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2 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 07 April - 13 April 2016 The Next 48hOURS • What’s Hot SA’s favourite opinionated Travelling & Living with the stars blonde moves away from n this regular column, we chat What is the first thing you usually Cape Town and Joburg, and what to some of SA’s favourite sons do when you arrive at your des- do you have? political commentary and daughters about their trav- tination and you’re trying to get CPT: Gatsby at Golden Dish. el experiences and favourite lo- acclimated? JHB: Turn ‘n Tender. They have Ical pastimes and haunts. The first thing I do is to buy a cell lunch time specials This week we feature politicians’ phone package and then I buy a nightmare, comedian LOYISO card/ticket for the train. After that What is your speciality in the GOLA. I let all my connections know that I kitchen? am in town. Seafood pasta. Ask super funny What is your favourite travel des- Tumi Morake about my seafood tination, and why? What for you is usually the best pasta. Actually don’t; she’s been Istanbul has to be the my favourite way to soak up the culture you’re asking for the recipe. place in the world. The aesthetics in? and architecture are amazing and Walk the streets and chat to the Describe your ideal night in, and the nightlife will make you wonder people; eat the food of the place. out. if you have been partying the cor- When visiting a place you must be Night in: Netflix and chill if, you rect way all this time. open to learn new things; in oth- know what I mean. er words, unlearn your ways for a Night out: Seeing a play/PSL game/ What was your first international little. going to the cinema. And dinner trip, and what do you remember with friends. most vividly about the experi- Flying – love it, or hate it? ence? Love it. Why would I hate the What makes life worth living? New York City and London always quickest way to get a place? Do you The South African Constitution. show me a good time. NYC mainly know how long it took to get to because of the comedy scene and places before airplanes? * Keep up with Gola on Twitter: the fact that I have floor seats at @loyisogola Madison Square Garden (check my You’ve got exactly R48 in your wal- Instagram). let. Where do you go for lunch in
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Dowwe Dolla is back in Gauteng. In the magnifying glass. And for the her new one woman show, ‘#dow- first time, ouma Dowwe Dolla (also wedolla’, showing at The Atterbury played by Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck) Theatre in Pretoria on Friday, April 8, also makes an appearance on the the queen of Afrikaans satire moves a stage to give a more wise and histor- little away from politics, “because it’s ical (or is it hysterical?) perspective to really boring now”, although a spur- everyday events in our country. of-the-moment swipe can some- Expect another laugh a minute times happen by accident. with the word tsunami from South Amongst the subject matter she Africa’s favourite, opinionated explores, Dolla reveals the real rea- blonde. sons why women continue to hold onto men, and analyses the South * Book at Computicket, or by send- African “braai” in detail from a ing an email to info@atterburythe- blonde, psychologist viewpoint. In atre.co.za. the process complicated subjects like The Atterbury Theatre is situated on trophy hunting, homeopathy, arach- Daventry Street 4, Lynnwood, Preto- nophobia and rabies are put under ria. Loyiso Gola GOOD FOOD TO YOUR
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07 April - 13 April 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 3 The Next 48hOURS • Theatre Buzz Lively gym comedy examines the current ‘Shape’ of South Africa
SHOW: SHAPE ture member of the gym, the waspy, CAST: CRAIG HAWKS, CAMILLA WALD- straight-talking Stella (a wonderful MAN, NYANISO DZEDZE, ZIMKITHA KUM- Camilla Waldman), a divorcee, who BACA has had some cosmetic work done to DIRECTOR: GREG HOMANN her face and is determined to keep VENUE: AUTO & GENERAL THEATRE ON her life on the move. THE SQUARE, UNTIL APRIL 16 A third character is Vusi (Nyaniso REVIEWER: PETER FELDMAN Dzedze), the seemingly arrogant and confident personal trainer who struts he standard and direction of around the gym like a proud pea- theatre in South Africa can cock, offering sage advice to those often be judged by the crop who have the time to listen. of new emerging voices who Adding to the proceedings is an Tbring fresh perspectives to jaded sub- intrusive and unsettling element - an jects. “invisible” entity called the “loud- Dissecting the current South Af- speaker” (Zimmkitha Kumbaca), who rican landscape, with its myriad cul- serves as the voice of conscience. She tures and creeds, not to mention the sits in the audience and barks out her hue of its people, is certainly a chal- commentary. lenging exercise for playwrights to- The sharply etched performances day, who often want to make some are welded together under the adroit kind of sense of what’s happening direction of veteran Greg Homann, on a cultural, intellectual and social who brings out the facets of com- level. mentary and comedy. Steven Boykey Sidley and Kate Si- The intellectual mix touches on dley are not exactly new to the cre- vanity, politics, race, sex and social ative firmament, having established standings, with enough meat on the themselves over the years as literary The cast of ‘Shape’: Craig Hawks, Camilla Waldman and Nyaniso Dzedze bone to stimulate conversation about giants in their own fields of expertise, where South African society, with all with a host of books and countless its ills, stands today. newspaper and magazine columns to The set reflects a modern gym their credit. with spanking new equipment ready Writing a play, however, is a dif- of the genre. or to simply keep fit and retain one’s Stewart (Craig Hawks) is an adver- to be used, and watching the players ferent kind of creative process and I am happy to report that ‘Shape’, sanity in the process. tising type who seems to be fanatical go through their routines may trigger what may sound amazing on paper, the couple’s first excursion into the The three characters we meet at an about staying healthy and develop- a response in certain circles to get up may not translate well to the stage. playwriting orbit, is a lively and of- upmarket Sandton gym all reveal ing his body and mind. He sweats and get fit. And endeavouring to enlighten and ten penetrating discourse on those something about themselves over a through the routines and seems to be entertain audiences through the me- sweaty souls who are prepared to short period of time as they furiously straining every muscle, while listen- * For bookings, visit www.strictlytick- dium of clever satire takes a special suffer for the cause, be it to meet pedal away on a bicycle that goes ing to music on his head-phones. He ets.com. understanding of the requirements new people (especially slinky “birds”) nowhere. also takes time to chat to a more ma-
Joseph to don his Amazing Technicolour Joburg City Theatres appoints Dreamcoat at Montecasino Artistic Manager
Coming to Pieter Toerien Theatre, the role of the narrator while Jona- Featuring a local cast of 23 mu- Joburg City Theatres has announced Montecasino, from April 29 to Au- than Roxmouth will play the role of sical theatre performers and danc- the appointment of Mr Makhaola gust 7, is the retelling of the Bibli- the Pharoah. ers, ‘Joseph and the Amazing Tech- Ndebele as Artistic Manager. cal story of Joseph and his coat of The creative team will once nicolour Dreamcoat’ promises fun Ndebele is a Master of Arts with many colours. This magical musi- again (as in the 2004 production) for the whole family. over two decades of experience cal is packed full of unforgettable be headed by Director Paul Warwick across various dramatic disciplines. songs and stars Earl Gregory as Griffin, with Musical Supervision by * Tickets are R350, R250, R150 & He has worked in theatre, television Joseph, the role that launched his Charl-Johan Lingenfelder and Mu- R100 with special Group Discounts and film; as a dramatist and screen- career in 2004 (and for which he sical Direction by Louis Zurnamer. available – contact Geraldine on 011 writer, theatre director and drama- won the Naledi Award for best male Choreography will be by Duane Al- 511 1988. turge, television producer and as an newcomer). Bianca Le Grange is in exander. independent creative consultant. Complemented by his wealth of experience, his role at Joburg City Theatres will include developing and overseeing artistic strategies, and policies relevant for all three theatres. Ndebele will be based at the Soweto Theatre, ensuring that the program- ming is appealing and is relevant to the Soweto community, but also has Makhaola Ndebele a national and international foot- print. “We are pleased to welcome Makhaola. He brings the experience the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd South African and expertise to elevate the theatres’ Film and Television Awards (2007- offerings in continuing to deliver 2009); and as an International Jury world class artistic, edutainment pro- Member for the World Cinema Com- ductions and talent,” says Xoliswa petition, at the Pune International Nduneni-Ngema, Chief Executive Of- Film Festival (PIFF), in Maharashtra, ficer. India (2011). In terms of accolades, Ndebele has The Chairperson of Joburg City been nominated in various catego- Theatres, Dr Mongane Wally Serote, ries for the 2015/16 Naledi awards adds that “Makhaola’s expertise will and also served, with honour, as an contribute towards the organisa- adjudicator for the 7th and 8th An- tion’s transformation agenda, which nual African Heritage Week Arts and includes African indigenous knowl- Cultural Festival (Herifest) held at the edge, development driven, inclusive University of Limpopo (2005, 2006); and content generation.” as a Judge Panel Jury member for Jonathan Roxmouth, Earl Gregory and Bianca Le Grange
4 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 07 April - 13 April 2016 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Prime Circle to give Cresta the ‘Deluxe’ treatment
Prime Circle are back
016 is set to be a big year for one rockers hoping that one day, they might 1080000 YouTube hits - the most-viewed album features the recording wizardry of of South Africa’s biggest rock make it big the way Ross Learmonth, Dirk South African rock song ever. ‘Jekyll & Theo Crous. The Guide bands. Prime Circle will be releas- Bisschoff, Marco Gomes, Neil Breyten- Hyde’, unleashed in 2010, was mixed in In May 2014, Prime Circle released ing ‘Let The Night In: Deluxe Edi- bach and Dale Schnettler did. Their 2003 Los Angeles by Kevin Shirley. New York- their sixth album, ‘Let The Night In’ be- 2tion’ on May 13. debut, ‘Hello Crazy World’, rocketed to based Sterling Sound mastering engineer fore embarking on one of their biggest The group is touring in support of gold status in South Africa, with ‘Live George Marino laid the final touches. The European and South African tours. Says the impending release, and will perform This Life’ (their 2005 follow-up following first two singles from the album ‘Breath- Ross Learmonth, “Without the fans, we at the Cresta Barnyard Theatre on Friday suit). Singles such as ‘Hello’, ‘Live This ing’ and ‘Turning in My Sleep’ were each would be nothing. And I don’t ever want and Saturday, April 8 and 9. (At the time Life’ and ‘My Inspiration’ earned heavy nominated for the SAMA for MTN Record to do anything else. Creating music for a Your guide to of going to print, there are still tickets rotation on South African radio. of the Year in 2011. In March 2011, Prime living is a privilege, and we never forget the best of what available for the 2pm performance on 2008 saw Prime Circle release ‘All or Circle won the Best International Break- that.” is happening Saturday.) Nothing’ which raked in the first two through Act at the MK Awards. in and around Since they first burst out of Witbank Prime Circle South African Music Award The band released their fifth studio al- * Tickets priced at R200 can be booked at Johannesburg. more than a decade years ago, Prime Cir- nominations of their career, for Record bum, ‘Evidence’ in September 2012. The www.barnyardtheatre.co.za. To list your event, cle’s career has inspired the formation of of the Year and Best Rock Album (Eng- first single ‘Time Kills Us All’, debuted on Visit www.primecircleband.com, or email: untold numbers of garage bands across lish). To date, the first single ‘She Always regional and national radio in South Af- www.facebook.com/Prime.Circle for more [email protected] South Africa, with starry-eyed young Gets What She Wants’ has received over rica to widespread acclaim. The 13-track information.
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Sophiatown Breath Taken Kasi Stories R120 R425 – R725 everyone this weekend. Start- R50 – R370 Despite it being know for vio- The story of a couple that The story of what it means to Montecasino. Cnr William Ni- Emperors Palace. 64 Jones ing at 12pm the lineup of mov- The Wedge. 191 Beyers lence, Sophiatown was a vi- need to make life choices that be a South African man nowa- col Drive and Witkoppen Road, Kempton Park. (Tel) ies include Animation, Teens, Naude Drive, Krugersdorp. brant nerve centre for music, result in dramatic conse- days. Road, Fourways. 0861-915-8000 Golden Oldies and Classics. (Tel) 072-380-8883 culture and art. This produc- quences. What will they do, 9 Apr @ 7:30pm (Tel) 011-511-0081 9 Apr @ 10am to 10pm tion captures the vibrancy on how will achieve the right out- R30 – R50 SA on Tap Craft Beer and Music R25 – R100 Yoga at Ghandi House stage through music. come? A thrilling piece of the- Wits Theatre. Wits University, Dowwedolla Festival Riversands Family Farm. Enjoy breakfast and a Yoga 7 – 17 Apr @ 8pm atre indeed. Jorissen Street Entrance, In this new one woman show, This is by far one of South Af- Rose Road, Riversands, Mid- session at the residence of R95 7 – 9 Apr @ 6pm Braamfontein. Dolla moves away from poli- rica’s biggest craft beer and rand. Ghandi, 1908 to 1909. The Market Theatre. Cnr Bree and R80 (Tel) 011-717-1376 tics, “because it’s really bor- music festivals. Enjoy more (Tel) 082-927-9675 Satyagraha House is a regis- Miriam Makeba Road, Space.com, Joburg Theatre. ing now”, although a spur-of- than 180 local craft beers, ci- tered heritage site and a Newtown. Cnr Loveday & Hoofd Street, Animal Farm the-moment swipe can ders, whiskeys and wines. Josh Groban beautiful place to visit. (Tel) 011-832-1641 Braamfontein. This is an adaptation of sometimes happen by acci- Music lineup includes Gangs Multi Platinum recording artist 9 Apr @ 8:30am (Tel) 0861-670-670 George Orwells classic novel dent. She also analyses the of Ballet, Jarryd Smith and Josh Groban returns to South R150 Giselle and presented by Nobulali ‘Braai’ from a blonde psychol- December Streets. Africa with his latest album Satyagraha House. 15 Pine Joburg Ballet is starting its Shape Productions. 5 versatile ac- ogist viewpoint. 9 Apr @ 10am ‘Stages’. Don’t miss out, one Road, Orchards, Forbesdale. season with this amazing pro- SHAPE casts a sharp and sa- tors bring the story to life at 8 Apr @ 8pm R110 night only. (E) [email protected] duction. It is a moving story of tirical eye on the deep differ- The Fringe. R140 – R160 Montecasino. Cnr William Ni- 8 Apr @ 8pm a girl who dies of a broken ences and shared experienc- 11 Apr @ 12pm Atterbury Theatre. 4 Daventry col Drive and Witkoppen R565 – R1190 Linden Lifesaving Event heart. es of three South Africans. R70 Street, Lynnwood. Road, Fourways. TicketPro Dome. Cnr Nor- The event is in aid of raising 8 – 17 Apr @ 7:30pm (Fri – The lives of these very differ- The Fringe., Joburg Theatre. (Tel) 012-471-1700 (Tel) 011-022-0426 thumberland and Olievenhout awareness on drowning pre- Sat), 3pm (Sun) ent characters converge on Cnr Loveday & Hoofd Street, Road, North Riding. (Tel) vention techniques and water R180 – R450 the floor of a Joburg gym. Braamfontein. Events Underground Dinner 0800-915-8000 safety. Learn more about life Mandela Theatre, Joburg 7 – 16 Apr @ 8pm (Tue – Fri) (Tel) 0861-670-670 Dine in one of the funkiest saving, CPR and watch some Theatre. Cnr Loveday & R70 Soweto Craft Beer Festival venues in Johannesburg, Tur- Classic Cycling – MTB Race and of the demonstrations. Hoofd Street, Braamfontein. Theatre on the Square. Cnr Plant vir my a boom Andre The Eyethu Gallery will pres- bine Hall while sipping on fine Road Race 9 Apr @ 9am (Tel) 0861-670-670 Rivonia and West Street, Nel- Plant Vir My ’n Boom Andre is ent their first Craft Beer Festi- wine or craft beer. This years event will start at Free son Mandela Square. a lyrical piece of theatre that val this weekend and invite 8 Apr @ 7pm Emperors Palace and ex- Brightwater Commons. Off Bohemian Rhapsody (Tel) 011-883-8606 will give a deeper insight into you to come through and en- R580 clude high traffic sections as Republic Road, Randburg. This is not a musical; this isn’t the relationship between In- joy local beer, markets stalls The Forum, Turbine Hall. 65 compared to previous years. (Tel)011-326-4393 Freddie Mercury’s biography. Franklin Players and Friends grid Jonker and Andre Brink, and a variety of food. Ntemi Piliso Street, Newtown. There are 2 distances, 20km Instead the audience are giv- The Franklin Players is a whose contribution to South 9 Apr @ 12pm (Tel) 011-575-3888 and 40km. Enter now! Netball Premier League en insight into the song ‘Bo- community theatre company Africa’s narrative is immense. R100 9 Apr @ 8am The Brutal Fruit Netball Pre- hemian Rhapsody’ which is that are commited to enter- 7 – 24 Apr @ 8pm Eyethu Gallery. 649 Machaba LIRA – Album Launch R165 – R205 mier league is an 8 week tour- shrouded in mystery and hid- taining and supporting chari- R90 Drive, Soweto. Lira will launch her brand new Emperors Palace. 64 Jones nament with teams from den meanings. table causes. Look forward to Market Theatre. Cnr Bree and (Tel) 076-157-9204 album ‘Born Free’ at the Lyric Road, Kempton Park. across South Africa. Get to 7 – 17 Apr @ 8:15pm (Wed 8 one act plays in support of a Miriam Makeba Road, New- Theatre this weekend. (Tel) 076-830-5578 see last years finalists the – Sat), 4:15pm (Sat), 3:15pm great cause. town. Jimmy Carr Funny Business 8 – 9 Apr @ 8pm Gauteng Jaguars take on the (Sun) 8 – 9 Apr @ 6:30pm (Tel) 011-832-1641 He is an English-Irish come- R150 – R495 The Beast Challenge Free State Crinums. R130 – R165 R50 dian that is famously known The Lyric Theatre. Gold Reef Become the ultimate beast 8 – 10 Apr @ 6pm (Fri), 12pm Studio Theatre at Montecasi- Roosevelt Park and Recre- Parkers Comedy and Jive for his edgy one-liners. Fun- City Complex, Northern Park- with this challenge. Put your- (Sat), 10:30am (Sun) no. Cnr William Nicol Drive ation Centre. Cnr Preller and On the bill this weekend Tony ny Business is his brand new way, Ormonde. self to the test against the ob- R20 and Witkoppen Road, Four- Anton von Wouw Street, Roo- King, Warren Robertson, show and he is currently tour- (Tel) 011-248-5000 stacle cause which consists Heartfelt Arena. Cnr Eeufees ways. (Tel) 011-511-1988 or sevelt Park. Devin Gray, Daliso Chapon- ing South Africa. of water, mud, tyres, tunnels, and Voortrekker Road, Thaba 0861-915-8000 (Tel) 082-366-9987 da. 9 – 10 Apr @ 8pm (Sat), 6pm Movies in the Park rope swings and more. Tshwane, Pretoria. 9 Apr @ 8pm (Sun) There will be something for 9 Apr @ 7am (Tel) 0800-915-8000
07 April - 13 April 2016 www.48hours.co.za The Next 48hOURS 5 The Next 48hOURS • Entertainment Guide Reboot for classical music at University of Johannesburg
J Arts & Culture is taking A Night With The Stars (Present- and will then add South Africa to the advantage of its world- ed by JYOC) list. On this night, the UJ Choir and class theatre facilities and (May 27 and 28 at 7pm - UJ Arts the Edmonton Youth Choir will share concert Steinway piano at Centre Theatre) each other’s gift of music by hosting itsU Arts Centre on the Kingsway cam- A musical celebration featuring the a joint concert. pus to relaunch its classical music Johannesburg Youth Orchestra in For bookings and more information, programme. concert with local celebrities Tim send an email to [email protected]. The planned series of classical Moloi and Samantha Peo - for two concerts will feature leading classical nights only. Patrons are reminded that UJ Arts & musicians from Johannesburg and For bookings, call 011 484 1257; or Culture has revised security controls beyond, as well as the university’s send an email to info@orchestra- regarding parking and access to its award-winning choirs, and the Jo- company.org.za. venues in order to ensure the safety hannesburg Youth Orchestra. of patrons, staff, students and alum- Commenting on this three- Edmonton Youth Choir (Canada) ni. To ensure smooth access, tickets pronged approach, UJ Arts Producer Nicholas Nicolaidis & Richard Cock kick off the programme & UJ CHOIR for all events taking place in the Grace Meadows says, “We are de- (July 15 at 7pm - at the Hervormde Arts Centre and Con Cowan Theatres lighted to announce a greatly ex- Kerk, Johannesburg-Wes) should be pre-booked and presented panded programme of classical music Nay, the Umoya Wind Quintet, and Easter, which, regardless of your reli- The Edmonton Youth Choir has to security at the boom when coming for the coming year”. the Resonance String Quartet,” gious persuasion, is guaranteed to be toured western Canada, Europe, Asia, on to campus. The UJ Choir is based on UJ’s Meadows says, adding that the sea- inspirational. Kingsway Campus, and the Unijoh son will culminate with the all-new Book at Computicket. Choral is based on the UJ Soweto Dean’s Gala Concert in November. Campus. Together they represent the Resonance String Quartet diversity of the City of Gold, per- Highlights from the 2016 (May 9 at 5.30pm - at the UJ Arts forming a fine Western repertoire, as programme Centre Theatre) well as full-blooded African music. Formed through their mutual love The Johannesburg Youth Orchestra Easter programme with Richard of chamber music, Resonance String Company (JYOC) officially took up Cock and Nicholas Nicolaidis Quartet features the talents of Kabelo residence on the UJ Bunting Road (Monday, April 11 at 5.30pm - at the Motlhomi (violin), Kabelo Monnathe- campus last year and will be reprising UJ Arts Centre Theatre, Kingsway be (violin), Tiisetso Mashishi (viola) its series of concerts. Campus) and Daliwonga Tshangela (cello). “We are thrilled to now be in the These two gentlemen have become Their repertoire is extensive, giving a position to add to this by reintroduc- household names in South Africa classical spin on many genres of mu- ing a robust programme of profes- wherever classical music in enjoyed sic, including jazz, kwela, pop, soul, sional classical concerts, featuring and continue to enthral audiences tango, hymns, film scores/musicals industry stalwarts, such as Richard everywhere. They will present a pro- and African music. Cock, Nicholas Nicolaidis, Malcolm gramme of songs and readings for Book at Computicket. Resonance String Quartet
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Lets Swing it – Family Picnic Maude Street, Sandown. ing t capture the beauty of Catastrophes 7 Mar - 18 Apr @ 9am and more. It offers South Afri- Der Helige Berg 2 This is the first event for the (Tel) 011-799-0000 rock formations and mountain Jake Singer is a junior curator Free cans a view into the struggles Jonathan Freemantle is set year and will feature two live scapes. at Nirox Foundation and has In Toto Gallery. 6 Birdhaven and sacrifices that were made on a Homeric quest of explo- bands. Picnic Baskets can be Movie night under the moon 7 – 18 Apr exhibited his work across the Centre, 66 St Andrew Street, on the road to democracy. ration for the ‘perfect moun- pre-ordered and collected on Roll out your picnic blanket @ 9am world. ‘Catasprohes’ is an ex- Birdhaven. (Tel) 011-447- 7 Apr - 30 Apr @ 9am tain’ and the vast treasures it the day. The Lineup includes: and relax on the lawns while Free hibition that pokes at ‘sys- 6543 Free has to offer. Full Swing, Mix n Blend, The listening to good music and Gallery Momo. 52 7th Ave- tems of logic’ and shows how Constitution Hill. 1 Kotze 7 Apr - 18 Apr @ 9am /Free Klassikist, DJ Melitia and then watching a great movie. nue, Parktown North. confusion and chaos can also Print making in Progress Street, Braamfontein. (Tel) Gallery Momo. 52 7th Ave- Doctor Khumalo. This weekend ‘Tell Me Sweet (Tel) 011-327-3247 be forms of freedom. Featuring three artists: Bam- 011-381-3100 nue, Parktown North. (Tel) 9 Apr @ 12pm Something’ will be the movie 7 – 17 Apr @ 9am bo Sibiya, Lehlognolo Masha- 011-327-3247 R160 – R200 of the evening. Sidney Beck Free ba and Pat Maultoa. The art- Nuances in a narrow spectrum Carfax. 39 Gwi Gwi Mrwebi 9 Apr @ 4pm Get to view some of the Hazard Gallery. 249 Fox works will depict different A solo exhibition of work from Body Worlds Vital Street, Newtown. (Tel) 083- R100 – R170 bronze sculptures made by Street, Arts on Main, Mabo- stories and also focus on the 2 South African artists. ‘Nu- An all new exhibition that ex- 288-0428 or 082-335-6831 Marks Park. Judith Street, Sidney. It’s an exhibition that neng Precinct. (Tel) 072-350- different elements of print ances in a narrow spectrum’ hibits the resilience and fragil- Emmarentia. captures everyday life and 4326 making. is by Peter Mammes and ity of the human body. Learn The international Franchise (Tel) 0861-008-277 the idea that South Africans 7 – 28 Apr @ 10am / Free ‘Mondvol’ by John Robbertse. more about anatomy, physiol- Expo keep doing what they know Fin Feather Fur Alliance Francaise. 17 Lower They are both rapidly estab- ogy and health through the If you are interested in fran- Art and hope for the best. A unique exhibition that fea- Park Drive, Parkview. (Tel) lishing themselves in the SA 180 whole body exhibition. chising opportunities or in the 7 – 30 Apr @ 9am tures work from local and in- 011-646-1169 Contemporary art sector. 7 Apr – 19 Jun @ 9am franchise industry, this is the Jonathan Freemantle Free ternational artists dealing with 7 Apr – 2 Apr @ 9am R160 event for you. He has a love for geology and Everard Read. 6 Jellicoe Av- celebrating animals that are It’s a fine line Free Sci-Bono Discovery Centre. 8 – 10 Apr @ 9am mountains and this shows in enue, Rosebank. traditionally hunted, and chal- This is an innovative multime- Liamore and Associates. 155 Cnr Miriam Makeba Road R100 his works. Jonathan uses (Tel) 011-788-4805 lenging the idea of the Hunter dia experience which will in- Jan Smuts Avenue, Park- and President Street. (Tel) Sandton Convention Centre. fresco, oil and tempera paint- being the champion. clude drawings, rare footage wood. (Tel) 011-880-8802 011-639-8400
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ngela Buckland’s exhibition, to engage with the women who in- ‘Block A, Thokoza Women’s habit this women-only hostel; I was Hostel’, is set to open at the curious to learn about how they lived Pretoria Art Museum, Pre- and explore how their living spaces Atoria on Wednesday, April 13. It is a reflected their perceptions of them- poignant installation of photograph- selves, of their dreams and their lives; ic works which reflect the lives of the women who are living and working young and elderly women who in- far from their original homes and habit Durban’s oldest female hostel. families.” Buckland is an accomplished fine In the process of undertaking this art photographer with an established work Buckland became fascinated reputation and many local and in- by this group of women occupying ternational exhibitions to her credit. the hostel and the hierarchies that She qualified in South Africa and in have developed and exist within this the UK and as an academic has many unique, closed (entirely) female soci- years of teaching experience at ter- ety. tiary level behind her. Buckland’s touring exhibition has In this body of sensitively ob- been shown at the Durban Art Gal- served portrait vignettes of the fe- lery. It was selected to be exhibited male residents of the women only at the Iziko South African National hostel situated in downtown Durban, Gallery, Cape Town during the 2014 she gives us a view into their lives, Month of Photography (MOPS) Festi- their dreams and stories and the tiny val. During the Festival the artist also spaces they are allotted; spaces which conducted a photographic workshop. each woman has made into and call In 2015 the work was presented at their home. Discover more about the lives of the women who live in Thokoza the North West University Gallery, Buckland’s personal work focus- Potchefstroom. This showing is the es on the private histories of ordi- final exhibition of the tour. nary people – their interaction with friends, lovers, families and strang- era – when historically hostels were and the sad, inadequate response to women’s hostel in South Africa, built * There will be a Walkabout on ers; the need for connectedness and established. They became pools of la- our critical housing shortage in 1925. With over 5000 residents per Thursday, April 14, at 10.30am. a sense of belonging. She works fast bour supplying workers for the busi- The hostels are still today single hectare it is the most densely inhabit- The exhibition will be on show until and intuitively engages with her sub- nesses, factories and shipping indus- sex residences, with the separate ed residential site in the city, crowded June 26. ject, seeking an emotional veracity, tries. Thokoza Women’s hostel was buildings designated as men only or with women seeking independence The Pretoria Art Museum is situated rather than an objective truth - see- established in 1925. Previously and women only hostels. With Block A, and a safe haven from a male domi- on Schoeman St & Wessels St, Arca- ing the image and acting in the mo- currently, these hostels accommodate Thokoza Women’s Hostel, this status nated society”. dia Park, Pretoria. ment. As a photographer she rejects people who find work in the city. In is jealously guarded by the women This photographic installation For more information, call Curator rules and challenges herself with self- the twenty-two years since South themselves who live there. was developed after the completion Dirk Oegema on 012 358 6750; or imposed constraints. Africa became a democracy, the hos- Professor Rodney Harber in his of Buckland’s previous installation send an email to DirkO2@tshwane. The history of the hostels goes tels reflect the reality of a still active 2011 Under Control text writes, “The work, ‘Block A, Jacob’s Men’s Hostel’. gov.za. back to the early 1900s – the colonial migrant labour system which persists, oldest wing Block A, was the first Buckland states, “I was stimulated
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FILM: Z FOR ZACHARIAH the personal, domestic impact of how CAST: Margot Robbie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, those left behind come to grips with Chris Pine one another as they try to start over DIRECTOR: Craig Zobel in the aftermath. Zobel takes resonant themes - freedom, authority, power, In the wake of a nuclear war, a young trauma, memory, reason, beliefs, dreams woman survives on her own, fearing - and strips them down to the most she may actually be the proverbial last instinctive, raw human interactions, as woman on earth, until she discovers he places the audience among a pair of the most astonishing sight of her life: lone survivors who confront the unset- another human being. A distraught tling arrival of a stranger. scientist, he’s nearly been driven mad The film required just three actors - by radiation exposure and his desper- but each had to be capable of exposing ate search for others. A fragile, impera- the tenuous inner lives of those who tive strand of trust connects them. But witnessed their external world being when a stranger enters the valley, their shattered. Acclaim for Zobel’s contro- precarious bond begins to unravel. versial 2012 film, ‘Compliance’, drew Doomsday and cinema have gone to- a sensational trio to ‘Z for Zachariah’ gether from the beginning. While post- - Oscar nominated Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and John Goodman in ‘10 Cloverfield Lane’ apocalyptic films proliferated in the fresh from riveting audiences with his 1950s and 60s amidst the high anxiety lead performance in Steve McQueen’s of the Atomic Age, they have surged ‘12 Years a Slave’; rising Australian star “protecting” her from what he claims is again in an era of financial collapse, cli- Margot Robbie, doing a 180 from her Movies Review of the week a chemical invasion. All females over the mate threats and rogue states. breakthrough role as “the Duchess of FILM: 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE age of 36 are turned into a soft vaporous The question is hauntingly irresist- Bay Ridge, Brooklyn” in Martin Scors- CAST: JOHN GOODMAN, MARY ELIZABETH liquid, which can be utilized as a disin- ible: what would our lives be like if ese’s ‘Wolf of Wall Street’; and Chris WINSTEAD, JOHN GALLAGHER fectant. the complex, high-tech society humans Pine, who reveals yet another side to DIRECTOR: DAN TRACHTENBERG With her in the bunker is Emmett have built over centuries suddenly col- audiences familiar with projects as var- REVIEWER: PETER FELDMAN (John Gallagher) and the film expounds lapsed? Imagined Armageddon scenar- ied as ‘Star Trek’ and ‘Into the Woods’. a great deal of energy confining its ac- ios have ranged from the mythic to the For Zobel, the compacted nature of a tivities to this well-stocked basement. comic to the brutally real. Often, they three-hander allowed him to hone in on Howard is a nut case and easily angered, have been a chance for innovative film- the heart of the story he wanted to tell. especially when his two captives attempt makers to visually explore what we most “I am most fascinated by human rela- The name J.J. Abrams should be a draw various methods of escape. love and fear about the world we live in tionships, how we communicate with card for any movie-goer, as this re- It is something like ‘Room’, but that is right now, by fantasizing about how it each other, how we interact when cir- nowned filmmaker has been responsible as far as it goes. Other clichéd elements might all be extinguished. cumstances challenge us. What drew me for a good number of sci-fi driven horror are introduced as the story progresses, Director Craig Zobel grew up on such to ‘Z For Zachariah’ is questions I think films. But he, unfortunately, is not behind but too many details will ruin the experi- films, but his fresh take on the genre is we all have: what would I do if I found Last Week: the camera this time around and serves ence. distinctly of our own times. Rather than myself alone on earth? Who would I only as a producer. The end result is a Tension here is of the slow burning focusing on the mechanics of what be? How would I find meaning? Would film that certainly has its moments, but variety, as the two characters discover ended civilization as we know it, Zo- I want to start all over again - and how doesn’t quite deliver on its promises. that there is a dark and menacing side bel’s Z ‘For Zachariah’ probes inward, to do you even start a new society?” John Goodman, an excellent actor of to Howard and protecting them from the whom we haven’t seen much of lately, outside world may not be his main mo- anchors ‘10 Cloverfield Lane’. He portrays tive. Howard, a creepy, paranoid survival- For most of the film the hulking How- ist who holds two people captive in his ard is a mildly menacing host. Michelle is ‘Modder en Bloed’ doomsday bunker on a farm in America’s a smart, resourceful woman, who is able Midwest. He’s weird and he’s controlling. to convert a crutch into a spear and a He may also be lying about what’s up shower curtain into a suit. The third oc- there beyond the bunker’s double-locked cupant is ill-defined to the point of being doors. almost inconsequential. One of the occupants of the bunker The film never really reaches its po- is a young woman, Michelle (Mary Eliza- tential and at the end it’s a case of too beth Winstead), who finds herself in this little, too late predicament after awakening from a mo- We have seen too many films of a sim- tor accident. It’s later revealed that How- ilar nature and while the acting is good, ‘Race’ ard had run her off the road and was now the film never rises to any great heights. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Margot Robbie in ‘Z for Zachariah’
FILM: EDDIE THE EAGLE for that to happen. One night, to- CAST: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, wards the end of 2014, Matthew Christopher Walken, Keith Allen, Vaughn - director of ‘Kingsman: The Jim Broadbent, Tim Mcinnerny, Jo Secret Service’, ‘X-Men: First Class’ Hartley and ‘Layer Cake’ - sat down to watch DIRECTOR: Dexter Fletcher a film with his children. The film was ‘Cool Runnings’, the comedy about a Inspired by true events, ‘Eddie The Jamaican bobsled team that defied Eagle’ is a feel-good story about all the odds to compete in the 1988 Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Winter Olympics in Calgary. “My kids Egerton), an unlikely but coura- were loving the film,” says Vaughn, geous British ski-jumper who never “and I started thinking, ‘Why does stopped believing in himself – even nobody make movies like this any- as an entire nation was counting him more?’ I wanted to make a movie out. With the help of a rebellious that you could watch and just come and charismatic coach (played by out feeling inspired. And I wanted to Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the do a film I could show my kids!” establishment and wins the hearts Perhaps spurred on by the remark- of sports fans around the world by able coincidence that the Jamaican making an improbable and historic bobsledders and Eddie Edwards com- showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter peted at the same Olympics, Vaughn Olympics. turned his thoughts towards The Although Edwards was never ath- Eagle. letically gifted, from an early age he Taron Egerton and Hugh Jackman in ‘Eddie The Eagle’ Fifteen years or so earlier, Vaughn dedicated his life to achieving one and his then directing partner, Guy goal: to become an Olympian. Ed- Ritchie, had been sent an ‘Eddie The wards tried his hand at various sports Eagle’ screenplay with a view to turn- and disciplines, before settling on ski had no funding, very little training Championships, where placing 55th darling (he was quickly dubbed “The ing it into a movie. That deal hadn’t jumping. and his terrible eyesight meant that was enough to see him through to Eagle” by the tabloids) and some- worked out, but something about There were several problems here: he had to attempt jumps while wear- the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, thing of a folk hero, famous for his it resonated with him. “I thought it Britain had never had a ski jumping ing glasses that would dangerously Canada. unorthodox style, appearance and was charming, and worth making. representative at a Winter Olympics. mist up mid-jump. Calgary was where Eddie really will to compete. It was only a mat- Loads of people had bought it since, And Edwards had never even at- Yet his indefatigable spirit pre- took off, literally and figuratively. ter of time, surely, before someone but nothing had happened,” Vaughn tempted a ski jump before. He was vailed. Begging and borrowing Although he placed last in both his made a movie about this unassuming explains. “I tracked down the script, heavier than most ski jumpers, all of equipment, Edwards was the sole events - the 70 meter jump and 90 hero’s life. said I wanted to buy it, and three whom started at a very early age, he British entrant at the 1987 World meter jump - he became a media It actually took almost thirty years months later we were filming.”
8 The Next 48hOURS www.48hours.co.za 07 April - 13 April 2016 The Next 48hOURS • Lifestyle Emperors Palace reroutes road race ProTouch “Crit” returns to
rganisers of Gauteng’s ever- old Emperors circuit popular Emperors Palace Classic have rerouted “the The second leg of the ProTouch After the success of the first race of dreams” for its ninth Cycling Club National Criterium leg that took place alongside the Oedition on Sunday, April 10. With en- Series, which is held in conjunc- Berge en Dale Classic in February, tries now open and high numbers of tion with the Emperors Palace Tony Harding of ProTouch Sports cyclists expected to roll out from the Road Classic on Sunday, April 10, anticipated a great vibe at the Kempton Park casino resort, the or- will mark a return to the famous event, which follows directly after ganisers have opted to put safety first old circuit featuring the Chariots the 98km feature race. and exclude some high-traffic sec- Statue. He said criteriums were fast and tions on Rondebult Road. “The support of Emperors Pal- furious and added tremendous According to race director Wynand ace has allowed us to reinstate crowd value. de Villiers of ASG Events, the planned the traditional route that enables “One can almost reach out and route change will affect both the The Emperors Palace Kids Classic is open to various age groups spectators to witness the thrills of touch the riders. Unlike normal 98km feature race and 40km short criterium racing at close quarters,” road races where you only see the course. “Entries for this event have said Wynand de Villiers of ASG start and finish, the lap format grown exponentially over the last two Events. “Not only have we received on a closed circuit allows you to years, which is fantastic, but this has liers. “One thing that hasn’t changed Saturday. Also on the Sunday is the permission to remove the speed watch a complete race unfold be- also made a route change unavoid- is the general character of the race. Emperors Palace Kids Classic, which is bumps on the route, the Gautrain fore your eyes.” able,” said De Villiers. The road routes are still fast and flat open to children in the three to five, buses will also be diverted for the Harding said there would be a He said the major change to the with good surfaces throughout and and six to eight years age groups. two-hour period of the criterium ProTouch Cycling Club Chill Zone feature race would come after the riders can look forward to a smooth- “The Circuit Spectacular brings the to ensure an uninterrupted flow of presented by Liberty on the day traditional right turn at Carnival City. flowing experience,” he added. weekend to a close. As the name sug- racing.” and they welcomed enquiries as to “Instead of turning towards Nigel and De Villiers said improved safety gests, this 30-minute criterium race De Villiers said the crit at Em- the benefits of joining the club. Dunnotar, the race carries on towards measures, such as warning signage, is a spectacular display of speed and perors had been running for nine The Emperors Palace MTB Heidelberg before making a right turn more than 200 marshals and 150 skill by some of South Africa’s top years, but formed part of the new Classic, which is presented by OR to come back on the R103.” traffic officers, would create peace of riders,” said De Villiers. Liberty-supported series for the Tambo International Airport, takes After taking the R554 and rejoin- mind for organisers and participants first time. “In the past we limited place on the same day. ing Rondebult Road, cyclists would alike. He said more than 8000 cyclists * For more information on route the standalone race to an elite only stay on it for 7km before tak- were expected for the weekend festi- changes, visit www.emperorsclassic. field of 30 riders, but the series * For more information, visit www. ing the Pretoria road slipway en route val, which starts with the 20km and co.za; or send an email to eventsup- now incorporates all CSA licensed asgevents.co.za; or find the race back to Emperors Palace, said De Vil- 40km mountain biking events on the [email protected]. categories.” on Facebook.
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Joburg – from Gold Reef City weekend you can see 3 local (Tel) 073-191-8579 Lifestyle Centre. 9am – 9pm (Fri & Sat), 9am Johannesburg Art Gallery (Tel) 082-459-2074 to the James Hall Transport bands performing at The Bo- (Tel) 011-517-2500 – 6pm (Tue – Thurs) Founded in 1910, the Johan- Museum. hemian. Bands include: Co- House on the hill R60 per entry/ R25 Skate Hire nesburg Art Gallery is a major Magic Company R80 –R150 rax, Mad God, Goat Throne. You are invited to the second Montecasino Bird Gardens 296 Main Road, Bryanston. Art Museum in South Africa. It This is a great space for kids (Tel) 086-173-3287 9 Apr edition of live entertainment Wander along enchanted (Tel) 083-232-9861 has collections which span with various video games, @ 8pm on The Hill. 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The Cnr of Klein and King George 12pm (Sat, Sun) and offer a safe family friendly Sundays at the living room Constitution Hill. 8:30am -5pm (Mon-Fri), Bowling arena caters for all Streets, Joubert Park. Montecasino. Corner William environment to have fun. Relax in the inner city with 11 Kotze Street, 8:30am-6pm (Weekends) families and groups, including (Tel) 011-725-3130 Nicol Drive & Witkoppen R100 great music and good vibes, Braamfontein. Montecasino. Corner William corporate team builds and Road, Fourways, 9am - 3pm you can beat it. Re-energise (Tel) 011-381-3100 Nicol Drive & Witkoppen games. Sterkfontein Caves (Tel) 011-511-0621 Within James and Ethel Gray for the week ahead.
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y mother used to be the fill it with coconut and apricot jam. and save it for Sundays. ents. In an ovenproof bowl, mix to- Queen of Tarts. Before Oh, the aroma that filled the house It was thick and buttery and once gether the butter, oil, water, sugar Fooding around with By Imran Khan you jump to any unsa- on a Sunday afternoon...it used to she had cut big fat slices of jam and salt. Pop it into the (now hot) Jenny Morris voury conclusions (espe- make my mouth water and by “wa- tart for us all, she would dollop the oven and take it out once the butter LG G5 coming to SA ciallyM since the focus this week is on ter”, I mean seriously water – like a cream onto that and we would all sit is brown (not burnt) and bubbling. confectionary), let me clarify: Tart of waterfall, almost. When it came out in silence and savour every delicious Next, add the flour and ground gin- G revealed that their latest the edible variety. of the oven we could hardly wait for mouthful. ger and stir until everything is prop- flagship Smartphone for 2016 I used to look forward to Sunday it to cool down. So, what is a tart, officially speak- erly combined. Once cooled, push will be available in South Af- afternoon teas when I was a little girl, While it cooled she would whip ing, for those who might not be in the dough into a 23cm loose-bottom rica from April 15. The device because mom used to make a deli- up some fresh cream that she used the know; or for those unlucky souls tart tin and spread it out until the willL cost around R11799 and come cious, light and buttery tart shell and to collect from the top of the milk whose parents might have had a zero bottom and sides of the tin is com- in at around R629 on contract (de- sugar policy? Here’s the Jenny defi- pletely covered in pastry. Using a pending on carrier). This will be the nition: A tart is a baked dish consist- fork, prick some holes into the pastry first modular Smartphone from the ing of a filling over a pastry base with then blind-bake for about 10 min- South Korean company with an all an open top not covered with pastry. utes until golden brown. Allow the metal design, giving it a premium The pastry is usually shortcrust pas- crust to cool, while you make the look and feel. LG has chosen to go try; the filling may be anything you filling. @jennymorrischef with a 5.3 inch QHD display this time want it to be. and the focus was to make it more This delicious Lime and Nectarine Ingredients for the Filling: Ingredients for the Syrup: ergonomic. So they have maximized tart by Justin Bonello is tasty and • About 5 white nectarines, pitted • Half a cup of sugar the total coverage of the active part delicious and worth a try. and sliced into wedges • A small chunk of ginger, very of the display as close to the edge of Let’s cook! • Zest and juice of half a lime thinly sliced • A small chunk of ginger, grated • The zest of one lime Lime & Nectarine Tart • About a quarter of a cup sugar • About half a cup of water
Ingredients for the Pastry: Method: Method: • 100g unsalted butter 1 table- Once the pastry has baked, turn the Put all the ingredients in a sauce- spoon vegetable oil heat of your oven down to 180°C. pan, bring to the boil then lower the • A pinch of ground ginger Mix together the sugar, lime zest and heat and simmer gently until a syrup • 3 tablespoons of cold water juice, ginger and nectarine slices in forms – about 10 minutes. • 1 tablespoon of sugar a bowl. Arrange the sliced fruit onto • A pinch of salt the baked pastry, starting on the Once the Nectarine Tart has baked, • 1 cup of cake flour outside and working your way to pour the syrup over it while still hot. the centre. Pour the remaining filling Serve with whipped cream. Method: sauce over the fruit, and then pop Preheat your oven to 200°C, then the tart into the oven and bake for (Recipe by Justin Bonello) start combining the pastry ingredi- about 25 minutes. Lime & Nectarine Tart
Rock the Craft with the alchemists An obstacle adventure of SA’s finest brews course for charity
Architects of SA’s finest brews, ci- of food trucks have been chosen to The Beast Challenge is more than ders, craft spirits and wines come to- compliment the brews on offer. just an obstacle race. It’s about push- gether in a theatre of brewing excel- Visitors to the 2016 festival will ing beyond your personal limits; it’s lence annually to celebrate the best not only be spoilt by the over 180 about testing your strength, stamina that South Africa has to offer in our brews on offer, but all breweries and mental grit. country’s biggest craft beer festival have also been challenged to cre- It’s all about getting dirty, having – SA on Tap which is now set to be ate unique seasonal one-off mas- fun, and having great stories to tell hosted at Montecasino on April 8. terpieces fit for the occasion. Eager by unleashing your inner beast. 2016’s festival is the 10th edition enthusiasts can meet and greet the Taking place on Saturday, April 9, of SA on Tap and will feature more brewer themselves, while newbies at The Wedge, The Beast Challenge than 27 of the country’s top brewer- can indulge in and learn about the has something for just about every- ies all picked out by the public, off incredible array of aromas and fla- one, whether you’re new to obstacle the back of the first ever indepen- vours that are synonymous with racing, a fierce competitor or an en- dently judged South African Craft craft beer inside one of the brew thusiastic spectator. There is some- Brew Awards in 2015. This saw ev- seminars available. thing for all fitness and experience ery brewery go head to head over a The festival will also feature a line levels. year long competition, judged by the up of several South African bands It’s an adventure race, but is not public and a select panel of judges. like Gangs of Ballet, Shaun Jacobs necessarily about competing with To add to the occasion, a handful Band, Josh Wantie and Jaryd Smith. other people. of alchemists have been selected in It’s about challenging yourself. It their own right of distillery’s, cider For more information, visit at www. involves trail running and running houses, wine farms and a line up saontap.co.za. across rivers, climbing, crawling, and sliding your way across numerous obstacles, designed by competitors themselves. There are three levels to choose from
• The Tame Beast: +- 5km (Entry fee is R340) • The Wild Beast: +- 10km (R340) • The Savage Beast +-15km (R370) for the super competitive Unleash The Beast at The Wedge The organisers have made a point to give back at each race and this year’s charity is CLAW. The Beast Team have Naude Drive, Mudlersdrift, which dedicated their support to helping is 50 minutes from Pretoria and 30 CLAW with maintenance work (e.g. minutes from Sandton. building of kennels, donations etc.). Visit beastchallenge.co.za, or www. More than 27 of the coun- facebook.com/beastchallengeza/ for try’s top breweries will be in * The Wedge is situated on Beyers more information. attendance Gangs of Ballet will be rocking the house
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By Imran Khan the device as possible to allow users to operate the phone with just one Keycraft – Clock LG G5 coming to SA hand. We are all looking for good cam- Educational toys are always great G revealed that their latest era quality these days and the G5 ways to learn about new concepts flagship Smartphone for 2016 does not disappoint. It packs a 16 and technology. This particular edu- will be available in South Af- megapixel rear camera and an 8 cational kit is made by a company rica from April 15. The device megapixel front facing camera. Here called ‘Keycraft’ who are no strang- willL cost around R11799 and come is the kicker with the camera - it has ers to educational toys. The kit con- in at around R629 on contract (de- both normal and wide angle lenses. sists of all the parts to make your pending on carrier). This will be the The wide angle mode will give you a very own 20cm diameter mechani- first modular Smartphone from the 135 degree view of the world so you cal clock. Learn how cogs and gears South Korean company with an all can capture so much more for those mesh together, driven by a spring (no metal design, giving it a premium quality Instagram posts. batteries required) to measure time. look and feel. LG has chosen to go If there is one thing that really It even has a chime system. This par- with a 5.3 inch QHD display this time stands out for us it has to be the Bondic - World’s first liquid plastic welder ticular kit is suitable for kids 10 years and the focus was to make it more ‘Magic Slot’ capability. The phone is and older so it is not too complex ergonomic. So they have maximized based on a modular design, so you and the instructions are really easy to the total coverage of the active part can in fact pull it apart easily to up- battery and a few other accessories, that when we need glue, the only use. If you love Lego then this one of the display as close to the edge of grade things like the camera, audio, which LG will be releasing. The G5 bottle we can find is a three month is for you. It’s a great little weekend will compete with the Samsung S7 old one that has all dried up. project. so look forward to lots more from LG ‘Bondic’ is a new product on the Check it out at ‘The Gadget Shop’, this year. market that works where glue fails. or online at www.thegadgetshop. LG South Africa has also con- Inside the tube is a form of liquid co.za, going for R329 online. firmed that Takealot will be a key plastic that is water proof and heat partner for the launch of the device resistant. The process works the same and its accessories with pre-orders on as standard glues, namely: clean, fill, the website available soon. cure, but uses a UV light to help it set. It will work on metal, wood, Kev- World’s first Liquid lar, ceramic and many other materi- als. Since it is plastic, it can be used Plastic Welder to do a few more things, like mold making, filling, sealing and raised We have all tried to fix something marking. with glue before, whether it was your This cool product is now available favourite plastic toy or a priceless ce- in South Africa from mentality, an ramic object. The usual routine is to online retailer, for around R595. We try and fix it and if that doesn’t work, would grab one as soon as possible then the item is thrown into the bin. - it really is “the next big thing” in The G5 - LG’s latest flagship Smartphone Let us also not forget about the fact adhesives and light DIY repair. Keycraft educational clock kit Lets Swing It Family Picnic Happy Puppy Yoga at Gandhi’s to take over Carfax Joburg home
The first Lets Swing It event of the else. Interested parties wanting to theme and the confirmed acts year will be taking place on Satur- attend are encouraged to make an are: day, April 9, from 12pm to 12am. effort. Various prizes will be handed This time the organisers are taking out to the best dressed male and fe- • The Klassikist over one of Jozi’s hottest inner city male for the themes, namely “1920s • DJ Melitia venues, the iconic and much loved Swing” and “1950s Rockabilly”. • Pauly aka Digital Dream Carfax. • Doctor Khumalo The side street (Main Stage) will Confirmed lineup of acts for the • Billy Killer Van De Sandton be transformed into a picnic setting Main Stage, which will carry the • Miss Oh and Friends (Live Bur- complete with astro turf, picnic bas- “1920s Swing” theme, are: lesque Performance) kets (pre-booked), gourmet street and market food, arts and crafts and • Lil Bow DJ Set Revelers can look forward to visuals a secure kids play area with loads to • Michael Lesar ft. Greg Georgiades courtesy if Facet Nation; strict secu- keep the little ones busy, including on Ukulele rity; secure parking; food stalls; arts face painting, jumping castles, pup- • The Swing Party Band and crafts; and jugglers. pet shows and sand art. • Full Swing Band (JHB) While the organisers were reluc- • Mix ‘n Blend (DJ Duo)(CT) * Tickets can be booked at www. tant to enforce a dress code, they do • The Kiffness quicket.co.za. strongly believe that dressing up will significantly add to the enjoyment The Let’s Twist Again Stage will Join Theresa Moodie at Satyagraha House of visitors to their events, while add- carry the 1950s Rock ‘n Roll/ ing to the ambience for everyone Rockabilly/60s Soul/Boogaloo
Celebrate Freedom month with a 60 book, send an email to info@hap- minute yoga class brought to you by pypuppy.co.za; or visit happy happy- Happy Puppy. Internationally accred- puppy.co.za. ited, Theresa Moodie will take the Happy Puppy creates yoga experi- class at Satyagraha House (Gandhi ences for any kind of yogi looking for House), followed by breakfast in the a class to remember. gardens and a tour of the museum. With 60 minute yoga classes held Based in the residential neigh- in some of Jozi’s coolest spaces and bourhood of Orchards in Johannes- directed by carefully chosen yoga burg, Gandhi House was the home of instructors, it incorporates different Gandhi from 1908 to 1909. kinds of live music and always leaves It is now a registered part of the participants with a little surprise. country’s historical heritage. Yoga Previous event venues included bookings are open for Saturday, April the Victory Theatre Stage, Thaba Eco 9 and include a lovely breakfast and Hotel watering hole and MOAD Ma- Swing around to Carfax this weekend museum tour at a cost of R150. To boneng.
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