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Kenneth Branagh updates ‘Cinderella’ – page 12

It’s time again – page 3

- Inside Easter holiday magic ‘Thumbelina’ ballet for kids at Artscape - page 4

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he Two Oceans Aquarium the Fierce Whopper will be abuzz with activi- ties for the upcoming school holidays. Achieving 10th Tplace in the 2014 Travellers’ Choice Zoo and Aquarium Awards, the Aquarium offers young, old, moms, dads and their little ones, the op- portunity to Explore, Experience and Engage. Daily activities for the holidays and Easter weekend include the very popular AfriSam Children’s Play Cen- tre. The Centre caters for energetic little ones with special activities, in- cluding puppet shows and arts and Make maritime memories this Easter crafts. Feeding of the penguins and fish are daily highlights. The Aquar- ium Mascots will be handing out some special treats during the Easter the Ocean Basket Kelp Forest Exhib- or to sit back and relax after an ex- weekend it. Divers need to have a minimum citing visit to the Aquarium. Shore- The Aquarium’s Solemates mem- of an OpenWater 1 qualification, line Café is accessible without enter- bership programme offers its mem- but a special course can be arranged ing the Aquarium and is open from bers unlimited visits to the Aquarium for those who are not qualified and 9am until 6pm daily (the kitchen for an entire year. It also has other want to take the plunge. closes at 5.30pm). benefits such as members-only The Two Oceans Aquarium’s on- The Aquarium Shop has a wide events and discounts at the Aquar- site restaurant, Shoreline Café offers range of gifts and souvenirs, ranging ium shop and Shoreline Café. patrons wholesome, well-priced and from t-shirts to soft toys, and more. For perfect diving conditions tasty fare. With its dedicated chil- year-round, book your dive at the dren’s play area, quick service and * For more information, visit www. Two Oceans Aquarium and dive ei- view of and the aquarium.co.za, join on Face- ther with the sharks in the I&J Pred- yacht marina, it provides an ideal book and follow on Twitter: ator Exhibit, or the shoals of fish in spot for families to grab a quick bite @2OceansAquarium. Five exciting events for those on the hunt for family fun

Cape Winelands - spier treasure Hunt Taking place on Sunday, April 5, from 11 to 3pm, this free event is for the whole family. Discover the newly restored farmyard surround- ing the Werf, where exciting goodies will be hidden around the buildings, boulders and lawns. Don’t forget to head to the chocolate bar in the Jonkershuis where you can buy and decorate your own Easter eggs. www.spier.co.za

Cape Garden route & Klein Ka- roo - slow Festival sedgefield Justine and Alexa MacTaggart with the Slow Fest Easter Bunny A trail run, sand sculpting compe- tition, fashion show, beauty pag- eant and a much anticipated Easter Bunny Beach, taking place from Fri- - table Mountain Aer- day to Sunday, April 3 to 5. There ial Cableway’s Easter Egg Hunt will also be food stalls and arts and The Easter Bunny and his helpers re- crafts – an ideal day out for young turn to Table Mountain this year for and old. a delicious Egg Hunt. www.slowfestival.co.za Join the Easter Bunny, the Easter Fairy and the Mad Hatter for this Cape West Coast - Easter Palaeo eggciting hunt on top of the iconic Hunt mountain from 10-1pm on Easter The West Coast Fossil Park is holding Sunday. an Easter egg hunt with a difference www.tablemountain.net on Saturday, April 4. Discover the Easter Palaeo Hunt. Promising Pale- Cape overberg - Easter Week- ontologists can excavate a mock dig end Holiday at de Hoop to discover sugary, hidden treasures. De Hoop Nature Reserve will be hav- R30 per child (12 and under), which ing an Easter weekend filled with includes a kiddies’ breakfast and R40 fun for everyone from April 3 to 6. for over 12’s. Easter Breakfast is a Expect family marine walks, cricket sweet R40 for mums and dads. and croquet and fun Easter-egg- Land some chocolatey sur- www.fossilpark.org.za making workshops and star stories. prises at Spier www.dehoopcollection.com

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The Golden Easter Egg Hunt will ited to ages six to nine years old, have its third renewal at Kenilworth with registration commencing at Racecourse on Monday, April 6. It 11.30am (bring along your child’s has become an eagerly anticipated birth certificate). treasure hunt with a difference, as The age restriction should not the substantial prize money goes put a dampener on the day for kids towards the lucky finder’s educa- outside of that group as there will tion. be stacks of free, fun-filled enter- The day has also become popu- tainment commencing at 11am lar with regular racegoers as fine and continuing right through until Easter fare can be enjoyed and the 5pm. This will include a special visit horseracing on Cape Town’s flag- from the Easter Bunny, a jumping ship racecourse is never short of castle, face painters, free popcorn class or excitement. and candy floss and more. The lucky scholar who finds Moms and dads and other race Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon the Golden Easter Egg will receive going adults can feast on a tasty the grand prize, valued at R10000, buffet in the Somerset Room at which will go towards his or her R250 per person, while enjoying to run via education. The prize money has the horseracing and all of the other kindly been donated by New Turf on-course action. Carriers. fter weeks of intense dis- place participants’ safety at the fore- may be interrupted if routed over The Easter Hunt will take place * For more information, call 021 cussions and close collabo- front of all planning.” Chapman’s Peak Drive,” Vosloo con- between races 4 and 5 (3pm) on an 700 1600. ration with the City of Cape It isn’t the first time that the Ultra cludes. action-packed racecard and is lim- Town and key stakeholders, Marathon has run over Ou Kaapse Ait has been confirmed that the Old Weg. Record-breaking R1 million bonus Mutual Two Oceans Ultra Marathon “Ou Kaapse Weg as a detour stands route will run along the detour route route is not a new concept to us, and Despite the route change, Old Mu- of Ou Kaapse Weg on Easter Satur- our team can now move forward to tual’s R1 million bonus remains in day, April 4. make the necessary logistical chang- place, rewarding the winning male The recent devastating fires that es to facilitate this change,” Vosloo and female runners who respectively raged along Cape Town’s Southern adds. breaks the 56km Ultra Marathon re- Peninsula caused significant damage This detour route was used for cord. to Chapman’s Peak’s fragile vegeta- four years between 2000 and 2003, The men’s record of 3:03:44 was tion. Since the fire, the section of the when Chapman’s Peak was originally set in 1988 by road running legend pass most affected (between Noord- closed while the tunnels and catch- Thompson Magawana, while Frith hoek to the top lookout point) has ment nets were being constructed. van der Merwe set the women’s re- been closed regularly due to high The Ou Kaapse Weg detour route cord a year later in 1989 when she winds and threatening rock falls. starts in Main Road, Newlands, and ran 3:30:36. “This is not a decision that was takes runners along the scenic South This will be the 16th year that Old made lightly,” says Carol Vosloo, Peninsula route, through Mutual sponsors this prestigious general manager of the Two Oceans and into . But, instead of road race. Marathon NPC. “We are responsible heading towards Chapman’s Peak, The Old Mutual Two Oceans Ultra for every single runner on Race Day, runners will turn towards and over and Half Marathons are scheduled to so all decisions were made with this Ou Kaapse Weg, from where they take place on Easter Saturday, April in mind.” will run along the leafy Spaansche- 4. Some 27000 runners are expected “We remained hopeful that Chap- mat River Road. They will then join to participate in the event that is pies would be available to us until the Half Marathon route at the La- globally known as the world’s most the very end. But it became clear dies Mile / Parish Road intersection beautiful marathon. that the extent of the damage done before heading onto Southern Cross to the mountain, coupled with the Drive to follow the Half Marathon * For more information, visit www. vulnerability of the mountain pass route along Rhodes Drive and the twooceansmarathon.org.za. to weather changes, would hold a back to UCT. Runners can also join the online con- significant safety risk for our runners The distance remains the same. versation on www.facebook.com/ and volunteers. “Although it is disappointing that TwoOceansMarathon, @2Oceans- “It was simply a risk we were not the Ultra Marathon will not traverse Marathon on Twitter and Instagram willing to take, and we have always Chappies, a ‘certain’ race over Ou (and by following and using the been very clear in our intention to Kaapse Weg is preferable to one that #OMTOM2015 hashtag). It’s bound to be a fun-filled day at Kenilworth

3 April - 9 April 2015 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 3 The Next 48hOURS • What’s Hot ‘The Tale Of Peter Rabbit’ to delight ‘Thumbelina’ ballet returns for Easter Weekend fun young theatregoers

Elizabeth Nienaber and Ivan Boonzaaier in ‘Thumbelina’

Emma-Rose Blacher as Peter Rabbit and Emily Reznik as Cotton-Tail After a successful opening season Added to this, audiences can last year, ‘Thumbelina’, the ballet, look forward to spirited character- eatrix Potter’s delightful grew carrots, radishes and lettuce Come and join in the fun and help returns to Artscape over the Eas- izations of a very pushy Mrs Toad, story for children, ‘The Tale in his garden. The rabbit family the flopsy bunnies to help Peter ter weekend. Due to huge public who tries extremely hard for Thum- of Peter Rabbit’, will be would love to have gone into Mr Rabbit escape from Mr McGregor’s demand, three exclusive perfor- belina to fall in love with her goofy showcased at the Artscape McGregor’s garden to eat the yum- clutches. mances have been scheduled in the son, as well as a very sauve perfor- TheatreB Foyer during the April Eas- my vegetables, but Mrs Rabbit had Artscape Opera House: two on Sat- mance by the wealthy Mr Mole. ter school holiday, presented by forbidden her family to go into the * Performances will take place urday, April 4, and one on Sunday, The role of Thumbelina will Stagecraft Drama Studio. garden as their father had had an on April 2, 4, 7, 9, 10 and 11 at April 5. be danced by Elizabeth Nienaber, The story is well known: Mrs ‘accident’ there. 10.30am; and Wednesday, April 8, Based on the enchanting fairy Meghan Henegan and Cleo Ames Rabbit lived in her cosy burrow One day naughty Peter decided at 10.30am and 12.30pm. Those at- tale by Hans Christian Andersen, and the role of the dashing Prince underneath the roots of a very big to explore and instead of going to tending the performance on Satur- ‘Thumbelina’ tells the story of the Cornelius by Ivan Boonzaaier, Craig fir-tree. She had four little children, school, went to Mr McGregor’s gar- day, 4 April, are invited to dress up little princess and her journey from Pedro and Conrad Nusser. Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail who den. ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’ is as a rabbit and join the parade after being born in an acorn to marrying A Youth were good little bunnies and Peter, adapted by Dudley Glass, directed the performance. her handsome fairy prince, Corne- Project, the production was choreo- who was sometimes a bit naughty. by Cheryl Abromowitz, starring * Book at Computicket, or Artscape lius. True to the original story, the graphed by Cape Town City Ballet’s Their neighbour, Mr McGregor, Emma-Rose Blacher as Peter Rabbit. Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 7695. stage comes alive with Jitterbugs, Artistic Director, Robin van Wyk. Ice Fairies, Lovebirds, Mice and Chickens, performed by young bal- * Book at Computicket or Artscape let dancers from across the Cape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 7695. Tick- ‘The Ugly Duckling’ to entertain Peninsula. ets cost from R80 to R110. with valuable lessons Three writers, two After a sold out run in November in QATAR and a sold out school run at actors, one play the Baxter Theatre in March, the Lil- liput Children’s Theatre Company will be performing their latest show, ‘The ‘Tropicalypse’, in which some hang- Ugly Duckling and Other Stories’ at overs feel like the end of the world; the Nassau Theatre for the Easter some hangovers are the end of the school holidays. world. Performances will take place from The writers were given the Saturday, April 4, until Saturday, April theme, and aside from constraints 11, at 10am daily, at the Nassau The- on cast-size and set, total freedom. atre at High School, in Acting talents Adrian Collins and Palmyra Road, Newlands. Amy Wilson are up for the challenge ‘The Ugly Duckling’ and ‘The that ‘Anthology’ presents. King’s New Clothes’ are two magi- The production was first pre- cal stories by the Danish ‘weaver of sented in a limited run in December dreams’, Hans Christian Anderson. 2014. ‘Anthology’ is the brainchild Filled with colourful characters, this An artist’s impression of Adri- of Nicholas Spagnoletti and Louis stage adaptation sticks closely to the an Collins and Amy Wilson Viljoen, hatched as a platform for original fairytales. local writers to experiment with Both stories have valuable lessons short format plays, network, and to be learnt: Don’t be judgmental Three writers and two actors make have fun. (‘Ugly Duckling’), because an ugly an anthology of short plays on the The first short run was over duckling can turn into a beauti- theme ‘A Change in the Weather’, too soon, so before moving on ful swan; and don’t be foolish (‘The which will be showing at the Al- to the next edition the organis- King’s New Clothes’). exander Bar Upstairs Theatre from ers decided to reprise it. However ‘The Ugly Duckling and Other Sto- Elton John Duffy and Desle McConney in ‘The Ugly Duckling’ * Tuesday, April 7, to Saturday, April Candice D’Arcy, one of the writer- ries’ is adapted and directed by Elton 18, at 9pm nightly. directors, has moved on to Aus- John Duffy, who has been produc- In Jon Keevy’s ‘Bullet Point’, an tralia so Keevy has filled in with a ing Children`s Theatre for 22 years. enigmatic package throws two con contribution. Brendon Daniels, who This show stars Desle McConney, Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift, Nicki Tickets are R55 per person. Book at artists into a tight spot. was in D’Arcy’s piece, will return in Monique Rockman, Bronwyn Garlick Minaj, Pharrell Williams and Meghan Computicket. For school block book- In Nicholas Spagnoletti’s ‘Anthology Two’, scheduled for Au- and Duffy himself. Choreography is Trainor, giving this show a modern ing prices or queries, call 083 364 ‘Drowned Bride’, a best man and a gust. by Shaun Klaasen. twist. The duration of the show is 45 8284 or 021 558-2650; or send an bride find themselves at the bottom The show is filled with loads of minutes and is ideal for the whole email to [email protected]. of the Atlantic, dead, after the wed- * For more information and for audience participation and current family to enjoy. For more information, visit www.lil- ding went horribly wrong. bookings, visit alexanderbar.co.za. popular songs from Justin Bieber, liputplayers.co.za. And then there’s Louis Viljoen’s

4 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 3 April - 9 April 2015 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Music Exchange: Charting your success

the promise… not that dissimilar to poli- Venue: Manila Bar, , Cape tics, in the end. In the American music Town market you have accurate charts, as well Admission: R50. Bands start at 9pm. as sales history via Nielsen. Nielsen is an Merchandise on sale at a special price. information and sales tracking system By Martin Myers created by Mike Fine and Mike Shalett. Friday, April 3 @matinmeyers Over and above their monitoring of Reggae comes to town in the shape of radio airplays, online streaming and mu- Luciano, whose roots reggae music has y the time you read this moms sic consumer behaviour, Nielsen is the graced the world for more than 21 years and dads of Cape Town you will authority in tracking what music people since his debut album, ‘Where there is be oh so close to having normal are buying, both in-store and digitally. life’. A stellar support lineup is included households again, as the One Nielsen compiles data from more than on the bill. DirectionB mania that swept Cape Town 39000 retail outlets globally, to help Venue: The Assembly, 61 Harrington this week and possessed young adults record labels, publishers, artists, artist Street all over our beautiful city will be on the management and performance rights Admission: R200 at the door. Doors verge of abating. organisations understand what albums, open at 9pm. Even with one less member, the en- singles and music videos people are buy- ergy and fan hunger was undiminished. ing, and where they’re buying them. Saturday, April 4 Why? The simple answer is great songs On a weekly basis, Nielsen collects Salim Washington is a highly accom- and even better management. The songs point-of-sale (POS) information in 19 Luciano plished jazz artist whose instruments are are what kids buy into and enjoy. The countries that include the US, Canada, the tenor saxophone, flute, and oboe. rest is all hype, and helps position the Europe and Oceania. In Europe and The Harvard University Ph.D. is a scholar group as a brand. All of this aside, you Oceania, digital track and song sales Would the industry and market not grow and an in-demand lecturer, as well as a need great songs and a stage show to are available in Austria, Belgium, Den- if Nielsen was used to accurately define composer and an arranger who leads the keep demanding young audiences en- mark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, sales figures and help profile acts that Harlem Arts Ensemble.

The Guide tertained. My daughter, Casey, who is 14 Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Nether- might not get on to heavily formatted Venue: Straight no Chaser, 79 Buitenk- can tell most kids a thing or two about lands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, radio stations? The only gauge promot- ant Street music, as she is surrounded by creative Switzerland, the U.K., Australia and New ers can use is what record companies tell Admission: R100 per set, or R160 for Your guide to types on a daily basis and her take on Zealand. them. That and a gut feel. To grow the both sets. Doors open at 7pm. the best of what 1D is: “The songs are cool Dad.” So there So what’s happening in ? market music market accurate sales fig- Bookings: 076 679 2697 is happening you have it. Well in Cape Town we have three major ures are needed, and not just hype and in and around The songs are played on radio and TV chart shows - one on Heart 104.9fm, a Twitter numbers. Sunday, April 5 Cape Town. and young adults buy into the group be- second on KFM and a final one on Good This weekend is Jeremy Loops’s last To list your event, cause they like the music, and herein lies Hope FM. All the charts differ, and the Gigs of the long weekend Kirstenbosch summer concert for the email: the question. How do we judge what is only vaguely accurate one is the KIA Top season. Jeremy’s music is steeped in [email protected] selling and what is not? We believe the 40 on KFM. It plugs into the local iTunes Thursday, April 2 folk, with traces of hip hop, Balkan, jazz, hype, we drink the Cool-Aid, we buy into store in order to rank the Top 10 songs. After four great years, Woodstock Ma- rock, and house influences sprinkled lib- fia has decided to call it a day. As a erally. Winner of the 2013 MK Male Solo parting gift, the band got together Artist of the Year award, his career has with Defiance collaborator Matthew been built on a strong live act, support- www.itsarush.co.za James at Platinum Studios in Wood- ed by rapper Motheo Moleko and multi- stock. The band recorded live in an instrumentalist James Faull. Their strong attempt to capture the energy and live performances saw them win Best raw sound better associated with live Live Act at the 2014 MK Awards. His performances. The result is the four- debut album ‘Trading Change’ went to track EP titled ‘86’. number 1 on the iTunes charts and was With probably close on 150 shows also the most streamed album on Simfy done and dusted, Woodstock Mafia Africa. He spent most of 2014 touring will be going out with a bang, play- internationally. ing one last show for friends and The Show starts at 5.30pm, with tickets GOLDEN fans alike. via Webtickets; or at the door for R135. EASTER EGG THEATRE THEATRE THEATRE Devilish ham Hopkins, Theo Landey ner Caledon & Lower Bu- A sleight of hand show per- and Robert Fridjhon. itenkant Street, Cape Town, formed by Stuart Lightbody. Until 11 April Tel: (021) 461 4554 9 April R95 – R165 HUNT! Popcorn Alexander Bar, 76 Strand , 1 Link Kaapse Stories Jumping & Candy Street, Cape Town, Tel: Street, , Tel: This delightful musical re- castle Floss (021) 300 1652 (021) 438 3301 vue celebrates the joyful, resilient spirit of the colour- Oom Schalk: From The Heart Cabaret ful people who populate the Face David Muller narrates short One of Broadway’s greatest city that lies at the foot of Bunny painters stories under the character musical productions, set in Table Mountain. Couched photo’s 6 Apr of Oom Schalk created by pre-WWII Germany, is in the recent history of the Monday il 2015 Herman Charles Bosman. brought to life by the team Cape, “Kaapse Stories” Until 12 April @ 8:30pm that produced the smash hit deftly relates stories of Kenilworth Racecourse R120 musical, The Rocky Horror Cape Town and her people, Theatre, 52 Main Show. their struggles, victories Family Day Road, Kalk Bay, Tel: (021) Until 28 June and personalities, all with a 788 7257 R100 – R280 hefty dose of comedy. Kids, come and join the Easter Egg Hunt! Fugard Theatre, Caledon Tuesday, Thursdays & Sat- Anthology: A Change in the Street, District 6, Tel: (021) urdays @ 7:30pm The scholar who finds Weather 461 4554 R435pp (incl. Drink on ar- the Golden Egg will WIN * A collection from writers rival & 4 course dinner) R10 000 Louis Viljoen, Nicholas Sp- Orpheus in Africa Richards Supper Stage, schooling valued at (kindly donated by New Turf Carriers) agnoletti and Jon Keevy. The return of the production 229a Corner Main Road, Staring Adrian Collins and by popular demand, David Corner Glengariff, Tel: (021) Moms & Dads, Amy Wilson. Kramer directs a new musi- 434 4497 enjoy action packed racing and a delicious buffet 7 – 18 April cal about Orpheus McA- R90 – R100 doo and the Virginia Jubilee ART in the Somerset Room at only R250pp. Alexander Bar, 76 Strand Singers who came to South Street, Cape Town, Tel: Africa from the USA in Lolly Hahn – Page Contact 021 700 1600 to book or for more information (021) 300 1652 1890. Starring tenor Au- Water and plants is an exhi- brey Poo and soprano Ly- bition of the artist’s most

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Health & Beauty Village, 122 Main Road, Kalk regular evening event, she Bay Harbour Market () Bay, Cape Town, Tel: (021) launched the vibey daytime An inspiring destination for 783 5459 clothing and design fair in an breakfast, lunch and dinner, effort to find expression for this weekend market kicks off Rembrandt in South Africa her long-time love of beautiful with Friday Nite LIVE!, offer- The first national exhibition of attire. ing live music, at least 26 culi- over 100 etchings by the re- Every 1st Saturday of the nary experts catering to ev- vered Dutch artist is extended month @ 11am – 4pm erything from Tunisian by popular demand. Blue Bird Garage, Muizen- cuisine, Seafood platters, Ov- Until 18 April berg, Tel: 082 3312471 en-fired Pizza to gourmet R10 – R20 Sandwiches, speciality soups Iziko Old Town House, Green Saturday Market and everything in-between. Market Square, Cape Town, With over 200 stalls you will Dates & times: Friday Nite Tel: (021) 481 3965 find everything from crafts, LIVE!: 5 pm to 9 pm; Sunday: food and plants. Bring the 9.30 am to 4 pm. Bit by Bit Mosaic kids and enjoy the market un- Extended trading hours on Full day workshops that are der the ancient oak trees Saturdays from 16 November perfect for beginners – ‘you while listening to soulful mu- 2013: Saturdays 10.30am- will be amazed at what you sic play in the background. 6pm can achieve after just one Every 1st Saturday of every 31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay, day,’ says owner Kerry Ather- month @ 8:30am – 2pm Cape Town stone. What a fantastic way to FREE spend the day; relax, learn an Gardens of Rust en Vrede Es- EVENTS Why you should use natural shampoo amazing skill and you get to tate, Wellington Rd, Durban- take home your project. ville, Tel: 072 173 1040 Easter @ Anthonij Rupert By RoxyK to form a protective film over the products are highly biodegradable, R400 per person including An Easter celebration featur- Email: [email protected] hair. The ingredients have differ- which means that you would not lunch. Flea Market ing wine tasting, a picnic, an ent effects and benefits for dif- be polluting the surroundings by Observatory, Cape Town, Tel: Cape Town’s most diverse Easter egg hunt and a scenic ome of the most effective ferent types of hair and with their using them. 079 042 3908 outdoor market and famous tram ride to the famous Fran- beauty products are made wide range of organic shampoos landmark for bargain hunters! schhoek Motor Museum. from natural sources such and conditioners, you can choose The benefits of organic are as Big Tree Mosaics Enjoy endless variety of used Until 12 April as plants and the demand the one suited to your hair type. follows: Join Michelle McConnell, who items ranging from household R150 – R295 Sfor organic products has extended Their range is also environmentally • It promotes new hair growth by started her journey into the art goods and bric-a-brac, to col- Terra del Capo Tasting Room, to include most hair salons. 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Open weather permitting from 9004 no animal-derived ingredients. maintain moisture and improves 9:30am – 12:30pm & 6pm – 8am Saturdays, Sundays & These products will contain no the overall condition of your hair 8pm Public Holidays Table Mountain Easter Egg Hunt honey, beeswax or any other an- • It is non-allergenic and makes it R60 – R90 Ample free parking Hourly Easter egg hunts on imal-produced ingredients. suitable for all types of hair 42 Primula Crescent, Wellway Marine Drive (R27), Metro In- Easter day as part of activities They can also be paraben-free, • They have a more natural and Park East, Durbanville, Tel: dustrial and entertainment for the which means that they do not mild aroma 073 653 2688 For further info visit www.mil- family, running throughout the have any synthetic preservatives • They do not contain any harsh nertonfleamarket.co.za Easter Weekend. such as propylparaben, ethylpara- chemicals, which might result in Fiddlewood Pottery Studios 5 April ben and butylparaben, which can irritation to the skin Classes are small and inti- Market on Hope Table Mountain, Tafelberg cause an allergic reaction in some mate giving students ample Pull in and get your fill of ex- Road, Gardens, Cape Town, people. 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They have carefully re- can positively affect our lives, they 10am – 12:30pm, 7:30pm – & jewellery, and more. dens for a chilled Sunday searched and studied the effective- are making the switch and opting 10pm & 5pm – 9:30pm Every Thursday & Saturday evening treat. ness of active ingredients found for safer, healthier options. Besides R410 14 Hope Street, Gardens, Tel: 5 April in plants that gently cleanse the the fact that organic products are Fiddlewood Pottery Studio 073 2708043 @ 5:30pm hair, providing nourishment and non-chemical based, they are also 88, 1st Avenue, Harfield Vil- R100 – R135 strength. 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It also provides an op- every Saturday: shopping, school hits from the llikes of portunity for some family eating and drinking – as like- the Commodores and Eric quality time and adventure. minded people have done for Clapton. There is a great deal of fun to centuries.” Until 4 April be had for each member of EVERY Saturday @ 9am - R90 the family, from activities for 2pm Roxy Revue Bar, the kids to shopping for the FREE parking Grandwest, teens as well as culinary high- The Palms, 145 Sir Lowry Rd, Goodwood, lights for the foodies. Woodstock, Tel: (021) 505 7777 Every Saturday @ 9am – 2pm (021) 462 0394 Tokai Forest, Orpen Road/ www.palms.co.za The Greatest Love of All – The Spaanchemat River Road, [email protected] Whitney Houston Show www.rikkis.co.za Tokai After a successful tour in Jo- Alphen Antiques and Collect- hannesburg, South Africa’s Fashion in the Village Market ables Markets own Belinda Davids performs The monthly market is the A variety of items will be on a tribute to one of the world’s WE’LL TAKE YOU PLACES! passion project of Cape Town sale. Entry is free, there is most revered singers for the Rikkis is Cape Town’s premium door-to-door cab service. local and fashion guru Kim ample parking and refresh- first time in Cape Town. Speer, who also runs the ments are available. 8 – 19 April weekly Friday night Blue Bird 2nd & 4th Sunday of every R125 – R290 Garage Food and Goods month @ 10am – 4pm Artscape Opera House, DF Market out of the same space Alphen Community Centre Malan Street, (an old converted postal Hall, Main Road, Foreshore, plane hangar in the heart of Opposite Constantia Village, Cape Town, BOOK A TAXI / SHUTTLE the suburb). While she gives Tel: 084 6267499 Tel: (021) 421 7695 021 447 3559 | [email protected] much of her attention to the

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reating an environment of INSIDE theatre practitioners and direc- tors, Artscape will be present- Artscape Easter Festival Cing its first Easter Festival until April 18. By way of personal narra- tives and collective memories in spiri- tual and religious interpretations the THEATRE festival is a dynamic engagement of THEATRE artist and audience through music, dance, poetry, monologues, storytell- ing, live arts and site specific instal- ON lations. “With more than 40 artists par- ticipating in 20 various art forms THE BAY and performance works, we seek to bring society closer to understanding our spiritual diversity and religious The Bats practices, at the same time setting up • a foundation for future work,” says Mandla Mbothwe, Artscape Creative ‘LittleLittle ShopShop Manager and festival Director. of Horrors’ Easter is a time of so many of Horrors thoughts, memories and reflections. Artscape offers the opportunity to share in all of these sentiments through some powerful, thought provoking entertainment and an op- portunity to engage with some new ARTSCAPEBAXTER and established artists and works. A scene from ‘Secret Flames’, on between April 9 and 18 at 7.30pm nightly Easter Grant and Western Cape Youth Music Festival School’s Arts Festival Festival Shaun• This year the Western Cape Youth Mu- Auditions will take place on Tuesday, sic Festival celebrates its 44th year and May 12, at Fismer Hall, University of Youth• Music is presented by Artscape and the Cape Stellenbosch and Thursday, May 14, at Town Philharmonic Orchestra in col- the . Deadline ‘Cinnamon’Festival laboration with Distell Foundation. for entrants is Friday, April 17. • The festival serves as a launching • pad for accomplished young classical * For more information and entry School’s Arts instrumentalists and singers, in per- forms, call Marvin Weavers on 021 410 ‘Dance forming with a symphony orchestra. 9209, or send an email to projadmin@ Festival This prestigious concert will take place artscape.co.za; or Debbie Damons on Reality’ on Saturday, September 26, at 7.30pm 021 410 9915, or at debbied@artscape. • in the Artscape Theatre. co.za; or visit www.artscape.co.za. Nritya• Alankaaram‘How Did I Get Here’ A dance group at last year’s Festival

As part of Artscape Audience Develop- schools, attended by various dignitaries ment and Education’s (ADE) ongoing and showcasing the talent that exists in vision to develop a love for the perform- our schools. The festival runs from Au- BAXTER ing arts, and contributing to practi- gust 11 to 26, excluding weekends (Fri, cal Nation building, primary and high Sat, and Sun). FUGARD schools learners are invited to undertake this wonderful opportunity. * Should you be interested in taking Grant and Approximately 10 Schools will share part in the festival, competition details ‘Cabaret’ the same stage each evening, contrib- and entry forms can be downloaded at Shaun• uting to an exciting and diverse theatre www.artscape.co.za; or enquire with the experience, from classical choirs to con- School Liaison Unit (SLU) on 021 410 ‘West• Side temporary dance. 9927, or at [email protected]. A performance of last year’s WCYMF The festival will culminate in a glit- Deadline for returning the application: ‘Cinnamon’Story’ tering Gala performance by selected May 2, 2015 • ‘Dance Uplifting the soul through Indian dance Reality’ Vadhini Indian Arts Academy will joining with the Rotary Club Cape of • present ‘Nritya Alankaaram – up- Good Hope to raise funds for the new lifting the soul through dance’, at Open Door Centre in Ocean View, an Artscape from April 9 to 11. The pro- initiative that provides a safe haven ‘How Did duction will showcase the most in- for abused women and children. All spiring Indian Classical Dance forms the proceeds of opening night will be I Get Here’ – something which Vadhini is partic- donated towards this worthy cause. ularly passionate about and consis- tently aims to share with Cape Town * Tickets are R120 and can be booked audiences. at Computicket, Artscape Box Office In addition to presenting this diver- or Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 sity of dance styles, Vadhini will be 7695. A scene from ‘Nritya Alankaaram’

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April 13 to 18 Why would we want to carry on? solo artists and in our theatre perfor- Well it’s the response we get from our mances have kept us on this unbe- i can’t even imagine what it must audiences, the enjoyment, the ap- lievable fun-filled road to who knows feel like to know you’ve been part of plause, the laughter and occasionally where. There is nothing better than a band for 50 years... a standing ovation. What more do us four guys and an audience - it is In 1964 when The Bats were formed, you need? It’s a feeling that is very just so damn lekker. we honestly had no idea how long difficult to explain. We all agree that One of the biggest compliments the band would be together. The fact as long as we continually enjoy do- we received was from the late Joan that we can still attract an audience ing these performances and as long Brickhill. After our performances in 50 years on is for us something out of as people still want to see The Bats, the production of ‘I Love My Wife’, the ordinary - a miracle. Many times we’ll carry on. Entertaining needs to she said, “You guys have that rare after the gig we realise how fortunate be a two way experience. The more quality that projects you across the we are that (apart from the aches and the audience members react favour- footlights.” pain) we’ve still been blessed with ably to the performers, the more the good health that enables us to con- performers enjoy themselves. All the What’s the wildest (pG version) tinue to entertain people of all ages. experience we have as a band, as thing(s) that has happened to you on the road during that time? Driving to a gig in Middelburg, only to find we were booked in Newcastle. Some frantic phone calls eventually got us to the gig, one and a half ours late....we got paid, in the end. The Bats in the 1960s Why the Bats? Good question. Well in the sixties the all the bands had names like The hit songs like ‘In a Shabby Little Hut’, info, or book? Beatles, The Animals etc. So it wasn’t ‘Who’s that Girl?’, ‘Vat hom Dawie’ We always endeavour to add some- too difficult to choose the name. We and ‘Oh God it’s Beautiful’. There is thing new into the show. Visit www. also new that the smaller the name is, a fair amount of stand up comedy, a thebats.co.za for future bookings and the bigger it can be printed on post- couple of hilarious parodies, plus solo gigs, as well as profiles and pictures ers and billboards. Especially when performances from each member of from across the years. the other band on the bill is Dave the band and a few new surprises. We We’re also on Facebook. Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich. like to call it “Our unique blend of music and humour.” What do you guys have in store for What can folks look forward to with the next 50 years? the show at theatre on the Bay? Any new material, or shows coming Rocking chairs! The modern-day Bats Well, you always have to put in your up, and where can people find the Smash hit musical ‘little Shop of Horrors’ coming your way Including the unforgettable songs: ‘Skid Row (Downtown)’, ‘Somewhere That’s Green’, ‘Dentist’, ‘Feed Me!’ and ‘Suddenly, Seymour’

April 24 to June 6 Aside from some stunning costume Q&A with director designs by Terrence Bray (one of ‘little Shop of Horrors’ is a musi- South Africa’s top fashion designers) cal we seldom get to see on these and great set and puppets by Kick- Steven Stead shores. Why do you think that is? stArt’s own wunderkind, Greg King, I think it actually has been seen here the show has an awesome cast. quite a lot, as musicals go. It was Headed by the very talented and only written in 1986, and presented very funny Alan Committie, the rest by Pieter Toerien shortly afterwards, of the cast is just as strong and as ex- starring Andre Hattingh and Eddie citing. I have worked with veteran Mi- Eckstein, and then it was presented chael Richard several times and know by the Civic Theatre in that he will be a superb Mr Mushnik, in 1999. We did our production in and Candice von Litsenbourg is going Durban in 2009. So it has been done to be a hilarious, heart-breaking Au- every ten years or so since it was writ- drey with a powerhouse voice! ten, which for a musical in South Af- Then there is the trio of golden- rica is pretty good going. toned girls which is the musical back- bone of the show, headed by Lelo, What do you personally love about exciting, glamorous and dynamic it? lead singer on TV’s ‘Strictly Come It has tremendous music - instantly Dancing’. We are very lucky to have hummable, recognisable, and irre- her. It will be a feast for eye and ear. sistible, yet also punchy, funny and surprising. I love the pastiche of the What are some of the biggest chal- show - the B-Grade horror movie/ lenges in bringing this show to the comic book tones and characters. The stage? characters are fantastically drawn, Without doubt, the monster plants. with depth and great humour - such Audrey II starts life as a modest hand a joy to direct and to play. puppet, and morphs through four The irony of this sly little beast phases to become a gigantic pod that of a show never detracts from the eats half the cast. Oh, he also talks characters’ vulnerability and cred- and sings…quite a challenge for any ibility. We go with Seymour 100% production team! on this Faustian journey, laughing and nudging one another all the way. Finally, any tips for folks unac- It’s a spoof! It’s a hoot! And it’s also customed to the musical on how to strangely moving. I love it! dress up to make a real night of it? There are no rules. This isn’t ‘Rocky Funnyman Alan Committie will What can audiences look forward to Horror’. Come comfortable and ready Prop building for ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ be starring in his first ever with your production? to have a good time. You will! musical

8 the next 48hourS www.48hours.co.za 3 April - 9 April 2015 BAXTER THEATRE The Next 48hOURS • #THEATREBUZZ48 Dance, dance, dance at the Baxter this April ‘Grant and Shaun: A Double Bill of Dance’

ApRil 9 TO 18 (performed by Van Ster) and Iago (performed by Oelf), exploring the n ‘Grant and Shaun: A Double notions of sexual jealousy and its Bill of Dance’, Cape Town artists power to destroy. ‘The Architecture Grant van Ster and Shaun Oelf, of Tears’, an exploration into the itwo of the hottest young tal- human responses to attraction be- ents on the local dance and theatre yond gender and social correctness, scenes, take to the Baxter’s Flipside was created with Ananda Fuchs and stage for a short season, from Thurs- Thabisa Dinga. day, April 9, to Saturday, April 18, to It was performed to great acclaim perform a brand new work, ‘Most at the 2014 Cape Town Fringe and Honest Man’, and their critically ac- Baxter Dance Festival and most re- claimed ‘The Architecture of Tears’. cently at the 2015 Dance Umbrella With the premier of ‘Most Honest in Johannesburg. Man’, UCT graduates Mdu Kweyama Blogger Sarah Robertson gushed and Alex McCarthy make their debut in her review, writing “Wow…I as artists-in-residence at the Baxter haven’t watched such exquisite Theatre Centre for 2015, made pos- dancers in…too long. Grant Van Ster sible by the Rolf-Stephan Nussbaum and Shaun Oelf of FO8, along with Foundation. For the production the Thabisa Dinga are masterful movers. two theatre-makers are supervised Ananda Fuch’s challenging choreog- by the Baxter’s CEO and artistic di- raphy makes for an excellent dance rector Lara Foot. work. Skilful is an understatement.” Resident director Kweyama heads the production as director and cho- * Performances are at 7pm nightly, reographer, with dramaturgy and with a matinee on Saturday, April 18, assistant direction by resident play- at 3pm. Ticket prices are R60 for the wright McCarthy. preview, matinee and for the school Based on Shakespeare’s ‘Othel- performance on April 16 at 11am, lo’, ‘Most Honest Man’ examines and R100 for all other performances. Grant van Ster and Shaun Oelf in ‘Most Honest Man’ the relationship between Othello ‘Dance Reality’ ‘Cinnamon’

ApRil 20 TO 26 * Performances are at 8pm, with two ApRil 28 TO MAy 2 * Performances are from Tuesday to as a schools performance on April 30 matinee performances on April 24 Saturday at 8pm, with matinees on at 12pm. Ticket prices are R100 and international latin American, Ball- and 25 at 2pm. Ticket prices ranges She grew up with the wolves and Friday and Saturday at 3pm, as well R70 for the matinees. room and Show Dance stars Lindsey from R100 to R250. they taught her how to love, laugh Muckle and Brandon Eilers Le Riche and live… take audiences inside the remarkable Described as a dance drama with creative process behind reality tele- music, ‘Cinnamon’ is the latest pro- vision’s most-watched dance phe- duction by Afrika Ablaze and runs nomenon in the Baxter Theatre from from Tuesday to Saturday, April 28 Monday to Sunday, April 20 to 26. to May 2. Acclaimed choreographer Joined by TV presenter and MC and producer Glenda Jones is once for the show Graeme Richards, him- again ready to wow Cape Town au- self a semi-finalist on ‘Strictly Come diences with this mind-blowing and Dancing’, and a stellar cast of up- captivating dance production. and-coming young talent, they offer Following on her highly success- audiences a chance to get up close ful run with ‘Raw Silk’ at the Bax- and personal and be immersed in ter in 2013, Jones is confident that all the glitz and glamour as genres ‘Cinnamon’ will keep audiences riv- collide in a spectacular visual experi- eted to their seats until the curtain ence and an unforgettable interac- falls. tive journey from prime time tele- A brilliant cast, an amazing story, vision to the stage – this is ‘Dance dramatic dance concepts, music to Reality’! cherish and a must-see show! A scene from ‘Dance Reality’ A scene from ‘Cinnamon’

* Booking for all the above ‘How Did i productions at the Baxter is through Computicket on Get Here’ 0861 915 8000, online at www.computicket.com or ApRil 8 TO 18 at any Shoprite Checkers Jonathan Rubain takes stock of his blos- outlet. For discounted soming music career and the thing that corporate, schools or makes him tick - his love of music – in block-bookings, charities ‘How Did I Get Here’ in the Baxter Gold- en Arrow Studio for one week only from or fundraisers, contact Wednesday, April 8, to Saturday, April 18. Sharon on 021 680 3962, Music has been instrumental in all as- email sharon.ward@uct. pects of his life and has moulded him into who he is today - a successful musician ac.za or Carmen on with a colourful and eventful journey. 021 680 3993, email The talented bass player and storyteller [email protected]. shares anecdotes of his life in the industry and a career entertaining local audiences. Tickets cost R120 throughout. Jonathan Rubain

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The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide NIGHTLIFE KIDS FUN KIDS FUN China and SA unite to raise Fiction Presents Sandrino lands and ancient milkwood Sunday @ 9:30am – 10pm Enjoy the fine tunes of Ger- forest, Noordhoek epitomizes 10 Myhof Road, Kenilworth, many’s very own house. a relaxed, unhurried lifestyle Cape Town, Tel: (021) 683 3 April that is sought after by many 2670 awareness of rhino poaching R50 environmentalists and artists, Fiction, 226 Long Street, so don’t be surprised to find Cool Runnings Tobogganing hinese pianist and compos- Cape Town horses, pigs, cows, hens, Park er, Tian Jiang, and the dar- ducks and rabbits roaming We’ve swapped sunshine ling of South African music, KIDS FUN the gardens and open public and beaches for the lure of Zolani Mahola, lead singer spaces. snow here in Cape Town but Cof , will perform and Thumbelina Noordhoek Farm Village, that doesn’t mean we have to help raise awareness for Rhino Dis- The Cape Town City Ballet Noordhoek, Tel: (021) 789 miss out on the winter sports harmony in a special concert to be Youth Project presents the 2812 they get to enjoy elsewhere. held at the Old Land Bank Building famous Hans Christian An- Opening Times: Tuesday – in Cape Town on Friday, April 13. dersen story. Gemstones in the Scratch Patch Friday: 12pm -6pm, Satur- The Rhino Disharmony concert 4 – 5 April Simons Town day-Sunday: 9am-6pm will showcase art, photography and R80 – R110 A visit to topstones is fun. Off Carl Cronje Drive, Oppo- sculpture which, when combined Artscape Opera House, Tel: Tour the Topstones factory site , Tel: with music, will endeavour to cre- (021) 410 9838 with the kids; there is plenty (021) 949 4439 ate a powerful emotional and in- for the little ones to have a tellectual journey towards better The Ugly Duckling flied day, and watch gem- The Book Lounge understanding the impact of Rhino A retelling of the classic Hans stones being tumble-polished For younger children (3-8 poaching. Christian Anderson tale. and crafted into a wide variety years) there’s adventure of a Jiang will not only play classical 4 – 11 April @ 10am of products. different kind every Saturday pieces but also, for the first time, R55 Monday – Friday @ 8:30am at 11am at the Book Lounge. some of his own compositions, Nassau Theatre Centre, Pal- – 4:45pm, Saturdays & Sun- The exciting stories will take which he will perform together myra Road, Newlands, Tel: days @ 9am – 5:30pm them along for a different with Mahola in tribute to the rhino. (021) 558 2650 Scratch Patch, Cape Town, journey each week. It’s a It will not be the first time that Dido Valley Road, outside Si- great way to get them excited Jiang will be visiting South Africa. Discover a unique Two Oceans mon’s Town, Tel: (021) 786 about reading and exploring In late March and April of 2013 he Aquarium in the Waterfront 2020 the wonderful world of books. completed his first piano concert One of the top tourist attrac- Saturdays @ 11am at Motswari Private Game Lodge Tian Jiang and Zolani Mahola tions in Cape Town and over Paintball FREE in the Kruger National Park. This 3000 living sea animals, in- Teamwork, stealth and strat- 71 Roeland Street, Zon- feat led to an invitation to return cluding sharks, fishes, turtles egy are all part of what makes nebloem, to South Africa in March 2014 for de Lamazière of Motswari Game what’s happening to the rhinos and penguins can be seen it so exciting. Hiding behind Cape Town, an encore tour, ‘Tian in the Wild’. Reserve who, together with New- in South Africa and on the Afri- this spectacular underwater trees, belly crawling through Tel: (021) 462 2425 On May 28, 2013, Jiang performed mark, Hotels & Lodges, is heading can continent. Rhino Disharmony nature reserve. the grass or strategising with at a sold out concert at Carnegie up the project. works with other fund-raising or- Adults – R125, Pensioners & their team will soon make Cape Town Museums Hall in New York. Attending the concert will be ganisations to raise awareness, but Students (14-17) – R97, Kids them forget about their com- The musty smell of old photo- The concert will not only aim to dignitaries from across the globe, especially it is founded on the fact (4-13) – R60 puters. graphs and historic artefacts raise awareness about the scourge as well as local Rhino ambassadors that art, music and performance Open: Daily @ 9:30am – 6pm R130 in well-lit showrooms offers a of rhino poaching, but the artists such as artist Beezy Bailey, Barend can dig deeper into people’s aware- (incl. Public Holidays) Monday – Sunday: 9:15am- welcome retreat from the and participants will also set forth Dewet, Marion Geiger and Andre ness and perhaps even initiate a Two Ocean Aquarium Cape 12:45pm, 1:15pm – 4:45pm rainy weather outside. to create a platform for an apology van der Merwe, whose installation, shift in thinking and perception. Town, V&A Waterfront, Cape Area 51, Imhoff Farm, Kom- 25 Queen Victoria Street, from humankind to the animals ‘Rhinosaur’ is currently a much Town, Tel: (021) 418 3823 metjie, Cape Town, Tel: (021) Cape Town, that have been violated. talked about feature on the Sea * Visit www.rhinodisharmony.co.za 790 7603 Tel: (021) 481 3900 “The concert (will) allow people Point promenade in Cape Town. for more information. Ice Skating in Cape Town the freedom to create their own Rhino Disharmony has united Tickets can be booked at www. Come rain or shine - ice skat- Camel Riding The Science Centre impressions without having to re- artists around the world with the webtickets.co.za. ing is a must! Whether you If the paintball sounds a bit A world of discovery under sort to graphic and often disturb- aim that they may use their art The Old Land Bank is situated on want to organise a party or too hectic then why not take one roof, the Science Cen- ing images,” says Fabrice Orengo to arrest people’s attention about 54 Queen Victoria Road. just want to go skating with your kids for a camel ride at tre features a wide variety of one or two friends, the ice rink Imhoff Farm next door to the interactive displays and excit- is a whole lot of fun. paintball. ing activities for your enjoy- Monday – Friday @ 10am – Tuesdays – Sundays and ment. 12:30pm & 2pm – 4:30pm, public holidays: 12pm – 4pm Monday to Saturday 9am - Saturdays @ 9am – 11:30am, Short rides: R60 for adults, 4:30pm; Sundays & Public 12pm – 2:30pm & 3pm – R40 for children, outride: Holidays 10am - 4:30pm 5:30pm R200 370B Main Road, Observato- R40pp including skates Please be aware that rides ry, Cape Town, Grandwest, Tel: (021) 535 are not offered when it is rain- Tel: (021) 300 3200 2260 ing or in stormy weather. Imhoff Farm, Kommetjie, Grandwest Children’s Entertain- To advertise in Atlantic Rail Steam Train Cape Town, Tel: 082 3443163 ment Vintage fun for the whole fam- Magic Village ily. Buxom, beautiful and still Pirate Boat The arcade venue is an ex- hard at work at the ripe age of Craving adventure on the tremely popular section of the 63, Jenny hasn’t let the wrin- high seas? Set sail aboard casino with people of all ages kles of time mar her life’s mis- the Jolly Roger and enjoy the enjoying the gaming facilities sion. live pirate show out at sea. on offer. The Next 48hOURS Cape Town to Simon’s Town Children will love the authen- Daily @ 11am – 10pm, Week- and back one to three Sun- tic looking pirate ship and the ends @ 10am – 12am & days a month. sense of adventure that the School Holidays @ 11am – Kids @ R150 – Adults @ crew helps to create. 11pm R250 Daily cruises: adults: Magic Company, Grandwest Cape Town Train Lodge Ho- R130, children: R60, sunset Casino & Entertainment tel, Tel: (021) 558 5805 cruise: children: R100, adults: World, Vanguard Drive, CONTACT: R200. Goodwood, Beautiful Butterfly World Opening times: Subject to Tel: (021) 534 0244 Visit this Winelands paradise weather conditions and be privileged to see rest- V&A Waterfront Harbour, Clay Café ing butterflies, exotic spiders Cape Town, Tel: (021 421 The Clay Café makes for a and scary scorpions up close. 0909 memorable day of creativity Tel: 021 802 4848 Monday – Friday @ 9am – and recreation for children 3pm Go-karting and parents alike. Route 44, Klapmuts (near Need for speed? Let them Monday – Sunday @ 9am – Stellenbosch and Paarl), race each other around the 5pm Cape Winelands, Tel: (021) 310m mini replica of the Old Dairy, Oakhurst Farm, 875 5628 Killarney racetrack, complete Main Road, with twists and turns to keep Hout Bay, E-mail: [email protected] Noordhoek Farm Village the adrenaline pumping. Tel: (021) 790 3318 Renowned for long white Adults: R100, children: R90 sandy beaches, vast wet- Opening times: Mondays –

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FILM: CINDERELLA Ella is determined to honor her mother’s CAST: CATE BLANChETT, LILy JAMES, RICh- dying words and to “have courage and ARD MADDEN, STELLAN SkARSgåRD, hoL- be kind.” She will not give in to despair LIDAy gRAINgER, DEREk JACoBI AND hEL- nor despise those who mistreat her. And ENA BoNhAM CARTER then there is the dashing stranger she DIRECToR: kENNETh BRANAgh meets in the woods. Unaware that he is really a prince, not merely an appren- he story of ‘Cinderella’ follows tice at the Palace, Ella finally feels she the fortunes of young Ella (Lily has met a kindred soul. It appears her James) whose merchant father fortunes may be about to change when remarries following the death the Palace sends out an open invitation Tof her mother. Eager to support her for all maidens to attend a ball, raising loving father, Ella welcomes her new Ella’s hopes of once again encounter- stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and her ing the charming Kit (Richard Madden). daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger) Alas, her stepmother forbids her to at- and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into the tend and callously rips apart her dress. family home. But, when Ella’s father un- But, as in all good fairy tales, help is at expectedly passes away, she finds her- hand, and a kindly beggar woman (Hel- self at the mercy of a jealous and cruel ena Bonham Carter) steps forward and, new family. Finally relegated to noth- armed with a pumpkin and a few mice, Lily James in ‘Cinderella’ ing more than a servant girl covered in changes Cinderella’s life forever. ashes, and spitefully renamed Cinderella, For years, Walt Disney Studios has Ella could easily begin to lose hope. Yet, been interested in bringing ‘Cinderella’ the timeless tale to a 21st-century au- on a journey that we can really identify Movies despite the cruelty inflicted upon her, back to the big screen, to reintroduce dience and build on the nostalgia and with, so the texture and landscape of a memories cherished by millions around great story was wonderful to play with the world. Of utmost importance, the as a director.” film needed to be entertaining and bring In order to make the film relevant to as much fun and humanity to the fairy- modern audiences, it was the core of tale characters as possible, while preserv- kindness and compassion at the heart ing the unforgettable elements from the of the fairy tale that would prove to be animated classic. fundamentally important for the film- Director Kenneth Branagh (‘Hamlet’, makers. They were convinced that the Also showing: ‘Thor’) had never toyed with the idea powerful story, combined with an excep- of directing a fairy tale before, but af- tionally-talented cast and a strong script ter reading the script by screenwriter with more complex and realistic charac- Chris Weitz (‘About a Boy’), found that ters, would make for a truly entertaining the story spoke to him in ways he never cinematic experience. imagined. “The thing for us was not to try too “I was captivated by the power of the hard to reimagine things, but to go by story and felt I was in sync with the vi- the lights of the story as we saw it — sual artistry that was being developed,” a world of hidden wonder and beauty, Branagh says. “It’s a classic piece of sto- with the animating force of kindness ‘Home’ Helena Bonham Carter in ‘Cinderella’ rytelling where the central character goes and faith at the heart of it,” says Weitz.

FILM: INhERENT VICE When private eye Doc Sport- player working undercover, and a CAST: JoAqUIN PhoENIx, JoSh ello’s ex-old lady suddenly out of mysterious entity known as the BRoLIN, owEN wILSoN, kAThERINE nowhere shows up with a story Golden Fang, which may only be wATERSToN, REESE wIThERSPooN, about her current billionaire land a tax dodge set up by some den- BENICIo DEL ToRo, MARTIN ShoRT, developer boyfriend whom she just tists...it’s part California noir, part JENA MALoNE, JoANNA NEwSoM, happens to be in love with, and a hallucinogenic romp, and an all- ERIC RoBERTS plot by his wife and her boyfriend out cinematic homage to a Pyn- DIRECToR: PAUL ThoMAS ANDERSoN to kidnap that billionaire and chonian world of far-out charac- throw him in a loony bin…well, ters, dead-on insights and deep ‘Inherent Vice’, an adaptation of easy for her to say. yearning. Thomas Pynchon’s seventh and It’s the tail end of the psyche- “There’s a sadness underneath most humorous novel, is also the delic 1960s and paranoia is run- Doc’s investigations,” says Paul seventh film written and directed ning the day and Doc knows that Thomas Anderson, “a feeling that by Paul Thomas Anderson - and “love” is another of those words the promise that people felt in the very first film adaptation ever going around at the moment, like those times was being ripped off. of Pynchon’s legendarily inventive, “trip” or “groovy,” that’s being And that’s been a persistent theme culturally kaleidoscopic work. A way too overused - except this one of Pynchon’s work since the be- surf noir, the story dives headlong usually leads to trouble. ginning. As I made the film, I was Paul Walker and Vin Diesel in ‘Fast & Furious 7’ into the smoky haze and neon af- With a cast of characters that trying to be a surrogate for Pyn- terglow of the American counter- includes surfers, hustlers, dop- chon’s concern for the American culture via a psychedelic spin on ers and rockers, a murderous loan fate.” FILM: FAST & FURIoUS 7 of the crew are able to return to the the classic detective yarn. shark, LAPD detectives, a tenor sax CAST: VIN DIESEL, ChRIS BRIDgES, DwAyNE United States and live the normal life JohNSoN, JASoN STAThAM, JoRDANA again as they had wanted, but Owen’s BREwSTER, MIChELLE RoDRIgUEz, PAUL older brother, Ian Shaw (Jason Sta- wALkER, TyRESE gIBSoN tham), is after Dominic, seeking revenge DIRECToR: JAMES wAN for the death of his brother, putting the entire crew in danger once more. After After defeating Owen Shaw and his learning of Han’s death, the crew sets crew, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), Bri- out to find the man who killed one of an O’Conner (Paul Walker) and the rest their own, before he finds them first.

LABIA Gardens Tel (021) 424 5927 Thurs 02 – Thurs 09 April R45 (Subject to Concessions) www.thelabia.co.za Daily 2.30, 8.30pm Daily 4.00pm THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD BIRDMAN (16SLV)

HOTEL (7-9PG) Daily 8.15pm (except Wed) Daily 11.30am, 2.30, 5.30, 8.30pm THE IMITATION GAME (10-12PGP)

INHERENT VICE (18DLNSV) Daily 1.45pm, 6.15pm Daily 2.00, 6.15pm STILL ALICE (10-12PGL) (no 2.00pm Thurs 2/4) Daily 11.45am, 8.15pm (no 11.45am ROSEWATER (13LV) Thurs 2/4) Daily 12.00, 6.00pm NIGHTCRAWLER (13LV) (no 6.00pm Thurs 2/4) THEORY OF EVERYTHING (7-9PG) Daily 11.30am, 4.00pm WHIPLASH (16L) Joaquin Phoenix in ‘Inherent Vice’

12 The Next 48hoURS www.48hours.co.za 3 April - 9 April 2015 The Next 48hOURS • Easter Fun Easter Holiday Fun Guide “Egg-citing” Easter fun for kids at GrandWest Easter tantalizing at

hildren visiting GrandWest over the Easter break are Taj Cape Town promised loads of “egg- citing” fun, with activities Cplanned daily from Thursday, April 2, to Sunday, April 12. There will be puppet shows, mag- ic shows, arts and crafts workshops, face-painting and balloon sculpting, as well as face-painting and hula hoop workshops to look forward to. The festive fun will unfold daily, from 12pm to 4pm, at the Cape Vil- lage, GrandWest. “Our complex will be a hive of activity over the Easter holidays. Kids are invited to be part of the action everyday at no cost,” says GrandWest PR and Promotions Manager, Elouise Matthys. Mint, the Local Grill will host an Easter Sunday Jazz Lunch The festivities will reach fever pitch on Easter Sunday, April 5, on the Marble Walkway and Cape Vil- lage, between 12pm and 2pm. The From egg hunts to hot cross buns be served in the Lobby Lounge along Food Court and Hendrik Boom’s and memorable lunches, Easter is with authentic Indian Chai tea. The Garden will be a hive of activity with a time for creating fond memories Easter Afternoon Tea special will be buskers, face painters, magicians, with your loved ones. This year, Taj available from April 3 to 6, between balloon sculptors and more to en- Cape Town has created a selection of 2pm and 5pm, and is priced at R195 tertain children. Families will have Easter experiences, including a tradi- per person, or R95 for children aged the opportunity to have their photos tional Easter Jazz Lunch, a decadent four to 12 years old. taken in the Easter-branded pho- ‘Sugar and Spice’ Afternoon Tea as For the month of April, Jiva tobooth in The District and various well as a luxurious Jiva Grande Spa Grande Spa, Taj Cape Town’s award- restaurants will be offering special package. winning spa, invites you and your menus and other promotions. On April 5, Mint, the Local Grill, partner to experience a relaxing will host a traditional Easter Sun- Easter indulgence with a soothing * For more information, visit www. day Jazz Lunch from 12pm, which and nourishing Posha Body Ritual. grandwest.co.za. will include a sumptuous a la Carte Guests can enjoy a cleansing wrap menu and live saxophonist. Guests and a relaxing shoulder massage, can enjoy Executive Chef Shyam and complete the experience by sip- Longani’s famous Easter speciali- ping on original Indian Chai Tea in ties, such as sweet-hot plum-glazed the spa’s tranquil relaxation room. Explore the science behind eggs ham, honey-curry glazed lamb and The 1 hour 15 minute treatment is Lexington-style grilled chicken. priced at R650 per person. For those with a sweet tooth, Taj Cape Town is offering a ‘Sugar and * For bookings or more information, and rabbits this Easter Spice’ themed Afternoon Tea. Cinna- call Taj Cape Town on 021 819 2000; mon hot cross buns, ginger cheese- or visit www.tajcapetown.co.za. 2015 is the International Year of cake and spicy ajowan brownies will Light, a global initiative which will highlight to the citizens of the world the importance of light and optical technologies in their lives, for their futures and for the devel- Kids holiday time means its opment of society. The (CTSC) will be ex- ploring the science behind light, as Ratanga time again well as eggs and rabbits during the Easter holidays. The CTSC will be open on all public holidays from 10am to 4.30pm.

Their April Holiday Programme from April 1 to 12 is as follows:

Bio Bunny (Ages 6+) Put on your hard hat and get to exploring at the CTSC Did you know? Rabbits have incred- ibly strong limbs which allow them to leap up to 1 metre high. Join in and discover fascinating facts about bunnies and their physical features. Discover the wonders of light while Build a spectrometer to take home Eggcellent Egg Drop (Ages 7+) making a light fountain and find and discover the wonders of light. A Use your eggspertise to build a cap- out how light bounces through wa- spectrometer is an instrument that sule and protect your egg from the ter. measures the spectrum of light. great fall. Light Detector (Ages 6+) Trendy Telescope (Ages 8+) Egg Hunt (Ages 7+) Discover the difference in tempera- Did you know that the first tele- Catch some zip line action during the holidays Scurry around the CTSC exhibition ture between red, blue, green and scope was invented in 1608 by Hans floor solving clues and unlocking white light using a prism. Lippershey? Build a telescope and the eggs. The Ultimate Egg Hunt. discover the science behind it. Get into the swing of things these Over and above firm favourite at- Mini Projector (Ages 7+) school holidays at Ratanga Junction, tractions, visitors can also enjoy a Eggs-periments (Ages 6+) Discover how a projector works and * For more information, call 021 300 the Wildest Place in Africa. The park variety of new attractions, from zip Test out the strength of an egg shell build a modern day overhead pro- 3200; send an email to info@ctsc. will be open from Thursday, April 2, lines to paddle boats to the high and uncover why egg shells are so jector using simple items you can org.za; or visit ctsc.org.za. until Sunday, April 12. adrenalin, fast spinning Vortex. strong. find at home. The Cape Town Science Centre is Ratanga will also be open for spe- situated on 370B Main Rd, Obser- cial bonus days from Friday, April 24, * Visit www.ratanga.co.za for more Light Fountain (Ages 8+) Spectrometer (Ages 8+) vatory. until Sunday, May 3. information.

3 April - 9 April 2015 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 13 The Next 48hOURS • Fooding Around Fifty shades of green - avocados hit the spot

breakfast with chorizo, goat’s cheese from the top of the salad? Or hunted Fooding around with and avo on toast; or adding an avo for a piece of green deliciousness Jenny Morris to your power smoothie, for a creamy hidden under the lettuce? Well, say healthy kick? Give lunchtime routines goodbye to guilty secrets. The ex- an exciting twist with mini chicken perts say that eating avocados may and avo sliders; or devilled eggs be associated with better diet qual- with smashed avo guacamole. You ity and beneficial nutrient intakes*, could whip up something fresh and so you can happily eat avos and your tasty for dinner by adding some avo body will thank you for it. And when to your old favourites - think spicy it comes to testing for ripeness, the Asian beef stir fry with coriander and fruit should yield to a gentle squeeze sesame seeds; smoked salmon and in the palm of the hand. avo salad with pink grapefruit and Alternatively, give the fruit stalk a radishes; or zucchini noodles with a gentle nudge with your thumb and if creamy avo pasta sauce. The versatil- it comes off easily, the Avo is almost ity of avocados creates endless tasty ripe but if it’s still firmly attached, @jennymorrischef combinations - so go on, add an avo you’ll need to wait a few days. Test- today. ing the Hass variety is even easier Avos are also the perfect partners as its green skin changes to purple/ ove over Christian Grey. for a low carb lifestyle and with rec- black as it ripens. There’s a new “passioni- ipe ideas like avo coconut bread, avo So go on, satisfy your hunger and sta” in town; one whose hummus and avo and turmeric lassi, add some delicious, versatile and velvety flesh is firing up there’s every reason to add an avo to healthy home-grown avos to your theM fantasies of lovers all over South your healthy meal or snack. daily shopping basket today. Look Africa. Lovers of good food and good Incorporating avocado into a meal good and feel good with fifty shades health, that is. I’m of course talking is also great way of boosting your of green! about delicious, locally grown avoca- daily intake of monounsaturated fats dos, which are in season right now. and essential nutrients such as po- Ripening and storage of the avo- Avo Smoked Salmon Salad Go on, shake off your inhibitions this tassium, folic acid and vitamin C - cado winter and experiment with some and the good news is that while avos The avocado does not ripen on the exciting new avo-nues of taste and are rich and creamy, they’re proven to tree, even when it is ready to be texture by adding an avo to any be heart-healthy and effective fight- picked. meal, any time of the day. ers against “bad” LDL cholesterol. Once picked it usually begins to soft- eating ripeness, the short fruit stalk the fruit bowl with other fruit (es- What about spicing up your Who hasn’t snuck a slice of avo en at the round end of the fruit then comes off easily when touched gen- pecially bananas), or better still, put continues up to the stem end. tly. them into a brown paper bag with In a hard, unripe avocado the fruit the bananas. Storage of avocados stalk is still firmly attached and it will Hard, unripe avocados can be kept in take days to ripen. Let’s cook! refrigeration for a few days to pre- Hass fruits are usually picked vent ripening without stems, but the ripeness is Avocado, smoked salmon, pink The best temperature is 6 - 7°C (nor- easy to determine because the fruit grapefruit and radish salad mal household fridge temperature). skin changes its colour from green to Arrange slices of buttery ripe avocado Lower temperatures should be avoid- purple/black as it ripens. with pink grapefruit segments, rad- ed. In any box of avocados the fruits ishes and sliced smoked salmon. Gar- Moving avocados in and out of will ripen at different times. nish with microgreens and serve with cold storage repeatedly is very bad Avocados should not be stored a grinding of black pepper for fruit quality. for any length of time with bananas, Avocado salad with seeds and sprouts When avocados are ripe, they can apples or cabbages, as the ethylene Peel and quarter 4 - 6 avocados de- be stored at 4 °C without damage oc- gas given off by these fruits can have pending on their size. Toss with a curring. a bad effect on the avocados, caus- squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a hand- If avocados are stored for too long ing internal discoloration. ful of sprouts, 2 tablespoons mixed at low temperatures (below 5 °C) they Avocados that start turning grey seeds and a handful of chopped Ital- will show typical signs of chilling in- on the inside have either been picked ian parsley and serve immediately. jury. (Blacking of the skin and inter- too late in the season, or have been nal grey or brown discoloration). stored for too long. Avocado Potato Salad No mayo, only avow How to tell if an avocado is ripe How to ripen avocados Toss 1-2 large avocados with 500 Don’t squeeze an avocado to find To ripen avocados at home, keep g boiled new potatoes, 1- 2 table- out if it is ripe, because you will just them at room temperature until they spoons of white vinegar and gar- bruise it. are ripe. nish with chopped chives and freshly When an avocado is approaching To speed this up, place avocados in ground black pepper. ‘ Tis the season for avos CHOW. NOW.

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ThurSday Friday SaTurday Time 2 april 2015 Time 3 april 2015 Time 4 april 2015 12h00 - 13h00 Face Painting 12h00 - 13h00 Face Painting 12h00 - 13h00 Face Painting 13h00 - 13h30 Magic Show Roaming Roaming 13h00 - 14h00 13h00 - 14h00 Arts & Crafts Easter Bunny Easter Bunny 13h30 - 15h00 Easter Bunny Ears Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts 14h00 - 15h00 14h00 - 15h00 Roaming Easter Eggs Cards Easter Bunny Masks 15h00 - 16h00 Clown 15h00 - 16h00 Hula Hoop Workshop 15h00 - 16h00 Hula Hoop Workshop

Sunday Time WedneSday Time ThurSday Time 5 april 2015 8 april 2015 9 april 2015 Roaming Roaming Roaming 12h00 - 14h00 12h00 - 13h00 12h00 - 13h00 Easter Bunny Balloon Twister Balloon Twister 13h00 - 13h30 Magic Show 13h00 - 13h30 Magic Show 14h00 - 15h00 Face Painting Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts 13h30 - 15h00 13h30 - 15h00 Roaming Mask Making Mask Making 15h00 - 16h00 Balloon Twister 15h00 - 16h00 Roaming Juggler 15h00 - 16h00 Roaming Stilt Walker

Friday SaTurday Sunday Time 10 april 2015 Time 11 april 2015 Time 12 april 2015 Roaming 12h00 - 13h00 Face Painting 12h00 - 13h00 Face Painting 12h00 - 13h00 Balloon Twister 13h00 - 14h00 Puppet Show 13h00 - 14h00 Puppet Show 13h00 - 13h30 Magic Show Arts & Crafts Arts & Crafts 14h00 - 15h00 14h00 - 15h00 Arts & Crafts Beading Beading 13h30 - 15h00 Beading Roaming Statue 15h00 - 16h00 15h00 - 16h00 15h00 - 16h00 Face Painting Mime Artist Mime Artist

Tell us about your experience, your feedback is important | www.suninternational.com/tellus The Next 48hOURS • The Back Page Avoid murder on the road this Easter Weekend

s Easter weekend approach- Avoid Murder on the Road this leased on bail es, South African’s will 2. You have the right to be treated make their yearly migration Easter Weekend with dignity and to remain silent. to holiday destinations to Pay attention to whether you are in- Aspend time with their families and formed of your rights (if at all) and loved ones. While many will be en- other things said by the arresting of- joying the traditional pickled fish, ficer. You must however provide your chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, full names. You have the right to others will lose their lives on the road. phone one person (a friend/relative According to the Road Traffic or Attorney). Management Corporation (RTMC) 3. You may not refuse to provide the Easter road death toll dropped a blood sample. The district surgeon, from a staggering 241 in 2013, to a registered nurse, or prison medical only 193 in 2014. This is an indica- officer will take a blood specimen tion that great headway has been within two hours of arrest and sub- made to reduce the road death toll mit to the state laboratory for analy- in South Africa. Unfortunately speed sis. and alcohol remain the main reasons 4. Follow the instructions of the for road accidents. It is estimated Dont take risks when getting behind the wheel arresting officer. Chances are good that around 330 motorists were ar- that you will be kept at the police rested over last year’s Easter weekend Everything you need to know about D.U.I’s station until you have sobered up, for drunken driving alone. and you may be released with a Wandile Dumakude, legal expert can only process one unit every hour, a bit more tricky and dangerous, as drive under the influence is the fact warning to appear before court with- at LIPCO Law for All, explains that despite drinking lots of water, strong one glass could easily amount to 2-4 that they might cause the death of in 48 hours. You may also be kept many South African’s think they black coffee or taking a cold shower.Easter units.” Weekend Death Tollsomeone. You stand to face a charge behind bars. know their drinking limits or have These tricks do little to help sober a Many South African’s are aware of of culpable homicide, and prosecu- 5. It is important to note the de- quick fix solutions to sober up, but person up,” says Dumakude. the fact that many drivers are let off tors are increasingly accusing mo- tails and the name of the police sta- these limits usually do not measure But what does this mean in lay- the hook due to unreliable blood al- torists of murder,” Dumakude warns tion you are in, the case number for up against those set by law or by the man’s terms?2013 Dumakude explains cohol specimens, and fail to compre- motorists. 2014 your case, the name of the investi- human body. “A person is over the le- that “a 75ml glass of your favou- hend the seriousness of the crime. If gating officer. Your attorney will re- gal limit if his breath alcohol content rite wine will amount to about one found guilty, a person faces six years What to do if a person is arrested quire the info. is in excess of 0.24mg per 1000ml, unit. But be cautious, because that imprisonment, or a R120000 fine, a for Drunken Driving: Considering that 65% of road ac- or his blood alcohol concentration means a 250ml glass will amount suspended driver’s licence and crimi- cidents are related to alcohol abuse, in excess of 0.05g per 100ml. The to 3,3 units.214Fatalities A spirit cooler or beer nal record. That is not even mention- 1. Remain193 calm and collected. Do let’s hope South African’s are respon- rule of thumb for any motorist is a amounts to roughly about 1,25 units, ing the repercussions should some- not resist arrestFatalities or become violent, sible and put safety first this Easter maximum of 1 unit per alcohol per while a 25ml tot of whiskey or brandy one die as a result of a road accident. even if force is used. You don’t want weekend. hour. Biologically the human body to a unit. Cocktails and shooters are “The real reason people should not to prejudice your chances to be re-

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16 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 3 April - 9 April 2015 Many South Africans are aware of the problems the state faces with unreliable blood specimens and falsely believe that they will be let off the hook easily.

What To Do if Arrested For DUI

Remain calm and collected. Do not You have the right to be treated with . You must resist arrest or become violent. You dignity and to remain silent don’t want to prejudice your chances to be however provide your full names. You have the right to phone one person (A released on bail. 1 2 friend/relative or Attorney). You may not resist the taking of a Follow the instructions of the . The district surgeon, a blood sample arresting officer. Chances are good that registered nurse, or prison medical officer you will be kept at the police station until will take a blood specimen within 2 hours you have sobered up, and you may be of arrest and submit to the state laboratory released with a warning to appear before 3 for analysis. 4 court within 48 hours. It is important to note the details and the name of the police station you are in, the Cas no. for your case, the name of the Investigating Officer. Your attorney will 5 need the info.

If found guilty, a motorist faces 6 years imprisonment or a R120 000 fine, a suspended license and a criminal record. That’s if no one was killed - a motorist could be charged with culpabale homocide or even murder.

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