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We were amazed to comprehend that Cape Town lacks a popular community magazine, free to the pretty people, updating them on all the local endeavours undertaken by Table Mountain subordinates. For those of us who grew up in the region we remain relentlessly reminded that we reside in an unbelievably beautiful and eventful location of the country, which brings fellow compatriots from differing area codes down to the Isthmus which is Cape Town. Internationals are also fundamentally taken with our swag Peninsula, meaning an inquisitive spotlight is focused right upon us on a global level.

So with this constant influx of curious beings to the Cape of Good Hope, a need for information is still a requisite and that’s we’re all about, giving you the information by bringing people together and collaborating wherever possible. We go into this adventure a diminutive team, ambitious but also aware we possess an entire city exploding with creative minds, ever willing to send in any rosy creations in

order to promote their talents or just communicate through facinating visuals. So in essence Urban Edge Magazine is not the bleatings of a couple of individuals (although we are required to coordinate and edit respectively), but rather representative of an amazing metropolis which offers a far more extensive content source than a fair few. As with any debutant outfit we have goals we’d like to fulfill, but none remain more important than that of captivation and escapism among Edge readers. Your needs top the check list and it’ll proceed that way for, hopefully, an era to come. So there you have it. Every three weeks, piercing your retinas. This issue we focus on Heritage Month and we celebrate local talent - photographers, filmmakers, designers, musicians and artists. It’s all an awesome read, and wouldn’t have been possible without our collaborators. Next issue we’re getting into the horror and festivities giving you recipes of Halloween treats and info on where you should be partying! Enjoy the read...

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CONTENTS

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The Bloodhound SSC by Tony Gilbert

CURRENT AFFAIRS TRENDS FYI GO SEE

OUR TOP TEN PROFILE

ART FASHION

Geocaching Batman-ing The Bloodhound Project David Guetta Shnit International Short Film Festival John Cleese gracing the Mother City

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HEALTH

un earthed documentary Photographer: Ryan Hill ‘The Creators’ Documentary Band: Fox Comet Matt Keeson: ‘The Creative’

Kultured: A way of Learning by Lubabalo Matati

RECIPES TV GUIDE PUZZLES CHARITY

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Surfers Ear: The Facts Beat Stress Cape Town Style Movie Reviews The Loerie Awards 2011 Cold Turkey The MK Music Video Project Hello Spr(u)ng The Village - The Gathering Shadowclub Music Gig Guide Other Gig Guide Our Pick: Hermanus

TRAVEL SPORT

South Africans

Gaga was born this way Simon Deporres

MUSIC

The Moments amidst the Chaos

REVIEWS

Pilot Street Number Signage Program

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The Rugby World Cup Report Manchester United back on level terms 1 Point to go! Traditional Recipes What’s On Crossword, Sudoku, Trivial Pursuit Classifieds Solutions

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Published by NJP Kruger Printed by Sun Media Managing Director: Nicholas Kruger Editor and Production Co-ordinator: Danielle Illman Contributors: Jolynn Minnaar. Ryan Hill, Rachel Briant, Melissa Kelly, Matt Keeson, Jana Du Plessis, Martin Venter, Liz Kruger, Anelisa Mangcu. Nick Meinert, Nadine Van Eeden, Sheldon Hoffsteader.

Image Contributors: Nick Meinert, John Mountjoy, Nic*Rad, Aprillynn77, rasdourian, abode of chaos, Goerge M. Groutas, Marc Smith, Innertia, eguidetravel, flowcomm, crschmidt, jsogo, Ian Wilson, Gary Bembridge, Ian Wilson, Coda, Frams-of-mind, exfordy, Babasteve, Darryn van der walt, Mister-E. Sir.Mo, zoutedrop, Andy Roberts Photos, timparkinson

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PILOT STREET NUMBER SIGNAGE PROGRAM The Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) and the City of Cape Town have joined forces to test a new street signage system in the city centre. The pilot project sees the addition of a street number range on the street signs of some of the city’s longer and busier roads to assist people in knowing whether they should turn left or right to reach their destination. The new street signs are situated on both sides of the street and at all four corners of an intersection. The relevant street numbers are situated on either side of the name of the road. Says CCID’s COO Tasso Evangelinos, “Because the city has many heritage buildings of differing shapes and sizes, the numbering often does not correlate between one side of the road and the other and this can sometimes be confusing. Buildings in the number 120s may well sit opposite buildings in the number 160s”. This simple, yet creative, upgrade of street signage, “will help the city be more navigable” says Johan de Beer, Cape Town’s District Road’s Engineer. Authorities want the city to be liveable, and the City and CCID together hope that these improvements will enable Cape Town to move closer to becoming the most navigable city in the country, both by vehicle and on foot.

What does Cape Town say? “People aren’t sure where to go,” retailer Arslan Shah of the Royal Collection (corner of Bree and Riebeeck) says. “It doesn’t help that many buildings show no numbers and people get lost, wondering up and down the road unsure where to go. I need to have stock delivered on time – if it isn’t available to be bought the sale isn’t made, it’s as simple as that. And this will help the delivery guys – who get lost all the time – to find me.” While the conversion of many of the city’s roads to a oneway system that will let traffic progress faster, it makes it tricky for motorists to turn around if they suspect they’ve gone off track, retailer Donald Golombick says. “By the time you realise you’ve taken a wrong turn you have to first find a place where you can turn around and it takes a while to find your way back on route – especially if you, like me, are from Jo’burg.” “I’m a born and bred proud Capetonian and have no problems getting into the street I need to be in but knowing which way the numbers run is almost impossible. This initiative should sort that out,” says Gareth O’Brien, a legal practitioner based in Bree Street.

The roads authority is piloting the project on three busy spots in the city – where Bree Street intersects with Wale, Strand and Riebeeck Street. “The project will be open to receive comments for the next three months, we then hope to roll it out across the city’s CBD within 12 months after that, obviously budget dependent – starting at heavy traffic spots,” De Beer says. The project is expected to cost up to R1-million over a few years. “Often businesses have to give directions along with their address within the CBD or risk their clients getting lost,” says Evangelinos. More often than not the building numbers of businesses or retailers aren’t displayed prominently enough. In an urban environment where time is money, navigating the city quickly aids punctuality – and the chances of an almost-late interviewee on getting the job. “There are obvious benefits to this project – besides saving people time and money, it also saves the city from a greater carbon footprint as motorists don’t circle the city ad nauseam but drive more directly to their destination,” says De Beer.

How do you find navigating Cape Town? Will this project help you? Send your comment to info@capetowncid.co.za

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TRENDS

GEOCACHING

Geocaching is the latest treasure hunting game to hit Capetonians. This worldwide underground subculture enables a geocacher to locate a geocache anywhere in the world with the help of a GPS or GPS-enabled mobile device and GPS coordinates that are listed online. It’s one of the world’s fastest growing live, recreational social media activities. The word Geocaching refers to GEO for geography, and to CACHING, the process of hiding a cache. A cache (in computer terms) is information usually stored in memory to make it faster to retrieve, but the term is also used in hiking/ camping, as a hiding place for concealing and preserving provisions.

More than 4 million people geocache in nearly every country on Earth. They are families with children, retired individuals, students, hikers, explorers, and adventurers. Geocaching appeals to such a diverse range of people because it’s adaptable, depending on what sort of adventure a participant is seeking. In its simplest form, a cache always contains a logbook or log sheet. The logbook contains information from the owner of the cache and notes from visitors. When geocachers return from an adventure, they can log their finds on an online cache page, creating a dynamic community and social network.

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Larger geocaches may also contain any number of more or less valuable items. These items turn the cache into a true treasure hunt. A geocacher never knows what the owner or other visitors of the cache may have left there to enjoy. Quite often, geocachers may also find a Trackable. The most common types of Groundspeak Trackables are Travel Bugs® and Geocoins. A Groundspeak Travel Bug is a trackable tag that attaches to an item, and which geocachers move from geocache to geocache. Each tag is etched with a unique code, which the finder can use to log its travels on the website. Geocoins are trackable coins created by geocachers to commemorate special events, or as a signature item to leave in geocaches. They function like Travel Bugs, and should be moved from cache to cache unless otherwise specified by their owners. Urban Edge Magazine

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People of all ages seek caches, so geocachers should think carefully before placing an item into a cache. Explosives, ammunition, knives, drugs and alcohol should never be placed in a cache, and everyone should respect the local laws. Food items are always a bad idea. Animals have better noses than humans, and in some cases, caches have been chewed through and destroyed because of food items or other scented items in a cache. It is common for geocachers to hide caches in locations of great natural beauty or personal importance. Geocache locations can be quite diverse – from beaches to mountaintops to urban areas. Before heading out on an adventure, geocachers should make sure to read the cache descriptions carefully, especially the difficulty and terrain ratings, as some cache finds can be technical and physically challenging. For example, a geocache may be located on the side of a cliff and require rock climbing equipment, or may be underwater and accessible only by SCUBA. Geocaches located in cities are often incredibly small, so that people walking by don’t notice them. The cache page helps geocachers understand any special equipment or skills they might need to find a geocache and will often specify the cache size.

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The rules of Geocaching are as follows: If you take something from the cache, leave something of equal or greater value; Write about your find in the cache logbook; and Log your experience at www.geocaching.com

Geocachers should not move a cache from its original location. If a geocacher feels that the cache is not located in the correct location, he can e-mail the cache owner directly or post a log on the cache detail page, notifying the owner of the concern. It’s the owner’s responsibility to maintain cache placement. We rely on the geocaching community to abide by the geocaching guidelines, to ensure that permission for cache placement has been sought, to provide accurate coordinates, and to keep the contents appropriate for a family friendly audience. If someone finds a problematic cache, they can either contact the owner directly or contact Geocaching.com.

TRENDS There are numerous types of Geocache: Traditional Cache This is the original cache type consisting, at a minimum, a container and a logbook. Normally you’ll find a tupperware container or ammo box filled with goodies, or a smaller container (“micro cache”) that contains only a logsheet. The coordinates listed on the traditional cache page are the exact location for the cache. Multi-Cache A multi-cache (“multiple”) involves two or more locations, the final location being a physical container. There are many variations, but most multi-caches have a hint at the first location that helps one reach the second location, where there is a hint to the third, and so on. Mystery or Puzzle Caches The “catch-all” of cache types, this form of cache can involve complicated puzzles geocachers will first need to solve to determine the coordinates. Due to the increasing creativity of geocaching, this becomes the staging ground for new and unique challenges. Event Cache Occasionally, local geocachers and geocaching organisations designate a time and location to meet and discuss geocaching. After the event, the caches are archived. A Mega-Event cache must be attended by more than 500 people. Typically, Mega-Events are annual events and attract geocachers from all over the world.

Project A.P.E. Cache In 2001, fourteen geocaches were placed in conjunction with 20th Century Fox to support the movie Planet of the Apes. Each cache represented a fictional story in which scientists revealed an Alternative Primate Evolution. These caches were made using specially marked ammo containers. Each cache had an original prop from the movie. Only a few Project A.P.E. caches exist today. Letterbox Hybrid A letterbox is another form of treasure hunting using clues instead of coordinates. Join the Geocaching Society today, and embrace you inner pirate. Don’t be a muggle anymore, join the Geocaching revolution. Check out www.geocaching.com for the latest coordinates or caches in Cape Town, or download the Geocaching App.

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Cache In Trash Out Event While on a cache hunt, geocachers collect litter along the trails and properly dispose of it. Cache In Trash Out events are much larger clean-up events that involve and benefit the larger community.

GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit A GPS Adventures Exhibit Cache represents attendance at the GPS Adventures Maze Exhibit or a regional variation of this Exhibit. GPS Adventures Mazes are designed to teach people of all ages about GPS technology and geocaching through interactive science experiences.

ABOVE: Geocoins with a purpose

BATMAN-ING IS THE NEW PLANKING

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I’m sure you’ve heard of Planking - The internet craze that hit the world a few months ago! For those of you who have no clue what this new phenomenon is – it’s pretty absurd! According to PSKF (A trends and innovation company), the rules for planking is you must lie face down, palms flat against your sides, with your feet together and pointing at the floor. Points are awarded for an original location and for the number of spectators and participants involved. You must, of course, have somebody take a photo. Without a photo, you’re just a person lying down. This is planking, described as a

global participatory art project, the lazy man’s free-running, a “pointless internet craze”, the new flash-mobbing and, in the words of one incensed online commenter, “a sick, pagan pastime”. Now, a certain group of guys, who call themselves the Batman Boilers, decided to step it up a gear by introducing batman-ing – suspending upside down in an interesting location. This latest position craze was inspired by the nocturnal mammal who inspired the superhero. Check out the Facebook pages for Planking and Batman-ing – it’s always a good laugh!

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FYI

THE BLOODHOUND PROJECT

The Bloodhound SSC by Tony Gilbert

After scientific research these blokes decided that the Hakskeen Pan in the Northern Cape would be the best place to conduct their sensational attempt. Apparently finding a location to drive a car at 1690km/h isn’t the easiest of tasks, mostly because a project like this is fairly large and requires a team consisting of many people, and the area to run the car needs to be the exact surface with the perfect length and width. At first the team looked towards the Verneuk Pan in the same province, but later findings revealed the shale bed of the Pan is starting to crumble – not ideal to be travelling at supersonic speeds on. They then settled for the Hakskeen Pan, which allows for the 18km length and 1.5km width needed for the project.

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If you’ve ever been out to the Northern Cape then you’ll agree that not much goes on there. Sure, it gives you a feeling of freedom and peace as there isn’t so much as a windmill for miles in each direction, but if given a choice one would probably choose partaking in activities closer to an urban environment. But wait, there’s something upon the horizon that might make you change your mind. It comes in the form of The Bloodhound Project, a genius, and completely bonkers, group of scientists and mechanics from Great Britain who are attempting to break the land speed record by bolting at over 1050mph using their new jet engine car The Bloodhound SSC. That’s 1690km/h for us who use the metric system.

So the location is set, but a natural desert surface needs to be cleared of any debris and stones before the Bloodhound SSC can set off on its run. That’s why the team are calling on volunteers to travel to the Hakskeen Pan and clear the surface of any unwanted obstacles. A team of 300 people already exists although the Bloodhound boys still feel further assistance is needed. Unfortunately there is no pay involved, but the incentive is to help inspire scientists of tomorrow and be part of a truly remarkable feat should it be achieved. Unfortunately a date for this event cannot be confirmed, as a project of this magnitude is extremely unpredictable in terms of a time line. The final assembly of the Bloodhound SSC should be completed nearing the end of 2012, with high speed runs being aimed for early 2013.

The Bloodhound SSC is said to be an unbelievable piece of machinery, containing jet engine power to the equivalent of 180 Formula 1 cars, and traveling faster than a bullet from a .357 Magnum hand gun. Volunteering just to be there to see this beast in action might be well worth it. So if you’ve got the time and interest then head out to the Northern Cape. Visit www.bloodhoundssc.com/desertvolunteers.cfm to see how you could be a part of the team.

GO SEE

DAVID GUETTA AND AKON LIVE IN CAPE TOWN House Music sensation David Guetta will be live in Cape Town on 14 October 2011, and is bringing his Sexy Bitch collaborator Akon with him.

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The concert comes before the release of his much anticipated album Nothing But The Beat, which he is currently touring to promote. Guetta will be supported by local acts such as Dean Fuel, Jax Panik. The French producer/DJ is known for collaborating with the biggest names in the music industry such as Akon, Kelly Rowland, and Fergie and has risen in popularity over the past few years with hit tracks such as When Love Takes over, Sexy Bitch, Getting over you and Memories. He attracts massive crowds wherever he goes and we expect the Cape Town concert to be packed out to witness the biggest artist in the House Music industry.

SHNIT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The shnit International Short Film Festival captivates audiences year after year with a Grande Bouffe of short films garnished with bright magenta. This year’s edition presents a feast of cinematic treats. Nearly 300 films from around the world can be enjoyed on the occasion of the ninth edition. We offer you a menu of distinguished tastes – mild and hearty, sweet and adventurous, crispy and juicy or home grown flavour and exotic delights. The main course consists of the international competition shnit-OPEN, rewarding outstanding films from all over the world. It tells us of life’s little pleasures and provides insights into other culture’s joys and tribulations. The national competition MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA presents creations of domestic talents questioning our own cultural identity as well as enjoying familiar stereotypes. Both the audience and the juries provide us with their nominations within the BEST of shnit programme. DIRECTOR’s CHOICE shows the personal best-of chosen by the directors

involved within the competition. His masters choice“ so to speak... The BEST-OF and DIRECTOR’s CHOICE summarise the festival with a personal note. shnit is both a culture and a social event. The cinematic experience is the doorway into shnit EXPANDED, a playground in front of, beside and behind the screens. The supporting programme enables spectators to change parts and become active participants themselves. The crowning finish finally rounds up the festival proving that shnit is cultivates cinematic while throwing a party. shnit is international –regarding its thematic wideness as well as the geographical expansion: Short films from all over the world are shown at the same time in Cape Town, Bern, Cologne, Singapore, San Jose and Vienna. One transnational film festival. Check out Shnit International Short Film Festival from 5-9 October 2011 at The Labia Theatre, and The Grand Daddy Hotel in Cape Town CBD. International short films. Presold tickets are now available from Computicket and from the Labia Theatre. Check out www.shnit.org for more details.

JOHN CLEESE GRACING THE MOTHER CITY One of Britain’s greatest comedians, John Cleese, will be doing a stand-up routine at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Friday 21 – Saturday 22 October 2011. It is part of his world Alimony Tour, named purely for the fact that his latest divorce has forced him out of retirement and back into show business to earn a living again.

known as an eccentric character, and rumour has it he checks himself into a mental institution once a year to straighten his mind. The show which he will be bringing to Cape Town will recount his life story, which one could bank will be one of the most entertaining and uproarious narrated autobiographies ever told.

Most will know John Cleese from the hilarious Monty Python movies, which also had a sketch series, and as Basil Fawlty in the classic BBC comedy series Fawlty Towers. Cleese is

Be sure not to miss this comedic genius right here in the Mother City. Tickets are on sale at Computicket, ranging from between R350.00 – R500.00. 29 September - 19 October 2011

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OUR TOP TEN:

SOUTH AFRICANS

Being Heritage Month and all we thought we’d count down a few South Africans who’ve made some weighty contributions to our beautiful country through their fantastic accomplishments. The list isn’t official or anything (with the exception of number 1) and we’ve tried to add people from different eras and career paths to broaden the spectrum. So here you are, Urban Edge’s 10 South Africans selected for their lekker achievements. 10. J.R.R. Tolkien Not many people know but J.R.R. Tolkien (John Ronald Reuel Tolkien) was born in Bloemfontein, where his father worked for the British Bank. Tolkien’s time in SA was short lived as his family moved to England at the age of 3. Tolkien said the only story he could tell about his time in South Africa was getting bitten by a baboon spider, which analysts believed was the reason for his use of monstrous eight legged creatures in his novels. He claimed he had no memory of the event and denied the spider link to his childhood. The great author went on to write some of the most famous novels in history, one which set the premise for a billion dollar film franchise The Lord of the Rings, and now The Hobbit is set to be made into a motion picture, again headed by Peter Jackson. Tolkien was one of South Africa’s great creative minds. 9. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Although Gandhi was not born in South Africa he spent a large majority of his life here, and became a political activist as he sought to create equal rights for Indians in South Africa. He initially came to South Africa to work for an Indian company in Natal on a one year contract, but extended his stay to help fight for Indian rights in South Africa and developed the system of satyagraha, a nonviolent form of protesting. After Indians suffered copious amounts of abuse for several years, employing this tactic the government was eventually forced to negotiate with Gandhi following strong criticism for harsh treatment of peaceful Indians. Gandhi promoted this method of peace wherever he could and created ideals in South Africa that are still used to this day.

8. Jan Smuts Smuts’ reputation continues to be tainted by his early belief that racial segregation was essential to South Africa, a policy he went back on during his final year of South African leadership and declared all racial segregation abolished as it was non-practical. This stance was strongly opposed by the National Party who insisted on continued segregation. The NP eventually won power from Smuts and went on to boost Apartheid into the terrible era it became. Smuts was known as an incredibly clever man, who Einstein once claimed to be the only other being he knew to be on the same intellectual level as himself. Smuts was Prime Minister of South Africa between the years of 1919 – 1924 and then again from 1939 – 1948. He fought in both World Wars on the side of the allies and never left his troops, even when on the front lines. His greatest accomplishment could possibly have been the architecture and formation of The League of Nations, and later the formation of the United Nations (UN) which still works till this day to fight for peace and human rights. 7. Charlize Theron After the accomplishments of the last person on this list an actress might seem a bit irrelevant, but none-the-less Charlize Theron makes our list for making South Africa proud, upon her win at the Academy Awards for Best Actress in a leading role for her performance in Monster. Hailing from the Johannesburg suburb of Benoni, Charlize left school and traveled overseas to Milan on a one year modeling contract, and later ended up in New York plying her trade in Ballet dancing. After a knee injury busted any chances of a career in Ballet she traveled to Los Angeles to observe the Tinseltown scene. Obviously low on money her mother would send her cheques from back home. One day, while trying to cash a cheque, the bank teller refused the transaction, resulting in Charlize throwing a fuss which caught the attention of a talent agent. This tirade got her one foot in the acting door, and later landed her a role in Children of the corn III. The rest is history and today Charlize stands out in Hollywood as an ‘A-list’ mega star who continues to make high quality movies and makes her country proud. 6. Gary Player

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‘The Black Knight’ remains to this day a true legend of the game of golf. Throughout his career he won 9 Majors and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974. After his career as a golfer he went on to become a highly sort after golf course architect, having been involved in over 300 golf course projects globally. He is known as a fantastic guy and always willing to give tips to youngsters that cross his path. Player’s organization “The Player Foundation” founded the Blair Atholl School in 1983 which continues till this day educating children. He has hosted countless charity golf events to raise money for the underprivileged and has never let his wealth or fame go to his head. A true gem of South Africa.

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2. Desmond Tutu

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ABOVE: Nobel Peace Prize Winners Statues at V&A Waterfront: Albert Luthuli, Desmond Tutu, F.W De Klerk, Nelson Mandela

5. Oliver Reginald Thambo

Throughout his history Tutu has shown only good intentions and has fought for human rights for most of his life. He was an international voice against Apartheid and tried various different tactics to get foreign states to take further notice of the turmoil that was ravaging his home land. Once Apartheid had ended he headed up the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, giving victims of Apartheid the chance to tell their stories, and people who had participated in segregation to ask for forgiveness. He has been given credit for creating the term `The Rainbow Nation` and continues to make his voice heard while battling crimes against humanity, and will forever be known as someone who cared for people in general, no matter what their race.

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OR Thambo was a freedom fighter who spent 30 years in exile, all the while creating international awareness of the Apartheid horrors. Starting his career as a science and mathematics teacher at the high school he attended as a child, Thambo, along with Nelson Mandela and Walter Sisulu, founded the ANC Youth League in 1943 which focused all its attention on how to bring racial segregation to an end. By 1958 Thambo had become Deputy President of the ANC but was given a 5 year ban in politics in 1959 by the National Party, and therefore decided to travel abroad out of the reach of the government where he could create more awareness about South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political situation. He eventually returned to South Africa in 1991, after 30 years in exile, and died 2 years later in 1993 from a stroke. A man who never gave up in fighting for what he believed in. A true patriot. 4. Athol Fugard Perhaps South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest-ever playwright, Fugard is known not just for the well written and captivating plays he produced, but also for the attention he attempted to bring upon the troubling political stance in South Africa through his work. Plays like The Island and Master Harold... and the Boys best illustrate how Fugard used stage to fight racism plaguing the Rainbow Nation, and had to fight the government in some cases to allow him to stage his productions. Having won Tony Awards and garnered international acclaim through his efforts, Athol Fugard will always be known as a brilliant playwright who not only provided entertainment for audiences, but used profound themes and current events in an attempt to shine an international spotlight on South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inequality.

1.Nelson Mandela Not much can be said for the great man that people don`t already know. He was imprisoned for 27 years and given terrorist status for seeking a better future for his country. Once released he didn`t seek revenge that most were sure was inevitable, but rather looked to unify all the people of South Africa under one belief, that we could co-exist under one sky. People who have met him say there is no way to explain his presence. Not many men have been able to put the needs of a country before theirs in a way that this man did. The greatest hero South Africa has, and will, ever know.

3. F.W. de Klerk

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When de Klerk became President of South Africa most people would have thought him just another National Party conservative, but he shocked his followers and the world when he announced the abolishment of Apartheid in 1989. De Klerk sought a country that had complete racial fairness, removing the outlaw tag from the ANC, releasing Nelson Mandela from prison and allowing all South Africans to vote. He was awarded a joint Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela in 1993 and will always be thanked for bringing a government to its senses and changing the course of a country.

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PROFILE

UN EARTHED DOCUMENTARY by Jolynn Minnaar

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I guess you’re never really prepared for the moment when you wake up on an airport floor in North Carolina - alone, lost and armed with nothing but a camera and a secondhand map of the US. Nor the moment when, despite warnings from the folk in Pennsylvania, you’re being trailed by a mysterious car while filming in rural Colorado. But, one day you realise that, what was once an inquisitive streak, has landed you on the wrong side of the road, 10 000 miles from home, trespassing property and trying to light water with Lion matches.

Seeking to remedy this, a long, eventful and sleep-deprived story short, un•earthed was born - an independent documentary committed to uncovering the facts of shale gas development by emphasising thorough research and fair representation in order to produce a project that informs people, from all sides of the argument, and assists and stimulates the important discussions currently needed in the country. With the support of Zootee Productions and powered by a diverse crew of talented researchers and filmmakers, un•earthed soon gained massive momentum locally and was able to spend five weeks on an intense fact-finding itinerary in the states of Colorado, Texas, Pennsylvania and New York.

Hi. I’m Jolynn Minnaar but, mostly, I’m Jo. While pursuing my dream of independent filmmaking, I work in camera departments of the local film and photography industry. There is no date to the start of the love affair that has become my career - it could’ve been when my mom took me to the opera as a little girl, or my grandpa’s Argus camera. It could’ve been my dad’s LP collection or, perhaps it was “Bicycle Thief”. But somehow my eclectic upbringing saw me opting out of a future in medicine and rather, in the world of media - of art, photography, music and ultimately, of film.

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In January 2011, between the manic season of commercials and life on film sets in Cape Town, I stumbled across an article about something called ‘fracking’. I soon realised it was no awkward typo but rather a term used to refer to hydraulic fracturing - a somewhat controversial method used in extracting natural gas from layers of shale rock deep below the earth’s surface. I learnt that the proposed plans to explore the Karoo and broader regions for gas had prompted a massive, polarized (and somewhat emotional) debate in the country and that a major lack of information and transparency had left all sides of the discussion wanting. I learnt that this was certainly not unique to South Africa but rather a growing, global mudslinging issue between economists and environmentalists; between fuel or gas industry and citizens; between governments and community movements. 29 September - 19 October 2011

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On returning from the United States, armed with fresh fine-tuned information and firsthand experience of the procedure of hydraulic fracturing, un•earthed is now in an advanced position to further its commitment to empower the citizens of South Africa - whether residents in the Karoo, industry members or decision makers in Government - with the results of a thorough, impartial investigation. The documentary is currently completing final key interviews in South Africa and caffeine driven post-production is in full swing. In line with the documentary’s original intentions, to enable everyday citizens to participate in productive discussions about the risks and benefits of possibly producing the country’s shale gas resources, the first round of distribution will take place in the Karoo and surrounding areas. For several weeks, screenings and Q&A sessions will be hosted in town halls, community centres and, I suspect, a couple of farm sheds. The second window of distribution will be via festival circuits and, thereafter, possible cinema or television release. Global interest in un•earthed, stretching from Australia, Scotland and the US, has called for an international version after the initial South African cut has been released and distributed. There is also talk of un•earthed’s sequel and a collaborative project with foreign filmmakers. Either way, suffice to say that the cameras wont collect too much dust - its only the beginning. As a filmmaker, you never really expect to become an expert on thermogenic methane or volatile organic compounds, to be on the receiving end of the camera or microphone or to be called to address auditoriums on the matter. As an everyday 23 year old, you never really get to brace yourself for the enormous moment of introspection brought on by hours and hours of around the clock research and the replies to some uncomfortable questions you’d probably prefer unanswered.

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Do you know where the electricity comes from that powers your house? Do you know where the fuel comes from that starts your car? 9 months ago, I, possibly like you, had but a faint idea. But today, after reading this paragraph, I’d like you to stop and think for a couple of a seconds. Think about your lifestyle, about your consumption. Are you okay with it? Are you living in such a way as to ensure you or your kids or their kids have a tomorrow? And, even more importantly, are you concerned or doing something about it? I have no history of tree hugging and I don’t think tie-dye looks that good on me. I’m one of you...and I have stumbled across something. I’d like to tell you about it.

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PHOTOGRAPHER - RYAN HILL

My earliest memory of taking photographs is when we would get together as a family and my gran would whip out her VERY outdated pocket film camera. She would always let me go outside and play with it after we had all smiled and said ‘cheese’. Strangely enough I never even bothered to look at any of those pictures after they were developed, and I think my parents were just relieved that playing with her camera kept my hyperactive mind occupied for a few hours. A few years elapsed before I again got the opportunity to satisfy my inner shutter-bug. It was during my studies, while I worked as a tour guide for a charter vessel specialising in whale watching and after many hours at sea, the boss eventually trusted me enough to lend me his EOS 40D. I found myself studying that camera’s user manual in my spare time, learning about shutter speeds, apertures, exposure values and other important things. Soon I was hooked and so I bought a 2nd hand Panasonic Lumix FZ30, which was arguably the best fixed lens camera money could buy at the time. (I specifically wanted a fixed lens camera as opposed to a SLR as I was photographing mostly off of boats and I had learned that interchanging lenses whilst trying to keep upright on a moving vessel was another art all on its own!) What inspires you as a photographer? There are two things which draw me to photography. Firstly I love the way good photographs can convey a story. This is probably the inspiration behind most of my work. Any photographer will be able to tell you a story about one of his/her pictures. Some pictures however, have the ability to make you feel as if they are aimed straight at you evoking emotion even before you’ve read their caption. Another inspiration for me as a photographer is that some photographs or a certain style of work can tell an audience alot about the person who took the pictures. I see my photography therefore as an extension of my character.

Stand Up Paddleboarding

My friend and I had decided to modify an old ‘Windsurfer One’ hull and try our hand at stand up paddle boarding. I had this image in mind well before I touched the shutter button and, after much frustration, I got the result I was looking for. Many people comment on how the foreground and the unique lighting lead their eye to the surfer. Once again I over exposed the image and then later manipulated the shadow content.

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Wave searching

This is one of those pictures of your friends just doing what they love doing. I took it at a university surf trial with the idea of showing where they had been, and where they were going. Their shallow footprints in the wet sand did the trick. I used the cameras sepia function as the lighting wasn’t great and slightly lowered the aperture to make the horizon seem further away. I also set the lens to the widest angle possible and got down really low.

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What do I love photographing most? I would have to say that I enjoy shooting action photographs mostly. Any sports. I aim mostly to anticipate moments when the subjects skill, control, technique and determination are about to come together and then I do my best to capture that moment. If I am not out photographing high action extreme sports, I love to do landscapes. I often look for a play on shadows and I am absolutely fascinated by moving water, especially in low light conditions. Strangely enough, I haven’t really tried my hand at portraits yet. People are never really what they seem though are they? What gear do I use? I STILL use the first and only camera that I ever owned, the Panasonic Lumix FZ30. There are plenty of faster higher resolution cameras out there at the moment; but I have just never really found the need to get a ‘better’ one. The buttons and contacts are worn down from use and sometimes I have to shake it to get it to switch on. It’s been in for repairs 3 times and I have spent more money on keeping it working than what I spent on buying it. With all that said, it still gets me great results and I guess that its own quirks have become an extension of my photography too. In much the same way that a good artist can produce a great painting using toothpicks and a dishwashing sponge, a good photographer doesn’t always rely on a top end camera or lens to get a great photo. Where can we find you? At the moment I am working on getting more of my work ‘out there’. I rarely enter photographic competitions as they mostly require that the entries become their sole property to use as they wish. I am currently negotiating with a sport magazine to cover motorcycle endurance racing events next year. It’s in the pipeline though so I’ll have to wait and see what comes of that. Find me on Facebook or email sharkbait143@gmail.com

Ocean Statues

Very special photo. I remember watching my friends out at one of our ‘locals only’ surf spots. Everyone was drifting around hoping a wave would come through, like statues, with the world moving about them regardless of their presence. The black and white colours emphasise the simplicity of the moment. This is a great example of how you don’t necessarily need the best equipment with impressive features to capture a beautiful moment.

Heaven in Franskraal

This picture was taken during the morning hours before going out to sea on the whale watching boat. At the time I was still learning the functions of my camera and I specifically remember taking this shot as the cameras warning icons were flashing red. (Basically it was telling me the composed picture was over exposed). I hadn’t figured out all the little icons at the time, so I just took the picture anyway.

THE CREATORS Produced by American-born Laura Gamse, ‘The Creators’ is a tribute to South Africa’s ‘culture-keepers’ and has recently gone on to win Best Documentary for music at The World Music and Independant Film Festival and Best Documentary at The National Geographic All Road Film Festival in USA.

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by Rachel Briant

A collection of biography’s, this documentary follows the stories of various different South African creators – be it music, art or dance - showing up our country as the beautifully intricate paradox that it is: high ideals, yet still a harsh reality for many of it’s locals. Backed by a moving soundtrack made up of all locallyproduced music, we watch each ‘creator’ as they try come to terms with who they are and interpret the world around them. From the young black boy hoping to make a living through singing opera to the old jazz legend watching the leaking pipe flood his street yet again. The outspoken Cape Flats social activist to the lyricist who speaks of her brother murdered by gangsters. Even a techno-music collaboration between a Black Diamond and a self-proclaimed ‘anarchist Boer’ – although their approaches and opinions differ at times, it’s evident they all share the passion and need for creativity. DVD Cover Art by Jungle Child

Our local myths are told through the mouths of our artists, and we witness how free expression can sometimes be all that’s needed to spark change. There is definitely power in the message this film carries, as it portrays through stunning cinematography the fierce spirit that is very much alive and kicking at the bottom tip of Africa. This is a showcase for not only those artists who are featured but a tribute to all the raw talent out there amongst the chaos that is the aftermath of a country once plagued by an extreme case of political racism. A wonderful gritty portrayal of SA as it is, The Creators acknowledges the power and importance of free expression and assures us that no matter how small, you can have big ideas and even bigger dreams.

The Creators by Jungle Child

Visit www.thecreatorsdocumentary.com to find out more about this outstanding documentary.

Black Pearl by Jungle Child

The Tenors by Jungle Child

The Creators by Jungle Child

Own The Land We Occupy by Jungle Child

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FOX COMET

by Melissa Kelly

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Q: How would you describe the music that you guys make? Rob: We all come from different musical backgrounds, when we all got together we decided ‘let’s just all express ourselves however and see what comes out in the end’. Kyle: So it’s this amazing fruit bowl of different genres of music that became a concept which became Fox Comet. Q: So who of you write the songs or do you all have input? Rob: All of our songs pretty much come out of random jamming sessions in rehearsals, and then I just improvise with the singing. Kyle: Stephane the French extraordinaire lays down some guitar, Nick joins in with base, and we pretty much work around that. Call it new age rock, its meant to be music in a meditative form that takes you to the universe where the foxes are all chilling out on comets.

Check out Fox Comet at www.foxcomet.co.za, or follow them @foxcomet. You can check out more pics by Melissa Kelly at www.gilmoregirlworks.co.nr or follow her @iammelkel

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The guys of Fox Comet then came together (after a few drinks) for an interview with yours truly and the help of my right hand woman Journalist Jackie Cockshott. With band members backrooms, dodgy stairwells, and broken brandy and cokes spilt everywhere, as well as numerous interruptions (as it goes when you’re interviewing after a gig in a Live Music club) we sat with the guys and had a bit of fun getting to know them, this is what came about!

Q: Where did the name Fox Comet come from? Rob: Fox Comet... the name came from an old Chinese legend, which says that before we knew anything about them, fox’s used to ride around in different galaxies on comets! When we realized we were the only 4 people on earth who knew this we made it our mission – to tell people this and to teach them about the awesome comet-riding Fox’s.

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Their music is described as melodic, African, groovy funk new age rock (with Kyle screaming “METAL!” every now and then between songs). Rob, being an actor, has theatrics and moves like I have never seen before! Nick and Stephane seem to be the more reserved guys of the band, but perhaps that’s because I was there. Nick bops and laughs and doesn’t move around much while playing, while Stephane gets playing and always has a tune. Long after the rest of the band has stopped playing Stephane is still on his own vibe playing away in his own world.

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The upcoming Cape Town music group Fox Comet started in February 2009 and is made up of four guys who are all so different, yet somehow work so well together - from personalities that are shy, to introvert, to out-the-box crazy, to completely me(n)tal! The ‘guys’ being Lead Singer/ Sax playing Rob Coutts, Bass Guitarist/ Back-up vocals Nick Catto, Guitarist/ French Extraordinaire Stephane Courneloup and drummer, Kyle Gray. They agreed to let me into one (which ended up being two) of their Saturday afternoon rehearsals, the first of which was the day of their gig at Mercury Live Lounge, and the second being the day of the gig they had at Carnival Court (which was in aid of raising funds for charity!) Being the only girl in the studio I had no idea what to expect (and I don’t think they did either). It’s an unforgiving thing having a girl welcomed into an all-male bands studio – the name of which they made me promise not to reveal! But much fun was had, and many laughs came about while I was scaling furniture, climbing up to roof level, and lying on the floor to get some of the shots I wanted. The guys were completely chilled, and rehearsed and joked around as if I wasn’t there – which made for one or two awkward moments that I won’t mention.

MATT KEESON - ‘THE CREATIVE’ I’m Matt Keeson, local Cape Town photographer and musician. I started photography back in 2007 and quickly fell in love with it. I naturally drifted towards music with my photography and took many a snap at various gigs and shows around Cape Town. I am lucky enough to work as an assistant for a fantastic photographer and the amazing thing is that it’s not a full time job, so I am able to work on my own photography. When I’m not behind my camera, I’m playing music – my first love. I play guitar in the acoustic rock band Witness to Wolves with my girlfriend and vocalist Natalie Lucia. We also play for an alternative rock band The Fortean Anomaly in which I am the drummer. Those are the loves of my life and I split my time between all of them. My inspirations are simple enough; to do the things I love for a living. I want to inspire others by being true to myself and really being me. That’s what my blog is about; expressing myself through my craft – almost as if it re-affirms my beliefs, philosophy and creativity. Its an affirmation of who I am. I find it so easy to slip into routine and go about the daily grind of life. I decided to start a blog to encourage myself to photograph more. Not just to photograph more, but also photograph different things and actually put thought into them and turn it into a kind of art project. So this is what my blog serves - my creativity and a simple way to keep me pro-active. My aim for my blog is to keep it updated at least once a week with images that are a true representation of who I am. For those who are interested in my photography and images (most of which are for sale) can contact me via email at thellamastar@gmail.com. Be sure to check out my photo blog and sign up for updates to be emailed to you. If you would like to see more of my photographs please have a look at my flickr account.

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Email: thellamastar@gmail.com Blog: http://observingvessel.wordpress.com Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/llamastarphotography . Twitter: @the_llamastar

‘The Creative’ “The Creative” is a series I started on my blog to showcase some incredible artistic talent that surrounds us. My aim is to photograph the creative in their element, when they are too focused to care that there is a camera in their face. I want to capture their true creativity at work and hopefully show how we each express ourselves differently, yet remain in the realm of creativity – we are equals striving for a goal. I believe being creative is an important part of life. We need to know the feeling of creating; the attachment to something we nurture to completion. As we know its all too easy to tear down and destroy something, but to conceive, initiate and forge an idea into existence is truly inspiring. The first in the series focuses on tattoo artist Raoul Goetze from Wildfire in Long Street. He is both a musician and artist. Just watching him work and noticing his habits shows he is passionate about his craft. His ability to conceptualize an idea and they way in which he carries out his art is mesmerizing. It is as if he is able to see the final piece on the skin. Awesome artist! Check him and the other artists at Wildfire, Long Street or check out www.tattoo.co.za for his portfolio.

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Raoul at Wildfire in Long Street www.raoulgoetze.com

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ANELISA MANGCU SEES “THE MOMENTS” AMIDST THE CHAOS

Bright and full of life, 19-year-old Anelisa Mangcu recently launched her debut solo photographic exhibition, entitled “The Moments” Amidst The Chaos at Rococo Studio Gallery in Cape Town. Judging by the über chic crowd who attended in their masses and the interest shown from both the media and buyers, this young lady is set for success.

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Born in Port Elizabeth in 1992 and raised in Cape Town, Anelisa is currently enrolled at Vega Cape Town, where she’s studying to become a copywriter. Why the decision to study copywriting, and not photography? “Photography is a hobby for me. I love it and everything about it, but I want to pursue all avenues and keep practicing photography as a hobby,” she says. While at Rustenburg High School for Girls, where she matriculated in 2010, she took on many leadership roles, including Head of the Photographic Society (Exposure), Head of the Photographic Team for the School Magazine, Secretary and Committee Member of Jabulani Society and House Captain for Michael Vos. This overachiever has a string of awards behind her name. She was awarded Best Director for an inter-house play, which she wrote as well as Best Production Design; she received the Lauren Alexander Award for Consistency and Dedication for Design, the William Kentridge Award for Improvement and Development for Visual Art and the Blueprint Award for Portraiture in Photography. “I see myself as a little bit complicated. I am compassionate, vibrant, open-minded and tolerant by nature. I expect much of myself while considering the demands and needs of others. I am optimistic, and without fail, tend to dig deeper even when it isn’t necessary. I’m fun but focused, crazy but collected. I’m passionate but most importantly, I am a child, a sister and an artist,” she says when describing herself and her work philosophy. Her exhibition, which she started blogging about 131 days before its opening, is at once a reflection of this young artist’s ability to see the detail in everyday objects or moments, and to turn those into accessible works of art for the viewer.

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Not a single person left the exhibition on the opening night without a question to the artist. People were milling about her pieces, debating it, wondering about it and observing the world from Anelisa’s perspective. “My objective with the series of works was to document the importance of a single moment, and the story that it holds. With that I wanted to highlight the significance of time and human life. Every moment counts and the details of that moment are what matter the most. My aim is to identify, through imagery, the mundane moments in life that are taken for granted, and at times the contract between subjects.”

Anelisa Mangcu at “The Moment” Amidst the Chaos’. Photography by Martin Venter.

FASHION

GAGA WAS BORN THIS WAY

by Liz Kruger

IT IS ONE THING TO BE INFLUENCED BY PREVIOUS SUCCESSFUL ARTISTS... BUT IT IS SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRELY TO COWARDLY FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF OTHERS HOPING TO GAIN THE ACCLAIM THAT THEY HAVE... Lady Gaga caused widespread confusion and debate at the 2011 MTV VMA’s as she appeared onstage as her alter-ego, the hyper-masculine Jo Calderone. Dressed in a plain, but dirty, white T-shirt, black slacks and black blazer, with slicked back 1950s-inspired greasy hair and thick black sideburns, Lady Gaga completely immersed herself in this persona, never breaking character throughout the entire duration of the awards show. Her dark brooding eyes, chain smoking and typically masculine actions enhanced her dedication to this Sicilian-born character. This is not dissimilar to Stefani Germanotta’s extreme dedication to her persona of Lady Gaga. . Her dedication to her Jersey Shore reminiscent alter-ego of Jo Calderone is in direct correlation to Stefani Germanotta’s long-term dedication to her alter-ego as Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga is not an actual person, she is in fact, a brand, a character, and it is through this persona that Stefani expresses herself and performs as an artist, a singer, and possibly most importantly, as a performance artist. One could say that Lady Gaga is arguably the number one fashion icon since her first single was released in 2008. Not even Madonna can keep up with her these days! She has kept audiences on their toes, or the edges of their seats, whether they choose to be fans (affectionately known as “monsters”) or not. This has been demonstrated over and over by her risqué and innovative fashion choices in the recent years. Her outlandish outfits have resulted in widespread criticism, praise, bewilderment and mystery, as well as misunderstanding. As her career has evolved, her outfits have become even more bizarre and eccentric as she continues to push the boundaries of fashion and art,

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Perhaps her performance as Jo Calderone at the recent MTV Video Music Awards was also, among other things, a tongue-in-cheek stab at the initial confusion and speculation regarding her gender. Or it could have been purely a tribute to her huge LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) following. Whatever her reasons, this was way more than a mere fashion statement.

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Since her explosion onto the music scene in 2008 with her first hits “Just Dance” and “Pokerface”, Lady Gaga has kept audiences in suspense as to what her next wardrobe choices would be. Twenty five year old Stefani Germanotta has created this persona, which, at the start of her career, could not be understood by unsuspecting audiences, such to the extent that despite her obvious lack of the necessary anatomy, she was even thought to be a man.

and the attention she demands (whether it be good or bad) has undeniably been paid to her, deservedly so! In the world of celebrities it seems any press is good press.. Possibly her most shocking outfit was that dress now known as “The meat dress” at the 2010 MTV VMA’s. Although I suppose by now it should be called the Biltong dress. Admittedly, this was an extremely shocking choice of couture, which was unfortunately, completely misunderstood by certain groups of people, who could not grasp the fact that this was so much more than a tacky or distasteful cry for unwarranted attention. Gaga’s devotion to offering the public instances of completely atypical appearances should be merit enough for us to actually take the time to understand and comprehend her choices. And let’s be honest, who hasn’t ever wanted to tell Cher to “hold my meat purse”. Many fans and even non-fans were caught up in the speculation of how she was going to top herself this year, after the much talked about meat dress last year. And I believe she made the boldest move this year in not only dressing like a man, but in committing to that character. In creating this persona of Jo Calderone, Lady Gaga demonstrated the ultimate display of “non-fashion”. This was especially highlighted in the wacky outfits worn by other female artists who seem to fall in the same musical and age category as Gaga. Katy Perry wore an outfit seemingly Gaga-inspired, with a meaningless yellow block on her head, which merely generated an image of a block of cheese in the viewers’ minds. Recent newcomer Nicki Minaj seemed to be desperately crying out for attention in her unsuccessful senseless Gagainspired creation, complete with toy stuffed animals hanging off her dress and the donning of surgical mask. By dressing like a man, and actually becoming a man complete with a clear personality, history and background, Gaga defied the critics by refusing to upstage her 2010 meat dress as was expected. Seeing the likes of Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj attempting, unsuccessfully, to channel and copy that creativity, confidence and lack of self-consciousness that Lady Gaga exudes, only re-establishes and cements the total dominance she has over female fashion. When Lady Gaga burst on to the scene, her strange outfits were condemned by many, much like her persona. However, over the years we have seen her influence creep in to be 29 September - 19 October 2011

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FASHION displayed by numerous big names (both male and female) in the music, arts and fashion industry. She has endured the criticisms, stayed true to herself and her persona, has been endlessly copied, and now, has completed a full cycle, by cleverly rejecting the expectations of the public to top herself.

It is one thing to be influenced by previous successful artists (in Lady Gag’s case- the glam rock movement of David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, as well as the dance pop scene made famous by Michael Jackson and Madonna) and to turn those influences into something which is innovative and fresh.(For example, Lady Gaga’s Madonna-inspired video for Alejandro was more of a tribute to Madonna than a copy.) But it is something else entirely to cowardly follow in the footsteps of others, hoping to gain the acclaim that they have, only to fail horribly, and then be absolutely upstaged by said person.

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Love her or hate her (yes, I love her), Stefani Germanotta’s choices leave most people hanging by a thread, waiting to see her next bold move, and it is impossible to deny her creativity, passion, and painful dedication to the “monster” she has created.

SIMON DEPORRES

by Anelisa Mangcu Images by Max Mogale on http://www.simondeporres.co.za/

Two friends from Cape Town decided to sell T-shirts in order to raise funds for their matric vacation in 2007. Simon Pocock and Mpilo Deporres Ngcukana didn’t realize that their label “Simon Deporres” would grow into a full line of sleek menswear sold at retailers such as A-store. Inspired by the likes of David West, Mingo Lamberti and Topman, their brand has recognized the value of design, art, detail, functionality and most importantly style. Their items are a clear combination of local classic street wear and haute couture. The definition of haute couture is garments made for a specific kind of customer and Simon Deporres is an exemplar of this. Simon Pocock, the talented creative, who graduated last year from AAA advertising school with a BA Visual Communications specializing in Graphic Design and currently works on the creative side at the A-store in web design, store windows, campaigns and design for the inhouse label. Mpilo Deporres Ngcukana, the businesses mind of the brand, is currently doing Business Science Finance at UCT. It is evident that S.D is not only a menswear brand but it is a lifestyle.

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The Simon Deporres slogan is “Clothing for the few who are admired by the masses”. The S.D man is a cultured character that takes pride in his appearance, believes that simplicity is key and most importantly has an appreciation to detail. He is a gentleman.

SURFERS EAR - THE FACTS

HEALTH

Fact No. 1: Not much beats surfing. If you think that’s not true and some other rather obvious alternatives outrank it, stop deluding yourself. You’ve either never surfed, or the guy or girl you you’ve got the hots for has kicked you to the curb for being a surfer. Fact No. 2: If you spend enough time in cold water you’ll sooner or later end up with Surfer’s Ear.

well you’re back in the surf working on growing your next crop of exostoses in 4-6 weeks. So how do you prevent these things from growing? Realistically speaking, only by keeping water out of your ears, which of course means earplugs. There are lots available, mostly stocked by surf shops. However, I must mention one which has an interesting history.

What is “Surfer’s Ear”? Ben Trovato devoted two of his weekly rants in the Sunday Crimes to this very topic, and while I confess to laughing my head off, I’m sure he left everyone confused as to what he was talking about.

In the 1970’s there was a GP in California who stressed himself into a heart-attack, defibrillation, bypass, the whole trip. He obviously found himself with a little time on his hands to reflect on where his lifestyle was leading and understandably gave serious consideration to finding a less stressful source of income by treating only a disease which affected healthy young people who weren’t going to die on him. Surfer’s Ear got the nod, so he designed an earplug which floated, prevented water entering but still allowed normal hearing, and came in different sizes.

Your ear canal is a skin-lined tube extending about 2-3 cm into your head ending at the eardrum. To prevent it from collapsing it’s supported by cartilage for the outer half and bone for the inner 1-2 cm. When cold water enters the ear canal, the skin lining blanches, much like what happens to your fingers and toes when they’re cold. When you then come out of the water and your ears warm up again, a flush of warm blood flows through the skin and of course to the bone lying immediately underneath it. Now here’s the rub – when bone gets an increase in its blood flow it grows. In this case it has nowhere to grow but inwards into the ear canal, and these bony ingrowths are called exostoses. With repeated exposure they grow bigger and the ear canal becomes narrower until it can even block up completely with bone.

He became an instant millionaire and spent his time lounging on the balcony of his beach house sipping gin & tonic and indulging his fantasies. His name was Dr Scott and he invented Doc’s Proplugs. There’s apparently a contract out on him from his ear, nose and throat colleagues but nothing worries him anymore.

The innermost part of the canal right at the eardrum is not affected, so essentially you have a canal shaped much like an hour-glass with an outer and inner open portion separated by a bony stricture. The problem with this is that anything which enters the canal and manages to pass through this narrowing tends to have difficulty getting out again, so your ears are continually blocking and getting infected. While this is just a minor irritation at first, it almost invariably progresses to become a major pain in the rear end not to mention the financial impact of doctor’s visits on a surfer’s usually overcommitted fiscus! The options are pretty stark: live with it, or have them removed. That’s it. And as Ben graphically described, having them removed means an operation with general anaesthetic, hospital, finger-prick, urine test --- the works. The condition usually affects both ears fairly symmetrically, so most people choose to have both done at the same sitting so to speak and get it all over with in one shot.

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It’s an operation which is pretty sore afterwards for up to a week, quite a bit like having your wisdoms done. These days it’s usually done through the ear without having to make a cut behind the ear. You spend up to 24 hours in hospital after which you go home with a plug in your ear for a week or so. For this period you’re rather deaf, but then at your first postoperative visit the plug is removed and you’re back on the air permanently again. After that you generally see your surgeon on a weekly basis for checkups, and if all goes 29 September - 19 October 2011

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BEAT STRESS CAPE TOWN STYLE

by Nick Meinert

Exams, work, money, relationships… Here are five ways to shrug it off CT Style! 1. THE GREAT OUTDOORS: The weather has picked up, and the sun and its summer happiness are finally back in town. Bathing yourself in it causes your body to increase its vitamin D and serotonin levels, making you happy! There are oh so many wonderful outdoor ventures in Cape Town, but we’ve picked two that we think will get the Summer off to a stress free start. Our pick: Rhodes Memorial. Take a picnic, some drinks, a few friends, and relax on the steps as you look upon the beautiful views. Clifton beach: same thing, grab the necessaries and chill out. ‘nough said! 2. MOVE IT AROUND, STRETCH IT OUT! We all know that the best way to go beat stress is to knock it out with some exercise in the gym or on the road. But lets be honest, it’s not always the most fun way to go about things, and staring at some weights or the tarmac can get a bit boring! Our pick: Yoga! Yoga is not only a great form of exercise, but also seems make the stress float away and leaves you feeling somewhat euphoric. Where to go? Yoga Zone in CBD, Strand Street, is our suggestion. 4. GET FISHY! The healthy omega fats in fish such as tuna and salmon have been proven to keep cortisol (stress hormone) levels steady at times of stress. So chow down on fish! And what better and tastier way to do that than in the delicious form of sushi! Watching the wallet? Our pick: Mr. Minato’s. For a totally unique and exciting sushi experience, head on to Mr. Minato’s, or Papa San as he’s known by the locals. He’s a character like no other, and you’re guaranteed to be entertained. Wanna splurge a little? Our pick: Takumi. This is Papa San’s slightly more up-market restaurant. For service and top quality dishes, go here, for pure experience, go to Mr. Minato’s, for taste: go to either! 5. LAUGH IT OFF! Studies have shown that a good laugh will not only boost your immune system but also increase the release of endorphins (natural feel-good chemicals in the body), which will leave you feeling relaxed and give you a sense of well being for hours. Our pick: Zula Bar, Monday nights. When? Monday, 8pm – run by Starving Comics 29 September - 19 October 2011

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3. BIG ON BREAKFAST! A good wholesome breakfast full of healthy wholewheat carbs mixed with some protein has been proven to lift ones mood! It’ll also give you sustained energy throughout the day, and mean that you will be able to pass that mid afternoon slump as well as be more likely to say no to those sugary, quick fix, cravings. So if you want to eat big, do it the healthy way at Buzz Café for breakfast. Our pick = Buzz Cafe 96 Kloof Street, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town Ambiance: Hip & Happening, Comfy & Casual, Contemporary Cool

GET FISHY - TAKUMI

MOVIE REVIEWS FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS

Two young professionals decide to have a sexual relationship, leaving aside any romantic feelings, which hits some highs and lows, and we’re sure you’d be able to guess the end. Although there isn’t really a new concept lurking in the story line, the lead actors (Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis) form quite the comedic partnership and make it more a comedy than just the usual rom-com. Worth seeing if you’re in the mood for something light hearted.

THE TREE OF LIFE

Brad Pitt and Sean Penn star in Writer/Director Terrence Malick’s experimental movie which explores the meaning of life using a variety of beauty shots and emotive scenes. The cinematography is a work of art and the performances subtle in an extremely effective way, but the movie itself explores great depths through techniques that could have people nodding off in the first 10 minutes. If it captivates you then you’ll be blown away.

COLUMBIANA

Cataleya (Zoé Saldana) is an assassin out to avenge her parent`s killers. The tone of the film brings a much more human feel to the hitman film sector, and along with the believable characters, who thankfully leave out all the

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corny lines, Colombiana makes for a refreshing twist to this movie genre. There`s plenty of action and flashy leg shots as Cataleya kills her way to justice.

ABDUCTION

Someone`s definitely been dying to cast Taylor Lautner in an action film since he hit fame through the Twilight movies, and although they got their wish I`m sure they`re not too happy with the final result of the actual motion picture. Lautner just never seems believable as a teen who finds out he is not his parent`s biological son after seeing his baby picture on a missing persons website. If you insist on seeing it rather wait for the DVD release and save your money for something less pretentious.

FINAL DESTINATION 5:3D

Like the previous 4 before it, Final Destination 5: 3D follows a group of youngsters who escape death, but soon after begin to die one-by-one in the most disturbing freak accidents as death catches up with them. Although it has the same storyline, just with different actors, the 3D effects are fantastic and make the death scenes far more extraordinary than they were in the previous instalments. The film sets a special effects bar for up-and-coming horror movies to live up to.

THE PIE PACK IS BACK Recently, numerous Hollywood studios have been experiencing great success with the resurrection of sequels. Movie franchises such as Rocky, Die Hard, Predator and Pirates of the Caribbean have all come back to life with great box office numbers and now there’s another flick in the works that will bring a feeling of nostalgia for those who remember laughing at the dude going to town… on a pie.

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American Reunion, the fourth movie consisting of the original cast, is scheduled for release in April 2012. The movie will see the class of 1999 return to East Great Falls for their High School reunion. Although there have been a number of American Pie films released since American Wedding (2003), none have had any of the original characters (excluding Eugene Levy) and have all been released straight to DVD. Actors such as Jason Biggs (Jim), Chris Klein (Oz), Tara Reid (Vicky), Eddie Kaye Thomas (Finch) and Mena Suvari (Heather) all rose to fame in 1999 with the release of the first American Pie which saw 4 teens making a pact to lose their virginity by senior Prom. Since the initial popularity, none of the actors have managed to maintain A-list movie star status, apart from Sean William Scott who has had success with films such as Mr. Woodcock, The Dukes of Hazard and The Rundown. The film could potentially do well at the box-office, relying on Stifler loyalists to keep the numbers high, and admittedly it would be interesting to see what this group would look like at a reunion – their last meeting being 2001’s American Pie 2. We wonder what embarrassing ‘duties’ Mr. Leven stein will catch Jim doing this time. 29 September - 19 October 2011

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THE LOERIE AWARDS 2011

The 33rd Annual Loerie Awards took place on Saturday 17 September and Sunday 18 September 2011 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The Loerie Awards is an annual recognition of the best work produced in the brand communication industry in our region – Africa and the Middle East. “After two years of a decline in entries, 2011 saw a small increase in entries over the previous year. I hope this is a sign that the economy is coming back to life but there is certainly still a long way to go. The number of Gold and Grand Prix awards were very tight this year, with only three Grands Prix being awarded overall. Clearly this is a message that although the number of media platforms available is constantly increasing, the ability to achieve the truly outstanding remains as difficult as ever,” says Andrew Human, CEO of the Loerie Awards. This year, three Grands Prix were awarded. They were: - Ogilvy Cape Town, Live Activations entry for Volkswagen, ‘Marching Band’; - Net#Work BBDO, Radio Commercial Campaign for Mercedes-Benz, ‘New Friends’; - HelloComputer, Applications & Interactive Tools entry for Musica, ‘The Flo Browser’.

MARCHING BAND

One of the most attractive features about the new Golf is its noise reduction innovations, making it officially the quitest cabin in its class in South Africa. VW wanted customers to know about this and so Ogilvy Cape Town proposed demonstrating it, instead of just saying it. They chose to do a live outdoor activationin one of the busiest recreational areas in Cape Town using a professional marching band. The band was enlisted to walk the entire 4km promenade performing their routine, but with absolutely no sound.

A FEW SPECIAL AWARDS Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award – Tracy Hirst In 2007 The Loerie Awards introduced the Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award. The accolade is awarded to an individual in recognition of their marketing achievements over an extended period of time. Each year, a shortlist is compiled – based on the success of brands over previous years at The Loerie Awards. This year the short list included the following brand leaders: Phumza Rengqe (Brandhouse) Enzo Scarcella (Vodacom) Tracy Hirst (Allan Gray) Gidon Novik (kulula.com) 29 September - 19 October 2011

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“The Loeries committee reviewed each brand, as well as the individuals behind the brands, and it was clear that Tracy was personally involved in Allan Gray’s brand success and has been an active contributor to the brand’s market position in South Africa. As such, Tracy has been awarded the 2011 Marketing Leadership and Innovation Award – a worthy recipient and outstanding example of the leadership, dedication, loyalty and commitment to a brand that is required to do something special,” commented Andrew Human, CEO of The Loerie Awards. EMI Music Award EMI Music partnered with the Loeries this year to give a special prize for the best use of licensed music in advertising. The award was presented to McCann Erickson for 8.ta’s ‘Emoticon Boy’ TV Commercial. The winning agency will receive a trip to one of the most famous recording studios in the world, Abbey Road Studios. This London-based studio is most notable for the innovative recording techniques adopted there by The Beatles in the 1960s. Vodacom Mobile Award This award, in partnership with Vodacom Mobile Media, has been put in place to recognise the growth of mobile devices as part of the marketing mix. The Vodacom Mobile Award rewards the most creative use of mobile media in the Internet, Mobile and Interactive category. The award went to 140 BBDO and Native for the ‘Visi Covet’ iPhone application. The winner receives a special prize for the creative team, plus media space for the agency. ADreach Street-Pole Award The Street-Pole category was introduced this year for the first time. The award went to Ogilvy Cape Town for Stimorol’s ‘Yoda’. The winner will automatically be entered into the outdoor advertising category at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. In addition, the winner receives an all-expenses-paid trip for two to the event in Cannes. Ubuntu Award, sponsored by Hetzner The Ubuntu Award was launched in 2010 to recognise brands contributing to social and environmental change. A Gold Loerie was awarded to The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town for their Woolworth’s campaign. A Silver Loerie was also awarded in this category to Core Group for iSchoolAfrica Youth Press Team and Bronze award went to Ogilvy Cape Town for Kiwi’s Takkie Brite Bozza Campaign. Adams & Adams Young Creatives Award The Young Creatives Award, sponsored by Adams & Adams attorneys for the first time this year, recognises outstanding achievement by talented individuals at the beginning of their careers. This year the award went to Kenneth van Reenen, copywriter at MetropolitanRepublic and Sophia Strydom, graphic designer at Joe Public. They each received a Gold Loerie and an all-expenses-paid trip to an international award show.

REVIEWS STUDENT AWARDS This year, five Gold Loeries were awarded: - Lubabalo Mtati, from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, for his integrated campaign, ‘Kultured: A way of learning’. - Lodewyk Barkhuizen, from the Open Window School of Visual Communication, for his motion graphics film, ‘The Well’. - Ben Johnson, Nina Nelson and Warrick Sherrell, from AAA School of Advertising Cape Town, for their ‘National Geographic Calendar’. - Jolize Jacobs, from the Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography, for her Converse packaging, ‘One size fits all’. - Zelé Angelides, from the University of Johannesburg, for her publication, ‘Kindle’.

Kindle by Zelé Angelides

The Well by Lodewyk Barkhuizen

Kultured: A way of Learning by Lubabalo Matati

And, one Craft Gold Loerie was awarded: - Lubabalo Mtati, from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University for his poster campaign,‘Kultured’.

COLD TURKEY

by Anelisa Mangcu

In between a worn out building and the train station in Woodstock, lies a venue where the culture-crazed generation of Cape Town gathers once a week to indulge in good conversation, food and music. It is a Sunday afternoon, and despite the rain my sudden craving for braaied meat, beer, drum and base has overwhelmingly taken over me. Fortunately in Cape Town, there is a place where one can get all of that and that’s Cold Turkey.

First held on the 26th December 2010 by founders Anthea Duce, Simon Wilson and Josiah Bourguet, the event was a success and just a few months later became the only way to spend Sunday afternoons for the local hipster crowd at District 6 Café on Darling Street. It was moved to a bigger venue, known as Amadoda’s in Woodstock. The venue’s location effortlessly works with the underground exterior that Cold Turkey embraces. The loud sounds of the trains passing don’t seem to impinge on the impact of the beats, coming from the DJ booth.

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The unassuming nature of a typical Turkian, would find comfort in the R20 entrance fee, as well as the image of boys and girls swaying to the heavy beats, heads nodding, stylish Turkians and beer bottles all over the place. At only 9 months old, the success and growing numbers of Cold Turkey attendee’s prove that it is not just an arbitrary event, it is a movement. Location: 1 Strand Street, Woodstock, Cape Town Date: Every Second Sunday Starts: 13:00pm Facebook page www.facebook.com/ColdTurkeySA Follow them on twitter @ColdTurks 29 September - 19 October 2011

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THE MK MUSIC VIDEO PROJECT When choosing the winners, MK set out looking for diversity in genres while staying within the main genres that are current and appealing to the MK target market- with a strong inclination towards rock, alternative, indie, electro and dance. This year also saw something unique in terms of the winners: 5 of the winning artists are female. And while this was not a deciding factor when judging the entrants, it is something important for MK and their direction as a channel, as they have recognised a need for more female artists on the channel and in the industry overall.

Following the success of the 2010 debut of MK’s MVP (Music Video Project) the music channel decided to up the ante for this year’s project by commissioning 12 South African artists (compared to last year’s 10 artists) to each produce a music video. To be eligible to enter, each artist had to team up with a South African production company and submit an original track, a concept and treatment for a video, as well as their proposed budget. Elements such as the choice of song, band/artist positioning, visual treatment of the proposed video and how well the concept complemented the MK brand and the appeal for its viewers, were all looked at by an MK judging panel when choosing the winners.

The winners for MK MVP 2011 are: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Ashtray Electric, Bittersweet Manipulator to be produced by Motion City Films iScream and the Chocolate Stix, Schizo to be produced by Mannequin Pictures Dance You’re On Fire, Oh Love to be produced by The Now Museum Double Adapter, Eat You Alive to be produced by Mustard Post Productions Duimpie Se Maat, Moonshine to be produced by Tankfilms Goodluck, Harlem to be produced by Dirty Soul Productions Isochronous, Destiny to be produced by Silver Lining Pictures Krimineel, Gebed van ‘n Reeksmoorde to be produced by The Film Factory Lark, Brave (Haezer Remix) to be produced by Topher Henny and Tevan Baitz Moses Metro Man, Samoerai to be produced by DoktrineGeontwerp Mr. Cat & The Jackal, Try to be produced by Saint Moonriver Productions The Frown, The National to be produced by Magic Factory

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Stephan Potgieter, Content Executive for MK, is thrilled to see how well the Music Video Project has been received so far and is eager to see what the 2011 winning artists come up with. “MK has always been a very proud supporter of South African music, and the channel saw it was necessary to offer not only financial aid to artists, but also guidance, assistance and involvement by professionals in their respective industries – in this instance, the production field. I think one of the unique selling points we have in SA is that we are able to deliver an amazing product at a far lower budget than our international counterparts. The fact that we have some of the most beautiful locations right here in our backyard is another advantage for us. Couple that with extremely creative and dedicated people in production, and you have a force to be reckoned with; a force that is capable of creating mind-blowing music video content. In the end, the majority of people who make music videos in South Africa are doing it for the love of music, and MK is only too happy to be pro-actively involved in helping to make this happen.” Over the next few weeks MK will be following the progress of all the artists and their music videos. All 12 music videos will be premiered exclusively on MK in November. MK’s social media feeds will provide live updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content: Facebook: www.facebook.com/MKtv.co.za Twitter: @mktv_ #MKMVP (the official Twitter hashtag for this year’s MVP.) Website: www.mktv.co.za

NEXT ISSUE: Follow the MK Music Video Project in the next issue - out 20 October 2011 - as we go behind the scenes of the making of Schizo, by iScream and the Chocolate Stix produced by Mannequin Pictures. iScream and the Chocolate Stix, formed in 2009, have a fresh signature style and traverse an eclectic mix of Rock, Folk, Electro and Hip hop. Described as musical innovators, iScream and the chocolate Stix have recently released their debut single ‘My Cape Town’ which is popularly playing on national radio.

HELLO SPR(U)NG!

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by Sheldon Hoffsteader

for his dope beats, and proving why he is fast becoming one of the top psytrance DJ/producers on an international scale. Gandalf was next up, and another great act I’d never complain about seeing in any line up. To be honest, he’s probably one of the best and, at the same time, most underrated local Psytrance DJ’s around. Again he delivered a true deep Psytrance set that kept the intensity and energy level on the dancefloor slamming.

Arriving at the venue at around 5:30AM has become somewhat of a tradition with attending these trance parties, the main idea being to reduce the hang over and wear for tomorrow’s day at work. Not forgetting that the Sundays always make for the best part of the parties, especially when clear skies and sun are predicted, much like the Sunday of Sprung! Before I proceed I’d like to explain the amount of effort the artists and organizers put into this event, starting with how brilliant the décor and staging looked. A little more shade covering the dancefloor for the daytime jam would have been welcomed, but other than that it was top class and credit is rightly deserved! I don’t remember this, but I was told that the psychedelic flower to the front/middle of the stage even mechanically opened as the sun rose, just an example of the level of production we have become accustomed to from the local promoters, especially Alien Safari! The first act we caught was Xatrix, which was a fantabulous way to start a Sunday morning. PlusMinus followed suit, and not much can be said about their set. It was standard PlusMinus, something I’ve become used to over the past couple of years, but by no means average. It was brilliantly executed and you could see the crowd had been waiting for them to take the stage. Adding a certain warmth whilst keeping their cutting edge morning sounds would be the best way to remember it. Brainiac followed, and this was someone I had been looking forward to seeing for a while. His sound is unique and is somewhat more edgy than the standard solarwaves records sound. However, that’s not to say I remember all of it. I definitely made too many trips to the bar and my vehicle for refills during his set whilst the sun was coming out.

Loopus & Fabula; I’d never heard of them but had checked out some of there stuff online prior to the party, in my opinion bordering on progressive house. The one thing I have come to learn about Alien Safari’s line ups is that they are always so different and universal compared to most other productions. They always supply an element of surprise and doubt, if I may say that, yet I have never attended one that I haven’t enjoyed! Psytrance is presently in a transition stage as a genre of music, or should I say a state of fusion and cross-genre pollination. Acts such as Neelix, Daydin, Captain Hook, Liquid Soul and Ace Ventura have brought the progressive side to the main stage and made it acceptable to mix full on with progressive. But I was still asking myself why Loopus & Fabula? This question was soon answered, and to me, Loopus & Fabula are not a Psytrance act, let alone a progressive Psytrance act. Now I am not professing to know everything about electronic music, let alone Psytrance, but what was emerging from the Massive sound system was disappointing. They played a bouncy house-like set, that if anything helped the Alien Safari organizers fizzle out some of the crowd. If that was there intentions then well done to the organizers, but I noticed a lot of long faces around the dancefloor, almost looking confused. Towards the final 30/45 minutes of Loopus & Fabula’s set something changed, or should I say everything just escalated. The dancefloor became manic! No one cared who was playing, let alone what they were playing. Water was being thrown everywhere and people were going ballistic. This wasn’t because Loopus & Fabula was playing

By the time Headroom was preparing on stage for his set, the dance floor had filled up to the expected volume and everyone was anticipating a stellar performance. His first drop got everyone on their feet and the crowd erupted! He had control of the masses from there on, playing his signature sound of full-on daytime psychedelic funk, something that is just unbeatable on a Sunday afternoon (or in this case Sunday morning). All credit to Headroom 29 September - 19 October 2011

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MUSIC the illest set, but rather because people were just euphoric that spring had arrived, bringing with it the beginning of the summer Psytrance season. He grabbed the last thousand or two and had the dancefloor singing along to a re-bouncyedit of the Boogie Pimps “Don’t you want somebody to love” track, something I have never seen at a party before. Sprung was definitely one of the best executed outdoors I have been to in a while. The venue was well set out, the

UPCOMING TRANCE PARTY

THE VILLAGE - THE GATHERING

The time is upon us once again to embark on a journey into the unknown… The Village is proud to re-introduce The Gathering. After the overwhelming success of our 5 year birthday celebration and the conclusion of yet another great outdoor season in the Cape, our aim is to re-unite all walks of like-minded beings to celebrate a collective consciousness and come together as one to delve deeper into the depths of The Land of Wondering Dreams. We have assembled a vast array of talented musical maestro’s to tease and tantalize your senses as we transport you to and from yet another ground breaking production by The Village. GIVE IT HORNS!!!

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sound was beyond HUGE (one of the loudest sound systems I’ve heard to date), the décor and staging was awesome, and as far as I was aware there were no unwanted debacles. Again, the local talent supplied the best Psytrance beats in my opinion. So thanks Alien Safari for an epic start to the season I think everyone will be excited to see what you bring out the bag for “The Flying Circus” and “Rezonance” later this year.

DIRECTIONS: CAPE TOWN- Take the N1 leaving Cape Town towards Paarl. +/-8km’s after the Engen Wineland 1Stop(on your left) take the R44 Stellenbosch/Wellington offramp. Turn right towards Stellenbosch. After 1km take the (R45) Franschoek to the left. The venue is +/- 8km’s down the road on the right hand side - FLENTERSKLOOF FARM STELLENBOSCH- Take the R44 towards Paarl, travel for +/25mins. Take the (R45) Franschoek turn to the right. The venue is +/- 8km’s down the road on the right hand side - FLENTERSKLOOF FARM

SHADOWCLUB

by Nadine Van Eeden

With international acts like the Black Keys bringing blues and rock & roll back into the mainstream, now is the perfect time for Johannesburg-based Shadowclub to be making their mark on the South African music industry. Shadowclub are truly a ‘back-to-basics’ band consisting of only three members, three instruments and a whole lot of passion for what they do. Jacques Moolman heads up the band on vocals and guitar and is backed up by Louis Roux on bass and Isaac Klawansky on drums. While many bands are churning out over-produced albums, Shadowclub recorded Guns & Money in just 9 days. This gives their music a raw and genuine quality that has been missed by many music lovers in South Africa. The album was released 11 July 2011 and has been doing incredibly well. Shadowclub’s first two singles, Guns & Money and Good Morning Killer, have enjoyed radio play all over South Africa. Guns & Money is a favourite on 5fm and will have you singing and steering-wheel-drumming along to the radio at full blast. Good Morning Killer is currently at number four on the South African Billboard chart. The band has released a video for each of these singles and you can check these out on their Facebook page. Shadowclub recently played at the Assembly along with Desmond & the Tutus and others and their performance 29 September - 19 October 2011

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received rave reviews. Cape Town won’t be deprived of their sound for long as you can catch them performing at Rocking the Daisies on the 9th of October. Shadowclub and their fans recently received exciting news when Big Concerts announced that Shadowclub will be opening for Kings of Leon in Cape Town and Johannesburg along with Die Heuwels Fantasties and the Black Hotels in October. When asked if they are looking forward to opening for Kings of Leon their response was that “We can’t wait to share a stage with Kings of Leon. They have played an influential role in the style of music that Shadowclub make, and we are all big fans.” This gig may just be the launch pad that they need to make it internationally, so their dream of playing in Europe and America may not be as far away as they think. The album is available from Look & Listen online and at stores nationwide.

THURS 29 September BLUESTOWN BLUES SESSIONS FEAT. SIXGUN GOSPEL MERCURY LIVE LOUNGE

EKAPA UNDERGROUND HIP HOP PURPLE TURTLE NOMADIC ORCHESTRA + DJ SPIDER VOOM VOOM REGGAE NIGHT THE MELTING POT MUIZENBERG

FRI 30 SEPTEMBER PARTY PEOPLE ZULA LOUNGE BAR (UPSTAGE) DISCOTHEQUE FEAT. CLOUDS (UK) THE ASSEMBLY MUNGUS FUNGUS PURPLE TURTLE THE BOOTLEGGERS THE MELTING POT SPRING BREAK PARTY VOOM VOOM STONECOLLAR + SABRETOOTH + WOODSTOCK MAFFIA MERCURY LIVE LOUNGE 29 September - 19 October 2011

R.O.A.R. GRINDFEST FEAT. WARGRAVE + IMPERIUM OF MAN + SINDULGENCE + THE IMPLEMENT THEORY R.O.A.R. SOUTHERN COMFORT MARDI GRAS TIGER TIGER GODSKITCHEN FEAT. GARETH EMERY + DASH BERLIN TRINITY

SAT 1 OCTOBER THE STREMES + THE BONE COLLECTORS + EARL GREY & CROQUET + SHORTSTRAW PURPLE TURTLE KOOL OUT LIVE ZULA SOUND BAR (DOWNSTAGE) JACK MANTIS BAND + TEBA ZULA SOUND BAR (UPSTAGE)

SUN 2 OCTOBER

REGGAE NIGHT THE MELTING POT

ANDY LUND AND THE MISSION MEN SILVERTREE RESTAURANT

eKAPA UNDERGROUP HIP HOP PURPLE TURTLE

DIAMONDBACK BLUES BAND ALMA CAFE

MON 3 OCTOBER

LADIES NIGHT GANDALFS CLASSICS PARTY FEAT. DJ AZHUL MERCURY LIVE LOUNGE

THE ACOUSTIK TURTLE PURPLE TURTLE

FRI 7 OCTOBER

BIG BAND MONDAYS TRIBUTE THE SA JAZZ

DISCOTHEQUE THE ASSEMBLY

TUES 4 OCTOBER

DJ RAY AWSUM MERCURY LIVE LOUNGE

TOO BROKE TO PARTY ZULA SOUND BAR (DOWNSTAGE)

NO ONE’S ARK ZULA SOUND BAR (DOWNSTAGE)

SUNSET FIREFLIES CAPE SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC NIGHT TRINITY

ARK SYNESIS + YES SIR! MR MACHINE R.O.A.R.

WED 5 OCTOBER

ROCKING THE DASIES 2011 CLOOF WINE ESTATE

HOMEGROWN (DnB) MERCURY LIVE LOUNGE

SEE YOU NEXT WEDNESDAY THE ASSEMBLY

FUNGUS MUNGUS PURPLE TURTLE

THE EQUINOX EXPERIENCE LIFE FESTIVAL *see facebook for details

CY + FINGERS IN THE SKY PURPLE TURTLE

RIPCORD PAKALOLO

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HEAVEN UNDERGROUND ZULA SOUND BAR (DOWNSTAGE) WEDNESDAYS @ TRINITY TRINITY COLDPLAY LIVE IN CT GREENPOINT STADIUM

THURS 6 OCTOBER

SAT 8 OCTOBER ZONE FESTIVAL PSYNOPTICZ & neXus media *see facebook for detals ROCKING THE DASIES 2011 CLOOF WINE ESTATE

LOVE ALL PARTY ZULA SOUND BAR JESSE JORDAN BAND NAMELESS PUB (SW) THE INSIDE JOB + FINGERS IN THE SKY R.O.A.R. NOT FROM AROUND HERE + KOMBAT FUDGE THE THEATRE OBZ CAFE

SUN 9 OCTOBER VINTAGE SUNDAY SESSIONS PURPLE TURTLE

WED 12 OCTOBER SEE YOU NEXT WEDNESDAY THE ASSEMBLY WEDNESDAYS@ TRINITY TRINITY LES COLOUR RED ZULA SOUND BAR (DOWNSTAGE) BASSCORE! GANDALFS SUPERNOVA STUDENT NIGHTS PURPLE TURTLE MUSIC EXCHANGE MERCURY LIVE LOUNGE

ROCKING THE DASIES 2011 CLOOF WINE ESTATE

ARNO CARSTENS + ALBERT FROST THE THEATRE OBZ CAFE

BOULEVARD BLUES BAND BERTIES MOORING (GORDONS BAY)

THURS 13 OCTOBER

MON 10 OCTOBER MERI KENAZ THE MELTING POT THE ACOUSTIK TURTLE PURPLE TURTLE

TUES 11 OCTOBER TOO BROKE TO PARTY ZULA SOUND BAR (DOWNSTAGE) F%@K THE RECESSION GANDALFS MR. CAT & THE JACKAL THE WAITING ROOM

eKAPA UNDERGROUND HIP HOP PURPLE TURTLE HOT WATER ZULA (UPSTAGE) SUNSET FIREFLIES CAPE SONGWRITERS OPEN MIC NIGHT TRINITY DIE TUIN DWERGIES + NAES VELD ZULA SOUND BAR (DOWNSTAGE) LADIES NIGHT GANDALFS REGGAE NIGHT THE MELTING POT

FRI 14 OCTOBER

SUN 16 OCTOBER

DISCOTHEQUE THE ASSEMBLY

GERALD CLARK & BAND BERTIES MOORING

MUNGUS FUNGUS PURPLE TURTLE THE SLEEPERS R.O.A.R.

CHARLY PAKALOLO

MON 17 OCTOBER

STEREO ZEN PAKALOLO

THE ACOUSTIK TURTLE PURPLE TURTLE

HANGOVER PARTY THE MELTING POT

JANIE BAY + GERALD CLARK THE WAITING ROOM

MERCURY TURNS 9: TAXI VIOLENCE + PEACHY KEEN + JUNKYARD PARADE MERCURY LIVE LOUNGE SIXGUN GOSPEL DADDY LONG LEGS

SAT 15 OCTOBER WOODSTOCK MAFIE + THE BUSINESS + THE PLASTICS PURPLE TURTLE RUB A DUB MERCURY LIVE LOUNGE GLOBAL UNDERGROUND DANCE MUSIC THE MELTING POT ROCKING THE DAISIES AFTER PARTY: ASHTRAY ELECTRIC + NEW HOLLAND + THE PLASTICS + PEACHY KEEN THE ASSEMBLY

TUE 18 OCTOBER THE RED ROBINS + COAL THE WAITING ROOM TOO BROKE TO PARTY ZULA (DOWNSTAGE) SUNSET FIREFLIES OPEN MIC NIGHT TRINITY SEARCH PARTY ASOKA F%@K THE RECESSION THE WAITING ROOM

WED 19 OCTOBER CY. STR + FRIENDS PURPLE TURTLE BASSCORE! GANDALFS

BED ON BRICKS CAPE FARMHOUSE

SCARLETT HILL ZULA

THE VILLAGE PRESENTS THE GATHERING *see page 30 for details

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MARKETS PAN AFRICAN MARKET LONG STREET EVERY FRIDAY CITY BOWL MARKET HOPE STREET EVERY SATURDAY BO KAAP FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET BO KAAP 1 OCTOBER WELLNESS NATURAL AND ORGANIC MARKET GARDENS SATURDAYS FRENCH MARKET ALLIANCE FRANCIASE CBD FRIDAYS NEIGHBOURGOODS MARKET WOODSTOCK SATURDAYS BAY FOOD AND WINE MARKET HOUT BAY VICTORIA MALL SATURDAYS

COMEDY JOU MA SE COMEDY CLUB PLAYERS CAFE AT THE RIVERCLUB EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT COMEDY NIGHT ARMCHAIR THEATRE EVERY SUNDAY 29 September - 19 October 2011

MONDAYS COMEDY NIGHT ZULA (DOWNSTAGE) EVERY MONDAY FUNNY BONES COMEDY PURPLE TURTLE EVERY TUESDAY COMEDY NIGHTS AT THE TAVERN OLD BRIDGE TAVERN SOMERSET WEST EVERY FIRST AND LAST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

THEATRE MARY AND THE CONQUEROR ARTSCAPE 29 SEP - 15 OCT MADAME ZINGARA’S THE LOVE MAGIC TOUR CENTURY CITY 30 SEPTEMBER R375 - R450 p/p AMAZINK LIVE KHAYAMANDI TOWNSHIP STELLENBOSCH 1 OCTOBER R300 p/p IN THE WINGS ON BROADWAY 4-8 OCTOBER GENEE INTERNATIONAL BALLET COMPETITION ARTSCAPE 5-9 OCTOBER Urban Edge Magazine 34

RAGAZZI’S 33 LONG STREET EVERY WEDNESDAY CABOOSE BAXTER 6-22 OCTOBER BAXTER DANCE FESTIVAL BAXTER 6-15 OCTOBER ARTSCAPE NATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC COMPETITION ARTSCAPE 11-15 OCTOBER OFFBEAT BROADWAY 4 THEATRE ON THE BAY 11-29OCTOBER

OTHER ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL DORNIER BODEGA 15 SEP - 15 OCT OKTOBERBIER FESTIVAL NEWLANDS BREWERY 29 SEPT - 1 OCT R75 p/p HERMANUS WHALE FESTIVAL HERMANUS 30 SEP - 4 OCT WE (LOVE) REAL BEER CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL OLD BUSCUIT MILL 30 SEPTEMBER R50 p/p

THE SPUR LOURENSFOR MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL LOURENSFORD, SOMERSET WEST 1 OCTOBER R55 - R180 p/p

SPORTS SA VS SAMOA RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 NEW ZEALAND 09:30 30 SEPTEMBER KILLARNAY MOTOR RACING PRESENTS WESBANK SUPER SERIES 1 OCTOBER WESTERN PROVINCE VS SHARKS NEWLANDS RUGBY STADIUM 1 OCTOBER

SA VS AUSTRALIA FIRST INTERNATIONAL T20 SAHARA PARK NEWLANDS 13 OCTOBER

AJAX CAPE TOWN VS JOMO COSMOS CAPE TOWN STADIUM 20:00 14 OCTOBER

WESTERN PROVINCE VS PUMAS NEWLANDS RUGBY STADIUM 15 OCTOBER

OUR PICK: HERMANUS As the weather continues to heat up and the feeling of summer creeps in, many of us will be looking to take a trip out of the concrete jungle and head for some alternative scenery. One of the Garden Routes little harmonious settlements that still continues to attract the masses, partly due to its abundance of lovely beaches, is Hermanus. It is by no means a hidden paradise, as most of us have been there before, but if it’s been a while then we suggest you head back in the near future. Accommodation is relatively easy to come by. A large majority of properties in the suburban region of Hermanus are holiday houses, and in these economic times owners have taken more to renting out their accommodation, although some charge through the roof. There is obviously no shortage of hotels and guesthouses too, as Hermanus is predominantly a holiday town, with most offering seasonal specials. The fantastic thing about this seaside town is that you never find yourself starved of things to do. There is always a platter of daytime activities to partake in, and the area isn’t low on nightlife attractions either. For those who enjoy a bit of fun in the sun, Hermanus plays host to a number of awesome beaches, Voelklip, Nanny’s and Grotto to name a few. Most have satisfactory surf spots and attract vast amounts of water sport enthusiasts on any given day. For those who would rather stay out of the sand there is a quaint craft market that offers a versatile selection of products and ornaments, and is always fascinating however many times you’ve walked through it. Of course one of Hermanus’s

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core attractions is the whale watching season, which brings crowds to stand above the Old Harbour viewing Southern Right Whales moving into the area. If you’re still wondering if there’s an activity in here for you the town also offers hiking, diving, sea boat fishing, paragliding, paintball, museum tours and a movie theatre (for those who prefer the indoors). If you enjoy sundowners and a little night on the town then you’ll struggle to find disappointment, as Hermanus is ideal for people who enjoy starting the late afternoon with a drink and dinner, then moving onto a vibey location for a party. If it’s a swell day then head to Bientang’s Cave, located right on the seafront rocks next to the Old Harbour. There’s always a great atmosphere and it’s always hard to leave once you get started. Alternatively Burgundy Restaurant also makes for a stellar late afternoon sundowner spot, with its view of the Atlantic Ocean second to none. When you decide the night needs to progress, Cubana would be the first choice to nestle into. Great layout and tasty cocktails insure a worthwhile night. If a more interactive venue is your scene then try Gecko Bar in the New Harbour, which usually pulls in a few live bands, is generous with their prices, and leaves you feeling slightly fragile the following morning. Like we said, you’ve most probably been there before, and hopefully we reminded you of the great times you experienced prompting you to go back. For those that cannot say they’ve ventured into this relaxing, but also adventure-packed civic, then give it a try this coming season.

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THE 2011 RUGBY WORLD CUP REPORT So after 3 weeks we’ve been able to monitor which teams are looking hot and which teams are failing to impress. South Africa suffered a shaky start to the tournament, beating Wales by the skin of their teeth. The boys in green and gold did a fine job of silencing their doubters a week later by pulverising Fiji, a team many believed could cause us problems. They’ve since given neighbours Namibia a serious beat down, and are starting to show the potential we all know this group of players to possess. Certain players in particular are thoroughly enjoying the 2011 RWC and displaying fantastic form. Frans Steyn has been given the role of inside centre following Jean de Villiers injury and is revelling in this position, running in 3 tries so far and reforming a formidable partnership with Jacques Fourie. Captain John Smit underwent a tsunami of criticism after the Wales game for his abilities on the field as a player, the majority believing he should step aside for Bismarck du Plessis. Although Bismarck might still be the better option, Smit has raised his game and really stood out as a key player in the last two encounters. Danie Rossouw also deserves a mention as his display against Fiji was truly world class and has made Victor Matfield’s absence almost unnoticeable.

The Northern Hemisphere teams are proving a mixed bag. Although they recorded wins, England really looked mediocre in their first two games. They raised their game against Romania to comfortably win the match, creating a whisker of breathing space from the British press. Ireland and Wales look feisty, and will most probably progress through to the quarter finals. Both are proving no teams to be taken lightly, especially Ireland. France has so far lived up to expectations, except the loss to New Zealand. Never write them off, no matter what perceptions their previous outings garnered. South Africa now takes on Samoa, and if all goes to plan should meet Australia in the quarter finals. The path, should we make the final, looks a tad rockier than 2007 with the Wallabies not being the first choice as quarter final opponents, but the Boks are in formidable form, and should the road progress as expected it should create a cracking encounter. With just less than a month to go it’s shaping up to be an amazing tournament and South Africans can happily be proud of their team.

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New Zealand remains the favourites as they’ve ploughed every team to cross their path so far. The game where they really solidified their favourites status was against France, running out 37 – 17 winners, achieving revenge for their humiliation at the 2007 RWC. They simply look awesome and it’ll take some effort by the other teams to conquer the All Blacks. Australia has looked far less impressive. They beat Italy in an unconvincing display, and then provided the shock of the tournament by losing to Ireland. In their third game they defeated the USA, but the first 10 minutes of the game favoured America of all teams. Their loss to Ireland means a second place finish in their pool is likely, pitting them against South Africa, should we win our pool. Argentina has not quite lived up to their 2007 legacy, partly due to injuries of key players and they shouldn’t be expected to make it as far as four years previous.

MANCHESTER UNITED BACK ON LEVEL TERMS Anyone who follows the English Premier League cannot deny that Man Utd has looked the team to beat so far. It’s still early days in the season but the Red Devils have been in mesmerising form, smashing in an abundance of goals and leaving accomplished clubs in their wake. Certain players have been churning out fantastic displays, most notably Wayne Rooney and Nani. The new recruits have also been impressive, as have youngsters such as Chris Smalling, Tom Cleverly and Phil Jones. But if they were looking invincible they were bought back down to earth recently against Stoke City, drawing 1 – 1. It wasn’t a loss, but it reminded us that championships aren’t won in the first 5 games. 29 September - 19 October 2011

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Manchester City are a growing force, with team unity becoming more evident in their camp, and with the quality players gracing the Etihad Stadium no one would count out City creating a new era as Chelsea did under Jose Mourinho. Speaking of Chelsea, their 3 – 1 loss to Manchester United hasn’t appeared to have dented their confidence, as they proved against Swansea City. Fernando Torres looks to have rediscovered some form, although his rollercoaster season continued with his sending off at Swansea, only a matter of minutes after scoring his goal. Liverpool looked to be progressing nicely under Kenny Dalglish, but their last few results will have Anfield faithful slightly worried. The good

SPORT news for the Merseysiders is the return of captain Steven Gerrard, who will be looking to bring some on field structure back to his side. Arsenal has finally recorded their first win of the season. All Gunners fans will remember the first games of the 2011/2012 season as a nightmare, partly because of an 8 – 2 loss to Man Utd. New players were needed and they are starting to gel, which Arsene Wenger will be looking to perfect. Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham remain a team with character under Harry Redknapp. They hung on to playmaker Luca Modric from moving to Chelsea and the decision is proving vital.

first win, but they have a monumental task if they are to catch the frontrunners. There’s still a long way to go in the Barclays Premier League, but we’ve got a good idea of which teams will be stealing the show.

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With Rooney out for a couple of weeks, and Javier Hernandez looking fragile, Manchester United will need to find a replacement, obviously opening the door for Dimitar Berbatov to fight his way back into the first team. But as was proved at Stoke City, goals are vital to keep the momentum going, and Sir Alex Ferguson will be leaning on his side to step up the ruthless on-field reputation the Devils have established. Manchester City remain the perceived danger to United’s title, while Chelsea, and Fernando Torres, will be looking to take full advantage of the growing form being showed. Liverpool will be looking to create some performances if they are to fight for Champions League football next season. Arsenal will consider their season to now have officially started after recording their

1 POINT AWAY With his latest victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel is now 1 point away from becoming the youngest double world champion in history. Vettel could have won the title in Singapore, but with Jenson Button finishing second the young German will have to wait until Japan to be able to officially be re-crowned World Champion. There is a mathematical chance that Vettel could still loose the championship, whereby Button would have to win every race with Vettel not scoring any points in the remaining 5 races, which is practically impossible.

Vettel won the 2010 Championship in the last race of the season, beating out Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber in a dramatic final. Throughout 2010 he looked to be the inform driver but suffered various car problems which put him on the back foot. After the Korean GP where he had an engine failure, handing the championship lead to Alonso, it looked highly unlikely that he would have a chance at the title. But in the last race both Alonso and Webber found themselves stuck behind slower drivers and in low positions, unable to overtake. This handed the win, and World Title, to Vettel. This year has been far smoother, allowing the soon-to-be two time champ to assert his dominance over the rest of the field, and if given the right car for 2012 one would not bet against him doing it again. The next race will be held at Suzuka, Japan on 9 October 2011 and everyone knows that the two week gap is just a delay of the inevitable.

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TRADITIONAL RECIPES

STARTER: BILTONG PATE Ingredients (serves 4-6)

200g small mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 small onion, chopped 50g butter 100g biltong , finely grated 250g cream cheese 250g cream, lightly whipped

1) Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the mushrooms and onions and sautĂŠ until soft. Set aside and allow to cool completely. 2) Once cold, place the onion mixture in a food processor together with the grated biltong, cream cheese and whipping cream and blend well. 3) To serve, garnish with watercress and wafer-thin slices of biltong.

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MAIN: BOBOTIE Ingredients (serves 4-6)

Method

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1 kg mince 125ml milk 1 slice of white bread, crust removed and soaked in milk 2 roughly chopped onions 1 tablespoon of curry powder Â˝ cup vinegar 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1 teaspoon of brown sugar 1 tablespoon of chutney 3 eggs 1 clove of garlic, crushed and finely chopped 5 bay leaves 1 orange, sliced in wheels 1 lemon, sliced in wheels Oil for cooking

Preperation Time: 20 min. Cooking Time: 30 minutes

1) Heat oil in a frying pan and add the garlic, onion and curry power. 2) Cook over medium heat for three minutes, then add mince. 3) When the meat is almost done, use your hands and squeeze the milk from the bread. Discard the milk and add the bread, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar and chutney to the mince. 4) Fry for a minute and remove from heat. 5) Place three bay leaves in a dish with two wheels of oranges and two wheels of lemons at the bottom. 6) Scoop the mince mixture into the dish and decorate the sides of the dish with the rest of the lemon and orange wheels. 7) Beat the eggs and 125ml milk, and pour over the meat. 8) Place two bay leaves on top of dish and put the dish uncovered in the oven and cook for about 30 minutes at 160 degrees celcius.

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DESSERT: MELKTERT Ingredients

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3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup white sugar 3 egg yolks 1 cup cake flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups milk 3 egg white 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar

Method

1) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9 inch deep dish pie plate with vegetable oil cooking spray. 2) In a large bowl, mix together the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg yolks and beat until light and fluffy. Sift in the cake flour, baking powder and salt, and stir until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and milk. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks using an electric mixer. Fold into the batter. Pour into the prepared pie plate, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top. 3) Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, then reduce the temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Continue to bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set when you gently jiggle the pie. Serve hot or cold.

COCKTAIL mojito

FOOD TREND MASTERCHEF SOUTH AFRICA

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2 leaves fresh mint 1 tablespoon simple syrup 2 cubes ice 1 1/4 fluid ounces rum 1 fluid ounce carbonated water 1 spring fresh mint

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In a cocktail glass, crush mint leaves with simple syrup. Add ice and rum. Top with carbonated water. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

There has been much buzz surrounding Mnet’s press releases concerning Masterchef South Africa. Announced already in July, South Africans have been waiting eagerly to hear about how they can enter this popular cooking show.

The latest news out of the Mnet office is that they will be co-producing this interesting contest with Curious Pictures and Lucky Bean Media. The Second season, Masterchef Australia, has recently ended, and Mnet and Dstv have announced Masterchef Season 3 – South Africa. Auditions will be held in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Watch this space! Have you got any interesting recipes or industry trends you’d like us to know about? Our next issue focuses on Halloween and Festivities, email us your recipes for Halloween treats to info@urbanedgemag.com, visit our website www.urbanedgemag.com, or follow us on twitter: @Urban_Edge_Mag 29 September - 19 October 2011

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TV GUIDE THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER SABC 1 18:00 Bold and the Beautiful 18:30 Ses’khona VII 19:00 Turn it Out 19:30 News (Xhosa) 20:00 Generations XX 20:30 Fallen 21:30 Cutting Edge 22:00 Shreads & Dreams 23:00 A Life Interrupted 16V SABC 2 17:00 Dragonball Z 17:30 News Tsonga/Venda 18:00 Leilho la Sechaba 18:30 7de Laan 19:00 Nuus 19:30 American Idol 20:30 News Sotho/Setswana 21:00 Muvhango 21:30 Speak Out 22:00 It’s Our Game: Rugby World Cup Highlights 23:00 RWC: South Africa vs. Fiji (Repeat) 01:00 As The World Turns SABC 3 16:30 Days Of Our Lives 17:30 The Oprah Winfrey Show 18:30 Isidingo: The Need 19:00 News 19:30 A Country Imagined 20:30 The Mating Game 21:30 John Edward 22:30 The Babe 23:00 Waist Deep ETV 17:30 It’s My Biz 18:00 eNews Early Edition 18:30 Rhythm City 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Scandal! 20:00 Mad About You 20:30 Spanglish 23:10 Find Me Guilty

SPANGLISH (2004) A mexican single mother who cannot speak a word of English takes a job as a housekeeper for the dysfunctional Clasky family. The story show how the lack of verbal communication brings people of different cultures together, and encourages mothers not to be too protective over their children, perhaps working out for the best. Starring Adam Sandler and Tea Leoni 29 September - 19 October 2011

FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER SABC 1 18:00 Bold and the Beautiful 18:30 Jam Alley 19:00 Run’s House 19:30 News (Zulu) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Intersexions 21:00 Live 22:00 ATL V16 00:00 Music Lounge SABC 2 17:00 True Jackson 17:30 News 18:00 Ken Jou Laan Show 18:30 7de Laan 19:00 Nuus 19:30 Colour TV 20:30 News 21:00 Ditlabonyane Ke Ditlaboima 21:30 Powerball 21:34 Afro Cafe 22:30 Rugby Magazine 23:30 IRB Rugby World Cup 2011 SABC 3 16:30 Days Of Our Lives 17:30 The Oprah Winfrey Show 18:30 Isidingo: The Need 19:00 News 19:30 Entertainment Tonight 20:00 (TV)5 20:30 My Super Sweet 16 21:00 Worst Week 21:30 A Thousand Acres 23:30 Total Dance ETV 16:40 The Young And The Restless 17:30 Medical Detectives 18:00 eNews Early Edition 18:30 Rhythm City 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Club 808: Make Some Noise 20:00 Malcolm & Eddie 20:30 Rescue Dawn

RESCUE DAWN (2007) This war drama follows the story of US navy pilot Dieter Dengler (Christian Bale) through his ordeal of being shot down and captured during a mission in Vietnam. Dengler, along with his fellow cell mates (Steve Zahn included) begin to plan an escape. Urban Edge Magazine 40

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SABC 1 17:30 Dance Your Butt Off 18:30 Friends Like These 19:30 News (Xhosa) 20:00 Laduma: ABSA Premiership 22:15 Movie TBC 00:15 Music Lounge

SABC 1 18:00 Roots 18:30 Asikhulume 19:30 News (Zulu/Xhosa) 20:00 Movie TBC 22:00 Movie TBC 00:00 Music Lounge

SABC 2 18:00 Nuus 18:30 In plain sight S2 19:30 News: Sotho/Setswana 20:00 American Idol S9 21:00 The Monique Show S2 22:00 Rugby World Cup: Highlights 23:00 Rugby World Cup: Italy vs. USA (Repeat) SABC 3 18:00 Celeb Biographies: The Jacksons S1 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Nanny McPhee 21:30 The Hunted 23:30 Total Dance ETV 17:00 WWE: NXT PG10V 18:00 eNews Early Edition Weekends 18:05 Ripley’s Believe It Or Not PG10 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 The Showbiz Special Report PG10 20:00 Stomp The Yard 13VL 22:20 Trois 3: The Escort 16VLSN STOMP THE YARD (2007) is a drama and dance film which centres around DJ Williams, a college student at a fictional historically black university who pledges to join a fictional greek-letter fraternity. The film’s central conflict involves DJ’s fraternity competing in various stepping competitions against a rival fraternity from the same school. NANNY MCPHEE (2005) is a fantasy film starring Emma Thompson and Colin Firth. It takes place in 19th century England, with widowed Cedric Brown left with 7 children. He spends little time with them, unable to handle raising them all on his own. After a series of 17 nannies, they meet Nanny Mcphee.

SABC 2 18:00 Nuus 18:30 Fokus 19:00 Home Sweet Home 19:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 20:00 I Want To Sing Gospel Two S2 21:00 Glitterboys and Gaglands 22:00 Rugby World Cup: Highlights 23:00 Rugby World Cup: South Africa vs. Samoa (Repeat) SABC 3 17:30 Cooked Out Of The Frying Pan S4 18:00 National Geographics 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Alien Autopsy 21:30 Interface 22:00 CSI: NY S1 00:00 Special Assignment S12 ETV 17:00 WWE: RAW PG10V 18:00 eNews Early Edition Weekends 18:05 AXN Action TV 13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 How I Met Your Mother PG10 20:00 The Negotiator 16VL 23:00 On Her Majesty’s Secret Service 13V THE NEGOTIATOR (1998) is a drama-thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey. Lt. Danny Roman (Jackson) is a top police hostage negotiator. When he cannot talk a hostage-taker into surrendering, he offers himself as an additional hostage and lures the subject into a position we he can be taken down by minimum use of force, rather than an all-out assualt. While celebrating his most recent success he is approached by his colleague who warns him that large sums of money are being embezzled from the Chicago Police Departments Disability Fund.

TV GUIDE MONDAY 3 OCTOBER SABC 1 18:00 Mzansi Insider 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 My Perfect Family 19:30 News (Zulu) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Zone 14 21:00 Soccer Zone 22:00 Human Target 16V 23:00 Amen 23:30 Judge Joe Brown SABC 2 17:00 Dragonball Z 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 When Duty Calls S2 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 50/50 S3 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Muvhango S12 21:30 Motswako S13 22:00 Rugby World Cup: Australia vs. Russia (Repeat) 00:00 As The World Turns S2 SABC 3 17:40 Days Of Our Lives 18:30 30 Rock S3 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Isidingo S14 20:00 The Ride 20:59 News in 60 seconds 21:00 My Family S10 21:30 Worst Week S1 22:00 CSI: Miami S2 23:00 The Good Wife S1 00:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show S25 ETV 17:30 Medical Detectives 13V 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Scandal! PG13 20:00 The Steve Harvey Show PG10 20:30 Blame It On Fame 21:00 eKasi: Our Stories 22:00 eNews Late Edition 22:30 WWE Afterburn PG10V 23:30 Fear Factor International PG10 MY FAMILY S10 is a British television comedy and is one of only twelve British sitcoms to pass the 100 episodes mark. Set in Chiswick in west London, it stars Robert Lindsay as Ben Harper, and Zoe Wanamaker as his wife susan.

TUESDAY 4 OCTOBER SABC 1 18:00 Jozi - Moving the City 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 Real Goboza 19:30 News (Xhosa) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Intsika 21:00 My World 22:00 The Unit 3 23:00 In Your Defense 23:30 Amen 00:00 Judge Joe Brown 00:30 Music Lounge SABC 2 17:00 Dragonball Z 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 Ngula Ya Vutivi/ Zwa Maramani 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 Riemvasmaak 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Muvhango S12 21:30 Powerball 21:34 Ke Nako 22:00 Rugby World Cup: France vs. Tonga (Repeat) 00:00 As The World Turns S2 SABC 3 17:40 Days Of Our Lives S29 18:30 Outsourced S1 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Isidingo S14 20:00 Top Billing S20 20:59 News In 60 Seconds 21:00 The Good Wife S1 22:00 CSI: Miami S2 23:00 Supernatural S4 00:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show S25 ETV 17:30 Kaelo Stories of Hope 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Scandal! PG13 20:00 All New Planet’s Funniest Animals 20:30 Style By Jury 21:00 Forgive and Forget PG10 21:30 3rd Degree PG10 22:00 eNews Late Edition 22:30 The Libertine 18VLSN TOP BILLING is a South Afrian television programme and is the longest-running lifestyle programme in SA, broadcasting since 1996.

WEDNESDAY 5 OCTOBER SABC 1 18:00 Selimathunzi 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 City Ses’la 19:30 News (Zulu) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Zone 14 21:00 Khumbul’ekaya 22:00 Laduma 00:00 Music Lounge SABC 2 17:00 Dragonball Z 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 Nhlalala Ya Rixaka S1 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 Pasella S20 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Muvhango S12 21:30 Stokvel S6 22:00 Jacob’s Cross S4 23:00 Rugby World Cup: New Zealand vs. Canada (Repeat) SABC 3 17:40 Days Of Our Lives S29 18:30 Accidentally On Purpose S1 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Isidingo S14 20:00 The Voice S1 20:59 News in 60 seconds 21:00 The Mating Game S1 22:00 Supernatural S4 23:00 Prison Break S4 00:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show S25 ETV 17:30 Medical Detectives 13V 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Scandal! PG13 20:00 My Name Is Earl 13L 20:30 WWE: Smackdown S5 PG10V 21:30 Live Lotto Draw 21:35 Late Night News with Loyiso Gola 22:05 eNews Late Edition 22:35 Deadly Little Secrets 16 VLSN SUPERNATURAL is an American supernatural television series, which follows two brothers as they hunt demons and other figures of the supernatural. Filmed in Vancouver, Ca, this series has been renewed for a seventh season. 29 September - 19 October 2011

DSTV I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1998) A scary sequel in which a murderous fishermanwith a hook returns to hunt down the two teens who left him for dead. Much murder and mayhem is caused in the process. Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Freddie Prince Jr. 16VL 1 October, Mnet Action, 20:00

ENTOURAGE 8 Actor Vincent Chase and his cohorts return for their eighth and final season of A-list shenanigans.A newly sober Vince returns home after a stint in rehab and begins to work on new projects. Will he get his happy Hollywood ending? Starting 1 October, Vuzu, 22:00

THE TRIAL OF AMANDA KNOX Amanda Knox - known in the tabloids as ‘Foxy Knoxy’ was found guilty of stabbing British student Meredith Ketcher to death. The case baffled experts - why would a seemingly wholesome 20-something commit murder? Follow her trial to find out! 2 October, Crime and Investigation Network, 21:50

IDOLS SA FINAL All bets are off at the final performance show. The very last contestants have got it all to sing for, as they try to win the favour of the judges and the votes of their many South African fans. 4 October, Mnet, 19:30

GOYA’S GHOSTS (2006) is a Spanish/American film set in 1792 Spain and reels amid the turmoil and upheaval of the French Revolution. Fransisco Goya is a renowned painter, who, among others, does portraits for the royal family and the Official Court Painter to the King and Queen. The Spanish Inquisition is disturbed by part of Goya’s work. Brother Lrorenzo is hiring Goya to paint a portrait and defends him, saying that his works are not evil, they just show evil. When posing in Goya’s studio, Lorenzo asks Goya about a young model he uses, Ines (Natalie Portman) 5 October, MM2, 12:20 16V

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TV GUIDE THURSDAY 6 OCTOBER SABC 1 17:00 Johnny Bravo 17:28 Journeys of inspiration 17:30 Siswati/Indebele News 18:00 Ses’khona 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 Turn it Out 19:30 News (Xhosa) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Fallen 21:30 Cutting Edge 22:00 After Nine 23:00 Music Lounge SABC 2 17:00 Dragonball Z 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 Leihlo La Sechaba 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 American Idol S9 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Word Of Mouth Productions - Zar 21:30 Speak Out S5 22:00 Rugby World Cup: Ireland v. Italy (Repeat) 23:00 As The World Turns Or Guiding Light S2 23:45 SABC News International SABC 3 17:40 Days Of Our Lives S29 18:30 Gabriel S1 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Isidingo S14 20:00 Melrose Place S1 20:59 News in 60 seconds 21:00 Special AssignmentS12 21:30 Prison Break S4 22:30 John Edward 23:00 New Adventures Of Old Christine S5 00:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show S25 ETV 17:30 It’s My Biz 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Scandal! PG13 20:00 Mad About You PG10 20:30 Entrapment PG10 VL 22:55 The Virgin Suicides 16VL VIRGIN SUICIDES (1993) is set in Michigan during the 1970’s and centres on the suicides of five sisters. Starring Kirsten Dunst, Josh Hartnett, James Woods and Kathleen Turner 29 September - 19 October 2011

FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER SABC 1 17:00 Captain Planet And The Planeteers 17:28 Reflections Of Faith 17:30 Siswati/Indebele News 18:00 Jam Alley 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 Run’s House 4 19:30 News (Zulu) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Intersexions 21:00 Live 22:00 Movie TBC 00:00 Music Lounge SABC 2 17:00 True Jackson 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 Ken Jou Laan (7de Laan Quiz) 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 Noot Vir Noot S36 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Ditla Bonyane Ke Ditla Boina 21:30 Powerball 21:34 Afro Café S8 22:30 Heart and Souls S1 SABC 3 17:40 Days Of Our Lives S29 18:30 Cricket Magazine 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Isidingo S14 20:00 Entertainment Tonight 21:00 Flash S2 21:30 Super Sweet 16 S4 22:00 Total Dance S1 23:00 Run Baby Run ETV 17:30 Medical Detectives 13V 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Club 808: Make Some Noise PG10 20:00 Malcolm And Eddie PG13 20:30 Transporter 2 13VL 22:20 Dark Descent 16VL TRANSPORTER 2 (2005) is an action film produced by Luc Besson. The Sequel stars Jason Statham returning as Franck, a professional ‘transporter’ who delivers packages without questions. He chauffeurs a young boy who is soon kidnapped. Urban Edge Magazine 42

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SABC 1 15:00 Laduma 17:25 Sport Results of the Day - Live 17:30 Dance Your Butt Off 18:30 Friends Like These 19:30 News (Xhosa) 20:00 Laduma: ABSA Premiership 22:15 South African Traditional Music Awards 00:15 Music Lounge

SABC 1 14:50 Laduma: ABSA Premiership 17:25 Sport Results of the Day - Live 17:30 Gospel Gold 18:00 Roots 18:30 Asikhulume 19:30 News (Zulu/Xhosa) 20:00 Movie TBC 22:00 Movie TBC 00:00 Music Lounge

SABC 2 18:00 Nuus 18:30 In Plain Sight S2 19:30 News: Sotho/Setswana 20:00 American Idol S9 21:00 The Monique Show S2 22:00 Rugby World Cup: Highlights 23:00 SABC News International

SABC 2 18:00 Nuus 18:30 Fokus 19:00 Home Sweet Home 19:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 20:00 I Want To Sing Gospel S2 21:30 Seapoint Days 22:30 Rugby World Cup: Highlights 23:30 Jacob’s Cross S4

SABC 3 18:00 Celeb Biographies: The Jacksons S1 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Alien Autopsy 21:30 Law & Order S17 22:30 CSI: Miami S2 ETV 17:00 WWE: NXT PG10V 18:00 eNews Early Edition Weekends 18:05 Ripley’s Believe It Or Not PG10 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 The Showbiz Report PG10 20:00 Step Up 13VL 22:05 Playing With Fire 13V 00:00 Thumbsucker 16SL THUMSUCKER (2005) is an American comedy-drama film adapted from the novel of the same name. The movie focuses on teenager Justin Cobb and how he copes with his thumb-sucking problem, and his experiments with hypnosis, sex and drugs. Set in suburban Oregon, Cobb’s thumb sucking problem, which has previously led to major orthadontic repair, is disapproved of by his father. Cobb addresses his parents by their first names due to his fathers insecurity of aging. Keanu Reeves makes an appearance as Perry Lyman, Cobbs orthadontist.

SABC 3 18:00 National Geographic: Animal Genious 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 The Cowboy Way 21:30 Interface 22:00 Telkom Documentary 23:00 CSI: NY S1 ETV 17:00 WWE: RAW S5 PG10V 18:00 eNews Early Edition Weekends 18:05 AXN Action TV 13 18:30 Rolling With Zola 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 How I Met Your Mother 20:00 The Marine 13VL 21:55 Diamonds Are Forever PG10V THE MARINE (2006) is an American action film starring wrestler John Cena. Set in Iraq at an Al Qaeda secret hideout, U.S Marine John Triton (Cena) is seen observing his fellow marines being beaten by terrorists. His commander orders him to wait for backup but Triton says that he cannot wait. Just as the terrorists are about to execute the Marines, Triton attacks an kills the terrorists. Tirton is ‘honorably discharged, and after returning home, Triton and his wife go on holiday where his wife is kidnapped.

TV GUIDE MONDAY 10 OCTOBER SABC 1 18:00 The Media Career Guide Show 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 My Perfect Family 19:30 News (Zulu) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Zone 14 21:00 Soccer Zone 22:00 Human Target 16V 23:00 Amen 23:30 Judge Joe Brown SABC 2 17:00 Dragonball Z 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 When Duty Calls S2 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 50/50 S3 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Muvhango S12 21:30 Motswako S12 22:00 Rugby World Cup: New Zealand vs. France (Repeat) 00:00 As The World Turns S2 SABC 3 17:40 Days Of Our Lives S29 18:30 30 Rock S3 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Isidingo S14 20:00 The Ride 20:59 News in 60 seconds 21:00 My Family S10 21:30 Worst Week S1 22:00 CSI: Miami S2 23:00 The Good Wife S1 00:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show S25 ETV 17:30 Medical Detectives 13V 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Scandal! PG13 20:00 The Steve Harvey Show PG10 20:30 Blame It On Fame PG10 21:00 eKasi: Our Stories Payback 22:00 eNews Late Edition 22:30 WWE Afterburn PG10V 23:30 Fear Factor International PG10 THE GOOD WIFE is a legal drama focusing on Alicia Florrick whose husband Peter is a former Cook County states attorney.

TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER SABC 1 18:00 Jozi - Moving the City 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 Real Goboza 19:30 News (Xhosa) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Intsika 21:00 My World 22:00 The Unit 3 23:00 In Your Defense 23:30 Amen 00:00 Judge Joe Brown 01:30 Music Lounge SABC 2 17:00 Dragonball Z 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 Ngula Ya Vutivi/ Zwa Maramani 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 Riemvasmaak 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Muvhango S12 21:30 Powerball 21:34 Ke Nako 22:00 Rugby World Cup: 1st Quarter Final (Repeat) 00:00 As the World Turns S2 SABC 3 17:40 Days Of Our Lives S29 18:30 Outsourced S1 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Isidingo S14 20:00 Top Billing S20 20:59 News in 60 seconds 21:00 The Good Wife S1 22:00 CSI: Miami S2 23:00 Supernatural S2 00:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show S25 ETV 17:30 Kaelo Stories Of Hope 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Scandal! PG13 20:00 All New Planet’s Funniest Animals 20:30 Style By Jury 21:00 Skin Deep 16N 21:30 3rd Degree PG10 22:00 eNews Late Edition 22:30 You Can Count On Me 16L CSI: MIAMI is an American police procedural television series, recently renewed for a 10th season.

WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER SABC 1 18:00 Selimathunzi 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 City Ses’la 19:30 News (Zulu) 2011 20:00 Generations 20:30 Zone 14 21:00 Khumbul’ekaya 22:00 Movie TBC 00:00 Music Lounge SABC 2 17:00 Dragonball Z 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 Ngula Ya Vutivi/ Zwa Maramani 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 Pasella S20 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Muvhango S12 21:30 Stokvel S6 22:00 Jacob’s Cross S4 23:00 Rugby World Cup: 2nd Quarter Final (Repeat) SABC 3 17:40 Days Of Our Lives S29 18:30 Accidentally On Purpose S1 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Isidingo S14 20:00 The Voice S1 20:59 News in 60 seconds 21:00 The Mating Game S1 22:00 Supernatural S4 23:00 Prison Break S4 00:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show ETV 17:30 Medical Detectives 13V 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Scandal! PG13 20:00 My Name Is Earl 13L 20:30 WWE: Smackdown PG10V 21:30 Live Lotto Draw 21:35 Late Night News With Loyiso Gola 22:05 eNews Late Edition 22:35 The Grudge 2 16V THE GRUDGE 2 (2006) is a sequel to the horror remake The Grudge. Focusing on the cursed house of the Saeki family. Three schoolgirls visit the house to challenge the rumours that it is haunted. 29 September - 19 October 2011

DSTV KICK ASS 2010 is a superhero comedy film based on the comic book of the same name. The film tells the story of an ordinary teenager, Dave Lizewski, who sets out to become a real-life superhero, calling himself ‘Kick-Ass’. Dave gets caught up in a bigger fight when he meets Big Daddy, a former cop who, in his quest to bring down the drug lord Frank D’Amico, has trained his eleven-year-old daughter to be the ruthless vigilante Hit-Girl. Starring: Nicholas Cage, Chloe Grace Moretz 16VL 7 October, MM1, 23:00

BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA (1992) The oppulant, dazzling tale of Dracula, who travels to London to find a young woman who resembles the love he lostcenturies ago.

Starring: Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder 16VSL 9 October, Mnet Action, 20:00

THE XFACTOR USA If it’s one thing the brilliant Simon Cowell knows, it’s what his audience wants - and with The X Factor he delivers yet again. This competition sets out to establish who has that mystical quality to become America’s next singing sensation. Starting 9 October, Mnet, 17:30

NIKITA 1 When trained assasin Nikita realises the Division, the government agency she works for, is training underage girls to be killers, she goes rogue to fight back against it. Expect plenty of hand-to-hand combat and exciting stunts. Starting 11 October, Mnet, 19:30

COME DINE WITH ME SOUTH AFRICA The popular cookery show in which amateur chefs attempt to wow each other with their culinary and hospitality skills returns with a new series made locally. The format is simple, but contestnats often struggle and each funble and fake smile is laid bare for your amusement. Starting 12 October, BBC Entertainment, 21:00

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FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER

SABC 1 17:00 Johnny Bravo 17:28 Journeys of Inspiration V 17:30 Siswati/Ndebele News 18:00 Ses’khona 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 Turn it Out 19:30 News (Xhosa) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Skeem Saam 21:30 Cutting Edge 2011 22:00 After Nine 23:00 Music Lounge

SABC 1 17:00 Johnny Bravo II 17:28 Reflections of Faith 17:30 Siswati/Ndebele News 18:00 Jam Alley 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 Run’s House 4 19:30 News (Zulu) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Intersexions (13) 21:00 Live 22:00 Movie TBC 00:00 Music Lounge

SABC 2 17:00 Dragonball Z 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 Leihlo La Sechaba 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 American Idol S9 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Muvhango S12 21:30 Speak Out S4 22:00 Rugby World Cup: 3rd Quarter Final (Repeat) 00:00 As The World Turns S2

SABC 2 17:00 True Jackson 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 Ken Jou Laan (7de Laan Quiz) 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 Noot Vir Noot S36 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Ditla Bonyane Ke Ditla Boina 21:30 Powerball 21:34 Afro Café S8 22:30 Ray

SABC 3 17:40 Days Of Our Lives S29 18:30 Gabriel S1 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Isidingo S14 20:00 Cricket: South Africa vs. Australia Pro 20 23:00 The New Adventures Of Old Christine S5 23:30 Worst Week S1 00:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show S25

SABC 3 17:40 Days Of Our Lives S29 18:30 Cricket Magazine 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Isidingo S14 20:00 Entertainment Tonight 21:00 Flash S2 21:30 Super Sweet 16 S4 22:00 Total Dance 23:00 Live And Become

ETV 17:30 It’s My Biz 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Scandal! PG13 20:00 Mad About You PG10 20:30 Indecent Proposal 16L 22:55 Our Lady Of The Assassins 18SVL

ETV 17:30 Medical Detectives 13V 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Club 808: Make Some Noise PG10 20:00 Malcolm And Eddie PG13 20:30 Biker Boyz 13VL 22:50 Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within PG10VL

Ses’khona is a fresh and exciting SiSwati & Ndebele Lifestyle Magazine Show providing a gateway into the minds of the youth of Mzansi. The show covers all facets of a young persons mind and takes our viewers on a weekly journey through the latest lifestyle trends,

BIKER BOYZ (2003) An undefeated racer known as Smoke (Laurence Fishburne) is the undisputed “King of Cali”. But his dominance of the set is about to be threatened by a young motorcycle racing prodigy named Kid.

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SUNDAY 16 OCTOBER

SABC 1 17:25 Sport Results of the Day - Live 17:30 Dance Your Butt Off 18:30 Friends Like These 19:30 News (Xhosa) 20:00 Laduma: ABSA Premiership - Orlando Pirates vs Amazulu 00:15 Music Lounge

SABC 1 17:25 Sport Results of the Day - Live 17:30 Gospel Gold 18:00 Roots 18:30 Asikhulume 19:30 News (Zulu/Xhosa) 20:00 The Holiday (2006) 22:00 Movie TBC 00:00 Music Lounge

SABC 2 18:00 Nuus 18:30 The Ghost Whisperer 2 19:30 News: Sotho/Setswana 20:00 America’s Got Talent S4 21:00 The Monique Show S2 22:00 Rugby World Cup: Highlights 23:00 SABC News International

SABC 2 18:00 Nuus 18:30 Fokus 19:00 Gare Dumele S2 19:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 20:00 Gospel Classics 21:00 Who Do You Think You Are? 22:00 Rugby World Cup: Highlights 23:00 Jacob’s Cross 00:00 Hercules S4

SABC 3 18:00 Celeb Biographies S1 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Van Helsing 21:30 Law & Order S17 22:30 CSI: Miami S2 ETV 17:00 WWE: NXT PG10V 18:00 eNews Early Edition Weekends 18:05 Ripley’s Believe It Or Not PG10 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 The Showbiz Report PG10 20:00 Drumline PG10L 22:25 Children Of Men 16VL VAN HELSING (2004) is an action horror film starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale. Set in Transylvania 1887, Doctor Frankenstein brings to life his monster with the aid of his assistant Igor and Count Dracula. Dracula kills Frankenstein after revealing that he helped him only so he could use the monster to bring his undead children to life. The monster then escapes to a windmill, which is burned down by a pursuing mob. The mob flees as Dracula and his three brides mourn the loss of the monster and their chance to bring their children to life. One year later, the Knights of the Holy Order dispatch Van Helsing (who has amnesia) to kill Dracula.

SABC 3 18:00 National Geographic: Freaks Of The Sea 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 White Hunter Black Heart 21:30 Interface 22:00 The Letter 23:00 Law & Order S17 00:00 Melrose Place S1 ETV 17:00 WWE: RAW S5 PG10V 18:00 eNews Early Edition Weekends 18:05 AXN Action TV 13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 How I Met Your Mother 20:00 Black Knight 13VL 22:05 Live And Let Die PG10V BLACK KNIGHT (2001) is a comedy starring Martin Lawrence. Jamal Walker is an everyday slacker with a job at a crummy theme park called Medievil World, which is about to receive big competition from another themepark, Castle World. While cleaning a moat surrounding the park, he finds a medallion in the moat and when he tries to retrieve it he gets sucked into the past. He awakes in an alternate universe version of England, 1328, where he is first met by a drunkard named Knolte.

TV GUIDE MONDAY 17 OCTOBER SABC 1 18:00 The Media Career Guide Show 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 My Perfect Family 19:30 News (Zulu) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Zone 14 21:00 Soccer Zone 22:00 Human Target (2010) 23:00 Amen 23:30 Judge Joe Brown SABC 2 17:00 Dragonball Z 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 When Duty Calls S2 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 50/50 S3 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Muvhango S12 21:30 Motswako S12 22:00 Rugby World Cup: 1st Semi Final (Repeat) 00:00 As The World Turns S2 SABC 3 17:40 Days Of Our Lives S29 18:30 30 Rock S3 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Isidingo S14 20:00 The Ride 20:59 News in 60 seconds 21:00 My Family S10 21:30 Worst Week S1 22:00 CSI: Miami S2 23:00 The Good Wife S1 00:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show S25 ETV 17:30 Medical Detectives 13V 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Scandal! PG13 20:00 The Steve Harvey Show PG10 20:30 Blame It On Fame 21:00 eKasi: Our Stories 22:00 eNews Late Edition 22:30 WWE Afterburn PG10V 23:30 Fear Factor International PG10 FEAR FACTOR INTERNATIONAL is an American stunt/dare reality game show that pits contestants against each other in a variety of stunts for a grand prize of US$50,000

TUESDAY 18 OCTOBER SABC 1 17:00 Ed, Edd and Eddy 17:28 Izwi La Bantu 17:30 Siswati/Ndebele News 18:00 Jozi - Moving the City 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 Real Goboza 19:30 News (Xhosa) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Soul City 21:00 My World 22:00 The Unit 3 TBC 23:00 In Your Defense 23:30 Amen 00:00 Judge Joe Brown SABC 2 17:00 Dragonball Z 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 Ngula Ya Vutivi/ Zwa Maramani 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 Riemvasmaak 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Muvhango S12 21:30 Powerball 21:34 Ke Nako 22:00 Rugby World Cup: 2nd Semi Final (Repeat) 00:00 As The World Turns S2 SABC 3 17:40 Days Of Our Lives S29 18:30 Outsourced S1 19:00 News @ 7 19:30 Isidingo S14 20:00 Top Billing S20 20:59 News in 60 seconds 21:00 The Good Wife S1 22:00 CSI: Miami S4 23:00 Supernatural S4 00:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show S25 ETV 17:30 Kaelo Stories Of Hope 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Scandal! PG13 20:00 UEFA Champions League 2011-2012 23:00 Zyzzyx Road 16VL UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: The 57th season of the European Cup, Europe’s premier football tournament, and the 20th season in its current format.

WEDNESDAY 19 october SABC 1 18:00 Selimathunzi 18:30 Bold and the Beautiful 19:00 City Ses’la 19:30 News (Zulu) 20:00 Generations 20:30 Zone 14 21:00 Khumbul’ekaya 22:00 In Country 00:00 Music Lounge SABC 2 17:00 Dragonball Z 17:30 News: Tsonga/Venda 18:00 Nhlalala Ya Rixaka 18:30 7de Laan S12 19:00 Nuus 19:30 Pasella S19 20:30 News: Sotho/ Setswana 21:00 Muvhango S12 21:30 Stokvel S6 22:00 Jacob’s Cross S6 23:00 Matrix Uploaded S1 00:00 Smallville S6 SABC 3 18:00 Isidingo 18:30 News @ 7 19:00 Cricket Pro 20 22:00 Celeb Biographies: Donald Trump S1 23:00 Prison Break S4 00:00 The Oprah Winfrey Show S25 ETV 17:30 Medical Detectives 13V 18:00 eNews Early Edition (Zulu/ Sotho) 18:30 Rhythm City S5 PG13 19:00 eNews Prime Time 19:30 Scandal! PG13 20:00 My Name Is Earl 20:30 WWE: Smackdown S5 PG10V 21:30 Live Lotto Draw 21:35 Late Night News with Loyiso Gola 22:05 eNews Late Edition 22:20 UEFA Champions League 2011-2012

PRISON BREAK S4 is the final season of this serial drama series. It revolves around two brothers; one who has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit, and the other devises a elaborate plan to help his brother escape prison. 29 September - 19 October 2011

DSTV TOP GEAR 17 The Top Gear lads return to embark on another set of the world’s most exciting cars. Formula one champion Sebastian Vettel makes an uforgettable appearance as the star in a reasonably priced car. Starting 12 October, BBC Entertainment, 20:00

IN BRUGES (2008) Two Irish hitmen are ordered to cool their heels in the city of Bruges, Belgium, after botching a big job. Unfortunately, they soon find themselves in a struggle with a very angry crime boss. Starring: Colin Farrell, Gleeson 16VL 16 October, MM2, 18:25

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BEAST LANDS Adventurer Dave Salmoni travels to the hotspots around the world where animal-human conflict is at its bloodiest and most tense. He delves deep to discover the cause of these deadly battles, exploring the death toll on both human and animal, and seeks a solution. 16 October, Animal Planet, 20:05

DURNHAM COUNTY 1 Homicide detective Mike Sweeney is on the hunt for a seriel killer, and he’s certain it’s the guy across the street. It seems moving back to the suburbs wasn’t the best way to escape his demons. Starting 17 October, Sony Entertainment Television, 21:20

REVOLVER (2005) centres on a revenge-seeking confidence trickster whose weapon is a universal formula that gaurentees victory to its users, when applied to any game or confidence trick. After sending seven years in solitary confinement during which his sister-in-law is murdered, confidence trickster Jake Green is out to get revenge on Dorothy Macha, a corrupt casino boss who was involved in illegal gambling all over the city. With the helf of three goons, he controlled seven games that took place in the underground. Starring: Jason Statham 16VNL 19 October, MM1, 21:00

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CROSSWORD West America has Homeric character (7) 21 Edible clam from Ohio raised in boggy area (6) 24 Poem telling of journey to Uruguay (5)

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1 Czech composer is a high flier at university (7) 2 Bound to upset militant, having dismissed worker (5) 4 Football side gets the axe, I see in report (6) 5 Rent out English vessel in port (8)

6 Republican element largely opposed to authority ousted two leaders (14) 7 Lucille ate without a worry, becoming fat (9) 8 Tree maintenance (7) 9 Where one learns to do the ironing? (7,7)

15 Once, millions read new version of Boccaccio’s tales (9) 17 Nonconformist church building a healing pool in Jerusalem (8) 18 Depending on artisan to turn up about one (7) 20 European alliance with

1 Rob a philosopher (4) 3 One crosses river to find some land (4) 6 Fool locks copper in cell (5) 10 Test ground after some radiation displacement (7) 11 Nominal union leader is involved in tense criminal trial (7) 12 Concentrated, finding Einstein very complex? (9) 13 Jelly, say, mostly produced with one kitchen device (5) 14 Modelled in nude, representing water-spirit (6) 16 Duke has daughter that’s outgoing - it’s a disadvantage (8) 18 Bike featured in red was green (8) 19 Decorated band of woollen cloth (6) 22 Serpent-witch depicted in plate (no name given) (5) 23 Swift horse’s whinny heard by maiden (9) 25 Checks decisions involving head of state (7) 26 Unfriendly landlord’s lazy without a hint of doubt (7) 27 Garments about to leave African city (5) 28 Ship from past? That’s about right (4) 29 Smack is a fishing boat (4)

TRIVIAL PURSUIT - Local is Lekka! 1) How many capital cities does SA have? 2) Which SA city is so high above sea level that commercial aircrafts need extra long runways to take off, athletes struggle to adapt, it takes a minute longer for an egg to boil? 3) After Washington DC, which city has the most embassies than any other city in the world? 4) When was the First Boer War? 5) Since the end of apartheid in 1994, SA politics have been dominated by which party? 6) What is SA’s motto? 7) How many official languages are there in SA? 8) What is the largest ethnic group in SA? 29 September - 19 October 2011

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9) Who is the Deputy Presdent of SA? 10) On which date did SA become a republic? 11) What is the 2011 estimated number of people living in SA? 12) The first human-to-human heart transplant was performed by which South African cardiac surgeon? 13) Same-sex Marriage has been legal in South Africa since when? 14) The acclaimed novel Cry, the Beloved Country, was written by who in 1948? 15) Which film won the Academy Award for Foreign Language Film at the 78th Academy Awards in 2006? ANSWERS on page 48

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FRIENDS OF VALKENBERG TRUST The Friends of Valkenberg Trust (Friends) was started in 1994 as a result of the urgent need to improve conditions for patients at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital. As a result of this dream, a new High Care Unit has been built and the organisation has grown and developed into a registered NPO that is providing a wide variety of services focussed on making a difference in the lives of the approximately 340 patients and 400 staff at Valkenberg. Living with mental illness requires great courage as it affects many areas of one’s life. The Friends of Valkenberg Trust understands this and has a vision to improve the quality of life for the patients and staff of Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital. WHAT THEY DO... Through its 40 volunteers, the Friends work in conjunction with hospital staff to provide a range of services and skills training opportunities designed to bring hope and comfort to patients during their stay at Valkenberg. These services meet needs and help to restore patients’ dignity, emotional wellbeing and quality of life, supporting the process of recovery by building self worth and encouraging people to feel part of society. Most of our volunteers are not formally qualified in the area they serve, but enthusiasm and commitment are valued above formal training. We seek to complement the work of professional staff by offering various activity based and skills groups. Acknowledging the importance of both mind and body, we also offer sporting opportunities and staff a hair salon, as well as beauty therapy groups, which do wonders for self esteem. Meeting basic needs like clothing for the patient admitted in a crisis, transport costs for someone going home for the weekend or a food parcel for a patient discharged to a hungry family means that people are freed to heal and to get back to their lives without having to worry about these things. The 14 wards are often in need of items which make life more comfortable, for example a DVD player for evening entertainment or a microwave to reheat food for a patient who missed supper. We have a Second Hand shop on site which, as well as providing much needed funds, provides a valuable service to both staff and patients who are able to buy affordable goods.

The Friends not only provide direct services but we see a role in the education of the public around mental illness. There is still a stigma attached to being mentally ill and we attempt to break down barriers and dispel myths where we can, by public education and by exposing people to the reality of the work we do. HOW CAN YOU HELP? We rely on the community to support our yearly fundraisers and get involved where they can by volunteering their time, contributing financially, making bequests or donating services. We also welcome practical donations of any kind – clothing, magazines, art supplies, household items for the wards etc. We can use almost anything! Goods that are not used directly for patients or wards are sold in the shop. We have many projects that need funding and of course it is essential to hire suitably qualified staff to manage the projects, coordinate the volunteer programme and do the administration generated by all we do! CONTACT Website: www.friendsofvalkenberg.co.za Facebook: Find Friends of Valkenberg Trust Email: office@friendsofvalkenberg.co.za Telephone: 021 447 2092

Staff at a psychiatric hospital work very long hours under very challenging conditions. These men and women are providing a valuable service to vulnerable people and we aim to support their efforts and encourage them wherever possible. We do this by facilitating annual staff functions as well as funding innovative new projects and services. It’s not easy being admitted to hospital for what can sometimes be a lengthy stay. Friends organises social, cultural and religious events for patients throughout the year, bringing light and joy to the wards and linking patients with their community.

ABOVE: Volunteers at Friends Of Falkenberg Trust

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