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A CAXTONCAXTON PPUBLICATIONUBLICATION Cold hands, warm hearts Tim Holden and Jaco Koekemoer of Caxton Local Media support the needy during the CEO SleepOut in late July. TAKE A STAND: Tim Holden, group managing director of Caxton Printers and Publishers and Jaco Koekemoer, managing director of Caxton Local Media warm up at the CEO SleepOut in Braamfontein. SEE PAGE 8

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Stuttafords Apartments pmPriced from For a home you can call your own. afhco.co.za 087 075 1228 | [email protected] 2 • August 2016 CITYBUZZ Art of Life: Teaming up to showcasing Stop Hunger Now RACINE EDWARDES centres acrosss the countrycountry. [email protected] More than 900 staff members participated young talent in four shifts of 67 minutes, where teams from A leading corporate incorporates all their staff various departments put all their efforts CITY REPORTER into their 67 Minutes for Mandela DaDayy in puttingpu together food parcels efforts. containingcon rice and soya, [email protected] The Liberty Group, based in amonga other food staples Hard work required for a hearty, filling New Acropolis South Africa, an international Braamfontein, teamed up with Stop diet. non-governmental organisation has launched the Hunger Now SA to get all hands to give “We are targeting to Art of Life youth art exhibition as part of its 10- on deck and working at full force to back to pack 100 000 meals, which year anniversary celebration in Braamfontein. provide those in need with a good, means that we will be able The launch, held on 15 July, features the hearty meal. those in to feed at least 385 children exclusive works of six budding young Sowetan “Today we’re spending time need everyev week for the whole year artists and forms part of New Acropolis’ mission making our contribution to thee – givinggiv them a full, sustainable, to promote philosophy as a practical way of living, Mandela Day initiative,” said Joe Mwase,ase, nutritional meal,” Mwase continued. develop cultural programmes and ultimately divisional director of corporate affairs and Brian Nell, Stop Hunger Now SA’s national enhance social values. sustainability at Liberty Group. operations manager, hosted the event and the The exhibition also showcases pieces by “We have asked our staff members to Liberty choir sang songs for Nelson Mandela internationally-renowned photographer Pierre participate in packing bags for children in early Day, all the while packing meals for the children Poulain and well-known painter Rinat Orell. childhood development centres.” in need. New Acropolis South Africa focuses on Stop Hunger Now SA, the initiative leading Liberty Group chief executive officer, Thabo youth development programmes and volunteer today’s activities and the distributors of the food Dloti gave his vote of thanks to all who took projects with philosophical applications. From packages, approached the company to help HARD WORK: Packaging rice and soya, up the challenge and celebrated Mandela Day empowerment workshops to cultural education with packing more than 100 000 meal parcels among other things, is the name of the through hard work to give back to those in need. evenings, the organisation is committed to for more than 400 early development childhood game. enriching the lives of communities. In addition to a variety of activities such as movie nights, book clubs, self-defence training and meditation classes, the organisation also offers courses in philosophy and its practical application in everyday life to promote the best aspirations of humanity. “The practise of philosophy is an educational process. It helps us to know and improve ourselves,” said Guy Hazon, national director of New Acropolis South Africa. “Through its practise and with the READY: Staff of understanding of human values, it forms the basis Liberty Group await for an active and participative culture. We strive their table placement to bring out the best qualities of each individual to start packing we meet, and broaden the horizons of mind and meals for children. spirit.” The exhibition is the first of many showcases which will focus on the promotion of local youth art. The inaugural exhibition featured expressions of life in Soweto by artists Theo Kuvhutlu, Thina Dube, Sam Djedje, Dineo Molefe, Motheo Art therapy centre gets a helping hand Moiloa and Bolelang Leepila. In future, New Acropolis South Africa will host RACINE EDWARDES important to showcase the importance of the Nothing can be achieved without partnership, an art exhibition every month. [email protected] arts in healing and building a cohesive nation,” so the council organised book donations for the “In our dedication to community upliftment, said Janet Molekwa, Nac’s communications and centre from Mzansi Spelling Bee, an organisation we will continue to pilot activities which will The National Arts Council (Nac) of South Africa marketing specialist. which improves literacy through reading. promote the practise of philosophy, culture extended its helping hand further than Mandela “Lefika La Phodiso contributes to this by The council, which previously aided Lefika and volunteerism. We are committed to the Day. offering inner-city children a safe space where La Phodiso financially, also assisted the centre development of the communities’ natural The council, based in Newtown, is a funding they can be artistically free and the Nac team in creating eight publications in which the expression of a spirit in union with life and body mandated by the Department of Arts was truly honoured to have been able to be part councillors passed on their extensive knowledge humanity,” Hazon concluded. and Culture to disseminate grants to deserving of this experience.” of art therapy. Check out the exciting exhibition on the third members of the arts community in order to floor of Orion House, situated at 49 Jorissen develop the arts in South Africa and those within Street in Braamfontein, until 5 August, because the industry. it’s important to appreciate the talents of the That, however, is not the council’s entire country’s youth. contribution to the arts community. On Mandela Details: Art of Life on Facebook Day, the staff visited one of their beneficiaries, Lefika La Phodiso, a centre which uses art therapy to manage trauma, to aid training and to develop skills. The aim of the visit was to get a look at what it does for the youth of the country. They also treated the children who attend the art therapy sessions to a lunch, and joined them in their open studio for a fun art session. “We don’t only continue to support, develop, promote and advance the arts, it is equally as

TEAMWORK: The National Arts Council gives its time to the art therapy centre, Leﬁ ka La Phodiso.

See what other community members have been up to in the (7 Colours Available) (10 Colours Available) gallery section 394.74 at 1127.81 www.citybuzz. co.za CITYBUZZ August 2016 • 3 It’s all about the workers RACINE EDWARDES developing Johannesburg area. [email protected] It was in the 80s that the compound was converted for use as a storage If you’ve ever visited Newtown facility, but shortly after this brief stint, Park, you’ve surely seen the Worker’s the Newtown Workers’ Compound Museum – but do you know its history? was declared a national monument in The building, which is now known as 1996. the Worker’s Museum, was a cleansing The property, however, was poorly and sanitary compound in 1913 when maintained until 2008 when architect, it was opened by the City Council. Henry Paine, began restoration on the It was built to house the migrant building. workers who were employed by the It was reported by City of Joburg department of sanitation and at a that ‘steel beams were installed to hold nearby power station, but according up the sagging interior trusses; the to the workers who once lived there, rusty gutters were replaced, graffiti conditions were less than comfortable was removed from the brickwork, the with 13 men sometimes sharing one walls were repainted and the terracotta small room with no electricity. floors were cleaned’. According to the Newtown Heritage It was this revamp that garnered Trail, black workers from across Africa the venue an award of excellence left their families to pursue their from the South African Institute of careers in Johannesburg and were Architects. made to sleep side-by-side on concrete The venue is now open HEART OF MABONENG: The Cosmpolitan is now used for markets, talks and parties in Maboneng. bunks, with no privacy and living under to the public and is the control of the compound manager, available as a meeting while the white workers were deemed and event venue, more skilled and lived in houses on the and is also a library. Cosmopolitan’s north side of the compound. As the final surviving In the years that followed, the municipal compound, Newtown compound was inhabited it serves as a reminder by a number of different working of migrant struggles RACINE EDWARDES to think that there’s a story behindhistory Rand Club of Jeppe. groups including electricians and during a tumultuous those walls – because there is. Soon after its time hosting the rich [email protected] general municipal workers, time in South The building, situated on Albrecht and famous, it was bought by South among others, who were Africa’s Street in Maboneng, was designed African Breweries (SAB) in 1914, You might have attended an event employed in the quickly past. at this historical building, but what in 1899, but construction fell behind according to Daphne Saul, the author do you really know about The as the Anglo-Boer war began shortly of Bird of Paradise – a biography of Jose Cosmopolitan? after. Dale Lace. According to Johannesburg 1912 and Once SAB relocated to Newtown, The hotel The Heritage Portal the building could opening the SAB World of Beer, The have only been completed around Cosmopolitan sat in a sorry state, created an the turn of the 20th century. It was becoming run down and dilapidated exciting situated close to the Rand Tram as the years passed. ambiance which made its way through what was It was years after Propertuity a township back then. began its overhaul of the Maboneng that attracted It was built as a hotel and owned Precinct that they began to use the the rich and by a number of wealthy businessmen building once again, hosting markets glamorous who created an exciting ambiance and parties within the walls of the old that attracted the rich and glamorous building. The Cosmopolitan, also known as of the town, with attractions such as The building will even become a Cosmopolitan House, is an interesting the wood carved lions and buffalo part of the third annual Street Food building due to its late Victorian heads mounted in the bar area. It was Festival to be held on Albrecht Street PAYING RESPECT: The Worker’s Museum remembers the migrants who design and, upon inspection of the such a popular location for the city’s and inside other buildings situated on were housed in poor conditions at the venue which was once the Newtown ancient vessel, you might be inclined wealthiest that it was later called the this street. Worker’s Compound.

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OFFICE & RETAIL SOLUTIONS – Join the ever-growing hot-list of forward-thinking NGOs, creative industries, restaurants, galleries and retail concepts that are taking space – and making waves – in Braamfontein. Details: Josef Talotta on [email protected] 4 • August 2016 CITYBUZZ 4DX cinema to open in Hyde Park RACINE EDWARDES This, however, is not the first cinema to roll [email protected] out the new 4DX cinema, as this cinema has opened at The Pavilion in Durban and the Movie fanatics will soon be able to experience the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town – both of latest films in a whole new way. which were met with overwhelming Nu Metro Cinema has confirmed that success. Gauteng’s first 4DX cinema will open its doors to Nu Metro Cinemas signedd the public at the newly-revamped Nu Metro Hyde an agreement with CJ Park in September. 4DPLEX, creator of 4DX Experience “It is a specialised, fully immersive cinema – the world’s first 4D the latest format involving all the senses. It is an advanced cinema technology – last ewxperience for appropriate films,” explained year for feature films. ﬁ lms in a Walter Gelderblom of W Communications. This partnership whole new You might be wondering what exactly this new brought 4DX to African kind of cinema is and City Buzz has all the answers. cinemas for the first time, andd way The new movie viewing experience, called plans have been set in motionn foforr 4DX, uses motion, vibration, water, wind, the opening of two more locations as lightning, scents and more to provide movie-goers soon as the Hyde Park Corner cinema is with a truly awesome movie experience. complete. “An extensive upgrade and renovation process Don’t miss the launch of this one- is currently underway at our Hyde Park cineplex. of-a-kind, multi-dimensional cinema This much-anticipated overhaul will bring the experience in Johannesburg, available cinemas at this prestigious Johannesburg location in September. in line with our top-end premium offering at the acclaimed, upper-class Hyde Park Corner,” said NEW TO JOBURG: A 4DX cinema Nitesh Matai, general manager of Nu Metro. opens at Hyde Park Corner.

Quite a harrowing local story to be told Geordie Shore CITY REPORTER production of The Company You Keep in 2003. dancer, presenter and musician. for South Africa [email protected] “[Dora’s Peace] deals with underworld characters Dora’s Peace sees the actress taking a lead role in that inhabit Hillbrow,” said Kalarytis. a film for the first time. RACINE EDWARDES The film Dora’s Peace, set to be released on 26 “Aspects of my own Greek background and The film features a high-profile cast including August, not only features local talent in front of culture are also incorporated, which I don’t Danny Keogh, Hlubi Mboya, Ronnie Nyakale, [email protected] and behind the camera, but also takes local life think has been done before in a South African and 12-year-old Paballo Koza. in Johannesburg and brings it to the big screen. movie. In making the film, the most important Dumi Gumbi, also a producer on the film, is South Africa is all about adaptations and there’s The film stars local actress Khabonina Qubeka aspect was the relationship between Dora and the an award-winning consultant, focusing on film, yet another one coming soon. and is directed and produced by Kosta Kalarytis. young boy, Peace. We knew if we could make that TV and consumer marketing; and Gaby Mariola The TV shows Lip Sync Battle and Ridiculousness Audiences will follow the story of Dora, a work, we stood a good chance of making a great also came on board as a producer thanks to her have been adapted for South African audiences Hillbrow prostitute, who sets out to save a gifted movie.” knowledge of finance and raising funds for film and each series recorded with hosts from our young boy from the violent clutches of organised Khabonina is a familiar face on South African productions. very own country. crime. In the process, she is forced to rediscover TV and has been nominated multiple times for The script was written by Andrew Herold, who Lip Sync Battle Africa, hosted by TV personality aspects of her own lost humanity. her roles in series including Muvhango, The Lab, has developed several projects with Kalarytis and Pearl Thusi and singer D’Banj, as well as Kalarytis began his career as a cartoonist The Wild, Rhythm City and currently Isidingo. Aside has also published a novel titled, Gabriel’s Apology, Ridiculousness Africa, hosted by TV personalities and illustrator. His passion for film led to the from her TV and feature film work, she is also a in 2013. Boity Thulo and Thomas Gumede, and comedian Basketmouth, have been met with great responses. Now, after the reasonable success of Clifton Shores, adapted from Jersey Shore, there are rumours that South African producers are keen to make an adaptation of Geordie Shore too. An advertisement posted online calling for male characters to inhabit the house had students and party animals keen to apply and live the party lifestyle of a Geordie. This alleged call to action has not been denied by MTV, but an inside source has explained that while there are talks to adapt the show for South Africans by South Africans, nothing has been confirmed just yet. Just in case the show does receive the green light, all those interested in taking part should be aware of the criteria listed on the advertisement: Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 32. Applicants must be South African citizens. Applicants must be comfortable with nudity. It is alleged that weekly wages for taking part in the show would be R72 000, with a more than GRITTY: A scene from Dora’s Peace featuring actress Khabonina Qubeka. R100 000 payoff at the end of the season.

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Photo: Sunny Studios Durban-born muso, Tumelo Thandokuhle ON TO THE NEXT Mathebula, known by his fans as Tweezy, ONE: Sherianne Pillay, moved to Johannesburg at a young age where Miss India Gauteng he attended a regular school. 2015, is now competing But because of his obvious artistic talents, he to be crowned Miss was later recommended to attend the National Heritage Gauteng 2016. School of Arts in Braamfontein. Having studied visual arts in his final year, he also found a passion for using music software in his final years at school and grew that passion once he matriculated. He joined a music group called Ghetto Prophecy after leaving school and, together with the other members, produced a song called Oh My which gained significant airplay and was ranked number 16 on the top 40 Songs of YFM. The song opened doors for the group, but they split up and went their separate ways. This at her feet is when Tweezy decided to venture into the music industry as a music producer. Pageants His solo journey officially took off in 2013 RACINE EDWARDES competition is to use the platform to influence when he started producing for musicians such as [email protected] our youth to embrace their heritage and make a the Fraternity and E-Jay, and in 2014 produced difference in society.” AKA’s Run Jozi. Their musical chemistry also Photo: XIXXCIV Miss India Gauteng 2015, Sherianne Pillay, is now Pillay believes that as a born-free South African resulted in the release of Sim Dope and All Eyes MUSIC ON THE MIND: National Arts running for the title of Miss Heritage Gauteng Indian, she has had first-hand experience of On Me, both of which charted number one School graduate, Tweexy, makes a name for 2016. the diversity, unity, and culture that exists in the locally on the South African Electronic Music himself in the music industry. Miss Heritage is a pageant held in each country and aims to showcase this on a global Africa Charts. province to find the nine ladies who will advance stage. In 2014, he also received his first nomination of some influential South African musicians to compete in Miss Heritage South Africa, the There is also compassion behind her beauty. for producer of the year at the SA Hip-hop including Chad da Don, Speedsta, L-Tido and winner of which will compete in thee world “ThisThis year,ye on Mandela Day, I organised awards. He carried on to produce hits and Cassper Nyovest, to name a few. finals against 50 other countries. forfor thet children of Dorah’s Ark to was nominated for producer of the year once Now, he has produced his first solo single, The pageant aims to safeguardd experienceex a game drive at the again in 2015 and won the award. Tweezy was titled Ambition, and it is blowing up on the music cultural heritage through the new Lion and Safari Park.” also named 2015 producer of the year by Hype charts. preservation and protection of There’s This, she explained, was Magazine. With so many tracks to his credit and so many each nations’ cultural values, and compassion part of her personal project, Since then there have been many other accomplishments under his belt, Tweezy is one promote these values across the Princess Diaries, a non-profit collaborations and he has worked with the likes producer that you should definitely look out for. globe to create national pride and behind her organisation that serves as a sustainable development. beauty counselling session for girls Pillay aims to win the title of Miss ageda 12 to 20. India Gauteng 2016 at the crowningng She’sS also been involved with the ceremony at Killarney Country Clubb on 6 ReachR h For A Dream Queen For A Day August, and she is motivated by the country she and Slipper Day events, as well as initiatives Wanga Mpotulo is suave loves. such as with Babies Behind Bars, Cupcakes for “My motivation to win this competition is Kids with Cancer, the Crime Must Fall Walkabout centered on ensuring that every South African and the Gandhi Walk. NKULULEKO ZILIBOKWE day they listen to the same artists.” embraces the uniqueness of our country, steeped The charitable beauty aims to incorporate [email protected] Having already worked with an envious list in rich history and an authentic culture to make her philanthropic causes into her duties as of big artists and producers including the likes South Africans come together and be proud of queen, should she be crowned Miss Heritage Young, upcoming rapper Wanga Mpotulo, of Ab Crazy, Josta, Stilo Magolide and Dr our youth and our country, and I’d like to elevate Gauteng. “I will endeavour to do my utmost in affectionately known as Royal Suave, is fast Malinga, Mputulo is destined for stardom. South Africa and ensure the rest of the world implementing the Miss Heritage organisation’s making a name for himself on the music scene. In a highly-competitive hip-hop environment experiences all things great that we have to offer vision by promoting our South Africa’s heritage Mpotulo grew up in the dusty streets of the with many upcoming artists breaking through, as a nation,” she said. while playing an active role in eradicating South Eastern Cape in a small town called Elliott Mputulo believes that he has what it takes to “Another of my motivations to win this Africa’s socio-economic issues,” she concluded. but later moved to Johannesburg to pursue emulate them. his music dream. The rising hip-hop artist is “Competition is very healthy, but on the signed under Lingas Entertainment, founded by come-up, I do not see any threats. People are famous musician, Dr Malinga. getting too comfortable with what they have,” He recently released a new single titled True he expressed. Story. The 25-year-old shows his lyrical expertise With the different sound and lyrical prowess and flow on True Story as he pours his heart that Mpotulo is bringing to the industry, he is set Keeping ﬁ t is Crystal clear out about how he grew up and also shares his to ruffle a few feathers. views on the current state of the South African He is currently working on his debut album to CITY REPORTER but if you’re up early enough you can share some hip-hop industry. “It’s an honour to release my be released next year. [email protected] hotel gym treadmill space with a Morné Morkel music with the backingking of Dr MalingaMalinga andand or a Kagiso Rabada. Believe me, if they are Lingas Entertainment.nt. I bbroughtrought mmyy A ggameame on Sports presenter, Crystal Arnold learnt early on running next to you, there’s no way you’re giving True Story and I trust ththatat tthehe countrcountryy wwillill recereceiveive SPITTING in life that being happy was a choice that could up midway.” the track well,” shareded MMpotulo.potulo. RHYMES: Young, impact her life and career; and this lesson is part Last year Arnold travelled with the Proteas He said getting signedigned was a ddreamream comcomee upcoming rapper of the reason for her success – along with hard to the World Cup in Australia. A few months true for him and he hhopesopes to tatakeke ffullull aadvantagedvantage Wanga Mpotulo, is work of course. later she covered the Commonwealth Games of the opportunity aandnd reacreachh hihiss ffullull ppotential.otential. affectionately known The well-known SuperSport presenter not only announcement in Auckland where history was “Ever since I joinedd LingasLingas EntertainmentEntertr ainment I as Royal Suave. defied the norm by becoming a female authority made and Durban was unveiled as the 2022 host have learnt a lot aboutut tthehe musmusicic iindustry.ndustry. TTheyhey in sports but is also a wellness activist. city of the Games. Treasuring these moments, the have really boosted my career.career.”” While Arnold is a general lover of sports, when skilled television presenter has also learnt some The rapper believesves iinn llongevityongevity she needs to escape from her busy schedule she important life lessons along the way. and consistency, andd therefore,thereforee, can be found at the driving range – as golf is She explained, “From sportsmen whom I have when making music,c, hehe slowly making its way to the top of her ‘fun ways had the privilege of seeing up close and also always takes cautiononn to stay healthy’ list. had the chance to tap into their thought process not to stray far awayay “I just love the outdoors and can think of no through our conversations and interviews, I’ve from the truth andd better setting than spending a portion of my week learnt that experience is invaluable and defeat subjects that affectct on a golf course. It is my happy place,” she said. does not define you.” normal people onn a So what motivates her? Being around active The second thing she learnt is that no dream is daily basis. sportsmen helps. too big and no challenge is too difficult. Mpotulo also addeded tthathat iitt iiss “It’s like having a constant fitness screensaver,” Happiness and balance can be tough to very difficult as an upcomingpcoming artartistist she laughed. achieve when you are working 16-hour days to break into the industry,ustry, as peoppeoplele “If the cricketers are not playing, they are and constantly on the road, but this sport- are reluctant to listenn to new artartists.ists. probably training and that’s contagious. One of loving presenter doesn’t use her circumstance as “Most listeners are veryery comcomfortablefortable wwithith the benefits of touring with the Proteas is that an excuse. She adds balance to her days with a what they know already,ady, itit isis very hardhard forfor you not only tap into their active lifestyle outlook healthy diet and regular exercise. them to adapt to somethingmething new – eveeveryry CITYBUZZ August 2016 • 7 Meet a safari queen RACINE EDWARDES [email protected]

South African beauty and prime-time cooking show host, Sarah Graham, will discuss all things food and work at this year’s Good Food and Wine Show, as well as give away some of her recipes and cooking secrets. Graham burst onto South Africa’s TV screens in 2013 with her show, Sarah Graham Cooks Cape To w n, after the success of her exciting foodie blog, A Foodie Lives Here. The culinary whizz has made quite a FOOD FOR ALL: Foodies mingle and share in the excitement of the Street Food Festival ZA. name for herself in the industry Now a Johannesburg resident, the foodie and Culinary festival visits Jozi homemaker hosts the Sarah Graham’s Food Safari TV show. RACINE EDWARDES wanted to expand the festival to Joburg and When asked about attending the popular [email protected] started on a very small scale at our friend foodie event taking place from 29 to 31 July at the Jonathan Freemantle’s art gallery, Hazard, in TicketPro Dome, Graham said, “I’m excited to We’ve got the lowdown on the Street Food Maboneng,” Visser added. share some of my favourite recipes with audiences. Festival ZA 2016 straight from the festival’s “This year we are partnering with Jonathan They are all full of colour and flavour, and nearly director. again on a bigger scale at his fantastic new all of them are super healthy too. “Two examples [of recipes comprise] my Asian The Street Food festival started in Cape Town venue, the remodelled Cosmopolitan. We will FOR THE LOVE OF FOOD: Sarah Graham Satay Rice Paper Rolls which are perfect for in 2014 and was described by organisers as a also make use of Moad [Museum of African will share her recipes at the Good Food and huge success, attracting more than 2 000 people Design] across the road and close off Albrecht speedy snacking or entertaining, and my gluten Wine Show 2016. to the inaugural street food market which was Street in Maboneng.” and refined sugar-free Millionaire’s Shortbread serviced by some 40 vendors. So, what’s on offer during this weekend of Tart which is a current favourite.” foods that are largely refined sugar- and refined Hannerie Visser, director of Street Food foodie madness, you might ask? The culinary whizz has made quite a name carbohydrate-free at the moment, and I get so Festival ZA, explained why it was important to “We will also host a conference that will for herself in the industry, but is not content to excited about seeing people respond to recipes create a space for street foodies to show what feature talks and workshops geared to inspire just reap the rewards of her current success and that are full of goodness.” they could do. “The festival was founded by all those who are passionate about food to bring is keen to take on various projects in the near Working with her culinary inspirations makes Studio H,” she said. their products to market. Sharing the secrets future. “I am happy to keep moving forward as for great work, but with an ever-evolving list of “We originally entered the Street Food of their success will be Mokgadi Itsweng, chef I love what I do. I’m excited about filming my favourite chefs she would like to work with in Festival as a World Design Capital Project as we and creative director of Lotsha Home Foods upcoming series of Sarah Graham’s Food Safari later future, fans could possibly see a few interesting realised that no one celebrates SA street food – and food editor of True Love; Keletso Motau of this year, and for the launch of my new book in collaborations. “Locally, I’ve been so inspired the humblest of South African cuisine and the Bellville’s 12 Mile Tour; and Dinesh Patel, chief early 2017.” working with the likes of Franck Dangereus rest, as they say, is history.” executive officer of OrderIn.” Evidently kept busy with a few current projects, from The Food Barn in Noordhoek; and Bertus With Joburg residents buying into the food If you love food, then this is the scene for you, Graham is not happy to settle with quick food Basson of Overture, and I learnt so much from market craze, it was definitely a must to bring so don’t miss out on the Street Food Festival ZA fixes and aims to keep her new recipes healthy and each of them. I’d love to collaborate with Siba on the festival to the City of Gold. “We really starting on 26 August in Johannesburg. nutritious. “I am particularly focused on healthy something fun.” Maboneng: A food haven

RACINE EDWARDES but their menu makes way for a solely African [email protected] section. This eatery serves the national favourites such as pap, boerewors, game skewers and a What do we love more than all the buildings, the chakalaka burger that you would not be able to clothes, and stories that we hear in the city? The refuse. food in the city. Details: Pata Pata on Facebook Fox Street in Maboneng has become one of the Thali is the newest South African-Indian most popular places to visit in Johannesburg. eatery to come out of the opening of Maverick You might have thought that this was due to the Corner, the shopping centre made from shipping fact that there are a number of trendy art galleries, containers in Maboneng. As Trevor Noah a cool independent cinema or loads of clothing has made it known, the bunny chow is not an stores to shop at, but in reality, its popularity is authentic Indian dish, but a South African Indian owed to the fact that it has every type cuisine you dish and Thali has every filling your heart would can think of ... desire – and so much more. Mama Mexicana is the premier spot Details: www.mabonengprecinct.com FOOD TRUCK: Foodies delight in the selection of goodies they can buy. to get your Mexican fix in Joburg. While the restaurant’s manager may be an Asian gentleman, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t try this place out for yourself. Chimichangas, jalapeno poppers, nachos and margaritas are just a few of the delicious Mexican dishes to try out. Details: Mama Mexicana on Facebook Soul Souvlaki is an authentic Greek restaurant that serves all your favourite traditional and new- style dishes. The restaurant, which also serves Mediterranean dishes, finds its home in a shabby but trendy shipping container that has clearly weathered every storm. Details: Soul Souvlaki on Facebook Che Argentine Grill is the dimly lit Argentinian restaurant that has all the grilled goods to make your taste buds tingle. The foreign owners opened the restaurant to share the flavours of their home with South Africa. All their deliciously meaty meals are prepared using their authentic wood-fire grill. MEAT LOVERS’: Delicious burgers FROSTY: Vendors will bring their frozen Details: cheargentinegrill.co.za GREEK SOUL: Soul Souvlaki is a traditional are prepared for visitors who attend the confections to the Street Food Festival ZA Pata Pata, also situated on Fox Street in Greek and Mediterranean eatery in the Street Food Festival ZA. 2016. Maboneng, may not serve solely African cuisine comfort of a shipping container. 8 • August 2016 CITYBUZZ CEO SleepOut a massive success KHANYISILE NGCOBO Media, who spoke passionately about [email protected] the company’s focus on tackling unemployment and homelessness. “Tonight I’m challenging chief This, Koekemoer explained, was executive officers to do more in tackling through supporting publications such the large-scale youth unemployment in as Homeless Talk, which Caxton prints our country.” monthly,y, and the coffee book These were the wordsrds table,table Empathy. “Of course, of the Gauteng Premier,r, we’vew also done this David Makhura, at the through participating second instalment of Tonight is in the SleepOut and the Sun International it’s exciting to see CEO SleepOut event the perfect corporates joining on 28 July. hands to make a Makhura joined night difference in the lives of business leaders, others,”o students and pupils in EchoingE his sentiments braving extremely cocoldld waswas Tim Holden, group weather conditions and spending managing director of Caxton Printers the night on Nelson Mandela Bridge to and Publishers, who reiterated the raise funds for education. importance of supporting such GATHERING: The CEO SleepOut Trust members, along with Premier David Makhura and City of Johannesburg He stressed the importance of causes, especially since the company Executive Mayor Mpho Parks Tau, at the CEO SleepOut in Braamfontein. dealing with youth unemployment and had close links to the community. “As homelessness, explaining that it was a local media company focused on important for companies to invest in community news, it’s important to young people to understand the plight urge more people to get their copy and R31 million had been raised for the young people. “Tonight is the perfect take part in an initiative which affects of the homeless. play their part,” Holden said. cause, with the target being R40 million, night to highlight the plight of youth our local communities where homeless The two further urged residents The CEO SleepOut saw business and this would go to organisations unemployment and to urge businesses people are present too.” to go out and support the cause by leaders, together with a colleague or focused on education including the to invest in the youth and give them Holden and Koekemoer also touched either purchasing the Empathy book or pupil of their choice, spend the night Asha Trust, The Columba Leadership opportunities.” on the Schools SleepOut, which took Homeless Talk. “We really appreciate the under the stars to raise funds for and the Steve Biko Foundation. Adding to this was Jaco Koekemoer, place simultaneously at various schools, support from those who have purchased education. For the final tally, visit the City Buzz managing director of Caxton Local highlighting that it was a way to get either one of the publications and we At the time of going to print, Facebook page.

LEADER: City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Mpho Parks Tau, speaks at the CEO SleepOut in FOR A CAUSE: Premier David Makhura with Miss SA 2016, Ntandoyenkosi Braamfontein. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENT: Business leaders set up their cardboard Kunene, at the CEO SleepOut in Braamfontein. structures at the CEO SleepOut in Braamfontein.

HOPE: Caxton Local Newspapers JHB North branch manager, Norman Dawe; Homeless Talk editor, Luke Jentile and Caxton Local MOVING: Sun International CEO, PREPARATION:P Brand SA’s Play your Part Library of Hope, which Newspapers JHB North group editor, Megan Tyack at the CEO SleepOut in Graeme Stephens, speaks at the collected books for disadvantaged schools, sets up at the CEO SleepOut in Braamfontein. CEO SleepOut in Braamfontein. Braamfontein. CITYBUZZ August 2016 • 9 Robben Island jewellery

RACINE EDWARDES by a process of covering the fence in precious [email protected] metals such as gold or silver; as well as her latest EXPLICIT: collection where she creates pieces using the fence Ayanda Mabulu The story of Nelson Mandela’s great as is, in its raw and rusted state. depicts President achievements lives on through Charmaine “Each piece carries a message of hope and Jacob Zuma in Taylor’s Legacy Collection. reconciliation and reminds us who we are as a compromising Taylor is the founder of Love Design, a South Africans and all we have been through.” situation with Atul design and marketing company, and in 2013 While some pieces can take up to eight weeks Gupta. she decided to take on another role as a to create, Taylor has created a range in honour of ‘creative’. 67 minutes for Mandela Day; some of which went This young innovator creates jewellery and on sale at a pop-up store at Midrand’s Waterfall artworks from the original Robben Island Estate on 13 July, and is now only available online. fences, which once guarded our late struggle “I have created 67 limited edition necklaces icon, Nelson Mandela. for Mandela Day. I am giving all proceeds to the artists “My friend Chris Swift rescued the [Robben Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital.” Island] fence from being placed in a landfill. Details: www.legacycollection.org Att ackingacking Robben Island had to replace the very rusted RACINE EDWARDES ANC and Jacob Zuma are ‘molesting’ the country, broken down fence as it could no longer serve [email protected] is not a first-time offender. Last year he painted a its original purpose, so it had to be taken down similar work which depicted Zuma and an ANC and replaced with new [fencing],” she said. When it comes to political art, there are the few politician, painted as a hyena, in sexual relations Explaining how she thought up the idea of usual suspects who get the country talking. with a woman representing South African citizens. creating the collection she said, “Chris, who is There have been a couple of occasions that These explicit works are not the only ones that an artist who creates art out of found objects remain in the memories of South Africans when gained national attention following their release. or discarded materials, saw the value in this our political leaders have been called out – not Brett Murray’s The Spear, on display at the rusted metal in its symbolism and rusted verbally, but through various pieces of art. Goodman Gallery, was at the centre of attention beauty, so he took the fence when it reached in 2014. The painting depicted the president with the mainland off Robben Island.” These explicit his genitals hanging out of his pants, is much like Taylor decided that she would create a Zulu spear. jewellery from the discarded fence which works are not Someone who is no stranger to stirring up a story once enclosed the island which bears such for his art is the popular newspaper cartoonist, rich history, soon after obtaining it. “I started the only ones Jonathon Shapiro, who is better known as Zapiro. the collection in 2013 and slowly started to Let’s not forget the times he sketched the president develop the rusted metal into jewellery. Currently, Ayanda Mabulu is the centre of unbuckling his belt and ready to ‘rape’ the justice “I am not a jeweller and had to learn attention for his latest work depicting President system, or showering after relations with an HIV- everything from scratch. So I learnt a lot in Jacob Zuma being intimate with, and more positive woman. the course of 2013. I have a very creative specifically, licking the rear end of Atul Gupta of These are some of the artists who create pieces mind, so I knew what I wanted and found the the infamous Gupta family. intended to convey a specific message about the correct people to work with.” A TRIBUTE: Charmaine Taylor creates the Mabulu, who feels that his work on display at current state of affairs in the country and its She currently has two ranges in the Legacy Collection jewellery from reclaimed Constitution Hill is accurate in describing how the prominent figures. collection – her wearable art, which is made fencing. 10 • August 2016 CITYBUZZ Speak through a lens

RACINE EDWARDES you see a beautiful photo and you [email protected] want to recreate it, but sometimes it’s not your path because you are not Two of the Barclays L’Atelier skilled at taking that kind of picture. competition 2016 top 10 finalists gave Maybe another style is for you.” City Buzz the lowdown on taking an Pursuing any career can have its award-winning photograph. challenges, but with these fine tips – Nourhan Refaat from Egypt and from two fine arts artists – for finding local, Thandiwe Msebanzi, are two the perfect angle and you voice as a women who have worked hard to get photographer, you’re sure to excel. their photography noticed by the artrt community and, as two of the finalists,s, they have some tips for finding yourur unique style. Msebenzi, who attended thee University of Cape Town (UCT) too study fine arts, explained that throughh MASTERPIECE: Grande tête de Katia, meaning ‘Large Head, Katia’ Photo: Lydia Delectorskaya learning the theory of art she foundd is exhibited at the Standard Bank ARTIST BECOMES ART: Matisse works on paper cut-outs in his studio the importance in the narrative andd Art Gallery. at the Hotel Réginag in 1952. concept of the photo. “It’s the theory that really builds upp the photo. Some people’s concept is to go out and shoot the everyday liveses Matisse: of others, but my concept is creatingg a dialogue through the messagege Art revolutionary conveyed in a photo,” the UCTT CITY REPORTER standt df for extendedt dd periods id of fti time, MuseumM off ArtA t ini theth USAUSA andd isi theth graduate said. [email protected] the artist began creating works using bequest of sisters Claribel and Etta Refaat, the eventual grand prizee a pair of scissors and paper. He used Cone. winner of the competition, emphasiseses Artist Henri Matisse once proved that a long stick to assemble them on his Matisse’s daughter, Marguerite, practise. “You have to practise a lotot creativity takes courage. walls until he was happy with the was a member of the French and try many things. You have too The first major showcase in Africa arrangement. Resistance during WWII. try street photography, landscapes,s, of his artwork is taking place at The Matisse, who loved jazz, once said, Many of Matisse’s most significant portrait photography,” said Refaat,t, Standard Bank Gallery until 17 “Jazz is rhythm and meaning.” And, paintings, including La Danse, were who prefers stage photography. September in an exhibition titled Henri “There are wonderful things in Jazz, collected by the Russian collector Through her years of experience inn Matisse | Rhythm and Meaning, but just the improvisation, the liveliness, the Sergei Schukin in the early 20th the arts and photography, she learnedd who was Matisse? being at one with the audience.” century. that it is important to explore all typeses Matisse was born in France in Other well-known quotes include, This collection is now split between of photography until you are able too 1869 and died at the age of 84. “A young painter who cannot liberate the Hermitage Museum and the define your own approach and takek He started off in life as a lawyer himself from the influence of past Pushkin Museum of Fine Art. control of your own style. NARRATIVE: Thandiwe Msebanzi before revolutionising the art world. generations is digging his own grave.” Henri Matisse | Rhythm and Meaning Refaat continued, “Many people emphasises the identifi cation of He was frenemies with Pablo “I would like to recapture that will feature works drawn from the say that they want to do a certain type the narrative and concept of your Picasso. They would often produce freshness of vision which is artist’s early Fauvist years, through his of photography and I tell them that photography to capture the perfect the same subjects and even sometimes characteristic of extreme youth when interest in exoticism and orientalism, you have to experiment. Sometimes moments. works with the same titles. all the world is new to it.” to the paper cut-outs that he Matisse had a lifelong interest in “Creativity takes courage.” produced during a late-career creative African art and collected African art Matisse was one of the founders renaissance. objects. of the Fauvist movement, ‘fauve’ The core work in the exhibition will The artist developed a technique meaning wild beasts. be the full suite of 20 impressions for he called ‘painting with scissors’ when The biggest single collection of the prints in the artist’s book – Jazz – Showing artistic talent confined to a wheelchair during his Matisse’s work, comprising more than which are some of the best known and later years. After he could no longer 500 paintings, is in the Baltimore most celebrated of the artist’s works. RACINE EDWARDES see that certain things will make you [email protected] really look, and make you say ‘what’s this?’ and really get you curious,” said The Agog Gallery is calling all Reinaerd. inquisitive Joburger’s to check out The second theme of the exhibition their second exhibition at the dazzling is to place African art on a platform Barclays in celebration of African art new venue. that allows it to be seen in a social and RACINE EDWARDES is speaking? Donald Wasswa of Uganda Curiositas, meaning curiosity, is the cultural hub such as Johannesburg. has to offer. has garnered the Kunst: Raum Sylt second exhibition, which opened at “We do not only want to showcase [email protected] Dr Paul Bayliss, Barclays art and Quelle Foundation residency on the the end of June, to be held at Agog South African art because, as a museum curator explained, “This island of Sylt, Germany, for his work, which means eager or curious, and foreigner, as a European, I am a true The Barclays L’Atelier 2016 competition aims to really give young Maali Ya Muswangali, utilising leather this must surely have Joburg residents believer in the African continent, competition has come to a close and and emerging artists a platform to off-cuts in plastic bag and sisal thread. wondering what all the curiosity is so for us, it’s also important to give one African artist has walked away showcase their work.” South African Lebo Rasenyalo of about. “The show that we currently other African artists a platform in with R225 000 in prize money. Nourhan Refaat of Egypt has Johannesburg has earned herself the have on shows a very nice selection of Johannesburg.” The competition, now in its 31st claimed top spot and the main prize of Ampersand Foundation residency in South African artists, with a few from Curiositas, which opens at the year, was last year extended to include R225 000. She also wins a six-month New York City for her video, O mogeng Zimbabwe and one from Nigeria,” gallery situated at 12 Lowerer RRossoss neighbouring residency at the Cité Internationale lebo, Nomo. Anthony Reinaerd, co-founder of the Street in Maboneng, is a groupp disdisplayplay ccountries,ountries, aandnd des Arts in Paris for her photographic newly-opened gallery. of the works of 24 artists includingncluding thithiss yyear,ear, thethe work, July Tale. “Since I was young I The exhibition has two themes; Wayne Barker, Jessica Webster,r, PPikitaikita ccompetitionompetition would do sketches and drawings, and the first being curiosity and creating Ntuli and Diana Hyslop, amonamongg was oopenedpened ttoo I was really good. Then five years a curious feeling within the audience others. nininene aadditionaldditional ago, I got into photography and I through the interesting, sometimes Don’t miss this true displayy ofof thethe coucountriesntries had to explore all the different types misplaced-looking art created by the talent and art that can be producedroduced includingincluding to find that I was good at staged artists. “All the artists created their by artists in Africa at Curiositas,as, onlonlyy KKenya,enya, photography,” Refaat said of her collections for this show and you will open until 30 July. Uganda,Uganda, journey into the arts. BotswanaBotswana While she is elated that she won the andand grand prize, she says that this is not the Mauritius,Mauritius, end and her work is ever-evolving. amongamong South African Matete Motubatse others,others, to from Cape Town has won the bringbring outout Gerard Sekoto Award and a three- all ththee month residency also at the Cité talenttalent tthehe Internationale des Arts for his video, continentcontinent Moya. He noted that he owed his THIRD TIME’S THE love for art and pursuit of his career CHARM: Stephen to his father, a teacher, who always Rosin, previous encouraged him. winner of the Barclays ARTSY: The gallery is divided by The three merit awards go to Onyis L’Atelier award, gives ON THE LOOK OUT: Dr Paul walls which makes for more art to Martin of Kenya, who has received a Bayliss, Barclays art and museum look at around every corner. the fi nalists a word of advice. Bag Factory residency in Newtown for curator, oversees the running of the his mixed media piece, Does it matter who competition. CITYBUZZ August 2016 • 11 Walter Batt iss IN CHARGE: Esther Nasser is celebrated at Wits takes over as Joburg CITY REPORTER shown at Wits Art Museum (Wam), for interest in rock painting, calligraphy, Ballet’s new [email protected] the first time, in an exhibition curated an exploration of multiple media and chief executive by Warren Siebrits. While previous the ‘Fook Island’ of his imagination. offi cer. An esteemed South African artist is exhibitions of Battiss’ work were The exhibition is accompanied by being celebrated through a special conceived thematically, the current a 340-page illustrated book at a cost collection at Wits. of R1 500. It will be available for the Over 25 years, well-known duration of the exhibition at a special art collector and philanthropist, price of R1 000. Battiss merchandise Jack Ginsberg has assembled an such as scarves, T-shirts, crockery, extraordinary collection of more than An wrapping paper and postcards will also 700 artworks, books and ephemera by be on sale. renowned South African artist Walter extraordinary A screen-print of Battiss’ Fook Script Battiss. collection in a numbered edition of 100 will be Battiss is generally considered to be sold to raise funds for Wam. the foremost South African abstract At the end of the exhibition, the painter and his works were influenced collection will become part of the by African cultural Ndebele beadwork museum’s permanent holdings and as well as by pre-Islamic cultures and exhibition is organised chronologically. form the nucleus of a major Walter New Joburg Ballet calligraphy. Throughout his career he Viewers will have the opportunity Battiss archive. The collection will be penned a number of book, taught the to walk step-by-step through Battiss’ available to scholars by appointment arts at a number of institutions and life and gain insight into aspects of for research. became one of the most well-known his artistic production, including his A second exhibition mounted at CEO appointed fine artists in the country. extensive travels, Wits University to coincide with the Ginsberg’s collection will be exhibition titled The Origins of Walter CITY REPORTER and existing music and soundtracks, Battiss: Another Curious Palimpsest will [email protected] winning several awards for her also be on display at the Origins choreography. Centre from 9 June to the end of Acting chairperson of Joburg Ballet’s She became involved in September. board of directors, James Campbell, transforming dance and theatre Details: 011 717 1365; has announced that Esther Nasser before South Africa achieved 011 717 1358. will be the new chief executive officer democracy in 1994 and remains of the company as from 1 August. actively involved in the process. Nasser will replace former chief Nasser has established community executive officer, Dirk Badenhorst, and outreach projects and also ABSTRACT: who was suspended by the board in won the Gauteng Achievement Mantis Man August and subsequently resigned in Community/Outreach Award in by Walter November. 1999. Battiss is a South African-born and educated, Nasser has also taught and part of Jack Nasser will bring an in-depth lectured at leading South African Ginsberg’s knowledge of dance and extensive universities and technikons, and collection. experience in dance company has choreographed and directed management to her new position. extensively for TV. From 1988 to 2000, Nasser was Campbell said, “The board of artistic director of the State Theatre directors of Joburg Ballet welcomes Dance Company, one of South Esther Nasser as the ballet company’s Africa’s most highly-acclaimed chief executive officer. We look dance companies, and in 2008 filled forward to having her as part of the the same role at Mzansi Productions. Joburg Ballet family and believe her Beginning in 1982, she also directed many years of experience can make a number of independent dance an important contribution to the BLUE SKY: A piece companies including Movement Inc, continued growth and well-being of titled Blue Sky by Jozi Dance Company and Tshwane the company.” Walter Battiss on Dance Theatre, as well as being Commenting on her appointment, exhibition at Wits Artt invited to work with many South Nasser said, “It is indeed an honour Museum. African dance and ballet companies, to have been offered this privileged re-staging works by respected position and I look forward to international choreographers. working with Joburg Ballet and both As a choreographer, Nasser has the Joburg Ballet and Joburg Theatre created an extensive repertoire of boards in moving the company new works to both commissioned forward to meet new challenges.”

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There’s so much to learn at Con Hill With so much to see and do at Constitution Hill, why not visit the heritage site today?

VIEWS: If you love vistas then get to Constitution Hill for the captivating views of Johannesburg and surrounds.

ETERNAL FLAME: Learn about the Flame of Democracy which stays forever lit at Constitution Hill.

SNACKY: Take a break from the learning experience and grab a bite to eat at The Hill eatery.

CAPTIVE: Check out the old buildings which housed black and white prisoners separately and learn of the different living conditions they resided in.

WITH MADIBA: Struggle hero, Dr Matthews Phosa still visits the Old Fort at Constitution Hill, where Nelson Mandela was once held. THE COURT: Constitutional Court is an artistic splendour, apart from being the highest court in the country. CITYBUZZ August 2016 • 13 entertainers Rapper to close race CITY REPORTER marketing at Totalsports, commented. Celebrating “He has had one of South Africa’s RACINE EDWARDES [email protected] best-rated albums and has won [email protected] WINNING: Hip-hop sensation, Sizwe ‘Reason’ multiple awards in the last couple AKA is one Moeketsi will close off the Totalsports of years. His energy and charisma We love our South African celebs and of the many Women’s Race celebrations at the will have the audience on their feet, now we’re celebrating them for their local celebs Mary Fitzgerald Square. singing along to his music. international work. making an On Tuesday 9 August, also known “What better way to entertain and international as National Women’s Day, women reward Totalsports Women’s Race Pearl Thusi name for from across Gauteng will take to the entrants on National Women’s Day?” himself. is one of the streets and run for a great cause – the The mothers, daughters, country’s PinkDrive, which raises awareness grandmothers and friends taking about breast cancer. part in the race will be treated to an favourite TV The event is set to begin and end exciting show to celebrate National personalities at Mary Fitzgerald Square where local Women’s Day, a great workout and rap star, Reason, will await the arrival some much-needed enlightenment with no chill of race finishers and treat them to an about the serious disease that is breast From music to acting, presenting his endless string of hit songs and more admirable? exciting musical performance. cancer. and beyond, South African celebs now is even set to appear on the Black Coffee is not just a South “Any event that brings people Sign up now and don’t miss out on are taking their talent worldwide and popular television series, Empire, after African DJ, but a global icon. This year together to fight their biggest fears the action. showcasing what we have to offer on an impressing world-famous actors, he’s earned two major achievements, and challenges needs our support,” Details: www.pinkdrive.co.za; www. international scale. Taraji P Henson and Terrence in addition to his local accolades, by said Reason. totalsportswomensrace.com Check out just some of our favourite Howard during their visit to South performing at one of the biggest music “PinkDrive needs our support. We entertainers who are going big this Africa in June. festivals in the world, Coachella. He have to get involved for the greater year. Who can forget about AKA’s Queen was awarded the Best International good. I am really looking forward to Pearl Thusi is one of the country’s B, Matheba, who has been working Act – Africa at the 2016 BET Awards playing my part. Although I like to favourite TV personalities with no hard on becoming an international – the first South African ever to win in keep my set a secret, Endurance is the chill, and no time to be nice to fellow household name. It was just last year this category. one song that runners can definitely industry leader, Bonang Matheba. that she won Favourite South African Does Trevor Noah still count as a look forward to hearing. What’s even more exciting than their Radio DJ at the Nickelodeon Kid’s local? “Considering the race, the cause feud is that Thusi has officially been Choice Awards in Los Angeles and Nevertheless, we all know about his and the message that we want to bring signed to star in the second season of recently hosted a prime spot on the long list of accolades, starting with his across, it is more than fitting. Runners the US hit series, Quantico, alongside red carpet at the 2016 BET Awards, gig on The Daily Show and ending at… can look forward to a great reward at Bollywood-turned-Hollywood star, also in LA. well never ending. Since taking up his the end of the race.” Priyanka Chopra – quite a feat, even The queen of local television also permanent place in the US he has Totalsports is excited to have after being chosen to host the African awards bursaries to people in need of been a busy man. the influential and, sometimes adaptation of Lip Sync Battle. financial help to study – she’s sending We say big ups to all the celebs controversial, rapper on board to AKA is killing the game with people to school and what could be doing it big, globally, this year. support the cause and the runners. TOO COOL: Rapper, Reason, is “Reason is a cutting edge and creative set to perform after the Totalsports artist,” Charmaine Claasens, head of Women’s Race on 9 August. 14 • August 2016 CITYBUZZ A foxyprecinct revamp RACINE EDWARDES was created with the erection of a things to see, eat and enjoy at The [email protected] number of buildings in order to create Sheds@1Fox. warehouses and workshops for a The old market space was seen on The Fox Precinct has been revamped prominent engineering company that the right of the venue, but this shed and the Sheds@1Fox now have more worked on the mines in Johannesburg. now opens out onto the north-facing to offer hipsters in the city. The engineering company, Hubert outside area which is the Fox Junction “The entire Fox Precinct changed. Davies and Company, closed the Event Venue, and currently houses an If you have been to Fox before, you premises in the 60s and by 2008, the interesting Johannesburg-themed art certainly need to go again to see the site was still abandoned. However, exhibition. changes to the precinct,” said Deresh developers had already shown an There is also the craft and clothing interest in revamping it. market shed, where the Wildlife Moodley, leasing executive at Summit HOTSPOT: The Q Club only serves the highest quality drinks to its visitors. Management Services. The location became known as The Photography exhibition is currently What visitors to the trendy site Sheds@1Fox in 2014 when a number open. The popular Good Luck Bar may not have known is that the Fox of new, exciting, artisanal start-ups is still a fixture at the venue, bringing Precinct has been a longstanding and entrepreneurs bought into the people in for drinks and music. part of the community and has a fresh idea of creating a space where New to the precinct is the Interesting gallery rich history preceding what is now a people could hang out, socialise and industrially-styled Mad Giant Craft hipster hotspot. enjoy some great artisanal foods and Brewery and Urbanologi Restaurant RACINE EDWARDES original structure.” According to the blog, lizatlancaster drinks. where visitors can get their fix of craft [email protected] The owners want Joburg residents, the precinct has been standing Since the much-anticipated drinks and delicious food. art lovers, as well as wine and whisky since the late 19th century and it reopening on 25 June, there are new There’s so much more to enjoy. It may be difficult to pronounce, but connoisseurs to think of the venue as a it’s easy to enjoy this exciting venue. place where there’s always something Agog Johannesburg is the new happening. gallery to be opened in Maboneng, Soon they will begin to organise but it has so much more to offer than book readings and poetry sessions on just pretty pictures. a Wednesday, live jazz performances Anthony Reinaerd, co-founder of on a Thursday, live DJs on a Friday, the gallery explained, “It [the name] events on a Saturday and Sunday will means curious. One of the best things, be reserved for tango dancing in the for me, about moving to Joburg is that street. it’s an amazing city and I think the While the gallery has been open people are indeed very curious and since April, the exciting additions will looking for new things in the CBD be revealed to the public on 30 July. – and the CBD is enormouslyrmously “Thee Agog needs to be undervalued.” a pplace where people It was his love off knknow that there’s the city and the There’s always something equal passion of his happening,” he business partner, Nick always concluded. Mangeya for creating something something new, that the gallery was born. happening Reinaerd said he liked to think of the venue as a NEW AND IMPROVED: The Sheds@1Fox is revamped to add more to the experience. delicious hamburger becausecause it had everything you wanted right inside. “It’s a wine bar on the ground floor, where we will serve most wines by the glass. Then on the top floor, we have the Q Club – ‘Q’ stands for Skateistan’s interior assistance quality. It’s a rooftop place, which is always fun, and there is a whisky and CITY REPORTER way for Skateistan, South Africa’s first functioning, more comfortable and cigar lounge. Finally, we have the [email protected] skate school in the Maboneng Precinct more productive environments that gallery in the middle.” in Johannesburg, and it is the first on allow pupils and teachers to achieve Not only does he want you to Interior building solutions group, the continent. their full potential. enjoy a few drinks and great art, he Saint-Gobain Gyproc, joins the long The Johannesburg skate school, Details: skateistan.org also wants visitors to have a special list of companies assisting with the which is scheduled to be opened and unique experience. “What we’re upcoming skateboarding school being in August, consists of a building offering visitors is to take their glass of built in Maboneng. constructed using reclaimed shipping wine and tour through the building, “Skateistan’s not just about skating. containers as classrooms and study which is quite unique. The building is It’s about giving people life skills and areas, a world-class 500m² skate park, 70 years old and it used to be an old THE VENUE: Agog Johannesburg hope for their future,” said Tony an outdoor educational space and steel factory. They were producing boasts a gallery, wine bar, as well Hawk, a professional skateboarder and office space for the non-governmental equipment for the mining industry. as a whisky and cigar bar on its global Skateistan ambassador. organisation to operate from. We decided to keep a lot of the premises. Skateistan is an international Saint-Gobain Gyproc is sponsoring non-governmental organisation that top quality walls and ceilings for the uniquely uses skateboarding as a tool classrooms and offices. Apart from for empowerment. It was launched in attributes related to efficiency and 2007 in Afghanistan, where girls are sustainability, the solutions group COMING UP: Skateistan not allowed to ride bicycles but are believes that its building materials classrooms, ramps and offi ces allowed to skateboard. can create an environment that is are near completion in the trendy This campaign assists vulnerable safer, more comfortable, healthier Maboneng Precinct. youth between the ages of five and and generally more attractive than 17 from a range of ethnicities and conventional building materials. socioeconomic backgrounds by using Improved and more comfortable skateboarding as a hook to engage learning spaces contribute to better children in underprivileged areas and learning environments, whereby empower them through education learners and teachers can perform programmes. optimally, and the company has South African youth face many of created a better learning environment the same challenges as young people in in a number of valuable aspects. Afghanistan and Cambodia including Through this pioneering project, social inequality, youth unemployment, the group aims to demonstrate gender discrimination, poverty, lack to other schools and educational of quality education, and social facilities the immense difference tensions, all of which are issues which that can be made by using superior Skateistan’s programmes aim to building materials, in conjunction with IN PROGRESS: Construction on address. builders, designers and architects, and the skateboarding school is set to VIEW: From the whisky and cigar bar on the top fl oor, guests can get Construction is already well on its how this combination can create better be complete in August. amazing views of the city. CITYBUZZ August 2016 • 15 Celebrating the women of Instagram With #NationalWomensDay CELEBRATING WOMEN: @Hypress coming up on 9 August, City Buzz has an #IG page which celebrates #PowerfulSouthAfrican is celebrating the powerful South women and now it’s her time to be African women of Instagram and celebrated for the #RoleModel she is in fashion and the career advises you to follow them in order world, as well as for achieving every other to empower yourself while acquiring aspect of her fabulous life. @Hypress is inspiration from these role models... defi nitely one to follow.

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People focus more He explainedlained tthathat on the message rather than who sent the message. COCONUT REIGNS: Lehlohonolo Moloi is the city is not qquiteuite So God is busy, but you always know that He’s the writer behind the blog, Child of Coco. what he exexpected,pected, there – you can recognise his work. especially comcominging “In the same way that the people I interview people and tackling topics of politics in South from hiss homehome have influenced whatever industry that they’re Africa. country thathat ddoesoes in, in a really big way – like Jake Singer, who is a More than either of those focus points, not haveve tthehe really big inspiration for me.” however, this upcoming blogger is most same chcharacteraracter While taking a look into the world of art is one passionate about learning about people who as Johannesburg.nesburg. of his passions, he also focuses on interviewing have not yet been discovered and are on the rise. “Where I come

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