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HISTORICAL FUN AT GOOD FASHIONISTA CELEBRATE BUILDING 312 LUCK BABARR 412 ON A SAFARI 612 YOUTH DAY 1012 www.citybuzz.co.za City Buzz @CityBuzzJHB citybuzzjhb South Africans recently walked ‘IT‘IT ISIS through city in 20,20, WEWE celebration of Constitution Hill’s signifi cant AREARE FREE’FREE’ milestone.

SEE PAGE 2 2 • June 2016 CITYBUZZ Con Hill tackles fees

CITY REPORTER Ramogale of the Human Rights [email protected] Commission, among others. Wits SRC president Nompendulo With student and youth issues at the Mkatshwa explained why it was so heart of the ongoing Constitutional important to hold an event of this type debate, university leaders and and get the conversation started. “We influential minds from across need to understand the Constitution,” made time to gather for a student said Mkatshwa. “What does it actually forum at Constitution Hill. speak of ? Let’s talk about its pros and Student leaders from across Wits cons, let’s properly analyse and get to University campuses, dignitaries the roots of the Constitution in order and invited guests launched the first for us, as the youth, to advance our #IamConstitution student panel plight – we need to understand the discussion to exchange thoughts and Constitution.” ideas around current social challenges What was most important for the for students in within Wits students to understand, was the context of the 20th anniversary of the right to equal and adequate South Africa’s Constitution. education as they continue their The students were given the chance fight for tertiary education fees to to engage with some of the most fall and therefore afford all people for 20 years’ influential personalities in South the right to equal opportunities to Africa which included struggle icon Dr study in South Africa – one of the ‘Walking Mathews Phosa and Ruby Ichikowitz, main reasons for the #FeesMustFall CITY REPORTER #IamConstitution is a national South Africa. student director of The Ichikowitz protests that have taken place across [email protected] campaign aimed at promoting the In partnership with the Foundation, Family Foundation, as well as Tshidiso the country. values and benefits of the Constitution Constitution Hill offers citizens a Thousands of people from across among all South Africans and distinct opportunity to engage with South Africa took a long, celebratory heritage and democracy with the walk in the Joburg CBD in support This walk is the dynamic #IamConstitution national of the #IamConstitution campaign campaign which truly celebrates all and Constitution Hill’s We, The People third walk held that has been achieved with the 20th Walk which celebrated 20 years of the in celebration of anniversary of the South African Constitution. Constitution. Constitution Hill partnered, the Constitution This particular walk was the third- once again, with The Ichikowitz and what it ever walk held in celebration of the Family Foundation to bring the Constitution and all that it stands for. #IamConstitution campaign to life in stands for The walk comprised art, music, an eight-kilometre march which took dance, poetry, as well as a kiddies COLLABORATION: Wits SRC member, Tami Pooe; student director of The place around the city and ended at encourages the nation to read, live walk and many more activities for the Ichikowitz Family Foundation, Ruby Ichikowitz; and former ANC premier the finish line in Constitution Square. and embrace the Constitution of young and old to take part in. Dr Mathews Phosa. Random Acts of Kindness campaign seeks to help those in need of good fortune

RACINE EDWARDES some good fortune. million people performing more acts [email protected] It was initiated to remind people of random kindness in their day-to- that every single person has the ability, day life through their distribution of If you travel on the M1 or frequent and ultimately, the responsibility to money-filled ARKs and even in their Montecasino, chances are that you’ve make the world a better place through own capacity. The campaign also aims seen the Acts of Random Kindness positive actions, basically through to manifest a positive mentality in the (ARK) campaign money banks – and goodness and kindness. country because Change Our World City Buzz is going to tell you what to do City Property, the property For Good believes that positive action with them. management company with more creates positive energy. Celebrities The ARK campaign was initiated than 70 buildings in Johannesburg, including comedian, John Vlismas, by Change Our World For Good, an got on board with the campaign late have also come on board with the organisation that aims to get the ‘haves’ last year, increasing their contribution campaign to help spread the positivity. of the country to contribute towards by not only getting their staff to hand Help makes South Africa a better better lives for the ‘have-nots’. out more than 10 000 ARKs, but also place for all by helping the cause, The ARK campaign’s money banks adding an e’Pap breakfast sachet to the connecting with Change Our World have been freely available at various package so that the public could give For Good and City Property, and venues in the city and the public is it to someone who needs their tummy sharing your stories of random invited to take one – or more – then filled. kindness. fill it up with change and give it to The property management Details: www.changeourworldforgood. IN NUMBERS: Change Our World For Good and City Property spread someone who you feel is in need of company has set a goal to have one com; #COWFG of Twitter positive energy through the ARK campaign. CITYBUZZ June 2016 • 3 Books and all, from wall to wall RACINE EDWARDES [email protected]

There are books and more from wall to wall at Collectors Treasury Antiques and Bookshop. This unassuming shop in the Johannesburg CBD may look like any other on the street, but inside its walls it holds many hidden treasures. Run by brothers, Geoff and Jonathan Klass, this establishment has called the city its home for more than 40 years. The store, which was founded in 1974, has survived in the very same building since it was opened and is now home to more than one million VINYL COLLECTION: Collectors Treasury has a vinyl collection of more items. than 500 000. The store is the largest used and rare bookshop in Africa and away.” their roots lie,” said Jeff. “They now, the southern hemisphere, which Gaining the items that form part instead of thinking that everything is obvious by looking at the grand of their sizeable collection of books, is on a cloud out there, look for the eight-storey building that is filled vinyl records and antiques from a hard copy, so they buy books instead top to bottom and wall to wall with number of sources, it was not a very of electronic downloads.” books, records, paintings, antiques difficult task to get the store to the The store is a bookworm’s dream, and more books. state of grandeur that it is today, and a hoarder’s paradise and it offers the “The best part of running the store now it banks on the success of the widest range of genres, titles, authors is preserving culture,” Jeff explained trendy Maboneng Precinct less than and even original leather-back books why the brothers started the fruitful one kilometre away. that are no longer in publication today. business. “Particularly now we get a lot Visit the store for a great read and “What we do is try to preserve more [traffic into the store] because the possibility of getting lost in a book the things that document human of Maboneng and because there’s or even in the store itself. civilisation, in one form or another a buzz, but I also think that young Details: 011 334 6556; – things that are often thrown people have suddenly realised where [email protected]

THE VIEW: From the top fl oors of the heritage site, the iconic dome of the Stuttafords building and the entire city can be seen. New life for Jozi building

RACINE EDWARDES was a central area back at that time,” [email protected] said Johan Scott, project manager at DDT, the company which is converting The history of the Stuttafords clothing the space from a commercial building to store runs much deeper into the more than 120 residential apartments. Johannesburg CBD than most people Since its rebuild in 1923, the building would realise, and City Buzz will tell you has been considered a Johannesburg all about it. heritage site and the great history of Stuttafords, found in a number of the structure is kept not only in the malls around South Africa, came hearts of the people who frequented BROTHERS: Jonathan and Goeff Klass own and run the special bookstore. to be one of the country’sntry’s it bbutut iin its architecture. most popular clothingng BeforeB the successful outlets in 1893 and propertyp development was situated on the The and multipurpose corner of what is now historical property management Get to know the art around Johannesburg Pritchard and Rissik company, Afhco, streets. In the early building will bought the building in RACINE EDWARDES judgement on some of the country’s He later became the first 1900s, the Stuttafords live on 2007, it stood unused [email protected] most prominent cases to date. magistrate in the City of building collapsed after in the city for more In 2010, Jackie Selebi, the Johannesburg and, following his a dynamite storage areaa ththan 10 years. City Buzz wants you to know your former South African National many successes in the city, a number inside one of the first minesines NNow, Afhco is working surroundings by identifying the public Commissioner of Police, went on of venues, streets and monuments in Johannesburg exploded, but closely with the Provincial art in Johannesburg’s CBD. trial there and was found guilty were built and named in his honour the Stuttafords family was not to let Heritage Resources Authority Gauteng With the number of reported of corruption. If you guessed that around the city. their legacy go down in ruins. to maintain valuable parts of the crimes that take place, numerous this statue stands outside the South The statue was created by David In 1923, the family consolidated the building during its overhaul. taxis taking over the roads and Gauteng High Court, better known MacGregor in 1965, according to small building, which they owned, with “My wife remembers coming here thousands of people passing through as Johannesburg High Court, on the Alastair Mclachlan. He explained the one next to it and built a grand with her mother for tea and scones on the streets each day, it can all be quite corner of Pritchard and Von Brandis that as Joburg entered the 21st clothing outlet store and coffee shop in a Saturday morning,” CEO of Afhco, overwhelming. streets, then you’d be correct. century, the city was in a poor state, as what was to become famously known Renney Plit recalled. Certain landmarks and artworks This historical artwork is a statue of was the monument. as the Stuttafords building. The first complete floors of the can help you identify your Carl von Brandis who has important In 2008, the area was rejuvenated, “One of the things that not building are set to be ready for lease surroundings and this particular piece ties to the history of the City of Gold. removing the fence that held Von many people know is that across at the end of May and the historical is a longstanding reminder of the rich He was the mining commissioner in Brandis prisoner and giving a new the street were the original mine building will live on as one of the oldest history of Johannesburg. the 1880s, clearing his site for digging look to the High Court. camps. The first mines that were buildings in the city and a heritage site Do you know where this statue is? in 1886 and striking gold in the area There’s a story at every corner of developed in Joburg, which made this significant to Joburg’s mining history. This meaningful piece of art is found that was set to become our favourite the CBD, so keep your eyes open the building rather significant because it Details: ww.afhco.co.za outside a court that has brought city. next time you explore. 4 • June 2016 CITYBUBUZZZZ Mates make great whiskey at Good Luck Bar in Johannesburg

MICHAEL BUTLER decided that Jameson would provide Jameson products.products. [email protected] Franciscan Well with some of their oak Quinn was very excited to share whiskey barrels. the new prproductoduct with the South Guests were recently treated to a very Long said, “We asked Dave for a few African market. “South Africa special whiskey tasting event at the of their oak barrels to experiment with. is Jameson’s second Good Luck Bar in . “We brewed up a fine Irish stout largest market, and beer and, afterwards, begged Dave to South Africans have We brewed take back the barrels as we didn’t have great taste in whiskey. space for them at our brewery. We are very happy to share up a fi ne Irish “Dave and the team at Jameson our new product with stout beer filled these barrels with Jameson you.” Original Whiskey and sort of forgot Details: www. The Jameson Caskmates range of about them.” franciscanwellbrewery.com; products is set to hit South African Six months later, the barrels www.jamesonwhiskey. stores soon with a very limited were reopened and the result was com/zacom/za production run. magnificent. The Caskmates concept is one “As a result of its time spent in that stems from a strong partnership the stout-seasoned barrels, Jameson PEACE OUT: between master of Whiskey Science Caskmates has the triple-distilled Fikile Moeti at Jameson Irish Whiskey, Dave smoothness of Jameson, but now with and Brett Quinn and Shane Long, founder of new added notes of coffee, cocoa and Rogers. the Franciscan Well Brewery in Cork, hops,” said Quinn. Ireland. According to the pair, the Guests on the night received the idea was born in 2013 over drinks at a chance to taste some of the special local pub in County Cork, where it was whiskey, as well as a range of other

PARTY TIME: Karabo Gungubele and Mbali Mzinyane.

STRIKE A POSE: Neo PARTNERS IN CRIME: Seth Pereira, Anton Ngoloyi and Bao Diseko. Greyling and Neil van Rensburg. CITYBUZZ June 2016 • 5 Jozi rockfavourites tour Europe CITY REPORTER “I worked alongside Gavin Davis, [email protected] who is my partner in the concept studio MadHouse,” explained Learmonth. Prime Circle is poised to ignite Europe “Sometimes other people don’t ‘get’ with their deluxe album and tour. you, so we decided to just do it ourselves. Based in Joburg, Prime Circle is made The song is aboutut how up of Ross Learmonth on guitar and people get over vocals; Marco Gomes on bass; Dale things like a bad Schnettler on drums; Neil Breytenbach relationship or The band on keyboard; and Dirk Bisschoff on depression, was guitar; and they’re one of South Africa’s and stand up leading international exports in rock and move on formed music. again.” Let the Night In – Deluxe Edition is the Learmonth 15 years band’s first official European release and said there is a ago went on sale globally on 13 May, ahead ghostly elementent of their multi-date tour of Germany and to the music video,id JETTINGJETT OFF: Joburg-based rock band, Prime Circle, is set to tour Europe during May and June. Austria. which was shot on 4K ultra- high The 18-track deluxe edition features definition digital film and features a into bold new places since Prime The band has also been making band will also perform in Hannover, 13 tracks from the two-time South ‘beautiful’ pas de deux between two of the Circle was formed 15 years ago. steady inroads overseas, touring Dresden, Leipzig, Flensburg, African Music Award-winning album Let country’s top female ballet dancers in “The album marked a change Europe regularly over the past few Hamburg, Freiburg, Saarbrücken and the Night In, as well as four new original addition to a dynamic performance by the of style for the band, and the extra years, but is hoping to reach new Mannheim in May and June. songs, a live and unplugged version of band. tracks add a little more grit,” said audiences during their upcoming The band will surely win over their the title track, Let the Night In, and the The release of the new album sees a Learmonth. appearances on the 2016 European new target audiences as they have first single released from the new album, further progression of the band’s ever- “They are certainly not B-sides – Summer Festival circuit. stolen the hearts of their local fans. Ghosts. evolving rock sound, which has ventured they take the album to another level.” Aside from their own tour, the Details: www.primecircleband.com A 19-year-old local rising star goes international CITY REPORTER Stithians College. “I’ve trained in classical,l, [email protected] Stashed under her bed, you’ll find a notebook musical theatre and popp GO INTERNATIONAL: full of lyrics waiting to be rendered into song. She and I am constantly Local singer, Amber Amber Fieldgate is only 19 years old and already joined The Buzz singing group last year, opening exploring new sounds and Fieldgate, is set to this young, rising star is set to wow international for the international best-selling music group new genres. I love how theree perform in Florida, audiences. MiCasa at NickFest SA. are no set rules to music, I USA. The high-spirited, aspiring professional The stage is the one place she feels most at love mixing styles and genres.”es.” singer knows what she wants and isn’t afraid home, and always promises her audience – Now she’s been scouted by the to go out and get it. Growing up with an whether two people or 1 000 – a superb show. international talent scout,ut, Kim innate passion for music, singing was a Last year, she recorded a song with Nate Butler, Myers, and the rising star has been natural part of life – a trait likely adopted the artists’ and repertoire manager for America’s selected to represent Southth Africa from her grandmother, who was an operatic Got Talent, which is set for release later this year. at the Applause Risingg Talent performer in Port Elizabeth during her prime. As with most, her dream is to sign a record Showcase (Arts) in Orlando,, Florida, As a young girl, Fieldgate was always involved in deal with a major label in the States – but never where she will rub shoulderss with top the school choir, as well as drama and was even neglecting her hometown. industry experts and scoutss from all awarded drama honours last year. This came “I have always loved music and begged my around the world. after numerous achievements in her field over mother for singing lessons from the age of nine,” It’s official, this girl is goingng places. the years, including a cultural scholarship to St Fieldgate said. Details: artstalent.com

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Dressing SA for success BEAUTY: Designers, VICTORIA TAYLOR herself a ‘fashionista’, as far-fetched Keneilwe [email protected] fashion doesn’t appeal to her. She’s Mothoa all about helping people look good. and Shelley “You can absolutely look good on “Putting an outfit together, Mokoena. a small budget,” said Dominique working with different body shapes, Wolf, A.K.A the Style Coach, and helping people feel confident about she can show you how. themselves – that’s really where my “I don’t think it’s about dressing whole head is at.” to impress – I think dressing well A lot of thought, organisation needs to start with you,” explained and effort go into what she does. Wolf. “I teach people how to look good. “For me, every Sunday, going I teach people about style. I teach to church was all about looking at people how to create capsule everyone’s outfits and being able wardrobes (which is the basic pieces to put together an outfit every of clothing everyone should have) week. It’s always been a thing for and I teach businesses how to make me, putting colours together and sure that their staff are correctly and creating a look.” professionally dressed.” As the Style Coach, Wolf works This includes personal style with individuals and corporations assessments to find out what your and conducts seminars and favourite colours and styles are and workshops in order to help where you shop for clothes. Wolf businesses and people develop then creates and prints guides for an internal identity for a striking each person, which show them professional image. But how did she a number of outfit ideas, which get started? colours suit them, which clothes fit “It literally happened one their body shape and where they Saturday afternoon, I started can find affordable clothing. tidying up my wardrobe, taking “The thing is, you can’t be too things out, putting things back, prescriptive, one thing doesn’t suit at Work Shop creating storage space and getting everybody,” Wolf explained that a bit creative. And I thought, ‘there each one of her style guides is very must be an opportunity here’,” she personalised. New fun CITY REPORTER pieces that feature in their store which selling and absolutely gorgeous shawls revealed. So she started cleaning “It’s all worked into that, so it’s [email protected] celebrate once-off thrift wear. These cannot only be styled in more than 10 out other people’s wardrobes and not intimidating. It’s usable stuff two will make sure your look is turning ways, but its look completely celebrates showing them how to keep their and that’s important for me as well One of the fabulous new stores that heads. traditional African patterning. And now wardrobes organised, which in because I think fashion can be very can call Work Shop New Town home is Another new must-visit store is the you can get your hands on it. turn led to personal shopping and intimidating.” Prime Obsession. dynamic duo, Raw XXV. This stylish After all the spending, you’re sure to styling. Details: www.thestylecoach.co.za; pair has brought an edgy new look to have worked up an appetite. Luckily, However, she doesn’t consider @TheStyleCoachSA The look Jozi’s streets with the store’s Republic there’s a new chow spot. Town is celebrates Couture label, with everything in stock described as the ‘uber-cool dim sum from casual T-shirts, trendy jackets, and beer bar’ and is the best place to traditional African sneakers and so much more. And ladies, indulge in the taste of handcrafted don’t worry … they’ve even got clothes dim sum and wash it down with a patterning for you. wide selection of beers and spirits If you’re set to reinvent your style, Maxhosa by Laduma Ngxokolo that work hand-in-hand with the you don’t want anyone other than recently scooped up the title of Design food. designers Keneilwe Mothoa and Shelley Indaba’s Most Beautiful Object in South Work Shop New Town can be found Mokoena helping you out. Africa and Work Shop New Town is on the corner of Miriam Makeba The duo simply radiate style, poise the only place in the country to house and Gwigwi Mrwebi roads, Newtown and sophistication when it comes to a permanent spot for this incredible Junction. fashion and they’ve handpicked the designer. His award-winning, best- Details: www.workshopnewtown.com Fashionista goes wild on safari

VICTORIA TAYLOR prints using teals and fuschia and a as well as Victorian-inspired bralettes, [email protected] royal purple colour, while representing fitted crop jackets and intricate hand- the heart of African inexpressible chic,” beaded body jewellery. Originally from Kenya, designer she explained. “The Safari Collection delighted Ogumbo-Regisford describes herself “Safari, translated into English the SA Fashion Week audience and as ‘a self-taught creative entity’ with a means a journey. She is exploring the the fashion fraternity with a colorful specific focus on ‘music in fashion and continent and beyond and taking her inspiring show of my latest work fashion in music’. sass, her chic, her style, her vibrance entitled #Safari as I voiced my own Which makes sense, considering that everywhere with her. Every piece she music track with my soon to be released she is also a performing artist, a radio wears is versatile; easy to style in several music single also called Safari,” she host and a producer of the Fashion Lab ways with different tops/bottoms to concluded. TV and Radio show achieve different looks.” You can find pieces from Liz When breaking into the fashion The collection consists of high- Ogumbo-Regisford’s Safari Collection industry, she started off by working as waisted, slim-tailored pants, collared at Zulu African Desifn Emporium at a model, gracing runways in New York, shirts, front-slit ‘hi lo’ OR Thambo International Airport. Milano, Paris, and then back to Africa. dresses and skirts Details: www.lizogumbo.com “I have designed this collection into BRANDED BABY: The Style Coach an experience through releasing a song teaches individuals and businesses how that speaks around the collection and RUNWAY to dress in a professional, stylish manner, this girls story around her journey,” MATERIAL: without having to break the bank. she explained, adding that she also co- Liz Ogumbo- directed/co-produced a short fashion Regisford’s film called Safari that brings the story to Safari Collection life. “We are living in a very visual world drove crowds and at the same time, we are also living wild at SA in a world that will consume as long as Fashion Week. you show them how and why.” The collection is bold, vibrant and on trend with eye-catching prints and flattering fits. “The Safari Collection (7 Colours Available) (10 Colours Available) which debuted at SAFW SS 2016 394.74 employs wardrobe versatility using a 1127.81 friendly styling clash, juxtaposing the stripes, checkered prints and animal prints styled with heavily textured bold CITYBUZZ June 2016 • 7

South Africa to bring his fans in the motherland 19 June, so this month is your last chance to see a show that they’ll never forget. Don’t miss out the successful exhibition that literally goes into MARKETS ON STAGE on the chance to hear Kiss from a Rose live at the the mind and the body of a human being. See Ticketpro Dome. the exhibit at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Details: www.ticketpros.co.za Newtown. Open Thursday to Sunday: Forever Jackson George Benson Details: 011 639 8400; www.sci-bono.co.za The Sheds@1Fox and Greenside markets which 1 to 19 June 15 June Bleek trade during the week are also open on weekends. The irreplaceable Michael Jackson comes to Don’t miss out on the chance to spend an June Open on Saturday: life once more at Joburg Theatre. Fans will be evening with RnB hit maker, George Benson, Bleek encompasses a number of photographic Bryanston Organic Market thrilled to learn that Forever Jackson is Europe’s at the Ticketpro Dome. This will be your last series and audiovisual works that set out to Neighbourgoods Market number one Jackson show, direct from London, opportunity to see the star live as all Cape Town interrogate the performance of white masculinity Market and it will be staged in Johannesburg in memory shows are sold out – so hurry. from different points of entry. Take in this Open on Sunday: of a great star. Details: www.ticketpros.co.za interesting exhibition at the Johannesburg Art Rosebank Sunday Market Details: www.joburgtheatre.com Castle Lite Unlocks J.Cole Gallery. Market on Main Shaolin 18 June Details: 011 725 3180 Farmers Market 28 June to 10 July It’s going to be an extra cold world as J.Cole The Shaolin Monks will return to South Africa unleashes his chart-topping tracks, inspirational for the first time in six years and their new show lyrics and unforgettable beats for one night only. is definitely not to be missed. This two-week Catch the acclaimed US rapper at Ticketpro long, jaw-dropping show will take to the stage at FESTIVAL Dome or prepare to feel the FOMO. LIFESTYLE Montecasino. Details: www.castlelite.co.za Details: www.tsogosun.co.za Roast Battle Rabbit Hole Pyjama Party 30 June 3 June Comedy Central and Parker’s Comedy and Jive Good Luck Bar @TheSheds will host a massive are hosting a six-month Roast Battle festival, with pyjama party this June. Dress up in a onesie and MUSIC EXHIBITION one battle taking place at the end of each month enjoy an evening filled with hot chocolate, pillow until October. You can catch just a few of the fights, playing ‘spin the bottle’ and great music to Seal Live in South Africa Body Worlds Vital hilarious comedians in June at Montecasino and have you dancing the night away. 12 June Ends 19 June don’t hold in the laughs. Details: www.quicket.co.za The legendary musician, Seal, is heading to Body Worlds Vital officially comes to a close on Details: www.parkerscomedy.com

Local talent set to shine at J.Cole CITY REPORTER a platform for local artists to stand next to [email protected] world-renowned musicians such as J.Cole and perform live in front of thousands of people.” Local talent is set to shine at J.Cole’s one-night If you haven’t bought tickets for the show, then only affair. get your favourites songs on CD. Even with the release of 1 000 extra tickets on The show is at the TicketPro Dome on 18 June. 11 May, many have been left disappointed after Details: www.castlelite.co.za the extra seats sold out in just hours. The much-anticipated event, Castle Lite Unlocks J.Cole, which has most of the country suffering severely from fear of missing out, is not just a platform for the celebrated rapper to get his music into the country, but also one that will be showcasing some of the best in South African talent. The organisers of the event, Castle Lite, are pleased to announce that they have unlocked J.Cole’s supporting acts which include the likes of INTERNATIONAL: Marion Claudel, deputy director of the Institut Français Afrique du Sud, Reason, Kwesta, Emtee and Speedsta. explains the institutes involvement in the festival. “It’s certainly going to be an impressive, extraordinary experience for fans,” said Vaughan Crouser, marketing manager for Castle Lite. Free music festival in Newtown “We are really glad that we are able to provide LOCAL TALENT: Reason will be performing. RACINE EDWARDES six locations. [email protected] The six stages will be at Capello, News Cafè and Pic Nic in Newtown Junction, in addition to With less than a month to go before Fête de la the Gentleman’s Art House stage, Kippies stage Musique, the annual French music festival and the Bassline stage. in Newtown, organisers are preparing the The entire community is coming together community for what they can expect this year. on this project, with Total SA, the French The music festival attracted more than 6 000 multinational integrated oil and gas company, people to Newtown Junction last year, and this not only supporting the event but integrating year, with the involvement of Total SA and the the community to ensure that they welcome the local community, the festival aims for much festival – and enjoy it. more people to attend. The most exciting part of Fête de la Musique “What makes it unique is that it’s an is the numerous musical acts that will grace the international event,” said Jean Bourdin, head stages during the day. of the French department at Alliance Françiaie Some of the local talent includes Guy Buttery, Johannesburg, the organisation which brought UJU, Blk Jks, Black South Easter and many this festival to Joburg. more, with French and francophone acts such “The Fête de la Musique was started in France in as Jess and Crabbe and Vaudou Game, among 1982, so it’s more than 30 years old, and in these others. years it has spread through the whole world While some acts are lesser known than others, and is celebrated in more than 100 countries,” this platform gives recognition to those who Bourdin explained. are up-and-coming in the music industry and South Africa, having become one of the promotion for the industry leaders. countries which celebrated this festival of local Don’t miss out on this festival of music and and French music in 2010, will hold the festival culture on 18 June at various venues in Newtown. this year in Newtown with stages being set up at Details: www.fetedelamusiquejhb.co.za 8 • June 2016 CITYBUZZ

Prep for a fashion show Gold Street LA clothing store in Newtown Junction recently celebrated two years of the brand and City Buzz was there to see how it all came together...

1. HUMBLE BEGINNING: The Gold Street LA store operates from Newtown Junction every day of the 2. PIECE-BY-PIECE: Store manager, Mickyle Naidoo shows the models week. wwhich clothing items will be paired together on the runway.

3. GETTING THE LOOK: Model, Joshua Boulton, is fi tted with one of the ready-to-wear pieces from 5. SELFIE TIME: The store 6. GEARED UP: Creative director, 7. LOOKING GOOD: Three of 17 Gold Street LA’s new collection by 4. SIZING UP: The models’ sizes manager takes a selfi e with the Yianni Crease (back to camera) looks are complete, leading up to the manager of the store, Mickyle are taken so that all items will fi t models, leading up to the night of gears up the models to check out the Gold Street LA Autumn/Winter Naidoo. correctly on the night. the fashion show. the looks. 2016 fashion show.

8. VISION: Yianni Crease and 11. LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Mickyle Naidoo try to picture how 9.9 THE LOOK: LOOK YiYianni i CCrease 10. RUNWAY READY: The runway is lined with chairs on the night of the Yianni Crease positions the runway the runway will look on the night. captures Joshua Boulton’s look. Gold Street LA fashion show. lights according to his vision.

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LONG GONE: Ghosts of Fox Street (elephants) is a piece that will be on display at In of Pop lives Toto Gallery in Birdhaven. King CITY REPORTER Jackson in meticulous detail to produce the [email protected] closest complete likeness of the star. His dedication paid off in a big way when Direct from London and exclusivelyely at he got to live a dream and performed Joburg Theatre, visiting South Africaca for Jackson in 2003 at his 45th City artist celebrates Jozi for the first time, Forever Jackson is set His bbirthday show at the Orpheum to delight Michael Jackson fans. Theatre in Los Angeles – an CITY REPORTER by Clive van der Berg’s Eland sculpture in The show will run at Joburg dancing honour only a select few have [email protected] Braamfontein, a cement structure with living Theatre’s Mandela stage from 1 to mirrors experienced. plants growing out of its sides. 19 June. Forever Jackson features some James Delaney’s latest exhibition consists of The idea of peeling back layers of history is Artist and producer, Robin the of the most fun and electrifying three different series namely Johannesburg/ emphasised by Delaney’s shifting, hazy images Parsons pays true homage to the late legend choreography, superb special Beginnings, Ghosts and Manhole Impressions. that appear like mirages before you. Delaney is great King of Pop, Michael Jackson. efeffects and includes an extensive Delaney is a Cape Town-born artist, who currently completing this series. Singing 100 percent live lead vocals,cals, catacatalogue of hits – from the Jackson now lives and works in the City of Gold, and The Manhole Impressions highlight the artist’s his voice replicates the distinctive tones of 5’s Can You Feel It, to solo pieces such as has exhibited his work in a number of local adventurous side. Delaney wanted to create a Jackson. Billie Jean, Bad, Thriller, Beat It, Man In The Mirror, and international galleries since the start of his series that subtly highlighted the similarities in His dancing mirrors the legend in every Smooth Criminal and many more. career in 2003. architecture, grit and feel between Johannesburg detail, step-for-step, right down to the smallest The three-week production, set for all ages, His latest works will be displayed at the In and New York. of mannerisms and his look – created through a guarantees an authentic experience and visual Toto Gallery in Birdhaven until 20 June. Delaney noticed the beautiful patterns that three-hour process using theatrical makeup – is extravaganza ending on Father’s Day, 19 June. The Johannesburg/Beginnings lithographs manhole covers feature, and has immortalised the exact image of the music icon. Details: 0861 670 670; 011 877 6853/6815; explore the historical architectural landscape of them by making ink prints of the manholes in Parsons has spent the past 17 years studying www.joburgtheatre.com the city of Johannesburg and what remains of and around both cities. He worked between the it today, interlinked with the artist’s observations Big Apple and the City of Gold, creating original of small details and pieces of public art in the works of art that tie the two cities together. current landscape. Having to avoid the authorities in doing so, The images combine archival references Delaney found himself highly connected to both dating back to the early years of the city, through cities, sitting on their pavements, waiting for the to observational photographs taken by the artist ink to dry before he carefully placed the paper in on an iPhone walking the city and flying above his car or rolled them up and carried them back it, and using references posted on social media. with him on foot, only managing to do one or Delaney’s Ghosts are silkscreens that refer two a day before the streets got too busy. to the great beasts that used to roam where Currently completing the series, Delaney will Johannesburg lies today; they are a reflection on be giving audiences a view of the city from his the land’s past. In this sense, these ‘ghosts’ are perspective. somewhat, an extension of an idea explored Details: www.intotogallery.co.za; 011 447 6543. Know where you are in Joburg

RACINE EDWARDES famous, and historically significant, , [email protected] which can still be seen by the public from the outside, but is undergoing renovation on the We’re challenging community members to find inside. their way through the city by knowing where If you guessed that the mural is found on the Johannesburg’s amazing public art is situated. corner or Rissik and Fox streets, you’d be correct. Exploring the city can sometimes be confusing This piece was painted by world-famous and scary, leaving one petrified of the unruly artist, Faith47. DANCE KING: Robin Parsons emulates the unforgettable moves of Michael Jackson. taxi drivers, worried about the dangers lurking It is called una salus victis nullam sperare salutem behind every corner and stuck between numbers and spreads across the three inside walls of a of buildings that sometimes become a concrete building that was torn down on Rissik Street. jungle which cannot be navigated. According to StreetArtNews, the excerpt Fret no more, because City Buzz is helping you is pulled from a poem in a book called Aeneid, identify your surroundings. written by Latin poet Virgil. Do you know where this mural is found? While the wear and tear of Johannesburg’s You can find it in the heart of the CBD on one unpredictable weather on the awe-inspiring of the busiest roads in the city – a road that was piece may indicate that it was painted many named after one of Johannesburg’s founding years ago, it was only completed in April last fathers. year. With so much art on display on the walls Located directly across the road from the of the city, and so many pieces that attract the mural is the University of South Africa and the attention of the masses, what better way to Gauteng Department of Education and just one navigate your way around Johannesburg than by street over is the famous Ghandi Square. appreciating the beauty of each work of art that Also located on Fox Street is the equally you pass on your way.

FLEETING: This mural by Faith47 is painted on a building on the corner of Rissik and Fox streets in the CBD. 10 • June 2016 CITYBUZZ Promoting live music RACINE EDWARDES workshops at schools with the also partner with The Orbit in [email protected] aim to develop an interest in, and Braamfontein on specific concerts.” appreciation of, live music. Concerts SA will continue Concerts SA is spreading local music Finally, it facilitates touring to provide live music to venues culture across the country. musicians in South Africa and within across the country, create earning the southern Africa reregion,gion, but thatthat’s s opportunitiesopportunities for local All the concerts not all. musicians,musicians, provideprovide “Concerts SA alsoalso conductsconducts a plplatformatform fforor are different and specialised researchch on llocalocal locallocal mmusicusic andand bring a unique music, organisess skillsskills willwill continuecontinue development wworkshopsorkshops to build the experience and promotes professionalofessional livelive musicmusic “With the objective of creating exchange with Norwayway withwith scene.scene. and strengthening a vibrant and a view to strengthen tthehe sector Details:Details: www.www. viable live music circuit in southern locally,” said Dollie. WithWith suchsuch concertssa.concertssa. Africa, Concerts SA supports the live diversity in local music,music, thethe co.za;co.za; music sector using a multi-pronged company aims to showcasehowcase allall ConcertsSAConcertsSA approach,” said Concerts SA project genres and talent, anandd nevneverer on manager, Nailla Dollie. lets any concert be ssimilarimilar to FacebookFacebook Dollie explained that the company, another. andand TwitterTwitter EVIL LAUGH: Even Ursula, the evil octopus witch from Disney’s The Little “All the concerts aarere which was started in 2013 by South Mermaid will make an appearance onstage. African Music Rights Organisation different and bring a ununiqueique (Samro), Concerts Norway and the experience,” she said.d. Norwegian Embassy, aims to grow the “The performancesces at scschoolshools local music sector in three steps. through our School CCircuitircuit Disney on Ice returns Concerts SA partners with selected programme also bringngg music venues which offer regular and new and joyous CITY REPORTER are allowed to bring small cushions to quality music programming in order experiences to place on the seat so that they don’t miss to stabilise these performance spaces schoolchildren. In [email protected] any of the action. However, car seats and enable the hosting of regular live Joburg, we have are not allowed. performances. The idea is that this regular weekly Winter is coming, there’s no way to Disney On Ice presents Worlds of will then contribute towards a regular performances at avoid it. Enchantment will run at the Ticketpro income for musicians and other Niki’s Oasis in However, you can get into the spirit Dome from 24 June to 3 July. professionals in the music sector. Newtown, Afrikan by checking out Disney On Ice presents Details: www.disneyonice.co.za; www. The company then showcases Freedom Station in ON TOUR: Titi Luzipo Worlds of Enchantment, an action-packed computicket.com music performances and conducts Westdene, and we starts her tour at The Orbit. ice spectacular featuring all your favourite Disney characters. Classic friends from stories such as The Little Mermaid, Disney and Pixar’s Cars and Toy Story 3, join favourites such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy and even Celebrate Youth Day at the dam the stars of Disney’s Frozen to create snowflakes in one of the most highly- CITY REPORTER the best in local talent. who will take audiences on a journey anticipated shows of the year. [email protected] Join the groundbreaking group, with his blues guitar and harmonica. The show is the best way to chill Die Heuwels Fantasties, revered for To round off this unbelievable day with the family as you are taken on If you’re wondering how to their unique music and their energetic of entertainment are South African a magical journey through Radiator celebrate Youth Day, get on down to live performances on Youth Day. Music Awards-nominated all-girl Springs with Lightning McQueen and Dam for Liefde By Die In addition to checking out Die group Blackbyrd, up-and-coming star, his best mate, Tow Mater before diving Dam. Heuwels, on the main stage is iconic Brendan Peyper and Jozi’s favourite under the seas to see Arial, Sebastian Jozi’s Emmarentia Dam will frontman of legendary South African indie folk musician, Majozi, who will and the evil Ursula. Then you’ll celebrate South Africa’s youth with rock bands Fokofolisiekar and Van bring you brand-new songs from his emerge from infinity to the beyond … a beautiful day of music at the dam. Coke Kartel, Francois van Coke who newly-released debut album. well, actually you’ll just be hanging out This full-day family event welcomes released his successful self-titled debut For your day out at the dam there with Woody, Buzz and all your other music lovers of all ages to enjoy the album last year. will be a delicious range of South favourite toys before arriving at your sun, fun, music and company of the Whilst lazing under the leafy trees, Africa’s best artisan food traders. final destination – Arendelle, where the ones you love. Theuns Jordaan, who is without a You can also bring your own picnic royal sisters Anna and Elsa, alongside Named after South African doubt one of the biggest basket and spread your blanket out Olaf, will greet you with open arms. TRUE LOVE: A host of favourite musician, Valiant Swart’s chart- voices with personal sales of more for the perfect celebration of youth It’s an evening of adventure, magic, classical characters, including topping hit of the same name, Liefde than one million, will serenade you. and music. mystery and unforgettable fun for Rapunzel and her one true love, By Die Dam, can be described as a Adding to this stellar line-up is the There’s so much to celebrate on 16 everyone, regardless of your age. The come to life at Disney On Ice’s hybrid music concert and showcases man behind the name, Valiant Swart, June at Liefde By Die Dam. little ones who may struggle to see Worlds of Enchantment. Local romcom is set to take screens by storm this season

CITY REPORTER “The storyline about the Some of the music featured in [email protected] challenges facing a strong single the film was also created by rising woman in her search for a mate pop star ELO, who filmed the Directed by Nigerian-born is highly topical. The film reflects music video for the song used in filmmaker Adze Ugah, Mrs Right the complications millennials the movie, right in the centre of Guy tells the tale of lovelorn Gugu face as they try to find true love,” Johannesburg. Hlatshwayo who has been cursed explained Ugah. Helen Kuun, CEO of with being the ‘It Girl’ who is The female power on screen is Indigenous Film Distribution, wanted by everyone, but constantly also reflected behind the scenes as which will distribute the film in finds herself disappointed by love. a team of highly experienced film South Africa, had nothing but Dineo Moeketsi makes her and TV women take charge. praise for the film and its dedicated screen debut as Gugu, who finds Producer and writer Mokopi team. herself falling for two men, Shale began her career in media “It’s encouraging to see serial seducer Dumile, played by as a radio drama actress in 1998, lighthearted, upbeat films being Thapelo Mokoena, and regular while producer Kethiwe Ngcobo made by a team of strong good guy Joe, played by Lehasa has been in the industry for 27 women who have had their own Moloi. years. unique take on the script and the One man is a surefire way to Cati Weinek, also a producer production of Mrs Right Guy.” heartbreak and the other is a and writer on Mrs Right Guy, Mrs Right Guy has been released guaranteed ticket to true love is co-creator of the National to audiences nationally since and happiness, and what ensues Film and Video Foundation’s 27 May. is a few hilarious antics that groundbreaking Sediba script Details: www.indigenousfilm.co.za everyone can relate too. development programme. STEAMY: Mrs Right Guy stars Thapelo Mokoena and Dineo Moeketsi. CITYBUZZ June 2016 • 11 5 reasons to fi nd #Maboneng on Instagram There are so many reasons why @project_rookie_artsy: You will fi nd retail stores you should visit and venues unlike any other in #Maboneng. Cocobel is a one-of-a-kind Maboneng and frozen yoghurt store, POP Art is the only underground theatre and comedy club experience the unique in Gauteng, and Bioscope, well who’s heard of a bioscope in the 21st culture that fi nds its century – enough said! home in the precinct. But if you haven’t made your way there just yet, then City Buzz is letting you in on fi ve reasons to search #Maboneng on Instagram.

@ani_kip: The art in the city is truly something to marvel at. #Maboneng is fi lled with art throughout the precinct. The art pieces range from four-storey murals to tagged-up walls and everything in between. The art grabs numerous tourists throughout the month, all of whom are keen to #Instawalk through the city and check it all out.

@gadney93: The music scene in #Maboneng is rich with different fl avours and genres. In this hipster hangout, you can listen to Jozi Maboneng Radio, live music at one of the exciting markets, or even take a spontaneous lesson on your nearest street corner. What a place to be.

@karoobiking: #Maboneng is fi lled with all kinds of niche markets and they are the places to be. From the monthly Bula Boot market that offers an array of goods from the back of each of the retailers’ car boots, to Market on Main which is the place to be for all your culinary desires – there’s something The Business Scene: We, at City Buzz, love #Maboneng for its immense business opportunities. Not only for everyone at Maboneng’s can you open a unique space to sell your product, but you can even enjoy the luxury of becoming part of the markets. BEC (Built Environment Centre) which you can use for work, collaboration or project purposes. 12 • June 2016 CITYBUZZ

The joys of working in Newtown Junction

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TheseThese aboutabout the odd characters theythey here looking at the people and car guards – some of themthem are on encounterencounter in the city. Still loving Joburg A brighter future ahead RACINE EDWARDES they were ‘kind enough’ to RACINE EDWARDES money. But when you put on good clothes and [email protected] at least give her ID book to [email protected] dress like someone who is a boss, people start her before walking away as if to take you seriously and they want to give you City Buzz found a happy-go- nothing had happened. There’s never a shortage of interesting people jobs if you look right.” lucky character in the city and Able to put her own feelings in the city and City Buzz has found yet another Asked if he is currently employed, Sibiya she had a story to tell. of fear and anger aside, she Voice of Joburg with a story to tell. responded, “No, not yet, but I have been for The woman with a cheery considered the struggles that Johannes Sibiya spotted City Buzz in the some interviews and things look like they will disposition is Nomsa Qobose the robbers may have been Johannesburg CBD and approached the team be going in the right direction soon. I’m and despite the harrowing going through. “To what with a particular story in mind. “II ddon’ton’t llookook hopefulhopeful now becausebecause I kknownow therethere are otherother ordeal she faced in the city, extent do people have to go like I’ve had problems in my life.. But tthat’shat’s thingsthings thatthat I can dodo out there.”there.” it is still a place she enjoys to to in order to put food on the because no one looks at your pastst andand yoyourur live in. She explained that she table every night? I’m not struggles when you look good.” has been robbed three times making an excuse for what Curious, City Buzz asked Sibiyaibiya what in Johannesburg and said that they did, but it does leave you LOOKING struggles he had been through andnd if ttherehere AHEAD: none of the bystanders tried to thinking hard about the issues was a success story following them.hem. “I’ve Johannes help. facing South Africa and the had a hard life, especially inn JoJoburg.burg. Sibiya looks “One evening around rippling effects it has on all of This place isn’t for people who haveave hhadad iitt toward a 6pm, my friend, Portia and us.” easy. It will show you what you’re mademade ofof successful I were on our way home,” Residing in the CBD, and what other people are made off too.” future. she began the story of however, Qobose decided He explained that working in thee streets her most recent incident. to rather put the situation of the city can be a tough life. “Portia is a fast walker and behind her, remembering that “I used to be a car guard here andnd I was she was a bit ahead when I another day is not guaranteed, good. I made sure that no cars everr bbumpedumped felt a gun on my back and a but being a little more cautious any other ones and in my time I nevernever saw a deep voice asking for my with her belongings and not car get stolen or a person get hijacked,”jacked,” hhee cellphone. For a second, I being fearful of the streets, but said proudly. went blank and just came to wary of them. “But that is a hard life becausee ppeopleeople iinn a standstill. Portia was still Joburg always think that you’re goingoing to rorobb walking as she hadn’t realised them, they don’t want to put theirr hhandand that we were getting mugged. out to give you money or anything.”.” Once she realised this, instead City Buzz asked the man what hee hhadad of walking on, she walked back OPTIMISTIC: Nomsa done to leave that difficult life behind.hind. and we got robbed together.” Qobose still loves “When you put on dirty old clotheshes She went on to explain that Johannesburg even though people look at you and feel sorryry while the robbers stole their she has been robbed three for you, so they do like to give youu cellphones, bags and wallets, times. Do you know of a person living in the city who has a unique story to tell? Tell us about it by e-mailing [email protected]