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YOUR FREE GUIDE TO YOUR FREE TIME ÷ 17 March - 23 March 2017 ÷ Issue 666

Wine & culture at harvest festival – page 2

Just Jinjer’s Ard flies solo – page 5

- Page 3 It’s carnival time again in the city Local thriller hits the big Follow us online: @48hrsincapetown • www.facebook.com/next48hours • www.48hours.co.za screen – page 6 The Next 48hOURS • Socials 52nd Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards promises Celebration of local culture a night of theatrics and culinary flair at ATKV Oesfees

he 52nd annual Fleur du ant, suave or showing some Joie de for the Lifetime Achievement and The ATKV Oesfees at Solms-Delta, is a performance by winners of the Cap Theatre Awards will Vivre.” Salt aficionado Craig Cor- Innovation in Theatre. The recipients Franschhoek, will be celebrating an- ATKV Riel Dance Final. The Betjies take place on Sunday, March mack’s theatrical ‘Tapas with Flair’ of the latter two will be announced other year’s successful wine harvest from Betjiesfontein were the winners 19, at 6pm at the Artscape will add to the sensory experience of at the ceremony. on Saturday, March 25. Join the of the ATKV 2016 Riel Dance compe- TTheatre in . It promises the night. A total of 86 productions from workers of the valley, along with tition in the Junior category and will to be an evening that is “Alive with Multiple Fleur Du Cap Theatre the year under review were eligible thousands of other music, food and take to the stage to entertain with Flair”. Award recipient Matthew Wild will for consideration. Guests can look wine lovers to share in the joy of a di- their impressive footwork. Fleur du Cap Wines, who are be directing the ceremony. He will forward to the culinary artistry of verse cultural event, featuring some This year marks a special occasion the custodians of the Awards, will be assisted by Jason Jacobs, also a Chef Craig Cormack whilst enjoying of the finest homegrown musicians, as the ATKV Oesfees reaches its 10th present their new “Alive with Flair” Fleur du Cap Theatre Award nomi- a variety of Fleur du Cap wines. as well as some of ’s year milestone. “When we launched positioning throughout the evening. nated theatre director, published most popular artists and bands. the ATKV Oesfees in 2008, we were The wines that will be served on the poet, and a recipient of the Thea- Follow the awards on Facebook The Franschhoek valley has a rich not sure how it would turn out. But night will compliment the guests’ tre Arts Admin Collective (TAAC) at www.facebook.com/Fleurdu- and lively music culture. The local the celebration turned out better unique contribution to the per- Emerging Theatre Directors Bursary Cap/ and on Twitter: Music van de Caab project, spon- than we could have dreamt and the forming arts, whether it be through (2016), an initiative supported by @FleurduCapWines. sored by Solms-Delta and Boschen- festival just keeps on growing,” says “sharing their flair, being flamboy- the Distell Foundation. dal, under the leadership of Adriaan Mark Solms from Solms-Delta. In the space of two years wrote Brand of Springbok Nude Girls, seeks Traditional food and wines from and directed productions like ‘Stof to preserve and develop the diverse the Solms-Delta farm will be on sale. Rooi’, ‘Kalahari Swaan’ and ‘Splish musical heritage of the rural Cape, There will be a special area for kids, Splash Splosh: theatre for young im- including the fostering of local mu- managed by a professional events aginations! sical talent. company, Cre8tive Kids. Children are CapeTalk presenter and a member The Music van de Caab acts that registered and are looked after inside of the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards will be performing at the ATKV a specially fenced, safe area. judging panel, Africa Melane, re- Oesfees include the Klein-Handjies They can look forward to playful turns as co-host with the glamorous Pre-school Choir and the “Kaapse activities all day. Cathy Specific. Well-known musical Klopse”-style walking band, Lang- Come join the special people of director Janine Neethling is choreo- broeke; a female choir ensemble Die Solms-Delta for this annual gath- graphing the onstage entertainment Soetstemme; the Delta Valley Enter- ering filled with thanksgiving and that includes Zoe Modiga, African tainers and the Lekker Lekker Delta good cheer. Angels, the Rudi Smit dancers and group. performances by various local artists. Top South African talents who Presales tickets priced at R120 Winners are chosen from pro- will be sharing the stage include Ra- are available until March 24. ductions performed at professional dio Kalahari Orkes, Manouche, Nick Tickets can be booked at plank- theatre venues in and around Cape Turner, Riku Lätti, Bacchus Nel, Jack- ton.mobi; Shoprite Checkers; or Town. Theatre practitioners are rec- ie Lätti, Hannes Coetzee, Die Papier Computicket. ognised for their acting, directing, Familie Orkes, Akkedis, Les Javan, Tickets at the gate will cost R150 staging and technical abilities. Hemelbesem and Yoma, Brain Cloete, on the day of the event. Winners receive a medallion and a Churchil Naudé, Die Wasgoedlyn and For more information, visit www. R15000 cash prize. Tribal Echo. A special treat this year facebook.com/DieOesfees/, or Awards are considered in 20 dif- will be a performance by the African www.oesfees.co.za; or call 021- Chef Craig Cormack ferent categories, including awards Show director Matthew Wild Jazz Pioneers. 874 3937. An annual ATKV Oesfees highlight Illuminating Power Skin Pearls

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2 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 17 March - 23 March 2017 The Next 48hOURS • What’s Hot mother city fine dining HQ: Expanding on its luxurious repertoire

By Bianca Coleman Starters and desserts are pre- This comprised waffles with ba- sented as sharing platters. The menu nana, raspberry and a chocolate amous for its concept of will change for each event (includ- ganache; passion fruit panna cotta; originally serving only one ing the welcome cocktail). For the maple bacon flap jack stacks; and meal – salad, sirloin steak first course, our wooden board held mini croughnuts. You can see how with café de Paris butter and granola pots with yoghurt and ber- clever we are. skinnyF French fries – HQ has added ries; smoked salmon roulade with avo You may find some of these items something new to its offering. and herbed cream cheese, fruit skew- on the menu when you go for your Over the years, the menu has ex- ers of watermelon, strawberries, pine- own Sunday Social, but there will no panded to include tapas and in Feb- apple and blueberries; mini muffins doubt be some different and scrum- ruary it launched The Sunday Social, and a mini loaf of bread, with butter my treats in store for you. a long and pleasurable brunch expe- to accompany. rience planned for the first Sunday of We had a choice of main courses. HQ is at 100 Shortmarket Street, each month. These included HQ Prego sirloin roll Cape Town (inside Heritage We went along to the first one, with café de Paris butter and skinny Square). which began at the very civilised fries; pork belly Benedict with wilted Call 021 424 6373. Tickets are hour of 11am, and lasts until 6pm. At The Moët were in ample supply, but HQ should really expand garlic spinach, poached egg, and R285, including welcome drink first glance this might seem like an their bubbly selection, according to the author Hollandaise sauce on toasted ciab- and live musical entertainment, excessively long time to linger over atta; delicious wild mushroom Ben- for Sunday brunch – available a meal but it turned out to be quite tions, and buckets and buckets of MCC from the wine list; the answer edict with wilted spinach, poached from Quicket. comfortable; we stayed until around Moët & Chandon, which is the pre- was yes, but the restaurant hadn’t egg, salted blue cheese crumble, and For more information, send an 4pm and probably would have been ferred champagne for these events. considered this eventuality and the Hollandaise sauce on toasted ciab- email to matt@hqrestaurant. there even longer if Sexy Deborah These are premium brands at pre- attendance of paupers so nothing atta; and chicken and chorizo frittata co.za and keep an eye on the Fa- hadn’t had another engagement that mium prices, and while the specially else was chilled. I am sure they will with spinach, feta, red onion, peppers cebook page for updates on the evening. created cocktails are quite delicious have taken this on board by now and served with melba toast and a pesto brunches and when the next one The setting was the courtyard at and brunch just isn’t brunch without hopefully if you find yourself in a mayonnaise. We had the latter two will take place. Heritage Square, where all the tables a Bloody Mary, the French bubbles similar predicament of financial em- dishes, but without the carbs. The The restaurant is an uberEATS were set up as well as the Belvedere are a bit out of our price range. We barrassment, they’ll be able to sort strategy was to load up on those with partner. Vodka Cocktail & Bloody Mary sta- asked if we could rather order a local you out. the dessert platter. This year’s Cape Town Carnival promises to be an Ocean Odyssey

The Cape Town Carnival is a “glam- of possibilities. Beyond turbulence the Green Point Fan Walk. Over orous celebration of the transform- and uncertainty, there’s hope & 2000 dazzling costumed perform- ative power of creativity and our smooth sailing. Go with the flow ers and musicians are expected to African identity with its diverse ar- but navigate your way as we dis- take to Cape Town’s Fan Walk, en- ray of communities and cultures.” cover a South African ocean ad- tertaining viewers with floats and Every year thousands of spectators venture for the Cape Town Carnival vibrant dance routines. converge annually on Green Point’s 2017. Walk on the Promenade. Play The parade will be followed by a Fan Walk to join the extravagant on the beach. thumping street party, showcasing parade of costumed performers, Imagine the Strandlopers who some of SA’s hottest musical talent. musicians and moving floats. first walked these shores. See dol- The Cape Town Carnival is oper- This year’s event will be taking phins, penguins and fishermen. Surf ated by a non-profit trust with the place this weekend on Saturday, the waves. purpose of staging this “world-class March 18. Dive deep beneath the surface event, simultaneously creating jobs The 2017 theme is as fol- into mystery, magic and wonder. and benefiting our local economy.” lows: “AMAZA! ~ Ocean Odyssey. See strange and amazing creatures From sunny beaches, rock pools from another world. The event starts at 7pm and en- & seashells, surfers and sunshine, Discover treasure, perhaps even try is free. to our place at the confluence of Atlantis. We may return but we’ll For more information, www.ca- two oceans: The Atlantic & In- never be the same.” petowncarnival.com. Expect floats inspired by local landmarks dian Oceans.” This from the fes- On March 18 spectators will have tival notes: “The Ocean is a world the freedom of the city streets on

17 March - 23 March 2017 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 3 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Hundreds of fresh theatrical Visually audacious director wants voices at the Baxter you to really listen this time he 2017 Baxter Zabalaza Theatre the Eastern Cape, Johannesburg and Pre- SHOW: Marat/Sade Marquis de Sade (Mncedisi Shaban- Festival, which takes place from toria and one from Durban. DIRECTOR: Jaco Bouwer gu) decides to stage a play about the March 18 to 25, will showcase a The productions were primarily se- CAST: Mncedisi Shabangu, Charlton murder of French Revolutionary writer diverse programme of 56 differ- lected from the mini-festivals which were George, Tinarie van Wyk Loots, Bong- Jean-Paul Marat (Charlton George) Tent productions - a record for the annual held earlier this year in Worcester, Nyanga ile Mantsai, Zoleka Helesi, Marty by Charlotte Corday (Tinarie van Wyk festival - performed by nearly 300 artists, East, , Delft, the Eden Drama Kintu, Andrew Laubscher, Richard Loots) and uses his fellow inmates as from all over the Western Cape and other Festival, the Cape Winelands Festival and September the actors. The performance is super- regions, covering various genres, theatri- the Overberg Drama Festival. The win- VENUE: Baxter Flipside until March 25 vised by the director of the hospital, cal styles and languages. ning productions from the latter three REVIEWER: Peter Tromp Monsieur Coulmier (Marty Kintu), who Now in its seventh year, this year’s festivals are also included in the line-up. is a bureaucrat through and through instalment of the leading development The festival boasts multiple genres – Jaco Bouwer does not do “safe spaces”. and who constantly halts proceedings festival features young and rising talent, from drama, musical theatre, movement/ Simply walking into any of his shows when he feels De Sade is trying to fo- along with some stalwarts and previous dance to physical theatre and comedy. can be a somewhat sobering experi- ment insurrection against “govern- participants who will fill the Baxter stag- One of the innovations this year is the ence. You can never quite prepare your- ment”. es over the eight-day event. The focus introduction of reggae in the musical self for what he has up his sleeve. The Bouwer says in the press release, this year is on fresh and innovative ideas. theatre category. best tactic almost always is to acqui- “Weiss had no intention of depict- The festival kicks off with the Zaba- In 2016 Zabalaza won a special Fleur esce and simply go with the flow. ing psychologically realistic characters laza Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, du Cap award for Innovation in Theatre. The celebrated, award winning the- when he wrote the dialogue for Jean- March 18 and 19, when all the venues atre maker seems to revel in pushing Paul Marat and his author the Marquis and spaces in the Baxter theatre complex Tickets for the festival are R30 and his audiences’ boundaries; in giving de Sade, but rather he created mouth- will “pulsate with dynamic and assorted R40 for the Reggae Edition and book- them an experiential event, rather than pieces of two diametrically opposed artistic activities” featuring nearly 30 ing is through Computicket. a “simple” theatregoing experience ideologies.” These rousing dialogues productions. To view the full 2017 festival pro- meant to stimulate thought through between De Sade and Marat unsurpris- This is followed by the Zabalaza Week gramme, visit www.baxter.co.za. mere words being spoken. Bouwer ingly provide the most riveting mo- The Guide from Monday to Friday, March 20 to 25, wants you to feel all of the feels, to ments in his production. Thrillingly with daily performances starting at 10am borrow the online parlance. That being acted by Shabangu and George, these and continuing throughout the day until said, he is no mere provocateur. Bouwer passages that delineate the tension be- 8pm, in various venues and performed in wants to shake you out of your comfort tween personal and social responsibility six different languages - English, IsiX- zone so that his deep-rooted concerns are staged more like a dance of life and Your guide to hosa, IsiZulu, Sesotho, Setswane and Af- about society can really take root. He death, rather than a debate or an argu- the best of what rikaans. wants to shake you from your worka- ment in court. It will give you plenty is happening Productions from groups all the over day stupor. to ponder over during drinks after the in and around the Western Cape, including some fur- Bouwer’s adaptation of German show, and might even cloud your view Cape Town. ther afield such as Knysna, Wellington, playwright Peter Weiss’ 1963 work is of the world, especially the daily head- To list your event, Oudtshoorn, Swellendam, Bredasdorp expectedly raucous, but unexpectedly lines, for days afterwards. email: and Paarl, make up the bulk of the pro- touching at times. This “play within a [email protected] gramme, while there are two each from Xola Honono in ‘Therapy’ play” is set in an asylum in 1808. The Book at Computicket.

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Jody Paulsen Free CPT Natural Hair Meetup and Gonow Electric Bicycles Adven- Trafalgar Park mosaic process. All the work- ca, very few Cape Town-born SMAC Gallery presents a SMAC Art Gallery. 145 Sir Popup ture This park is situated in Wood- shops are very practical. kids have actually seen one of solo exhibition by Jody Lowry Road, Woodstock. Look forward to informative Gonow electric bicycles is a stock & is a safe place for R400 per person & Special these intriguing creatures in Paulsen featuring his iconic (Tel) 021-461-1029 sessions on skin care, hair fun way to explore Cape children to play. rates when booking for 2 peo- the flesh. Le Bonheur in the felt collages, graphic works care and fashion. Get expert Town. Enjoy the sites more Open Daily: 8am – 6pm ple. tiny hamlet of Simondium just and new sculptural installa- Surface Tension advice and meet new curl- while cruising and chatting Corner Victoria Road & Sear- Observatory, Cape Town outside Paarl delights and en- tions. Karen Cronje is a painter who friends. Ticket includes a and when those hills come le Street, Woodstock Tel: 079 042 3908 chants youngsters’ imagina- Until 25 March lives and works in Cape Town. goody bag with great hair up, don’t sweat it, Gonow has Tel: (021) 400 3031 tions by giving them this rare FREE She holds a BA in Visual Arts products and tools. you covered. Big Tree Mosaics opportunity. SMAC, 1st Floor, The Palms, (cum laude) (1997) and an 18 Mar @ 11am Until 31 Mar @ 9am Join Michelle McConnell, who Monday – Sunday: 9am – 145 Sir Lowry Road, Wood- MA in Visual Arts (2001) from R150 – R200 R200 – R400 The Arderne Gardens, with its started her journey into the art 5pm(Open throughout all sea- stock the University of Stellen- V&A Waterfront. Dock Road, Gonow. 253 Main Road, Sea Japanese garden, shady of mosaics after an inspira- sons) Tel: (021) 461 1029 bosch. This would be his first Cape Town Harbour. Point. glades and romantic nooks, tional trip to Turkey, at her Adults R58 & Kids R32 solo exhibition for 2017. (Tel) 021-408-7600 (Tel) 064-393-8231 conjures up happy memories home studio in . R45, Babylonstoren, Paarl Lhola Amira – Looking for Until 25 Mar for many Capetonians as a 9:30am – 12:30pm & 6pm – Tel: (021) 863 1142 Ghana & The Red Suitcase @ 9AM Cape Town Carnival Scoot the route place to bring young children 8pm The South African artist en- Free The annual Cape Town carni- Explore the West Coast Na- or take precious wedding R60 – R90 World of Birds gaged with current issues of 99 Loop Gallery. On Loop val takes place this weekend tional Park onboard a 125cc photographs. 42 Primula Crescent, Well- Is the largest bird park in Afri- contention while she was on Street, Central Cape Town. and this years theme is automatic scooter. Park off Open Daily wayPark East, Durbanville ca and one of the few large the continent, through a num- (Tel) 021-422-3766 “Ocean”. Get there early to and ride or just enjoy enjoy @ 9am – 4pm Tel: 073 653 2688 bird parks in the World. Over ber of appearances and inter- watch the floats go by. the sites from the Geelbek Main Street, Claremont 3 000 birds (and small ani- actions. In her signature fu- Bend to her will 18 Mar @ 7pm Manor restaurant. Tel: (021) 689 4185 Fiddlewood Pottery Studios mals) of 400 different species sion of politics, economics A diverse body of work in this Free – Until 26 Oct @ 9am Classes are small and inti- are uniquely presented in and art, Lhola Amira devel- solo exhibition by artist Sanell Somerset Road, Cape Town. R180 –R280 3D glow in the dark mini golf mate giving student’s ample more than 100 spacious land- oped Looking for Ghana & Aggenbach. Aggenbach ex- (Tel) 021-424-9308 Langebaan. Step into the glowing room individual attention as they scaped walk through aviaries, The Red Suitcase as the first plores bio cultural alchemy, (Tel) 084-088-7657 galaxy this weekend. This is a learn the tricks of the trade. allowing you the most inti- installment of further physical creating botanical specimens Family Week at Delvera fun 18 hole mini golf 3D space Beginners are more than wel- mate closeness with nature. investigations into assump- and engineered hybrid flora. Spend the weekend out in the The Company’s Garden adventure complete with come to come and learn Daily @ 9am – 5pm tion, contradictions and asso- 16 Mar – 23 Apr winelands. Activities you can Featuring a historical city neon lighting, theme spaces about pottery basics such as; Adults R90 & Kids (3-16yrs) ciations placed on contempo- @ 9am enjoy include Wine Tasting, park, a rose garden, a fish and fun all round. A great fam- glazing, firing, hand as well as R45 rary definitions of Africa. Free Olive Tasting, go carts and pond, an aviary & numerous ily event. wheelwork. Wildlife Sanctuary, Valley Until 1 April Whatiftheworld Gallery. 208 great food at the café. trees of botanical and histori- Tue & Sat 10am – 12:30pm, 7:30pm – Road, Houtbay FREE Albert Road, Woodstock. 18 – 21 Mar @ 8am cal significance. @ 10am 10pm & 5pm – 9:30pm Tel: 021 790 2730 SMAC, 1st Floor, De Wet (Tel) 021-448-1438 R20 Summer: 7am – 7pm & Win- R130 R410 Centre, 2 Church Street, Stel- Delvera. Cnr R44 and Mul- ter: 7am – 6pm The Gallery Shopping Centre. Fiddlewood Pottery Studio Beautiful Butterfly World lenbosch International Public Art Festival dervlei Road, Stellenbosch. Queen Victoria Street, Cape 13 Turf Club Street, Mon- 88, 1st Avenue, Harfield Vil- Visit this Winelands paradise Tel: (021) 887 3607 This exhibition will showcase (Tel) 021-884-4752 Town tague Gardens. lage, Claremont and be privileged to see rest- works from 25 local and inter- Tel: (021) 400 2521 (Tel) 021-551-2244 Tel: (021) 671 2515 ing butterflies, exotic spiders Pushing Thirty national artists. Looks forward Harvest Trail and scary scorpions up close. As his first solo show, Push- to an art exhibition with a bit of Singletrack fun at its best . Bit by Bit Mosaic Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm in Monday – Friday ing Thirty is what Jody street food, music, entertain- There will be a 5km, 9km and A cool retreat in summer, Experience a day you will al- Paarl @ 9am – 3pm Paulsen describes as a ‘mil- ment and food. 14km distance race. dogs delight in the pond ways remember. Half day A kid-friendly destination of- Adults R72 & Kids R41 lenial approach to becoming 17 – 19 Mar 18 Mar @ 7:30am around the Victorian fountain Saturday workshop that is fering prime croc viewing Route 44, Klapmuts (near an adult’. Beneath its playful @ 2pm R90 – R175 while the children enjoy them- perfect for beginners – ‘you close to Cape Town Stellenbosch and Paarl), veneer lies a nuanced medi- Free Le Bonheur Wine Estate. selves in the playground. will be amazed at what you Almost every little tyke has CapeWinelands tation on aging that situates Dryden Street Primary R44, Paarl. Opposite Wiesen- Open daily @ 8am – 6pm can achieve after just 1/2 a pored over picture books Tel: (021) 875 5628 time as a material commodity School. Off Shelley Road, hof. Upper Orange Road, Gar- day,’ says owner Kerry Ather- etched with sketches of the inherent in Jody’s production. Salt River. (Tel) 021-884-4752 dens, Cape Town stone. Take the first step and prehistoric-looking crocodile. City Rock Until 25 Mar @ 9am (Tel) 021-424-9308 Tel: (021) 400 2521 we will guide you through the But despite living in ‘wild’ Afri- When the weather is keeping

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Just Jinjer front man flying SA music icons to join forces for the first time ever solo at Die Boer Marquis de Sade (Mncedisi Shaban- gu) decides to stage a play about the Local rock legend Ard Matthews will Matthews released his debut solo murder of French Revolutionary writer be back in the Northern Suburbs this album in the winter of 2012 to criti- Jean-Paul Marat (Charlton George) weekend. The Just Jinjer front man cal acclaim and also recently teamed by Charlotte Corday (Tinarie van Wyk and solo artist will be performing at up with South African folk icon Vusi Loots) and uses his fellow inmates as the Die Boer theatre restaurant in Mahlasela for the track ‘Umuntu’. Ard the actors. The performance is super-Durbanville on Friday, March 17, at is now playing regularly as a solo act, vised by the director of the hospital, 8.30pm. as well as still fronting the original Monsieur Coulmier (Marty Kintu), who Over the course of the past two Just Jinjer, whose last album was the is a bureaucrat through and through decades, the well known singer and 2015 release, ‘Everything Since Then’. and who constantly halts proceedings songwriter has been honing his craft when he feels De Sade is trying to fo-and moving people the world over. As Tickets are R140. ment insurrection against “govern-the front man of Just Jinjer, his lyr- For bookings, call 021 979 1911. ment”. ics and melody arrangements led the Bouwer says in the press release, way to the incredible success of their “Weiss had no intention of depict-debut album title ‘All Comes Round’, ing psychologically realistic characters becoming one of the biggest selling Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse The members of FreshlyGround when he wrote the dialogue for Jean-rock genre albums of all time in South Paul Marat and his author the Marquis Africa, achieving double platinum sta- de Sade, but rather he created mouth-tus in its first year, with the follow up pieces of two diametrically opposed album ‘Something for now’ reaching et set to revel with two of shaped me as a musician, philan- never performed with FreshlyGround ideologies.” These rousing dialogues the same status a year later. Just Jin- South Africa’s biggest and thropist and father to my beautiful before either. I have huge respect for between De Sade and Marat unsurpris-jer have shared the stage with many finest institutions, Fresh- daughters.” the music they create and they are ingly provide the most riveting mo-iconic local and international artists lyGround and Sipho “Hot- As to what FreshlyGround fans lovely people, which just enhances ments in his production. Thrillingly on many stages across the world. Gstix” Mabuse, when they share the can expect, the multi-platinum- the whole experience.” acted by Shabangu and George, these Travelling frequently to countries stage, for the first time, on Saturday, selling globetrotters are currently Playwright and performer passages that delineate the tension be-all over the world with Just Jinjer, March 25. putting the finishing touches to Siphokazi Jonas will also share the tween personal and social responsibility Matthews and the band wowed au- In what promises to be an ex- their sixth album with Swedish pro- stage, on the night. are staged more like a dance of life and diences across Europe, Australia, and traordinary night out, these two ducer Tore Johannson, so the group “A long overdue marriage of two death, rather than a debate or an argu-the United States, and eventually set- heavyweights will come together may just offer a sample of what’s to trailblazers,” expect pomp, ceremo- ment in court. It will give you plenty tled in Los Angeles for eight years, at the intimate Spier Amphitheatre come in the months ahead. “There ny and a night filled with “glorious to ponder over during drinks after the where they signed an international stage, on the cusp of Stellenbosch, will be material never performed be- celebration and tumultuous ap- show, and might even cloud your view recording deal with Capitol Records as part of Mabuse’s 50-year-cel- fore,” Zolani teases. “There will also plause.” of the world, especially the daily head-and then Curb Records, and played ebration in music. “All the classics be some deviations from the usual lines, for days afterwards. at some of the most well known and will be in there,” Sipho divulges, popular material too.” Tickets are available from Com- influential clubs and festivals, before “including ‘Burn Out’, ‘Shikisha’, “I’ve never played at Spier be- puticket Book at Computicket. returning to SA in 2009. Ard Matthews and many more songs that have fore,” Mabuse declares. “I’ve also The show starts at 6pm.

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you inside, go to CityROCK, Noordhoek Farm Village high seas? Set sail aboard Bay Harbour Market () Flea Market The Watershed Market attire. one of Cape Town’s indoor Renowned for long white the Jolly Roger and enjoy the An inspiring destination for Cape Town’s most diverse The Watershed Market is Every 1st Saturday of the climbing gyms. With its boul- sandy beaches, vast wet- live pirate show out at sea. breakfast, lunch and dinner, outdoor market and famous host to ceramics, art, furni- month dering cave, lead wall, and lands and ancient milkwood Children will love the authen- this weekend market kicks off landmark for bargain hunters! ture, textiles, fashion and @ 11am – 4pm 10m high climbing area you forest, Noordhoek epitomizes tic looking pirate ship and the with Friday Nite LIVE!, offer- Enjoyendless variety of used jewellery on sale . It also has Blue Bird Garage, Muizen- won’t even know it’s raining a relaxed, unhurried lifestyle sense of adventure that the ing live music, at least 26 culi- items ranging from house- facilities for exhibitions, live berg outside. that is sought after by many crew helps to create. nary experts catering to ev- hold goods and bric-a-brac, entertainment and work- Tel: 082 3312471 21 Anson Street, Observatory environmentalists and artists, Opening times: Subject to erything from Tunisian to collectables and antiques shops events. Tel: (021) 447 1326 so don’t be surprised to find weather conditions cuisine, Seafood platters, Ov- at bargain prices. Daily MUSIC horses, pigs, cows, hens, V&A Waterfront Harbour, en-fired Pizza to gourmet Open weather permitting Free Bugz Family Playpark ducks and rabbits roaming Cape Town Sandwiches, speciality soups from 8am Saturdays, Sun- Watershed, V&A Waterfront, 20th Century Countdown An activity-filled park in Kraai- the gardens and open public Tel: (021) 421 0909 and everything in-between. days & Public Holidays Dock Road, Cape Town Get ready for the greatest fontein with a huge outdoor spaces. Dates & times: Friday Nite Ample free parking Tel: (021) 408 7840 music mix tape playlist of mu- playground and an impres- Noordhoek Farm Cool Runnings Tobogganing LIVE: 5 pm to 9 pm; Sunday: Marine Drive (R27), Metro sic from the 20th Century. sive indoor play area suited Village,Noordhoek Park 9.30 am to 4 pm. Industrial Tokai Forest Market From the early days of rock for children from 2 to 10 years Tel: (021) 789 2812 We’ve swapped sunshine and Extended trading hours on: For further info visit www.mil- This market has a little bit of and roll up until the end of the old. There are pedal cars, beaches for the lure of snow Saturdays 10.30am-6pm nertonfleamarket.co.za something for visitors of all 1990’s. Featuring live band jumping castles, rowing Paintball here in Cape Town but that 31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay, ages. It also provides an op- and cast. boats, swing horses, mini Teamwork, stealth and strate- doesn’t mean we have to Cape Town Noordhoek Community Market portunity for some family 9 Mar – 16 Apr tractor rides, a choochoo train gy are all part of what makes miss out on the winter sports High quality vendors includ- quality time and adventure. @ 8pm as well as free play areas, it so exciting. Hiding behind they get to enjoy elsewhere. Market ing The Foodbarn, African There is a great deal of fun to R150 horse rides and magic shows. trees, belly crawling through Opening Times: Tuesday – Situated under the magical Juice Bar, Angel Chefs, Bud- be had for each member of Barnyard Theatre. Shop F09 Adults R35 / 50 & Kids R60 / the grass or strategising with Friday: 12pm -6pm, Saturday- Tokai Mountains, the Muizen- dy’s Burgers, the family, from activities for Willowbridge Life Style Cen- R120 their team will soon make Sunday: 9am-6pm berg market offers a totally Kitchen, Jacki A’s, Kitchen the kids to shopping for the tre, Tygervalley. Open Daily @ 9am-5pm them forget about their com- Off Carl Cronje Drive, Oppo- diverse shopping experience. Cowboys and Passion teens as well as culinary (Tel) 021-614-8898 puters. site BellvilleVelodrome From fresh fruit and vegeta- Foods, in a child-friendly set- highlights for the foodies. Monday – Sunday: 9:15am- Tel: (021) 949 4439 bles to little delicious cakes of ting with views out over Every Saturday Voices of the guitar Tel: (021) 988 8836 12:45pm, 1:15pm – 4:45pm all colours and sizes, fashion Noordhoek to the sea. @ 9am – 2pm Guitar virtuoso and multi in- Discover a unique Two Area 51, Imhoff Farm, Kom- Cape Town Museums at incredibly low prices and Thursdays Tokai Forest, Open Road/ strumentalist Dimmitrios Gi- Oceans Aquarium in the Wa- metjie, Cape Town The musty smell of old photo- great gift ideas, this market Free Spaanchemat River Road, annakis, along with guitar terfront Tel: (021) 790 7603 graphs and historic artefacts will not disappoint. Cape Point Vineyards, Silver- Tokai wizards Jonathan Walters One of the top tourist attrac- in well-lit showrooms offers a Every Sunday mine Road, Noordhoek, and Al Farid, present Voices tions in Cape Town and over Camel Riding welcome retreat from the @ 8am - 5pm. Cape Town Fashion in the Village Market Of The Guitar. 3000 living sea animals, in- If the paintball sounds a bit rainy weather outside. Sunrise Circle, Muizenberg Tel:(021) 789 0178 The monthly market is the 17 Mar @ 8pm cluding sharks, fishes, turtles too hectic then why not take 25 Queen Victoria Street, Tel: 076 037 0862 passion project of Cape Town R120 and penguins can be5 seen your kids for a camel ride at Cape Town V&A Market on the Wharf local and fashion guru Kim Artscape Arena. 1-10 DF Ma- this spectacular underwater Imhoff Farm next door to the Tel: (021) 481 3900 Woodmill Market Cape Town’s only permanent Speer, who also runs the lan Street, Foreshore. nature reserve. paintball. Hosting 30 diverse stalls with market has an array of local weekly Friday night Blue Bird (Tel) 021-421-7839 or 0861- Open: Daily @ 9:30am – 6pm Tuesdays – Sundays and The Science Centre boutique wines, craft beers and international fresh, arti- Garage Food and Goods 915-8000 (incl. Public Holidays) public holidays: 12pm – 4pm A world of discovery under and home-made foods. Local sinal and gourmet food stalls, Market out of the same space Adults R150/R135, (Students Please be aware that rides one roof, the Science Centre musicians entertain crowds, on-site demo kitchens, chil- (an old converted postal Ard Matthews & Pensioners) / R110/R100 & are not offered when it is rain- features a wide variety of in- and kids are welcome. dren’s entertainment and plane hangar in the heart of Following his success with Kids R110/R100 (14yrs- ing or in stormy weather. teractive displays and exciting Fridays more. the suburb). While she gives Just Jinjer, Ard Matthews is 17yrs) & R70/R65 (4yrs- Imhoff Farm, , activities for your enjoyment. Free Daily much of her attention to the now following a solo career. 13yrs) & Children under 4 en- Cape Town Monday to Saturday 9am - WoodmillMarket,Vredenburg Free regular evening event, she He will hosting a special per- ter for FREE. Tel: 082 3443163 4:30pm; Sundays & Public Road, Stellenbosch, Email: Noble Square, V&A Water- launched the vibe daytime formance this weekend in Two Ocean Aquarium Cape Holidays 10am - 4:30pm nikki.vanniekerk@steinhoff. front, Dock Road, Cape clothing and design fair in an Cape Town. Town, V&A Waterfront, Tel: Pirate Boat 370B Main Road, Observato- co.za Town, www.marketon- effort to find expression for 17 Mar (021) 418 3823 Craving adventure on the ry, Tel: (021) 300 3200 thewharf.co.za her long-time love of beautiful @ 8:30pm

17 March - 23 March 2017 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 5 The Next 48hOURS • Movies & Guide

FILM: MISS SLOANE firm headed by George Dupont (Sam Wa- CAST: JESSICA CHASTAIN, MARK STRONG, terston), Miss Sloane will do whatever it GUGU MBATHA-RAW, ALISON PILL takes for her clients — even if that means DIRECTOR: JOHN MADDEN bending the rules. But when the head of the powerful gun A cutthroat lobbyist on the verge of per- lobby calls on her to help convince women sonal and professional burnout pushes le- to oppose a bill that will impose new regu- gal and ethical boundaries to ensure the lations on the sale of firearms, she turns passage of a controversial law in ‘Miss him down flat and instead joins a scrappy Sloane’, a political thriller from Academy boutique firm representing the backers of Award-nominated director John Madden the law. (‘Shakespeare in Love’, ‘The Best Exotic Alongside the firm’s CEO (Mark Strong) Marigold Hotel’). Pulling back the curtain and a group of young up-and-comers, on the secretive and powerful lobbying in- Miss Sloane schemes, manoeuvres and dustry, ‘Miss Sloane’ reveals how Capitol manipulates her way to what could be a Hill games are played — and won. stunning victory, but her zeal for winning Brilliant, self-assured and utterly un- threatens both her career and the people scrupulous, Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica she cares about. Chastain) is one of the most powerful Compromised, vulnerable and under in- forces behind the scenes in Washington. vestigation by the Senate, Elizabeth Sloane The star player at an old-school lobbying may finally have met her match. Jessica Chastain in ‘Miss Sloane’ Movies FILM: JAGVELD LABIA Gardens Tel (021) 424 5927 CAST: Neels van Jaarsveld, Leandie du Randt, Tim Theron, Bouwer Bosch, Tertius Fri 17 – Thurs 23 March R50 (Subject to Concessions) www.thelabia.co.za Meintjes, Edwin Van Der Walt, Luan Jacobs, Danie Putter, Drikus Volschenk Daily 2.30, 8.15pm Daily 1.45, 6.30pm DIRECTOR: Byron Davis MISS SLOANE (13LS) (no 1.45pm Mon) DENIAL (7-9PG) Daily 2.30, 8.30pm Daily 6.00pm MOONLIGHT (13DLPSV) (except Thurs) Last Week: Daily 11.30am, 8.45pm HIDDEN FIGURES (7-9PGP) NOCTURNAL ANIMALS (16VNL) Daily 12.15pm (except Mon) Daily 8.30pm T2 TRAINSPOTTING (16DLSNV) LA LA LAND (7-9PG) Daily 4.00pm Daily 12.00, 6.00pm LION (10-12PG) LOVING (7-9PG) Daily 2.45pm Daily 12.00, 6.00pm ‘Kong: Skull Island’ JACKIE (13DV) MANCHESTER BY THE SEA (13LS)

Leandie du Randt in ‘Jagveld’

Emma le Roux is on her way home to And then there’s Piet, the weakling the family farm in the Great Karoo. who is willing to do just about anything Pretty, soft little Emma, the pacifist pri- for his cousin Bosman. Emma witnesses mary school teacher. She has made the them committing a murder, and they trip A thousand times without incident. see her seeing them. But not today… Now they’re hunting her down like Today she will cross paths with Bos- an animal. But they don’t know who man, Baz, Jay, Boela, AJ and Piet. Bos- this girl is and nothing is going accord- man is the mastermind of the drug syn- ing to plan. In fact, everything is fall- dicate. A psychopath, he is savage and ing apart, and fast. At first they were violent. Baz and Jay are his henchmen driven by hate and revenge. Suddenly, - murderers, monsters. AJ and Boela, it’s survival. spoiled brats looking for validation, are This is the latest opus from re- on board to make a quick buck in the vered crime novelist and screenwriter criminal underworld. Deon Meyer.

MUSIC THEATRE THEATRE

R140 Gregory, Nádine, Jonathan with shows and talks by a Die Boer. 6 Chenoweth Roxmouth and Anton Luitingh hand selected group of au- MAKE YOUR ESCAPE Street, Durbanville. and is directed by Paul War- thors. (Tel) 021-979-1911 wick Griffin. 16 – 19 Mar @ 9am Until 8 April R10 – R200 Kirstenbosch Concert R95 – R350 Knysna Central. More info at Enjoy the afternoon relaxing , Link www.visitknysna.co.za in the Kirstenbosch Botanical Road, (Tel) 044-382-5510 Gardens while listening to Tel: (021) 438 3301 one of South Africa’s favourite Kwamanzi bands. This weekend Mi Marat / Sade Set around a waterhole this Casa takes to the stage. A depiction of class struggle play explores the fragility of 19 Mar and human suffering that animal life as man makes an @ 5pm questions whether true revo- impact on the natural world. R125 – R165 lution comes from changing 15 Mar – 15 Apr @ 8pm Kirstenbosch Botanical Gar- society or changing one- R150 dens. Off Rhodes Drive. self. The confrontation be- The Rosebank Theatre. 16 (Tel) 021-799-8783 tween two revolutionary think- Alma Road, Rosebank. ers: Jean-Paul Marat and the (Tel) 072-316-6133 THEATRE Marquis de Sade, takes place against the backdrop of a the- Calendar Girls Joseph and the Amazing Tech- atre production by the in- A play that celebrates how hu- nicolor Dreamcoat mates of the Charenton asy- man we are while being in- Retelling the Biblical story of lum. Until 23 March credibly generous when times Joseph and his coat of many R100 – R160 take a turn for the worse. colours, this musical is Baxter Theatre, Main Road, 14 – 19 Mar @ 7:30pm packed full of unforgettable R100 songs including Any Dream Tel: (021) 685 7880 The Playhouse Theatre. Cnr Will Do and Close Every Door of Lourensford Road and To Me. With a cast of 23 musi- Knysna Literary Festival Swalle Road. cal theatre performers and Don’t miss out on the incredi- (Tel) 082-678-9077 dancers the play stars Earl ble festival this weekend filled

6 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 17 March - 23 March 2017 The Next 48hOURS • Fooding Around Hot and creamy risotto coming right up

isotto is a dish that intimi- your risotto. My favourite ingredi- til the wine has been absorbed. dates a lot of people. Folks ents to add are always mushrooms Keep adding a ½ cup of warm stock Fooding around with seem to associate this sim- and parmesan cheese. When I need and keep stirring until it has been Jenny Morris ple, simply delicious dish a bowl of comfort food, I simply love absorbed, before adding the next lot withR fancy restaurants. It is pure mushrooms and so do my family, so of stock. Once all the stock has been comfort food in a bowl and real Ital- most of my risotto dishes have mush- used and the rice is nice and tender, ian home cooking that never fails to rooms in them. add ½ of the parmesan cheese and make my mouth happy. I am sharing a Risotto recipe from stir it in. Risotto is a great party dish and a friend with you. Try out Chicken, Spoon into bowls and top with more will really impress your guests if you Mushroom and Sundried Tomato parmesan cheese. take the time to cook it properly. By Risotto done her way - it’s really properly, I mean just follow a few yummy! Chicken, Mushroom and Sundried easy steps and you will reach perfec- Tomato Risotto tion. When you make your first risot- Let’s vook! Serves 4 to you might think that it is a time consuming dish and too fussy in its Basic Risotto Preparation time: 20 minutes @jennymorrischef Jessica Chastain in ‘Miss Sloane’ preparation – well, it’s not. Cooking time: 25 minutes The first step for me is to have a Ingredients: delicious homemade chicken stock. Chicken, Mushroom and Sun- • 5 cups hot chicken stock Ingredients: 2. Wash rice well. You are welcome to use a vegetable dried Tomato Risotto • 2 tbls extra-virgin olive oil • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3. Place remainder of stock in sauce- stock as well, and you need to use Ar- • 1 tbls butter • 1 medium onion, peeled and pan and bring to boil. Add 1/2 cup borio rice which is a variety of short- • 1 onion finely chopped sliced rice and gently stir until stock again grained rice used for making risotto. absorbed into the rice. Now the rea- • 2 cloves garlic crushed • 4 cups chicken stock boils. It is short and fat and slightly oval- son the stock must be hot is because • 1½ cups Arborio rice • 2 cups Arborio rice, well washed 4. Add a further ½ cup of rice and shaped and very starchy. This is what you don’t want to lower the cook- • ¼ teaspoon salt • 2 large chicken fillets, cut into stir till stock again boils. Repeat until gives risotto its creaminess. Then you ing temperature, which will result in • 1 cup dry white wine bite size pieces all rice is added to pan. need to have a little patience. a very mushy end product, and we • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese • ½ cup sundried tomatoes, cut 5. Add the chicken mixture, toma- Follow these easy steps and you want creamy and slightly al dente, • Salt and pepper to taste in half toes, mushrooms and black pepper. will soon be scooping spoonfuls of with separate grains - not a mushy • 200g white button mushrooms Reduce heat and cook gently, stirring creamy risotto into your mouth. Step mess. Every time you add liquid and Method: • Black pepper, to taste occasionally, for around 15 minutes one is to cook onion in a mixture stir it releases the starch molecules Heat the oil and butter in a saucepan • 1 cup baby spinach leaves until the rice is cooked and all stock of butter and olive oil and then add from the outside of the rice grains and add the onions, cook them stir- • 2 rounded tbsp. ricotta cheese absorbed. the Arborio rice and give it a good and creates a smooth, creamy-tex- ring until slightly softened, stir in the • 2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese 6. Add spinach and toss to allow still to coat the grains in the butter, tured liquid. Everyone has their own garlic and cook until the garlic be- leaves to wilt. Remove risotto from then if you are using a little wine in way of preparing a risotto - some comes fragrant - don’t burn it now. Method: heat and stir in ricotta cheese. your dish add it now and stir it in. in the traditional way and some in Now stir in the rice and coat with 1. In a large saucepan, sauté garlic 7. Serve on individual plates and After that you add HOT stock one la- other ways. the oil and butter and add the wine. and onion and chicken pieces in a sprinkle with parmesan cheese. dle at a time so that the stock gets You can add anything thing to Cook it while stirring all the time un- little stock and set aside. Leandie du Randt in ‘Jagveld’ www.goto.capetown

Historical Sites in Cape Town and the Western Cape

Our history shapes us and what better way to get kids learning than allowing them to experience some of these historical sites. Cape Town / Cape Karoo / Cape West Coast / Cape Winelands / Cape Overberg / Garden Route & Klein Karoo

Castle of Good Hope The West Coast National Park Klipgat caves The is the oldest building in South Africa and was The West Coast National Park is a top attraction in the West Coast region. The caves were identified as being of archaeological interest in 1968 and once a fort. The Footprints of Eve was discovered in 1995 in Kraalbaai in the West since then a number of excavations have taken place revealing domestic Coast National Park. pottery, stone and bone tools, artefacts and ornaments. Visit the former prison at Robben Island, this represents an important West Coast Fossil Park Cape Agulhas Lighthouse chapter in the country’s path towards democracy. The West Coast Fossil Park is close to Langebaan. The fossils in the The Cape Agulhas lighthouse boasts the only lighthouse museum in park are well-maintained and researchers are exploring the history of the South Africa and has done more than 150 years’ duty as possibly the Bo Kaap fossils. The park offers Guided Tours to the Dig Site with 5 million year most important sea beacon along the South African coastline. old fossils. Cobbled streets and beautiful historical houses, be sure to explore the Bo Kaap on foot. Stony Point Stadsaal Caves Stony Point Nature Reserve is home to one of the largest successful Flood Museum The caves are located in Matjiesriver Nature Reserve in the Cederberg breeding colonies of African Penguin in the world. The colony lies on the region. The Stadsaal Caves are a series of ancient inter-leading caves in site of the old Waaygat Whaling Station, which was used to harvest and The Flood Museum that is a must when visiting this historic town. the Cederberg Wilderness that holds brilliant examples of San rock art. process whale meat in the early to mid-1900s. Visit the interesting more It is remarkable to note how the survivors of this disaster recovered after museum for more fascinating facts. their terrible shock and how South Africa worked together to restore the town. Hexpas Express Cango Caves - Oudtshoorn A unique railway experience awaits young and old alike overlooking the Matjiesfontein Hex River Valley and the majestic Matroosberg. The Cango Caves is a cultural and natural landmark in South Africa. Step back in time and visit Matjiesfontein in the Cape Karoo. The 20 million year-old Cango Caves system consists of a series of Take a trip on the Old London Bus, let Johnny on his trumpet summon to The Toy Museum hidden chambers cut deep into a thick limestone rock layer. the shortest tour in South Africa. Point of Human Origin –Mosselbay The Toy Museum in Stellenbosch is a world of enchantment you must The place that revealed the earliest evidence for modern human not miss. The museum houses a collection of 1:12 scale miniatures, behaviour. Old Town Hall 1867 (Museum) room boxes, antique dolls, dinky cars, cuddly toys and others! The Old Town hall Museum in Beaufort West, is an imposing flat roofed Outeniqua Transport Museum Victorian building was the first Town hall in South Africa and currently Michell’s Pass houses the Professor Chris Barnard exhibition. The Outeniqua Transport Museum is situated in George where you can Michell’s Pass was the main route to the Diamond Fields in the north. see many different old steam trains. The pass looks different today, because it has been widened and tarred. Some remains of the characteristic stone-packing by Bain in the original Michell’s Pass can still be seen along the road today.

17historical March sites - 48hrs.indd 23 March 1 2017 www.48hours.co.za The Next2017/03/03 48hOURS 1:22 PM 7 The Next 48hOURS • The Back Page Potters market under a canopy of trees Take the kids along to Absa Cape Epic stages

The first Rondebosch Potters Mar- ists, sculptors and entrepreneurs are he Absa Cape Epic can now and 10 to 13 years). It uses body ket for 2017 will be taking place on producing. Ceramics Southern Africa be a family affair. Virgin Ac- weight exercises only and improves Saturday, March 18, at Rondebosch members will come out of their stu- tive, a headline sponsor of strength, co-ordination, flexibility, Park. This market has been running dios to sell their ceramics and share the Absa Cape Epic - taking mobility and general fitness. for more than 40 years. It features their knowledge of the material that Tplace from March 19 to 26, through ceramics from functional to sculpture is clay. 691km of Western Cape countryside • Cricket, soccer and hopscotch and “everything in between, at very The Potters Market is run by the and an accumulated vertical gain (all ages) – these will be split into reasonable prices”. Ceramics Southern Africa Western over the eight days of 15400m - will age groups. If you are looking for that unique Cape Region team. Ceramics South- be offering Club-V zones, situated present or just want to see what is ern Africa was founded in 1972 and at each venue for the entire event. • Trampolines (all ages) – these new in the ceramic industry, this is the official representative body of It will provide your kids with fun Kids will have plenty to oc- will be used for free play and also could be the event for you. For those potters in Southern Africa. The ob- and engaging activities to keep cupy themselves with courtesy for small dance sessions (kids love working up an appetite while perus- jective of the association is to pro- them busy while you cheer on your of Virgin Active this). This will also be split into age ing there will be numerous foods mote ceramics in Southern Africa. friends and family knowing they’re groups. stalls on offer. This market takes in safe hands. place twice a year and the next one The market will open at 8am and Each Club-V zone will offer a listed above to play without a struc- From March 19 to 26, the Club- after the March market is on Novem- run until 2pm so if you want your variety of programmes and games, tured class or instruction i.e. only V zones will operate from 9am to ber 18. The event is dog friendly, pick of the good stuff, better get including equipment such as mini supervision. 6pm. Kids between the ages of 3 so take along your pooch and have there early. trampolines, bats and balls, swing and 13 are welcome, and parents some fun. Entrance is free. ball, mini hurdles and more. • Active Play (3-7 years) – a fun- are encouraged to leave their kids at offers a canopy For more information, call 083 571 There will also be a Virgin Active damental skills development pro- the zones for up to two hours. There of trees to take shade under, if the 7255; send an email to markets@ sponsored “pump track” at both the gramme designed in conjunction is no fee to drop off the kids. early autumn sun comes out in force, ceramics-sa-cape.co.za; or visit race prologue at Meerendal Wine with Stellenbosch Kinderkinetics. It The zones will be managed by while enjoying the wide range of www.ceramicssa.org. Estate on Sunday, March 19, and teaches 10 movement skills through Virgin Active staff, who are trained ceramics that potters, ceramic art- Stage 7 Grand Finale at Val de Vie simple activities including running, in paediatric first aid as well as Vir- Estate near Paarl on Sunday, March hopping, skipping, jumping, balanc- gin Active training and exercise pro- 26, that will be run by Radtrax. Mini ing, galloping, throwing, striking, grammes. GT bikes, mini Mongoose bikes, catching and kicking. Water will be supplied, but not scooters and of course helmets will food. be provided for the kids. Short fam- • The BASE (4-7 years) – this se- Also note that a strict sign-in ily classes will also be on offer given ries of modular blocks and wedges and sign-out process will be applied by Virgin Active Group Exercise In- provides children with the opportu- to all children and parents must structors such as Zumba and Just nity to practice their balancing, as- please bring along identification Dance. cending, descending, tumbling, roll- with them. ing, jumping, hopping and crawling Programmes and games that will skills. For more information on the be on offer: Absa Cape Epic and the various • Go52 (8-13 years) – this is a stages, visit www.cape-epic. • Free play (all ages) – this is high intensity interval training class com. See what Ceramics Southern Africa members have been up to where kids can use the equipment for children (split into 8 to 9 years

BLUE VELVET With Louise Howlett (soprano) & Albert Combrink (Piano) Artscape Velvet Room Saturday, 29 April 2017 12:00 – 13:00 R120

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