around the globe for over 20 years.

From the Balkans to Bali, from California to the Caribbean’s, from Mallorca to Maldives you may find Warisan’s solid wood furniture in many of the most elegant and luxurious properties.

Warisan is also a supplier of fine residential furniture, accessories and lighting. They sell to the private sector through their stores and dealers in USA, Italy, and Indonesia.

So, whether you need stylish contract furniture or refined residential furniture, rustic or contemporary designs, there will certainly be something of interest for you at Warisan, the industry leader of Indonesian Furniture and one of the very few manufacturers who employs exclusively plantation wood. www.warisan.com Suite 16 Somerset Square Tel: 021 421 1122

HUDSON STREET AFRITALY (A+I) UNLIMITADE DESIGN A+I is the ultimate solution for your interior design needs, from the best Italian furniture brands to the most exclusive finishing and decorative objects.

A+I can also help you bring in a new light into your home through innovative light design and lighting project services.

A+I is the concept of art and design blended together into a beautiful gallery of unique furniture pieces created by the Masters in the history of design.

A+I Unlimited Design is not just a store it is a project: It’s the continuous research through the design world to enrich and expand our product range with the best designers in the market. All the brands are selected and hand-picked for you between who is making western Europe the continent of style all over the world. The project aims to reconstruct the charm and atmosphere of the Italian interiors by blending skilled project planning to quality materials and finishing, from furniture to decorative objects. www.afritaly.com Tel. 021 418 5382 CHATEAU D’AX ITALIA Chateau d’Ax has a long history starting in the heart of Europe; it began with the family and its predisposition to transform the qualities of man into

resources for the cause and the mission.Chateau d’Ax has been developing in concentric circles for more than 60 years, stage after stage, with products and services, progressively qualifying the distribution and building the brand’s identity.

Chateau d’Ax is the brand for modern living, with variations to meet the latest trends in personal taste, from designer to romantic to new luxury, and after decades of experience and research offers an exceedingly large range of products, all of the highest quality, but always within reach for Made in Italy enthusiasts. www.chateau-dax.co.za 15-29 Hudson Street, Shop 1 & 2 - Hamilton House KARTELL- flagship store

The Hudson, Cnr High Level & Hudson Tel: 021 418 5382 149 Upper Canterbury Street, Earthlife Studios, Gardens Tel: 021 461 3400 LOADING BAY Our concept houses a place for design, coffee, comfort food, luxury apparel & magazines.

We pride ourselves in delivering excellent product that is well crafted & designed with thought & love.

The product is sourced from selective suppliers that can meet the demands of modern society yet deliver old morals. This passion is expressed though our service & our amazing relationships with our customers. We constantly are growing & adapting where we find we can contribute to a better society & provide an inspiring space with great design as our focus. www.loadingbay.co.za 30 Hudson Street Tel: 021 425 6321 THE OCULUS Upon one’s first visit to this delightful shop stacked with its indulgent eye candy, you know without a doubt that you’ve stumbled upon a gem that giggles in the face of mediocrity.

Consisting out of four free-thinking professional individuals with different personalities, opinions and backgrounds these guys do not go unnoticed and project a sincere individuality. They have all come together to create a company whose foundation is built on, passion, enthusiasm, mutual trust and dedication for the service they deliver. From a first visit to the Oculus it is evident that they seek to

f international quality int / de waterkant deliver exceptional service and care and it’s almost impossible to win their immediate trust.

Eye examinations at the Oculus come close to an IMAX experience, with state of the art equipment and cutting edge technology that could very well launch you into space. The in-depth scanning technology available at the Oculus takes traditional eyetest to whole new level and enables retinal and corneal diagnostic examinations where potential hazards can be detected much earlier than was previously possible. The OCT scan will safeguard your eye health against potentially serious ocular disease such as glaucoma, diabetes and age related macular degeneration.As for the OPD- scan, the eye’s entire optical system is measured using custom mapping in 27 dimensions rather than the three dimensions previously available.

It is well known for its accuracy in night vision assessment. It provides a complete map of the many different surfaces of the eye, as well as providing information on contact lens fitting, pathology diagnoses and refractive and cataract surgery screening.

It also treats eye disorders that weren’t previously detected. Furthermore, it assists in pinpointing patients who could benefit from the Custom Lasik laser correction surgery. Patients around the world have also commented on the fact that it takes a lot of the guesswork out of choosing prescription lenses. www.theoculus.co.za Showroom 4, The Hudson, Cnr of Strand & Hudson Street Tel: 021 421 0023

TRADE ROOTS

Trade Roots is South Africas leading dealer in antique Chinese country furniture & artifacts. www.traderoots.net 13 Hudson Street Tel: 021 421 0401

WATERKANT STREET FRANCOIS RALL COUTURE “I design because I love fabric and shape. I love movement. I love the reflection of light and creative things that are used not merely as objects.”

“I’m a fabric snob and accept the inherent financial risk that goes with it.

Understanding the importance of fabric when designing is crucial as ‘live atoms’ define the character and personality of any material as it drapes around and moves with the body of the wearer.”

125 Weterkant Street Tel: 083 270 6629 JO CARLIN DESIGN (interior and fashion) Passionate interior style dynamo Jo Carlin’s signature style exudes smooth, modern glamour. A

fully-fledged supporter of the South African design industry, Jo’s Cape Town décor stores and interior styling business fulfills her clients’ decorating desires, her own creative nature, and her love for innovation. It is the use of colour, shape, contrast and texture that conjures living, breathing rooms.

When it comes to selecting art and collectables, Jo Carlin is an expert at distilling her clients’ likes and dislikes. With her roots in fashion design, she has a superbly trained eye. And as a passionate supporter of emerging local designers and artists, she’s skilled at spotting up-and-coming talent. Her instinctive knack for combining sleek-lined furniture with edgy art and accessories results in rooms radiating texture and warmth.

Another thriving department of the brand is putting its’ mark on the fusion world. Jo Carlin revolutionizes the timeless and sophisticated lines of yesteryear into modern classics that are edgy, original and infused with enough attitude to un-tame the ordinary. Tailored in design with shape of every woman in mind, the quality fabrics contain stretch and weight allowing the garment to fall and not cling over every figure and be comfortable to wear. www.jocarlindesign.co.za

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a design hub of greenpoi 115 De Waterkant Street Tel: 021 421 3717 / 3308 Shop 22, Cape Quarter Piazza Tel: 021 425 1019 Boutiques: 115 De Waterkant Street & State house, 3-9 Rose Street Tel: 021 425 1019

JARVIS STREET AMAZON BLUE

Maxmara, to name a few. www.scalini.co.za 14 Jarvis Street Tel: 021 421 8398 T & Co

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS Architectural pieces, furniture and decorative elements. www.privatecollections.co.za 66 Waterkant Street Tel: 021 421 0298

NAPIER STREET CLASSIC REVIVALS While the Rech family company is passionately committed to using only the best materials in our furniture, we are also aware of our responsibility to respect the need for conserving the world’s fast diminishing forests. The responsibility is as integral to our work ethic as the need to preserve the tradition of craftsmanship and artistry that goes into the making of our furniture.

We give our old-world craftsmen free reign and time to create furniture by hand, using skills and techniques that are rare in today’s world. Using the finest materials available, our master carvers create pieces that people of discernment aspire to. Almost eighty percent of the cost of each piece is allocated to labour. www.classicrevivals.co.za 34 Napier Street Tel: 021 421 6327 WUNDERS LA MAISON Don’t make something unless it is both necessary and useful, but if it is both useful and necessary don’t hesitate to make it beautiful. Wunders is proud to combine modern production techniques with traditional craftsmanship. Our goal is to work together to combine strength and beauty in products of the highest quality. A reflection of our modern times, inspired by the past, our furniture is renowned for original detailing, quality finishes, and state of the art construction techniques.

They specialise in meeting the creative needs of designers around the world who share our dedication to creating unique and distinctive furniture.

Our highly skilled furniture designers take pride in their work as they carefully craft each piece.

All of our materials are specially selected for outstanding structural integrity, visual character and overall appeal. From our production facilities to the showroom floor, each piece is scrutinised to be sure it meets our quality standards at every stage of production. www.wunders.co.za 32 Napier Street Tel: 021 418 0331

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Amazon Blue supplies quality handwoven Panama hats and handmade knitwear as well as a variety of other unique products to Cape Town and surrounding areas. Come visit our store in De Waterkant or find us at the Slow Food Market located at Oude Libertas in Stellenbosch every Saturday from 9am until 2pm.

7 Jarvis Street Tel: 082 785 9590 PIERRE CRONJE The pieces that emerge out of the factory are authentic in every sense; they are made in solid wood, with classic joinery, to designs that he has created. Each piece is shaped and crafted into something totally unique. His strength lies in his ability to redefine the past in new designs, which fit a modern lifestyle, and to gather around him craftsmen and women who have the skills to bring his designs to life. www.pierrecronje.co.za Store 3, Cape Quarter Extension, Jarvis Street Tel: 021 425 0374

We invite you to step into our sensory world, where exotic candles fragrance the air, where vintage furniture sourced from all over the world beckons and where our own design fabrics inspire all who see them. A constant source of inspiration for those who love dressing their homes, our showroom brims with an ever changing variety of tableware for everyday and special occasions, sparkling chandeliers sourced in secret Parisian warehouses, monogrammed letterpress stationery and bespoke ceramics by some of South Africa’s greatest talents.

You’ll find limited edition local artworks, beautifully finished handbags and an array of table lamps you’ll love.

T&Co is the official outlet for our own range of custom made fabrics known as Pure Fabrications.

Inspired by the world around us, our Pure Fabrications range has options for a multitude of applications in your home. We are also the exclusive distributors of Jim Thompson fabrics, the famed house of luxe silks and exotic prints.

Aside from our extensive selection of interiors must-haves, our turnkey decorating service will help you rework your current space with a few carefully chosen key pieces, adding effective changes to make a big difference. www.tandco.co.za Unit 78 Victoria Junction, Ebenezer Road Tel: 087 808 7064/ 5

ROSE STREET

MALIBU & RESORT INTERIORS

KOTTLERS OF CAPE TOWN

The Malibu Interior Design Studio offers a full spectrum turnkey solution for residential, commercial and corporate interiors.

Each member of the team has a passion for design. www.malibusofts.co.za 5 Jarvis Street Tel: 021 419 3533 / 1997

Their 116 years old reputation for quality means you have the security of knowing that your purchase comes directly from Southern African experts who really know about African rugs, gifts and curios. www.kottlersafrica.com 3 Rose Street Tel: 021 418 4350

SCALINI

Rice and Linen is a new range, designed

by Hilton Weiner for men who love stylish clothing made with natural fabrics.

Shop 2, States House, 3 Rose Street Tel: 082 441 7369

Scalini boutique captures a sense of high fashion and timeless elegance with a distinct touch of glamour. This intimate haven of elegance reflects owners Sasha Aleksic and PreetiKapoor’s innate passion for style, design and European culture. Scalini stocks selected styles of luxury European clothing and footwear brands, including Sergio Rossi, Fratelli Rossetti, Melissa Odabash, Eres swimwear and Penny Black by

RICE & LINEN

LOWER WATERKANT FABRIC LIBRARY Fabric Library remains one of the leading and most recognisable fabric houses in South Africa distrib

f international quality int / de waterkant Hello I Love You is a family owned and run diamond firm that has been in the diamond business for 3 generations. http://helloiloveyou.co.za In the courtyard of the Foundry building Tel: 021 418 4484 uting furnishing fabrics to all sectors of the market.

The company only sells directly to the trade however the many showrooms around the country welcome the public and trade alike. www.fabriclibrary.co.za Unit 106 , The Foundry, Ebenezer Road Tel: 021 425 8287 HELLO I LOVE YOU Buying an engagement ring, wedding ring or special gift diamond ring is a big step and a big decision. You need someone who is there to support you, to help you to do it right. We created Hello I Love You (hiloveu) to offer that support.

Think of us as your cool diamond dealer godfather (the one with the linen suits and classic Porsche) someone who you can come to for genuine advice and great deals on diamonds and rings. Someone who understands women and the man who is buying for the woman he adores.

HOME FABRICS Home Fabrics is a leading converter and distributor of furnishing textiles in South Africa. The company is proud of their internationally acclaimed showrooms that are located in all the major centers throughout South Africa. These showrooms are open to the public.

However, Home Fabrics restricts supply to trade customers only. The public is more than welcome to browse and view the fine selection of decorative fabrics that are available. Consumers wishing to purchase product distributed by Home Fabrics are referred to the trade for their requirements. www.homefabrics.co.za The Foundry, Ebenezer Road Tel: 021 425 8287 THE MODERN GARDEN COMPANY Interior and exterior furniture, lightning and accessories. With furniture from Paola Lenti, Gervasoni

1882, Softline and Piet Boon, lighting from Oluce, Verpan and Henrik Pederson, carpets and accessories, The Modern Home Company’s collections are sufficiently varied to suit any residential, hospitality or corporate interior.

But here’s the really clever bit.

All collections have been carefully selected to integrate with each other.

Keep it simple, or mix it up. Your choice. High quality, elegant, sophisticated, yet with the touch of playfulness for which we are so well known, The Modern Home Company’s style reflects that of its well-respected sister company, The Modern Garden Company. So for extraordinary product ranges (nearly all of which are exclusive to us), supported by our industry benchmark standards of both before and after sales care. www.modernhome.co.za First Floor, Portside, Corner of Main & Upper Portswood Tel: 021 434 0611

For details of more exciting stores in the area, visit www.gpcid.co.za

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the citys’ - oranj A STORE IS GOOD

BOBBY BREEN INTERIORS

'A store’ was born in 2004 in Cape Town and is South Africa’s first contemporary lifestyle store.

Stocking a hand-picked selection of products from a wide range that includes; footwear, clothing, accessories, books, music, art, home ware and gift items. We love products, we love brands, we love shopping, in fact we love all the things we do here at ‘a store’ and hope you do too. We source our product from all corners of the globe, as well stocking local products from a growing list of talented people. We are always on the lookout for the next best thing and value feedback in any form, please feel free to contact us at any time with anything you think we will enjoy and in turn our customers will enjoy. www.astoreisgood.com Shop 3, Mooi Kloof, 34 Kloof Street Tel: 021 422 2888

Bobby designs and manufactures his unique Kudu and Gemsbok Horn Lighting and also beautiful Ostrich. He also offers an exclusive range of couches and chairs upholstered in game skins and leather.

Bobby has the ability to design to specific requirements and as a result, his contract and domestic success to date has earned him the status of Market Leader in his field. www.bobybreen.co.za 11 on Buiten, 11 Buitensingel Street Tel: 021 426 2879

ALEXANDRA HÖJER BOUTIQUE Not only do Alexandra’s designs reflect her incredible sense of style and femininity, her clothing transcends ages and trends, embracing the beauty and grace of every woman. www.alexandrahojer.com Lifestyle on Kloof, 50 Kloof Street,

CHEFS WAREHOUSE & COOKERY SCHOOL

Chefs Warehouse, the retail arm of Chefs Warehouse & Cookery School, is open to both the trade and general public and carries a wide range of quality products sourced locally and abroad, and includes kitchen equipment, appliances, books for cooks, crockery, cutlery and glassware, knives and utensils, chefs-wear, bar tools, lifestyle furniture and essential ingredients. www.chefswarehouse.co.za 50 New Church Street Tel: 021 422 0128

ALIVERTI CHICA-LOCA We believe in attention to detail in the design process and in the execution of our jewellery.

We combine the most modern production technologies with the skill and experience of our goldsmith.

We commit ourselves to make our jewellery accessible; creating for the independent woman.

Women, who share our passion for style and beauty, make their own choices. Aliverti jewels touch those who wear them emotionally.

At Aliverti, we understand how the smallest details can say the most about you. Now our reverence for style and quality will extend beyond jewellery to include Italian designed shoes, bags, belts and other accessories. www.aliverti.co.za Lifestyle on Kloof Centre, 50 Kloof Street Tel: 021 424 8378 BLUE COLLAR WHITE COLLAR Two Cape Town guys, one Paul van der Spuy, “blue-collar”.

Passionate about retro motorbikes and cars, jeans and tees and getting his finger-nails greasy. The other Adrian Heneke, “white-collar”. Loves playing golf, wearing formal gear and business meetings.

They are different but the same, they are and live bluecollarwhitecollar, shirts and clothing. www.bluecollarwhitecollar.co.za Lifestyle on Kloof Centre, 50 Kloof Street Tel: 021 426 1921

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Benita Allen, owner and designer of Chica-Loca, describes her label (which means crazy woman in Spanish) as "a playful blend of panache and mischief." Chica-Loca belongs in the wardrobe of the young-at-heart city dweller, who is both elegant and determined – in other words, an educated bombshell. "But innately feminine...the clothes are a bit tongue in check, I think." Allen has mastered the art of mixing colour and texture with design and functionality. Her designs, although trend-aware and current, are refreshingly unlike anything else on the local market: equally at home in Kloof street cafes’ and the cobbled streets of Havana, Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. She has a fabric-first design philosophy, choosing inspiring fabrics and allowing them to inspire her breathtaking designs.

The end result is a collection of head-turning musthaves that oozes confidence, a touch of madness and a certain jais ne sais quois much loved by those fun-loving fashionistas who already own one or more Chica-Loca originals. www.chicaloca.co.za 1st Floor, Beckham House, Beckham Street

CHRISTOPHER MØLLER ART

The galleries main focus is contemporary art, but does specialize in selected African masters.

The aim of the gallery is to build a reputation of offering its' clients high quality art and branding its' artists as sort after names in the global art market. www.christophermollerart.co.za 7 Kloofnek Road Tel: 021 422 1599 IN FIN ART In-Fin-Art is now one of the largest picture framing and art businesses in South Africa. With dynamic outlets that serve the City and Southern suburbs with the Wynberg branch also featuring a gallery of work by local artists. All your framing needs can be met at In-Fin-Art. We produce an extensive range of frame finishes by hand in many different profiles, allowing us to frame any picture with a much tailored appearance. www.infinart.co.za 60 New Church Street Tel: 021 423 2090 KLOOFTIQUE Our leather furniture offer beautiful hand-made lounge suites that consist of leather sofas (couches) and chairs that are crafted to suit your individual requirements and style choices. Leather furniture that embodies personal style and sophisticated design.

Unmistakably modern, elegant and functional with curves in all the right places. Select your preference of leg and upholstery finish for your sofa or chair, and add your personal touch to your custom hand-made furniture piece. We offer a variety of top quality leathers from cow skin to exotic Zebra hides and natural distressed Kudu from the wild plains of Africa. Dining and lounge furniture are made of solid timber – mostly Southern African hardwood timbers - specializing in kiaat, African mahogany and walnut to name a few.

KLOOFTIQUE promotes sustainable forestry and logging and endeavors to purchase timber which comes from legitimate, certified and selectively logged forests. www.klooftique.com 87 Kloof Street Tel: 021 424 9458 LALA LINEN Lala Linen’s wide range of 100% Pure Egyptian cotton bed linen and bath towels are all imported directly from Egypt and are made by the suppliers of the world’s finest Egyptian cotton linens. Lala Linen is the only certified carrier

verandah je-kloof of the Egyptian Cotton Logo in Southern Africa, which ensures that all products are exclusively made out of 100% Pure Egyptian cotton. The heart of all collections lie in the most exquisite 100% Egyptian linens for bedrooms and do not contain any cotton blends or synthetic fibres to ensure that our products are created out of nothing but the finest material. www.lalalinen.co.za 87 Kloof Street, Opening hours: 12:30 – 17:00 (or by appointment) Tel: 021 422 4865

Far from text-book interiors they combine locally manufactured furniture with carefully hand-picked treasures from across the globe. It’s this eclectic mix of materials, styles and colour that is harmoniously brought together that makes the store inimitable. www.loftliving.co.za 122 Kloof St Tel: 021 422 0088/ 087 985 2208

furniture products.

Over the years the company has specialised in slipcovers, upholstery and the manufacture of custom made furniture, comprising of sofas, corner units, chairs,ottomans, headboards, beanbags & more.The company also works with many of the industry’s top interior decorators. www.markmiller.co.za 108 Kloof Street Tel: 021 423 6761

MAN ON EARTH MOBIUS AGENCIES

LIM - Less Is More Inspired and influenced by minimalist architects and in particular Ludwig Mies vav der Rohe, they offer a vast range of furniture and home accessories. www.lim.co.za 86a Kloof Street Tel: 021 423 1200

Welcome to contempory living. MAN ON EARTH repertoire of fine living objects includes Kenkoon’s heigh-end outdoor furniture line, MoLights’ contemporary in- and outdoor lighting designs and many Extraordinary home accents and art. www.manonearth.co.za 62 Kloof Street Tel: 021 422 1255

LOFT LIVING

MARK MILLER FURNITURE DESIGN

Call it what you will - loft living, open plan, or contemporary classic, Loft Living has carved out a reputation within one of the world’s most celebrated cities for its pure individuality.

Mark Miller Furniture Design incorporating Slipcovers was established in 1991 in Johannesburg.

The company prides itself on delivering the highest quality

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BUY ANY 2 FLATBREADS AND PAY FOR ONE

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Supremebeing™ was established in 1999 by a group of four friends in Cambridge UK, between them screen printers, artists, designers and entrepreneurs. Born from a love of graphic design, art and streetwear, the belief was that with talent and hard work you could make a career from what you love. The team began with tee and hoody prints that would become the foundation of the brand.

It was here that the name Supremebeing™ first appeared; a strap line to a graphic which depicted one of the designers’ left hand missing part of a finger lost in a bizarre chip shop accident! www.supremebeing.co.za 45c Kloof Street Tel: 079 452 3194

HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU HEARD THE LINE, “WE ONLY USE 100% PURE BEEF PATTIES”?

WE’VE TAKEN IT A STEP FURTHER. WE GRIND OUR OWN A GRADE SOUTH AFRICAN MEAT ON SITE! OUR FOOD IS ALWAYS FRESH, NEVER FROZEN. OUR BREAD IS BAKED FRESH DAILY ON SITE. WE SERVE A WIDE RANGE OF LOCAL CRAFT BEERS, AND HAVE PUT TOGETHER UNIQUE COCKTAIL AND WINE LISTS FOR YOU TO ENJOY.

COME AND BE, COME AND BE FREE!

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EVERY DAY 6 TO 8 PM ALL CRAFT BEER ON TAP R20 FOR A PINT ALL SAINTS COCKTAILS R25 ALL SPIKED SHAKES R25 EVERY 3RD TEQUILA FREE

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the citys’ verandah - oranje-kloof and a respect for traditional craftsmanship and quality combine to create elegant havens of modern living.

OKHA’s is working hand-in-hand to design and produce objects of the highest quality that can compete on the international market. www.okha.com 109 Hatfield Street Tel: 021 461 7233

new talent. Salon91 is also committed to bridging the gap between fine arts and design by introducing selected products and exhibitions by designers from diverse fields into our gallery portfolio. The Exhibitions rotate every three to four weeks, keeping things fresh and exciting. www.salon91.co.za 91 Kloof Street Tel: 021 424 6930 THE FRINGE ON KLOOF

O.LIVE CHEMISTRY OF LIVING The go-to place if you’re in search of stylish homeware and accessories. o.live’s shelves are packed with vintage and modern knick-knacks that make fabulous gifts for friends or add old-world style to your own home.

8 Kloof Street Tel: 021 426 5773 PROCRAFT INTERIORS

Mr. & Mrs. After a year of travelling through Indonesia, Argentina and India Cecil and Sarah Jane Bosman have returned to open their new store on Kloof street, Cape Town - Mr and Mrs Lifestyle and Design. The store is a treasure trove of beautiful cottons, ceramics, jewellery, furniture and clothing.

Mr and Mrs Hosts a range of South African fashion designers including I Love Leroy , Take Care , Two , Silverspoon, Amanda Laird Cherry , Christopher Strong and Missibaba. Mr and Mrs stocks something for everyone, their current stock includes: hot summer fashion ranges by leading local designers, giftware, homeware, jewellery as well as imported furniture. www.mrandmrs.co.za 98 Kloof Street Tel: 021 424 4387 NIXON & VON ZIPPER CONSEPT STORE VonZipper is in the business of promoting lifestyle and personality in the form of quality Sunglasses, Goggles, Soft Goods and Accessories while Nixon is a premium watch and accessories brand for the youth lifestyle market Shop 2, 34 Kloof Street OKHA OKHA offers distinctive and personal style that epitomises African luxury. Furniture and objects d’art inspired by a contemporary design aesthetic

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They offer uncompromising design solutions for the quality conscious. All furniture, either free-standing or built-in, is custom designed and manufactured for Commercial, Domestic and Corporate Interiors.

They use a variety of woods like Cherrywood, Oak, Ash, European Beech and Canadian Maple. These are often combined with aluminium, stainless steel, glass or Perspex, and sprayed lacquered finishes.

Components are imported from Europe, which allows for the best available fittings to be used and the result to be functional and aesthetically pleasing to suit each client’s individual lifestyle and environment. www.procraft.co.za 11 on Buiten, 11 Buitensingel Street Tel: 021 423 8582 PURR BOUTIQUE From beautiful basics, leisure and active wear to irresistible bikinis, footwear and accessories, Purr caters for many wardrobe needs. You can either select one signature piece, or a whole look can be put together for you from an array of local and imported designs. Much time is spent making sure that the design, fit and quality of each piece is excellent.

Owner Francisca Herloff-Petersen’s fresh vision and true understanding of fashion embodies the essence of Purr . www.purr.co.za Lifestyle on Kloof, 50 Kloof Street Tel: 021 424 5044 SALON 91 CONTEMPORARY ART COLLECTION Salon91 contemporary art collection is a boutiquestyle gallery and art consultation service.

The gallery showcases works by emerging, as well as established contemporary artists of all disciplines, and is passionate about developing brand

The Fringe Arts is taking art out of its little white box! Not wanting to open an art gallery nor a design shop we decided to combine the two concepts in a way that strengthens both aspects of the industry: a (pop-up) shop gallery in which the visitor can browse art and design without the intimidation of the white cube. Products of our artists and designers are Africa-inspired, but not Africa-themed. Each piece is locally designed and manufactured and handmade. In collaboration with Warren Editions and Artthrob we offer limited edition fine art prints by established and emerging South Africa artists. Our focus is on people, locally and internationally, who love art and design and have a limited art budget; collectors who desire work by established and emerging artists and designers that is conceptually strong, skilfully crafted and local but not curio.

99b Kloof Street, www.thefringearts.co.za THE LOT a contemporary SA fashion retailer that scours the globe to bring you the coolest fresh & vintage fashion, accessories & lifestyle products 41 Kloof Street Tel: 021 424 8812 TOI TOY Toitoy is Cape Town’s first ever vinyl toy store. Not only do we stock out-of-this-world designer toys from the most popular suppliers and most well-known designers, but we are constantly updating our range of products to include new and nifty bits and bobs. www.toitoy.co.za 49 Kloof Street, Wardrobe, 45B Kloof Street VUDU SURFBOARDS We are committed to providing you with the very best surf products at competitive prices and delivering our products with a consistency that will set new standards in the industry. www.vudusurf.com 60 Orange Street Tel: 021 426 0503

For details of more exciting stores in the area, visit www.okcid.co.za

KIDZ ZONE millstone

In Oude Molen eco-village, bordered with Pinelands you’ll find a relaxing natural setting, lovelygarden with tree house,great space for daytime parties and horse riding next door. The coffee shop serves homemade snack, their own garden products and bread that is baked in an wood fire oven on the set.

Open: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 – 17:00 millstone-capetown.com

TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM

viewpoint, close supervision of all racing is strictly maintained to ensure that no dangerous driving takes place. Kenilworth Karting has an excellent safety record and a novice may venture onto the track without fear.

Open: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 13:00.

– 23:00, Friday 11:00 – 23:00.Weekends, public holidays, school holidays: 10:00 – 23:00. www.karting.co.za

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With the constant developments in their programme, the aquarium will keep the kids interested and fulfilled in every visit. School holidays are packed with special events and an exciting schedule each time. Never the less, no matter when you’re visiting, feeding times are always a massive attraction. Predator exhibit feeding accurse at 15:00 daily and shark feeds at 15:00 on Sundays. The African Penguins are fed at 11:45 and 14:30 daily and the Rockhopper Penguins at the AfriSam Children’s Centre at 11:30 daily. www.aquarium.co.za

Cape Town indoor rock climbing gym. Features 450 m2 of climbing area with 50 different routes, many leadable. They have a kids an adult beginner wall and a large top rope and lead climbing area.

Conveniently located in Observatory, 10 minutes from the centre of Cape Town, with easy access from either the N2 or N3 freeway. Safe parking is available. They require you to sign a waiver form before you can climb. Please note that if you are under 18, your legal guardian needs to sign this form. www.cityrock.co.za Tel: 021 447 1326

KENILWORTH KARTING

Ten Pin Bowling

The adrenaline rush of racing a high-tech kart at high speed around a twisty racetrack as you jostle for position against other drivers can only be duplicated in sports such as bungee jumping and skydiving. Yet karting is a neighbourhood sport, easy to do and much less expensive than jumping off a bridge or out of an aircraft. From a safety

The competitive game of ten-pin bowling is as mentally and physically challenging as it is just plain fun! All their equipment and lanes are of the highest international quality. The centres also offer video games, pool table, lounges to create an allround entertainment experience. www.letsgobowling.co.za Stadium on Main, Main Road, Claremont Tel: 021 671 1893

Snowman building every Wednesday between 10:30am - 11:30am during school holidays

Kids Parties: Dawn 083 303 4907 • School Outings & Team Building: Helga Pinto 082 292 4030 Tel: 021 535 2260 • Fax: 021 535 2263 The Ice Station at GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World boasts an Olympic ice arena.

Visit www.icerink.co.za for more info

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WINELANDS YEARLY CALENDAR OCTOBER

APRIL

BREED RIVER VALLEY : RobertsonWine on the river festival www.wineonriver.com CONSTANTIA : Spring It on Constantia www.spring-it-on-constantia.com DURBANVILLE : Season of Sauvignon www.durbanvillewine.co.za FRANSCHHOEK : Lions Open Gardens Festival www.franschhoek.org.za, Classical Music Festival www.franschhoekclassic.co.za PAARL: Cultivaria Festival www.cultivaria.com RIEBEEK VALLEY: SHIRAZ & ART WEEKENDwww.riebeekvalley.info STELLENBOSCH : Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction www.capewinemakersguild.co.za, Helderberg Wine Festival www.helderbergwinefestival.co.za WELLINGTON : Pinotage on Tap @ Diemersfontein wine estate www.diemersfontein.co.za

DURBANVILLE: Oyster & Champagne Festival www.bloemendalwines.co.za RIEBEEK VALLEY: THE ROYAL PORTUGUESE FESTIVALwww. riebeekvalley.info STELLENBOSCH: South African Cheese Agri-Expo www.cheesefestivsl.co.za

NOVEMBER FRANSCHHOEK: Cap Classique & Champagne Festival www.franschhoek.org.za RIEBEEK VALLEY: THE SWARTLAND REVOLUTION www.riebeekvalley.info

MAY FRANSCHHOEK: Literary Festival www.flf.co.za RIEBEEK VALLEY: OLIVE FESTIVAL www.riebeekvalley.info

DECEMBER STELLENBOSCH : Spier Festival of White Lights www.spier.co.za Summer in Stellenbosch Valley festival www.wineroutes.co.za

JANUARY

JUNE BREED RIVER VALLEY: Wacky Wine Weekend festival www.wackywineweekend.com DURBANVILLE: Soup, Sip and Bread www.durbanvillewine.co.za FRANSCHHOEK: Cook Franschhoek www.cookfranschhoek.co.za

JULY FRANSCHHOEK: Bastille Festival www.franschhoek.org.za

FEBRUARY BREED RIVER VALLEY: Hands on harvest www.handsonharvest.com CONSTANTIA: Constantia Fresh www.constantiafresh.com FRANSCHHOEK: Harvest Festival in different venues around the valley during the month www.franschhoek.org.za

AUGUST BREED RIVER VALLEY: Robertson Slow festival www.robertsonslow.com OVERBERG: Hermanus Wine & Food Fair www.hermanuswineandfood.co.za

MARCH BREED RIVER VALLEY: ABSA Cape-Epic www.cape-epic.com DURBANVILLE: The Feast of The Grape www.durbanvillewine.co.za FRANSCHHOEK: Solms- Delta Oesfees www.solms-delta.co.za PAARL: OmmiBerg ‘Round the Rock festival http://ommiberg.co.za RIEBEEK VALLEY: MEDFESTwww.riebeekvalley.info WELLINGTON: WINE HARVEST FESTIVAL www.harvestfestival.co.za

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SEPTEMBER FRANSCHHOEK: Uncorked Festival www.franschhoek.org.za OVERBERG: Drink Yourself Pink www.botriverwines.co.za , Hermanus Whale Festival www.whalefestival.co.za PAARL: Nederburg Auction www.nederburgauction.co.za

350 years into the wine history of South Africa, we have managed to develop the most comprehensive and detailed tool to discover its’ wine regions.

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More than 450 estates and farms to explore in South Africa’s wine regions.

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What took us decades to learn, will only take you an hour.

Join us for a tour through Die Bergkelder, South Africa’s oldest underground cellar, to learn all about our winemaking legacy.

You’ll gain years’ worth of knowledge in only an hour, and still have time left to taste our wines.

Die Bergkelder Home of Fleur du Cap

Famous Mountain Cellar • Fine Wine Shop • Tours and Tastings • Wine Museum Tour Times: Monday - Friday: 10h00, 11h00, 14h00, 15h00 Saturday & public holidays: 10h00, 11h00, 12h00 Closed on Sundays and religious holidays.

Tour Duration: Approximately 1 hour.

Booking essential.

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Show & 4-course meal: Monday to Saturday 19h00 for 19h30 to 21h30 Bookings: Germandt 076 144 4809

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NIGHT LIFE CAPE TOWN BLAKES Three floors that encompass a Cocktail Bar, Dining and a Late Night Lounge.

A: 189 Buitengracht Street T: 021 422 4747 Open: Tue- Thurs: 5pm till late, Fri –Sun: 12pm till late www.blakesbar.co.za MERCURY LIVE & LOUNGE - live music A: 43 De Villiers Street T: 021 465 2106 Open: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 9pm - 4am www.mercuryl.co.za SUGAR HUT CLUB A: Cnr of Canterbury & Constitution, District Six T: 021 801 5699 Open: Wed - Sun; 5pm -2am www.sugarhutclub.co.za

CITY CENTRE ALEXANDER BAR AND CAFÉ Engineered for conversation.Old world charm-bar.

Classic cocktails, good boutique wines, craft beers and whiskies. Check out the working antique phone system. Gourmet light meals and boards served till midnight.

A: 76 Strand Street T: 0213001088 Open: Mon- Sat: 11am- 1am www.alexanderbar.co.za ASSEMBLY Well established giant within Cape Town’s live music scene.

A: 61 Harrington Street T: 021 465 7286 Open: Wed, Fri & Sat 9pm – 4am www.theassembly.co.za THE CONCEPT A: 6 Pepper Street CBD T: 083 700 6078 Open: Mon – Sat 12am – 4am FICTION - DJ BAR & LOUNGE For lovers of techno, nu-rave, indie A: 226 Long Street T: 021 424 7509 Open: Tue – Sat: 9pm – 4am www.fictionbar.co.za

MAVERICKS A: 68 Barrack Street T: 021 461 9988 open: Monday - Saturday: 7pm -4am www.mavericks.co.za

UNDERGROUND SOUND BOUTIQUE A: 120 Main Road, Sea Point T: 021 439 8000 Open: Wed – Sun

GREEN POINT MONTREAL ON LOOP Showcasing all kinds of live music A: 70 Loop Street T: 021 424 4379 / 071 976 0706 / 082 585 1217 Doors open at 20:00 ORPHANAGE COCKTAIL BAR A specialist emporium of artisan cocktails, elixir’s & intoxications & delicious morsels of substance.

A:227 Bree Street Corner of Bree and Orphan Street T: 021 424 2004 Open: Sat – Thurs: 5pm – 2am; Fri: 3pm – 2am; www.theorphanage.co.za THE LOOP NIGHT CLUB A: Cnr of Loop & Pepper Street T: 072 539 1121 Open: Wed, Fri & Sat 22:00 - 04:00 www.theloopnightclub.co.za

FRIENDLY SOCIETY A: 125a Waterkant Street T: 021421 6969 www.friendlysociety.co.za CASA BLANCA A: Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront T: 021 421 1185 Open: Fri & Sat 10 pm – 4am www.casablancawf.co.za CHUKKACHURRI An Argentinian polo bar A: 20 Cobern Street T: 021 421 0071 Open: Tue- Fri: 6pm- 2am, Thu- Sat: 5pm-2pm CREW BAR A: 30 Napier Street, De Waterkant T: 021 418 0118

THE RESERVE An escape from everyday life to the discerning Capetonian and International socialite.

A: 111 St Georges Mall T: 071 350 7787 Open: Thu- Sat: 10pm- 4am www.club.the-reserve.co.za

CUBANA HAVANA LOUNGE LATINO SOCIAL CAFÉ A: 9 Somerset Road, De Waterkant T: 021 421 1109 Open: everyday www.cubana.co.za

TJING TJING A: 165 Long Market above Dear me Restaurant, T: 021 422 4920 Open: Daily 4pm till late www.tjingtjing.co.za

JADE CHAMPAGNE BAR & LOUNGE A: 39 Main Road T: 021 439 4108 Open: Wed – Sat 8pm – 2am www.jadelounge.co.za

ZULA SOUND BAR A: 98 Long Street T: 021 424 2442 Open: Mon - Thur 12pm -2am & Fri - Sat 12pm - 4am www.zulabar.co.za

ZAR A: 47 Main Road (Cape Royal Hotel) T: 073 270 7263 Open daily www.zarsa.co.za

SEA POINT DECO DANCE UNDERGROUND A: 120 B Main Road Sea Point Open: Fri & Sat 8:30pm – 4:00am www.decodance.co.za

CAMPS BAY ST YVES BEACH CLUB A: 2nd Level Promenade Building, Camps Bay T: 021 438 0826 www.styves.co.za

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