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By Bianca Coleman labneh, fresh vegetable slices, and or- tong croquettes and a bordelaise ange and grapefruit dressing (it goes sauce. With this we drank the divine len Carlou is famous for well with the 2014 chardonnay, as Curator’s Collection malbec 2011. its chardonnays so it’s not does the slow roasted butternut soup The other dish we sampled was the surprising that many of the flavoured with orange and peppers, masala roasted sea bass (the restau- dishes on executive chef Jo- and garnished with pressed Danish rant uses only SASSI green list fish) Ghan Stander’s current winter menu feta and truffle cubes); and a salad with spinach and lentils, cardamom, are paired with them. A reluctance to with smoked chicken, homemade saffron and coconut cream, pickled part with any of the glasses meant bacon, brioche, anchovies, crispy on- cucumber, and a carrot and fennel our table got rather cluttered after a ions, and Glen Carlou dressing. Yes, salad. The wine for this dish was the couple of courses into our sampling have it with the unwooded chardon- 2013 Quartz Stone chardonnay. feast, but they are all just too good nay. Glen Carlou’s reds shine with the to send away - whether you like We did put the chardonnay down hearty winter dishes like slow roasted them with, or without oak. – but only for a little while – for lamb shank, beef sirloin with oxtail The Restaurant at Glen Carlou is our one main course of whole grain and smoked bone marrow croquette, combined with its expansive tasting mustard-glazed ostrich fillet, beau- duck and Szechuan pepper pie, and room under a high thatched roof, tifully pink in the middle, with bil- pork belly. furnished with deep couches, and a There are interesting side dishes fireplace. There is a long wraparound to be ordered with your main courses balcony where you can sit in the sun - salt roasted beetroot with chorizo Malay Roasted Sea Bass and drink in the fabulous view of the and aioli; potato wedges with smoked vineyards and Paarl mountains along tomato relish; and green beans with with your wine. almond and anchovy – along with Our favourite starter was the light- the more conventional Greek salad or natural state. The pips, you see. sourcing only SASSI (South African as-air gruyere and cauliflower soufflé roasted root vegetables. We also had the Cape brandy pud- Sustainable Seafood Initiative) Green (R65), which is served with spinach Dessert pairings are simple: the ding, with coffee ice cream, pistachio List fish, and serving H20 purified crème, mint, coriander, and walnuts. recommended wine for all of them crumble, buttermilk gel, and brandy water. Served with the 2014 unwooded is The Welder, a natural sweet chenin jelly. Valhrona petit pot au chocolat Besides the individual price of chardonnay, it made a strong case blanc. with honey mousse, roasted dates, each dish, you can order as follows: for being a vegetarian. We tried the boeber – which is a and rum and raisin ice cream; and starter & main R190, starter & des- Other choices include a spring- traditional Cape Malay recipe for a a baked Granny Smith apple with sert R125, main & dessert R185, bok terrine with wild mushroom pu- warm milky drink, although the base mincemeat stuffing, spiced mascar- starter, main & dessert R255, cheese ree, kumquats, and Malay dressing, of this one is a rather thick sago with pone, sweet toasted seeds, and creme supplement R40. There is a children’s which is recommended to be taken chewy balls – with guava mousse, anglaise are among the other dessert menu for under-13s only. with the 2013 Quartz Stone chardon- guava sorbet, and guava poached in offerings, as well as a selection of nay; a pear tartlet, with gorgonzola, the sweet chenin. It’s a lot of guava, five cheeses with lavash (flatbread) Where: Simondium Road, Klapmuts. hazelnut dressing, goats cheese, and but I was okay with that, because I and preserves for the not-so-sweet- Call 021 875 5528 for reservations. Parma ham; smoked hake brandade, Gruyere & Cauliflower Souffle love the taste, but not the fruit in its tooth. Kudos to the restaurant for When: Daily 11am to 3pm

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‘Sizwe Banzi’ lives again at the Baxter with a new generation of actors

he South African theatre of Port Elizabeth within three days. What has it been like working with classic ‘Sizwe Banzi is Dead’, But Sizwe is not an educated man John Kani at the helm, especially directed by John Kani and with regards to the ways of the city. knowing that he starred in the starring Mncedisi Shabangu He doesn’t understand what is re- original ‘Sizwe Banzi’ so many Tand Atandwa Kani, landed on the ally going on. His friend Zola sends years ago? Baxter Flipside stage this week and him to a friend called Buntu (who Working with Dr Kani is a blessing will be running until September 12, will hide him for a few days), before to any actor in the world. Not only at 7.30pm nightly. putting him on a train back to King does he bring wisdom and experi- Forty years since Kani and Win- Williams Town. Sizwe Banzi refuses ence, but also a rare dignified under- ston Ntshona won the Best Actor to leave because there’s nothing for standing of the world. Yes, he cre- Tony Award for their performances him back home. He can’t face his ated and co-wrote the play, but he in the play, which they co-created wife and four children. So they come doesn’t want us to do what they did. with Athol Fugard, and nearly a across a dead body of Robert Zwel- He is interested in what we can do decade after the two theatre veter- inzima who has the right passbook beyond that. The luxury of working ans reprised their roles at the Baxter and the right stamp. Sizwe Banzi is with the Doc (as we affectionately in 2006, Kani has returned as direc- then forced to make a decision that call him) is that he has achieved tor, with his son in the role which he Mncedisi Shabangu, John Kani & Atandwa Kani on the set of will cost him his identity. enormous success and received sev- made famous. ‘Sizwe Banzi is Dead’ eral accolades and still he is always “Winston, Athol and I were like Why do you think the production is willing to help young actors. He is Drs Frankenstein creating a monster In many places people are still being same role does not put me under still relevant for this time in SA helping to shape future generations, that has occupied our lives for more discriminated against because they any pressure to do a “great job” in Issues of identity are timeless. We which confirms that theatre would than four decades. When Syracuse are deemed as “illegal immigrants”. the eyes of the public, but a greater still face these problems globally be safe in our hands. and Princeton Theatres asked me ‘Sizwe Banzi’ is one of these men. want to pay homage to this giant today. The situation with Zimba- to revive this production I was very of an artist. My father raised me to bweans in our country is a perfect Tell us about your co-star Atandwa elated. It gave me the opportunity Tell us about your character and be the man I am today: responsible, start. In Europe and America it is an Kani and how you guys went about to work with younger South African how you went about realising the civil, a provider and a great father. equally huge issue. Another thing establishing a workable chemistry actors who were not even born when role. What unique qualities do you (which is important to me) is that in the play. this play was first staged,” says the think you’re bringing to your char- Tell us about your co-star Mncedisi Sizwe Banzi is not a political figure. Well, Atandwa and I didn’t have to celebrated theatre-maker. acter? Shabang and how you guys went He is just a man who is tangled in slaughter a goat to make our chem- PETER TROMP chatted with the I play two characters who are total about establishing a workable the web of apartheid and its effects istry work. It is the love and respect two young stars of the play. opposites of one another. One is a chemistry in the play. on the lives of ordinary people. So that we have for each other that has ball of energy and sunshine, opti- I have always adored and respected once again it is a lesson to our peo- created an easy chemistry between ATANDWA KANI mistic and always dreaming - I be- Mncedisi and he has said that he ple to be reminded that this rainbow us. We met long before this produc- lieve we all have these qualities and watched my career progress. Even nation was built on so much. tion. He has watched me perform Tell us about the production and aspirational attributes within us. The before we met for this project, we in plays over the years and l have what audiences can look forward second is a man who has become have always had a sibling-like rela- Tell us about your character and watched him perform and develop to...in 140 characters or less. numb to the political injustices, so tionship. There is loads of respect, how you went about realising the too. He loved my work and made Audiences can look forward to a he now lives between the cracks of care and love between us, so all of role. What unique qualities do you a role model out of me, as l was timeless classic being performed the rules. He is cynical, a realist. We that also translates to the working think you’re bringing to your char- charmed by his presence on and off with respect and humility for what live in a country that can change environment. He is absolutely spell- acter? the stage. So by the time we met to has gone before with this produc- anybody into being the latter kind binding. I learn something from him I play Sizwe Banzi. I play myself start working on this play, we were tion’s proud history. of man. every single day. in the situation back in 1972. The already highly thirsty to work to- quality l bring is Mncedisi Shaban- gether. Atandwa will remain one of Why do you think the production is What’s it like working with your MNCEDISI SHABANGU gu; someone who is not trying to ’s rare talents. He works still relevant for this time in SA? father on this production, know- be Dr Winston Ntshona, who helped very hard and his work ethic is his Identity is a fundamental and cer- ing that he starred in the original Tell us more about the production. to create the original role. I would strength. Some might judge him be- tainly relevant issue in South Africa ‘Sizwe Banzi’ all those years ago? The play tells the story of Sizwe fail dismally trying to be him. So my cause he is Dr Kani’s son, but let me today and it is ever shifting. We have I am working with Dr John Kani, not Banzi, an ordinary man from King soul and heart has its own truth. It assure you those who know him will people who cross borders, travelling my father. Dr Kani is our theatrical Williams Town, who arrives in Port is that honesty and truth that l bring agree, he is his own man. I love him far and wide in search of a better commodity, our artistic gem. Work- Elizabeth in search of fortune. One to the role which makes my rendi- openly. life; people who are in desperate ing with him is a pleasure and an night he becomes a victim of a peri- tion unique and special to me. need of citizenship so they can work. amazing honour. Performing this urban raid and he gets forced out * Book at Computicket. From ‘West Side Story’ to a journey through Call for Director for Artscape musical theatre history Maynardville Production Following a brief - and completely sold out - engagement of ‘Stage By Stage’ earlier this year, musical theatre star Jonathan Rox- Following the previous years of success, Artscape is delighted mouth is back for a limited, two week run to announce a public call for all directors and theatre makers of ‘Stage By Stage II’ at who would be interested to take up the exciting and creative from Tuesday, August 25, to September 5. challenge of putting on the Artscape Maynardville Everyone has a favourite song from a mu- Shakespeare Production, Othello, for the 2016 season. sical. Now imagine an evening full of those Please note that the target audience is primarily schools songs. Taking the musical highlights from but still maintaining a high quality production. The production the original show, Roxmouth has added new should however still appeal to the broader public audiences. songs and stories to keep fans of the original production happy, as well as audience mem- Please send us your resume and proposal, bers seeing it for the first time. Armed with nothing but a spotlight and which outlines the following: an accompanist, Roxmouth will take mu- • Your vision for the production sical fans on a journey through the most • Execution plan with time frames iconic songs. In addition to favourite num- bers from ‘The Phantom Of The Opera’, ‘Les Interested applicants may forward their resume and Misérables’ and ‘Carousel’, there will be new additions from ‘West Side Story’, ‘Love Never proposal to Phodiso Matloga in the Creative Department Dies’ and ‘Sweeney Todd’. by e-mail: [email protected] or post: Roxmouth completes the wildly ac- claimed run of the Fugard Theatre’s produc- For Attention: tion of ‘West Side Story’ on Sunday, August Creative Manager’s Office 23. Those who loved the award winning performer’s turn as Tony should delight in PO Box 4107 watching Roxmouth in a more intimate set- Cape Town ting. 8000 * Book at Computicket. Jonathan Roxmouth Due date for submission is 11 September 2015.

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‘Sizwe Banzi’ lives again at the Baxter with a new generation of actors Music Exchange So-called “masters” vs. the real deal

with giving a master class? Just like play- think that you are something special. The frame of reference is also impor- ers don’t get to pick themselves to play in The only people that should be allowed tant, given that we are a global village. a team, nor should artists give themselves to confirm your feeling are your fans – To go back to the TV show ‘Idols’, well, these titles. period! the judges are frankly mediocre, and this The blame should lie with the produc- People fawning about celebs is just leads to the show being merely that - a By Martin Myers ers - who really should know better! Also, crazy. My late dad ‘Bullet’ Myers, who TV show - and not a platform to create @martinmyers the celebrity with that “I am famous, matriculated at S.A.C.S at the age of 11, stars. he reaction to last week’s piece, look at me now” syndrome. No; you are was a qualified attorney at age 16, and How many hit songs have Randall, entitled ‘Drop the Attitude’, was not! Just because you are on TV, or have medical doctor at 21, always told me Gareth and Unhati written or produced? astounding. Someone even re- a voice for radio does not make you any what defines you is your ability to have None! We now have Somzei, a dancer marked with the choice com- different to the man on the street, and a hunger for knowledge. Don’t worry and choreographer, telling people about Tment, “About time someone said what you should behave accordingly and not about the spotlight. It can go off quicker voices and singing. He makes for fan- you said.” than it came on, and sometimes it never tastic TV, but it’s not good enough to It is vital that to grow, as a person, appears again. compete on the global stage. one sometimes needs to listen more The true giants work under the radar, Why did the American and British rather than speak for the sake of speak- without the glare and intrusion of the shows work so well? The judges can ing, which brings me to the question of celeb or publicity tag and they go about give master classes and have something the over-traded term “master class”. It’s constructing great work and then let the to say. Why? They’re qualified in years a term defined in the Cambridge (online) work speak for itself. Sometimes, often and have firsthand experience that most dictionary as “a class taught by someone years later, do you see the true depth of graduates are impatient to absorb and who has an expert knowledge, or skill in their accomplishments. reinterpret to the greater good of all. a particular area”. The term is used nowa- days for anyone and everyone giving mu-

The Guide sic talks, and that’s simple crazy. THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE I would go as far as saying that the definition should include the person be- Egoli Sizwe Bandi is Dead meal included) Your guide to ing recognized, worldwide, as an expert Egoli tells the story of Mad- The South African drama Cash Bar available the best of what in his field. Names that come to mind lamini, a God-loving rural classic written by Athol Fu- The Rockwell Theatre, 32 is happening are: Johnny Clegg, Ray Phiri, Trevor woman, has lost her hus- gard, John Kani and Win- Prestwich Street, in and around Jones, Tony Cedras, David Kramer, Ab- band, Gaba, who went to ston. Greenpoint,Tel: ( 021) Cape Town. dullah Ibrahim and Pops Mohamed. the big city – Egoli. Until 12 September @ 4210015 To list your event, ‘Idols’ recently held a “master class” 17 – 29 August 7:30pm email: for the top 100 kids at Sun City. No dis- R35 R100 – R150 Orpheus in Africa [email protected] respect to Graeme Watkins, but what has Baxter Golden Arrow Stu- Baxter Golden Arrow Stu- The return of the production he done to warrant the term associated Graeme Watkins dio, Main Road, dio, Main Road by popular demand, David , Tel: (021) 685 Rondebosch, Tel: (021) 685 Kramer directs a new musi- 7880 7880 cal about Orpheus McA- doo and the Virginia Jubilee Brass Band Extravaganza Marion Holm Vir Beginners Singers who came to South Formally known as Kader Marion Holm presents her Africa from the USA in Miller’s Brass Band Pops, one-woman comedy show 1890. Starring tenor Au- the annual big band festival which tells stories of every- brey Poo and soprano Ly- has become a collaboration day life. nelle Kenned. between Artscape Theatre Until 22 August Until 6 October and well-known band lead- R100 – R165 R110 – R220 er and jazz musician, Ian Theatre on the Bay, 1 Link The Fugard Theatre, Cor- Smith. Street, , Tel: ner Caledon & Lower Bu- 22 August @ 3pm (021) 438 3301 itenkant Street, Cape Town, R40 Tel: (021) 461 4554 Artscape Theatre, Tel: West Side Story (021) 421 7695 The multi-award winning Kaapse Stories musical – best known for This delightful musical re- Stage by Stage 2 the songs, ‘ I Feel Pretty’, vue celebrates the joyful, Jonathan Roxmouth, ‘America’ and ‘Maria’ resilient spirit of the colour- award-winning singer, mu- débuts and is presented by ful people who populate the sician and actor, performs the award-winning team of city that lies at the foot of songs from his debut album the Rocky Horror Show fea- . Couched Stage by Stage for the sec- turing Jonathan Roxmouth in the recent history of the ond time. Featuring a wide and Lynelle Kenned. Cape, “Kaapse Stories” selection of songs from Until 23 August deftly relates stories of well-known musicals. R95 -R400 Cape Town and her people, 25 August – 5 September Artscape Opera House, their struggles, victories Theatre on the Bay, 1 Link Artscape, Tel: (021) 421 and personalities, all with a Street, 7695 hefty dose of comedy. Camps Bay, Tuesday, Thursdays & Sat- Tel: (021) 438 3301 Shiza iKapa (Local is Lek- urdays @ 7:30pm ker!): R435pp (incl. Drink on ar- Fruit Winter Special continuing rival & 4 course dinner) Fruit, the winner of the Za- now until the end of August Richards Supper Stage, balaza Festival Best Pro- Friday nights only until End 229a Corner Main Road, duction Award, is a play of August Corner Glengariff, Tel: performed by Matshidiso R200 pp (meals NOT in- (021) 434 4497 Mokoteli who introduces cluded, but platter, burger the audience to the various menus available for pur- ART characters in her communi- chase) ty and what life is like for Cash Bar available Graeme Williams her growing up in the Diep- Shiza iKapa Graeme Williams, the third kloof as a young This vibrant South African winner of the Ernest Cole girl who claims back her in- dinner, song & dance expe- Award, launches his book nocence when she receives rience features a feisty en- and exhibition, A City Re- her first doll at age 14 semble of larger-than-life fracted, a visual journey us- Until 29 August locals entertaining the audi- ing an experimental style of @ 7pm ence with soulful renditions street photography. R85 of home-grown singalong Until 22 August R10 – R20 Baxter Theatre, Main Road, classics. Irma Stern Museum, Cecil Rondebosch, Saturday nights only (Show Road, Rosebank, Cape Tel: (021) 685 7880 running now into Summer) Town, R350pp (3 –course dinner Tel: (021) 685 5686

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The R15 – R75 Good Night Market gain prices. me to some of the best steaming, scalp, neck and shoulder therapist used natural oils during Iziko Slave Lodge, Wale Already well known as a Open weather permitting from spas around the world. massage. (Book at www.camelot- the massage, which left my body Street, Cape Town, Tel: (021) home for African craft and de- 8am Saturdays, Sundays & Every spa treatment is spa.co.za.) feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. 467 7215 sign, the Watershed has re- Public Holidays uniqueM in its massage techniques Massage treatments should al- (Book a treatment at www.relaxs- cently added a new event to Ample free parking and products that are used on the ways be customized to suite your pas.co.za for a complete calming Woodstock Exhibition Cape Town’s monthly sched- Marine Drive (R27), Metro In- body and face. Surprisingly, even if specific needs and pressure prefer- and soothing massage.) A showcase of South African ule. The Good Night Market, dustrial you visit a spa that falls under the ence. This should lead to improved There are so many benefits of collectible design woodwork is a monthly event celebrating For further info visit www.mil- same corporate umbrella, the treat- circulation and enhanced delivery body treatments and while we all at the Southern Guild Gallery, local and continental arts and nertonfleamarket.co.za ments and results felt by the body of oxygen and nutrients to mus- need time off and a day to relax, produced by 22 of the coun- creativity by bringing a cre- are completely different. The reason cle cells, as well as the removal of a massage or a facial is one of the try’s most recognised names ative showcase to the Water- Market on Hope for this is the knowledge that the waste products and the reduction best ways to decrease the physical in design, including Peter Ma- shed for visitors to enjoy. Pull in and get your fill of ex- therapist has about the anatomy of of swelling in soft tissues. Touching effects of stress, anxiety, insomnia beo, Philippe Bousquet and Each month visitors are in for otic eats and wholesome the body. Individual understand- the skin or applying pressure relax- and fatigue. Book one of these Pierre Cronje. a surprise, as a different cre- treats. Along with Food from ings of the muscles, tension and es muscles, tendons and ligaments. treatments and feel the physical Until 28 August ative offering is showcased at around the world - breakfast stress release will invariably differ I recently visited Relax Spa at and emotional benefits. 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The physical effects are will be amazed at what you 26 August @ 10am – 9pm especially pronounced when pres- can achieve after just one Watershed, 17 Dock Road, The Palms Market brings Die sure is applied to soft body tissue. day,’ says owner Kerry Ather- V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Platteland to City Tables For me, a massage is all about re- stone. What a fantastic way to Tel: (021) 408 7840 “Here we laugh, make music, laxation, which brings the heart spend the day; relax, learn an and exchange hugs and chats rate down, decreases my stress hor- amazing skill and you get to Tokai Forest Market with familiar faces. We sell mones and causes my muscles to, take home your project. This market has a little bit of food from the heart and it’s well, relax. It is my way of spending R400 per person including something for visitors of all like meeting up with old some me-time. lunch. ages. It also provides an op- friends on the village square I am very fussy when it comes to Observatory, Cape Town, Tel: portunity for some family every Saturday: shopping, treatments. I prefer a clean, quiet 079 042 3908 quality time and adventure. eating and drinking – as like- spa with a relaxed ambience - one There is a great deal of fun to minded people have done for that makes my treatment a worth- Big Tree Mosaics be had for each member of centuries.” while “indulgence”, needless to say. Join Michelle McConnell, who the family, from activities for EVERY Saturday @ 9am - I recently visited Camelot Spa at the started her journey into the art the kids to shopping for the 2pm Hotel and tried their sig- of mosaics after an inspira- teens as well as culinary high- FREE parking nature Hydra-Moisture Source Fa- tional trip to Turkey, at her lights for the foodies. The Palms, 145 Sir Lowry Rd, cial. My face was double cleansed home studio in . Every Saturday Woodstock, (021) 462 0394 and then exfoliated, while a steam 9:30am – 12:30pm & 6pm – @ 9am – 2pm www.palms.co.za apparatus gently heated my face. A 8pm Tokai Forest, Orpen Road/ [email protected] creamy hydrating mask was applied R60 – R90 Spaanchemat River Road, and left to work its magic for about 42 Primula Crescent, Wellway Tokai Alphen Antiques and Collect- fifteen minutes. The mask was then Park East, Durbanville, Tel: ables Markets washed off, mild toner was applied 073 653 2688 Fashion in the Village Market A variety of items will be on to clean out any debris and then The monthly market is the sale. Entry is free, there is an eye cream, moisturizer and sun Fiddlewood Pottery Studios passion project of Cape Town ample parking and refresh- block was applied. The products Classes are small and inti- local and fashion guru Kim ments are available. used were all by Thalgo, which is mate giving students ample Speer, who also runs the 2nd & 4th Sunday of every marine based and non- irritating to individual attention as they weekly Friday night Blue Bird month @ 10am – 4pm the skin. The results were amazing learn the tricks of the trade. Garage Food and Goods Alphen Community Centre as my skin felt soft, hydrated and I Beginners are more than wel- Market out of the same space Hall, Constantia Main Road, could see an improvement in skin come to come and learn (an old converted postal plane Opposite Constantia Village, texture – very much a “worthwhile about pottery basics such as; hangar in the heart of the sub- Tel: 084 6267499 “indulgence”. This facial is suitable Cell Booster Infusion Mask glazing, firing, hand as well as urb). 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6 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 21 August - 27 August 2015 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide EVENTS MUSIC KIDS FUN KIDS FUN Say “I do” to Tyger Valley’s most winemakers and chefs Brydon Bolton, and Victor also drop the kids off and kles of time mar her life’s mis- de cuisine. Trichard. The programme fetch them later. sion. 21 & 22 August also includes crossover works R35 – R60 Cape Town to Simon’s Town Bridal Experience R450 – R3000 by Claude Bolling and Mike , Tel: (021) 788 and back one to three Sun- Cape Town Club, 18 Queen Mower. 3070 days a month. Victoria Street, Gardens, Tel: 26 August Kids @ R150 – Adults @ 072 467 5943 Baxter Concert Hall, Main Acrobranching R250 Road, Rondebosch, Tel: (021) Acrobranching gives you and Cape Town Train Lodge Ho- Blisters for Bread 685 7880 the kids the chance to un- tel, Tel: (021) 558 5805 Walkers participate in this an- leash your inner-ape and go nual event to raise funds for Joshua Bell swinging through the tree Beautiful Butterfly World hungry school children in the The American Grammy tops. This is another fantastic Visit this Winelands paradise Western Cape. One entry (R award-winning violinist and holiday activity for the entire and be privileged to see rest- 50) covers the cost of feeding conductor performs with the family if the weather decides ing butterflies, exotic spiders 25 children a nourishing meal. Cape Town Philharmonic Or- to play along. The Acrobranch and scary scorpions up close. Limited to 12,000 entries. chestra. The programme in- park in Constantia consists of Monday – Friday @ 9am – 23 August @ 8am cludes the Tchaikovsky violin three courses, each one 3pm R50 concerto, Beethoven’s Le- equipped with zip lines, sing Route 44, Klapmuts (near Green Point Cricket Club, Vlei onore overture, and Mendels- bridges and Tarzan swings. Stellenbosch and Paarl), Road & Fritz Sonnenberg, sohn’s Symphony in A, Italian. R80 – R140 Cape Winelands, Tel: (021) Green Point, Tel: (021) 447 26 & 27 August Constantia, Tel: 081 8511765 875 5628 6020 R180 – R550 City Hall, Darling Street, Cape Bugz Family Playpark Noordhoek Farm Village Delheim Cheese Fondue and Town, www.joshuabell.com An activity-filled park in Kraai- Renowned for long white Jazz fontein with a huge outdoor sandy beaches, vast wet- Soak up the wedding day inspiration The Wicomb Jazz Trio plays NIGHTLIFE playground and an impres- lands and ancient milkwood while cheese fondue is paired sive indoor play area suited forest, Noordhoek epitomizes with Glühwein and award- Tweak and Friends Live for children from 2 to 10 years a relaxed, unhurried lifestyle hether you are a bride- guests, including a three-course meal, winning estate wines. Join Tweak as they break the old. There are pedal cars, that is sought after by many to-be, married but still canapés, co-ordination, consultation, Until 30 August – Every Sun- silence with a mind-blowing jumping castles, rowing environmentalists and artists, deeply in love with any- cake, décor and flowers, hiring, staff day @ 12:30pm – 3:30pm reunion show. boats, swing horses, mini so don’t be surprised to find thing bridal, or simply and set-up. Prize 2 is valued at R87000 R200 21 August @ 8pm tractor rides, a choo choo horses, pigs, cows, hens, dreamingW about your prince charming and consists of a venue and ceremony Delheim Estate, Knorhoek Aandklas, Stellenbosch, 43A train as well as free play ar- ducks and rabbits roaming and your big wedding day; then Tyger from “In the Vine”, including crockery Road, off the R44 towards Bird Street, Stellenbosch, Tel: eas, horse rides and magic the gardens and open public Valley Centre’s Bridal Experience should and glasswear (R35000), a photography Paarl, Stellenbosch, Tel: (021) 883 3545 shows. spaces. be for you. package from My Wedding Photogra- (021) 888 4607 , Tel: (021) 988 Noordhoek Farm Village, From Thursday to Sunday, August pher (R32000) and a wedding gown Magic Mike Featuring Pulse 8836 Noordhoek, Tel: (021) 789 27 to 30, Tyger Valley will present visi- and bridesmaid dresses from CJA Haute Open Design Festival Magic Mike will be gracing 2812 tors with a glorious spread of all things Couture (R20000). The third and fi- The annual celebration of all you with all his masculine The Giraffe House bridal. Bring the entire family and get nal prize is valued at R65000 and in- the design disciplines in- glory once again. The Giraffe House provides Gemstones in the Scratch Patch that wedding to-do list ticked off. Be cludes the following: a legal package cludes guided walks of archi- 22 August @ 9pm easy access to certain spe- Simons Town prepared to be dazzled with wedding from Kemp and Associates (R20000), a tecture and street art, talks, Tiger Tiger, Stadium on Main, cies of wildlife and birds, in- A visit to topstones is fun. inspiration, which includes exhibitors video and photo booth package from exhibitions, movies, work- Claremont, Tel: (021) 683 cluding giraffe, eland, impala, Tour the Topstones factory of such special day fundamentals as: Moments2Media (R30000), as well as shops, open studios and 2220 zebra, springbok, monkeys, with the kids; there is plenty gowns and suits, footwear and accesso- hair and make-up for the bridal party more. owls, storks, parrots, ducks, for the little ones to have a ries, hair and make-up, transportation, from Bang (R15000). All that you have Until 23 August Shimmy Winter Glow geese and more. They host flied day, and watch gem- décor, stationery and much more. to do to stand a chance of winning one Cape Town, www. Make your way down to Shim- animal-themed parties, edu- stones being tumble-polished To make things more exciting, Tyger of these prizes is to complete an entry opendesignct.com my Beach Club this weekend cational programmes, snake and crafted into a wide variety Valley Centre will be giving away prizes form and enter in-centre. and shimmy in the winter encounters, a play area and of products. totalling a value of R250000 to three Tutankhamun – His Tomb and glow. bicycle track. Monday – Friday @ 8:30am lucky brides. The main prize is valued * For more information, visit www.ty- His Treasures Exhibition 22 August @ 5pm R35 – R80 – 4:45pm, Saturdays & Sun- at R105000 and includes the follow- gervalley.co.za; or join the Facebook An international exhibition Shimmy Beach Club, South R304 & R101, Tel: (021) 884 days @ 9am – 5:30pm ing: Beanstalk Catering and Func- fan page at www.facebook.com/Tyger- with over 1000 replicated Arm Road, V&A Harbour Wa- 4506 Scratch Patch, Cape Town, tion Co-ordination - a wedding for 80 Valley. burial treasures of the King terfront Dido Valley Road, outside Si- Tutankhamun tomb. Discover a unique Two Oceans mon’s Town, Tel: (021) 786 Until 27 September KIDS FUN Aquarium in the Waterfront 2020 KIDS FUN KIDS FUN KIDS FUN R100 – R160, Kids under 6 One of the top tourist attrac- FREE Artjamming tions in Cape Town and over Paintball the Jolly Roger and enjoy the doesn’t mean we have to Cape Town, Sun Exhibits, Grandwest, 1 Create a masterpiece (or 3000 living sea animals, in- Teamwork, stealth and strate- live pirate show out at sea. miss out on the winter sports Tel: (021) 481 3900 Vanguard Drive, Goodwood, mess) on a blank canvas, cluding sharks, fishes, turtles gy are all part of what makes Children will love the authen- they get to enjoy elsewhere. www.tut-exhibition.co.za while listening to funky mu- and penguins can be5 seen it so exciting. Hiding behind tic looking pirate ship and the Opening Times: Tuesday – The Science Centre sic. Artjammers are provided this spectacular underwater trees, belly crawling through sense of adventure that the Friday: 12pm -6pm, Saturday- A world of discovery under MUSIC with a menu of 12 different nature reserve. the grass or strategising with crew helps to create. Sunday: 9am-6pm one roof, the Science Cen- size canvases, easels, a se- Adults – R125, Pensioners & their team will soon make Daily cruises: adults: Off Carl Cronje Drive, tre features a wide variety of 3 Pianos lection of non-toxic acrylic Students (14-17) – R97, Kids them forget about their com- R130, children: R60, sunset Opposite Bellville interactive displays and excit- 3 Pianos features Albie van paints, brushes and tools to (4-13) – R60 puters. cruise: children: R100, adults: Velodrome, ing activities for your enjoy- Schalkwyk, Francious du Toit freely express themselves. Open: Daily @ 9:30am – 6pm R130 R200. Tel: (021) 949 4439 ment. and Franklin Larey as part of Great idea for children’s par- (incl. Public Holidays) Monday – Sunday: 9:15am- Opening times: Subject to Monday to Saturday 9am - the Cape Town Concert Se- ties! Two Ocean Aquarium Cape 12:45pm, 1:15pm – 4:45pm weather conditions The Book Lounge 4:30pm; Sundays & Public ries. R130 Town, V&A Waterfront, Cape Area 51, Imhoff Farm, Kom- V&A Waterfront Harbour, For younger children (3-8 Holidays 10am - 4:30pm 22 August @ 8pm Cape Quarter, Cavendish Town, Tel: (021) 418 3823 metjie, Cape Town, Tel: (021) Cape Town, Tel: (021 421 years) there’s adventure of a 370B Main Road, R130 – R150 Square, The Paddocks, V&A 790 7603 0909 different kind every Saturday Observatory, Baxter Concert Hall, Main Waterfront & Willowbridge Ice Skating in Cape Town at 11am at the Book Lounge. Cape Town, Road, Rondebosch, Cape Centre, www.artjamming.co. Come rain or shine - ice skat- Camel Riding Go-karting The exciting stories will take Tel: (021) 300 3200 Town, Tel: (021) 439 7663 / za ing is a must! Whether you If the paintball sounds a bit Need for speed? Let them them along for a different jour- 084 6821337 want to organise a party or too hectic then why not take race each other around the ney each week. It’s a great Grandwest Children’s Entertain- Planet Kids just want to go skating with your kids for a camel ride at 310m mini replica of the way to get them excited about ment Johannes Slabbert Planet Kids play centre in one or two friends, the ice rink Imhoff Farm next door to the Killarney racetrack, complete reading and exploring the Magic Village The baritone singer and win- Muizenberg has jumping cas- is a whole lot of fun. paintball. with twists and turns to keep wonderful world of books. The arcade venue is an ex- ner of Muziqanto 2014, tles, an intergalactic ball wall, Monday – Friday @ 10am – Tuesdays – Sundays and the adrenaline pumping. Saturdays tremely popular section of the shares the stage with the win- fun ramps with a space slide, 12:30pm & 2pm – 4:30pm, public holidays: 12pm – 4pm Adults: R100, children: R90 @ 11am casino with people of all ages ner of the Muziq 2015 compe- an outside area with a Fluffy Saturdays @ 9am – 11:30am, Short rides: R60 for adults, Opening times: Mondays – FREE enjoying the gaming facilities tition at the Nederburg Con- Slide and Dream Swing, as 12pm – 2:30pm & 3pm – R40 for children, outride: Sunday 71 Roeland Street, Zon- on offer. cert Series. well as various workshops 5:30pm R200 @ 9:30am – 10pm nebloem, Cape Town, Daily @ 11am – 10pm, Week- 25 August @ 5pm and other activities. During R40pp including skates Please be aware that rides 10 Myhof Road, Kenilworth, Tel: (021) 462 2425 ends @ 10am – 12am & R220 the school holidays they run Grandwest, Tel: (021) 535 are not offered when it is rain- Cape Town, Tel: (021) 683 School Holidays Nederburg Manor House, special programmes to keep 2260 ing or in stormy weather. 2670 Cape Town Museums @ 11am – 11pm Sonstraal Road, Paarl, Tel: the little ones occupied. Re- Imhoff Farm, , The musty smell of old photo- Magic Company, Grandwest (021)809 8412/8106 freshments can be ordered Atlantic Rail Steam Train Cape Town, Tel: 082 3443163 Cool Runnings Tobogganing graphs and historic artefacts Casino & Entertainment from the Flying Saucer Cafe Vintage fun for the whole fam- Park in well-lit showrooms offers a World, Vanguard Drive, Liesl Stoltz where grown-ups can sit and ily. Buxom, beautiful and still Pirate Boat We’ve swapped sunshine and welcome retreat from the Goodwood, A Morning Melody featuring enjoy a coffee while browsing hard at work at the ripe age of Craving adventure on the beaches for the lure of snow rainy weather outside. Tel: (021) 534 0244 Liesl Stoltz, Frank Mallows, through a magazine. You can 63, Jenny hasn’t let the wrin- high seas? Set sail aboard here in Cape Town but that 25 Queen Victoria Street,

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FILM: Henry Cavill in ‘The Man From duo’s only lead is the daughter of a van- U.N.C.L.E.’ ished German scientist, who is the key to CAST: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Ali- infiltrating the criminal organization, and cia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, Jared they must race against time to find him Harris, Hugh Grant, Luca Calvani and prevent a worldwide catastrophe. DIRECTOR: Guy Ritchie “It’s a zone I find fascinating, the way men interact with each other,” says enry Cavill (‘Man of Steel’) Ritchie, who directed, produced, and co- stars as Napoleon Solo oppo- wrote ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ screen- site Armie Hammer (‘The So- play, based on the hit 1960s TV series cial Network’) as Illya Kuryakin of the same name. “Even going back to inH director Guy Ritchie’s ‘The Man from ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,’ U.N.C.L.E.’, a fresh take on the hugely I’m drawn to that male-to-male dynamic popular 1960s television series. as kind of a genre unto itself.” Set against the backdrop of the early Dynamic would be the word for it, 1960s, at the height of the Cold War, the as the first time elite CIA operative Solo film centres on CIA agent Solo and KGB meets his formidable KGB counterpart, agent Kuryakin. Forced to put aside long- Kuryakin, they are trying to kill each oth- standing hostilities, the two team up on er. Each has been sent to extract the same Henry Cavill and Elizabeth Debicki in ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ a joint mission to stop a mysterious in- vital German asset from behind the Berlin ternational criminal organization, which Wall at the height of the Cold War, and is bent on destabilizing the fragile bal- taking out the competition in the process ance of power through the proliferation would just be icing on the cake. their respective handlers that they will his best. Then he’s thrust into a position Movies of nuclear weapons and technology. The Days later, after being informed by now be working together on the case, that he hates and there’s nothing he can killing each other is unfortunately – al- do about it. This guy he’s working with, Still showing: beit temporarily – off the table, leaving this Napoleon Solo, he’s so unorthodox. the sworn rivals to vent their national He doesn’t follow the rules. He doesn’t and professional antagonism in a bare- even seem to know there are rules.” knuckled, bust-up-the-furniture, “getting “What we found so irresistible,” says to know you” fight designed to convey Ritchie, “was taking these polar-opposite in no uncertain terms that they might be agents and forcing them together so that stuck with this deal, but they don’t have they start out trying to annihilate each to like it. other and end up cooperating, but maybe So in some respects, it’s a buddy mov- still not entirely trusting each other. The ‘Fantasitc Four’ ie…apart from the fact that “they kick the story is largely the evolution of their col- living daylights out of each other as soon laboration. as they meet,” says Henry Cavill, who stars The fact that one represents capitalist as Solo, the suave and often self-serving America and the other represents com- American agent. munist Russia, and these two super pow- Starring as Kuryakin, Armie Hammer ers have to team up to neutralize a threat offers the volatile but more conventional with global stakes, is a great premise that Russian’s point of view: “Kuryakin is the you can have a lot of fun with, and that’s ultimate soldier, always in line and giving really the spine of the story.” ‘Trainwreck’ Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer in ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’

express. Even worse, he imme- FILM: PAPER TOWNS an all-night adventure through their diately runs up against the most CAST: Austin Abrams, Cara Delevigne, hometown, Margo suddenly disap- demanding, uncompromising and Halston Sage, Jaz Sinclair, Justice pears - leaving behind cryptic clues for compelling person he’s ever met: Smith, Nat Wolff Quentin to decipher. the school’s lauded, if increasingly DIRECTOR: Jake Schreier The search leads Quentin and his jaded, Headmaster Carvelle (Dus- quick-witted friends on an exhilarating tin Hoffman). Yet, Stet’s inner grit A coming-of-age story centring on adventure that is equal parts humorous brings forth an astonishing sound. Quentin (Nat Wolff) and his enig- and moving. Ultimately, to track down And the more he sings, the more matic neighbour Margo (Cara Delevi- Margo, Quentin must find a deeper Carvelle begins to see his passion gne), who loved mysteries so much understanding on true friendship - and growing - a passion that will im- she became one. After taking him on true love. pact not only Stet’s own life but those around him. From Carvelle himself to his snobbish associate Drake (Eddie A scene from ‘Boychoir’ Izzard) to the school’s down-to- earth headmistress (Kathy Bates) to the young teacher who fights FILM: BOYCHOIR worth championing, but Stet has for Stet (Kevin McHale) to the es- CAST: Dustin Hoffman, Kathy no idea how it might help him face tranged father who is trying to hide Bates, Eddie Izzard, Josh Lucas, the dark realities of his life. That his very existence (Joshua Lucas) Garrett Wareing all shifts when a sudden accident to Devon, the star singer who is DIRECTOR: Francois Girard lands Stet on the East Coast at one Stet’s fiercest rival (newcomer Joe of the most elite private boychoir West), Stet’s campaign to redeem The rousing, music-filled ‘Boy- schools in the country, the Na- himself begins to catch everyone’s choir’ begins with Stet (newcomer tional Boychoir Academy. It might attention. At the same time, eve- Garrett Wareing), who is strug- be his only hope, but he knows he ryone knows no boy singer’s voice gling just to get by in a tough doesn’t fit in. can last - or survive adolescence. A scene from ‘Paper Towns’ Texas neighbourhood with an He’s never studied music, Change is coming, but with it, a overwhelmed single mom. His there’s not a single soul to sup- lesson that endures: to make the school principal (Winger) is con- port him and he’s filled with a absolute most of what you’ve got LABIA Gardens Tel (021) 424 5927 vinced his angelic singing voice is seething rage he can’t begin to in the moment. Fri 21 – Thurs 27 Aug R45 (Subject to Concessions) www.thelabia.co.za Daily 11.30am, 1.45, 4.00, 6.15, 8.30pm Daily 4.15pm WOMAN IN GOLD (10-12PGP) ALIVE INSIDE

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21 August - 27 August 2015 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 9 The Next 48hOURS • Fooding Around A taste of Israel

xperienced businesswoman, shared with me over the course of devoted food blogger, writer five years by Litvaks from Israel and Fooding around with and freelance journalist Nida South Africa, by my Israeli friends, by Jenny Morris Degutiene’s ‘A Taste of Is- their mothers and their grandmoth- rael’E is finally available for the first ers. time in English. Hailing from Lithu- They reflect the traditions, his- ania, Nida arrived in Israel in 2009 as tory and customs passed down the the wife of the Lithuanian Ambas- generations. They are an attempt at sador to Israel and South Africa and returning a piece of Jewish heritage immediately fell in love with Jewish to the small, but vibrant Jewish com- food, culture and traditions. munity in Lithuania.” Once she discovered that many ‘A Taste of Israel’ describes the nostalgic dishes from her childhood food through the eyes of a foreigner are actually Jewish culinary heritage, and non-Jew, who was lucky enough blended over centuries into Lithu- to become part of that Jewish com- anian cuisine, she began to share munity. Chapters are divided into this knowledge and her experience the usual arrangement of appetisers, of living in Israel on her blog (www. starters, mains and desserts, but there @jennymorrischef nidoreceptai.lt). are also sections on the different re- Here Nida describes the book in ligious festivals, as well as detailed • 1 cup boiling water her own words: “In Israel food holds information of what constitutes ‘ko- • 3 tablespoons tomato paste a special place in Jewish life. From sher’. All the well-known classics are • 1 teaspoon turmeric early morning until dawn the next there, such as Gefilte fish, Knaidlach, • 1 teaspoon ground cumin day, Israelis are always nibbling on Latkes and Challah, and more, in the • 1 tablespoon paprika something and enjoying one an- 100 plus recipes, whether traditional • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (op- other’s company, and on any given or modern. tional) holiday festive tables groan under Over the past five years Nida has • 1.2kg fish (e.g. yellowtail or the weight of a multitude of dishes written over 300 articles covering snoek), filleted with skin on and goodies. lifestyle, travel, culinary arts, culture • 1 cup chopped fresh coriander This book is an open door into the and business for Israeli and Lithu- kitchens of the ordinary Israeli home. anian newspapers and magazines. Method: It is also an invitation to explore the She currently has 30000 unique fol- Wash the red, yellow and green pep- country’s diverse street food and lowers and boasts more than 40000 pers, then cut them in half. Remove offers a behind-the scene glimpse visits per month. the seeds and membranes and slice at some of its gourmet restaurants. them into long, thin strips. Peel, then You’ll find recipes for dishes that do Let’s cook! finely chop the cloves of garlic. Clean much more than satisfy hunger. the red chilli and slice it into long, They are memories and stories Chraime (fish cooked in tomato thin strips. sauce) Heat the oil in a large, deep pan. Fry Serves 6 the peppers, garlic and chilli, stirring, Ashkenazi Jews from central and until everything softens. Eastern Europe take great pride in Add the tomatoes and tomato juice, their traditional gefilte fish recipes, and season with salt and pepper. but Sephardic Jews, hailing from Bring to the boil, then reduce the the Iberian Peninsula or North Af- heat and cook for about 15 minutes, rica, don’t look twice at the boiled stirring occasionally. fish patties. Their culinary answer to In a small bowl, mix the boiling wa- this Ashkenazi favourite is chraime – ter and tomato paste. Add the tur- saltwater fish stewed in a spicy, aro- meric, cumin and both types of pa- matic tomato sauce. From Shabbat, prika. Mix well. through Rosh Hashanah, to Pesach, Carefully place the fish fillets in the not a single Sephardic holiday is cooking tomato sauce, skin-side without chraime. down, and cover with the tomato paste and spice mixture. The liquid Ingredients: should cover the fish. If not, add a • 1 red sweet pepper little boiling water. Bring to the boil • 1 yellow sweet pepper then reduce the heat and simmer, • 1 green sweet pepper covered, for about 20 minutes. • 1 bulb garlic Serve the fish covered in sauce and • 1 red chilli, or to taste garnished with chopped coriander. • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive Couscous, rice or fresh crusty white oil bread all make good accompani- • 2 x 400g cans tomatoes in ments. • Tomato juice Extracted from ‘A Taste of Israel’ • Salt by Nida Degutiene (Struik Life- • Black pepper style)

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rue to its promise to deliver boasts a diverse array of native plants by V&A Waterfront are innovatively Fooding around with authentic South African ex- that can be used creatively to en- used in a compote for her signature Jenny Morris periences, The Table Bay has hance the flavours of foods, and even pork belly dish, while Dune Spinach, introduced customized for- define dishes,” says Myers-Adams. with its interesting, meaty texture Taging expeditions that provide the “Capetonians themselves may and sea-flavour, foraged in , opportunity to explore Cape Town’s not even be aware of the spectacu- can be used to draw out flavours in a splendid “natural outdoor market” lar opportunities to incorporate wild variety of meat and fish dishes. with Executive Chef, Jocelyn Myers- plants, often growing right on their “Our foraging expeditions appeal Adams. doorsteps, into their cooking. While to the innate hunter-gatherer instinct The foraging experiences are un- cooking with Fynbos has gained that resides in many of us, and pro- der the guidance of recognized urban popularity, there are countless other vide for an interactive and enlight- hunter-gatherer, Charles Standing, plants which can be picked from the ening platform to learn more about who has an intricate knowledge of wild to give character to dishes,” adds harnessing the fruits of our natural the Cape’s landscapes and the op- the chef. surroundings to be creative in the portunities that lie therein to harvest Myers-Adams regularly forages for kitchen,” says Myers-Adams. wild plants for culinary use. herbs and plants for use in her kitch- The foraging expeditions are run Depending on what is available in en, incorporating seasonal plants for groups of about four people, sub- nature’s larder, foragers are taken on into her cooking to add unique fla- ject to availability. Packages include informative and scenic tours of some vours to dishes. For instance, edible transport from the hotel to the forag- of Cape Town’s beautiful areas, from flowers like Hibiscus blooms, with ing destination, expert guidance from Rondebosch and , to their cranberry-like flavour and cit- Standing, and creative input from Sea Point and . Each expe- rus overtones, are used as a colour- Myers-Adams. rience is unique. ful and delightful addition to salads, Foragers are then invited to ven- while Nasturtium blossoms, with their * For more information on the tour ture into the kitchen with Myers- sweet yet spicy flavour, are an ideal packages and availability, call The Ta- Adams to learn more about preparing ingredient for open sandwiches and ble Bay on 021 406 5770; or send an food using their harvests. savoury appetisers. email to tbhbus@suninternational. “The Cape’s exquisite ecosystem Num Nums foraged from the near- com. Chef Jocelyn Myers Adams Issues of fracking to be Falke winter trail disclosed at Iziko run at Uitkyk

mental concerns in artists’ work in Help shake off the winter chill with – available for rent or to buy on the her presentation. the second event in the Falke Trail day. “In the United States, fracking Run series on Sunday, August 23, at Take on this challenge and stay has brought to a head questions Uitkyk Wine Estate on the R44. for the lucky draw and prize giving to about the reliability of scientific evi- The Simonsberg Conservancy trail win Uitkyk wines, hampers from Falke dence in the knowledge economy. system is one of the most spectacu- and other offers. Olivia will be at the The spectre of permanent damage lar in the Cape and exciting new trails finish for recovery massages, while to Earth systems in a time of climate have been built for this event. Run- kids can have fun in the play area. change, forces us to confront the ners can enjoy picturesque views and Uitkyk’s Wine tasting centre will myth that we can repair the plan- various terrains, from Fynbos to forest be open and their famous cheese etary damage we wreak in the name to vineyards, as well as a new single platters will be for sale. For those who of economic progress. track trail in the 15km run. may want to stay a bit longer, picnic It is neither reasonable nor ra- Registration starts at 7am with lunches are available for pre-booking tional to claim that ‘better engi- the 15km setting off at 8.30am, at www.uitkyk.co.za. neering’ or ‘better environmental the 11.5km at 8.45am and the 7km regulation’ can be relied upon to at 9am. Entry fees range from R100 * For more information on the Falke minimise the effects of permanent for the 7km to R130 for the 15km. Winter Trail run, visit www.dirtopia. damage to land, and to fossil water Timing will be by Amarider Trail Tag co.za; or call 021 884 4752. sources,” states speaker and Anthro- pologist Prof Lesley Green, who will expand on her recent papers. Speaker and Energy Scientist at WWF, Saliem Fakir’s recent research report looks into, “The question we have to ask is; do we really need Expect provocative talking points and artistic expressions fracking and even if we frack, is there a good relation between en- ergy security, access and jobs?” ‘Karoo Disclosure’, a collaborative The exhibition comes at a pivotal The film, ‘Karoo Disclosure’, art installation that investigates the time in South Africa when national which was selected for the Karoo highly contentious issue of frack- government has given the green Indy Film Festival and shown at ing, opens at the Iziko South Afri- light for fracking prospecting to That Art Fair, is the focal point of can Museum on Saturday, August begin in the Karoo with the explicit the exhibition. Photographic works 29. The exhibition explores notions intention to exploit its reserves. The as well as objects, artefacts, rocks, of heritage, culture, ownership, and opening of ‘Karoo Disclosure’ will fossils, animals and insects from the legitimacy in the context of external feature a discussion panel on the Iziko Natural History Collections economic and political drivers that issue of fracking led by experts in found in the Karoo area will also be threaten to change the landscape Anthropology, Climate-Change, showcased. The exhibition will be and the lives of communities in un- Art and Natural Science including: on display at the Iziko South African foreseen ways. World Wildlife Fund (WWF) energy Museum until Sunday, November “The Karoo has always been a expert, Saliem Fakir; UCT Anthro- 15. feature of the exhibitions in the pology Professor Lesley Green; UCT The collaborating artists include: Iziko South African Museums, the Art Professor Virginnia MacKenny, Deborah Weber, Damien Schumann, Quagga foal on display perhaps be- Curator of Karoo Palaeontology at Elgin Rust, Gina Waldman, Margaret ing the most symbolic representa- Iziko, Roger Smith and Art theorist, Stone, Maxim Starcke, Lisa Bauer, tion of fragility of this region. Iziko Andrew Lamprecht. Michelle Liao, Tom Glenn, Peet van encourages exhibitions like Karoo ‘Karoo Disclosure’ is an example Heerden, Hendrik Dudumashe and Disclosure that stimulate debate of “how artists tackle issues of the Paula Kingwill. about important issues,” says Ham- environment in their practice with a ish Robertson, Director Natural His- particular emphasis on care for the * For more information, visit www. tory Collections at of land,” says Professor Virginia MacK- iziko.org.za. South Africa. enny who will be exploring environ- The scenery promises to be breathtaking

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